Obituaries

Dec 3, 2025

Lynn B. Hoffman, 88, of Sanborn, NY, passed away peacefully at Our Lady of Peace Health Care Facility surrounded by her loving family on December 3, 2025. Born in Niagara Falls, she was the daughter of the late Harold C. and Mildred (Keller) Brooks, and the devoted wife of the late Walter S. Hoffman, who predeceased her in 1994....

Dec 3, 2025

Jean Boos, 93, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on December 3, 2025, at OLP Ascension Living in Lewiston, NY. Born in Niagara Falls, she was the daughter of the late Eugene and Grace (Jackson) Boos.

Jean dedicated her life to caring for and nurturing children. She worked for Niagara Children Etc. (now Empower) as a...

Nov 29, 2025

Christine Eleanor Scrivano (nee Dean), 67, of Niagara Falls, New York, passed away peacefully on November 29, 2025. Christine will be remembered for her kindness, strength, and the love she shared so generously with those around her.

Born with a compassionate heart and a strong spirit, Christine touched countless lives throughout her years. Whether through her devotion...

Nov 28, 2025

Augustus C. "Gus" Freeney, 72, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on November 28, 2025, at Niagara Hospice House while holding his wife's hand. Born and raised in Niagara Falls, Gus was the beloved son of the late Ceaser and Norvell (Bradley) Freeney.

Gus graduated from Trott Vocational High School. In 1999, he married the love...

Nov 26, 2025

Guy A. Bax, 79, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on November 26, 2025. Born in Niagara Falls, he was the son of the late Anthony and Mary (Uril) Bax.

Guy graduated from Niagara Falls High School and went on to earn both his Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Sociology from Buffalo State College.

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Nov 26, 2025

Wayne F. Stauffer, 70, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed peacefully at home on November 26, 2025, after a lengthy illness. Born on August 14, 1955, in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Carl and Leanna (Hoffman) Stauffer.

Wayne spent most of his life in Niagara Falls, NY. He threw himself into work across...

Nov 26, 2025

Robert Earl "Jack" Works, Sr., 84, of Niagara Falls, New York, passed away on November 26, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. Born on October 9, 1941, in Pigeon Creek, Alabama, he was the son of the late Ruby (Harris) and Herbert Works.

Robert, known to most as Jack, was a hardworking man who took great pride in...

Nov 22, 2025

James L. "Jim" Cich, 71, of Wheatfield, NY, passed away peacefully at his residence on November 22, 2025. Born in Buffalo, NY, Jim was the beloved son of the late Louis and Pauline (Smith) Cich; and the beloved husband of Corinne (Reagan) Cich, whom he married on September 5, 1980.

As a child, he moved with his...

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...