Obituaries

Jul 14, 2020

Marie A. Filicetti, 99, of Niagara Falls, NY went home to be with her Heavenly Father on July 14, 2020 at Schoellkopf Health Care Facility.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Salvatore and Grace Vilardo.

Marie attended local schools graduating from Trott Vocational High School.  On October 6, 1945, she married...

Jul 13, 2020

Carol J. Maura, 77, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 13, 2020, at Mt. St. Mary's Hospital in Lewiston, NY. Born in Niagara Falls, she was the daughter of the late William and Ruth (Thomas) St. Onge; and the beloved wife of John Maura.

Carol graduated from Lewiston-Porter High School. She worked as...

Jul 13, 2020

Sarah F. Baxter, 74, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away peacefully on Monday, July 13, 2020, at Niagara Hospice House. Born in Andalusia, AL, she was the daughter of the late Rainer and Ethel (Stallworth) Baxter.

Sarah moved to Niagara Falls during the 1960's and graduated from Niagara Falls High School....

Jul 11, 2020

Joanne Marie (nee Zarbo) DeRose, 87, was granted her angel wings late Saturday evening after a brief illness, at Niagara Hospice on July 11, 2020.

Mrs. DeRose was born on January 25, 1933 and was a lifetime resident in Niagara Falls, NY. She was employed for many years as a cook at McLeods, DelFredo's and the DiCamillo...

Jul 8, 2020

Evelyn Cichelli Ensminger, 102, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on July 8, 2020 at Schoellkopf Health Care Facility.  Born in Collinsville, OK, she was the daughter of the late Avelino and Augustina (Sariago) Cuervo.

Evelyn moved to Niagara Falls with her family as a child and graduated from Niagara Falls High School.  She was employed in...

Jul 8, 2020

James D. Cassert, 61, of Grand Island, NY, passed away on July 8, 2020.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Leonard and Irene (Chamberlain) Cassert.

Jamie, as he was affectionately known, is survived by his siblings, Lawrence (Christine) Cassert, Leonard (Sylvia) Cassert, and David (Barbara) Cassert, as well as several nieces,...

Jul 8, 2020

Anthony T. Carella, 87, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on July 8, 2020 at Niagara Hospice House in Lockport, NY.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Abraham and Genevieve (Colonna) Carella.

Anthony was raised in Niagara Falls and attended local schools.  He proudly served in the United States Army from...

Jul 7, 2020

Joseph V. Marra, 97, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on July 7, 2020 at his residence under the care of Niagara Hospice.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Frank and Anna (Micale) Marra.

Joseph attended local schools, graduating from Niagara Falls High School and later attending Niagara University.  He proudly...

Jul 5, 2020

Ralph R. Meranto, 84, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on July 5, 2020 at Schoellkopf Health Care Facility.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Thomas and Angeline (Paonessa) Meranto.

Ralph attended local schools and obtained his Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration from the University of Buffalo.  He served in the...

Jul 3, 2020

Warren N. Haseley, 84, of Lockport, NY, passed away on July 3, 2020.  Born in Cambria, NY, he was the son of the late Mervin Haseley and Lucille (Noble) Haseley Rossow.

Warren served in the United States Army from 1954 until his honorable discharge in 1956.  He was employed as a car salesman.

There will...

Jul 2, 2020

Grace J. Ungaro (Morganti), age 92, passed away July 2, 2020 due to complications from COVID-19. Born in Niagara Falls, she was a resident of Brookdale Niagara. Grace was the daughter of the late Angelo and Anna (Moreale) Morganti.

Grace graduated from Niagara Falls High School. She was predeceased by her husband of 60 years, Robert W....

Jul 1, 2020

Anthony Sgroi, 77, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully at his residence on July 1, 2020 surrounded by his loving family and under the care of Niagara Hospice.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Lawrence and Rose (DeMarco) Sgroi, and grandson of the late Anthony (Alice) DeMarco and Michael (Vincenzia) Sgroi.

Jul 1, 2020

Kathleen L. "Kathy" Quaranta, 77, of Youngstown, NY, passed away on July 1, 2020, at Niagara Hospice House in Lockport, NY.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late John and Anne (Aubert) Saad.

Kathy graduated from Niagara Falls High School in 1960 and earned an Associate's Degree in Business & Commerce from...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...