Obituaries

Mar 19, 2026

Beloved husband of 62 years of Isabel "Irene" (nee Hodge) Hoffman; Devoted father of Christopher (Jennifer), and Dennis (Jennifer) Hoffman; Cherished grandfather of Cassidy, Jameson, and Mason; Pre-deceased by his parents and 3 siblings. Also survived by family and friends. A Celebration of Life will be announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to...

Mar 19, 2026

Of Tonawanda entered into rest on March 19, 2026. Beloved husband of Miguelina (nee Lugo) Rivera; loving father of Michael Angelo Rivera and Diego Angelo Rivera; dear brother of Frank Rivera, Sally Chandia, Leticia Rivera, and Milagro Alfonso; cherished godfather of Iram Torres and James Heyer; also survived by Miriam Heyer, Jimmy Papierski, Steve Torres and Michele Franceschi, who were...

Mar 19, 2026

Of Buffalo entered into rest March 19, 2026 after a long illness. Beloved husband of Magarita (née Louis); father of D’ Naesha Quicksey; cherished son of the late Cornelius “Jack” and Leola Quicksey; dear brother of Pervies (late Valerie “Cookie”) Quicksey; loving uncle and great-uncle to a host of nieces and nephews; and a treasured cousin to the Bunkley and...

Mar 19, 2026

Of Buffalo, entered into rest on March 19, 2026. Beloved wife of the late Willie Smith; Devoted mother of Cassandra Briggs, Derek Summers, and the late Cornelius Briggs; Cherished grandmother and great-grandmother of many. Predeceased by her parents and 13 siblings, and 1 grandson. Also, survived by many loving nieces, nephews, cousins, family and friends. Relatives and friends may visit...

Mar 19, 2026

Of Buffalo entered into rest on March 19, 2026. Beloved husband of Kathleen Valenti; devoted father of Michael, Joseph D. and Philip Valenti; grandfather of Michael Jr., Alexandria (Andrew) Sischo and Mack; great-grandfather of McKenna Sischo; son of the late Joseph S. and Antoinette Valenti; brother of Joseph V. (Joanne) Valenti; brother-in-law of Joseph (Regina) Gnozzo; also survived by many...

Mar 18, 2026

Of Amherst entered into rest on March 18, 2026. Devoted wife of the late Edward Brunner; beloved mother of Michael Brunner, John (Holly) Brunner and the late Edward J. Brunner; cherished grandmother of Jenna (Jacob), Kelsey and Ryan; dear sister of Carmela Battaglia and the late Russell (late Mary) Battaglia; also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Relatives and...

Mar 18, 2026

October 31, 1931-March 18, 2026

BALDAUF, Elisabeth (nee Schütz) of West Seneca, entered into rest March 18, 2026. Devoted mother of Gary (Diane) Baldauf; cherished grandmother of Alexander (Amanda), Nicholas (Rebecca), Maxwell (Theresa) Baldauf; adored great-grandmother of 4; loving daughter of the late Emil and Marie Schütz; dear sister and predeceased by Oliva (Josef) Baudisch and Rudolph Schütz; former spouse of...

Mar 17, 2026

Of Delevan, entered into rest March 17, 2026. Beloved husband of  Arlene S. (nee Driskel) Fikslin; devoted father of Jackie Wynes and Tim Wynes; cherished grandfather of Ashley Daphnis; loving son of the late Maurice and Lillian Fikslin; dear brother of Maureen (Robert) Sorrell; also survived by relatives and friends. No prior visitation. private services. 

Mar 17, 2026

Of Buffalo entered into rest on March 17, 2026. Beloved wife of Benjamin M. Marzullo; devoted mother of Brandi Marzullo, Michelle "Mickey" Marzullo, Angelo Marzullo (Angela Callisto), Hidie (Toby) Henry, and Bob Dytko; cherished grandmother of Andrew, Ravyn, Angelina, Angelo, Giavanna, Natalie, Sean, and Julia; treasured great-grandmother of Hayden, Luca, Zeno, Stetson, and Isla; loving daughter of the late Patrick...

Mar 17, 2026

Spada, Lewis P. of Blasdell, entered into rest on March 17, 2026. Beloved husband of 43 years to Marlene (nee Marotta) Spada; devoted father of Ashey (Jonathan) Robare; loving son in law of the late Russell and Josephine Marotta; beloved caretaker of his 4 legged best friends Wilson, Penny and Josie. 

Relatives and friends may visit the LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (Southtowns...

Mar 17, 2026

Henry Truman Quarles, Jr. was born on October 20, 1968 in Buffalo, New York to the late Henry Truman and Yvonne (nee' Hairston) Quarles, Sr. who predeceased him in death. On Tuesday, March 17, 2026, while in the care of Home Hospice, and after a lengthy illness, Henry surrounded by his devoted wife of 27 years, Jeanine and their children,...

Mar 17, 2026

Seymour, Aliceann "Ann" (Fish)Of Cheektowaga, Entered into rest March 17, 2026Beloved wife of the late Raymond A. Seymour Sr; Devoted mother of Raymond A. Jr (Kozue) Seymour, Karyn M. (Robert J.) Benden and Bonnie L. Seymour Pawlak; Cherished grandmother of Michael Vullo (Alanna Jones), Shyelar (Johnny) Casey, Bobby Benden Jr, Kaylie Benden, Shanyn Benden (Mike Giordano), Sheylen Seymour, Christopher Klingler (...

Mar 17, 2026

of Orchard Park, entered into rest March 17, 2026. Beloved husband of Mary C. (nee Gallagher) Pratt; devoted father of Tim (Erica) Pratt and Bill Pratt; cherished grandfather of Sullivan; loving son of the late Ralph Sr. and Shirley (nee Ryan) Pratt; dear brother of Ralph (Debbie) Pratt, Dennis (Carol) Pratt, Kim Pratt, Debbie Gallagher, Chris (Tom) Davis, Peggy (Wendell)...

Mar 17, 2026

Nemesia "Menchi" Rijos Castro



Of Toa Baja, Puerto Rico and Grand Island, New York, entered into rest on March 17, 2026. Beloved wife of Medardo “Viejo” Trujillo Roque. Devoted mother of Rosa (Michael) Ziolkowski (nee Negron) and Harry E. Negron (Mitzi Loubriel Negron). Dear sister of Milagros Castro Oquendo, Candido Rijos Castro, Irma Castro and Nilsa Rijos Castro. Dear grandmother of...

Mar 17, 2026

Wanda Scott, of Buffalo, NY, passed away peacefully on March 17, 2026. She was a beloved companion of the late Norris Crawford, and a cherished sister to Vanda Reese, Ronald (Sandra) Corpening Sr., and the late Charles, Helen Corpening, Edna White, Pauline Collins, Anne Armstrong, Vera Hollie, Maryjo Thompson, and Brenda Coleman. She is also lovingly remembered by her sister-in-law...

Mar 16, 2026

Mary Ann Dehlinger, 91, formerly of Michigan City, Indiana entered into rest early Monday morning March 16, 2026 at Mercy Nursing Facility in Lackawanna, NY. Beloved wife of the late Ronald J. Dehlinger; mother of Donna (Phil) Skwiat, Susan (Don) Brunn, Joanne Dehlinger, Nancy (Anthony) Robinson and Mary (Neal) Grams; grandmother of Megan Skwiat, Paul (Jill) Drabinski, Eric (Natalie) Drabinski,...

Mar 16, 2026

Of West Seneca, entered into rest March 16, 2026. beloved wife of the late James P. Quinn; devoted mother of Ronald (Audrey) Collins, Karen (late Kenneth) Jachim, Dottie (Larry) Kenney, Jacqueline (Glenn) Kilger, Jennifer (Robert Glab) Quinn and the late Jerome Collins; cherished grandmother of Erin Collins, Gina Jeffers, Tiffaney McGillicuddy, Amy Toler, Sara Bienias, Tim Collins, Matthew Collins, Morgan...

Mar 16, 2026

Edward W. Otto IV

June 24, 1965 - March 16, 2026

Entered into rest March 16, 2026. Beloved father of Shelby (Matt) Marszalski; cherished grandfather of Ford Marszalski; loving son of Wendy (late Robert) Murphy and the late Edward W. Otto III (Claire Orlowski); dear brother of Cory (Shawn) Murphy, Amy (Joe) Robinson and Brian (Michelle) Murphy; also survived by his adored...

Mar 15, 2026

Mar 15, 2026

Of Buffalo, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on March 15, 2026. Beloved husband of the late Catherine "Kay" (nee Pecoraro); Cherished father of Christine (Joseph) Giglia, and the late Robin Eagan, and Charles (Cheryl Lombardo) McGregor; Devoted Papa of Tracy (Jason) Raczka, Amy Eagan, Michael Jerome, Charles (Kayla McSorley) McGregor, Kayla, and Gabriella Giglia; Loving great-papa of Anthony,...