Grace H. (Jircitano) Vaughan, 92, formerly of Niagara Falls, NY passed away on Sunday, January 25, 2015 at Our Lady of Peace Nursing Care Residence in Lewiston, NY. Born in Niagara Falls, NY she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Ida (Bax) Eracitano.

Grace was a lifelong resident of the Niagara Falls area and attended Niagara Falls High School. On October 19, 1940 she married Frank J. "Arky" Vaughan at Sacred Heart Church in Niagara Falls. Mr. Vaughan predeceased her on June 29, 2007. She and her husband owned and operated Vaughan Sales, currently known as Vaughan Door Center, in Niagara Falls, NY. Prior to that she was employed by the Carborundum Co. and worked in their office. Grace enjoyed golfing, bowling and playing cards with her friends.

Grace is survived by two children Paul (Lenita) Vaughan and Janis (Ernest) Cirrito both of Lewiston, NY; five grandchildren Kimberly (David) Stott, Jamie (Jennifer) Cirrito, Carrie Ansel, Greg Ansel, Heather Ansel and; five great grandchildren Anthony Stott, Nicholas Stott, Dominic Stott, Maddox Cirrito and Navy Grace Cirrito; she has eight brothers and three sisters Ross (Lois) Eracitano of Sanborn, NY and Arthur (Doreen) Jircitano; predeceased by Rose (late Harold 'Red') Clark, Joseph (late Helen) Jircitano, Lucy Bongiovanni, James (late Mary) Gercitano, John (Julie of Youngstown, NY) Jircitano, Adolph (late Jean) Jircitano, Albert (Iris of Grand Island, NY) Jircitano, Louise (Earl of Niagara Falls, NY) Mang and Donald Jircitano, as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Visitation will be on Friday from 4 – 8 p.m. at the M.J. COLUCCI & SON NIAGARA FUNERAL CHAPEL, 2730 MILITARY ROAD, NIAGARA FALLS, NY where funeral services will begin on Saturday, January 31st at 9:00 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. at St. Peter's Church, 620 Center Street, Lewiston, NY with Rev. Msgr. David G. LiPuma officiating. Inurnment in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Lewiston, NY will be held at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Niagara Hospice, 4675 Sunset Drive, Lockport, NY 14094.