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Daniel J. Bellina
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...
Joan Laurendi
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...
Kathleen M. Novelli
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...
Margaret M. Nastasi
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...
Marlene J. Nichelson
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...
Mom Aka Betty The Pit Bull
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....
Ann M. DeFazio
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....
Frank J. D'Angelo
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...
James E. 'Jim' Berthot
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...
Lena Gavazzi
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...
Gabrielle K. Granto-Gibson
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...
Margaret L. “Midge” Serrianne
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...
Anthony R. Pasqualichio
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...
Donald J. Murphy
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....
Dr. Joseph A. Accardo
Jul 18, 2018
Dr. Joseph Anthony Accardo, age 89 formerly of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on July 18, 2018 in Ephrata, PA. He was born on April 25, 1929, in Niagara Falls, NY, the son of John and Anna (Adriatico) Accardo. He was predeceased by his wife of 58 years, Antoinette (Rangatore) Accardo in 2009. They were married at St. Joseph's...
Carl J. Pasquantino
Jul 18, 2018
Carl J. Pasquantino, 75 of Lewiston, NY passed away on July 18, 2018 at Mt. St. Mary's Hospital. Born December 22, 1942 in Niagara Falls, NY he was the son of Bruno Pasquantino and Anna (Lucantonio) Pasquantino.
Carl started his career painting with his grandfather and opened the first miniature Golf Course in the area, The Golden...
John N. Curtis
Jul 18, 2018
John N. Curtis, 68 of Niagara Falls, NY passed away on July 18, 2018 at Mercy Hospital in Buffalo, NY. Born April 21, 1950 in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Nicholas J. and Liana S. (Santarosa) Curtis.
John was a lifelong resident of Niagara Falls. He attended local schools and graduated from...
Walter G. Kraft, Jr.
Jul 17, 2018
'Junior' Walter G. 'Junior' Kraft, Jr., 58 of Niagara Falls, NY passed away on July 17, 2018 at Safire Southtowns Nursing Facility. Born April 12, 1960 in Niagara Falls, NY he was the son of Geraldine Gonzalez and the late Walter G. Kraft.
Junior as he was affectionately known by family and friends was a lifelong resident...
Lucy M. Rainville
Jul 13, 2018
Lucy M. (Massimilian) Rainville, 96 of Lewiston, NY passed away on July 13, 2018 at Our Lady of Peace Nursing Care Residence. Born November 8, 1921 in Niagara Falls, NY she was the daughter of the late John Battista and Elvira (Orlandi) Massimilian.
After graduation from Niagara Falls High School, she attended the New York State College...
Julia A. Del Monte
Jul 12, 2018
Julia A. Del Monte, 91, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 12, 2018. Born in Ramsaytown, PA she was the daughter of Luigi and Antonia (Capizzi) Rizzo. Julia attended local schools and graduated from Niagara Falls High. She married Frederick "Fred" Del Monte on April 23, 1949 in St. Joseph's Church, Niagara Falls. Mr. Del Monte...
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