Donna M. O'Leary
Jul 1, 2020
Donna M. O'Leary, 81, of Lewiston, NY, passed away on July 1, 2020 at Niagara Hospice House in Lockport, NY. Born in Niagara Falls, she was the daughter of the late Laurino and Filomena (Tirabassi) D'Amico.
Donna graduated from Niagara Falls High School in 1957. On November 26, 1959, she married Thomas P. O'Leary at St. Joseph...
Margaret A. Montagna
Jun 30, 2020
Margaret A. (Villa) Montagna, 89, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on June 30, 2020 at Niagara Hospice House in Lockport, NY. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Querino and Catherine (Foglia) Villa.
Margaret was the beloved wife of the late William Montagna, who predeceased her on January 7, 1998. She...
Rick "Tarp" Tarapczynski
Jun 30, 2020
Rick "Tarp" Tarapczynski, 70, of 19 th Street, Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on Tuesday, June 30, 2020, at Mt. St. Mary's Hospital. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Leo and Eleanor (Jones) Tarapczynski.
Rick was a lifelong resident of Niagara Falls and served in the United States Marines. He was...
Selma Hamilton
Jun 26, 2020
Selma Hamilton, 78, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on Friday, June 26, 2020, at O. L.P Nursing Care Residence. Born in Central City, PA, she was the daughter of the late Angelo C. and Lena (Barrecca) Rizzo; and beloved wife of the late Hamish Hamilton.
Selma was raised in Pennsylvania and moved to Niagara...
Andrew C. Myers
Jun 24, 2020
Andrew C. Myers, 59, of Youngstown, NY, passed away on June 24, 2020 at Mount St. Mary's Hospital in Lewiston, NY. Born in Buffalo, NY, he was the son of the late Clarence and Norma Jean (Steinruck) Myers.
Andy graduated from North Tonawanda High School. He proudly served his country in the United States Army, stationed at...
Victor Muto
Jun 24, 2020
Victor Muto, of Lewiston, NY, passed away in the presence of his family, June 24, 2020. Born December 16, 1927 in Pittsburgh, PA, he was the son of the late Alfonso Muto and Gemma (Lia) Muto. Victor was raised in Clairton, PA, where he graduated from Clairton High School and enlisted into the United States Air Force until his...
Madeline M. Amoretti
Jun 19, 2020
Madeline M. Amoretti, 58, of Tonawanda, NY, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, June 19, 2020. Born in Niagara Falls, NY she was the daughter of the late Frank and Verna (Gerl) Maietta.
Madeline was a graduate of Niagara Falls High School and obtained her business degree from Cheryl Fell's School of Business. She was currently...
Jean M. Janese
Jun 19, 2020
Jean M. Janese, 82, passed away on June 19, 2020 at Our Lady of Peace Health Care Facility in Lewiston, NY. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late George and Helen (Turner) MacKay.
Jean attended local schools, graduating from Niagara Falls High School. On December 5, 1956, she married Rudolph M. "Rudy"...
Annabelle (Baio) Grana
Jun 18, 2020
Annabelle (Baio) Grana, 89, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Thursday, June 18, 2020, after a 17-year courageous battle on Dialysis. Born in Niagara Falls, she was the daughter of the late Sam and Catherine (Cervola) Baio.
Annabelle graduated from Niagara Falls High School and began working at her parent's business, Baio...
Laura Fernandez Quarantillo
Jun 15, 2020
Laura Fernandez Quarantillo, 90, died from natural causes on June 15, 2020 at Niagara Hospice.
Laura was born on October 12, 1929 to Aurora and Avelino Fernandez. She grew up in Niagara Falls and graduated from Niagara Falls High School. On July 16, 1949, Laura married Robert Quarantillo, they enjoyed 67 happy years together raising a beautiful...
James W. Yates Iv
Jun 14, 2020
James William Yates IV, died on Sunday, June 14, 2020 at Buffalo General Hospital after a long illness.
Husband, Father, Father-in-law, Papa, Friend and Teacher are words that come to mind when thinking of Jim Yates. He was a selfless and loving provider for his family, which always was his priority.
Jim graduated from Augusta...
Frank L. Phillips "Papa"
Jun 13, 2020
Frank L. Phillips, "Papa", 90, of the Town of Niagara, passed away on June 13, 2020 at his residence while under the care of Niagara Hospice. Born in Kane, PA he was the son of the late Louis and Sarah (Serianni) Phillips.
Frank came to Niagara Falls as a child with his family. He graduated from Trott...
Bruno Mercurio
Jun 12, 2020
Bruno Mercurio, 79, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on June 12, 2020 at his residence in Wheatfield, NY. Born in Niagara Falls, NY he was the son of the late Anthony and Ida (Berardi) Mercurio; and beloved husband of Mary Ann (Scalzo) Mercurio, who he married on November 6, 1965 at St. Joseph Church.
Bruno...
Alan T. Argy
Jun 12, 2020
Alan Thomas Argy, 75, passed away peacefully on June 12, 2020 at Our Lady Of Peace Health Care Facility. Born on June 13, 1944 in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Charles and Helen (Stivers) Argy.
Alan attended St. Mary's School and graduated from Bishop Duffy High School. Alan received his degree in...
Joseph A. “Chubby” Marinello, Sr.
Jun 12, 2020
Joseph A. "Chubby" Marinello, Sr., 78, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on Friday, June 12, 2020 at Roswell Park Cancer Institute in Buffalo, NY. Born in Niagara Falls, he was the son of the late Anthony and Josephine (Cicco) Marinello.
Joseph, known to all by "Chubby", was raised in Niagara Falls and attended local schools. On...
Jeanette P. Alvarez
Jun 10, 2020
Jeanette P. Alvarez, 70, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 10, 2020 at Schoellkopf Health Care Facility. Born in Niagara Falls, she was the daughter of the late Otto and Mary (Desantis) Yannes.
Jeanette was a lifelong resident of Niagara Falls and attended Trott Vocational High School. On February 4, 1967, she married...
Joseph P. Acosta
Jun 7, 2020
Joseph P. Acosta, 87, beloved spouse of 58 years of Maria Acosta, entered into eternal life on June 7, 2020, in Niagara Falls, NY. Born in New Orleans, son of the late Hipolito I. and Chinecie (Turnage) Acosta. Joseph received a B.S. in Business from Loyola University in New Orleans. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. ...
Asquith "Squity" Souvenir
Jun 7, 2020
Asquith 'Squity' Cox Herman Souvenir, 52, died peacefully in his sleep on June 7th, 2020, at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, New York. He was born on May 1, 1968 to Morris Souvenir and Cecelia Souvenir in Blairmont, Guyana (South America).
Asquith had the ability to brighten...
Robert "Bob" Pirinelli
Jun 3, 2020
Robert J. Pirinelli, 76, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 3, 2020 at Northgate Manor. Born in Lewiston, NY, he was the son of the late Louie and Pauline (Sadonio) Pirinelli.
Bob attended local schools and was a longtime member of the Painters & Allied Trades International Union. He was employed for many years as a painter...
Chad J. Kneeppel
Jun 2, 2020
Chad J. Kneeppel, 32, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away June 2, 2020, at Buffalo General Hospital surrounded by his family. Born in Niagara Falls, he was the son of Daniel (Tina Hawkins) Kneeppel and Christina Boliver. Chad was a former construction Laborer for International Fiber in North Tonawanda, NY.
He enjoyed being outdoors, camping, fishing, but...
