Obituaries

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...

Sep 18, 2021

Carl W. Schultz, Jr., 94, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on Saturday, September 18, 2021 in Elderwood at Wheatfield. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Carl and Isabella (Salt) Schultz, Sr.; and the beloved husband of Joyce M. Shomers, who he married on October 15, 1949.

Carl was raised in...

Sep 18, 2021

Beverley A. 'Bev' Carney, 91, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away peacefully on September 18, 2021 in Our Lady of Peace Skilled Nursing Facility where she resided since 2019. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Vincent Carney of Niagara Falls and the late Beatrice (Brierley) Carney of Manchester, England.

Bev was...

Sep 18, 2021

Alfonso "Al" Cirrito, 79, of Ormond Beach, FL, and formerly of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on September 18, 2021, at Roswell Park Cancer Institute. Born in Niagara Falls, he was the son of the late Michael Angelo and Angeline (Viscomi) Cirrito.

Al graduated from Niagara Falls High School in 1961 before enlisting in the United...

Sep 17, 2021

It is with broken hearts that we announce the passing of our dear father and grandfather James 'Jim' E. Barnett, Sr., 85, of Niagara Falls, NY. on September 17, 2021 in Buffalo General Hospital.

Born in Chesapeake, but his heart was in Oak Hill, West Virginia, Jim cherished his southern roots. Son of the late Marvin and...

Sep 17, 2021

John K. Hill, 41, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away at his residence on September 17, 2021.  Born in Fairfax, VA, he was the son of Edna (Hill) Campos (Jose Campos-Morejon).

John came to the Niagara Falls area in 2005.  He was employed as a server at the Olive Garden Restaurant, and also worked as a slot...

Sep 17, 2021

Paul J. Muscarella, 86 of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on September 17, 2021 at Mt. St. Mary's Hospital. Born in Avon, NY, he was the son of the late Joseph and Jennie (Gianforte) Muscarella.

Paul moved to Niagara Falls as a child with his family, graduating from Niagara Falls High School.  On September 26, 1959 he...

Sep 17, 2021

It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Scott Michael Radowsky. Scott was born September 13,1968 to Barbara Szopinski of Niagara Falls NY.

Scott loved the outdoors and enjoyed fishing and camping. He also had a love for airplanes, and took great pride in being able to pilot a small aircraft.

Scott...

Sep 16, 2021

Laura Zuccari, 59, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 16, 2021, surrounded by her beloved family. Born in Niagara Falls she was the daughter of Ralph Orsi and the late Nancy (Corsaro) Orsi.

Laura graduated from Niagara-Wheatfield High School before obtaining her beauticians license from Cosmetology school in Niagara Falls. She spent 35...