Obituaries

Feb 15, 2025

Ronald P. Lepine, 84, surrounded by his loving family, passed away February 15, 2025. Son of the late Phillip and Yvette (Bernard) Lepine of Niagara Falls, New York.

Ron served in the United States Navy until his honorable discharge in 1964. He was an electrician with IBEW local 237 in Niagara Falls for the remainder of his...

Feb 14, 2025

Anthony 'Tony' Colosi, 75, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on February 14, 2025. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Mario 'Lefty' and Mary (Scarfone) Colosi.

Tony was a 1967 graduate of Niagara Falls High School.  He proudly served in the United States Army from 1968 – 1972 and then in...

Feb 11, 2025

Denise C. Anderson, 69, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on February 11, 2025 at her residence under the care of Niagara Hospice.  Born in Topeka, KS, she was the daughter of the late Richard and Bernice (Selden) Thomas.

D, as she was affectionately known, moved to Pennsylvania as a child with her family, later relocating to...

Feb 11, 2025

Gina Silvestri, 83, formerly of Niagara Falls and of Grand Island, NY, passed away peacefully on February 11, 2025, at Beechwood Continuing Care in Getzville, NY. Born in Introdacqua, Abruzzo, Italy, she was the daughter of the late Pietro and Panfilia (Giuliani) Ciamacco.

Gina immigrated to Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, arriving in 1963, where she was employed at...

Feb 9, 2025

Raymond R. 'Ray' Polcyn, 75, of Lockport, NY, passed away on February 9, 2025, at Elderwood at Lockport.  Born in Buffalo, NY, he was the son of the late Raymond and Stella (Klarowski) Polcyn.

Raymond worked with Manpower of WNY at various companies in Niagara Falls, NY.  He enjoyed gun and train collecting.

Raymond is...

Feb 8, 2025

Mary A. Sirianni, age 102, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 8, 2025, at DeGraff Skilled Nursing in North Tonawanda, NY. Born in Niagara Falls, she was the daughter of the late Anthony Soro and Giovanna (nee Sini) Soro; stepdaughter of the late Celestina Soro; and the beloved wife of Joseph C. Sirianni, who she...

Feb 7, 2025

Patricia L. "Pat" Paolini, 84, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully at Our Lady of Peace in Lewiston, NY on February 7, 2025. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Bernard and late Mary (Leo) Mayflower (late William) Reid and the wife of Donald E. Paolini.

Pat married her husband, Donald,...

Feb 7, 2025

Jessica Sheridan, age 46, of Buffalo, NY, passed away February 7, 2025. Born in Buffalo, on September 14, 1978, she was the daughter of Joanne (Peter Joe) Certo, and the late Ron Sheridan; beloved sister of Jeremy Sheridan, Amanda Sheridan, Sarah Armstrong and Corey Rae Hunter; and the treasured aunt of Jaemien Morgan, Jaeda Morgan, Nicolette Grant, Angie Armstrong,...

Feb 7, 2025

Mark E. Place, 50, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on February 7, 2025.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of Georgette L. Coty and the late Edward Place.

Mark graduated from High School.  He worked at various factories as well as Frenchy's Pizza and Ventry's Pizza in Niagara Falls, where he cooked and...

Feb 6, 2025

Mary Olivieri, a 70 year resident of Grand Island, NY, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 6, 2025, at the age of 96. Born in 1928 in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the cherished daughter of the late Yesae 'Isaiah' and Baziar (Yeremian) Mashoian, and the beloved wife of the late Bernard P. Olivieri.

Mary graduated from...

Feb 6, 2025

Frank J. Chiasera, 87, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on February 6, 2025, at Kenmore Mercy Hospital in Tonawanda, NY.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late James and Lillian (Wosciehowski) Chiasera, and the husband of the late Gloria (Rey) Chiasera, who predeceased him on August 16, 2024. Frank and Gloria were married...

Feb 5, 2025

Joseph M. Barone, Jr., 96, of Lewiston, NY, passed away on February 5, 2025, surrounded by family.  Born in Pittsburgh, PA, he was the son of the late Joseph M., Sr. and Emma (Trinka) Barone.

Joseph came to the Niagara Falls area as a child with his family.  He graduated from Trott Vocational High School, where he...

Feb 3, 2025

Daniel F. Jenneve, Sr., 74, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on February 3, 2025, at Niagara Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Niagara Falls, NY. Born in North Tonawanda, NY, he was the son of the late Daniel F. and the late Betty (Kaiser) Jenneve.

Daniel attended local schools and graduated from North Tonawanda High School. He...

Feb 2, 2025

Barbara A. 'Barb' Marino, 85, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on February 2, 2025, at her residence.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Mary (Lungaro) Marino.

Barb was a graduate of Niagara Falls High School.  She was employed as a Crossing Guard for the Town of Grand Island...

Feb 2, 2025

Joanne Caffey, 83, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on February 2, 2025, at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center.

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

Jan 30, 2025

Frank Mangione, 94, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 30, 2025. Frank was born and raised in Niagara Falls, NY, and was the cherished son of the late Samuel and Rose (Palermo) Mangione.

A lifelong resident of 19th Street in Niagara Falls, Frank deeply loved his neighborhood and proudly embraced his Italian roots....

Jan 29, 2025

Jeanine Foran, 61, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away unexpectedly on January 29, 2025, at her residence. Born in Niagara Falls, she was the daughter of the late Gregory J. and Rachel C. (Castiglione) Foran.

A lifelong resident of Niagara Falls, Jeanine graduated from Niagara Falls High School and earned her associate degree from Niagara County Community...

Jan 28, 2025

Samuel Conti, 77, of Niagara Falls, NY, peacefully passed away on January 28, 2025, at Niagara Falls Memorial Hospital. Born in Niagara Falls, he was the son of the late Joseph and Eva (Bonaro) Conti.

A proud graduate of Niagara Falls High School (1965) and Niagara County Community College, Sam served honorably in the United States Navy...

Jan 27, 2025

Judith A. Ptasiuk, 82, of Lewiston, NY passed away on January 27, 2025, at Our Lady of Peace Nursing Care Facility in Lewiston, NY.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Ralph and Mary (Marrone) Chiodo.

Judith graduated from Niagara Falls High School in 1960 and earned her Bachelor's Degree from Niagara...

Jan 26, 2025

Nicholas A. Quaglia, 86, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on January 26, 2025, at his residence under the care of Niagara Hospice.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Stephen and Concetta (Bellonte) Quaglia, and the husband of the late Ursula C. (Oster) Quaglia, who he married in 1963 and predeceased him on...