Obituaries

Jul 17, 2025

Coggins, Michael E ., 58, of Springville and formerly of Silver Creek, entered into rest on July 17, 2025. Dear father of Nickolas (Amanda) Coggins, Gerald, Dustin, and Stephanie Brzezowski; Michael was survived by six grandchildren; former husband of Deanna (Sanz-Luiz) Coggins; beloved son of Linda (nee Kern) Coggins and the late Michael P. Coggins; loving brother...

Jul 17, 2025

Esther M. Baldi (nee Valenti) , 86, of Buffalo, entered into rest on July 17, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Michael L. Baldi; devoted mother of Jeannine Anzalone (Scott Keller), the late Louis Anzalone and the late Michael (Cynthia) Baldi; cherished grandmother of Charles Baldi (Lucia Giglia) and Michael Lubecki;...

Jul 16, 2025

Thomas Lignos, 67, of Amherst, entered into rest on July 16, 2025. Devoted father of Michael (Jaclyn), Cecelia (Randy), Georgianna and Thomas Jr.; former spouse of Annette Lignos; cherished Papa of Ryann, Michael, Mia, Sophia and Camilla; loving son of the late George Lignos and Rose Marie (nee Perna) Lignos; dear brother of William Lignos, Frank Lignos and the...

Jul 16, 2025

Sandra J. Herdle, age 71, of Tonawanda, NY, passed away on July 16, 2025. Sandra was born on April 24th 1954, in Buffalo, NY. She graduated from Kensington Business School and went on to become a benefits specialist. Sandra will be remembered for her love and care for her family, animals and amazing abilities with a crochet hook. She...

Jul 16, 2025

Maria "Mary" Wheeler (nee Johnson) of Cheektowaga, entered into rest on July 16, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Alfred H. Wheeler; devoted mother of Paula (late John) Swetland, Alfred M. (Susan) Wheeler, Shirley (late Paul) Tomasello and Deborah (Steve) Gianello; cherished grandmother of Nichole, Erin (David), Amanda, Shane (Ashlie), Holli (Robert), Brittney (Nick), Christian, Nicholas, David, Andria, the...

Jul 15, 2025

Jack Credle

December 9, 1980 - July 15, 2025

Of Orchard Park, entered into rest suddenly July 15, 2025. No prior visitation. A Celebration of Life will be held at Abbott Lanes, 1840 Abbott Rd., Lackawanna, NY 14218 on Tuesday (August 12) from 2-6PM. Arrangements by LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME...

Jul 15, 2025

Jul 15, 2025

Ruby Lee Eatman, 97, of Buffalo, entered into rest on July 15, 2025. Beloved mother of Carter M. Roberts. Relatives and friends may visit Lombardo Funeral Home (Northtowns Chapel), 885 Niagara Falls Blvd. near Eggert/ Sheridan Dr. on Saturday, July 26 from 12-1 pm and where a celebration of Ruby's life will begin at 1pm. Condolences may be shared...

Jul 15, 2025

Estelita Maruso McEwan, 72, of Buffalo, entered into rest on July 15, 2025. Devoted wife of 50 years to Edward J. McEwan; beloved mother of Maria M. (Ernestali) Perez and Darlene J. (Jonathan) Zybala; cherished grandmother of Ernestali Perez III, Enrique Perez, Esteban Perez, Ellysandra Perez, Emylia Perez, Hazel Zybala and Henry Zybala; loving daughter of the late Juanito...

Jul 15, 2025

Parsons, Norene L. (nee Neinast)

Sept 8, 1946 – Jul 15, 2025

Of Woodlawn, NY was received into the loving presence of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on July 15, 2025. Anyone who knew her, will remember she spread the message of God’s love and faith in Jesus....

Jul 14, 2025

Deas, Bruce A.

January 2, 1944 - July 14, 2025

Of Hamburg, entered into rest July 14, 2025. Beloved husband of Jacqueline (nee Clark) Deas; devoted father of David Deas (Cherie Iovenitti); loving son of the late E. Kenneth and Isabel Marie (nee Hanson) Deas; dear brother of Kathleen...

Jul 14, 2025

Loretta Louise Bernard , 88, of Blasdell, entered into rest on July 14, 2025. Beloved wife of the late John F. Bernard; loving and devoted mother of John (Barbara) Bernard and Joseph (Catherine Lawrence) Bernard; loving daughter of the late John J. And Mary (nee Rogal) Schall; dear sister of Regis...

Jul 14, 2025

Santina "Sandy" Giarritano was born December 27, 1926, in Dunkirk, NY.  Her parents were Rose and Pasqual Giarritano.  She had an older brother, Joseph and two older sisters, Josephine and grace.  Sandy's father worked for the railroad and her mom was a housewife.  She doesn't have much memory of her father as he died when she was very young. ...

Jul 13, 2025

Francine L. Maggio, 72, of North Tonawanda, entered into rest on July 13, 2025. Loving and devoted daughter of the late Frank and Jeanette (nee Desalvo) Maggio; dear sister of Burt (Mary) Maggio, Mary (Jim) McGill, Janine (Bart) Buttitta, Marc (Shelly) Maggio, Diane Maggio (Karl Roesch), Christopher (Marylou) Maggio and Frank (Dina) Maggio; many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, extended...

Jul 13, 2025

Ronald N. Steinbrenner, a beloved local artist, Air Force veteran, business owner, and devoted family man, passed away peacefully on July 13, 2025, at the age of 90.

Ron was predeceased by his beloved wife of 64 years, Jean (Satterley) Steinbrenner, who passed away in 2021. Together, they raised a close-knit and loving family who...

Jul 12, 2025

Bonay, Shirley A. (nee Knowlton) of Orchard Park, entered into rest on July 12, 2025. Beloved wife of Andrew N. Bonay; devoted mother of Michelle (David) Hennigan, Colleen (Alan) Borsuk, Mary Beth (Scott) Breeden and Robert Bonay; cherished grandmother of Andrew (Alexandra), Dylan (Bianca), Brianna (Patrick), Jessica (Justin), Alexis, Amber (Con)...

Jul 12, 2025

GONSER, Gerard B. "Gerry" of Hamburg, entered into rest July 12, 2025. Devoted father of Deanna (Phil) Polanski and Jacob Young; cherished grandfather of Hayden, Isabella, Veronica, and Jalen; loving son of the late Robert and Lucille Gonser Sr.; dear brother of Robert “Skip” (Donna) Gonser, Joe Gonser, Claudia (late Harry) Monroe, Mary (Andrew) Allen, Cindy Gonser,...

Jul 11, 2025

GREGOIRE, Norbert L. Of Blasdell, NY, entered into rest July 11, 2025 surrounded by his family. Beloved husband of the late Norma A. Gregoire of 69 years; loving father of Michael (Kathleen), Rose (Thomas) Piotrowski, Theresa, Timothy (Mary), the late Sandra Fumanti, Margaret (Patrick) McAnaney, Karen (John) Greene, Damian, Daniel (Danielle), Christopher (Kari), David (Rachel), Mark, Rebecca...

Jul 11, 2025

Thomas “Tom” S. Fite Sr, of Cattaraugus, NY passed away on Friday, July 11, 2025. He was 70 years old.

Thomas was born on July 9, 1955 in Buffalo, NY to the late Stephen and Gertrude (nee Walter) Fite. He graduated from Frontier High School with the class of...

Jul 11, 2025

September 9, 1964-July 11, 2025

NASSO, James E. of Surfside Beach, South Carolina formerly of Lackawanna entered into rest July 11, 2025. Loving son of the late Dominic and Mary Louise (nee McKelvy) Nasso; dear brother of Joseph (Deanna) Nasso; cherished uncle of Dominic and Grace Nasso; also survived by many family and...