Obituaries

Jan 5, 2021

Louis J. Pirastru, 92, passed away after a long illness on Jan 5, 2021, surrounded by his loving family, and finally reuniting with the love of his life, Marilyn (Brown) Pirastru, who had preceded him in death after 44 years of marriage.

Louis spent his last three years after Marilyn's passing in the loving care of his...

Jan 5, 2021

Michael A. Cumbo, 82, passed away on January 5, 2021 at Mount View Assisted Living Facility in Lockport, NY. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Frank and Rose (Rinallo) Cumbo.

Michael served stateside in the Air National Guard between 1961 and 1962. In November of 1969, he married Carol A. (DiNoto)...

Jan 4, 2021

Raquel "Rocky" Perricelli, 90, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on January 4, 2021 at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center. Born in Manila, Philippines, she was the daughter of the late Pio and Maria Abella Reyes.

Rocky was raised in the Philippines where she met and married the love of her life, Luigi Perricelli, while he...

Jan 4, 2021

Louis Mathews, Jr., 47, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, January 4 in his Niagara Falls residence. Born in Niagara Falls he was the beloved son of the late Louis, Sr. and Audrey Loretta Matthews.

Louis graduated from LaSalle High School in 1991 and obtained his degree in Computer Science from Niagara University. He...

Jan 4, 2021

Mary A. Taul, 79, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on January 4, 2021 at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center.  Born in Andalusia, AL, she was the daughter of the late Gilbert and Georgianna (Curry) Gantt.

Mary came to the area in the mid-1960's.  In 1965, she married William J. Taul, Sr. in Niagara Falls.  Mary was...

Jan 3, 2021

Dolores M. Donovan, 86, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on January 3, 2021 at Our Lady of Peace Nursing Facility in Lewiston, NY.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Franklin D. and Frieda Engle.

Dolores graduated from Niagara Falls High School.  She was employed for over 55 years as head...

Jan 2, 2021

Dianne C. Bliss, 74, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on January 2nd, 2021, in Niagara Falls Memorial Hospital. Born in Niagara Falls, she was the daughter of the late Earl J. and Frances Ann (Kaurich) Bliss.

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Jan 2, 2021

Lena A. Vendrillo, 91, of Lewiston, NY passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 2, 2021 at Our Lady of Peace Nursing Care Residence. The middle child and only daughter of the late Nicholas and Sandra (nee Sardella) Celenza, she was born on October 27, 1929 in Niagara Falls, NY and raised on the North End of town.

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Jan 2, 2021

Charles W. 'Chuck' Nickles, III, 57, passed away on January 2, 2021 in Buffalo, NY.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of Jill (nee Sisler) Nickles (Big John) and the late Charles W. Nickles, Jr.

Chuck graduated from LaSalle High School.  He was a member of the United States Navy from 1982 until his...

Jan 1, 2021

Surjit Singh, 67, passed away on January 1, 2021 in Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center. Born in Punjab, India he was the son of Santa Singh and Puran Kaur; and the loving husband of Surinder Kaur, as well as a devoted father, uncle and friend. Surjit owned and operated SAM General Construction in Niagara Falls for many years.

Jan 1, 2021

Kathleen B. Frisina, 75, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on January 1, 2021 at Sisters Hospital in Buffalo, NY.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Arcangelo L. and Raffaella M. (Fontanarosa) Frisina.

Kathleen was self-employed as a hairdresser for over 40 years.  She was an active member at St. Joseph...

Jan 1, 2021

Laurie E. McGuirk, 68, of Tampa, FL, passed away at her residence on January 1, 2021.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Julio M. and Norma M. (Albertini) Calvano.

Laurie graduated from Madonna High School and later from Trocaire College for Nursing, earning her R.N. accreditation.  She was employed as a...

Jan 1, 2021

With deep sorrow we pronounce the passing of Keith E. Freeland of Lewiston, NY on Friday, January 1, 2021. He passed away peacefully at the age of 67. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Edward C. and Norma E. (Klipfel) Freeland. He was raised along with his three sisters in Ransomville, NY. Keith...

Dec 27, 2020

Marcia E. O'Connor, 67, of Wilson, NY passed away on December 27, 2020 at the home of her daughter in Youngstown, NY while under the care of Niagara Hospice.  Born in Newfane, NY she was raised on a farm, one of eight children of the late Cornelius N. and Eleanor (Czuwit) O'Connor.  Having been raised on a farm it...

Dec 27, 2020

Barbara J. Burns, 83, of the Town of Niagara, passed away after a brief illness on December 27, 2020. She was the beloved wife of late Edward A. Burns; loving mother of Robin (Louis) Michel, Randy (Vicki) Burns, Gary (Anne Marie) Burns and Lisa (Randy) Loch; proud grandmother of Jennifer (Edward) Zimmerman, Lindsay (James) May, Megan (Tim) Deasy, Katelyn...

Dec 26, 2020

Marjean E. Leissle, 86, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed to the arms of the Lord, December 26, 2020 surrounded by her husband, Manfred and her loving daughter, Linda. Born on July 15, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Eugene and Marjorie (Frawley) Andres.

Marjean was a lifelong resident of Niagara Falls and a 1952 graduate...

Dec 26, 2020

Loving Husband, Father, Grandfather and Great-Grandfather

James J. Ferlito, 88 of Niagara Falls, NY, died on Saturday, December 26, 2020, at home surrounded by his family. A lifelong resident of Niagara Falls, He was the son of the late Vincenzo and Maria (Capone) Ferlito. He was married to his beloved wife Jenny L....

Dec 21, 2020

John P. Reynolds, 84, of Niagara Falls passed away at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center on December 21, 2020 after a brief illness.  Born on April 10, 1936 in Oxford, England, he was the son of the late Charles Edwin and Odette (Rossie) Reynolds.

John graduated from Temple Cowley secondary school.  He served in the U.S. Air...

Dec 21, 2020

Lucille P. Vinette, 97, formerly of Niagara Falls, NY, passed into the Arms of the Lord and her husband, D'Arcy H. "Frenchy" Vinette, on December 21, 2020 at her daughter and son-in-law's residence in Oak Ridge, NC.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Napoleon and Elizabeth (Daly) Fortier.

Lucille attended local...

Dec 20, 2020

Jeanette Fera, 84, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 20, 2020 in Harris Hill Nursing Facility. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Fortunata "Fannie" (Conti) Scalzo; and the loving wife of the late Dominic F. Fera, whom she married on October 23, 1954 at St. Joseph's...