Obituaries

Jul 11, 2018

Rita Merino Hager, Esq., of Youngstown, NY, passed away on July 11, 2018 at Millard Fillmore Hospital in Williamsville, NY.  Born on October 1, 1954 in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of R. Robert Merino, Esq. and Helen (Leone) Merino.

Rita resided for most of her life in Lewiston, Niagara Falls and Youngstown.  She attended...

Jul 10, 2018

Albert J. Chille, 92, of Lewiston, NY, went home to be with the Lord on July 10, 2018 at Buffalo General Hospital.  Born May 8, 1926 in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Joseph and Mary (Boniello) Chille.

Al attended local schools graduating from Niagara Falls High School and received his Bachelor's and...

Jul 7, 2018

Josephine V. Piccirillo, 91, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on July 7 th , 2018 at O.L.P Nursing Care Residence surrounded by her loving family. Born in Jamesville, NY, she was the daughter of the late Antonio and Maria A. (Piccolo) Bono.

Josephine was raised in Syracuse where she attended local schools. On July 12,...

Jul 5, 2018

Dominic Marini, 89, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on July 5 th , 2018 at Mount St. Mary's Hospital in Lewiston, NY.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Sebastiano and Teresa (Bucciarelli) Marini.

Dominic was raised in Niagara Falls and attended local schools, including Trott Vocational.  On September 10, 1949,...

Jul 4, 2018

Joseph R. Paonessa, 90 of Youngstown, NY passed away on July 4, 2018 at Mt. St. Mary's Hospital.  Born July 17, 1927 in Niagara Falls, NY he was the son of the late Ralph and Emilia (Gatti) Paonessa.

Joseph was raised and educated in Niagara Falls and attended Niagara Falls High School.  On April 30, 1949, he...

Jul 3, 2018

Patricia D. (Moore) Pierangelino, 76 of Niagara Fall, NY passed away on July 3, 2018 at Roswell Park Cancer Institute.  Born October 21, 1941 in Binghamton, NY she was the daughter of the late William and Susan (Billings) Moore.

Patricia moved to the Niagara Falls area as a child with her family.  She attended local schools and...

Jul 2, 2018

Brian R. Gillis, World Renowned Magician, 71, of Hollywood, California, passed away on July 2, 2018 at Torrance Memorial Hospital in Torrance, CA.  Born in Niagara Falls, New York, he was the son of the late Roland Edwin and Evelyn Joan (Bosso) Gillis.

Brian was born and raised in Niagara Falls, attending and graduating from Niagara Falls...

Jul 2, 2018

Judith A. Alaimo, 72, of Plano, TX, formerly of Niagara Falls NY, loving wife of Pasquale "Pat" Alaimo passed away on Monday, July 2, 2018.  Born in Gallitzin, Pa, she was the daughter of William J. and Geraldine (nee Ray) Bradley.

Judith began working for Occidental Chemical in Niagara Falls, NY when she was 18 years of...

Jul 2, 2018

Patricia A. Ogrodowski, 74, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away on July 2, 2018 at Niagara Hospice House in Lockport, NY.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY on June 5, 1944 she was the daughter of the late Kietha (Cooney) and late Mansure Gleason and the late Nicholas and late Arlene Zachary.

Pat attended local schools and graduated...

Jul 1, 2018

Thomas A. Struzik, Sr. 76, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away on July 1, 2018 at home.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY on April 21, 1942. The son of the late Peter and Wanda (Synorski) Struzik.

Thomas was a Vietnam Veteran and was honorably discharged on April 28, 1974. He was a member of the D.A.V and...

Jun 30, 2018

Mary A. 'Maria' (Alaimo) Hill 97 formerly of Lewiston, NY passed away on June 30, 2018 at Brothers of Mercy Nursing Care Facility.  Born March 5, 1921 in Niagara Falls, NY she was the daughter of the late Augustino 'Gus' and Josephine (Vilardo) Alaimo. Mary was raised and educated in Niagara Falls.  She graduated from Niagara Falls High School...

Jun 29, 2018

Doug Willison, 53, of N. Tonawanda went home to be with the Lord on Friday, June 29, 2018 at home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Buffalo, NY he was the son of Patricia (Emerick) Willison and the late William Willison, Jr.

On October 28, 1989 he married the love of his life, Audra (Lemieux) Willison...

Jun 29, 2018

Geno Badolato, 69, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on June 29, 2018 at Niagara Hospice House in Lockport, NY.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of Geno Badolato, Sr. and the late Carrie (Fiorella) Badolato. Son-in-law of the late John Gambino and Yolanda (DiRocco) Gambino.

Mr. Badolato attended local schools and graduated from...

Jun 27, 2018

Ruth A. Snyder, age 85, of the Town of Niagara, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 27, 2018 at Mt. St. Mary's Hospital. Born in Buffalo, NY, she was the daughter of Grant and Agnes (Sheehan) Houghton; loving wife of the late Wayne R. Snyder; beloved mother of Susan (Robert) Borchert, Bonnie (Lee) Owens, Wayne (Lynette) Snyder and Jeanette...

Jun 24, 2018

Retired NFPD Harry J. 'Butch' Reynolds, 77 of Niagara Falls, NY passed away on June 24, 2018 at Kenmore Mercy Hospital.  Born March 22, 1941 in Niagara Falls, NY he was the son of the late Charles and Hildora (Williams) Reynolds.

Butch as he was affectionately known by family and friends was a lifelong resident of Niagara...

Jun 23, 2018

Attilio Folino, 88 of Wheatfield, NY passed away on June 23, 2018 at Mt. St. Mary's Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Born October 28, 1929 in Nicastro, LaForesta Italy, he was the son of the late Antonio and Giovanna (Nicolazzo) Folino. Attilio was raised and educated in Italy and immigrated to the United States in 1948. On May 21, ...

Jun 20, 2018

Philip "Uncle Phil" Gazy, 85, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 20, 2018 at Schoellkopf Health Care Facility. Born in Niagara Falls, he was the son of the late Nasri and Victoria (Jacob) Gazy. Phil was a lifelong resident of Niagara Falls and attended local schools. He enjoyed playing cards and traveling to Las Vegas. He...

Jun 19, 2018

David "Moe" Migliazzo, 59, of Las Vegas, Nevada, formerly of Niagara Falls, NY passed away suddenly on June 19, 2018.  Born in Niagara Falls he was the son of Frank and Virginia (Cabello) Migliazzo of Niagara Falls.

Moe as he was affectionately known by his family and friends attended local schools and graduated from Trott Vocational High...

Jun 19, 2018

Barbara J. (Rotolo) Sawicki, 90 of Niagara Falls, NY passed away on June 19, 2018 at Mt. St. Mary's Hospital.  Born July 4, 1927 in Punxsutawney, PA she was the daughter of the late Sero and Famie (Furan) Rotolo.

Barbara moved to the Niagara Falls area as a child with her family.  She attended local schools and...

Jun 14, 2018

Francis Harrigan, 89 of Niagara Falls, NY passed away on June 14, 2018 at Northgate Health Care Facility in North Tonawanda, NY.  Born January 22, 1929 in Highland Falls, NY he was the son of the late James and Gertrude (Swain) Harrigan.  He was married to the late Louise (Abbo) Harrigan of Niagara Falls who predeceased him on August...