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Karen A. Tomasik

Karen A. Tomasik

Jul 11, 2025

Tomasik, Karen A. (nee Max) of Hamburg, entered into rest on July 11, 2025. Beloved wife of Edward J. Tomasik of 50 treasured years on July 19th; devoted mother of Jennifer Tomasik, Carrie Tomasik (Angela Wilson) and Jesse (Nicole) Tomasik; cherished grandmother of her 4 beautiful grandchildren Aliza, Weston, Josephine and Austin; dear daughter of...

Donna L. Hettinger

Donna L. Hettinger

Jul 11, 2025

Of Tonawanda, N.Y., passed away peacefully on July 11, 2025, at the age of 74. Born on March 20, 1951, in Buffalo, NY, Donna lived a life rooted in dedication, compassion, and love for her family and animals.

In the 1970s, she proudly served as a Buffalo Jill and later as a member of the...

Carole I. Wilde

Carole I. Wilde

Jul 10, 2025

Age "23," of Lockport, entered into rest surrounded by her loving family on July 10, 2025. Beloved mother of the late Jan Wilde, Julie Wilde (Mark Oswald), Michael (late Deborah) Wilde and Tony (Rich) Nickels; cherished grandmother of Shelby, Samantha (Dante), Luke, Isabelle and William; loving daughter of the late Arthur and Amelia (nee Domedion) Lewis; dear sister of...

Georgia D. Schneider

Georgia D. Schneider

Jul 9, 2025

Georgia D. Schneider, 88, of Lockport, entered into rest on July 9, 2025. Condolences may be made on this page.

Dennis Edward Collins

Dennis Edward Collins

Jul 8, 2025

Dennis Edward Collins, 52, of Buffalo, entered into rest on July 8, 2025. Relatives and friends may visit Lombardo Funeral Home (Northtowns Chapel), 885 Niagara Falls Blvd near Eggert/ Sheridan Dr. on Saturday, July 19 from 12-1pm and where a celebration of Dennis' life will immediately follow at 1pm. Inurnment Lakeside Cemetery on Tuesday, July 22 at 11am. Condolences...

Thomas Aquinas Menard

Thomas Aquinas Menard

Jul 7, 2025

Born February 4, 1947 and entered into rest July 7, 2025. Beloved husband of Ana A. (nee Suarez) Menard; devoted father of Peter (Kimberly) Menard, Miguel (Colleen) Menard, Frank (Serendy) Menard and Elizabeth (Brendan) Villagomez; cherished grandfather of Matthew, Angelica, Tyler, Isabel, Cristian, Juliette, Josiah, Madelyn, Sophia, Nicholas and the late Gregory; loving son of the late Edward and...

May F.  Bieth

May F. Bieth

Jul 7, 2025

May F. Bieth, 93, of West Seneca, NY, passed away peacefully on July 7, 2025, following a brief illness. Born in Buffalo, NY on May 24, 1932, to the late George and Elizabeth Gibbon, May was a devoted wife, loving mother, and cherished friend.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 35 years, Paul (1990);...

Judith Claire Bona

Judith Claire Bona

Jul 6, 2025

Bona, Judith Claire of Buffalo, NY passed on 7/6/25 in her sleep at age 83. Caring mother of Paul (Lorraine) Bona, Shari Bona (Frank); loving grandmother to Maureen, Paul Bona and Morgan Majewski; dear sister to the late Dorothy (Fay) Holliday, Richard (late Diana) Kuske and Mary; also survived by nieces Kimberly Baker and Melissa Bauer, and dear great-granddaughter...

Laurie Ann Shea

Laurie Ann Shea

Jul 6, 2025

Shea, Laurie Ann (nee Matula)

November 20, 1962 - July 6, 2025

Of Buffalo, entered into rest July 6, 2025. Beloved wife of Joseph P. Shea; cherished mother of Joseph P. Shea, Jr. (Jessica Narod), Andrew J. Shea, Christopher J. Shea and Kevin E. Shea; loving daughter of the late Eugene Matula and the late...

Sherman C. Cafarella

Sherman C. Cafarella

Jul 6, 2025

Sherman C. Cafarella of Buffalo, entered into rest on July 6, 2025. Beloved boyfriend of Andrea Tabor; devoted father of Frank Cafarella, Gena Olivieri, Rebecca Cafarella and Nicholas Cafarella; cherished grandfather of Morgan III, Nathaniel, Ethan and Angelina; loving son of Theresa and the late Frank Cafarella; dear brother of Elizabeth...

Michael Massimino Casacci

Michael Massimino Casacci

Jul 6, 2025

Of Depew, entered into rest July 6, 2025. Devoted partner of Michael Wickham; Loving son of the late Massimino Casacci and the late Livia (late Raphael) Ferilli; beloved brother of the late Jean (late Mike) Ring, late Joseph (Casimina), late Daniel (Ruth) and the late Vito (late Joanne) Casacci; also survived by many nieces, nephews, and friends....

Dawn M.  Venator

Dawn M. Venator

Jul 5, 2025

Of Buffalo, entered into rest July 5, 2025.  beloved fiancée of Victor Guerra Jr., devoted mother of Shana (Chris) Fusco, Danielle Venator, Victor (Amanda), Nicole, Tyler (Bethany) and Savannah; grandmother of Gabriella, Milani, Grayson, Brayden, Gianna, Aubree, Cassidy, CJ, Victor and Aiden; also survived by relatives and friends.  Relative and friends may visit the LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (Northtowns Chapel)...

Jeanne M. Otis

Jeanne M. Otis

Jul 4, 2025

Age 94, of Wheatfield, entered into rest on July 4, 2025. Beloved wife of 47 years to the late Kenneth N. Otis; devoted mother of David L. (Valerie) Otis and Diane L. (Stephen) Elliott; cherished grandmother of William Allen Landon Jr., George Kenneth Landon and Mary Elizabeth Landon and loving daughter of the late Roy and Elizabeth (nee Bischoff)...

Kevin "Baker" Hawbaker

Kevin "Baker" Hawbaker

Jul 4, 2025

Kevin “Baker” Hawbaker , 66, of Buffalo, entered into rest on July 4, 2025. Beloved husband of Cathleen “Maddie” (nee Nolan) Hawbaker; devoted father of Matthew (Carly), Brian (Skylar), Christopher, and Victoria (Brandon); loving son of the late Ross and Felicia Hawbaker; dear brother of Scott, Bonnie (Jay), and the late Gary. Also survived by many family...

Marian J. Smyth

Marian J. Smyth

Jul 4, 2025

Marian J. Smyth (nee Bitterman) , 89, of Orchard Park, entered into rest on July 4, 2025. Beloved wife of Joseph D. Smyth; devoted mother of David (Catherine) Smyth, Michael (Sheri) Smyth and Susan (Jack) Balzer; cherished grandmother of Ben, Shannen, Jenna, Joshua, Brittany, Erica, Kristen, Lauren, and Elizabeth; adored great grandmother of...

Ruth L. "Aunt Ruth" Stiefler

Ruth L. "Aunt Ruth" Stiefler

Jul 3, 2025

Stiefler, Ruth L. (nee Landis)

December 31, 1935 – July 3, 2025

Entered into rest July 3, 2025. Eldest daughter of Benjamin Harrison Landis, Bucks County, PA and

Myrtle S. Landis (nee Marsh), originally of Arkona, Ontario, Canada. Beloved wife of the late...

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