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Carol Tortorice

Carol Tortorice

Aug 6, 2026

Carol Tortorice, 87, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on August 6, 2026, at Lockport Rehab and Health Care Center. Born in Binghamton, NY, she was the daughter of the late William and Susan (Billings) Moore.

As a young girl, Carol moved with her family to Youngstown before settling permanently in Niagara Falls, where she grew up and graduated from...

Gasper Aceti

Gasper Aceti

Aug 5, 2026

Gasper L. Aceti, 76, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on August 5, 2026, at Northgate Manor. Born in Niagara Falls, he was the son of the late Salvatore and Anna (Burno) Aceti.

Gasper moved with his family to Niagara Falls, Ontario at a young age. He graduated from SCVI in Ontario, where he met the love of his life,...

Josephine Renda

Josephine Renda

Aug 4, 2026

Josephine Renda, 91, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on August 4, 2026, at Niagara Hospice House. Born in Niagara Falls, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Louise (Cicerone) Frattaroli.

A 1953 graduate of Niagara Falls High School, Josephine built a life grounded in faith, family, and the traditions of her strong Italian heritage. In 1985, she...

Santo Candella

Santo Candella

Aug 4, 2026

Santo Candella passed away peacefully on August 4, 2026 leaving behind a legacy of joy, kindness, and love that will never be forgotten.

Santo was born on December 19, 1936, in Niagara Falls, New York, to Anthony and Cora (Zoda) Candella. He grew up on 19th Street alongside parents, two sisters, Lucille and Marie, and his brother, Jimmy.

From an early age,...

Patrick T. Bartley

Patrick T. Bartley

Aug 3, 2026

Patrick T. Bartley, 68, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on August 3, 2026, at his residence. Born in Buffalo, NY, he was the son of the late James L. and Lita J. (Litchard) Bartley.

Patrick attended LaFayette High School in Buffalo. He was employed for over twenty years as a Forklift Operator for Lender’s Bagels in West Seneca, NY, and...

Jo Ann Taylor

Jo Ann Taylor

Aug 2, 2026

Jo Ann Taylor, 82, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away at her residence on August 2, 2026, while under the care of Niagara Hospice. Born in Niagara Falls, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Mulholland and Florence E. Gertz.

Jo Ann was fondly known to family as ‘Jo’ and friends as ‘JoJo’ and momma Jo. Jo Ann was a...

Brittany Nicole Panepinto

Brittany Nicole Panepinto

Aug 2, 2026

Brittany Nicole Panepinto, 35, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away at her residence on August 2, 2026, surrounded lovingly by her son and father. Born in Niagara Falls, she was the daughter of Michael A. Panepinto and the late Lynne M. Lickers.

A graduate of Niagara Falls High School, Brittany was known for her beautiful smile, her unique sense of humor,...

Daphne Betton

Daphne Betton

Aug 1, 2026

Daphne Betton, 64, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on August 1, 2026. Born in Niagara Falls, she was the daughter of Lenice (Coates) Betton and the late Roy Betton.

A 1980 graduate of LaSalle Senior High School, Daphne later served the Niagara Falls Board of Education as a Lunch Aide at Cataract Elementary School. In her short time there,...

Barbara Jones

Barbara Jones

Jul 30, 2026

Barbara A. Jones, 87, of Cheektowaga, NY, passed away peacefully on July 30, 2026, at OLP Nursing Care Residence in Lewiston, NY. Born in Buffalo, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Clara (Fulton) Hajewski.

Raised in Buffalo, Barb graduated from Hutchinson Central Technical High School and went on to earn her bachelor’s degree from Michigan University.

On September 16,...

Eleanor Wisneski

Eleanor Wisneski

Jul 30, 2026

Eleanor Wisneski, 97, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on July 30, 2026 at Kenmore Mercy Hospital in Tonawanda, NY. Born in Niagara Falls, she was the daughter of the late Cirillo and Rosalia (Sannicolo) Maule. She was the devoted wife of the late Joseph S. Wisneski, who predeceased her on September 2, 1992.

A 1948 graduate of Niagara Falls...

Dr. Robert E. Woods, MD

Dr. Robert E. Woods, MD

Jul 28, 2026

Dr. Robert E. Woods, MD, 83, of Youngstown, NY, passed away peacefully on July 28, 2026, after a lengthy battle with Parkinson’s disease. Born in Astoria, NY, he was the son of the late Robert E. and Leona (Kondak) Woods.

Raised in Roslyn, NY on Long Island, Robert graduated from Chaminade High School before earning his Bachelor’s degree from Holy Cross...

Morris Souvenir

Morris Souvenir

Jul 28, 2026

A Life Well Lived

To know Morris Milford Larrington Souvenir was to know a man of quiet strength, unwavering faith, and selfless love. He was a devoted husband, a loving father, a loyal friend, and a faithful servant of Jehovah. Whether providing for his family, encouraging others spiritually, or lending a helping hand to those in need, Morris lived a life...

Jean Marra

Jean Marra

Jul 27, 2026

Jean Marra of Niagara Falls, NY passed away peacefully at 99 on July 27, 2026, at Our Lady of Peace Health Care Facility in Lewiston, NY. A lifetime resident of Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Salvatore and Emilia (Sdao) Messina.

Jean was a 1945 graduate of Niagara Falls High School. She married the love of her...

Loretta A. Abbo

Loretta A. Abbo

Jul 27, 2026

Loretta A. Abbo, 95, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully in her sleep on July 27, 2026, at Schoellkopf Health Care Facility in Niagara Falls, NY. Born in Niagara Falls, she was the daughter of the late Agostino and Mary (Scappucci) Tolli, and the wife of the late Joseph J. Abbo, who predeceased her on April 24, 1998.

Loretta was...

Terry Booze

Terry Booze

Jul 26, 2026

Terry Booze, 72, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on July 26, 2026, at his residence in the Town of Niagara. Born in Niagara Falls, he was the son of the late James and Zola (Works) King.

Terry was a proud graduate of LaSalle Senior High School, excelling in both basketball and football. His athletic ability earned him a scholarship...

Roseanne Kitney Devaux

Roseanne Kitney Devaux

Jul 26, 2026

Roseanne Kitney Devaux, 71, of Welland, Ontario, and formerly of Niagara Falls, New York, passed away peacefully on July 26, 2026, at Hospice Niagara Walker House. She was the beloved wife of Patrick Devaux; daughter of the late Amadio “Amy” and Edith Lizzotti Navarroli; daughter-in-law of the late Sylvester and Negar Devaux, and the late Monica Devaux.

Roseanne was a proud...

Kathleen A. "Kathy" Antonucci

Kathleen A. "Kathy" Antonucci

Jul 22, 2026

Kathleen A. “Kathy” Antonucci, 79, of the Town of Wheatfield, NY, passed away peacefully at her residence on July 22, 2026, surrounded by her loving family while under the compassionate care of Niagara Hospice. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Carolyn (Lucantonio) Soluri.

Kathy graduated from Niagara Falls High School in 1965 and...

Darleen A. Bozek

Darleen A. Bozek

Jul 21, 2026

Darleen A. Bozek, 81, of Lewiston, NY (formerly of Niagara Falls, NY) passed away peacefully surrounded by family at Kenmore Mercy Hospital on July 21st, 2026. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Charlotte (Julian) Burton Jr. and the wife of the late Richard Bozek. 

Darleen was a graduate of Niagara Falls High School....

Mary E. Richner-DeColón

Mary E. Richner-DeColón

Jul 20, 2026

Mary E. Richner-DeColón, 75, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on July 20, 2026, at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center after a brief illness. Born in Hautzdale, PA, she was the daughter of the late Philip and Ellen (Salvage) Richner.

Mary moved with her family to Niagara Falls as a child and later attended Trott Vocational High School. On December...

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