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Linda L. SchugLinda L. Schug, 76, of Lewiston, NY, passed away on September 29, 2024, at Lockport Memorial Hospital. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Farina) DiLaura. Linda attended local schools, graduating from Madonna High School. She received her Master's Degree in Human Resources...Obituary
James Britton 1947 - 2024James H. Britton, of Ransomville, NY passed on September 30, 2024. His family will be present on Sunday, October 6, 2024, from 2-6 PM at the RHONEY FUNERAL HOME, 5893 Hoover Road, SANBORN, NY. Funeral on Monday at 10:00 AM at Community Bible Church, 4168 Church Road, Lockport, NY, with the Rev. Brad Delp...Obituary
Robert Naughton 1958 - 2024It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Robert "Baloney Bob" Naughton on September 28, 2024. Bob was a devoted husband, loving father, and cherished friend. Born with a passion for life and an adventurous spirit, Bob spent his days as an avid collector and seller of antique toys and automobila. His...Obituary
Harriet Cline 1928 - 2024Harriet K. Cline, 95, of Lewiston, NY, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, at the Northgate Health Care Facility. Born on December 18, 1928, in Middlesex, NC, she was the daughter of the late Reginald H. Knight and Mabel (nee Boyette) Knight. As a child, Harriet moved with her family to Raleigh, NC,...Obituary
Stanley Hriczak 1946 - 2024Stanley Carl Hriczak, 78, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away on Saturday, September 28, 2024 at Buffalo General Hospital. Born in Niagara Falls on September 1, 1946 he was the son of the late Stanley and the late Estelle (Walasek) Hriczak Jr. He is survived by his wife, Teresa (Urbaniak) Hriczak; sons, David M....Obituary
Sally A. ZaccarellaAfter a long battle with COPD (Emphysema), Sally A. Zaccarella, of Lewiston, NY, passed peacefully on September 28, 2024, in her 75th year of life, under the loving care of her granddaughters, Alyssa and Juliana, as well as the kind nurses at Niagara Hospice in Lockport, NY. Sally was born December 16, 1949 in...Obituary
Clare Tilyou 1927 - 2024Clare E. Tilyou, of Sanborn, NY, a beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully on August 2, 2024, while under the compassionate care of Wheatfield Commons. He was born in Warren, PA on September 20, 1927, a son of the late Burdette and Pearl (Walker) Tilyou and lived a life full of...Obituary
Frances M. RosatiFrances M. Rosati, 88, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away peacefully on September 25, 2024 in Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center. Born in Niagara Falls, she was the daughter of the late Fred and Mary (Abatte) Floramo. Frances graduated from Niagara Falls High School and received her certification in nursing from...Obituary
Nino J. Rossi 1936 Nino J. Rossi, 87, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully at his residence on September 27, 2024, surrounded by his loving family while under the care of Niagara Hospice. Born on October 28, 1936 in Limosano, Campobasso, Italy, he was the son of the late Luigi and Lucia (Fracassi) Rossi. Nino was educated...Obituary
Carmela M. Alati 1924 - 2024Carmela M. Alati, 100, of Lewiston, NY passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 26, 2024. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late John and Flora (LaPorta) Butera; and the beloved wife of the late Anthony 'Tony' Alati who she married on May 16, 1953. Carmela graduated from Niagara Falls High...Obituary
Ruth Schoonmaker 1941 - 2024Ruth K. Schoonmaker entered into eternal rest on Thursday, September 26, 2024, under the compassionate care of Niagara Hospice. She was 83. Ruth was born on March 6, 1941 in Niagara Falls, NY, the daughter of the late George and Edith Wienrebur. Ruth graduated from Lewiston Porter High School class of 1959. She ...Obituary
Helen Reid 1932 - 2024Our angel, born Helen Louise Perry on Christmas Eve, 1932, has left us this September 25th. Helen told great stories of living above her dad Gene's grocery store with her sister Mary Anne (Chille), before moving into their home on Niagara Avenue. Including the story of a Christmas tree being launched out the window...Obituary
Alan Kranitz 1943 - 2024Alan L. Kranitz, September 21, 2024 Beloved husband of Paula (Pascuzzi) Kranitz; loving father of Rachel (Sean) Kranitz McPhee and Adam (Rachel Root) Kranitz; brother of the late Marvin Kranitz; devoted grandfather of Lily and Madeline Kranitz. A funeral service will be held Wednesday, September 25 at 1:30 PM at...Obituary
Janice DiPofi 1940 - 2024Janice S. DiPofi, of Lewiston, NY passed away September 20, 2024. She was born February 1, 1940 in Niagara Falls, NY, the daughter of the late William J. and Alice Jeanette (Peck) Boyle. Jan attended business technical school and went on to work as a bookkeeper and office assistant at both Mt. Carmel and St. Peter's...Obituary
Margery Williams 1927 - 2024Margery J. Williams entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, September 18, 2024 in the Schoellkopf Health Care Center in Niagara Falls, NY. She was 97. Margery was born on March 4, 1927 in Wilson, NY, the daughter of the late Daniel W. and Alice (nee Bull) Carter. Margery was a graduate of Wilson High School and...Obituary
Elliott Franklin 1933 - 2024Elliott A. Franklin, of the Town of Wheatfield, passed away on Sunday, September 15, 2024. He was born in Rome, NY, on December 12, 1933, a son of the late Jack and Jeanette [Reisfield] Franklin. He was the founder of Franklin Traffic Service, Inc. and served as its President for 31 years until his retirement in...Obituary
Merton Wiepert 1939 - 2024Merton K. Wiepert, longtime Councilman and Supervisor for the Town of Porter, co-owner of Wiepert's Service Station, and devoted family man, peacefully entered into eternal rest after a lengthy illness on September 16th, 2024. He was 85 years old. He leaves behind a legacy of hard work, honesty, compassion, and a...Obituary
Renee Rogers 1978 - 2024Renee Anne Rogers, 45, of Lewiston, NY passed away at the Niagara Hospice House on September 16, 2024 with her loving husband Daniel J Rogers by her side. She was born in Lewiston, NY on November 30, 1978, to Kevin and Diane (nee MacKellar) Balcom. Renee grew up in Youngtown, NY and was a 1996 graduate of Lewiston...Obituary
Sandra (Shiah) Lechner 1943 - 2024Sandra M. (Shiah) Lechner, age 81, of Sanborn, NY passed away on September 16, 2024 at Roswell Park. Born on April 27, 1943 in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Teresa (Pugliese) Shiah and the wife of Mark Lechner, which they celebrated 60 years of marriage on August 8th. In addition...Obituary
Tyrone James 1950 - 2024Tyrone Vincent James, 74, passed away on Thursday, September 5th, 2024, at his home in Clyde, Texas. Military graveside services was held on Friday, September 13th, 2024, under the direction of Bailey-Howard Funeral Home in Clyde, Texas. Tyrone was born on June 18th, 1950, in Niagara Falls, New York, to the late...Obituary
Carmen J. (Peightal) Montoro 1928 - 2024Carmen J. Montoro, 96, passed away peacefully at her home in Niagara Falls, NY on Thursday, August 29, 2024, under the care of her loving family and Niagara Hospice. She was born in Philipsburg, Pennsylvania on May 3, 1928, the daughter of the late Preston and Norma (Erb) Peightal. She was the wife of the late...Obituary
Bernice A. DeFazioBernice A. DeFazio, 88, formerly of Youngstown, NY, passed away on September 12, 2024 at Northgate Healthcare Facility in North Tonawanda, NY. Born in Port Colborne, Ontario, Canada, she was the daughter of the late George Turchan and the late Elizabeth (Uhrin) Beniac. Bernice attended local schools in Canada,...Obituary
Elizabeth Virtuoso 1941 - 2024Elizabeth E. Virtuoso, of Lewiston, NY, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 13, 2024, at Northgate Health Care Facility. She was born in Niagara Falls, NY, on December 28, 1941, the daughter of the late Edward and Catherine [Walasek] Apen, Sr. She was the Valedictorian of her Stella Niagara class and...Obituary
Katherine Piwowarczyk 1943 - 2024Katherine Piwowarczyk, 81, passed away on September 12, 2024. She was survived by her loving husband, Frank Piwowarczyk. Katherine was also a beloved mother to Dr. Paula Kerchenski, Karen Doucet, and Paul Piwowarczyk. Katherine was also a devoted grandmother to her grandchildren, Christian and Kaitlyn Doucet. She...Obituary
Michael Murphy 1942 - 2024Michael J. Murphy 06/28/1942 - 08/06/2024 Michael (Mike) Murphy, 82, formerly of Niagara Falls, NY, passed on August 6, 2024 in Arnold, MD after a three year courageous battle with cancer. Born and raised in Niagara Falls, NY and as a youngster he attended and graduated from Sacred...Obituary

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