Obituaries

Feb 23, 2019

Laura Herman, 96, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on Saturday, February 23, 2019, at Mount St. Mary's Hospital. Born in Leicester, NY, she was the daughter of the late Alfonso and Calogera (Tirone) Pagano.

Laura was raised in Niagara Falls and attended the New York State School of the Blind in Batavia, NY. On November 5,...

Feb 23, 2019

Robert F. Andritz, Jr. 74, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on Saturday February 23, 2019 at Buffalo General Hospital.   He was born in Buffalo, NY and was the son of the late Robert F. Sr. and the late Jeanette (Schmaus) Andritz.

Robert was employed as an electrician at Mt. St. Mary's Hospital, Lewiston, NY, retiring in...

Feb 20, 2019

Nora B. Converso, 78, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on February 20, 2019 at Schoellkopf Health Center.  Born in Akron, NY, she was the daughter of the late Dewey and Blanche (Cummings) Kelkenberg. Nora was raised in Akron and attended local schools, graduating from Randolph Central High School in Randolph, NY.  She married Santo J. Converso on January...

Feb 20, 2019

Richard W. Michel, 61, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on February 20, 2019 at Niagara Hospice House in Lockport, NY.  Born in Buffalo, NY, he was the son of the late Clarence and Bernice (Hammond) Michel.

Richard was employed as a host at Denny's Restaurant in Lockport, NY.  He was also affiliated with Guild Care on...

Feb 17, 2019

Rhonda Lingenfelter, 61, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on Sunday, February 17, 2019, at Buffalo General Hospital. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of Shirley (Card) (James) Bastien and the late Barton Lingenfelter. Rhonda was a lifelong resident of the Town of Niagara and a graduate of Niagara-Wheatfield High School.

Rhonda is survived...

Feb 17, 2019

Rocco Adriatico, age 83, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away suddenly on Sunday, February 17, 2019.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY he was the son of Giovanni and Beatrice (Mosceri) Adriatico.

Rocco was a lifelong resident of Niagara Falls and attended local schools.  He married Leonina "Lee" (Faiola) Adriatico on July 6, 1963 at Prince of Peace...

Feb 17, 2019

Malcolm J. LaMoy, age 76, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away on Sunday, February 17, 2019 at St. Mary's Hospital. Born in Canton, NY he was the son of Wilbur E. and Patricia E. (Gratto) LaMoy. Malcolm resided most of his life in Niagara Falls and attended local schools.  Several years ago, he served in the United States Army and...

Feb 16, 2019

Richard Di Pasquale, age 81, of Niagara Falls passed away on Saturday, February 16, 2019 at home under the care of Niagara Hospice. Born in Niagara Falls, NY he was the son of Dominic and Mary (Prinzi) Di Pasquale.

Richard resided in the area all of his life and graduated from the former Trott Vocational School. Richard...

Feb 16, 2019

Ramona A. Scrivani, 89, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 16, 2019 in Elderwood at Crestwood Nursing Home. Born in Welland, Ontario, she was the daughter of the late Egidio and Nazerena (Dominelli) Ravazzolo.

Ramona was raised in Welland, where she graduated from high school and attended Wilton's Culinary School. On July 18,...

Feb 13, 2019

Ellen (Faso) Lucantonio, 70, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 13 th 2019 at Mount St. Mary's Hospital after a lengthy illness. Born in Niagara Falls, she was the daughter of the late Angelo and Susan (Watkins) Faso.

Ellen graduated from Niagara Falls High School in 1966 and attended Niagara University. On January...

Feb 12, 2019

Margaret B. (Sikkas) Beaver, 97, of Niagara Falls, wife of the late Lauren J. Beaver, passed away at her residence on February 12, 2019 under the care of Niagara Hospice.  Born in Remsen, IA, she was the daughter of the late Peter and Gertrude (Eiling) Sikkas.

Mrs. Beaver came to Niagara Falls in 1942 and was employed...

Feb 10, 2019

Dallas LaBarber, age 94, of the Town of Wheatfield, passed away on Sunday, February 10, 2019 at Elderwood Healthcare after a brief illness.  Born in Wheatfield, NY, she was the daughter of the late Chester and Lillian (Proefrock) Broeker.

Dallas resided in the area all of her life and attended local schools. She married Joseph "Red" LaBarber...

Feb 8, 2019

Suzanne Dickinson, 71, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on February 8th, 2019, at N.F. Memorial Medical Center. Born in North Tonawanda, NY, she was the daughter of the late William E. Neal, Sr. and Cheryl L. (Neuman) Neal.

Suzanne married her beloved husband, Ted Dickinson at the Frontier Bible Church in Lewiston, NY on April 26,...

Feb 7, 2019

Frank P. Bellavia, Sr., 65, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away Thursday, February 7 th , 2019 at Niagara Hospice House. Born in Niagara Falls, he was the son of the late Philip and Edna J. (Smith) Bellavia. Frank attended local schools and graduated from Trott Vocational High School in 1972. On May 26, 1973 he married his beloved wife,...

Feb 6, 2019

Concettina "Connie" Masic, 90, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on Wednesday, February 6 th , 2019, at N.F. Memorial Medical Center. Born in Niagara Falls, she was the daughter of the late Leonard Baiera and Josephine (Capizzi) LaRoche.

Connie was a devoted mother and grandmother. She enjoyed playing bingo, and lottery tickets, as well as crocheting...

Feb 5, 2019

Maria E. Manuse, 90, of Youngstown, NY, passed away on Tuesday, February 5, 2019 at Seneca Healthcare Facility in West Seneca, NY. Born in Niagara Falls, she was the daughter of the late Salvatore and Rosina (Agulia) Battaglia.

Maria resided in Niagara Falls and later in Youngstown, NY. She graduated from Niagara Falls High School and Deaconess...

Feb 5, 2019

Daryl Quinzio, 59, of Buffalo, NY, passed away on Tuesday, February 5, 2019 unexpectedly at his residence. Born in Lockport, NY he was the son of Vincent and Fedora (Silvester) Quinzio.

Daryl attended local schools and worked for the local Teamsters as a Truck Driver before his retirement.  Daryl leaves behind a sister, Angela and several cousins...

Feb 3, 2019

Kathryn Rotundo, 99, of Niagara Falls, passed away on Sunday, February 3, 2019 at Northgate Healthcare Facility. Born in Clymer, Pa., she was the daughter of the late Paul and Mary (Corsaro) Onesi.

Kathryn resided in Niagara Falls most of her life and graduated from the former Trott Vocational School. She married Victor Rotundo in 1942. Mr....

Feb 1, 2019

Lisa J. Nickles, 50, of Niagara Falls, passed away on Friday, February 1, 2019 at home unexpectedly.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY she was the daughter of the late David F. Calandrelli and Paulette K. (Boynton) Calandrelli of Niagara Falls.

Lisa lived in Niagara Falls all of her life and attended local schools. She was a loving...

Feb 1, 2019

Rose L. Figurilli, 96, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on Friday, February 1, 2019 at Elderwood Health Care Facility in Wheatfield, NY.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Luigi and Maria (Giuliano) Destino.

Rose was raised in Niagara Falls and graduated from Trott Vocational High School.  On June 29, 1946,...