Obituary of Mary Falso

Obituary: Mary Josephine Barnes Falso

Cortland, NY – Mary Josephine Barnes Falso, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and lifelong New Yorker, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 5, 2025. She was 91 years young.

Born on September 3, 1934, in Syracuse, NY, Mary was the daughter of the late Tulio Albecilli and Nelly Barnes. She cultivated a beautiful life rich in family and community in the Cortland area. She was a lifelong congregate of St. Anthony’s Church and was known for her kindness and unwavering devotion to her faith.

Mary was predeceased by her loving husband, Albert Falso, and her dear sister, Virginia Falso.

Her memory will be cherished and kept alive by her loving sister, Marjorie Baldassere, and her three devoted daughters: Debra (James) Murray, Dianna Petrella and ?Allison Stisser.

Mary was blessed with four beloved grandchildren and one great-grandchild, all of whom brought immense joy and pride to her later years: Grandchildren: Matthew (Jennifer) Murray, Elyse (Brian) Sinsabaugh, Anthony (Alex) Petrella, and Rachel Stisser, Great-Grandchild: Emerson Sinsabaugh

She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

A celebration of Mary’s life will be held at St. Anthony’s Church in Cortland, NY, on Friday, December 12, 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 AM. Committal will follow in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Cortland, NY.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to honor Mary’s life and her commitment to helping others. Contributions can be directed to the: Alzheimer’s Association, P.O. Box 96011, Washington, DC 20090-6011, American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 6704
Hagerstown, MD 21741, National Multiple Sclerosis Society (or local MS), P.O. Box 91891
Washington, D.C. 20090-1891