Leonard Longley
May 13, 2026
Leonard Longley, 90, of Lewiston, New York, passed away peacefully on May 13, 2026. Born in Niagara Falls, he was the son of the late Leonard and Hilda (Scott) Longley.
A proud graduate of Niagara Falls High School, Leonard went on to enlist into the United States Army until his honorable discharge. He earned his Bachelor’s degree from the University of...
Angeline Callen Krawczyk
May 13, 2026
Angeline Callen Krawczyk, 94, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully at home, under the care of Niagara Hospice, surrounded by her loving family on May 13, 2026—just three days shy of her 95th birthday. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Rose (Leone) Colosimo.
A graduate of Niagara Falls High School, Class of...
Lorraine (McIlvena) Renda
May 13, 2026
Lorraine (McIlvena) Renda, 95, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on May 13, 2026. Born in Niagara Falls, she was the daughter of the late George and Laura (Gravell) McIlvena.
Lorraine attended Trott Vocational High School and earned her Practical Nursing License shortly after. On May 14, 1949, she married the love of her life, Frank Renda, at St. Joseph’s...
Hon. John P. Teixeira
May 11, 2026
Hon. John Paul Teixeira, Jr., age 90, passed away at his home peacefully, surrounded by the love of his family. Born on September 21, 1935, in Luzerne, PA, he was the son of the late Josephine (Beningo) Teixeira and John Paul Teixeira, Sr., who emigrated from the Portuguese island of Madeira in 1916. John was incredibly proud of his Portuguese...
Judy McCray
May 9, 2026
Judy McCray, 77, of Buffalo, NY, passed away peacefully on May 9, 2026, at Lockport Rehabilitation. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the beloved daughter of the late Jim and Susie Frails.
Judy was raised in Niagara Falls, where she attended local schools and graduated from Niagara Falls High School. She was a standout bowler and a proud longtime member...
James Campbell Sheer
May 8, 2026
James Campbell Sheer, 80, of Wheatfield, NY, passed away peacefully at home on May 8, 2026. Born in Buffalo, NY, he was the son of the late Raymond and Melvina (Campbell) Sheer.
James was a proud veteran of both the United States Navy and the United States Air Force, serving honorably from 1964 to 1968. He later dedicated 32 years of...
Rose Marie Corio
May 8, 2026
Rose Marie was born on January 2, 1935, daughter of Anthony and Phyllis (Paonessa) DeSantis. She was born and raised in Niagara Falls. During her early years, she worked hard and happily served others as a waitress in many different local restaurants. Rose Marie loved to go out dancing with her girlfriends. A young man from Pennsylvania who was stationed...
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,...
