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Michael P. Joyce Sr.

Michael P. Joyce Sr.

Dec 28, 2025

of Buffalo, entered into rest December 28, 2025. beloved companion of Margaret Sulkowski; devoted father of Michael Joyce Jr. (Krystle) and Christopher Joyce; cherished grandfather of Patrick Joyce and Cassandra Joyce; step grandfather of Destiny; loving son of Edward and Carol Joyce; dear brother of Kathy (Richard) Tredo, Debra (Robert) O'Brien and the late Daniel Joyce, Edward (Carol) Joyce, Timothy...

Grace J. Campanella

Grace J. Campanella

Dec 28, 2025

CAMPANELLA, Grace J. (nee Asarese) of Hamburg, entered into rest December 28, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Michael W. Campanella; devoted mother of Susan Campanella, Nancy (Charles) Kawczynski, and the late John (Christine) Campanella; cherished grandmother of Julie (Jason) Figlar, Jennifer (Andrew) Kilmer, and Ashley (John) Bulger; adored great-grandmother to many; loving daughter of the late Alfonso and Theresa...

Thomas F. Alberalla I

Thomas F. Alberalla I

Dec 27, 2025

ALBERALLA I, Thomas F. of West Seneca, entered into rest December 27, 2025. Beloved husband of the late Joann (nee Smith) Alberalla; devoted father of Ann Marie (Vincent) Vertalino, Joann Alberalla, Thomas (Lisa) Alberalla II, and the late Annette Alberalla; cherished grandfather of Jaclyn (Adam) Domroes, Vincent (Olivia) Vertalino, Samantha (Sean) Sinchi, Ashley Fletcher, Thomas Alberalla III, and Alyse Alberalla;...

Benjamin Smith

Benjamin Smith

Dec 27, 2025

SMITH, Benjamin H. - Of Lackawanna, entered into rest on December 27, 2025. Beloved father of Lynette Y. Thompson, Benjamin M. Smith, Robert L. Smith (Crystal), and Erica D. Smith; cherished grandfather of Amanda Thompson, Robert Smith, Andrew Smith, and Alex Smith; survived by loving great-grandchildren. Future services will be held at a later date. Mr. Smith was a retired...

Carmel V. Mecozzi

Carmel V. Mecozzi

Dec 27, 2025

Of Tonawanda, entered into rest December 27, 2025. Beloved wife of Gregory R. Mecozzi; devoted mother of Jennifer Mecozzi, Marilea Mecozzi, Gina Castanza (Matthew Schmitt) Rochelle (Jarrod) Rabold and Richard (Erica Przybyl) Mecozzi; cherished grandmother of Brandon Day, Jenae Fisher, Jada Fisher, Alex Rivera, Raya Rabold, Jace Mecozzi, Carson Mecozzi and Vivianne Mecozzi, adored great grandmother of Bella Webster, Olivia...

Renate Kramer

Renate Kramer

Dec 27, 2025

Renate Kramer (nee Mennen) June 30, 1937- December 27, 2025. Of Depew NY, predeceased by her beloved husband of 60 years, Helmut Kramer, and her loving daughter Robin Penberthy . Survived by her daughter Rebecca Baker (Terrence) and Son in law Daniel Penberthy. Dearest Grandmother of Stephanie Van Patten (Eric), Nicole Baker (Chris), Cory Baker (Emily), Nicholas Penberthy and Tyler Penberthy....

Mary Lee Evans

Mary Lee Evans

Dec 27, 2025

EVANS, Mary Lee (nee Eberl) of South Buffalo, entered into rest December 27, 2025. Beloved wife of the late John F. Evans; devoted mother of Mary C. Evans, John T. (Cheril) Evans, and Anne M. Evans; cherished grandmother of Bryan Evans; loving daughter of the late Leonard and Grace Eberl; dear sister and predeceased by James (Iris) Eberl, William Eberl,...

Kenneth A. Ames

Kenneth A. Ames

Dec 26, 2025

AMES, Kenneth A. of Angola and Spring Hill, FL entered into rest at the age of 90. Ken passed away under the care of his family and Hospice Buffalo. Beloved husband of Rita (nee Zaleski) Ames; loving father of Kenneth Ames Jr. of Palm Harbor, FL.; cherished stepfather of Eileen (Michael) Fox-Sciolino and the late Thomas Bogdan; dear step-grandfather of...

George Kovacevic

George Kovacevic

Dec 26, 2025

KOVACEVIC, George entered into rest December 26, 2025. Beloved husband of Carol (nee Sobaszek) Kovacevic; devoted father of John Phillip Kovacevic and step-father of Katherine (Glenn) Kostoff-Day, Walter John (Michelle) Kostoff, Antoinette (Kenneth) Incorvaia, Louise (Chris) Kostoff- Huebner, and the late Lorraine (Todd) Rowley; cherished grandfather of Nicholas, Matthew, Zachary Rowley, Michael, Damon Incorvaia, John, and Sara Kostoff; adored great-grandfather...

Susanne Ina Elliott

Susanne Ina Elliott

Dec 26, 2025

ELLIOTT, Susanne Ina of Buffalo, entered into rest suddenly on December 26, 2025. Devoted mother of Jerry Elliott, Brandy (Mario Miller) Bennett, Amanda (Joshua Okon) Bennett, and David Bennett; cherished grandmother of Ani’yah Bennett, Aaliyah Deome, and Jesse-James Khan; loving daughter of the late Arnold Elliott and the late Melita (late Harvey) Williams; dear sister of Oriette, Wesley, David (late...

Linda Lee Walters

Linda Lee Walters

Dec 26, 2025

WALTERS, Linda Lee (nee Ball) of Blasdell, entered into rest December 26, 2025. Beloved wife of Valerie Collado; devoted mother of Crystal (Josh) Collado and Mikayla Walters; loving daughter of the late Herbert and Joan Ball; dear sister of Deborah Winder and the late Kathleen Ellis; cherished aunt of Charles (Patti) Ellis, Terry (Danielle), Christopher, and Jeremy (Tina) Winder; also...

Nancy M. Hevland

Nancy M. Hevland

Dec 26, 2025

Of Buffalo, NY entered into rest December 26, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Donald R. Hevland; devoted mother of Donald W. (Alicia) Hevland and the late William J. Hevland (former spouse Francesca Capodicasa); cherished grandmother of Anthony W. (Lauren) Hevland, Samantha (Daniel) Franasiak, Shauna (Jeffrey) Ford, Kyle J. Beauchamp, Dominic V. Beauchamp, and Dylan D. Hevland; adored great-grandmother of...

Heather Pawlak

Heather Pawlak

Dec 25, 2025

Of Orange, CA entered into rest December 25, 2025. Beloved wife of Richard C. Pawlak; devoted mother of Christopher and William Pawlak; loving daughter of Robert Burden and Janet DeLoach; dear sister of Robert, Rod, Dawn, Wendy, Brandon, Scott, and Jeff Burden; also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends may visit the Lombardo Funeral Home (Snyder...

Jeannette Davis

Jeannette Davis

Dec 25, 2025

Relatives and Friends may visit Lombardo Funeral Home (SNYDER CHAPEL) 4614 Main St. near Harlem Rd., on Sunday January 4, 2025 from 10-11 am where a Home Going Celebration will immediately follow at 11 am.

John Morinello

John Morinello

Dec 25, 2025

Morinello, John "Jack" entered into rest on December 25, 2025. Beloved husband of Kathleen "Ginger" (nee Bork) Morinello; devoted brother-in-law of Margaret "Midge" Bork. Also survived by many loving and caring neighbors. Relatives and friends may visit the Lombardo Funeral Home (Northtowns Chapel), 885 Niagara Falls Blvd. near Eggert/Sheridan Dr. for a gathering in Jack's memory on Wednesday, January 14...

George Knight

George Knight

Dec 24, 2025

George Tasco Knight born October 1, 1942 in Castleberry, Alabama

Deceased in Buffalo, NY, December 24, 2025

A Celebration of Life Service will be held on January 24, 2026 at 1pm at Pentecostal Temple COGIC, 618 Jefferson Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14204

Alan W. Heseltine

Alan W. Heseltine

Dec 24, 2025

Of North Tonawanda, entered into rest December 24, 2025. beloved husband of Edna K. (nee Campbell) Heseltine; devoted father of Scott Cambell, Susan Okon (Michael Moskow), William Campbell; cherished grandfather of Mya Campbell, Damien Campbell, Michael Campbell, Joseph Okon and Zachariah Okon; dear brother of Paul and Gordon Heseltine; no prior visitation.

Marilou Taylor

Marilou Taylor

Dec 24, 2025

Marilou Taylor of Amherst entered into rest on December 24, 2025 at the age of 100. Beloved wife of 69 years to Dr. Henry Theodore Taylor; loving mother of Lawrence H. (Mary) Taylor, DDS, Timothy V. Taylor, Mark A. Taylor, Pamela Louise (Eric Lamont) Taylor, and Terese L. Taylor; cherished grandmother of seven grandchildren and several great-grandchildren; loving daughter of...

Kathleen McKissock

Kathleen McKissock

Dec 24, 2025

McKissock, Kathleen J. (nee Smith) entered into rest on December 24, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Frank McKissock; cherished mother of Shannon McKissock; devoted sister of Dave, Ron (Sandy), Bruce (Maggie) Smith and Elizabeth (the late Art) Pauly; adored sister-in-law of Cheryl (Peter) Miller and Rosanne (Joe) Richir; also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, family and friends.Relatives and...

Jeffrey Hayman

Jeffrey Hayman

Dec 23, 2025

Jeffrey Stephen Hayman August 2, 1959 - December 23, 2025 Jeffrey Stephen Hayman of Cheektowaga NY, entered into rest December 23, 2025. Jeff is survived by his mother Magdeline Hayman, brother Brad Hayman, sister Tammy (Patrick) Clum, long time companion Lori Wasiewicz and nieces Alicia and Madison Clum. He is predeceased by his father John Hayman.Jeff was a graduate of Orchard Park...

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