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Sue 'Sara' A. Rice

Sue 'Sara' A. Rice

May 24, 2017

Sue 'Sara' A. Rice, 60, of Lewiston, NY, passed away on Wednesday, May 24, 2017 at Buffalo General Hospital in Buffalo, NY.  Born on April 28, 1957, in Niagara Falls, NY she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Beltrano) DiPasquale.

Sara grew up in Niagara Falls, and attended local Catholic schools.  On October 18,...

Donna Lee Griffith

Donna Lee Griffith

May 23, 2017

Donna Lee (Ankenbauer) Griffith, age 69, of the Town of Wheatfield, NY, went to be with our Lord, Wednesday, May 23, 2017.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY on April 14, 1948, she is the daughter of the late Robert and Marion (Eydt) Ankenbauer.

Donna graduated from LaSalle Senior High School in 1966. On June 5, 1971, she...

Patricia J. Long

Patricia J. Long

May 23, 2017

Patricia J. (Musial) Long, 70 of Niagara Falls, NY passed away on May 23, 2017 at Niagara Hospice House.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of late Joseph and Bertha Musial.

Patricia was a lifelong resident of Niagara Falls.  She attended local schools and graduated from Trott Vocational High School.  For over twenty-five years,...

Steven M. Rodgers

Steven M. Rodgers

May 21, 2017

Steven M Rodgers, age 31, associate of Wegman's Markets Seafood Dept. (Amherst St., Buffalo, NY) passed away unexpectedly on May 21, 2017, of the Town of Niagara, NY. Beloved Husband of Danielle M. (Myers) Rodgers; devoted father of Joelle Bruyere, Zachary Smith, Jayden Smith, Aleczander Smith, and Charlotte Rodgers; dear son of James L. and Kathleen A.(Parsons) Rodgers; dearest...

James V. Agostino

James V. Agostino

May 20, 2017

James V. Agostino, born on December 16,1922 in Niagara Falls, passed away on Saturday, May 20, 2017. James retired from the Outreach for Wellness in Niagara Falls. There will be no prior visitation.

Ronald I Sanders

Ronald I Sanders

May 20, 2017

Age 84, of Niagara Falls, NY, formerly of Ocala, FL. passed away on May 20, 2017.  Son of the late Robert and Ida (Buie) Sanders.  Husband of JoAnn L. (Steele) Sanders.  Father of Robert I. Sanders, Melanie L. (Joseph P.) Riscili, Susan P. (Tony) Carr, Gary T. Sanders, late Ronald "Butch" Sanders, late Eileen Sanders and the late Dr....

Michele M. Reisch

Michele M. Reisch

May 20, 2017

Michele M. Reisch, 65, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, May 20 th , 2017. Born and raised in Niagara Falls, she was the daughter of the late James and Ann (McSweeny) Dann.

Michele attended local schools and graduated from Niagara Falls High School in 1971. On August 18, 1973, she married her loving...

Rudolph Scarpelli

Rudolph Scarpelli

May 19, 2017

Rudolph Scarpelli, 79, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away on Friday, May 19 th , 2017. Born in Spezzano Sila, Cosenza, Italy he was the son of the late Giovanni and Rosa (Granata) Scarpelli. Rudy moved to Niagara Falls with his family in 1947 and served in the United States Army Reserves until his honorable discharge. He received his Bachelor's...

William "Bill" Gugino

William "Bill" Gugino

May 16, 2017

William "Bill" Gugino, 90, of Las Vegas, NV, formerly of Niagara Falls, NY passed away on May 16, 2017 at his residence.  Born on February 8, 1927 in Fredonia, NY he was the son of the late Anthony and Louise (Como) Gugino, Sr.

Bill came to Niagara Falls, NY as a child with his family and attended...

Lillian D. Alvarez

Lillian D. Alvarez

May 16, 2017

Lillian D. (Craig) Alvarez, 92, of Niagara Falls, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 16 th , 2017 at Northgate Manor. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Ernest and Rose (Hosack) Craig.

Lillian was a lifelong resident of Niagara Falls, where she attended local schools. She was the loving wife of...

Mary Ellen Mcmahon

Mary Ellen Mcmahon

May 14, 2017

Mary Ellen McMahon, 81 of Niagara Falls, NY passed away on Sunday May 14, 2017 in Our Lady of Peace Nursing Care Residence.  Born in Kilrush, Ireland, she was raised as the daughter of the late Michael and Nora Gallagher. Mary worked as a court clerk for the New York State Supreme Court in Niagara Falls for thirty-eight years until...

John P. Trunzo

John P. Trunzo

May 14, 2017

John Peter Trunzo, age 88, died on May 14, 2017, at home surrounded by his loving family. John was born on January 26, 1929 in Niagara Falls, NY to the late James and Tressa Trunzo.

John was a graduate of Trott Vocational High School and was an Army veteran. He attended night school graduating with a degree...

Elio "Lee" Desiderio

Elio "Lee" Desiderio

May 11, 2017

Elio ("Lee") Desiderio, poet, writer, and World War II Veteran, passed away May 11, 2017, after a brief illness. He was ninety.

Lee was born in Niagara Falls on November 19, 1926, to the late Camillo and Giustina (Paolini) Desiderio. He is predeceased in death by his three sisters, Elma Catherine, Yola (late Charles) Civiletto, and Jeanette...

Saturna "Cindy" Williams

Saturna "Cindy" Williams

May 7, 2017

Saturna "Cindy" Williams, 69, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on Sunday, May 7, 2017 at Buffalo General Hospital after a lengthy battle with cancer. Born in Campobasso, Italy, she was the loving daughter of the late Angelo and Assunta (Frosolone) Colavecchia. Cindy moved to Niagara Falls with her family at the age of 7. She attended local schools and...

Thomas A. Dardes

Thomas A. Dardes

May 6, 2017

Thomas A. "Tom" Dardes, 47 of Niagara Falls, NY passed away on Saturday, May 6, 2017 in Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY he was the son of Mario Dardes and the late Tomasina (Parisi) Dardes. Tom attended local schools and was a 1988 graduate of Niagara Catholic High School where he played football.  He...

Richard Edgar Milleville

Richard Edgar Milleville

May 3, 2017

Richard Edgar Milleville, born to Hugo and Beata Milleville on July 1st, 1927, passed away on May 3rd, 2017, at the age of 89.  Richard was the beloved husband of Emily (Dietz) Milleville for 56 wonderful years.  Richard was a devoted lifetime member of St. James Lutheran Church.  He attended Trott Vocational School in Niagara Falls and later served...

Katherine Piercey

Katherine Piercey

May 2, 2017

Katherine Piercey, 93, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 2 nd , 2017 at Brookdale Niagara Assisted Living. Born in Ottawa, Canada on November 9, 1923, she was the loving daughter of the late Doris (Manson) Hurd.

Katherine moved to Niagara County as a child and graduated from Lewiston-Porter High School. On December...

Nancy Pembleton

Nancy Pembleton

May 1, 2017

Nancy Pembleton, 75, of Niagara Falls, passed away May, 1, 2017 at Niagara Falls Memorial Hospital. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Samuel and the late Helen (nee McDougal) Fisher. She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Russell W. Pembleton; her son Russell (Tina) Pembleton and was predeceased by her daughters,...

Arthur Batrouny

Arthur Batrouny

Apr 29, 2017

Arthur Batrouny, 84, of Lewiston, N.Y., passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 29, 2017 at his residence surrounded by his loving family.  Born in Niagara Falls, N. Y., he was the son of the late Amien and Jeannie (Shaheen) Batrouny.

Arthur served in the United States Navy, as a 2 nd Class Gunner's Mate, until his honorable...

Marjorie Pegrum

Marjorie Pegrum

Apr 24, 2017

85, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 24th, 2017 at St. Mary's Hospital. She is survived by her loving husband Frank Pegrum and her cherished son, Craig Pegrum; as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins. Private funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family.

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