Obituaries

Dec 26, 2025

Harold E. Long Jr., 75, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully at his residence on December 26, 2025.

Born in Manhattan, NY, Harold was the son of the late Harold E. and Bennie (Forshee) Long. He was raised in Manhattan, where he graduated from high school and first made a name for himself as an exceptional...

Dec 25, 2025

Joseph F. Zucco, 96, of Lewiston, NY, passed away peacefully on December 25, 2025, at Niagara Hospice House. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Antonio and Josephine (Emmanuel) Zucco.

Raised in Niagara Falls, Joe was a proud graduate of Niagara Falls High School and proudly served in the United States Navy....

Dec 23, 2025

Kathleen A. Robins, 73, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on December 23, 2025. Born in Niagara Falls, she was the daughter of the late John and Dorothy (Hibbard) Hannon.

Kathleen was raised in Niagara Falls where she graduated from high school. She dedicated more than 25 years of her career to working alongside Dr. Henry...

Dec 22, 2025

Cynthia "Cindy" Toth, 68, of Buffalo, NY, formerly of Newport, RI and Pound Ridge, NY, passed away peacefully on December 22, 2025, at her residence following a courageous 15‑year battle with cancer.  Born in Ridgewood, NJ, she was the daughter of the late Theodore and Marie (Schatmeyer) Toth.

Cindy was a graduate of Hawthorne High School in New Jersey and later...

Dec 21, 2025

Eileen Harvey, 83 years young, passed away peacefully on December 20, 2025. Born in Depew, NY, she was the only daughter of eight children to William and Ida (Aldrich) Cardinal and the devoted wife of the late Donald Harvey, with whom she shared 59 years of marriage.

Eileen and Don made their home in Niagara Falls, where...

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...