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Paul L. Thomas

Paul L. Thomas

Jul 20, 2026

May 20, 1943-July 20, 2026

THOMAS, Paul L. of Lackawanna, entered into rest July 20, 2026. Beloved husband of the late Patricia (nee Nunemaker) Thomas; devoted father of Ann (Lisa) Thomas-Berndt and Jennifer Thomas; loving son of the late Robert and Pearl Thomas; dear brother of Naomi Chavarria and the late Roberta Thomas; also survived by nieces, nephews, family, and friends....

Joan E. Kuhn

Joan E. Kuhn

Jul 19, 2026

Joan E. Kuhn (nee Barbera) of Amherst, NY entered into rest July 19, 2026; Beloved wife of John H. Kuhn; devoted mother of Lisa (Kevin) Driscoll and Gerrilyn (William) Rozich; cherished grandmother of Brandon and Julia Driscoll, Alexandria, William and John Rozich; loving daughter of the late John and Mildred Barbera; dear sister of Lorraine (Thomas) Paolone and sister in...

John "Jack" M. Naffky

John "Jack" M. Naffky

Jul 19, 2026

Of Tonawanda, NY, entered into rest on July 19, 2026. Beloved husband of 56 years to Karen (nee Shoemaker) Naffky; devoted father of Shawn Naffky and Robin (Christian) Johnson; cherished grandfather of Mia and Grace Naffky, and Bryce and Avery Johnson; dear son of the late John and Margaret Naffky; adored brother of Kevin (Sue) Naffky, Janice (Rich) Czajka, Joan...

Elizabeth J. Roncone

Elizabeth J. Roncone

Jul 19, 2026

Elizabeth J. Roncone, 91, of Tonawanda, entered into rest on July 19, 2026. Beloved wife of Joseph V. Roncone Sr.; devoted mother of Joseph (Patricia) Roncone Jr., Susan Rosky, and James Roncone; cherished grandmother of Patricia, Lori, Jennifer, Chelsea, and Jesse; adored great grandmother of Ashley, Holley, Katie, Alexa, Ainzlee, Mallory, Joseph, Jordan, Jacob, and Eric Jr.; great-great grandmother of...

Wilhelmina Watkins Seals

Wilhelmina Watkins Seals

Jul 18, 2026

Of Buffalo entered into rest on July 18, 2026. A Homegoing Service will be held at St. John Baptist Church (184 Goodell St, Buffalo) on Saturday, July 25 at 10AM. Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery.

Robert W. MacVittie II

Robert W. MacVittie II

Jul 17, 2026

Of Williamsville NY passed away on July 17, 2026. Loving son of the late Robert W. MacVittie and Margaret (nee Cooper) MacVittie; dear brother of Beth MacVittie and Geralyn MacVittie; also survived by his beloved cat Maggie and many loving friends and former students. Robert was a longtime teacher at Kenmore East High School. No services at request of the...

George May

George May

Jul 16, 2026

Of Clarence, NY, formerly of Ontario entered into rest on July 16, 2026. Beloved husband of nearly 70 years to Myrtle (nee Ketcheson) May; devoted father of Cheryl (James) Kauffmann, Michael (Corinne) May, Dale (Mary) May, and Kathleen May Shields; cherished grandfather of Tyler (Marcelina), Chelsea, Jennifer (Romon), Crystal (Justin), Brittany (Dominic), Dean (Jocelynn), Michael (Maria), Jeremy, and Justin; great-grandfather...

Arvilla G. Kendzierski

Arvilla G. Kendzierski

Jul 16, 2026

Arvilla G. Kendzierski (nee Webb) of Grand Island, NY entered into rest July 16, 2026; Beloved wife of the late Walter "Lefty" Kendzierski; devoted mother of Francis (Sheila) Kendzierski, Patricia Kendzierski and Kathleen (Marc Rowswell) Kendzierski; cherished grandmother of Aria (Kerri) Kratz, Heidi (Shawn) Rance and Mindi (John-Paul) Joss; adored Babcia of Bellagrace Rance, Kassidi Rance, Jaxen Joss and Masen...

Rita A. Foti

Rita A. Foti

Jul 16, 2026

Of Buffalo, NY, entered into rest on July 16, 2026. Beloved wife of the late James J. Foti Sr.; devoted mother of Melissa (Tim Abati), and James (Jennifer) Foti; cherished grandmother of Ethan and Gavin Pedone; dear daughter of the late Jennie Carbone (nee Abbinanti); adored sister of Betty (late Herbert) Wild, and the late Samuel (Rachel) Carbone, late Mary...

Patricia M. Dutka

Patricia M. Dutka

Jul 15, 2026

Patricia M. Dutka, age 89, passed away peacefully on July 15, 2026. Patricia was preceded in death by her loving mother Helen, father Frank, brother and sister, Richard and Dorothy Dutka. She is survived and will be deeply missed by her cherished best friend, Judi Chaplin, as well as many loving nieces, nephews, and dear friends. Relatives and friends may...

Stephen J. Graham

Stephen J. Graham

Jul 15, 2026

December 21, 1952-July 15, 2026

GRAHAM, Stephen J. of Lackawanna, entered into rest July 15, 2026. Loving son of the late Joseph and Margaret Graham; dear brother of Jean (Albert) DeSantis and Joseph Graham Jr.; also survived by nieces, nephews, family, and friends. 

Relatives and friends may visit the COLONIAL MEMORIAL CHAPELS, 3003 South Park Ave., Lackawanna on Monday (July 20th) from...

Bertha E. Shipton

Bertha E. Shipton

Jul 15, 2026

Bertha E. Shipton (nee Bova, Badame) of North Tonawanda, NY entered into rest July 15, 2026; Beloved wife of the late Edward E. Shipton and the late Peter F. Badame; devoted mother of Maureen Badame (Gretchen), Peter (Joanne) Badame, Justin (June) Badame, Barbara (Arthur) Kwiatkowski and Cynthia (Walter) Badame- Rodriguez; cherished grandmother of 16 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren and...

Joseph Westmiller

Joseph Westmiller

Jul 15, 2026

Of Tonawanda, NY entered into rest on July 15, 2026. Beloved husband of 8 years to Andrew M. Rotella; loving son of the late Paul and Marie (nee Hanna) Westmiller; dear brother of Maria Paula Bokman, Alyce "Lisa" (Harry Kelly) Westmiller, Francis (Kathy Aydelotte) Westmiller, Vincent (Melissa) Westmiller, and the late Mary Ellen Westmiller; cherished son-in-law of Saverio and Patricia...

Evelyn Johnson

Evelyn Johnson

Jul 15, 2026

Of Buffalo, NY entered into rest on July 15, 2026. Beloved wife of the late Thomas Johnson Sr.; devoted mother of Sheryl A. Stitt, Brian Johnson, and the late Marjorie Richburg and Thomas Johnson Jr.; cherished grandmother of 9, great-grandmother of 16, and great-great-grandmother of 9; also survived by many loving family and friends. No prior visitation. Private services held...

Edward S. “Ed” Jarosz

Edward S. “Ed” Jarosz

Jul 15, 2026

Edward ("Ed") was called home to be with the Lord surrounded by his wife and children on Wednesday, July 15, 2026.

Devoted husband of Pat (nee Tarnowski), with whom he shared 52 wonderful years of marriage. Together they built a life centered on faith, family, and unwavering love. He was the cherished father of Julie Jarosz (Jon Bastian) and Kate (Alan)...

Angel Luis Perez Vargas "Budda"

Angel Luis Perez Vargas "Budda"

Jul 14, 2026

Relatives and friends may visit the LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (Northtowns Chapel) 885 Niagara Falls Blvd., Amherst, near Eggert Rd./ Sheridan Dr., Thursday (July 23) from 4-9 PM and again Friday morning (July 24) at 11:00 AM where a prayer service will be held. Interment Mt. Calvary Cemetery

Jeremey K. Egana

Jeremey K. Egana

Jul 14, 2026

Egana, Jeremey K. of Lackawanna, entered into rest on July 14, 2026. Beloved fiancée of Elizabeth Warda; devoted father of Rylie and Noah Egana; loving son of Ellen (late Michael) Zsiros and James (Rosemary S.) Egana; dear brother of Michael J. (Samantha) Egana and Jessica (Kevin) Ginorio; loving grandson of James (late Sharon) Hagen and the late Frank (late Elizabeth)...

Gregory P. Guido

Gregory P. Guido

Jul 14, 2026

Gregory P. Guido, 84, of Buffalo, entered into rest on July 14, 2026. Beloved husband of 61 years of Annette (nee Licata) Guido; devoted father of Peter Guido, Andrea (Joseph) Avino, and the late Susan (Bill) Stobnicki; adored Papa of Jacob (Jeanie) Stobnicki, Alex Stobnicki, Chloe Avino and Joseph Avino; loving son of the late Peter and Angela (nee Arcara) Guido; dear...

Catherine J. Johnson

Catherine J. Johnson

Jul 14, 2026

Johnson, Catherine J. (nee Trbovich) of Orchard Park ,entered into rest on July 14, 2026. Beloved wife of the late Paul R. Johnson; devoted mother of Robert (Diane), Sharon, Daniel and Brian Johnson; cherished grandmother of Robert Jr., Matthew and Elizabeth; loving daughter of the late Estelle and Branko Trbovich; dear sister of the late Nicholas (late Patricia) Trbovich and...

Peter F. Guido

Peter F. Guido

Jul 14, 2026

March 3, 1940-July 14, 2026

Guido, Peter F. of Hamburg, entered into rest July 14, 2026. Beloved husband of Joyce F. (nee Bukowski) Guido; devoted father of James F. (Donna), Peter J. (Krystal), Frank J. (Julie) Guido; cherished grandfather of Alysia, Jacobb (Chelsea), Gillian, Carly, Lauren, Angela (Brendan), Katie, Stephanie, Kenny, Robert, and Desiree; adored great-grandfather of Alana, Caiden, Landon, Gianna,...

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