Obituaries

Sep 19, 2022

Fred Cipollitti, 82, passed away peacefully on September 19, 2022 surrounded by his loving family.  Born in Prezza, Pr. L'Aquila, Italy, he was the son of Ini Cipollitti, who died in WWII & Domenica DiGregorio and John DiGregorio.

A butcher by trade, he owned local businesses in Niagara Falls, NY, and was an avid horse racing enthusiast....

Sep 19, 2022

Dorothy L. Caraglin, 92, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on September 19, 2022. Born in Lockport, NY, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Jenny Bisher.

Dorothy was educated in the Barker Central Schools. On April 29, 1950 she married her beloved husband, Frank J. Caraglin in the Town of Royalton. Mr. Caraglin...

Sep 18, 2022

Mary H. Signorelli, 85, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 18, 2022.  Born in Niagara Falls, she was the daughter of the late Mitchell and Aniela 'Nellie' (Smist) Patronski; and the beloved wife of the late Frank 'Munchy' Signorelli, U.S. Navy, whom she married June 30, 1962 at Our Lady of Lebanon Church.

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Sep 18, 2022

Margaret 'Peggy' Borczynski, 76, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on Sunday, September 18, 2022. Born in Niagara Falls, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Margaret (Gladish) Riggi; and the beloved wife of the late Ronald Borczynski, who she married on February 6, 1965.

Peggy, as she was affectionally known, moved to Amherst, NY...

Sep 17, 2022

Roberta June Walker, 69, of North Gate Healthcare Facility, North Tonawanda, NY, passed away on September 17, 2022 at Mt. St. Mary's Hospital surrounded by loved ones.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Richard O. and Dorothy M. (Wilkinson) Fleck.

Roberta attended local schools and graduated from LaSalle High School in...

Sep 17, 2022

Michael Bobby, 83, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 17, 2022. Born in Barnesboro, PA, he was the son of the late Peter and Anna (Sejkanich) Bobby.

Michael was raised in Pennsylvania where he graduated from Northern Cambria High School. Following his discharge from the United States Navy, he moved to Niagara Falls....

Sep 16, 2022

Charles A. Carlino, 84, of Niagara Falls passed away on September 16, 2022 at Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Edoardo and Annunziata (Costa) Carlino.

Charles was a 1956 graduate of Trott Vocational.  He served proudly in the United States Army from 1960 until his honorable discharge...

Sep 16, 2022

Xavier A. McNaughton (Martinucci), 27, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on September 16, 2022 at his residence.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the birth son of Christina (née McNaughton) (George) Mack, and son of Donald 'Marty' and Donna Martinucci.

Xavier attended Niagara Falls High School.  His extreme love for hockey kept him playing in...

Sep 16, 2022

Anna M. Brink, 74, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on Sepetember 16, 2022 at Niagara Hospice House in Lockport, NY.   Born in New Kensington, PA, she was the daughter of the late Calogero 'Louie' and Carmella (D'Achillie) Lauricia.

On January 12, 1979, she married Wesley J. Brink.  Mr. Brink predeceased her on July 24, 2008, after...

Sep 15, 2022

Joseph M. Germele, 86, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on September 15, 2022 at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center in Buffalo, NY.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Michael and Philomena (Coney) Germele.

Joseph was a graduate of Niagara Falls High School.  He proudly served in the United States Army...

Sep 13, 2022

Kevin Alvin Parker Gainey's sunrise began on February 16, 1983.  Kevin was the eighth child born to Charles Johnson and Lorraine Parker-Johnson. Kevin was blessed with eight biological sisters, Shelina, Robin, Ulina, Regina, Denine, Jovan, Christina and Lorretta and two brothers, Charles and Donnell. Kevin was a bright and caring individual who enjoyed bringing joy and laughter to those...

Sep 12, 2022

Ida P. Veihdeffer, 92, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on September 12, 2022 at the Jordan Residence in Lockport, NY, under the care of Niagara Hospice.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Angeline (Penque) D'Orazio.

On October 2, 1948, she married the love of her life, Edwin E....

Sep 12, 2022

Douglas Mead Sr., 58, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on Monday, September 12, 2022. Born in Newburgh, NY, he was the son of the late Charles and Doris (Terwillger) Mead; and the husband of Maryann (Oldrey) Mead.

Doug was employed as a Machine Operator at Champion International in Walden, NY for many years. He relocated to...

Sep 11, 2022

Thomas F. Altobello, 67, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully at his residence on September 11, 2022.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Thomas J. and Mary A. (Marra) Altobello.

Tom was a graduate of Niagara Falls High School.  He was employed at Carborundum and then Occidental Chemical Corporation as...

Sep 11, 2022

Mark Kalita, 61, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away on September 11, 2022, just one day after his beloved wife, Bonnie Rogers died. Born in Lewiston, NY, he was the son of Peter and Mary (Mills) Kalita. Mark was the father of Michele, Jessica and Ricky; and brother of Jeffrey (Michele), Michael (Kathryn) and Barbara (Daniel). He was also...

Sep 10, 2022

Bonnie H. Rogers, 69, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 10, 2022 at Niagara Hospice House. Born in Edinburgh, Scotland, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Mary (Napier) Scotland; and the beloved wife of the late Mark Kalita.

Bonnie moved to Niagara Falls with her family as an infant and...

Sep 9, 2022

Antoinette Schiro, 83, of the Town of Niagara, NY, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 9, 2022. Born in Niagara Falls, she was the daughter of the late Peter and Emma (Guidotti) Antonucci; and the beloved wife of Neil Schiro.

Antoinette was a graduate of Niagara Falls High School. She worked as a secretary for Albert Elia...

Sep 8, 2022

Teresa Holland-Zeigler, 64, was born on October 29, 1957, to the loving union of Leeverne Holland Sr. and Wanda M. (Holland) Gais in Niagara Falls, NY. She departed this life on Thursday, September 8, 2022, to be with her Lord and Savior.

Teresa had a passion for helping people, which led to her working with special needs...

Sep 6, 2022

Frank J. Carey, 66, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on September 6, 2022 at his residence.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late James J. and Dolores A. (Rotella) Carey.

Frank was a graduate of Calasanctius Preparatory School in Buffalo, NY.  He earned a Bachelor's Degree from Niagara University, where he...

Sep 5, 2022

Ann 'NuNu' (Scalzo) Waldriff, 100, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on September 5, 2022. Born in Niagara Falls, NY she was the daughter of the late Luigi 'Tata' and Irene (Logan) Scalzo.

Ann graduated from Niagara Falls High School and was employed with the City of Niagara Falls for over 20 years. She was very active...