Marion (Rogers) Taggart, 87, of the Town of Niagara, entered into the loving arms of Jesus on Monday, February 18, 2019, while in the presence of her family and doggies.  Born on April 16, 1931, in Buffalo, NY, she was the daughter of the late Francis and Mary (George) Rogers.   Mrs. Taggart married William R. Taggart in August of 1952.  He predeceased her on June 24, 1999.  Marion worked at her mother-in-law’s restaurant in North Tonawanda and in January of 1977,...

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Luigi Nicolo Bertoia, 90, of Lewiston, NY, passed away on Sunday, February 10, 2019 at Mount St. Mary’s Hospital.  Born on September 28, 1928 in San Lorenzo, Italy, he was the son of the late Severino and Beatrice (DiPaoli) Bertoia.     In 1946, at the age of 17, Luigi went to work in France, Belgium and Luxembourg, employed in the coal mines. In 1949, he moved to Alberta, Canada working as a cowboy.  On June 14, 1952, Luigi married the former Lillian...

Jean (Bockie) Beales, 96, of Niagara Falls, NY, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 9, 2019, while residing at Our Lady of Peace Nursing Care Residence.  A lifelong resident, she was born on December 26, 1922 in Niagara Falls, NY, the daughter of the late Peter and Clarice (Millar) Bockie.     Jean attended local schools and upon graduation from Niagara Falls High School in 1940, she became employed, for several years, as a secretary/receptionist for the WHLD...

Kathleen J. (Dailey) Johnson, 67, wife of John M. Johnson, of Ransomville, NY, passed from this life on Thursday, February 7, 2019 in Niagara Hospice House.  Born on August 2, 1951 in Hornell, NY, she was the daughter of the late Martin and Helen (Legacy) Dailey. Kathleen attended schools in Hornell and earned her Registered Nursing Degree from Rhode Island Community College.  Her and John resided in Grand Island and recently moved to Ransomville, NY.  Kathleen was...

Michelle A. (Kruzel) Henry, 47, wife of Charles H. Henry, of Niagara Falls, passed away on Tuesday, February 5, 2019 in Niagara Hospice House.  Born on January 9, 1972 in Lewiston, NY, she was the daughter of Michael and Delores (Carleton) Kruzel. Michelle held various positions at the former Summit Park Mall.   In addition to her parents and husband, Michelle is survived by children, Frederick and Anthony Little, Charles (Gabby) Peterson and Savanna (Luis) Reyes; five...

Grace Marie (Valentino) Passmore, 98, a lifelong resident of Niagara Falls, NY, died at home, after a brief illness, in the presence of her loving son, Robert Passmore and his wife, Kathryn of California.   In addition to her son and daughter-in-law, Grace is survived by a grandson, Thomas (Yvonne) Passmore; two great-granddaughters, Jessica and Kendra Passmore all of California; niece and nephew, JoAnn and Jerry Hunt and several other nieces and nephews.  She is also survived by...

Mary E. Seelbinder, 78, of the Town of Niagara, NY, passed away on Friday, February 1, 2019 in Mount St. Mary’s Hospital.  Born on October 7, 1940 in the Town of Niagara, she was the daughter of the late Mack and Pearl (Beatty) Gibbons.  In 1961, she married William J. Seelbinder.  He predeceased her in 1994.   Myrt, as she was known to family and friends, was a lifelong area resident and attended local schools. She enjoyed a 50 plus year career in waitressing. At...

Alfred L. Hewitt, 96, departed this life on Thursday, January 31, 2019 at his residence, while in the presence of his loving family.  Born on December 20, 1922 in Lewiston, NY, he was the son of the late Alan and Lena (Laur) Hewitt.  On January 1, 1943, he married the former Lola McGee in Niagara Falls, NY.  She predeceased him on January 29, 2009.   Al, as he was known to family and friends, was a lifelong area resident and graduated from LaSalle High School.  He...

Charlene (Whitcomb) Clive, 78, of the Town of Lewiston, NY, passed away on Tuesday, January 29, 2019 at her residence, while under the care of Niagara Hospice.  Born on August 8, 1940 in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Louise (Glassnip) Whitcomb.     On September 21, 1957, Charlene married Duane Clive.  She was a loving homemaker and caregiver to her family.  Charlene enjoyed bowling and spending quality time with her...