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Wanda I. Soria

Wanda I. Soria

Feb 15, 2026

Soria, Wanda I., 61, of Buffalo, entered into rest on February 15, 2026. Beloved mother of Joana, Jose, Francisco Amaro, Jomairy (Fernando) Irizary, and Tania Colon (Jose Quinones); cherished grandmother of 13 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren; loving daughter of Julia (nee Filisiano) and the late Angel Soria; dear sister of Alexander Feliciano and Wanda Flores. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins, family,...

Salvatore J. Cumbo

Salvatore J. Cumbo

Feb 15, 2026

CUMBO, Salvatore J. "Sam" - Beloved husband of Diane L. (nee Bailey) Cumbo; loving father of Troy (Katie) Cumbo, AnnMarie Cumbo (Jaime Smith), and Collin (Lauren) Cumbo; cherished grandfather of Calysta (Kyle) Cumbo, Elijah Cumbo, Kaelen Cumbo, and Tierney Cumbo; great-grandfather of Theodore and Callahan; dear brother of Vincenza "Jane" (William) Crystoff; also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Relatives...

Thomas E. Patterson

Thomas E. Patterson

Feb 14, 2026

Patterson, Thomas E. of Buffalo entered into rest on February 14, 2026. Beloved father of Ayden Patterson; also survived by devoted canine companion Coco and many caring friends. Relatives and friends may visit Lombardo Funeral Home (Snyder Chapel) 4614 Main St. on Sunday, March 15 from 10am-12pm. Condolences may be made on this page.

Fatouma Ahmed

Fatouma Ahmed

Feb 14, 2026

Ahmed, Fatouma, 70, of Buffalo, entered into rest on February 14, 2026. Devoted mother of Shemisa (Fatah Abdella) Ali, Zahara (Daniel) Torres; cherished grandmother of Libya, Pharaoh, Zachary, and Sofia. Fatouma was a beautiful, loving, caring mother who sacrificed for her family the best she could. We will miss her smile, joy, and cooking. Private services. Interment Mt. Calvary Cemetery....

John J. Vitko

John J. Vitko

Feb 14, 2026

VITKO, John J. of Tonawanda, NY, entered into rest on February 14, 2026. Beloved husband of the late Kathryn (nee Knisley) Vitko; devoted father of Kellie (David) Hussar, the late Lawrence (Sandra) Kipler, late Kathy, Gina, and Jennifer Kipler and the late Mary (Thomas) Losi; cherished grandfather of Nicole, Michael (Julie), Michelle, Amanda (John), Brittany, Nick, Chris, Stephen (Traci) and...

Diane Marie Coughlin

Diane Marie Coughlin

Feb 13, 2026

Of Lockport, NY entered into rest February 13, 2026. Beloved wife of 42 years to Mark J. Coughlin; devoted mother of Kathleen (Jeremy) Nevins and Michelle (Christopher D.) Majchrzak; cherished grandmother of Teagan, Hudson, and Rowan; loving daughter of Henry and Shirley Marie (nee Laquee) Puchala; dear sister of Donald (Shirley), Richard (Diane), and the late Ronald; also survived by...

Dorothy V. Bloom

Dorothy V. Bloom

Feb 13, 2026

Dorothy V. Bloom, 88, of Hamburg, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on February 13, 2026, after a sudden illness. She was born on July 4, 1937 in Boston, New York, and grew up there.

Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband Albert in 1994.

She is survived by her three children Arlene Bloom (John), Gail (Gene) Burns, and Randy...

Todd W. Lyons

Todd W. Lyons

Feb 13, 2026

Todd W. Lyons

Mar 4, 1969 – Feb 13, 2026

Of Niagara Falls, entered into rest February 13, 2026. Loving son of James W. and the late Penelope G. “Penny” Lyons; father of Dillon J. (Olivia) and Brett M. Lyons; grandfather of Declan and Connor; brother of the late Scott D. Lyons; also survived by nieces and nephews. Todd attended Frontier High...

William A. Kruger, Sr.

William A. Kruger, Sr.

Feb 13, 2026

William A. Kruger, Sr.

January 21, 1943 - February 13, 2026

Of West Seneca, entered into rest February 13, 2026. Beloved husband of the late Mariann W. (nee Weindel) Kruger; devoted father of Suzanne (David) Drozdiel, Patricia (David) Mann, William Jr. (Jennifer) Kruger, the late Christine Kruger, and bonus-daughter Maureen Burke; cherished grandfather of Amanda, Michaela (Alex), Jessica, Steven, Katelynn, William III,...

Maria  T. Natal

Maria T. Natal

Feb 12, 2026

Of Buffalo, born September 9, 1947, entered into eternal life on February 12, 2026 at 78 years old after an extended illness. Teresa, as she known by loved ones, loved to paint, loved flowers, plants and bird watching and loved nature, being outdoors in the country and new adventures.   She was the devoted mother to her son Gilbert (Kim)...

Genevieve M. Zuffranieri

Genevieve M. Zuffranieri

Feb 12, 2026

ZUFFRANIERI, Genevieve M. (nee Ronayne) of Buffalo, entered into rest February 12, 2026. Beloved wife of Vincent M. Zuffranieri; devoted mother Lisa, Julia, and William (Linda) Turner; cherished grandmother of Lena, Kera, Gina, David, Michael, Vincent, Isabella, and Mario; adored great-grandmother Seraphina; loving daughter of the late John and Mildred Ronayne; dear sister of Suzanne (late William) Lyons, Joyce (late...

Katherine M. DeTample

Katherine M. DeTample

Feb 12, 2026

September 4, 1946-February 12, 2026

DETAMPLE, Katherine M. (nee Wilson) of Lackawanna, entered into rest February 12, 2026. Beloved wife of the late Gary A. DeTample; devoted mother of Salvatrice (William Patrick) Maroney, Lisa (Michael) Harris and Jennifer (William) Duncan; adoring, fiercely proud, endlessly supportive and wholeheartedly devoted grandmother of Joshua, Samantha, Sarah, Philip (chicken), Morgan, Paige and Lexi (olives, olives...

Calogero Gianforcaro

Calogero Gianforcaro

Feb 12, 2026

Of Cheektowaga, entered into rest February 12, 2026. Beloved husband of the late Gabriella (nee Guarneri) Gianforcaro; devoted father of Phyllis (Salvatore) Cali, Maria (Gregory) Gianforcaro - Kogler, Andrew Gianforcaro and Salvatore S. (Sandra Ramsey) Gianforcaro; cherished grandfather of Amanda (Brandyn Ricci) Cali, Joelle (Nate) Hoeltke, Jessica (Sean) Rogacki, Charles (Bonnie Renzi) Seibert, and Samantha (Alex Martin) Cali; adored great grandfather of Coralynn,...

Gary Warren Brockel

Gary Warren Brockel

Feb 12, 2026

Of Amherst, NY entered into rest February 12, 2026. Beloved son of the late Gary C. and Patricia Ann (nee Rawleigh) Brockel; devoted brother of Tarry May Brockel; loving grandson of Lana Rawleigh; dear great-grandson of Ida May Towner-Rawleigh; cherished partner of Rosemary Davis; also survived by many loving family and friends. Gary was a respected truck driver of 37...

Michelle M. Joseph

Michelle M. Joseph

Feb 11, 2026

Joseph, Michelle M., of Tonawanda, entered into rest on February 11, 2026. Loving daughter of David and Carol (nee Lubkowski) Joseph; beloved sister of Angela Joseph; cherished granddaughter of Sally Lubkowski and the late Edward Lubkowski, Thomas, and Louise Joseph. Also loved by many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. 

Relatives and friends may visit the LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (Northtowns Chapel) 885...

Marie Wick

Marie Wick

Feb 11, 2026

WICK, Marie (nee Stoklosa) of West Seneca, entered into rest February 11, 2026. Beloved wife of James Wick; devoted mother of Julie, Jeffrey, and the late Alan Wick; cherished grandmother of Leo and Chloe Romanchuk; loving daughter of the late Julian and Anna Stoklosa; dear sister of Geraldine (William) Drew, Joanne (David) Bray, and the late Jane (late Larry) Fioretto;...

Julie M. Hannon

Julie M. Hannon

Feb 11, 2026

May 18, 1964-February 11, 2026

HANNON, Julie Marie (nee Evanovich) of West Seneca, entered into rest February 11, 2026. Beloved wife of the late Patrick Hannon; devoted mother of Brandon Hannon (Bailey Danahy) and Jacqueline Hannon (Carly Scherer); cherished grandmother of Eamonn and Rosaleen Hannon; loving daughter of James and Elaine (nee Jaworski) Evanovich; dear sister of Susan (Rick) Bukaty and...

Ronald E. Haskell

Ronald E. Haskell

Feb 11, 2026

HASKELL, Ronald E. of Buffalo entered into rest on February 11, 2026. Loving spouse of Laurie (nee McClinsey) Haskell; beloved father of Donald Ashley (Sierra Benner), Sarah Kordela (Robert Prim), Stephen (Samantha) Ashley, Jesse Ashley, Richard Ashley (Jessica Nickles), and Elijah "Bubba" Haskell; cherished grandfather of Aaliyah Kordela, Aaryanna Kordela, Robert "Tre" Prim, Faith Prim, Myjeir Prim, and Araya Ashley;...

Thomas J. Richau

Thomas J. Richau

Feb 10, 2026

RICHAU, Thomas J. of Niagara Falls entered into rest on February 10, 2026. Devoted husband of the late Carolyn (nee Campbell) Richau; beloved father of Thomas (Lauren) Richau II and Jeremy Richau; cherished grandfather of Mason Richau; loving son of the late Woodrow J. and Dorothy (nee Forsyth) Richau; also survived by nieces, nephews, family and friends. 

Thomas was a hardworking...

Oscar Rudijer Tuazon Santiano

Oscar Rudijer Tuazon Santiano

Feb 9, 2026

Oscar Rudijer Tuazon Santiano

October 10, 1950 - February 9, 2026

Oscar Rudijer “Rudi” Tuazon Santiano was born on October 10, 1950, in Manila, Philippines and passed peacefully surrounded by family on February 9, 2026, in Buffalo, New York.

Rudi is survived by his wife, Betty (née Yu), his children, Christine Hafke (Robert) and Jon; his grandchildren, Lucius and Scarlett and his siblings,...

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