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Marvin Sisney, Jr.

Marvin Sisney, Jr.

Dec 5, 2015

Marvin Sisney, Jr., 84, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on December 5, 2015 at O.L.P Nursing Care Residence in Lewiston, NY. A life-long resident of Niagara Falls, NY, he was the loving son of the late Anthony "Cubby" and Sylvia (Peters) Colucci. Marvin served in the United States Army during the Korean War until his honorable discharge. On April...

Roger C. Rasmussen

Roger C. Rasmussen

Dec 5, 2015

Roger C. Rasmussen, 79, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 5, 2015 at Niagara Rehabilitation Center. Born in Niagara Falls, he was the loving son of the late Carl and Ethel (Hagerman) Rasmussen. Roger attended local schools and served in the United States National Guard until his honorable discharge. On August 20, 1955, he married Angela...

Jacquelene "Jackie" M. Pacifico

Jacquelene "Jackie" M. Pacifico

Dec 4, 2015

Jacquelene M. (Pharo) Pacifico, 80, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away Friday, December 4, 2015 in Our Lady of Peace Nursing Facility, Lewiston, NY after a brief illness. Born in Niagara Falls, NY she was the daughter of the late Leonard and Burness (Cornish) Pharo, Sr. Jackie as she was known by her family and friends lived most of her...

Gene Rulli

Gene Rulli

Dec 3, 2015

Gene S. Rulli, of Lewiston, NY formerly of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away in Niagara Hospice House in Lockport, NY on Thursday December 3, 2015 at the age of 77 after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Greensburg, PA he was the son of the late Philip and Guida (DelBrocco) Rulli. Gene came to Niagara Falls as a child...

Natale Sperduti

Natale Sperduti

Dec 1, 2015

Natale "Nino" Sperduti, 93, of Las Vegas, Nevada and formerly of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on December 1, 2015. Born in Giuliano Di Roma, Italy, he was the son of the late Leo and Giulia (Petricca) Sperduti and loving husband of the late Antoinette (Maselli) Sperduti. Nino served as police officer in the Italian army until his honorable discharge....

Jemelie Elizabeth Raybon

Jemelie Elizabeth Raybon

Dec 1, 2015

Jemelie Elizabeth (George) Raybon, age 66, of Niagara Falls NY passed peacefully into the hands of God after a courageous battle with canceron Tuesday December 1, 2015. She was surrounded by her loving family. Jan, as all who knew her, was born November 5th, 1949 and was a lifelong resident of Niagara Falls NY. She worked as a financial assistant...

Lucille Berard

Lucille Berard

Dec 1, 2015

Lucille (Longo) Berard, 71, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away Tuesday, December 1, 2015 in St. Mary's Hospital, Lewiston, NY after a brief illness. Born in Mount Morris, NY she was the daughter of the late John and Frances (Megliore) Longo. Lucille is survived by her two daughters, Susan Berard and Jennifer Torres; her only grand-children, Jordan and Taylor Brooks;...

Brian Galley

Brian Galley

Nov 28, 2015

Brian J. Galley, 60, of Tonawanda, NY passed away Saturday, November 28, 2015 at Kenmore Mercy Hospital, Buffalo, NY. Born in Niagara Falls, NY he was the son of Clarence "Bud" Galley, the late Mary (Spencer) Galley; and loving husband of Laurie (Brave) Galley. Brian attended local schools and graduated from the former Trott Vocational High School. He was a...

Amanda Hescox

Amanda Hescox

Nov 25, 2015

Amanda Hescox, 33, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, November 25th at Buffalo General Hospital. Born in Lewiston, NY, she was the loving daughter of the late James W. Conklin, Jr. and Karla M. (Bartel) Rinker. Amanda attended local schools and graduated from Niagara-Wheatfield Highschool in 2000. On June 22, 2002 she married her beloved husband, Joseph...

Lavern "Lefty" Bowman

Lavern "Lefty" Bowman

Nov 25, 2015

LaVern A. "Lefty" Bowman, Jr, 89, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away Wednesday, November 25, 2015 at Elderwood at Wheatfield Health Care Facility in Wheatfield, NY. Born in Niagara Falls, NY he was the son of the late Lavern A. and Florence (Hiller) Bowman, Sr. Lefty, as he was known by his family and friends was raised and educated in...

Jessica F. Christopher

Jessica F. Christopher

Nov 24, 2015

Jessica F. Christopher, 43, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away on Tuesday, November 24, 2015. Jessica was born in Hawthorne, CA. She enjoyed fishing, boating, cooking, gardening and collecting doll. Jessica was well known throughout her neighborhood for her generosity, and opening her home to anyone who was in need. Jessica is survived by her five children, Marie Christopher of...

Joseph "Joey" A. Gariano

Joseph "Joey" A. Gariano

Nov 23, 2015

Loving Son, Brother, Nephew, Cousin and Friend Joseph A. 'Joey' Gariano, 29, of Lewiston, NY passed away peacefully at home on Monday, November 23, 2015. Born in Lewiston, NY he was the son of Joseph S. and Carol A. (Garabedian) Gariano. Joey, as he was known to family and friends, was a lifelong resident of Lewiston, NY. He attended local...

Frank P. Forgione

Frank P. Forgione

Nov 23, 2015

Frank P. Forgione, 87, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away on Monday, November 23, 2015 at Elderwood at Wheatfield Health Care Facility in Wheatfield, NY. Born in Niagara Falls, NY he was the son of the late Arcangelo and Antonina (Cammarata) Forgione. Frank was a lifelong resident of Niagara Falls, NY. He attended local schools and graduated from the former...

John L. Runca

John L. Runca

Nov 21, 2015

John L. Runca 84 of Lewiston, NY, passed away surrounded by his family on Saturday November 21, 2015 at Roswell Park Cancer Institute in Buffalo, NY after a brief illness. Born in Castiglione Marittimo, Province of Catanzaro, Calabria, Italy, he was the son of the late Giacinto 'Gene' and Felicia (Pellico) Runca. John immigrated to the United States with his...

Gladys M Guercio

Gladys M Guercio

Nov 19, 2015

Gladys M. Guercio, 92, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed at her residence on November 19, 2015. Born in Harbinger, N.C., she was the daughter of the late Thomas R. and Nina G. (Gallop) Melson. Gladys was raised in Harbinger, N.C. and graduated from Poplar Branch High School and later attended business schools in Niagara Falls. On December 16, 1945, she...

Edward A. Leone

Edward A. Leone

Nov 19, 2015

Edward A. Leone, 80, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Thursday, November 19, 2015 at Mt. St. Mary's Hospital in Lewiston, NY. Born in Niagara Falls, he was the son of the late Albert F. and Concetta "Jenny" (Capizzi) Leone. Edward graduated from Niagara Falls High School in 1952 and earned a Bachelor's Degree in...

Ursula C. Quaglia

Ursula C. Quaglia

Nov 19, 2015

Ursula C. (Oster) Quaglia, 82, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away on Thursday, November 19, 2015 at Mt. St. Mary's Hospital in Lewiston, NY. Born in Cologne, Germany. Ursula was educated in Germany and later came to the United States and settled in Niagara Falls, NY where she lived until the present time. She had a passion for animals and...

Vincent “Vince” Morreale

Vincent “Vince” Morreale

Nov 18, 2015

Vincent "Vince" Morreale, 88, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, November 18, 2015 surrounded by his loving family. Vince was born on July 11, 1927 in Serradifalco, Sicily to Nicolo and Gaetana Morreale. Vince was the eldest of six children. He is survived by his brothers and sisters, Concetta (late Filippo) Avarello of Serradifalco, Sicily, Antonio (Antonia) Morreale, of Lyon,...

Fortunata 'Fannie' Scalzo

Fortunata 'Fannie' Scalzo

Nov 16, 2015

Local Centenarian 1914-2015 Fortunata 'Fannie' (Conti) Scalzo, age 101 of the Town of Niagara, NY, passed away on Monday November 16, 2015 at Mt. St. Mary's Hospital in Lewiston, NY. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Domenico and Maria (Filardo) Conti. Fannie, as she was affectionately known, moved to Italy...

Willie Lafayette

Willie Lafayette

Nov 15, 2015

Willie Lafayette, 72, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away on November 15, 2015 at N.F. Memorial Medical Center. Born in Ocean Springs, Mississippi, he was the son of the late Shedric and Rosie Lafayette. Willie is survived by his children, Cynthia "Renee" Farrow, Michael Roper, James Lafayette, Willie Lafayette, Jr. and Kevin. He is also survived by his siblings, Benny...

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