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David P. Koteras

David P. Koteras

Aug 2, 2024

KOTERAS, David P. Of Pendleton, NY, entered into rest suddenly on August 2, 2024. Beloved husband of Patricia A. Koteras. David was a retired Lieutenant at the Erie County Sheriffs Department and a former Adjunct Professor at Canisus University. No prior visitation or service. Arrangements by LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (Northtowns Chapel).

Virginia Ann Ferguson

Virginia Ann Ferguson

Aug 1, 2024

Virginia Ann Ferguson, daughter of the late Nathaniel (Corrine) Currie Sr. (Memphis, TN) and Nell Opal Gibbs-Hudson (Louisville, KY), entered life on Tuesday, May 17, 1938 in Brownsville, TN. Virginia was the oldest of 12 siblings. Virginia, most often addressed as "Ma" or "Mawn" by her family, was admired for her strong faith in Jesus Christ and her gracious...

Marie Alessandro

Marie Alessandro

Aug 1, 2024

Alessandro, Marie (nee LaCorte) of Cheektowaga, entered into rest on August 1, 2024. Beloved wife of Natale Alessandro; devoted mother of Natalie (Walter) Gilman, Angelo (Suzana) Alessandro and the late Janeen (Samuel) Guida; cherished grandmother of Michael, Marisa (Bryant), Maria (Derek), Julie, Anthony (Hunter), Angelo and step grandmother of Sean (Mary) and Patrick (Taylor); adored great grandmother of Angelina,...

Marcia L Niles

Marcia L Niles

Aug 1, 2024

NILES, Marcia L. (nee Morgan) of South Buffalo, entered into rest August 1, 2024. Devoted mother of Donald Niles, Daniel (Peggy) Niles, and David (Kelly) Niles; cherished grandmother of Donald "DJ", Patrick, Adam, Matthew, and Ryan; loving daughter of the late John and Mildred Morgan; dear sister of Sally (Charlie Bethge and late Edmund) Courtney; late Patrica (late Joseph)...

Donna M. Cavalieri

Donna M. Cavalieri

Jul 31, 2024

Cavalieri, Donna M. (nee Fandl) Of Buffalo, entered into rest July 31, 2024. Beloved wife of the late Louis Cavalieri; devoted mother of Louis, Tammy, William and Maria; cherished grandmother of 12 grandchildren and many great grandchildren; loving daughter of the late Raymond Fandl and Gloria Zimmerman; dear sister of Sharon and Michael O'Hara; also survived by relatives and...

Francis E. Mccann

Francis E. Mccann

Jul 31, 2024

McCann, Francis E. of Hamburg, entered into rest on July 31, 2024 at the age of 91. Beloved husband of the late Veronica (nee Regan) McCann; devoted father of Francis McCann; cherished grandfather of Shannon (Nicholas) Peirano, Erika (Brett) Rettig, Ryan (Rachel) McCann and Francis McCann; adored great grandfather of nine. Also loved by family and friends. Relatives and...

Beatrice Ruggiero

Beatrice Ruggiero

Jul 30, 2024

Beatrice Ruggiero (ne Tripoli), 97, passed away peacefully on July 30, 2024, in West Seneca, NY. Born on March 14, 1927, in Buffalo, NY, she was a cherished member of the community and a devoted wife to the late Alfonse Ruggiero. Beatrice dedicated many years of service as a cafeteria aide at School 45 in Buffalo, NY, where she...

Craig J Ellsworth

Craig J Ellsworth

Jul 30, 2024

Dec 3, 1950 - Jul 30, 2024 Age 73, of North Buffalo, entered into rest on July 30, 2024. Beloved husband of 51 years to Grace (nee Ceraulo) Ellsworth; loving father of Terese Marie; dear brother of Ann (Neil) Irwin, Joan (William) Baier and Mary Ellsworth; survived by several nieces and nephews. Craig was an avid Yankees fan. Relatives...

Gloria J. Barnes, Nee Lewis) Courtney

Gloria J. Barnes, Nee Lewis) Courtney

Jul 30, 2024

Gloria J. Courtney (nee Barnes) (nee Lewis) July 23, 1930 July 30, 2024 Of West Seneca, entered into rest July 30, 2024. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a prayer service at LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (Southtowns Chapel) 3060 Abbott Rd., near Lake Ave. on Friday (August 9) at 12PM. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery will follow.

Loretta M West

Loretta M West

Jul 29, 2024

WEST, Loretta M. (nee Polanowski) of Blasdell, entered into rest July 29, 2024. Beloved wife of the late Robert West; devoted mother of Kathleen West, Karen (David) Ward, and Robert (Julie) West; cherished grandmother of Laurel Fisher (nee Ward), Matthew (Namiko) Ward, Maura (Alex) Schepis, and Nolan West; adored great-grandmother of Levi Ward; loving daughter of the late Andrew...

Robert A. Fitzgerald

Robert A. Fitzgerald

Jul 29, 2024

Fitgerald Robert A. 5/29/1941 7/29/2024 Of Buffalo, entered into rest July 29, 2024. Beloved husband of Donna (nee Santillo)Fitzgerald; devoted father of Sean (Mary) Fitzgerald and Deborah (Michael) Cammarano; cherished grandfather of Matthew, Christopher (Alyssa) and Michael; adored great grandfather of Caroline and Aracelia; loving son of the late Roger and Victoria (nee Kellar) Fizgerald; also survived by relatives...

Joseph J. Biondo Sr.

Joseph J. Biondo Sr.

Jul 29, 2024

BIONDO, Joseph J. Sr. Of Grand Island, entered into rest on July 29, 2024. Beloved husband of 60 years to Mary Catherine (nee Gettings) Biondo. Joseph was a US Navy Veteran and was stationed in Newport, RI on the USS Yosemite during the Vietnam War. Joseph enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his 8 grandchildren that always put...

Naszair E. Sanders

Naszair E. Sanders

Jul 29, 2024

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Joyce T Pembleton

Joyce T Pembleton

Jul 28, 2024

PEMBLETON, Joyce T. (nee Skye) of Six Nations/Buffalo entered into rest July 28, 2024. Beloved wife of the late Wallace L. "Kayo" Pembleton; devoted mother of Sundra (late Patrick) Davies, Brenda Pembleton; Rodney Pembleton, Roxanne (Bryan Thomas) Pembleton, Darcy (Andrea) Pembleton, the late Kayo (Kathy) Pembleton, and the late Pat Pembleton; cherished grandmother of 18 and great-grandmother of 28;...

Suzanne Victoria Daly) Franklin

Suzanne Victoria Daly) Franklin

Jul 28, 2024

Suzanne Victoria Franklin (nee Daly) Of Naples, FL, formerly of Orchard Park, NY entered into rest July 28, 2024. Suzanne leaves behind her beloved children William, Diana and Peter Daniel (Yurlene) Franklin; dear sister of Patricia (late Robert) Kucinski, Kathleen Daly and Maureen (David) Bunch; cherished grandmother of 2 grandsons, 1 granddaughter and 1 great-grandson; predeceased by one granddaughter;...

Ricky Allen Morra, Jr.

Ricky Allen Morra, Jr.

Jul 28, 2024

Ricky Allen Morra,Jr, 42, of Buffalo, New York, passed away on July 28, 2024. Known for his big sense of humor, empathy, and loving nature, Ricky was a cherished son, father, and friend. His life was a testament to the deep connections he fostered with those around him. Ricky is survived by his son, Ricky Morra III; daughter, Lilyana...

Sally Troy) Kraus

Sally Troy) Kraus

Jul 28, 2024

Sally Kraus (nee Troy) Jan. 28, 1947 - Jul. 28, 2024 Of Cheektowaga, entered into rest July 28, 2024. Beloved wife of the late Karl A. Kraus; devoted mother of Michael (Danielle) Kraus, Michele (Dale) Phillips and Marie (Donald) Siedlecki; cherished grandmother of Danielle, Gail, Toni, Erin, Brandon, Brianna, Cody, Lindsay, Austin and Jakob; dear sister of Robert (late...

Anthony Giordano

Anthony Giordano

Jul 28, 2024

Giordano, Anthony 3/18/1943 - 7/28/2024 Of Kenmore, entered into rest July 28, 2024. Devoted father of Joseph A. (Tina) Giordano and Anthony J. Giordano; cherished grandfather of Kyle Lorenz Giordano, Anthony J. Giordano Jr., Michael J. Giordano, Joseph P. Giordano; Frankie J. Giordano, and Augustino J. Giordano; adored great grandfather of Santino M. and Camila M. Giordano; loving son...

Sharon V. Hajdufi

Sharon V. Hajdufi

Jul 26, 2024

Hajdufi, Sharon V. of Buffalo, entered into rest on July 26, 2024. No services will be held at this time.

Conrad J. Hopcus

Conrad J. Hopcus

Jul 26, 2024

Of Orchard Park, entered into rest on July 26, 2024. Beloved husband of Anna Marie (nee Taglienti) Hopcus; devoted father of Lucie (Keith) Wyatt and Geoff Hopcus; cherished grandfather of Villanelle "Nellie" LoFaso- Hopcus; loving son of the late Anthony and Leocadia Hopcus; dear brother of Jerome (Marion) Hopcus, Nelson (Terri) Hopcus and Bruce (Linda) Hopcus. Also loved by...

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