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Sybilla June Hayes

Sybilla June Hayes

Jun 1, 2025

Sybilla June Hayes (nee Wagner)

Of West Seneca, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family. She was preceded in death by her adoring husband, Edward P. Jr. Sybilla was devoted to her family, leaving behind cherished memories with her children: Edward (Cheryl), Michael (Marianne), Patricia (Richard) Alberalla, Ronald (Cheryl), Dorothy (Douglas) Moses, and Sally...

Vanessa Rios

Vanessa Rios

Jun 1, 2025

Vanessa Rios has returned to the embrace of her creator this past Sunday, June 1st, 2025. Her struggle with stomach cancer has now ended, and she is at rest. She leaves behind two children, Lauren and Phoenix, her mother Alice, her husband Jose, and a large extended family totaling over 70 relatives.

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Bernard C. Spinelli

Bernard C. Spinelli

May 31, 2025

SPINELLI, Bernard C. of Buffalo, entered into rest May 31, 2025. Beloved husband of Rita (nee Ziomek) Spinelli; devoted father of Bernard A. (Rhonda) Spinelli and Gina (Philip) Spinelli-LaWall; cherished grandfather of Payton, Grant, and Faith; loving son of late Congie and Joanne Spinelli; brother of Joan Sullivan; also survived by nieces, nephews, family and friends. Relatives...

Mary Lou Brooks

Mary Lou Brooks

May 30, 2025

Mary Lou (Mattle) Brooks, passed away on May 30, 2025, at the age of 90 in Buffalo, NY. Born on July 22, 1934, in Rochester, NY, she dedicated 34 years of her life to Sweet Home High School and was a devoted parishioner at St. Leo the Great Church.

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Karen Webb

Karen Webb

May 30, 2025

Entered into rest on May 30th, 2025. Family and friends can visit the Lombardo Funeral Home, 4614 Main St. Snyder for the Visitation on Friday, June 6th from 4:00-7:00pm. A Funeral Service will be held Saturday June 7th at 10:00am at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 481 Brighton Rd., Tonawanda.

Elizabeth J. Mecca

Elizabeth J. Mecca

May 30, 2025

Age 82, passed away on May 30, 2025. Born on March 19, 1943 in Buffalo, NY, Elizabeth was a cherished member of her community and a loving figure in the lives of her family and friends. She is survived by her husband, Augustine Mecca; her sister, Mary (Roy) Phillips; her son, Joseph Mecca (Sandra Marshburn); her grandchildren, Joseph (Anne...

Jean Young

Jean Young

May 29, 2025

Jean M. Young (nee Braymiller)

Dec 22, 1936 – May 29, 2025

Of Hamburg, entered into rest on May 29, 2025. Beloved wife of the late of Harold E. Young; devoted mother of Richard (Nancy) Young, Barbara (Mark) Wolf and Melinda (Neil) Smith; cherished grandmother of David (Heather) Young,...

Nedra Lynn Rainer

Nedra Lynn Rainer

May 29, 2025

Nedra Lynn (nee Turner) Rainer, 66, of Tonawanda, entered into rest on May 29, 2025. Beloved mother of Alicia (Aikeem) Daniels and Elizabeth (Henry) Scott; devoted step-mother of Tara Demers and Caitlyn Matteliano; cherished grandmother of McKenna, Emery, Julieanna, Emily, Brooke, Kota and Cirilla; loving daughter of the late Keith and Lila (nee Galgerud) Turner; dear sister of Nadine,...

Gerald H. Grucza

Gerald H. Grucza

May 28, 2025

Gerald H. Grucza, 82, of Buffalo, entered into rest on May 28, 2025. Devoted husband of 52 years to the late Charlene (nee Dimmick) Grucza; beloved father of Lynn Grucza, Roger Domroes, and the late Michele Wodjan; cherished grandfather of Terence Harper, Jr., Paul (Tanisha) Wodjan, Alex Wodjan, Nukia Funderburk, Nukahri Funderburk and Takeo Funderburk; adored great-grandfather of Elijah...

Sharon L. Bassarab

Sharon L. Bassarab

May 27, 2025

Sharon Louise Henderson Bassarab, 80 of Orchard Park, entered into rest on Tuesday, May 27, 2025 in her home. She was born on October 8, 1944 in Houston, Texas to the late James and Shirley Ward Henderson. Beloved wife of the late Joseph James Bassarab; devoted mother of Laurisa (Mark) Goergen...

Nzohabonimana Mariam

Nzohabonimana Mariam

May 27, 2025

Age 61, of Bubanza, Burundi, entered into rest on May 27th, 2025. Relatives and friends may visit Lombardo Funeral Home (Northtowns Chapel), 885 Niagara Falls Blvd near Eggert/Sheridan Dr. on Saturday, June 21st from 10:00-11:00 AM. A funeral service to immediately follow at 11:00 AM. Interment Mt. Calvary Cemetery.

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April D. Bailey

April D. Bailey

May 27, 2025

April D. Bailey (nee Morris)

Entered into rest on May 27, 2025. Beloved wife of William Bailey; loving mother of Donna Marie Bailey-Quinones (Jason Quinones) and William (Nicole Milliron) Bailey; dearest daughter to the late Donna Kubiak and Ernest (Susan) Kubiak; devoted sister to Colleen (Richard) Steinwandel, Leo (Sandy) Kuznicki, Bonnie (Alan) Legros,...

Joseph A.  Mechler

Joseph A. Mechler

May 27, 2025

MECHLER, Joseph A. of West Seneca, entered into rest May 27, 2025. Beloved companion of Diane Riley; devoted father of Joseph J. (Sarah) Mechler, Jeanine (Adam) Crandall, and stepfather to Nadine (Rodney) Stetz; cherished grandfather of Colton (Julia), Hunter, and Madison; adored great-grandfather of Beckett; loving son of the late Joseph...

Derek Dean Murphy

Derek Dean Murphy

May 26, 2025

MURPHY, DEREK DEAN , 69, of West Seneca, entered into rest on May 26, 2025. Beloved husband of Darlene (nee Pozzuto) Murphy; devoted father of Charlene (Nathan), Carina, and Courtne; cherished grandfather of Madeline, Aidan, Emily, Emelia, Eva, and Gillian; adored great-grandfather of Jeremiah; loving son of the late George and Audrie (nee...

Randy F. Schnorr

Randy F. Schnorr

May 26, 2025

SCHNORR, Randy F. of Amherst, entered into rest May 26, 2025. Beloved husband of Monica Asanza Schnorr; devoted father of Jesse (late Jessica) Schnorr, Nicole (Jason) Piechalak, Jennifer Vernon, August, Abigail, Michael, and the late Megan Schnorr; cherished grandfather of 5; loving son of Velma and the late August Schnorr; dear brother of Wendy (Daniel) Centinello, Susanna...

Penelope "Penny" A. Theel

Penelope "Penny" A. Theel

May 25, 2025

Theel, Penelope Ann (Penny)

December 5, 1948 - May 25, 2025

Age 76, entered into rest comfortably at home embraced by the love of family and friends. Beloved mother of Kristin Theel, Shawn Constantino, and Jacklyn Theel. Cherished grandmother of Nathan...

Steven J. Kovacevic

Steven J. Kovacevic

May 25, 2025

Kovacevic, Steven J.

Jan 10, 1937 – May 25, 2025

Originally from Mesa, AZ, entered into rest May 25, 2025. Loving brother of George (Carol), late Stanley (Karen), late Ann Marie Ahmed (Hassan) and the late Joseph. Relatives and friends may visit the LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (Southtowns Chapel) 3060...

Howard B. Meissner

Howard B. Meissner

May 24, 2025

Meissner, Howard B.

May 16, 1938 – May 24, 2025

Of Hamburg, entered into rest May 24, 2025. Beloved husband of Anita C. (nee Cohoon) Meissner; devoted father of Jeff (Margaret “Peggy”), Rick (June), Amy (Stephen) Lewonka and the late Brian (Jeanne) Meissner; cherished grandfather of Ryan (Jane), Rebecca...

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