Nancy McNiff

Of West Seneca, NY, passed away on Friday, July 3, 2026, in Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center.

Nancy was born in Niagara Falls, NY, on March 5, 1955, the daughter of the late John and Valerie [Dobrasz] Stepien.

Nancy was a graduate of Niagara Falls High School and Niagara County Community College.

She was a registered nurse at Buffalo General Hospital for over 40 years before retiring.

Nancy loved spending time with her family.

She was the wife of 34 years to the late Michael J. McNiff, who passed away in May of this year.

Nancy is survived by her daughter Emily (Joseph) Connelly, step sons Timothy (Brandi) and Matthew (Mariesa Conte) McNiff, grandchildren Nora and Maeve Connelly; Kaiden, Dylan, Mason, Madden and Malani McNiff, siblings John (Judith) Stepien, Susan (Thomas) Rusiecki and Terese (late Lawrence) Maillet and was a loving "Cioci" to many nieces and nephews.

Her family will be present on Thursday, July 9, 2026, from 4-7 PM at the RHONEY FUNERAL HOME, 901 Cayuga Street, LEWISTON, NY, followed by funeral services at 7:00 PM.

Memorials may be made in her name to Roswell Park Alliance Foundation.

Interment in St. Matthews Cemetery, West Seneca, NY.

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