Born Mary F. Orticelli in Williamsville, she lived there until she moved to Arizona in 2002. She was a 1955 graduate of Williamsville High School. From 1958 to 1970, she was a waitress and manager at Your Host Family …
Portrait photographs and paintings of our loved ones and ancestors.
Before photos we had paintings of family members - most usually these were reserved for the well off. The era of modern photography began with the daguerreotype, in 1839. Since the advent of photogr...
Explore past photos showcasing the people and places of New York.
Known for the famous New York City which is home to Wall Street and is one of the wealthiest cities in the world, New York is also well known for Ellis Island where many of our ancestors immigrated in...