Obituaries

Jan 22, 2021

Sarah Gloria DeMiglio, 87, of Niagara Falls, formerly known as Sr. Michael David, MSOLA, Missionary Sisters of Our Lady of Africa, died January 15, 2021 in Niagara Falls Memorial Center. Born in Ft. Edwards, NY, she was the daughter of the late Rocco and Frances (Pingatore) De Miglio.

Sarah graduated from Niagara Falls High School in 1952....

Jan 21, 2021

Thomas Alexander "Gus" McKie VIII, 82, of the Town of Niagara, passed away after a brief illness on January 19, 2021 while under the care of Orchard Rehab and Nursing Center, Medina, NY.

A member of the Snipe Clan of the Tuscarora Nation, he was born in Niagara Falls, NY the son of the late Thomas Alexander...

Jan 20, 2021

Father John L. Graden, an Oblate of St. Francis de Sales since 1966, and a Roman Catholic priest since 1976, died on January 20, 2021, in Buffalo, NY. He was 74 years old. In addition to his many confreres in the Oblates, he is survived by his siblings, Jeanne, Joseph (Mary Pat) and Mary Jo (Hilary); many nieces, nephews...

Jan 20, 2021

Sharon E. Smith, 67, of Youngstown, NY, passed away peacefully surrounded by her beloved family on Wednesday, January 20 in Niagara Hospice House, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Cardiff, Wales, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Alfreda (Portlock) Lovell.

Sharon came to the United States on the RMS Queen Elizabeth with...

Jan 19, 2021

Anna M. Casale, 92, of the Town of Niagara, NY, passed away peacefully surrounded by her beloved family on Tuesday, January 19, 2021. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Maria (Gigliotti) Falbo; and the loving wife of the late Joseph A. Casale, Sr., whom she married on September 6, 1947 in...

Jan 19, 2021

Walter Bissett, 77, of the Town of Wheatfield, NY, passed away on January 19, 2021. Born in Jersey City, NJ, he was the son of the late Walter J. and Anna (Fath) Bissett.

Walter was raised in Jersey City, NJ, where he obtained his Bachelor's degree from St. Peter's University. On August 14, 1965, he married his...

Jan 19, 2021

Linda D. Loss, age 74, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away January 19, 2021 at Niagara Hospice House in Lockport, NY. Born in Niagara Falls, she was the daughter of the late Morley and Gladys (Fahs) Trunzo.

On March 31, 1964, Linda married William G. Loss in Niagara Falls, NY.  For many years, Mrs. Loss worked at...

Jan 17, 2021

Mary Ann (Polizzi) Nicastro, 84, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 17, 2021 at Brothers of Mercy Nursing Home.  She was born July 16, 1936 in Niagara Falls, NY in the home where she was also raised in, and raised her children in for over 40 years.

She is predeceased by her husband of 38 years, Charles...

Jan 16, 2021

Lucille M. Barber-Turner, 75, of Lewiston, NY, passed away on January 16, 2021 at Buffalo General Hospital in Buffalo, NY.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Charles L. and Clare (D'Ambrosio) Morello.

Lucille graduated from Madonna High School and later attended classes at Niagara County Community College.  She enjoyed playing cards...

Jan 15, 2021

Charles D. Cupp, Jr., 68, of North Tonawanda, passed away on January 15, 2021 at Mount St. Mary's Hospital in Lewiston, NY.  Born in Buffalo, NY, he was the son of the late Charles D. and Helen I. (McConnell) Cupp, Sr.

Charlie was employed as a Hardware Salesman at Deronde Hardware in Buffalo, NY for over 30...

Jan 13, 2021

Mandi L. Clark, 54, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on January 13, 2021 at her residence.  Born in Dubois, PA, she was the daughter of Dorothy (Drayer) Clark and the late Harry Clark, Jr.

In addition to her mother, Mandi is survived by 2 nieces, 2 nephews, 2 great nieces, 6 great nephews, a sister, Stacey...

Jan 12, 2021

Joan M. Conti, 83, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 12, 2021, at Niagara Hospice House. Born in Hornell, NY, she was the daughter of the late George and Ann (Morris) Connors.

Joan attended local schools in Hornell and obtained her nursing degree in 1957 from St. Joseph's College of Nursing in Elmira,...

Jan 11, 2021

Richard K. Bilson, 83, of Lewiston, NY, passed away on Monday, January 11, 2021, at Niagara Hospice House.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Herbert H. and Margaret (Ladue) Bilson.

Richard graduated from Trott Vocational School in 1955.  He joined the United States Army in 1961 until is honorable discharge in...

Jan 10, 2021

Cristina A. Ventry, 80, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on January 10, 2021 at Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital in Williamsville, NY.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY she was the daughter of the late Frank and Ernestina (Trivisondoli) Ventry.

Cristina graduated from Niagara Falls High School and attended Michigan State University in East Lansing, Michigan.  She was...

Jan 9, 2021

Michael J."Mickey" DeFranco, 95 , of Lewiston, NY, passed away on January 9, 2021 at Schoellkopf Health Care Facility. Born in Niagara Falls, he was the son of the late Vincenzo "James" and Caroline (Fusco) DeFranco.

Mickey attended local schools and was a graduate of Niagara Falls High School. He grew up in the family business, founded...

Jan 8, 2021

Adeline R. Virtuoso Kilkenny, of Niagara Falls, passed away on January 8, 2021 at Schoellkopf Health Care Facility, Niagara Falls, NY.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Gaetano and Angeline (Ranalli) Virtuoso.

Adeline attended local schools, graduating from Niagara Falls High School.  She later attended classes at Union College while she...

Jan 8, 2021

Thomas R. Daniels, Sr., 87, of Niagara Falls, passed away on January 8, 2021 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Cheektowaga, NY.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Philip and Florence (Campese) Daniels.

Tom proudly served his country in the United States Army during from 1953 until his honorable discharge in 1955,...

Jan 7, 2021

James V. Vaccarella, 96, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 7, 2021 in his Town of Niagara residence. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Francisco and Concetta (Falcione) Vaccarella, both formerly of Italy.

He is survived by-  His brother Frank late Loretta) Vaccarella; his son James (Martine)...

Jan 6, 2021

James W. Hahn, 78 of Niagara Falls, NY passed away Wednesday January 6, 2021 at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Joseph and Louise (Quinones) Hahn.

James graduated From Bishop Duffy High School in 1960.  He later earned his Associate's Degree from Erie Community College.  He...

Jan 6, 2021

Martin William Dale, 65, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on Wednesday, January 6, 2021, at N.F. Memorial Medical Center. Born in Niagara Falls, he was the son of the late Martin and Dorothy (Cushing) Dale.

Bill, as he was known to by his family and friends was a lifelong resident of Niagara Falls where he attended...