Bernice B. Smith
Aug 15, 2025
Bernice B. Smith, 91, of Buffalo, entered into rest on August 15, 2025 in North Carolina. Relatives and friends are invited to visit Second Chance Ministries, 381 E. Ferry St. Buffalo on Monday, September 8 from 11am-12pm. A Celebration of Bernice's life will immediately follow at 12pm. Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery. Condolences may be made on this page.
Rosella A. Martorana
Aug 15, 2025
Rosella A. Martorana, 93, of Tonawanda, entered into rest on August 15, 2025. Devoted wife of the late Peter Martorana; beloved mother of Louis (June) Martorana and Carol (Barry) Best; cherished grandmother of two grandsons; adored great-grandmother of two great-grand children; loving daughter of the late Michael and Josephine (nee Todaro) Barbera; dear sister of the late John Barbera...
Eugene D. Sanders
Aug 15, 2025
A Celebration of Life will take place on Thursday, August 21st at 11:00 AM at TRY Jesus Ministries located at 190 Fillmore Ave, Buffalo, NY 14210. Interment at WNY National Cemetery. Condolences may be made on this page.
Lawrence D. Eschbach
Aug 14, 2025
January 31, 1938-August 14, 2025
ESCHBACH, Deacon Lawrence D. of West Seneca, entered into rest on August 14, 2025. Beloved husband of Kathryn (nee Tallieu) Eschbach; devoted father of Laura (Robert) Pruski, Mary (Robert) Bongi, Timothy (Tammy) Eschbach, and Michael (Patricia) Eschbach; cherished grandfather of Adrianna (John) Redman, Alejandro (Alvaro) Delgado, Anacristina Villegas,...
Francisco Larracuente
Aug 13, 2025
Larracuente, Francisco of Buffalo, entered into rest on August 13, 2025. Beloved husband of the late Olga (nee Cruz) Larracuente. Devoted father of Frank (Kathryn) Larracuente, Julio Larracuente, Ricardo (Teresa) Laracuente and the late Doris Larracuente; cherished grandfather of Francisco Larracuente, Amanda Larracuente (Mark) Huefner, Andrew (Koryn) Larracuente, Jason (Andrea) Larracuente, Jennifer (Armauni) Larracuente, Jessica (Nick) Conrad,...
Dorothy Massman
Aug 13, 2025
Massman, Dorothy (nee Wessner), age 95, of Tonawanda, entered into rest on August 13, 2025. Devoted wife of the late George W. Massman, Jr.; beloved mother of Mark (late Melinda Wilson) Massman, Margaret Massman and the late Barbara (Thomas) Becker; cherished grandmother of Laura D. Freeman and Adam (Megan) Slutsky; adored great-grandmother of Victor Jr., Gianna D. and Vanessa...
Janet Lynne Ide
Aug 13, 2025
Age 76, of Williamsville, entered into rest on August 13, 2025. Devoted wife of 56 years to Richard Ide; beloved mother of Karin (Andy) Aprile, Michael (Christina) Ide and the late Richard Ide, Jr.; cherished Meema of Natalie, Abby, Colton and Josie; loving daughter of the late Arthur and Gerd (nee Rasmussen) Goble; dear sister of the late Roger...
David E. Kellogg
Aug 11, 2025
Age 86, of Williamsville, entered into rest on August 11, 2025. Devoted husband of 63 years to Sandra (nee Wilson) Kellogg; beloved father of Lauren (Timothy) Igo and the late Mark (Jennifer) Kellogg; cherished grandfather of Kelsey (Ben) Wolak, Peter Igo, Luke (Sierra) Kellogg, Courtney Igo and Jack (Audrey) Kellogg; adored great-grandfather of Colt and Quinn Newton; loving son...
Joseph A. Mancuso
Aug 11, 2025
Mancuso, Joseph A.
Dec 28, 1928 – Aug 11, 2025
Of Buffalo, entered into rest August 11, 2025. Beloved husband of the late Patricia (nee Rizzo) Mancuso; devoted father of Tony (Pauline) Mancuso, Karen (Charlie) Tulumello, Sam (Monica) Mancuso and Maria (Bernie) Lorden; cherished grandfather of 8 grandchildren and...
Mary A. Little
Aug 10, 2025
A Visitation will take place on Monday, August 18th from 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM at LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (Northtowns Chapel), 885 Niagara Falls Blvd, Amherst, NY 14226. A Celebration of Life will follow at 12:00 PM. Condolences may be made on this page.
Marie L. Lowry
Aug 10, 2025
Born December 30, 1949, to Samuel L. and Myrtle Ann Brokenburr in Newport News, VA. She passed peacefully at home on August 10, 2025, surrounded by family. Marie worked as a New York State Patrol officer and worked outreach to many in her community. She had a love of gardening, sewing, movies and reading books. Predeceased by her brothers...
Donald K. Vincent
Aug 10, 2025
Age 91, of Tonawanda, entered into rest on August 10, 2025. Beloved best friend of Marlene Hearn; devoted father of Greg (Miriam) Vincent, Grant (Chris) Vincent-Lawson, Maureen (Greg) Charsley, Patrick (Pam) Hearn and the late Garrett (Kelly) Vincent and James (Cindy) Hearn; cherished grandfather of Kyle (Maria), Brittany, Trisha, Grayson and Garrett Vincent, James, Steven, Travis and Colton; adored...
John J. Przepasniak
Aug 10, 2025
Of Tonawanda, entered into rest on August 10, 2025. Loving son of Barbara (nee Glose) and the late Neil Przepasniak; dear brother of Ann Marie Przepasniak and the late Michelle A. Przepasniak; cherished godfather of Hunter Boydston; also survived by aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. No prior visitation. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at...
Loraine V. Todd
Aug 9, 2025
Loraine V. Todd (nee Plourde), age 91, of Tonawanda, entered into rest on August 9, 2025. Devoted wife of the late Lowell Todd; beloved mother of Mark (late Patricia) Todd, Michael (Linda) Todd and Maryanne Todd; cherished grandmother of Mark (late Mickie) Todd, Katelyn (James Hubbell) Todd, Jeffrey Todd and Allison (Tyler) Van Schoonhoven; adored great-grandmother of Samantha Todd...
Cynthia A. Rich
Aug 9, 2025
June 22, 1947-August 9, 2025
RICH, Cynthia A. (nee Little) of West Seneca, passed away peacefully on August 9, 2025. Beloved wife of 60 years to John F. “Jack” Rich, Jr.; devoted mother of Angela Rich, John F. Rich III, LaSandra (Charles) LaMarca, Melissa (David) Cervo, and David (Shannon) Rich; cherished grandmother of...
Craig Thomas Lay
Aug 9, 2025
Age 72, of Buffalo, entered into rest on August 9, 2025. Devoted son of the late Richard Lay DDS and Mary (nee Goodman) Lay; beloved brother of Mark (Beth) Lay, Laura (Dominic) Teti, and the late Ronald Lay DDS; cherished uncle of Alan Lay, Eric Lay, Kyle Lay and Molly Teti. Craig served in active duty in the US...
Lucille Z. Christopher
Aug 8, 2025
Age 94, of Buffalo, entered into rest on August 8, 2025. Devoted wife of 28 years to the late Samuel A. Christopher; beloved mother of Sharlon (John) Kinnear and Susan (Michael) Norsen; cherished grandmother of Michael (Melina) Norsen, Dr. Christopher (Kathryn) Kinnear, Regina (Michael) Schueler, Marc (Lauren East) Norsen, Richard Kinnear and Thomas Kinnear; adored great-grandmother of 3 great-grandchildren;...
Brigita Anna Alks
Aug 8, 2025
Age 83, of Buffalo, entered into rest on August 8, 2025. Beloved wife of 58 years to Vitauts Alks; loving daughter of the late Arnolds Nikolajs and Anna Natalija (nee Valters) Dobels and dear sister of the late Inese Astrida Dobels. Brigita was a music teacher in the Kenmore School District. She also conducted a choir at St. John's...
Brian Michael Cook
Aug 7, 2025
Brian Michael Cook, 44, of Buffalo, entered into rest suddenly on August 7, 2025. Devoted husband of Nakiea Sheria (nee Adger) Cook; beloved father of Joel Alexander Richards and Brianna Theresa-Jane Cook; cherished grandfather of Levi Alexander Richards; loving son of Robert James and Theresa Jane (nee Smith) Cook; dear brother of Derrick (Sheila) Cook; also survived by extended...
Robert J. Zolnowski
Aug 7, 2025
Zolnowski, Robert J.
"Uncle Bob"
March 22,1940-August 7, 2025
Beloved husband of Marianne P. (nee Scozzaro) Zolnowski; devoted father of Joseph Zolnowski and Julie (Michael) McNally; loving son of the late Joseph and Adeline Zolnowski; dear brother of the Dennis (Jean), Kenneth (Ellen) and Sharon...
