Obituaries

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.  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...

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...

Dec 17, 2025

Thomas D. 'Tom' Graham, age 78, formerly of Ransomville, NY, passed away on December 17, 2025 at Williamsville Suburban Nursing Home.  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...

Dec 15, 2025

Gerald "Jerry" Stanley Gavin, 71, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on December 15, 2025 at Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital. Born and raised in Niagara Falls, Jerry was the beloved son of the late Alfonse "Al" S. and Pauline "Morley" (Morell) Gavin.

Jerry attended Stella Niagara and Our Lady of Lebanon School before graduating from Bishop...

Dec 15, 2025

Lori Anthony was born in Niagara Falls, New York on February 11, 1970, and led a life guided by compassion, courage, and quiet strength. She grew up between Lewiston, Niagara Falls, and Los Angeles—places that shaped her open heart and deep understanding of humanity.

Answering a sacred calling to heal, Lori graduated from Nursing School at Santa...

Dec 15, 2025

John J. Dillon, 69, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on December 15, 2025. He was born in Madison, NJ and was predeceased by his parents Patrick J. Dillon and Joan Dillon Mancuso. He is survived by his children Melinda (Joseph) Ferraro, Matthew Dillon, Samantha (Daniel) Doucet and eight grandchildren; his sisters Katherine (Regis) Cleary and Maureen (David)...

Dec 14, 2025

Shawn M. Kurtz, 50, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on December 14, 2025 at his residence.  He was the son of the late Arthur Thomas Kurtz and the late Deborah Ann (Lockhart) Kurtz.

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

Dec 14, 2025

Mary D. Price, 92, of Lewiston, NY, passed away peacefully on December 14, 2025 at Niagara Hospice House in Lockport, NY.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Dominic and Mary (Prinzi) DiPasquale.

Mary was a 1951 graduate of Niagara Falls High School and the Trott School of Nursing.  She worked at...

Dec 14, 2025

Mario Bernardone, 71, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on December 14, 2025, at Niagara Hospice House. Born in Genk, Belgium, he was the beloved son of the late Umberto and Maria (Ruzzi) Bernardone.

Mario was raised in his hometown of Casalbordino, Italy, where he attended local schools and served faithfully as an altar boy. In...

Dec 13, 2025

Daniel R. "Dan" Cirillo, 73, of Ransomville, NY, passed away on December 13, 2025 at his residence.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late David and Elizabeth (West) Cirillo.

Dan was a graduate of LaSalle High School.  On February 15, 1975, he married Janet M. (Campana) Cirillo at St. Charles Borromeo Church...

Dec 12, 2025

Scott G. Sullivan, 65, of Lewiston, NY, father, proud grandfather, and resilient survivor, passed away on Friday, December 12, 2025 after a long and courageous life.  In 1986, a motorcycle accident left him paralyzed, unconscious, and with a traumatic brain injury – changing his life forever.  What followed was not an easy road; one marked by strength, determination, extreme...

Dec 8, 2025

Patricia A. "Trish" Marcilliott, 52, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on December 8, 2025, at home under the loving care of Niagara Hospice. Born in Dunkirk, NY, she was the beloved daughter of Diane (Lentz) Marcilliott and the late Richard Marcilliott.

Trish moved to Niagara Falls as a child with her family and graduated from...

Dec 7, 2025

Mary Catherine "Katie" Accardo, 94, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on December 7, 2025, surrounded by her beloved family while under the loving care of Niagara Hospice and her devoted caregivers.

Born in Niagara Falls, Katie was the daughter of the late Paul and Evelyn (Emmons) Giles. She graduated from Niagara Falls High School in...

Dec 6, 2025

Michael Joseph DeFazio, formerly of Niagara Falls, NY and a longtime resident of Las Vegas, NV, passed away on December 6, 2025 in Toledo, OH. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Michael A. DeFazio, Jr. and Rosalie M. (Najewski) DeFazio.

Born into a close-knit Italian family, Michael was the fourth of...

Dec 5, 2025

Sharon A. Cusick, 71, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on December 5, 2025 at Erie County Memorial Medical Center in Buffalo, NY. Born in Niagara Falls, she was the daughter of the late Floyd Lamorie and the late Shirley (Gardner) (late Vince) Moscati.  On October 4, 1979, Sharon married Raymond J. "Ray" Cusick in Niagara Falls, NY. Ray...