Toni Denise (Banks) Knox, 57, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on Saturday, October 5, 2019 at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center.  Born on July 20, 1962 in Georgiana, Al, she was the daughter of the late Lynndale Rudolph and the late Mamie Jeanetta Banks.   Toni was raised and attended schools in Alabama, where she earned her cosmetology license and worked as a beautician for various salons.  She came to Niagara Falls in 1986.  Toni, a true disciple of Christ,...

Jesse Shaun Taylor, 42, passed away on Saturday, October 5, 2019.  Born on May 11, 1977 in Newfane, NY, he was the son of the late Jonah Taylor and the late Susan Christine Winkley.   Jesse was a graduate of Newfane High School.  He mainly resided in Newfane and Niagara Falls and most recently Buffalo.  Jesse was employed as a Laborer, installing hockey rinks and landscaping.  He enjoyed camping, hiking, fishing and hunting. Jesse is survived by a daughter, DesRee...

John Santo Tripoli, 94, passed away in the presence of his loving family on Wednesday, October 2, 2019 while staying at Northgate Health Care Facility, while under the care of Niagara Hospice.  Born on November 1, 1924 in Buffalo, NY, he was the son of the late Joseph and Carmella (Caruso) Tripoli.   Mr. Tripoli was a lifelong area resident and was raised and attended schools in Buffalo.  John proudly served in the United States Navy, during World War II, as a Naval...

Marilyn J. (Yoho) Schotz, 91, of Belmont, NY, wife of the late Walter R. Schotz, passed away on Sunday, September 29, 2019 at Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital.  Born on May 23, 1928 in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Ira and Leietta (Vaughan) Yoho.     Marilyn was a longtime resident of Niagara Falls, NY and worked as a bartender for many local establishments.  Following her retirement, she moved to Belmont.  Marilyn loved her family and...

“Owner of The Jetport Restaurant”   James E. Richner, 84, of the Town of Niagara, NY, passed from this life, in the presence of his loving family, on Tuesday, September 24, 2019 while staying at the V.A. Medical Center in Buffalo, NY.  Born on April 4, 1935 in Ashland, PA, he was the son of the late Chester Richner and the late Cynthia and John Ashworth.  In April of 1959, Jimmy, as he was known to family and friends, married the love of his life and later his...

Helen M. (Andrews) Sweeney, 82, of the Town of Niagara, NY, passed from this life on Friday, September 20, 2019, while staying at Niagara Hospice House.  Born on December 15, 1936 in Somerville, MA, she was the daughter of the late Wilson and Blanche (Collins) Andrews.   Helen came to Niagara Falls with her family in 1941 and graduated from Niagara Falls High School in 1954.  For 30 years, immediately following high school, at the age of 17, she began working for GMAC as a...

Princess Alaysha Rose Rankin, age 5, of Niagara Falls, New York entered this world September 15, 2014 and transitioned from grace to glory on Thursday, September 19, 2019.   Alaysha was the beautiful daughter of D’Andre M. (Cindy Jasper) Rankin and Allison Vega.    Alaysha was a loving, caring and active young Princess who just began Kindergarten at Maple Avenue School.   She was full of life and enjoyed playing with her Legos, tablet, playing games, going to...

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,...