Obituaries

Sep 6, 2019

Nicholas L. Manzare, 85, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 6, 2019 at his residence surrounded by his loving family while under the care of Niagara Hospice. Born in Niagara Falls, he was the son of the late Lorenzo and Nancy (Cimino) Manzare; and is the beloved husband of Margaret R. (Trincanati) Manzare, whom he...

Sep 6, 2019

Salbie M. Denniston, 89, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on September 6, 2019 at her residence, surrounded by her family under the care of Niagara Hospice.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Mary (Sahagian) Bedrosian.

Salbie was employed as the original switchboard operator at the Niagara Hilton Hotel...

Sep 5, 2019

Margaret F. (Facciuto) Destino of Lewiston, NY, passed away on Thursday, September 5, 2019 in Niagara Falls Memorial Hospital after a brief illness.  Born on February 8, 1927 in Seattle, Washington, daughter of Canio and Mary Facciuto.

Margaret attended schools in Seattle and graduated from Foster High School. She married Nunzio J. Destino on June 1, 1946...

Aug 26, 2019

Martin Adams, Jr., of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on August 26, 2019 at South Buffalo Mercy Hospital in Buffalo, NY surrounded by his children and grandchildren.  Born on November 12, 1930, he was the son of the late Martin, Sr. and Mary (Maniurski) Adams.

Martin made Niagara Falls his lifelong home and married Marlene Adams on...

Aug 24, 2019

Eva (Prozeralik) Shalayda, 98, of South Seaside Park, NJ passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 24, 2019 at Complete Care at Bey Lea in Toms River, NJ. Eva was born in Alden, PA to Metro and Pearl (Kotyk) Prozeralik.

Eva and her nine siblings grew up in Pennsylvania and worked hard from a young age to support...

Aug 24, 2019

Kathleen Byrnes, known to her close friends as "Judy" died Saturday, August 24, 2019. Born in Lepton, West Yorkshire, England, Judy was the daughter of the late George and Nellie Cotterill.  At the age of 18, she joined the British Navy's Voluntary Aid Detachment (VAD) providing first-aid and medical assistance during WWII.  Judy met her husband Grant Byrnes who...

Aug 22, 2019

Melvin Shahin, 90, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 22, 2019 at Niagara Hospice House. Born in Buffalo, NY, he was the son of the late Melhim and Osma (Sawma) Shahin; and beloved husband of Judith (Ward) Shahin, who he married on April 21, 1979 in Niagara Falls.

Melvin attended local schools and...

Aug 18, 2019

Stanley J. Kasprzak, 49, of Ransomville, NY, passed away peacefully after a long, courageous battle with cancer. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he is the son of Stanley "Bob" Kasprzak and the late Sally "Diane" (Andrews) Kasprzak.

Stanley was raised in Niagara Falls and graduated from Niagara Wheatfield High School. He was extremely dedicated to his position...

Aug 17, 2019

Ernest S. 'Ernie' Malizie, 97, of Niagara Falls, NY died Saturday, August 17, 2019, at Elderwood at Amherst, Amherst, NY. Born December 3, 1921 in Emporium, Pa., he was the son of the late Pietro and Angelina Ruberto Malizia.

Ernie was a graduate of Emporium High School Class of 1939 and attended Niagara University and University of...

Aug 16, 2019

Geraldine 'Jere' A. Deuro, 84, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on August 16, 2019 at Our Lady of Peace Health Care Facility in Lewiston, NY.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Angelo and Sara (Ciambrone) DeMunda.

Jere was raised in Niagara Falls and graduated from St. Mary's School for the...

Aug 16, 2019

Norma Aracne, 92, formerly of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on August 16, 2019 at Harris Hill Nursing Home in Williamsville, NY.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Louis and Josephine (Maule) Aracne.

Norma was employed as a Registered Nurse for over 50 years, working at St. Mary's Hospital in Lewiston,...

Aug 16, 2019

Karoline I. Tyran, 58, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away on Friday August 16, 2019 at Roswell Park Cancer Institute. Born on July 10, 1961, she was the daughter of the late John S. and Hazel (Thompson) Tyran.

Karoline was a server at the La Hacienda Restaurant on Pine Avenue in Niagara Falls, NY for several years....

Aug 15, 2019

Lois J. Leo (Twombly), age 78, of Niagara Falls, passed away peacefully on August 15, 2019 at Schoellkopf Health Care Facility in Niagara Falls, NY surrounded by her family.

Lois was born in Chicago, Illinois, where she attended local schools.  In the early 1960's, she came to Niagara Falls.  She was employed for over 30 years as...

Aug 14, 2019

Antonette Cirrito, 92, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on August 14, 2019 at Schoellkopf Health Center.  Born on August 2, 1927, she was the daughter of the late Giacomo 'Jack' and Anna (Buongiorno) DeFranco.

Antonette was raised in Niagara Falls and attended local schools.  She married Sebastian M. "Buzzy" Cirrito, who predeceased her on June...

Aug 13, 2019

Frank D. Metro, 93, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away at his residence on August 13, 2019 surrounded by his loving family.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late John and Assunta (Di Poto) Metro.

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

Aug 12, 2019

Beverly A. Laughlan, 86, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away unexpectedly on August 12, 2019 at Erie County Memorial Medical Center in Buffalo, NY.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late John and Edna Parsons.

Beverly was raised in Niagara Falls, attending local schools.  On April 5, 1956, she married Efrim 'Al'...

Aug 11, 2019

Loving Wife, Mother, and Grandmother

Mary E. Vitello passed away suddenly on August 11, 2019 at the age of 89. Mary was born on July 27, 1930 in Niagara Falls, NY.  She was the daughter of the late Peter and Alberta (Marra) Petrone.

She married the late Salvatore (Sas) Vitello in 1954. They...

Aug 10, 2019

William J. LeBlond, 98, of Lewiston, NY, passed away on Saturday, August 10, 2019 at O.L.P Nursing Care Residence in Lewiston. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of late William A. and Daisy (Schacht) LeBlond; and beloved husband of 78 years to Constance I. Laughlin.

William graduated from Niagara Falls High School and was...

Aug 10, 2019

Our much beloved Russell George Quarantello , age 59, of Lewiston, NY, passed away unexpectedly at home on August 10, 2019.  Born on June 24, 1960 in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of Bernardino "Bill" Quarantello and the late Helen M. (Oliver) Quarantello .

Russ was born and raised in Niagara Falls, and...

Aug 8, 2019

Frances D. Grana, age 98, passed away August 8, 2019 at O.L.P Nursing Care Residence. Born on June 18, 1921 in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Theodore and Mamie (Archie) Grana.

Frances attended local schools and graduated from Niagara Falls High School in 1939. One of her first jobs was working with...