Obituaries

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.  Born in St. Stephens, South Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Florence Wallace.

Ernie, as she was affectionately...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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,...

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...