Obituaries

Aug 21, 2018

Dallas James Wilson, "Willa", went home to be with his Lord and Savior on August 21, 2018 with his loving companion Bea by his side.  Born November 21, 1951 in Porter, NY he was the son of the late Dallas M. and Oralle L. Wilson.

He was a member of the Onondoga Eel Clan residing on the...

Aug 20, 2018

Patricia G. (Hillman) McKenzie, 66 of Niagara Falls, NY passed away on August 20, 2018 at Buffalo Mercy Hospital.  Born July 12, 1952 in Niagara Falls, NY she was the daughter of the late Edward and Hazel (Krohn) Hillman.

Pat was a lifelong resident of Niagara Falls.  She attended local schools and graduated from Niagara Falls High...

Aug 19, 2018

Jo Lorraine (Persia) Palillo, 86 of Niagara Falls, NY passed away on Sunday August 19, 2018 surrounded by her family while under the care of Niagara Hospice.  Born September 3, 1931 in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Mary (Rufran) Persia.

Jo attended local schools and graduated from Niagara Falls High...

Aug 18, 2018

Elvira "Vee" M. (Geracitano) Carella, 97 of Niagara Falls, NY passed away on August 18, 2018 at Elderwood at Cheektowaga Nursing Care Facility.  Born October 8, 1920 in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Francesco and Marianne (Mittica) Geracitano.

Elvira attended local schools and graduated from Niagara Falls High School in 1938. On...

Aug 16, 2018

Malcolm F. Piercey, 93, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 16, 2018, at Niagara Hospice House. Born in Niagara Falls, he was the son of the late Malcolm and Anna Marie (Kirkman) Piercey. Malcolm graduated from the former Trott Vocational High School and married his childhood sweetheart, Katherine Piercey on December 29, 1945. Malcolm enlisted in...

Aug 14, 2018

Eugene A. DiNardo, 86, of Lewiston, NY passed away on August 14, 2018 while under the care of Niagara Hospice.  Born June 17, 1932 in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Anthony and Lucia (Fittante) DiNardo.

Gene attended local schools and graduated from Trott Vocational High School in 1952.  He later attended Cortland...

Aug 10, 2018

Daniel J. Bellina, 58, of Lewiston, NY passed away on Friday, August 10, 2018.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Charles and Margaret (Puglisi) Bellina.

Danny was born and raised in Niagara Falls, NY, attended local schools and served in the US Air Force.  He formerly owned a painting business with...

Aug 9, 2018

Joan (Hilton) Laurendi, 86, of Lewiston, NY entered into rest Thursday, August 9, 2018. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Catherine (Udale) Hilton and step daughter of the late Leon Turns.

Joan attended local schools and graduated from the former St. Mary's High School, Class of 1949.  On May...

Aug 8, 2018

Kathleen M. Novelli, 55, passed away unexpectedly on August 8th, 2018 in Harrisburg, NC.   Born in Niagara Falls, NY she was the daughter of Yolanda I. (Artuso) Novelli and the late L. Richard Novelli.

Kathy was a wonderful person who was loved by all who were lucky enough to know her.  She could light up a room...

Aug 7, 2018

Margaret M. Nastasi, 96, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 7, 2018 at Schoellkopf Health Care Facility. Born in Retsof, NY, she was the daughter of the late Pietro "Pete" and Sestilia (Ianiro) Tagliarini. Margaret married her beloved husband, Anthony "Tony" Nastasi on August 12, 1946 at Our Lady of the Rosary Church. They spent over...

Aug 3, 2018

Marlene J. Nichelson, 61, of Niagara Falls entered into rest Friday, August 3, 2018. Born in Niagara Falls, NY she was the daughter of the late Louis Masic, Sr and Concettina (Baiera) Masic of Niagara Falls.

Marlene was a devoted Mother and loved spending time with her family, especially her grand kids.  She leaves behind her five...

Aug 1, 2018

Mom, I kept my promise to you, no obituary, no picture, no funeral, but I love you Mom and I have to honor you, so here it is: You were the strongest women in my life. You taught me to be strong, honest and respectful. Also, if you make a promise, keep to your word, that is who you are....

Jul 31, 2018

Ann M. DeFazio, 103, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away on Tuesday, July 31, 2018.  Born in Walston, PA, she was the daughter of Louis and Jennie (Caterisano) Badolato.

Ann came to Niagara Falls as a child with her family. On September 29, 1936 she married Frank J. DeFazio. Mr. DeFazio predeceased her on March 21, 1995....

Jul 28, 2018

Frank J. D'Angelo, 87 a longtime resident of Niagara Falls, NY passed away peacefully on July 28, 2018 at Buffalo General Medical Center.  Born January 14, 1931 in Cerda, Sicily, he was the son of the late Salvatore and Giuseppina (LaTona) D'Angelo.

Frank was raised and educated in Italy and immigrated to the United States at the...

Jul 27, 2018

James E. 'Jim' Berthot, 67, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away at home on July 27, 2018 while under the care of Niagara Hospice.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late John Berthot and Patricia (Kelly) Winkworth.

Jim was a lifelong resident of Niagara Falls.  He attended local schools and graduated from...

Jul 22, 2018

Lena E. Gavazzi, age 100, of Niagara Falls, NY. Passed away July 22, 2018 at Our Lady of Peace Nursing Home Lewiston, NY. She was born on May 19, 1918 in Madera. Pa. and was the daughter of the late Arturo and Sadie (Guido) Candido. Lena attended schools in Pennsylvania, She married Trent D. Gavazzi in Tyler, PA, and moved...

Jul 21, 2018

Gabrielle Kaylyn Granto-Gibson, 24, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on July 21, 2018 at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of Christie M. Granto and Shawn L. Gibson.

Gabrielle grew up in Niagara Falls and attended local schools, graduating from Niagara Falls High School in 2012.  She was...

Jul 19, 2018

Margaret L. "Midge" Serrianne, 77, of Niagara Falls passed away on Thursday, July 19, 2018 at St. Mary's Hospital after a brief illness.

Midge, as she was affectionately known by her family and friends, worked for the Maid of the Mist for 46 years. She started as a store clerk and worked her way up to the...

Jul 19, 2018

Anthony R. Pasqualichio, 86 of Niagara Falls, NY passed away on July 19, 2018 at Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital.  Born January 26, 1932 in Niagara Falls, NY he was the son of the late Vincent and Grace (Giordano) Pasqualichio.

Anthony was a lifelong resident of the Niagara Falls area and attended local schools.  Afterwards he attended Niagara...

Jul 19, 2018

Donald J. Murphy, 90, born August 22, 1927 peacefully left this world on July 19, 2018 at Schoellkopf Health Center in Niagara Falls, NY, while under the most compassionate care of both their staff and that of Hospice of Niagara County.

He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Marilyn A. (Boyle), his children Dianne M....