Obituaries

Nov 20, 2020

Emilia Orlowska, 97, passed away on November 20, 2020 at Our Lady of Peace in Lewiston, NY.  She was born in Kujaway, Poland.

Emilia lived in the United States with her son in Toledo, OH, where she became a United States Citizen.  She was employed as a Teacher in the Public School System in Poland.

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Nov 19, 2020

Jessie M. Centofanti, 98, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on Thursday, November 19, 2020. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Angelina Giambattista.

Jessie graduated from Trott Vocational High School and was employed as a Sales Clerk for Ray's Clothing Store in Niagara Falls.

Jessie is survived...

Nov 17, 2020

Carol A. Marra, 63, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on November 17, 2020.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY she was the daughter of Anne (Boscarino) Colavecchia and the late Frank Colavecchia.

Carol graduated from LaSalle Senior High school, attended Nagara Community College and later graduated from Kelly's Business Institute in Niagara Falls, NY. On February 10,...

Nov 17, 2020

Kenneth E. Walaszek, Jr., 52, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, November 17, 2020. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of Kathy (Gravanti) (Nick) D'Angelo and Kenneth (Rhonda) Walaszek, Sr.; and the husband of Tammi (Schmidt) Walaszek.

Kenny was a lifelong resident of Niagara Falls where he attended local schools. He...

Nov 16, 2020

Anthony T. Rick, Sr., 77, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away suddenly on Monday November 16, 2020. Born in Buffalo, NY, he was the son of the late Edward and Ester (Allen) Rick.

Tony attended local schools and clubs until he was drafted into the Vietnam War in 1967. He was discharged in 1971 and settled down...

Nov 16, 2020

Joseph B. Archie, 88, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on November 16, 2020 surrounded by his beloved family. Born in Niagara Falls, he was the son of the late Samuel and Jessie (Magenti) Archie; and loving husband of Mary Rose (Marazzo) Archie, whom he married on February 4, 1956 at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church.

Nov 16, 2020

Marilyn J. DePetris, 94, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away in her sleep on November 16, 2020 at Schoellkopf Health Facility.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Joseph R. and Helen V. (Robinette) Finelli.

Marilyn graduated from Niagara Falls High School in 1944.  Immediately after graduating, she worked at Kimberly Clark...

Nov 12, 2020

Judith M. Conde, 76, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away on November 12, 2020 at her residence.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late John and Helen (Sawa) Olszewski.

Judith graduated from Niagara Falls High School and Niagara County Community College.  She was employed in Data Management for Moore Business Forms in...

Nov 12, 2020

Gordon B. Smith, 81, of Youngstown, NY, passed away on Thursday, November 12, 2020, at his residence. Born in Duluth, Minnesota, he was the son of the late Basil and Bernice (Gidbout) Smith; and beloved husband of Joyce (George) Smith, whom he married at Prince of Peace Church.

Gordon moved to the area as a teenager. He...

Nov 10, 2020

Joseph J. 'Joey' Swartz, 31, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away on November 10, 2020 at Erie County Medical Center.  Born in Lewiston, NY, he was the son of late Dennis W. and late Anne Marie (Spadorcia) Swartz.

Joey graduated from Niagara Falls High School, and graduated from Canisius College with a Bachelor's Degree in Political Science. ...

Nov 8, 2020

Devoted Wife, Mother, Grandmother & Great-Grandmother

Diane Milazzo, 81, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 8, 2020, at O.L.P. Nursing Care Residence. Born in Niagara Falls, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Ruby (Brooks) Krell.

Diane was a lifelong resident of Niagara Falls and attended local...

Nov 8, 2020

Priscilla A. 'Pat' Mulè-Crabtree, 76, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on November 8, 2020 at her residence. Born in Endicott, NY she was the daughter of the late John M. and Ann (Horrocks) Scales.

Pat graduated from Endicott High School and Fredonia State College receiving a Bachelor's Degree in Education. She was employed at Lewiston Porter...

Nov 7, 2020

Louise M. Mauro, 89, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully at Niagara Hospice on Saturday, November 7, 2020. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Leo and Bertha (Dionisio) Alcuri.

Louise was a lifelong resident of the Niagara Falls area attending local schools. In her younger years she worked at Carborundum...

Nov 6, 2020

Kimberly A. Maye, 49, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on November 6, 2020 at Niagara Hospice House in Lockport, NY. Born in Detroit Michigan, she was the daughter of Kathleen (Gazdecki) Randall (Robert Strouse) and the late John Henry.

Kimberly was employed as a cleaner with Maid Brigade in Niagara Falls, NY. She enjoyed playing spades...

Nov 6, 2020

On Friday November 6, 2020 our Lord and savior called home another one of his children, Bonnie Gail Candella.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY on December 28, 1948 to Mary M. Copeland (Sayers) and William S. Simpson.  Bonnie was the youngest of five siblings- William Simpson (predeceased), MaryJean Bellemore (predeceased), Marjorie Flaim and Richard Simpson.

Bonnie was...

Nov 6, 2020

Rona J. Malinowski, 73, of Fairfax, VA, and previously of Lewiston, NY, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 6, 2020 with her daughters by her side. Born in Rochester, NY, she was the daughter of the late Jack and Reba (Bernstein) Starr; and the loving wife of the late Kenneth C. Malinowski, PhD, whom she married on July 2,...

Nov 4, 2020

Marianna 'Maria' Soldano, 62, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on November 4, 2020 at Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital in Amherst, NY.  Born in Baucina, Sicily, Italy, she was the daughter of the late Ciro and Pietra (Oddo) LaBabara.

Maria came to the United States with her family at the age of 14.  On September 4, 1977,...

Nov 4, 2020

Beverly Ligammari, 78, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on Wednesday, November 4, 2020 at N.F. Memorial Medical Center. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late John and Hasel (Metcalf) Oaks.

Beverly attended local schools and graduated from Niagara Falls High School. She married the love of her life, Andrew Ligammari at...

Nov 3, 2020

Maureen J. 'Mia' Dunlap, 77, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on November 3, 2020 at Schoellkopf Health Center in Niagara Falls, NY.  Born in Brantford, Ontario, she was the daughter of the late Leslie and Mabel (Mt. Pleasant) Powless.

Maureen came to the area with her family when she was 5 years old.  She graduated in...

Nov 3, 2020

Gerald A. Pasquantino, 82, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on November 3, 2020 at Schoellkopf Health Center.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Bruno and Anna (Lucantonio) Pasquantino.

Gerald attended local schools, graduating from Niagara Falls High School.   On May 23, 1959, he married Sandra (Wysocki) Pasquantino at Sacred Heart...