Ronald "Ronnie" L. D'Grillo
Apr 27, 2026
Ronald “Ronnie” L. D’Grillo, 87, of Grand Island, NY, passed away on April 27, 2026 at Buffalo General Hospital. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Anthony and Frances (Calato) D’Grillo.
Ronnie, as he was affectionately known, was a graduate of Niagara Falls High School. He proudly served in the United States Marine Corps from 1960...
Theresa Meranto
Apr 26, 2026
Theresa Meranto, 86, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on April 26, 2026, at Buffalo General Hospital. Born in Niagara Falls, Ontario, she was the daughter of the late Peter and Jeanette (Lanzellott) Pugliano.
On October 1, 1960, Theresa married her beloved husband, Ralph R. Meranto, in her hometown of Niagara Falls, Ontario. Shortly after, she moved to Niagara Falls,...
Rex D. Koytila
Apr 25, 2026
Rex D. Koytila, 61, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on April 25, 2026 at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center. Born in Jamaica, Queens, New York, he was the son of the late Joseph and Jessie (Abromatis) Koytila.
Rex graduated from high school in the New York City area and continued his education in college there. He relocated to the Niagara...
Neil Schiro
Apr 24, 2026
Neil A. Schiro, 90, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully at Safire Rehabilitation at Southtowns in Buffalo, NY. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the beloved son of the late Nicholas and Jennie Schiro.
Neil was a graduate of Trott Vocational High School. He later married the love of his life, Antoinette (Antonucci) Schiro, and together they raised their...
Roy Betton
Apr 23, 2026
Roy Betton, 89, of Grand Island, NY, transitioned to his heavenly home on April 23, 2026, at Elderwood of Grand Island. Born in Luverne, AL, he was the beloved son of the late Otto and Leola (Roper) Betton. He was raised in Montgomery, AL, where he attended local schools before moving to Niagara Falls, NY, in the early 1950s.
On November...
Dominic P. Strangio
Apr 22, 2026
Dominic P. Strangio, 16, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side on April 22, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was the beloved son of Frank and Sara (Virtuoso) Strangio and the cherished brother of Sofia and Frankie Strangio, whom he adored with all his heart.
Dominic attended St. Stephen’s School...
Lena Pearl Thornton
Apr 18, 2026
Lena Pearl Thornton, 92, went home to be with the Lord on April 18, 2026, at Schoellkopf Health Care Facility while under the care of Niagara Hospice. Born in Greenville, AL, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Mary (Williams) Fails.
Lena attended local schools in Alabama. She married Will Thornton in Alabama, and the couple moved to Niagara...
Elmo Giammarco
Apr 18, 2026
Elmo Giammarco, 68, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on April 18, 2026 at his residence while under the care of Niagara Hospice. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Orlando “Berardino” and Laura “Annetta” (Mascio) Giammarco. He was also the cherished grandson of the late Gaetano Sicilfrito and Anna (Ventresca) Giammarco, and the late...
Robert "Bob" G. Lewis
Apr 16, 2026
Robert “Bob” G. Lewis, 80, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on April 16, 2026. Born in Niagara Falls, he was the son of the late George and Jane (Szczes) Lewis.
Bob was a proud graduate of Bishop Duffy High School and went on to earn his Bachelor’s degree from Niagara University. On August 9, 1969, he married the love...
Sarah J. Pasek
Apr 15, 2026
Sarah J. Pasek, 90, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on April 15, 2026, at Buffalo General Hospital. Born in Karthaus, PA, she was the beloved daughter of Rosanna Buckrop and the devoted wife of the late Stephen Pasek, whom she married in 1984.
Sarah was raised in Pennsylvania, where she attended local schools and graduated from high school. She...
Joseph F. Contento
Apr 14, 2026
Joseph F. Contento, 83, of Lewiston, NY, passed away peacefully on April 14, 2026, at Roswell Park Cancer Institute. Born in Utica, NY, he was the son of the late Albert and Jane (Papparella) Contento, and the beloved husband of the late Shirley M. (Dugan) Contento, whom he married on April 8, 1967 at Prince of Peace Church.
Joe earned his...
Robert J. Induddi
Apr 14, 2026
Robert J. Induddi, 70, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on April 14, 2026 at Niagara Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. Born in New York, NY, he was the son of the late Stephen J. and Rose (Lecesse) Induddi.
There will be no prior visitation or services. Arrangements by M.J. Colucci & Son Niagara Funeral Chapel. Visit mjcoluccifuneralchapel.com for online condolences.
Mary A. Lozinsky
Apr 12, 2026
Mary A. Lozinsky, 92, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on April 12, 2026, at home under the care of her daughter Lisa and Niagara Hospice. Born in Niagara Falls, she was the daughter of the late Matteo and Concetta (Mongelluzo) Yorio.
Mary graduated from Niagara Falls High School and earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting from Niagara University. On August...
James "Jim" Massaro
Apr 9, 2026
James “Jim” Massaro, 71, of Grand Island, NY, passed away peacefully on April 9, 2026, at Buffalo General Hospital. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Joseph and Anna (Incorvia) Massaro.
Jim was raised in Niagara Falls and graduated from Niagara Falls High School. He went on to earn his Bachelor’s degree from Buffalo State College....
Muriel Longo
Apr 6, 2026
Muriel Longo, 85, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on April 6, 2026, at the Lockport Rehabilitation Center. Born in Niagara Falls, she was the daughter of the late Francis and Isabel (Wendt) McAlee.
Raised in Lewiston, Muriel was a proud graduate of Lewiston-Porter High School. On August 26, 1961, she married the love of her life, Anthony J. Longo,...
Gordon "Chico" Wadhams
Apr 5, 2026
Gordon "Chico" Wadhams, 85, of Wheatfield, NY, passed away on April 5, 2026 at Northgate Health Care Facility. He is survived by several siblings, nieces, nephews and dear friends. There is no funeral services planned at this time. Arrangements by M.J. Colucci & Son Niagara Funeral Chapel. Visit mjcoluccifuneralchapel.com for online condolences.
Connie D. Renford-Phipps
Apr 5, 2026
Connie D. Renford-Phipps, 65, of Buffalo, NY, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, April 5, 2026, at her residence. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Willie Mae (Solomon) Renford.
Raised in Niagara Falls, Connie was a graduate of Niagara Falls High School and later earned her Associate’s degree...
Rosemarie LaGatta
Apr 4, 2026
Rosemarie LaGatta, 81, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on April 4, 2026 at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center. Born in Niagara Falls, she was the daughter of the late Casper and Mary (Maglio) Scozzafava.
Rosemarie was a graduate of Madonna High School. On August 24, 1965, she married the love of her life, Giuseppe “Joe” LaGatta, Jr. Mr. LaGatta predeceased...
Ronald "Ron" E. Huey
Apr 3, 2026
Ronald “Ron” E. Huey, 86, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on April 3, 2026, at his residence, surrounded by his family and under the care of Niagara Hospice. Born in McIntyre, PA, he was the son of the late Charles and Evelyn C. (Manges) Huey.
Ron was raised in Aultman, PA, and graduated from Laura Lamar High School in...
Rose A. Ianni
Apr 2, 2026
Rose A. Ianni, 96, of Firestone, CO (Boulder Area) formerly of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on April 2, 2026, at her residence under the care of her loving family and Bristol Hospice. She moved to Colorado in November 2014 to be closer to her family. She was a loving, devoted Wife, Mother, Sister, Aunt and Friend.
Born in Niagara...
