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Marion Bradley

Marion Bradley

Jun 23, 2025

Marion Bradley (nee Winkler), 85, of Grand Island, entered into rest on June 23, 2025. Devoted wife of 50 years to Stephen Bradley, beloved mother of Maria (Christopher) Podosek, Teresa (Matthew) Linenfelser and Elizabeth (Steven) Weigand; cherished grandmother of Katrina, Noelle, Elijah, Annabelle, Sophie and Isabella; loving daughter of the late John and Sophie (nee Emmert) Winkler and dear...

Mary P. Portka

Mary P. Portka

Jun 22, 2025

Mary Portka (née Oreski), of Hamburg, passed away peacefully at the age of 93. She was the beloved wife of the late Edward Portka and the loving daughter of the late John and Pauline Oreski. Mary was a cherished sister to the late Stephen Oreski, the late Anne Friend, and the...

Barbara J Ray

Barbara J Ray

Jun 22, 2025

Barbara J. Ray (69) of Tuscaloosa, AL was welcomed into the kingdom of God on June 22nd, 2025. Relatives and friends may visit Lombardo Funeral Home (Northtowns Chapel), 885 Niagara Falls Blvd. near Eggert/Sheridan Dr. on Monday, June 30th from 2:00-3:00pm. A funeral service to immediately follow at 3:00PM.

Joseph  R. Lotempio

Joseph R. Lotempio

Jun 21, 2025

Entered into rest on June 21st 2025. Loving father of Thomas (Kimberley) LoTempio; Cherished grandfather of Briana and Marissa; Fond brother of Thomas (Christina) LoTempio; Adored uncle of Christopher (Anna) LoTempio and Catherine. Devoted son of Thomas (Concetta Guarino) LoTempio. No proir visitation. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, June 25th at 10:00am at St....

Delia Maria Berrio Waiters

Delia Maria Berrio Waiters

Jun 21, 2025

Delia Maria Berrio Waiters, 74, of Tonawanda, formerly of Panama, entered into rest on June 21, 2025. Devoted wife of the late Allen Waiters; beloved mother of Allen Waiters, Jr.; loving daughter of the late Carlos and Jovina (nee Philips) Berrio; dear sister of Rosa, Maria Elena, Nidia, Mireya, Nereida, Carlos and Aida; also survived by many nieces, nephews,...

Nicholas J. Fago

Nicholas J. Fago

Jun 20, 2025

Nicholas J. Fago, 60, of Amherst, entered into rest on June 20, 2025. Beloved husband of 32 years to Jeannine (nee Buner) Fago; devoted father of Nicholas J. (Ashley) Fago and Anthony M. Fago; loving son of Nick Fago and the late Sharon (nee LaDuca) Fago; dear brother of Donna Fago, Michael (Carol) Fago, Kim (Toby) Stone and Michelle...

Joseph A. Demske

Joseph A. Demske

Jun 20, 2025

Joseph Albert Demske, 69, of Tonawanda, entered into rest on June 20, 2025. Beloved partner of Carol A. Karnath; devoted father of Andrew (Angela) Demske and Alec (Kelly) Demske; cherished grandfather of Raelynn, Weston and Landon Demske; loving son of the late John F. and Rosemarie (nee Sanford) Demske; dear brother of John Demske, Mike Demske, Kathy Glaser and...

Louisa S. Macon

Louisa S. Macon

Jun 20, 2025

Louisa S. Macon (83) of Suttle, Alabama passed on June 20th, 2025. Relatives and friends may visit Lombardo Funeral Home (Northtowns Chapel), 885 Niagara Falls Blvd. near Eggert/Sheridan Dr. on Thursday, July 3rd from 2:00-3:30 PM. A funeral service to immediately follow at 3:30 PM. Condolences may be made on this page.

Dolores L. Kowalczewski

Dolores L. Kowalczewski

Jun 20, 2025

Kowalczewski, Dolores (nee Pikula) , 83, of Lackawanna, NY, entered into rest on June 20, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Eugene Kowalczewski Sr.; devoted mother of Gene (Charlene), Kevin (Nancy) Kowalczewski and Renee (Russell) Bellagamba; cherished grandmother of Jordan (Devon) Edwards, Lauren Kowalczewski, Kendall (AJ) Smith, Julia, Cameron and Nathan Kowalczewski and...

Rita Jo Fumerelle

Rita Jo Fumerelle

Jun 18, 2025

FUMERELLE, Rita Jo of South Buffalo, entered into rest June 18, 2025. Loving daughter of Rita and the late Richard “Rocky” Fumerelle Sr.; dear sister of Richard “Rocky” (Nancy) Fumerelle Jr.; cherished aunt of Rocco (Jenna) Fumerelle and Emily (Ethan Perry) Fumerelle; adored great-aunt of Remi Dunkle, Skyler Perry, and Micah Perry; beloved companion of the late...

Maureen E.  Ball-Breidenstein

Maureen E. Ball-Breidenstein

Jun 18, 2025

February 6, 1938-June 18, 2025

BREIDENSTEIN-BALL, Maureen E. (nee Goodwin) of Grand Island, entered into rest June 18, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Gerald Breidenstein and the late Harold Ball; devoted mother of Robert (Claire) Ball and Kevin Ball;  cherished grandmother of Kaeleigh, Wyeth, and McKenzie; loving daughter of the late Gerald...

Susan A. Cerullo

Susan A. Cerullo

Jun 17, 2025

April 16, 1954-June 17, 2025

CERULLO, Susan A. (nee Cavarello) of Orchard Park, entered into rest June 17, 2025. Beloved wife of Vincent A. Cerullo; devoted mother of Cheryl, Michael (Kelly), and David (Kayla) Rogers; cherished grandmother of 10; loving daughter of the late Nicholas and Helen Cavarello; dear sister of Robert (Sue)...

Kamla Chatterjee

Kamla Chatterjee

Jun 16, 2025

In Loving Memory of Kamla Chatterjee

A Life of Strength, Faith, Service, and Love

November 1st, 1932 – June 16th, 2025

Kamla was born on November 1st, 1932 and soared peacefully into the sunset on June 16th, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love, service, and unwavering faith.

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Mary Jane Lavean

Mary Jane Lavean

Jun 16, 2025

Age 91, of Tonawanda, entered into rest on June 16, 2025. Devoted wife of the late Thomas W. LaVean; beloved mother of Deborah (James) Austin, Linda Lorich, Thomas A. (Mary) LaVean and Katherine LaVean Pramprasert; cherished grandmother of 16, great-grandmother of 25 and great-great-grandmother of 2; loving daughter of the late Otto F. and Jennie (nee Perfetti) Achtziger; also...

Michael L. Ferrara

Michael L. Ferrara

Jun 16, 2025

Michael L. Ferrara

November 21, 1937- June 16, 2025

“Our echoes roll from soul to soul,

And grow for ever and for ever.”

--Alfred, Lord Tennyson

Whether teaching A Tale of Two Cities at Salamanca High School in room 133, directing from the apron of...

Melvin Gregory Quinniey

Melvin Gregory Quinniey

Jun 15, 2025

Age 70, of Buffalo, entered into rest of June 15, 2025.  Relatives and friends may visit Lombardo Funeral Home (Northtowns Chapel), 885 Niagara Falls Blvd. near Eggert/Sheridan Dr. on Monday, June 30th from 11:00AM - 12:00 PM. A funeral service to immediately follow at 12:00 PM. Interment St. Matthews Cemetery. Condolences may be shared on this page....

Sheila A. Jones

Sheila A. Jones

Jun 15, 2025

Age 85, of Amherst, entered into rest of June 15, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Harry L. and the late Arthur G. Williamson, Sr.; dearest mother of the late Arthur G. (Susan) Williamson Jr. and Michael W. (Jacqueline) Williamson; devoted grandmother of Danielle, Nicole (Kosta), David (Toni), Thomas and Peggy Sue, and many great-grandchildren including Adelina; dear sister...

Emilia Rivera

Emilia Rivera

Jun 14, 2025

Age 94, of Tonawanda, entered into rest on June 14, 2025. Beloved mother of Marta (Frederick) LoBue, Joseph (Diane) Rey and Robert (Mary Jane) Rey; cherished grandmother of 8 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren; dear sister of Gilberto (Nilda) Lopez, 5 late brothers and 3 late sisters; also survived by nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends may visit Lombardo Funeral...

Celia Figueroa

Celia Figueroa

Jun 13, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Celia Figueroa, who left us peacefully on Friday, June 13, 2025, at the age of 86.

Born on March 14, 1939, Celia was the beloved matriarch of our family—a woman whose warmth, strength, and unwavering love touched everyone she met. She devoted her life to her family...

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