Melvin J. Shahin
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...
Stanley J. Kasprzak
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...
Ernest S. Malizie
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...
Geraldine A. Deuro
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...
Norma Aracne
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,...
Karoline I. Tyran
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....
Lois J. Leo
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...
Antonette Cirrito
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...
Frank D. Metro
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...
Beverly A. Laughlan
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'...
Mary E. Vitello
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...
William J. Leblond
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...
Russell George Quarantello
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...
Frances D. Grana
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...
Janelle D. John
Aug 8, 2019
On the evening of August 8, 2019, Jan arrived in her heavenly home to be greeted by her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. She was born May 18, 1955 in the Town of Porter to the late Dallas M. and Oralle Wilson. She was a member of the Onondaga Eel Clan residing on the Tuscarora Nation.
Jan...
Frank 'Murph' Zuccari
Aug 6, 2019
Frank 'Murph' Zuccari, 74, died Tuesday, August 6, 2019 in Buffalo General Hospital after a brief illness. A lifelong operator and owner of Zuccari Brothers Dairy in Bergholz, he was the son of the late Alfonso 'Frank' and Teresa (Ventresca) Zuccari. He leaves behind his beloved wife of 46 years, Rosalie (Cimo) Zuccari, children Jacqueline (Kevin) Mang; Anthony (Maria)...
Mellicent Elaine "Lani" Piper
Aug 6, 2019
In the early hours of Tuesday, August 6, 2019, after putting up a courageous fight, our mother Lani left her earthly life to begin a new journey, and was welcomed into the loving arms of her beloved daughter, Melanie Sue Hart, and her beloved fur baby, Monster.
She was born in Lewiston, NY on December 13, 1940...
Joanie D'Grillo
Aug 6, 2019
Joanie D'Grillo, 76, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on August 6, 2019 at Mercy Hospital at Buffalo, NY. Born in Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada, she was the daughter of the late Angelo and Mary (Comin) Alberton.
Joanie worked as a nanny most of her life. She had a passion for taking care of children. In...
Giuseppe "Joe" LaGatta, Jr.
Aug 5, 2019
Giuseppe "Joe" LaGatta, Jr. 79, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away on August 5 th , 2019. Born in Sulmona, Province of L'Aquilla, Abruzzi, Italy he was the son of the late Giuseppe and Elena (DiFelice) LaGatta.
Joe came to the United States with his family in 1958 where they settled in Niagara Falls. He was employed...
Josephine A. Piazza
Aug 5, 2019
Josephine A. (Ciraolo) Piazza of Niagara Falls, NY passed away on Monday, August 5, 2019 at Beechwood Homes, Getzville, NY. Born on June 6, 1932 in Niagara Falls, NY she was the daughter of the late Salvatore "Sam" and Antoinette (Giambra) Ciraolo
Josephine attended local schools and graduated from Niagara Falls High School. On October 22, 1955...
