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Margaret M. Bilancini
Oct 18, 2024
Margaret M. Bilancini (nee Povinelli) 'Margie' 7/7/1944 - 10/18/2024 Of Tonawanda, entered into rest October 18, 2024. Beloved wife to the late Gary Bilancini, loving daughter of the late Anna (nee Minnich) and Louis Povinelli; dear sister of Paul (Barbara) Povinelli, Carolyn (John) Hornung and the late Louis (Rosemarie) Povinelli, late Annmarie (late Joseph) Geraci, late Richard (Mary Elizabeth)...
Karen B. Dietz
Oct 18, 2024
Karen Barbara Dietz (nee Barrett) was born on April 24, 1941 at Our Lady of Victory Hospital in Lackawanna, NY, to the loving parents or Lawrence William and Alice Mae. She was their second child after their eldest, Joann, then followed by Raymond, their youngest. Karen grew up in the Ridgewood Village and attended McKinley Elementary School. She was...
David J. Roszak
Oct 18, 2024
ROSZAK, David J. of Lackawanna, entered into rest October 18, 2024. Beloved husband of the late Mary A. (nee Hura) Roszak; devoted father of Kevin and Kristopher Roszak; loving son of the late Charles and Charlotte Roszak; dear brother of Carol (Anthony) Zeniuk and the late Charles (Lucille) Roszak; also survived by many family and friends. Relatives and friends...
Richard G. Shingleton
Oct 17, 2024
Of Tonawanda, NY. Richard is survived by his loving wife, Karen (nee Buckley) Shingleton; his children, Richard G. Shingleton, Jr., Kassie C. Shingleton, and Brandon (Lindsay) Shingleton. He was also a proud grandfather to Michael J. Ziehm, Zackery T. (Rachael) Shingleton, Ashton M. Shingleton, Miranda L. Shingleton, Marissa L. Shingleton, and Aiden M. Shingleton, and a great-grandfather to Silas...
Raymond M. Deoca
Oct 17, 2024
Of Angola. Beloved son of the late Pauline (nee Snow) DeOca and Henry M. DeOca, Sr. Raymond is the dear father of the late Shane DeOca, he is survived by his loving companion and caregiver of 23 years, Wendy Hough. Also, brother to Maria Corwin, Clifford DeOca and Richard DeOca and many nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased...
Betty A. Sleger
Oct 17, 2024
84, of Tonawanda, entered into rest on October 17, 2024. Beloved mother of Lisa Marie Sleger (George Scholl); loving daughter of the late Angeline Nostro; dear sister of Karen Nowak, Anna (Nathan) Roach and the late Lucille Gojan; also survived by nieces and nephews. Betty will be remembered as the Best Mama in the World. She was also known...
James Albarella
Oct 17, 2024
Albarella, James Oct 25, 1936 - Oct 17, 2024 Of Florida, formerly of Blasdell, entered into rest October 17, 2024. Beloved husband of 65 years of Mary Rose (nee Hardy) Albarella; devoted father of Cynthia (late William) (Timothy Slattery) Kump and Susan (Dale) Rogers; cherished grandfather of Brittany (Adam) Somogye and Chelsey Kump; adored great-grandfather of Payton and Edward;...
Robert W. Pero
Oct 17, 2024
Pero, Robert W. 'Bob' October 7, 1946 October 17, 2024 Of Great Valley, entered into rest October 17, 2024. Loving son of the late Frank and Viola Pero; dear brother of Gary (Lorene) Pero and Toni Lynn (Kevin) Sojda; cherished uncle of Morgen (Scott Brusaw) Pero, Kelly (Hannah) Pero, Kelsey Sojda, Kyle (Joseph) Wackowski and the late Ryan Sojda;...
Brian W. Downey
Oct 16, 2024
August 8, 1960 October 16, 2024 Of Boston, NY, entered into rest on October 16, 2024. Beloved husband of Anne (nee Fox) Downey; devoted father of Jacqueline and Wesley Downey; cherished grandfather; loving son of William R. and the late Dorothy M. Downey; dear brother of Colleen (Leon) Kibler, Mark (Michalene) Downey, and Maureen (Kent) Stockdale. Also survived by...
Joseph Paschal Abbarno
Oct 16, 2024
Age 64, of Amherst, entered into rest on October 16, 2024. Devoted father of James Abbarno and Kaleigh (Kenny) Johnston; cherished grandfather of Nataleigh Johnston; loving son of Pasquale and Virginia (nee LoVallo) Abbarno; dear brother of PJ (Diane) Abbarno, Mark (Tammy) Abbarno and Donna (Marc) Ebert; adored uncle of Danielle (Kenny) Reinhardt, PJ Abbarno III, Jeremy Abbarno, Austin...
Richard A. Chemelli
Oct 16, 2024
Richard A. Chemelli passed away on October 16,2024. Born on February 9, 1942. Richard was a lifelong resident of the area and proud alumnus of Williamsville High School. Richard was the beloved husband of the late Helen S. Chemelli and devoted father to Jason D. Chemelli, Richard M . Chemelli, Suzanne E. Mulholl, LeeAnn C. Kam, and Lisa L....
Rafael Antonio Sosa Jr.
Oct 16, 2024
Entered into rest, October 16, 2024. Beloved husband of 20 years to Migdalia H. Sosa, Loving son of Gladys Nieves and Rafael Antonio Sosa Sr. Cherished brother of Manuel Sosa and Erica Sosa. Loving father of Rafael Sosa Jr, Rachel Sosa, Anabel Lorenzo, Rafael (Titi) Sosa, and Alex Sosa. Loving stepfather of Melody Gil, Magdalena Gil, Michele Gil and...
James Slominski
Oct 15, 2024
Slominski, James September 10, 1948 - October 15, 2024 Of Orchard Park, entered into rest October 15, 2024. Beloved husband of Maureen K. (nee Hulday) Slominski; devoted father of James P. Slominski, Katherine (Ron) Martino, Emily (Clayton Sauberan) Slominski and the late Christopher Slominski; loving son of the late Joseph and Anne Slominski; dear brother of Anne (Ronald) Chrzanowski,...
Myra E. Pellegrino) Dunn
Oct 15, 2024
Myra E. Dunn November 29, 1946 - October 15, 2024 of Orchard Park, NY, and West Palm Beach, FL, entered into rest October 15, 2024. She was a cherished wife to James T. Dunn and a devoted mother to Kathryn Dunn, James M. Dunn, Michelle (Rory) Host, and Joseph (Jennifer) Dunn. Myra was also a beloved grandmother to Ashley,...
Erwin Ekman
Oct 15, 2024
Of Getzville, entered into rest October 15, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Full of life and known for his hearty laugh, Erwin always took care of his guests and entertained them with his stories. Born in Latvia and immigrating to the U.S.as a teenager, he embodied hard work and generosity, dedicating his life to providing for those he...
Mark Joseph Seymour
Oct 14, 2024
Mark Joseph Seymour age 60, of North Tonawanda after a very lengthy illness took his final ride into heaven on October 14th, 2024. Mark will be reunited in heaven with his parents Alfred and MaryAnn Seymour as well as his brother Timothy Seymour. He was survived by his sister Mary (Travis) Pietkiewicz, he was a very devoted Uncle to...
Carmen E. Keys
Oct 13, 2024
A tribute is not available at this time for Carmen E. Keys. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.
Annette Pandolfino
Oct 13, 2024
Buffalo, peacefully entered into rest at home on October 13, 2024; beloved wife of the late Joseph Pandolfino, devoted mother of Annette (Donald) Taylor and Joseph Pandolfino; cherished grandmother of Zachary (Izabela), Mitchell, Joseph, Luke, Rachel, Daniel, Robert (Valerie) and six great-grandchildren; loving daughter of the late Lawrence and Connie Montesano, dear sister of the late Lorraine White. Annette...
Eleanor J. Lesswing
Oct 13, 2024
Lesswing, Eleanor J. (nee Phillips) of Orchard Park, entered into rest on October 13, 2024. Beloved wife of Edward P. Lesswing; devoted mother of Christopher (Jennifer) Lesswing and Kevin Lesswing (Rita McKenna); cherished grandmother of Oliva Lesswing, Deirdre Lesswing and Lauren Lesswing; dear sister of the late Norma (late Allan) Wiegley. Private Service.
Joyce A Kuma
Oct 12, 2024
Kuma, Joyce A. (nee Sciupider) Aug 28, 1950 Oct 12, 2024 Of West Seneca, entered into rest October 12, 2024. Beloved wife of Philip A. Kuma; loving mother of Kimberly, Deborah, Ashley and the late Corey; cherished grandmother of Samantha, Ashley, Connor, Gavin and the late Corey; dear sister of Susan, late Nancy and the late Leslie; also survived...
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