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Clarence L. Hayes
Jan 15, 2014
Clarence L. Hayes, 58, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away on January 15, 2014 at Buffalo General Hospital. Born in Brooklyn, NY, he was the son of the late Clarence Lewis Hayes and Lois Marable of Brooklyn, NY. Clarence graduated from Kenmore High School and went on to receive an Associate's Degree in Ministry from Houghton College. Clarence belonged to...
Mary L. E. Stempien
Jan 11, 2014
Celebrated 100 Years Mary L.E. (Giancarli) Stempien, 100 of Niagara Falls, NY passed away at her residence on Saturday January 11, 2014. Born in Oakfield, NY, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Annunziata (DeSimone) Giancarli. Mary lived in Oakfield, NY before moving to Niagara Falls in 1929 where she finished her education at Trott Vocational High School....
Phyllis P. O'Grady Confer
Jan 10, 2014
Phyllis P. O'Grady Confer, 79, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away Friday January 10, 2014 at Our Lady of Peace Nursing Care Residence in Lewiston, NY. Born in Niagara Falls, NY she was the daughter of the late Patrick J. and Mary C. (Coch) O'Grady. Phyllis attended local schools and graduated from Niagara Falls High School in 1953. For over...
Pasquale "Patsy" Lagatta
Jan 10, 2014
Pasquale "Patsy" LaGatta, 69, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away unexpectedly at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center on Friday January 10, 2014. Born in Sulmona, Italy he was the son of the late Giuseppe and Elena (DiFelice) LaGatta. Patsy immigrated to the United States with his family as a child. He worked at Occidental Chemical Company until his retirement in...
Ruth Skrzypek
Jan 8, 2014
Ruth (Hollingsworth) Skrzypek, 78, of the Town of Niagara passed away on Wednesday, January 8, 2014 at N.F. Memorial Medical Center. Born in Clinton, NC she was the daughter of the late Isec and Ellamae Hollingworth. Ruth attended school in North Carolina where she later married Francis Skrzypek. After moving to the Niagara Falls area she was employed at the...
Dolores H. Rossi
Jan 7, 2014
Dolores H. (Milazzo) Rossi, 82, formerly of Niagara Falls, NY passed away on Tuesday January 7, 2014 at Brothers of Mercy in Clarence, NY. Born in Niagara Falls, NY she was the daughter of the late James Milazzo and Agnes Marie (Scalfani Milazzo Mancuso, and step-daughter of the late Charles Mancuso. Dolores attended local schools and graduated from Niagara Falls...
Margaret Donato
Jan 4, 2014
Margaret (Oliverio) Donato, 86 of Niagara Falls, NY passed away on Saturday January 4, 2014 surrounded by her loving family. The youngest of 13 children, Margaret was born in Clarksburg, WV, to the late Frank and Concetta Oliverio. She was raised and educated in Clarksburg, where she married Cosmo J. Donato on June 25, 1945. Together they moved to the...
Maximiliano A. Quaglia
Jan 4, 2014
Maximiliano Andrew Quaglia 29, of Pekin, NY, passed peacefully into God's loving arms on Saturday morning, January 4, 2014. Beloved son of Dianne and Michael S. Quaglia of Sacramento, CA. Max was a very generous caring soul with many friends around the world. He was a graduate of ITT Technical with a degree in Computer Science, Electrical and Electronic Engineering....
Michael R. Brannen, Iii
Jan 3, 2014
The following was written by Michael R. Brannen, III, in his own words prior to his passing on January 3, 2014 at the age of 64. Michael R. Brannen, III of Scottsdale, AZ, formerly of Youngstown, NY, was born in Charleston, WV. He was the son of the late Michael R. Brannen, Jr., founder of Niacet Corporation in Niagara Falls,...
Philip P. Catanese
Jan 2, 2014
29, of Orchard Park, NY passed away January 2, 2014. Loving son of Lillian B. (Francini) Catanese of Phillip T. (JoAnn) Catanese; father of Gianna Rose Catanese; fiancé of Ann Marie Bugenhagen; brother of Lisa Marie (Shaun) Catanese-Fryling, uncle to DeAndre, Justic, Ashley and Mary Ann Catanese-Fryling. Also survived by aunts, uncles, cousins. Private services to be held at convenience...
William Bishara
Jan 2, 2014
William Bishara, 78, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away on January 2, 2014 at his residence. Born in Niagara Falls, NY he was the son of the late Bishara W. and Najla (Haick) Bishara. Bill graduated from Niagara Falls High School in 1953 and received an Associate's Degree from Erie Community College. He also attended Rochester Institute of Technology and...
Edward S. Falsetti
Jan 1, 2014
Edward Salvatore Falsetti, 87, of Lockport, NY, passed away on Wednesday January 1, 2014 at Buffalo General Hospital in Buffalo, NY after a brief illness. He was born on December 25, 1926 in Niagara Falls, NY son of the late Gaetano 'Guy)' and Rachel Cora (Bosso) Falsetti. Ed grew up in Niagara Falls, NY. He graduated from Trott Vocational High...
Russell A. Cerminara
Jan 1, 2014
Russell A. Cerminara, 83, of Grand Island, NY passed away on Wednesday January 1, 2014 at his residence. Born in Niagara Falls, NY he was the son of the late Antonio and Francesca (Guadagnola) Cerminara. Russell attended local schools, and graduated from the former Trott Vocational High School. He proudly served in the United States Navy from January 21, 1949...
Marjorie A. Deep-Sky
Jan 1, 2014
Marjorie A. (Learn) Deep-Sky, 74, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away on Wednesday, January 1, 2014 at Roswell Park Cancer Institute in Buffalo, NY. Born in Niagara Falls, NY she was the daughter of the late Kenneth and Lillian M. (Wells) Bodie. Marjorie was a lifelong resident of Niagara Falls, NY and attended local schools. In her leisure time she...
Robert D. Riley, Sr.
Dec 30, 2013
Robert Dale Riley, Sr.78 of Niagara Falls, NY passed away on Monday December 30, 2013. Born in Morgantown, WV, he was the son of the late C. Dale and Burris E. (Hillberry) Riley. Robert moved to the Niagara Falls area in 1941 with his family and attended local schools. He served in the United States Navy during the Korean War...
Danyle M. White
Dec 30, 2013
Danyle M. White, 29 of the Tuscarora Reservation in Sanborn, NY passed away suddenly on December 30, 2013. Born in Niagara Falls, NY she was daughter of the late Jan Marie (Jacobs) White and the late Danny White. Danyle was united in heaven with her fiancé, Brandon Rickard. She was an enrolled member of the Tuscarora Nation Turtle Clan. Growing...
Brandon Rickard
Dec 30, 2013
Brandon Rickard, 32, of the Tuscarora Reservation in Sanborn, NY, passed away on Monday, December 30, 2013. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of Shirley (Moore) Rickard of Niagara Falls, NY and the late Keith Rickard. Brandon was joined in heaven by his fiancée, Danyle White. Brandon was a lifelong resident of the Niagara Falls area and...
Frank A. Forgione
Dec 30, 2013
Frank A. Forgione, 87, of Lewiston, NY passed away on Monday December 30, 2013 at Our Lady of Peace Nursing Care Residence in Lewiston, NY. Born in Niagara Falls, NY he was the son of the late Anthony and Marianna (Cammarata) Forgione. Frank was a lifelong resident of the Niagara Falls area. He attended local schools and graduated from Niagara...
Melinda C. Baio
Dec 29, 2013
Melinda C. (Rosso) Baio, 55, of Youngstown, NY passed away on Sunday, December 29, 2013 at her residence. Born in Niagara Falls, NY she was the daughter of Emma (Norton) Rosso of Niagara Falls, NY and the late Felix Rosso. Melinda graduated from Niagara Falls High School in 1976 and later earned an Associate's Degree at Niagara County Community College...
Lillian E. Perriman
Dec 27, 2013
Lillian E. (Boscarino) Perriman, 82, of Niagara Falls, NY died on Sunday, December 29, 2013 at Our Lady of Peace Nursing Care Residence in Lewiston, NY. Born in Niagara Falls, NY she was the daughter of the late Salvatore and Stephanie (Arnone) Boscarino. Lillian was a lifelong resident of Niagara Falls, NY and attended local schools. She was employed by...
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