Obituaries

Nov 20, 2019

Chris D. Villani, 51, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on Wednesday, November 20, 2019 at N.F. Memorial Medical Center. Born in Niagara Falls, he was the son of Dennis Villani and the late Elaine Grubka.

Chris was a lifelong resident of Niagara Falls where he graduated from Trott Vocational High School. He was self-employed for many...

Nov 20, 2019

John T. Stevens, 61, of Niagara Falls, New York, 61, passed away on November 20, 2019 at Our Lady of Peace Nursing Care Residence. Born on December 5, 1957 in Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late John and Thelma Stevens.

John was employed by Apollo Steel until his retirement.  He enjoyed fishing, country music and...

Nov 19, 2019

Delores N. Malaney, age 76, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on November 19, 2019 at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Woodrow and Stella (Jackson) Moreland.

Delores was raised in Niagara Falls and attended local schools. She was employed in housekeeping at Mount St. Mary's...

Nov 18, 2019

Nancy I. Franjoine age 95, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully in her family's presence on November 18, 2019 at her home. Born on July 9, 1924, she was the daughter of the late Raphael and Maria (Ziti) Sirianni.

Nancy attended local schools, worked for Bell Aerospace and was a self-employed professional hairdresser for many years...

Nov 17, 2019

Paul T. Nicoletti, 80, of Lewiston, NY, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 17, 2019, surrounded by his loving family at Niagara Hospice House. Born in Niagara Falls, he was the son of the late Ralph and Ruth (LaValley) Nicoletti.

Paul was a graduate of Niagara Falls High School in 1959. Following his graduation, he enlisted in...

Nov 17, 2019

Carlene J. Nassoiy, age 74, of Ransomville, NY, beloved wife of 55 years to Michael Nassoiy, Sr, daughter of the late John F. and Anita (Conti) Raymond, Jr., passed away on Sunday, November 17, 2019 at Niagara Hospice House, surrounded by her loving family.

Carlene was born in Niagara Falls, NY and raised in the Sanborn area,...

Nov 14, 2019

Sharon Casten, 69, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, November 14, 2019, at N.F. Memorial Medical Center. Born in Niagara Falls, she was the daughter of the late Frank J. and Mary (Sicurella) Lipiano.

Sharon was a lifelong resident of Niagara Falls where she graduated from Niagara Falls High School and obtained her business...

Nov 13, 2019

John A. "Skip" Puisys, Jr., 77, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on November 13, 2019, at Buffalo General Hospital. Born in Niagara Falls, he was the son of the late John, Sr. and Angela (Pikelis) Puisys.

John married his beloved wife, Carol (Bates) Puisys on June 20, 1964 at St. George's Church. Mr. Puisys was...

Nov 11, 2019

Caterina Tallarico, age 84, passed away on November 11, 2019 at Mt. St. Mary Hospital in Lewiston, NY.  Born in Catanzaro, Calabria, Italy, she was the daughter of the late Domenico and Emma (Badolato) Rotella; and was the beloved wife of 63 years to Antonio Tallarico.

Caterina worked many years at Club Joey as a restaurant assistant...

Nov 10, 2019

Patricia A. "Pat" Soluri, 74, of Lewiston, NY, passed away on November 10, 2019, at Mt. St. Mary's Hospital.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Fred and Marie (DeSantis) Ciraolo.

Pat attended local schools and graduated from Lewiston Porter H.S. in 1963 and received her B.S. in Education from Brockport State...

Nov 9, 2019

Dominic Niccola, age 96, of Niagara Falls, NY entered into rest Saturday, November 9, 2019 at home surrounded by his loving family.  Born on November 24, 1922 in Caserta, Italy, son of the late Dominic and Elizbethia (Tibaldi) Niccola.

Dominic attended local schools and graduated from the former Trott Vocational School.  Dominic proudly served in the United...

Nov 9, 2019

Anthony Maiorana, 89, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 9, 2019 at Northgate Health Care Facility. Born in Sicily, Italy, he was the son of the late Pietro and Maria (Sgro) Maiorana. Anthony was raised and educated in Italy. In 1956, he immigrated to the United States with his wife, Fiorina (Giampa) Maiorana, following their marriage....

Nov 6, 2019

Joyce M. Soluri, 82, of Grand Island, NY, passed away peacefully on November 6, 2019, at Mt. St. Mary's Hospital. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Betty (Allen) Soluri.

Joyce attended local schools and graduated from Niagara Falls High School in 1953. She began working at Moore Business Forms...

Nov 5, 2019

Martha Janese, 82, passed away on November 5, 2019 at Newfane Rehab. Born in Buffalo, NY, she was the daughter of the late Jules and Goldie (Forman) Bendes; wife of Michael R. Janese, Sr.; mother of Ellen (fiance Don) Thomson and Bernard Seman; step-mother to Michael (Judy) Janese and Sherri (late Joe) Milone; grandmother of Joshua, Jacqueline, Max; sister...

Nov 3, 2019

Merl E. "Bud" Jacklin, 89, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on November 3, 2019 at his residence surrounded by his loving family under the care of Niagara Hospice.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Maurice and Viola (Marble) Jacklin.

Merl served in the United States Air Force for six...

Nov 1, 2019

Theresa A. Chirumblo, 100, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on November 1, 2019 at Elderwood of Lancaster in Lancaster, NY.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Dominick and Mary Louise (Lanza) Chirumblo.

Theresa was employed at Walker's Laundry and worked in the packing department of Nabisco Shredded Wheat in Niagara...

Nov 1, 2019

Elizabeth Merchant of Niagara Falls, NY, wife of Edmund Merchant,  passed away unexpectedly on Friday, November 1, 2019 at home.  Born on January 8, 1969 in Manhattan, NYC, daughter of Raymond Baker and Linda Fratello.

Elizabeth graduated from high school and attended college.  She worked for several years as a manager for Dunkin Donuts and recently retired...

Oct 29, 2019

Ray K. Johnson, 81, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on October 29, 2019 in Niagara Falls, NY.  Born on May 16, 1938 in Roanoke, VA, he was the son of the late Robert Lee and Celia (Reed) Johnson.

Ray was raised in Roanoke, VA, and graduated from Jefferson High School.  At the age of 18, Ray...

Oct 28, 2019

Marie A. Coram, 88, of Lewiston, NY, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 28, 2019 at Niagara Hospice House. Born in Niagara Falls, she was the loving daughter of the late Thomas and Annie (Latham) May.

Marie attended local schools and was a graduate of Niagara Falls High School. On April 26, 1952, she married her beloved...

Oct 27, 2019

Terresa E. "Terry" Archie 67, of Youngstown, NY passed away on October 27, 2019 at her residence.   Born on March 15, 1952 in Cebu City, Philippines.  She came to the United States in the early 1970's.  Terry married her loving husband MST. SGT. Alfred Archie, USAF, Ret. on June 14, 1971 in the Philippines.  Mr. Archie passed away on...