Obituaries

Jan 16, 2022

Linda Claire Yellow, 75, of the Turtle Clan, Mohawk Nation passed away on Sunday, January 16, 2022 at her residence. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Wilmer "Duffy" and Margaret (Hill) Wilson.

Linda attended local schools and graduated from Bryant & Stratton College. She was instrumental in many public relations projects...

Jan 16, 2022

Samuel Licata, 68, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away on Sunday, January 16, 2022, at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Agatino and Beatrice (Adriatico) Licata.

Sam was a graduate of Niagara Falls High School and obtained his...

Jan 16, 2022

At the active age of 83, Russell James Colosi passed away after a short illness on January 16, 2022. He is pre-deceased by Nora (divorced) and his children James (J.J.), and Caroline. Russell is survived by his two sons, Russell (Rusty) and William (Billy), and grandchildren J.J., Haley, Dylan, Stephen, Jay, and Jacob.

Russell was a lifelong...

Jan 16, 2022

Margaret M. Certo, 94, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away peacefully surrounded by her beloved family on Sunday, January 16, 2022 in the care of Niagara Hospice.

Margaret was born on January 21, 1927 in Niagara Falls, New York to the late Luigi and Francesca (Domanico) Curcione.  She met the love of her life, Russell, while working...

Jan 16, 2022

Debra Payton, 60, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on January 16, 2022, at Niagara Rehabilitation and Health Center in Niagara Falls, NY.

She was born on July 4, 1961, in Rochester NY, the daughter of Richard and Sheila McGrath. Debra grew up in Charlotte NY with her siblings Richard McGrath, Scott McGrath, Molly McGrath, and Pamela...

Jan 15, 2022

Susan R. Bower, 61, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on January 15, 2022 at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Susan (Wensley) Mang.

Susan attended local schools, graduating from LaSalle Senior High School.  On September 1, 1979, she married Richard 'Rick' C. Bower...

Jan 15, 2022

Al Brown (Lorenzo Parker Brown III) passed peacefully on January 15, 2022 under the excellent care of Transitions LifeCare Hospice Home in Raleigh, NC.  Al was born April 14,1941 to the late Lorenzo Jr. and Varcellas ('Toss' Pulsifer) Brown in Livermore Falls, Maine.  He was a 1959 graduate of Livermore Falls High School and attended Burdett Jr. College in...

Jan 15, 2022

Mario Dardes, 76, of Lockport, NY and formerly of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 15, 2022 at his residence. Born on May 16, 1945 in Rapolla, Potenza, Italy, he was the son of the late Antonio and Angelina Dardes.

In 1965, Mario enlisted into the Italian Army until his honorable discharge in 1967....

Jan 14, 2022

Mary L. (Paonessa) Distefano, 99, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on Friday, January 14, 2022 at Mt. St. Mary's Hospital. Born in Niagara Falls, she was the daughter of the late Louis E. and Teresa (Posca) Paonessa; and beloved wife of the late Vincent "Jim" A. Distefano whom she married on August 21, 1948.

Mary is...

Jan 11, 2022

Joseph A. Denitto, Sr., 69, passed away on January 11, 2022 at Mount St. Mary's Hospital in Lewiston, NY.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Orlando and Alice (Alviti) Denitto.

Joseph was a graduate of Niagara Falls High School, and later earned Associate's and Bachelor's Degrees in Theology from Houghton College. ...

Jan 11, 2022

Dennis "Denny" Lentz, Age 70, of Mahtomedi, passed away at his home on January 11, 2022.

He had a love of cooking, traveling, history, and especially enjoyed his black & white cowboy TV shows, not to mention the Twilight Zone.  He was a very caring easygoing guy that went with the flow and always met "friends" along...

Jan 11, 2022

Anthony R. "Tony" "Butch" Forgione, 76, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 11, 2022 at Mt. St. Mary's Hospital. Born in Niagara Falls, he was the son of the late Anthony and Marianna (Cammarata) Forgione.

Anthony attended local schools and was a 1964 graduate of Trott Vocational High School. He served in the...

Jan 11, 2022

Josephine Santangelo, 96, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on January 11, 2022 at Elderwood at Wheatfield.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Peter and Angeline (Lioi) Spendio.

Josephine was a graduate of Niagara Falls High School.  On April 27, 1946, she married John Santangelo at St. Joseph's Church.  Mr. Santangelo...

Jan 9, 2022

Jacqueline Marie Nowakowski, age 78, peacefully joined her heavenly Father on Sunday, January 9, 2022.  Jackie, as she was known to family and friends, was born in Buffalo, New York to Jack A. and Ethel N. (Arcangel) Kelleher on July 17, 1943.  On August 14, 1965, she married Anthony J. Nowakowski in Kenmore, NY.

Jackie was a...

Jan 8, 2022

Theresa A. Tumeo, 93, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 8, 2022 at Northgate Health Care Facility. Born in Archbald, PA she was the daughter of the late Dominic and Jennie (Cerene) Felicetti; and the beloved wife of the late Angelo S. Tumeo, whom she married on December 3, 1955 in the former Our Lady...

Jan 8, 2022

Julie Eve Beckett, 68, of Niagara Falls NY passed away peacefully on January 8th at Humboldt Home Rehab Center in Buffalo.  Born in Utica NY, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Helen (Zuchowski) Mezzanini.

Julie was a graduate of Proctor High School in Utica NY.  She was previously married to Dale W. Beckett Sr. ...

Jan 7, 2022

David R. Dufresne, 66, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on January 7, 2022 at Buffalo General Hospital.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Maurice and Ernistine (Harms) Dufresne.

David was employed as a Crane Operator with Great Lakes Carbon.  He was also a cab driver in the City.

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Jan 7, 2022

Barbara A. Sears, 75 of Niagara Falls, NY passed away on January 7, 2022 in Mt. St. Mary's Hospital, Lewiston, NY. Born April 11, 1946 in Newburgh, NY, she was the daughter of the late James C. and Emma Francis (Anderson) Fehr.

Barb was a graduate of Newburgh Free Academy and worked for several years as a...

Jan 6, 2022

Jeanne Jeras, 65, of Lewiston, NY, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 6, 2022 at Mt. St. Mary's Hospital after battling covid pneumonia for six weeks. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the youngest daughter of the late John and Vivian (Walters) LaVia.

Jeanne attended local schools and was a 1974 graduate of the former Madonna...

Jan 4, 2022

Kathleen M. Keeler, 76, of Honeoye Falls, NY, passed away on January 4, 2022. She is predeceased by her parents, William and Eileen (Powers) Keeler, and her sister and brother-in-law Sharon (Keeler) and Ronald Thorpe. Kathleen is survived by her niece, Judy (Richard) Gauger, nephew, Thomas Thorpe (Marcia Benwitz), great nephew, Jacob Thorpe (fiancée Meagan Wansong), great niece Margaret...