Obituaries

Nov 22, 2025

Denise F. Moore, 65, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away quietly at her sister Donna's residence, surrounded by her loving family and friends on November 22, 2025.

Born in Niagara Falls to the late John F. and Lillian (Coffey) Quesenberry, Denise attended Niagara Wheatfield High School. She later worked for many years as a bakery machine operator...

Nov 21, 2025

Edward V. Fiolkowski, 72, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully under Hospice care on November 21, 2025. Born in Niagara Falls, he was the son of the late Stanley and Sophie (nee Zbigniewicz) Fiolkowski. Ed is survived by his brother, David (Rosemary) Fiolkowski; his nephew, Scott (Laura) Hnatyszyn; his great-niece, Lillian Hnatyszyn; great-nephew, Parker Hnatyszyn, his cousin, Teresa...

Nov 14, 2025

Mark T. Haven, 72, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on November 14, 2025 at his residence.

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

Nov 14, 2025

Ronald R. "Ron" Rice, 68, of Lewiston, NY, passed away peacefully on November 14, 2025 at Mt. St. Mary's Hospital in Lewiston, NY. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Charles E. and Alice (Bax) Rice.

Ron was a 1975 graduate of Bishop Duffy High School and later attended Niagara County Community...

Nov 13, 2025

Patrice M. Wright, 63, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on November 13, 2025 at Northgate Health Care Facility in Wheatfield, NY. Born in Niagara Falls, she was the daughter of the late Cleveland and Bessie (Noblin) Wright.

Patrice was a graduate of LaSalle Senior High School. She was employed as a Nurse's Aide at the former...

Nov 12, 2025

Frederick A. Fair, 58, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on November 12, 2025 at Mt. St. Mary's Hospital in Lewiston, NY. Born in Niagara Falls, he was the son of the late Willie and Irene (Payne) Magwood.

Frederick was a graduate of Niagara Falls High School. He worked for over 20 years as a contractor with...

Nov 12, 2025

Edward C. Critelli, NFFD, Ret., 84, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on November 12, 2025 at Niagara Hospice House in Lockport, NY.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Arthur and Jennie (Elia) Critelli. On September 4, 1965, he married Janice M. (Marino) Critelli, with whom he...

Nov 12, 2025

Marion (Antonacci) Bartley, 75, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on November 12, 2025, at Niagara Hospice House, surrounded by her beloved family. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, Marion was the cherished daughter of the late Mario and Theresa (Formica) Antonacci.

Marion graduated from Niagara Falls High School and went on to earn her Bachelor's Degree...

Nov 12, 2025

Harry R. Moore, 60, went to be with the Lord on November 12, 2025, at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center. Born on February 11, 1965, in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Arthur Moore, Jr., the late Emma Mae (Cox), and the late Gilberto Rios, Sr.

Harry was a 1984 graduate of Niagara...

Nov 10, 2025

Jonathan P. Schreiner, 37, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away unexpectedly at his residence on November 10, 2025. Born in Buffalo, NY, he was the son of Tammy E. (Shelly) Schreiner and the late Michael J. Schreiner.

Jonathan was a proud entrepreneur who owned and operated numerous local businesses, most notably Mister B's Restaurant in Niagara Falls...

Nov 9, 2025

Robert Alexander DeMita, 34, of Grand Island, NY, passed away unexpectedly on November 9, 2025, in Lockport, NY. Born in Largo, FL, he was the beloved son of Robert J. DeMita and Ginger (nee McNeil) (John) Bidell.

Robert was a graduate of Grand Island High School and went on to study criminal justice at Niagara County Community...

Nov 8, 2025

Dawn E. Kupiec, 75, of Wheatfield, NY, passed away peacefully on November 8, 2025 surrounded by her loving family after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Pearl (Burns) Siegrist.

A graduate of the former LaSalle Senior High School, Dawn began her career at the...

Nov 7, 2025

Sharon Benavidez, 82, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on November 7, 2025. Born and raised in Niagara Falls, she was the beloved daughter of the late Harry Sr. and Alice (Burden) Hansen.

A graduate of the former Madonna High School, Sharon began her career at Marine Midland Bank in Niagara Falls. In her early twenties,...

Nov 7, 2025

Rocco Notte, 65, of Lewiston, NY, passed away peacefully on November 7, 2025, at Niagara Hospice House, surrounded by the love of his family. Born in Macchiagodena, Italy, Rocco was the son of the late Filippo and Emilia (Perrella) Notte.

Rocco spent his early years in Italy before relocating to Canada and eventually immigrating to the United...

Nov 7, 2025

William I. "Bill" Barnes, 68, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully at his residence on November 7, 2025. Born in Niagara Falls, he was the son of the late William I. and Ruth (London) Barnes.

Bill was a 1975 graduate of Niagara-Wheatfield High School and proudly served his country as a Field Radio Operator in the...

Nov 6, 2025

Wayne Scott Vigue, 74, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on November 6, 2025 after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Potsdam, NY, he was the son of the late Alfred "Jim" "Frenchy" and Audrey (Scott) Vigue.

Wayne moved to Niagara Falls as a child with his family when his father accepted a position at...

Nov 6, 2025

Carmine Cardamone, 90, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on November 6, 2025, surrounded by his family. Born in Spezzano Piccolo, Calabria, Italy, he was the son of the late Serofino and Ernestina (Federico) Cardamone.

Carmine was raised in Italy, where he married the love of his life, Franca (Fiore) Cardamone, on January 18, 1959, in...

Nov 4, 2025

Gabriel P. "Gabe" DeMunda, 82, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on November 4, 2025 at Niagara Hospice House in Lockport, NY.  Born in Philadelphia, PA, Gabe was the son of the late Joseph and Josephine (Umani) DeMunda.

Gabe moved to Niagara Falls as a child with his family and graduated from Niagara Falls High School....

Nov 2, 2025

Eddie L. Robinson, Jr., 82, a beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend, passed away peacefully on November 2, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.  Eddie was born in Tuscaloosa, Alabama on August 30, 1943.  He was the son of the late Eddie L. and Idell (Logan) Robinson, Sr.

He moved to Niagara Falls as a child, where...

Oct 31, 2025

JoAnn R. Ferrusi, 88, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on October 31, 2025 at Schoellkopf Health Care Center. Born in Niagara Falls, she was the cherished daughter of the late Salvatore "Sam" and Rose Mary (Catania) Dinoto.

A lifelong resident of Niagara Falls, JoAnn attended local schools and graduated from Niagara Falls High School. On...