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Joanne M Brunner
Dec 20, 2023
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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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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