Jennifer R. Burch
Apr 21, 2022
Jennifer R. Burch, 67, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on April 21, 2022 at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late William B. and Lillian (Carson) Abram, Sr.
Jennifer graduated from Trott Vocational High School. She loved to cook, was devoted to nursing and...
Charles F. Traina
Apr 18, 2022
Charles F. Traina, 93, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on April 18, 2022 at Elderwood at Lockport in Lockport, NY. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late James and Rosemary (Congi) Traina.
Chuck graduated from Niagara Falls High School. He was employed with Laborer's Local 91, where he worked as a...
Esther J. Bellitto
Apr 18, 2022
Esther J. Bellitto, 96, of Lewiston, NY, passed away on April 18, 2022 at Father Baker Manor in Orchard Park NY. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Auerlio and Eliona (Hevia) Fernandez.
Esther graduated from Empire State College with a Master's Degree in Social Work. She was employed for 10 years...
Anthony "Tony" Forgione
Apr 17, 2022
God only takes the best on Christmas and Easter
Anthony "Tony" Forgione, 89, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on Easter Sunday, April 17, 2022 in N.F. Memorial Medical Center, surrounded by his beloved family by his side. Born in Prezza, Abruzzi, Italy on December 23, 1932, he was the son of the late Cesare and Silvina (Pasquale) Forgione.
Tony came to...
Dora Redleaf
Apr 16, 2022
Dora Redleaf, 67, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on April 16, 2022 at her residence under the care of Niagara Hospice. Born in Cali, Colombia, she was the daughter of the late Andres and Magdalena (Posada) Quijano.
Dora was raised and educated in Colombia, where she worked as a teacher. She came to the United States...
Anne C. Russo
Apr 16, 2022
Anne C. Russo, 95, of Lewiston, NY, passed away on April 16, 2022 at her residence. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Dominick and Rose (Falcone) Massaro.
Anne was a 1944 graduate of Niagara Falls High School. She was employed as a Bank Teller with Marine Trust in Niagara Falls from...
Jennifer A. Chretien
Apr 16, 2022
Jennifer A. Chretien, 51, of Lewiston, NY, passed away on April 16, 2022 surrounded by her family while under the care of Niagara Hospice. Born in Syracuse, NY, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Susan (Wright) Beam.
Jenn earned her Bachelor's Degree in Speech Pathology from SUNY Fredonia and her Master's Degree in Special...
Ilene F. Ecker
Apr 15, 2022
Ilene F. Ecker, 81, of Newfane, NY, passed away on April 15, 2022 at Newfane Rehabilitation and Health Center in Newfane, NY.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Leona (Lewis) Hanna.
Ilene is survived by her brother, Thomas (Rose) Hanna, as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins. She...
Rosario O. Malfa
Apr 15, 2022
Rosario O. Malfa, 90 of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away at his residence on April 15, 2022. Born in Pentone (Catanzaro), Calabria, Italy, he was the son of the late Riccardo and Rosina (Marino) Malfa.
Rosario was raised in Italy, where he learned the stone masonry trade, and played professional soccer. He came to Canada in 1952. ...
Richard J. Witkowski
Apr 14, 2022
Richard Joseph Edward Witkowski, 79, was called to his Heavenly Abode on April 14, 2022, after a 5-year battle with pancreatic cancer. Born in Niagara Falls, he was the son of the late Stephen and Helen (Guzdek) Witkowski.
Richard was a 1960 graduate of Bishop Duffy High School and Niagara County Community College, where he studied Accounting...
Ann D. Bishara
Apr 13, 2022
Ann D. Bishara of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on April 13, 2022 at her residence. Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late Josef and Bella (Evarian) Medzadourian; and the beloved wife of the late William Bishara, whom she married on February 8, 1959, at St. Peter's Episcopal Church in Niagara Falls, NY, and later...
Rose Caffo
Apr 13, 2022
Rose Caffo, 83, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 13, 2022 in Elderwood at Wheatfield. Born in Niagara Falls, she was the daughter of the late Blaise and Irene (Marzolino) Caffo.
Rose was a lifelong resident of Niagara Falls, where she attended local schools and graduated from High School. For many years she...
Marie A. Demartino
Apr 13, 2022
Marie A. DeMartino, of Henderson, NV, passed away peacefully on April 13, 2022, after a brief illness. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Antoinette (Pino) DeMartino.
Marie graduated from the former Madonna High School in Niagara Falls and moved to Henderson, NV in the 1980's. She was employed by...
Ann L. Defranco
Apr 12, 2022
Ann L. DeFranco, 86, of Lewiston, NY, passed away peacefully on April 12, 2022 in Niagara Hospice House. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Victor and Angeline (Alongi) Distefano and the wife of the late Michael "Mickey" J. DeFranco.
Ann attended local schools and graduated from Niagara Falls High School. She...
Shirley Stirling
Apr 12, 2022
Shirley Stirling, 81, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on April 12, 2022 in Legacy at Grande'Vie Assisted Living in Penfield, NY. Born in Niagara Falls, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Rose (Denitto) Mariano.
Shirley graduated from Niagara Falls High School and was a member of the...
John A. Zaccarella, Ret. Nfpd
Apr 8, 2022
John A. Zaccarella, NFPD Ret., 89, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away April 8, 2022 surrounded by his loving family. Born in Niagara Falls on July 14, 1932, he was the son of the late Anthony and Catherine (Gravanti) Zaccarella and the beloved husband of the late Anna (Critelli) Zaccarella, who he married August 2, 1952.
John...
Christopher M. Romney
Apr 8, 2022
Christopher M. Romney, 69, of Gasport, NY, passed away on April 8, 2022 at his residence. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of Charlotte J. (Dalton) Romney and the late Edwin C. Romney.
Christopher grew up in Lewiston NY and graduated from Niagara Wheatfield. He went on to earn master's degrees in education from...
Richard A. Briganti
Apr 7, 2022
Richard A. Briganti, 51, of Gloucester, MA and Lewiston, NY, passed away on April 7, 2022 at Mt. St. Mary's Hospital in Lewiston, NY. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Richard Briand and Judy (nee Tuttle) (Anthony) Colucci.
Richard attended Niagara County Community College and Johnson and Wales University for Culinary...
Paul R. Neville
Apr 7, 2022
Paul R. Neville, 76, of Lewiston, NY, passed away on Thursday, April 7, 2022 at Syracuse VA Medical Center in Syracuse, NY. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Jeremiah and Thecla (Pauline) Neville.
Paul attended Niagara University where he earned his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Business. In 1965, he enlisted...
Shawn Marie Grosskopf
Apr 7, 2022
Shawn Marie Grosskopf, 57, of Tonawanda, NY, passed away peacefully on April 7, 2022, under Hospice care at her residence. Born in Niagara Falls, she was the daughter of the late Ronald Dennis and Giovanna "Joni" Torcasio.
Shawn was a graduate of Niagara Falls High School and was most recently employed at FX Graphix in Tonawanda, NY...
