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Donald Forman
Aug 23, 2023
FORMAN- Donald, 80, passed on August 23, 2023 after a lengthy illness, Loving son of the late Chester and Frances (nee Ippolito) Forman and dearest friend and former spouse of Catherine Holmes. Don was employed by the Buffalo News for 43 years, starting as a printer and retiring as the Safety and Environmental Administrator. He enjoyed golf, travel and...
Carmen Scime
Aug 22, 2023
SCIME - Carmen V. Of Tonawanda, entered into rest August 22, 2023. Beloved husband of Bonnie (nee Pavel) Scime; devoted father of Steve (Nancy), Philip (Amy) and Paul Scime; cherished grandfather of Erin, Joseph, Kelsey, Marie, Sarah, Hannah, and Carmen; also survived by Vincent "Butch" (Karen), Antoinette "Shirley", nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends. Relatives and friends may visit...
Joseph A. Distefano
Aug 21, 2023
DISTEFANO - Joseph A. Of Lackawanna, entered into rest August 21, 2023. Beloved husband of 64 years to the late Lucy M. (nee Maturani) DiStefano; devoted father of Joseph (Joanne) Distefano and Frederick (Marie) Distefano; cherished grandfather of Heather (fianc Dave), Cortnie, Glen (Kacy) and Anthony (Bianca) Distefano; greatgrandfather of Dresden, Apollo, and Nolan; loving son of the late...
Michael Dennis Mescall
Aug 21, 2023
Of Hamburg, entered into rest August 21, 2023. Beloved husband of Suzanne (nee Fisher) Mescall; devoted father of Denice M. (James R.) Post, Michael J. Mescall and Jessica L. (James) Martin; cherished grandfather of James M., Olivia S. and Shaun Patrick; loving son of the late Thomas and Catherine Mescall; adored nephew of the late Marie Kopperman; dear brother...
Karen Jo Cowles
Aug 21, 2023
COWLES - Karen Jo Age 36 of Kenmore, Suddenly entered into rest August 21, 2023. Beloved daughter of Terry Jon and the late Janet Jo (nee Pascaretta) Cowles. Karen leaves behind her beloved son Aiden Christopher Cowles; companion Megan Ellington; beloved Uncle Fr. Anthony Louis Pascaretta Jr (Edna) of Houston, Texas; beloved Aunt the late Carol (nee Cowles) Delano....
Lawrence Charles Colucci
Aug 21, 2023
COLUCCI - Lawrence C. 'Larry' Of Snyder, entered into rest on August 21, 2023. Beloved husband of the late Joan (nee Bagarozzo); devoted father of Marc Colucci, Dana (Joelle Scholl) Colucci, Krista (Matthew) Pinkert; cherished grandfather of Jordan and Abigail; brother of Leon J.; also survived by nephew Greg and many close cousins and friends. No prior visitation. A...
Santos Rivera
Aug 21, 2023
Relatives and Friends may visit Lombardo Funeral Home 102 Linwood Ave. Buffalo on Tuesday August 29th from 9-11am where the Funeral Service will immediately follow...Interment Holy Cross Cemetery
Gloria L Yuhnke-Boettger
Aug 20, 2023
YUHNKE-BOETTGER - Gloria L. (nee Schoen) of Orchard Park, entered into rest August 20, 2023. Beloved wife of 59 years to the late David Yuhnke and the late Ralph Boettger; devoted mother of Debora (late Gary) Whiteaker, Cindy Goss, Susan (Frank) Decareau, Sandra (late Joseph) Donohue, David Jr. (Betty) Yuhnke, John (Alathia) Yuhnke, and step-mother of Ralph Jr. (Lynn)...
Elouise Mallory
Aug 20, 2023
Relatives and Friends may visit St. Luke's Mission of Mercy 325 Walden Ave. Buffalo on Monday August 28th from 10-11am where a Mass Of Christian Burial will immediately follow...Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery will take place at a later date. Services Cemetery Forest Lawn Crematory Buffalo, NY 14209
Lou Ann Blum
Aug 19, 2023
BLUM, Lou Ann (nee Rongo) age 94, of Dansville, NY, and most recently of Brothers of Mercy Sacred Heart Home, Clarence, NY, entered into rest on August 19, 2023. Lou was a longtime resident of Dansville, NY until 2018. She was born on September 22, 1928 to Philip and Sadie Rongo in Groveland, NY. She was the youngest of...
Robert R. Chimera
Aug 19, 2023
CHIMERA - Robert R. "Robbie" Of Buffalo, entered into rest suddenly on August 19, 2023. Devoted father of Danica Julianna; beloved son of Robert and Yvonne (nee Trabucco) Chimera; step-father of Dominic Ortolano; dear brother of Anthony, Christopher, and Robin; survived by the mother of his child, Christina Olivencia; uncle of Austyn, Giovanni, Isabella, Dontae, Matteo, and Francesca. Relatives...
Walter I. Liebler Jr.
Aug 19, 2023
LIEBLER, Walter I. Jr. Of Buffalo, entered into rest on August 19, 2023. Beloved husband of 52 years to Susan M. Liebler (nee Lewis); devoted father of Christopher (Michelle), David (Jen), Michael, and John; cherished grandfather of Nicole; loving son of the late Eleanor (nee Schalberg) and Walter Liebler; dear brother of the late Donald Liebler; also survived by...
Robert A Diaz Sr
Aug 19, 2023
Direct Cremation...No prior visitation...Private inurnment Forest Lawn Cemetery.
Mikalia L Christophersen
Aug 19, 2023
CHRISTOPHERSEN, Mikaila L. of Blasdell and Ukiah, California entered into rest unexpectedly on August 19, 2023. Beloved companion of Kyle Ribarich; loving daughter of Deborah (David) Covey; dear sister of Sean (Elizabeth DeJong) Jordon; lifelong best friend of Maritta Jones; also survived by many family and friends. No prior visitation. A Celebration of Mikailas life will be held at...
Theresa A. Myers) Austin
Aug 19, 2023
Of Buffalo, entered into rest August 19, 2023. Loving daughter of the late R. Kevin and Marilyn Myers; beloved sister of Clifford Myers, Mary (Donald Jr.) Schreiber and Rosemarie (Sean) Hesser. Relatives and friends may visit the LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (Southtowns Chapel) 3060 Abbott Rd., near Lake Ave. on Sunday (August 27) from 11-2PM for a gathering in Theresas...
Charles 'Chuck' Lauricella
Aug 19, 2023
Of Blasdell, entered into rest August 19, 2023. Beloved husband of Grace (nee Nasso) Lauricella; devoted father of Charles V., Angela, Vincent (Meredith) Lauricella and Christina (Andrew) Veatch; cherished grandfather of Kaitlin, Charles M., Gina, Brianna, Megan, Molly, Jacob, Abby, Charlie, Silvie, Michael and great-grandfather of Logan; loving son of the late Charles P. and Mary Lauricella; dear brother...
Roberto Vazquez Sr
Aug 19, 2023
Relatives and Friends may visit Lombardo Funeral Home 102 Linwood Ave. Buffalo on Friday August 25th from 9-11:30am where Family Reflections will begin at 11:30am...Interment St. Matthew Cemetery
Vincent J Wantuck
Aug 18, 2023
WANTUCK - Vincent J. Of Cheektowaga, entered into rest August 18, 2023. Beloved husband of Mary T. (nee Tomasello) Wantuck; loving son of the late Edwin and Rose Wantuck; dear brother of Daniel (Sue) Wantuck and late Susan (late Richard) Weiss; Cherished uncle of David (Rachel) Wantuck and Daniel Wantuck; dearest brother in law of Alfred (Laurie) Tomasello; also...
Leroy K Lash
Aug 18, 2023
Relatives and Friends may visit Coldspring Church Of God in Christ,107 Verplank St. Buffalo from 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM where the Funeral Service will immediately follow...Service will end in cremation
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