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Lorraine A. Hughes
Jan 24, 2025
Of Buffalo, entered into rest January 24, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Frank F. Hughes Sr. devoted mother of Michael D. (Sherri Lynn) Hughes, Edward D. (Donna M. Gist) Hughes, and the late Frank F. Hughes Jr., Richard A. (Yarlandia) Hughes and Lynda L. Davis; cherished grandmother of Dierdre Hughes, Eliott (Keilani) Hughes, Jason Hughes, Kameron Hughes, Daniel...
Carol J. Alaimo
Jan 24, 2025
Carol J. Alaimo, 83, of Buffalo, NY, entered her eternal home on January 23, 2025. Devoted, loving daughter of the late Grace and Charles S. Alaimo; Loving sister of Chuck T. (Rosina) Alaimo; Dear Aunt of Joanne Alaimo Taylor and Chuck (Megan) Alaimo; Cherished Great-Aunt of Emily Taylor, Lucas, and Zoe Alaimo. Loved and respected by her many cousins...
Becky J. Siuta
Jan 24, 2025
Becky Jo Siuta, age 48, of Orchard Park, NY passed away after a two year battle with colorectal cancer on January 24, 2025.
Becky was born on August 14, 1976 to Valerie and Scott Stadelmeyer in Zillah, Washington. After graduating from Zillah High School in 1994, she was recruited by Hilbert College in Hamburg, NY...
Vito Cammilleri
Jan 24, 2025
Of Cheektowaga, entered into rest January 24, 2025. beloved husband of 48 years to Pamela (nee Bohn) Cammilleri; devoted father of Lisa (Raymond) Mitchell and Carlo (Chelsea) Cammilleri; cherished grandfather of Mia Cammilleri, Hunter Mitchell and Ivy Cammilleri; loving son of the late Carmelo and Ignazia (nee DiNatale) Cammilleri; dear brother of Angelo (Josephine) Cammilleri and Maria (Chuck Bova)...
Robert W. Kavai
Jan 23, 2025
KAVAI, Robert W. of Buffalo, entered into rest January 23, 2025. Devoted father of Elizabeth (Mark VanDusen) Brennan, Robert (Graciela Sexto) Kavai, and like a father to Steven Brennan; cherished grandfather of Morgan, Ivan, Julian, Gianni, Scarlytt, Greyson, and Robert; loving son of the late Ivan and Catherine Kavai; dear brother of Suzanna (David) Pincus; also survived by family...
William F. Byrnes
Jan 23, 2025
Byrnes, William F., 86, of Buffalo, entered into rest on January 23, 2025. Beloved husband of the late Irene (nee Schultz) Byrnes; devoted father of William T. (Kiana) Byrnes, David J. (Vicky) Byrnes, Patti A. Kuberski, Michael E. (Evelyn) Byrnes, late Tamme (Paul) Regan, late Scott A. Byrnes, and the late Joseph P. (Linda) Byrnes; adored grandfather of 12...
William F. Byrnes
Jan 23, 2025
Byrnes, William F., 86, of Buffalo, entered into rest on January 23, 2025. Beloved husband of the late Irene (nee Schultz) Byrnes; devoted father of William T. (Kiana) Byrnes, David J. (Vicky) Byrnes, Patti A. Kuberski, Michael E. (Evelyn) Byrnes, late Tamme (Paul) Regan, late Scott A. Byrnes, and the late Joseph P. (Linda) Byrnes; adored grandfather of 12...
Robert W. Kavai
Jan 23, 2025
KAVAI, Robert W. of Buffalo, entered into rest January 23, 2025. Devoted father of Elizabeth (Mark VanDusen) Brennan, Robert (Graciela Sexto) Kavai, and like a father to Steven Brennan; cherished grandfather of Morgan, Ivan, Julian, Gianni, Scarlytt, Greyson, and Robert; loving son of the late Ivan and Catherine Kavai; dear brother of Suzanna (David) Pincus; also survived by family...
Beverly A. Polowy
Jan 22, 2025
Polowy, Beverly A. (nee Krupinski), 70, of Clarence, formerly of Kenmore, entered into rest on January 21, 2025. Devoted mother of Jennifer (Gary) Mahon and Jeffery Polowy; cherished grandmother of Brielle Mahon, Austin Polowy and Brenden Polowy. Relatives and friends may visit St. Luke's Mission of Mercy, 325 Walden Ave. Buffalo on Monday, January 27 from 10-11am. A Mass...
Konrad W Buchta
Jan 22, 2025
BUCHTA, Konrad W. of West Seneca, entered into rest January 22, 2025. Beloved husband of the late Hildegard Buchta; devoted father of the late Conrad Buchta, Doris (Dan) Pieczynski, Bennie (Scott) Lehsten, Monica (Charlie) Streb, Angela (Roger) DiPirro, Shirley (Jamie) Ferraro Maria (Norm) Snyder; cherished grandfather of Justin DiPirro, Steven Buchta, Ryan Dipirro, Jessica Biniecki, Christopher Pieczynski, Conrad Buchta,...
Jeffrey Michael Connors
Jan 22, 2025
No prior visitation. A Mass of Christian Bural will take place on Saturday, February 15th at 11:00 AM at St. Timothy's Church located at 565 E. Park Drive, Tonawanda, NY 14150.
Carolyn M. Poloncarz
Jan 22, 2025
POLONCARZ, Carolyn M. “Cookie” of Lackawanna, entered into rest January 22, 2025. Devoted mother of James (Patricia) Jurek, Gina DiNatale, and the late Amanda Bolstad; cherished grandmother of Jamie (Travis), Paige, Lucas, Rylee, Cody, Joshua, Jordon, and Jaidyn; adored great-grandmother of 8; loving daughter of the late Francis and Mary Poloncarz; dear sister of Charles (Janice) Poloncarz,...
Garene M. Lipowski
Jan 22, 2025
Lipowski, Garene M. (nee Warner) of Hamburg, entered into rest on January 22, 2025. Beloved wife of the late John T. Lipowski; devoted mother of Christopher Warner; cherished grandmother of Lincoln Warner; step mother of Cortney Buncy; loving daughter of Gary (Sandy) Warner and Irene Warner; dear sister of Susan (Daniel)...
Donna A. Bova, Nee Schork) Matteson
Jan 21, 2025
Matteson, Donna A. Jun 10, 1945 Jan 21, 2025 Of Depew, entered into rest January 21, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Gary Schork Sr. and the late David W. Matteson; devoted mother of Debbie (Alan) Gregoire, Barbara (David) Roberts, Mark (Tracy) Schork, Lynette (John) Stachewicz and the late Gary Schork Jr.; cherished grandmother of 15 grandchildren and 6...
Clifford E. Larivey
Jan 21, 2025
LARIVEY, Clifford E. of Angola, entered into rest January 21, 2025. Beloved husband of the late Marybeth (nee Siener) Larivey; devoted father of Patricia Kessel, Amy (Taylor) Gerhardt, Jennifer Kessel, Michele (Steven) Glashauser, Kristina Kessel, Kristy Strachan, and Clifford (Robin) Larivey; cherished grandfather to many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; loving son of the late Clifford and Rita Larivey; dear brother...
Ksenia Gredel
Jan 21, 2025
Ksenia Gredel January 21, 2025, beloved daughter of Dr. Stephen and Ljerka Gredel; cherished sister of Zdenka Gredel Manuele (Frank A. Manuele). Aunt of Stephen A. Manuele (Susan Van Gelder) and John F. Manuele (Amy Manuele), Great Aunt of Genevieve, Molly and Anthony Manuele. A wake will be held at Lombardo Funeral Home (northtowns chapel) 885 Niagara Falls Blvd,...
Nolen Thomas
Jan 20, 2025
Thomas, Nolen, 88, Of Lackawanna, entered into rest on January 20, 2025. Survived by his beloved Daniel (Ginell) Long and Daniel's sons Dimitrius Shield and DiJuan Long; son of the late Frank Thomas Sr. and Azelean (nee Owens) Thomas-Shoffner; brother of the late Susan (Leroy) Giles, Annie (Thomas) Smith and Frank (Arlene) Thomas Jr.; uncle of Randy Thomas. Also...
Shirley Ann Murphy
Jan 20, 2025
Murphy, Shirley Ann, 76, of North Buffalo, entered into rest on January 20, 2025. Devoted mother of Cheri M. Haberly and Angela Marie Murphy; loving daughter of the late Kenneth Gibson and Mary Rose (nee Laudero) Murphy; dear sister of Deborah Rivera, Beverly (late Demus "Dick") Stewart and the late Tony Laudero; also survived by nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews,...
Cheryl A. Best
Jan 20, 2025
BEST, Cheryl A. of Buffalo, entered into rest January 20, 2025. Beloved wife of Charles A. Best; devoted mother of Kathleen O'Brien, Linda (Eric) Stumpf, Debbie Golan, Dennis (Mischelle) Best, and Robert Best; cherished grandmother to Kristin (Nicholas) Scioli, Jacquelyn O'Brien, Kyle Alberti, Chelsea Alberti, Kara (Raymond) Patterson, Joshua Best, Erika (Alex) Bratch, Ryan (Samantha) Golan, and Kendall Golan;...
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