Lena Pearl Thornton
Apr 18, 2026
Lena Pearl Thornton, 92, went home to be with the Lord on April 18, 2026, at Schoellkopf Health Care Facility while under the care of Niagara Hospice. Born in Greenville, AL, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Mary (Williams) Fails.
Lena attended local schools in Alabama. She married Will Thornton in Alabama, and the couple moved to Niagara...
Elmo Giammarco
Apr 18, 2026
Elmo Giammarco, 68, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on April 18, 2026 at his residence while under the care of Niagara Hospice. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Orlando “Berardino” and Laura “Annetta” (Mascio) Giammarco. He was also the cherished grandson of the late Gaetano Sicilfrito and Anna (Ventresca) Giammarco, and the late...
Robert "Bob" G. Lewis
Apr 16, 2026
Robert “Bob” G. Lewis, 80, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on April 16, 2026. Born in Niagara Falls, he was the son of the late George and Jane (Szczes) Lewis.
Bob was a proud graduate of Bishop Duffy High School and went on to earn his Bachelor’s degree from Niagara University. On August 9, 1969, he married the love...
Sarah J. Pasek
Apr 15, 2026
Sarah J. Pasek, 90, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on April 15, 2026, at Buffalo General Hospital. Born in Karthaus, PA, she was the beloved daughter of Rosanna Buckrop and the devoted wife of the late Stephen Pasek, whom she married in 1984.
Sarah was raised in Pennsylvania, where she attended local schools and graduated from high school. She...
Joseph F. Contento
Apr 14, 2026
Joseph F. Contento, 83, of Lewiston, NY, passed away peacefully on April 14, 2026, at Roswell Park Cancer Institute. Born in Utica, NY, he was the son of the late Albert and Jane (Papparella) Contento, and the beloved husband of the late Shirley M. (Dugan) Contento, whom he married on April 8, 1967 at Prince of Peace Church.
Joe earned his...
Robert J. Induddi
Apr 14, 2026
Robert J. Induddi, 70, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on April 14, 2026 at Niagara Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. Born in New York, NY, he was the son of the late Stephen J. and Rose (Lecesse) Induddi.
There will be no prior visitation or services. Arrangements by M.J. Colucci & Son Niagara Funeral Chapel. Visit mjcoluccifuneralchapel.com for online condolences.
Mary A. Lozinsky
Apr 12, 2026
Mary A. Lozinsky, 92, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on April 12, 2026, at home under the care of her daughter Lisa and Niagara Hospice. Born in Niagara Falls, she was the daughter of the late Matteo and Concetta (Mongelluzo) Yorio.
Mary graduated from Niagara Falls High School and earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting from Niagara University. On August...
James "Jim" Massaro
Apr 9, 2026
James “Jim” Massaro, 71, of Grand Island, NY, passed away peacefully on April 9, 2026, at Buffalo General Hospital. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Joseph and Anna (Incorvia) Massaro.
Jim was raised in Niagara Falls and graduated from Niagara Falls High School. He went on to earn his Bachelor’s degree from Buffalo State College....
Muriel Longo
Apr 6, 2026
Muriel Longo, 85, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on April 6, 2026, at the Lockport Rehabilitation Center. Born in Niagara Falls, she was the daughter of the late Francis and Isabel (Wendt) McAlee.
Raised in Lewiston, Muriel was a proud graduate of Lewiston-Porter High School. On August 26, 1961, she married the love of her life, Anthony J. Longo,...
Gordon "Chico" Wadhams
Apr 5, 2026
Gordon "Chico" Wadhams, 85, of Wheatfield, NY, passed away on April 5, 2026 at Northgate Health Care Facility. He is survived by several siblings, nieces, nephews and dear friends. There is no funeral services planned at this time. Arrangements by M.J. Colucci & Son Niagara Funeral Chapel. Visit mjcoluccifuneralchapel.com for online condolences.
Connie D. Renford-Phipps
Apr 5, 2026
Connie D. Renford-Phipps, 65, of Buffalo, NY, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, April 5, 2026, at her residence. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Willie Mae (Solomon) Renford.
Raised in Niagara Falls, Connie was a graduate of Niagara Falls High School and later earned her Associate’s degree...
Rosemarie LaGatta
Apr 4, 2026
Rosemarie LaGatta, 81, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on April 4, 2026 at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center. Born in Niagara Falls, she was the daughter of the late Casper and Mary (Maglio) Scozzafava.
Rosemarie was a graduate of Madonna High School. On August 24, 1965, she married the love of her life, Giuseppe “Joe” LaGatta, Jr. Mr. LaGatta predeceased...
Ronald "Ron" E. Huey
Apr 3, 2026
Ronald “Ron” E. Huey, 86, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on April 3, 2026, at his residence, surrounded by his family and under the care of Niagara Hospice. Born in McIntyre, PA, he was the son of the late Charles and Evelyn C. (Manges) Huey.
Ron was raised in Aultman, PA, and graduated from Laura Lamar High School in...
Rose A. Ianni
Apr 2, 2026
Rose A. Ianni, 96, of Firestone, CO (Boulder Area) formerly of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on April 2, 2026, at her residence under the care of her loving family and Bristol Hospice. She moved to Colorado in November 2014 to be closer to her family. She was a loving, devoted Wife, Mother, Sister, Aunt and Friend.
Born in Niagara...
Anne Tighe
Mar 31, 2026
Anne Tighe, 100, previously of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully at Luxe Nursing Center in Jupiter, FL, under the care of her family and hospice on March 31, 2026. Born in Pittston, PA, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Anna (Walsh) McQueen.
Raised in Pittston, she graduated from Saint John the Evangelist High School and met the...
Timothy Freeman
Mar 30, 2026
Timothy Freeman, 62, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on March 30, 2026, at Niagara Hospice House. Born in Lockport, NY, he was the son of the late Thomas Freeman and the late E. Geraldine “Jeri” (Lister) King, and the stepson of the late Mary Freeman and the late Edgar J. King.
Tim grew up in Niagara Falls and Syracuse,...
June M. Barone
Mar 29, 2026
June M. Barone, formerly of Lewiston, NY and Margate, FL, passed away peacefully on March 29, 2026, at Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital, after a brief illness with beloved family by her side. Born in Niagara Falls, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Celestine (Leone) Specht.
A proud graduate of Niagara Falls High School, June built a life grounded...
LeRoy W. Wagner
Mar 27, 2026
LeRoy W. Wagner, 89, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on March 27, 2026, at Elderwood of Wheatfield. Born in Niagara Falls, he was the son of George Wagner and Ruth (Hornish) Wagner.
In 1955, LeRoy enlisted in the United States Army, proudly serving his country until his honorable discharge and transfer into the United States Army Reserves. His commitment...
Nora E. LaMarca
Mar 25, 2026
Nora E. LaMarca, 90, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away unexpectedly on March 25, 2026, at ECMC Hospital. Born on October 22, 1935, in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Vivian (Peters) Saverino, and the beloved wife of 46 years to the late Roy P. LaMarca.
A gifted writer, she worked many years as a...
Carmella Anne Farina
Mar 24, 2026
Carmela Anne Farina, 97, of New Port Richey, FL passed away at Gulfside Hospice on March 24, 2026. Carmela "Mel" was born in Niagara Falls, NY on December 6, 1928 to Antoinette and Vincent Morinello. She graduated of Niagara Falls High School and Niagara County Community College.
Carmela married Michael and together they had two children, Bridget (Farina) Polowniak and Anthony...
