Obituaries

Apr 29, 2022

Ann Rose Patronski, 78, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 29, 2022 at Buffalo General Hospital. Born in Niagara Falls, she was the daughter of the late Benjamin and Lena (Mattuccilli) Drozdowski.

Ann was a graduate of Niagara Falls High School and attended Bryant and Stratton College. On February 2, 1964, she married...

Apr 29, 2022

Lucille M. Vitello (Cloutier), passed away on Friday, April 29, 2022, at home with her children by her side. Born on September 25, 1929, in Woonsocket, RI to the late Elaine (Dion) and Lionel Cloutier, she spent her youth in Niagara Falls, Ontario and became an accomplished seamstress and hairdresser, having shops in her basements wherever she lived.

Apr 27, 2022

Merriam Webster's dictionary defines obituary as "a notice of death". That is not what this is. This is not a notice at all actually. And it's certainly not about death. It's a story of a devoted and beautiful life. He did not die.  He lived.

This is a story about Armand Joseph Giambattista.  Born in Niagara Falls,...

Apr 26, 2022

Mary Ecker, 80, of Youngstown, NY, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 26, 2022 at her residence. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, on April 27, 1941 she was the daughter of the late Samuel and Anna (La Porta) Mussari.

Mary graduated from Niagara Falls High School in 1959 and was active in planning their reunions...

Apr 26, 2022

Florence M. Bolton, 90, of Ransomville, NY, passed away on April 26, 2022 at Wheatfield Commons under the care of Niagara Hospice.  Born in Welland, Ontario, Canada, she was the daughter of the late John and Marie Jean (Marois) Stevens.

Florence came to the United States in 1950.  In 1951, Florence married Gordon J. Bolton at St....

Apr 25, 2022

Tracey L. Palmeri, 44, of Lewiston, NY, passed away on April 25, 2022 at home surrounded by love in the arms of her adoring husband Phil and her lifelong friend Stacy. Born in Lockport, NY, she was the daughter of David Long and the late Brenda Jean (Zobrist) Long.

Tracey attended Neil Patterson ESF and Buffalo State...

Apr 25, 2022

Carmen M. Cipolla, 69, of Sanborn, NY, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 25, 2022. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Casper and Jennie (Rizzuto) Cipolla.

Carmen graduated from Niagara-Wheatfield High School and earned his Bachelor's degree in Business from Niagara University. On April 22, 1978, he married his beloved wife,...

Apr 24, 2022

Bruce W. Swain, 79, of Grand Island, NY, passed away on April 24, 2022 at Hospice of Buffalo in Cheektowaga, NY.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Charles W. and Patsy Jean (O'Rourke) Swain.

Bruce was a graduate of Trott Vocational High School.  He proudly served in the United States Army...

Apr 23, 2022

Randall J. 'Randy' Joyce, 74, of Niagara Falls, New York, passed away on April 23, 2022 after a brief illness.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Richard and Stella (Cramb) Joyce.

Randy was a 1966 graduate of Niagara Falls High School.  Shortly thereafter, he worked at Moore Business Forms until his...

Apr 22, 2022

Roy C. Hinton, 84, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 22, 2022, in N.F. Memorial Medical Center. Born in Surrey, England, he was the son of the late James and Caroline Hinton.

Roy was raised in England and served in the British Armed Forces until his honorable discharge. He moved to St. Catharines,...

Apr 22, 2022

Margaret Ispahanyan, 95, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on April 22, 2022. Born July 27, 1926, she was the daughter of the late Dickran and Mariam Proodian; and the beloved wife of Agop "Jack" Ispahanyan, who she married in 1957.

Margaret graduated from Niagara Falls High School in 1945. She began working at the Carborundum...

Apr 21, 2022

Barbara C. Pucci, 82 of, Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on April 21, 2022 at Schoellkopf Health Care Facility.  Born In Niagara Falls, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Martin) Donofro.

Barbara was a graduate of Niagara Falls High School.  On December 29, 1956, she married Jack A. Pucci.  Barbara enjoyed photography, crafting,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...