Obituaries

Mar 14, 2021

Francesca Maria (nee Marra) DeMunda, 99, of Lewiston, passed away at Niagara Hospice House on March 14, 2021. Born in Niagara Falls, she was the daughter of Giuseppe and Concetta (Petrone) Marra.

Francesca graduated from Niagara Falls High School, and married Thomas Frances DeMunda at St. Joseph's Church in 1948. She worked full time at Moore Business...

Mar 14, 2021

Beloved wife of Dr. Tadla Baliah peacefully passed away while surrounded by family on March 14th, 2021.

Born September 1st, 1949 in Niagara Falls, NY, she attended St. Teresa's School, Madonna High School in Niagara Falls and earned a degree from Case Western University. Throughout her professional career, she managed her husband's medical office while serving in...

Mar 14, 2021

James E. Kolarich, Sr., 90, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 14, 2021. Born in Pageton, WV, he was the son of the late Steve and Julia Rose (Pozvak) Kolarich; and the beloved husband of the late Constance L. (Pluto) Kolarich, whom he married in 1956 in Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Church.

Mar 14, 2021

Mark Lockwood, 62, a longtime resident of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on March 14, 2021, in Mt. St. Mary's Hospital after a brief illness. Mr. Lockwood's funeral services will be scheduled for a later date to be announced. Arrangements by M.J. Colucci & Son Niagara Funeral Chapel.

Mar 13, 2021

Elaine R. Baia, 81, of Lewiston, NY, passed away peacefully on March 13, 2021, at Our Lady of Peace Health Care Facility. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Constantine and Sophie (Wizer) Sorour.

Elaine graduated from Niagara Falls High School.  On June 11, 1967, she married Thomas A. Baia.  Elaine obtained...

Mar 12, 2021

Rita R. Sarro, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 12, 2021 at her residence. Born in Niagara Falls, she was the daughter of the late Pasquale and Rachel (Guido) Benvenuti; and is predeceased by her loving and devoted husband, Joseph P. Sarro.

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Mar 11, 2021

Eileen "Kathy" Dembek, 64, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 11, 2021 at her residence. Born on July 2, 1956 she was the daughter of the late Richard and Barbara (Trainor) Dembek.

Kathy was a lifelong resident of Niagara Falls where she graduated from Niagara Falls High School. She would say her...

Mar 9, 2021

Mary Ellen Priest, 90, of Lewiston, NY, passed away peacefully on March 9, 2021, at her residence. Born in Columbus, OH, she was the daughter of Lon J. and Edith J. (Leferenz) Oliver; and the beloved wife of the late John Clarence Priest, who she married on February 24, 1952 in Chillicothe, OH.  Mr. Priest passed away on July...

Mar 9, 2021

Kathleen K.  'Kathy' Schnell, 71, of Niagara Falls, NY, went to be with the Lord on March 9, 2021 at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center.  Born in Horseheads, NY, she was the daughter of Mary (Hughes) and the late Bernard Kennedy.

Kathy was a graduate of Notre Dame High School.  On May 18, 1974, she married Lyle...

Mar 7, 2021

Robert E. Forster, 82, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 7, 2021, at Schoellkopf Health Care Facility. Born in Niagara Falls, he was the son of the late Archibold and Marjorie (Fitzgerald) Forster; and the beloved husband of Priscilla (Daniels) Forster, who he married on March 3, 1962 in St. Joseph Church.

In...

Mar 7, 2021

Dolores J. Arico, 91, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on March 7, 2021 at Elderwood Skilled Nursing Facility in Wheatfield, NY and is now in the arms of our Lord.  Born in Buffalo, NY, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Gladys (Dlugosz) Krulik referred to as "Gammy" by her grandchildren.

Known as "Dee"...

Mar 6, 2021

Patrick J. Berrigan, Esq., 87, of Lewiston, NY was reunited with his Holy Father on March 6, 2021. Just as Pat would have wanted, he passed peacefully in the comfort of his home surrounded by his loving wife and eight children.

Pat was a devout Catholic and his deep faith guided him in every aspect of his...

Mar 6, 2021

Arthur Russell Martin, Jr., 56, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on Saturday, March 6, 2021 at his residence. Born in Niagara Falls, he was the son of the late Arthur R. and Eleanor (Printup) Martin; and the husband of Peigi Martin.

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

Mar 5, 2021

Emily M. Pascucci, 56, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on March 5, 2021 at Mount St. Mary's Hospital in Lewiston, NY.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Ronald A. (NFFD Ret.) and Nan Lucille (Tracy) Perri.

Emily was employed as an attendant at Off Track Betting in Niagara Falls, NY....

Mar 5, 2021

Peter H. Simon, 78, of Grand Island, NY, passed away on March 5, 2021 at his residence under the care of Buffalo Hospice.  Born in Steindorf, Germany, he was the son of the late Herman and Elsie (Diehl) Simon.

Peter came to the United States with his family as a child.  He served in the United States...

Mar 3, 2021

Naomi Bax, 88, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on March 3, 2021, at her residence. Born in Norristown, PA, she was the daughter of the late Catherine Onstott and Collin Smith; and the beloved wife of 52 years to the late Samuel A. Bax.

Naomi moved to Niagara Falls as a child with her family. She...

Mar 3, 2021

Patricia A. Nolan, 95, died peacefully at Schoellkopf Health Center on Wednesday March 3, 2021. A Niagara Falls native, Patricia was the eldest of five children of Victor and Marion deWysocki All of her siblings pre-deceased her. She was the loving wife of the late Richard M. Nolan Ret. US Navy. A devout Catholic, Pat was a lifelong parishioner...

Mar 3, 2021

Wanda S. Kozlowski, 91, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on March 3, 2021 at Elderwood at Wheatfield.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Steven and Margaret (Zac) Maciarz.

Wanda graduated from Niagara Falls High School.  On April 22, 1950, she married John J. Kozlowski.  Mr. Kozlowski predeceased her.  She was...

Mar 2, 2021

Linda Anne Muzzillo, 78, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on March 2, 2021.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of James and Anne (Laurendi) Infantino.

In 1961, Linda graduated from Stella Niagara and continued her education at Sisters of Charity Hospital School of Nursing, becoming a registered nurse. She eventually became the...

Mar 1, 2021

Georgette Combes, 90, of Grand Island, NY, passed away peacefully on March 1, 2021 in Hospice Buffalo. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late George and Zelma (Trunzo) Corsaro; and wife of the late Gerald G. Combes.

Georgette was raised in Niagara Falls where she attended local schools and graduated from Niagara...