Dennis H. Lester, 66, left this world and went to be with his Lord and Savior on September 2, 2019. Born on November 8, 1952 in Niagara Falls, New York, Dennis was the so of the late Thurman C. Lester and Madeline Lester.  He was also predeceased by his sister Brenda Wilgosz and brother Roger Lester.   Dennis is survived by his daughter, Kathaleen Ferguson and grandson, Devin Ferguson; sisters, Peggy Lester, Patricia Yonkoski, Linda Tomkiel, Debbie Dozier and brothers, Thurman M....

Thomas L. Mitro, 66, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed from this life on Saturday, September 7, 2019 at Buffalo General Medical Center, after complications of heart surgery.  Born on November 5, 1952 in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Dominick G. and Rose I. (LaMortacella) Mitro.   Tom, as he was known to family and friends, was a lifelong resident and graduated in 1970 from Niagara Falls High School.  He proudly served and was honorably discharged from the United...

Michael T. Stone, Jr., 54, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed from this life on Friday, September 6, 2019 at his residence, surrounded by his loving family, while under the care of Niagara Hospice.  Born on August 9, 1965 in Lewiston, NY, he was the beloved son of A. Michael and Kathleen (Eddy) Stone.   Mike, as he was known to family and friends, was a lifelong area resident and graduated from Niagara Wheatfield High School.  For 28 years, he was employed as a shift supervisor...

Christine G. (Guyette) Altman, 39, of Niagara Falls, N.Y. passed away on Thursday, September 5, 2019. Born on July 30,1980 in Lewiston, NY, she was the daughter of Kevin Guyette and the late Karen (Cantwell) Guyette.    In addition to her father, survivors include four sons, Kevin Altman, Edward Altman, Trevor Pescrillo and Antonio Pescrillo; one brother, Kevin (Sherri) Guyette; niece, Kassy Guyette and nephew, Brandon Guyette    Visitation will be on Wednesday,...

Nicholas A. Delgobbo, 57, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed from this life on Wednesday, September 4, 2019.  Born on November 16, 1961 in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Anthony N. and Patricia (Becker) Delgobbo, Sr.   Nick, as he was known to family and friends, was a lifelong resident and graduated from LaSalle High School in 1979.  He proudly served in the United States Navy, as a fire control technician on the 16 inch guns, aboard the USS New Jersey (BB62), from...

Donnalee (Thorman) Tracz, 80, of the Town of Lewiston, NY, passed from this life on Tuesday, September 3, 2019, at Mount St. Mary’s Hospital.  Born on June 5, 1939 in Lockport, NY, she was the daughter of the late Otto and Dorothy (Gephart) Thorman.   Donna, as she was known to family and friends, was a lifelong area resident and graduated from Niagara Falls High School in 1957.  She was employed as a Bank Teller for HSBC Bank as well as a clerk for the Beacon...

Janis E. (Yamagata) Grady, 75, of Wilson, NY, passed away on Tuesday, September 3, 2019.  Daughter of the late Yoshiko and Haruko Yamagata. Janis is survived by her husband, James Grady; daughters, Cheryl, Ivy (Kevin Pera), Jamie, Jaylin and 5 grandchildren. www.goodlandercares.com for condolences  

Robert "Bob" West, 72, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed from this life on Thursday, August 29, 2019 and is at home with Jesus.  Born on June 12, 1947 in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Douglas and Lorene (Comstock) West. ​Bob, as he was known to family and friends, was a lifelong resident of Niagara Falls and graduated from LaSalle High School.  He later earned his Bachelors Degree in Engineering from Buffalo State College.  Bob enjoyed gardening,...

Jerald L. “Jerry” Gonyea, 46, of the Town of Niagara, died on Friday, August 23, 2019.  Born on June 30, 1973 in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of Clara “Kathy” (Curtis) Gonyea and the late Kenneth J. Gonyea, Sr.     Jerry was a lifelong Town of Niagara resident and graduated from Niagara Wheatfield High School.  He was extremely mechanically inclined and his passion was working on car engines.     In addition to his loving mother,...

  Theodore James Zawada, 73, of the Town of Lewiston, NY, passed from this life on Wednesday, August 21, 2019, while staying at Buffalo General Medical Center, surrounded by his loving family.  Born on October 9, 1945 in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Theodore John and Flora (Franaszek) Zawada.  On September 1, 1979, Ted, as he was known to family and friends, married the former Deborah Stickney.   Mr. Zawada was a lifelong area resident, attended local...