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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
Frances S. Bruno
Apr 22, 2017
Frances S. Bruno, 88, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 22, 2017 at Niagara Hospice House. Born in Niagara Falls, she was the daughter of the late Andrea and Maria S. (Cumbo) Ligammari. Frances was a lifelong resident of Niagara Falls, where she attended local schools. On May 29, 1965, she married her loving husband, Salvatore...
Joan Marie Aquino
Apr 21, 2017
Joan Marie (Piotrowski) Aquino, 77 of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on April 21, 2017 at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center. A lifelong resident of Niagara Falls, she was the daughter of the late Casimer and Josephine Zamiela.
Joan attended local schools and graduated from the former St. Mary's High School. She worked at her family's business,...
Ruth L. Angelo
Apr 20, 2017
Ruth L. Angelo, 83, of the Town of Niagara, passed away on Thursday, April 20th, 2017 at Roswell Park Cancer Institute in Buffalo, NY. Born in Scranton, PA, she was the daughter of John and Josephine (Pugliese) Liples.
Ruth attended local schools in Scranton. On October 27, 1956, she married her loving husband, Raymond Angelo. Ray predeceased...
Whitney Jade Washuta
Apr 18, 2017
Whitney Jade Washuta, 25, of Youngstown, NY passed away on April 18, 2017.
Born in Buffalo, NY she was the daughter of Richard H. and Gail E. (Zucco) Washuta.
Whitney was a charming, elegant, self-less, thoughtful blue-eyed beauty. Known for her big smile and graceful nature, Whitney was absolutely stunning from the inside, out. Whitney...
Arnold Monoog Nazarian
Apr 17, 2017
Arnold Monoog Nazarian 76, of Pendleton, NY, passed away on April 17, 2017. Born in Niagara Falls, NY he was the son of the late Manoog and Takouhi (Dandaginian) Nazarian.
Arnold was a lifelong resident of the Niagara Falls area. He graduated from Niagara Falls High School and Niagara University where he earned a Bachelor's Degree in...
Antonio 'Tony' Masocco
Apr 17, 2017
Antonio 'Tony' Masocco, 91, of East Rochester NY, formerly of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on April 17, 2017 at North Gate Manor in North Tonawanda, NY. Born in Giuliano di Roma, Italy he was the son of the late Alfred and Angela (Cutonelli) Masocco.
On October 8, 1949 he married Mary Jane (Malazia) Masocco at St....
