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Brent A. Curcio, Ret. Capt., NFFD

Brent A. Curcio, Ret. Capt., NFFD

Jun 22, 2025

Brent Anthony Curcio, Ret. Capt, NFFD, 59, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on June 22, 2025, after a brief illness. Born and raised in Niagara Falls, he was the son of Darya (nee Sincavage) (Allen) Vailllancourt and the late Barry Curcio.

Brent was a 1984 graduate of Niagara Catholic High School. On September 1, 1990, he...

Shirley A. Bevacqua

Shirley A. Bevacqua

Jun 21, 2025

Shirley A. Bevacqua, 91, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on June 21, 2025, at Niagara Hospice House in Lockport, NY. Born and raised in Niagara Falls, Shirley was the daughter of the late Floyd and Marie (Gallina) Sdao; and the beloved wife of William A. Bevacqua, whom she married on May 4,...

Maryann Vitagliano

Maryann Vitagliano

Jun 21, 2025

MaryAnn Vitagliano, 85, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on June 21, 2025, at Buffalo General Hospital, surrounded by her cherished family. Born in Niagara Falls, she was the daughter of Julio and Marie Rose (Paonessa) Maselli.  On May 17, 1958, she married Gerald "Jerry" Vitagliano at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church in Niagara Falls.  Jerry predeceased...

Jeffrey W. Stoneham

Jeffrey W. Stoneham

Jun 19, 2025

Jeffrey W. Stoneham, 63, of Amherst, NY, passed away on June 19, 2025 at his residence.  Born in Lockport, NY, he was the son of the late Albert J. Stoneham and the late Joanne K. (Day) Quirrion.

Jeffrey is survived by his siblings, Kathryn McNally, Theresa McGrath, and Suzanne (Douglas) Moss, as well as several nieces, nephews...

Richard J. Marino

Richard J. Marino

Jun 19, 2025

Richard J. Marino, 85, of Ransomville, NY, passed away on June 19, 2025, under the brief care of Niagara Hospice while surrounded by his family.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Louis D., Sr. and Mary E. (Piela) Marino.

Richard was a 1957 graduate of Niagara Falls High School. On October...

Joan A. Fulgenzi

Joan A. Fulgenzi

Jun 13, 2025

Joan A. Fulgenzi, 91, of Lewiston, NY, passed away on June 13, 2025.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Dominic and Rose (Ciocco) Trapasso.

Joan is survived by her daughters, Mary Emma (Kevin) Luzak and Mary Margaret Fulgenzi; her grandchildren, Joshua (Brittany) Luzak and Jacob Luzak, as well as several nieces...

Rosalie A. Muscarella

Rosalie A. Muscarella

Jun 13, 2025

Rosalie A. Muscarella, 87 of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on June 13, 2025 at her residence surrounded by her family. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Mamon and Estelle (Kopczynski) Mamon Kuzma.

Rosalie was a graduate of Niagara Falls High School.  On September 26, 1959, she married Paul J....

Doris (Dolly) Jean Schul

Doris (Dolly) Jean Schul

Jun 11, 2025

Doris (Dolly) Jean Schul, 98, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 11, 2025 surrounded by her family. Born in Kerrmoor, Pennsylvania on July 16, 1926, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Alice (Johnston) Barrett.

Doris moved to Niagara Falls in 1945.  On February 10, 1951, she married Richard William Schul at St. Paul Evangelical...

Willie Dykes, Jr.

Willie Dykes, Jr.

Jun 11, 2025

Willie Dykes, Jr. 76, of Niagara Falls, NY, affectionately known as Junior passed away peacefully at his residence on June 11, 2025. Born in New Albany, Mississippi, he was the beloved son of the late William "Red" Dykes and Gladys (Baldon) Dykes.

Willie graduated from high school in Mississippi before proudly serving his country in the United...

Loretta V. Downie

Loretta V. Downie

Jun 11, 2025

Loretta V. Downie, 96, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on June 11, 2025 at Kenmore Mercy Hospital in Tonawanda, NY.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Rocco and Frances (Pignatore) DeMiglio.

Loretta graduated from Niagara Falls High School in 1946.  On November 11, 1950, she...

Donald "Donnie" West

Donald "Donnie" West

Jun 10, 2025

Donald "Donnie" West, of Grand Island, NY, passed away peacefully at his residence on June 10, 2025. Born in Punxsutawney, PA, he was the son of the late Charles A. and Rose M. (Verdill) West; and was the beloved husband of Deby West, whom he married on February 20, 1993, at the Red House in Allegany State Park.

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Robert W. Jackson

Robert W. Jackson

Jun 10, 2025

Robert W. Jackson, 63, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on June 10, 2025 at his residence.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Dennis Jackson and late Peggy L. (Salchow) (late Larry W.) Whitenight.

Robert moved to the Carolinas in the late 1990's and returned to the Niagara Falls area in...

Michael “Mikie” B. Marino

Michael “Mikie” B. Marino

Jun 9, 2025

Michael B. Marino, 70, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on June 9, 2025, at N.F. Memorial Medical Center. Born in Niagara Falls, he was the beloved son of the late Joseph E. and Evelyn (Fabiano) Marino.

Mikie was a graduate of Niagara Falls High School, Class of 1973, and remained an active member of the Delta...

John N. Lizzio

John N. Lizzio

Jun 9, 2025

Unexpectedly on June 9, 2025, John N. Lizzio of North Fort Myers, Florida was called home by God to be reunited with his loved ones. Born on October 12, 1929 in Portage, Pennsylvania, he was a long-time resident of Niagara Falls and Glenwood, New York. John was the son of the late John and Carmella (Cuggine) Lizzio.

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Gerald "Jerry" Jones

Gerald "Jerry" Jones

Jun 9, 2025

Gerald Lee 'Jerry' Jones, 65, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on June 9, 2025, at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center. Born in San Jose, CA, he was the son of Bettye (Powell) Putian and the late Lee Roy Jones.

Jerry was the beloved husband of Kathleen "Kathy" (Vance) Jones whom he married on October 9,...

Jack J. Vail

Jack J. Vail

Jun 8, 2025

Jack J. Vail, 82, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on June 8, 2025 at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center.  Born in Utica, NY, he was the son of the late Elizabeth (Geer) (George) Stein.

Jack graduated from High School in Utica, NY.  He proudly served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War until his...

Jennifer 'Jen' L. Kubek

Jennifer 'Jen' L. Kubek

Jun 8, 2025

Jennifer 'Jen' L. Kubek, 48, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on June 8, 2025 at Buffalo General Hospital.  Born in Cheektowaga, NY, she was the daughter of Gregory Kubek and Barbara (Wilson) Wilkozs.

Jen attended Cleveland Hill High School and graduated from Niagara Wheatfield High School.  She received her Associates Degree in Liberal Arts and Science...

Bonnie Lou Curtis

Bonnie Lou Curtis

Jun 6, 2025

Bonnie Lou Curtis, 86, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on June 6, 2025, at Schofield Nursing Facility. Born in Niagara Falls, she was the daughter of the late Leo A. Garrow and Dorothy (nee Keys) (late Benjamin) Rodgers.

Bonnie was a lifelong resident of Niagara Falls where she attended local schools and graduated from high...

Brenda "Bunny" Bradley

Brenda "Bunny" Bradley

Jun 6, 2025

Brenda "Bunny" Bradley, 84, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on June 6, 2025. Born in Ohsweken, Ontario, she was the beloved daughter of the late Stewart and Mary (Powels) Maracle.

Raised in Ohsweken, Brenda was a lifelong member of the Turtle Clan. She married her beloved husband, William T. Bradley, on June 17, 1977. Throughout...

Judith A. Kanski

Judith A. Kanski

Jun 5, 2025

Judith A. Kanski, age 78, passed away on June 5, 2025 at Buffalo General Hospital. Judy was born in Buffalo, NY, the daughter of the late Stanley and Helen (Kelso) Rogalski. Judy was the beloved wife of 57 years to Robert J. Kanski.

Judy was a retired Bank Manager of Liberty Bank, Buffalo, NY, retiring in 1982.  ...

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