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Geraldine "Geri" Mondi

Geraldine "Geri" Mondi

Jun 7, 2017

Geraldine (Polizzi) Mondi of Grand Island, NY; formerly of Niagara Falls, NY passed away on June 7, 2017 in Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center.  Born on May 10, 1950, she was the daughter of the late Gerald C. and Evelyn (Villella) Polizzi.

She was a graduate of Niagara Falls High School and attended Niagara County Community College...

Joseph Pulito

Joseph Pulito

Jun 7, 2017

Joseph Pulito, 85, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family members, on Wednesday, June 7 th , 2017 at DeGraff Skilled Nursing Facility in North Tonwanda, NY. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Mateo and Amelia Pulito. Joseph attended local schools including the former Trott Vocational High School. On September 6, 1954, he married his...

James Byers

James Byers

Jun 6, 2017

James Byers, 61, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on Niagara Rehabilitation & Nursing Center at June 6, 2017. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Theodore and Muriel (Franke) Byers. There will be no prior visitation. Private interment will be held at the convenience of the family.

Anthony 'Tony' Rufrano

Anthony 'Tony' Rufrano

Jun 4, 2017

Anthony M. Rufrano, 84, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on June 4th, 2017 at Our Lady of Peace in Lewiston, N.Y. Anthony was born on June 26, 1932, in Niagara Falls, NY, the son of the late Rose (LaPorta) and Michael Rufrano. Anthony attended local schools, graduated from Niagara Falls High School and joined the Air Force Reserve....

Paul P. Masters

Paul P. Masters

Jun 4, 2017

Paul P. Masters, 87 of Lewiston, NY, passed away on June 4, 2017 at Elderwood at Wheatfield Health Care Facility. Born in Niagara Falls, NY he was the son of the late John and Antoinette Masters, and step-son of the late Catherine Masters.

Paul was a lifelong resident of the Niagara Falls area.  He attended local schools...

Concetta M. Longo

Concetta M. Longo

Jun 4, 2017

Concetta M. (Pitarresi) Longo, 93 of Niagara Falls, NY passed away on June 4, 2017 at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center. Born in Niagara Falls, NY she was the daughter of the late Giovanni and Rosalia (Giannone) Pitarresi.

Concetta was a lifelong resident of Niagara Falls.  She attended local schools and graduated from the former Trott Vocational...

Vincent A. Palmer

Vincent A. Palmer

Jun 3, 2017

Vincent A. Palmer, 59, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, June 3 rd , 2017 at his residence. Born in Buffalo, NY, he was the loving son of Theresa M. Silvestre and the late John L. Palmer; and the stepson of Philip Silvestre.

Vince was a lifelong resident of Niagara Falls, where he attended...

Madeline Mattuccilli

Madeline Mattuccilli

Jun 3, 2017

Madeline Mattuccilli, 98, entered into eternal rest on June 3, 2017. For the past two years, Madeline resided at Schoellkopf Health Center, where she passed away under the care of hospice.

Madeline was born in Buffalo, NY.  On October 5 th , 1940, she married Paul A. Mattuccilli.  In 1974, after 34 years of marriage, Mr. Mattuccilli...

Dorothy M. Merino

Dorothy M. Merino

Jun 3, 2017

Dorothy M. Merino, 98, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 3rd, 2017 at Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital in Amherst, NY. Born in Niagara Falls, she was the loving daughter of the late John and Lucia (DeStefano) Merino. Dorothy attended local schools and graduated from Niagara Falls High School. She was employed at Union Carbide in...

Lorrie A. Barone

Lorrie A. Barone

May 28, 2017

Lorrie A. Barone, 58, of Town of Niagara, NY, passed away on May 28, 2017 at Niagara Hospice House in Lockport, NY.  Born on June 14, 1958 in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of Concetta L. (Benton) Barone and the late Vincent L. Barone.

Lorrie was employed as a dental assistant for many years, working...

Stella Leffler

Stella Leffler

May 27, 2017

Stella Leffler, 89, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away May 27, 2017 at Northgate Health Care Facility in North Tonawanda, New York.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Irene (Tedesco) Paradise. Stella attended local schools and graduated from Niagara Falls High School.  She married Ralph J. Leffler, Sr. who predeceased her...

Norman A. Olsen, Sr.

Norman A. Olsen, Sr.

May 26, 2017

Norman A. Olsen, Sr., 93, of the Town of Niagara, NY, passed away peacefully at his residence on Friday, May 26, 2017. Born in Bristol, CT on November 21, 1923, he was the son of the late Ole Thor and Mabel Adele (Vickery) Olsen. Norman was a longtime Niagara Falls resident, where he attended local schools. On March 19, 1943,...

Edwin Veihdeffer

Edwin Veihdeffer

May 26, 2017

Edwin Veihdeffer, 89, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away peacefully on Friday, May 26, 2017 at Niagara Hospice House. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Richard Veihdeffer; the late Laura (Foukrod) Veihdeffer-Dixon, and the stepson of the late George Dixon.

Edwin was raised in Niagara Falls, where he attended local schools....

Cameron M. Weingartner

Cameron M. Weingartner

May 26, 2017

Cameron M. Weingartner, 44, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on May 26, 2017 at Erie County Medical Center.  After a lengthy hospital stay from an August 30 th , 2016 assault, Cameron passed away from complications of his traumatic brain injury.  Born on December 31, 1972 in Warren, PA, he was the son of Deborah L. (Case) (Kirby) Johnson...

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....

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