Obituaries

Carmella L. Irick, age 61, passed away on November 28, 2025, in Niagara Falls. She was born and raised in Buffalo, NY. Carmella built a life defined by strength, passion, and an unwavering devotion to the people she loved.
Carmella proudly served in the United States Navy, where she embraced the call to defend and...

William E. Rohring

Of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at his home under the care of his family and Niagara Hospice.
He was born in Wilson, NY, on May 17, 1933, the son of the late Edward and Anna [King] Rohring.
Mr. Rohring served with the US Air Force during the Korean War.
After...

Annie N. Hicks, of Niagara Falls N.Y. passed away December 4, 2025 at Buffalo General Hospital. She was born in Georgiana Alabama on March 27, 1945, daughter of the late Jimmy Lee Burnett and Eloise (Spencer)Burnett.
Mrs. Hicks was employed as an Editorial Assistant at the Niagara Gazette for nearly thirty years...

Donald J. Roulley, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away November 26, 2025. He was born in Niagara Falls, NY on January 10, 1946, the son of the late Francis J. and Leona A. (Sauve) Roulley.
Don attended Sacred Heart, North Junior and graduated from NFHS in 1965. He was employed with Union Carbide and NF Memorial. He...

Cynthia Helen McDowell, 68, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on December 3, 2025. She will be remembered as a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend whose warmth, humor, and strength touched everyone who knew her.
Cynthia worked throughout her life in customer service, food service, and the auto...

Rita J. Finley Hilsen passed away peacefully on October 4th, 2025, surrounded by her loving family in New
York City. Born in Niagara Falls on December 23rd, 1941, she was the daughter of Dr. Herbert and Mrs.
Vivian Finley.
Rita was predeceased by her sister, Jacquelyn K. Finley. She is survived by her daughters,...

It is with heavy hearts and a noticeable drop in family sarcasm that we announce the passing of our dad, Mark T. Martin. Lovingly known to many as "Grandpoppy" or "Party Marty". Mark passed away peacefully on November 18th 2025 surrounded by his family at the age of 73. A resident of Jacksonville Florida and...

Susan Eckelberger-Branham, 75, of St. Petersburg, FL, passed away peacefully on November 15, 2025, at Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital in the Palliative Hospice Care Unit.
Born in Batavia, NY, Susan lived in Ransomville, NY before moving to St. Petersburg in 1969. She graduated from Lewiston-Porter High School in...

Patricia J. Betzler, of Wheatfield, daughter of the late Morell J."Pete" Betzler and Joan (Wolford) Betzler; sister of Anne Mardon, Gail Betzler and Rebecca (Joel) Bornstein; also survived by a nephew, nieces and cousins.
Visitation Thursday, November 20, 2025 from 4 to 8 PM in the WATTENGEL Funeral Home, 533 Meadow...

Edward C. Critelli, NFFD, Ret., 84, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on November 12, 2025 at Niagara Hospice House in Lockport, NY. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Arthur and Jennie (Elia) Critelli. On September 4, 1965, he married Janice M....

Margaret L. "Lee" Baldwin, of Sanborn, NY, passed away on Saturday, November 15, 2025, in Elderwood at Hamburg.
She was born in Buffalo, NY, on February 15, 1931, the daughter of the late Benjamin and Martha [Sikorski] Watson.
She was a graduate of Niagara Falls High School. Lee was an accomplished artist. She took...

Marion (Antonacci) Bartley, 75, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on November 12, 2025, at Niagara Hospice House, surrounded by her beloved family. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, Marion was the cherished daughter of the late Mario and Theresa (Formica) Antonacci.
Marion graduated from Niagara Falls High...