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Fernando L. Gonzalez

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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...

Catherine G. Virtuoso

Catherine G. Virtuoso

Jun 3, 2022

Catherine G. Virtuoso, 68, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 3, 2022, at Niagara Hospice House after a long, courageous battle with several illnesses over the years. Born in Niagara Falls, she was the daughter of the late Leo and Catherine (Blair) Wroblewski.

Catherine attended local schools and graduated from Niagara Falls High...

Margaret A. O'Sullivan

Margaret A. O'Sullivan

Jun 2, 2022

Margaret A. O'Sullivan, 54, of Amherst, NY, passed away on June 2, 2022 at Erie County Medical Center.  Born in Buffalo, NY, she was the daughter of Janet (Carlin) O'Sullivan and the late Patrick O'Sullivan.

Margaret was a graduate of Mt. Mercy Academy and earned her Associate's Degree from Trocaire College.  She was employed as an IT...

Willie O. Ellison, Jr.

Willie O. Ellison, Jr.

May 31, 2022

Willie O. Ellison, Jr., 61, of Olean, NY, formerly of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on May 31, 2022 at his residence in Olean NY. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, He was the son of the late Annie Ruth Ellison and Willie O. 'Pete' Ellison, Sr.

Willie was a...

Jean "Jeannie" Grace

Jean "Jeannie" Grace

May 30, 2022

Jean M. "Jeannie" Grace, 60, of Lewiston, NY, and formerly of New York, NY, passed away on Monday, May 30, 2022 at Mt. St. Mary's Hospital. Born in Manhattan, NY, she was the daughter of the late Nicholas and Sophie (Gray) Corona.

Jeannie was raised in Queens, NY, where she graduated from High School and made her...

Howard A. Lehman

Howard A. Lehman

May 27, 2022

Howard A. Lehman, 88, of Youngstown, NY, passed away on May 27, 2022 at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Howard E. and Angeline (Donatelli) Lehmann.

Howard was a 1952 graduate of Niagara Falls High School where he played football, basketball and baseball.  He proudly served...

Linda L. Granto

Linda L. Granto

May 27, 2022

Linda L. Granto, 69, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on May 27, 2022 at Niagara Hospice House in Lockport, NY.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Vernon L. and Ruth E. (McCoy) Hoffman.

Linda was a 1971 graduate of Niagara Falls High School.  On December 2, 1972, she married Peter...

Judith Alexis

Judith Alexis

May 26, 2022

Judith Alexis, 74, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on May 26, 2022 at Buffalo Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing in Buffalo, NY.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Salvatore and Katherine (Arcuri) DeFranco.

Judy, known as Bingo Judy to her family, enjoyed playing Bingo.  She loved Old Pine Avenue, the...

Alice B. Laska

Alice B. Laska

May 26, 2022

The world lost a beloved mother.  Alice B. Laska entered into rest on May 26, 2022. Born February 22, 1929 in Niagara Falls, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Mary (Milczarski) Kowalski, Sr. She was 93 years old.

Alice graduated from LaSalle Senior High School. Then she went on to marry her sweetheart, Edward...

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