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Michael F. " Mikester" Dorenzo

Michael F. " Mikester" Dorenzo

Sep 24, 2026

DORENZO, Michael F. “Mikester” of Hamburg, entered into rest September 24, 2026. Beloved husband of Millie “Milka” (nee Misevski) Dorenzo; devoted father of Daniel (Amber), Jeffrey, and Jennifer (Michael Granica) Dorenzo; cherished papa of Amelia Dorenzo; loving son of the late Dominic and Angeline (nee Avigliano) Dorenzo; dear brother of the late Daniel Dorenzo; also survived by family and friends. 

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Mildred Zachery

Mildred Zachery

Sep 23, 2026

Relatives and friends may visit the Lombardo Funeral Home (Northtowns Chapel) 885 Niagara Falls Blvd. near Eggert/Sheridan Dr. on Saturday, October 3 from 10-11 AM where a funeral service will immediately follow at 11 o'clock. Entombment Forest Lawn Cemetery.

Mrs. Mildred Zachery was born to the late Glen and Ruby Trammell Walker

She was a graduate of Villa Rica High School. Shortly...

Michael Lee Horning, Sr.

Michael Lee Horning, Sr.

Sep 23, 2026

Michael Lee Horning, Sr.

August 21, 1950 to September 23, 2026

Michael Lee Horning, Sr., known to nearly everyone as "Big Mike," passed away suddenly and peacefully in his sleep on September 23, 2026, at the age of 76. He was the patriarch of a large and loving family, Uncle Mike to dozens of nieces and nephews and Papa to his six...

Marilyn Gonzalez

Marilyn Gonzalez

Sep 22, 2026

Relatives and friends may visit the Lombardo Funeral Home (Snyder Chapel) 4614 Main St. near Harlem Rd. on Tuesday, September 29 from 3-7 PM where a Funeral Service will immediately follow at 7 o'clock. Interment Mt. Hope Cemetery, Wednesday, September 30 at 10 AM. Please assemble at cemetery.

Paul S. "Marshall" Fields

Paul S. "Marshall" Fields

Sep 22, 2026

Paul "Marshall" Fields of Buffalo, NY entered into rest September 22, 2026: Relatives and friends may visit Lombardo Funeral Home (Northtowns Chapel) 885 Niagara Falls Blvd. (Near Eggert and Sheridan) Amherst, NY on Friday October 2nd from 5 - 7 PM where a remembrance time will begin at 7 PM.

Patricia L. Lorenz

Patricia L. Lorenz

Sep 22, 2026

Patricia “Trish” L. Lorenz of Eden, found eternal peace and happiness on September 22, 2026. Cherished “bride” of late Mark C. Lorenz, proud mother of Veronica Lorenz, Christina Lorenz, Mark Lorenz, and their longtime partners Roy Getsis and Grace Simmons.

Trish was born on the beautiful island of Rota, Guam on May 27, 1964; loving daughter of late Francisco Maratita Mesngon...

Joseph C. DiBenedetto

Joseph C. DiBenedetto

Sep 22, 2026

October 3, 1946-September 22, 2026

DiBenedetto, Joseph C. of Buffalo, entered into rest September 22, 2026. Beloved husband of Patricia (nee Cavanaugh) DiBenedetto; devoted father of Shannon (Peter) Micali; cherished grandfather of Aedan and Luca; loving son of the late Charles and Victoria DiBenedetto; dear brother of the late Sarah (late Donald) Zasada; also survived by family and friends.

No prior visitation....

Jeanette Pastwick

Jeanette Pastwick

Sep 22, 2026

of Hamburg, entered into rest September 22, 2026. beloved wife of James P. Pastwick; devoted mother of Frank (Kim) Aromola Jr., Dr. Joseph (Timi) Aromola and the late Linda (late Ed) O'Connell; dear stepmother of Dr. Michelle Pastwick, Cherished grandmother of 11 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Loving daughter of the late Mario and Angeline Fanti; dear sister of the...

Theresa R. Kwiatek

Theresa R. Kwiatek

Sep 22, 2026

August 25, 1931-September 22, 2026

KWIATEK, Theresa R. (nee Kowalczyk) of Buffalo, entered into rest September 22, 2026. Beloved wife of the late John Kwiatek; devoted mother of John and Paul Kwiatek and her late darling daughter Anne Marie Kwiatek; fond mother-in-law of Robin (Arthur Card) Kwiatek; cherished grandmother of Alexander (Kelly) and Gregory (Allecia) Kwiatek; adored great-grandmother of Mavis and...

Michael Faircloth

Michael Faircloth

Sep 21, 2026

Of Buffalo entered into rest on September 21, 2026. Relatives and friends may visit Lombardo Funeral Home (Northtowns Chapel) 885 Niagara Falls Blvd. near Eggert/Sheridan Dr. on Friday, October 9 from 10-11, where a Homegoing service will follow at 11AM. Interment Mt. Hope Cemetery.

Joyce R Lesinski

Joyce R Lesinski

Sep 21, 2026

Of Boston, entered into rest September 21, 2026. Beloved wife of the late David H. Lesinski; devoted mother of David H. Lesinski II, Laura (David) Lee and Joseph Lesinski, cherished grandmother of Jacob Lesinski (Ashley Johnson), Samuel Lee and John Lee; loving daughter of the late John and Theresa (nee Fassl) Nowasell; dear sister-in-law of John (Marge) Lesinski and James...

Phyllis A. Prenatt

Phyllis A. Prenatt

Sep 21, 2026

Of West Seneca, entered into rest September 21, 2026. Beloved wife of the late Lawrence Prenatt; devoted mother of Larry J. (Kelly) Prenatt and the late Suzanne (David) Fragale and Madonna (Victor) Tomasulo; cherished grandmother of Christopher (Lizzie) Fragale, Daniel (Jennifer) Tomasulo, Sarah (Kyle) Roberts, Victor Tomasulo, Victoria Tomasulo, Emily (Pat) Fay and Hayley (Jordan) Kovacs; adored great grandmother of...

Thomas A. Gardner, Sr.

Thomas A. Gardner, Sr.

Sep 20, 2026

June 1, 1944-September 20, 2026

GARDNER, Thomas A. of South Buffalo, entered into rest September 20, 2026. Beloved husband of Johanne (Kingsland); devoted father of Tom Jr., David (Nina), Tiffany (Tyler) Griffin and Amanda (Chris) Hamer; cherished grandfather of Griffin, Cianan, Larkin, Gabrielle, Ethan, Bella, Kennedy, Avalon and Trip; beloved son of the late Leo and Dorothy; brother of the late...

Elizabeth A. Riggs

Elizabeth A. Riggs

Sep 20, 2026

Elizabeth A. Riggs (nee Klee) of Amherst, NY entered into rest September 20, 2026; Beloved wife of the late Robert E. Riggs; loving daughter of the late Charles and Esther Klee; dear sister of the late Mary (late Vincent) DeJoseph, late Dolores "Laurie" (late Paul) Klonowski, late James (late Joanne) Klee, late Kathleen Klee and late Thomas Klee; also survived...

Anthony Santoro

Anthony Santoro

Sep 20, 2026

Of Kenmore, NY, entered into rest on September 20, 2026. Beloved husband of over 43 years to Alice Ann (nee Spisiak) Santoro; devoted father of Katherine Therese (Robert) Santoro-Mol, and the late Noelle Anne Santoro; cherished grandfather of Andrew Joseph Santoro; dear son of Rosina (nee Ciampa) and the late Michelle Santoro; adored brother of Pina (Brian Delmont) Walker, and...

Catherine Turner

Catherine Turner

Sep 19, 2026

Catherine Turner of Buffalo, NY entered into rest September 19, 2026: Relatives and friends are invited to visit Jordan River Missionary Baptist Church, 440-450 Leroy Ave. Buffalo, NY on Thursday October 1st from 10- 11 AM where a funeral service will be held immediately following. Interment St. Matthew's Cemetery.

Patricia A. Wysocki

Patricia A. Wysocki

Sep 19, 2026

WYSOCKI, Patricia A. (nee Zielinski) of Buffalo, entered into rest September 19, 2026. Beloved wife of the late Richard Wysocki; devoted mother of Shannon (late Anthony) Zielinski and the late Patrick (Kim) Wysocki; cherished grandmother of Brittany (Michael) Zedick, Katelyn Rozewski, Joshua Wysocki, Austin Zielinski, and Sydney Wysocki; adored great-grandmother of Ameila Rozewski, Grayson Rozewski, Ella Zedick, and Kinsley Zedick;...

Jose "Johnny" Sanchez

Jose "Johnny" Sanchez

Sep 18, 2026

Jose “Johnny” Sanchez, 83, of Buffalo, New York, will be remembered for his positive outlook on life, sense of humor, curiosity, and love for his family.

Johnny earned his Bachelor of Science in Social Work from the State University of New York at Buffalo and served in the United States Army. He later worked as a bus driver for the Niagara...

George M. Privateer, Jr.

George M. Privateer, Jr.

Sep 18, 2026

George M. Privateer, Jr.George Privateer, 83, passed away on September 18, 2026. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 58 years Sharon (nee Logel), his children George (Christine) Privateer and Mark (Kathleen) Privateer, grandchildren Jared, Paige, Bryce, Mac, and Aspyn, his sister-in-law Trudie Logel of Florida, and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was born March 14,...

Marilyn J. Kusmierski

Marilyn J. Kusmierski

Sep 18, 2026

Of Tonawanda, NY entered into rest September 18, 2026. Devoted mother of David (Colleen) Kusmierski, Adam Kusmierski (Dechend Bateman), and Joe Kusmierski; Cherished grandmother of Halie, Alex, Emmalee, Gemini, Brooke, Jewell, Kingston, Joe Jr., and Elizabeth; Adored great-grandmother of Mayah; Loving daughter of the late James and Mary Coogan; Dear sister of Jack (Shari) and the late Judy (late Bob),...

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