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Thomas Joseph Dunne, Iii

Thomas Joseph Dunne, Iii

Aug 26, 2025

Thomas Joseph “Tom” Dunne, III, of Tonawanda, entered into rest on August 26, 2025.

He was born in Niagara Falls on October 19, 1960, the son of Thomas Joseph Dunne Jr. and the late Sarah (nee Rugg) Hamilton.

He graduated from Kenmore East High School in 1978...

Evelyn J. Lighten

Evelyn J. Lighten

Aug 25, 2025

Of Lackawanna, NY (87) entered into rest August 25th, 2025. Beloved daughter of the late William and Genevieve (nee Turner) Burse. Relatives and friends may visit the LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (Nprthtowns Chapel) 885 Niagara Falls Blvd., near Eggert Rd and Sheridan Drive on Saturday (September 6th) from 1:00-2:00PM. A Funeral Service to immediately follow at 2:00PM.

Tabatha H. Clark

Tabatha H. Clark

Aug 25, 2025

Clark, Tabatha H, of Buffalo, NY, formerly of Batavia, NY and Jasper, TX, entered her heavenly home on August 25, 2025 after a long illness. Beloved daughter of Gail Grandy and the late Daniel Clark, adored granddaughter of Kathy Reiss, devoted mother to her two wonderful sons, Wyatt Billingsley and Jonathan Fleming; cherished sister of Gary (Ashley), Peggy (Tai),...

Michael D. Bastings

Michael D. Bastings

Aug 25, 2025

Of Buffalo, entered into rest on August 25, 2025. Devoted husband of Pamela (nee Martinelli) Bastings; beloved father of Lea (Dylan) Randall, Gabriella (Bartolomeo) Fasano, and Dimitri Malliaris; cherished grandfather of Eliana and Giovanni Fasano and Bryce and Zoe Randall; loving son of the late Denis and June Bastings; dear brother of Sarah, Rebecca, Debbie, Rachael, and the late...

James  Dimaria

James Dimaria

Aug 24, 2025

Of Buffalo, entered into rest August 24, 2025.  beloved husband of 65 years to Connie (nee Montante) DiMaria; devoted father of James G. DiMaria and Roslyn (Michael) Torre; cherished grandfather of Nicole Torre; loving son of the late George and Concetta DiMaria; dear brother of the late Joseph (late Patricia) DiMaria, also survived by relatives and friends.  Relatives and...

Raymond E. Wawrzyniak

Raymond E. Wawrzyniak

Aug 24, 2025

Age 86, of Williamsville, entered into rest on August 24, 2025. Beloved husband of 64 years to Rosemary (nee Gullo) Wawrzyniak; devoted father of Michelle (Jay) Rosenberg, Raymond (Lisa) Wawrzyniak, Bruce (Wendy) Wawrzyniak, and the late Allen Wawrzyniak; cherished grandfather of Melissa, Ryan, Lauren and Gregory Rosenberg, Kaitlyn, Joseph and Kristin Wawrzyniak, and Tom (Cypris) and Samantha Roberts; loving...

Robert L. Berquist

Robert L. Berquist

Aug 24, 2025

Robert L. Berquist, 98, of Clarence, entered into rest on August 24, 2025. Devoted husband of the late Christine (nee Mansfield) Berquist; beloved father of Kenneth R. Berquist, Andrew W. (Deirdre Bentley) Berquist, and Peter S. (Ellen O’Leary) Berquist; cherished grandfather of Carl (Joanna) Berquist, David (Kelechi) Berquist, Katherine Berquist and Mark (Christina) Berquist; adored great-grandfather of 3 great-grandchildren;...

Joseph J. Roeder Jr.

Joseph J. Roeder Jr.

Aug 24, 2025

Of Akron and Ft. Myers Beach, entered into rest August 24, 2025. Joseph was the cherished son of the late Joseph J. Roeder Sr. and the late Nellie (nee Quinn) Roeder; loving companion of 27 years to the late Ann Eller; devoted father of Marilee (late Ronald Czyz) Roeder, Michael Roeder, Joseph (Cheryl) Roeder III, Lisa (Jeffrey) Wetzel, and...

Rose Marie Jaroszewski

Rose Marie Jaroszewski

Aug 23, 2025

December 21, 1939-August 23, 2025

JAROSZEWSKI, Rose Marie (nee Kalista) of Hamburg, entered into rest August 23, 2025. Beloved wife of Daniel A. Jaroszewski Sr.; devoted mother of Francine (Thomas) Kane, Andrew, Daniel (Sandra) Jaroszewski Jr., and stepmother of Mark (Jane), Jeffrey (Melissa), Linda Jaroszewski, Cynthia (Kevin) McGriff, and Terri Lynn Gailard; cherished...

Arthur J. Smith

Arthur J. Smith

Aug 23, 2025

October 3, 1938-August 23, 2025

SMITH, Arthur J. of West Seneca, entered into rest August 23, 2025. Beloved husband of 56 years to the late Mary Eileen (nee McMahon) Smith; devoted father of Michael P. Smith, Sharon A. (John) Vinett, Madonna M. (Kevin) Crane, Thomas A. (Ma-Biquan) Smith, and Gregory J. (Patricia) Smith;...

Lori Ann Denny

Lori Ann Denny

Aug 22, 2025

Lori Ann Denny

Of Cheektowaga, entered into rest August 22, 2025; Beloved wife of Christopher A. Denny; devoted mother of Brianna Scutt; loving daughter of the late Richard and Mary Ziobro; dear sister of Scott (Heather) Ziobro and Jennifer (Chris) McGuire; cherished aunt of Jessie and Molly McGuire, Aiden and Seth Ziobro, and...

John H.  Thurston, Sr.

John H. Thurston, Sr.

Aug 22, 2025

December 27, 1947-August 22, 2025

THURSTON, John H. of Orchard Park, entered into rest August 22, 2025. Beloved husband of the late Alice K. (nee Wilkins) Thurston; devoted father of John H. Thurston Jr., Kathleen Bergquist, and Anne Marie (Vince) O’Connor; cherished grandfather of Kyle (Jessica) Parrott, Jason (Madi)...

Gaetano "Tom" Gangarossa

Gaetano "Tom" Gangarossa

Aug 22, 2025

Of Amherst, entered into rest August 22, 2025; Beloved son of Rose (nee Tulumello) Gangarossa and the late Calogero Gangarossa; dear brother of Teresa (Ronald) LaRocque, Maria Koehler, and Calogera Gangarossa; cherished uncle of Michael LaRocque, Ronald (Emily) LaRocque, and Christina Koehler; also survived by other loving cousins and friends. Relatives and friends may visit the LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME...

Thomas A. Makeyenko

Thomas A. Makeyenko

Aug 21, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we share the news of the passing of Thomas Albert Makeyenko, affectionately known as Tommy/ Boulder, of Lackawanna, New York. He was the beloved son of the late Albert "Milky" and Virginia Makeyenko (nee Susi). Tom departed this world on August 21, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love and memories...

Cassandra  Meredith

Cassandra Meredith

Aug 21, 2025

A Memorial Service will take place on Saturday, September 6th at 10:00 AM at Lombardo Funeral Home (Northtowns Chapel), 885 Niagara Falls Blvd, Amherst, NY 14226. Condolences may be made on this page.

Elizabeth  M. Smith

Elizabeth M. Smith

Aug 21, 2025

of Amherst, entered into rest August 21, 2025.  beloved wife of the late Frederick T. Smith; devoted mother of Courtney (Chelsea) Halbert; Cody (Casey Roberts) Smith and Brittany (Timothy Fabin) Smith; loving daughter of the late William and Helen Boyce; dear sister of Thomas Boyce, and the late Judith (Raymond) Ealy and William Boyce; also survived by nieces and...

Patricia Ann Price

Patricia Ann Price

Aug 21, 2025

Patricia Ann Price, 78, of Buffalo, entered into rest on August 21, 2025. She was a former Special Education Substitute Teacher at Hutch Tech. Complete life story to appear soon.

Mark A. Green

Mark A. Green

Aug 20, 2025

Mark A. Green, 72, of Buffalo, entered into rest on August 20, 2025. Relatives and friends may visit Church of God Worship & Praise Tabernacle, where Mark was an Elder for many years, 82 1/2 Edison Ave. Buffalo on Friday, August 29 from 10-11am. A celebration of Mark's life will immediately follow at 11am. Interment Mount Calvary Cemetery.

Ann Yvonne Davis

Ann Yvonne Davis

Aug 20, 2025

Ann Yvonne Davis 84 transitioned peacefully into rest on August 20th, 2025. Relatives and friends may visit True Bethel Baptist Church, 472 Swan St., Buffalo on Saturday September 6 from10-11AM for a Gathering in Ann's memory. A funeral service will immediately follow at 11AM. Online condolences may be made at lombardofuneralhome.com

Sarah Slavin

Sarah Slavin

Aug 20, 2025

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