Amelia L. (Poletti) Joyce
May 5, 2026
Amelia L. (Poletti) Joyce, 79, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on May 5, 2026, at Niagara Hospice House in Lockport, NY, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Niagara Falls, she was the daughter of the late Antonio and Rose (Forcucci) Poletti.
A 1965 graduate of Niagara Falls High School, Amelia went on to earn a Bachelor of Arts...
Karl M. Guidotti
May 5, 2026
Karl M. Guidotti, 80, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on May 5, 2026 in Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital. Born in Niagara Falls, New York, he was the son of the late Hugo and Anne “Babe” (Cirrito) Guidotti; He was predeceased by the love of his life, Mary C. (Hennegan) Guidotti; cherished father of Teresa (Paul) Biondi and Tammy Lynn...
David B. Montanari
May 5, 2026
David B. Montanari, 68, of Pendleton, NY, passed away on May 5, 2026 at his home. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Dominick L. and Margaret (Harvey) Montanari.
David was a 1977 graduate of Starpoint High School. He later attended Niagara County Community College and Buffalo State College. On June 12, 1982, he married the...
Katherine Dibble
May 4, 2026
Katherine Dibble, age 90, passed away naturally and peacefully on May 4, 2026, under the loving care of her family and Niagara Hospice. Born in Chateaugay, NY, she was the daughter of the late Stephen and Myrtle (Hyde) Nesbitt.
Katherine moved to Niagara Falls in the early 1960s, where she devoted herself to raising her beloved children and building a life...
Gerald "The Bird" Wendell
May 4, 2026
Gerald “The Bird” Wendell, 88, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on May 4, 2026, at N.F. Memorial Medical Center. Born in Lewiston, NY, he was the son of the late Floyd and Jean (Vespucci) Wendell.
Jerry graduated from LaSalle Senior High School before enlisting in the United States Army, honorably serving his country until his discharge in 1958. He...
Michael Anthony
May 3, 2026
Michael Anthony, 78, of Grand Island, NY, passed away unexpectedly on May 3, 2026. Born in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late Angelo and Stella (Fidura) Anthony.
Mike was raised in Philadelphia, where he graduated from high school and went on to earn his Bachelor’s degree. He enlisted in the United States Air Force, proudly serving his country...
Thomas "Pops" Fontanella, NFFD Ret.
May 1, 2026
Thomas E. “Pops” Fontanella, NFFD Ret., age 87, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on May 1, 2026, rejoining his beloved wife in heaven 61 years to the day of their wedding anniversary, celebrated on May 1, 1965, in Houtzdale, PA.
Born in Coalport, PA, Tom was the son of Bruno A. and Sophie V. (Banko) Fontanella, and the stepson...
Constance "Connie" Colavecchia
Apr 30, 2026
Constance “Connie” Colavecchia, 95, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on April 30, 2026. Born in Niagara Falls, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Clara (Riggi) Verciglio, and the step‑daughter of Rose Pezzimenti, who lovingly raised her after Clara's passing when Connie was just five years old.
Connie attended local schools and graduated from Niagara Falls High...
Florence "Susie" Myers
Apr 30, 2026
MYERS – Florence “Susie” Denault, April 30, 2026, age 91, of Grand Island, New York. Cherished mother of Karen (Jeff) Schauger, Laura (Geoff) Glaser, and Sarah Tierney; treasured grandmother of Rachel (Branden) Simone, Aaron (Kirsten) Schauger, Lauren Glaser, Garrett Glaser, Ryan Tierney and Matthew Tierney; dearest brother of Edward (Becky) Denault; beloved great grandmother and aunt; preceded in death by...
Willie H. Coleman
Apr 29, 2026
Willie H. Coleman, 69, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on April 29, 2026, at his residence in North Tonawanda, NY. Born in Dozier, AL, he was the son of the late Leslie and Mamie P. (Carter) Coleman. Willie came to the Niagara Falls area as a child with his family and remained a proud member of the community throughout...
Cheryl M. Vinton
Apr 29, 2026
Cheryl M. Vinton, 69, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on April 29, 2026, at Buffalo General Hospital. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late William and Lillian (Mulnix) Price.
On June 16, 1979, Cheryl married Melvin K. Vinton in Niagara Falls. Mr. Vinton predeceased her on June 5, 2019, after 40 years of marriage.
Cheryl was...
Ronald "Ronnie" L. D'Grillo
Apr 27, 2026
Ronald “Ronnie” L. D’Grillo, 87, of Grand Island, NY, passed away on April 27, 2026 at Buffalo General Hospital. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Anthony and Frances (Calato) D’Grillo.
Ronnie, as he was affectionately known, was a graduate of Niagara Falls High School. He proudly served in the United States Marine Corps from 1960...
Theresa Meranto
Apr 26, 2026
Theresa Meranto, 86, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on April 26, 2026, at Buffalo General Hospital. Born in Niagara Falls, Ontario, she was the daughter of the late Peter and Jeanette (Lanzellott) Pugliano.
On October 1, 1960, Theresa married her beloved husband, Ralph R. Meranto, in her hometown of Niagara Falls, Ontario. Shortly after, she moved to Niagara Falls,...
Rex D. Koytila
Apr 25, 2026
Rex D. Koytila, 61, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on April 25, 2026 at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center. Born in Jamaica, Queens, New York, he was the son of the late Joseph and Jessie (Abromatis) Koytila.
Rex graduated from high school in the New York City area and continued his education in college there. He relocated to the Niagara...
Neil Schiro
Apr 24, 2026
Neil A. Schiro, 90, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully at Safire Rehabilitation at Southtowns in Buffalo, NY. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the beloved son of the late Nicholas and Jennie Schiro.
Neil was a graduate of Trott Vocational High School. He later married the love of his life, Antoinette (Antonucci) Schiro, and together they raised their...
Roy Betton
Apr 23, 2026
Roy Betton, 89, of Grand Island, NY, transitioned to his heavenly home on April 23, 2026, at Elderwood of Grand Island. Born in Luverne, AL, he was the beloved son of the late Otto and Leola (Roper) Betton. He was raised in Montgomery, AL, where he attended local schools before moving to Niagara Falls, NY, in the early 1950s.
On November...
Dominic P. Strangio
Apr 22, 2026
Dominic P. Strangio, 16, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side on April 22, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was the beloved son of Frank and Sara (Virtuoso) Strangio and the cherished brother of Sofia and Frankie Strangio, whom he adored with all his heart.
Dominic attended St. Stephen’s School...
Lena Pearl Thornton
Apr 18, 2026
Lena Pearl Thornton, 92, went home to be with the Lord on April 18, 2026, at Schoellkopf Health Care Facility while under the care of Niagara Hospice. Born in Greenville, AL, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Mary (Williams) Fails.
Lena attended local schools in Alabama. She married Will Thornton in Alabama, and the couple moved to Niagara...
Elmo Giammarco
Apr 18, 2026
Elmo Giammarco, 68, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on April 18, 2026 at his residence while under the care of Niagara Hospice. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Orlando “Berardino” and Laura “Annetta” (Mascio) Giammarco. He was also the cherished grandson of the late Gaetano Sicilfrito and Anna (Ventresca) Giammarco, and the late...
Robert "Bob" G. Lewis
Apr 16, 2026
Robert “Bob” G. Lewis, 80, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on April 16, 2026. Born in Niagara Falls, he was the son of the late George and Jane (Szczes) Lewis.
Bob was a proud graduate of Bishop Duffy High School and went on to earn his Bachelor’s degree from Niagara University. On August 9, 1969, he married the love...
