Obituaries

Dec 28, 2021

Jean E. St. Onge, 72, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on December 28, 2021 at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late William J. and Jean E. (Speiran) Bradigan.

Jean attended local schools, graduating from Niagara Falls High School in...

Dec 28, 2021

Dolores 'Lola' Rodriguez, 97, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away at her residence on December 28, 2021.  Born in Lackawanna, NY, she was the daughter of the late Antonio and Felisa (Nieva) Pena.

Lola earned her Associate's Degree from Bryant and Stratton College in 1945.   On April 26, 1947, she married Ernest Rodriguez.  Mr. Rodriguez predeceased her...

Dec 27, 2021

Lottie Daniels, 87, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 27, 2021 in Buffalo General Hospital. Born in Brantley, AL she was the daughter of the late Marvin and Rosie Bell (Upton) Daniels.

Lottie graduated from high school in Brantley, AL before moving to Niagara Falls, NY in the 1950's. She began working as...

Dec 27, 2021

Michael Zaremski, Jr., 45, of Grand Island passed away on Tuesday, December 27, 2021. Mike was born in Niagara Falls and moved to Grand Island as a teenager. He was a graduate of Grand Island High School and received his Associate's degree from Erie County Community College.

Mike is survived by his beloved children, Ella...

Dec 27, 2021

Paula Carson, 46, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away peacefully on Monday, December 27, 2021 at Mercy Hospital, after a stroke. Born in Niagara Falls, she was the daughter of Dianne (Toll) and the late Paul Carson.

Paula was a graduate of Niagara-Wheatfield High School and was currently employed as a Customs Trade Coordinator for FedEx. She...

Dec 26, 2021

Donald M. DeFazio, 85, of Youngstown, NY, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 26 in Northgate Health Care Facility. Born in Niagara Falls, Ontario, he was the son of the late Joseph and Barbara (Cristelli) DeFazio; and the beloved husband of Bernice A. (Turchan) DeFazio, whom he married on July 2, 1966 at St. Ann's Church in Niagara Falls,...

Dec 25, 2021

Betty J. Street, 64, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away December 25, 2021 at Roswell Park Cancer Institute in Buffalo, NY.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late John Edward and Sally (Lyman) Richardson.

On February 14, 1998, Betty married Leon Street, with whom she shared...

Dec 25, 2021

Cheryl C. Waldriff, 63, of Williamsville, NY, formerly of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on December 25, 2021 at her residence.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of Nunzia 'Ann' (Scalzo) Waldriff and the late John H. 'Jack' Waldriff.

Cheryl was raised in Niagara Falls and graduated from LaSalle Senior High School in 1976. ...

Dec 24, 2021

Joell M. Gaines, 54, passed away on December 24, 2021.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Harold "Chuck" Scrivani and the late Vincenette (Sirianni) Scrivani.

Joell was raised in Niagara Falls and attended local schools.  On October 10, 1992, she married the love of her life David R. Gaines.  Joell was...

Dec 24, 2021

Anthony J. Gualtieri, 75, of Lewiston, NY, passed away on December 24, 2021 at his residence.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Joseph and Erminia 'Sally' (Carbone) Gualtieri.

Anthony graduated from Niagara Falls High School and later graduated from Niagara County Community College with an Associate's Degree in Business.  He served...

Dec 22, 2021

Charles "Chuck" Guagenti, 100, of the Town of Niagara, NY, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, December 22, 2021. Born in Niagara Falls, he was the son of the late Michael and Grace (Raimondi) Gugenti.

Chuck was raised in Niagara Falls where he attended local schools and graduated from Niagara Falls High School....

Dec 22, 2021

Donald K. Smith, 90, of the Town of Wheatfield, NY, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Wednesday, December 22, 2021 at Kenmore Mercy Hospital. Born in Brunswick, ME, he was the son of the late Avery P. and Hazel J. (Fickett) Smith.

Don served in the United States Army from 1950 until his honorable discharge...

Dec 22, 2021

Frank Ricotta, 89 of Niagara Falls, NY passed away on December 22, 2021 at his residence under the care of Niagara Hospice surrounded by his loving family.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY he was the son of the late Felix and Margherita (Forgione) Ricotta

Frank was raised in Niagara Falls and attended local schools.  He served in...

Dec 22, 2021

Kathleen Tracy, 67, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away on Wednesday, December 22, 2021 at Niagara Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. Born in Niagara Falls, she was the daughter of the late Everett and Marial (Jacobs) Hewitt; and wife of the late Benjamin Tracy, Sr.

Kathy enjoyed making plastic canvas art, playing bingo and completing crossword puzzles. Above...

Dec 22, 2021

Patricia A. Senese, 81, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 23, 2021 at her residence, surrounded by her beloved family while under the care of Niagara Hospice. Born in Niagara Falls, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Rose (Kosinski) Bryk.

Patricia attended local schools and graduated from St....

Dec 22, 2021

Maxine M. Casey, 78, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 22, 2021 in N.F. Memorial Medical Center. Born in Niagara Falls, she was the daughter of the late Frank G. and Evelyn (Scalzo) Syracuse.

Maxine attended local schools and graduated from Niagara Falls High School. On September 9, 1961 she married her beloved...

Dec 21, 2021

Rose M. Micale, 81, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on December 21, 2021 at Mt. St. Mary's Hospital due to COVID and after a courageous battle with Lymphoma. Born in San Pier Niceto, Sicily, Italy, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Josephine (Franzi) Micale.

At age 10, Rose moved with her family to...

Dec 19, 2021

Edward L. Paduano, 83, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on December 20, 2021 at Newfane Rehabilitation and Health Center.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Anthony and Pauline (Simone) Paduano.

Edward served proudly in the United States Army from 1956 until his honorable discharge in 1959.  On August 12, 1967,...

Dec 17, 2021

Darlene L. Naccarato, 70, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on December 17, 2021 at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Edward C. and Phyllis (Pitts) Hiller.

Darlene attended local schools, graduating from Niagara Falls High School in 1969 and later attended...

Dec 16, 2021

Maria C. Bari, 89, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on December 16, 2021 at Our Lady of Peace Health Care Facility in Lewiston, NY.  Born in Palermo, Sicily, Italy, she was the daughter of the late Alberto and Orsola (Scirtino) Pironti.

Maria was raised in Italy.  On November 26, 1950, she married Frank A. Bari in...