Obituaries

Oct 22, 2022

Carolyn Fruscione, 83, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on October 22, 2022. Born in Niagara Falls, Ontario, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Anna (Trapasso) Mariano.

Carolyn was raised in Ontario where she graduated from NFCVI, and met the love of her life, Sam Fruscione. They were married in 1961 at St....

Oct 21, 2022

Kathryn T. Dutton, 91, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 21, 2022. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late M. Ward and Mildred (Boyle) Connery.

Kathryn was a graduate of St. Mary's High School and obtained her Associate's degree in Nursing. She moved to Maryland with her husband,...

Oct 20, 2022

Thomas E. Metzler, Sr., 86, of the Town of Niagara, NY, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 20, surrounded by his beloved family. Born in Niagara Falls, he was the son of the late Charles and Evelyn (Greene) Metzler; and the cherished husband of Joanne (Laraba) Metzler, who he married in 1958 at Mt. Carmel Church.

Tom...

Oct 19, 2022

Gilda A. 'Dolly' Kochan, 79, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on October 19, 2022 at her residence.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Peter Arico and late Gilda 'Jay' (Calvano) Arico.

Dolly was raised in Niagara Falls and graduated from Niagara Falls High School.  She was employed for 33 years...

Oct 18, 2022

Dominic E. 'Butch' Gaetano, 79, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on October 18, 2022 at Buffalo General Hospital.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Benjamin N. and Florence M. (Sirianni) Gaetano.

Butch was raised in Niagara Falls and graduated from Trott Vocational.  He later attended SUNY Cortland, where he played...

Oct 16, 2022

Norma A. Sicoli, 90, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on October 16, 2022 at Schoellkopf Health Center, one day after he 67 th wedding anniversary.  Born in Niagara Falls, New York, she was the daughter of the late Silvio and Maria Roscetti.

Norma was raised in Niagara Falls and graduated from Niagara Falls High School. On...

Oct 15, 2022

Nunzio Spacone, 101, of Niagara Falls, NY, peacefully passed away at home on October 15, 2022 surrounded by loved ones.  Born in Prezza, L'Aquila, Abruzzo, Italy, on April 18, 1921 he was the son of the late Luigi and Carolina (Forcucci) Spacone.

Nunzio came to the United States on November 25, 1937 sailing on the Vulcania and...

Oct 15, 2022

Paolina Robazza, 94, of Niagara Falls, New York, passed away on Saturday, October 15, 2022. Born in Introdacqua, L'Aquila, Abruzzo, Italy, she was the daughter of the late Panfilo and Francesca (D'Andrea) Volpe.

Paolina moved to the United States in 1952 and began working at DiCamillo Bakery in Niagara Falls, New York. On January 2, 1954, she...

Oct 14, 2022

Linda S. (Kitcho) Giannone, 71, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on October 14, 2022 in N.F. Memorial Medical Center. Born in Medina, NY, she was the daughter of the late George and Janet (Sullivan) Kitcho.

Linda was raised in Sanborn where she graduated from Starpoint High School. On February 25, 1969 she...

Oct 9, 2022

Lillian Rose Sofien, 96, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on October 9, 2022 at Schoellkopf Health Care Facility in Niagara Falls, NY.  Born in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, she was the daughter of the late Samuel Benjamin and Ethel (Goldman) Dworkin.

On June 9, 1946, Lillian married Reuben Sofien.  Mr. Sofien predeceased her on March...

Oct 9, 2022

Filomena Volpe, 97, of North Tonawanda, NY, formerly of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on October 9, 2022 at Kenmore Mercy Hospital.  Born in Introdacqua, L'Aquila, Abruzzo, Italy, she was the daughter of the Panfilo and Francesca (D'Andrea) Volpe.

Filomena was educated and raised in Italy.  On February 20, 1944, she married Giuseppe "Peppino" Volpe at Santa...

Oct 6, 2022

Joseph V. Condino, 96, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on October 6, 2022. Born in Niagara Falls, he was the son of the late James and Rose (Venturelli) Condino.

Joseph was a graduate of Niagara Falls High School and earned his Bachelor's degree in Political Science from Michigan State University in 1944.

On November...

Oct 5, 2022

Leonard M. Cannello, 91, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on October 5, 2022. Born in Niagara Falls, he was the son of the late Michael and Rose (Calato) Cannello.

Leonard was a lifelong resident of Niagara Falls and a graduate of Niagara Falls High School. On January 11, 1958, he married his beloved wife, Louise...

Oct 3, 2022

Anthony L. Costa, 92, of North Tonawanda, NY, passed away on October 3, 2022 at Mt. St. Mary's Hospital in Lewiston, NY.  Born in Scranton, PA, he was the son of the late Charles and Alice (Sadauskas) Costa.

Anthony attended local schools in Scranton, PA, where he graduated from High School.  In the late 1940's, he came...

Oct 1, 2022

Elizabeth L. Putzak, 67, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on October 1, 2022 at her residence.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Ersilio N. 'Buff' Buffone and the late Katherine (DiSalvio) Buffone.

Elizabeth was a graduate of Niagara-Wheatfield High School.  In July of 1995, she married George 'Jake' Putzak in...

Sep 30, 2022

Angela M. Cavese, 69, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on September 30, 2022 at Niagara Falls Memorial Hospital after brief illness.   Born in Niagara Falls, NY she was the daughter of the late Antonio and Erma (Gabrielli) Cavese.

Angela graduated from Niagara Falls High School in 1971.  She was employed with Chem-Trol in Model City, NY...

Sep 28, 2022

Dean Lewis, 70, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on September 28, 2022 at Niagara Hospice House.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Curtis and Ann (Dell) Lewis.

Dean was a graduate of Niagara Wheatfield High School.  On December 3, 1978, he married Darlene A. (Kerrison) Lewis in Niagara Falls, NY. ...

Sep 28, 2022

Mario Douglas, 39, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on September 28, 2022 at Niagara Rehabilitation and Nursing Center.

There will be no prior visitation or services.  Arrangements by M.J. Colucci & Son Niagara Funeral Chapel.  Visit mjcoluccifuneralchapel.com for online condolences.

Sep 26, 2022

Katherine Argy, 84, of Lewiston, NY, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 26, 2022. Born in Cold Spring, NY, she was the daughter of the late Mario and Rose (Critelli) Catalano.

Katherine centered her life around her beloved family and friends who will miss her greatly.

Katherine is survived by two daughters, Mary Jo (Dr....

Sep 26, 2022

Bruce F. Gorzka, age 69, born April 3, 1953 to Edward Gorzka and Vera (Tuttle) Tontoli in Niagara Falls, NY, died suddenly at home on September 26, 2022.

Bruce was a lifelong resident of the Town of Niagara and a graduate of Niagara Wheatfield in 1972. He worked at Delphi Harrison for 30 years as serviceman departmental....