Obituaries

Sep 15, 2025

Hubert G. Carrier, 61, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on September 15, 2025 at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center.  Born in Ohsweken, Six Nations, Ontario, Hubert was the son of the late Hubert and Nora (Williams) Carrier.

A proud member of the Onondaga Nation, Hubert moved to the Niagara Falls area with his family as a...

Sep 15, 2025

Ida Olejar, 97, formerly of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully at her residence in Youngstown, NY on September 15, 2025, under the compassionate care of her loving family, her aide Sharise, and assistance from Niagara Hospice.  Born in Brussels, Belgium, Ida was the daughter of the late Emil and Julia (Bonnewijn) DeCraen.

Ida graduated from trade...

Sep 14, 2025

Sam S. Militello, 89, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on September 14, 2025 at Comprehensive Rehab and Nursing Center in Williamsville, NY.  Born in Cerda, Sicily, Italy, Sam was the son of the late Joseph and Tomasina (Bellina) Militello.

Sam immigrated to the United States at the age of 11 with his family, eventually settling...

Sep 13, 2025

Rex Jerome McCafferty, 70, of Toronto, Ontario, passed away unexpectedly on September 13, 2025, in Lewiston, New York. He was the son of the late Jerome "Hank" and Jean (Berry) McCafferty.

A distinguished legal mind and devoted public servant, Rex earned his Bachelor's degree from Queen's University, earned an MBA from Western University in London, Ontario, before...

Sep 11, 2025

Barbara Watson, 78, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on September 11, 2025, at Schoellkopf Health Care Facility surrounded by her beloved family. Born and raised in Niagara Falls, she was the cherished daughter of the late Edward and Lorraine (Groomes) Travis; and was the devoted wife of Rutherford Watson, with whom married on February 28, 1970.

Sep 11, 2025

Salvatore O. Cioffi, 84, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on September 11, 2025 at Buffalo General Hospital. Born in Little Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Isidore and Margaret (Paonessa) Cioffi.

Salvatore, known to many as "Sam," moved to Niagara Falls as a child, where he graduated from Niagara...

Sep 10, 2025

Maria Giacometti, 95, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away peacefully on September 10, 2025, at Northgate Manor. Born in Castello di Godego, Italy, she was the cherished daughter of the late Placido and Amelia (Goegan) Stocco.

In 1949, Maria immigrated to Canada, settling in Port Colborne, Ontario, where she married the love of her life, Mario Giacometti....

Sep 8, 2025

Patrick Ryatt Mameli, 40, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on September 8, 2025, at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the beloved son of Tiki (Bobick) Mameli and Vincent M. Mameli.

Patrick was a 2003 graduate of Niagara Falls High School and later attended Niagara County Community College studying...

Sep 6, 2025

John James Ashton (3/8/56-9/6/25), of Columbia, Tennessee, passed away peacefully at his home after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born and raised in Niagara Falls, New York, and will be laid to rest alongside family at Los Gatos Memorial Park in the San Jose, California area where John resided for a significant amount of his life.

Sep 5, 2025

Josephine "Lydia" Bongiovanni, 92, formerly of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully in her sleep on September 5, 2025, at Schofield Nursing Facility in Kenmore, NY. Born in Niagara Falls, she was the daughter of the late Samuel and Mary (Moceri) Rizzo Catania (late Samuel).

Lydia attended local schools and graduated from Niagara Falls High School in...

Sep 3, 2025

Eveangeline Elaine Dawn Smoke was born on July 17, 2025 in Rochester, NY, with a rare heart condition, overcoming several early procedures and fighting like a Warrior Princess.  Sadly, she began her journey home to the Stars on September 3, 2025.

Eveangeline was the daughter of Shana Sandy and Dylan Smoke, and the baby sister to Xavier...

Sep 3, 2025

Willie Mae Clarke, 79, of Niagara Falls, NY went to be with the Lord peacefully surrounded by her family at her residence on September 3, 2025, under the care of Niagara Hospice. Born in Talladega, Alabama, she was the daughter of the late Fred and Ollie Mae Davis.

As a child, she journeyed with her family to...

Sep 2, 2025

Marie Joy Allen, 81, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully after a lengthy illness on September 2, 2025 at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center. Born in Dunrobin, Manchester, Jamaica, she was the daughter of the late Ramsey and Elizabeth (Stone) Melborne.

Marie was raised in Jamaica and moved to Toronto, Canada in 1972. In 1977, she...

Aug 31, 2025

Domenico A. Buzzeo, 91, of Lewiston, NY, passed away peacefully on August 31, 2025 at Our Lady of Peace Health Care Facility surrounded by his loving family. Born in Settefratti, Italy, he was the son of the late Michele and Assunta (Socci) Buzzeo.

Domenico came to the United States in 1953. He married Clara (Frattaroli) Buzzeo on...

Aug 30, 2025

Angelo R. "Ducky" Fera, 88, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully at home on August 30, 2025, surrounded by loving family.

Born and raised in Niagara Falls, Ducky was the son of the late Angelo R. Sr. and Philomena (Cusimano) Fera. On September 14, 1957, he married the love of his life, Carmella (Petrone) Fera. Carmella...

Aug 28, 2025

Betty Miller, 95, of Niagara Falls, NY, entered into the loving arms of Jesus on August 28, 2025. Born in Altoona, PA, she was the daughter of the late Richard and Erma (Stitt) Smith.

Betty was raised in Altoona, where she graduated from high school. On October 19, 1948, she married her devoted husband, Durrell G. Miller....

Aug 23, 2025

R. Michael Sexton, 93, of Grand Island, NY, passed away peacefully on August 23, 2025 at Niagara Hospice House in Lockport, NY, after a 16-year battle with Alzheimer's Disease.  Born in Warren, PA, he was the son of the late Joseph M. and Cecil (Engstrom) Sexton.

After graduating from Smethport High School in Smethport, PA, Mike joined...

Aug 23, 2025

David James Werley, Sr., 54, of Bergholtz, in Wheatfield, NY, was called to his heavenly home on August 23, 2025 while at the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Buffalo, NY. Born October 24, 1970 in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Douglas and Mary (Cronos) Werley.

David earned his Associate's Degree in Criminal...

Aug 18, 2025

William J. Conti, Jr., 69, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on August 18, 2025, at Kenmore Mercy Hospital. Born in Niagara Falls, William was the beloved son of Irene (Tacconi) Conti and the late William Conti, Sr.

Bill attended local schools and graduated from Niagara Falls High School. He began his career at Cascades Paper...

Aug 16, 2025

Richard Carline died unexpectedly on August 16, 2025, in his home.  He was preceded in death by his parents James C. Carline and Carolyn (Murray) Carline of Round Rock, TX formerly of Niagara Falls, NY.  He is survived by his sisters, Renee Carline of Niagara Falls, NY and Melissa Brown of Nicholls, Georgia.

Richard was a  1983...