Frank G. Metro
Oct 10, 2026
Frank G. Metro, 76, of Lewiston, NY, passed away peacefully on October 10, 2026, at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Frank N. Metro and Helen (Fideli) Metro.
Frank was a graduate of Bishop Duffy High School and proudly served his country in the United States Air Force. On August...
Alfreda Crochan
Oct 6, 2026
Alfreda Crochan, 60, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on October 6, 2026, at Niagara Hospice House. Born and raised in Niagara Falls, she was the beloved daughter of the late Alfred and Mary (Kelly) Crochan.
Alfreda spent her life surrounded by the love of her family and friends. She shared a special bond with her siblings and treasured the...
Mary Jean "Jeanie" Zito
Oct 3, 2026
Mary Jean “Jeanie” Zito, 86, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on October 3, 2026, at Elderwood of Grand Island. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Lucy (Neri) and late John “Jack” Martin. On February 17, 1962, she married James V. Zito II at St. Joseph’s Church in Niagara...
Mark Phillips
Oct 3, 2026
Mark Phillips, 67, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at Niagara Hospice House. Born in Niagara Falls, Mark was the son of the late Wilber and Caroline (Swedenhjelm) Phillips.
A lifelong resident of Niagara Falls, he was a graduate of Trott Vocational High School and proudly served his country in the United States Navy until...
John A. DiFiore
Oct 2, 2026
John A. DiFiore, 73, of Youngstown, NY, passed away peacefully on October 2, 2026, at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center in Buffalo, NY. Born in Manhattan, NY, John is survived by his beloved wife, Janet, his daughters, Rebecca (Joshua Fowle) DiFiore, Elizabeth (Vincent Baier) DiFiore, and Sara (Enrique Torrez) DiFiore; as well as three sisters-in-law, their dear husbands, several nieces,...
Gregory G. "Greg" Gillis
Oct 2, 2026
Gregory G. Gillis, 86, of North Tonawanda, NY, passed away peacefully on October 2, 2026, at his residence while under the care of Hospice, with his loving family by his side. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Roland E. and Evelyn J. (Bosso) Gillis; and the beloved husband of Judith M. “Judy (Heller) Gillis,...
Robert A. "Bob" Flach, Jr.
Oct 2, 2026
Robert A. “Bob” Flach, Jr., 69, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on October 2, 2026 at Northgate Health Care Facility. Born in North Tonawanda, NY, Bob was the son of the late Robert A. Flach, Sr. and Louise (Slark) Walters.
He was raised in North Tonawanda and moved to Florida during his teenage years, where graduated from high school....
Patrick A. Bauer
Sep 30, 2026
Patrick A. Bauer, 66, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on September 30, 2026, at his residence. Born in Niagara Falls, he was the son of the late Frederick R. and Arlene (Prue) Bauer.
Pat was a graduate of Niagara Wheatfield High School. He worked in the construction industry as a machine operator for various companies throughout Niagara Falls and the...
Virginia W. Kachurek
Sep 30, 2026
Virginia W. Kachurek, 79, passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by her loving family, while under Niagara Hospice care. Born in Brooklyn, NY, Virginia was the beloved daughter of the late John and Sophie (Mauromilales) Kastanis.
Virginia was raised in Brooklyn, attended local schools and was a member of the Three Hierarchs Greek Orthodox Church. She began her work career...
Eileen T. Burkett
Sep 24, 2026
Eileen T. Burkett, 67, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 24, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family.
Born in Niagara Falls, Eileen was the beloved daughter of the late John and Gertrude (Focazio) Fitzpatrick. She graduated from the former LaSalle Senior High School before earning her Associate's Degree from Niagara County Community College and her...
Carrie A. Altizer
Sep 20, 2026
Carrie A. Altizer, 51, of Grand Island, NY, passed away on September 20, 2026 at Mercy Hospital of Buffalo. Born in Buffalo, NY, she was the beloved daughter of Lois Susan (Deuble) (Ed) Asbach and Michael L. (Shelley) Altizer.
Carrie was a graduate of Lewiston‑Porter High School. For over 25 years, she worked as a dedicated Kitchen Staff Member for several...
Debra A. Miller
Sep 18, 2026
Debra A. Miller, 71, of Lewiston, NY, passed away on September 18, 2026, at her residence. Born in Niagara Falls, she was the daughter of the late Ellis S. “Leo” and Rose Marie (Malvestuto) George, and the wife of the late Robert I. “Bob” Miller, who predeceased her on December 14, 2014.
Debra was a graduate of LaSalle High School. She...
Pasquale "Pat" "Knobs" Accetta
Sep 17, 2026
Pasquale "Pat" "Knobs" Accetta, 87, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on September 17, 2026, at Schoellkopf Health Care Facility. Born in Niagara Falls, he was the son of the late Frank and Constance (Borelli) Accetta.
Knobs or Pat, as he was affectionately known by his family and friends, was a lifelong resident of Niagara Falls and a proud graduate...
Margaret “Peggy” Kelly
Sep 15, 2026
Margaret “Peggy” Kelly, 87, passed away peacefully on September 15, 2026. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Harry S. and Helen (Horst) Conway.
Peggy was a proud graduate of Niagara Falls High School and began her working life at Manpower and the Carborundum Company at a young age. On August 2, 1958, she married the...
Morgan D. Drew
Sep 12, 2026
Morgan D. Drew, 73, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on September 12, 2026, at Elderwood at Wheatfield. Born in San Francisco, CA, she was the daughter of the late Ralph and Sue (Empl) Westrum.
Morgan spent her early years in California before moving with her family to Japan, Germany, and Mississippi, eventually returning to California, where she graduated from...
Hank Anthony "Tony" Valentine, Jr.
Sep 11, 2026
Hank Anthony “Tony” Valentine, Jr., 42, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on September 11, 2026. Born in Buffalo, NY, he was the son of Hank Anthony Valentine, Sr. and Patricia J. (Jablonowski) (Charles) Miller.
Tony was employed as a laborer with Frank’s Vacuum Truck Service, Inc. He enjoyed playing football with friends in the Niagara Falls leagues, and above all,...
Sandra L. Bailey
Sep 10, 2026
Sandra L. Bailey, 81, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on September 10, 2026, at Niagara Rehabilitation and Nursing in Niagara Falls, NY. Born in Medina, NY, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Verna Adams.
Sandra was employed for five years in janitorial services at Brunner International Brakes in Medina, NY. In 2008, she made Niagara Falls her...
William L. Ross
Sep 9, 2026
William L. Ross, 92, of Niagara Falls, New York, passed away peacefully on September 9, 2026, surrounded by his loving family, leaving behind a profound legacy as an athlete, dedicated educator, and community leader.
Born on November 25, 1933, to William and Jessie Ross, Bill was a 1951 LaSalle High School graduate. He attended Michigan State on a football scholarship and...
Joan L. North
Sep 4, 2026
Joan L. North, 88, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 4, 2026 at Niagara Hospice House. Born on July 9, 1938, she was the youngest of five children of the late Joseph and Teresa (Gallina) Palermo.
Joan was a lifelong resident of Niagara Falls and a 1956 graduate of Niagara Falls High School. Joan married and became...
William "Bill" Glassner
Sep 3, 2026
William “Bill” Glassner, 83, of Lewiston, NY, passed away peacefully on September 3, 2026, at Niagara Hospice House. Born in Lockport, NY, he was the son of the late Abraham and Beatrice (Williams) Glassner, and the beloved husband of Carol M. (Loverde) Glassner, whom he married on June 11, 1983.
Raised in Buffalo, Bill graduated from Lafayette High School before moving...
