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Joseph A. Demske
Jun 20, 2025
Joseph Albert Demske, 69, of Tonawanda, entered into rest on June 20, 2025. Beloved partner of Carol A. Karnath; devoted father of Andrew (Angela) Demske and Alec (Kelly) Demske; cherished grandfather of Raelynn, Weston and Landon Demske; loving son of the late John F. and Rosemarie (nee Sanford) Demske; dear brother of John Demske, Mike Demske, Kathy Glaser and...
Louisa S. Macon
Jun 20, 2025
Louisa S. Macon (83) of Suttle, Alabama passed on June 20th, 2025. Relatives and friends may visit Lombardo Funeral Home (Northtowns Chapel), 885 Niagara Falls Blvd. near Eggert/Sheridan Dr. on Thursday, July 3rd from 2:00-3:30 PM. A funeral service to immediately follow at 3:30 PM. Condolences may be made on this page.
Dolores L. Kowalczewski
Jun 20, 2025
Kowalczewski, Dolores (nee Pikula) , 83, of Lackawanna, NY, entered into rest on June 20, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Eugene Kowalczewski Sr.; devoted mother of Gene (Charlene), Kevin (Nancy) Kowalczewski and Renee (Russell) Bellagamba; cherished grandmother of Jordan (Devon) Edwards, Lauren Kowalczewski, Kendall (AJ) Smith, Julia, Cameron and Nathan Kowalczewski and...
Rita Jo Fumerelle
Jun 18, 2025
FUMERELLE, Rita Jo of South Buffalo, entered into rest June 18, 2025. Loving daughter of Rita and the late Richard “Rocky” Fumerelle Sr.; dear sister of Richard “Rocky” (Nancy) Fumerelle Jr.; cherished aunt of Rocco (Jenna) Fumerelle and Emily (Ethan Perry) Fumerelle; adored great-aunt of Remi Dunkle, Skyler Perry, and Micah Perry; beloved companion of the late...
Maureen E. Ball-Breidenstein
Jun 18, 2025
February 6, 1938-June 18, 2025
BREIDENSTEIN-BALL, Maureen E. (nee Goodwin) of Grand Island, entered into rest June 18, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Gerald Breidenstein and the late Harold Ball; devoted mother of Robert (Claire) Ball and Kevin Ball; cherished grandmother of Kaeleigh, Wyeth, and McKenzie; loving daughter of the late Gerald...
Susan A. Cerullo
Jun 17, 2025
April 16, 1954-June 17, 2025
CERULLO, Susan A. (nee Cavarello) of Orchard Park, entered into rest June 17, 2025. Beloved wife of Vincent A. Cerullo; devoted mother of Cheryl, Michael (Kelly), and David (Kayla) Rogers; cherished grandmother of 10; loving daughter of the late Nicholas and Helen Cavarello; dear sister of Robert (Sue)...
Kamla Chatterjee
Jun 16, 2025
In Loving Memory of Kamla Chatterjee
A Life of Strength, Faith, Service, and Love
November 1st, 1932 – June 16th, 2025
Kamla was born on November 1st, 1932 and soared peacefully into the sunset on June 16th, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love, service, and unwavering faith.
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Mary Jane Lavean
Jun 16, 2025
Age 91, of Tonawanda, entered into rest on June 16, 2025. Devoted wife of the late Thomas W. LaVean; beloved mother of Deborah (James) Austin, Linda Lorich, Thomas A. (Mary) LaVean and Katherine LaVean Pramprasert; cherished grandmother of 16, great-grandmother of 25 and great-great-grandmother of 2; loving daughter of the late Otto F. and Jennie (nee Perfetti) Achtziger; also...
Michael L. Ferrara
Jun 16, 2025
Michael L. Ferrara
November 21, 1937- June 16, 2025
“Our echoes roll from soul to soul,
And grow for ever and for ever.”
--Alfred, Lord Tennyson
Whether teaching A Tale of Two Cities at Salamanca High School in room 133, directing from the apron of...
Melvin Gregory Quinniey
Jun 15, 2025
Age 70, of Buffalo, entered into rest of June 15, 2025. Relatives and friends may visit Lombardo Funeral Home (Northtowns Chapel), 885 Niagara Falls Blvd. near Eggert/Sheridan Dr. on Monday, June 30th from 11:00AM - 12:00 PM. A funeral service to immediately follow at 12:00 PM. Interment St. Matthews Cemetery. Condolences may be shared on this page....
Sheila A. Jones
Jun 15, 2025
Age 85, of Amherst, entered into rest of June 15, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Harry L. and the late Arthur G. Williamson, Sr.; dearest mother of the late Arthur G. (Susan) Williamson Jr. and Michael W. (Jacqueline) Williamson; devoted grandmother of Danielle, Nicole (Kosta), David (Toni), Thomas and Peggy Sue, and many great-grandchildren including Adelina; dear sister...
Emilia Rivera
Jun 14, 2025
Age 94, of Tonawanda, entered into rest on June 14, 2025. Beloved mother of Marta (Frederick) LoBue, Joseph (Diane) Rey and Robert (Mary Jane) Rey; cherished grandmother of 8 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren; dear sister of Gilberto (Nilda) Lopez, 5 late brothers and 3 late sisters; also survived by nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends may visit Lombardo Funeral...
Celia Figueroa
Jun 13, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Celia Figueroa, who left us peacefully on Friday, June 13, 2025, at the age of 86.
Born on March 14, 1939, Celia was the beloved matriarch of our family—a woman whose warmth, strength, and unwavering love touched everyone she met. She devoted her life to her family...
Mark O. Sheely
Jun 13, 2025
Age 67, of Gasport, formerly of Kenmore, entered into rest on June 13, 2025. Devoted husband of 40 years to Cheryl Ann (nee Schumacher) Sheely; dear brother of Diana (late Dennis) Cain, Michael (Linda) Sheely, Roberta Bullington, John (Lynnette) Sheely and Martin (Junko) Sheely; adored uncle of 5 nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends may visit Lombardo Funeral Home...
Virginia L. Blenman
Jun 13, 2025
Virginia Lee Parker-Blenman, affectionately known as “Aunt Jenny,” passed away peacefully on June 13, 2025, at the age of 90. Born on October 2, 1934, in Buffalo, New York, she was the fourth of five children born to William Earl and Zirrah Myrtle Parker. She was preceded in death by her parents and her beloved siblings: Delores, Frances, Florence,...
Barbara J. Vanderbosch
Jun 12, 2025
Vanderbosch, Barbara J. (nee Frank) of West Seneca, entered into rest on June 12, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Francis Vanderbosch; devoted mother of Beth Ann (Edward) Smith; cherished grandmother of Matthew (Rayna) Vanderbosch, Kristin, Molly, and Jacob Smith; step-grandmother of Robert Smith; Gigi of Annabella Vanderbosch and Elliott Smith. Also survived...
Jacob Miller
Jun 12, 2025
Miller, Jacob P.
February 9, 1945 – June 12, 2025
Of Mission, TX and Buffalo, NY entered into rest at home
suddenly and unexpectedly on June 12, 2025. Beloved husband
of Christine Balboni, Captain, US Coast Guard (ret); devoted
Mark E. Belz
Jun 12, 2025
Of Elma, passed away peacefully, at the age of 64, June 12, 2025 in his home. He was born in Buffalo to the late Franklin and Dorothy Belz; survived by his wife of over 15 years to Kathie (nee Benzee) Belz; his dear sisters, Anne DiCenso, Donna Renier; his brother, Kevin Belz; and Cat Betty; also survived by many...
John Hart
Jun 12, 2025
John Hart, 88, of Lime Lake, entered into rest on June 12, 2025. Devoted husband of the former Katherine Virginia Hart and the late Darlene Hart; beloved father of Cynthia Hart, Kathy (Spencer) Jimerson, Vickie (Danny) Daly and Laurie (Merrill) Strauss; cherished grandfather of Jason, Jessica, Jordan, Erica, Nathan and Bethany and several great-grandchildren; loving son of the late...
Annette A. Battaglia
Jun 11, 2025
February 9, 1936-June 11, 2025
BATTAGLIA, Annette A. (nee Kania) of West Seneca, entered into rest June 11, 2025. Beloved wife of John A. Battaglia; devoted mother of Joseph (Susan), Daniel (Kathleen), Sharon (Robert), and the late Gail Battaglia; cherished grandmother of Stephanie Battaglia, Sarah (Brandon) Tarney, Jessica, Elizabeth Battaglia, Joseph, and Maria...
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