Obituaries

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...