Patricia A. Masters
Jan 4, 2019
Patricia A. Masters, 76, of Calabash, North Carolina, entered into eternal rest on January 4th, 2019. Born and raised in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the loving daughter of the late Andrew and Julia (Sudik) McLaughlin. In 1959, she married her beloved husband Paul Masters, who passed away on May 13th, 2015 after 56 memorable years together.
While...
William P. Harkins, Jr.
Jan 4, 2019
William P. Harkins, Jr., 70, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on January 4, 2019. Born in Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late William Harkins and Jane Smith.
Bill attended local schools and enlisted into the United States Army until his honorable discharge in 1972. He obtained his Bachelor's Degree and began working as an...
Mario "Ginger" Licastro
Jan 4, 2019
Mario "Ginger" Licastro of Niagara Falls, NY passed away on Friday, January 4, 2019 in Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center. Born on November 7, 1935 in Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada. He was the son of the late Gaetano and Angeline (Cirrito) Licastro.
Ginger as he was affectionately known by family and friends attended local schools and graduated...
Rena Willis
Jan 4, 2019
Rena Willis, 93, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on January 4, 2019 at N.F. Memorial Medical Center. Born in Chattanooga, TN, she was the daughter of the late Gentle V. and Virginia (Mann) Jones; wife of the late Robert Willis; mother of Wyome Willis, Wilma (late Jerry) Carter, Deborah Willis, Darlena Williams, Roberta (Pleas) Gainer, Adriene (Richard) Lawson...
Josephine M. Chiazzese
Jan 3, 2019
Josephine M. Chiazzese, 97, of Niagara Falls passed away on Thursday, January 3, 2019 at Elderwood at Wheatfield. Born in Anita, PA on January 31, 1921, she was the daughter of the late James and Lillian (Piazza) Chiazzese.
Josephine has lived in the Niagara Falls area most of her life. She worked in the clerical department for...
Rudolph P. Trincanati
Jan 3, 2019
Rudolph P. Trincanati, a native and longtime resident of Niagara Falls, passed away on January 3, 2019, in Kenmore, NY at the age of 90, after a brief illness.
Rudy attended local schools and graduated from the former Trott Vocational High School and Bliss Electrical School in Takoma Park, Maryland. He proudly served with the U.S. Navy...
Mason T. Johnson
Jan 2, 2019
Mason T. Johnson, 89, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on Wednesday January 2, 2019 at his home. Born in Niagara Falls on January 28, 1929, he was the son of the late Neil and Gladys (Martin) Johnson. Mason was the husband of 64 years to Joan Saulino, whom he married on May 8, 1954. He was a proud Army...
Melissa B. Kimmith
Dec 30, 2018
Melissa B. Kimmith, 44, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 30, 2018 at N.F. Memorial Medical Center. Born in Lewiston, NY, she was the daughter of William R. Miller and the late Hope J. (Scotland) Miller; mother of Robert Kimmith; and sister of the late Christopher Miller, Jr. She is also survived by the father...
Emidio M. D'Angelo
Dec 29, 2018
Emidio M. D'Angelo, 90, of Wheatfield, NY, passed away on Saturday, December 29, 2018, after a long, courageous battle with cancer. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Carmen and Italia (Chantelli) D'Angelo.
Emidio was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. He was a man of many accomplishments and was highly admired...
Mary Paula Ganci
Dec 29, 2018
Mary Paula (Leone) Ganci, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on Saturday, December 29, 2018 at home surrounded by her loving family, under the care of Niagara Hospice. Born on January 7, 1936, in Niagara Falls she was the daughter of the late Daniel and Lena (Moscati) Leone.
Mary Paula attended local schools and graduated from Niagara...
Michael Argentieri
Dec 28, 2018
Michael J. Argentieri, 42, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on December 28 th , 2018 in Tonawanda, NY. Born in Buffalo, NY, he was the son of Angelo L. and Terri J. (Shapiro) Argentieri.
Michael attended local schools and graduated from Niagara-Wheatfield. On May 29, 2017, he married the love of his life, "Lori Rae" (Lori...
Joseph C. Rossi
Dec 25, 2018
Joseph C. Rossi, 63, of Sanborn, NY, passed away on Tuesday, December 25 th , 2018 at Mt. St. Mary's Hospital. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he is the loving son of Jean (Jerry) (nee Sherwood) Roberts and the late Angelo Rossi.
Joseph graduated from the former Bishop Duffy High School in 1973 and served in the...
Joseph P. Tacconi
Dec 24, 2018
Joseph P. Tacconi, September 25, 1930 - December 24, 2018. Son of the late Frank and Theresa (Donato) Tacconi.
Mr. Tacconi attended local schools and graduated from the former Trott Vocational school where he was a star basketball player. Joseph retired from Kodak in Rochester, as a Structural Engineer. In his spare time he enjoyed golfing and...
Richard F. Casale
Dec 24, 2018
Richard F. Casale, 81, of Youngstown, NY passed away on Monday, December 24, 2018, under the care of Niagara Hospice House. Born in Bronx, New York City, he was the son of the late Louis and Teresa (Olivo) Casale.
Richard attended local schools and graduated from Niagara Falls High School. Mr. Casale proudly served six years with...
Earnestine Dixson
Dec 23, 2018
Earnestine Dixson, 81 of Valley Stream, NY passed away peacefully and entered into eternal rest on December 23, 2018 at Long Island Jewish Medical Center, New Hyde Park, NY after a lengthy illness. Â Born in St. Stephens, South Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Florence Wallace.
Ernie, as she was affectionately...
Samuel J. Cimino, Sr.
Dec 23, 2018
Samuel J. Cimino, Sr., 85, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 23, 2018 at his residence. Born in Niagara Falls, he was the loving son of the late Michael and Jessie (Mancuso) Cimino.
Sam attended local schools and graduated from Trott Vocational High School. On May 22, 1953, he enlisted into the United...
Josephine White
Dec 22, 2018
Josephine White, 99, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on Saturday, December 22, 2018 at her residence. Born in Italy, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Anna Maria (Previte) Paone; and wife of the late Joseph S. White, who passed away March 1, 1992.
Josephine is the beloved mother of Gordon L. (Judith) White,...
Antonetta Melidona
Dec 21, 2018
After a dynastic 95 years on earth, "Nanna" (given name- Antonetta (Costarella) Melidona) has taken her talents of love and culinary skills to heaven. She was born on May 27 th , 1923 in Pentedattilo, Calabria, Italia. The daughter of Giuseppe and Francesca (Schimizzi) Costarella, she was predeceased by siblings Teresa, Eugenia, Giuliana, Antonino, Carmelo, Augustino, and Domenico, and...
Valerie A. Capello
Dec 21, 2018
Valerie A. Capello, 56, of Lewiston, NY passed away on Friday, December 21, 2018 at Buffalo General. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of Richard J. & Dolores M. (Bianco) Pittaro, Sr.
Val, as she was affectionately known, was raised in Niagara Falls and graduated from LaSalle High School in 1980. She went on...
Laurie Chudy
Dec 19, 2018
Laurie Chudy, 55, of Sanborn, NY, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 19, 2018, at Mt. St. Mary's Hospital. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the loving daughter of Lewis "Bud" and Lucy (Greco) Moore.
Laurie graduated from Niagara-Wheatfield High School and obtained her Associate's Degree from Palm Beach State College in Florida. On September 5,...
