Obituaries

Oct 13, 2020

Faye Grenga, 91, of Amherst, NY, passed away on October 13, 2020.  Born in Andalusia, AL, she was the daughter of the late William Clifton and Arrie (Neese) Hamm.  She was the beloved wife of the late Joseph S. Grenga, who predeceased her on December 12, 2004.

Faye enjoyed playing games as was involved in many bridge...

Oct 12, 2020

Joseph F. Scirto, Jr. passed away on October 12, 2020.

Joseph's life centered around his family and friends.  He was an avid fan of his alma mater Notre Dame University's Football Team.  He enjoyed cooking, and vacationing in Saratoga with his family and friends.

Joseph's Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, October...

Oct 12, 2020

Josephine M. Guetta, 93, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed from this life on October 12, 2020 at Niagara Hospice House in Lockport, NY surrounded by her family.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Antonio and Vincenza (Palillo) Gagliardo.

Josephine attended local schools and graduated from Trott Vocational High School in 1944,...

Oct 10, 2020

Shawn H. Chateauneuf, 60, of the Town of Niagara, passed away at his residence on October 10, 2020.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Paul and Ruth (Szlichcinski) Chateauneuf.

Shawn was employed in maintenance with the Niagara Falls Housing Authority, as well with various local companies. He loved the outdoors, especially...

Oct 9, 2020

Gilbert Walton, Sr., 88, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on October 9, 2020 at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center.

Gilbert was born and raised in Niagara Falls, attending local schools. He served proudly in the United States Marine Corps during the Korean Conflict.  He was employed as a packager for many years at Prestolite Battery.  He...

Oct 9, 2020

Sylvia Veronica Kirchner, 41, passed away on Friday October 9, 2020 in Myrtle Beach, SC. Born on October 1, 1979 in Krakow, Poland, she was the daughter of Andrzej and Barbara (Sychowska) Gomolka.

Sylvia served proudly in the United States Air Force and Air National Guard from 2002 until 2017, serving in various capacities and achieving the...

Oct 7, 2020

Michael A. Boyle, 62, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on October 7, 2020 at Buffalo General Hospital in Buffalo, NY.  Born in Warrington, England, he was the son of Frank and May (Muckley) Boyle.

Mike attended local schools graduating from Niagara Falls Highs School and then served for 3 years in the U.S. Air Force.  Mike...

Oct 6, 2020

Andrew J. Zito, of Lewiston, NY, age 72, passed away on October 6, 2020 at Erie County Medical Center in Buffalo, NY.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY the son of the Joseph and Angeline (Tullo) Zito.

Andrew was a graduate of Villa Maria College.  He started his over forty year working career in trucking with his father...

Oct 5, 2020

Charlotte Anderson, 77, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away on Monday October 5, 2020.  Born in Bessemer, Alabama she was daughter of the late Charlie and Eudora (Hammond) Bennett.

Charlotte was a graduate of Niagara Falls High School and was employed with Moore Business as a secretary and later at American Pharmaceutical Partners both in Grand Island,...

Oct 5, 2020

Beloved Father, Son & Brother

Frank J. Russo, of Williamsville, NY, and formerly of Lewiston, NY and Niagara Falls, NY passed away on October 5, 2020 in Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital following a brief illness. Born in Niagara Falls, NY he was the beloved son of Delfio and Rosaria (Fiorello) Russo and loving...

Oct 4, 2020

Virginia Condino, 96, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on October 4, 2020 at Niagara Hospice House. Born in Calabria, Italy, she was the loving daughter of the late Francesco and Francesca (Vasile) Montagnese; and beloved wife of the late Anthony Condino, who she married on April 27, 1947 in Italy.

Virginia arrived in the United...

Oct 3, 2020

Marie A. Finley Cozzo, 88, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on October 3, 2020 at Mount St. Mary's Hospital.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late James Finley and Josephine (Bucciero) Finley Vaccarella, and step daughter of the late Salvatore 'Sam' Vaccarella. She was predeceased by her beloved husband, James Cozzo, who passed...

Oct 3, 2020

Edward L. 'Len' Rivers, 86, of the Town of Niagara, passed away on October 3, 2020 at his residence under the care of Niagara Hospice.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Donald and Mary 'Lucy' (Newberry) Rivers.  Edward was predeceased by his wife, Sharon M. "Sherry" (McNally) Rivers on September 27, 2010.

Oct 3, 2020

Salvatore F. "Sam" Ponticello age 64, entered into rest October 3, 2020. Born in Buffalo, New York, he was the son of the late Charles and Carmella (Germano) Ponticello.

Sam was a retired laborer for local # 210. He was a proud Marine , honorably discharged in 1976. He enjoyed to cook, going on fishing trips and...

Oct 3, 2020

John Matthew Jesz, age 49, passed away on October 3, 2020 at his residence. Born in Niagara Falls, he was the son of John F. and Barbara L. (Fox) Jesz.

He graduated from Niagara Wheatfield in 1989 and attended Niagara County Community College. John was employed as Journeyman Plumber with Local #22 in Niagara Falls, NY and...

Oct 1, 2020

Joseph C. Ciffa, 34, of Niagara Falls, NY, entered into eternal rest on October 1, 2020 unexpectedly as a result of an accident at Hyde Park Lake.  Born on June 19, 1986, his mother's birthday, which was her greatest gift, he was the son of Paul A. and Coni (Colavecchia) Ciffa.

Joe graduated from Niagara Wheatfield High...

Sep 30, 2020

Johnny Lee Lowery, 72, passed away peacefully on September 30, 2020 in Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center after a courageous battle with a six-month illness. Born in Brantley, AL, he was the son of the late Crosby and Martha Frances (Sealey) Lowery.

Johnny was raised in Brantley where he attended local schools and was employed as a...

Sep 29, 2020

Mary Lou Korzak, 102, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 29, 2020 in Elderwood at Wheatfield. Born in Clarksburg, WV, she was the daughter of the late Celestino and Louisa (Cabal) Hevia; and beloved wife of the late Joseph J. Korzak, whom she married on November 24, 1945 in the former Our Lady of Lebanon...

Sep 29, 2020

Shakiya N. Boyce, 25, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away unexpectedly on September 29, 2020.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of Larry Boyce and Casandra Peterson.

Shakiya attended local schools and graduated from Niagara Falls High School. She was employed as a cook at Five Guys Restaurant as well as T.G.I. Friday's, both...

Sep 28, 2020

Dominica "Mega" Spina, 94, of Lewiston, NY, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 28, 2020 at her residence. Born in Mt. Hope, WV, she was the beloved daughter of the late Antonino and Antonina Sergi.

Mega was raised in Mt. Hope, WV, where she attended local schools and graduated from high school. On February 11, 1950, she...