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Jean AdjemianJean Adjemian
1929 - 2026
Jean (John) Adjemian, age 96, passed away peacefully on February 1, 2026. He was a prime example of an immigrant pursuing the American dream. In 1950 he emigrated from Marseille, France to live in Niagara Falls, NY. He worked at the International Paper Mill for 12 years. His first wife, Arpena, encouraged him to...
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Frances (nee Bond) BlazinaFrances (nee Bond) Blazina
1943 - 2026
Frances (nee Bond) Blazina, 82, of the Town of Niagara, NY, passed away on February 3, 2026 at Buffalo General Medical Center. She was Born on May 4, 1943 in Huddersfield, England. Frances attended schools in England and came to the local area at the age of 28. She worked for the American Red Cross as a Mobile...
Ronald LewandowskiRonald J. Lewandowski
1940 - 2026
Ronald J. Lewandowski, of Lewiston, NY, passed away on Wednesday, February 4, 2026. He was born in Buffalo, NY on April 16, 1940 the son of the late Emil and Adele [Skowronski] Lewandowski. Ron received his diploma in Aviation Repair and Maintenance from Burgard High School. He continued with postgraduate studies...
Mark Kozlowski PhDMark Thomas Kozlowski PhD
1955 - 2026
It is with heavy hearts and fond smiles that we remember Mark Kozlowski, who passed away unexpectedly on January 22, 2026. He had a razor-sharp wit and perfectly timed sarcasm that could disarm any room. Even when you were the subject of his joke, you couldn't help but laugh because it came with charm, intelligence,...
Mrs. Charlene Saunders LeftwichMrs. Charlene Saunders Leftwich
1933 - 2026
Charlene Saunders Leftwich, born July 28, 1933, passed away on January 14, 2026, in Beckley, West Virginia. Charlene lived in Niagara Falls, New York, for 41 years with her husband, George, until his passing in 2002. In 2006, she returned to her hometown of Glen Jean, West Virginia, and later married Howard...
Ruthanne SertickRuthanne Sertick
1942 - 2026
Ruthanne "Cookie" Sertick passed on January 14, 2026, in no pain. She went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and God the Father. We just celebrated her 83rd birthday in December, 2025. Ruthanne and I were also getting ready to celebrate our 60th wedding anniversary on July 2nd of this year. I would some...
Kathleen BonielloKathleen Boniello
1945 - 2026
On January 31, 2026, Kathleen J. Boniello gracefully and peacefully left this world, reunited at last with her beloved daughter, Rachel. The daughter of Arthur and Stella (Gozdowsky) Lake, she was born in Niagara Falls on December 29, 1945. Kathy was raised in the Niagara Falls community and attended Fifth Street...
John KotalikJohn Kotalik
John was born June 24, 1943 in Niagara Falls, NY to Joseph and Antoinette (nee Bellomo) Kotalik and died in Graham, NC where he recently resided. He was a proud US Marine Corps vet and owned/operated John's Texaco and Cataract Forklift in the 70's and 80's. He is survived by his children, Michelle (Ted) D'Antonoli...
Nancy M. PlumeriNancy M. Plumeri
Nancy M. Plumeri, 85, of Lewiston, NY, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on January 31, 2026. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Peter and Madeline (Polaster) Colosi and daughter-in-law of the late Stephen C. and Arleen (Rotella) Plumeri, and beloved wife of the late...
William EskridgeWilliam Porter Eskridge
1957 - 2026
William Porter Eskridge, Bill, 68, passed away on January 24, 2026 with his sons and brother at his side. He was the son of the late Benjamin and Geraldine (Schul) Eskridge. Born in Niagara Falls, NY he was a member of North Tonawanda Class of 1975. Bill was loving father to his sons Daniel, Jesse (predeceased)...
Moira IrelandMoira J. (Kruse) Ireland
1960 - 2026
Of Lewiston, NY, passed away peacefully though unexpectantly in the early morning of January 24th, 2026. She was 63 years old. Moira was born in Parsippany, NJ, on March 12, 1962, the daughter of Frank Kruse and the late Maureen [Chaplin]. The Kruse family moved to Williamsville when Moira was in seventh grade,...
Mark BucholtzMark S. Bucholtz
Mark S. Bucholtz, 70, of Youngstown, NY, passed away peacefully at Roswell Park Cancer Institute, surrounded by the love and comfort of his family. Born on April 18, 1955, in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Albert E. and Jean E. (nee Taylor) Bucholtz. Mark was a proud graduate of Lewiston-Porter High...
Bernadette M. SalimbeneBernadette M. Salimbene
1950 - 2026
Bernadette M. (Monarco) Salimbene went home to be with the Lord peacefully on January 24th, 2026 at Niagara Hospice, at the age of 75, surrounded by her loving family. Bernadette, "Bernie" (aka Grammy) was born in Trinidad, Colorado. She often reflected on what a blessed childhood she had, growing up in a large,...
Eli J. Moses, Jr.Eli J. Moses, Jr.
1947 - 2026
Eli J. Moses, Jr., 78, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on January 24, 2026 at Buffalo General Hospital. Born in Niagara Falls, he was the son of the late Eli J., Sr. and Reta E. (Deline) Moses Villani. Known as Cookie or Junior to his friends and family, Eli was a graduate of LaSalle Senior High...
Elizabeth HagertyElizabeth Ann Hagerty
Hagerty, Elizabeth Ann formerly of Silver Creek, Wheatfield, and Niagara Falls, NY, entered into eternal rest on January 26, 2026. Beloved wife of the late John Jack Hagerty; Dear daughter of the late Charles and Catherine Hammel; Beloved mother of Patrick Hagerty, Kathleen Dann, Maureen (David) Supon, Ellen (Thomas...
Margaret MillerMargaret J. Miller
1946 - 2026
Margaret J. Miller, age 79, of the Town of Lockport, passed away at her home on January 24, 2026. Born on March 26, 1946, in Niagara Falls, New York, Margaret was the daughter of the late Samuel and Margaret (Williams) Williams. She was a graduate of Niagara Falls High School and attended St. Mary's School of...
James AllenJames M. Allen
Of Lewiston, NY, passed away on Friday, January 23, 2026, in Niagara Hospice House, Lockport, NY. He was born in Niagara Falls, NY, on November 15, 1943, the son of the late Raymond and Marien [Mann] Allen. Jim graduated from Bishop Duffy in 1961 and from Niagara University in 1965, where he also received his...
James "Buster" SwansonJames "Buster" F. Swanson
James "Buster" F. Swanson, of the Town of Porter, passed away peacefully on January 22, 2026 at Terrace View Long Term Care Facility, Buffalo, NY. Born in Andalusia, Alabama on August 30, 1950, son of the late Hubert W. and Stella J. (Lunsford) Swanson. James moved to Niagara Falls as a small child and attended...
Gino D'AddarioGino D'Addario
Gino D'Addario, 82, of Wheatfield, NY, passed away on January 21, 2026, at his residence. Born in Limosano, Campobasso, Italy, he was the son of the late Giuseppe and Rosina (Ricciutto) D'Addario. Gino immigrated to Niagara Falls from Italy in 1959. On May 31, 1964, he married Nelda (Antonelli) D'Addario, with...
Michael F. MoracaMichael F. Moraca
Michael F. Moraca, 70, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on January 18, 2026 at Buffalo General Hospital. Born in Niagara Falls, NY he was the son of the late Joseph R. and Joan (Forgione) Moraca. Michael was a graduate of Niagara Falls High School and went on to earn both his BA in Accounting and MBA from Niagara...
Sandra (Kollie) BrownSandra Jean (Kollie) Brown
Sandra Jean (Kollie) Brown, 79, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on January 19, 2026 at Roswell Park Cancer Institute. Born on September 4, 1946 in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late John and Stella (Wygonik) Kollie and the wife of Harold R. "Rick" Brown of over 59 years, married on...
Rita VanDerveerRita VanDerveer
1927 - 2026
Rita H. VanDerveer died peacefully on January 18, 2026 at Athens, Ohio. Rita was born on July 29, 1927 to Julia and Edward Hannigan in Springfield, MA. The family spent Rita's childhood there and later moved to Centerville on Cape Cod. Rita continued her love of New England. She earned a BA Degree and a Master's of...
Mary GlynnMary Gallagher Glynn
1937 - 2026
Mary Gallagher Glynn Was born to eternal life on January 14, 2026 at the age of 88. Mary was predeceased by her loving husband of 67 years, James V. Glynn, on December 28, 2025. Born in Niagara Falls, NY on January 26, 1937, she was the oldest child of Michael and Honora (Shanahan) Gallagher. Mary was blessed in...
Thomas KornThomas C. Korn
Of Youngstown, NY passed away on Friday January 16, 2026. He was born Buffalo, NY, on July 19, 1960 the son of the late Robert and Dorothy [Plummer] Korn. Thomas was a retail manager for several stores in the area over the years. He loved traveling but enjoyed a quiet productive life on the shore of Lake Ontario...
William BairdWilliam J. Baird
1949 - 2026
Of the Town of Lewiston, NY, passed away on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at home under the care of his family and Niagara Hospice. He was born in Niagara Falls, NY, on January 7, 1949, the son of the late John M. and Dorthea C. [Tucker] Baird. Mr. Baird was a plumber and steamfitter with Local 129/22 for over 50...
