Obituaries

Feb 27, 2021

Mary M. "Peggy" Butera, 79, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on February 27, 2021 at her residence.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Jean (Zralka) Costo.

In 1966, Peggy married Valentino L. Butera in Niagara Falls.  Mr. Butera predeceased her on February 18, 1995.  She worked side by...

Feb 26, 2021

Carol D. Hamam, 87, of Lewiston NY, passed away peacefully at Wheatfield Commons Memory Care on February 26, 2021.

Born in Niagara Falls and a 1951 graduate of Niagara Falls High School, Carol began her career as a payroll clerk at Stauffer Chemical Company where she worked for several years. She continued her career at the Novena...

Feb 26, 2021

Georgianna McCoy Kowalczyk, 78, passed away peacefully in her home on February 26, 2021 surrounded by her family after a long illness. Born in Detroit, Michigan, Georgianna moved with her family to Niagara Falls, NY as a child and attended local parochial schools: St. Teresa's Grade School, St. Mary's Elementary School and graduated from Madonna-Bishop Duffy...

Feb 25, 2021

Inez Somerville Drake (McNaughton), 98, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on February 25, 2021 at Mount St. Mary's Hospital in Lewiston, NY.  Born in Young's Point, Ontario, Canada, she was the daughter of the late James Wilbert and Alma (Godfrey) McNaughton.

Inez moved to Niagara Falls, Ontario at a young age with her family.  She graduated...

Feb 24, 2021

Deborah A. Candella, 64, of the Town of Niagara, passed away at her residence on February 24, 2020.  She was the daughter of the late Charles P. and Mary T. (Magliazzo) Candella.

Deborah owned and operated the Home Stretch Lounge with her parents for 19 years.

There will be no prior visitation or services.  Arrangements...

Feb 23, 2021

Lois M. Eracitano, 99, passed away on February 23, 2021 at Brookdale Assisted Living in North Tonawanda, NY.  Born in Philipsburg, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Julia (Kufchock) McCoy.

Lois was employed as a waitress for various local restaurants in Sanborn and Lewiston, NY.  She lived a very active lifestyle, and enjoyed...

Feb 23, 2021

Mark E. Beckett, 77, of Niagara Falls, NY, and formerly of Youngstown, NY, passed away on February 23, 2021 in N.F. Memorial Medical Center. Born in Niagara Falls, he was the son of the late Jack and Ruth (Lavers) Beckett; and beloved husband of the late Helen G. (Smith) Beckett.

Mark retired from Harrison Radiator in Lockport,...

Feb 22, 2021

Salvatore "Sam" J. Chiappone, DDS, 100 years old, resided in North Olmstead, OH, formerly of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on February 22, 2021. Born in Niagara Falls, he was the son of the late Russell "Charlie" and Lucy (Fina) Chiappone; and husband of the late Anita Mae (Sbarbati) Chiappone, who he married on September 27, 1943 in Our...

Feb 22, 2021

Our beloved Lindsey recently passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on February 22, 2021.  She leaves behind her fiancé of 22 years Warren Sr., and three sons, Warren Jr. (age 20), Justin (age 18), and Johnny (age 6).  She also leaves behind her father John (Nancy), her mother Tammy, brother Shawn (Jenn), sisters Tiffany (Clayton), Jessica (Anthony), and Angela. She...

Feb 21, 2021

W.C. Williams, Jr., 46, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away at his residence on February 21, 2021.  Born in Niagara Falls, he was the son of Elizabeth "Betty" (Tidd) Townsend and the late W.C. Williams, Sr.

W.C. was employed at the Red Coach Inn in Niagara Falls, NY since 2009.  He was an avid Buffalo Bills fan...

Feb 21, 2021

Guido P. Mistriner, 87, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on February 21, 2021 at his residence.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Antonio and Emilia (Martin) Mistriner.

Guido proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict, serving in Germany from 1953 until his honorable discharge...

Feb 20, 2021

Elaine Catanese, 94, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on February 20, 2021 in N.F. Memorial Medical Center. Born in Niagara Falls, she was the daughter of the late Marion and Angeline (Ranalli) Mayflower.

Elaine was raised in Niagara Falls where she attended local schools. On August 7, 1948, she married her beloved husband, Anthony J....

Feb 18, 2021

Betty Scipione, 72, of Lewiston, NY, passed away peacefully at her residence on February 18, 2021. Born in Bellefonte, PA, she was the daughter of the late Georgeanna Stamm and Tony Sabin.

Betty was raised in Pennsylvania and graduated from Bald Eagle High School. She moved to Niagara Falls, NY, and married her beloved husband, Richard D....

Feb 18, 2021

Elizabeth Ross, 89, of East Liverpool, OH, and formerly of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on February 18, 2021.  Born in Niagara Falls, on the Fourth of July in 1931, she was the daughter of the late Valentino and Violanda (D'Eramo) Pasquale.

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

Feb 16, 2021

Rev. Dr. Peter Del Rio, OSL, 62, of Niagara Falls, New York passed away Tuesday, February 16, 2021 and joined his beloved wife, Lani, in Heaven.

Peter was Minister of the Church of the Resurrection and served as both President and Vice President of the Board of Directors for God's Woman Vanessa Scott Outreach Ministries, Inc. for...

Feb 15, 2021

Jeffrey A. Crossan, 65, of Boston, NY, passed away on February 15, 2021 at Buffalo General Hospital.  Born in Buffalo, NY, he was the son of the late Frederick and Nancy (Milligan) Crossan.

Jeffrey was a Certified Automotive Mechanic, working for several Chevrolet and Ford Dealerships in Western New York.  He later owned Colden Station Automotive Repair...

Feb 15, 2021

Diane Skowronski, 77, of Lewiston, NY, was called to her heavenly home by God on February 15, 2021. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Sophie (Shabowski) Polewicz.

Diane was raised in Niagara Falls, where she graduated from Niagara Falls High School and married her beloved husband, Kenneth A. Skowronski,...

Feb 15, 2021

Vincent Porto, 92, of Niagara Falls, NY, entered into eternal rest on Monday, February 15, 2021 in Buffalo General Hospital. Born in Belmonte Calabro, Province of Cosenza, Italy, he was the son of the late Mercurio and Rosa Porto.

Vincent was raised in Italy, where he served in the Italian Army, and married the love of his...

Feb 12, 2021

Kathleen M. 'Kay' Crogan-Romano, 95, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away at her residence on February 12, 2021 under the care of Niagara Hospice.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Rose (Calato) Cannello.

Kay was raised in Niagara Falls and graduated from Niagara Falls High School.  She later attended...

Feb 12, 2021

Jerald V. Palumbo, 81, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on Friday, February 12, 2021, in ECMC with his family by his side. Born in Niagara Falls, he was the son of the late Dominic and Leonora (Gasbarro) Palumbo.

Jerald was a lifelong resident of Niagara Falls and a graduate of Bishop Duffy High School. Following his...