Obituaries

Oct 24, 2021

Frances Diletti, 92, of Niagara Falls, New York, passed away on Sunday, October 24, 2021 at her residence.  The daughter of the late Giovanni and Rosa (Lanni) Petrucci, she was born in St. Elia, Italy (Province of Frosinone).  Her hometown is a small village which sits in the shadow of the famous Benedictine monastery, Monte Cassino.  She immigrated to...

Oct 22, 2021

Kenneth G. Stafford, 65, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on October 22, 2021 at his daughter's residence under the care of Niagara Hospice.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Cornelius W. and Ruth (O'Dell) Stafford.

Kenneth was married to Mary E. (Tessier) Stafford.   Mrs. Stafford predeceased him on July, 20,...

Oct 21, 2021

Patricia A. Perry, 62, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on October 21, 2021.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Nicholas and Lois M. (Marshanke) Perry.

Patricia was a graduate of LaSalle Senior High School.   Pat enjoyed gardening and arts and crafts, especially painting, coloring and drawing.  Affectionately known as 'Mama...

Oct 21, 2021

Robert E. "Bob" Bevilacqua, 57, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on October 21, 2021 at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Galantino and Carol (Cyphers) Bevilacqua.

Bob attended local schools and graduated SUNY Brockport with an Associate's Degree in Communications and Theatre.   He was employed...

Oct 17, 2021

Nicholas J. Perry, 92, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 17, 2021 at Niagara Hospice House. Born in Niagara Falls, he was the son of the late James and Bernice (DeLosh) Perry; and the husband of the late Lois M. (Marshanke) Perry, who he married on July 29, 1950 in Our Lady of Lebanon Church....

Oct 16, 2021

Helen Flinchum, 81, of Youngstown, NY, passed away at her residence on October 16, 2021. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Sarkis and Arshaluce "Alice" (Sherenian) Mardirosian.

Helen was a 1958 graduate of Niagara Falls High School.  On January 14, 1959, she married Oscar B. Flinchum. Helen earned her Associate's Degree...

Oct 16, 2021

Frederick "Rick" G. Collier, 67, of Niagara Falls, passed away October 16, 2021 at his lifelong home.  Born on July 7, 1954, he was the son of the late Frederick "Bud" and Grace (Olson) Collier.

Rick was an only child, but grew up surrounded by cousins, friends and beloved dogs in his LaSalle neighborhood. Rick attended local...

Oct 15, 2021

On the afternoon of October 15, 2021, Gracelyn Marra Bax, age 71, while in the loving embrace of her family, turned her beautiful face toward God and His angels carried her into heaven.  She was the daughter of the late Dr. Peter J. and Sarah R. (Graci) Marra.

Grace, a gifted student, received her high school diploma...

Oct 15, 2021

Joan S. Johnson, 89, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on Friday, October 15, 2021.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY she was the daughter of the late Frank and Jennie (Maule) Saulino; and the beloved wife of the late Mason T. Johnson, whom she married on May 8, 1954.

Joan was a lifelong resident of Niagara Falls...

Oct 13, 2021

Marcelle 'Mott' Iodice, 98, of Niagara Falls, NY went peacefully to the Lord at Our Lady of Peace Health Care Facility on Wednesday, October 13, 2021. She was born on September 6, 1923 in Henderson, Kentucky, the daughter of the late Ernest and May (Grayson) Woodard.

She met Leo Iodice, the love of her life, while Leo...

Oct 13, 2021

Eugene E. Burson, 74, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on October 13, 2021 at Erie County Medical Center in Buffalo, NY.  Born in Lexington, NE, he was the son of the late Earl and Emily (Brugger) Burson.

Eugene graduated from Modesto Junior College with an Associate's Degree in Electronics.   He proudly served in the United States...

Oct 11, 2021

David Allen Jeffs, 66, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away on Monday, October 11, 2021. Born in Niagara Falls, he was the son of the late Francis H. and Eileen (Carpenter) Jeffs.

David was a lifelong resident of Niagara Falls and a graduate of Niagara Falls High School. During the Vietnam War, he proudly served in the...

Oct 11, 2021

William F. "Nick" McKie, 75, of Sanborn, NY, passed away at his residence on October 11, 2021.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Thomas Alexander and Hattie (Williams) McKie VII.

Nick was employed as a Union Iron Worker with Local #9 in Niagara Falls, NY until his retirement.  He was presently...

Oct 11, 2021

James T. D'Albenzio, 84, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away peacefully October 11, 2021 at Niagara Hospice House. Born in Brooklyn, NY, he was the son of the late Stephen D'Albenzio and Carmela Bonita; and beloved husband of Annette (Monczynski) D'Albenzio.

James served in the United States Army and was honorably discharged in 1955. He was employed...

Oct 10, 2021

Raymond 'Ray' L. Gruarin, 89, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on Sunday, October 10, 2021 at Niagara Falls Memorial Hospital.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Louis and Pauline (Falsetti) Gruarin.

Ray attended local schools, graduating from Niagara Falls High School.  On April 24, 1954, he married Joann C. (Pendergast)...

Oct 10, 2021

Robert L. Cheek, 58, of Niagara Falls, passed away on October 10, 2021 at Erie County Medical Center.  Born in Detroit, MI, he was the son of the late Robert and Leonora (Vittori) Cheek.

Robert was born and raised in Michigan.  He was employed as a Laborer in Tennessee before moving to Niagara Falls 11 years ago. ...

Oct 10, 2021

Anthony Maglio, 84, of Lewiston, NY, passed away peacefully on October 10, 2021 at Niagara Hospice House. Born and raised in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Guy and Rose (Lore) Maglio.

Anthony graduated from Niagara Falls High School and served in the United States Air Force until his honorable discharge in 1959....

Oct 8, 2021

It is with broken hearts that we announce the passing of our beautiful father, Peter David Montante, age 91, on Friday, October 8, 2021 in Niagara Hospice House surrounded by his loving family.  Peter was born at home on December 30, 1929 in Niagara Falls, NY, the son of Sicilian immigrants the late David and Antoinette (Capizzi) Montante.

Oct 5, 2021

Patricia 'Patty' M. Case, 55, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on October 5, 2021 at Niagara Hospice House in Lockport, NY.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Kenneth and Leona (Ryan) Fraser.

On June 10, 1982, Patty married Randy J. Case.  Patty enjoyed collecting various items, including stuffed bears, bear...

Oct 4, 2021

Yvonne Stocker, 75, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on October 4, 2021 at Niagara Hospice House. Born in Edinburgh, Scotland, she was the daughter of the late Jan and Amelia (Kommander) Stocker.

Yvonne moved to Toronto, Canada in 1953 with her family. She earned her Bachelor's degree in Education and Science from University of Toronto...