Local Obituaries for Families in Niagara County and Surrounding Areas

Dec 2, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of Judith M. Rhue on Monday, December 2, 2024, surrounded by her loving family at Brookdale Assisted Living Facility in North Tonawanda. She was 85 years old.

Judith, affectionately known as Judy, was born on July 19, 1939, in Buffalo, New York, to the late John and Jean (née Wienwich)...

Nov 28, 2024

Linda K. Smith, passed away peacefully in her home in Ransomville, NY, on Thursday, November 28, 2024. She was 85. Born on March 16, 1939, in Buffalo, NY, Linda was the cherished first child of the late J. Howard and Virginia L. (nee Foulke) Smith.

A proud alumna of Iroquois Central School, Linda graduated in 1956 and earned her associate's degree...

Nov 25, 2024

Lucille M. Cassick, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on Monday, November 25, 2024, at Northgate Health Care Facility. She was 98 years old. Born on January 25, 1926, in Eldred, PA, Lucille was the beloved daughter of the late Ernest Pries and Marion (nee Stone) Pries.

Lucille dedicated many years of her life as a waitress at Greenwalt Restaurant and...

Nov 15, 2024

Robert P. Hillman, age 67, passed away on Friday, November 15, 2024, at Buffalo General Hospital after a lengthy illness. Born on May 11, 1957, in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of Willis W. and Dorothy Hillman, Sr.

Robert was a 1975 graduate of Lewiston Porter High School. He enjoyed attending the races at Ransomville Speedway and was a...

Nov 12, 2024

Jean M. Pollow of Ransomville, NY entered into eternal rest in Our Lady of Peace Nursing Home on Tuesday, November 12, 2024. She was 94 years old. Born on in Wilson, NY on November 2, 1930, the daughter of late Frank and Mabel (nee Seefeldt) Zahno.

Jean was a graduate of Wilson High School class of 1948. She married Donald W....

Nov 8, 2024

Martha M. Level passed away on November 8, 2024, at Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital. She was 75. Born on September 10, 1949, in Niagara Falls, New York, she was the oldest child of Gordon E. and Virginia M. (nee Hillman) Strablow.

Martha was a 1967 graduate of Wilson Central School. Following high school, she attended...

Nov 7, 2024

Ari'Ella R. Campbell was called home to the Lord on Thursday, November 7, 2024. She was just 2 months old. Born on August 17, 2024 in Amherst, New York, the daughter of Amanda L. Campbell and Lewis Carver. Ari'Ella would brighten the room with her smile.

Besides her parents, Ari'Ella is survived by her dear...

Nov 6, 2024

Sandra A. O'Grady passed away on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at Buffalo General Hospital. She was 67. Born on April 10, 1957, in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the youngest child of Samuel D. and Mary I. (nee Scozzafava) Trapasso.

Sandy graduated from Niagara Falls High School in the class of 1975. She married Daniel...

Nov 6, 2024

Kim M. Quarantillo of the Village of Lewiston passed away suddenly on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at the age of 71. Born on October 13, 1953, in Niagara Falls, NY, Kim married the former Joan E. Napier on May 18, 1974, at St. Peter's RC Church in Lewiston, NY.

Kim was a passionate drag racer...

Nov 3, 2024

Steven G. Brabec, of the Town of Lewiston, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, November 3, 2024. He was 45. Born on August 10, 1979 in Lewiston, NY, he is the son of Beverly M. (nee Horth) and the late DuWayne G. Brabec, Jr. Steven was a graduate of Lewiston Porter High School.

He is survived...

Nov 3, 2024

Richard A. Zachary, of Ransomville, NY, passed away on Sunday, November 3, 2024 at home surrounded by his loving family and under the care of Niagara Hospice. "Zac" was born in Niagara Falls, NY, the son of Nicholas Zachary and Keitha Cooney.

Zac served two (2) tours in Vietnam, earning the Vietnam Service Medal with...

Nov 1, 2024

James Lawrence Poole, of Youngstown, NY, passed away on November 1, 2024, at Niagara Hospice House in Lockport, NY. He was 79. Born in Baltimore, MD to Lawrence Anderson and Margaret (nee Freeman) Poole on January 25, 1945, James attended high school at Baltimore Polytechnic Institute and went on to earn a degree in Mechanical Engineering at Virginia Polytechnic...

Oct 31, 2024

Holly M. Cummings of Ransomville, NY, entered eternal rest on October 31, 2024, at Mount St. Mary's Hospital in Lewiston, NY. She was 66. Born on November 16, 1957, in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of Jack and Thelma (nee Stallman) Armbruster.

Holly graduated from LaSalle High School in 1975. She married Dewayne...

Oct 27, 2024

William Martin Catto, age 85, of the Town Of Lewiston entered into eternal rest on Sunday, October 27, 2024 at Mount St. Mary's Hospital of Lewiston, NY. Mr. Catto was born October 29, 1938 in Estcourt, Natal, South Africa. He is the son of the late William Albert and Margaret (nee Martin) Catto.

He is...

Oct 27, 2024

Shirley L. Schroeder, of Ransomville NY, wife of 67 years to Dean Schroeder went to be with our Lord on October 27, 2024. Born January 26, 1935, in Fillmore, NY, she was the daughter of Lores and Maxine Towner. Shirley enjoyed an ideal childhood in the town of Fillmore with her older brother, Ken, by her side – the...

Oct 24, 2024

Leonardo Zicari entered into eternal rest on Thursday, October 24, 2024, at Niagara Hospice House, surrounded by his loving family. He was 98. Born on January 8, 1926, in Realmonte, Province of Agrigento, Sicily, Italy, he was the son of Pasquale and Maria (nee Fiannaca) Zicari. He married the former Carmelina Piazza on March 11, 1950, in Italy.

Oct 23, 2024

Lois A. Bonnette entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, in her home in the Village of Youngstown, at the age of 85. Born on April 8, 1939, in Plymouth, Michigan, she was the daughter of Don DeWitt and Anna (nee Schatz) Packard.

Lois married Dennis Bonnette on September 8, 1962, at Our...

Oct 23, 2024

Dennis Albert Gratz, a proud veteran of the United States Marine Corps, entered into eternal rest in his home in Ransomville, NY, on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, at the age of 77. Born on October 29, 1946, in Niagara Falls, New York, he was the son of the late Albert and Anna (nee Senek) Gratz.

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Oct 20, 2024

Dale R. Miller, age 62, of the Village of Lewiston passed away on Sunday, October 20, 2024 in the Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center of Niagara Falls, NY. Mr. Miller was born July 30, 1962 in Ephrata, Pennsylvania, the son of the late Howard James Miller and the late Jean (nee Durr) Bjorgan.

Services entrusted...

Oct 20, 2024

Heather A. Meikle passed away peacefully at Our Lady of Peace Nursing Home in Lewiston, NY, on Sunday, October 20, 2024. She was 59. Born on March 4, 1965, in Lawrence, Kansas, she was the daughter of John B. and Rabeth J. (nee Paden) Meikle.

Heather attended Ithaca High School, graduating in 1983. Following graduation,...