Obituaries

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....

Mar 11, 2019

Concetta "Connie" Koury, 88, of Niagara Falls,  NY passed away Monday March 11, 2019.  Born in Newark, NY,  she was the daughter of the late Salvatore and Rosina (nee Miletti) DeDominico.  She married John "Jack" Koury Sr. on February 15, 1954 in Newark, NY who predeceased her in 1998.

Connie served her community for over 65 years...

Mar 9, 2019

Angela M. Fournier, 68, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 9, 2019 at her residence. Born in Niagara Falls, she was the daughter of the late Angelo and Dorothy (Stroup) Giancola. Angela was raised in Niagara Falls where she attended local schools. On September 11, 1999, she married her loving husband, Gerald Fournier, at the Niagara...

Mar 9, 2019

Tullio Ventresca, 94, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 9, 2019, at his residence. Born in Bugnara, L'Aquila, Abruzzo, Italy, on July 10, 1924, he was the son of the late Giuseppe and Consiglia Ventresca.

Tullio was raised in Italy and served in the Italian Army during World War II until his honorable...

Mar 9, 2019

Sardar Masih of Niagara Falls, NY, Husband of Khurshid Bibi,  passed away on Saturday, March 9, 2019 at Mount St. Mary's Hospital in Lewiston, NY. Born in Lahore, Pakistan he was the son of Juanna Masih and Fazila Bibi.

Mr. Masih was and honest, simple man, who loved animals, gardening and spending time with his family.  He...

Mar 8, 2019

Jean Y. Baldwin, 90, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on Friday, March 8 th , 2019 at her residence.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Robert C. and Kathleen B. (Carmody) Phipps.

Jean attended local schools and received her Licensed Practical Nursing Degree from the former Trott Vocational High School. ...

Mar 8, 2019

It is with great sadness that the family of Bryan A. Hall, 36, shares the news of his sudden death after a heart attack on Friday March 8, 2019.  Bryan will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Elizabeth and his beautiful daughters, Eva and Emily, their dogs Bailey and Oscar, as well as his parents Robert and Barbara Hall,...