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Sean D. Walker, Sr.
Apr 17, 2023
Of Buffalo, entered into rest April 17, 2023. Relatives and friends may visit the Antioch Baptist Church, 1327 Fillmore Ave., Buffalo on Wednesday (April 26) from 11-12 PM for a wake. A funeral service will follow at 12. Interment St. Matthews Cemetery.
Iluminada Ponce
Apr 17, 2023
Iluminada Ponce (nee Rivera) Of Depew, Entered into rest April 17, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Julio Ponce; devoted mother of Julio Jr (Linda), and the late John (Teresa); Cherished grandmother of 8 grandchildren and several great - grandchildren; loving daughter of the late Juan and Eugenia (nee Matos) Rivera; she is predeceased 18 siblings. Friends and family...
Margaret A . Knox
Apr 16, 2023
Margaret Ann Knox "Margie" Of Buffalo, Entered into rest April 16, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Andrew L. Knox, loving daughter of the late Gratton and Margaret Clampet; dear godmother of Shelia (Tony) Duggan and Martha (Bill) Thamannalso survived by cousin Pattie (Jerry) Geyer. She is a graduate of Mercy C.A.R.E. award for 47 years of service. No...
Nicholas L. Benes
Apr 16, 2023
Nicholas L. Benes Visitation Thursday from 4:00 - 8:00 PM Mass of Christian Burial Friday morning at 9:30 Our Lady of Charity Parish St. Ambrose Worship Site 260 Okell St. Buffalo, NY Please assemble at church
Giovanna Marchese
Apr 16, 2023
MARCHESE - Giovanna "JoAnn"(nee Bruccoleri) Of Buffalo, entered into rest April 16, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Charles S. Marchese; devoted mother of Mary (Albert) Nemmer, Joseph (Gina), and Frank (Liz) Marchese; cherished grandmother of Albert (Emily), Alex (Leah), Ashley, Frank, Alyssa, and Amia; adored great-grandmother of Joshua, Liliana, Alexander, Gabriella, Brett, Mia, Nya, Julius, and Jovana; loving...
Erykah N Ross
Apr 16, 2023
Relatives and Friends may visit St. James House of Prayer COGIC 1221 Michigan St. Buffalo on Monday May 1st from 11am-12noon where the Funeral Service will immediately follow...Interment Pine Lawn Cemetery Services Cemetery Pine Lawn Cemetery Cheektowaga, NY
Mirdza Ekman
Apr 16, 2023
Of Getzville, entered into rest April 16, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. Mirdza always prioritized the needs of her family and friends over her own. She was a beam of sunshine and the embodiment of kindness. Beloved wife of 64 years to Erwin Ekman; devoted mother of Linda (Ray) Zilgme, Astrid (Dale) Hamilton and Eric (Carly) Ekman; cherished...
Ruby L Burnett
Apr 15, 2023
Relatives and Friends may visit Lombardo Funeral Home 102 Linwood Ave. Buffalo on Monday April 24th from 10-11am where the Funeral Service will immediately follow...Interment Ridge Lawn Cemetery
Bonnie M. Werdein
Apr 14, 2023
Bonnie 'Easter Bonnie' Werdein, 89, of North Buffalo, passed away April 14, 2023 at McAuley Residence. Bonnie has lived at McAuley since 2013 and made friends with all the staff and residents. She was born in Buffalo on April 1, 1934, the daughter of the late Bonaventure A. and Elsie (nee Stiegler) Werdein. She is the younger of 2...
James R. Ratel
Apr 14, 2023
RATEL - James R. Of Buffalo, entered into rest April 14, 2023. Beloved husband of Elizabeth A. (nee Smith) Ratel; devoted father of James R. Jr., Matthew J., Daniel P. (Cheryl) Ratel, and Molly E. DeBottis; cherished grandfather of James Joseph DeBottis; loving son of the late Frank and Lillian Ratel, Jr.; dear brother of Frank C. Ratel, III...
Herminio M. 'Emie' Santiano
Apr 13, 2023
Of Tonawanda, entered into rest April 13, 2023. Beloved husband of Suzette (nee Aguilar) Santiano; devoted father of Joanna Santiano and Constantine (MaryAnn) Santiano; cherished grandfather of Nina (Nicholas) Eisen, Chloe Santiano and Marco Santiano. No prior visitation. A Memorial Mass will be held at St. Amelia Church, 2999 Eggert Rd., Tonawanda, on Wednesday (April 19) at 9AM. Please...
David A. Siwy
Apr 13, 2023
Siwy, David A. of Lackawanna, entered into rest on April 13, 2023. Devoted father of April (Brad) Anderschott; cherished grandfather of Zoe, Gavin and Violet; loving son of the late Virginia and William Siwy; dear brother of Shari Siwy, Carol (late Phil) Berkeley, William (Laurie) Siwy, Judy (Ralph) Kosinski and Paul (Wendy) Siwy; treasured 4 legged companion Lucy; also...
Martin Carl Schwarz
Apr 13, 2023
Of Williamsville, entered into rest April 13, 2023. Beloved husband of Gail (nee Silverthorn) Schwarz; devoted father of Martin (Deborah) Schwarz, Lori (Robert) Boyd, Lisa Schwarz and Deborah (Joseph) Deney; cherished grandfather of 12 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren, including the late Oliver Boyd; dear brother of the late William Schwarz. Relatives and friends may visit the LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME...
Thomas Robert Crean
Apr 12, 2023
CREAN - Thomas Robert Of Lancaster, Entered into rest April 12, 2023 after a brief illness courageously with his family at his side. Beloved husband of Jody Ann (nee Sarago) Crean; devoted father of Jason T. Crean, and the late Michael R. Crean; loving son of the late Robert G. and Geraldine A. (nee Gorman) Crean; dear brother of...
Josephine D. Zaccagnino
Apr 12, 2023
ZACCAGNINO - Josephine D. (nee Vaccaro) Of Buffalo, entered into rest on April 12, 2023. Beloved wife of the late James D. Zaccagnino; loving daughter of the late Carrie and Peter Vaccaro; dear sister of the late Anthony (late Carole) and the late Peter (late Tomasina) Jr. Also adored by many loving nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends may...
Lamar D Robinson
Apr 12, 2023
Relatives and Friends may visit Greater Hope Baptist Church 8 Verplanck St. Buffalo on Thursday April 20th from 12noon-1pm where the Funeral Service will immediately follow...Interment Pine Lawn Cemetery
Laura Vincent
Apr 11, 2023
VINCENT - Laura J. (nee Barish) Of Amherst, entered into rest suddenly April 11, 2023. Beloved wife of Donald E. Vincent, Jr.; devoted mother of Sarah (Robert) Schmarder, Jane Ricketts, and step-mother of David M. (Becki) Vincent, Elizabeth A. (Tasker) Gundy, and Jeffrey A. Vincent; cherished grandmother of Mabel, Olive, Evangalista, Jackson, Henry, Darwin, Cora, and Thea; loving daughter...
Barbara J. Swanekamp
Apr 11, 2023
Barbara J. Swanekamp (nee Rollinson) Of Tonawanda, entered into rest April 11, 2023. Beloved wife of Bernard F. Swanekamp; devoted mother of Lynn (late James) Lee, Bernard (Tammy) Swanekamp, and Cheryl (Michael) Matoltsy; Cherished grandmother of Nicole, Ryan, Stephanie, Chelsea, Gregory, Jeffrey, Scott and many great grandchildren; Loving daughter of the late Fredrick and Helen (nee Drager) Rollinson; dear...
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