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Caroline Frattaroli

Caroline Frattaroli

Jan 17, 2018

Caroline Frattaroli passed away Wednesday, January 17, 2018, in Cleveland, TN. She was born June 26, 1945, in Niagara Falls, N.Y., to the late Joseph and Louise (Cicerone) Frattaroli.

All of her life, she has been very passionate about music and the things of God. This led her to New Life Bible College in September 1991, and...

Theodore S Viele

Theodore S Viele

Jan 17, 2018

Theodore S. Viele, 78 of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on January 17, 2018.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Rufus and Edna (Speicher) Viele.

Ted was a lifelong resident of Niagara Falls.  He attended local schools and graduated from Niagara Falls High School in 1957.  He served in the National...

Nicholas J. Sansalone

Nicholas J. Sansalone

Jan 17, 2018

Nicholas J. Sansalone, 90, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away at his residence on January 17, 2018.  Born in Agnana, Reggio Calabria, Italy, he was the son of the late Joseph J. and Mary Carmella (Arrigo) Sansalone, Sr. Nicholas came to Niagara Falls with his family in the mid-1930's and graduated from Niagara Falls High School and Trott Vocational.  He...

Loretta Wasley Shattuck

Loretta Wasley Shattuck

Jan 16, 2018

Loretta Wasley Shattuck, age 98, passed away on January 16, 2018 in Bertrand Chaffee Hospital in Springville, NY.  She was born in 1919 in Niagara Falls, sixth child of Thomas Wasley and Mary Ann Chesterfield Wasley.  Loretta married Keith W. Shattuck of Hamlet and Niagara Falls in 1942 and they had four children – Linda, Cathy, Dean, and Beth. ...

Domenica "Mickey" Paonessa

Domenica "Mickey" Paonessa

Jan 15, 2018

Domenica "Mickey" Paonessa passed away Monday, January 15, at her home, while under the loving care of her daughters and Niagara Hospice.  Mickey was born September 17, 1924, the eldest child of Albert and Tomasina (Colosi) Renda of Niagara Falls.

Mickey attended Trott Vocational High School before going to work for Woodward Insurance as an underwriter.  She...

Lena Scrivani

Lena Scrivani

Jan 13, 2018

Lena Scrivani, 87, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 13th, 2018 at O.L.P Nursing Care Residence. Born in Central City, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Angelo C. and Lena (Barrecca) Rizzo. Lena was raised in Pennsylvania and moved to Niagara Falls as a teenager with her family. She attended local schools and graduated...

Rollo D. Lutz

Rollo D. Lutz

Jan 11, 2018

Rollo D. Lutz, 86, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away peacefully on January 11, 2017. Born in Ontario, Canada, he was the loving son of the late, Walter and Josephine Hilda (Morrison) Lutz. Rollo graduated from Niagara Falls High School in 1951. He worked at Wakes Men's Shop and a short time with the City of Niagara Falls Inspection Department....

Elanda Del Zoppo

Elanda Del Zoppo

Jan 10, 2018

Elanda (Ventresca) Del Zoppo, 87, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away at her residence on January 10, 2018. Born in Introdacqua, Abruzzo, Italy, she was the loving daughter of the late Giovanni and Rosina (Centofanti) Ventresca. Elanda immigrated to Niagara Falls at the age of 2 with her family. She attended local schools and graduated from Niagara Falls High School...

Paul J. Dorato, Jr.

Paul J. Dorato, Jr.

Jan 7, 2018

Paul J. Dorato, Jr, 86 of Lewiston, NY passed away at his home surrounded by his family on January 7, 2018 while under the care of Niagara Hospice.  Born June 18, 1931 in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late, Paul and Lena (Janese) Dorato, Sr.

Paul was a lifelong resident of the Niagara...

Clair E. 'Butch" Brownell

Clair E. 'Butch" Brownell

Jan 7, 2018

Clair E. 'Butch' Brownell, 80 of Niagara Falls, NY passed away on January 7, 2018 at Northgate Health Care Facility in Wheatfield, NY.  Born in Waterville, NY, he was the son of the late Charles Brownell and Josephine (Ferrucci) Brownell-Patti, and step-son of the late James Patti.

Butch as he was affectionately known by family and friends...

Robert J. 'Bob' Ladouceur

Robert J. 'Bob' Ladouceur

Jan 6, 2018

Robert J. "Bob" LaDouceur,91, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away with his daughters and loved ones at his side, on Saturday, January 6, 2018.  Born on December 31, 1926 in Newton Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Antonio and Laura (LaCounte) LaDouceur.

Mr. LaDouceur moved to Niagara Falls in 1934 with his family.  He...

Mary E. Spizzirri

Mary E. Spizzirri

Jan 3, 2018

"Grammy"

Mary E. Spizzirri, 76, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, January 3, 2018, at N.F. Memorial Medical Center after a lengthy illness. Born in Lockport, NY, she was the daughter of the late Carl and AnnaKathryn (McDonough) Hamm.

Mary was raised...

Lewis I. Laurie

Lewis I. Laurie

Jan 1, 2018

Lewis I. Laurie, age 89 of the Town of Niagara, NY, passed away peacefully on Monday January 1, 2018 after a brief illness at Our Lady of Peace Nursing Care Residence surrounded by his family.  He was born August 10, 1928 in Wyoming, NY, the son of the late Howard C. and Ina M. (VanAllen) Laurie.

Mr....

Gladys L. LaCivita

Gladys L. LaCivita

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...

James A. Ross

James A. Ross

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...

Jennifer Kahley

Jennifer Kahley

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...

Victor E. DeCarlo

Victor E. DeCarlo

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...

Elpina Leone

Elpina Leone

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.

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Eva E. Morreale

Eva E. Morreale

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...

Robert J. Laverdi, Jr.

Robert J. Laverdi, Jr.

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...

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