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Enrico J. Libratore

Enrico J. Libratore

Jan 29, 2025

Of Buffalo, entered into rest January 29, 2025. Beloved husband of Lucille (nee Coniglio) Liberatore; devoted father of Margaret Kittenger (Rick Parisi), Joleen Ferner (John Vuich), Nancy Sciandra (Jeffrey Rausch), and Rick Anthony Liberatore; cherished grandfather of Amanda, Anthony and Nicolas; adored great grandfather of Adella and Norah; loving son of the late Enrico and Margaret (nee Barone) Liberatore;...

Joseph J. Picone

Joseph J. Picone

Jan 29, 2025

Picone, Joseph J. “Joe,” 88, of Amherst, entered into rest on January 29, 2025. Devoted husband of the late Antoinette (nee Paoletti) Picone; beloved father of Christine (Robert) Black, Lori (Mike) Banaszak and the late Joseph G. Picone; cherished grandfather of Joseph, Anthony, Robert and Vincent Black, Katie McCall and Kerri Dekdebrun; adored great-grandfather of Joseph, Sophie, Rosalee, Max,...

Jeffrey Frank Linton

Jeffrey Frank Linton

Jan 28, 2025

LINTON, Jeffrey F., 61, of Lockport, went to be with the Lord on January 28, 2025. Devoted husband of Melisa (nee Carroll) Linton; beloved father of Zachary Linton (Alissa), Kelsi Linton (Tyler Donovan), Bartholomew Mazzara, Robert Mazzara, Samuel Mazzara and Sophia Mazzara; adored cat dad to Dolly and Daisy; cherished grandpaw of Guiseppe, Bradley, Walter, Cookie, Nala, Winnie, Varro,...

Jean Rita Raczkowski

Jean Rita Raczkowski

Jan 28, 2025

Raczkowski, Jean Rita, 81, of Buffalo, entered into rest on January 28, 2025. Beloved mother of Stephen Bonanducci and Thomas (Rebecca) Raczkowski; adored stepmother of Rosanne Raczkowski and Denise (Eric) Grajek; cherished step-grandmother of Justin Russell, Brian and Kristen Grajek; dear sister of the late Marilyn and Nancy; also survived by nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends may visit...

Nancy Jean Loveland

Nancy Jean Loveland

Jan 28, 2025

Of Buffalo, entered into rest January 28, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Terry C. Loveland; devoted mother of Kelsey Loveland and Joseph (Brandy) Loveland, cherished grandmother of Trevor, Jackson and Xavier; dear sister of Harry Duchene, Daniel Duchene, John Duchene, Mary Duchene, and the late Elizabeth Miller, Cindy Duchene, and Susan Duchene and many nieces, nephews and friends...

Sandor E. Gorog

Sandor E. Gorog

Jan 28, 2025

GOROG, Sandor E. of Hamburg formerly of Java, entered into rest January 28, 2025. Beloved husband of Amie (nee Pjontek) Gorog; devoted father of Ethan (Erin), Noah, and Braeden Gorog; cherished grandfather of Eloise and Eden; loving son of Leslie “Les” and Linda (nee Witczak) Gorog; also survived by many family and friends. Relatives and friends may visit LOMBARDO...

Carol Mary Heffley

Carol Mary Heffley

Jan 28, 2025

Of Buffalo (83), entered into rest January 28, 2025. Wife of the late John R. Heffley. Devoted sister of the late Thomas (Elaine) Harris; Daughter of the late Herbert and Eloise Harris. Cherished cousin of Donna (Mark) Pinto and Cheryl (Todd) Kaczmarek; adored friend of Al and Gwen Herbst, and Vincent Costello. Survived by many nieces and nephews. No...

Georgia Mae Adams

Georgia Mae Adams

Jan 27, 2025

Of Sidon, Mississippi, entered into rest January 27, 2025. Relatives and friends may visit St. James House of Prayer (1221 Michigan Avenue, Buffalo, NY) on Wednesday from 11:00 - 12:00 PM for a visitation. A Funeral Service to immediately follow from 12:00 - 2:00 PM. Interment St. Matthews Cemetery.

William Schaffstall

William Schaffstall

Jan 26, 2025

July 25, 1961-January 26, 2025 SCHAFFSTALL, William of Cheektowaga, entered into rest unexpectedly on January 26, 2025. Beloved companion of Lynn Kelly; devoted father of Christine (Daniel) Bartkowiak, Maria (Sal Falzone) Schaffstall, and Nicholas (Laura) Schaffstall; adored Papa of Nathan, Maxwell, Kaylin, and Isabella; loving son of the late William P. and Virginia Schaffstall; dear brother of Michael (Andria)...

Diane Elizabeth Majchrowicz

Diane Elizabeth Majchrowicz

Jan 26, 2025

Majchrowicz, Diane Elizabeth (nee Logan), 83, of Amherst, entered into rest on January 26, 2025. Devoted wife of Claude J. Majchrowicz; beloved mother of Scott (Coni) Majchrowicz and Linda (Michael) DePasquale; cherished grandmother of Logan Majchrowicz; loving daughter of the late Chester K. and Naomi V. (nee Emmanuel) Logan; dear sister of the late Nancy Morris; also survived by...

Judith E. Bemish

Judith E. Bemish

Jan 26, 2025

Bemish, Judy E. of Buffalo, entered into rest on January 26, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Paul P. Bemish and Benedict Lukowski, Jr.; devoted mother of Benita Lukowski-Borden, Tammy (Donald) Ciesla, Colleen (Kevin) Urbanczyk, Sr., Patti (Joe) Plandowski, and the late Robin Heintz; step-mother of Paul, David, Daniel and Annette; cherished grandmother to many grandchildren, great grandchildren and...

Linda J. Ratajczak

Linda J. Ratajczak

Jan 26, 2025

Linda J. Ratajczak of West Seneca, entered into rest on January 26, 2025. Beloved wife of Florian Ratajczak; cherished mother of Zachary and Giovanna; loving daughter of the late Eugenia and Daniel Schuse; dear sister of Michael Schuse. Relatives and friends may visit the LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (Southtowns Chapel) 3060 Abbott Rd. near Lake Ave. on Wednesday (January 29)...

Esther H. Palumbo

Esther H. Palumbo

Jan 26, 2025

Palumbo, Esther H. (nee Toth)

Mar 21, 1930 – Jan 26, 2025

Of Lackawanna, went to be with the Lord January 26, 2025. Beloved wife of the late John Palumbo; devoted mother of Glenn Palumbo, late Fred (Mary Ellen) Palumbo and the late John Palumbo, Jr.; cherished grandmother of John (Haley)...

Matthew W. Blattenberger, Jr.

Matthew W. Blattenberger, Jr.

Jan 26, 2025

Blattenberger, Matthew W., Jr. June 22, 1996 - January 26, 2025 Of Lake View, entered into rest suddenly January 26, 2025. Beloved son of Matthew W. Blattenberger, Sr. and the late Denise (nee Friend) Blattenberger; dearest brother of Taylor Blattenberger (Pat Sargent); cherished grandson of Carol (Kenneth) Friend and the late Noel (late Jean) Blattenberger; loving nephew of Daniel...

Jacob Henry Craddock

Jacob Henry Craddock

Jan 26, 2025

Jacob Henry Craddock, 87, of Tonawanda, entered into rest on January 26, 2025. Devoted husband of the late Thelma Jean (nee Copeland) Craddock; beloved father of Jacob Brad Craddock (Lynda), Tammy Craddock and John Craddock; cherished grandfather of 8; adored great-grandfather of 15; loving son of the late Jehu Corbett and Elizabeth (nee Dingess) Craddock; dear brother of Nathan...

Annette Clamp

Annette Clamp

Jan 26, 2025

Clamp, Annette (nee Fersolk), 77, of Buffalo, entered into rest on January 26, 2025. Devoted wife of the late Wayne H. Clamp; beloved mother of Audrey (Greg) Siegmyer, Wayne B. Clamp (Summer Bradley) and the late Bonnie Giglia; cherished grandmother of Jared T. Clamp, Brianna M. Clamp, Madison R. Clamp, Autumn S. Bradley, Joseph Giglia and Antonio Giglia; adored...

Llewellyn S. Wiley

Llewellyn S. Wiley

Jan 26, 2025

Age 73, of Buffalo. Wake 11am-12pm with Funeral at 12pm, all on Tuesday, Feb. 4 at Lombardo Funeral Home, 4614 Main St., Snyder.

Philomena M. Yeomans

Philomena M. Yeomans

Jan 25, 2025

Jan 9, 1927 - Jan 25, 2025

Yeomans, Philomena M. (nee Ferrentino) of West Seneca, entered into rest January 25, 2025 at the age of 98. Beloved wife of the late Francis C. Yeomans; devoted mother of Douglas F. (Deborah) Yeomans, Frances (late Michael) Theis,...

Dawn M. Hanavan

Dawn M. Hanavan

Jan 24, 2025

Hanavan, Dawn M. (nee Mescall), 72, of Buffalo, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on January 24, 2025. Beloved wife of Franklin Hanavan; devoted mother of Rebecca (Timothy) Razel and Daniel Rogers; loving daughter of the late Thomas and Lucy (nee Hund) Mescall; dear sister of Diane (Lawrence) Zukowski, Dennis (Debbie) Adams, Linda (David) Harm, Arline Adams, Paul...

Ricardo Omar Ortega-Colon

Ricardo Omar Ortega-Colon

Jan 24, 2025

41, of Buffalo, entered into rest unexpectedly on January 24, 2025. Devoted son of Graciela M. Colon and the late Ricardo Ortega; beloved father of Mianelis Ginelle Ortega and Ian Alejandro Ortega; loving brother of Yachira L. Alicea-Colon, David R. Alicea-Colon, and Grace M. Alicea-Colon; also survived by many nieces, nephews and friends. Relatives and friends may visit Lombardo...

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