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Jennifer Marie Pilon
Jan 17, 2021
PILON - Jennifer M. Of Amherst, age 44, entered into rest peacefully on January 17, 2021 after a long and courageous battle with Friedreichs ataxia. Cherished daughter of Ray and Claudia Pilon; dear sister of Brian Pilon, Kevin Pilon, Lisa (Peter) Todaro and John (Julie) Pilon; sister-inlaw to Tracey Pilon; loving aunt to Nick, Mike, Jake, Jaxon and Caden;...
Charles E 'Genieboy' Mitchell
Jan 17, 2021
MITCHELL - Charles E. Genieboy Of Buffalo, entered into rest January 17, 2021. Relatives and friends may visit LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (City Chapel), 102 Linwood Ave., at Summer, on Wednesday from 10-11 AM where the Funeral Service will immediately follow.
Joan C. Conley
Jan 17, 2021
CONLEY - Joan C. On January 17, 2021 Joan Carter Conley passed away peacefully at age 91 after a brief illness. Joan was the daughter of Thelma Farnham Carter and Bernard Carter. She is survived by her siblings Nancy A. Carter, Ann Corbin and William Carter. Joan is also survived by her daughters Jayne Carter Farkas and husband Craig...
Beverly Ann Wells
Jan 16, 2021
WELLS - Beverly Ann Age 68, died January 16, 2021, in St. Petersburg, FL, from lung cancer. Formerly of Tonawanda, Bev moved to Florida in 2005. She enjoyed going to nurseries and taking care of her beautiful flower gardens. Bev previously spent 25 years in the restaurant business as a waitress in Buffalo and Hartford, CT. She had a...
Josephine "Giuseppina" Aurilio
Jan 16, 2021
AURILIO - Josephine Giuseppina Of Buffalo, entered into rest January 16, 2021. Beloved wife of Agostino Aurilio; devoted mother of Salvatore (Katherine) Aurilio and Grace (Joseph) Peters; cherished grandmother of Ashley Aurilio, Christopher Aurilio, Ryan Peters and Juliana Peters; loving daughter of the late Calogero and Rosalia Todaro; dear sister of Peter (Pina) Todaro and the late Giuseppe (late...
Charles M. Fanning Sr.
Jan 15, 2021
FANNING - Charles M., Sr. Of Lackawanna, entered into rest January 15, 2021. Beloved husband of Sue A. (nee Riley) Fanning and the late Carol (nee Blyth) Fanning; devoted father of Janet (Scott) Brinkman, Charles (Bonnie) Fanning Jr.; stepfather of Tami (Rob) Dunkle; cherished grandfather of six grandchildren and three great- grandchildren; loving son of the late Lawrence and...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
Jan 13, 2021
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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;...
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