Anna M. (Sweeney) Farella, 90, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on Friday, April 19, 2019 while staying at Schoellkopf Health Care Facility.  Born on October 20, 1928 in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, she was the daughter of the late William and Anna (Hawkins) Sweeney.   Anna attended schools in Canada and came to Niagara Falls, NY in the late 1940’s.  She was employed as an inspector for Carborundum.  Anna was a communicant of Holy Family Parish, where she worshiped...

Rosemary C. Fratello, 76, of Lewiston, NY, passed from this life on Wednesday, April 17, 2019 at Buffalo General Medical Center, following a brief illness.  Born on June 25, 1942 in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Salvatore “Tootie” and Rose (Milea) Fratello.     Rosemary was a lifelong area resident.  She attended local schools and graduated from Niagara Falls High School in 1960.  Rosemary earned her Bachelors Degree in Education...

Vincent S. Chiaravalle (NFFD Ret.), 86, of Lewiston, NY, passed away on Sunday, April 14, 2019 at Niagara Hospice House, surrounded by his loving family.  Born on May 5, 1932 in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Salvatore and Amelia (Amendola) Chiaravalle.  On January 8, 1955, he married the former Dorothy L. Laurie in St. Patrick’s Church, Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada.   Mr. Chiaravalle was a lifelong area resident.  Vincent attended local schools,...

On the afternoon of April 10, 2019, Barbara I. Paul, 85, went to meet with her best friend and Savior Jesus! Born in Hamilton Ontario, moved to Niagara Falls, NY in 1944 and became an American. Mom could write a Hallmark card in seconds. Play any musical instrument. Was an architect, electrician, writer, illustrator. A great teacher in all aspects and dimensions of the word! Great at finding THE answer! Optimistic with a never-ending sense of humor.  Daughter of William and...

Louis R. Alongi, 79, of Lewiston, NY, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 7, 2019, while staying at Our Lady of Peace Nursing Care Residence.  Born on August 23, 1939 in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Vito J. And Mary B. (Cincic) Alongi.  On October 8, 1991, Louis married the former Julia A. Hyla.  She predeceased him on January 2, 2016.   Mr. Alongi was a lifelong area resident.  Louis attended local schools and graduated from Niagara Falls High...

William C. "Bill" Falls, 41, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away, unexpectedly, from natural causes, on Wednesday, April 3, 2019 at his residence.  Born on August 2, 1977 in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of William C. Falls and Debra L. (Jesseph) Falls. Bill, as he was known to family and friends, was a lifelong area resident.  He attended schools and graduated from LaSalle High School.  Bill was employed as an assemblyman for Starline USA, Inc. in Grand Island....

William C. Padilla, 61, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on Tuesday, April 2, 2019 at his residence, while under the care of Niagara Hospice.  Born on April 4, 1957 in Lackawanna, NY, at Our Lady of Victory, he was the son of A. William (Kathleen) Padilla and the late M. Norma (Peters) Padilla.   ​William graduated from Orchard Park High School in 1975.  He spent time in Florida, Ohio, Pennsylvania and finally settled in Niagara Falls.  William worked...

Katherine Noel “Katy” (Blake) Marsh, 78, of the Town of Niagara, NY, passed away on Saturday, March 30, 2019 while surrounded by her loving family.  Born on December 23, 1940, she was the daughter of the late William A. and Alice (Brierton) Blake.  On February 2, 1963, Katy married Carl J. “Bud” Marsh in Prince of Peace Church.  He predeceased her on October 8, 2009.   Katy was a longtime resident of the Town of Niagara.  She was a member of...

Eva K. (Sochia) Susice, 96, of the Town of Niagara, NY, wife of the late Peter W. Susice, passed away on Saturday, March 30, 2019 in Mount St. Mary’s Hospital.  Born on June 5, 1922 in St. Regis Falls, NY, she was 1 of 17 children of the late Edison and Haddy (Caskenette) Sochia.     Eva is survived by sons, Mark (Linda) Susice and Roy (Judy) Susice; 9 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents and husband, she was...

James P. MacNeil, 79, of the Town of Niagara, NY, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 28, 2019, at his residence, surrounded by his loving family.  Born on September 16, 1939 in Buffalo, NY, he was the son of the late Findlay and Jean MacNeil.  On September 23, 1989, he married the former JoAnne Hermanson.   Mr. MacNeil was a lifelong area resident and attended local schools.  Jim, as he was know to family and friends, proudly served in the United States Army from...