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Clifford E. Larivey
Jan 21, 2025
LARIVEY, Clifford E. of Angola, entered into rest January 21, 2025. Beloved husband of the late Marybeth (nee Siener) Larivey; devoted father of Patricia Kessel, Amy (Taylor) Gerhardt, Jennifer Kessel, Michele (Steven) Glashauser, Kristina Kessel, Kristy Strachan, and Clifford (Robin) Larivey; cherished grandfather to many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; loving son of the late Clifford and Rita Larivey; dear brother...
Ksenia Gredel
Jan 21, 2025
Ksenia Gredel January 21, 2025, beloved daughter of Dr. Stephen and Ljerka Gredel; cherished sister of Zdenka Gredel Manuele (Frank A. Manuele). Aunt of Stephen A. Manuele (Susan Van Gelder) and John F. Manuele (Amy Manuele), Great Aunt of Genevieve, Molly and Anthony Manuele. A wake will be held at Lombardo Funeral Home (northtowns chapel) 885 Niagara Falls Blvd,...
Nolen Thomas
Jan 20, 2025
Thomas, Nolen, 88, Of Lackawanna, entered into rest on January 20, 2025. Survived by his beloved Daniel (Ginell) Long and Daniel's sons Dimitrius Shield and DiJuan Long; son of the late Frank Thomas Sr. and Azelean (nee Owens) Thomas-Shoffner; brother of the late Susan (Leroy) Giles, Annie (Thomas) Smith and Frank (Arlene) Thomas Jr.; uncle of Randy Thomas. Also...
Shirley Ann Murphy
Jan 20, 2025
Murphy, Shirley Ann, 76, of North Buffalo, entered into rest on January 20, 2025. Devoted mother of Cheri M. Haberly and Angela Marie Murphy; loving daughter of the late Kenneth Gibson and Mary Rose (nee Laudero) Murphy; dear sister of Deborah Rivera, Beverly (late Demus "Dick") Stewart and the late Tony Laudero; also survived by nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews,...
Cheryl A. Best
Jan 20, 2025
BEST, Cheryl A. of Buffalo, entered into rest January 20, 2025. Beloved wife of Charles A. Best; devoted mother of Kathleen O'Brien, Linda (Eric) Stumpf, Debbie Golan, Dennis (Mischelle) Best, and Robert Best; cherished grandmother to Kristin (Nicholas) Scioli, Jacquelyn O'Brien, Kyle Alberti, Chelsea Alberti, Kara (Raymond) Patterson, Joshua Best, Erika (Alex) Bratch, Ryan (Samantha) Golan, and Kendall Golan;...
Darlene R. Litwinski
Jan 20, 2025
LITWINSKI, Darlene R. (nee Waldraff) of Hamburg, entered into rest January 20, 2025. Beloved wife of the late James M. Litwinski Sr.; devoted mother of Lisa (Timothy) Quigley, Jennifer Litwinski, and James M. Litwinski Jr.; cherished grandmother of Caitlin, Tyler, James III, Cody, Dylan, and Camden; loving daughter of the late Charles and Bertha Waldraff; dear sister of James...
Patrick J. Powers
Jan 20, 2025
Of Kenmore, entered into rest January 20, 2025. Beloved husband of the late Gladys (nee Bork) Powers; devoted father of Linda (Randy) Salek and the late Cheryl (late Douglas) Baker; cherished grandfather of Jennifer (Matthew) Heppner, Annette (Matthew Cornell) Nunn, Mallory (Scott Roeser) Czum; Jeffrey (Sahar Fathi) Czum; adored great grandfather of Karsen Nunn, Peyton Nunn, Jackson Davis, Meryn...
Thomas 'Dominic' Iacobucci
Jan 19, 2025
Iacobucci, Thomas 'Dominic' January 12, 1933 - January 19, 2025 Of Orchard Park, entered into rest January 19, 2025. Loving son of the late Salvatore and Adeline (nee Latini) Iacobucci; dear brother of Frances (late Russell), Salvatore Jr. (late Maria) Iacobucci, Richard Iacobucci and the late Mary (late Nicholas) Galardi, Joseph (Irma), Albert (late Betty), and John (late Rose)...
Florence Hojnacki
Jan 19, 2025
Hojnacki, Florence (nee Derenda) 1925-2025 Died peacefully at home. Florence was a life-long Buffalo resident. She was the beloved wife of the late Anthony (Tony) Hojnacki, loving mother of Paul Hojnacki, Karen (Jim) Schultz, and Marie (Garrett Sullivan) Hojnacki of State College, PA and dear Gram of Anna (Cory Bartos) Hojnacki of Portland, OR, Claire (Cris Champion) Hojnacki, and...
Georges M. Mansour
Jan 19, 2025
77, of North Buffalo, entered into rest on January 19, 2025. Beloved husband of 53 years of Souraya (nee Nehme) Mansour, devoted father of Hanna (Norma) Mansour, Mooney (Melissa) Mansour, Donnie (Kristin) Mansour, Elias (Lisa) Mansour and Joseph Mansour; cherished grandfather of 8 grandchildren; loving son of the late Maged and Budweya (nee Khoury) Mansour; dear brother of the...
Andrea Regèll Cooley
Jan 19, 2025
43, of Buffalo, entered into rest on January 19, 2025. Relatives and friends may visit Lombardo Funeral Home (City Chapel), 102 Linwood Ave., Buffalo on Wednesday, January 29 from 11am-12pm. A homegoing celebration of life will immediately follow at 12pm. Interment St. Matthews Cemetery. Condolences may be made on this page. Your browser does not support this video format....
Ruth Ball
Jan 19, 2025
92, of Buffalo, entered into rest on January 19, 2025. A memorial service will be held on Friday, February 7 at Lombardo Funeral Home (Northtowns Chapel), 885 Niagara Falls Blvd near Egger/Sheridan Dr.
Anibal 'Andy' Colon
Jan 19, 2025
Anibal 'Andy' Colon Of Grand Island, entered into rest January 19, 2025. beloved son of the late Ventura Sr. and Epifania (nee Santiago) Colon; loving brother of Ventura (Susana) Colon Jr., Rosa (Pedro) Morales, Esther Colon, Hector (Marta) Santiago and the late Ada Colon; also survived by many nieces, nephews and friends. Relatives and friends may visit the Lombardo...
Ruth M. Della Penta
Jan 19, 2025
Of Hamburg, entered into rest on January 19, 2025. Loving daughter of the late, Emma and Nicholas Della Penta; cherished twin sister of Marjorie D. (late Douglas) Bounds; and the late, Rae, Pat, Sam, George, Funzi, and Helen; also loved by many nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial was held privately. Donations in Ruths memory may be...
Laisha Vernell Jones
Jan 19, 2025
37, of Buffalo, entered into rest unexpectedly on January 19, 2025. Complete service arrangements will be announced soon. Condolences may be made on this page.
Norina A. Raynor
Jan 18, 2025
Raynor, Norina A. (nee Giallanza)
Nov 1, 1936 - Jan 18, 2025
Of Elma, entered into rest on Saturday, January 18, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Robert Raynor Sr.; dear sister of Joseph (late Elaine) Giallanza and the late Mary (late William) Keicher; also survived by many beloved nieces, nephews...
Bettilou Lazzaro
Jan 17, 2025
Lazzaro, Bettilou Age 84, of Williamsville, entered into rest on January 17, 2025. Devoted mother of Christina Maria (Peter) Vaccaro and the late David Joseph Lazzaro; Cherished grandmother of David William and Noelle Grace; Loving daughter of the late William Russell Reifschnieder and Dorothy (nee Nolan) Reifschnieder. Also survived by family and friends. No prior arrangments.
Audrey C. Melber
Jan 17, 2025
Melber, Audrey C. (nee Philipps), 93, of Tonawanda, entered into rest on January 17, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Joseph Melber; devoted mother of Joe (Fran) Melber, Mary (Jack) Hyla, Mike (Leesa) Melber, Audrey (Bill) Wood, Bob Melber (Marie Trunzo) and Ed (Patti) Melber; cherished grandmother of Joey (Courtney), Andy (Fran), Christine (Billy), Meg (Carson), Max, Zach, Jamie...
Thomas C. Lynch, Jr.
Jan 16, 2025
Of Buffalo, entered into rest on January 16, 2025. Beloved husband of Susan (nee Hilburger) Lynch; devoted father of Kelly (Ben) Ryan and the late Tommie J. Lynch; cherished Papa of Sadie and Cooper; loving son of the late Maryann and Thomas Lynch; dear brother of Sandy, Dana and the late Shawn. Private Service. A Mass of Christian Burial...
Concetta Genco
Jan 16, 2025
Genco, Concetta (nee Cicero), 84, of Buffalo, entered into rest on January 16, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Giuseppe Genco; devoted mother of Salvatore (Josephine) Genco and Teresa (Pietro) Mendola; cherished grandmother of Nicholas Genco, Joseph, Peter, and Isabella Mendola; loving daughter of the late Pietro and Giovanna (nee Scaduto) Cicero; dear sister of Grazia, Antonio, Salvatrice, Carmelo,...
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