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Joann Ferguson

Joann Ferguson

Dec 13, 2023

Ferguson, Joann, 74, of Cheektowaga, entered into rest on December 13, 2023. Devoted mother of Clifford (Felicia) Ferguson, Kevin Ferguson and Tamika Smith, Cherished grandmother of Shamika, Taciana, Angela, Lynnaisa, Ryan, Dominique, Kevin Jr., Clifford III, Jason, Dave, Martez and Raymonte and the late Mario; fond great-grandmother of Brooklynn, Samria, Sincere, Landon, Mariah, Laila, Jaylin, Malachi and Makayla; loving...

Louis Joseph Militello

Louis Joseph Militello

Dec 13, 2023

Militello, Louis Joseph, 97, of Tonawanda, entered into rest on December 13, 2023. Devoted husband of the late Connie Militello; beloved father of Janet Graetz, MaryEllen (late James) Krawczak and Sandra (Scott) Martin; cherished grandfather of Kimberly (Christopher) Lannen, Louis Graetz, MaryLynn Iglesias, James Krawczak, Kile (Shailesh) Thadani, Scott Martin Jr., Christopher (Gina) Martin and Sean Martin; fond great-grandfather...

Nizigama Patrice

Nizigama Patrice

Dec 13, 2023

Relatives and friends may visit the Lombardo Funeral Home, 102 Linwood Ave., Buffalo on Friday, January 5 from 10-11am. Interment 11:30am Mt. Hope Cemetery. Services Cemetery Mt. Hope Cemetery West Seneca, NY

Charlotte Leon Christman

Charlotte Leon Christman

Dec 13, 2023

March 29, 1931 December 13, 2023 CHRISTMAN, Charlotte L. (nee Deppa) of Tonawanda, entered into rest December 13, 2023. Beloved wife of the late William Christman, Jr.; devoted mother of Michael (Colleen) Christman, Nancy Idzik, and Karen (Luke) Ganley; cherished grandmother of David (Kelly) Idzik, Michael Christman, Erin (Jake) Short, Kaitlin (Ryan) Barnes, Luke (Jessica) Ganley, Courtney (John) Nowak,...

Gladys Mae Horne

Gladys Mae Horne

Dec 13, 2023

Horne, Gladys Mae, 94, of Buffalo, entered into rest on December 13, 2023. Devoted mother of Otis (Evelyn) Horne, Jimmy (Jennifer) Horne, Vivian Bell and Lessie (Herman) Potts; cherished grandmother of Tammy, Lisa, LaKeisha, O.J., Aaron, Brandon, Randy, Bradley, Karshan, Clayton, Christian, Cameron, Reema, Jamila, Tamika; fondest great-grandmother to a host of great-grandchildren; loving daughter to the late Johnny...

Joyce Davis-Warren

Joyce Davis-Warren

Dec 12, 2023

DAVIS-WARREN, Joyce of Buffalo entered into rest December 12, 2023. Beloved wife of William Warren; devoted mother of Renee and Rudolph Davis; cherished grandmother of many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren; loving daughter of the late James and Frances Brown; dear sis of Gwendolyn Robinson; also survived by many family and friends. No prior visitation. Private services will be...

Frank J. Balistreri

Frank J. Balistreri

Dec 12, 2023

Balistreri, Frank J. of Hamburg, entered into rest on December 12, 2023. Beloved husband of Christine (nee Cordaro) Balistreri; devoted father of JoAnn (Ralph) Balistreri- Anderson and Nancy Balistreri; cherished grandfather of Natalie Schultz and Gabrielle Anderson; loving son of the late Giovanna and Natale Balistreri; dear brother of Mary Antionette Balistreri. He was the heart and soul of...

Carl Eugene Hartsock

Carl Eugene Hartsock

Dec 12, 2023

Hartsock, Carl Eugene, 82, of Tonawanda, entered into rest on December 12, 2023. Loving son of the late George K. and Thelma I. (nee Mahon) Hartsock; dear brother of George D. (Mary) Hartsock, John Hartsock and the late Thomas (Joan) Hartsock, Dennis Hartsock, Thelma I. Marshall and Janice Young; also survived by many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends....

Stanley J Topor

Stanley J Topor

Dec 12, 2023

October 29, 1930 December 12, 2023 TOPOR, Stanley J. of Cheektowaga, entered into rest December 12, 2023. Beloved husband of the late Julianna T. (nee Endres) Topor; devoted father of David William Topor, Lisa Anne (William) Purcell, Ann Louise (Donald) Snowdy, and Paul Joseph (Katie Sagliani- fiance) Topor; cherished grandfather of 12 and great-grandfather of 1; loving son of...

Evelyn Washington

Evelyn Washington

Dec 11, 2023

WASHINGTON, Evelyn (nee Yates) - Of Cheektowaga, entered into rest on December 11, 2023. Adored eldest sister of Joyce D. Hedgepeth (late Robert), the late Melvin Grant & Clyde A. Yates, Jr. Beloved wife of the late Floyd Washington Sr.; Devoted mother of LaVerne M. Felder (late Pedro), Barbara J. Collymore (Kenneth), Oveta Washington-Walker (late John), Floyd Washington Jr....

Andrea C. Riley

Andrea C. Riley

Dec 11, 2023

Of Buffalo, NY as well as a Delray Beach, Florida resident for the past 18 years during the winter months, entered into rest December 11,2023. Beloved wife of 56 years to James E. Riley; loving mother of David (Dawn) and Kevin (Heather) Riley; devoted grandmother of Chace, Paiyton, Layne, Bryce, and Madeline Riley; loving daughter of the late Andrew...

Rosa Maria Gonzalez Oquendo

Rosa Maria Gonzalez Oquendo

Dec 11, 2023

Graveside services will be held at 1pm on Tuesday, December 19 at Lakeside Cemetery in Hamburg, NY. Services Cemetery Lakeside Cemetery Hamburg, NY

Richard J. Wlodarczyk

Richard J. Wlodarczyk

Dec 11, 2023

Wlodarczyk, Richard J.,78, of Springville, entered into rest on December 11, 2023. Dear brother of Elaine (late Kevin) Martin, David (Kim) Wlodarczyk and the late Edmund (Marge) Wlodarczyk; loving son of the late Edmund Wlodarczyk and Jessie (nee Bolewski) Wlodarczyk; beloved stepson of the late Virginia Wlodarczyk; also survived by several nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends may visit...

Neftali Bonilla Lucca

Neftali Bonilla Lucca

Dec 11, 2023

BONILLA LUCCA, Neftali, 79, of Buffalo, entered into rest on December 11, 2023. Devoted Husband of 52 years to Maria (nee Ojeda) Bonilla; beloved father of Rebecca (Ricardo) Gonzalez, Nef Jr. (Michael) Bonilla, Johnny (Iveliza) Bonilla and Judith (Kenneth) Gonzalez; cherished grandfather of Tatiana, Daniel, Brooke Lynne, Kayla, Edwin, Ricardo Jr., JohnMichael, Giada and Jada; dear great-grandfather of Jayden;...

Barbara J Buchanan

Barbara J Buchanan

Dec 11, 2023

BUCHANAN, Barbara of Buffalo, NY entered into rest on December 11, 2023. Devoted mother of Monica Brown; adored grandmother of Latiera Pullins, Shawnyce Jackson, Jeffrey Mustafa, Anera Brown, and Rasheed Capps; cherished great grandmother of Jamiere, Ramone, Rniyrah, Evante, Makailey, DreShawn, Damari, Kennedi, Jammarrion, ZiyEra, and Zanyia; loving daughter of Marcus and Era (nee Dean) Buchanan; dear sister of...

Carole J. Maranto

Carole J. Maranto

Dec 11, 2023

Maranto, Carole J. (nee Gottardi) Of West Seneca, entered into rest December 10, 2023; Beloved wife of Robert Jack Maranto; devoted mother of Cheryl (Thomas) Sand, Jennifer Forney, and Ralph (Christa) Nicosia; loving stepmother of Lynn (Michael) Stroehlein and Robert (late Carol) Maranto; adored grandmother of Alexandra Sand, Christopher Forney, Kevin Forney, Elisha Nicosia, Emily Nicosia and many great...

David E Snyder

David E Snyder

Dec 11, 2023

SNYDER, David E. of Amherst, entered into rest December 11, 2023. No prior visitation. Private services will be held at the convience of the family. Arrangements by LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (Northtowns Chapel).

Effie N. Baker

Effie N. Baker

Dec 11, 2023

BAKER, Effie N. (nee Nisbet) - Of North Tonawanda, entered into rest on December 11, 2023 at the age of 101. Beloved wife of the late William R. Baker; devoted mother of David (Mary) Baker, John (late Janice) Baker, Nancy (Kevin) Hahn, and the late William J. Baker; cherished grandmother of Laurie Baker, Brandi Baker, Brian (Lisa) Baker, Paula...

Sharon A. Caserta

Sharon A. Caserta

Dec 10, 2023

CASERTA, Sharon A. (nee Gappen) - Of Tonawanda, entered into rest on December 10, 2023. Beloved wife of 57 years to Joseph D. Caserta; devoted mother of Josann Caserta and Joseph N. Caserta; cherished grandmother of Nicole, Megan, and Michael; loving daughter of the late Nicholas and Anne (nee Poliseno) Gappen; dear sister of Patricia and Lucille Gappen; also...

Ellen A. Walterich

Ellen A. Walterich

Dec 10, 2023

Walterich Ellen A., 66, of Buffalo, entered into rest on December 10, 2023. Beloved daughter of the late Charles and Eleanor Walterich; dear sister of June (Thomas) Callea, Suzanne, late Michael (Mari), Billy and Patricia; cherished aunt of Thomas C. Callea and Gabrielle Russell (John); fond great-aunt of Jack and Luke Russell. A graveside service will be held at...

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