Obituaries

Mar 9, 2025

Mario A. Ricotta, 97, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on March 9, 2025, at N.F. Memorial Medical Center. Born in Abruzzi, Italy, he was the beloved son of the late Filice and Margareta (Forgione) Ricotta; and the beloved husband of the late Anne (Butera) Ricotta, who he married on July 21, 1951 at St. Joseph's Church.

Mar 9, 2025

Jose A. Cota, 74, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on March 9, 2025 at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center.  Born in Teirceira, Azores, he was the son of the late Jose and Gleurmania (Mendoza) Cota.

Jose was educated in the Azores and served in the Portuguese Army. In July of 1975, he married Maria M. (Airoso)...

Mar 7, 2025

Michael P. Orsi, Sr., 81, of North Tonawanda, NY, passed away on March 7, 2025, at DeGraff Memorial Hospital in North Tonawanda, NY.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Joseph and Marie (Adoulf) Orsi.

Michael was a graduate of Niagara Falls High School.  He served proudly in the Army National Guard...

Mar 7, 2025

Dorothy Quaglia passed away peacefully in her sleep on March 7, 2025, at Our Lady of Peace Health Care Facility in Lewiston, NY. Dotty, as her friends and family knew her was born in Ware, Massachusetts on May 27, 1935 to the late William and Lydia (Benoit) Taylor. The family moved to a farm in West Brookfield, Massachusetts when...

Mar 6, 2025

Leonard Pescrillo, 92, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on March 6, 2025, at Elderwood at Wheatfield.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Ralph and Mary (Mastromatteo) Pescrillo.

Leonard attended local schools and graduated from Trott Vocational High School in 1950.  He proudly served in the United States Army during the...

Mar 6, 2025

Joseph Michael Ayers, 29, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on March 6, 2025. Born in Buffalo, NY he was the son of Michael and Elena (Frosolone) Ayers.

Joe was a graduate of Niagara Wheatfield High School, where he excelled in basketball and football. Following his high school years, he earned his associate's degree from Niagara County...

Mar 5, 2025

Paul N. Sciandra, 61, of Buffalo, NY, passed away on March 5, 2025 at Ransomville Manor in Ransomville, NY.  Born in Buffalo, NY, he was the son of the late Angelo C. and Patricia J. (Powers) Sciandra.

There will be no prior visitation or services.  Arrangements by M.J. Colucci & Son Niagara Funeral Chapel.  Visit mjcoluccifuneralchapel.com for...

Mar 5, 2025

James W. Nicholson, Jr., 79, of Lewiston, NY, died peacefully with his family by his side at Niagara Hospice House in Lockport, NY on March 5, 2025.  Born in Piedmont, AL, he was the son of the late James W. Nicholson and Eula Maxine (Parker) Nicholson.

James graduated from Spring Garden High School in Piedmont, AL.  James...

Mar 4, 2025

Mary Levesque, 65, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 4, 2025 in Elderwood at Williamsville Nursing Center. Born in North Tonawanda, NY, she was the daughter of the late Harry "Zeke" and Rita (Gallagher) McClinsey.

Mary was raised in Niagara Falls and moved to Albany, NY, during her teenage years, where she met...

Mar 2, 2025

Michelle R. Ligammari, 76, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away on March 2, 2025 at Mt. St. Mary's Hospital after a brave battle with cancer. Born on April 24, 1948, she was the daughter of the late Alfred D. and Leonora (Cerminara) Ligammari.

Michelle graduated from Niagara Falls High School in 1968 and earned her Associate's degree...

Mar 1, 2025

Evelyn I. 'Effie' Yellow, 66, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on March 1, 2025, at her residence.  Born in Lewiston, NY, she was the daughter of the late Eugene A. and Elva (Jacobs) Greene.

Effie was a graduate of Niagara-Wheatfield High School, and earned her degree in Criminal Justice from Buffalo State College.  She was employed...

Mar 1, 2025

Joseph Agnello, 62, of Wheatfield, NY, passed away on March 1, 2025, at his residence.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Joseph C. and Concetta (Schepisi) Agnello.

Joseph was a 1980 graduate of LaSalle Sr. High School.  On June 8, 1996, he married Melinda A. (Mudie) Agnello in Buffalo, NY.  Joseph...

Mar 1, 2025

Mark J. Shields, Sr., age 67, passed away unexpectedly March 1, 2025. Born in Buffalo, NY, he was the son of the late James T. and Mary (Reen) Shields.

A self-driven, highly motivated, and very successful entrepreneur for over the past 30 years, Mark started his first businesses in Buffalo, NY and built MBJ Enterprises, a landscaping...

Feb 24, 2025

Stanley J. Klimeczko, Jr., 82, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on Monday, February 24, 2025 at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center. Born in Niagara Falls, he was the son of the late Stanley Sr. and Anne (Ciurczak) Klimeczko.

Stan was a lifelong resident of Niagara Falls where he graduated from the former LaSalle Senior High School....

Feb 24, 2025

Dorothy M. Ferguson, 89, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on February 24, 2025, in Buffalo General Hospital. Born in Clearfield, PA, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Margaret (Steinkirchner) McGroarty.

Dorothy was raised in Clearfield where she attended local schools and graduated from high school. She moved to Western New York in...

Feb 24, 2025

Terry 'Mad Dog' McDonough, 70, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on February 24, 2025, at his residence.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY he was the son of the late Bernice (Harley) (Fred Torcasio) Gospodarski.

Terry attended local schools graduating from Niagara Falls High School in 1971.  He proudly served in the United States Navy from 1972...

Feb 23, 2025

Matthew A. Loscalzo, 58, of Lewiston, NY, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 23, 2025 at Niagara Hospice House. Born in Niagara Falls, NY he was the son of Patricia (Palumbo) DiNieri and the late Matthew Loscalzo, and the stepson of Sherry (Richey) Loscalzo.

Raised in Lewiston, Matt was a proud graduate of Lewiston Porter High School....

Feb 23, 2025

Angela Rizzo, 96, formerly of Niagara Falls, NY, of Peregrine Senior Living in Cheektowaga, NY, passed away on February 23, 2025 at McAuley Residence in Tonawanda, NY, under the care of Buffalo Hospice.  Born in Glen White, WV, she was the daughter of the late Vance and Anna (Bursik) Mihich.

Angela came to Niagara Falls in 1944...

Feb 21, 2025

Maria V. Panaro, 71, of West Seneca, NY passed away February 21, 2025 at Fiddlers Green Manor in Springville, NY. Born in Buffalo, NY, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Michele (Ruffino) Panaro.

Maria enjoyed reading, watching the Buffalo Bills and General Hospital soap opera, as well as having a hot cup of coffee....

Feb 20, 2025

Shirley J. Wallace, 90, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on February 20, 2025 at her residence under the care of Niagara Hospice.  Born in Rose Hill, NC, she was the daughter of the late J. Bryan and Hazel Maud (Manley) Horne.

Shirley came to Ontario with her family as a child, and was employed at a...