Obituaries

Jan 27, 2023

William (Bill) H. Cook, 64, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on January 27, 2023 at his residence. Born in Springfield, MA, he was the son of Homer H. and Cecilia P. (Placzek) Cook.

Bill was a 1976 graduate of Grand Island High School, later earning degrees from Amherst College and Harvard University. His interests ranged from...

Jan 26, 2023

Durtat 'Samuel' (Smiley) Gamboian, 89, passed away peacefully at home on January 26, 2023.  Born on April 22, 1933 in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Arshag and Zozan Gamboian.

Durtat graduated from Trott Vocational High School in 1952, and was the Vice President of his class.  He served in the United States...

Jan 25, 2023

Marylee E. Hanna, 48, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away at her residence on January 25, 2023. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of Margo Susan Fritton and the late Douglas Jeffrey Hanna.

Marylee worked as a bus driver in Florida and New York for 6 years, and loved her job, especially the kids...

Jan 23, 2023

Teresa A. Orlando, 61, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on January 23, 2023 at Comprehensive Rehabilitation and Nursing in Williamsville, NY.

Teresa was born and raised in Erie, PA and came to the area over 20 years ago. She enjoyed watching TV, completing puzzle books, and above all, spending time with her son Karl, who was...

Jan 21, 2023

George I. Dooher, age 84, passed away peacefully on January 21, 2023, surrounded by family. Born in Niagara Falls, he was the son of the late William and Agnes Catherine (Dowling) Dooher.

George was a graduate of Bishop Duffy High School, obtained his Bachelor's degree from The Catholic University of America, and earned his Master's degree in...

Jan 19, 2023

Josephine Moceri, 95, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on January 19, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Niagara Falls, she was the daughter of the late Sam and Catherine (Cervola) Baio; and beloved wife of the late August Moceri, whom she married at St. Joseph Church in 1950.

Josephine was a graduate of...

Jan 14, 2023

"Her smile will lead the way"

Lilli Rae Swanson, 75, of Sanborn, NY, passed away on January 14, 2023 at Mount St. Mary's Hospital in Lewiston, NY.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Alfred and Alma Leah (Johnson) Williams.

Lilli Rae was a member of the Onondaga...

Jan 13, 2023

Roger W. Hillman, Sr., 87, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on January 13, 2023 at Mount St. Mary's Hospital in Lewiston, NY.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Edward and Hazel (Krohn) Hillman.

Roger was a graduate of Trott Vocational High School.  In 1951, he met his future wife, Eleanor...

Jan 11, 2023

Clarke F. Gould of Lewiston, NY, passed away on January 11, 2023 at the age of 76. A devoted husband, father and grandfather, Clarke was born in Niagara Falls, NY to the late Harold and Geraldine (Clarkson) Gould.

Clarke graduated from LaSalle Sr. High School, where he met Judith, who became the love of his life. After...

Jan 7, 2023

Patricia R. Tingue, 78, of North Tonawanda, NY, passed away on January 7, 2023 at Elderwood at Wheatfield under the care of Niagara Hospice. Born on October 19, 1944 in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Guy and Rose (Lore) Maglio.

Patricia was a 1962 graduate of Niagara Falls High School. She was...

Jan 7, 2023

Lottie McDougald, 94, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on January 7, 2023 at Mount St. Mary's Hospital in Lewiston, NY.  Born on October 23, 1928, she was the daughter of Polish immigrants, the late Marcin and Anna (Wieczorek) Rajczak.

Lottie was a graduate of Niagara Falls High School.  On May 8, 1954, she married...

Jan 6, 2023

Paul C. Chiodo, 93, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away at his residence on January 6, 2023 surrounded by his loving family.  Born on in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Charles C. and Philomena 'Jennie" (Pascucci) Chiodo.

Paul attended Trott Vocational, where he played basketball and football.  On September 8, 1951, he...

Jan 5, 2023

Shirley K. Venturin, 89, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on January 5, 2023 at her residence under the care of Niagara Hospice.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of late Gordon A. MacKay and the late Ivy C. (Clarke) Hughes.

Shirley was a graduate of Niagara Falls High School.  She was employed as...

Jan 4, 2023

Denise M. Fitzgibbon, 68, of Cambria, NY, passed away at her residence on January 4, 2023 under the care of her family and of Niagara Hospice.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Philip and Violet L. (Mokhiber) Ross.

Denise was a 1972 graduate of Niagara Falls High School.  On June 24,...

Jan 4, 2023

Mildred J. Pasquinelli, 90, of Lewiston, NY, passed away peacefully with her family at her side on Wednesday, January 4, 2023. Born in Niagara Falls, N.Y. on January 6, 1932. She was the daughter of the late Peter and Jessie (Bolger) Blundy.

On May 2, 1952, she...

Jan 3, 2023

Ronald Jerome Ivey, Sr., a longtime resident of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 3, 2023, in O.L.P Nursing Care Residence. Born in Jacksonville, Florida, he was the son of the late Frank and Margaret (Johnson) Ivey; and the beloved husband of Cynthia (Grooms) Ivey.

Ron moved to Niagara Falls with his family as...

Dec 31, 2022

Carmen Munno, a longtime resident of Youngstown, NY, passed away peacefully at her residence at the age of 81, on Saturday, December 31, 2022. Born in St. Catharines, Ontario, she was the beloved daughter of the late Peter and Lucy (Tedesco) DePadre.

Carmen was raised and educated in St. Catharines, where she was an outstanding baseball player,...

Dec 29, 2022

Neil M. Gruppo, 95, of Lewiston, NY, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 29, 2022, in Niagara Hospice House. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Anthony and Pasqualina (Bianco) Gruppo.

Neil was a graduate of Trott Vocational High School. He proudly served in the United States Army during World War II,...

Dec 29, 2022

Peter J. Maselli, 94, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on December 29, 2022 at Kenmore Mercy Hospital.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Anthony and Angelina (Valery) Maselli.

Peter served in the United States Army during the Korean War from 1950 until his honorable discharge in 1952.  His wife Antoinette...

Dec 29, 2022

Joseph N. Cutajar, Ret. NFFD, 95, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on December 29, 2022 at Schoellkopf Health Care Center.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Samuel and Irene (Spatarico) Cutajar.

Joe attended local schools and graduated from Trott Vocational High School.  He proudly served in the United States Navy...