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Owen R. Cradolph

Owen R. Cradolph

Jul 27, 2020

of Buffalo, entered into rest on July 27th, 2020. Survived by many loving relatives and friends. A Wake will be held on Thursday August 6th from 2-3pm, where a funeral will Immediately follow at Lombardo Funeral Home 102 Linwood ave. Buffalo NY 14209

Anna M. Alessandra-Ceranski

Anna M. Alessandra-Ceranski

Jul 27, 2020

ALESSANDRA-CERANSKI - Anna M. Of Lancaster, entered into rest July 27, 2020. Beloved wife of Gary Ceranski; devoted mother of James (Dona) Ceranski and Matthew (Marie) Ceranski; cherished grandmother of Stephanie (Demetrius) Hicks, Malaree Ceranski, Codi Ceranski, Matthew Ceranski, Brooklynn Flowers and Nathan Ceranski; adored great- grandmother of Dystiny, Donavan, Leah-Marie and Brielle; loving daughter of the late Matthew...

Thomas W Smith Sr.

Thomas W Smith Sr.

Jul 27, 2020

SMITH - Thomas W., Sr. Of Orchard Park, entered into rest July husband of Bernadette (nee Folvarcik) Smith; devoted father of Thomas, Jr. (Theresa), Christopher (Anne), Todd Smith and Holly (Aaron) Humphrys; cherished grandfather of Thomas, III, Dominique, Michael, Alisia, Kylie, Alec, Easton, Audrey, Max and Wyatt; loving son of the late Arthur and Helen Smith; dear brother of...

John W. Schmidt

John W. Schmidt

Jul 26, 2020

John W. Schmidt, of Tonawanda, entered into rest on July 26, 2020 at age 53. Beloved husband of 23 years to Paula (nee Piazza) Schmidt; devoted father and best buddy of PJ Schmidt; loving son of the late Laura (nee Zimmerman) and Edwin Schmidt; proud son-in-law of Kathie (nee Bonner) and Paul Piazza; dear brother of Joe (Athena) Schmidt,...

Norman R. Jacobs

Norman R. Jacobs

Jul 26, 2020

Jacobs, Norman R. of Buffalo entered into rest on July 26, 2020. Beloved husband of Peggy Jacobs; devoted father of Norman Jacobs Jr., Sandra (Neal) Cinelli and Tammy (Kirk) Jacobs-Roberts; cherished grandfather of Nicole, Dominic, Elizabeth and Sam. Norman was a US Marine Corp. Veteran. Private Service. Arrangements by LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (Northtowns Chapel). Online condolences may be offered...

Clara G. Szafranski

Clara G. Szafranski

Jul 26, 2020

SZAFRANSKI - Clara G. (nee LaMarti) Of Lackawanna, entered into rest July 26, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Stephen D. Szafranski, Jr.; devoted mother of Debra (Ron) DiCioccio, Latina (Jeffrey) Cherry and Stephan Szafranski; cherished grandmother of nine grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and two great- great-grandchildren; loving daughter of the late Latino and Maria LaMarti; dear sister of Elga...

Tina M. Chiappone

Tina M. Chiappone

Jul 26, 2020

CHIAPPONE - Tina M. (nee Perfetto) Of Hamburg, entered into rest July 26, 2020. Beloved wife of Jack D. Chiappone; devoted mother of Jack Jr. (Kimberly) Chiappone, Anthony Chiappone and Elizabeth (Joseph) Kick; cherished grandmother of Courtney, Brianna, Anthony, Kathryn, Ava, Lucy, Declan, Gemma and Leo; loving daughter of the late Ralph J. and Catherine Perfetto; dear sister of...

John E. Spangler

John E. Spangler

Jul 26, 2020

SPANGLER - John E. Of South Buffalo, entered into rest July 26, 2020. Loving son of the late Jack and Dorthey (nee Murray) Spangler; dear brother of Jackie (Ron) Snyder, Clifford (Debbie) Spangler, and the late Linda (late David) Schmitt; also survived by nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. No prior visitation. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated in Our...

Carl A. Gifaldi

Carl A. Gifaldi

Jul 26, 2020

GIFALDI - Carl A. Of Orchard Park, entered into rest July 26, 2020. Beloved husband of Eva (nee Kozma) Gifaldi; devoted father of Angelo, Carl, and Dr. Amy Gifaldi; cherished grandfather of Benjamin, Kyle and Kelley; loving son of the late Angelo and Mary Gifaldi. No prior visitation. Private service. Mr. Gifaldi was an Army veteran of the Korean...

Leon Davis Iii

Leon Davis Iii

Jul 26, 2020

of Buffalo, entered into rest on July 26, 2020 Survived by many loving relatives and friends. No Prior Visitation, no Services at this time. Arrangments by Lombardo Funeral Home (City Chapel)

Tyscheem J. Senior

Tyscheem J. Senior

Jul 26, 2020

of Buffalo, entered into rest on July 26th, 2020. Survived by many loving relatives and friends. A Wake will be held on Wednesday August 5th from 2-3pm, where a funeral will Immediately follow at Lombardo Funeral Home 102 Linwood ave. Buffalo NY 14209

James R. Waligur

James R. Waligur

Jul 25, 2020

WALIGUR, JAMES R. of Lackawanna, entered into rest July 25, 2020; Beloved husband of the late Anne L. (nee Kulik) Waligur. Devoted father of Francis (April) Waligur. Cherished grandfather of Marissa, Zachary, Connor, Andrew and Aaron. Loving son of the late Peter and Florence Waligur. Dear brother of Richard Waligur and the late Joan Strozewski. Also survived by nieces...

Andrew J. Rubocki

Andrew J. Rubocki

Jul 25, 2020

RUBOCKI - Andrew J. AJ Of Grand Island, formerly of Port Colborne, ON and Tonawanda, NY, entered into rest July 25, 2020. Beloved husband of the late Caroline T. (nee Vizzi) Rubocki; devoted father of Robert (Mary) Rubocki, Marlene Sullivan and Ronald (Jenae) Rubocki; cherished grandfather of Michael (Sara), Philip, Skylar and Tessa Rubocki; adored great- grandfather of Thomas...

Joan M. Burke

Joan M. Burke

Jul 25, 2020

A tribute is not available at this time for Joan M. Burke. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Christine A. Ford

Christine A. Ford

Jul 25, 2020

FORD, CHRISTINE A. (nee Balester) Of Derby; entered into rest July 25, 2020; Beloved wife of Steven J. Ford. Devoted mother of Kristian and Steven (Brenda) Ford. Cherished grandmother of Derek. Loving daughter of Judy and the late Anthony Balester. Dear sister of Tony (Patty), Jimmy (Diane) and the late Susie. Also survived by nieces and nephews. Relatives and...

Florence F. Wiorkowski

Florence F. Wiorkowski

Jul 25, 2020

WIORKOWSKI - Florence F. (nee Schultz) Of Tonawanda, entered into rest on July 25, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Gerald J. Wiorkowski; devoted mother of David (Roberto James) Wiorkowski, Richard Wiorkowski and the late Nancy Wiorkowski; cherished grandmother of Ricky and Taylor; dear sister of Stanley and Karl; fond friend of Kathleen, Joanne, Judy and Cheryl; also survived...

Karita J. Fisher

Karita J. Fisher

Jul 25, 2020

of Buffalo. entered into rest on July 25 2020. Survived by many relatives and friends. A Visitation will be held on Monday August 3rd, 2020 from 10-11am Where a funeral service will immediately follow. at Lombardo Funeral Home (CIty Chapel) 102 Linwood Avenue, Buffalo. St Matthews Cemetery.

Robert M. Jackson

Robert M. Jackson

Jul 24, 2020

JACKSON - Robert M. Of Tonawanda, entered into rest on July 24, 2020. Beloved life partner of Kim Metzger; proud stepdad of Sherri (Dan) Blank and Jim (Diana) Metzger; loving grandfather of five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; dear son of the late Robert and Mary Jackson Sr. Bob was a U.S. Navy Vietnam veteran. Relatives and friends may visit...

Irene E. Stevens

Irene E. Stevens

Jul 24, 2020

STEVENS - Irene E. (nee Booth) Of Orchard Park, entered into rest July 24, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Philo Stevens; devoted mother of Jody Catlett and the late Yvonne (late Glen) Karstedt, Jacqueline Fox and Pamela Buckland; cherished grandmother of Brent Shabacon and John OSullivan; loving daughter of the late Howard and Florence Booth; dear sister of...

Norris P. Cogar, Jr.

Norris P. Cogar, Jr.

Jul 24, 2020

COGAR, NORRIS P., Jr. of Middleport; went to be with the Lord on July 24, 2020. Born February 27, 1959. Norris was the eldest son of May (Jim) Cervi and the late Norris P. Cogar, Sr. Devoted father of Ridge Cogar and his furry companion Tanner. Cherished grandfather of Jacob and Savannah Cogar. Dear brother of Arnold Cogar, Sis...

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