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Jerome Thomas Lenhard

Jerome Thomas Lenhard

May 12, 2024

LENHARD, Jerome Thomas 'Jerry' - Of Tonawanda, entered into rest on May 12, 2024. Beloved husband of 40 years to Sandra L. Lenhard (nee Deinhart); devoted father of Jennifer (Daniel) Thomas; cherished grandfather of Cassandra (Matthew) Calabrese, Katelyn Thomas, and Dakota (Jasmine) Thomas; great-grandfather of Bryson Springer, Leighton Calabrese, Hunter Calabrese, Jayden Thomas, and Lily Thomas; loving son of...

Ronald J Van Houten

Ronald J Van Houten

May 12, 2024

VAN HOUTEN, Ronald J. ~ Of Lackawanna, entered into rest on May 12, 2024. Survived by his beloved sons Adam and Eric Van Houten and their mother Michelle Young; loving son of the late Robert and Julia (nee Zangara) Van Houten; dear brother of Sam (Lynzi) Van Houten, Robert Van Houten (Cheryl Van Houten), and David (Antoinette) Van Houten....

Dawson Henderson

Dawson Henderson

May 12, 2024

Henderson, Dawson 9/24/1943 - 5/12/2024 Of Buffalo, entered into rent May 12, 2024.

Keith C. Bess Sr.

Keith C. Bess Sr.

May 11, 2024

Keith C. Bess Sr. January 11, 1966-May 11, 2024 Preceded in death by his father, Kenneth Bess. Survived by his loving mother, Callie Dupree; children, Keith C. Bess Jr., Kameron Bess, and Lamar Louie Jr.; and granddaughter Lydia M. Bess. Relatives and friends may visit the LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (Northtowns Chapel) 885 Niagara Falls Blvd., Amherst (near Eggert Rd.)...

Gerald J. Foltyniak

Gerald J. Foltyniak

May 10, 2024

Foltyniak, Gerald J. June 10, 1962 - May 10, 2024 Of Lackawanna, entered into rest May 10, 2024. Beloved father of Sandra (Adam) Olson, Justin (Alexis) Foltyniak, Joshua (Ashley) Foltyniak, Jeremiah Foltyniak and Lauren Foltyniak; cherished grandfather of Jaycie; loving son of the late Edward and Margaret Foltyniak; dear brother of Kenneth (late Rita) and the late Catherine, Ralph...

Carolyn C. Benton

Carolyn C. Benton

May 10, 2024

BENTON, Dr. Carolyn C. (nee Coles) - Of Buffalo, entered into rest on May 10, 2024. Beloved wife of the late Louis C. Benton; devoted mother of Taheera Talbi (Salem) and Louis C. Benton II (Courtney); cherished grandmother of James Johnson; loving daughter of the late Commodore and Bernice Coles; dear sister of Commodore Coles Jr. (Angeline), Pamela Coles,...

Anthony Costantino Jr.

Anthony Costantino Jr.

May 10, 2024

Anthony 'Tony' Costantino also known as 'Junior' by those he loved most. He was born February 20, 1938 on the Westside of Buffalo. He passed away May 10, 2024 after a short illness. Son to Anthony and Ida. Husband to Rita. Father to Lora, Maria, Tony, and Mark. Brother to Josephine 'JoJo', Richard 'Dick', Angela 'Angie', Dave, Santo 'Sandy',...

James 'Jim' W. Santella

James 'Jim' W. Santella

May 10, 2024

Jim Santella, 86, known as the Father of Progressive Rock in Buffalo, passed away on May 10, 2024 in his home from complications of Parkinsons disease. Born and raised in Buffalo, New York, he loved everything about Buffalo and always called Buffalo home. Jims first job in radio was in 1967 at WBFO-FM, then a college radio station, with...

Delmira Martinez Velez

Delmira Martinez Velez

May 10, 2024

A tribute is not available at this time for Delmira Martinez Velez. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

John C Shaw Jr.

John C Shaw Jr.

May 9, 2024

SHAW, Jr., John C. of Sloan, entered into rest May 9, 2024. Beloved husband of Frances (Lipczynski) Shaw; devoted father of John Shaw III, Kevin (Erin) Shaw, and Aaron Lipczynski; cherished grandfather to many; loving son of the late John and Margaret Shaw Sr.; dear brother of Margaret (late Donald) Noworyta, Carol (Gene) Kupkowski, William Shaw, Fay (Ken) Sugg,...

Barbara Ann Foley

Barbara Ann Foley

May 8, 2024

Age 85, of North Buffalo, entered into rest on May 8, 2024. Beloved wife of the late William Foley; devoted mother of Linda (late Eric) Parker, Kathy (late Michael) Netter, William (Cheryl) Foley, Tom (Lynn Casarsa) Foley and Donna Foley; cherished grandmother of 12 grandchildren; adored great-grandmother of 18 great-grandchildren; loving daughter of the late John Clara (Schmidt) Ball;...

Allen Angel Ruiz

Allen Angel Ruiz

May 8, 2024

Relatives and friends may visit the Lombardo Funeral Home (City Chapel) 102 Linwood Avenue, Buffalo NY on Tuesday, May 14th from 12:00 - 3:00 PM and 5:00 - 8:00 PM. The funeral will be held Wednesday, May 15th at 10:00 AM. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Services Cemetery Holy Sepulchre Cemetery Cheektowaga, NY

James J. Barbati

James J. Barbati

May 7, 2024

James J. Barbati May 7, 2024 Cherished son of John and Nellie (McWirter) Barbati, Beloved and devoted husband of Joanne Marie Barbati (Wilcox), loving step-father to Christina (Joe), Jason (Tiffany) and CJ (Jenifer) and dearly loved Grampi and Papa Jim to Isabella, Julianna, Jack and Ava. Jim is also survived by 2 sisters Judy Olson and Trisha Barbati, other...

Patricia Hartwig Sturm

Patricia Hartwig Sturm

May 7, 2024

November 20, 1933 - May 7, 2024 The family of Patricia H. Sturm age 90, announces her peaceful passing at home on May 7, 2024. Born in Ithaca, NY to Charles and Ruth Hartwig, she pursued her passion for elementary education at Cortland State Teacher's College. Pat met and eloped with John W. Sturm, during their senior year at...

Joan V. Gregory

Joan V. Gregory

May 7, 2024

Gregory, Joan V. (nee Kessler) April 15, 1932 - May 7, 2024 Of West Seneca, entered into rest May 7, 2024. Beloved wife of the late Anthony M. Gregory; devoted mother of Anthony (Michele) Gregory, Paul (Barbara) Gregory, Mary (Keith) Perla, Suzanne (Michael) Risman, Patricia (James) Lopez and Danielle (Peter) Daigler, cherished grandmother of 12 grandchildren and three great...

Blanca Nelida Rodriguez

Blanca Nelida Rodriguez

May 7, 2024

Rodriguez Blanca N. (Gomez) (nee Leon) 92, of North Tonawanda, formerly of Buffalo, passed away peacefully on Tuesday morning (May 7, 2024) at Niagara Hospice in Lockport, NY. Blanca was born Feb. 8, 1932 in Cayey, Puerto Rico, the daughter of the late Candido and Francisca Leon-Melendez. A Buffalo resident for most of her life, Blanca retired from the...

Jose Alberto Figueroa

Jose Alberto Figueroa

May 6, 2024

Jose Alberto Figueroa November 10, 1971 - May 6, 2024 of Hamburg, entered into rest May 6, 2024. Beloved husband of Thelma Guzman; devoted father of Kriscian (Christopher) Huff and Karla Figueroa; loving son of the late Juan Ramon Figueroa and Carmen Aida Irrizary; dear brother of Luis Orlando Figueroa and the late Juan Ramon Figueroa; also survived by...

Mary E. O'Dell

Mary E. O'Dell

May 6, 2024

O'DELL, Mary E. - Of Buffalo, entered into rest on May 6, 2024. Devoted mother of Stephen Rivera, Santa M. Quintana, and the late Carmen A. Cetola; cherished grandmother of Elizabeth Rivera, Daniel Quintana, Jordan ODell, Aaron Quintana, Jenna Cody, Katarina (Nevin) Howard, and Janet Cetola; adored great-grandmother of Louie Hamels, Addison Grace Howard,and Aiden Camizzi; loving daughter of...

Julie M. Horning

Julie M. Horning

May 6, 2024

HORNING, Julie M. (nee Holmes) - Of Getzville, entered into rest on May 6, 2024. Beloved wife of the late Donald Horning; devoted mother of Janet (Michael) Mason, the late Patrick Horning, and the late Christopher (Shannon) Horning; cherished grandmother of Elizabeth, Jonathan, Joseph, and Theodore; loving daughter of the late Arthur and Marie Holmes; dear sister of Morgan...

Irene 'Sug' K. Smith

Irene 'Sug' K. Smith

May 6, 2024

Smith, Irene K. 'Sug' 12/14/1940 - 5/6/2024 Of Buffalo, entered into rest May 6, 2024. Relatives and friends may visit the Lombardo Funeral Home (Northtowns Chapel) 885 Niagara Falls Blvd., Amherst on Thursday from 3:00 - 7:00 PM. A funeral service will be held on Friday morning at 11:00 at New Ceder Grove Church, 100 Old Maryvale Rd, Cheektowaga,...

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