Obituaries

Jul 17, 2023

Marleen B. Mann, 78, of Lewiston, NY, longtime resident of North Tonawanda, NY, passed away on July 17, 2023 at Our Lady of Peace Health Care Facility.  Born in Buffalo, NY, she was the daughter of the late Stanley and Helen (Zasada) Musial.

Marleen was raised in Elma and graduated from Iroquois High School and earned her...

Jul 15, 2023

Elizabeth J. Macri, 82, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on July 15, 2023 at her residence while under the care of Niagara Hospice.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Marvin and Genevieve (Fornuff) Confer.

Betty was a graduate of Niagara Falls High School.  On March 21, 1960, she married Ronald...

Jul 15, 2023

Richard J. Pittaro Sr., NFFD Ret., 85, of The Villages, FL, formerly of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on July 15, 2023 at Cornerstone Hospice and Palliative Care in The Villages, FL.  Born in Steubenville, OH, he was the son of the late James V. and Ethel (Luciani) Pittaro.

Richard came to the Niagara Falls area in...

Jul 15, 2023

On July 15, 2023, surrounded by his loving family, the life of Ralph Guerrucci came to a peaceful end. He was born and raised in Niagara Falls and attended public schools.  Upon graduating from Trott Vocational High School in 1955, Ralph attended The State University of New York at Buffalo where he earned three degrees, Bachelor of Science, Master...

Jul 14, 2023

Nimfa M. DeLorenzo, 94, of Lewiston, NY, passed away on July 14, 2023 at Our Lady of Peace Health Care Facility.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Eugenio and Nicolina DeLorenzo.

Nimfa was a graduate of Niagara Falls High School.  She earned her Bachelor's Degree from Niagara County Community College in...

Jul 14, 2023

Audrey 'Stevie' Mae Eldridge, 92, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on July 14, 2023. Born in Niagara Falls, she was the daughter of the late James and Minnie (Hind) Stephenson; and the beloved wife of the late Frank Eldridge, who she married on September 18, 1954.  Mr. Eldridge predeceased her on October 21, 2004.

Stevie, as...

Jul 14, 2023

Vernon J. Mt. Pleasant, 42, of Lewiston, NY, passed away unexpectedly on July 14, 2023 in the Town of Niagara, NY.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of Tammy A. (Truesdale) (Matthew) Wolosin and the late Vernon M. Mt. Pleasant.

Vernon was a member of the Tuscarora Beaver Clan.  He graduated from Niagara-Wheatfield High...

Jul 13, 2023

Christopher D. Moody, 55, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on July 13, 2023 at his residence.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of Patricia Moody Vanstone and the late David Moody. He was predeceased by stepfather Andrew Vanstone.

Chris was a graduate of Niagara-Wheatfield High School and earned his Associate's Degree from Monroe...

Jul 11, 2023

Margaret R. (Trincanati) Manzare, 83, of Niagara Falls, NY, went to be with Our Lord on July 11, 2023 at Niagara Hospice House in Lockport, NY, surrounded by her loving family. Born December 9, 1939 in Niagara Falls, she was the daughter of the late Anthony C. and Antonina (Pitarresi) Trincanati; and was the beloved wife of Nicholas L....

Jul 11, 2023

Mildred 'Millie' Martino, 84, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 11, 2023, under the care of Niagara Hospice. Born in Niagara Falls, she was the daughter of the late Sydney and Ruby (Switzer) Ives; and the loving wife of Angelo V. Martino, who she married on August 24, 1961 at the former Our Lady of...

Jul 10, 2023

James A. Bové, 61, of Wheatfield, NY, entered into eternal rest after a brief illness on Monday, July 10, 2023. Born in Elma, NY, he was the son of Richard Bové and the late Mary Lou (Langendorfer) Bové; and the beloved husband of Teresa (Viselli) Bové, who he married on October 14, 1989 at St. Joseph's Church in Niagara...

Jul 6, 2023

Felice Romeo, 82, of Youngstown, NY, passed away on Thursday, July 6, 2023. Born in Gioiosa Ionica, Calabria, Italy, he was the son of the late Caterina Luero.

Felice was raised in Italy and immigrated to the United States in 1966. He married his beloved wife, Linda (Dash) Romeo on August 28, 1971 at Our Lady of...

Jul 4, 2023

William Grace, 90, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on July 4, 2023. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Daniel and Gertrude (Downey) Grace and the beloved husband of Mary Lou (Holmes) Grace, who he married on August 25, 1956.

Bill graduated from Bishop Duffy High School...

Jul 2, 2023

Rose Rizzotto, age 103, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on Sunday, July 2, 2023 at Schoellkopf Health Care Center. Born in Brooklyn, NY, she was the first-born child of the late Margaret and Peter Ciadella.

Rose moved to Lewiston, NY with her family at the age of 4. Shortly after, they moved to Niagara Falls, where...

Jun 29, 2023

McKenzie Munt, 18, of Sanborn, NY passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, June 29, 2023 at Erie County Medical Center.  Born in Lockport, NY, she was the daughter of Shantell R. Williams (William Haviland) and Shawn M. Munt.

McKenzie was a member of the Onondaga Eel Clan.  She graduated from Harriet Tubman Resident Center in Auburn, NY.  McKenzie...

Jun 29, 2023

Scott C. Turner, 63, of Buffalo, NY, entered into eternal rest on June 29, 2023 at Buffalo VA Hospital in Buffalo, NY.  Born on May 28, 1960 in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of Margaret A. Quarantiello and the late Colin R. Turner, Jr.

Scott was a graduate of LaSalle High School.  He proudly enlisted...

Jun 28, 2023

Stephanie E. Falcone, 47, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on June 28, 2023 at her residence.

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

Jun 28, 2023

Betty Ann Umbriaco, 77, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on June 28, 2023 at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Stella (Kowalski) Zygmont.

Betty was a graduate of Niagara Falls High School.  On June 24, 1967, she married Gerald J. 'Jerry' Umbriaco at...

Jun 27, 2023

Rose Muto, 91, of Lewiston, NY, and formally of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away in the presence of her family on Tuesday, June 27, 2023. Born April 8, 1932, in Niagara Falls, she was the daughter of the late Dominick Gara and Angelina (Archie) Gara. Raised in Niagara Falls, Rose attended local schools.

Rose married the love...

Jun 25, 2023

Joseph A. Puglisi II, 51, of Lewiston, NY, passed away on June 25, 2023 at Erie County Medical Center in Buffalo, NY.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of Joseph A. Puglisi (fiancée Dorothy Fantrazzo) and Kathleen (Cunningham) Puglisi.

Joseph was a 1991 graduate of LaSalle High School.  He was employed with Battenfield in...