Niagara Gazette | Obituaries

Martha (Williams) BennettMartha (Williams) Bennett

1937 - 2025

Martha Williams Bennett, devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family. Her warmth, generosity, and deep faith touched everyone who had the privilege of knowing her.
Born to parents Mary Dahar and Harris Williams in Niagara Falls, NY, Martha was...

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Virginia May CooperVirginia May Cooper

1930 - 2026

Virginia May Cooper, 95, of Niagara Falls, New York, passed away peacefully on July 5, 2026, at Niagara Hospice House. She was born in Niagara Falls, the daughter of the late Henry and Lynette (Keller) Fitzgerald.
Virginia attended local schools and graduated from LaSalle High School in 1948. On May 18, 1953, she...

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Bertha ShiptonBertha Shipton

1922 - 2026

Bertha E. Shipton (nee Bova, Badame) of North Tonawanda, NY entered into rest July 15, 2026; Beloved wife of the late Edward E. Shipton and the late Peter F. Badame; devoted mother of Maureen Badame, Peter (Joanne) Badame, Justin (June) Badame, Barbara (Arthur) Kwiatkowski and Cynthia (Walter) Badame- Rodriguez;...

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Joanne LammertsJoanne Lammerts

1935 - 2026

Joanne Lammerts, 91, of Wilbraham, MA, formerly of Ransomville, NY, passed away on July 11, 2026. Born on April 21, 1935 in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Walter Thomas and the late Dorothy (Chambers) Thomas.
On December 30, 1967, she married Roy E.G. Lammerts. He predeceased her in June...

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Eleanor R. CastiglioneEleanor R. Castiglione

1927 - 2026

Eleanor Rose Castiglione, who proudly celebrated her 99th birthday on June 19, 2026, passed away peacefully on July 12, 2026, at Niagara Hospice House. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late John and Rose (Ramolo) Gabriel; and the beloved wife of the late Peter Castiglione.
The last living...

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David KlinefelterDavid H. Klinefelter

1945 - 2026

David Klinefelter, 81, of Sanborn, NY, passed away peacefully on March 29, 2026. Born January 31 in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of Gene and Vi Klinefelter.
He is survived by his beloved daughter, Karla Klinefelter, and brother, Joe Klinefelter.
A celebration of life picnic will be held July 18, 2026, at 12PM...

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Norma BrascoupeNorma L. Brascoupe

1926 - 2026

Of the Tuscarora Nation, passed away on Monday, July 6, 2026.
A member of the Bear Clan, she was born on the Tuscarora Nation, on November 11, 1926, a daughter of the late Myron and Sarah [Doctor] Patterson.
Mrs. Brascoupe was a PTA Mom and a Sunday School teacher.
She carried wisdom and knowledge of the history...

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Mr Thomas MagaddinoMr Thomas Peter Magaddino

1948 - 2026

Thomas P. Magaddino
July 2, 2026

Thomas P. Magaddino, born in 1948 in Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on July 2, 2026. He was the son of the late John and Nancy (Amentia) Magaddino.

He is survived by two siblings, four children, ten grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

A private service will be held in his...

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Frank J. MicaleFrank J. Micale

1934 - 2026

Frank J. Micale, 91, formerly of Niagara Falls, NY, and Stoneham, MA, and most recently Charleston, SC, passed away peacefully on June 26, 2026, Bon Secours St. Francis Hospital in Charleston, SC. Born in Niagara Falls, he was the cherished son of the late Joseph and Josephine (DiNoto) Micale and the beloved husband...

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Carmela "Connie" BorgeseCarmela "Connie" Borgese

1934 - 2026

Carmela "Connie" Borgese, 92, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on June 30, 2026 at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center. Born in Niagara Falls, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Alberta (Certo) Borgese.
Connie graduated from Niagara Falls High School in 1952 and went on to earn her Bachelor's...

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Mark TroskyMark Dean Trosky

1956 - 2026

Mark Dean Trosky passed away unexpectedly on June 28, 2026, at the age of 69.
Born to Betty (Towner) Trosky and Charles Trosky, Mark was raised on Whitney Avenue in Niagara Falls alongside his brother, Mike. A man of quiet strength, unwavering loyalty, and true grit, he had a self-deprecating sense of humor, and if...

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Evelyn ShearEvelyn L. Shear

1929 - 2026

Evelyn L. Shear, of Youngstown, NY, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 25, 2026, surrounded by her loving family and under the compassionate care of Niagara Hospice. She was 97.
Born on February 27, 1929, in Miola, Pennsylvania, Evelyn was the daughter of the late David and Elsie (Mahle) Bowley. She worked for...

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Sue HolmesSue B. Holmes

1941 - 2026

Sue Ellen Barnum Holmes, 84, of Ransomville, New York, went home to be with Jesus on June 25, 2026, at Niagara Hospice House in Lockport, surrounded by love. Her passing came in the quiet early morning hours — a peaceful and sacred moment that her family will forever hold close.
Born August 8, 1941, in Lockport,...

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Sharon A. BeningoSharon A. Beningo

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,...

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Angela GedeonAngela Gedeon

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...

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Lenny D. BreedenLenny D. Breeden

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...

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