Obituaries

Mar 15, 2025

Caroline L. Washburn, 78 of Niagara Falls, NY passed away on March 15, 2025, at Niagara Hospice House in Lockport, NY. Born in Wilkes Barre, PA, she was the daughter of the late Carolyn (Boback) Obaza and the late Paul Nebesky.

Caroline moved to the Niagara Falls area with her parents at the age of 7.  She...

Mar 15, 2025

Patrick Michael O'Leary, 66, of Niagara Falls, NY and formerly of Westfield and Fanwood, NJ, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Saturday, March 15, 2025.   Born in Niagara Falls, he was the son of the late Paul and Theresa "Betty" (Pauline) O'Leary.

Pat was raised in Niagara Falls, where he graduated from Bishop Duffy High...

Mar 15, 2025

Carl W.J. Gaal, 84, of Buffalo, NY, passed away on Saturday, March 15, 2025 at Buffalo General Hospital. Born in Buffalo, he was the son of the late Albert and Martha (Willet) Gaal; and husband of the late Barbara 'Babett' E. (Richards) Gaal.

Carl was raised in Buffalo where he attended local schools and graduated from Bennett...

Mar 13, 2025

Larry J. Albano, 74, of Tonawanda, NY, passed away on March 13, 2025, at VA Buffalo Medical Center in Buffalo, NY.  Born in Buffalo, NY, he was the son of the late Jean F. (Leonard) Schaefer and the late Lawrence Albano.

Larry served proudly in the United States Army Airborne in Vietnam during the Vietnam War from...

Mar 12, 2025

Gina A. Ranalli, 93, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on March 12, 2025 at Northgate Health Care Facility in North Tonawanda, NY.   Born in Sette Frate, Province of Frosinone, Italy, she was the daughter of the late Enrico and Restituta (Tamburri) Volante.

Gina moved to the United States in 1949 with her family.  On August 31,...

Mar 11, 2025

Rhonda Stenzel, 54, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on March 11, 2025, at her residence surrounded by her family.

Born in Winchester, MA, Rhonda was the beloved daughter of the late Edward and Donna (Klein) Siegmund. A proud graduate of Trott Vocational High School, she continued her education and earned her Associate's degree from Harrisburg...

Mar 11, 2025

Norman J. Krajkowski, 80, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on March 11, 2025 in Elderwood at Wheatfield.

Born in Niagara Falls, Norman was the son of the late John and Stephanie (Kusmierz) Krajkowski. He graduated from Bishop Duffy High School and attended Erie Community College.

Norm proudly served in the United States Air...

Mar 10, 2025

John R. Viccica, 64, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away at his residence on March 10, 2025.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Joseph R. and May V. (Taylor) Viccica.

John was a graduate of Niagara Falls High School.  He served proudly in the United States Marine Corps from 1981 until...

Mar 10, 2025

Suzanne 'Sue' M. Floro, 86, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on March 10, 2025, at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Laurino and Filomena 'Fannie' (Tirabassi) D'Amico.

Sue graduated from Niagara Falls High School in 1957.  On May 20, 1961, she married Santo "Sam" J....

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...