Obituaries

Dec 15, 2021

Doris J. Maietta, 90, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on December 15, 2021 at Niagara Hospice House. Born in Niagara Falls, she was the daughter of the late Theodore and Anna (Campisano) Giaquinto.

Doris was raised in the Town of Niagara and attended local schools. She married her beloved husband, Lawrence E. Maietta on March...

Dec 15, 2021

Roslyn "Roz" A. Cancemi, 76, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 15, 2021 in Buffalo General Hospital. Born in Niagara Falls, she was the daughter of the late Russell and Rose (Ruggirello) Murgia.

Roz attended local schools and graduated from Niagara Falls High School. She was employed as a Dental Assistant for Dr....

Dec 15, 2021

James V. Teoli, 86, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on December 15, 2021 at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Amerigo and Mildred (DiGiaciamo) Teoli.

At the age of 18, James joined the Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve, where he became a Fire...

Dec 14, 2021

Joseph D. Martinucci, Jr., 33, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on December 14, 2021 at NF Memorial Medical Center.  Born in Niagara Falls, he was the son of Joseph D. Martinucci, Sr. and Pamela G. (Seger) Martinucci.

Joe attended local schools and graduated from Niagara Falls High School. In his younger years, he excelled in playing...

Dec 12, 2021

Marilyn Jane Salfi, 95, of Lewiston, NY, passed away at her residence on December 12, 2021 surrounded by her loving family while under the care of Niagara Hospice.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Mabel (Jagoda) Szczerbacki.

Marilyn was a 1944 graduate of Niagara Falls High School.  On June...

Dec 12, 2021

Susan "Sue" Ann Carson, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away unexpectedly at her residence on December 12, 2021. Born in Lockport, NY, she was the daughter of the Dianne and the late Paul Carson.

Sue enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, especially her grandchildren. She was devoted to her faith and was a longtime member...

Dec 12, 2021

Patricia M. Germele, 83, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on December 12, 2021 at Niagara Hospice House in Lockport, NY.  Born in Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada, she was the daughter of the late George William and Helen Elizabeth (Rose) Campbell.

Patricia was raised and educated in Canada, earning an Associate's Degree from Niagara College.  On September...

Dec 11, 2021

John Walaszek, 73, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away on December 11, 2021 at N.F. Memorial Medical Center. Born in Niagara Falls, he was the son of the late Edward and Sophie (Jakubowski) Walaszek; and the beloved husband of Catherine L. (Nudo) Walaszek whom he married on May 7, 1983 in Mt. Carmel Church.

John attended local...

Dec 10, 2021

Samuel 'Sam' S. Davis, 44, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on December 10, 2021 at Mercy Hospital of Buffalo.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of Steven M. Davis, Sr. and the late Sandra M. (Hoover) Davis.

Sammy graduated from Newfane High School.  He enjoyed watching football, especially his favorite team, the Buffalo...

Dec 10, 2021

Nellie A. Morreale, 93, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on December 10, 2021 at Mt. St. Mary's Hospital in Lewiston, NY.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Pasquale Pannazzo and late Pasqualina (Angerilli) (late Antonio) Restaino.

Nellie was a graduate of Niagara Falls High School.  On September 12, 1953, she...

Dec 10, 2021

Vicki L. Janese, 61, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on December 10, 2021 at Buffalo General Hospital in Buffalo, NY.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of Peggy F. (Conway) Kelly and the late Daniel J. Kelly.

Vicki graduated from LaSalle Sr. High School.  On July 9, 1982, she married Ronald M. Janese,...

Dec 9, 2021

Vincenette Scrivani, 76, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on December 9, 2021 at Niagara Hospice House in Lockport, NY.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of Mary (Palumbo) Sirianni and the late Frank C. Sirianni.

Vinnie was employed for 20 years as a Cook and Cleaner at Casale's Tavern in Niagara Falls, NY. ...

Dec 9, 2021

Patricia J. Adams, 82, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on December 9, 2021, Born in Aultman, PA, she was the daughter of the late David T. and Harriett 'Hattie' (Seibert) Niel.

On May 9, 1959, she married Paul E. Adams.  Mr. Adams predeceased her on March 27, 1999.  Patty Jean worked in many restaurants serving...

Dec 9, 2021

James 'Bud' H. Burr III, 79, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on December 9, 2021 at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late James H. and Lillian (Kinsley) Burr, Jr.  He was also predeceased by his beloved wife, Judith 'Judy' (Toth) Burr in 2012.

Bud attended...

Dec 7, 2021

Diana Howard, 72, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on Tuesday, December 7, 2021 surrounded by her cherished family. Born in Niagara Falls, she was the daughter of the late Samuel and Wilma (Shelton) Montagna.

Diana was raised in Niagara Falls where she attended local schools. She was devoted to her faith and was a longtime member...

Dec 7, 2021

Simply the Best Husband, Father, 'Pa' and Friend

Robert 'Bob' E. Sembert, 85, of Lewiston, NY, passed away on December 7, 2021 at Mt. St. Mary's Hospital in Lewiston, NY.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Samuel 'Sam' and Genevieve 'Janice' (Wozniewski) Sembert.

Bob attended Nevada Avenue School, Stella...

Dec 6, 2021

Virginia 'Vie' M. Marcucci, 101, of Elderwood at Wheatfield passed away on December 6, 2021.  Born on October 10, 1920 in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Theresa (D'Ambrosio) Rossi.  On June 21, 1940 Virginia married Arthur J. Marcucci.  He predeceased her on August 9, 2002.

Vie was a hard worker...

Dec 6, 2021

Michael Joseph Jacob, 65, of Youngstown, NY and formerly of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on Monday, December 6, 2021 at N.F. Memorial Medical Center. Born in Lackawanna, NY, he was the son of the late Jack and Irene (Mort) Jacob.

Mike married his beloved wife, Diane (Longboat) Jacob on September 11, 1976 in Lewiston, NY. He...

Dec 2, 2021

Thomas E. Sirianni, 55, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, December 2, 2021 at his residence. Born in Niagara Falls, he was the son of the late Joseph D. and Frances M. (Archie) Sirianni.

Tom was a graduate of Niagara Falls High School and was self employed as a general contractor. He is survived...

Dec 2, 2021

Ernest 'Ernie' G. Capone, 66, of Grand Island, NY, passed away on December 2, 2021 at his residence.  Born in Buffalo, NY, he was the son of the late Nello and Mariannina 'Mary' (DeSimone) Capone.

Ernie attended local schools and graduated from Trott Vocational High School and earned his Associate's Degree during his time in the Air...