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Donna J. Reeves

Donna J. Reeves

Mar 25, 2025

Age 80, of Buffalo, New York

passed away peacefully on

March 25, 2025, surrounded by

her family, and with her husband,

Bill, at her side. Donna was

a generous caretaker and

a masterful...

Michelene M Herbert

Michelene M Herbert

Mar 25, 2025

Of South Wales, entered into rest March 25, 2025. Beloved wife of John W. Herbert, Sr.; devoted mother of Scott Kramer, Joseph Kramer, James Kramer (Alicia), Andrew Sieczkarski, Amanda (Evan) Logan, Amber (William) Davies, Jacob Sieczkarski (Brittany), Alexander Salomon, James Herbert and the late Stevielynn Sieczkarski; cherished grandmother of many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; loving daugther of Sara and the...

Grace L. Catalfu

Grace L. Catalfu

Mar 24, 2025

June 29, 1930-March 24, 2025

CATALFU, Grace L. (nee Lano) of Amherst, entered into rest March 24, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Louis J. Catalfu; devoted mother of the late Sandra Voytovich; cherished grandmother of Melanie (Jamie) Gunn and the late Steven Voytovich; loving daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Lano;...

Engracia C. Baird

Engracia C. Baird

Mar 24, 2025

Engracia Cordova Baird, who went by “Grace,” passed away quietly in her sleep on Sunday, March 24th 2025. She was indeed a woman of grace. A calm and humble person who loved the simpler things in life. Her journey began in the small town of Del Rio, Texas on March 13th, 1932. After marrying a young Air Force fighter...

Mary Lou Urban

Mary Lou Urban

Mar 24, 2025

Mary Lou Urban, 80, of Getzville, entered into rest on March 24, 2025. Beloved wife of 57 years to Thomas H. Urban; devoted mother of Jill A. (William Guenther) Gradle and Christopher Urban (Michele Sullivan); cherished grandmother of Alexander Gradle, Jake Gradle and Lexi Urban and loving daughter of the late John and Mary (nee McDonald) Keil. Mary Lou...

Adrian  Rose Logiudice

Adrian Rose Logiudice

Mar 24, 2025

Adrian Rose Logiudice, 78, passed away early on the morning March 24, 2025, in Williamsville, New York.  Beloved wife of the late Sebastian Logiudice; devoted mother of Cassandra Paolucci (Jeremy), Liane Paolucci (John), and Alena (Peter) Piccillo; cherished grandmother of Analiese, Dominic, and Peter Piccillo; loving daughter of the late Walter and Josephine Kaczmarek; dear sister of Karen (Roland...

William "Billy" Laporta

William "Billy" Laporta

Mar 24, 2025

75, of Amherst, entered into rest on March 24, 2025. Beloved husband of 37 years to Deborah LaPorta; devoted father of Kimberly (Rudy) Alloy, Kelly LaPorta, William C. LaPorta, Tracy LaPorta and Andrea LaPorta; cherished papa of Alyssa Alloy, Carl Luzio, Anjalana LaPorta, Julia Luzio, Gabrielle Luzio, William LaPorta, Anthony LaPorta and Olivia Roberts; loving son of the late...

Angeline M. Battaglia Kroll

Angeline M. Battaglia Kroll

Mar 24, 2025

90, of Buffalo, entered into rest on March 24th, 2025. Angeline was a born-again Christian who married her beloved husband, Richard T. Kroll on December 5th, 1998. She was the devoted mother of Samuel (Loretta) Battaglia, Ronald Battaglia, Sharon Battaglia and Donald Battaglia; cherished grandmother of David Battaglia, Joseph Mercado, Anthony Mercado, Carmen (John) Shurfield, Sam Battaglia, Aaron Battaglia...

John Wayland Stark

John Wayland Stark

Mar 23, 2025

John Wayland Stark, 84, entered into rest on March 23, 2025. No prior visitation or service. Condolences may be made on this page.

Russell C. Pulvino

Russell C. Pulvino

Mar 23, 2025

Of Buffalo, entered

into rest on March

23, 2025. Beloved

husband of the late

Donna (nee Waldron) Pulvino;

devoted father of Rochelle

(William) Beyers, Laurie (Mark)

Ruesch, Barbara Czyz,...

Elizabeth Ann Schoenhardt

Elizabeth Ann Schoenhardt

Mar 22, 2025

Elizabeth Ann Schoenhardt (nee Kaufman)

Entered into rest March 22, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Ronald Schoenhardt; devoted mother of James (Kelly), Eric (Angel) and the late Scott Schoenhardt; cherished grandmother of Ashley, Hailey, Ryan, Aiden and Logan Schoenhardt and John Lee; loving daughter of the late John and Eleanor Kaufman; dear sister of...

Rev. Joseph  Williams

Rev. Joseph Williams

Mar 22, 2025

Rev. Joseph M. Williams

Age 65, entered into eternal rest on March 22, 2025, at home in Tennessee, surrounded by his beloved family.

He leaves behind his devoted wife, Jackie; children, Letisha Williams (Jawaun Brown), Joseph Williams Jr., Daniel Williams, Danielle Cook (Tyler), and Nicholas Williams; five cherished grandchildren;...

Joseph M. Williams

Joseph M. Williams

Mar 22, 2025

Rev. Joseph M. Williams

Age 65, entered into eternal rest on March 22, 2025, at home in Tennessee, surrounded by his beloved family.

He leaves behind his devoted wife, Jackie; children, Letisha Williams (Jawaun Brown), Joseph Williams Jr., Daniel Williams, Danielle Cook (Tyler), and Nicholas...

Lori A. Sailer

Lori A. Sailer

Mar 22, 2025

Sailer, Lori A. (nee Doctor) of Hamburg, entered into rest on March 22, 2025. Beloved wife of Dan D. Sailer; devoted mother of Daniel (Jacqueline) Darling, Matthew (Chantell) Darling and Luke Darling and step mother of LaDeidre Sailer; cherished grandmother of 13 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild; loving daughter of Janice...

Vincent  F.  Crecca

Vincent F. Crecca

Mar 22, 2025

Vincent F. Crecca, age 96, of the City of Tonawanda, entered into rest on March 22, 2025. Beloved husband of the late Dolores for 69 years, devoted father of Paul Crecca, Robert (Kimberly) Crecca (Tucson, AZ.) and Carol (Robert) Lake (Danville, CA.). Cherished grandfather of Jennifer, Julianne and Madison Lake. Loving son of the late Frank and Rose (Tauriello)...

Rowena Adams Jones

Rowena Adams Jones

Mar 22, 2025

Rowena Adams Jones, 96, of Johnstown, Pennsylvania, long term resident of Buffalo, NY and most recently Amherst, NY passed away. She was the daughter of the late Leroy and Anna Rose Hankins, wife of the late James Adams, and late Clarence Jones, devoted mother to Charla Adams, adored grandmother of Marie Adams-Rutkowski (Kenny Rutkowski, Jr) and beloved great-grandmother to...

Dane Martin Panzarella

Dane Martin Panzarella

Mar 21, 2025

68, of Buffalo, entered into rest on March 21, 2025. Devoted husband of 40 years to Kimberly A. (nee Weber) Panzarella; beloved father of Dane Raymond Panzarella; loving son of the late Carl and Alyce (nee Martin) Panzarella; dear brother of Michael (Darlene) Panzarella, Paul Panzarella and the late Nancy Fisher; also survived by nieces and nephews. A Memorial...

Phillip F. Minella, Sr.

Phillip F. Minella, Sr.

Mar 21, 2025

Phillip F. Minella, Sr., 80, of Buffalo, entered into rest on March 21, 2025. Beloved life partner of 45 years to Mary Ackley; devoted father of Jennifer (Ken) Cordero, Joanne Minella (John Adams) and Phillip (Jennifer) Minella, Jr.; cherished grandfather of Jerad, Alexia, Jonathan and Ethan; loving son of the late John and Carmella (nee Tedesco) Minella; dear brother...

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