Norman C. Pankiewicz
Feb 22, 2026
Norman C. Pankiewicz
Nov 10, 1942 – Feb 22, 2026
Of Orchard Park, entered into rest February 22, 2026. Beloved husband of the late Marcia (nee White) Pankiewicz; loving father of Lauri Warner (Nicholas Komisarof) and Brian (Charity) Pankiewicz; cherished grandfather of Lyndsey Tysiac, Tyler Warner and Marah, Sierra, and Lelia Mills; also survived by dear family member, Daniel Warner. Norman was...
John Joseph Lynch
Feb 22, 2026
LYNCH, John "J" Jr. - Of Kenmore, suddenly entered into rest on February 22, 2026. beloved son of Candy Abendschein and the late John Lynch; loving brother of Sara Abendschein, Derek (Shari) Jaskula; Devoted uncle of Faye, Daisy, Amelia, and Seraphina; dear grandson of Fred Lynch; cherished nephew of Deanna (Kevin), Freddie (Alisha), late Doreen, Aaron, and Damon; survived by...
Geraldine A Abate
Feb 22, 2026
Of Orchard Park, entered into rest February 22, 2026. loving wife of the late Joseph M. Abate for 58 years; the proud mother of three sons: Joseph (Marlene), Jeffrey (Annette), David (Helene); loving grandmother of 4 grandchildren Maxwell, Nicole, Timothy and Jessica; sister of the late Florence Bernasick, Stanley Krawczyk, Christine Mamott and Patricia Zolciak; also survived by her sister Sharon...
Peter S. Hendel
Feb 22, 2026
Hendel, Pete S., 60, of Tonawanda, entered into rest on February 22, 2026. Beloved fiance of Sharon Goudy and formerly of the late Rita Hendel; devoted father of Sarah (Ted) Blaszczak and Samantha Hendel; cherished grandfather of MJ, Ariana, Madison and his adored granddog Frankie; loving son of the late Frank and Nancy Hendel; dear brother of Heather (Mike) Groat,...
Carmen Cassavino
Feb 21, 2026
Carmen A. Cassavino, Sr. of West Seneca, entered into rest February 21, 2026. Loving husband to late wife Kim Sweet-Cassavino. Devoted father of Cindy (late James P. Ersing) Cassavino and Carmen (Stefanie Belliotti) Cassavino, Jr; cherished grandfather of Deanna R. (Gustavo) Cassavino and Joy L. Cassavino; loving son of the late Anthony and Marcena Cassavino; dear brother of the late Janet DeSain; caring companion of...
Esaw Smith
Feb 21, 2026
SMITH, Esaw - Of Buffalo, entered into rest on February 21, 2026. Beloved husband of the late Sara Smith (nee Bailey); devoted father of Nancy Smith, April Smith, Traci Smith, and Laura Smith; survived by loving grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and cousins. Relatives and friends may gather at the LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (Northtowns Chapel) 885 Niagara Falls Blvd., (near Eggert Rd.)...
James T. Nagy
Feb 21, 2026
James T. Nagy
August 20, 1944 – February 21, 2026
Of Concord, entered into rest February 21, 2026. Beloved husband of the late Irene (nee Colangelo) Nagy; devoted father of Maryann (Brian) Landsman and James T. Nagy, Jr.; cherished grandfather of Maxim and Morgan Landsman; loving son of the late Louis and Estella Nagy; dear brother of the late Louis and Ronald...
Marie E. Mustillo
Feb 21, 2026
October 5, 1929- February 21, 2026
MUSTILLO, Marie E. (nee Perrello) of South Buffalo, entered into rest February 21, 2026. Beloved wife of the late Louis A. Mustillo Sr.; devoted mother of Concetta M. (late Michael P.) Myers, Louis A. (Tricia Brown) Mustillo, Jr., and Lisa M. (Mark Vary) Mustillo; cherished grandmother of Michael L. (Anna Covatta) Myers, Lisa M. (Patrick)...
Duane "Gus" Evans
Feb 20, 2026
EVANS, Duane "Gus" of Amherst entered into rest on February 20, 2026. Devoted husband of Kim (nee Kennedy) Evans; beloved father of Jaclyn and Jayme Evans and the late Justin Jerge; cherished grandfather of Iyla, Carter, Kamryn, Johnathan, and Kennedy; loving son of the late Ronald and Jacqueline (nee Coleman) Evans; dear brother and uncle. Duane was a long time...
Michel E. Kopty
Feb 20, 2026
Of Kenmore, entered into rest on February 20, 2026. Beloved husband of Karin (nee Kinn) Kopty; devoted father of Elexa (Kevin) O'Donnell, Elena Kopty, and Emma (Ricardo) Kopty; cherished grandfather of Remi and Ronan O'Donnell; adored son of the late Elias and Nouha Kobti; adored brother of Bechara (Gina) Cobti, Fadel (Jacqueline) Kobti; Lillian, and Doris Kopty; also survived by...
Alicia Hamilton
Feb 19, 2026
HAMILTON, Alicia D. of Cheektowaga entered into rest on February 19, 2026. Beloved mother of Traivel Daniels, Iesha Hamilton, Martinez Hamilton, and the late Tilicia (Todd) Myers; cherished grandmother of Alize, Amber, Todd Jr., Traivel Jr., Marvel, Knowledge, Wisdom, and Legend; loving daughter of the late Willie J. Hamilton and Dorothy J. Collier; dear sister of Sheila (Robert) Hamilton-Dabney, Kimberly...
James C. "The Mink" Minkiewicz
Feb 19, 2026
James C. “The Mink” Minkiewicz
May 13, 1945 – Feb 19, 2026
Of Blasdell, entered into rest February 19, 2026. Beloved husband of Lorraine J. (nee Pietrasik) Minkiewicz; devoted father of Michelle (Shawn) Clancy, Jeanette (Andrew) White and Joseph (Kathy) Minkiewicz; cherished grandfather of Jake, Megan, Sabrina, Lucy, Cole Charlotte and Sam; dear brother of John (Gale) Minkiewicz, Antoinette (Mark) Hansen and...
Richard F. Schmelz
Feb 19, 2026
Richard F. Schmelz of North Tonawanda passed away on February 19, 2026.
He was a devoted family man and is survived by his loving wife, Carol Schmelz; his son, Karl Schmelz; and his brother and sister-in-law, David and Maryann Schmelz (Reformat). Richard's legacy continues through his cherished grandchildren, Carter, Ayden, and Sonja.
Relatives and friends are invited to visit Lombardo Funeral Home...
Matilda "Tillie" K. Armao
Feb 19, 2026
Of Williamsville, NY entered into rest February 19, 2026. Beloved wife of the late John J. Armao; devoted mother of Kathryn (late Paul) Rybicki and Russell Armao; cherished grandmother of John Rybicki (Ashley Collins), Anthony R. (Julie) Rybicki, Marissa Maracle (Vaughn), and Paul R. (Rachele) Rybicki; adored Gigi of Aiden, Makayla, Lenna, Anthony, Haelyn, and Nelle; loving daughter of the...
Paul Jon Kwiatkowski
Feb 18, 2026
Of Orchard Park, entered into rest February 18, 2026. Beloved husband of Kelly L.(Brania) Kwiatkowski; loving son of Paul and the late Ruth Kwiatkowski; dear brother of Cory Kwiatkowski and stepbrother of Jason Rashko; loving son in law of Ron Brania Sr and Darlene Brania, brother in law Ron Brania Jr.(Kathryn) brother in law Alex Brania (Caitlin) and also, survived...
Christine Alice Wymbs
Feb 18, 2026
Relatives and Friends may visit Greater Refuge Temple, 943 Jefferson Ave. Buffalo, NY 14204 on Thursday February 26, 2026, from 10-11 AM, where a Homegoing service will immediately follow at 11 AM.
Richard J. "Puddy" Rojek
Feb 18, 2026
ROJEK, Richard J. “PUDDY” of Lackawanna, passed away peacefully on February 18, 2026. Beloved husband of Renee (nee Kozub) Rojek; devoted father of Shane Rojek; loving son of the late Richard F. Rojek and the late Kathleen Meegan; cherished son-in-law of Adrienne Stump; dear brother of Lynn Adonnino, David (Debbie) Rojek, Kevin (Jessica) Rojek, and the late Mark Rojek; brother-in-law...
Giuseppe Marchese
Feb 18, 2026
Age 92, of Boynton Beach, Florida, formerly of Buffalo, New York. Beloved husband of late Rita (Valenta) Marchese; devoted father of Joseph S. Marchese, and Linda (Mark) Mikkelson; loving son of the late Salvatore and Late Giuseppina Marchese; survived by his brother Salvatore (late Rosa) Marchese; brother of the late Calogero (Elvira), the late Calogera Lena (late Silvio) Mitterni, the...
George Joseph Buscaglia
Feb 17, 2026
Of Blasdell, entered into rest February 17, 2026; beloved father of Robert (Rita) Buscaglia, and Susan Miller; cherished grandfather of Lindsay Miller; devoted brother of Joanne (Carmen) Marchese, and Salvatore (Linda) Buscaglia; special friend of Diane Bland; also survived by many nieces, nephews, family, and friends. Relatives and friends may visit the LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (Southtowns Chapel) 3060 Abbott Rd.,...
Charles Berthiaume
Feb 17, 2026
BERTHIAUME, Charles J. of Amherst entered into rest on February 17, 2026. Beloved husband of Ute (nee Ciulkowski) Berthiaume; devoted father of Brittney M. Berthiaume; cherished grandfather of Leighanna; dear brother of Francis (Char) Berthiaume, Marie (late Raymond) Delfonse, Candace (Bob) Smith, and the late Peggy Doyle (Roger Russin) and Theresa (Al) Korczykowski; also survived by several nieces, nephews, relatives...
