Obituaries

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...

Feb 12, 2021

Maria 'Mariposa' Posa, 94, of the Town of Niagara, passed away on February 12, 2021 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Cheektowaga, NY.  Born in Amantea, Province of Cosenza, Calabria, Italy, she was the daughter of the late Gaetano and Carolina Munno.

Maria attended schools in Italy.  On November 6, 1947, she married Anthony E. Posa in Amantea,...

Feb 11, 2021

Michele Elizabeth Quaranto Payne 66, born August 22,1954, passed away peacefully in her Sleep entering God's loving arms on February 11, 2021 in Lafayette, LA. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the beloved daughter of Myrabelle and the late Tony Quaranto, Sr.; and the devoted wife of the late Patrick Payne.

Michele is the loving mother...

Feb 10, 2021

Ronald A. Perri, 87, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on February 10, 2021 peacefully at home with family. Born and raised in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the eldest son of the late Ralph and Anna (Nicora) Perri and is survived by his younger brother Ralph Tony Perri. Some would say he never had a bad thing to...

Feb 9, 2021

Loving wife, sister, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother passed away February 9, 2021 at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center.  She was born in Niagara Falls, NY to the late William and Hazel (Raby) Pierce in 1937.

Shirley was a selfless person that always put others first.  She enjoyed bowling, bingo, casinos, and word puzzles.  She always welcomed...

Feb 9, 2021

Beloved Father, Grandfather, Son, Brother & Friend

James W. Hout, Jr., 54, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on February 9, 2021, at his residence. Born in Niagara Falls, he was the son of Rita (Pharis) Swope and the late James W. Hout, Sr.

James attended local schools and...

Feb 9, 2021

Mary Pasquale Lum, 81, of Tonawanda NY, passed away on February 9, 2021 due to complications of COVID-19.   Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Valentino and Violanda (D'Eramo) Pasquale.

She married the late Gary Lum in 1977 and shared in the upbringing of his children, Cathleen, the late Loralee, Suzanne &...

Feb 9, 2021

Linda York, 74, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 9, 2021, in Niagara Falls Memorial Hospital. Born in Niagara Falls, she was the daughter of the late Alfred E. and Betty Ann (Dawson) Rainer; and the beloved wife of Robert York, who she married on August 13, 1966 at St. John de LaSalle Church.

Feb 7, 2021

Laura (Giuliani) Colangelo, 83, of Lewiston, passed away peacefully at her residence on Sunday, February 7, 2021.  Born in Introdacqua, Province of L'Aquila, Abruzzi, Italy, she was the daughter of the late Giulio and Maria (Centofanti) Giuliani.

Laura came to the United States in 1954.  She was employed at Walker's Laundry in Niagara Falls.  On August 31,...