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William James Brooks II

William James Brooks II

Apr 15, 2026

Of Niagara Falls, NY, entered into rest on April 15, 2026. Adored father of Monique and Jasmine Brooks. Predeceased by his loving parents William and Mabel Brooks. Also survived by many family and friends. William was a proud veteran of The United States Marines. 

Edward Kikta

Edward Kikta

Apr 15, 2026

Kikta, Edward J., Jr. Phd. Of Langhorne, PA formerly of Buffalo, NY entered into rest on April 15, 2026.Loving son of the late Edward J. Sr. and Alina (nee Swiatkowska) Kikta; also survived by many beloved cousins. No prior visitation. Private funeral services were held at the convenience of the family. Interment St. Adalbert's Cemetery. Edward was a BA '70,...

Douglas Cameron Faircloth

Douglas Cameron Faircloth

Apr 15, 2026

Of Buffalo, NY, entered into rest on April 15, 2026. Father of Margaret, Christopher, and Courtney Faircloth; grandfather of 1; beloved son of Fred and the late Margaret Faircloth; devoted brother of Debra (Paul) Hurley, and Jo-Anne Faircloth; loving uncle of Meghan, Erin, and Kerry. Also survived by great-nieces, nephew, family, and friends. Douglas was a proud veteran of The...

Ann M. DeVore

Ann M. DeVore

Apr 15, 2026

Of Getzville, entered into rest on April 15, 2026. Beloved wife of 49 years of the late Melvin "Mel" DeVore; devoted mother of Keith (late Lisa) DeVore, Debbie (late Charles) Barone, Sandy (Michael) Marranca, Karen (Joseph) Lascola, and Kevin (Stephanie Forichette) DeVore; cherished nani of Anne, Ray, Roseanne, Carla, Anthony, Ross, Christina, Michael Jr., Joseph, Michael, Zackery, and Tyller; loving...

Linda Castellan

Linda Castellan

Apr 14, 2026

Of Buffalo, entered into rest on April 14, 2026. Beloved wife of 56 years of Charles "Chaz" Castellan; devoted mother of Joseph (Jessica), Thomas (Marie), and Shawn (Rebecca) Castellan; cherished nana of Hailey, Mariah, Kaylee, Emilia (Leeya), Jessica, Zoey, Maxston, and Lexie; dear sister of Robert (Cheri) McEwen, Deborah McEwen, and Sue (Bryan) Lee and the late Allan Rosenblitt; also...

Tara M. Hall

Tara M. Hall

Apr 14, 2026

Hall, Tara M.June 22, 1964 - April 14, 2026Of Buffalo, NY entered into rest April 14, 2026. Devoted mother of Yasmine Hall, Jade Smart, Azel Hall, Corey Hall, and Brandon Hall; Cherished grandmother of 18; Loving daughter of the late Willie Hall and Shirley Stone-Hall; Dear sister of Tonya Hall, Joyce (late Ronnie) Gray, Willie (late Diane) Hall, Jr., and...

Florence C. Giordano

Florence C. Giordano

Apr 14, 2026

Of Kenmore, NY, passed away peacefully on April 14, 2026. Beloved wife of the late Thomas S. Giordano "Tommy Flowers"; devoted mother of Liza Marlette and Susan Giordano; proud grandmother of Giuseppe, Caleb, Chloe, Ameerah, Faris, Luciana and Alejandra; dear sister of Tommy (Carol) Verrastro, Camille (Don) Marasco, Margarite Fox, and Deborah (Joe) Smajdor; also survived by many loving nieces, nephews,...

Darryl Dawud Ransome

Darryl Dawud Ransome

Apr 13, 2026

Ransome, Darryl DawudFormerly of Buffalo; Of Charlotte, NC, Entered into rest April 13, 2026Relatives and Friends may visit Bethesda World Harvest International Church 1365 Main St. Buffalo on Wednesday, April 29th from 10-11am where the Funeral Service will immediately follow.

Patricia A. Mendola

Patricia A. Mendola

Apr 13, 2026

Of West Seneca, NY, entered into rest on April 13, 2026. Beloved wife of the late Vincent J. Mendola; devoted mother of Michael (Linda) Mendola; cherished grandmother of Michael V., Jack and Katherine; loving daughter of the late George and Muriel Bailey; dear sister of the late George Bailey; also survived by cousins, nieces nephews and dear friends. Relatives and...

Lawrence Ciminelli

Lawrence Ciminelli

Apr 13, 2026

Of Williamsville, entered into rest on April 13, 2026. Beloved husband of 65 years of Patricia (nee Steck) Ciminelli; devoted father of Mark (Sue) Ciminelli, Mathew (Donna) Ciminelli, and David (Michelle) Ciminelli; cherished grandpa of Laura, Andrew, Matthew, Emma, Joseph, Nicole, Sean, Paulette, and the late Luke; dear brother of Dorothy (Paul) Delmonte, and the late Albert (Marge) Ciminelli, Elvira...

Norra E. Carroll

Norra E. Carroll

Apr 12, 2026

Of Tonawanda and Sunset Bay, entered into rest April 12, 2026. Beloved wife of the late Douglas Carroll Sr.; devoted mother of Wendy (Timothy) Crino, Douglas (Diana) Carroll Jr. and Kurt (Patrick Branson) Carroll; cherished grandmother of Danielle (Carrie Lynch) Crino and Michael (Alana Crawley) Crino; loving daughter of Christian and Sarah (nee Dutton) Naffky; dear sister of the late...

Elizabeth Denning Barnes

Elizabeth Denning Barnes

Apr 12, 2026

Elizabeth Denning Barnes, 57, passed away peacefully on April 12, 2026, in Buffalo, New York, after a courageous struggle with Parkinson's that spanned more than a decade. She was surrounded by the love of her family.

Born on August 24, 1968, in Silver Spring, MD, Elizabeth was the cherished mother of Joy, stepmother of Kaleeyah, sister to David (April) and...

Robert P. Cirbus

Robert P. Cirbus

Apr 12, 2026

Robert P. Cirbus

February 2, 1938 - April 12, 2026

Of West Seneca, entered into rest April 12, 2026. Beloved husband of the late Lucille (nee Auricchio) Cirbus; devoted father of Kim Mancuso-Oakes and Kelly (late Michael) Wind; cherished grandfather of Nicole (Zachary) Armstrong, Ian Mancuso, Kyle Mancuso and Joanna Mancuso; adored great-grandfather of Matthew Armstrong; loving son of the late Paul...

Victor A. Hudson

Victor A. Hudson

Apr 11, 2026

HUDSON, Victor - Entered into rest on April 11, 2026. Relatives and friends may visit the Gospel Temple Life Changing Ministries, 143 Beard Street, Buffalo, on Thursday, April 16th from 10:00-11:00AM, where a Funeral Service will follow at 11 o'clock. Interment Mt. Hope Cemetery.

Kimberly Lynn Pride

Kimberly Lynn Pride

Apr 11, 2026

Kimberly Lynn Pride (nee Whipkey) , 55, of Buffalo, entered into rest on April 11, 2026. Beloved former wife of Robert Pride; devoted mother of Robert, Isaiah, and Isa Pride; cherished grandmother of Grace; loving daughter of the late Thomas and Barbara (nee Diel) Whipkey; dear sister of Danny, Jeanette, Melissa and the late Charles Whipkey. Also survived by family and...

Joyce Marie Cuevas

Joyce Marie Cuevas

Apr 10, 2026

Cuevas, Joyce Marie (nee Medina)April 18, 1958 - April 10, 2026Of Buffalo, NY entered into rest April 10, 2026. Beloved wife of Wilfredo Cuevas; Devoted mother of Carla Cuevas and Christopher (Alaris Daniels) Cuevas; Cherished grandmother of Christopher (Jenesis), Corey, and Makayla; Loving Nonny of Gia Piazza; Adored great-grandmother of Damien; Loving daughter of the late Juan and Mary Medina;...

Donna Cramer

Donna Cramer

Apr 10, 2026

Of Niagara Falls entered into rest on April 10, 2026. Beloved mother of Amanda and Jeremy Refior; cherished grandmother of 7; devoted sister of Lynda (William) Bresch, Brenda Cramer and the late Lisa Floyd. Also survived by nieces, nephews, family and friends. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date at the family's convenience. In lieu of...

Dorothy M. Swanton

Dorothy M. Swanton

Apr 10, 2026

September 28, 1942- April 10, 2026

SWANTON, Dorothy M. (nee Zieja) of Buffalo, entered into rest April 10, 2026. Devoted mother of Deborah Swanton, Daphne (Robert) Snyder, and Dorene (Michael) Polizzi; cherished Gigi of Jackson David Snyder, Mia, Gabriel, and Isabella Polizzi; loving daughter of the late John and Irene Zieja; dear sister of Judy (Jim) Orrange; also survived by family...

John W. Boland

John W. Boland

Apr 9, 2026

Boland, John W.December 7, 1939 - April 9, 2026Of Kenmore, NY entered into rest April 9, 2026. Beloved husband of 33 years to Georgianne A. (nee Borrelli) Boland; Devoted father of Kelly Ann (Michael) Kotak, Gina Marie (Michael) Daley, Patrick Wayne (Heather) Boland, and Maria Elena (Patrick) Peterson; dear stepfather of Nicole (James) Brandt; Cherished grandfather of 16 grandchildren and...

Joan C. Jablonicky

Joan C. Jablonicky

Apr 9, 2026

November 24, 1929-April 9, 2026

JABLONICKY, Joan C. (nee Faltisco) of Orchard Park, entered into rest April 9, 2026. Beloved wife of the late Louis Jablonicky; devoted mother of Louis (Carol) Jablonicky Jr., Kenneth (Pamela) Jablonicky, and Mary Jean (Román) Buhler; cherished grandmother of Kelly (Christopher) Nahlik, Caroline (Stuart) Graham, Kathryn (Peter) Soscia, Louis Jablonicky III; adored great-grandmother of Iona, Ellie,...

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