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Joseph Charles Dicesare

Joseph Charles Dicesare

Dec 22, 2023

DiCESARE, Joseph C. April 21, 1935 December 22, 2023 Of Buffalo, entered into rest December 22, 2023. Loving son of the late Orazio and Antonina M. (nee Dispenza) DiCesare; dear brother of the late Anna (late John) Fortini and the late Francis (Connie) DiCesare; cherished uncle of John (Sharon) Fortini, Anne (Joe) Rich, late Christopher (Kim) Fortini and the...

Vera Evtimov

Vera Evtimov

Dec 22, 2023

EVTIMOV, Vera (nee Ilievska) Of Lackawanna; entered into rest December 22, 2023; Beloved wife of the late Vlade Evtimov; devoted mother of Zoran (Donna) Evtimov and Lydia (Peter, Jr.) Yuhas; cherished grandmother of Nicole (James) Bolszio, Natasha Evtimov, Kristina (Ivan) Cokov, Jessica Yuhas and Amanda (Mitchell) Dobson; adored great-grandmother of Ryan, Kendall, Brayden, Dominik, Brielle, Brynn, Emilia, Alana, Alivia,...

Catherine Ann Komodzinski

Catherine Ann Komodzinski

Dec 22, 2023

Cathy, at the age of 62, passed away peacefully at the Aspire Group Home at Peppertree in Amherst, New York. Cathy is survived by her parents, Cynthia (Abdul) Razzaq and Kenneth Komo. She was a happy child with a big smile along with those beautiful eyes. No prior services. Cathy will be buried with her grandmother, Pauline Adamczak, who...

Carol S. Kuschke

Carol S. Kuschke

Dec 22, 2023

KUSCHKE, Carol S. (nee Brust) - Of Tonawanda, entered into rest on December 22, 2023. Beloved mother of William (Sheila) Kuschke, Karen (James) Bauer, Kenneth (Mary) Kuschke, Kimberly (Bruce Beck) Kuschke, Kathy Kuschke, and the late Keith Kuschke; devoted grandmother of Jonathan (Ashley) Bauer, William Kuschke Jr., Bradley Kuschke, James (Caitlin) Bauer Jr., Jeremy (Rockilyn) Bauer, Joseph Kuschke, John...

Jennifer Ann Taylor

Jennifer Ann Taylor

Dec 21, 2023

Taylor, Jennifer Ann (nee Senger) of Buffalo, entered into rest on December 21, 2023. Beloved wife of Scott D. Taylor; loving daughter of Theresa and Martin Senger; dear sister of the late Martin L. Senger II; cherished aunt and God Mother of Emily, Anna and Martin 'Butchie'; great aunt of Dominic and Adrianna; also loved by aunts, uncles and...

Martha M. Smith

Martha M. Smith

Dec 21, 2023

SMITH, Martha M. - Of Amherst, entered into rest on December 21, 2023. Beloved and devoted mother of Michael Sawyer, Dwayne Sawyer, Kimberley Sawyer, Joseph Black and the late David Black; Loving daughter of the late Elizabeth Brown and James Smith; Devoted Grandmother of Clarese(Wale), Aisha, Dwayne Jr., Darius, Ashley, and Anthony; Adored Great-Grandmother of Alijah, Xavier(Nevaeh), Steven, and...

David Elliott Watkins

David Elliott Watkins

Dec 21, 2023

Of Java Lake, entered into rest peacefully, on December 21, 2023. Beloved husband of Susan M. (nee Zalsman) Watkins; devoted father of Lewis (Elizabeth) Watkins and Jeannie Watkins; cherished grandfather of Connor and Canyon Watkins; loving son of the late Linden C. and Ruth E. (nee Hillman) Watkins; dear brother of the late Wade Watkins; fond uncle to Brent...

Kathleen Ann Nedwick

Kathleen Ann Nedwick

Dec 20, 2023

Nedwick, Kathleen Ann, 63, of Buffalo, entered into rest on December 20, 2023. Devoted wife of 33 years to Michael Nedwick; loving daughter of the late Elmer Hugo "Bud" and Jean Marie (nee Schwartz) Frainier; dear sister of Gary (Julie) Frainier and John (Michelle) Frainier; beloved sister-in-law of Kevin (Darlene) Nedwick; beloved sister-in-law of Kathy (Terry) Davis, also survived...

Judith D. Winnert

Judith D. Winnert

Dec 20, 2023

Winnert, Judith D. (nee Miller) of Lackawanna formerly of Tucson, AZ entered into rest on December 20, 2023. Former spouse of the late Martin Winnert, Jr.; devoted mother of David Scott (Jeanne) Winnert, Lisa (Jeffrey) Guyett, Gregory (Michelle) Winnert, Andrea Harvey and James B. Winnert; cherished grandmother of David (Leah), Sarah (Paul), Nicholas (Nikki), Jason, Caitlin (Kevin), Alana (Jordan),...

Joanne M Brunner

Joanne M Brunner

Dec 20, 2023

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Michael L. Reeves

Michael L. Reeves

Dec 20, 2023

Reeves, Michael L., 71, of North Tonawanda, entered into rest on December 20, 2023. Devoted father of Michael Cruz and Daniel Reeves; cherished grandfather of 3 grandchildren; loving son of of the late Louis P. and Lois M. (nee Roberts) Reeves; dear brother of Pat Bryant, Tina (John) Constantine and the late Cindy Ruiz; also survived by nieces, nephews,...

Walter 'Fonz' Gourdin

Walter 'Fonz' Gourdin

Dec 19, 2023

Gourdin, Walter 'Fonz' of Buffalo, entered into rest on December 19, 2023. Fonz is leaving behind a host of loving family members and friends. Relatives and friends may visit the LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (Southtowns Chapel) 3060 Abbott Rd. near Lake Ave. on Wednesday (December 27) from 10-11 AM. A Funeral Service will follow. Interment Lakeside Cemetery. Flowers gratefully declined....

William R. Knight Sr.

William R. Knight Sr.

Dec 19, 2023

KNIGHT, William R. Sr. 'Bill' June 7, 1944 December 19, 2023 Of Lackawanna, entered into rest December 19, 2023. Beloved husband of Irene C. (nee Mazur) Knight; devoted father of William R. Knight, Jr., Jacqueline (late Craig) Moylan and Lydia (Kevin) Link; cherished grandfather of Nickelas, Amanda, Kevin, Andrew and Kristina; loving son of the late Llewallen Knight and...

James E. Pellow

James E. Pellow

Dec 18, 2023

PELLOW, James E., AIA Architect "Jim" Of Kenmore, entered into rest on December 18, 2023 after a courageous 5-year battle with cancer. Beloved husband and best friend of 57 years to Mary Ann (nee Laganaro); proud father of James W. and Sean T. (Meri); loving grandfather of Seamus, Paddy, and Santina; brother of Don (late Bobbi), Penny (Dick), Mark...

Joseph A. Kolasny

Joseph A. Kolasny

Dec 18, 2023

KOLASNY, Joseph A. of Kenmore, entered into rest December 18, 2023. Loving son of the late Stanley and Harriet Kolasny; dear brother of Edwin (Theresa) Kolasny; cherished uncle of Anthony Kolasny, Christine (Barry) Karr, and Carl (Michele) Kolasny; also survived by family and friends. No prior visitation. A Graveside Service will take place in St. Matthews Cemetery, 180 French...

Daniel Kishan Chand

Daniel Kishan Chand

Dec 17, 2023

Chand, Daniel Kishan Of Amherst, entered into rest December 17, 2023. Relatives and friends may visit the Christian Fellowship Church, 765 Niagara Falls Blvd. Amherst on Wednesday morning from 9:00 - 10:00 o'clock. Where the funeral service will immediately follow. Interment Elmlawn Cemetery.

Alesia M. Witherspoon

Alesia M. Witherspoon

Dec 17, 2023

Relatives and friends may visit True Bethel Church, 907 E. Ferry Street, on Friday December 29 from 10-11am and where a celebration of life will immediately follow at 11am. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Services Visitation Friday December 29, 2023 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM True Bethel Baptist Church 907 E Ferry St. Buffalo, NY 14211 Celebration of Life Friday...

Charles Williams

Charles Williams

Dec 17, 2023

WILLIAMS, Charles - Of Cheektowaga, entered into rest on December 17, 2023. Beloved husband of 53 years to Carol A. Williams (nee Liberati); devoted father of Jacqueline Martinez, Susan (Brad) Crawley, and BethAnn (Michael) Maiola; cherished grandfather of 12 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. No visitation or current services. Mr. Williams was a US Navy and US Air Force Veteran....

Domenic Sanfilippo

Domenic Sanfilippo

Dec 17, 2023

SANFILIPPO, Domenic 'Nick' Of Tonawanda, entered into rest on December 17, 2023. Beloved partner of Audrey Prus; devoted father of Nicole and Gregory Sanfilippo; cherished grandfather of Cierah and McKenna Johnson; loving son of the late Samuel and Frances (nee Hammersley) Sanfilippo; also survived by dear friends and family. Nick served in the USAF with a tour of duty...

Dawn M. Compton) Vannatta

Dawn M. Compton) Vannatta

Dec 17, 2023

December 6, 1965 - December 17, 2023 of Buffalo, entered into rest suddenly December 17, 2023. Beloved mother of Joshua (Michelle) Compton, Jeremiah Vannatta, Sara Vannatta, Shannon (Richards) Vannatta, Summer Vannatta and Ronald Hayes; cherished grandmother of Melinda Vannatta, Lizah Garbett, Melanie Vannatta, Lexy Vannatta, Joeseph Vannatta, Lilly Vannatta, Autumn Vannatta, Jacob Richards, Jonathan Richards, Natalie Richards, Elizabeth Compton,...

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