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Doun Alicia (Wheeler) Gabrielli, 83, of the Town of Niagara, NY, passed from this life on June 24, 2023. Born on April 7, 1940 in Somerset, PA, she was the daughter of the late Leo and Marguerite (Huey) Wheeler.
Doun graduated from Niagara Falls High School and attended Central Piedmont Community College, studying American Sign Language and art. She was a Spiritual Teacher, Lead Full Moon Meditation and a Reiki Master. Doun took time and Studied Italian for a trip to Italy. She loved to travel and visited Greece, Egypt, Italy, Mexico, Paris, and Ireland.
Doun took dancing, singing, piano and painting lessons. She was extremely talented and loved to sing, as she had a beautiful voice, playing the piano and painting. Doun was awarded first place for her art work painting on display at CPCC.
Doun is survived by her sister, Tricia Donovan; sons, Joseph Gabrielli (Paula), Gregory LaBarbera (Jackie) and Anthony LaBarbera (Kathy); three grandsons, Michael and Hanna Gabrielli, Bryan and Stacey Gabrielli and Christoper and Jessica Gabrielli; two great-granddaughters, Sophia and Claire Gabrielli and two special nieces, Sandra Williams and Colette Ligammari.
Services and interment in Gate of Heaven Cemetery are private. Professional arrangements are under the care of the Goodlander family, OTTO REDANZ FUNERAL HOME, 2215 Military Road, Niagara Falls, NY (716-297-9007). Share condolences and memories at GOODLANDERCARES.com
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