Obituaries

Nov 10, 2021

William J. Bohnet, 81, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on November 10, 2021 at Elderwood at Grand Island.  Born in North Tonawanda, NY, he was the son of the late Willam and Allegra (McBain) Bohnet.

William attended local schools and graduated from LaSalle High School, and earned his Bachelor's Degree from the University of Buffalo.  In...

Nov 9, 2021

Antoinette Fontanarosa, 92, of Lewiston, NY, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 9th.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Vincenza (Palillo) Gagliardo; and beloved wife of Guido F. Fontanarosa, whom she married at St. Joseph Church in 1950.  Mr. Fontanarosa predeceased her on July 19, 2021.

Antoinette was a...

Nov 9, 2021

Frank R. Piccirillo, 92, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 9, 2021 at N.F. Memorial Hospital. Born in Niagara Falls, he was the son of the late Joseph and Giovanna (Viscomi) Piccirillo; and beloved husband of the late Constance "Connie" J. Piccirillo who he married on June 3, 1950.

Frank was a 1946...

Nov 8, 2021

Mother Ruby Pearl Bumpas, 89, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away at her residence on November 8, 2021.  Born in Brantley, AL, she was the daughter of the late Marvin and Rosie Bell (Upton) Daniels.

Mother Bumpas came to the Niagara Falls Area in the 1950s.  She was employed for over 30 years in Housekeeping at Niagara...

Nov 7, 2021

Mary A. Pedaci, 97, of Lewiston, NY, passed away on November 7, 2021 at Our Lady of Peace Health Care Facility.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the eldest daughter of the late Antonio and Raffaella (Perri) Pedaci.

Mary graduated from Niagara Falls High School in 1941.  She worked at Marine Midland Bank at the Pine...

Nov 5, 2021

Randall James Pike, age 66, was born on June 7, 1955 in West Palm Beach, Florida.  He went home to be with the Lord on November 5, 2021 while in the care of Kenmore Mercy Hospital.  He was the 2 nd child born to James David Pike and the late Shirley Marie (Haensgen) Pike.  On August 30, 1996, he...

Nov 5, 2021

Dolores "Deedee" Buck Barosky, 79, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 5, 2021 at Niagara Hospice House. Born in Niagara Falls, she was the daughter of the late William J. and Leila (Cooper) Buck; and the beloved wife of Chester A. Barosky.

Dolores was a lifelong resident of Niagara Falls where she attended...

Nov 5, 2021

Anthony D'Orazio, Jr., 86, of Grand Island, NY, passed away on November 5, 2021 after a short illness.  Born in Boston, MA, he was the son of the late Anthony and Angeline M. (Penque) D'Orazio.

Tony came to the area in the late 1940s with his family, and graduated from Tonawanda High School.  He married Delilah A....

Nov 5, 2021

Vincent Carbone, 54, of Lewiston, NY, passed away on November 5, 2021 at Buffalo Veteran's Administration Medical Center in Buffalo, NY.  Born on September 19, 1967 in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of Margaret A. (Giancola) Carbone and Stanley A. Carbone.

Vincent was raised in Lake Worth, FL, and enlisted in the United States Navy...

Nov 2, 2021

Frank C. Janese, 87, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on Tuesday, November 2, 2021 at Mt. St. Mary's Hospital. Born in Niagara Falls, he was the son of the late Frank C. and Anna (Pucci) Janese; and the beloved husband of Rosalie V. (Clark) Janese, who he married on February 19, 1952 at St. Joseph's Church.

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Nov 2, 2021

Samuel Wayne Bowe, 60, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away on Tuesday, November 2, 2021 at his residence. Born in Niagara Falls, he was the son of the late Charles A., U.S. Marines and Anna Pauline (Armstrong) Bowe.

Sam was a lifelong resident of Niagara Falls and proudly served in the United States Army. He was employed...

Nov 2, 2021

Salvatore P. Zoda, 77, of Las Vegas, NV passed away on November 2, 2021 at St. Martin Hospital in Las Vegas, NV, after a long and well lived life.  Born on November 12, 1943 in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Salvatore and Mary (Panepinto) Zoda.  He was married to his wife of 53 years...

Nov 1, 2021

Joseph T. Meegan, II, 78, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away at his residence on November 1, 2021.  Born in Buffalo, NY, he was the son of the late Joseph T. and Mary Rose (Dick) Meegan.

Joe proudly served in the United States Navy from 1961 until his Honorable Discharge in 1964.  He later served in the...

Oct 29, 2021

Ronald C. Smith, 88, formerly of North Tonawanda, NY, passed away at his residence in Niagara Falls, NY under the care of Niagara Hospice.  Born in Buffalo, NY, he was the son of the late Chester E. and Edith May (Crandall) Smith.

Ron lived in the Tonawanda area most of his life.  He served proudly in the...

Oct 26, 2021

Joseph Arnel "Arnie" Rochon, 88, of Lewiston, NY, and formerly of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on October 26, 2021, surrounded by his loving wife, children and sister. Born in Timmins, Ontario, Canada, he was the son of the late Arcides and Jeanne (DesJardins) Rochon.

Arnel or Arnie, as he was affectionally known as by his...

Oct 25, 2021

John Lee Hurley, Sr., a resident of Palm Beach, Florida and Buffalo, New York, died on October 25, 2021 at 95 years of age. He was born on August 26, 1926 in Buffalo, New York to Irene Margaret Lee and Emmet Daniel Hurley.

John was raised in Erie, Pennsylvania and attended The Cathedral Preparatory School in Erie...

Oct 25, 2021

Betty E. Vicaire, 98, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on October 25, 2021 at her residence, surrounded by her beloved family while under the care of Niagara Hospice. Born in Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Mable Bowser.

Betty was raised in Pennsylvania where she attended local schools. She moved to Niagara...

Oct 25, 2021

Terry A. Smith, 67, of Tonawanda, NY, passed away on October 25, 2021 at his residence.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was son of the late Paul H. and Wanda M. (Tweed) Smith.

Terry was a graduate of Niagara-Wheatfield High School.  On April 24, 1988, he married Lynn M. (Morrow) Smith in Niagara Falls. Terry was...

Oct 24, 2021

Carl W. Raybon, 75, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on Sunday, October 24, 2021 at Mercy Hospital in Buffalo, NY. Born in Niagara Falls, he was the son of the late Joseph and Clera (Davis) Raybon; and beloved husband of the late Jemelie (George) Raybon.

Carl was a graduate of Niagara Falls High School and a...

Oct 24, 2021

Stephen A. Brayley, 56, passed away at his residence on October 24, 2021.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Benjamin E. and Florence D. (Anderson) Brayley.

Steve enjoyed working on cars and doing chores around his own house and for family and friends.  He also enjoyed listening to music and riding...