Obituaries

Aug 5, 2025

Sheri Manarino, 56, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 5, 2025. Born in Lewiston, NY, she was the cherished daughter of the late John and Gertrude (Potter) Manarino.

Sheri was a graduate of the former LaSalle Senior High School and earned her Associate's degree from Niagara County Community College. She dedicated much of...

Aug 2, 2025

Judith-Anne Portik, 50, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 2, 2025. Born in Niagara Falls, she was the beloved daughter of the late John F. and Josephine J. (Marra) Portik.

Judy was a graduate of the former LaSalle Senior High School, she spent many years dedicated to serving others at local staples such...

Aug 1, 2025

A hunter's heart, a friend so true, in open fields, with skies of blue. He found his peace in sun and breeze, among the quiet, rustling trees. A steady hand, a caring soul, He made our broken spirits whole. Our memories of him won't depart, Forever etched within each heart.

Daniel A. Young, 41, of Lewiston, NY,...

Jul 28, 2025

Sadie Jean Kotovich, 63, of the Town of Niagara, NY, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 28, 2025, under the care of Niagara Hospice and her devoted family. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Abraham "Abe" Moses and Janice (Hagerman) Sawma.

Sadie dedicated much of her life to helping others, working...

Jul 26, 2025

Sharon P. Costanzo, 81, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully at her home on July 26, 2025. Born in Niagara Falls, she was the cherished daughter of the late Frank and Ruth (Scotland) Burns.

Sharon was a lifelong resident of Niagara Falls where she attended local schools and graduated from Niagara Falls High School. On January...

Jul 23, 2025

Steven B. Riddlebarger, 41, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away at his residence on July 23, 2025.  Born in Clearwater, FL, he was the son of Gerald L. (Dawn R. (Higgins)) Riddlebarger and the late Maryann (Frier) Riddlebarger.

Steven moved to the Niagara Falls area at age 14, and later moved to Georgia at age 18 before...

Jul 23, 2025

Natalie Sansivero, 46, of Grand Island, NY, passed away on July 23, 2025, in Niagara Falls, NY. Born in Niagara Falls, Natalie was the cherished daughter of Joseph (Lynne) Costa and the late Elizabeth Putzak (née Buffone) (late Jake) Putzak; and the adored fiancé of the late Jerome "Jerry" Williams.

Raised in Niagara Falls, Natalie was a...

Jul 21, 2025

Austin J. Quarantillo, 37, of Lewiston, NY, passed away unexpectedly on July 21, 2025 at his residence due to natural causes.  Born in Lewiston, NY, he was the beloved son of Robert 'Bob' M. Quarantillo and Tracy J. Gillick.

Austin graduated from Lewiston-Porter High School, attended Niagara County Community College and Buffalo State College, where he earned...

Jul 19, 2025

Patricia Spameni, 90, of Lewiston, NY, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 19, 2025, at Schoellkopf Health Care Facility. Born in Niagara Falls, Ontario, Patricia was the beloved daughter of the late Harold and Gwendoline (Coolie) Corfield.

In 1959, Patricia married her devoted husband, Peter Spameni. Together, they established and operated Pete's Pizzeria in the Town of...

Jul 18, 2025

Margaret R. Ognibene, 95, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 18, 2025, at Niagara Hospice House. Born and raised in Niagara Falls, she was the daughter of the late Pasquale and Clara (S'dao) Buffone.

Margaret graduated from Niagara Falls High School and began working at the former International Papermill. On February 27, 1960,...

Jul 18, 2025

Elizabeth "Betty" J. Cancilla, 83, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on July 18, 2025, at Buffalo General Hospital. Born in Niagara Falls, she was the daughter of the late Louis and Julia (Gonzalez) Boniello and the beloved wife of Louis C. Cancilla, who sadly predeceased her in 1998.

Betty was a proud graduate of Niagara...

Jul 15, 2025

Rosa 'Rose' Porto, 91, of Niagara Falls, NY, entered into eternal rest on July 15, 2025, at Schoellkopf Health Care Facility in Niagara Falls, NY.  Born and raised in Belmonte Calabro, Province of Cosenza, Italy, she was the daughter of the late Giovanni and Domenica.

On April 28, 1951 she married Vincenzo 'Vincent' Porto and the two...

Jul 15, 2025

Abigail Elizabeth T. Reyes-Davis, 55, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on July 15, 2025, at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center. Born in Hagonoy, Bulacan, Philippines, she was the beloved daughter of Luz (Tamayo) Reyes and the late Angel J. Reyes, Sr.

Abigail earned her Associate's Degree in Business from Community College in Utah. In 2009,...

Jul 10, 2025

Rev. Frank M. Papa, CRSP, 84, of the Barnabite Fathers at Our Lady of Fatima Shrine in Lewiston, NY, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 10, 2025 at Niagara Hospice House. Born in Tocco Caudio, Benevento, Italy, he was the beloved son of the late Giuseppe and Filomena (Saccomanno) Papa. Fr. Frank is survived by his dear siblings, Antonino...

Jul 5, 2025

Frederick J. 'Rick' Feldhousen, 70, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on July 5, 2025 at his residence.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Frederick J. and Janis (Hengen) Feldhousen, Jr. and the stepson of Beverly Feldhousen.

Rick was a 1973 graduate of Bishop Duffy High School, and later attended Niagara...

Jul 5, 2025

Jason M. Johnson, 26, of Niagara Falls, NY, went to meet The Lord on July 5, 2025 at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center.  Born in Albany, NY, he was the son of Rosetta Murray and Jason Johnson.

Jason came to the area when he was 11-year-old with his family.  He was employed as a chef at Seneca...

Jul 4, 2025

Rodney A. Gillis, 59, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away on July 4, 2025 at his residence as a result of natural causes.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of Gregory G. and Judith 'Judy' M. (Heller) Gillis.

Rod earned his GED from Erie Community College.  He owned and operated his own business, Hot...

Jul 4, 2025

William A. Bevacqua, 94, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on July 4, 2025 at Schoellkopf Health Care Facility while under the care of Niagara Hospice, surrounded by his loving family. Born and raised in Niagara Falls, William was the son of the late William and Herva (Mayville) Bevacqua; and the beloved husband of the late Shirley A....

Jul 2, 2025

Deaconess Dru Taylor, 75, of Niagara Falls, NY, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, at Niagara Hospice House in Lockport, NY. Born in Detroit, MI, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Jacqueline (Nichols) Coward.  Raised in Detroit, Dru attended local schools and graduated from high school. She went on to earn her Bachelor's...

Jun 30, 2025

Ryan P. Carney, 38, of Lewiston, NY, passed away on June 30, 2025. Born and raised in Lewiston, Ryan was the beloved son of Diane DiMatteo Carney and Michael R. Carney Sr.

Ryan was a graduate of Lewiston-Porter High School and was employed by the Town of Lewiston Highway Department for over 16 years. He was a...