Carmella M. McMeekin
Apr 23, 2021
Carmella M. (Belli) McMeekin, a resident of Elderwood at Wheatfield, died Friday, April 23, 2021. She was 94. Born on April 28, 1926, she was the daughter of the late Francesco Belli and Luigina (Ianero) Belli.
She grew up in Niagara Falls and attended local schools. In September 1944, she married Robert McMeekin. The couple lived in...
Nina Rizzo
Apr 21, 2021
Nina Rizzo, 95, formerly of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on April 21, 2021 at Wheatfield Commons in North Tonawanda, NY. Born in Sperlonga, Italy, she was the daughter of the late Benedetto "Benny" V. and Leonina (Battista) Faiola, and the stepdaughter of the late Leonina (Palma) Faiola.
Nina came to the United States at the age...
Edward J. Hurley
Apr 19, 2021
Edward John Hurley died unexpectedly at the age of 76 on Monday, April 19, 2021 at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center. He was born the first of four children to Edward Joseph Hurley and Antonietta (Toni) (Peri) Hurley on August 8, 1944 in Niagara Falls, NY.
Ed attended Niagara Wheatfield High School before joining the United States...
Janette Schiesser
Apr 16, 2021
Janette Schiesser, 76, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on April 16, 2021 at her residence. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Angelo P. and Domenica M. (Pitrone) Ruggiero.
Janette attended local schools and graduated from Madonna High School in 1962 and Rosary Hill College in 1967, receiving a Bachelor's Degree...
Philip P. Panepinto
Apr 14, 2021
Philip P. Panepinto , 63, of Lockport, NY, passed away peacefully on April 14, 2021 in Buffalo General Hospital. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Donald and Viola ( Astolsfi ) Panepinto .
Philip was a longtime resident of Niagara Falls and a graduate of Niagara Falls High School. On May...
Emery Lee Whitlock
Apr 14, 2021
Emery Lee Whitlock, a resident of Wheatfield, NY, passed away Wednesday, April 14, 2021 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Emery was 83 years old.
Mr. Whitlock was born in Aiken, SC on July 7, 1937, to the late Daniel and Annie Whitlock. On September 2, 1961, he married his wife of 59 years, Alice...
Christina "Tina" A. Leighton
Apr 13, 2021
Christina Leighton, 56, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away unexpectedly on April 13, 2021 at her residence. Born in Lewiston, NY, she was the daughter of Robert Leighton, Sr. and the late Yvonne (Moses) Leighton.
Christina graduated from Niagara-Wheatfield High School and enlisted in the United States Navy for eight years prior to her Honorable Discharge. She...
Mark Anthony Rulli
Apr 13, 2021
Mark Anthony Rulli, 31, of Lewiston, NY, passed away unexpectedly on April 13, 2021. Born in Buffalo, NY, he was the son of Joseph and Janet (Volpe) Rulli.
Mark graduated from Lewiston-Porter High School in 2008 and received his Associate Degree in Business Administration from Niagara County Community College. He was employed at ProAmpac in Depew, NY....
Vincent D. Reisch
Apr 11, 2021
Vincent D. Reisch, 71, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 11, 2021. Born in Buffalo, NY, he was the son of the late Francis and Elizabeth (O'Brian) Reisch; and step-son of the late Mary Reisch.
Vince graduated from Iroquois High School and later obtained his Associate's degree from Alfred Tech. On August 18,...
Joseph A. Insana
Apr 10, 2021
Joseph A. Insana, 71, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on April 10, 2021 at Erie County Medical Center. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Lawrence T. and Bessie J. (LaDuca) Insana.
Joe graduated from Niagara University with a Bachelors' Degree in Accounting. He was employed for 32 years as a...
Michael F. Tierney
Apr 8, 2021
Michael F. Tierney, 63, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on April 8, 2021 at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center. Born in Lewiston, NY, he was the son of the late James and Mary (Pfifer) Tierney.
Michael was employed as an EMT with Frontier Ambulance and also as a laborer with Laborer's Local #91. His life centered...
Louis C. Barone
Apr 7, 2021
Louis C. Barone, 92, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on April 7, 2021 at Niagara Hospice House in Lockport, NY. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Luigi and Vincenza Barone.
On June 4, 1949, Louis married Rosa M. 'Mae' (Dewberry) Barone at Sacred Heart Church in Niagara Falls, NY. Mrs....
Cecilia Ryan
Apr 7, 2021
Cecilia (Bedard) Ryan, 96, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away surrounded by her loving family on April 7, 2021 at her residence under the care of Niagara Hospice. Born in Plattsburgh, NY, she was the daughter of the late Ephrem and Cecilia (Boyer) Bedard.
Cecilia was married to the late William C. Ryan on October 11, 1952;...
Gene A. Printup
Apr 7, 2021
Gene A. Printup, 66, of Lewiston, NY, passed away at his residence on April 7, 2021. Born in Ransomville, NY, he was the son of the late Harrison 'Pelly' and Doris (Jacobs) Printup.
Gene attended local schools and graduated from Niagara-Wheatfield High School in 1973. He was self-employed locally in the construction industry for many years. For...
Mordecai Rubino Douglas
Apr 6, 2021
Mordecai Rubino Douglas, passed away on April 6, 2021 at Sisters of Charity Hospital. Born April 6, 2021, he was the infant son of Venasija J. Lewis.
In addition to his mother, he is survived by grandparents, Angelica F. Douglas and Vencent J. Lewis, Jr.; his great grandparents, Norton (Rose) Douglas; his great great grandmother, Dr. Frances...
Kevin A. Robertson
Apr 6, 2021
Kevin A. Robertson, 52, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away at his residence on April 6, 2021. Born in Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada, he was the son of Kathleen (Kleber) Robertson and the late Allan Robertson.
Kevin came to the United States as a child with his family, attending local schools. He graduated from the Culinary Institute...
Paola G. Ventresca
Apr 4, 2021
Paola G. Ventresca, 88, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on Easter Sunday April 4, 2021 at her residence under the care of Niagara Hospice. Born in Introdacqua, Italy, she was the daughter of the late Aristide and Assunta (Bevilacqua) Ventresca.
On July 25, 1954, Paola married Antonio 'Tony' Ventresca in Italy. Mr. Ventresca predeceased her on...
Maria F. Aceti-Henderson
Apr 3, 2021
Maria F. Aceti-Henderson, 91, of Haverhill, FL and formerly of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 3, 2021. Born in Brampton, Ontario, Canada, she was the daughter of the late Salvatore and Girolima "Minnie" (Fardella) Caruso.
Maria was raised in Brampton where she attended local schools and graduated from high school. In...
Wayne E. Jackson II
Apr 2, 2021
Wayne E. Jackson II, 26, of Youngstown, NY, passed away on April 2, 2021. Born in Buffalo, NY, he was the son of Wayne E. and Mae L. (Reardon) Jackson.
Wayne resided in Youngstown and Goose Cove, Newfoundland, Canada growing up and was a graduate of Lewiston-Porter High School. He served in the United States Army and...
Joan P. Meyers
Apr 1, 2021
Joan P. (Marrazzo) Meyers, 79, of the Town of Niagara, passed away on April 1, 2021 at Erie County Memorial Medical Center in Buffalo, NY. Born in Passaic, NJ, she was the daughter of the late Orlando J. and Margaret T. (Emerick) Marrazzo.
In 1960, Joan married William E. Meyers. Mr. Meyers predeceased her on January 28,...
