Obituaries

Nov 3, 2020

Sheila Collins, 88 of Lewiston, NY, passed away on November 3, 2020 at her residence surrounded by her loving family.  Born in Cork City, Ireland, she was the daughter of the late Patrick and Johanna (Hurley) Murphy.

Sheila graduated from the Rossmore School in Cork City, Ireland and came to the Niagara Falls, NY area in 1952...

Nov 2, 2020

Dennis W. Swartz, 63, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on Monday, November 2, 2020, at Mt. St. Mary's Hospital in Lewiston, NY. Born in Niagara Falls, he was the son of the late Robert and Jean (Murphy) Swartz.

Dennis was a lifelong resident of Niagara Falls and a 1974 graduate of Bishop Duffy High...

Oct 29, 2020

Jeffrey A. "Jeff" Cafarella, 42, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away peacefully at his home on October 29, 2020 surrounded by his family. Born in Lewiston, NY, he was the son of Joseph A. and Linda (Weaver) Cafarella.

Jeff attended Niagara County Community College and SUNY at Fredonia.  He was employed at Livingston International, a Customs Broker,...

Oct 28, 2020

Anthony DeLabio, Jr., Ret. NFFD, 87, of the Town of Niagara, passed away on October 28, 2020 at his residence surrounded by his family under the care of Niagara Hospice.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Anthony and Gabrielle (Morgan) DeLabio, Sr.

Tony graduated from Trott Vocational in 1952.  He proudly...

Oct 27, 2020

Shirley Mae Maglio, 81, of Lewiston, NY, passed away on October 27, 2020 at Niagara Hospice House in Lockport, NY.

Shirley attended local schools and graduated from LaSalle High School in 1956.  On July 13, 1957 Shirley married Anthony Maglio.  Shirley was employed as a Manager at GNC and Claire's Boutique in the Summit Park Mall and...

Oct 27, 2020

Larry W. Lowder, 64, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away on October 27, 2020 at Niagara Rehabilitation.

There will be no prior visitation or services.  Arrangements by M.J. COLUCCI & SON NIAGARA FUNERAL CHAPEL.  Visit mjcoluccifuneralchapel.com for online condolences.

Oct 27, 2020

Richard E. "Dick" Pealer, 90 of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on Tuesday, October 27, 2020 at Niagara Falls Memorial Hospital.  Born in Dallas Township, PA, he was the son of the late Elias B. and Anna (Hughes) Pealer.

Dick attended U.S. Naval School in Boston, MA.  He served honorably in the United States Navy as a...

Oct 25, 2020

Angelo Marchetti, 88, of Grand Island, passed away on Sunday, October 25, 2020. Born in Italy, he was the son of the late Anthony and Andolorata (Minicucci) Marchetti.

Angelo was a General Contractor in the Western New York area based out of Niagara Falls, NY for 40 years, retiring in 2000.  His companies included Monteleone and Marchetti...

Oct 25, 2020

Christine J. Andritz, 72, of Lewiston, NY passed away on Sunday, October 25, 2020, surrounded by her beloved family while under the care of Niagara Hospice. Born in Buffalo, NY, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Alfreda (Jlowacki) Zientak.

Christine married her beloved husband, Robert F. Andritz, Jr., on October 19, 1968, at St....

Oct 24, 2020

Sandra L. Aughtman, 76, passed away on October 24, 2020 at Our Lady of Peace Health Care Facility in Lewiston, NY.  Born in Muskogee, OK, she was the daughter of the late Richard and Gertrude (Gleason) Saunders.

Sandra came to the Niagara Falls area in the 1990's.  In 2004, she married Clanton M. "Butch" Aughtman in Andalusia,...

Oct 24, 2020

Dominic A. Pullano, 94, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on October 24, 2020 in O.L.P Nursing Care Residence. Born in Piffard, NY, he was the son of the late Dominic and Margaret (Gallo) Pullano.

Dom attended local schools and graduated from Niagara Falls High School. On July 13, 1944, he enlisted into the United States...

Oct 23, 2020

James Palladini, 94, a lifelong resident of  Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on October 23, 2020 at his home with family at his side. He  was the son of the late Anthony and Mary Palladini.

James graduated from Niagara Falls High School and enlisted into the United States Navy on December 14, 1944. Following his honorable...

Oct 23, 2020

Josephine Metro, 90, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on October 23, 2020 under the care of Niagara Hospice at Schoellkopf Health Care Facility. Born in Niagara Falls, NY she was the daughter of the late Nicholas and Concetta (DiRamio) Marino and (Luigi) Celeste. She was the beloved wife of the late Frank D. Metro whom she married on...

Oct 22, 2020

Angela J. Sdao, 82, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away suddenly on October 22, 2020, at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center. Born in Niagara Falls, she was the daughter of the late Mary (LaGeorge) and Joseph Schiavone; and beloved wife of Eugene V. Sdao, whom she married on August 2, 1962. Eugene predeceased her on October 3, 2019 after...

Oct 20, 2020

Michael L. Whelan, age 90, of Lewiston, NY passed away on October 20, 2020.  He was born in Ridgway, Pennsylvania, the son of the late Arthur and Katherine (Bonini) Whelan.  He was raised by his late Aunt Martha and Uncle Frank Eagan.  He was a graduate of Ridgeway High School.

Mr. Whelan joined the United States Navy...

Oct 18, 2020

Sue Noubarian, a 40-year resident of Lewiston, New York, passed away peacefully at the age of 96 on Sunday, October 18 at Northgate Health Care Center, North Tonawanda, NY.  She was a 25-year resident of "Historical Square" apartments in the village of Lewiston.

Sue, the daughter of Khoren and Hripseme Apigian, was born in Niagara Falls on...

Oct 16, 2020

Clinton Brockway, 95, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on Friday, October 16, 2020, at his residence in Niagara Falls. Born in Brookville, PA, he was the son of the late Millard and Elsie (Thompson) Brockway; and husband of the late Petrina "Pat" Brockway, whom he married on May 15, 1948 at the former Our Lady of the Rosary...

Oct 15, 2020

Betty J. Licata, age 90, passed away October 15, 2020 at Niagara Hospice House Lockport, NY. She was born in Buffalo, NY, the daughter of the late William and May (Zaccardell) McClintock . Betty was married for 71 years to the love of her life, John Licata, who predeceased her on September 7, 2019.

Betty was employed...

Oct 15, 2020

Paul D'Angelis, 96, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on Thursday, October 15, 2020. Born in Oakfield, NY, he was the loving son of the late August and Mary (Cianfrini) D'Angelis; and the beloved husband of Nancy (Trapasso) D'Angelis, whom he married on July 23, 1960 at St. Joseph's Church.

Paul moved to Niagara Falls as a...

Oct 14, 2020

Linda Skrlin, 62, of Niagara Falls, NY, went to her heavenly home to walk with Jesus on Wednesday, October 14, 2020. Born in Niagara Falls, she was the daughter of Dixie (Bowser) Jones and the late Robert Jones, Sr.; and beloved wife of Thomas Skrlin.

Linda was a lifelong resident of Niagara Falls, where she attended local...