Silvio G. De Rubeis
Jan 2, 2026
Silvio G. De Rubeis, age 90, of the Town of Niagara, NY, passed away peacefully on January 2, 2026, after a brief illness surrounded by his family.
He was born on March 2, 1935, in Gagliano Aterno, L'Aquila, Italy, to the late Romolo and Maria Stella (Salciccioli) De Rubeis. Silvio immigrated to Niagara Falls in 1947 at...
Caroline A. D’Andreamatteo
Jan 2, 2026
Caroline A. D'Andreamatteo, 93, of the Town of Niagara, NY, passed away peacefully on January 2, 2026, at Niagara Hospice House. Born in Washington, PA, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Filemenia (Zacarria) Colosi.
Caroline came to Niagara Falls in 1947 with her family and graduated from Niagara Falls High School in 1952. On...
Robin A. Moore
Dec 31, 2025
Robin A. Moore, 64, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away at her residence on December 31, 2025. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Frederick D. and Mary G. (Guardiola) Cassano. She was predeceased by her husband, Ricky Lane Moore on March 11, 2017.
She is survived by her son, George Grant,...
Clifford D. Godwin
Dec 31, 2025
Clifford D. Godwin, 93, of Royalton, NY, passed away peacefully on December 31, 2025, at his residence, surrounded by his loving family and under the care of Niagara Hospice. Born in Dozier, AL, he was the son of the late Claude C. and Luvenia K. (Gilchrist) Godwin.
Clifford grew up in a family of Alabama sharecroppers, a...
Rlee Mcclain
Dec 29, 2025
Rlee McClain, 91, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family, on December 29, 2025. Born in Greenville, AL, she was the daughter of the late Irving and Rosie (Harris) Drake, and the beloved wife of the late Cartha R. McClain.
After attending school in Greenville, Rlee and her family moved...
William "Bill" Riggi
Dec 29, 2025
William "Bill" Riggi, 80, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on December 29, 2025. Born on August 22, 1945 in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late William and Lillian (Wackett) Riggi; and beloved husband of the late Bettye Ann (Napier-Rutkowski) Riggi, with whom he shared 57 years of marriage.
He was a...
Alfred G. "Pete" Bissell
Dec 27, 2025
Alfred G. "Pete" Bissell, 83, of the Tuscarora Nation, NY, passed away peacefully on December 27, 2025, at home surrounded by his loving family while under the care of Niagara Hospice. Â Born on the Tuscarora Reservation, NY, he was the son of the late Alfred "Alfie" and Helen Ruby Bissell.
Pete was a graduate of Niagara‑Wheatfield High...
Harold E. Long, Jr.
Dec 26, 2025
Harold E. Long Jr., 75, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully at his residence on December 26, 2025.
Born in Manhattan, NY, Harold was the son of the late Harold E. and Bennie (Forshee) Long. He was raised in Manhattan, where he graduated from high school and first made a name for himself as an exceptional...
Joseph F. Zucco
Dec 25, 2025
Joseph F. Zucco, 96, of Lewiston, NY, passed away peacefully on December 25, 2025, at Niagara Hospice House. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Antonio and Josephine (Emmanuel) Zucco.
Raised in Niagara Falls, Joe was a proud graduate of Niagara Falls High School and proudly served in the United States Navy....
Kathleen A. Robins
Dec 23, 2025
Kathleen A. Robins, 73, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on December 23, 2025. Born in Niagara Falls, she was the daughter of the late John and Dorothy (Hibbard) Hannon.
Kathleen was raised in Niagara Falls where she graduated from high school. She dedicated more than 25 years of her career to working alongside Dr. Henry...
Cynthia "Cindy" Toth
Dec 22, 2025
Cynthia "Cindy" Toth, 68, of Buffalo, NY, formerly of Newport, RI and Pound Ridge, NY, passed away peacefully on December 22, 2025, at her residence following a courageous 15‑year battle with cancer.  Born in Ridgewood, NJ, she was the daughter of the late Theodore and Marie (Schatmeyer) Toth.
Cindy was a graduate of Hawthorne High School in...
Eileen Harvey
Dec 21, 2025
Eileen Harvey, 83 years young, passed away peacefully on December 20, 2025. Born in Depew, NY, she was the only daughter of eight children to William and Ida (Aldrich) Cardinal and the devoted wife of the late Donald Harvey, with whom she shared 59 years of marriage.
Eileen and Don made their home in Niagara Falls, where...
Robert J. Marasco
Dec 21, 2025
Robert J. Marasco, 59, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on December 21, 2025, at his residence under the care of Niagara Hospice, family and friends. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Richard F. and Irene F. (Baldassare) Marasco.
Robert attended local schools and graduated from Trott Vocational High School in...
Beverly A. Hall
Dec 19, 2025
Beverly A. Hall, 66, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on December 19, 2025, at Kenmore Mercy Hospital in Tonawanda, NY. Born in Niagara Falls, she was the daughter of the late Dominic F. and Barbara J. (Guyer) Magliarditi.
Beverly was a graduate of Niagara-Wheatfield High School and Bryant & Stratton College. On June 7, 1980, she...
Melanie E. Cole
Dec 19, 2025
Melanie E. Cole, 33, formerly of Western New York, passed away on December 19, 2025, in Tampa, FL following an extended illness. She was the beloved daughter of Gerard and Lana Michaels Connors.
In addition to her parents, Melanie is survived by her two daughters, Jaelynn and Eveleigh, as well as relatives and dear family friends, all...
Loura J. (Caraglin) Maines
Dec 18, 2025
Loura J. (Caraglin) Maines, 63, of Youngstown, NY, passed away on December 18, 2025, at Mount St. Mary's Hospital in Lewiston, NY.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Dorothy (Bisher) Caraglin, Sr.
Loura graduated from Trott Vocational High School. She worked various jobs and was the owner and operator...
Joshua S. Ryals
Dec 18, 2025
Joshua S. Ryals, 45, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on December 18, 2025 at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of Richard A. Ryals and the late Karen A. (Lepkosky) Ryals.
Josh was a graduate of LaSalle Senior High School and continued his education in accounting at University...
Judith A. "Judy" Jayes
Dec 18, 2025
Judith A. "Judy" Jayes, 65, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on December 18, 2025 at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center. Â Born in Buffalo, NY, she was the daughter of the late Paul F. and Patricia R. (Gardinier) Jayes.
Judy was a graduate of Bennett High School and later earned her Associates Degree from Erie Community...
Theodore "Ted" R. Giaquinto, Jr.
Dec 17, 2025
Theodore R. "Ted" Giaquinto, Jr., 62, of Grand Island, NY, and formerly of the Town of Niagara, NY, passed away peacefully at his residence on December 17, 2025.
Born in Niagara Falls, NY, Ted was the beloved son of Theodore, Sr. and Judith (Randler) Giaquinto. He was a proud 1981 graduate of Niagara Wheatfield High School and...
Thomas D. Graham
Dec 17, 2025
Thomas D. 'Tom' Graham, age 78, formerly of Ransomville, NY, passed away on December 17, 2025 at Williamsville Suburban Nursing Home. Â Born in Amherst, NY, he was the son of the late Thomas W. Graham and Mary E. (Thomas) Graham.
Tom lived in Ransomville his entire life and graduated from Starpoint High School. He was employed at...
