Obituaries

May 26, 2022

Lucyann Muldoon, 68, of Sanborn, NY, passed away on May 26, 2022 at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center in Buffalo, NY.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late James and Sara (Laspisa) Scalzo.

On June 19, 1976, she married Richard R. Muldoon, Jr.  Lucyann was employed as an operator for the Nabisco...

May 23, 2022

Michael J. Postulka, 70, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on May 23, 2022 at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center.  Born in Buffalo, NY, he was the son of the late John and Anna (Szynkowski) Postulka.

Mike earned his Bachelor's Degree from Berklee School of Music in Boston, MA where he studied Guitar and Saxophone.  On May...

May 22, 2022

Richard J. Fiori, 41, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on May 22, 2022.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Richard J. Zdziebko and Carol L. Fiori.

Rich was employed at Cascades in Niagara Falls, NY as a Machine Operator.  He was truly devoted to his sons and lived his life...

May 21, 2022

Dr. Elizabeth (Betty) Falsetti DiChiara, 93, entered into eternal rest on May 21, 2022 with family by her side at The Friendly Home in Rochester, NY.  A lifelong resident of Niagara Falls, NY, born on December 20, 1928, she is the daughter of the late Gaetano and Rachel (Bosso) Falsetti.

Elizabeth is a 1946 graduate of Niagara...

May 20, 2022

Antoinette M. DeMiglio, 84, of Youngstown, NY, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 20, 2022 at Niagara Hospice House. Born in Niagara Falls, she was the daughter of the late Dominic and Josephine (Sesto) Malvestuto.

Antoinette was raised in Niagara Falls where she attended local schools and graduated from Niagara Falls High School. On November 24, 1956,...

May 19, 2022

George J. Mariano, 84, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on May, 19, 2022. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Angelo and Nancy (D'Amico) Mariano.

On June 18, 1966, he married his beloved wife, Lila (Contini) Mariano in St. Catherine's Cathedral, located in St. Catherines,...

May 17, 2022

Mena Wakefield, 88, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on May 17, 2022 in Elderwood of Grand Island following a brief illness. Born in Niagara Falls, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Genevieve (Cornacchione) Conny. Mena attended local schools and graduated from the former Trott Vocational High School where she studied Nursing.

Mena...

May 15, 2022

James Vincent 'Jimmy' Congi, 68, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on May 15, 2022 at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son the late Louis A. and Leota M. (Conoway) Congi.

Jimmy attended local schools, graduating Trott Vocational High School in 1971. He was employed at James Maroon, Inc....

May 14, 2022

Charles E. Wright, Sr., 85 of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 14, 2022 at Niagara Hospice House. Born in Plattsburgh, NY, he was the son of the late Maude (Irwin) Aughtman, Ernest Wright and the step-son of the late Odie Aughtman.

Chuck moved to Niagara Falls with his family as a child and...

May 14, 2022

John M. Deuro, 90, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on May 14, 2022 at Our Lady of Peace Nursing Care Facility in Lewiston, NY.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Frank and Margaret (Bongiovanni) Deuro.

John was raised in Niagara Falls, attending local schools and graduated from Trott Vocational High...

May 14, 2022

Doris Radle, 59, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 14, 2022, at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center. Born in Niagara Falls, she was the daughter of the late Norman and Mildred (Campbell) Paul; and the beloved wife of the late John Radle.

Doris attended local schools and graduated from the former LaSalle Senior...

May 13, 2022

Karen M. Stephens, 62, of Mesquite, TX, formerly of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on May 13, 2022 at McCurtin Memorial Hospital in Idabel, OK.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late George and Vera (Leverette) Stephens.

Karen attended Bryant & Stratton College and Buffalo State College.    In 2000, she married James...

May 10, 2022

Russell J. Brown, 70, of Wheatfield, NY, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 10, 2022. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Joseph N. and Joyce J. (Koban) Brown.

Russell was a graduate of Niagara Falls High School and served in the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam War until his...

May 10, 2022

Patricia A. Rankin, 72, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on May 10, 2022 at Northgate Health Care Facility in North Tonawanda, NY.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Leon and Alberta (Dozier) Blount.

Patricia was a graduate of Niagara Falls High School, and later attended NCCC, where she studied Liberal...

May 5, 2022

Angelo J. Franjoine, 62, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on May 5, 2022 at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center, surrounded by his family. Born in Niagara Falls, he was the son of the late Angelo E. and Nancy I. (Sirianne) Franjoine.

Angelo attended local schools, graduating from LaSalle High School. He was employed at American Axle...

May 4, 2022

Angel M. Cartagena, 74, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on May 4, 2022 at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center.  Born in San Juan, Puerto Rico, he was the son of the late Luis and Maria (Munoz) Cartagena.

Angel came to the United States with his family when he was 7 years old.  He was employed for...

May 4, 2022

Savannah Arlene Wallard, 64, of Buffalo, NY, passed away on Wednesday, May 4, 2022, at her residence. Born on December 20, 1957 in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Jessie Wallard and Susie (Leaks) Frails.

She attended Niagara Falls Public Schools and was a graduate of Niagara Falls High School.  In the mid...

May 1, 2022

John Michael Ayers, 28, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on May 1, 2022 in Buffalo, NY.  Born in Buffalo, NY, he was the son of Michael E. and Elena (Frosolone) Ayers.

John was a 2012 graduate of Niagara-Wheatfield High School, where he played basketball and football. He graduated from Niagara County Community College with an Associate's...

Apr 30, 2022

Christine Simcox, 73, of Fontana, CA, passed away April 30, 2022 at her residence. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Mathew and Alice Kaleta.

Christine was raised in Niagara Falls, and graduated from Niagara Falls High School in 1967. She worked for several stockbrokers in New York and California.

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Apr 30, 2022

Ronald Muckley, 84, of Lewiston, NY, passed away on April 30, 2022 at home surrounded by his family.  Born in Warrington, Lancashire, England, he was the son of the late Harry and Mary (Douglas) Muckley.

Ron attended school in England and began working as a barber at age 14.  On March 18, 1959, he married Jean (Campbell)...