Obituaries

Jan 11, 2026

Diane Louise Stimmel (D'Addario), age 79, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on January 11, 2026, leaving behind a lifetime of memories, laughter, and stories we'll be telling for years.She was the kind of woman who loved her children, grandchildren & great grandchildren fiercely, laughed loudly, and always had snacks ready for the Bills game! Diane had a gift for making...

Jan 11, 2026

Frank J. Hojnacki, 73, of Akron, NY, entered into rest on January 11, 2026. Beloved husband of Mary (nee Schifferle) Hojnacki; devoted father of Stephanie (Joseph) Mastrorilli and Adam (Natascha) Hojnacki; cherished Dzia Dzia of Vinny, Sammy, Lake, Remy and Bode; loving son of the late Walter and Helen (nee Visloskie) Hojnacki; dear brother of Mike (Kathy) Hojnacki; special uncle...

Jan 11, 2026

Grace Peckham Meyers of Hamburg passed away quietly at home surrounded by family on Sunday, January 11, 2026. She was 99.

Born on a Sunday, and passed from life to resurrection life on Sunday, Grace had a lifelong, deep, abiding faith in Jesus Christ throughout her nearly 100 years.

Living up to her name, Grace was always the gracious host, friend, neighbor, mother,...

Jan 11, 2026

Walters, Dorothy J. (nee Ingersoll)

Of Lackawanna, entered into rest January 11, 2026. Beloved wife of the late Richard Walters; devoted mother of Richard W. (Kathleen) Walters and Mindy (Douglas) Whalen; cherished grandmother of Joseph Walters, Allison Whalen (Sarah Yeiser), Taylor (Zachary) Parker, Leanne (Jake) Szarowski and eight great-grandchildren; loving daughter of the late Harold and Mary Ingersoll; dear sister of...

Jan 11, 2026

Regensdorfer, Phyllis, 82, of Buffalo, entered into rest on January 11, 2026. Beloved wife of Thomas Regensdorfer; devoted mother of Rosanne Sullivan and Thomas Regensdorfer (Roxana Cocos); cherished grandmother of Christina (Matt) Hughes, Thomas Caruso, Seth Regensdorfer, Ellie Regensdorfer; adored great grandmother of Matthew Hughes; loving daughter of the late Joseph and Rose (nee Del Monte) Maraschiello; dear sister of Mary Anne...

Jan 10, 2026

Of Buffalo, entered into rest January 10, 2026. Beloved wife of the late Stephen J. Faltisko Sr., devoted mother of Marlene (Christopher) Moran, Michele Faltisko, Mary Lynn Faltisko and Stephen J. Faltisko Jr.; cherished grandmother of Dylan, Angelina, Evan and Donovan Faltisko; loving daughter of the late Luis and Gertrude Cintron; predeceased by siblings Gloria, Benjamin, Carmen, Josephine, Gilberto, Alfredo,...

Jan 10, 2026

CAROLYN G. "NANA" GIRONE, age 77, passed away on January 10, 2026, in Pendleton, New York. Born on August 18, 1948, in Buffalo, New York, Carolyn lived a life marked by love for her family, a spirited personality, and a deep affection for animals.

Known affectionately as "Nana," Carolyn embraced her role within the family with warmth and individuality. She...

Jan 10, 2026

Of Kenmore, NY entered into rest January 10, 2026. Beloved wife of Robert Garcia; devoted mother of Kyle Marinaccio, Paul Marinaccio, Anthony Garcia, and Dominic Garcia; loving daughter of Phyllis (nee Crupe) and the late Donald Toth; cherished sister of Danny (Elaine) Toth and Gail (late Jeff) Frankowski; dear sister-in-law of Dolores Garcia, Frank Garcia, Lisa Cruz, and Johnny Garcia; also...

Jan 10, 2026

Jan 9, 2026

VUJNOVIC, Ruth M. of Lackawanna, entered into rest January 9, 2025. Relatives and friends may visit the LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (Southtowns Chapel), 3060 Abbott Rd., near Lake Ave. on Sunday (January 18th) from 10-10:30 AM, where a Prayer Service will immediately follow.

Jan 9, 2026

Pace, Concetta (nee Marchese) entered into rest on January 9, 2026. Beloved wife of the late Edward Thomas Pace; cherished mother of Carmen (Laura), Thomas (Tara) Pace and Danielle (Dennis) Brown; devoted grandmother of Nicholas, Madalyn, Gianna, Nina, Natalie, and Maggie; great-grandmother of Enzo; dear sister of CarolAnn Marchese; also survived by nieces, nephews and many friends. Relatives and friends...

Jan 9, 2026

Of Buffalo, NY entered into rest January 9, 2026. Beloved wife of Charles Vogel; devoted mother of Monica (Jimmy) Pearson, Melissa (Dennis) Masterson, and Kimberly Vogel; cherished grandmother of Salem, Liam, Charles, and Simon; loving daughter of the late Raymond and Virginia (nee Potter) Reape; dear sister of Raymonda Deskowitz, Patrick (Terry) Reape, Joseph (Pam) Reape, Ernest (Vicki) Reape, Esther...

Jan 9, 2026

Bertha Elaine Graves was born on May 8, 1945, in Mississippi to the late Trochue Swaggard and Myrtis Swaggard. From the beginning, she was shaped by strong faith, steady hands, and gentle guidance that molded her into the loving, humble, and selfless woman so many came to know and cherish.

Bertha was educated in the Buffalo Public School System and...

Jan 8, 2026

Donald Reed, born on April 1, 1946 in Southington, Connecticut, lived a life dedicated to teaching others. He was the son of Acly Irving and Marie Genevieve Reed (nee Archambault), the life-partner of Barbara Bakos, the brother of Janet Guilmette, the brother-in-law of Larry Guilmette, the stepfather of Lori Bakos Kubik and Roy W. Bakos, the uncle of Taylor Edwards...

Jan 8, 2026

Mike Wood, 65, of Williamsville, entered into rest on January 8, 2025. Devoted father of Lindsey Wood (Nicole Cianchetti) and Kyle (Jordan) Wood; cherished grandfather of Elena Wood and baby-to-be; loving son of the late James A. and Dorothy M. (nee Attea) Wood; dear brother of Deborah (Bernard) Cragg, Beverly Schultz, Laurie (late Donald) Yavicoli, Sharon (Thomas) Lamb, Harold (Lorrie) Wood,...

Jan 8, 2026

Mary Katherine Matre

Of Cheektowaga, entered into rest January 8, 2026. Beloved wife of the late Thomas A. Matre; devoted mother of Marietta (Michael) Andrew, Barry (Ruth) Matre and Deborah Weiler (Garry Blew); cherished grandmother of Jennifer (Mark) Rutecki, Brian (Ashley) Matre, Douglas (Amber) Matre, Catherine (Chris Brooks) Matre, Cody (Allison) Weiler and Rory (Julie) Weiler; adored great-grandmother of Trey, Weston,...

Jan 8, 2026

June 19, 1942-January 8, 2026

SZYSZKOWSKI, Theresa C. (nee Bigaj) of Lackawanna, entered into rest January 8, 2026. Beloved wife of the late Stanley J. Szyszkowski; devoted mother of Stanley R. (Anne Marie) and Hon. Kenneth A. Szyszkowski; cherished grandmother of Amy Szyszkowski; loving daughter of the late Raymond and Peggy Bigaj; dear sister of Raymond (Barbara) and the late Leonard...

Jan 8, 2026

November 22, 1924-January 8, 2026

BONA, Petrina T. “Pat” (nee Gruttadauria) of Lackawanna, entered into rest January 8, 2026. Beloved wife of the late Michael J. Bona; dear mother of Gary (Lorraine) Bona, Diane Bona, and Patricia Bona. She is lovingly remembered by her brother Frank (Teresa) Gruttadauria and sister-in-law Linda Gruttadauria. She is predeceased by her parents Salvatore and Antoinette...

Jan 8, 2026

Of West Seneca, entered onto rest January 8, 2026. Relatives and friends may visit the LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (Southtowns Chapel) 3060 Abbott Rd. (near Lake Ave.) on Saturday, January 17, 2026 from 2:00 - 6:00 pm where a prayer service will immediately follow.

Jan 8, 2026

Bradford Brown, 71, of Snyder, entered into rest on January 8, 2025. Beloved husband of Jacque L. Kohler; devoted father of Matthew and Elliott Brown; cherished grandfather of Lauren, Madalyn, Killian, Benjamin, and Marah Brown; loving son of the late Ralph W. and Doris J. (nee Reeves) Brown; dear brother o f Laura Brown. Also survived by family and friends....