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Obituaries Obituaries Search for a story, obituary or memorial Advanced Search Advanced Search First name Last name Date of birth Date of passing City Reset Learn & Prepare Funeral Homes Create an Obituary Sign In Online Obituaries Email Updates Account Settings Sign In Learn & Prepare Funeral Homes Create an Obituary Search Sign In My Account Online Obituaries Email Updates Account Settings Sign In × Featured Featured Obituary Showcase your loved one’s life story with a featured obituary. Create an Obituary Mark  Palmer, Jr. 1945 - 2024 Mark Donald Palmer, Jr., also known as Pete, age 78, passed away on April 26, 2024. Born on August 28, 1945 in Buffalo, NY, he was the son of the late Mark Donald Palmer, Sr. and the late Doris Palmer. Mark proudly served in the United States Army, honorably discharged on September 23, 1964. He was a maritime... Obituary Mary Ann (Harrigan) Ivey 1933 - 2024 Mary Ann (Harrigan) Ivey, age of 91, passed away on May 6, 2024. Born on January 26, 1933 in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late James and Gertrude (Swaim) Harrigan. On November 6, 1954, Mary Ann married James M. Ivey. He predeceased her on May 29, 2022. Mary Ann was a lifelong area resident and... Obituary Joseph  Troisi 1988 - 2024 Joseph Troisi (June 29,1988-May 7, 2024) died at home after a brief illness at the age of 35. He was the son of Andrea (Skivington) and Anthony Troisi of Niagara Falls, New York. Joseph was the grandson of the late Niagara County Legislator Doris Skivington and Howard Skivington. He was also the grandson of the... Obituary Explore AllLatest Obituaries Shirley Marie Contento Shirley Marie Contento, 80, of Lewiston, NY, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 10, 2024 at her residence surrounded by her beloved family. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Ruth (Jackson) Dugan. Shirley graduated from Madonna High School and earned her Associate’s degree... Obituary Peter J. Brownell, Sr. Peter J. Brownell, Sr., 86, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully at Niagara Hospice House in Lockport, NY, on May 8, 2024. Born in Salamanca, NY, he was the son of the late Earl and Doris (O’Hern) Brownell and the step-son of the late Virginia (Dickenson) Brownell. Peter proudly served his country in the... Obituary Joseph Troisi 1988 - 2024 Joseph Troisi (June 29,1988-May 7, 2024) died at home after a brief illness at the age of 35. He was the son of Andrea (Skivington) and Anthony Troisi of Niagara Falls, New York. Joseph was the grandson of the late Niagara County Legislator Doris Skivington and Howard Skivington. He was also the grandson of the... Obituary Mary Ann (Harrigan) Ivey 1933 - 2024 Mary Ann (Harrigan) Ivey, age of 91, passed away on May 6, 2024. Born on January 26, 1933 in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late James and Gertrude (Swaim) Harrigan. On November 6, 1954, Mary Ann married James M. Ivey. He predeceased her on May 29, 2022. Mary Ann was a lifelong area resident and... Obituary Philip Jones, Jr. 1955 - 2024 Philip W. Jones Jr., age 68, of Lockport, passed away peacefully on May 8, 2024. Philip was a United States Air Force veteran, who served from 1975-1979. He retired in 2015 after a 35 year career working for the United States Postal Service as a rural mail carrier. In his retirement, he filled his time working for... Obituary Ilse Senglaup 1930 - 2024 Ilse Elfriede (Traut) Senglaup, 93, a former long-time resident of Niagara Falls, New York, passed away peacefully on April 22, 2024 while under hospice care in Las Vegas, Nevada. Ilse was born in Dortmund, Germany on November 2, 1930 and immigrated to the United States and settled in Niagara Falls in 1952. Soon... Obituary Margaret Hansen Casper 1931 - 2024 Margaret (Margie) Hansen Casper, age 93, passed away peacefully at her home in Lewiston on March 21, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. The oldest of five siblings, Margie was born in Perth Amboy, NJ on February 12, 1931 to George and Leola Hansen. Margie graduated from New Brunswick High School and New... Obituary Gerald McConnaghy Gerald William "Gerry" McConnaghy, formerly of Youngstown, NY passed away on Tuesday, April 30th in Sarasota, FL. He was born on October 11, 1936 in Niagara Falls, NY, son to the late Patrick (Ethel) McConnaghy. He was 87 years old. Gerald was a graduate of Bishop Duffy High School in Niagara Falls, NY. His careers... Obituary Today Yesterday This Week This Month Explore All Death Notices William Broderick, Sr. 1936 - 2021 A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on June 12, 2021 at 9:30 AM at St. Peter’s R.C. Church, 601 Center St., Lewiston, NY. Visit rhoneyfuneralhome.com for guest register. Death Notice Gerald Pavlak 1937 - 2021 He is survived by his wife, Roseanne (Curry) Pavlak; children, David Pavlak, Teresa Ernst and Michele (Frank) Dojka; grandchildren, Sarah, Laura, Marina and Michael; five great-grandchildren. Death Notice Edward Cleveland 1953 - 2021 Edward entered into rest at home with his family by his side. Private services will be held with his family. Please visit hardisonfuneralhomes.com for full obituary. Death Notice William Hauck 1925 - 2021 Of Wheatfield, NY. Visitation Thursday 3-7 PM at The RHONEY FUNERAL HOME, 5893 Hoover Rd., Sanborn, NY. Graveside services Friday 10:30 AM at Acacia Park Cemetery. Visit rhoneyfuneralhome.com for complete obituary. Death Notice Mary Ellen O’Leary 1928 - 2020 Memorial Service will be held Tuesday, June 8th, 10 AM, at St. Bernards Worship Site, Youngstown. Friends invited. Death Notice John Saya 1954 - 2021 Of Niagara Falls, NY passed away June 2, 2021. He was born in Syracuse, NY on April 2, 1954, son of the late Mary Saya. He is survived by his son, Christopher Saya; daughter, Angela (Andrae) Dixon; grandchildren, Gabreal Hook, Jr., Ciara Hooks and Bryson Dixon; great-granddaughter, Ava Hooks. Private services. Visit... Death Notice Bernard Zeifang 1933 - 2021 A Funeral Mass will be held Saturday, June 12th, 10AM at St. Thomas More Church, 2617 East Avenue, Rochester NY, 14610. Private interment at the convenience of the family. Death Notice Mary Girardo 1935 - 2021 Age 85 of Niagara Falls. Private graveside services in Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Arrangements by Michael R. Goodlander, owner of OTTO REDANZ FUNERAL HOME, 2215 Military Road, Niagara Falls, NY. Share condolences at GOODLANDERCARES.com. 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