Obituaries

Dec 30, 2017

Gladys L. LaCivita, 97, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on December 30, 2017 at Northgate Health Care Facility in North Tonawanda, NY.  Born in Birmingham, England on July 13, 1920, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Florence A. (Shaw) Branson.

She married Louis C. LaCivita in 1946 in Birmingham, England.  Mr. LaCivita predeceased...

Dec 28, 2017

James A. Ross, 62 of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on December 28, 2017 while under the care of Niagara Hospice.  Born September 25, 1955 in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of Elizabeth (Pasquale) Ross of Niagara Falls, NY and late James Ross. James moved to Ohio with his family in 1965 where he resided until later returning...

Dec 28, 2017

Jennifer Lynn Kahley, 43, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away unexpectedly after a brain aneurysm on Thursday, December 28, 2017. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the loving daughter of Patricia (Oblamski) Kahley and the late Gary E. Kahley. Jennifer was a lifelong resident of Niagara Falls where she attended Niagara Falls High School. She was employed as a...

Dec 27, 2017

Victor E. DeCarlo, 87, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away December 27, 2017 surrounded by family at his home.  Born January 19, 1930 in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Francesco and Mary (Curcio) DeCarlo. Vic served as a Fire Captain and firefighter for the Niagara Falls Fire Department for 34 years from 1958 until his...

Dec 27, 2017

Elpina P. Leone, 93, of Niagara Falls, NY, died peacefully Wednesday, December 27, 2017 at home surrounded by loved ones.  Elpina (Marinello) Leone was the beloved wife of 70 years, of the late Dr. Casmer E. Leone. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, Elpina was the daughter of the late Joseph and Ermina (Ilario) Marinello, of Niagara Falls, NY.

Dec 26, 2017

Eva E. Morreale, 86, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 26th, 2017. Born in Poggio Picenze, Italy, she was the daughter of the late Ricardo and Fausta (Rosa) Rainaldi. Eva graduated from high school in Italy and immigrated to the United States with her brother, Camillo, at the age of 20. She attended night classes at...

Dec 25, 2017

Robert J. LaVerdi, Jr., 45, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, December 25 th , 2017 at his residence. Born in Niagara Falls, he is the son of Robert J. LaVerdi, Sr. and the late Patricia "Patty" (Cicero) LaVerdi; and the step-son of Carol Gates. Rob moved to California at age three and graduated from Monta Vista High School. He worked...

Dec 24, 2017

Yvette L. (nee Strong) Briand, affectionately known to her family as 'Snookie', went home to be with the Lord on December 24, 2017.  Born April 4, 1922 in Welland, Ontario, Canada, she was the daughter of the late Harold B. and Marie G. (Gerardi) Strong.

Yvette moved to Niagara Falls, NY as a child with her family. ...

Dec 24, 2017

Mary Ellen (Connor) Lozo, 88 of Boca Raton, Florida, formerly of Youngstown, NY, passed away on December 24, 2017.  Born November 21, 1929 in Syracuse, NY, she was the daughter of the late Martin and Edna (Olstrom) Connor.

Mary Ellen was raised and educated in Syracuse.  She attended Le Moyne College and was a member of the...

Dec 23, 2017

Anthony M. Sesto, 65, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on December 23, 2017 under Hospice care. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of Nick Sesto and the late Josephine (Conny) Sesto. Anthony attended local schools and was employed as a floor installer. In addition to his father, he is survived by his loving companion of 22...

Dec 22, 2017

Phillip T. Paonessa, Sr., 97 of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on Friday, December 22, 2017 at Mt. St. Mary's Hospital.  Born March 8, 1920 in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Frank and Rose Paonessa. Phillip was a lifelong resident of Niagara Falls.  He attended local schools and graduated from Trott Vocational High School in...

Dec 20, 2017

Marilynn Tartaglia, 71, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away after a lengthy illness on December 20 th , 2017 at Mt. St. Mary's Hospital in Lewiston, NY.  Born in Niagara Falls, she was the daughter of the late Donald E. Sr. and Miriam (Smith) Delaney. Marilynn was a lifelong resident of Niagara Falls and graduated from the former LaSalle Senior...

Dec 19, 2017

Lucille M. DiPasquale, 79, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 19 th ,  2017. Born in Niagara Falls, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Clara (Zoda) Candella. Lucille attended local schools and was employed as a waitress at area restaurants. In 1966, she married her loving husband, Philip E. DiPasquale at the...

Dec 19, 2017

Shirley H. Elia, 89, of Wilson, NY, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 19, 2017 at the Niagara Hospice House in Lockport, NY.  She was born on December 6, 1928 in Niagara Falls, NY, the daughter of the late James and Helen (Sedlak) Knize, both Czechoslovakian immigrants.

Shirley grew up in the Falls, where she attended Niagara...

Dec 19, 2017

Kathryn M. Wass, 74, formerly of Lockport, NY, passed away on December 19 th , 2017 at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center.  Born in Lockport, NY, she was daughter of the late Thomas W. and Catherine L. (DeHaas) Gaffney.

Kathryn was raised in Lockport and attended local schools.  She was employed by St. Mary's Catholic Church in...

Dec 16, 2017

John J. Mattio, Esq., 73, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away at Roswell Park Memorial Institute on December 14, 2017.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY he was the son of the late John and Lena (Baldassara) Mattio.  John was predeceased by his wife Barbara E. (Merritt) Mattio who passed away on March 18, 2012.

John was a...

Dec 16, 2017

Eammon Fitzgerald, 35, of the Tuscarora Nation passed away on December 16, 2017. Born in Niagara Falls, NY he was the beloved son of Michael and Lisa (Hummel) Fitzgerald. In addition to his parents, Eammon is survived by his daughter Serenity Rose and loving companion Karen Baker, sister Courtney (Brian) Green and was predeceased by a brother Ralph Fitzgerald....

Dec 16, 2017

Vincent T. Matarrese, Jr., 87 of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on December 16, 2017 at Buffalo General Medical Center.  Born in Niagara Falls, he was the son of the late Vincent and Marie Rose (Donato) Matarrese, Sr.

Vince was a lifelong resident of Niagara Falls. He attended local schools including the former Trott Vocational High School. ...

Dec 16, 2017

Barbara E. (Nichols) Rufrano, 77 of Niagara Falls, NY, passed from this life on December 16, 2017 at Schoellkopf Health Care Facility after a lengthy illness.  Born March 6, 1940 in West Decatur, PA, she was the daughter of the late, John G. and Frances (Litten) Nichols.

Barbara worked in several restaurants throughout the city for many...

Dec 16, 2017

Patricia J. LaBelle, 70, of North Tonawanda, passed away on December 16, 2017 at Schoellkopf Nursing Home in Niagara Falls, NY.  Born in North Tonawanda, she was the daughter of the late Edmund and Marie (Rush) LaBelle.

Patricia was employed as a Nursing Assistant at McCauley Residence in Buffalo, NY for many years.  In addition, she also...