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James T.  Juliano

James T. Juliano

Apr 7, 2025

Of Buffalo, entered into rest April 7, 2025.  beloved husband of the late Madonna Juliano; devoted father of Susan (Roger) McGill; Karen Juliano and Amy (Kris) Becht; cherished grandfather of Juliana (Justin), Angela (Robert), Miranda, Ellana (Sully), Rocky (Britany), Santana (Roger), Montana and Michael (Arielle); adored great grandfather of Kaleena, Mareena (Shannon), Soleil, Zane, Ryker, Damian, Jenasis, Cassius, Kennedy,...

Leonard Francis Szubinski

Leonard Francis Szubinski

Apr 7, 2025

Szubinski, Leonard Francis, 68, of West Seneca, entered into rest on April 7, 2025. Loving partner of Paulette Rejnal; adored son of Barbara (nee Stejbach) and the late Leonard Szubinski; cherished brother of Linda Rusinski, Tony Szubinski and Nicole Lazaro; also survived by niece, Allison Szubinski. Leonard worked in several businesses throughout Western New York, such as New Era...

Mary E. Stanz-Nappo

Mary E. Stanz-Nappo

Apr 7, 2025

Stanz-Nappo, Mary E. , 80,Of Tonawanda, entered into rest on April 7, 2025. Beloved wife of Dale Nappo; devoted mother of Mike (Kim) Stanz, Kim (Bob Mladenovic) Stanz DACVO, and Dan Stanz (Barb Gregory); cherished grandmother of Sarah and Sean Stanz; loving daughter of the late Jack and Elouise (nee Henry) Kelm. Also...

Rita Grace  Macdiarmid

Rita Grace Macdiarmid

Apr 7, 2025

Of East Amherst, entered into rest April 7, 2025.  Beloved wife of the late Patrick G. MacDiarmid Sr.; devoted mother of Elizabeth (Rudy) Schaefer, Laura (David) Oldread and Patrick (Erin) MacDiarmid; cherished grandmother of 7 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren; loving daughter of the late Elias and Rose Attea, dear sister of Rosemary (late Richard) Saffire, Agnes (late Don)...

Juanita Patricia  Anderson-Killian

Juanita Patricia Anderson-Killian

Apr 7, 2025

Juanita Patricia Anderson-Killian completed her earthly journey on April 7, 2025, surrounded by love in Buffalo, New York. Born in Bedford, Virginia, on September 19, 1937, Juanita lived a life filled with grace, wisdom, and unwavering faith.

She was the devoted mother of Cherisse Anyane Killian, the beloved grandmother of Donnley (Djai), and a cherished...

Ruth J. Stotz

Ruth J. Stotz

Apr 6, 2025

February 16, 1931-April 6, 2025

STOTZ, Ruth J. (nee Ferringer) of West Seneca, entered into rest April 6, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Jack H. Stotz; devoted mother of Deborah (Joanne Poppenberg) Stotz, Mary (Gary Bengal) Kolacki, Michael (Cheryl) Stotz, Diane Whitaker, Margaret Stotz, the late John Stotz, and the late Jill...

Zoltan "Zoly" R. Almasi

Zoltan "Zoly" R. Almasi

Apr 6, 2025

Almasi, Zoltan R. "Zoly" of Blasdell, entered into rest on April 6, 2025. Beloved husband of Bernadine (nee Rukavina) Almasi; devoted father of Lisa Almasi, Holly (Nelson) Tedesco, Zoltan Jr. Almasi (Ceaton Falgiano) and John (Morgan) Almasi; cherished grandfather of Morgan Scinta, Samantha Tedesco, Danielle (Brendan) Drozdowski, Cassandra Almasi, Daniel Almasi,...

Harold C. Smith Jr.

Harold C. Smith Jr.

Apr 6, 2025

Of Attica, entered into rest April 6, 2025. Beloved husband of Danna (nee Shires) Smith; devoted father of Sarah (Darren) Haudricourt, Rebecca (Eric) Brascoupe, Jacob Smith (Elena Purpura) and David Smith; cherished grandfather of Landon, Ezra and Parker Brascoupe; dear brother of Marlene Ryan (Ray) and Wayne Smith; also survived by nieces and nephews. Harold was a...

Joann  Vangelista

Joann Vangelista

Apr 5, 2025

Of Angola, entered into rest April 5, 2025.  Beloved wife of Salvatore Vangelista; devoted mother of Lisa (John), Erica, Elizabeth and Briana; adored grandmother of 12 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren; loving daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Jane Campana; dear sister of Deborah, Joseph and Dina; also survived by relatives and friends.  Relatives and friends may visit...

Arlene M Kosin

Arlene M Kosin

Apr 5, 2025

KOSIN, Arlene M. entered into rest April 5, 2025. No prior visitation. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in All Saints Church, 76 Church St., Lockport on Monday (April 21st) at 10:00 AM. Inurnment St. Stanislaus Cemetery. Arrangements by LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (Southtowns Chapel).

Carol A.  Loder

Carol A. Loder

Apr 5, 2025

LODER, Carol A. (nee Melillo) of West Seneca, entered into rest April 5, 2025. Beloved wife of the late William C. Loder Sr.; devoted mother of William (Sandra) Loder Jr. and Denise (late James) Knight; cherished grandmother of Ryan (Annie) Loder, Daniel (Lucy) Knight, Kelly (Nick) Cellini, and the late Kyle Loder; adored great-grandmother of Conor Loder...

Ronald G. Helms

Ronald G. Helms

Apr 5, 2025

81, of Lockport, entered into rest on April 5, 2025. Beloved husband of the late Elizabeth Christine (nee Ward) Helms; devoted father of John (Eileen) Helms, Ronald J. Helms, Michael (Nicole) Helms and Daniel (Dawn) Helms; cherished grandfather of Alex, Nathan, Hannah and Drew; loving son of the late George and Mary (nee Hartman) Helms; dear brother of the...

Betty J. Boofer

Betty J. Boofer

Apr 4, 2025

Betty J. Boofer (nee Haley) of Lakeview, entered into rest on April 4, 2025. Beloved wife of Joseph C. Boofer; devoted mother of Katie Boofer (Jeff Szudzik), Joseph II (Nicole) Boofer, Thomas Boofer (Jennifer O'Brien), Brian Boofer, William (Sarah) Boofer and Scott (Lana) Boofer; cherished grandmother of Brandon, Angelina, Korey, Benjamin,...

Marie "Elaine"  Sliwinski

Marie "Elaine" Sliwinski

Apr 4, 2025

Sliwinski, Marie "Elaine" of Cheektowaga, entered into rest on April 4, 2025. Devoted mother of Lynnae (Glenn) Schwartz and Gail (Dan) Melbourne; cherished grandmother of Deborah, Daniel, Elijah (Marrissa), Naomi, Abigail (Chad), Glenn Michael, Joseph, Morgan and great grandmother of Kayson James; dear sister of Richard (Penny) Miller and the late...

Karla K. Wolkiewicz

Karla K. Wolkiewicz

Apr 3, 2025

Of Hamburg, entered into rest April 3, 2025. Beloved wife of Steven Wolkiewicz; devoted mother of Stephen Wolkiewicz (Laura Szpak) and Helen (Matthew) Nicholas; cherished grandmother of Emily, Hanna, Matthew, Aiden, Logan, Luke and great-grandmother of Thereon.

No prior visitation. Private services. Arrangements by LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (Southtowns Chapel.)

Virginia Tarnowski

Virginia Tarnowski

Apr 3, 2025

Tarnowski, Virginia (nee Kozak) , 92, of Blasdell, entered into rest on April 3, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Daniel A. Tarnowski, devoted mother of Deborah (Ronald) Hojnacki, Daniel (Mary) Tarnowski, and Janine (Richard) Hody; cherished grandmother of Adam (Christine) Szafranski, Rebecca (Josh) Owen, Patrick (Marissa) Tarnowski, Jared (Bethany) Hojnacki, Aaron Tarnowski,...

Ethel M. Swallow

Ethel M. Swallow

Apr 2, 2025

SWALLOW, ETHEL M. (nee Daily) , 102, of Lancaster, entered into rest on April 2, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Robert W. Swallow; devoted mother of Kenneth Swallow, Linda (Michael) Fino, Brian, and the late Michael Swallow; cherished grandmother of 6 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great-grandchildren; loving daughter...

William Roger  Andrew

William Roger Andrew

Apr 2, 2025

Relatives and friends may visit the LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (Northtowns Chapel) 885 Niagara Falls Blvd, on Sunday, April 6th, 2025, from 1:00-4:00 PM. A Graveside Service will be held the following day, Monday, April 7th, 2025, at 10:00 AM at Acacia Park Cemetery.

Nancy Jane Skinner

Nancy Jane Skinner

Apr 1, 2025

Nancy Jane (nee Zabawa) Skinner

Of Buffalo, entered into rest April 1, 2025. Beloved mother of Susan (Mark) Szpila, Daniel (Sarah) Skinner and the late "Ken Ken" Skinner; cherished grandmother of Alexandria, Zachary, Nikki, Daniel II, Brynn, Madison and the late Craig; adored great-grandmother of Zayn, Remi and Elly; loving daughter of the...

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