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Jeff Davidson

Jeff Davidson

Apr 11, 2025

Of Saugatuck,

Michigan, formerly

Orchard Park, entered

into rest suddenly

on April 11, 2025. Loving son

of Carmela and the late John

Davidson; cherished brother of

John (Kristin) Davidson,...

Wilfredo Colon

Wilfredo Colon

Apr 10, 2025

of Utuado, Puerto Rico, passed on April 10th, 2025. Relatives and friends may visit Lombardo Funeral Home (NorthTowns Chapel), 885 Niagara Falls Blvd, Amherst, NY for a visitation on Friday, April 18th from 3:00-7:00PM. A Funeral Service to immediately follow at 7:00PM. Condolences may be made on this page.

Carmelo "Carl" Notaro, Jr.

Carmelo "Carl" Notaro, Jr.

Apr 10, 2025

Age 92, of Tonawanda, entered into rest on April 10, 2025. Devoted husband of the late Sandra V. (nee Graziano) Notaro; beloved father of Lisa (late Jim) Mol, Robert (Marisa) Notaro, Lynn (William) Nosky and Stephen (Sofia Cruz) Notaro; cherished grandfather of Kathryn, Matthew, Robert, Emily, Michael, Arika, Hunter, Alexander and William; adored great-grandfather of Mia, Henry and Vincent;...

Paul R. Homer

Paul R. Homer

Apr 10, 2025

Paul R. Homer passed away peacefully, on April 10, 2025, surrounded by his family. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Kathryn (Szely) Homer, children Katharine Bartelo (Joseph), Christine Homer, and Paul Homer (Melinda Carpenter), and grandchildren, Joseph and Nicholas Bartelo, Lucy and Kathryn Homer, and multiple nieces and nephews.

Born in the...

Christian T. Cuccia

Christian T. Cuccia

Apr 10, 2025

55, of Eggertsville, entered into rest on April 10, 2025. Loving son of Stephen P. (Debbie) Cuccia and the late Marie (nee Runfola) Cuccia; dear brother of Stephen M. (Jill) Cuccia; adored uncle of Marie Cuccia; special cousin of Joanne (Christopher) McCleary; fond nephew of Maria (Michael) Brooks, Carolyn (late John) Merlino, Angelo (Mary Cora) Runfola and Joyce (late...

Bertha Jane Gradzewicz

Bertha Jane Gradzewicz

Apr 10, 2025

Bertha Jane Gradzewicz (nee Gardner), 88, of Tonawanda, entered into rest on April 10, 2025. Devoted wife of the late Raymond Gradzewicz, beloved mother of Edward (Barb) Gradzewicz, the late Joseph Gradzewicz, Steven (Jen) Gradzewicz, Michael Gradzewicz, Tresa (Jackie) Hart and the late Debra Gradzewicz; cherished grandmother of Liam Gradzewicz, Audrey Gradzewicz, Nicole (Eric) Terrel, the late Anthony Gradzewicz,...

Patricia A. Tytka

Patricia A. Tytka

Apr 9, 2025

Patricia A. Tytka (nee Wolfe) of Tonawanda entered into rest on April 9, 2025. Devoted wife of 48 years to David A. Tytka; beloved mother of the late Sarah (Jonathan) Jageillo and Adam Tytka; loving daughter of the late Ralph G. and Elizabeth (nee Dukarm) Wolfe; dear sister of Mary Jane (Benedict) Petrusso. No prior visitation or services. Interment...

Moira K. Rosen

Moira K. Rosen

Apr 9, 2025

Moira K. Rosen of Williamsville, NY passed away peacefully on April 9, 2025, at the age of 61. She is survived by her husband of 34 years John S. Rosen Jr. and her children Alexandra (Ian) Smith, Matthew (Sarah) Rosen and Cassandra Rosen. She was the youngest daughter of the late John and Serena Cook. She was the youngest...

Alexis Ann  Pyanowski

Alexis Ann Pyanowski

Apr 9, 2025

Of Hamburg, passed away

peacefully on April 9, 2025.

Alexis’ passion for ophthalmology

led her to travel widely,

touching countless lives along

the way. She embraced every

...

Thomas Richard "Tom" Knupfer, Sr.

Thomas Richard "Tom" Knupfer, Sr.

Apr 9, 2025

Thomas R. Knupfer, Sr., 68, of Buffalo, entered into rest on April 9, 2025. Devoted husband of 45 years to Kathryn (nee Snickles) Knupfer; beloved father of Thomas R. (JoAnne) Knupfer, Jr., Alaina M. (Paul) Yeager, Lora L. (Jason) Naples, and Naomie G. Knupfer; cherished grandfather of Jordan (Crystal) Knupfer, Jason Jr. (Samantha) Naples, Tyler Naples, Emma Knupfer, the...

Harold R.  Hammond

Harold R. Hammond

Apr 9, 2025

Of Buffalo, entered into rest

April 9, 2025. Beloved husband of Sharon (nee Rank)

Hammond; devoted father

of Jennifer (Antonio) Rivera,

Julie (Larry) Sanders, John

Paul (Amy) Gueli and Joseph

(Rachael Coots) Gueli;...

Jane M. Wilks

Jane M. Wilks

Apr 8, 2025

Age 81, of Williamsville, passed away peacefully on April 8th, 2025. Jane touched many young lives as an English teacher at Clarence High School for 38 years. Predeceased by her parents Robert and Mabel (nee Alexander) Wilks; She is survived by her brother Bill (Carolyn) Wilks and niece Lindsay Roza of Florida and her cousins Bill and Fran O'Rourke,...

William "Bill" D. Marx, Jr.

William "Bill" D. Marx, Jr.

Apr 8, 2025

Age 81, of Amherst, entered into rest on April 8, 2025. Beloved husband of 48.5 years to Mary Ann (nee Wybieracki) Marx; devoted father of Kristen (Michael) Russo and Nicole (Ryan Latham) Marx; loving son of the late William and Rose (nee Danzig) Marx; dear brother Mary (Patrick) Raab and James (Suhki) Marx; also survived by nieces and nephews....

Lucian Richard  Calandra

Lucian Richard Calandra

Apr 8, 2025

Of Buffalo, entered into rest April 8, 2025.  Beloved husband of Judith A. (nee Szarafin) Calandra; loving son of the late Mariano and Jessie (nee Gandofo) Calandra; dear brother of Sylvia (Geno) Calandra and Anthony Calandra; caring brother-in-law of Gerald Szarafin and Bernadette (Gabriel) McClure - Marciniak; also survived by relatives and friends.  Relatives and friends may...

Joann Faye Hoch

Joann Faye Hoch

Apr 8, 2025

Of Tonawanda, passed away peacefully at Hospice at the age of 76 with her family after a short illness. JoAnn worked for over 30 years for the Utica School System. She retired to Western NY after living in New Hartford, NY for many years. She was predeceased by her parents, Henry and Berdena Hoch. She is survived...

Shirley Jane Wilkins

Shirley Jane Wilkins

Apr 8, 2025

Shirley Jane Wilkins, 86, of Amherst, entered into rest on April 8, 2025. Devoted wife of Kenneth L. Wilkins, who were together for 43 years; beloved mother of Tom Wilson, Robert Yorston and Cheryl Yorston; cherished grandmother of Shaianna Yorston and Kaylee Yorston; loving daughter of the late Doris McCaskill; also survived by extended family and many friends. Shirley...

Peter J. Piazza

Peter J. Piazza

Apr 7, 2025

Piazza, Peter J. , 38, of Lake View, entered into rest on April 7, 2025. Beloved husband of Julie (nee Pawlowski) Piazza; devoted father of Emma and Samuel Piazza; loving son of Peter F. Jr. and Cindy A. (nee Iannucci) Piazza; and stepson of Angel (nee Kane) Piazza; dear brother of...

Dawn  E. Wierzbinski

Dawn E. Wierzbinski

Apr 7, 2025

WIERZBINSKI, Dawn E. (nee Ehrgott) of Cheektowaga, entered into rest April 7, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Matthew J. Wierzbinski; devoted mother of Gail (late David) Luchowski and Jaclynn Anderson; cherished grandmother of Grant Dickhout, Benjamin Dickhout, Jillian (Joseph) Feitshans, Alyssa Luchowski, Garrett Luchowski, and Jacob Anderson; adored great-grandmother of Tyler Luchowski and Scarlett Feitshans; loving...

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