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Betty V. Johnson
May 19, 2021
JOHNSON - Betty V. (nee Allen) Of Buffalo, entered into rest May 19, 2021. Relatives and friends may visit MacAlpine Community Church, 2700 Bailey Ave., Buffalo, on Tuesday from 10-11 AM, where the Funeral Service will immediately follow. Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery. Arrangements by LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME.
Almon E. 'Al' Leach
May 18, 2021
Al (Almon) E. Leach Nov 9, 1925 - May 18, 2021 Al (Almon) E. Leach of the Town of Lockport, entered in to rest May 18, 2021 at the age of 95. Al was born in Arkansas City, Kansas in 1925. He was an aerospace engineer at Bell Aerospace, where retired in 1988 after a long career and held...
Rose Palmisano
May 18, 2021
Palmisano, Rose of Buffalo, entered into rest on May 18, 2021. Rose is loved by her family and friends. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Infant of Prague Church on Monday, May 24, at 9:30 AM. Entombment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.
Franklin A. Padilla
May 18, 2021
Franklin A. Padilla, of Buffalo, entered into rest on May 18th, 2021. Relatives and friends may visit the Lombardo Funeral Home (City Chapel) 102 Linwood Avenue, Buffalo NY on Wednesday (May 26) for a visitation from 9-11am, a funeral service will immediately follow. Arrangements by Lombardo Funeral Home
Kathleen M. Kistner
May 18, 2021
KISTNER - Kathleen M. (nee Costrino) Of Amherst, entered into rest May 18, 2021. Beloved wife of Kurt C. Kistner; devoted mother of Julie (late Craig) Donovan; cherished grandmother of Brigid Rita; loving daughter of the late Nunzio and Rita Costrino; dear sister of Sheila (Rene) Cruz, Mary Beth Costrino (Gene) and the late Thomas (Julie) Costrino; also survived...
Linda M. Ganci
May 18, 2021
GANCI - Linda M. (nee Mann) Of Tonawanda, entered into rest on May 18, 2021 after a courageous battle with ovarian cancer. Beloved wife of Frank J. Ganci; devoted mother of Alissa Ganci, Joseph (Christina) Ganci, Jenna (Luis) Rivera and Maria (Nick) Coln; cherished and adored grandmother of Frankie, Max, Dominic, Zeke, Sal, Gia, Aria, Evan and Amelia; loving...
Christine Runfola
May 18, 2021
RUNFOLA - Christine (nee Crocifissa Chiappone) Of Amherst, entered into rest May 18, 2021. Beloved wife of Dominic Runfola; devoted mother of Susan (Shawn) Hill, Mark Runfola and Paula (Chris) Macrides; cherished grandmother of Elaina and Julianna Hill and Karli and Nico Macrides; loving daughter of the late Salvatore and Marina Chiappone; dear sister of Nancy (late Frank) Cappellino;...
Ralph M. Wangler
May 18, 2021
Ralph M. Wangler of Tonawanda, entered into rest on May 18, 2021. Relatvies and friends may visit the LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (Northtowns Chapel) 885 Niagara Falls Blvd. on Monday from 4-7 PM. A Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday morning at 9:30 AM. Entombment Mt. Olivet Cemetery.
Marie A. Petronella
May 18, 2021
PETRONELLA - Marie A. (nee Maraschiello) Of Tonawanda, NY, entered into rest on May 18, 2021. Beloved wife of the late Victor A. Petronella; Adored Mother of Victoria, Laurie, Lisa, Michael, Joseph (Nicole Williams) and the late Anthony; loving daughter of the late Michael and Florence Maraschiello; cherished sister of Michael (Lynn) Maraschiello; also survived by loving nieces, nephews...
Carol A. Griffin
May 18, 2021
GRIFFIN - Carol A. (nee Adams) Of Buffalo, entered into rest May 18, 2021. Relatives and friends may visit the LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (Northtowns Chapel), 885 Niagara Falls Blvd., near Eggert/Sheridan Dr., on Monday (May 24) from 6-9 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Martin de Porres Church, 555 Northampton St., Buffalo, Tuesday morning...
Richard A. Doetterl
May 18, 2021
DOETTERL - Richard A. Of Buffalo, entered into rest May 18, 2021. Beloved husband of the late Sarah (nee Tortora); devoted father of Ann (Joseph) DiChristina, Richard Jr. (Ann Marie), Carla and Joseph (Julie) Doetterl; cherished grandfather of seven grandchildren and two great- grandchildren; loving son of the late Martin and Mildred Doetterl; dear brother of William (late Betty),...
Mary J. Folga
May 17, 2021
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Eida Vives
May 17, 2021
of Buffalo, entered into rest on May 17th, 2021. Relatives and friends may visit the Lombardo Funeral Home (City Chapel) 102 Linwood Avenue, Buffalo on Thursday May 27th for a visitation from 9-11am. A funeral service will immediately follow. Interment Pine Lawn Cemetery.
Max J. Hemingway
May 17, 2021
HEMINGWAY - Max J. Of Chaffee, entered into rest May 17, 2021. Survived by sons Patrick (Esther) and Timothy (Rachel) Hemingway, and their mother Patricia Hemingway. Proud grandfather of Danielle, Melissa, Hailey and Cassidy; loving son of the late John and Clara Hemingway; survived by siblings, Theresa (late David) OKeeffe and Bobby (Betty) Hemingway; longtime friend of Christa Pixley....
Michael J. Walker
May 17, 2021
WALKER - Michael J. Of Buffalo, entered into rest May 17, 2021. Relatives and friends may visit Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church, 665 Michigan Ave., Buffalo, on Tuesday from 10-11 AM, where the Funeral Service will immediately follow. Interment St. Matthews Cemetery. Arrangements by LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME.
Dennis James Bischof
May 16, 2021
BISCHOF - Dennis James Of Clarence, entered into rest May 16, 2021. Beloved husband of Margaret Elizabeth (nee Connolly) Bischof; devoted father of Dennis Jr. (Ann) Bischof, Patricia (Steven) Raquet, and Deborah (Joseph Jr.) Scinta; cherished grandfather of Sara and Brett Bischof, and Joseph III, Nico, Jake and Cole Scinta; loving son of the late Joseph and Effie Betty...
Loretta A. Sterling
May 15, 2021
STERLING - Loretta A. (nee Aloisio) Of Blasdell, entered into rest at the age of 80 on May 15, 2021. Beloved wife of the late Richard R. Sterling; devoted mother of Christopher Sterling, Laura (Al Santoro) Giallella, Gregory (Teresa) Sterling and Karen Sterling; cherished grandmother of Nicholas, Jeffrey Giallella and Gianna Sterling; loving daughter of the late Louis and...
Joseph H Tetnowski
May 15, 2021
TETNOWSKI - Joseph H. Of Cheektowaga, entered into rest May 15, 2021. Beloved husband of the late Edna M. (nee Dunkleman); devoted father of Barbara (Peter) Bogdan, Michael (Sonya) Tetnowski and Christine (Mark) Shafer; cherished grandfather of Angela (Prometheus), Buddy, Madeleine (Matthew), Hunter, David, Grace and Ember; adored great-grandfather of Donovan; loving son of the late John and Victoria...
Christopher J. Walsh
May 15, 2021
WALSH - Christopher J. of Cheektowaga, entered into rest May 15, 2021. Beloved husband of Susan K. (nee Bickley) Walsh; devoted father of Taylor, Katy, Sarah Walsh, Edwin Jr., Jessie and Jason (Rea) Irizarry; cherished grandfather of Jason, Kyle, Dylan, Louis, Edwin III, Marissa, Alexzandria, Dominic, Jessie Jr., Mason, Ella, Logan and Mila; son of the late Thomas Sr....
Sylvia D Jaszka
May 15, 2021
JASZKA - Sylvia D. (nee Dobrowolski) Of Tonawanda, entered into rest May 15, 2021. Beloved wife of 66 years to the late Daniel J. Jaszka; devoted mother of Daniel Jr. (Mary Lou), Michael (Mary) and Eric (Sharon) Jaszka; adored grandma Nanie of Gregory (Rebecca), Lisa (Adam) Duncan, Michael, Keith, Brian, Conner and Taylor; cherished greatgrandma Nanie of Madelyn, Ethan,...
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