Yolanda I. Novelli, age 91, passed away peacefully on November 29, 2022. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late John and Elisa (Esposito) Artuso; and beloved wife of the late L. Richard Novelli, whom she married in 1957 at St. Joseph Church.

Yolanda devoted and centered her life around her family, especially her grandchildren,  who will miss her dearly. She is survived by her children, Frank A. Novelli, Linda M. (H. Joseph) Newton, Sandra M. (Paul) Wilkins, Rebecca M. Dugan and Michael C. (Rachel) Novelli; her grandchildren, Joey Novelli, Patricia Novelli, Charlie Novelli, Greg Lindstrom, Jacob Newton, Joseph Newton, Alex Pileggi, Courtney Pileggi, Nick Pileggi, Rosanne Fiorentini, Tina (Fiorentini) Bauer, Michael Coty, Vincent Coty, Erin Dugan, Thomas Dugan, Anna Dugan, Brigid Dugan, Lizzy Dugan, Mary Dugan, Gianna Novelli and Maria Novelli; several great grandchildren as well as many nieces and nephews.

In addition to her husband, she was sadly predeceased by her son, Mark D. Novelli, her daughter, Kathleen M. Novelli; and her siblings, Albert (Jean) Artuso, Frank (late Ann) Artuso, Nick Artuso, Victor Artuso, Mary Artuso, Phyllis (late Patsy) Signorelli.

Visitation will be Wednesday, December 14 from 4 – 7 PM at M.J. COLUCCI & SON NIAGARA FUNERAL CHAPEL, 2730 Military Road, Niagara Falls, NY. Yolanda's Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday at 10:30 AM in Holy Family Parish at St. Joseph Church, 1413 Pine Avenue, Niagara Falls, NY. Memorial offerings may be made to Hospice Buffalo. Visit mjcoluccifuneralchapel.com for online condolences.