Obituaries

Oct 4, 2021

Thomas A. Trapasso, Sr., 81, of Lewiston, NY, passed away on October 4, 2021 at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY he was the son of the late Albert and Anne (Matteucci) Trapasso.

Tommy graduated from Niagara Falls High School and attended Niagara University.  He was employed as a lifelong Operating Engineer and...

Oct 2, 2021

Nancy J. Martinez, 78, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away on Saturday, October 2, 2021 at Mt. St. Mary's Hospital in Lewiston, NY. Born in Niagara Falls, she was the daughter of the late Lee and Jane (Buck) Bickford; and the beloved wife of Angel Martinez who she married on April 28, 1971 at St. Albert the Great...

Oct 1, 2021

Sharon M. Durham, 66, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on October 1, 2021 at Roswell Park Cancer Institute in Buffalo, NY. Born in Oshweken, Ontario, Canada, she was the daughter of the late Samuel J. and Anne L. (Gaikesheongai) Anderson. Sharon came to the Niagara Falls area from the Six Nations Reserve as a child. She graduated from Niagara...

Sep 29, 2021

Ann Katherine Paci of North Fort Myers, Florida passed away on September 29, 2021 in Cape Coral, Florida at the age of 90. She was a loving and devoted mother who outlived most of her friends after a long life serving her community as a church volunteer and a school teacher.

Ann was born on March 31,...

Sep 29, 2021

It is with broken and aching hearts that we announce the passing of our dear Father and Grandfather, Gary Alan Favero Sr, 64, in Niagara Falls, NY on September 29 th , 2021.

Born in Niagara Falls on November 16 th , 1956, to Rita (Yorio), and the late William Favero, Gary's mother and sisters would say...

Sep 29, 2021

Bessie R. Volpe, 87, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on September 29, 2021 at her residence surrounded by her family under the care of Niagara Hospice.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Frank R. and Anna Maria (Antonuccio) Certo.

Bessie graduated from Niagara Falls High School.  On April 21, 1956,...

Sep 29, 2021

James 'Jim' S. Pallone, 87, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on September 29, 2021, Michaelmas, which is the Feast of the Archangels, Saints Michael, Gabriel and Raphael at Mount St. Mary's Hospital in Lewiston, NY.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the second son of the late Francis and Mary (D'Anna) Pallone, and predeceased by his older...

Sep 29, 2021

Joseph D. Wolkiewicz, 74, formerly of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on September 29, 2021 at Sheridan Manor in Tonawanda, NY.  Born in Pittsburgh, PA, he was the son of the late John Wolkiewicz.

Joe graduated from North Catholic High School in Pittsburgh, PA.  He also graduated from NCCC and Niagara University.  Joe served in the United...

Sep 26, 2021

Another devoted servant of God has passed from this Earth and is now rejoicing with our Lord and Savior in Heaven. Joseph S. Candella, III, 41, of New Martinsville, WV, and formerly of Wilson, NY, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, September 26, 2021. Born in Lewiston, NY, he was the son of Joseph S. Candella II and the late...

Sep 24, 2021

Stephen James Adams, 70, of Grand Island, NY, passed away at home on Friday, September 24, 2021.

Stephen was born in Niagara Falls, NY, the son of the late Betty (Terryberry) and James Adams.  He grew up in Lewiston, NY and graduated from Lewiston-Porter Central Schools.  He continued his education at Niagara University, earning both his Bachelor...

Sep 24, 2021

William D. "Bill" Palumbo, age 50, of Grand Island, NY, passed away peacefully on September 24, 2021, after a courageous battle with cancer. Bill was the beloved husband of Amy (Burns) Palumbo; loving father of William Jr., Kelsey (Anthony Silva), Connor, Declan and Delany; son of William J. and the late Constance Palumbo; brother of John (Amy Morford) and...

Sep 23, 2021

William A. "Bill" Pierangelino, Sr., 92, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on September 23, 2021 in Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center. Born in Niagara Falls, he was the son of the late Silvio and Maria (Burnetti) Pierangelino.

Bill was a graduate of Niagara Falls High School. He enlisted in the United States Army during the Korean...

Sep 23, 2021

Dario A. "Doc" Violanti, 83, formerly of Grand Island, NY, passed away on September 23, 2021 at Fox Run at Orchard Park, NY under Hospice Care.  Born in Lackawanna, NY, he was the son of the late Luigi and Maria (Claroni) Violanti.

Dario graduated from Lackawanna High School and later earned a Bachelor's Degree in Professional Engineering...

Sep 23, 2021

John "Johnny" F. Lasher, 48, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on September 23, 2021 at Mount St. Mary's Hospital in Lewiston, NY surrounded by his loving family.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late John G. and Kathleen M. Lasher.

Johnny graduated from Niagara-Wheatfield High School, and was very proud of...

Sep 22, 2021

Dilia Silvestri, 93, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, September 22, 2021. Born in Introdacqua, Province of L'Aquila, Italy, she was the daughter of the late Pasquale and Ida (DelSignore) Tiberi; and the step-daughter of the late Paolina Tiberi.

Dilia was educated in Italy and immigrated to the United States, settling in Columbus,...

Sep 22, 2021

Lawrence 'Larry' A. Morreale, 73, of Youngstown, NY, passed away on September 22, 2021 at his residence under the care of Niagara Hospice.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Joseph J. and Rose I. (Giancola) Morreale.

Larry graduated from Bishop Duffy High School in 1966 and St. Joseph's College in Rensselaer,...

Sep 22, 2021

Raymond D. Scott, 61, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away at his residence on September 22, 2021 under the care of Niagara Hospice.  Born in Newfane, NY, he was the son of Ruth Margaret Weed.

Ray served in the United States Marine Corps from 1977 until his honorable discharge in 1980.  On June 8, 2001, he married...

Sep 21, 2021

Tiffany M. Nalls-Ford, 48, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on September 21, 2021 at Mount St. Mary's Hospital in Lewiston, NY.  Born in Lewiston, NY, she was the daughter of Elbert B. (Lousie) Nalls, Sr. and Sandra (late Wayne) Vincent.

Tiffany attended local schools, graduating from Niagara County Community College...

Sep 20, 2021

Robert Joseph Hughes, U.S. Navy Retired Master Chief Petty Officer, 87, of Lewiston, NY and formerly of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on September 20, 2021, in Greenfield Health and Rehabilitation Center in Lancaster, NY after a lengthy illness. Born August 30, 1934, in Niagara Falls, he was the son of the late Leathed and Edna (Johnson) Hughes;...

Sep 18, 2021

Lynette M. North, 56, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on September 18, 2021 at Strong Memorial Hospital. Born in Niagara Falls, she was the daughter of Joseph Marielle and the late Donna (McIntyre) Marielle.

Lynette attended local schools and graduated from Niagara Falls High School. October 13, 1990, she married Gerald North. Mr. North predeceased...