Norma T. Ruggiero
Feb 21, 2026
Norma T. Ruggiero, 96, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on February 21, 2026, at her residence. Born in Niagara Falls, she was the daughter of the late Matteo and Concetta (Mongelluzo) Yorio.
On November 16, 1950, Norma married Salvatore R. Ruggiero in Erie County, PA. They shared 31 years of marriage before his passing on May 24, 1982.
Norma was...
Ryan J. Pasisz
Feb 20, 2026
Ryan Pasisz, 39, of the Town of Niagara, NY, passed away unexpectedly on February 20, 2026, at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center. Born in Buffalo, NY, he was the beloved son of Jeffrey Pasisz and Donna (Chick) Little.
Ryan attended Niagara-Wheatfield High School and enjoyed playing football in his youth. His love for the sport continued throughout his life as he...
Theresa Fazzolari
Feb 16, 2026
Theresa Fazzolari, 88, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away very peacefully on February 15, 2026, surrounded by her loving family at the residence of her son, Louis. Born in Buffalo, NY, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Thomasina (Caserta) Cutre.
Theresa was a graduate of Fosdic Masten High School in Buffalo. On September 9, 1961, she married the...
Bruce J. Scott
Feb 15, 2026
Bruce J. Scott, 77, of Lockport, NY passed away on February 15, 2026 at Williamsville Comprehensive Care. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Milton A. and Joan W. (DeWitt King) Scott.
Bruce graduated from Bishop Gibbons High School in Buffalo, NY. He proudly served in the United States Marine Corps until his honorable discharge in...
Veronica Ferguson
Feb 15, 2026
Veronica Ferguson, 86, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully at her home on February 15, 2026. Born in Niagara Falls, she was the daughter of the late Ralph and Grace (Carmen) Colacino.
Veronica was a proud graduate of Niagara Falls High School. She began her career as a secretary with Occidental Chemical Co. and later with Olin Corporation. She went...
Michael P. Petrishin
Feb 12, 2026
Michael P. Petrishin, 59, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully in his home on February 12, 2026. Born in Niagara Falls, he was the beloved son of Dawn (William) (nee Wahler) Walsh and Michael (Lori) Petrishin. Mike was a proud graduate of LaSalle Senior High School Class of 1984.
Throughout his life, he worked in several roles that reflected his...
Stephen L. Lively
Feb 12, 2026
Stephen L. Lively, 61, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on February 12, 2026 at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center. Born in Niagara Falls, he was the son of the late Jeral Lively and the late Shirley Denman.
Stephen was a lifelong resident of Niagara Falls. For 20 years, he owned and operated Lively Lawns until his retirement. On December 31,...
Amaris A. Nuñez-Hunt
Feb 11, 2026
Amiris A. Nuñez-Hunt, 3 years old, passed away peacefully at home on February 11, 2026.
Born on July 3, 2022, Amiris was a beautiful little girl whose life, though brief, was filled with light. From her earliest days, she showed quiet strength and resilience beyond her years. Even through life’s challenges, her spirit remained gentle and bright.
She had the biggest personality,...
William R. Leardini
Feb 10, 2026
William R. Leardini, 79, of Youngstown, NY, passed away peacefully on February 10, 2026. Born in the Republic of San Marino to Cesarino & Lucia (Baietti) Leardini, William and his family arrived in the United States in 1957 eventually settling into their home on Roosevelt Avenue in Lewiston. Surrounded by the love of his parents and beloved siblings, Franca and...
Joseph Antonucci
Feb 9, 2026
Joseph Antonucci, 90, of Lewiston, NY, passed away peacefully on February 9, 2026. Born in Niagara Falls, he was the son of the late Tony and Rose (Colosi) Antonucci.
Joe was a graduate of Niagara Falls High School and proudly served in the United States Air Force. He went on to build a distinguished career as a Chemical Engineer with Praxair,...
James R. Halliday, Jr.
Feb 9, 2026
James R. Halliday, Jr., 77, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on February 9, 2026 at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center. Born in St. Marys, PA, he was the son of the late Richard J. and Sarah A. (McLaughlin) Halliday.
James came to the Niagara Falls area as an infant with his family and remained a lifelong resident. He was a...
Mario J. Basso
Feb 7, 2026
Mario J. Basso, 79, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 7, 2026. Born in Niagara Falls, he was the son of the late Mario and Lucy (DeSantis) Basso, and the beloved husband of the late Marie A. (Meyers) Basso who he married on July 4, 1992.
Mario was a proud graduate of Niagara Falls High School, Class...
Joseph S. Candella, Jr.
Feb 6, 2026
On Friday February 6th 2026, our Lord and Savior called home another one of his children. Joseph S Candella, Jr. passed away peacefully. Born in Sioux Falls, SD on May 27, 1945. He was the son of the late Joseph S Candella Sr. and Theresa (Schultz) Candella, and the beloved husband of the late Bonnie G. (Simpson) Candella, whom he...
James A. Gray, Ret. Capt., NFPD
Feb 6, 2026
James A. Gray, Ret. Capt., NFPD, 78, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on February 6, 2026 at Northgate Health Care Facility in Wheatfield, NY. Born in Niagara Falls, he was the son of the late Thomas F. and May (Anderson) Gray.
Jim was raised in Niagara Falls and attended Bishop Duffy High School before graduating from Niagara Falls High School....
Teresa E. McGlennon
Feb 3, 2026
Teresa E. McGlennon, 92, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on February 3, 2026 at N.F. Memorial Medical Center. Born in Niagara Falls, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Rose (Felicetti) Bettino; beloved wife of Edward "Noel" McGlennon; cherished mother of Ed McGlennon, Cathy McGlennon, and sister to the late Dolores (late Salvatore) Fioritta. Teresa is...
Lorraine M. Carter
Feb 3, 2026
Lorraine M. Carter, 91, of Lewiston, NY, passed away at her residence on February 3, 2026.
There will be no prior visitation or services. Arrangements by M.J. Colucci & Son Niagara Funeral Chapel. Visit mjcoluccifuneralchapel.com for online condolences.
Salvatore Ognibene
Feb 2, 2026
Salvatore Ognibene, 78, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on February 2, 2026, at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center. Born in Villalba, Sicily, Italy, he was the son of the late Giovanni and Caterina (Surdi) Ognibene.
Sal was raised in Italy before moving with his family to Niagara Falls, NY. He worked at Niagara Metals and later owned and operated...
Jerome J. Triscari
Feb 2, 2026
Jerome J. Triscari, 81, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on February 2, 2026 at Newfane Rehab and Rehabilitation in Newfane, NY. Born in Jamestown, NY, he was the son of the late Carlo and Nancy Triscari.
Jerome moved to the Niagara Falls area at the age of 8 with his family and remained a proud member of the community throughout...
Jude Anthony Holka
Feb 1, 2026
Jude Anthony Holka, 30, of the Town of Lewiston, NY, passed away peacefully on February 1, 2026 at Kenmore Mercy Hospital surrounded by his beloved family. Born in Niagara Falls, he was the cherished son of Jamie Holka and Diana Drozek Holka.
From the very beginning, Jude’s life was defined by courage. Diagnosed with brain cancer at just two years old...
Kathleen J. Boniello
Jan 31, 2026
On January 31, 2026, Kathleen J. Boniello gracefully and peacefully left this world, reunited at last with her beloved daughter, Rachel.
The daughter of Arthur and Stella (Gozdowsky) Lake, she was born in Niagara Falls on December 29, 1945. Kathy was raised in the Niagara Falls community and attended Fifth Street Elementary School, South Junior High School, and Niagara Falls High...
