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Bonnie D. Hill

Bonnie D. Hill

Feb 17, 2022

Bonnie D. Hill, 62, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on February 17, 2022 surrounded by her loving family.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of Leona (VanEvery) Hill and the late Vincent Hill, Sr.

Bonnie was raised in Niagara Falls and attended local schools, graduating from Niagara Falls High School in...

Mary F. Certo Morinello Rolle

Mary F. Certo Morinello Rolle

Feb 17, 2022

Mary F. Certo Morinello Rolle, 100, of Lewiston, NY, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 17, 2022 surrounded by her loving family while under the care of Niagara Hospice. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Peter and Catherine (Antonucci) Certo.

Mary attended local schools and graduated from Niagara Falls High School....

Yvonne L. Helbig

Yvonne L. Helbig

Feb 16, 2022

Yvonne L. Helbig, 58, of Youngstown, NY, passed away on February 16, 2022 at Terrace View Long Term Care Facility in Buffalo, NY.  Born in Grimsby, Ontario, Canada, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Mariamne (Halaway) Sklepowich.

Yvonne graduated from Sheridan College in Oakville, Ontario with a Degree in Early Childhood Education and Development. ...

John Thomas Bristol

John Thomas Bristol

Feb 14, 2022

John Thomas Bristol, 75, of Ransomville, NY, passed away on February 14, 2022. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late John and Helen Bristol.

John attended local schools in Niagara Falls, and obtained his Master's degree from Niagara University. He began working at TAM Ceramics, before teaching at Niagara University...

David Boykins

David Boykins

Feb 14, 2022

David Boykins, 70, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away February 14, 2022 at his residence.  Born in New York, New York, he was the son of James Oliver Boykins and Mildred (Moses) Boykins.

David served in the US Army from 1978 to 1979.

There will be no prior visitation or services. Arrangements by M.J. Colucci...

George Higgins

George Higgins

Feb 14, 2022

George Higgins, 77, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 14, 2022 at his residence. Born in Tupper Lake, NY, he was the son of the late Emmitt and Mary (Lavasser) Higgins.

George moved to Niagara Falls as a young child with his family and graduated from the former LaSalle Senior High School. On...

John D. Mccoy

John D. Mccoy

Feb 13, 2022

John D. McCoy, 88, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on February 13, 2022 at Northgate Health Care Facility in North Tonawanda, NY.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Charles and Julia (Kufchak) McCoy.

John graduated from Trott Vocational High School.  He served proudly in the United States Army in Korea...

Robert A. "Bobby" Leighton

Robert A. "Bobby" Leighton

Feb 12, 2022

Robert A. "Bobby" Leighton, Sr., 74, of the Tuscarora Nation in Sanborn, NY, passed away unexpectedly on February 12, 2022, in Alabama. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late David Sr. and Natalie (Cutler) Leighton; and husband of the late Yvonne (Moses) Leighton, whom was a member of the Snipe Clan.

Bobby...

Judith Schrecengost

Judith Schrecengost

Feb 8, 2022

Judith Schrecengost, 77, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on Tuesday, February 8, 2022 at Safire Rehabilitation of Northtowns in Tonawanda, NY. Born in Niagara Falls, she was the daughter of the late Clarence and Hilda (Deeter) Marshanke.

Judy married her beloved husband, William A. Schrecengost on December 23, 1989 at the former Niagara Falls Wintergarden. In...

Rose M. Bruno

Rose M. Bruno

Feb 6, 2022

Rose M. Bruno, 85, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away at her residence on February 6, 2022.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Victoria (Lesiak) Siejka.

Rose was a 1955 graduate of LaSalle Senior High School.  She earned a degree from Niagara County Community College in Criminal Justice.  She...

Silvio Flori

Silvio Flori

Feb 3, 2022

Silvio Flori, 88, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on February 3, 2022 at Northgate Health Care Facility in North Tonawanda, NY.  Born in Prata d'Ansidonia, Abruzzo, Italy, he was the son of the late Arturo and Barbara (DiFabio) Flori.

Silvio came to the United States in 1950.  He proudly served in the United States Army from...

Lorraine L. Ciraolo

Lorraine L. Ciraolo

Feb 2, 2022

Lorraine L. Ciraolo, 85, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 2, 2022, at Kenmore Mercy Hospital. Born in Niagara Falls, she was the daughter of the late Sabatino and Immaculata (Quaglia) Giancola.

Lorraine attended local schools and graduated from Niagara Falls High School. On March 2, 1957 she married her beloved husband, Angelo...

Jeanette "Jean" Sikkas

Jeanette "Jean" Sikkas

Feb 1, 2022

Jeanette "Jean" Sikkas, 89, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away on February 1, 2022, while in Elderwood at Wheatfield Nursing Facility. Born in Oneida, NY, she was the daughter of the late Christopher and Florence (Carolla) Magliocca.

Jean was employed in the kitchen of Mt. St. Mary's Hospital for many years and later by Elderwood at Wheatfield...

Jennie Doris Houpt

Jennie Doris Houpt

Feb 1, 2022

Jennie Doris Houpt, 83, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on Tuesday, February 1, 2022 in Elderwood at Wheatfield. Born in Thorold, Ontario, Canada, she was the daughter of the late John and Mary (Kozak) Wowchuk; and the loving wife of the late Merlin James Houpt, who she married on May 20, 1961 at St. Andrew's Church in Thorold....

Maria Miklitsch

Maria Miklitsch

Jan 30, 2022

Maria Miklitsch (Lipiano), 74, of Lewiston, NY, passed away peacefully on January 30, 2022, surrounded by her beloved family. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Mary Lipiano (Sicurella).

Maria was raised in Niagara Falls, NY where she attended St. Joseph's grammar school and Madonna high school, class of 1965....

Louis Curcione

Louis Curcione

Jan 30, 2022

Louis F. Curcione, 80, a retired Niagara Falls Police captain, died Sunday, January 30, 2022 after a brief illness.

Louis was the son of the late Fred and Esther (Civiletto) Curcione.  He grew up in Niagara Falls and graduated from Niagara Falls High School in 1959.  He enlisted in the Army in 1961.  He was stationed at...

Virginia C. Silversmith

Virginia C. Silversmith

Jan 29, 2022

Virginia C. Silversmith of Niagara Falls NY, age 78, passed away after a short illness on January 29 th 2022. Born in Caledonia, Ontario, Canada she was the daughter of the late Emma (Williams) and Edward Silversmith. Virginia was a member of the Six Nations Reserve Cayuga Turtle Clan.

Virginia is survived by her children, Donald Silversmith,...

Rose Sykes-Principe

Rose Sykes-Principe

Jan 29, 2022

Rose Sykes-Principe, 99, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on January 29, 2022, surrounded by her beloved family while under the care of Niagara Hospice. Born in Watertown, NY, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Jennie (Monaco) Verne.

Rose was raised in Watertown, NY where she married Peter Sykes in 1946. Together they...

Sharon A. Lorah

Sharon A. Lorah

Jan 27, 2022

Sharon A. Lorah, 79, of Ransomville, NY, passed away on January 27, 2022 at Mt. St. Mary's Hospital in Lewiston, NY.  Born in Annville, PA, she was the daughter of the late Amos Naradini and Joyce Shattie.

Sharon worked as a waitress for various restaurants in the Reading, PA area for over 35 years before coming to...

Jeffrey M. Dhami

Jeffrey M. Dhami

Jan 25, 2022

Jeffrey M. Dhami, 37, of Niagara Falls, NY was reunited with his beloved mother on Tuesday, January 25, 2022. Born in Niagara Falls, he was the son of the late Lillian (Smith) D'Agostino and Waqar Dhami.

Jeff attended Niagara-Wheatfield High School and relocated to his "second home" in Pittsburgh, PA. He was a talented culinary...

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