Obituaries

Apr 1, 2021

Henry W. 'Harry' Collins, 103, of the Village of Lewiston, passed away at his home on April 1, 2021. Born in London, England, he was the son of the late Edward and Emily (Walker) Collins. As a young man he enjoyed racing pigeons and he held many jobs, including being a page at the Houses of Parliament. Harry served...

Apr 1, 2021

Mercurio 'Mickey' Porto, 69, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on April 1, 2021 at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of Rosa and the late Vincenzo 'Vincent' Porto.

Mickey was a graduate of Niagara Falls High School.  On July 26, 1975, he married Kathryn 'Kathy' A. (Walerowicz) Porto...

Mar 31, 2021

Eugene 'Gene' Calandrelli, age 62, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away, after a brief illness, on March 31, 2021 in Mt. St. Mary's Hospital, Lewiston, NY.  He was born in Niagara Falls, NY, the son of the late Fred and Maria (Valery) Calandrelli.

Gene was a graduate of the former La Salle Senior High School, Class of...

Mar 31, 2021

Rose Marie A. Pyra, 74, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on Wednesday, March 31, 2021, surrounded by her Angel warriors in St. Joseph's Hospital. Born in Niagara Falls, she was the daughter of the late August and Marion (Calipari) Moceri. Rose Marie graduated from Trott Vocational High School where she met the love of her life, James Pyra....

Mar 30, 2021

Frank Boyle, 89, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away on March 30, 2021. Born in Warrington, Lancashier, England he was the son of the late Horace and Esther (Towers) Boyle.

Frank attended Warrington Arts School for photography, married May (Muckley) Boyle on July 25, 1953 in Warrington,...

Mar 27, 2021

Rena Manucci, 84, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on March 27, 2021 at O.L.P Health Care Facility. Born in Niagara Falls, she was the loving daughter of the late Angelo and Mary (Pavone) Manucci.

Rena was a graduate of Niagara Falls High School and was employed as a Vice-President with the former Niagara County Savings...

Mar 25, 2021

Mary Corulli, 95, of North Tonawanda, NY, passed away peacefully at her residence on March 25, 2021. Born in Tyler, PA, she was the daughter of the late Andrew and Micheline (Conti) Guadno; and the beloved wife of the late Frank J. Corulli, whom she married in 1947.

Mary moved to Niagara Falls as a child with...

Mar 24, 2021

Noella Cecile Cote Horth, 84, of Lewiston, NY passed away on March 24, 2021 at Niagara Hospice House, Lockport, NY.

Born in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, Noella was one of thirteen children.  She worked as waitress in Quebec in her early years and moved to Lewiston, NY in the late 1960's.  Noella's husband Emilien J. 'Frenchy' Horth predeceased...

Mar 21, 2021

Joann Pastore Scelsa, 75, of Lewiston, NY, passed away on March 21, 2021 at Mount St. Mary's Hospital in Lewiston, NY.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Concetta (Vitarelli) Pastore.

A graduate of Madonna High School, Joann earned her Bachelor of Arts Degree in English at Niagara University and...

Mar 20, 2021

David W. Printup, 38, born September 21, 1982, passed away suddenly after a brief illness and Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center.

David lived most of his life on the Tuscarora Indian Reservation and attended local schools.  He was a jokester, and had a good sense of humor and a hearty laugh.   He enjoyed family gatherings and watching...

Mar 17, 2021

Lillian J. (Rapattoni) Travis, 101, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on March 17, 2021. Born in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, she was the daughter of the late Luigi and Elvera (DeStefano) Rapattoni.

Lillian was raised in Thorold, Ontario, where she met her beloved husband, Joseph L. Travis, whom she married on September 1, 1945 in Holy Rosary...

Mar 15, 2021

Laurence S. "Marv" Little, 89, of Lewiston NY, passed away on March 15, 2021 at Niagara Hospice House, Lockport, NY after a long illness.

Born on July 22, 1931 in Indiana, Pennsylvania he was the son of the late Joseph Walter and Thelma (Motter) Little.  He resided there until 1951 when he and his new bride, the...

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...