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Michael L. Guiliani

Michael L. Guiliani

Jun 29, 2019

Michael L. Guiliani, 77, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 29, 2019 at Mercy Hospital of Buffalo. Born in Norway, MI, he was the son of the late Julius S. and Helen D. (Wygonik) Guiliani.

Mike came to Niagara Falls as a child with his family. He was a member of the first...

David E. Cafaro

David E. Cafaro

Jun 27, 2019

David E. Cafaro, 60, of Niagara Falls passed away on Thursday, June 27, 2019, in Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center after a courageous battle with cancer.  Born on January 6, 1959 in Niagara Falls, NY he was the son of Nicholas and Geraldine (McGuire) Cafaro.

David resided in Niagara Falls all of his life and attended local...

Carmelette M. Rotella

Carmelette M. Rotella

Jun 26, 2019

Carmelette M. Rotella, an Educator, Union Leader and Board of Education member who was a pillar of the Niagara Falls community died on June 26, 2019 after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer only weeks before.  She was 71.

She was born and raised in Niagara...

Frank Bernhart

Frank Bernhart

Jun 25, 2019

Frank Bernhart, 80, husband of the late Louise (Hoffman) Bernhart, of Niagara Falls, passed away on Tuesday, June 25, 2019 at Elderwood of Wheatfield after a brief illness. Born in Brooklyn, NY, he was the son of the late Frank and Matilda (Neukam) Bernhart.

Frank worked as an Electrical Inspector for Con Edison of New York City....

Geraldine Corsaro

Geraldine Corsaro

Jun 25, 2019

Geraldine Corsaro, 102, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on June 25, 2019 at her residence. Born January 1, 1917 in Clymer, PA she was the daughter of Alfred and Theodora (Montagni) Amici.

Geraldine moved to Niagara Falls as a child and was educated locally. On April 18, 1936 she married her loving husband, Louis M....

Michele A. Kelly

Michele A. Kelly

Jun 23, 2019

"Your life was a blessing, your memory a treasure . . . you are loved beyond words and missed beyond measure." Michele A. Kelly, of Niagara Falls, died at home on Sunday, June 23, 2019. Michele was born in Niagara Falls on May 23, 1955, the daughter of the late Joseph and Katherine (Portelese) Kelly. In 1974, she married her...

Frank Clark

Frank Clark

Jun 21, 2019

Frank Clark, 72, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on June 21, 2019, after a brief illness. Born in Brooklyn, NY, he was the son of the late Lucille Clark. Frank worked as a butcher at Western Beef for many years until his retirement. He enjoyed completing crossword puzzles, reading and watching music videos.

Frank is survived...

Peter Mascaro

Peter Mascaro

Jun 19, 2019

Peter Mascaro, 88, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on June 19, 2019 at Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Cellara, Italy on January 26, 1931, he was the son of the late Francesco and Giulia (Fera) Mascaro. Peter loved his small town of Cellara where he lived with his two brothers and parents,...

Mary G. Losell

Mary G. Losell

Jun 14, 2019

Mary G. (Murdoch) Losell, 88, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away on June 12, 2019 at Mercy Hospital, Buffalo, NY. Born in Lewiston, NY on November 28, 1930 to the late Robert and Gladys (Carpenter) Murdoch. She attended local schools, graduated from Lew-Port High School.

Mary worked as a cashier at Walmart for many years, she was...

Jacqueline "Jackie" J. Gabrielli

Jacqueline "Jackie" J. Gabrielli

Jun 14, 2019

Jacqueline J. Gabrielli, 84, of Youngstown, NY, passed away on June 14, 2019 at O.L.P Nursing Care Residence. Born in Johnstown, PA, she was the daughter of the late Virginia (nee Huey) (William) Springer, Sr. and Harold Spaugy.

Jackie was raised in Johnstown, PA where she graduated from high school in 1953. She moved to Niagara Falls...

Carmela M. Basta

Carmela M. Basta

Jun 14, 2019

Carmela M. (D'Amico) Basta, beloved wife of the late Lawrence Basta, Sr. entered eternal rest on Friday June 14, 2019 with her loving family by her side. Born in Niagara Falls, NY on May 10, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Emidio and Antonina (Colaprete) D'Amico.

Carmela was a lifelong resident of Niagara Falls, NY....

Rev. Lynn M. Shumway

Rev. Lynn M. Shumway

Jun 12, 2019

The Reverend Lynn M. Shumway entered into eternal rest on June 12, 2019, at Niagara Hospice House, Lockport, New York. Fr. Shumway was born in Niagara Falls, NY on July 9, 1947; the only child of Melvin and Lucille (Bender) Shumway.

Fr. Shumway graduated from the former Sacred Heart Elementary School, Bishop Duffy High School and Niagara...

Bradley C. Miller

Bradley C. Miller

Jun 7, 2019

Bradley C. Miller, age 30, passed away unexpectedly June 7, 2019. He was born in Niagara Falls, NY on January 20, 1989, and was the son of Charles "Skip" and Patricia (Jablonowski) Miller.

Bradley attended local schools and graduated from high school. He worked as a Mold Technician at Carplugs in Buffalo, NY. He was an avid...

Joseph "Old Man" A. Hescox

Joseph "Old Man" A. Hescox

Jun 5, 2019

Joseph A. Hescox, 64, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on Wednesday, June 5 th at the Erie County Medical Center. Born in Niagara Falls, he was the son of the late James and Delores (Caimano) Hescox.

Joe graduated from Niagara-Wheatfield High School and enlisted into the United States Marines in 1973. He served in the Vietnam...

Melvin K. Vinton

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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