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Andrew J. Zito

Andrew J. Zito

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...

Charlotte Anderson

Charlotte Anderson

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,...

Frank Russo

Frank Russo

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...

Virginia Condino

Virginia Condino

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...

Marie A. Finley Cozzo

Marie A. Finley Cozzo

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...

Edward L. Rivers

Edward L. Rivers

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.

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Salvatore F. "Sam" Ponticello

Salvatore F. "Sam" Ponticello

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...

John M. Jesz

John M. Jesz

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...

Joseph C. Ciffa

Joseph C. Ciffa

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...

Johnny Lee Lowery

Johnny Lee Lowery

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...

Mary Lou Korzak

Mary Lou Korzak

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...

Shakiya N. Boyce

Shakiya N. Boyce

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...

Dominica "Mega" Spina

Dominica "Mega" Spina

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...

Beverly M. Dean

Beverly M. Dean

Sep 25, 2020

Beverly M. Dean, 89, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on September 25, 2020 at Niagara Hospice House in Lockport, NY.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late William H. and Theresa (Rotella) Dean.

Beverly graduated from Niagara Falls High School.  She was employed as a telephone operator for 38 years with...

Carolyna M. Capolupo

Carolyna M. Capolupo

Sep 25, 2020

Carolyna M. Capolupo, 88, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on September 25, 2020 at Mount St. Mary's Hospital in Lewiston, NY.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Vincent and Mariangela (Rosignuolo) Capolupo.

Carolyna was raised in Niagara Falls and graduated from Niagara Falls High School.  She earned her Bachelor's Degree...

Warren R. Schul, Sr.

Warren R. Schul, Sr.

Sep 24, 2020

Warren R. Schul, Sr., 75, of the Town of Niagara, passed away at his residence on September 24, 2020.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Gordon and Dorothy Ruth (Hilts) Schul.

Warren was self employed as Master Carpenter.  He was an avid Blues musician, playing piano, drums and harmonica in several...

John J. Niedda

John J. Niedda

Sep 24, 2020

John J. Niedda, 92, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his two daughters and aide Betty on Thursday, September 24, 2020. Born in Niagara Falls, he was the loving son of the late Pietro and Rosa (Polo) Niedda.

John was a lifelong resident of Niagara Falls growing up with the 22...

Ann M. Ireland

Ann M. Ireland

Sep 24, 2020

Ann M. Ireland, age 88, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 24, 2020, at the Rosa Coplon Living Center of Weinberg Campus in Getzville, NY. Born in Glasgow, Scotland, she was the daughter of the late William and Rebecca Miller; and beloved wife of the late Thomas C. Ireland.

Ann was raised in Scotland and moved to...

Roy J. Alonge

Roy J. Alonge

Sep 23, 2020

Roy J. Alonge, 75, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away at Niagara Hospice House in Lockport, NY, on September 23, 2020. Born in Buffalo, NY, he was the son of the late Samuel and Ida (Spina) Alonge.

Roy was employed with General Motors Delphi Engine Plant as well as with Harrison Radiator.  Roy's pride was his garden...

Frank W. Sawma, Sr.

Frank W. Sawma, Sr.

Sep 19, 2020

Frank W. Sawma, Sr., age 76 of Niagara Falls, NY passed away on September 19, 2020 at home under the care of Niagara Hospice. Born in Hopewell, Virginia he was the son of Janice (Hagerman) Sawma and the late Abraham Moses Sawma.

Frank entered the United States Army in 1966, serving two tours in Vietnam.  While in...

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