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Christopher J. Miller
Dec 25, 2021
Pastor Christopher J. Miller of Hamburg entered into rest on December 25, 2021. Loving son of the late Joseph and Elizabeth Miller; dear brother of Joseph (Annie) Miller, Julie (Dick) Kirschman, Rosemary Ristau, David (Margaret) Miller, Mark (Debbie) Miller, and Michelle (Thomas) Miller; also survived by many nieces, nephews, family and friends. Relatives and friends may visit the LOMBARDO...
Marion R Amodeo
Dec 24, 2021
AMODEO - Marion R.(nee Sammarco) Beloved wife of the late Lawrence P.; devoted mother of Lawrence J. (Karen), David C. and Peter J. (Rosemarie); cherished grandmother of ten grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren. No prior visitation. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Rose of Lima, Parkside and Parker Aves., Buffalo on Thursday,...
Coletta S. Buchheit
Dec 24, 2021
BUCHHEIT - Coletta S. (nee Schichtel) Of Orchard Park, entered into rest December 24, 2021. Beloved wife of the late Gerald A. Buchheit Sr.; devoted mother of Gerald (Cara) Buchheit Jr., Susan (late Thomas) Maziarz, Ronald (Anne Marie) Buchheit, Richard (Deborah) Buchheit and Linda (Edward) Spiesz; cherished grandmother of Tracy (Sean) Sweeney, Matthew (Kelli) Buchheit, Lindsey (Jonathan) Snekser, Justin...
James A Brown
Dec 23, 2021
BROWN - James A. December 23, 2021. Beloved husband of 64 years to Sheila C. (nee Sutton). Devoted father of James K., Sydney and the late Simone Brown. Adored grandfather of Kristen Smith. Loving son of the late George and late Leona Brown. Dear brother of Leslie (Betty) Brown, Ethel Bates, Leona Brown, Roy (Rosetta) Brown, Viola Brower, Jacqueline...
Marlene C 'Chunky' Noltee
Dec 23, 2021
NOLTEE - Marlene C. Chunky (nee Nocera) Of Amherst, entered into rest December 23, 2021. Beloved wife of William L. Noltee. Devoted mother of Kevin (Chris) Noltee, Michael (Kimberly) Noltee and Leah (Christopher) Canestaro. Adored grandmother of Erik (Tiffany) Metzger, Shelby (Max) Arnold, Jess Noltee and William and Amanda Taylor. Loving daughter of the late Joseph (late Vinnie) Nocera...
Gary John Ryder
Dec 23, 2021
RYDER - Gary John Of Williamsville, passed away December 23, 2021. Gary was born March 3, 1965, in Anchorage, AK. He was a Native Aleut, who was adopted in June 1965 by the late David and Ruth Hayward Ryder. Dear brother of (late) Rodney, (late) Dorothy Dotty and (late) Steven Ryder; survived by nieces Vanasah Ryder and Samantha Ryder,...
Cecilia Mercado
Dec 22, 2021
MERCADO - Cecilia Of Buffalo, entered into rest December 22, 2021. Spouse of Abraham Soto; devoted mother of Evelyn (Edward) Maldonado, Jorge (Amy) Perez, Lissette (Alarico) Huertas and the late Miguel Angel Perez; cherished grandmother of 11 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and one baby boy on the way; loving daughter of the late Amelio Rodriguez and Carmen Maldonado; dear sister...
Mary Frances Magee
Dec 22, 2021
Relatives and Friends may visit Lombardo Funeral Home 102 Linwood Ave. Buffalo on Friday December 31st from 9-10am where the Funeral Service will immediately follow...Interment St. Matthew Cemetery
Grace Cali
Dec 22, 2021
Cali, Grace of Amherst, entered into rest on December 22, 2021. Relatives and friends may visit the LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (Snyder Chapel) 4614 Main St. near Harlem Rd. on Tuesday from 4-7 PM. A Funeral Service will immediatly follow. Entombment Mt. Calvary Cemetery Arrangements by JOSEPH SPANO & SONS, FUNERAL HOME.
Sandra Fay Thiel
Dec 22, 2021
THIEL - Sandra Fay (nee Gardon) Of North Tonawanda, entered in to rest December 22, 2021. Beloved wife of Jerry R. Thiel; devoted mother of Kimberly (Mike) Tuberdyke, Jay (Kim) Thiel and Yvette Thiel; cherished grandmother of Megan (Rob), Julia and Joshua; dear sister of Ronald (Gloria) Gardon. No prior visitation. Services held privately for the family. Arrangements by...
Kenneth F. Reid
Dec 21, 2021
REID - Kenneth F. Of Eden, entered into rest on December 21, 2021. Loving son of the late Hugh and Dolores Reid; dear brother of Dennis J. (Susan) Reid and Karen M. Celotto; loving uncle of many nieces, a nephew, great-nieces and great-nephews. Special thanks to the caring staff at SASi Home of Eden. A private Celebration of Life...
Virginia L. Beyer
Dec 21, 2021
Virginia Beyer passed away peacefully and went to be with the lord on December 21st 2021. She was survived by many Daughter: Melissa Kozlowski Son In Law: Vincent Kozlowski Sr 4 Legged Babies : Misty Beyer, Milo Beyer, Laila, Gunner & Thor Kozlowski Grandchildren: Angelica Kozlowski ( Justin Johnson) , Heavenly Kozlowski (Mackayla Pearce), Eli Kozlowski, Vincent Kozlowski Jr....
Maureen I. Novak
Dec 21, 2021
NOVAK - Maureen I. (nee Schwab) Of Depew, entered into rest after a long illness December 21, 2021. Beloved wife of Robert M. Novak, Jr.; devoted mother of Leigh (Rocco) Vaticano and Robert M. (Nicole) Novak, III; cherished grandmother of Ashley, Zachary, Michael, Jacob, Corey Vaticano and Liberty and Karlei Novak; loving daughter of the late Charles and Jennie...
Carl R. Lapadura Jr.
Dec 21, 2021
LAPADURA - Carl R., Jr. Of Buffalo, entered into rest on December 21, 2021. Father of Courtney (Michael) Nuchereno; grandfather of Olivia; loving son of the late Catherine (nee Turano) and Carl R. Lapadura Sr.; beloved stepson of Jean Lapadura; devoted brother of Judith (Samuel) Burgio and Cheryl (Wayne) Spaulding; also survived by nieces and nephews. No prior visitation....
Anne M. Dotzey
Dec 21, 2021
DOTZEY - Anne M. (nee Mulholland) Of Tonawanda, entered into rest December 21, 2021. Beloved wife of the late John J. Dotzey; devoted mother of Joan (Jerry) Brant, Margaret Dotzey and the late Rita Dotzey; adored grandmother of Jonathon and Elizabeth; loving daughter of the late James and Esther Mulholland; dear sister of the late Mary Schmatz and the...
Marsha 'Bannie' Jones
Dec 20, 2021
Jones, Marsha "Bannie" (nee Clark), entered into rest December 20th, 2021. Relatives and friends may visit the LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (Northtowns Chapel) 885 Niagara Falls Blvd, near Eggert/Sheridan Dr. on Wednesday, December 29th, from 10-11 AM with a Funeral Service will immediately follow. A balloon release will take place at 1pm as they were Marsha's favorite.
Lydia Santiago
Dec 20, 2021
Relatives and Friends may visit Lombardo Funeral Home 102 Linwood Ave. Buffalo on Monday December 27th from 9-11am where the Funeral Service will immediately follow...Interment Mt. Hope Cemetery
Kevin C. Pieczynski
Dec 20, 2021
PIECZYNSKI - Kevin C. Of Buffalo entered into rest on December 20, 2021. Beloved father of Mandi Lesniowski, Brandon (Christina Tessier) Pieczynski, and Noelle (Joe Schaumloeffel) Wittmeyer; cherished grandfather of Lexi, Kanil, and Harper; loving son of the late Thaddeus and Barbara Pieczynski; dear brother of Mark Pieczynski; also survived by family and friends. No prior visitation. A Mass...
Ronald G Ruhland
Dec 20, 2021
RUHLAND - Ronald G. Of Buffalo, entered into rest December 20, 2021. Loving son of the late Franklin and Agnes Ruhland; dear brother of James (Mary) Ruhland; cherished uncle of Bob (Diana), Daniel and Brian (Patricia) Ruhland. No prior visitation. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated, Thursday morning, December 30th, at 9:30 AM, at St. Rose of...
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