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...
Nancy M. Plumeri
Jan 31, 2026
Nancy M. Plumeri, 85, of Lewiston, NY, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on January 31, 2026. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Peter and Madeline (Polaster) Colosi and daughter-in-law of the late Stephen C. and Arleen (Rotella) Plumeri, and beloved wife of the late Angelo Robert “Bobby” Plumeri, who predeceased her...
Earlie E. Harris
Jan 30, 2026
Earlie E. Harris, 62, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on January 30, 2026 at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center. Born in Buffalo, NY, he was the son of the late Charles and Annie (Laster) Harris.
Earlie was raised in Buffalo, where he graduated from high school. He worked as at Horizon Village Rehabilitation and later spent more than ten years...
Robert J. DiCamillo
Jan 29, 2026
Robert J. DiCamillo, 94, of Lewiston, New York, formerly of Niagara Falls, New York, passed away peacefully at home on January 29, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Born in 1932, in Niagara Falls, New York, he was the son of the late Peter and Mary (Tavano) DiCamillo, and the beloved husband of the late Sophie A. (Sidoni) DiCamillo, who...
Eugene W. Ashley
Jan 29, 2026
Eugene W. Ashley, 85, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on January 29, 2026 at his residence under the care of Niagara Hospice. Born in Ogdensburg, NY, he was the son of the late Joseph Henry, Sr. and Violet Pearl (Law) Ashley.
Mr. Ashley was a graduate of Ogdensburg High School. He proudly served in the United States Navy from 1960...
Jeffrey P. Licastro, Sr.
Jan 29, 2026
Jeffrey P. Licastro, Sr., 65, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on January 29, 2026 at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center. Born in Niagara Falls, he was the son of the late Joseph A. and Barbara (Daniels) Licastro.
Jeff was employed as a driver with Coca-Cola in Tonawanda, NY, and later worked for the City of Niagara Falls Department of Public...
Jose M. "Manny" Cartagena
Jan 27, 2026
Jose M. “Manny” Cartagena, 64, of Sanborn, NY, passed away on January 27, 2026 at Niagara Hospice House in Lockport, NY. Born in Cayey, Puerto Rico, he was the son of the late Otilio Cartagena and the late Barbara (Petris) Carminati.
Manny came to the Niagara Falls area as a child in 1966 with his family. He was employed alongside his...
Carolyn Spacone
Jan 25, 2026
Carolyn Spacone of Orlando, Florida, passed away peacefully on January 25, 2026, her 97th birthday. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, where she lived until most recently, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Amelia (Scrivano) DiCenzo and the wife of the late Nunzio Spacone.
Carolyn attended local schools, graduated from Niagara Falls High School and went to work in...
Patricia Walker
Jan 25, 2026
Patricia Walker, 73, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on January 25, 2026, surrounded by her beloved daughters while under the compassionate care of Niagara Hospice. Born in Lackawanna, NY, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Edith (DeLallo) Matla, and the beloved wife of the late Charles “Chuck” Walker.
Patricia was raised in Lackawanna, where she completed...
