Obituaries

Sep 16, 2021

Millie C. Gouge, 95, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on September 16, 2021, in O.L.P Nursing Care Residence. Born in Anita, PA, she was the daughter of the late John and Raphael (Rene) Lorelli.

Millie came to Niagara Falls and married her beloved husband, Gerard F. Gouge on September 20, 1952 in Mt. Carmel Church....

Sep 16, 2021

Elizabeth J. 'Betty' Delekta, 89, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on September 16, 2021 at Mt. St. Mary's Hospital in Lewiston, NY. Born in Pittston, PA, she was the daughter of the late William and Legora (Cawley) Martin.

Elizabeth graduated from St. Mary's in Scranton, PA with a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing and moved to Niagara...

Sep 15, 2021

Deborah Laurie, 66, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on September 15, 2021, at Mt. St. Mary's Hospital. Born in Niagara Falls, she was the daughter of Joseph and Lorna (Feren) Quarantillo.

Deborah attended Stella Niagara and was a graduate of Madonna High School. She obtained her Associate's degree from Niagara County Community College and was...

Sep 15, 2021

James 'Jim' P. Miller, 78, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on September 15, 2021 at his residence under the care of Niagara Hospice.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late James A. and Dorris E. (Weinheimer) Miller.

Jim was raised in Niagara Falls, graduating from Niagara Falls High School and later...

Sep 14, 2021

Joseph L. Lozina, 95, died peacefully surrounded by his family on September 14, 2021 at Our Lady of Peace Skilled Nursing Facility.  Born December 2, 1925 in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Peter and Teresa (Settina) Lozina.

Joseph attended local schools and was a graduate of Trott Vocational High School.  After graduation,...

Sep 13, 2021

Dennis L. Clark, 80, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on September 13, 2021 at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center.  Born in Jamestown, NY, he was the son of the late Gerald and Harriet (Greene) Clark.

Dennis came to the area as a child with his father and his brother.  On April 5, 1963, he married Patricia...

Sep 12, 2021

Theresa P. 'Daisy' Mistretta, 95, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on September 12, 2021 at Niagara Hospice House in Lockport, NY. Born in Galeton, PA, she was the daughter of the late Antonio and Palma (Gialloretto) Basile.

During the 1950's and 1960's she assisted at her former husband's Grocery Store (D& M Food Mart) in Niagara...

Sep 11, 2021

Dominic F. Notarianni, 88 of Lewiston, NY passed away on September 11, 2021 at his home surrounded by his loving family.  Born July, 22, 1933 in Sambiase, Calabria, Italy, he was the son of the late Antonio and Teresa (Falvo) Notarianni.

Dominic was raised and educated in Italy.  He immigrated to Canada at the age of 17...

Sep 10, 2021

Susan H. Wojasinski, 69, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center on September 10, 2021.  Born in the Town of Niagara, NY, she was the daughter of the late Stephen and Florence (Flax) Wojasinski.

Sue graduated from Niagara-Wheatfield High School.  She worked as Office Assistant at Niagara-Wheatfield High School.  She later worked...

Sep 9, 2021

William Pippard, 63, of Lockport, NY, passed away on Thursday, September 9, 2021 in Eastern Niagara Hospital. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Vincent H. and Betty R. (Laraba) Pippard.

William was a graduate of Niagara Falls High School. He was an excellent athlete and excelled in hockey, baseball and football....

Sep 9, 2021

Virginia A Crooks, 80, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on Thursday, September 9, 2021 at O.L.P Nursing Care Residence in Lewiston, NY. Born in Akron, NY she was the daughter of the late George and Alice (Gillis) Weatherbee

Virginia was a graduate of Lockport Highschool.  On September 17, 1960 she married Russell T. "Buddy" Crooks in...

Sep 7, 2021

Helen S. Aloian, 92, of Ransomville, NY, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 7, 2021 in Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center. Born in St. Catharines, Ontario she was the daughter of Bedros and Siranooh (Asadoorian) Merakian.

Helen married her beloved husband, Mardig "Marty" Aloian (NFPD Detective, Ret.) at St. Peter's Episcopal Church on August 19, 1950. Mr....

Sep 6, 2021

Clarence William Cook was born in Greenville, Alabama to Winford and Verta Bell Cook.  He was the second of their nine children. He was lovingly known as "Brother" by his mom, "Chief" by some of his siblings, "Poppy" by Renee, "Big Daddy" by his grandchildren, great grandchildren,  numerous friends and family members, and "Son" by his beloved Mother-in-law Rosie...

Sep 4, 2021

Mary V. Burke, 96, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 4, 2021, the same day of the year as her husband of 66 years, Meldon 'Mel' Burke passed away. Born in Monessen, PA, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Angelina Monaco; and step daughter of Brigida Monaco.

Mary came to...

Aug 30, 2021

William L. Sdao, 99, of Niagara Falls, NY and Pompano Beach, FL, passed away on August 30, 2021, in Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center. Born on Mother's Day, May 14, 1922 in Plumville, PA, he was the son of the late Gasparo and Josephine Sdao.

William graduated from Niagara Falls High School in 1940. He enlisted in...

Aug 29, 2021

Maria Ann Candella, 73, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away August 29, 2021 after a brief illness. She was the daughter of the late John and Rose (Paonessa) Candella.

Maria was a retired teacher of the Grand Island School District.

She is survived by her brother, James (Barbara) Candella of Rochester, NY; and nieces, Lt....

Aug 27, 2021

Angila L. Fair (nee Palmer), born on December 7, 1969 to Otis Sr. and Ethel M. Palmer, suddenly transitioned from this life on August 27 th , 2021. She is survived by her two beautiful daughters: Rozetta Green, (Joey), and Natasha Fair; and grandmother to Rose's and Joey's baby girl due in November.  Also, four brothers, Frank Palmer, Michael...

Aug 27, 2021

Jennie Hauck, 57, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on Friday, August 27, 2021, in the Erie County Medical Center. Born in Kenmore, NY, she was the daughter of the late Lawrence G. and Margaret M. (Sara) Faith; and the beloved wife of Paul Hauck, who she married in 1989.

Jennie lived in Texas where she managed...

Aug 27, 2021

Joseph Nalbone, 81, of Brooksville, FL, and formerly of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on Friday, August 27, 2021. Born in Niagara Falls, he was the son of the late Peter and Grace (Puglisi) Nalbone.

Joseph was raised in Niagara Falls where he attended local schools. He retired from Delphi in 1999 after many dedicated years. Joe...

Aug 26, 2021

Margaret "Peggy" Bell, 84, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 26, 2021 in Niagara Hospice House. Born in Niagara Falls, she was the daughter of the late William and Mary (Gullispi) Leggett; and beloved wife of the late Percy Bell.

Peggy was raised in Niagara Falls where she attended St. Mary's School. She...