Obituaries

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...

Dec 1, 2020

Vito V. Alongi, 94, of Lewiston, NY, passed away on Tuesday, December 1, 2020 at Mt. St. Mary's Hospital. Born in Niagara Falls, he was the son of the late Anthony and Phyllis (Cavallaro) Alongi; and beloved husband of Adeline (Parcey) Alongi.

Vito enlisted into the United States Navy in 1944 and served on the USS Missouri....

Nov 29, 2020

Irene Maria Frosolone, of Lewiston, NY, passed away November 29, 2020 at Niagara Hospice House in Lockport, NY, following a short illness.  Born in Diepoldsau, St. Gallen, Switzerland, she was the daughter of the late Ferruccio and Maria (Hutter) Burchia.

After a three-year long distance courtship, Irene married Alfred Frosolone on...

Nov 28, 2020

Mariangela 'Angie' Agnello, 94, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on November 28, 2020 at Schoellkopf Health Center.  Born in Grotte, Sicily, Italy, she was the daughter of the late Vincenzo and Giuseppa (Agnello) Licata.

On March 20, 1948, she married Anthony 'Tony' Agnello in Grotte, Sicily, Italy.  Mr. Agnello predeceased her on February 23, 2008 after...

Nov 26, 2020

Patricia A. Leo, 91, of the Town of Niagara, passed away on November 26, 2020 at her residence while under the care of Niagara Hospice.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Pasquale and Florence (Sorta) Franjoine, and step-daughter of the late Ralph D'Aloisio, who helped raise her after her father...

Nov 26, 2020

David Szalach, of Lewiston, NY, passed away peacefully surrounded by his beloved family. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Louis Anthony and Mary Ruth (Stoyanowski) Szalach.

Dave was a graduate of LaSalle Senior High School and obtained his Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from the University at Buffalo. On August 4,...

Nov 25, 2020

KC Ray Bomberry, age 24, passed away November 25, 2020. Born March 25, 1996 in Springville, NY. He was the son of Kevin Bomberry and Kim Jimerson Bomberry.

KC was employed as a Service Station attendant at Six Nations, in Canada. He enjoyed listening to his music, he was in the planning stages to develop his own...

Nov 24, 2020

Dolores C. "Dee" Ashton, 86, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on November 24, 2020.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Dominick and Antoinette (Rinaldo) Fantrazzo.

On June 27, 1953 Dolores married George B. Ashton.  Mr. Ashton predeceased her on April 22, 1993.  Dee worked in Housekeeping at Niagara University in...

Nov 23, 2020

Francis (Frank) J. Coney, Jr., 80, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away peacefully on November 23, 2020, at Schoellkopf Health Center, under the care of the 1st floor staff and Niagara Hospice.

Born in Niagara Falls NY, he was the son of the late Frank and Lena (Curcione) Coney. Frank was predeceased by his wife of over...

Nov 23, 2020

Richard J. Schiesser, 76, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on November 23, 2020 at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Robert G. and Florence (Bender) Schiesser.

Richard attended local schools, graduating from Bishop Duffy High School in 1963.  On August 5, 1967, he married Janette...

Nov 21, 2020

John A. Porreca, 94, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on November 21, 2020 at Niagara Hospice House in Lockport, NY.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Domenick and Filomena (Berarducci) Porreca.

John attended local schools, graduating from Trott Vocational and attending the University of Buffalo, studying literature.  On September 14,...

Nov 20, 2020

Gerald "Jerry" "Bum Bum" Jansen, Jr., age 55, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 20, 2020, surrounded by his beloved family in his Lockport home, after a courageous battle with colon cancer. Born in Lockport, NY on September 18, 1965, he was the youngest child of the late Gerald B., Sr. and Simone (Jovinel) Jansen; and the cherished husband...

Nov 20, 2020

Lloyd R. Cadwallader, 98, formally of the Town of Niagara, passed away on November 20, 2020 at Greenfield Health Center, Lancaster, NY.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY he was the son of the late George E. and Rose (Conrad) Cadwallader.

Mr. Cadwallader was an extremely proud and dedicated veteran of the Army of the United States.  He...

Nov 20, 2020

Emilia Orlowska, 97, passed away on November 20, 2020 at Our Lady of Peace in Lewiston, NY.  She was born in Kujaway, Poland.

Emilia lived in the United States with her son in Toledo, OH, where she became a United States Citizen.  She was employed as a Teacher in the Public School System in Poland.

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Nov 19, 2020

Jessie M. Centofanti, 98, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on Thursday, November 19, 2020. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Angelina Giambattista.

Jessie graduated from Trott Vocational High School and was employed as a Sales Clerk for Ray's Clothing Store in Niagara Falls.

Jessie is survived...

Nov 17, 2020

Carol A. Marra, 63, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on November 17, 2020.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY she was the daughter of Anne (Boscarino) Colavecchia and the late Frank Colavecchia.

Carol graduated from LaSalle Senior High school, attended Nagara Community College and later graduated from Kelly's Business Institute in Niagara Falls, NY. On February 10,...

Nov 17, 2020

Kenneth E. Walaszek, Jr., 52, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, November 17, 2020. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of Kathy (Gravanti) (Nick) D'Angelo and Kenneth (Rhonda) Walaszek, Sr.; and the husband of Tammi (Schmidt) Walaszek.

Kenny was a lifelong resident of Niagara Falls where he attended local schools. He...

Nov 16, 2020

Anthony T. Rick, Sr., 77, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away suddenly on Monday November 16, 2020. Born in Buffalo, NY, he was the son of the late Edward and Ester (Allen) Rick.

Tony attended local schools and clubs until he was drafted into the Vietnam War in 1967. He was discharged in 1971 and settled down...

Nov 16, 2020

Joseph B. Archie, 88, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on November 16, 2020 surrounded by his beloved family. Born in Niagara Falls, he was the son of the late Samuel and Jessie (Magenti) Archie; and loving husband of Mary Rose (Marazzo) Archie, whom he married on February 4, 1956 at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church.

Nov 16, 2020

Marilyn J. DePetris, 94, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away in her sleep on November 16, 2020 at Schoellkopf Health Facility.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Joseph R. and Helen V. (Robinette) Finelli.

Marilyn graduated from Niagara Falls High School in 1944.  Immediately after graduating, she worked at Kimberly Clark...