Obituaries

Jul 19, 2020

Carolyn DiPasquale, 78, of Wheatfield, NY, passed away peacefully on July 19, 2020. Born in Buffalo, NY, to George and Lydia (Krenz) Feldmeyer, Carolyn had one brother, Thomas who predeceased her. Carolyn married her beloved husband, Louis A. DiPasquale (BFD, Ret.) at Annunciation Church in Buffalo, NY. Together they owned and operated the former Grant Cleaners and then...

Jul 19, 2020

Antonio Tallarico, 88, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 19, 2020, at Mt. St. Mary's Hospital. Born in Italy, he was the son of the late Francesco and Maria (Gagliardi) Tallarico; and beloved husband of the late Caterina (Rotella) Tallarico, who passed away on November 11, 2019, after 63 memorable years together.

Antonio...

Jul 18, 2020

Joseph Carroll, 41, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, July 18, 2020. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the beloved son of Thomas and Patricia (DiPasquale) Carroll. Joe graduated from LaSalle High School and attended Niagara County Community College where he excelled in baseball. He began working for PepsiCo and 3M, and was currently employed...

Jul 17, 2020

Earl G. Mang, 89, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on July 17, 2020 at Niagara Hospice House in Lockport, NY. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Earl and Dorothy (Mullen) Mang; and stepson of the late Esther Mang.

Earl attended local schools including Trott Vocational High School. He proudly served...

Jul 15, 2020

Teresa A. Polka, 60, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on July 15, 2020 at Mt. St. Mary's Hospital in Lewiston, NY.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY she was the daughter of the late Byron and Patricia (Mackenzie) Schucker.

On August 18, 1979, Teresa married Ronald J. Polka at Prince of Peace Church in Niagara...

Jul 14, 2020

Ronald S. "Rock" Carter, 64, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away at his residence on July 14, 2020 under the care of Niagara Hospice.  Born in Tonawanda, NY, he was the son of the late Ronald and Gloria (Hodges) Carter.

Rock was an avid horse handicapper and enjoyed watching all types of sports.  He especially loved his...

Jul 14, 2020

Frances I. Meeker, 82, passed away on July 14, 2020 at Elderwood at Wheatfield in Niagara Falls, NY.  Born in North Tonawanda, NY, she was the daughter of the late George Staub and Hazel (Shultz) (late George) Stiles.

Frances married Karl Meeker at Saint James United Methodist Church in Niagara Falls, NY.  Mr.  Meeker predeceased her in...

Jul 14, 2020

Marie A. Filicetti, 99, of Niagara Falls, NY went home to be with her Heavenly Father on July 14, 2020 at Schoellkopf Health Care Facility.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Salvatore and Grace Vilardo.

Marie attended local schools graduating from Trott Vocational High School.  On October 6, 1945, she married...

Jul 13, 2020

Carol J. Maura, 77, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 13, 2020, at Mt. St. Mary's Hospital in Lewiston, NY. Born in Niagara Falls, she was the daughter of the late William and Ruth (Thomas) St. Onge; and the beloved wife of John Maura.

Carol graduated from Lewiston-Porter High School. She worked as...

Jul 13, 2020

Sarah F. Baxter, 74, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away peacefully on Monday, July 13, 2020, at Niagara Hospice House. Born in Andalusia, AL, she was the daughter of the late Rainer and Ethel (Stallworth) Baxter.

Sarah moved to Niagara Falls during the 1960's and graduated from Niagara Falls High School....

Jul 11, 2020

Joanne Marie (nee Zarbo) DeRose, 87, was granted her angel wings late Saturday evening after a brief illness, at Niagara Hospice on July 11, 2020.

Mrs. DeRose was born on January 25, 1933 and was a lifetime resident in Niagara Falls, NY. She was employed for many years as a cook at McLeods, DelFredo's and the DiCamillo...

Jul 8, 2020

Evelyn Cichelli Ensminger, 102, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on July 8, 2020 at Schoellkopf Health Care Facility.  Born in Collinsville, OK, she was the daughter of the late Avelino and Augustina (Sariago) Cuervo.

Evelyn moved to Niagara Falls with her family as a child and graduated from Niagara Falls High School.  She was employed in...

Jul 8, 2020

James D. Cassert, 61, of Grand Island, NY, passed away on July 8, 2020.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Leonard and Irene (Chamberlain) Cassert.

Jamie, as he was affectionately known, is survived by his siblings, Lawrence (Christine) Cassert, Leonard (Sylvia) Cassert, and David (Barbara) Cassert, as well as several nieces,...

Jul 8, 2020

Anthony T. Carella, 87, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on July 8, 2020 at Niagara Hospice House in Lockport, NY.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Abraham and Genevieve (Colonna) Carella.

Anthony was raised in Niagara Falls and attended local schools.  He proudly served in the United States Army from...

Jul 7, 2020

Joseph V. Marra, 97, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on July 7, 2020 at his residence under the care of Niagara Hospice.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Frank and Anna (Micale) Marra.

Joseph attended local schools, graduating from Niagara Falls High School and later attending Niagara University.  He proudly...

Jul 5, 2020

Ralph R. Meranto, 84, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on July 5, 2020 at Schoellkopf Health Care Facility.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Thomas and Angeline (Paonessa) Meranto.

Ralph attended local schools and obtained his Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration from the University of Buffalo.  He served in the...

Jul 3, 2020

Warren N. Haseley, 84, of Lockport, NY, passed away on July 3, 2020.  Born in Cambria, NY, he was the son of the late Mervin Haseley and Lucille (Noble) Haseley Rossow.

Warren served in the United States Army from 1954 until his honorable discharge in 1956.  He was employed as a car salesman.

There will...

Jul 2, 2020

Grace J. Ungaro (Morganti), age 92, passed away July 2, 2020 due to complications from COVID-19. Born in Niagara Falls, she was a resident of Brookdale Niagara. Grace was the daughter of the late Angelo and Anna (Moreale) Morganti.

Grace graduated from Niagara Falls High School. She was predeceased by her husband of 60 years, Robert W....

Jul 1, 2020

Anthony Sgroi, 77, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully at his residence on July 1, 2020 surrounded by his loving family and under the care of Niagara Hospice.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Lawrence and Rose (DeMarco) Sgroi, and grandson of the late Anthony (Alice) DeMarco and Michael (Vincenzia) Sgroi.

Jul 1, 2020

Kathleen L. "Kathy" Quaranta, 77, of Youngstown, NY, passed away on July 1, 2020, at Niagara Hospice House in Lockport, NY.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late John and Anne (Aubert) Saad.

Kathy graduated from Niagara Falls High School in 1960 and earned an Associate's Degree in Business & Commerce from...