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William G. Bates
Dec 20, 2025
William G. Bates of North Boston, NY entered into rest on December 20th, 2025 after a long illness. Husband of 62 years to Joanne Bates (nee Pound); father of Michele (Raymond Jr) Rutkowski, and the late Bob Bates and Tracy Bates; loving grandfather of Hannah, Raymond III, and Kristin Rutkowski; brother of Thomas (Diana) Bates, Victoria (David) Lalomia, Margaret (Robert) Braun,...
Kelly Houseman
Dec 20, 2025
Kelly K. Houseman (nee McCormack), 58, of Buffalo, entered into rest on December 20, 2025. Beloved wife of David Houseman, and formerly Paul Higgins Jr.; devoted mother of Patrick Higgins (Brittney Fahnestock); stepmother of Matthew and Daniel Houseman; loving daughter of Corley (nee McDonald) Gordon and the late Maxwell L. McCormack Jr.; daughter-in-law of Richard and Judy Houseman; former daughter-in-law...
James Kiczewski
Dec 19, 2025
KICZEWSKI, James “Jimmy” of Buffalo, entered into rest December 19, 2025. No prior visitation. Arrangements by LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (Southtowns Chapel).
Vita Milkie
Dec 19, 2025
MILKIE, Vita M. (nee Maggiotto) - Age 89, she was born in Buffalo to her immigrant parents, the late Silvio and Grace (nee Migliardi) Maggiotto, and grew up with her siblings, Elena (late Albert) Booth and the late Joseph (Mary) Maggiotto. Vita worked at Roswell Park Cancer Institute, prior to meeting her husband of 66 years, the late Ramon Milkie...
Diane McCadden
Dec 19, 2025
Diane D. McCadden (nee Martina) entered into rest on December 19, 2025. Beloved wife of 52 years to James McCadden; cherished mother to Sherrie Azzarelli (Nicklas) and the late Robert McCadden (Jinelle); loving grandmother to Kayleigh Arricale (Augustine); daughter to the late Samuel and Dorothy Martina; dearest sister to Gail Heiser (David), Jeffrey Martina (Lynn), Marilyn Werner (Mike) , James...
Karen Bonvissuto
Dec 19, 2025
Karen D. Bonvissuto (nee DeMartinis) of Lancaster entered into rest on December 19, 2025. Beloved wife of Mark Bonvissuto; predeceased by her daughter Jacqueline Nicole and survived by one daughter; cherished grandmother of Christian; devoted daughter of the late Daniel and Joan (nee Christiano) DeMartinis; loving sister of Kim (Kevin) Klipfel; missed dearly by her canine pal Lily; also survived...
Pablo "Paul" Alvarez
Dec 18, 2025
Pablo A. “Paul” Alvarez, 16, of West Seneca, entered into rest suddenly on December 18, 2025. Loving son of Alba M. Torres-Hernandez; dear brother of Liam E. Alvarez, Cristian E. Mercedes, and Baby Jeffi A. Mercedes. Also survived by the Guzman and Miller families as well as the Torres-Hernandez family in Colombia S. A.
Relatives and friends may visit the LOMBARDO...
Earl L. Lipford
Dec 18, 2025
Relatives and friends may visit the Lombardo Funeral Home (Snyder Chapel) 4614 Main St. near Harlem Rd. on Saturday December 27, 2025 from 10:00 to 11:00. A Funeral Service will immediately follow. Condolences may be made on this page.
Charles Mustaller
Dec 18, 2025
Beloved husband of the late Patricia (nee Olivier) Mustaller. Cherished father of Mary Mustaller McMillan (James) and the late Axel Mustaller. Devoted grandfather of Henry, Charles, and Patricia. Loving brother of Larry (Elsie) Mustaller. Predeceased by his parents Lawrence and Mary (nee Mrowczynska) Mustaller and his brother Thaddeus Armatys. Relatives and friends may visit on Saturday January 24, 2026 at...
Miguelina Peña
Dec 18, 2025
Peña, Miguelina, 94, of Lackawanna, entered into rest on December 18, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Emeterio V. Peña; devoted mother of José L. (late Carmen) Velázquez, Carmelo (Virginia) López, Luz Milagros (Juan) Ramos, Rosa M. Peña, Rolando V. Peña, Maria M. (Timothy) Mahaney, Guadalupe Peña, Miguelina (Gregory) Peña Carey, Victoria (Antonio) Rivera, Anselma (Jewell) Magee, and Emeterio (Cheryl)...
Valeria McQuiller
Dec 17, 2025
Valeria Darlene McQuiller, born on September 27, 1950 in Buffalo, New York, lived a life defined by love, laughter, and unwavering kindness. She devoted herself wholeheartedly to her family, cherishing every moment spent together and creating memories that will last for generations.
Valeria spent many happy hours tending to her garden, nurturing each plant with the same care she gave...
Lawrence W. Campbell
Dec 17, 2025
CAMPBELL, Lawrence W. “Larry” of Buffalo, entered into rest December 17, 2025. Beloved husband of the late Nancy (nee Powers) Campbell; stepfather of Jason (Leona) Smith; grandfather of Joshua and Brandon Smith; loving son of the late Dorothy R. Campbell and Roy (Dorothy) Campbell; dear brother of Roy Campbell, Michael (Peggy) Campbell, Nancy (Jack) Suto, and Sandra (Jaye) Davis; also...
Juan Ramos
Dec 15, 2025
Of Buffalo, entered into rest on December 15, 2025. Relatives and friends may visit Lombardo Funeral Home (Snyder Chapel) 4614 Main St. near Harlem Rd. on Monday January 5, 2026 from 10 AM -12 PM. Condolences may be placed on this page.
Joseph Lerczak
Dec 15, 2025
Joseph R. Lerczak, 84, of Buffalo, entered into rest on December 15, 2025. Beloved husband of the late Beverly (nee Klein) Lerczak; devoted father of Ann Marie (Mark) Saunders, Lisa Ann (Gregory) Stachowski, Michael (Nicki) Lerczak, and Karin Ann Lerczak; cherished grandfather of Tabitha Ann, Samantha Rose Saunders, and Ian Lerczak; loving son of the late Joseph and Angeline (nee...
Aida E. Mercado
Dec 15, 2025
Mercado, Aida E. (nee Rodriguez)
October 20, 1950-December 15, 2025
Mercado, Aida E. (nee Rodriguez), 75, entered into rest on December 15, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Angel Mercado, devoted mother of Manuel (Rebecca) Mercado; loving daughter of the late Guillermo and Juana Maria (nee Ortiz) Rodriguez; step-daughter of Virgen Rodriguez; dear sister of Maria Rodriguez Ortiz, Elba, Ramon and Leyda...
Susan Drechsel
Dec 15, 2025
Susan L. Drechsel, 78, of Buffalo, entered into rest on December 15, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Daniel A. Drechsel; devoted mother of Susan (late Edward) Volk, William (Elizabeth) Witmer, Daniel (late Melissa) Drechsel, and Scott (Lisa) Drechsel; cherished grandmother of 19 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren; loving daughter of the late Gilbert F. and MaryEllen (nee Tillman) Stephens;...
Edward L. Jeffers
Dec 15, 2025
September 5, 1950-December 15, 2025
JEFFERS, Edward L. “Skip” of Blasdell, entered into rest December 15, 2025. Devoted father of Paula (John) Kapanek; cherished grandfather of Lindsey (Kevin) Adams and Timothy Kapanek; adored great-grandfather of Baby Adams; loving son of the late Edward and Barbara Jeffers; dear brother of David, Dennis (Donna Nowicki), and the late James Jeffers; also survived by...
Michael Currier
Dec 15, 2025
CURRIER, Michael J. - Of Pendleton, NY, entered into rest December 15, 2025. Beloved husband of 58 years to Karen Currier; devoted father of Michael S. (Tammy) Currier and Michelle (DeWayne) Smith; cherished grandfather of Taylor (Cody) Hodo, Jake (Aubrey) Smith, Austin Smith, Scott Currier, and Logan Currier; great-grandfather of Cooper Hodo; loving son of the late John and Margaret...
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