Joseph A. Maddalena
Jun 27, 2022
Joseph A. Maddalena, 70, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on June 27, 2022 at Williamsville Suburban Nursing Home in Williamsville, NY. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Victor J. and Margaret G. (Faiola) Maddalena, Sr.
Joe was a graduate of Trott Vocational High School. He loved collecting football and baseball...
Betty Difrancesco (Nee Stranges)
Jun 24, 2022
Beloved Wife, Mother & Grandmother
Betty DiFrancesco, 91, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on June 24, 2022. Born in Niagara Falls NY, she was the daughter of the late Antonio and Mary (Biamonte) Stranges; beloved wife of 67 wonderful years to Francis "Fritz" DiFrancesco; loving mother of Michael (Mary Jo) DiFrancesco, Donna (Gerard) Tourot;...
Deanna M. Ciuzenski
Jun 17, 2022
Deanna M. Ciuzenski, 52, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on June 17, 2022 at her residence. Born in Niagara Falls, she was the daughter of the late James (Miriam) Reid and the late Barbara (Patronski) Reid.
Deanna was a lifelong resident of Niagara Falls. She was married to William E.J. Ciuzenski. Deanna loved arts and crafts,...
Clara N. Fish
Jun 17, 2022
Clara N. (Patterson) Fish, 86, of the Tuscarora Nation passed away on Friday, June 17, 2022 after a brief illness surrounded by her family under the care of Niagara Hospice. Clara was born on February 7, 1936. She was the daughter of the late Percy and Eleanor (Chew) Patterson and named after her maternal grandmother.
Clara was...
Robert J. Dorato, Sr.
Jun 17, 2022
Robert J. Dorato, Sr., 88 of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on June 17, 2022 at Memorial Medical Center. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Paul and Lena (Janese) Dorato.
Robert served in the United States Army from 1953 during the Korean War until his honorable discharge in 1955. On June...
Joanne (Zacher) Wagner
Jun 17, 2022
Joanne (Zacher) Wagner, 83, beloved wife of LeRoy (Roy) Wagner passed away peacefully on June 17, 2022 of natural causes.
Joanne was born on March 10 th , 1939, in Niagara Falls NY. She was the oldest child of the late Eta (Lucantonio) Zacher. She graduated from Niagara Falls High School in 1957. She met Roy through...
Catherine "Kay" Martinez
Jun 16, 2022
Catherine P. "Kay" Martinez, 94 of Niagara Falls, NY, was called home to be with the Lord on June 16, 2022 at Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital. Born in Starford, PA. she was the daughter of the late Gasper and Frances (Corsaro) Porto.
Kay, as she was affectionately known, married her beloved husband Frank B. Martinez, Sr. on...
Janet L. Markarian
Jun 15, 2022
Janet L. Markarian, 75, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away on June 15, 2022 at her residence. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Richard and Mabel (Myers) Loercher.
Janet attended local schools, graduating from LaSalle High School. On September 21, 1968 she married Edward M. Markarian. Mr. Markarian predeceased her on...
Fernando L. Gonzalez
Jun 11, 2022
Fernando L. Gonzalez, 70, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on June 11, 2022 at his residence. Born in Puerto Rico, he was the son of the late Fernando and Maria (Riveria) Gonzalez, Sr.
Fernando served in the US Marine Corps from 1969...
Mary K. Zaccarella
Jun 10, 2022
Mary K. LeBrun (Bobak) Zaccarella, 87, passed away on June 10, 2022 at home under the care of Niagara Hospice care surrounded by her family. Born on March 19, 1935 and raised in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late George and Katherine (Hanlon) LeBrun.
Mary grew up on Cedar Avenue. Haberle Plaza was...
Michael D. Lett, Sr.
Jun 10, 2022
Michael D. Lett, Sr., 42, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away peacefully at his residence on June 10, 2022. Born in Brewton, AL, he was the son of Richard (Tara) Bradley and the late Edith M. Lett.
Michael, also known as "Tum" came to Niagara Falls with his mother at the age of 3. He was employed...
Dr. Elias S. Saba
Jun 9, 2022
Dr. Elias S. Saba, 94, of Wheatfield, NY, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 9, 2022, at his home. Born in Lydda, Palestine, he was the son of the late Simaan and Marette Saba; and the beloved husband for 60 years of the late Camelia (Hawa) Saba.
Elias's passion for...
Joseph Bresko
Jun 8, 2022
Joseph Bresko, 67, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on Wednesday, June 8, 2022 at his residence. Born in Niagara Falls, he was the son of Marion "Bill" "Farmer" Bresko and the late Carmela (Giannone) Bresko.
Joe was a lifelong resident of Niagara Falls. He was an avid bowler and excellent pool player, and also loved to...
Dale Lynn Shank
Jun 8, 2022
Dale Lynn Shank, 72, of Ransomville, NY, left this planet on June 8, 2022 at his residence under the care of Niagara Hospice. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Dale F. and Margaret M. (Jamieson) Shank.
Dale was a 1967 graduate of Trott Vocational High School. He later earned Associate Degrees...
Fernando J. Derubeis
Jun 7, 2022
Fernando J. DeRubeis, 68, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on June 7, 2022 at Niagara Hospice House. Born in Niagara Falls, he was the son of Fernando DeRubeis and the late Nellie (Corsini) DeRubeis.
Fernando was a lifelong resident of Niagara Falls, where he graduated from Bishop Duffy High School and was a longtime parishioner...
Keith K.J. Agee
Jun 5, 2022
Keith K.J. Agee, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on June 5, 2022 at Erie County Medical Center in Buffalo, NY. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of Keith G. and Natasha (Walker) Agee.
Keith was jovial soul who spent many of his days in the company of his cousins. He loved spending quality...
James P. Maloni Jr.
Jun 4, 2022
James P. "Bubba" Maloni Jr. went home to Jesus, his parents, relatives, church friends, and a slew of cats on Saturday, June 4, 2022. He was 75.
A man of many interests – including cars; animals of all sorts; the New York Yankees and Buffalo Bills; TV shows "The Deadliest Catch," "Wicked Tuna" and "BattleBots"; trips to...
James Russell Lizzio
Jun 3, 2022
James Russell Lizzio of Rancho Mirage, CA, formerly of Niagara Falls, NY, entered eternal rest on June 3, 2022, at the age of 85, Jim was preceded in death by his parents Carmella and John Lizzio
Jim is survived by his wife of 39 years, Ann (Wilson) Lizzio, also survived by daughter Theresa (Jim) Willis; son John...
Angel Martinez
Jun 3, 2022
Angel Martinez, 74, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on June 3, 2022, in Palermo, Italy. Born in San Antonio, TX, he was the son of the late Pedro and Isabel (Garza) Martinez.
Angel was raised in San Antonio, TX. He enlisted in the United States Air Force on May 20, 1966 and was stationed at the...
Irene Saia
Jun 3, 2022
Irene Saia, 97, of Lewiston, NY, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 3, 2022 at Schoellkopf Health Care Facility. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Guido and Angelina Bartolomei.
Irene attended local schools and graduated from Niagara Falls High School. On April 22, 1951, she married her beloved husband, Joseph Saia...
