Obituaries

Feb 17, 2026

Of Lackawanna, entered into rest February 17, 2026. Beloved wife of the late Raymond LeRoy Sr. devoted mother of Eugene, Jeffrey and the late John, Raymond Jr., and Paul LeRoy; loving daughter of the late John and Anna Kresconko. 

Feb 16, 2026

HORNBERGER, Allen T. of Collins, entered into rest February 16, 2026. Loving son of Allen R. and Kathryn (nee Reilly) Hornberger; beloved companion of Leah Bettencourt; cherished grandson of Bette and the late Roy Hornberger and the late Thomas and late Patricia Reilly; adored nephew of Joyce (Steve) Cypra, Linda (Rich) Skinner, Sharon (Andy) Brier, Ann (John) Zukowski, John (late...

Feb 16, 2026

WESTLEY, Terry J. of Buffalo, went home to be with His Savior on February 16, 2026, at the age of 72. Terry leaves behind a family whom he loved deeply: his wife and high school sweetheart of 52 years, Margaret “Marge” (Cooklis) Westley, son Mark Westley and daughter Dr. Alexandra Westley, sisters Kathleen (Dave) Westley-Ringer and Rebekah Westley. In life,...

Feb 16, 2026

COLLING, Sandra A. (nee Guenther) of Colden formerly of Lancaster, entered into rest February 15, 2026. Beloved wife of Larry Colling; devoted mother of Tracy (Wayne) Grimm; loving daughter of the late Charles and Rosemary Guenther; dear sister of Lori Baranyi and Charles “Chuck” Guenther; fond sister-in-law of Joy Guenther; also survived by family and friends.  

Relatives and friends may...

Feb 16, 2026

Lillian A. White1928 – 2026

Lillian Arnold White died peacefully February 16, 2026. She was greatly loved by her three children, Nancy (Herbert “Andy”) Jackson, Janice Bright and Jack White; her three grandchildren, Natalie and Derek Jackson and Luke (Kristal)White. A great-grandchild, a boy, is expected to make his entrance into this world in May of this year. 

Lil was born April...

Feb 16, 2026

Of Tonawanda entered into rest on February 16, 2026. Relatives and friends may visit Lombardo Funeral Home (Northtowns Chapel), 885 Niagara Falls Blvd. near Eggert/Sheridan Dr. on Saturday, February 21 from 4-8pm, where a prayer service will immediately follow. Condolences may be made on this page.

Feb 16, 2026

Feb 16, 2026

Beloved wife of Michael F. Kankiewicz; devoted mother of Michael L. (Merry Jeffers) Kankiewicz, Marie (James) Conti; cherished grandmother of Shana (Joe) Conza, James (Sara) Conti, and Thomas (Breanne) Conti; loving great-grandmother of Georgia Conza, Jacob, Lucas, and Scarlett Conti; dear sister of the late Mario (late Joan) Celli. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. 

Relatives and friends may...

Feb 16, 2026

ERICKSON, Robert H. of Jamestown, entered into rest February 16, 2026. Beloved husband of Joanne (nee Bellavia) Erickson; devoted father of Dr. Robert (Dr. Jennifer) Erickson; Tari Geisler, Shari (Matthew) Shearing, and Marci Erickson; cherished grandfather of Robbie (Mary Patricia) Erickson, Dr. David (Dr. Latrice) Erickson, Molly (Christopher) Fierle, Betsy (Andrew) Mikac, Dr. Thomas (Jayne) Geisler, John (Ashley) Geisler, Stacy...

Feb 15, 2026

Relatives and friends may visit Friendship Baptist Church, 402 Clinton St. Buffalo, NY on Saturday, February 28th from 11:00 AM-12:00 PM where a Homegoing Service will immediately follow. Entombment Forest Lawn Cemetery.

Feb 15, 2026

Jenniffer Marie Maslakowski, age 53, passed away unexpectedly on February 15, 2026 of natural causes. She was residing in Lackawanna, NY, but was a Dunkirk resident for most of her life. Ms. Maz, as her students would call her, was a dedicated educator who impacted the lives of her students and peers. Beloved daughter of Cynthia Maslakowski and the late...

Feb 15, 2026

Soria, Wanda I., 61, of Buffalo, entered into rest on February 15, 2026. Beloved mother of Joana, Jose, Francisco Amaro, Jomairy (Fernando) Irizary, and Tania Colon (Jose Quinones); cherished grandmother of 13 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren; loving daughter of Julia (nee Filisiano) and the late Angel Soria; dear sister of Alexander Feliciano and Wanda Flores. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins, family,...

Feb 15, 2026

CUMBO, Salvatore J. "Sam" - Beloved husband of Diane L. (nee Bailey) Cumbo; loving father of Troy (Katie) Cumbo, AnnMarie Cumbo (Jaime Smith), and Collin (Lauren) Cumbo; cherished grandfather of Calysta (Kyle) Cumbo, Elijah Cumbo, Kaelen Cumbo, and Tierney Cumbo; great-grandfather of Theodore and Callahan; dear brother of Vincenza "Jane" (William) Crystoff; also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Relatives...

Feb 14, 2026

Patterson, Thomas E. of Buffalo entered into rest on February 14, 2026. Beloved father of Ayden Patterson; also survived by devoted canine companion Coco and many caring friends. Relatives and friends may visit Lombardo Funeral Home (Snyder Chapel) 4614 Main St. on Sunday, March 15 from 10am-12pm. Condolences may be made on this page.

Feb 14, 2026

Ahmed, Fatouma, 70, of Buffalo, entered into rest on February 14, 2026. Devoted mother of Shemisa (Fatah Abdella) Ali, Zahara (Daniel) Torres; cherished grandmother of Libya, Pharaoh, Zachary, and Sofia. Fatouma was a beautiful, loving, caring mother who sacrificed for her family the best she could. We will miss her smile, joy, and cooking. Private services. Interment Mt. Calvary Cemetery....

Feb 14, 2026

VITKO, John J. of Tonawanda, NY, entered into rest on February 14, 2026. Beloved husband of the late Kathryn (nee Knisley) Vitko; devoted father of Kellie (David) Hussar, the late Lawrence (Sandra) Kipler, late Kathy, Gina, and Jennifer Kipler and the late Mary (Thomas) Losi; cherished grandfather of Nicole, Michael (Julie), Michelle, Amanda (John), Brittany, Nick, Chris, Stephen (Traci) and...

Feb 13, 2026

Of Lockport, NY entered into rest February 13, 2026. Beloved wife of 42 years to Mark J. Coughlin; devoted mother of Kathleen (Jeremy) Nevins and Michelle (Christopher D.) Majchrzak; cherished grandmother of Teagan, Hudson, and Rowan; loving daughter of Henry and Shirley Marie (nee Laquee) Puchala; dear sister of Donald (Shirley), Richard (Diane), and the late Ronald; also survived by...

Feb 13, 2026

Dorothy V. Bloom, 88, of Hamburg, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on February 13, 2026, after a sudden illness. She was born on July 4, 1937 in Boston, New York, and grew up there.

Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband Albert in 1994.

She is survived by her three children Arlene Bloom (John), Gail (Gene) Burns, and Randy...

Feb 13, 2026

Todd W. Lyons

Mar 4, 1969 – Feb 13, 2026

Of Niagara Falls, entered into rest February 13, 2026. Loving son of James W. and the late Penelope G. “Penny” Lyons; father of Dillon J. (Olivia) and Brett M. Lyons; grandfather of Declan and Connor; brother of the late Scott D. Lyons; also survived by nieces and nephews. Todd attended Frontier High...

Feb 13, 2026

William A. Kruger, Sr.

January 21, 1943 - February 13, 2026

Of West Seneca, entered into rest February 13, 2026. Beloved husband of the late Mariann W. (nee Weindel) Kruger; devoted father of Suzanne (David) Drozdiel, Patricia (David) Mann, William Jr. (Jennifer) Kruger, the late Christine Kruger, and bonus-daughter Maureen Burke; cherished grandfather of Amanda, Michaela (Alex), Jessica, Steven, Katelynn, William III,...