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Judith M. Burns
May 17, 2026
BURNS, Judith M. (nee Crowe) of Buffalo, entered into rest May 17, 2026. Beloved wife of the late Donald Burns; devoted mother Troy Burns, Dona (Chris Contino) Ceranski, and the late Donald Burns, Jr.; cherished grandmother Malaree (Andy Fibich) and Codijames (Amber Marsh) Ceranski; loving daughter of the late Daniel and Elma Crowe; dear sister of Daniel P. Crowe Jr....
Charlie J. Knightner
May 16, 2026
Of Lackawanna, entered into rest May 16, 2026. Relatives and friends may visit the LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (Southtowns Chapel) 3060 Abbott Rd. (near Lake Ave.) on Friday (5/29) from 11:00 - 12:00 Noon where the funeral service will immediately follow.
John J. Benes Sr.
May 16, 2026
John J. Benes Sr.
August 6, 1948 - May 16, 2026
Of Buffalo, entered into rest May 16, 2026. Beloved husband of the late W. Delphine (nee Doxdator) Benes; devoted father of Lisa (Tim) Johnson, Tina (George) Nottingham and John J. Jr. (Heather) Benes; cherished grandfather of Chelsea, Ryan, Dorothy Lynn, Tiny, Gina, Georgie, Jewel, Nancy, Skylar and Kira; adored great-grandfather of...
Gerald Arthur Covert Jr.
May 16, 2026
Of Tonawanda, NY, entered into rest on May 16, 2026. Beloved wife of over 46 years of Cathy A. (nee Blais) Covert; devoted father of Dana (Christopher) Schott; cherished papa of Xander and Layla Schott; dear brother of Annmarie Marasciulo, and Marilyn Kanutsu; loving son of the late Gerald and Hilda (nee Trowbridge) Covert Sr.; also survived by my many...
Joseph Doetterl
May 16, 2026
Of West Seneca, entered into rest May 16, 2026. Devoted father of Luke Doetterl and Amelia Doetterl; loving son of the late Richard and Sarah Doetterl; dear brother of Ann (Joseph) DiChristina, Richard (Ann) Doetterl and Carla Doetterl; former spouse of Julie Covino; also survived by nieces, nephews and friends. Relatives and friends may visit the LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (Southtowns...
John Zilgme
May 16, 2026
Of Pendleton, NY, entered into rest on May 16, 2026. Beloved husband of over 10 years of Karin (nee Molik); loving bonus dad of Marc (Amor) Parker, Tammica Conklin, Traci (Ron) Conklin, Elizabeth (Jeff) Davis, Joshua (Sarah) Parker, Rachel (Craig Olszewski) Parker, Matthew (Allysa) Parker; loving bonus "papa John" of 15 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren; devoted son of Anna (nee...
Constance M. Radwan
May 16, 2026
Of Orchard Park, entered into rest May 16 2026. Beloved wife of the late Peter Radwan; devoted mother of Paulette (Stephen) Gandel, Patrice (William) Wylie and the late Pamela Shields; cherished grandmother of Robert Shields, Tracy (David) Woroniecki, Randall Shields, Peter (Katharine) Freyer, Karin (Wilbert) Ruiz, Amanda Wylie, Kathryn Shields, Brian Wylie and Sarah Wylie; adored GiGi of 7 great...
Mary M. Nawojski
May 16, 2026
Nawojski, Mary M. (nee Caccamise) of Buffalo entered into rest on May 16, 2026. Beloved wife of the late Ronald E. Nawojski; devoted mother of Peter (Suzanne) Nawojski, Helen (Joseph) Hatch, and Kari Nawojski; cherished Nana of Eric (Nurcin) Wilcox, Melissa (Kyle) Huntsberry, Marisa Nawojski, Michael (Grace) Wilcox, Jacob Freund, Joshua Freund, Samuel (Jenna) Freund, Lauren Nawojski, Margaret Nawojski, Victoria...
Stanley F. Skurski
May 15, 2026
Of Niagara Falls entered into rest on May 15, 2026. Beloved father of Jennifer Skurski Sheppard and Richard (Amanda) Skurski; cherished grandfather of ten and great-grandfather of two; loving son of the late Zenon and Julia Skurski; dear brother of Kenneth and Michael Skurski; former spouse of Terri Skurski Kern; also survived by loving family and friends. Relatives and friends...
Carl P. Marchi
May 15, 2026
MARCHI, Carl P. of Buffalo, entered into rest May 15, 2026. Beloved husband of Ann Marie (nee D’Amico) Marchi; devoted father of Juliette (Joe Williams) Swiatek, David (Andrea) Borowczyk Jr., and Richard (Christine) Borowczyk; cherished grandfather of Luc Swiatek, Zacary Borowczyk, Nicholas Borowczyk, Cameron Borowczyk, Jillian Borowczyk, and the late Brayden Swiatek; adored dog dad to Bella; loving son of...
Yvonne L. Kanehl
May 15, 2026
KANEHL, Yvonne L. (nee Lynn) of Buffalo, entered into rest May 15, 2026. Beloved wife of the late Walter J. Kanehl; devoted mother of Joyce Stehlin, Roy (Michele) Kanehl, Jeremiah Kanehl, Elizabeth (Shawn) Graczyk, and Edwin Kanehl; cherished grandmother of Samuel Stehlin, Francis Kanehl, Aaron Jiles, Camdyn Ramos, Lucas Graczyk, and the late Noah Stehlin; loving daughter of the late...
Gwendolyn Renee Robertson
May 14, 2026
ROBERTSON, Gwendolyn Renee - Entered into rest on May 14, 2026. A funeral service will be held Saturday, May 23, 2026 at the Chapel at Forest Lawn Cemetery, 1411 Delaware Ave., Buffalo, NY 14209 at 12 noon. Arrangements by LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (Northtowns Chapel.)
Scott J. Surowiec
May 14, 2026
Scott J. Surowiec of Buffalo, entered into rest on May 14, 2026. Devoted father of Stephanie Surowiec and Lauren (Sam) Palame; cherished grandfather of Audriana Pearman and Gianni Palame; loving son of the late Raymond Surowiec & Adele Surowiec; dear brother of Sharon (Robert) Scime; uncle of Rebecca (Scott) Aldrow; former spouse and mother of his children Debra Adornetto.
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Luis E. Rivera
May 13, 2026
Of Buffalo entered into rest on May 13, 2026. Beloved husband of the late Sonia (nee Guadalupe) Rivera; devoted father of Maria Rivera, Kenneth Rivera, Melinda Rivera, Lisa (Christopher) Dwyer, and Christopher (Dana) Rivera; cherished grandfather of Michael (Nydia), Sephanie (Nino), Shelby (Joshua), Cody, Matthew (Tamara), and Sean (Mackenzie); great-grandfather of Kaiden, Melina, Dominic, Eva, Lyllian, Dustin Rose, Lyla, and...
Caroline Lavorato-DiGaetano
May 13, 2026
Of Lackawanna, NY, entered into rest on May 13, 2026. Beloved wife of the late Frank Lavorato Sr., and the late Sylvester DiGaetano; devoted mother of Lynnmarie (Frank) Nati, and Frank Lavorato Jr.; cherished grandmother of Aleshea (Christopher Seeman) Nati, Marissa (Javier) Garcia, Christian (Kali) Nati, Frank (Christine) Lavorato III, Jordan (Alexandra) Lavorato, Joshua (Kayla) Lavorato, Megan Lavorato, and Mariah...
Maria D. Reinhart
May 13, 2026
Maria D. Reinhart (nee Shanor) of Buffalo, entered into rest on May 13, 2026. Beloved wife of the late Elton H. Reinhart, Jr.; devoted mother of Michael (Jennifer) Shanor, Elton III (Amanda) Reinhart and Jeremy Reinhart; cherished grandmother of Tyler, Alex, Bryce, Addison and Elton IV; loving daughter of the late Carmella and Alfred Armstrong; dear sister of Rose (late...
Joan A. Warsaw
May 13, 2026
February 4, 1940-May 13, 2026
WARSAW, Joan A.
Loving and devoted mother to Debra (Ed) Pentaleri, Robert Warsaw, Lynda Warsaw, Joy (Jeff) Greenwood, Dawn (Frank Armento) Warsaw, Michael (Jill) Warsaw, and Mark Warsaw; cherished Nana of Rachael, Joshua, Jeremy (Emily), Christopher, the late Corey, Michael, Mitchell, Maxwell, Matthew, Abby, Logan, and Piper; and proud great-grandmother to River. Dear sister to Donald Bunch,...
Sharon A. Toth
May 12, 2026
August 23, 1945-May 12, 2026
TOTH, Sharon A. (nee Wassinger) of Blasdell, entered into rest May 12, 2026. Beloved wife of the late Jerald Toth; devoted mother of Thomas, Brian (Katherine), late Michele, and the late Michael Toth; cherished grandmother of Marshall Heeg Toth; loving daughter of the late Robert and Mary Wassinger; dear sister of the late Robert (Joan) Wassinger;...
Gary T. Hovagimian
May 12, 2026
Of Tonawanda entered into rest on May 12, 2026. Beloved life companion of Amy Vacca; devoted father of Magen (Chandler) Henningham and the late Matthew Hovagimian; cherished grandfather of Declan and Rylee Henningham; loving son of Marlyn "Jo" and the late Peter Hovagimian; dear brother of Doreen (James) Ballner and Debbie Dougherty; ex-spouse of Carla Hovagimian; cousin of Peter Cook;...
Charles J. Green
May 12, 2026
Of Lackawanna, entered into rest May 12, 2026. Beloved husband of the late Helen Ann (nee DiFlavio) Green; devoted father of Kenneth Green and Nancy (Larry) Kilton; cherished grandfather of 6 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren; loving son of the late Raymond and Marie Green; dear brother of Mary Theresa Woodworth, David Green and the late Raymond Green, Francis Green,Mae...
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