Delores J. (Nuttall) Ritchey-Dusen, 70, of Niagara Falls, NY died on Friday February 6, 2009 at Niagara Hospice House in Lockport, NY. Born in the Town of Rush, Center County, PA she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Sophie (Coval) Nuttall, Sr.

Delores came to the Niagara Falls area in 1956 where she currently resided. She was employed as a sales associate at various Niagara Falls area retail stores including the former Twin Fair, the former Gold Circle, Dexter Shoes and most recently at Big Lots. On July 27, 1996 she married Roger W. Dusen, Jr. in Niagara Falls, NY. Delores liked cooking, baking and her pet dogs but most of all she enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

In addition to her husband Delores is survived by three step-sons Roger (Kelley) Dusen III of Lake City, FL; Robert (fiancé Jolene) Dusen and Michael John Dusen both of Niagara Falls, NY; many grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and her best friend Kathleen Beltrano of Niagara Falls, NY. She was also predeceased by one brother Arthur Nuttall, Jr.

Friends may call on Monday from 2 – 4 and 7 – 9 p.m. at the M.J. COLUCCI & SON NIAGARA FUNERAL CHAPEL, 2730 MILITARY ROAD, NIAGARA FALLS, NY where funeral services will be held on Tuesday February 10th at 9:30 a.m. with Rev. Robert Bellingham officiating. Burial will be held at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Niagara Hospice, 4675 Sunset Drive Lockport, NY 14094.