Obituaries

Oct 20, 2025

Randall C. "Randy" Garrow, 58, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on October 20, 2025 at Roswell Park Comprehensive Care Center in Buffalo, NY.  Born in Lewiston, NY, Randy was the son of the late Floyd J. and Lillian (Swartz) Garrow.

A lifelong resident of Niagara Falls, he graduated from Trott Vocational High School, where Randy...

Oct 17, 2025

Christopher C. Licht II, 35, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away unexpectedly on October 17, 2025 at his residence.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the beloved son of Dawn M. McDonald and Christopher C. Licht.

Chris was a proud lifelong resident of the community and the dedicated owner and operator of Residential Maintenance, a contracting...

Oct 17, 2025

Theresa Booze Englesson, 71, of Grand Island, New York, passed away after a short illness on October 17, 2025, at Buffalo General Medical Center. She was the daughter of the late James Roundtree and Zola King and stepdaughter of the late Willie King and Inez Roundtree; she attended local schools.

Theresa relocated to Rochester, NY, and Akron,...

Oct 14, 2025

Mark Tamburrino, (January 17th, 1982 - October 13th, 2025), a true Niagara Falls legend, passed away after a life defined by honor, loyalty, and deep personal commitment. Born into challenging circumstances, Mark's early life experiences shaped a character of unwavering principles and a fierce dedication to those he loved.

Mark achieved massive early success, but he always...

Oct 12, 2025

Cosmo A. Commisso, 94, of the Town of Niagara, NY, passed away peacefully on October 12, 2025. Born in Siderno, Marina Reggio, Calabria, Italy, he was the beloved son of the late Frank and Rose (Gerace) Commisso.

As a young boy, Cosmo immigrated with his family to Niagara Falls, NY, and became a United States citizen in...

Oct 12, 2025

Eva L. Myers, 61, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 12, 2025 at Newfane Rehab and Health Care Center in Newfane, NY. Born in Niagara Falls, she was the daughter of the late John E. Myers and June R. Dowlin; sister of Mary Myers, Betty Dowlin, the late Linda Myers and late Carol Myers.

Oct 11, 2025

JoAnn M. Kurek, 66, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on October 11, 2025 at Niagara Hospice House in Lockport, NY, surrounded by her loving family.  Born in Niagara Falls, she was the daughter of the late Melvin H. and Jeanette (Morowski) Austin.

JoAnn was a 1978 graduate of Niagara Falls High School and went on...

Oct 11, 2025

MaryKay Reygers, 49, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on October 11, 2025 at Niagara Hospice House in Lockport, NY, surrounded by her loving family after a long and courageous battle with cancer.  Born in Niagara Falls, she was the daughter of Robert "Bob" J. Donoughe and the late Mary L. (Kilmer) Donoughe.

A proud graduate...

Oct 11, 2025

Duane Lewis Hanson, Jr., 64, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on October 11, 2025. Born in Buffalo, NY, he was the son of Duane L. Hanson Sr. and Elaine P. Gebler.

Private funeral services will be held. Arrangements by M.J. Colucci & Son Niagara Funeral Chapel, Niagara Falls, NY. Visit mjcoluccifuneralchapel.com.

Oct 10, 2025

Rita A. Masocco, 70, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on October 10, 2025 at Niagara Hospice House in Lockport, NY, surrounded by her loving family.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Everett and Mary Frances (Bell) Robinson.

Rita was a proud 1972 graduate of LaSalle Senior High School and...

Oct 9, 2025

Gerald "Scott" Arthur Potwin III, 58, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on October 9, 2025 at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center.  Born in St. Albans, Vermont, Scott was the son of Barbara (Anderson) Smith of Lake Wales, FL and the late Gerald A. Potwin II of St. Albans, VT, and stepson of Stephen Smith of Vermont.

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Oct 9, 2025

Wilma L. Remaley, 69, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on October 9, 2025 at Kenmore Mercy Hospital in Tonawanda, NY.  A cancer survivor with a tenacious spirit, Wilma passed away from natural causes from an unrelated illness. Born in Parkersburg, WV, she was the daughter of the late Burl Raymond and Zella (Edgell) Sinnett.

Wilma was...

Oct 8, 2025

William T. "Bill" Powell,  74, of Grand Island, NY, passed away peacefully at Schoellkopf Health Center on October 8, 2025.

Born and raised in Rochester, NY, Bill was the son of the late Robert and Marion (Zapf) Powell. He graduated from St. Thomas Aquinas High School and went on to earn his Bachelor's degree from SUNY Geneseo....

Oct 8, 2025

Henry Albert Grohman, age 84, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on October 8, 2025. Henry was the beloved husband of 60 years to Maureen (Manhardt); devoted father of Elizabeth (Glen) Wiley, Henry L. (Helen Liang) Grohman, and James (Therese) Grohman; adored grandfather of Andrew (d.), Margaret, Michael, Claire, Annie, and Lauren Wiley; Holly and Hannah Grohman; Grace...

Oct 8, 2025

John L. DuFour, 71, of the Town of Niagara, NY, passed away on October 8, 2025, at his cherished hunting cabin in Burns, NY.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Harry L. and Clemmie M. (Williams) DuFour.

John was a graduate of Lewiston-Porter High School.  On September 23, 1978, he married...

Oct 8, 2025

Clara L. Crugnale, 97, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on October 8, 2025 at Northgate Health Care Facility in Wheatfield, NY, under the compassionate care of Niagara Hospice.  Born in San Pio delle Camere, Abruzzo, Italy, Clara was the beloved daughter of the late Loretto and Pia (Paolini) DiCenso.

She immigrated to the United States...

Oct 8, 2025

Mary Ross, 93, of Pendleton, NY, passed away peacefully at her residence under the care of her loving family and Niagara Hospice on October 8, 2025. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late John and Ortenzia (Bellucci) Manarino.

Mary was a graduate of Niagara Falls High School and married the love of...

Oct 2, 2025

Walter "Wes" Confer III, 55, of Wheatfield, NY, passed away unexpectedly on October 2, 2025 in Wheatfield, NY. Born in Niagara Falls, Wes was the beloved son of Roberta "Bobbie" (née Twoco) (late Matthew) Rutkowski and the late Walter Confer Jr., and the cherished stepson of Danny Fracassi Sr.

Raised in Niagara Falls, Wes graduated from the...

Oct 1, 2025

Tana Migliazzo, 97, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on October 1, 2025, just two days shy of her 98th birthday.

Born in Caltavuturo, Palermo, Sicily, she was the beloved daughter of the late Joseph and Josephine (Ruggirello) Chiappone. Tana immigrated to the United States with her family in 1947, bringing with her the warmth and...

Oct 1, 2025

Charles M. Cameron, 68, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on October 1, 2025 at Buffalo General Hospital. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Charles O. Cameron and Margaret M. (Phipps) Cameron.

Charley or Chaz, as he was affectionately known to family and friends, was a lifelong resident of Niagara...