Melvin K. Vinton
Jun 5, 2019
Melvin K. Vinton age 61, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away unexpectedly June 5, 2019 at his residence. He was born in Lockport, NY on July 24 1957, was the son of the late Kenneth and Ruth Evelyn (DeVoe) Vinton.
Mr. Vinton was raised in Gasport, NY, attended local schools and relocated to Niagara Falls, NY, He...
Karen A. Arquette
Jun 4, 2019
Karen A. Arquette, age 62, of Niagara Falls, NY, formerly of Syracuse, NY passed away on Tuesday, June 4, 2019 in Sisters Hospital after a brief illness. Born in Syracuse, NY she was the daughter of the late Richard and Helen (Isgar) Long.
In 2017, Karen settled into her little "Gnome Home" in Niagara Falls. Over the...
Katherine "Kay" Calato
Jun 4, 2019
Katherine "Kay" Calato, 92, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on June 4, 2019 at Niagara Hospice House in Lockport, NY. Born June 20, 1926 in Clymer, Pennsylvania, she was the youngest daughter of the late Samuel and Teresa (Corsaro) Laurri.
Shortly after high school, she moved to Niagara Falls where she met a young G.I., Joe...
Catherine M. Delgrosso
Jun 4, 2019
Catherine M. DelGrosso of Niagara Falls, NY, wife of the late Mark R. DelGrosso, passed away on Tuesday, June 4, 2019 after a courageous fight with Breast Cancer. Daughter of the late Dominic F. and Margaret (Zito) Certo.
Cathy was known for her beautifully made flower arrangements and her exceptional decorating talents. She enjoyed giving away her...
Mary A. Colosi
May 29, 2019
Mary A. Colosi, 86, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on May 29, 2019 at Our Lady of Peace Health Care Facility in Lewiston, NY.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Giuseppe and Nicolina (Cellanti) Pizzuti. Mary was raised in Niagara Falls, attended local schools and graduated from Niagara Falls High School. On October...
Lillian M. Passanese
May 28, 2019
Lillian M. Passanese, 67, of Lewiston, NY, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 28th at N.F. Memorial Medical Center. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the loving daughter of the late Edward and Lillian (Summers) Stanwich; and the beloved wife of the late Dr. Salvatore Passanese, who passed away on August 23, 2016.
Lillian attended Niagara...
William J. Biggins, Jr.
May 26, 2019
William J. Biggins, Jr., of Niagara Falls, NY, 77, passed away on Sunday, May 26, 2019 at his residence under the care of Niagara Hospice. Born on September 11, 1942 in Niagara Falls NY, he was the son of the late William J. and Myrtle Marie (Barber) Biggins.
"Biggie" as he was affectionately known, attended local schools,...
Luigina Grace Cortese Ortenzi
May 25, 2019
Luigina Grace Cortese Ortenzi, 91, of Niagara Falls, NY, was finally at ease enough to meet Jesus on Saturday, May 25, 2019. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Dr. Emanuel A. and Carolyn (Newson) Cortese; and loving wife of the late Leonard "Renato" M. Ortenzi.
Gina was a graduate of Loretto...
Richard F. Silvaroli
May 25, 2019
Richard F. Silvaroli, 77, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, May 25, 2019, in Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center. Born in Niagara Falls, he was the beloved son of the late Nicholas and Mary (Chef) Silvaroli.
Rich was a graduate of Bishop Duffy High School in 1959. He served in the United States National...
Kathleen "Kathy" A. Stevens
May 24, 2019
Kathleen A. "Kathy" Stevens, 79, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on Friday, May 24, 2019 at her residence. Born in Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada, she was the daughter of the late Gerald and Philomena "Florence" (Germano) Speck.
Kathy worked as a product packer for Silipos Medical Supply, Niagara Falls. Her husband, Frederic E. Stevens predeceased her...
Dagmar T. Federlein
May 24, 2019
Dagmar T. Federlein, 78, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on Friday, May 24, 2019 in Elderwood at Wheatfield Healthcare Facility. Born in Rheydt-Odenkirchen, West Germany on October 13, 1940 to Friedrich P. and Helen (Legrand) Thonemann.
Dagmar immigrated to the United States in 1971 and married Frederic H. Federlein on October 8, 1974. Mr. Federlein predeceased...
Mary Ann Coté
May 24, 2019
Mary Ann (Maglio) Coté, 85, passed away on May 24, 2019 at Beechwood in Getzville, N.Y. Born in Niagara Falls, N.Y. on September 19, 1933 she was the daughter of the late Gaetano "Guy" and  Rose (Lore) Maglio.
Mary Ann was a lifelong resident of Niagara Falls, N.Y., attending local schools and graduating from Niagara Falls High...
Joan Paradise
May 23, 2019
The life of Joan Marie Paradise ended far too soon. After a nine month battle with ovarian cancer, Joan sadly died on May 23, 2019. She will be forever missed.
Joan was born on December 28, 1956 in Niagara Falls to John and Elsie (Luch) Paradise. After graduating from Niagara Falls High School, Class of 1975, Joan...
Howard J. "Birdie" Liscom
May 23, 2019
Howard J. "Birdie" Liscom, age 59, passed away May 23, 2019 at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center. He was born in Newfane, NY on October 31, 1959 to the late Howard and Winifred (Silversmith) Liscom.
Howard attended local schools, and worked various jobs throughout his life. He was a proud Lower Cayuga/ Six Nations member, enjoyed swimming,...
Rose M. Reece
May 20, 2019
Rose M. (Donoughe) Reece, 89, of Niagara Falls, NY, went to be with Our Lord on May 20, 2019, at Schoellkopf Health Care Center in Niagara Falls. Born in Gallitzin, PA on February 1, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Anthony P. and Christina (McMahon) Donoughe.
Rose was raised in Pennsylvania and came to Niagara...
Betty M. Zucco
May 20, 2019
Betty M. Zucco, 91, of Lewiston, NY, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 20, 2019 at O.L.P Nursing Care Residence. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Daniel and Jesse (West) Parone.
Betty was a graduate of Niagara Falls High School and attended Niagara University. On August 6, 1947, she married her...
Mary Joyce
May 15, 2019
Mary Joyce of Palmyra, NY, formerly Niagara Falls, passed away on May 15, 2019 after a battle with ovarian cancer. Born on August 4, 1931 to the late Francis and Mary (Murphy) Quinn. She was also predeceased by her husband Clarence Joyce, and brother Frank Quinn.
Born and raised in Niagara Falls, she retired from Nabisco Shredded...
George C. Davidson
May 14, 2019
George C. Davidson, age 87, passed away on May 14, 2019 at his residence under the care of Hospice of Buffalo. Born on August 8, 1931 in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Alfred and Edna (Porter) Davidson.
George served in the U.S. Navy upon graduation from Niagara Falls High School, eventually returning...
Eleanor L. Baran
May 13, 2019
On May 13, 2019, we said good-bye to our Mom, Eleanor L. (Ranaletti) Baran.
She was a lifelong resident of Niagara Falls, New York, until the age of 85 and then resided with her daughters. Eleanor passed away in San Antonio, Texas, in the Loving home of her daughter, Barbara and son-in-law, Ernie. She was also under...
Jennie J. Fiore
May 11, 2019
Jennie J. (DeDario) Fiore, 94, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away on Saturday, May 11, 2019 at Schoellkopf Health Care Facility, Niagara Falls, NY. Born in Niagara Falls, NY she was the daughter of the late Angelo and Teresa (Scavulli) DeDario. Loving wife of Michael Fiore whom she married on June 4, 1955 at the former Sacred Heart Church...
