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Roy W. Mullen

Roy W. Mullen

Jul 14, 2026

MULLEN, Roy W. - Entered into rest on July 14, 2026. Beloved husband of Karen Shalke Mullen; devoted father of Bryan David Shalke (Stephanie Valenzuela Shalke), Roy J. Mullen and the late Brian Scott Mullen; cherished grandfather of Aiden Michael Mullen and Brady Patrick Mullen; also survived by his loving cousins, family, and friends.Relatives and friends may visit the LOMBARDO...

Peter A. Liberatore, Sr.

Peter A. Liberatore, Sr.

Jul 13, 2026

September 27, 1938-July 13, 2026

LIBERATORE Sr., Peter A., formerly of Buffalo, passed peacefully at his home in Charlotte, N.C. on July 13, 2026. Beloved husband of Joy Liberatore and predeceased by Mary Louise (nee Tomasello) Liberatore; devoted father of Peter A. (Melissa) Liberatore Jr., Carol Ann Liberatore, Jason (Madison) Romanyshyn, and Jill Romanyshyn; adored grandfather of Christopher, Eric, Peter N., Camellia...

Scott D. Nosbisch

Scott D. Nosbisch

Jul 13, 2026

Of Buffalo, NY entered into rest on July 13, 2026. Beloved husband of the late Pamela (nee Failor) Nosbisch; loving son of the late Ralph and Elizabeth (nee Kammerer) Nosbisch; brother of Dennis (Gloria) Nosbisch; also survived by his devoted "Miss G" (Giovanna Ferraina), nephew, niece, one great-niece and great-nephews, Godchild Jimmy Guarino, cousins, St. Leo family, and friends. 

Relatives and...

Michele Taylor

Michele Taylor

Jul 13, 2026

Michele Taylor, 64, of Buffalo, entered into rest on July 13, 2026. Beloved wife of Timothy Taylor; devoted mother of Tanya Acosta, Natasha (Elliott) Morales, and the late Jason Fuentes; cherished grandmother of Emmanuel, Isaac, and Elijah Acosta and Taylor, Mikayla, and Bianca Morales; loving daughter of the late Margarita Gonzalez-Padin; dear sister of one brother and five sisters, predeceased...

Abbedavi Padilla-Vargas

Abbedavi Padilla-Vargas

Jul 13, 2026

PADILLA-VARGAS, Abbedavi - Of Buffalo, entered into rest on July 13, 2026. Beloved husband of the late Ramonita Echevarria; devoted father of Marisol Padilla, Mara Padilla, Abbedavi Padilla (Sylvia Santos), Sharon Gonzalez (late Jesus Gonzalez), Hector Padilla, and the late Tadi Aixa Padilla Echevarria; cherished grandfather of Sheila, Shirley, Heidy, Efrain Jr., Emily, Ashley, Charlin, Gabriel, Michael, Esli, James, Selina,...

Kevin L. James

Kevin L. James

Jul 13, 2026

Kevin L. James entered into rest July 13, 2026; Beloved father of Juanita James and the late Kevin James Jr.; devoted grandfather of Ivory James, McKilen Clark and Noah Clark; cherished great grandfather of Santiago Lawrence James; loving son of the late Deacon Willie and Margaret James; dear brother of William (Jacqueline) James, Frank James, Leslie (Karen) Rollins, Belinda James,...

Carol A. Kolodziej

Carol A. Kolodziej

Jul 12, 2026

December 18, 1954-July 12, 2026

Kolodziej, Carol A. (nee McGavis) of South Buffalo, entered into rest July 12, 2026. Beloved former spouse of Donald Kolodziej; devoted mother of Lyn (Mark) Babbitt and Michael Kolodziej; loving daughter of the late Paul and Pauline (nee Armilotti) McGavis and former daughter-in-law of the late Eugene and Frances (nee Fargino) Kolodziej; dear sister of Mike...

Robert J. Bulger

Robert J. Bulger

Jul 12, 2026

Robert (Rob) J. Bulger, of Thomson, Georgia, passed away peacefully on July 12, 2026, at Georgetown Medical Center in Washington, D.C.

He was the beloved husband of Nancy A. Bulger; devoted father of Morgan Bulger; and loving stepfather of Kristina Topp (Stu Topp), Nikolas Doyle (Elle Doyle), and Matthew Doyle (Alexis Doyle). He was the cherished grandfather of Maximillian Doyle.

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Salvatore T. Schiavone, Sr.

Salvatore T. Schiavone, Sr.

Jul 12, 2026

Salvatore T. Schiavone, Sr. of Kenmore, NY entered into rest suddenly at the age of 95 July 12, 2026; Beloved husband of the late Gloria G.(nee Caruana); devoted father of Salvatore T. (Karen) Schiavone, Jr., Gloria A. Valley and Lawrence J. (Tammie) Schiavone; cherished grandfather of Phillip (Gilbert Longoria) Schiavone, Kathryn (Christopher) Steckelberg, Sarah (Eric) Manuszewski, Jordan (Katy) Valley, Dana...

Rueben Junior Lucas

Rueben Junior Lucas

Jul 11, 2026

Rueben Junior Lucas of Buffalo, NY entered into rest July 11, 2026; arrangements are being made at the convenience of the family.

James D. Cobb

James D. Cobb

Jul 11, 2026

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of James D. Cobb, who passed away on July 11th, 2026 at the age of 93 in Buffalo, New York.

James was born on March 27th, 1933 in Orangeville, Ohio to Fred and Frieda Cobb. 

James was a US Army veteran during the Korean War. He then worked as a crane operator...

Caroline A. Honkala

Caroline A. Honkala

Jul 11, 2026

Honkala, Caroline "Carolyn" A. (nee Koenke) of North Tonawanda,NY; Beloved wife of the late Donald W. Honkala; devoted mother of Keith A. (Mary Ann) Honkala, Kimberly A. (late James) Sass and the late Karen G. (Rainer) Oehm; cherished grandmother of Michael (Shinae) Sass and Steven (Karissa) Sass; loving daughter of the late William and Alma (nee Gertz) Koenke; dear sister...

Doris M. Lachacz

Doris M. Lachacz

Jul 11, 2026

Lachacz, Doris M. (nee Sawyer) of Tonawanda, NY entered into rest July 11, 2026; Beloved wife of the late Theodore J. Lachacz, Sr.; devoted mother of Gwen (late Daniel) Dench, Sharon (Robert) Stewart and Theodore (Karen) Lachacz, Jr.; cherished grandmother of Susan Pawlicki, Michelle (Jeff) Bowles, Rob (Catherine) Stewart, III, Danielle (Darren) Canham, Theodore Lachacz, III, Crystal (Ben) Halstead, Sara...

Harriet Halliday

Harriet Halliday

Jul 10, 2026

Harriet Halliday (nee O'Neil) of Orchard Park, entered into rest on July 10, 2026. Wife of the late Warren K. Halliday; devoted mother of David, Paul and Mark Halliday; loving daughter of Matthew and Minny O'Neil; dear sister of  the late Ethel Horn, Evelyn Stuhr and Doris O'Neil; dear aunt of Jeanne, Keith and Judy.

A Memorial Service will be held...

Frank  A. De James

Frank A. De James

Jul 10, 2026

Of Buffalo, entered into rest July 10, 2026. Beloved husband of the late Ana (nee Maldonado) ; devoted father of Dr. Joseph DeJames and the late Michelle DeJames; cherished grandfather of Vanessa, Francisco and Sebastian; adored great grandfather of Liliana; loving son of the late Sebastian and Angeline (nee Andriaccio) DeJames; dear brother of Louise Gugino, Ronald DeJames, Elaine DeJames,...

Robinson A. DeJesus

Robinson A. DeJesus

Jul 10, 2026

Robinson A. DeJesus of Buffalo, entered into rest on July 10, 2026. Father of Robinson Jr, Louis, Mindy and Jason; grandfather of Alexandria, River, Adyson, Kaitlyn, Julia, Immanuel, Samantha, Isabella, Jason Jr, Elijah and Skyla; great grandfather of Dawson and Kalesa; son of the late Milagros and Jose DeJesus; brother of Eddie and the late Carmen and Yvonne. 

Private Service. 

Karen Yensan

Karen Yensan

Jul 10, 2026

Of Amherst entered into rest on July 10, 2026. Beloved mother of Ken (Dawn) Yensan; devoted grandmother of Nicholas; loving daughter of the late William and Irene (nee Zoehlke) Wallace; dear sister of the late Ann (Jim) Alessi; also survived by nieces, nephews, family, and friends. No prior visitation. Private services to be held by the family. In lieu of...

Tamara N. Williams

Tamara N. Williams

Jul 9, 2026

Tamara N. Williams entered into heavenly rest July 9, 2026; Relatives and friends may visit Lombardo Funeral Home (Northtowns Chapel) at Eggert and Sheridan, 885 Niagara Falls Blvd. Amherst, NY on Tuesday July 21st from 11 AM - 12 PM where a funeral service will be held at 12 PM. Online condolences may be made at www.LOMBARDOFUNERALHOME.com

Patricia Nayda

Patricia Nayda

Jul 9, 2026

Of Orchard Park, entered into rest July 9 2026. Loving daughter of the late John and Eugenia Nayda; dear sister of John (Mary) Nayda and the late Annette Nayda; fond aunt of John (Emily), Matthew and Janine Nayda; cherished great aunt of Johnny, Brittany and the late Grace. Relatives and friends may visit the Colonial Memorial Chapels, 3003 South Park...

Frank A. Gugino

Frank A. Gugino

Jul 8, 2026

 Frank A. Gugino, 90, of Buffalo, entered into rest on July 8, 2026. Beloved husband of the late Rosalie A. (nee Avarello) Gugino; devoted father of Constance (Richard) Nagel, Frank A. Gugino Jr., Michael (Michele) Gugino, and Katherine (Scott) Barry; cherished grandfather of Richard, Elizabeth, Mary, Michael, Emily, Hannah, Claudia Burgio, Michael, Katherine, and Harry; adored great grandfather of 5...

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