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Theresa Tkaczyk

Theresa Tkaczyk

Jun 3, 2024

TKACZYK, Theresa (nee Blazak) Feb. 24, 1932 June 3, 2024 Of Buffalo, beloved wife of the late Richard Tkaczyk, devoted mother of Larry Tkaczyk, Debra (Phil) Sbriglia, Geri (Paul) Allen, Daniel (Debbie) Tkaczyk, and Linda (Ronald) Rusinski; cherished grandmother of Ashley, David, Taylor, and Eric; adored great grandmother of Ciara, Anthony, and Ayla; loving daughter of the late Leo...

Diego Difrancesco

Diego Difrancesco

Jun 3, 2024

DIFRANCESCO, Diego - Entered into rest on June 3, 2024. Beloved husband of 54 years of Pina Difrancesco (nee Muscarella); devoted father of Gaetana (Robert) Galante and Maria (Breton) Bienvenue; cherished grandfather of Gabriella Galante, Alex Galante, and Giona Bienvenue; loving son of the late Filippo and Gaetana Difrancesco; Diego was the youngest of 15 children; he is also...

Michael L. Walsh

Michael L. Walsh

Jun 1, 2024

March 5, 1959 June 1, 2024 WALSH, Michael L. of Cheektowaga, entered into rest June 1, 2024. Beloved husband of Florence M. (nee Hartman) Walsh; devoted father of Jordan and Christian Walsh; fond stepfather of Jason and Jennifer; cherished grandfather of 9; loving son of the late Timothy and Rita Stephany; dear brother of Theresa, Delores, Jerry, Danny, Debbie,...

James H. Hine

James H. Hine

Jun 1, 2024

May 5, 1942 June 1, 2024 HINE, James H. of Hamburg, entered into rest June 1, 2024. Beloved husband of the late Carol (nee Olejniczak) Hine; devoted father of Heidi (Geoff) Hall, Wendy (John) Venditti, and Kim (Don) Henk; cherished grandfather of Zach, Morgan, Aiden, Dominic, Drew, Dean, Griffin, Austin, Samantha, Alexis, and Noah; loving son of the late...

Thomas Escabi

Thomas Escabi

Jun 1, 2024

March 18, 1960 June 1, 2024 ESCABI, Thomas of Lackawanna, entered into rest June 1, 2024. Devoted father of Thomas and Joseph Escabi and step-father of Robert Hardy; adored step-grandfather of Monica, Bryton, Bryson, and Breyden Hardy; loving son of Tomas and Stella (nee Grajeda) Escabi; dear brother of Susan Escabi, Diane Martinez, and Denise Escabi; cherished uncle of...

Charles L. Sanford

Charles L. Sanford

May 31, 2024

SANFORD, Charles L. - Of Buffalo, entered into rest on May 31, 2024. Beloved husband of the late Shirley A. Sanford (nee O'Neale); devoted father of Marvin (Sharon) Sanford, late Wayne (Gala) Sanford, and the late Michael (Kim) Sanford; cherished grandfather of 13 grandchildren, including his oldest grandson Michael R. Sanford, who he raised with his wife Shirley, and...

James P. Grzegorczak

James P. Grzegorczak

May 31, 2024

Grzegorczak, James P. December 16, 1943 - May 31, 2024 Of Hamburg, entered into rest May 31, 2024. Beloved husband of Judi (nee Swiadek) Grzegorczak; dearest D-A-D of Jill (Alan Jr.) Wilkie and Jenni (late Steven) Losel; sweetest Papa of Alison and Jason Wilkie; loving son of the late Victor and Lucy Grzegorczak; dear brother of Victor (Yvonne) Grzegorczak,...

Odinea Bosco

Odinea Bosco

May 31, 2024

Bosco, Odinea 5/18/1922 - 5/31/2024 of Williamsville, entered into rest May 31, 2024. Loving daughter of the late Rocco and Raffaella (nee Errico) Bosco; dear sister of Nerina Mezzanino, and the late Ella (late Charles) Losi, Mario (late Marie) Errico, Rosetta DeCarlo and Nino Hugo Bosco; beloved Aunt to the Losi and Errico families; survived by many nieces, nephews,...

Diane J Loehr

Diane J Loehr

May 31, 2024

March 9, 1958 May 31, 2024 LOEHR, Diane J. (nee Armstrong) of Hamburg formerly of Perrysburg, entered into rest May 31, 2024. Beloved wife of Richard Loehr; devoted mother of Amy (Chris) Boyd, Traci (Kyle) Schneider, and step-mother of Nichole Loehr and Stephanie (Matt Nowak) Loehr; cherished grandmother and "Baby Doll" of Zachary, Mila, Alexander, and step-grandmother of 7;...

Isaiah S. Bennett

Isaiah S. Bennett

May 31, 2024

BENNETT, Isaiah - Of Williamsville, entered into rest on May 31, 2024. Relatives and friends may visit the New Covenant United Church of Christ, 459 Clinton Street, Buffalo, NY 14204 on Friday, June 7th from 10:00-11:00AM, where a Funeral Service will immediately follow at 11:00AM. Arrangements by LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (Northtowns Chapel). Services Visitation Friday June 7, 2024 10:00...

Timothy P. O'Brien

Timothy P. O'Brien

May 30, 2024

O'Brien, Timothy P. 2/4/1951 - 5/30/2024 Of Tonawanda, entered into rest May 30, 2024. Beloved husband of Sandra (nee Wolff) O'Brien; devoted father of Shawn (Andrea) O'Brien, Kellie (late Shawn) Attea; and Kevin (Lori) O'Brien; cherished grandfather of Tyler (Arase) Grato, Madison (Alex) Kostek, Matthew O'Brien, Kayleigh O' Brien and Ryleigh O'Brien; loving Son of the late Donald and...

Raymond Patrick Lavery

Raymond Patrick Lavery

May 30, 2024

October 6, 1936 ~ May 30, 2024 ~ Of Hamburg, entered into rest May 30, 2024. Loving son of the late Raymond Sr. and Edna (nee Crist) Lavery; father of Shawn DeJames, Shannon and Sloan Lavery; grandfather of 7 grandchildren; brother of Dennis (Jacqueline) Lavery. Pastor Pat was preceded in death by his wife Patricia J. (nee Zyck) Lavery...

Jean M. Mcgee

Jean M. Mcgee

May 30, 2024

Jean M. McGee 10/30/1947 - 5/30/2024 Jean Marie (Blandford) McGee was born on October 30th, 1947, in Elmira, New York to the late Reginald Blandford and Grace (Simpson) Blandford. She confessed Christ as her Lord and Savior and remained a God-fearing woman, praising and worshipping the Lord everyday of her life. Jean graduated from Corning Community College where she...

David S. Suess

David S. Suess

May 28, 2024

A tribute is not available at this time for David S. Suess. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall. Services Memorial Gathering Wednesday June 5, 2024 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM The Chapel at Crosspoint 500 Crosspoint pkwy Getzville, NY 14068 Memorial Service Wednesday June 5, 2024 11:00 AM The Chapel at Crosspoint...

Shirley Ann Krockenberger

Shirley Ann Krockenberger

May 28, 2024

Age 88, of Tonawanda, entered into rest on May 28, 2024. Loving daughter of the late Emil and Catherine (nee Artz) Krockenberger; dear sister of Alvin (late Joan) Krockenberger, Douglas (Barbara) Krockenberger and the late Betty Sim; cherished aunt of Cheryl (Cary Frazier) Augustin, Lisa Knight, Justin Krockenberger and Andrew Sim III; also survived by several extended family members....

Johnny Coward Jr.

Johnny Coward Jr.

May 28, 2024

COWARD, Johnny Jr, entered into rest on May 28th, 2024. Beloved husband of Diane; dear father of Vanetta Lassiter, Lagwana Lassiter and the late Gregory Cherry; step-father of James (Stephaine) Hawkins III; cherished grandfather of Damonik Lassiter, Alize Lassiter, Damon Hoggard Jr, Tavon Lassiter Sr, Karron Lynn, Gregory Cherry Jr., Jameson Hawkins and Julianna Hawkins. Adoring great-grandfather of Iy'ziah...

Alice Losi

Alice Losi

May 27, 2024

Losi, Alice (nee Lewandowski), 91, of Kenmore, entered into rest on May 27, 2024. Beloved wife of the late Anthony N. Losi; devoted mother of Anthony S. (Stephanie Ruffino) Losi, Marilyn Losi and Michael (JoAnn) Losi; loving daughter of the late Stanley and Adele (nee Penkalski) Lewandowski; dear sister of the late Lorraine Godwin and late Dorothy Stanford; also...

Frank J Derasmo Jr.

Frank J Derasmo Jr.

May 27, 2024

DERASMO Jr., Frank J. of Buffalo, entered into rest May 27, 2024. Devoted father of Nicholas (Diane) Derasmo, Corrine Derasmo, and Dana Derasmo and stepfather of Christina Olivencia; adored grandfather of Evan, Tyler, Dominic, and Camilla; loving son of the late Frank and Vera Derasmo Sr.; dear brother of Antoinette Pacitto; cherished fond uncle of Angela Cordwell and Michael...

Nicolo Lafornara

Nicolo Lafornara

May 27, 2024

LaFornara, Nicolo - Entered into rest on May 27, 2024. Beloved husband of the late Mariannina LaFornara (nee Tresca); devoted father of Joe LaFornara (Nicola Adimey) and Paoline Palm (Jack); cherished grandfather of Brianna and Nathan; loving son of the late Giuseppe and Lucia (nee Vecchio) LaFornara; dear brother of Francesca Puglisi (Tony) and Joseph LaFornara (Nancy); also survived...

Martin C. Nawrot

Martin C. Nawrot

May 27, 2024

Nawrot, Martin . Dec 18, 1943 - May 27, 2024 - Of East Concord, entered into rest on May 27, 2024. Beloved husband of Christine (nee Nicponski) Nawrot; devoted father of Rebecca (James) Sherbondy, Scott Nawrot, and the late Kathleen Nawrot; cherished grandfather of Amber Gianello, Sara (Mike) Dziadaszek, Mitchell and Madelyn Nawrot, adored great grandfather of Ashton and...

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