Obituaries

Mar 26, 2018

John Licata, 62, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on March 26, 2018 at Niagara Hospice House surrounded by his family. Born in Niagara Falls, he was the loving son of the late Agatino W. and Beatrice M. (Adriatico) Licata; beloved brother of Diana (Michael, NFPD Ret.) Kachurek and Samuel Licata; cherished uncle of Sara Kachurek, Matthew Licata,...

Mar 26, 2018

Annie May Plumeri,91, of Oakland Park, Florida formerly of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away March 26, 2018. She was born March 1, 1927 in Niagara Falls, New York.

Annie was predeceased by her husband Joseph 5 weeks earlier, after 70 years together.  She is survived by her 3 children, Joann Campodonico of Delray Beach, Florida, Ronald (Dyann)...

Mar 22, 2018

Jeanne M. Cooper, 81, of Grand Island, NY, passed away peacefully on March 22, 2018 at Hospice Buffalo. Born in Long Island, NY, she was the daughter of the late Melvin and Margaret (Schwartz) Travers.

Jeanne was a graduate of Columbia High School in Nassau, NY. In 1955, she married her beloved husband, Jon R. Cooper, and...

Mar 18, 2018

Betty C. Shimmel, 89, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away Sunday, March 18, 2018 at Our Lady of Peace Nursing Care residence, Lewiston.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Martin J. and Mary (Smolen) Shimmel.

Betty attended local schools and graduated from Niagara Falls High School.  She worked as an office...

Mar 17, 2018

Gloria Scibilia, 90, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 17, 2018 at OLP Nursing Care Residence. Born in Niagara Falls, she was the daughter of the late Antonio and Antoinetta (Roccasecca) Masella.

Gloria attended local schools and graduated from the former Trott Vocational High School. On March 31, 1951, she married her beloved...

Mar 10, 2018

Cathy L. Jackson, 59, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, March 10, 2018 at Mount St. Mary's Hospital. Born on March 11, 1958, she was the daughter of the late Susie Jackson and late James (Jessie) Williams. Cathy was a graduate of Niagara Falls High School and later went on to obtain her Associate's Degree. She held...

Mar 7, 2018

Joseph L. Sdao, 87 of Niagara Falls, NY passed away on March 7, 2018 at Niagara Hospice House in Lockport, NY. Born April 6, 1930, in Niagara Falls, NY he was the son of the late Lawrence and Anna (Petito) Sdao.

Joseph attended local schools and served in the United States Air Force where he was stationed...

Mar 5, 2018

Constance Mae Oliver, 83 of Lewiston, NY passed away on March 5, 2018 at Mt. St. Mary's Hospital.  Born July 3, 1934 in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Hector and Emily (Szafran) Olivero.  Constance was a lifelong resident of the area. She enjoyed working on puzzles and playing card games.  Her greatest pleasure was...

Mar 3, 2018

Frances (Mansu) Trunzo, 88 of Wheatfield, NY, passed away on March 3, 2018 at her residence while under the care of Family and Niagara Hospice.  Born in North Collins, NY, she was the daughter of the late Elia 'Leo' and Petrina 'Josephine' (Catalano) Mansu.

Frances moved to the Niagara Falls area with her family.  She married the...

Mar 1, 2018

Fortunaldo "Aldo" Evangelista, 73, passed away Thursday, March 1, 2018.  Born in Italy, he was the son of the late Donato and Fausta (Fusco) Evangelista.

Aldo was educated in Italy and moved to the United States in 1971 with his wife Lillian (Crugnale) Evangelista.  Aldo owned and operated La Hacienda Restaurant in Niagara Falls, NY for 37...

Mar 1, 2018

Lois M. Chase, nee LaScala, age 68, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, March 1, 2018. Lois was born in Niagara Falls, New York, on March 10, 1949. She spent most of her life in Niagara Falls, retiring from a Sears Home Town Store in Tonawanda, New York, where she was the store manager. She moved to California in 2015, and then...

Feb 28, 2018

Leona M. Travis, 96, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 28th, 2018 at Mount. St. Mary's Hospital. Born in Tweed, Ontario, she was the daughter of the late Felix and Mary Anne (Prue) LaFreniere. Leona moved to Niagara Falls as a child with her family and attended Holy Rosary School. On October 2, 1937 she married...

Feb 26, 2018

Norine C. (Silvaggi) Gregg, 84, passed away on February 26, 2018 at Elderwood of Lockport.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Lucy (Pirolli) Silvaggi. Norine attended local schools, graduated from Niagara Falls High School and Bryant Stratton Business College. Norine owned Mickey's Deli in Niagara Falls, and was a former Supervisor...

Feb 25, 2018

Adriana Gazegian, 76, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away peacefully on February 25th, 2018 at Mt. St. Mary's Hospital. Born in Niagara Falls, she was the loving daughter of the late Vahram and Alice (Hovivian) Gazegian; and beloved sister of Judith Gazegian. Adriana obtained her Bachelor's Degree and was later employed as a social worker in Niagara Falls for New...

Feb 21, 2018

Marion "Terry" Bobby, 79, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 21, 2018 at Sister's Hospital in Buffalo. Born in Niagara Falls, she was the daughter of the late Charles DeLeo and Nora (Leach) Zalinski.

Terry, as she was known as by her family and friends, was a lifelong resident of Niagara Falls and...

Feb 19, 2018

Joseph Plumeri, 97, of Oakland Park, Florida formerly of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully at home, Monday, February 19, 2018. He was a devoted family man, avid dancer, bowler, loved singing (he actually made a record) and fisherman. Joseph served in the United States Guard for 4 years and was a WWII Veteran. As a young man, he...

Feb 19, 2018

Joann C. Gruarin, 83, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on February 19, 2018. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the loving daughter of the late William and Martha (Keller) Pendergast. Joann graduated from Niagara Falls High School in 1952. She married her beloved husband, Raymond L. Gruarin at the former Sacred Heart Church on April 24, 1954....

Feb 18, 2018

Alice (Beredjiklian) Avdoian, 89, of Niagara Falls NY, died on Sunday February 18, 2018 in Mt. St. Mary's Hospital. Born on July 8. 1928 in Cairo, Egypt, she was the daughter of the late Yenovk and Loosaper (Vanzian) Beredjiklian. Alice was a lifelong resident of Niagara Falls, NY after moving here from Toronto, Canada in 1958. She was married...

Feb 17, 2018

Mafalda "Mickey" Pietrangeli, 90 of Niagara Falls, NY entered into her home in heaven and fulfilling her wish to be reunited with her husband and parents on February 17, 2018.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY on December 24, 1927 she was the devoted daughter to Frank and Mamie (Barone) Mariglio.

Mickey attended local schools and graduated from...

Feb 15, 2018

Rev. Paul M. Marconi, CRSP, 85, passed away Thursday February 15, 2018 at his residence in Bethlehem, PA.  Father Paul was born January 2, 1933 in Recanati, Macerata, Italy, son of the late Pasquale and Pierina (Guzzini) Marconi.  He was ordained in Rome on December 31, 1958.

During his ministry, Father Paul was Pastor of Our Lady...