All Obituaries

Jack J. Geiser of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on Thursday, June 13, 2019, at his home under the care of his family and Niagara Hospice.  He was born in Pueblo, CO, on February 12, 1946, the son of the late John and Mildred [Rauer] Geiser. Mr. Geiser grew up in LaVeta, CO, before moving to Denver where he was an owner-operator with the Clear Creek Trucking Company for over 30 years. He moved to Niagara Falls in September of 2016. Jack enjoyed his pets, mechanical work and...

Edmund C. Sheliga, of the Town of Wheatfield, NY, passed away Friday, June 7, 2019, in Elderwood at Wheatfield.   He was born in Buffalo, NY on October 21, 1922, the son of the late Frank and Caroline [Ogrodnik] Szeliga.  Mr. Sheliga served with the US Army during World War II in the Asiatic-Pacific Theater.  He was an instrumentation technician at Bell Aircraft, Sylvania, and Mennen-Greatbatch. Mr. Sheliga was the husband of the late Ruth [Parkin] Sheliga, who passed...

Micheline M. Rosier of Lewiston, NY passed away on June 10, 2019. She was born in Brest, France on December 28, 1928, the daughter of the late Charles and Marcelle (Craff) Piton,  Mrs. Rosier was employed as a nurse for many years. She was a French fashionista who enjoyed needle painting, was a world traveler, she loved all animals and exercised with the Silver Sneakers.   She is survived by her husband of 64 years to Edwin G. Rosier, they were married on August 13,...

Carol A. Leone  of Lewiston, NY, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 11, 2019, surrounded by her family at Niagara Hospice House, Lockport, NY.   She was born in Niagara Falls, NY, on September 10, 1942, the daughter of the late  Virgilia [Palumbo] Leone Colosi and A. Russell Leone. Carol is survived by her children Thomas (Patricia) Hanna, Marianne ( late Timothy) Cain and Karyn (Jay Mapstone) Ventrilla, three grandchildren Danielle (Matthew) Ruhl, Thomas J.Hanna...

Sister Marietta Miller, OSF   (born Irma Ann Miller) in Buffalo, NY on July 17, 1935, and died June 9, 2019   at the Stella Niagara Health Center, Stella Niagara, New York.   She was the daughter of the late Charles and Mary (Kreppel) Miller. Sister Marietta  attended Annunciation Elementary School and Bishop McMahon High School in Buffalo, NY.   She received a B.S. Degree from Rosary Hill (Daemen) College and an MSW  degree from the...

Mark E. Walck of Sanborn, NY, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 8, 2019, in Buffalo General Hospital.   He was born in Niagara Falls, NY, on August 29, 1952, the son of Elva [Milleville] Walck and the late Edgar Walck. Mark graduated from Niagara Wheatfield.   He was a dairy farmer for many years and worked at Occidental Chemical before becoming a tractor trailer driver with Yellow Freight for the past 10 years. He was an active member of The Chapel at...

  Robert L. Gedeon, Sr., 86, died peacefully Thursday, June 6, 2019 in Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center after a brief hospitalization. He was born in Utica, New York on March 15, 1933 and was the son of Ernest R. Gedeon, Sr.. And Margaret (Skelly) Gedeon. Bob was deeply devoted to his family,  he cherished family gatherings. He is survived by his beloved wife of  nearly 61 years, Lois (Grace) Gedeon, four children: Dr. Robert L., Jr. (Paula) Gedeon, Carolyn D....

John J. DiLaura  of Niagara Falls, NY passed away June 5, 2019. He was born in Buffalo, NY on March 23, 1923, the son of the late Vincent and Jospehine [Giglio] DiLaura. Mr. DiLaura was a longtime member of St. Joseph's Church. He enjoyed going to the casino, playing cards with his DOT buddies and was an avid Yankees fan. Mr. DiLaura was the husband of the late Elena J. [Baldisarra] DiLaura who passed away October 18, 2001, they were married for 53 years. He is survived by...

Jane M. Peuss  of Niagara Falls, NY,  passed away Sunday, June 2, 2019 in Niagara Hospice House, Lockport, NY.   She was born in Niagara Falls, NY, on July 23, 1932, the daughter of the late Fred and Anna [Considine] Peuss. Ms Peuss graduated from St. Mary's High School and Buffalo State Teachers College.   She was an elementary school teacher at Lewiston - Porter School for many years. Ms Peuss had traveled extensively throughout the world and enjoyed...

Nancy A. Cabello  of the Town of Porter, NY. passed away on Friday, May 31, 2019, in the Gowanda Rehabilitation and Nursing Center.   She was born in Niagara Falls, NY, on December 16, 1944, the daughter of the late James S. and Nellie [Manahan] Schmidt. Mrs. Cabello was a graduate of LaSalle High School and the Kelly Business Institute. She was the bookkeeper at the Coat of Arms in Lewiston for many years. Mrs. Cabello was a member of the Lewiston Choraleers. She is...