Obituaries

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"...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.  ...

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...

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...

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...

Jun 1, 2020

Charles E. 'Chuck' Ellsmore, 71 of Niagara Falls, NY, went home to see his Lord and Savior on Monday, June 1, 2020 at Niagara Hospice House after a courageous battle with cancer.  Born July 10, 1948 in Niagara Falls, NY he was the son of the late John and Josephine (Pantona) Ellsmore. Chuck graduated from Niagara Falls High School.  On...

Jun 1, 2020

Khurshid Bibi, 74, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 1, 2020 at Mt. St. Mary's Hospital. Born in Lahore, Pakistan, she was the daughter of the late Roada Masih and Mehran Bibi.

Guddi, as she was known to her family and friends, was raised in Pakistan where she attended school and was employed...

May 31, 2020

Paulette Mangino, 78, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on Sunday, May 31, 2020. Born in Biddleford, ME, to the late Paul and Bella (Vir) Deschenes, she moved to Connecticut with her parents as a young child.

Paulette married the late James A. Mangino on June 15, 1962 in Hartford, CT and later moved to Wood Ridge,...

May 31, 2020

Dorothy A. Corrigan, 97, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 31, 2020 at Niagara Hospice House. Born in Marietta, OH, she was the daughter of the late Frank L. and Annie (Powell) Christy.

Dorothy was raised in Marietta where she graduated from Marietta High School. She attended Ohio University at Athens. She cherished...

May 31, 2020

Dolores Rosita (Gonzalez) Russo went to heaven on May 31st, 2020 at the age of 92.  She was born in Niagara Falls, NY, the daughter of the late Caroline (Scappucci) Gonzalez and married for just over 64 years to her late husband Alfred J. Russo.

Dolores was a member of St. Joseph's Church, attended St. Joseph's school...

May 27, 2020

Kay E. Mirabella, 67, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on May 27, 2020 at her residence.  Born in Everett, WA, she was the daughter of the late Oliver and Lola Florence (Williams) Mooney.

Kay attended college in Washington.  She worked as a paralegal in Juneau, AK before moving to Niagara Falls in 1996.  In October of...

May 26, 2020

Linda Lena Dolzani, 72, of North Tonawanda, NY passed away on May 26, 2020, at Mt. St. Mary's Hospital in Lewiston, NY.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Anna (Leskovitch) Dolzani

Linda graduated from Madonna High School in 1966 and from Niagara University Nursing School with a Bachelor's Degree...