Obituaries

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...

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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