Obituaries

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...

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...