Obituaries

Sep 21, 2025

Josephine M. Tanzella, 97, formerly of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on September 21, 2025, at Our Lady of Peace Nursing Care Residence in Lewiston, NY, just hours before her 98th birthday.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Joseph S. and Maria Rose (Guiducci) LaNasa.

Josephine was a 1945 graduate...

Sep 21, 2025

Joseph P. Leone, 81 of Sun Lakes, AZ passed away peacefully on September 21, 2025 at Dobson Hospice of the Valley in Chandler, Arizona. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, Joseph was the son of the late Joseph and Yvonne Leone.

Joseph graduated from Niagara Falls High School  and graduated from the State University of New York at...

Sep 20, 2025

Susan Beardsley, 77, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on September 20, 2025, at Ascension Living Our Lady of Peace in Lewiston, NY. Born in Williamsville, NY, she was the cherished daughter of the late Frank and Marion (Sanford) Jacobs.

Raised in Williamsville, she attended local schools and graduated from Williamsville South High School. Susan went...

Sep 20, 2025

Pamela Inez Latham, 65, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on September 20, 2025 at her residence, with her devoted husband Marcus by her side. Born in Niagara Falls, she was the daughter of Patricia (Hill) Moore and the late Peter Moore.

Pamela was a bold and spirited woman, known for her strength, courage, and unwavering...

Sep 19, 2025

Robert E. Gilpatrick, age 73, died on September 19, 2025 at his home in Niagara Falls, NY. Born in Niagara Falls, NY he was the son of the late Clearance and Jane (Argy) Gilpatrick.

He is survived by his sister Marijane Telfer, his nephew Brian Sinnott, and many cousins.

Funeral Services are planned for the...

Sep 18, 2025

Ronald K. Jones, 82, passed away peacefully at home on September 18, 2025, with his loving wife of 61 years, Lena Jones (Napolitano), by his side.

Born on February 26, 1943, Ron built a life grounded in hard work, deep family values, and quiet strength. He worked as a specification writer at CannonDesign for over 40 years,...

Sep 17, 2025

Paul A. Andrzejczyk, 69, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family under the compassionate care of Niagara Hospice.

Born and raised in Niagara Falls, Paul was the son of the late Chester and Theresa (Ficner) Andrzejczyk. He was a proud graduate of LaSalle Senior High School and went on to earn his...

Sep 15, 2025

Hubert G. Carrier, 61, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on September 15, 2025 at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center.  Born in Ohsweken, Six Nations, Ontario, Hubert was the son of the late Hubert and Nora (Williams) Carrier.

A proud member of the Onondaga Nation, Hubert moved to the Niagara Falls area with his family as a...

Sep 15, 2025

Ida Olejar, 97, formerly of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully at her residence in Youngstown, NY on September 15, 2025, under the compassionate care of her loving family, her aide Sharise, and assistance from Niagara Hospice.  Born in Brussels, Belgium, Ida was the daughter of the late Emil and Julia (Bonnewijn) DeCraen.

Ida graduated from trade...

Sep 14, 2025

Sam S. Militello, 89, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on September 14, 2025 at Comprehensive Rehab and Nursing Center in Williamsville, NY.  Born in Cerda, Sicily, Italy, Sam was the son of the late Joseph and Tomasina (Bellina) Militello.

Sam immigrated to the United States at the age of 11 with his family, eventually settling...

Sep 13, 2025

Rex Jerome McCafferty, 70, of Toronto, Ontario, passed away unexpectedly on September 13, 2025, in Lewiston, New York. He was the son of the late Jerome "Hank" and Jean (Berry) McCafferty.

A distinguished legal mind and devoted public servant, Rex earned his Bachelor's degree from Queen's University, earned an MBA from Western University in London, Ontario, before...

Sep 11, 2025

Barbara Watson, 78, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on September 11, 2025, at Schoellkopf Health Care Facility surrounded by her beloved family. Born and raised in Niagara Falls, she was the cherished daughter of the late Edward and Lorraine (Groomes) Travis; and was the devoted wife of Rutherford Watson, with whom married on February 28, 1970.

Sep 11, 2025

Salvatore O. Cioffi, 84, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on September 11, 2025 at Buffalo General Hospital. Born in Little Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Isidore and Margaret (Paonessa) Cioffi.

Salvatore, known to many as "Sam," moved to Niagara Falls as a child, where he graduated from Niagara...

Sep 10, 2025

Maria Giacometti, 95, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away peacefully on September 10, 2025, at Northgate Manor. Born in Castello di Godego, Italy, she was the cherished daughter of the late Placido and Amelia (Goegan) Stocco.

In 1949, Maria immigrated to Canada, settling in Port Colborne, Ontario, where she married the love of her life, Mario Giacometti....

Sep 8, 2025

Patrick Ryatt Mameli, 40, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on September 8, 2025, at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the beloved son of Tiki (Bobick) Mameli and Vincent M. Mameli.

Patrick was a 2003 graduate of Niagara Falls High School and later attended Niagara County Community College studying...

Sep 6, 2025

John James Ashton (3/8/56-9/6/25), of Columbia, Tennessee, passed away peacefully at his home after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born and raised in Niagara Falls, New York, and will be laid to rest alongside family at Los Gatos Memorial Park in the San Jose, California area where John resided for a significant amount of his life.

Sep 5, 2025

Josephine "Lydia" Bongiovanni, 92, formerly of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully in her sleep on September 5, 2025, at Schofield Nursing Facility in Kenmore, NY. Born in Niagara Falls, she was the daughter of the late Samuel and Mary (Moceri) Rizzo Catania (late Samuel).

Lydia attended local schools and graduated from Niagara Falls High School in...

Sep 3, 2025

Eveangeline Elaine Dawn Smoke was born on July 17, 2025 in Rochester, NY, with a rare heart condition, overcoming several early procedures and fighting like a Warrior Princess.  Sadly, she began her journey home to the Stars on September 3, 2025.

Eveangeline was the daughter of Shana Sandy and Dylan Smoke, and the baby sister to Xavier...

Sep 3, 2025

Willie Mae Clarke, 79, of Niagara Falls, NY went to be with the Lord peacefully surrounded by her family at her residence on September 3, 2025, under the care of Niagara Hospice. Born in Talladega, Alabama, she was the daughter of the late Fred and Ollie Mae Davis.

As a child, she journeyed with her family to...

Sep 2, 2025

Marie Joy Allen, 81, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully after a lengthy illness on September 2, 2025 at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center. Born in Dunrobin, Manchester, Jamaica, she was the daughter of the late Ramsey and Elizabeth (Stone) Melborne.

Marie was raised in Jamaica and moved to Toronto, Canada in 1972. In 1977, she...