Obituaries

Sep 19, 2020

Janette J. LePage, age 87, of Plano, Texas died September 19, 2020.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Catherine (Iacopino) Palermo.  Janette attended Niagara Falls High School, Nazareth College and Albany State Teachers College.  On October 29, 1955 she married her husband Rene J. LePage and was happily married until his...

Sep 18, 2020

Stephen M. Markiewicz, 35 of North Tonawanda, NY, passed away peacefully at his home after a lengthy illness on September 18, 2020.  He is survived by his parents Denise and Dennis (Jakubaszek), grandmother's, uncles, aunts and cousins.

Stephen was a graduate of NCCC where he earned his bachelor's degree in business administration and computer graphics.

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Sep 17, 2020

Alfred Leo, 85, currently of Macedon, NY, and originally of Niagara Falls, NY, as well as the Cattaraugus County area, passed away on September 17, after a courageous battle with dementia and Parkinson's symptoms in Rochester. Born and raised in Niagara Falls, he was the son of the late Joseph Leo and Mary (Palombo) Leo; and beloved husband of...

Sep 15, 2020

Harold Alvin Reid passed away on September 15, 2020. He was the beloved husband of 47 years to Loretta (Rigo) Reid; devoted father of Nicole Reid (Joshua Heit), Deborah Reid-McDonnell (Sean McDonnell), brother of Leland (Anna) Reid, uncle to John (Amy) Reid, and Richard Reid. and Robert Marisa. Brother-in-law  to Luisa Rigo, Orlando Rigo, and Mario Marisa. Also survived...

Sep 15, 2020

Nancy S. Orsi, 85, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 15, 2020 at Niagara Hospice House. Born in Niagara Falls, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Laura (Scrufari) Corsaro; and the loving wife of Ralph "Red" Orsi, who she married on June 25, 1955 at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church.

Sep 14, 2020

Lewis J. Jeckovich, age 51, passed away peacefully at his home due to natural causes. He was the son of the late Lewis C. and Adeline (Banas) Jeckovich.

Lewis attended local schools, he was a 1987 graduate of LaSalle Senior High School , Niagara County Community College with an associates degree in Arts and Buffalo State College...

Sep 13, 2020

Frederick P. Crogan Sr., 81, passed away September 13, 2020 at Buffalo General Hospital. Born on November 21, 1938, was the son of the late Steven and Birdie Crogan.

Frederick was employed as a Laborer with Local #91 and Local #210 for many years until his retirement in the early 2000s. He enjoyed trips to the casino,...

Sep 13, 2020

Donna J. (Snider) DiNardo, 85, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on September 13, 2020.  Born in Niagara Falls, she is the daughter of the late Robert and Marie (Hyde) Snider and the daughter in law of the late Anthony and Lucia DiNardo.

Donna was raised in Niagara Falls and attended local schools.  On August 27, 1955,...

Sep 9, 2020

Anthony F. Silvaggi, Jr., 89, of North Olmsted, OH, and formerly of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully at his residence on Wednesday, September 9, 2020. Born in Niagara Falls, he was the son of the late Anthony F. and Lucy Ann Silvaggi; and beloved husband of the late Anna A. (Scalfani) Silvaggi.

Anthony graduated from Niagara...

Sep 9, 2020

Frank P. Taibi, 94, of Lewiston, NY, passed away on September 9, 2020 at Mount St. Mary's Hospital in Lewiston, NY surrounded by his loving family.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Angelo and Angeline (Cannizzaro) Taibi.

Frank attended local schools.  He was drafted into the United States Army in 1944...

Sep 7, 2020

After a brief illness, and under the care of Niagara Hospice, Norma Marie Viselli, 92, of North Tonawanda, NY and formerly of Niagara Falls, NY, entered peacefully into rest while in the comfort of her own home, on Monday, September 7, 2020; surrounded by her loving family.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of...

Sep 6, 2020

Nicholas F. DeSimone, 36, of Lewiston, NY, passed away peacefully on September 6, 2020.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of Patsy and Mary Ann (DiNunzio) DeSimone and was the grandson of Bernice (late John) DiNunzio and late Rico (late Dalia) DeSimone.

Nick graduated from Niagara Falls High School in 2002.  He was currently...

Sep 3, 2020

Beloved Husband, Father, Papa, Brother, Uncle, and Friend

On September 3, 2020, with his loving wife and three devoted children present at his bedside, Vincent Thomas Bianco, passed from this life and into his new life in the arms of our Lord. Born on March 26, 1939 in Brooklyn, New York, Vinnie was the son...

Sep 3, 2020

Varso Giandomenico, 86, of Lewiston, NY, passed away on September 3, 2020 at Northgate Health Care Facility.  Born in Secinaro, Province of Abruzzo, Italy, he was the son of the late Giampasquale 'Patsy' and Anita (Palombella) Giandomenico.

Varso immigrated to the United States with his family in 1947. Just 13 years old, he immediately started working at...

Sep 3, 2020

Rachel A. Pazzalia, 79, of the Town of Niagara, passed away on September 3, 2020 at Elderwood at Wheatfield.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Wilbur and Elizabeth (Rose) Wilcox.

In December of 1961, Rachel married Orlando E. Pazzalia, Sr. in Niagara Falls.  Mr Pazzalia predeceased her in 2001.  Rachel was...

Sep 2, 2020

Ronald Socko, 81, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on Wednesday, September 2, 2020, at Niagara Hospice House. Born in Shamokin, PA, he was the son of the late Joseph Socko and Eleanor (nee Ruthkowski) Kolodziej.

Ron was raised in Pennsylvania where he attended local schools and graduated from high school. He moved to Niagara Falls following...

Sep 1, 2020

Mary S. (Caridi) D'Anna, 83 of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on, September 1, 2020 at her home in the presence of her loving family. Born in Niagara Falls, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Josephine (LaFace) Caridi.

Mary was a lifelong loving servant to all who knew her. Her devotion to the...

Aug 30, 2020

Patrick J. Freeman, 71, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on August 30, 2020 at Buffalo General Hospital.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Michael R. and Eleanor J. (Guiton) Freeman.

Pat attended Niagara County Community College and Niagara University.  On August 9, 1975, he married Jessica (Mazza) Freeman.  Pat was...

Aug 28, 2020

Nancy O. McNally, 81, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully at her residence on Friday, August 28, 2020. Born in Elmira, NY, she was the daughter of the late Cymon and Marie (Hayback) Ogrodowski.

Nancy moved to Niagara Falls with her family as a young child and graduated from Niagara Falls High School. She began working...

Aug 28, 2020

Mason Sawyer Monteleone, 21, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, August 28, 2020.  Born at home in Lewiston, NY, he was the son of Dr. Donald and Tracy L. (Marino) Monteleone.

Mason, a 2018 graduate of Canisius High School, was a member of the soccer, rugby, wrestling and New York State Champion football team.  He was currently a...