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Life story

Karen V. Haseley, 74, of Niagara Falls, New York, was called to rest on March 29, 2022. Born on August 11, 1947, she was the daughter of the late Bennie and Geraldine (Burns) Hill.

As a lifelong resident of Niagara County, Karen graduated from Lasalle High School in 1965. She was part of Niagara County Community College’s first graduating class of Registered Nurses in 1969, and worked at Mt. St. Mary’s Hospital, Niagara University, and Niagara Hospice during the 1970’s. Karen was well-known for her singing talents, and sang as a soloist in numerous weddings, funerals, and church services throughout the 70’s and 80’s. She was a journalist for the Lockport Union-Sun and Journal from 1982 – 1985. She became a politically active volunteer for numerous Niagara County Democrats throughout the late 1980’s and into the 90’s. She graduated from Niagara University in 1988 with a dual bachelor’s degree in Public Relations and Marketing as well as a minor in English. She went on to work in the marketing department of Sevenson Environmental Services followed by Thermo-Cor Kimmins. Karen was elected to the Niagara Falls Board of Education in 1994 and served until 1997. She worked at Teletech as well as Gray Line Tours of Niagara Falls in the late 1990’s, then dedicated herself to helping raise her grandchildren, by whom she was fondly called “Donnda.” In recent years, she was well known for being an active participant at the Parkway Condominiums board meetings, a heartfelt and inspiring resident, and for helping to create, coordinate, assemble, and distribute the Parkway Pulse newsletter.

Karen was pre-deceased by her longtime companion, Ottavio Rosini, and her son, Roger Haseley.

She is survived by a daughter, Tonya (Anthony Sr.) Cunningham, a son, Richard C. (Missy) Haseley, her former husband and forever friend Richard A. Haseley, seven grandchildren: Tiera (Adrione Sr.) Daniels, Bryanna (Cameron) Fryer, Jalen Walker-Cunningham, Aaliyah Daniel, Jasey Walker, Anthony E. Cunningham Jr., and Logan Haseley, and three great-grandchildren: Layla White, Adrione Jr. Daniels, and Tionne Daniels. 

Family and friends are invited to attend a funeral service and life celebration on Saturday, April 9th at 1:30 p.m. at First Congregational church, 822 Cleveland Avenue, Niagara Falls, NY.  Professional arrangements are under the care of the Goodlander family, OTTO REDANZ FUNERAL HOME, 2215 Military Road, Niagara Falls, NY (716-297-9007).  Share condolences at GOODLANDERCARES.com 

Karen married HASELEY, Richard Ashton on 14 Dec 1968. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: ROSINI, Ottavio A. Ottavio (son of ROSINI, Livio and ALVITI, Yolanda) was born on 18 Nov 1941 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY; died on 26 May 2016 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Beloved Son, Brother and Friend

Roger Ashton Haseley, age 41, of Grand Island, N.Y., entered into eternal rest unexpectedly, Saturday, October 29th, 2016, at home. Ashton, as he was known to many, was born May 10th, 1975 in Lewiston, N.Y., beloved son of Richard A. (Gary Rice) Haseley of Pinellas Park, Florida and Olcott, N.Y. and Karen (Hill) Haseley of Niagara Falls, N.Y.

Ashton attended area schools, including Niagara County Community College. He spent several years employed as Assistant Director of Environmental Services at a prestigious senior facility in Reading, Pennsylvania. After returning home to Western New York, Ashton worked in the environmental Services Departments of several, area facilities.

Ashton was a fantastic cook and enjoyed creating delicious, gourmet meals for his family and friends. He was an avid history buff and cherished the time he spent as a docent at Old Fort Niagara. Ashton loved nature and enjoyed hiking, especially in the Gorge, and also devoted much of his time and energy to wildlife rehabilitation. Ashton was also a talented artist and photographer.

Besides his parents, Ashton leaves to cherish his memory, his twin brother, Richard C. (Missy) Haseley; one sister, Tonya K. (Anthony, Sr.) Cunningham; his step-siblings, Alicia (Jim) Candless, Jennifer Rice, Monica (Adam) Farnham and Darlene (Edward) Foley; nephews, Jalen and Anthony Cunningham, Jasey Walker, and Logan Haseley; nieces, Tiera, Bryanna, and Aaliyah Cunningham; great-grandniece, Layla Marie White and many step-nieces and step-nephews. Also, his chosen nieces: Becca and Tricia Kerr and a chosen nephew: Christopher Yaremo, as well as many friends and extended family.

Visitation will be on Friday, November 4th from 4-7:30 p.m. in the Chapel of OTTO REDANZ FUNERAL HOME, in the Town of Niagara, where a memorial service celebrating Ashton’s life will follow visitation at 7:30 p.m. with Todd and Chimene Heyer officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial offerings may be made to The Primate Sanctuary, 2764 Livingston Avenue, Niagara Falls, NY 14303 or to Old Fort Niagara Annual Fund, P.O Box 169, Youngstown, NY 14174. Please visit www.goodlandercares.com for online condolences.

Family/Spouse: FISCHER, Jennifer. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: CUNNINGHAM, Anthony E Sr. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: MACKENNA, Melissa Sue. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: DANIELS, Adrione Sr. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: FRYER, Cameron. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: DANIEL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Daniel. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]