Obituaries

Jul 1, 2021

Lonnie E. Thornton, 52, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on July 1, 2021 at his residence.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Robert and Freddie Mae (Rudolph) Thornton.

Lonnie was a graduate of Niagara Falls High School.  He was employed as a Housekeeping Aide at Elderwood on Grand Island for...

Jun 30, 2021

There are some souls that walk this earth that are so profoundly beautiful, no words in the human dictionary could even begin to describe.

Debbie was one of those souls. She was a Nana, Mom, Social Worker, Advocate, Medical Advisor and Loving Sister.  She found beauty and deep appreciation in simplicity. Coffee, Cookies, Yard Sales, Christmas Knick...

Jun 29, 2021

Joseph A. "Joe" Frescino, of Grand Island, passed away on June 29, 2021. He was born September 15, 1934 in Niagara Falls, NY. and was the son of Vincenzo and Assunta (Sdao) Frescino. He attended Ferry Avenue Grade School, South Junior High School, and graduated from Niagara Falls High School in 1953.

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Jun 29, 2021

Gary C. Shomers, 79, formerly of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on June 29, 2021 at his residence in Cameron, NY.  Born in Niagara Falls, he was the son of the late Frank and Gertrude (Pfeifer) Shomers.

Gary served proudly during the Vietnam War in the United States Navy from 1959 until his honorable discharge in 1965,...

Jun 29, 2021

Rose E. (Morganti) Lore, 93, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on June 29, 2021 at Niagara Hospice House in Lockport, NY.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Vincenzo and Rosa (Chiazzese) Morganti and the second to the youngest of 13 children.

Rose was a lifelong resident of Niagara Falls and...

Jun 28, 2021

Mae L. Jackson, 63, of Youngstown, NY, passed away on June 28, 2021 at Niagara Hospice House in Lockport, NY.  Born in St. Anthony, Newfoundland, Canada, she was the daughter of the late Patrick and Agnes (Hurley) Reardon.

Mae was trained as a Registered Nurse in Canada, and came to the area in 1994.  On August 26,...

Jun 28, 2021

Frances Ann Basile, 80, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on June 28, 2021 at Schoellkopf Health Care Facility in Niagara Falls, NY.  Born in Niagara Falls, Ont., she was the daughter of the late Charles W. and Frances (Jamieson) Harding, Jr.

Ann, as she was known to her family and friends, came to the area at...

Jun 27, 2021

Dorothy E. Laurie, 87, of the Town of Niagara, NY, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 27, 2021 after a brief illness at Schoellkopf Health Care Center in Niagara Falls, NY, surrounded by her loving family.

Dorothy was born on August 20, 1933 in Niagara Falls, NY, the daughter of the late Phillip and Mary (Boal) Prue....

Jun 27, 2021

James "Jimmy" Joseph Plumeri, 61, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away at his residence on June 27, 2021. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the loving son of the late Joseph and Annie Plumeri; and the beloved brother to Joanne L. Campodonico and Ronald J. Plumeri. He is also survived by his longtime companion, Valerie Pearl Shine and...

Jun 25, 2021

Whitney Wade Mallam, 81, of Lewiston, NY died of heart failure on Friday, June 25, 2021. Born in Niagara Falls, NY on September 1, 1939 to Catherine Whitney Mallam and James Wade Mallam, he was a graduate of the former DeVeaux School in Niagara Falls and Hobart College in Geneva, NY. He received his law degree at the University...

Jun 24, 2021

Richie L. Gore, 80, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on June 24, 2021 at her residence under the care of Niagara Hospice.  Born in Andalusia, AL, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Juanita (Sanders) Phelps.

Richie came to the area as a child with her family, and graduated from Niagara Falls High...

Jun 21, 2021

Michael W. Pippard, 73, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on Monday, June 21, 2021. Born in Niagara Falls, he was the son of the late Vincent H. and Betty R. (Laraba) Pippard.

Mike was a lifelong resident of Niagara Falls where he attended local schools. He was an excellent pool and baseball player, and continued to...

Jun 20, 2021

Leno Pasquinelli, 93, of Lewiston, NY, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 20, 2021 at Buffalo General Hospital. Born in Toby Valley, PA, he was the son of the late John and Bruna (Banucci) Pasquinelli.

Leno was raised in Pennsylvania and attended local schools. He enlisted into the United States Navy in 1945 and served on the...

Jun 20, 2021

Janice C. Johnson, 71, of Albany, NY, and formerly of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on Sunday, June 20, 2021. Born in Tampa, FL, she was the daughter of the late Norman Williams and Susie Edith (Roberts) Johnson; and beloved wife of the late Clarence Wright.

Janice served in the United States Army until her honorable discharge....

Jun 17, 2021

Theodore 'Ted' R. Casamento, 89, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away at his residence on June 17, 2021.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Russell P. and Rose (LaBarbera) Casamento.

Ted was a lifelong Niagara Falls resident, graduating from Niagara Falls High School.  He graduated from the University of Buffalo with...

Jun 14, 2021

Patti Ann Lumia Zeni Linza, 67, of Lewiston, NY, passed away on Monday, June 14, 2021 at Mt. St. Mary's Hospital. Born August 19, 1953, she was the first of three daughters of Ercole "Eric" and Joyce (Foster) Lumia.

Patti graduated from Madonna High School in 1971 and attended Niagara County Community College. She was employed by...

Jun 14, 2021

Dolores Adriatico (Alvarez), 83 of Lewiston, NY, died peacefully on Monday, June 14th in her home surrounded by her loving family. Born on January 12, 1938 in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Joseph "Peppy" Alvarez and Mildred (DeLuca) Alvarez.

Dolores was born, raised and attended local schools in Niagara Falls, NY. There...

Jun 14, 2021

Desmond L. 'Gent' Bitting, 29, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on June 14, 2021 at Erie County Medical Center. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son Linda M. Bitting and the late Tommy Sanders, Sr., and stepson of Frankie Rodgers, Sr.

Gent graduated from Niagara Falls High School. He was employed as the Head...

Jun 10, 2021

Angela Casale Carmer, Laguna Niguel, California passed away peacefully after a long battle with Multiple Sclerosis surrounded by members of her loving family and Bristol Hospice on June 10, 2021.

Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Joseph A. Sr and Anna Casale and the loving wife of Terry Lee Carmer, who...

Jun 8, 2021

Former Niagara Falls Mayor

Vincenzo "Vince" Anello, 75, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 8, 2021 at Niagara Hospice House. Born in Palermo (Ciaculli), Sicily, he was the son of the late Filippo and Teresa (Zarcone) Anello; and the beloved husband of Linda (Lutz) Anello.

Vince came to Niagara Falls at...