Obituaries

Dec 20, 2020

Marie L. Cimino, 86, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 20, 2020 in O.L.P Nursing Care Residence. Born in Gagliano Aterno, Italy, she was the daughter of the late Angelo and Jennie (Sandonato) Salciccioli.

Marie married her beloved husband, Nicholas J. Cimino, Sr. in St. Joseph Church on July 18, 1953. They spent...

Dec 19, 2020

Pat J. Ruggirello, 84, of Wheatfield, passed away on December 19, 2020 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Cheektowaga, NY.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Giuseppe 'Paul' and Mary (Paone) Ruggirello.

Pat honorably served in the United States Air Force as a Firefighter from 1953 until his honorable discharge in 1962.  ...

Dec 18, 2020

Noel A. Rebello, 77, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on December 18, 2020 at his residence. Born in Jamshedpur, India, he was the son of the late Gerry and Louisa (Saldanha) Rebello.

Noel attended the Indian Institute of Technology, India receiving a Chemical Engineering Degree in 1965.  He came to the United States in 1966 where...

Dec 18, 2020

John Patrick D'Anna, 87 of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully December 18, 2020, while under the compassionate care of Niagara Hospice House and in the presence of his loving family. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Ann (Peila) D'Anna.

For the past 64 years John was the devoted husband to...

Dec 17, 2020

Dorothy A. DePalma, 89, passed away quietly on December 17, 2020 at Niagara Hospice House. Born in Carbondale, PA, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Dorothy (Parks) Corrigan.

Dorothy graduated from St. Rose Academy in Carbondale and came to reside in Niagara Falls in the early 1950s. She was employed by the Como Restaurant...

Dec 16, 2020

Antoinette "Ann" Kuchenbecker, 85, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on December 16, 2020 in Erie County Medical Center. Born in Niagara Falls, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Artenza (Castigleone) Mannarino and wife of the late Ernest C. Kuchenbecker.

Ann attended local schools and graduated from Niagara Falls High School. She was employed...

Dec 15, 2020

On Tuesday, December 15, 2020, the world lost an incredible person in Samer Abdellatif. To know Samer was to love him. He was a kind and compassionate person who would do anything for his friends and family.

Samer was a dedicated business owner at his automotive shop in Tonawanda where he worked closely with his father. He...

Dec 15, 2020

Kimberly C. Platt, 47, of the Town of Niagara, passed away on December 15, 2020 at South Buffalo Mercy Hospital. It was a crisp night with light snowflakes in the sky, her favorite winter landscape.  Born in Tonawanda, NY, she is the daughter of Penny L. (Huff) (late Robert L.) Fickett and the late Richard S. Platt.

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Dec 15, 2020

Doris M. Henderson, 94, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on December 15, 2020 at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Elsie (Kinz) Smith.Doris attended local schools and graduated from Niagara Falls High School. On June 28, 1947, she married Dugald Henderson at Zion Lutheran Church...

Dec 14, 2020

Fiorina Maiorana, 89, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on December 14, 2020 at Northgate Health Care Facility. Born in Sambiase, Calabria, Italy, she was the daughter of the late Francesco and Giovanna (Cuda) Giampa.

Fiorina was raised and educated in Italy. In 1956, she immigrated to the United States with her husband, Anthony Maiorana, following...

Dec 13, 2020

Patrick Pyska, 68, of Niagara Falls, passed away on December 13, 2020 at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY he was the son of the late John J. and Louise (Mis) Pyska.

Patrick graduated from LaSalle High School.  On September 13, 1971, Patrick married Luann (Hoffman) Pyska at Prince of Peace Church.  Patrick...

Dec 12, 2020

Anne M. Sbarbati, 93, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on December 12, 2020 at Our Lady of Peace Skilled Nursing Facility. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Josephina Mary (Anselmo) Scalzo.

Anne was a devoted wife, mother and daughter. She loved entertaining - her door was always open,...

Dec 11, 2020

Kathy Hall, age 63, passed away on Friday, December 11 at her home, surrounded by her loving family and friends. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Nick and Alice (DiRuscio) Antonacci.  Kathy will be remembered most for her faith and her family.

Kathy attended Niagara Falls High where she created many...

Dec 10, 2020

Doreen DelZoppo, 99, passed away December 10, 2020 at Mt. St. Mary Hospital, Lewiston, NY.  Born in Aberdeen, Scotland on December 3, 1921. she was the daughter of the late John and Mary (Dunn) Clark.

Doreen attended local schools, graduated from Trott High School. She was the wife of the late Vincent P. DelZoppo, who predeceased her....

Dec 10, 2020

Antoinette (Cornacchia) Pullano, age 95, passed away on Thursday, December 10, 2020 at Schoellkopf Nursing Home. What a wonderful gift to her beloved husband Patsy to be reunited with him on his birthday. Born on June 13, 1925 in Brant, NY to parents Thomas and Iola (Isidori) Cornacchia. On May 1, 1946 she married Patsy Pullano who...

Dec 9, 2020

Humda Abbas, 90, of West Seneca, passed away on December 9, 2020.  Born in Jalandhar, India, she was the daughter of Mohammad Ibrahim and Niaz Begum.

Humda is survived by her children,  Hammad Ismail and Busaina Ahmad.

Private services and interment was held for the family at Lakeview Memorial Park Cemetery, Sykesview, MD.  Arrangements by...

Dec 9, 2020

Edward R. "Eddie" Carlo, age 81, of Wheatfield, NY passed away December 9, 2020 while under the care of Niagara Hospice House, Lockport, NY.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY Eddie was the son of the late Joseph and Lucy (Paduano) Carlo.  He attended local schools and was a graduate of Niagara Falls High School.  A barber by trade, Eddie...

Dec 8, 2020

Charles F. Putnam, 67, of Wheatfield, passed away at his residence on December 8, 2020.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Joseph and Florence (Murphy) Putnam.

Chuck graduated with an Associate's Degree from NCCC, which allowed him to be a chemical lab technician.  Chuck was presently employed at 3M for many...

Dec 7, 2020

Remigio Robert Gonzalez (Remi), 66 of Niagara Falls, NY lost his long fight to cancer on December 7th, 2020.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY he was the son of Maria (Martinez) Gonzalez and the late Ignacio Quitano 'Pancho' Gonzalez.

Remi attended local schools graduating from Niagara Falls High School in 1972.  In November of 1973, Remi married...

Dec 7, 2020

Bart J. Lavin, 91 of Lewiston, NY passed away on Monday December 7, 2020.  Born November 28, 1929 in New York City, NY, he was the son of the late Bernard and Jennie (Hanley) Lavin.

Bart was raised and educated in New York City.  He was a talented basketball player, earning All City...