Obituaries

Mar 7, 2017

Lena (Quigliano) Morningstar, 93 of Niagara Falls, NY passed away on March 7, 2017 at Niagara Rehabilitation and Nursing Center.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY she was the daughter of the late Joseph A. and Annette (Runfalo) Quigliano.

Lena was a lifelong resident of Niagara Falls and attended local schools.  For several years, she worked as an...

Mar 6, 2017

Josephine M. (Guarino) Rotella of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on Monday, March 6 at Our Lady of Peace Nursing Facility in Lewiston.  She was born in Niagara Falls, NY on July 6, 1925.  Josephine was the wife of the late Alfred Rotella and, daughter of the late Charles and Arlene (Granto) Guarino, sister of the late Gordon (late...

Mar 6, 2017

Assunta C. Colavecchia, 93, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away peacefully on March 6, 2017 in Lewiston, NY. Born in Limosano, Compo Bosso, Italy, she was the daughter of the late Giovanni and Concetta (DeDario) Frosolone.

On February 11, 1946, Assunta married Angelo Colavecchia in Limosano, Italy and later moved to Niagara Falls in 1955. They spent...

Mar 6, 2017

Edward "Ed" Laska, 90, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on March 6, 2017, at O.L.P. Nursing Care Residence in Lewiston. Born in Niagara Falls, he was the son of the late William and Caroline (Kaczor) Laska, Sr.

Ed attended local schools and served in the United States Navy during World War II where he served aboard...

Mar 3, 2017

Dolores J. (Reele) Faiola, 86 of Niagara Falls, NY passed away with her family by her side on March 3, 2017 at Schoellkopf Health Care Facility.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY she was the daughter of the late Matteo and Maria Reele.

Dolores was a lifelong resident of Niagara Falls and attended local schools. She worked in...

Mar 3, 2017

Antoinette "Toni" Lucido, 88, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away peacefully on March 3, 2017 surrounded by her family at O.L.P Nursing Residence. Born in Niagara Falls on September 12, 1928, she was the daughter of the late John and Laura (DeFranco) Salvatore. Toni attended local schools in Niagara Falls and began working at Nabisco during World War II. In...

Feb 28, 2017

William Robert Fera, 77, of Aberdeen, Washington passed away on Tuesday, February 28, 2017. Born in Niagara Falls, he was the son of the late Angelo and Philomena (Cusamino) Fera.

William graduated from Trott Vocational High School in 1958. He was employed as a Survey Draftsman throughout the United States for many years.

William is...

Feb 27, 2017

Anthony P.  Gonzalez, 90 of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on Friday, February 24, 2017 at Erie County Medical Center, Buffalo, NY.  Born in Steubenville, Ohio he was the son of the late Constantino and Maria (Diaz) Gonzalez.

Tony was a graduate of Trott Vocational High School and served during World War II in the U.S. Navy...

Feb 27, 2017

Rosemarie Allinson, 66, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away on Monday, February 27, 2017 in Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY she was the daughter of the late Delbert and Isabel (Bearagher) Young. Rosemarie received her Beauticians License from Niagara Beauty School and was the owner of Rose's Hair Care in Niagara Falls, NY.  Rosemarie...

Feb 26, 2017

Constance A. "Dollye" (Eannone) Butera, 90 of Niagara Falls, NY passed away on February 26, 2017 at Our Lady of Peace Nursing Care Residence.Born in Niagara Falls, NY she was the daughter of the late Frank and Florence (Merante) Eannone.

Dollye as she was affectionately known by family and friends moved to Brooklyn as small child with...

Feb 25, 2017

Kathleen (Milne) Ladouceur left this earth to teach line dancing in Heaven on February 25, 2017. Born in Niagara Falls, NY on August 2, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Duncan and Isabelle (Begg) Milne.

Kathleen graduated from Niagara Falls High School in 1951, marrying Victor R. Ladouceur, Sr. in 1952. Victor predeceased her in...

Feb 22, 2017

Katherine L. (Torcasio) Getty, 96 of Niagara Falls, NY passed away on, February 22, 2017 at Niagara Hospice House in Lockport, NY.  Born in Allegheny, PA she was the daughter of the late Samuel and Ambrosina (Vinezia) Torcasio.

Katherine moved to Olean, NY as a child with her family, and later settled in Niagara Falls following her...

Feb 22, 2017

William H. Robins, 72, of the Town of Niagara, passed away on Wednesday, February 22, 2017 at Niagara Hospice House in Lockport, NY.  Born on May 4, 1944 in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Harry and Rose (Caccamise) Robins. William attended local schools and graduated from Niagara Wheatfield High School.  He worked for General...

Feb 20, 2017

Sandra L. (Kazeangin) Karch, 71, of East Amherst, NY, passed away on Monday, February 20, 2017 at Brothers of Mercy in Clarence, NY.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY she was the daughter of the late Robert and Armine 'Mitzi' (Tatoian) Kazeangin.

Sandra was raised and educated in Niagara Falls.  She graduated from Niagara Falls High School in...

Feb 16, 2017

Jane N. (Gabriele) Vetrone, 82, passed away on Thursday, February 16, 2017 at Niagara Hospice House in Lockport, NY.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY she was the daughter of the late Dominic Gabriele and Dolly (Molinaro) Gabriele Munzi.

Jane was a lifelong resident of the Niagara Falls area.  She attended local schools, graduating from Niagara Falls High...

Feb 16, 2017

Lorraine Buchman, 69, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away on Thursday, February 16th, 2017 at Buffalo General Hospital. Born in Niagara Falls, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Frances Scarfone. Lorre attended local schools and graduated from the former LaSalle Senior High School. She owned and operated the former Solo Lounge on Niagara Street alongside her mother...

Feb 13, 2017

Jennie Mary (Paci) Biasucci, 86, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away on Monday, February 13, 2017 at Buffalo General Hospital. Born in Niagara Falls, NY she was the daughter of the late Calogero and Isabella (Perri) Paci. Jennie was a lifelong resident of Niagara Falls and attended local schools. She was employed as a secretary at Niagara University for many...

Feb 13, 2017

Charles J. Alaimo, 89, of Grand Island, NY, formerly of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on Monday, February 13, 2017 at Mt. St. Mary's Hospital in Lewiston, NY. Born in Niagara Falls, NY he was the son of the late John and Angela (Cirrito) Alaimo. Charles served in the U.S. Navy during World War 2 in the Pacific Theater until...

Feb 12, 2017

Angelo F. Conde, 91 of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on February 12, 2017 at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center. Born in Niagara Falls, NY he was the son of the late Thomas and Rose (Trapasso) Conde, Sr. Angelo was a lifelong resident of Niagara Falls. He attended local schools and graduated from the former Trott Vocational High School. A...

Feb 11, 2017

Clarence L. Taylor, 74, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away on February 11, 2017 at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center.  Born in Talladega, AL, he was the son of the late Fred Davis and Ollie Mae Davis.

Clarence came to Niagara Falls as a child with his family and attended local schools.  He was employed at Hooker...