Eugene W. Ashley, 85, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on January 29, 2026 at his residence under the care of Niagara Hospice. Born in Ogdensburg, NY, he was the son of the late Joseph Henry, Sr. and Violet Pearl (Law) Ashley.

Mr. Ashley was a graduate of Ogdensburg High School. He proudly served in the United States Navy from 1960 until his honorable discharge in 1964. Following his military service, he moved to the Niagara Falls area, where he would build his life and family. On November 28, 1964, he married the love of his life, Nancy L. (Beaton) Ashley, at St. John de LaSalle Church.

Eugene was employed at Spaulding Fiber and Carborundum before beginning a long career as a factory worker with Stone Container in North Tonawanda, where he worked for 30 years until his retirement in 2003. Outside of work, he enjoyed the simple pleasures of life—gardening, fishing, and swimming. He was also a proud member of VFW Post 917.

In addition to his devoted wife of 61 years, Eugene is survived by his sons, Sean Ashley and Scott Ashley; his siblings, Joseph (late Donna) Ashley, Harold (Linda) Ashley, Valerie (Ted) Como, and Kevin (Ginger) Ashley; as well as several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

He was predeceased by his siblings, Lincoln (late Judy) Ashley, Wayne (late Linda) Ashley, Roger Ashley, Kneil (late Shirley) Ashley, Ronnie (Edwina) Ashley, and Violet Ashley.

Committal services, Military Honors, and entombment will be held on Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 12 Noon at St. Joseph’s Cemetery, 3806 Pine Avenue, Niagara Falls, NY 14301. Arrangements by M.J. Colucci & Son Niagara Funeral Chapel. Visit mjcoluccifuneralchapel.com for online condolences.