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Paula Ann Szkutak

Paula Ann Szkutak

Mar 14, 2020

SZKUTAK - Paula Ann (nee Holesa) Of East Aurora, entered into rest March 14, 2020, after a courageous battle of 39 months with glioblastoma brain cancer, beloved wife of Raymond D. Szkutak; devoted mother of Raymond D. Szkutak; loving daughter of the late Paul and Marjorie (nee Thomas) Holesa; dear sister of Pamela Sadowski and Steven (Dawn) Holesa; also...

David C Rosseland

David C Rosseland

Mar 14, 2020

ROSSELAND - David C. Speedy Of Tonawanda, entered into rest suddenly March 14, 2020, loving son of Carol B. (nee Nawrocka) Rosseland and Aksel Ken Rosseland; dear brother of Kristen Rosseland; also survived by aunts, cousins and friends. Relatives and friends may visit the LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (Southtowns Chapel), 3060 Abbott Rd. near Lake Ave., on Wednesday from 3-5...

Debra A Skinner

Debra A Skinner

Mar 14, 2020

Entered into rest March 14, 2020. Beloved fiance of 25 years to Kaliek B. Allah; devoted mother of Raymond L. Skinner and Malik D. Allah; loving daughter of Charles E. Thompson and Annie V. Thompson; dear sister of Antoine L. Thompson (Shirleen), Eartha A. Muhammad, Charles E. Thompson Jr. (Penny Phillips) and Aretha A. Thompson (Aric Adams). Relatives and...

Gregory A. Curry

Gregory A. Curry

Mar 14, 2020

Entered into rest March 14, 2020. No prior visitaion. Private service.

Dorothy Ray Harris

Dorothy Ray Harris

Mar 13, 2020

Entered into rest on March 13th, 2020. Relatives and friends May visit Emmanuel Temple Church of God, 701 Kensington Avenue, Buffalo. on Monday March 23rd, from 12noon-1pm, where a funeral service will immediately follow. Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery

Gary Kaitanowski

Gary Kaitanowski

Mar 13, 2020

Of Orchard Park, entered into rest March 13, 2020. Beloved husband of 42 years to Karen (nee Bailey) Kaitanowski; devoted father of Lindsey and Kelsey Kaitanowski; loving son of the late Raymond and Dolores Kaitanowski; dear brother of James (Susan) Kaitanowski, Donna (Donald) Keating and Susan (Mitchell) Sash; also survived by nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Relatives and friends...

Matthew S. Vacanti

Matthew S. Vacanti

Mar 13, 2020

Of Buffalo, entered into rest suddenly March 13, 2020, loving son of Samuel (Janet) Vacanti and Lorraine Vacanti; dear brother of Victoria (Allison) Vacanti and Samuel R. Vacanti; also survived by grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. No prior visitation. Private service. If desired, donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 4955 N. Bailey Ave., Suite 217,...

William E. Kinmond

William E. Kinmond

Mar 13, 2020

Kinmond, William E., Entered into rest on March 13, 2020. No Prior Visitation. Interment at Bath National Cemetery, held at the covenience of the family.

Marion Chalmers

Marion Chalmers

Mar 13, 2020

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

Linda D Barnes

Linda D Barnes

Mar 13, 2020

Linda D. Barnes. of Buffalo, Entered into rest on March 13, 2020. Relative and friends may visit the Lombardo Funeral Home (Southtowns Chapel), 3060 Abbott Road, Orchard Park. on Tuesday from 11-12noon. where prayers will be said at 12noon. Interment Hillcrest Cemetery.

Thomas E Morris

Thomas E Morris

Mar 13, 2020

MORRIS - Thomas E. Of Buffalo, entered into rest December 3, 2020. Loving son of the late James W. and Henrietta (nee Perry) Morris; dear brother of James, Richard, Robert, Pauly and late Davis, late Juanita; also survived by a host of nieces, nephews and friends. No prior visitation. Private Funeral Services will be held at the convenience of...

Ossie E. Bobbitt

Ossie E. Bobbitt

Mar 12, 2020

Entered into rest on March 12, 2020, Relatives and friends may visit the Lombardo Funeral Home (Northtowns Chapel) 885 Niagara Falls Blvd. Amherst on Saturday March 21st, from 11-12noon, where a funeral service will immediately follow. Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery.

Mary L. Gillespie

Mary L. Gillespie

Mar 12, 2020

Mary Gillespie passed away peacefully from chronic health issues on Thursday, March 12, 2020. She was 90 years old, born on March 5, 1930 in Geneva, NY to George & Thelma Hardy. Mary graduated from SUNY Buffalo State College and taught in the Buffalo School district for many years. She married William Gillespie and from this union were born...

William A. Buyers Iii

William A. Buyers Iii

Mar 12, 2020

BUYERS - William A. III Of Buffalo, entered into rest on March 12, 2020. Beloved husband of Donna M. (nee Cuttaia) Buyers; devoted father of Kathleen Paul (Dave Buchholz), Barbara Buyers, Patricia (late Thomas) Beitz, Bonnie (late Jerry) Mikula, William (Deborah) Buyers and Theresa Christy; cherished grandfather of fifteen grandchildren, fourteen great- grandchildren and one great-great grandchild; dear brother...

Inez Smith

Inez Smith

Mar 12, 2020

Entered into rest March 12, 2020. Relatives and friends may visit the New Jerusalem COGIC, 38 Verdon Ave., Buffalo on Friday (March 20) from 10-11AM. A funeral service will immediately follow.

Adam J. Dirosa

Adam J. Dirosa

Mar 12, 2020

DIROSA - Adam J. Of Getzville, entered into rest March 12,2020. Loving son of Paul and Paulette DiRosa; dear brother of Heidi (Justin) Bigham; cherished uncle of Gabrielle and Colin. No prior visitation. Private Service. In leiu of flowers, donations in Adams Memory can be made to Refreshing Waters Respite House at 75 Jamestown St. Gowanda, NY 14070. Arrangements...

Suzanne A Rola

Suzanne A Rola

Mar 11, 2020

Of Eden/Boston, NY, entered into rest March 11, 2020. Beloved wife to Chester of 67 years; devoted mother of Eugene (Jocelyn) Rola, Mary (Howard) Harris, Anne Marie (Charles) Miller, Chester, Jr. (Diane) Rola, Patricia (Philip) Guerra, Melissa (Michael) Shipman and Brian (Colleen) Rola; cherished grandmother of 13 and adored great-grandmother of five; loving daughter of Frederick and Florence Hooker;...

Donald J Zier

Donald J Zier

Mar 11, 2020

Of West Seneca, entered into rest March 11, 2020. Beloved husband of Linda (nee Weishaupl); devoted father of Arin (Tina) Zier and Amy (Michael) Lane; cherished grandfather of Allie, Amanda and Andrea Zier and Ethan Lane; loving son of the late Wilbert and Geraldine Zier; dear brother of Barbara (Thomas) Spanos; also survived by nieces, nephews and godchildren. Relatives...

Pamela J. Papaiz

Pamela J. Papaiz

Mar 11, 2020

PAPAIZ - Pamela J. (nee Augenbaugh) Of Tonawanda, entered into rest on March 11, 2020. Beloved wife of John O. Papaiz; loving daugher of Judith (John) Lincoln and the late Paul Augenbaugh; dear sister of Deborah (Bill) Burgard; sister-in-law of Rosalie (Jamie) Martin; cheirhsed aunt of Nicholas (Ally) Augenbaugh, Mitchell Brinkley and Mia Martin; adored mom of Taco. Relatives...

Albert W. 'Bill' Ganig

Albert W. 'Bill' Ganig

Mar 11, 2020

GANIG - Albert W. Bill Of Tonawanda, entered into rest March 11, 2020. Beloved husband of Dolores B. (nee Klaffka) Ganig; devoted father of Gary (Barbara) Ganig; cherished grandfather of four grandchildren and five great- grandchildren; loving son of the late Albert and Clara Ganig; dear brother of the late Mary Jane Fife; also survived by several nieces and...

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