Obituaries

Apr 7, 2019

James "Babe" Fasciano, 87, of Sanborn, NY, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 7, 2019 at Mt. St. Mary's Hospital. Born in Niagara Falls, he was the son of the late Vincenzo and Arcangela (Stagno) Fasciano. James attended local schools and enlisted into the United States Army, during the Korean Conflict, until his honorable discharge on November 12, 1952. Following...

Apr 7, 2019

Rev. Joseph M. Gariolo (Giuseppe Gariuolo), CRSP, 95, passed away on April 7, 2019 at Kenmore Mercy Hospital in Buffalo, NY.  Born in Stigliano, Province of Matera, Italy, he was the son of the late Francescantonio and Maria (Iannicella) Gariuolo.

Fr. Joe was raised in Italy, entering the Barnabite minor seminary at 13.  His novitiate began in...

Apr 5, 2019

Nicole Liscom, 37, of Newfane, NY passed away suddenly on Friday, April 5, 2019.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY she was the daughter of Anthony (Sherene) Liscom and Lori (Lorne) Macer.

Nicole attended local schools.  She was currently working as a grill cook for McDonalds in Wrights Corners where she had many friends.  She enjoyed making dream...

Apr 2, 2019

Cindy A. Beattie, 52, of Lewiston, NY, loving wife of thirty-five years to Rodney I. Beattie, passed away on Tuesday, April 2, 2019 at Roswell Park, Buffalo, NY.  Born in Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada she was the daughter of Gary and Shirley Trifunidy. Her hobbies included watching General Hospital and drinking wine. In addition to her parents and husband, Cindy...

Apr 1, 2019

Kenneth "Kenny" R. Wendt, 81, passed away April 1, 2019 at his Town of Niagara residence. He was born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Robert and Charlotte (DeLammeror) Wendt.  Kenny graduated from Trott Vocational High School and attended several trade schools.

Kenny was a maintenance Supervisor for Niagara Wheatfield School District...

Mar 29, 2019

Lani M. Del Rio, 50, of Niagara Falls, NY, went to be with her mother in Heaven on Friday, March 29 th , 2019. Born in Niagara Falls, she was the daughter of the late Anita J. Shampine and Joseph Kishmoian; and loving wife of Rev. Dr. Peter Del Rio, OSL.

Lani attended local schools and graduated...

Mar 28, 2019

William J. Kelly, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away at home suddenly on March 28, 2019. He was 83. Born in Jersey City, New Jersey, he was the son of the late William and Marie (Martin) Kelly.

William received his Master's in Theology and for a period of time worked in the priesthood.  Following his retirement as...

Mar 24, 2019

Juan Carlos Rodriguez Morales, 57,  passed away on March 24,  2019 at Niagara Hospice Lockport, New York.  Juan was born in Gurabo, Puerto Rico on June 16, 1961. He was the son of late Porfirio and Petra (Morales) Rodriguez.  He lived in New York City, came to Niagara Falls in 2006.

Juan was a very talented cook,...

Mar 24, 2019

Marge Rose (LaBarber) D'Angelo, 89, of Wheatfield, NY, is now resting in peace with her beloved husband of sixty-eight years, Emidio D'Angelo.  Marge passed away on Sunday, March 24, 2019.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY., she was the daughter of the late Guiseppe and Josephine (Militello) LaBarber.

Marge was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother....

Mar 23, 2019

Joseph Jozwik, 95, formerly of Niagara Falls, passed away with his loving daughter by his side on March 23, 2019 at Hope Hospice in Lehigh Acres, FL.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Andrew and Anna (Szpara) Jozwik.

Joseph attended local schools in Niagara Falls.  He proudly served in the United...

Mar 22, 2019

Guy Tom Sottile, 89, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 22, 2019 at Our Lady of Peace Healthcare Facility.  Born on August 24, 1929 in Philadelphia, PA., he was the son of the late Gaetano and Lucia Francesca (Domanico) Sottile.  On July 1, 1961, he married his loving wife Elizabeth "Betty" Jane (Russell) Sottile; predeceased...

Mar 21, 2019

Louis J. Marcolini, 92, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on March 21st, 2019 at Schoellkopf Health Center in Niagara Falls, NY.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Enrico and Teresa (Tobia) Marcolini, Sr.

Louis was raised in Niagara Falls and attended local schools. Louis served in the United States Army...

Mar 20, 2019

Dalia DeSimone, 90, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on Wednesday, March 20, 2019 at O.L.P Nursing Care Residence. Born in Abruzzo, Italy, she was the loving daughter of Pasquale and Anita Giandomenico.

Dalia was raised and educated in Italy. She immigrated to the United States in 1947 and married her beloved husband, Olderico "Rico" DeSimone, on...

Mar 20, 2019

James N. DeFranco, 95, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 20, 2019, surrounded by his beloved family at Elderwood at Wheatfield Nursing Residence. Born in Niagara Falls, he was the son of the late Russell and Constance (DeMartino) DeFranco.

Jim attended local schools and graduated from Trott Vocational High...

Mar 19, 2019

Ricky A. Heksch, 61, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on March 19, 2019, unexpectedly, at Mt. St. Mary's Hospital. Born in Niagara Falls, he was the son of Constance (Accetta) Heksch and the late Berthold Heksch.

Ricky attended local schools and graduated from Niagara Falls High School. He began working as a medical orderly at Niagara...

Mar 17, 2019

Justin Dietz, 34, of Gates, NY, and formerly of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away unexpectedly at his residence on Sunday, March 17, 2019. Born in Niagara Falls, he is the son of Sherri (Joe) (nee Janese) Milone and Richard (Patricia) Dietz.

Justin was raised in Niagara Falls where he attended local schools. He later moved to Rochester...

Mar 13, 2019

William A. Crandall, Jr., age 97, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away on Wednesday, March 13, 2019 at Elderwood Skilled Nursing at Wheatfield.  Born in Lackawanna, NY he was the son of the late William A. and Ruth (Kitchen) Crandall, Sr.  Mr. Crandall's wife, Agnes W. (Winters) Crandall recently passed away on February 28, 2019.

William married...

Mar 13, 2019

Florence "Flo" Guagenti, 86, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away on Wednesday, March 13, 2019 at home unexpectedly. Born in Niagara Falls, NY she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Bernice (Gancasz) Janowski.

Flo as she was affectionately known by family and friends resided in Niagara Falls all of her life and attended local schools....

Mar 12, 2019

Marjorie R. Quarantillo, 105, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on March 12th, 2019, at Our Lady of Peace Health Care Facility in Lewiston, NY.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY on June 7, 1913, she was the daughter of the late John and Domenica 'Mae' (Rosatone) Rinaldo. Marjorie attended local schools and graduated with Business Honors from Niagara Falls High...

Mar 11, 2019

Shelvie J. Bailor, 72, of Niagara Falls, New York, passed away on March 11, 2019 at Sisters of Charity Hospital, Buffalo New York. Born in Lewiston, NY, she was the daughter of the late Merrill and Wilma (Wable) Davis.

Shelvie attended local schools. She was widow of the late Chester S. Bailor, who predeceased her in 1974....