Obituaries

Oct 13, 2018

Robert D. Townsend, 81 of Niagara Falls, NY passed away at home on October 13, 2018 surrounded by his loving family while under the care of Niagara Hospice.  Born November 28, 1936 in Niagara Falls, NY he was the son of the late Donald and Whilimenia (Strassburg) Townsend.

Bob was a lifelong resident of Niagara Falls.  He...

Oct 9, 2018

Jean R. (Sirianni) Mathieson, 91 of Lewiston, NY, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday October 9, 2018 at Elderwood at Grand Island Health Care Facility.   Born March 21, 1927 in Niagara Falls, NY she was the daughter of the late Michael and Carmella (Carpenella) Sirianni.

Jean attended St. Joseph's school in Niagara...

Oct 7, 2018

Sally L. Rog, 83, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, October 7 th , 2018 at Buffalo General Hospital. Born in Lockport, NY, she was the daughter of the late Leslie and Marie (Stoll) Delaney. Sally attended local schools and graduated from the former St. Joseph High School. On May 3, 1958, she married her beloved husband,...

Oct 7, 2018

Vera Ann (Zucco) Ohanian, 77 of Niagara Falls, NY passed away at home on Sunday October 7, 2018.  Born September 14, 1941 in Niagara Falls, NY she was the daughter of the late Theodore and Saverina (Costanzo) Zucco.

Vera was a lifelong resident of Niagara Falls.  She attended local schools and graduated from the former LaSalle Senior...

Oct 4, 2018

Ronald J. "Ron" Licht, Sr., 65, of Niagara Falls, NY entered into rest suddenly at home on Thursday, October 4, 2018.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Ruben "Mike" and Catherine (Strasser) Licht.

Ron lived in the area all of his life and graduated from the former Trott Vocational High School....

Oct 3, 2018

Joan Teresa (Ruggerio) Erias, 86, passed away on October 3, 2018. She was born in New York City, NY on August 28, 1932, the daughter of the late Mariano and Anne (Schwartz) Ruggiero and raised in Astoria, NY by foster parents, the late Frank and Clara Casella. She attended P.S. 122 in Queens through 8th grade and graduated from Long...

Oct 2, 2018

Marian Santiago, 58, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 2, 2018.   Born in Niagara Falls, NY she was the daughter of the late William and Jean (Speiran) Bradigan.

Marian attended local schools and received her Associates degree from Niagara Community College. She worked as a court clerk for fifteen years and recently retired...

Oct 1, 2018

Jerry D. Parenti, 80, of Lewiston, NY, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family on Monday, October 1, 2018 while under the care of his home aides and Niagara Hospice. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Gino and Ida (Bindi) Parenti. Jerry attended local schools and obtained his Bachelor's and Master's...

Sep 25, 2018

Vincent "Jimmy" Fasso, 89, of Lewiston, NY, passed away on September 25 th , 2018, at Niagara Hospice House. Vince joined his fellow Merchant Seamen on their never-ending voyage aboard the S.S. Seafarer to all ports of call in the Universe. Born in Niagara Falls, he was the son of the late Vincent and Mary (DeFranco) Fasso.

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Sep 23, 2018

Anthony J. Longo 82 of Niagara Falls, NY passed away suddenly on Sunday September 23, 2018.  Born February 26, 1936 in Niagara Falls, NY he is the son of the late Frank and Rose Longo.

Anthony was a lifelong resident of Niagara Falls. He graduated from Niagara Falls High School and served in the United States Army...

Sep 19, 2018

Edward J. Lail, 81, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away on Wednesday, September 19, 2018 after a brief illness in Niagara Rehab and Nursing Center, Niagara Falls, NY.

Mr. Lail has lived in the area all of his life and attended local schools.  He was a member of St. Joseph's Parish in Niagara Falls and enjoyed attending...

Sep 19, 2018

Roger Sandifer, 41, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 19, 2018 at Niagara Rehabilitation and Nursing Facility. Born in Tazewell, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Roger and Dorothy (Sutton) Sandifer. Roger was raised in Tennessee and moved to Niagara Falls with his loving sister, Laura Sandifer. Funeral services for Roger will be held...

Sep 17, 2018

Joseph Santoro, 104, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 17, 2018 at Schoellkopf Health Care Facility. Born in Pescia, Italy, he was the son of the late Michele and Carmella (Pio) Santoro.

Joseph served in the Italian Army until his honorable discharge and moved to Niagara Falls in the 1930s. He married his...

Sep 17, 2018

Michael M. Emanuele, 77, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on Monday, September 17, 2018 at Mt. St. Mary's Hospital. Born in Niagara Falls, he was the son of the late Michael and Christine (Fasciano) Emanuele. Michael was employed as the senior maintenance man for the Niagara Falls Board of Education for over 40 years. He also worked as a...

Sep 16, 2018

Nicholas A. Ligammari, 96, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 16, 2018. Born in Niagara Falls, he was the loving son of the late Andrea (Jack Morell) Ligammari and Mary Stella (Cumbo) Ligammari. He was the beloved husband of the late Elizabeth (Masco) Ligammari whom passed away in 2004 after 58 years of marriage. Nicholas enlisted...

Sep 15, 2018

Mary Ann Beccari, age 58, of Ransomville, tragically died on September 15 th of a vehicle accident, daughter of the late Spencer (Cal) and Phyllis (Trane) Colquhoun, sister of the late James Donald Colquhoun.

A wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, hairdresser and friend.  A dedicated matriarch who welcomed everybody as family.

She always had a...

Sep 14, 2018

John Bongiovanni age 86, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away September 14, 2018 at Beechwood Healthcare Facility, Getzville, NY. He was born in Dayton, PA. He was the son of the late Anthony and Mary (Fera) Bongiovanni. John came to Niagara Falls in the mid 1940's with his family. He graduated from Niagara Falls High School in 1951, graduated...

Sep 14, 2018

Peter DeLuke, 97, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 14 th , 2018 in Niagara Hospice House. Born in Wishaw, PA, he was the loving son of the late Joseph and Elizabeth (Severini) DeLuca; and the beloved husband of the late Bernice (Tomal) DeLuke, whom passed away on November 4, 2000, after 61 years of...

Sep 13, 2018

Deianice "Dejanice" (Castrodale) Rottaris, 84 of Niagara Falls, NY passed away suddenly at home on September 13, 2018.  Born November 7, 1933 in Introdacqua, L'Aquila, Italy, she was the daughter of the late Settimio and Rosinna (Bevilacqua) Castrodale.

Dejanice as she was affectionately known by family and friends was raised and educated in Italy.  She immigrated to...

Sep 13, 2018

Salvatore 'Sam' C. Armeli 95, passed away on September 13, 2018 at Northgate Health Care Facility while under the care of Niagara Hospice after a full life.  Born April 9, 1923 in Jamestown, NY he was the son of the late Rosario and Sebastiana (Foti) Armeli.

Sam was raised and educated in Jamestown, and enjoyed spending his...