Michael E. McGrath
Jun 26, 2026
Michael E. McGrath, 78, of Wilson, NY, passed away on June 26, 2026, at Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital. Born in Detroit, MI, he was the son of the late Edward “Eddie” and Marjorie “Midge” (Brueckman) McGrath.
Growing up in Detroit, Michael developed a love for hockey, a strong sense of family, and a love for the water, as he spent every...
Sharon A. Beningo
Jun 23, 2026
Sharon A. Beningo, 76, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on June 23, 2026, at Niagara Hospice House in Lockport, NY. Born in Lebanon, TN, she was the daughter of the late Billie Jo (Burton) Elmore and the step‑daughter of the late Raymond Elmore.
Sharon graduated from high school in Tennessee. On May 4, 1967, she married Richard Beningo in...
Linda Louise Locatelli
Jun 21, 2026
Linda Louise Locatelli, 80, passed away peacefully on June 21, 2026, after a courageous two-year battle with cancer, surrounded by the love of her family.
Born in Niagara Falls, New York, Linda was the daughter of the late Ida Louise Hahn and Joseph Willis Hahn. She was preceded in death by her beloved brother, James Willis Hahn.
Linda is survived by her...
Angela Gedeon
Jun 21, 2026
Angela Gedeon, 91, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on June 21, 2026, at Schoellkopf Health Center. Born in Dansville, NY, she was the daughter of the late Philip and Mary (Battaglia) Zanghi; and the beloved wife of the late Ernest Gedeon, whom she married on March 29, 1962 in Juarez, Mexico.
Angela moved to Niagara Falls with her family...
John P. Skrlin
Jun 20, 2026
John P. Skrlin, 62, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away unexpectedly on June 20, 2026, at the Erie County Medical Center. Born in Niagara Falls, he was the son of the late Emil and Nellie “Helen” (Offield) Skrlin.
John proudly enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and was stationed in Beirut, Lebanon, during the 1983 Beirut barracks bombings—an experience that...
Anthony M. Alfiere, Sr.
Jun 19, 2026
Anthony M. Alfiere, Sr., 61, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on June 19, 2026, at Elderwood at Wheatfield. Born in Niagara Falls, he was the son of the late John “Poppy” and Jeannie Ann (Giannone) Alfiere.
Anthony attended local schools and began his working career with Modern Disposal before later joining National Vacuum Corporation, where he remained for many...
Lenny D. Breeden
Jun 19, 2026
Lenny D. Breeden, 80, of Sanborn, New York, passed away peacefully on June 19, 2026, at Schoellkopf Health Center, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late L.D. and Christine (Mess) Breeden Guard; step-son of the late Herbert Guard; and the beloved husband of the late Cynthia A. (Brueckman) Breeden, who...
Dolores A. Sneddon
Jun 17, 2026
Dolores “Nana” A. Sneddon, 87, passed away peacefully from this life on June 17, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Sante “Sam” and Florence (Gentile) D’Agostino. Dolores Called Niagara Falls home for 87 years where she had a variety of jobs throughout her lifetime. She maintained close friendships...
Mary Jane Spacone
Jun 16, 2026
Mary Jane Spacone, 91, passed peacefully from this earth on June 16, 2026, surrounded by the love and comfort of her family. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late John and Laura (DeFranco) Salvatore. On July 24, 1952, Mary Jane married her lifelong love, Donald R. Spacone, Sr. They shared 43 years of marriage until...
Glen L. Campbell III
Jun 14, 2026
Glen L. Campbell III, 68, of Lewiston, NY, passed away peacefully on June 14, 2026 at Niagara Hospice House in Lockport, NY. Born in Gowanda, NY, he was the son of the late Glen L. Campbell, Jr. and Wanda May (Chapman) Campbell.
After graduating high school, Glen enlisted in the United States Army, proudly serving with the Military Police from 1976...
Grace M. Kovaleski
Jun 13, 2026
Grace M. Kovaleski, 88, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on June 13, 2026, at Elderwood at Wheatfield in Niagara Falls, NY. Born in Niagara Falls, she was the daughter of the late Dominic and Ellen (Callen) Augustino.
Grace was a graduate of Niagara Falls High School. On June 7, 1958, she married Gerald “Jerry” J. Kovaleski, Sr. Mr. Kovaleski predeceased...
Gerald G. Thomason
Jun 7, 2026
Gerald G. Thomason, 69, passed away peacefully at home on June 7, 2026. He was a lifelong resident of Niagara Falls, a graduate of Niagara Wheatfield, and attended Cortland College.
Beloved husband of Leslie (Cusatis) for 29 years. Loving father of Jason Thomason (Rose) and Travis Mountain (Savannah) and stepfather to Rhiannon Kephart and Joseph (Sami) Kephart. Loving Poppy of Ayden,...
Gimi Marcheschi
Jun 6, 2026
One of the greatest men of any generation, Gimi Marcheschi, 99, entered eternal rest on June 6, 2026, in Henderson, Nevada, passing peacefully at his daughter’s home.
Born in Lucca, Italy, on January 22, 1927, he was one of four children and the only son of the late Constante and Claudina Marcheschi. He immigrated to America at the age of ten,...
Dianne O. Carson
Jun 6, 2026
Dianne Carson, 82, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on June 6, 2026, at Williamsville Suburban Nursing Center. Born in Niagara Falls, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Dorothy (Greenman) Toll.
Dianne was a proud graduate of Niagara-Wheatfield High School and began her career working at the Niagara Falls Air Base. On July 17, 1965, she married...
Ernest D. "Ernie" Sauvé
Jun 6, 2026
Ernest D. “Ernie” Sauvé, 76, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on June 6, 2026, at his residence, surrounded by his loving family and under the care of Niagara Hospice. Born in Niagara Falls, Ontario, he was the son of the late Ernest and Juliette (Renaud) Sauvé.
Ernie graduated from high school in Niagara Falls, Ontario. On June 13, 1970, he...
David E. Holland, Sr.
Jun 5, 2026
On Friday, June 5, 2026, David E. Holland Sr. passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side after a seven-year battle with cancer.
He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Edith O. Holland; his children, Sandy M. Parker, David E. Holland Jr. (Tiffin A. Holland), and Melissa A. Vining (Earl Vining); and his grandchildren, Ricky...
Patrick J. Ciccarelli
Jun 4, 2026
Patrick J. Ciccarelli, 74, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away unexpectedly on June 4, 2026, at his residence. Born in Niagara Falls, he was the son of the late Casper and Mary Ann (Stringer) Ciccarelli, and the beloved husband of Janelle (Wakley) Palmeri, whom he married on July 27, 2010, in Myrtle Beach, SC.
Pat was employed for many years as...
Daniel Kline
Jun 3, 2026
Daniel Kline, 63, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away unexpectedly on June 3, 2026, at Sister’s Hospital in Buffalo, NY. Born in Niagara Falls, he was the son of the late Rex N. Kline and Jeanette Reynolds.
A lifelong resident of the city, Dan graduated from LaSalle High School in 1980 and went on to earn his Associate’s degree from Niagara...
Katherine Teasley
Jun 2, 2026
Katherine Teasley, 78, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on June 2, 2026, at Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital. Born in Syracuse, NY, she was the daughter of the late Kenneth Sr. and Margaret (Catalado) Barnes.
Raised in Syracuse, Katherine spent many years working as a dedicated home health care aide, offering compassion and support to those in need. She also...
Diana Kathleen Smith
May 31, 2026
Diana Kathleen Smith, 82, of Wheatfield, NY, passed away peacefully on May 31, 2026, surrounded by her loving family while under the care of Niagara Hospice, following a courageous 1½‑year battle with pancreatic cancer. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Emmett and Ruth (Edwards) Crawley.
Diana was a graduate of Niagara Falls High School and...
