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Margaret Donato

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Elizabeth "Libby" Caterina

Elizabeth "Libby" Caterina

Dec 25, 2013

Elizabeth "Libby" Caterina, 66, passed away Christmas morning, December 25, 2013 at Mt. St. Mary's Hospital in Lewiston, NY. Born in Niagara Falls, NY she was the daughter of the late Sabino and Lebra "Bella" A. (Bagnoli) Caterina. Libby, as most knew her, was a lifelong resident of the LaSalle are of Niagara Falls, and attended local schools. Following high...

Shirley S. Quigliano

Shirley S. Quigliano

Dec 25, 2013

Shirley S. (Serrianni) Quigliano, 77, of Niagara Falls, NY died on Wednesday, December 25, 2013 at Our Lady of Peace Nursing Care Residence in Lewiston, NY. Born in North Tonawanda, NY she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Bernice (Fanclow) Serrianni. Shirley attended local schools and graduated from Niagara Falls High School in 1955. On April 14, 1956...

Rosemarie Kupfer

Rosemarie Kupfer

Dec 25, 2013

RoseMarie (Quarcini) Kupfer, 76, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away after a brief illness on Wednesday December 25, 2013 at Roswell Park Cancer Institute in Buffalo, NY. Born and educated in Niagara Falls, NY she was the daughter of the late Michael and Caroline (Calantina) Quarcini. On October 6, 1956 she married William J. Kupfer in Our Lady of Lebanon...

Alex P. Depadre, Jr.

Alex P. Depadre, Jr.

Dec 24, 2013

Alex P. DePadre, Jr, 57, of Tonawanda, NY, passed away on December 24, 2013 in Buffalo, NY. Born in Niagara Falls, NY he was the son of the late Alexander P. DePadre, Sr. and Dolores (Gaetano) DePadre. Alex attended local schools and graduated from Niagara-Wheatfield High School. Alex was an avid hunter and enjoyed fishing. He also enjoyed hockey, and...

Jean Lynn

Jean Lynn

Dec 24, 2013

Jean (Keegans) Lynn of Niagara Falls, NY went to meet her husband John on Tuesday December 24, 2013. She was 100 years old. Born in Saltcoats, Scotland she was the daughter of the late Terrance and Susan (Reid) Keegans. Jean was raised and educated in Scotland. At the age of sixteen she immigrated to the United States to be with...

Richard Passalacqua

Richard Passalacqua

Dec 23, 2013

Richard Passalacqua, 97, of Lewiston, NY, died on Monday December 23, 2013 at Mt. St. Mary's Hospital in Lewiston, NY. Born in Lipari, Sicily, Italy he was the son of the late John and Candida (Sidoti) Passalacqua. Richard was educated in Italy and in 1941 he immigrated to the United States and settled in the Niagara Falls area where he...

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