Obituaries

Feb 5, 2026

Of Buffalo, entered into rest on February 5, 2026.

Feb 5, 2026

of Hamburg, entered into rest February 5,2026. beloved wife of the late John J. Kubisty; devoted mother and best friend of Lynnmarie (Dave) Janca and Francine (Patrick) Shea; cherished and proud grandmother of David (Victoria) Janca, Derek (Kandace) Janca, Dillon Janca, Christopher Shea and Nicholas Shea; dear great grandmother of Mila and Brooks Janca; loving daughter of the late Francis...

Feb 5, 2026

Patricia Ann Pilat-Avent nee Kaczor passed away on February 5, 2026, surrounded by love and the presence of her family. A pillar of strength and love for her family, she was the beloved wife of the late James Avent and a devoted mother. Patricia is survived by her son Michael (Melissa) and her daughter Patricia. She was preceded in death...

Feb 4, 2026

July 1, 1963-February 4, 2026

SZARPA, Anthony J. of Orchard Park, entered into rest February 4, 2026. Devoted father of Anthony M. Szarpa, Derrick J. (Jamie DiFrancesco) Szarpa, and Zachary Szarpa; loving son of the late Jerome and Myra Szarpa; dear brother of Kelly Horton, Janet Riley, David Szarpa, and the late Christopher Szarpa; cherished uncle of Breonna (Brian) DeBeradinis, Wesley...

Feb 4, 2026

October 2, 1937-February 4, 2026

SNYDER, Francis D. “Don” of Blasdell, entered into rest February 4, 2026. Beloved husband of the late Celia M. (nee Balester); devoted father of Karen (Brian) Lavis, Cheryl (Anthony) Iavenditti, Tricia (David) Bagley, and the late Donald Snyder; cherished grandfather of Don (Meghan Sherer) Lavis, Brian (Ann Nguyen) Lavis, Patrick Lavis, Allison (Patrick) Byrne, Kristen (James)...

Feb 4, 2026

Beloved son of Christopher J. Zaccaria and Sandra (nee Paprocki) Fazzalaro; cherished brother of Matthew (Gina) Fazzalaro, Allison (Steph) Fazzalaro, Brittany (Christopher) Wolf, and Selina (Zachary) Guthrie; loving uncle of 4 with another on the way. Also survived by many loving cousins, family and friends. Relatives and friends may visit the LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (Northtowns Chapel) 885 Niagara Falls Blvd., Amherst (near Eggert Rd.) on...

Feb 4, 2026

RICIGLIANO, Vincent V. of Tonawanda entered into rest on February 4, 2026. Devoted husband of Dawn (nee Davoli) Ricigliano; beloved father of Nick (Jamie), Vinny (Rachel), and Tony Ricigliano; cherished grandfather of Dominic, Ryder, Julianna, Eve, Gabriel, and Zach; dear brother of the late Victor (Sandy), Daniel (Claudia) and Jodi Ricigliano; also survived by nieces, nephews, family and friends. Relatives...

Feb 4, 2026

SELKIRK, Daniel of Wheatfield entered into rest on February 4, 2026. Beloved husband of 57 years to Marilyn (nee Marcussen) Selkirk; devoted father of Karen (Paul) Davies, Stephen (Kelly) Selkirk, Jennifer (Al) Schubring, Scott (Mara) Selkirk, and Jack (Morgan) Selkirk; cherished grandfather of 13. Relatives and friends may visit the LOMBARDO FUNERAL Home (Northtowns Chapel) 885 Niagara Falls Blvd., Amherst...

Feb 3, 2026

Kevin B. Knott, 38, of Buffalo, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at his home in Buffalo, NY. Born on June 6, 1987 in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada he came to Western New York with his family in 1993 and became a naturalized American citizen in 2001. Kevin graduated from Clarence Senior High School, Clarence, NY in 2005. Shortly...

Feb 3, 2026

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Charles Edward Collins, who peacefully departed this life on February 3, 2026.

Born on December 22, 1940, in Bessemer, Alabama, Charles was a devoted husband, father, brother, uncle, cousin and friend whose presence brought strength, laughter, and steady guidance to all who knew him. He was known for his kind heart, strong...

Feb 3, 2026

SZUR, Paul Geza of North Tonawanda entered into rest on February 3, 2026. Beloved brother of Kathryn Kokanovich; dear uncle of Kyle (Jen) Kokanovich, Katie (John) Lyons, and the late Keith Kokanovich; cherished great-uncle of Andrew and Philip Lyons; adored cousin of Jennifer (Doug) Caldwell and Melissa (Dave) Gerber. Relatives and friends may visit the Lombardo Funeral Home (Northtowns Chapel),...

Feb 2, 2026

October 16, 1935-February 2, 2026

MILLS, Joseph F. of Buffalo, entered into rest February 2, 2026. Devoted father Joseph D. (Sue Swider) Mills Sr., Elizabeth (Chris) Matteson, Margaret Wakefeild, and the late Michele Koeppel; cherished grandfather of Robert Mills, Joseph D. (Christina) Mills Jr., Jenna (Mackenzie) Mills, Jessica (Brian Kaczmarczyk) Mills, Fiona (Colin Schifferman), Teddy Wakefeild, and Patrick Matteson, adored great-grandfather...

Feb 2, 2026

April 2, 1941-February 2, 2026

WARREN, Gerald A. ”Jerry” of West Seneca, peacefully passed away on February 2, 2026. He is survived by Louise (née) Schwab, the love of his life for over 58 years, and his daughters Deborah (Paul) Eiden, Kimberly (Jim) McClure and Kristen (James) Johns. He was an adored Pappa to his grandchildren Kathryn (Ray) Sullivan, Timothy (Brianna)...

Feb 2, 2026

Of Buffalo, entered into rest on February 2, 2026. Beloved husband of Latangia R. Wilson; devoted father of Stacey Henderson, Jamal (Anh) Henderson, Giavonna Wilson, Dalasia Payton, Ladasia (Tyler King), Demetrius Payton, and bonus father of Steven Eubanks; cherished grandfather of 8; loving brother of Billy Wright. Relatives and Friends may visit the LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (Snyder Chapel) 4614 Main...

Feb 1, 2026

Jan 31, 2026

Mary E. Izzy (nee Colantonio)

Of Hamburg, entered into rest January 31, 2026. Beloved wife of the late Anthony M. Izzy; devoted mother of Michael (Sharon) Izzy and Cynthia Friebis; cherished grandmother of Alisha Izzy and the late Sean Brand; loving daughter of the late Nicholas and Mary (nee Pacifico) Colantonio; dear sister of the late Agnes Colantonio and the late...

Jan 31, 2026

Nicole M. Stelley

April 14, 1981 - January 31, 2026 

Loving daughter of Brian and Michele (nee Papero) Stelley; dear sister of Jodi Stelley (Reid Frick); cherished aunt of Adrian; adored niece of Marian (late Robert) Delaney; devoted partner of Raymond Stringfellow; treasured fur-mama to Pepper, Wisdom and Bella. Nicole was warm-hearted, a people person and animal lover. Her fur babies meant...

Jan 30, 2026

BELLAFAIRE, Stephen J. - Entered into rest on January 30, 2026. Devoted father of Nicholas Cacchione, Casey (Caleb) Gaudy, Tyler Bellafaire, and Ashley (Caleb) Staley; cherished grandfather of Julianna, Remington, Isaac, Elijah, Eden; loving son of the late John and Helen Bellafaire; dear brother of Thomas, Marianne, Michael, Nancy, Peter, Andrew, James, and Kathleen; also survived by Priscilla Bellafaire, nieces,...

Jan 30, 2026

PLATT, Gail L. (nee Lemke) entered into rest on January 30, 2026. Beloved mother of Beth Platt; cherished grandmother of Melissa (Daniel) Wik and Danielle LaBarbera; adored great-grandmother of Mila, Addison, Theo and Brantley; loving daughter of the late Norman and Amelia (nee Eberhardt) Lemke; dear sister of Myrna (late Marshall) Harnick and the late Dona (Kenneth) Ostwald. A Celebration...

Jan 29, 2026

of Buffalo, entered into rest January 29, 2026. A funeral Service will be held at the University United Methodist Church, 410 Minnesota Ave., Buffalo on Monday 2/16/26 at 12:00 Noon.