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
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
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...
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
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
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
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...
Mathew J. Bernat, Jr.
Jul 20, 2026
Mathew J. Bernat, Jr., 70, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on July 20, 2026, at Niagara Hospice House. Born in Niagara Falls, he was the beloved son of the late Mathew Sr. and Frances (Accetta) Bernat, and the devoted husband of Mary (Augustino) Bernat, whom he married on October 5, 1991, at the Wintergarden in Niagara Falls.
A proud...
Anthony M. Mondi
Jul 20, 2026
Anthony M. Mondi, Sr., 76, of Grand Island, NY and formerly of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully surrounded by his beloved family on July 20, 2026. He was born January 31, 1950, the son of the late Santo and Ella Mondi.
Anthony attended Bishop Duffy High School and graduated from Trott Vocational High School in 1968. He retired from the...
Michael J. DiFranco, Jr.
Jul 19, 2026
Michael J. DiFranco, Jr., 96, of Lewiston, NY, passed away on July 19, 2026. Born in Niagara Falls, he was the son of the late Michael Sr. and Betty (DiBenedetto) DiFranco, and the beloved husband of the late Theresa (Porebski) DiFranco.
Mike proudly served in the United States Army and was honorably discharged in 1954. After his service, he worked alongside...
Carl-Mack Litz
Jul 18, 2026
Carl‑Mack Litz, Sr., 79, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his adoring family, on the morning of July 18, 2026.
Born on May 29, 1947, Carl‑Mack dedicated his life to cherishing and protecting his family. In 1967, he married the love of his life, Linda M. (Sgroi) Litz, at Prince of Peace Church in Niagara Falls. He was...
Frances D. Havens
Jul 15, 2026
Frances D. Havens, 94, of Grand Island, NY, passed away on July 15, 2026, at Kenmore Mercy Hospital in Tonawanda, NY. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Ralph and Francesca (Gallo) Penale.
Fran was a 1949 graduate of Niagara Falls High School. On October 24, 1959, she married Miles E. Havens, who predeceased her on...
Lawrence W. "Butch" Beyer
Jul 15, 2026
Lawrence W. “Butch” Beyer, 71, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on July 15, 2026, at N.F. Memorial Medical Center. Born in Niagara Falls, he was the son of the late Lawrence J. and Beatrice M. (Alderton) Beyer.
Butch attended local schools and graduated from Trott Vocational High School. At just 18, he began what would become a lifelong career...
Eleanor R. Castiglione
Jul 12, 2026
Eleanor Rose Castiglione, who proudly celebrated her 99th birthday on June 19, 2026, passed away peacefully on July 12, 2026, at Niagara Hospice House. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late John and Rose (Ramolo) Gabriel.
A graduate of Niagara Falls High School, Eleanor carried her love for family, faith, and community throughout her long life....
Ralph A. Grizanti, Sr.
Jul 9, 2026
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Ralph A. Grizanti, 86, of Lewiston, New York, who peacefully passed away on July 9, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family.
Born in Niagara Falls, New York, Ralph was the beloved son of the late Cosmo and Ella (Fontanarosa) Grizanti.
Ralph was the definition of a self-made man. Self-taught, hardworking, and someone...
Karen J. Schiro
Jul 9, 2026
Karen J. Schiro, 66, passed away on July 9, 2026, at Niagara Hospice, Lockport, NY. Born and raised in Niagara Falls, Karen was a proud graduate of LaSalle Senior High School, Class of 1978.
Karen held several administrative positions throughout her life in Western New York and in Houston, TX, where she lived for 15 years. She most recently was employed...
Ramon S. "Ray" Mitten
Jul 9, 2026
Ramon S. “Ray” Mitten, 58, of Sanborn, NY, passed away suddenly on July 9, 2026. Born on January 17, 1968, in St. Catherines, Ontario, Canada, he was the son of Sandra (Mitten) Silversmith and the late Gary Silversmith.
Ray was a proud member of the Seneca Nation, Bear Clan. For over 25 years, he was employed by Mader Construction as a...
Judith "Judie" A. Wade
Jul 7, 2026
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Judith "Judie" A. Wade, age 74, of Niagara Falls, who departed this life on July 7, 2026.
Judie was predeceased by her loving parents, Annabelle (Crain) and Harold Wade. She was also predeceased by her brother, Gary (Patti) Wade, and sister, Bonnie (Alan) Simmons, and also her longtime companion, James...
Joseph W. Segarra
Jul 7, 2026
Joseph W. Segarra, 64, of Grand Island, NY, passed away on July 7, 2026 peacefully in his home after a brief illness. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Joseph and Betty (Kinary) Segarra.
Joseph shared 40 wonderful years of marriage with his beloved wife, Lori (LaMorticella) Segarra. Together they built a family filled with love,...
Helen C. (Eichel) Walter
Jul 6, 2026
Helen Christina (Eichel) Walter, 94, of Lewiston, NY, peacefully passed away on July 6, 2026, at Our Lady of Peace Skilled Nursing Care in Lewiston, New York.
Early Life and Journey
Helen was born on August 27, 1931, in a small village within the Danube region of Yugoslavia. She was the beloved daughter of the late Johann Eichel and Christina (Raff) Eichel....
