Obituaries

May 11, 2019

Louisa M. (Ferrusi) Tanzella

Louisa M. (Ferrusi) Tanzella, 95, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on Saturday, May 11, 2019 at Schoellkopf Health Care Facility, Niagara Falls, NY.  Born in Rome, NY, she was the daughter of the late Rocco and Laura (DiRienzo) Ferrusi DeTroia.  Step-daughter of the late Adolph DeTroia.  Loving wife of Phillip P. Tanzella...

May 10, 2019

Joseph R. Blantern, age 74, passed away on May 10, 2019 at Niagara Hospice House in Lockport, NY.   Was born on May 19, 1944 in Buffalo, NY. He was the son of the late George R. and Angeline M. (Gulino) Blantern.

He graduated from Grover Cleveland High School in 1962, and State University of New York with...

May 10, 2019

Mary Rose Montani, 93, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 10, 2019 at O.L.P Nursing Care Residence in Lewiston, NY. Born in Niagara Falls, she was the daughter of the late Carmen and Sperenza (Giove) Maietta.

Mary was a lifelong resident of Niagara Falls where she graduated from Niagara Falls High School in...

May 7, 2019

Rose M. Simone, 71, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 7 th , 2019 at Niagara Hospice House. Born in Niagara Falls, she was the daughter of the late Ivan and Geraldine (Black) Burton; and loving wife of the late Joseph F. Simone, whom she spent over 23 loving years with.

Rose loved...

May 4, 2019

Now she flies with butterflies...Patricia Ann Behers entered this world on September 10,1953 to parents Ann and Samuel Behers and reunited with them in heaven fully healed on May 4, 2019. Like the Blue Rose, she was most rare and shared a message from angels. By her tenacious spirit and life Patty taught profound lessons of dignity, compassion, and...

May 4, 2019

Rose Rotella, 95, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on May 4th, 2019 at Niagara Hospice House in Lockport, NY. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Antonio and Loretta (LaTona) DiLaura.

Rose was raised in Niagara Falls and attended local schools, graduating from Trott Vocational. On June 3rd, 1944, she...

May 2, 2019

Samuel J. Mooradian, 55, of Wellington, Florida, died May 2, 2019.  Sam was born in Downey, California; devoted son of the late Lydia S. "Cici" (Richard) Soluri (Manerino) and Harry S. Mooradian.

Sam began his early career in the Marines and had a varied path that included financial advising, forest preserve ranger and medical assistant at Newport...

Apr 29, 2019

Ruth Terrana, 90, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on April 29, 2019 at N.F. Memorial Medical Center. Born in Niagara Falls, she was the daughter of the late Louis and Irene (Logan) Scalzo. Ruth married her beloved husband, Charles Terrana, Sr., at St. Joseph's Church on August 23, 1947. Mr. Terrana predeceased her on February 11, 1997. Ruth...

Apr 28, 2019

Rose A. Fetcho, (Giannini), 89, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away April 28, 2019 at Mt. St. Mary's Hospital.  Born on April 8, 1930 in Niagara Falls, NY she was the daughter of the late Rudolpho and Theresa (Tomasini) Giannini.  On July 1, 1978 she married Stephen E. Fetcho in Niagara Falls, NY, he predeceased her May 2, 2007....

Apr 27, 2019

Kristi (Nunnari) Pallaci, 58, of Niagara Falls, passed away on Saturday, April 27, 2019 at home surrounded by her loving family, under the care of Niagara Hospice.  Born in Niagara Falls,NY, daughter of Joseph Nunnari and the late Josephine (Fareio) Nunnari.

Kristi resided in Niagara Falls all of her life and graduated from Niagara Falls High School....

Apr 26, 2019

John P. Nicolia, 58, of Grand Island, NY, passed away peacefully in his sleep on April 26, 2019, after a long, courageous battle with degenerative nerve disease. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he is the loving son of Blase and Amelia (Sarkees) Nicolia. John attended local schools and received his Bachelor's Degree in Business from Fredonia State College. He obtained...

Apr 26, 2019

Dr. Karl Edwards Havens, III was called to eternal rest suddenly at home on April 26, 2019, with his wife and son by his side.  He was 61.  Karl was born and raised in Niagara Falls, NY the son of the late Karl Edwards Havens, Jr. and Dianne (Lauer) Havens of Niagara Falls.  He attended Maple Avenue Elementary, North...

Apr 25, 2019

Barbara Baker, 75, of Niagara Falls passed away on Thursday, April 25, 2019 in Elderwood at Grand Island Healthcare Facility.  Born in Niagara Falls, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Julia (Gulczynski) Monczynski. Barbara resided in Niagara Falls most of her life and attended local schools.  She worked for the former Bell Telephone, now Verizon, as a...

Apr 21, 2019

Joyce M. Mauro, 87, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April    21, 2019 at her residence surrounded by her loving family while under the care of Niagara Hospice. Born in Niagara Falls, she was the daughter of the late Joseph D. and Violet I. (Coleman) Augustino.

Joyce attended local schools including Trott Vocational High...

Apr 15, 2019

Anne (Martin) Gonzalez, 94, of Niagara Falls, wife of the late Nicanor "Nick" Gonzalez, passed away on Monday, April 15, 2019 at Elderwood at Wheatfield.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, She was the daughter of the late Benito Sanabria and Teresa (Zipp) Martin.

Anne was a lifelong resident of Niagara Falls and attended Hyde Park Elementary, Gaskill...

Apr 10, 2019

Marlene Ann Adams passed away Wednesday, April 10, 2019, while holding the hand of her husband of 70 years and surrounded by her children and grandchildren. Born on October 17, 1934, in Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center, she was the daughter of the late Geraldine (Parkhill) Pasell and John Thompson. A lifelong resident of Niagara Falls, she attended the Loretta...

Apr 9, 2019

Carmen S. Scibilia, 85, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on April 9, 2019.  Born in Niagara Falls, he was the son of the late Salvatore and Sarah (Antonucci) Scibilia; and the loving husband of the late Louvera (Starcher) Scibilia of 40 years.

Carmen attended local schools and graduated from Trott Vocational High School, where he played...

Apr 8, 2019

Bonice (Wilder) Smith, 89, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away on Monday, April 8, 2019 at home surrounded by her loving family. Born in Red Level, Alabama, she was the daughter of the late William M. and Clara (Adams) Wilder.  Bonice was predeceased by her husband Clarence R. Smith.

Bonice centered her life around family. She enjoyed...

Apr 7, 2019

Leonard "Lenny" G. Pharo, Jr., 82, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on April 7, 2019 at Kenmore Mercy Hospital in Buffalo, NY.  He was the son of the late Leonard G., Sr. and Burness (Cornish) Pharo.

Lenny was employed with Niagara Ambulance in the 1960's and early 1970's.  In addition, he worked at Hooker Chemical /...

Apr 7, 2019

Mary F. Palimeno, 96, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on April 7, 2019 at St. Mary's Hospital in Lewiston, NY.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Celestine (Liscio) Soro.

Mary was raised in Niagara Falls and attended local schools.  She was employed for 42 years as a Timekeeper...