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Michael Massimino Casacci
Jul 6, 2025
Of Depew, entered into rest July 6, 2025. Devoted partner of Michael Wickham; Loving son of the late Massimino Casacci and the late Livia (late Raphael) Ferilli; beloved brother of the late Jean (late Mike) Ring, late Joseph (Casimina), late Daniel (Ruth) and the late Vito (late Joanne) Casacci; also survived by many nieces, nephews, and friends....
Dawn M. Venator
Jul 5, 2025
Of Buffalo, entered into rest July 5, 2025. beloved fiancée of Victor Guerra Jr., devoted mother of Shana (Chris) Fusco, Danielle Venator, Victor (Amanda), Nicole, Tyler (Bethany) and Savannah; grandmother of Gabriella, Milani, Grayson, Brayden, Gianna, Aubree, Cassidy, CJ, Victor and Aiden; also survived by relatives and friends. Relative and friends may visit the LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (Northtowns Chapel)...
Jeanne M. Otis
Jul 4, 2025
Age 94, of Wheatfield, entered into rest on July 4, 2025. Beloved wife of 47 years to the late Kenneth N. Otis; devoted mother of David L. (Valerie) Otis and Diane L. (Stephen) Elliott; cherished grandmother of William Allen Landon Jr., George Kenneth Landon and Mary Elizabeth Landon and loving daughter of the late Roy and Elizabeth (nee Bischoff)...
Kevin "Baker" Hawbaker
Jul 4, 2025
Kevin “Baker” Hawbaker , 66, of Buffalo, entered into rest on July 4, 2025. Beloved husband of Cathleen “Maddie” (nee Nolan) Hawbaker; devoted father of Matthew (Carly), Brian (Skylar), Christopher, and Victoria (Brandon); loving son of the late Ross and Felicia Hawbaker; dear brother of Scott, Bonnie (Jay), and the late Gary. Also survived by many family...
Marian J. Smyth
Jul 4, 2025
Marian J. Smyth (nee Bitterman) , 89, of Orchard Park, entered into rest on July 4, 2025. Beloved wife of Joseph D. Smyth; devoted mother of David (Catherine) Smyth, Michael (Sheri) Smyth and Susan (Jack) Balzer; cherished grandmother of Ben, Shannen, Jenna, Joshua, Brittany, Erica, Kristen, Lauren, and Elizabeth; adored great grandmother of...
Ruth L. "Aunt Ruth" Stiefler
Jul 3, 2025
Stiefler, Ruth L. (nee Landis)
December 31, 1935 – July 3, 2025
Entered into rest July 3, 2025. Eldest daughter of Benjamin Harrison Landis, Bucks County, PA and
Myrtle S. Landis (nee Marsh), originally of Arkona, Ontario, Canada. Beloved wife of the late...
James "Jim" Scinta
Jul 2, 2025
Of Buffalo, entered into rest July 2, 2025. Beloved husband of Mary (nee Pleczyj) Scinta, devoted father of David "DJ" Scinta; loving son of Mildred and the late Benjamin Scinta; dear brother of John (Sharon) Scinta; Fond son-in-law of Anna Pleczyj and late Dmetro Pleczyj; Cherished brother-in-law of Anna (Art Jr.) Witkowski and Vera (late Michael) Posnjak; also survived...
Marian Perrotta (Nee Castelli)
Jul 2, 2025
Of Buffalo, NY passed away surrounded by her loving family at the age of 98. Beloved wife of the late Matteo Perrotta; loving mother of MaryJane (Frank) Centinello, Luigi (Kellie) Perrotta and Lucille (Norm) Duennebacke; loving grandmother of Frank Centinello III (Phillip Zegelbone), Berlyn (William) Haughton, Mattea Perrotta, Payton Perrotta and Matteo Duennebacke; loving great grandmother of Louin and...
Phyllis R. Hunt
Jul 1, 2025
Passed peacefully July 1 under Hospice care at her daughter's home in Tonawanda at the age of 84. beloved wife of 65yrs to the late Charles Gilford.; Devoted father of Daniel (Christine) Gilford, Cheryl Lepsch, Katherine DeMeester, David (Trisha) and the late Karen and Jeffery Sr. Cherished Grandmother to 13 grandsons and18 Great-Grandchildren. Survived by her sister Mildred of...
Joan S. Quinn
Jun 30, 2025
Of South Buffalo, entered into
rest on June 30, 2025. Beloved
wife of the late John J. “Jack”
Quinn; devoted mother of Cheryl
A. (Ralph) Harris, Susan M.
Quinn, Timothy B....
Robert L. Williams, Jr.
Jun 30, 2025
Robert L. Williams, Jr., 44, of Buffalo entered into rest on June 30, 2025. Relatives and friends are invited to Fellowship World Church, 878 Humboldt Parkway, Buffalo on Wednesday, July 9 from 10-11 and where a funeral service will immediately follow at 11am. Condolences may be made on this page.
Ruth E. Jones
Jun 30, 2025
Born on November 17, 1924, Ruth Elizabeth Hughes went from the family farm near Dansville, N.Y., to the University of Buffalo at age 15. Marriage to the late Dr. Melvin C Reinhard, Jr. brought two daughters, Susan Wilson (the late Bob) of Denver, Colorado, and Marsha Whittington (Scott) of Hamilton, Ontario. Ruth's third daughter, Lise (Keith) Mann of Lancaster,...
Robert W. Bentz
Jun 29, 2025
Robert W. Bentz, 79, of Lancaster, entered into rest on June 29, 2025. No prior visitation or service. Condolences may be made on this page.
Carolyn M. Distilo
Jun 28, 2025
Age 78, of Tonawanda, entered into rest on June 28, 2025. Devoted wife of the late Dominic Distilo; beloved mother of Rocco Distilo (Gari-Sue) and Dominic Distilo (Jackie); adored mother-in-law of the late Diana Distilo; cherished grandmother of Dominic and Rocco Distilo; loving daughter of the late Salvatore and Pauline (nee Sansanese) Zarcone; dear sister of Carl Zarcone, the...
Tracy Andolina
Jun 27, 2025
Andolina, M. Therese "Tracy" – June 27, 2025 – Age 60
Loving mother of Terra (Tony) Magub, Cassidy (J’Quan) Howard. Beloved grandmother “Mimi” of Brooks Orion Magub. Cherished daughter of Antoinette “Toni” (nee Murzynski) and the late Sylvester “Sal” Andolina. Sister of Lisa (Greg) Brill, Sal (Cindy) Andolina, Gina (Rick) O’Neil, Sally (Jerry Daege) Andolina. Sister-in-law of...
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