Obituaries

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...

Dec 6, 2020

Clarence E. Swearengen, also known as Pete, 88, passed away on December 6, 2020 at Niagara Hospice House in Lockport, NY.  Born May 20, 1932 in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Clarence and Marguerite (Williams) Swearengen.  Pete is survived by his wife of 23 years Michele (Magno) Swearengen.

Pete retired from Union...

Dec 5, 2020

Marie "Renee" (Pellegrino) Rodriguez, age 91, passed peacefully on December 5, 2020, at Our Lady of Peace Nursing Care Residence in Lewiston, New York. Born in Niagara Falls, New York, she was the daughter of the late Floyd and Anna (DeNitto) Pellegrino, who adored their only child.

Renee was a lifelong resident of Niagara Falls and attended...

Dec 5, 2020

Richard B. Tucker, 90, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on December 5, 2020 at Our Lady of Peace Nursing Care Facility in Lewiston, NY.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Dr. Richard M. and Margaret (Bennet) Tucker.

Richard was employed as a Rehabilitation Counsellor for the Blind in Buffalo.  He...

Dec 4, 2020

Mary R. Francis, 80, of North Tonawanda, NY, passed away on December 4, 2020 at Niagara Hospice House in Lockport, NY.  Born in North Tonawanda, NY, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Josephine (Sadowski) Kloch.

Mary graduated from Mt. St. Mary's High School in the Town of Tonawanda, where she was a member of...

Dec 3, 2020

Helen I. Walezak, 97, of the Town of Tonawanda, passed away on December 3, 2020 at Mt. St. Mary's Hospital in Lewiston, NY.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Alexander and Catherine (Klos) Walezak.

Helen graduated from Niagara Falls High School in 1941.  She was an Auxiliary Policewoman with the Niagara...

Dec 3, 2020

Frances Cacciatore (Nani) passed away peacefully on December 3, 2020. Born in Niagara Falls, Ontario, to the late Joseph LaPenna and Marie (Phillips) LaPenna; and beloved wife of the late Louis Cacciatore.

Frances enjoyed cooking and serving family dinners. Later in life, Frances worked at the Seneca Niagara Casino which she thoroughly enjoyed.

She is...

Dec 3, 2020

Michael R. Janese, Sr., 84, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on December 3, 2020 in Niagara Hospice House. Born in Niagara Falls, he was the son of the late Frank and Anna (Pucci) Janese.

Michael was employed as a foreman for the City of Niagara Falls for over 37 years prior to his retirement. He was...

Dec 1, 2020

Loving Daughter, Sister, Aunt & Friend

On December 1, 2020, Ann Ciminello passed from this life and into a new life in the arms of our Lord and the Blessed Mother.  Born on August 3, 1946 in Brooklyn, New York, Ann was the daughter of the late William and Lucy (Bianco) Ciminello.

Ann's...