Colonel Deanna J. Patterson, Us Army Ret.
Nov 22, 2021
Colonel Deanna J. Patterson, US Army Retired, 72, passed away at her home on November 22, 2021. She was a member of the Choctaw Nation and was proud of her heritage and service to the country. Born in Kirkland, WA, she was the daughter of the late Dean and Isobel (Gibbons) Peters.
Deanna's father was in the...
James R. Caprio, Ph.D.
Nov 22, 2021
James R. Caprio, 82, of Grand Island, NY, and formerly of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on Monday, November 22, 2021, at N.F. Memorial Medical Center.
Born on April 8, 1939, he was the son of the late Rocco J. and Josephine (Gruppo) Caprio; and the beloved husband of his high school sweetheart, Jean Marie (Saraceni) Caprio,...
Louise M. “Weezie” Mckie
Nov 20, 2021
Louise M. "Weezie" McKie, 81, of the Tuscarora Nation, passed away on November 20, 2021 at OLP Nursing Care Facility in Lewiston, NY. Born on the Tuscarora Reservation, she was the daughter of the late Hattie (Bissell) Williams and the late Peter DiContie. Louise was predeceased by her husband of 52 years William F. "Nick" McKie who passed away...
Carmen A. Vaccarella, Jr.
Nov 17, 2021
Carmen A. Vaccarella, Jr., 66, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 17, 2021 at Mt. St. Mary's Hospital. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Carmen A., Sr. and Betty (McCarthy) Vaccarella.
Carmen was a graduate of the former LaSalle Senior High School. In his younger years, he...
Edna Kunselman
Nov 16, 2021
Edna Kunselman, 72, of Grand Island, NY, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 16, 2021 at her residence surrounded by her beloved family while under the care of Buffalo Hospice. Born in Tonawanda, NY, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Patricia (Clark) Balling.
Edna was a native of Tonawanda, and a 1969 graduate of...
Tom J. Klinger
Nov 16, 2021
Tom Jay Klinger, 59, passed away on November 16, 2021 in his residence of 30 years, surrounded by family and friends, and under the care of Niagara Hospice. Born February 18, 1962 in North Tonawanda, NY he was the son of JoAnn (nee Langford) (Gary) Eichler and the late Edward Klinger.
Tom was a lifelong resident of...
Thomas J. Laurendi
Nov 16, 2021
Thomas J. Laurendi, 63, formerly of Lewiston NY, passed away on Tuesday, November 16, 2021 at his home in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Vincent J. and Joan (Hilton) Laurendi.
Tommy was a graduate of Niagara Falls High School and received a degree in Political Science from...
Pearl M. Durham
Nov 16, 2021
Pearl M. Durham, 67, passed away November 16, 2021 at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center. Born in Lockport, NY she was the daughter of the late Russell and Dorothy (Gibbons) Loundsbury.
Pearl enjoyed playing cards, games, coloring and watching her soap operas, most of all she cherished the time spent with her family and being Nana to...
Bernard ‘Babe’ M. Mayflower
Nov 14, 2021
Bernard 'Babe' M. Mayflower, 85, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on November 14, 2021 at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Bernard Mayflower and Mary (Leo) Mayflower Reid. Bernie was raised in Niagara Falls and attended local schools. On February 15, 1958, he married Ida B. (Coppola)...
Deborah J. Green
Nov 12, 2021
Deborah J. Green, 65, passed away on November 12, 2021 in North Tonawanda, NY.
There will be no prior visitation or services. Arrangements by M.J. Colucci & Son Niagara Funeral Chapel. Visit mjcoluccifuneralchapel.com for online condolences.
Elizabeth M. Badendyck
Nov 12, 2021
Elizabeth M. (Sanzo) Badendyck, 88, of Lewiston, NY, passed away unexpectedly at Mt. St. Mary's Hospital. Born in Johnstown (Central City), PA on March 12, 1933, she moved to Niagara Falls at the age of 18 and lived here the remainder of her life.
"Betty" as she was known had three children, Grant (Sandy) Badendyck, Robert (Beth)...
Michael A. Diletti
Nov 12, 2021
Michael A. Diletti, 64, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on Friday, November 12, 2021 at Kenmore Mercy Hospital. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Michael R. and Frances (Petrucci) Diletti.
Michael was a native of Niagara Falls and a graduate of the former LaSalle Senior High School. He was a...
Louis T. Sciarrino, Ret. Nffd
Nov 12, 2021
Louis T. Sciarrino, Ret. NFFD, 91, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on November 12, 2021 at Niagara Hospice House in Lockport, NY. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Salvatore and Rose (Morell) Sciarrino.
Louis was raised in Niagara Falls and graduated from Trott Vocational High School as a draftsman in...
Dora J. Friona
Nov 12, 2021
Dora J. Friona, 90, of Lewiston, NY, passed away peacefully on November 12, 2021 at Mt. St. Mary's Hospital. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Salvatore and Emilia (S'dao) Messina.
Dora was raised in Niagara Falls where she attended local schools and graduated from Niagara Falls High School. On April 30,...
David W. Ryals
Nov 11, 2021
David W. Ryals, 43, of Gasport, NY, passed away on Thursday, November 11, 2021 at Mt. St. Mary's Hospital in Lewiston, NY. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of Richard A. Ryals and the late Karen (Lepkosky) Ryals.
On July 20, 2013, David married Dawn M. (Stope) Ryals at Potter's House Christian Community Church...
Mary R. (Lanasa) Nocera Neadow
Nov 11, 2021
Mary R. (LaNasa) Nocera Neadow, 92 of Niagara Falls, NY, entered Heaven on November 11, 2021 at Our Lady of Peace Health Care Facility in Lewiston, NY. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Joseph S. and Maria (Guiducci) LaNasa.
Mary was a lifelong resident of Niagara Falls, NY, attending Niagara Falls...
Albert J. Giambattista
Nov 11, 2021
Albert J. Giambattista, 93, of Lewiston, NY, passed away on November 11, 2021 at Mt. St. Mary's Hospital in Lewiston, NY, after a brief illness. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Frank and Angelina (Mancini) Giambattista.
Al attended local schools, graduating from Trott Vocational High School. On May 22. 1954, he...
Richard W. Muscatello
Nov 11, 2021
Richard W. Muscatello of Wheatfield, NY, retired United States Air Force Colonel and former Vice President of Kenmore Mercy Hospital, and active in numerous civic and community organizations, went to God after a long battle with cancer on November 11, 2021, Veterans Day.
Richard is survived by his loving wife of 71 years, Josephine (Ferlito); a son...
Sheryl Repka Sanchez
Nov 11, 2021
Sheryl Repka Sanchez, 56, passed away November 11, 2021.
Mother of Ben and Corey Sanchez; former spouse of Michael Sanchez; loving daughter of June (Converse) (late Kent) Repka; sister of Kevin Repka, Valeri McIntosh and Roseanna McFarland, as well as several aunts and uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.
Memorial services will be held on Wednesday,...
Susan J. Janker
Nov 11, 2021
Susan J. Janker, 75, of Wheatfield, NY, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 11, 2021. Born in South Buffalo, NY, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Marion (Land) Leonard; beloved wife of James Janker, who she married August 22, 1970 at Grace Lutheran Church in South Buffalo, NY. She is also the loving mother to David...
