Obituaries

Dec 19, 2018

John F. Morreale, 90, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on December 19, 2018, at Northgate Health Care Facility. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Peter and Lillian (Ronaldo) Morreale.

John attended local schools and enlisted into the United States Army from November 20, 1950 until his honorable discharge on...

Dec 17, 2018

Vincent "Vinny" Campanaro of Reno, NV, entered eternal rest December 17, 2018. The son of Italian immigrants, he was born in Niagara Falls, NY, on July 9, 1933, one of nine Campanaro children. He attended Trott Vocational High School and worked at Kimberly-Clark until 1956 when he moved his young family to California. Years later he settled in Nevada....

Dec 16, 2018

Philip A. Cafarella, Jr., 70 of Niagara Falls, NY passed away on December 16, 2018 at Mt. St. Mary's Hospital, Lewiston, NY.  Born September 26, 1948 in Niagara Falls, NY he was the son of the late Philip A. and Mayme (Tribuzzi) Cafarella, Sr.

Philip was a lifelong resident of the Niagara Falls area and attended local...

Dec 16, 2018

Murlene Smith, 69, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on December 16, 2018, at N.F. Memorial Medical Center, after a lengthy illness. Born in Brantley, AL, she was the daughter of the late Dewey and Myrtle (Cauley) Smith.

Murlene was raised in Alabama and moved to Niagara Falls in 1965. She was currently employed by HANCI...

Dec 14, 2018

Robert C. Ren, 65, of North Carolina, and formally of Niagara Falls, NY passed away on Friday, December 14, 2018 peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Pittsburgh, PA on September 6, 1953, he was the son of the late Chester C. and M. Elaine (Ansell) Ren. Mr. Ren graduated from Williamsville South High School and...

Dec 14, 2018

George A. Riscili, 93, of Grand Island, formerly of Niagara Falls passed away on Friday, December 14, 2018 in Elderwood of Grand Island.  Born in Westfield, NY on August 26, 1925, he was the son of the late Joseph and Pauline Riscili.

Mr. Riscili lived in Niagara Falls most of his life and recently moved to Grand...

Dec 12, 2018

Stefana Morreale, 95, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on December 12, 2018 at O.L.P Nursing Health Care Facility in Lewiston, NY.  Born in Grotte, Sicily, Italy, she was the daughter of the late Carmello and Rosa (Terrana) Vinzzini.

Stefana was raised and educated in Italy.  On November 9, 1955, she married Carmen J. Morreale in...

Dec 7, 2018

Wayne D. Miller, beloved father, brother and son, passed away unexpectedly but peacefully in his Lewiston home on December 7, 2018. He was the son of Norman and Ruth (Jacklin) Miller and spent his life as a Senior Systems Programmer at National Fuel Gas for over 30 years.

Wayne is survived by his three sons and one...

Dec 6, 2018

Mark F. Frain, 57, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on December 6, 2018 at N.F. Memorial Hospital. Born in Niagara Falls, he was the son of the late Carl P., Sr. and Virginia (Falconi) Frain.

He was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting and fishing. People naturally gravitated towards Mark. He had a kind soul with...

Dec 6, 2018

Angeline J. (Tullo) Zito, 94, of Lewiston, NY, passed away on December 6 th , 2018 at Niagara Hospice House in Lockport, NY.  Born September 23, 1924 in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Andrew and Giulia (Farace) Tullo. Angeline attended local schools and graduated from Trott Vocational High School.  She worked at Moore Business Forms...

Dec 5, 2018

Dr. Henry P. Merletti, 88, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 5, 2018 at O.L.P Nursing Care Residence. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Teodoro and Maria (Mastorgio) Merletti.

Henry graduated from Niagara Falls High School in 1948 and received his Bachelor's degree from Niagara...

Dec 3, 2018

John E. Lizzio, 57, of Buffalo, NY and formerly of Niagara Falls, NY, departed this world on Monday, December 3, 2018 at Erie County Medical Center. Born in Niagara Falls, he is the son of John N. Lizzio and the late June (Luh) Lizzio.

John attended local schools, graduated from Niagara Falls High School in 1979 and...

Dec 2, 2018

Antonio  Paonessa, 87, of Niagara Falls, NY  passed away on Sunday, December 2, 2018 at his residence surrounded by his loving family.  Born on January 25, 1931 in Pentone, Province of Cantanzaro, Calabria, Italy he was the son of the late Tommaso and Maria (Lice) Paonessa.

Tony was raised and attended local schools in Italy.  On June...

Nov 30, 2018

Thomas J. Manzi, 84, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on Friday, November 30, 2018.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late James T. and Mary (Ruggiero) Manzi.

Tom attended local schools and graduated from Niagara Falls High School in 1952 playing varsity football, basketball and baseball. He attended Union College in...

Nov 28, 2018

Anthony M. Mameli, 58, of Naples, FL and formerly of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on Wednesday, November 28, 2018 at Naples Community Hospital. Born in Niagara Falls, he was the son of Sarah (Mittiga) Mameli and the late Vincent "Jimmy" Mameli.

Anthony was a skilled worker, moving to Texas at an early age improving his carpentry...

Nov 25, 2018

Giovina "Jean" (Porreca) Martini, 95 of Niagara Falls, NY passed away on Sunday, November 25,  2018 at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center.  Born on October 29, 1923 in Niagara Falls, NY she was the daughter of the late Domenick and Filomena (Berarducci) Porreca.

Jean graduated from Niagara Falls High School and was employed during the 1940's at...

Nov 25, 2018

Frank LaVia, 74, of Lewiston, NY, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 25, 2018 at Buffalo General Hospital. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late John and Vivian (Walters) LaVia; and the beloved husband of Laura Morinello-LaVia, who he married April 20, 2002.

Frank was a graduate of Niagara Falls High School...

Nov 24, 2018

Donato  "Danny" Giancola, 94, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on Saturday, November 24, 2018 at Schoellkopf Health Care Facility in Niagara Falls, NY.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY he was the son of the late Sabatino and Immaculata (Quaglia) Giancola.

He married Antoinette "Dedy" (Damiano) Giancola on May 22, 1948 in St. Joseph's Church. Antoinette passed...

Nov 22, 2018

Carol Romano, 63, of Niagara Falls passed away on Thursday, November 22, 2018 at Niagara Hospice House, Lockport.  Born on August 22, 1955, she was the daughter of Paul and Jennie (Bellina) Romano of Niagara Falls.

Carol was raised and educated in Niagara Falls and graduated from Daemen College with a Bachelor's degree. She worked as a...

Nov 21, 2018

Anthony Arno Rotella, 66, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, November 21, 2018. Born in Niagara Falls, he was the son of the late Anthony A. Rotella, Esq. and Catherine (Feigenbaum) Rotella; and husband of Nancy Rotella, who he married on May 22, 1982.

Anthony obtained his Bachelor's Degree from Oswego State University and...