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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...
Donna J. Stanley
Apr 11, 2023
Of Cheektowaga, entered into rest April 11, 2023, after a long battle with cancer. Beloved mother of Peter (Amanda) Stanley and Rebecca (Adam) Worth and step-mother of Marcy (Bill) Vevang and Marisa Stanley; mother-like to Jennifer (Samuel) Gottfried; cherished grandmother of Luke Worth, Natalie Worth, Theo Stanley and Cora Stanley; loving daughter of the late Robert and Patricia Schalk;...
Tomas V. Vazquez
Apr 11, 2023
Vazquez, Tomas V. of Buffalo, entered into rest on April 11, 2023. Relatives and friends may visit the LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (Southtowns Chapel) 3060 Abbott Rd. near Lake Ave. on Sunday from 12 Noon- 4 PM. A graveside prayer will be held on Monday morning at 12:30 PM at Holy Cross Cemetery.
David Lee Philips
Apr 11, 2023
PHILLIPS - David Lee Of Grand Island, entered into rest April 11, 2023. Beloved husband of Suzanne (nee Ford) Phillips; devoted father of the late Douglas Phillips and the late Dawn Michelle (Robert) Castellani; cherished grandfather of David Phillips and step-grandfather of Jessica and Suzette Gordon; dear brother of Donald (Rita) Phillips, Dennis (late Judith) Phillips, Doreen (Frank) Carpino...
Roselind Mercurio
Apr 10, 2023
MERCURIO, Roselind Of Amherst, entered into rest on April 10, 2023. Loving daughter of the late Joseph and Carmela (nee Ortolani) Mercurio; survived by her sister Clara Mercurio, nieces JoAnn Tripi and Joan Loewer, and her nephews Joseph Mercurio, Charles Mercurio, and Russell Clemens. No prior visitation. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday morning in St....
Andrew Jack-Frank Lafalce
Apr 10, 2023
LaFALCE, Andrew Jack-Frank Of Tonawanda, entered into rest on April 10, 2023. Beloved son of Traci A. (nee Farley) and Scot A. LaFalce; devoted brother of Adam (Kristen) LaFalce and Ashlie A. (Benjamin) Franzosa; cherished uncle of Scot Michael LaFalce, Mason Ryan LaFalce, Enzo John Franzosa, and Vincent Benjamin Franzosa; dearest grandson of Tony and Julia Eckert and Tom...
Ronald G. Basalyga, Jr.
Apr 10, 2023
Basalyga Jr., Ronald G., of Lackawanna, entered into rest on April 10, 2023. Relatives and friends may visit the LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (Southtowns Chapel) 3060 Abbott Rd. near Lake Ave. on Thursday from 4-6 PM. A Funeral Service will begin at 6 PM. Interment SS Peter & Paul Cemetery.
Sterios Gogos
Apr 10, 2023
Of Tonawanda, entered into rest April 10, 2023. Beloved husband of Maria (nee Vicopoulos) Gogos; devoted father of George (Jennifer) Gogos, Theodore (Deanna) Gogos and Athena (Theodore) Tsembelis; cherished grandfather of Evan (Brooke), Maritina (Howard), Steven, Teddy, Adam, Alexandra and great-grandfather of Mia and Nico; loving son of the late Theodoros and Agoritsa Gogos; survived by one of eleven...
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