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Diane T. Wrazen

Diane T. Wrazen

Jan 15, 2021

WRAZEN, Diane T. (nee Heff) - of Hamburg, entered into rest on January 15, 2021. Beloved wife of the late Paul Wrazen; devoted mother of Michael (Jill Swan) Wrazen and Mindy (Matt) Brind'Amour; cherished step-mother of Dawn and the late Christine; devoted grandmother of Gabriella, Peyton, Jesse, Eric, Matthew, Lyndsey, Nick, Shanna, and Samantha; loving daughter of Margaret Altiok...

Richard S Thuman

Richard S Thuman

Jan 15, 2021

THUMAN - Richard S. Of Tonawanda, entered into rest January 15, 2021. Beloved husband of Roberta Bobbie Twardowski; devoted father of Pamela (Tom) Dent, Cheryl (Bob) Drescher and Gary (Mary Anne) Thuman; adored grandfather of four grandsons; cherished great-grandfather of three great-grandsons; loving son of the late Sylvester and Agnes Thuman; dear brother of Marge (late Vin) Daly, Bill...

Carlene A. Panaro

Carlene A. Panaro

Jan 15, 2021

PANARO - Carlene A. (nee Sciandra) Of Getzville, entered into rest January 15, 2021. Beloved wife of Lawrence A. Panaro; devoted mother of Mark (Brittany Sisson) Bosco, Gina Bosco, Danielle Panaro and Christopher Panaro; loving daughter of Calogero and Barbara (Symonds) Sciandra; dear sister of David (Christina) Sciandra, Anthony Sciandra and the late Maria Sciandra; also survived by relatives...

Fitz Simmons Iii

Fitz Simmons Iii

Jan 15, 2021

SIMMONS, Fitz III of Cheektowaga, entered into rest January 15, 2021. Devoted father of Daquan Fitz Simmons; Cherished grandfather of 1 grandchild; Loving son of the late Mary and Fitz Simmons II. Dear brother of Lisa, Andre, Jameelah, and Alease. Relatives and friends may visit the LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (Northtowns Chapel), 885 Niagara Falls Blvd., near Eggert/Sheridan Dr., on...

John F. Dziedzic

John F. Dziedzic

Jan 14, 2021

DZIEDZIC - John F. Entered into rest on January 14, 2021. Beloved husband of 63 years to Norma (nee Bowe) Dziedzic; devoted father of Sherrie (John) Drobits, John R., and Kimberley (George) Gillespie; cherished grandfather of six grandchildren and ten great- grandchildren; dear brother of Joan (Louie), Sharon, and the late Beverly (late Jerry); dear brother-in-law of the late...

Richard J. Flis

Richard J. Flis

Jan 14, 2021

FLIS - Richard J. Of Blasdell, entered into rest on January 14, 2021; dearest husband of the late Joan Flis; beloved companion of Linda Patronik; devoted father of Richard T. (Theresa) Flis; loving step-father of Scott (Trisha) and Jason Patronik; cherished grandfather of Zaccary and Richard E. Flis; dear Poppy of Luke, Kaitlyn, Josie, and Ethan Patronik; also survived...

Rita M. Metzger

Rita M. Metzger

Jan 14, 2021

Metzger, Rita January 14, 2021, took her final bow at age 97. She was a veteran of many years on Broadway and retired from the New York City Opera Company in 1994. She was predeceased by her parents Andrew and Mary (nee Burgoyne) Metzger, her brother James A. and nephew James R. She is survived by her loving nieces...

Richard G Green Sr.

Richard G Green Sr.

Jan 14, 2021

Richard G. Green, 89, went home to Jesus on January 14, 2021 after his valiant battle with cancer. He was fondly known as Rick, Dad, Daddy, Papa and Mr. Green. Richard was born on February 21, 1931 to William A. Green and Bearith B. (Austin) Green in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Richard enlisted in the United States Air Force, after graduating...

Santa Morreale

Santa Morreale

Jan 14, 2021

MORREALE - Santa (nee Sciandra) Of Buffalo, entered into rest on January 14, 2021. Beloved wife of Rosario " Angelo" Morreale; devoted mother of Maria Morreale, Angela (Mark) Rizzo and Vincenza (Bradley) Williams; cherished grandmother of Fabiano Licata, Jessica (Ausias) Licata, Rosemary (Nathan) Williams, David Williams, Isabel (Corey) Williams, Brandon Williams and Joseph (Danielle) Rizzo; dear sister of Carmela...

Joann C. Carlin

Joann C. Carlin

Jan 14, 2021

CARLIN - Joann Constance (nee Cook) Born April 30, 1932, passed away January 14, 2021, after a brief bout of COVID-19. Joann is the daughter the late Lawrence Avery Cook and Adelaide Agnes Cook of Flint, Michigan; she is predeceased by her husbands, Milton Carlin and Richard OConnor. Joann is the mother of Michele OConnor (late Eugene) Graves, Michael...

Derek S. Mediak

Derek S. Mediak

Jan 13, 2021

MEDIAK - Derek S. Of Grand Island, entered into rest on January 13, 2021. Beloved husband of Lisa (nee Foley) Mediak; devoted father of Jason (April) and Lillian; loving son of Linda Mediak; dear brother of Marie Mediak and brother-in-law of Ed (Elly) Foley; cherished uncle of Lindsey and Cole; also survived by many aunts, uncles, and cousins. Relatives...

Kenneth F. Hoelscher

Kenneth F. Hoelscher

Jan 13, 2021

HOELSCHER, KENNETH F. of Williamsville; entered into rest January 13, 2021 and will be forever remembered as Pops. Beloved husband of the late Patricia (nee McMullen) Hoelscher. Loving father of Patricia (Martin) Mahady and Kenneth Hoelscher. Inspiring grandfather of Craig (Yvonne) Silverstein, Mike (Candace) Silverstein, Tim (Margaret) Silverstein, Elizabeth and Ashley Hoelscher. Adored great-grandfather of Kayla, Emily, Sydney, Jordan,...

James Chester Gross

James Chester Gross

Jan 13, 2021

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William Cornelius Brown

William Cornelius Brown

Jan 13, 2021

BROWN - William Cornelius Bill Of Tonawanda, entered into rest January 13, 2021. Devoted father of William Bill C. Brown II, Meghan Brown and Victoria (Kenneth) Brown-Stewart; adored grandfather of nine grandchildren; loving son of the late Robert and Alice Brown; dear brother of Robert (Pat) Brown, Helen (Michael) Kurzdorfer, Rita Brown and the late Mary Alice (Paul) Stenson;...

Thomas J. Rine

Thomas J. Rine

Jan 13, 2021

RINE - Thomas J. Of Buffalo, passed away peacefully in his sleep on January 13, 2021. Beloved son of the late Nicholas J. and Rose E. (nee Ziarniak) Rine; loving brother of James (late Kathy), Nancy (late Donald) Bowen, Robert (Linda), Rose Marie (Michael) Missico, Patrick (Diane), Kenneth (Diane) and the late Nicholas Jr. He is also survived by...

Richard Del Regno

Richard Del Regno

Jan 13, 2021

DEL REGNO - Richard Of Williamsville, entered into rest January 13, 2021. Beloved husband of Maria (nee Marano) Del Regno; devoted father of Richard (Michelle) Del Regno, Robert Del Regno, and Alainna (Robert) Del Regno Muir; cherished grandfather of Samantha (Alex), Jaina, Olivia, Leo, and Benjamin; loving son of the late Frank and Edna Del Regno; dear brother of...

Rosalie Rossi

Rosalie Rossi

Jan 13, 2021

ROSSI - Rosalie (nee Gullo) Of Buffalo, entered into rest January 13, 2021. Devoted wife of the late George T. Rossi; devoted mother of Gloria (Daniel) Norton and Joyce (Paul) Smith; cherished grandmother of Vanessa, Keira and Joshua Norton; adored great-grandmother of Isidro Esquivel; loving daughter of the late Rosario and Anna Gullo; dear sister of the late Lena;...

Robert Sherk

Robert Sherk

Jan 12, 2021

SHERK - Robert Of Hamburg, entered into rest January 12, 2021. Beloved husband of Michele A. (nee LeBarron) Sherk; devoted father of Bobby (Lori), Dennis (Lynn), William (Suzanne), Butch (Cayleen), Brian (Shannon), Briana (T.J.), Brittany (Nick), Brandon (Samantha) and Brent (Morgan); cherished grandfather of ten grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; loving son of the late Hervey and Alice Sherk; dear...

Derek Michael Cline

Derek Michael Cline

Jan 12, 2021

CLINE - Derek Michael Of Tonawanda, born July 19, 1975, entered into rest January 12, 2021. He was 45 years old. Beloved husband of Joyelle Cline (nee Glemb); loving son of Bill and Cathy Cline; dear brother of TJ Cline; adored son-in-law of Fred and Kathy Glemb. Dereks first love was his wife, Joyelle, and his second love was...

Marybeth M. Sherman

Marybeth M. Sherman

Jan 12, 2021

SHERMAN - Marybeth M. (nee Mook) Of Buffalo, entered into rest January 12, 2021. Relatives and friends may visit the LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (Northtowns Chapel) 885 Niagara Falls Blvd., near Eggert/Sheridan Dr., on Monday from 10:00-11:30 AM, a Funeral Service will immediately follow. Interment White Chapel Cemetery. PURSUANT TO NYS GUIDELINES OCCUPANCY LIMITATIONS WILL BE OBSERVED. Online condolences may...

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