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Joanne M Brunner

Joanne M Brunner

Dec 20, 2023

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Michael L. Reeves

Michael L. Reeves

Dec 20, 2023

Reeves, Michael L., 71, of North Tonawanda, entered into rest on December 20, 2023. Devoted father of Michael Cruz and Daniel Reeves; cherished grandfather of 3 grandchildren; loving son of of the late Louis P. and Lois M. (nee Roberts) Reeves; dear brother of Pat Bryant, Tina (John) Constantine and the late Cindy Ruiz; also survived by nieces, nephews,...

Walter 'Fonz' Gourdin

Walter 'Fonz' Gourdin

Dec 19, 2023

Gourdin, Walter 'Fonz' of Buffalo, entered into rest on December 19, 2023. Fonz is leaving behind a host of loving family members and friends. Relatives and friends may visit the LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (Southtowns Chapel) 3060 Abbott Rd. near Lake Ave. on Wednesday (December 27) from 10-11 AM. A Funeral Service will follow. Interment Lakeside Cemetery. Flowers gratefully declined....

William R. Knight Sr.

William R. Knight Sr.

Dec 19, 2023

KNIGHT, William R. Sr. 'Bill' June 7, 1944 December 19, 2023 Of Lackawanna, entered into rest December 19, 2023. Beloved husband of Irene C. (nee Mazur) Knight; devoted father of William R. Knight, Jr., Jacqueline (late Craig) Moylan and Lydia (Kevin) Link; cherished grandfather of Nickelas, Amanda, Kevin, Andrew and Kristina; loving son of the late Llewallen Knight and...

James E. Pellow

James E. Pellow

Dec 18, 2023

PELLOW, James E., AIA Architect "Jim" Of Kenmore, entered into rest on December 18, 2023 after a courageous 5-year battle with cancer. Beloved husband and best friend of 57 years to Mary Ann (nee Laganaro); proud father of James W. and Sean T. (Meri); loving grandfather of Seamus, Paddy, and Santina; brother of Don (late Bobbi), Penny (Dick), Mark...

Joseph A. Kolasny

Joseph A. Kolasny

Dec 18, 2023

KOLASNY, Joseph A. of Kenmore, entered into rest December 18, 2023. Loving son of the late Stanley and Harriet Kolasny; dear brother of Edwin (Theresa) Kolasny; cherished uncle of Anthony Kolasny, Christine (Barry) Karr, and Carl (Michele) Kolasny; also survived by family and friends. No prior visitation. A Graveside Service will take place in St. Matthews Cemetery, 180 French...

Daniel Kishan Chand

Daniel Kishan Chand

Dec 17, 2023

Chand, Daniel Kishan Of Amherst, entered into rest December 17, 2023. Relatives and friends may visit the Christian Fellowship Church, 765 Niagara Falls Blvd. Amherst on Wednesday morning from 9:00 - 10:00 o'clock. Where the funeral service will immediately follow. Interment Elmlawn Cemetery.

Alesia M. Witherspoon

Alesia M. Witherspoon

Dec 17, 2023

Relatives and friends may visit True Bethel Church, 907 E. Ferry Street, on Friday December 29 from 10-11am and where a celebration of life will immediately follow at 11am. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Services Visitation Friday December 29, 2023 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM True Bethel Baptist Church 907 E Ferry St. Buffalo, NY 14211 Celebration of Life Friday...

Charles Williams

Charles Williams

Dec 17, 2023

WILLIAMS, Charles - Of Cheektowaga, entered into rest on December 17, 2023. Beloved husband of 53 years to Carol A. Williams (nee Liberati); devoted father of Jacqueline Martinez, Susan (Brad) Crawley, and BethAnn (Michael) Maiola; cherished grandfather of 12 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. No visitation or current services. Mr. Williams was a US Navy and US Air Force Veteran....

Domenic Sanfilippo

Domenic Sanfilippo

Dec 17, 2023

SANFILIPPO, Domenic 'Nick' Of Tonawanda, entered into rest on December 17, 2023. Beloved partner of Audrey Prus; devoted father of Nicole and Gregory Sanfilippo; cherished grandfather of Cierah and McKenna Johnson; loving son of the late Samuel and Frances (nee Hammersley) Sanfilippo; also survived by dear friends and family. Nick served in the USAF with a tour of duty...

Dawn M. Compton) Vannatta

Dawn M. Compton) Vannatta

Dec 17, 2023

December 6, 1965 - December 17, 2023 of Buffalo, entered into rest suddenly December 17, 2023. Beloved mother of Joshua (Michelle) Compton, Jeremiah Vannatta, Sara Vannatta, Shannon (Richards) Vannatta, Summer Vannatta and Ronald Hayes; cherished grandmother of Melinda Vannatta, Lizah Garbett, Melanie Vannatta, Lexy Vannatta, Joeseph Vannatta, Lilly Vannatta, Autumn Vannatta, Jacob Richards, Jonathan Richards, Natalie Richards, Elizabeth Compton,...

Francine M. Macchia

Francine M. Macchia

Dec 17, 2023

Macchia, Francine M. (nee Fazzalaro) Of Kenmore, entered into rest December 17, 2023. Beloved wife of Nicholas J. Macchia; devoted mother of Nicholas A. (Jennifer) Macchia and David J. (Melissa) Macchia; cherished grandmother of Gillian Macchia, Stephanie (Ryan) Sess, Alexander Macchia, and Katherine Macchia; loving daughter of the late Francis and Jennie (nee Granelli) Fazzalaro. Dear sister in law...

Alice A. Czaster

Alice A. Czaster

Dec 17, 2023

Czaster, Alice A., 92, of Kenmore, entered into rest on December 17, 2023. Devoted mother of Michael Franco (Paul Rybarczyk), Joseph Franco (Jennifer), Gino Czaster and Donna (Dennis) Wojcieckowski; cherished grandmother of Anthony, Michael and Joseph Francos; loving daughter of the late Joseph and Agnes (Baglio) Galluzzo; dear sister of Shirley Galluzzo and the late Agnes Pera and Joseph...

Antoinette Cascio

Antoinette Cascio

Dec 16, 2023

CASCIO, Antoinette (nee Mazzariello), of Cheektowaga entered into rest December 16, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Joseph A. Cascio; devoted mother of Elizabeth (Kevin) Bartsch, Josette (Roger) Regnet, and Joseph (Stephanie) Cascio; cherished grandmother of Julia, Emersen, and Nathaniel Bartsch, Kristi, Jorden, Joseph, and Jessie Regnet, and Summer, Joseph, Ava, Lucas, and MaKenna Cascio; adored great-grandmother of 6;...

Diane C. Weiglein

Diane C. Weiglein

Dec 15, 2023

Weiglein, Diane C. (nee Schwartztrauber) of Hamburg, entered into rest on December 15, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Joseph G. Weiglein; devoted mother of Joseph R. (Patricia) Weiglein and Marissa (Steven) Jeffery; cherished grandmother of Brian, Joseph, Matthew, Brady and Malyn; also loved by many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends may visit the LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (Southtowns...

Theodora L. Kessler

Theodora L. Kessler

Dec 15, 2023

KESSLER, Theodora Lee (nee Hancock) 'Grekas' - Of Darien Center, entered into rest on December 15, 2023. Loving daughter of the late Alfred John and Evelyn (nee West) Hancock; devoted mother of Robert (Pam) Herbeck Jr., Donald Herbeck, Steven (Patty) Herbeck, David (Lynn Ann) Herbeck, Michael (Jennifer) Herbeck, and the late Kenneth (Carol) Herbeck; cherished grandmother of 21 grandchildren...

Usoe Tint

Usoe Tint

Dec 15, 2023

TINT, Usoe - Of Buffalo, entered into rest on December 15, 2023. Relatives and friends may visit the LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (City Chapel) 102 Linwood Ave. on Saturday, December 23rd from 10:00AM - 12:00 Noon, where Funeral Rites will be said at 12 Noon. Cremation to follow. Services Visitation Saturday December 23, 2023 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM Lombardo...

Monica M. Lockhaven

Monica M. Lockhaven

Dec 15, 2023

LOCKHAVEN, Monica M. - Of Kenmore, entered into rest on December 15, 2023. Beloved life partner of Anthony Greco; devoted mother of Anthony V. Greco, Cecilia R. Greco, Roni M. Greco, and Vito S. Greco; loving daughter of Antoinette (Gruttadauria) Aviles and the late Ronald Lockhaven; like a daughter-in-law to Marguerite Greco and Gary Greco; dear sister of the...

Margaret Louise Nevilles

Margaret Louise Nevilles

Dec 15, 2023

Nevilles, Margaret Louise (nee Williams), 87, of Buffalo, entered into rest on December 15, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Samuel J. Nevilles; devoted mother of the late Linda E. Smith and Gracie A. (Joseph) Ewing; through marriage she gained three additional children, Samuel Nevilles, Lynn Nevilles and Samuel W. Nevilles; cherished grandmother; fond great-grandmother; loving daughter of the...

Shirelyann P. Ellis

Shirelyann P. Ellis

Dec 15, 2023

SEPTEMBER 8, 1935 DECEMBER 15, 2023 ELLIS, Shirleyann P. (nee Gohr) of Orchard Park, entered into rest December 15, 2023. Beloved wife of the late James R. Ellis; devoted mother of James (Loralyn) Ellis, Dawn Ellis, Suzanne (Raymond) Jakubus, and Gregory (Jennifer) Ellis; cherished grandmother of Shannon (Derek), Morgan, Donald (Erin), Derek (Laura), Raymond (Nozomi), Raeanne (Billy), Witney, Riley,...

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