Lucian Richard Calandra
Apr 8, 2025
Of Buffalo, entered into rest April 8, 2025. Beloved husband of Judith A. (nee Szarafin) Calandra; loving son of the late Mariano and Jessie (nee Gandofo) Calandra; dear brother of Sylvia (Geno) Calandra and Anthony Calandra; caring brother-in-law of Gerald Szarafin and Bernadette (Gabriel) McClure - Marciniak; also survived by relatives and friends. Relatives and friends may...
Joann Faye Hoch
Apr 8, 2025
Of Tonawanda, passed away peacefully at Hospice at the age of 76 with her family after a short illness. JoAnn worked for over 30 years for the Utica School System. She retired to Western NY after living in New Hartford, NY for many years. She was predeceased by her parents, Henry and Berdena Hoch. She is survived...
Shirley Jane Wilkins
Apr 8, 2025
Shirley Jane Wilkins, 86, of Amherst, entered into rest on April 8, 2025. Devoted wife of Kenneth L. Wilkins, who were together for 43 years; beloved mother of Tom Wilson, Robert Yorston and Cheryl Yorston; cherished grandmother of Shaianna Yorston and Kaylee Yorston; loving daughter of the late Doris McCaskill; also survived by extended family and many friends. Shirley...
Peter J. Piazza
Apr 7, 2025
Piazza, Peter J. , 38, of Lake View, entered into rest on April 7, 2025. Beloved husband of Julie (nee Pawlowski) Piazza; devoted father of Emma and Samuel Piazza; loving son of Peter F. Jr. and Cindy A. (nee Iannucci) Piazza; and stepson of Angel (nee Kane) Piazza; dear brother of...
Dawn E. Wierzbinski
Apr 7, 2025
WIERZBINSKI, Dawn E. (nee Ehrgott) of Cheektowaga, entered into rest April 7, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Matthew J. Wierzbinski; devoted mother of Gail (late David) Luchowski and Jaclynn Anderson; cherished grandmother of Grant Dickhout, Benjamin Dickhout, Jillian (Joseph) Feitshans, Alyssa Luchowski, Garrett Luchowski, and Jacob Anderson; adored great-grandmother of Tyler Luchowski and Scarlett Feitshans; loving...
James T. Juliano
Apr 7, 2025
Of Buffalo, entered into rest April 7, 2025. beloved husband of the late Madonna Juliano; devoted father of Susan (Roger) McGill; Karen Juliano and Amy (Kris) Becht; cherished grandfather of Juliana (Justin), Angela (Robert), Miranda, Ellana (Sully), Rocky (Britany), Santana (Roger), Montana and Michael (Arielle); adored great grandfather of Kaleena, Mareena (Shannon), Soleil, Zane, Ryker, Damian, Jenasis, Cassius, Kennedy,...
Leonard Francis Szubinski
Apr 7, 2025
Szubinski, Leonard Francis, 68, of West Seneca, entered into rest on April 7, 2025. Loving partner of Paulette Rejnal; adored son of Barbara (nee Stejbach) and the late Leonard Szubinski; cherished brother of Linda Rusinski, Tony Szubinski and Nicole Lazaro; also survived by niece, Allison Szubinski. Leonard worked in several businesses throughout Western New York, such as New Era...
Mary E. Stanz-Nappo
Apr 7, 2025
Stanz-Nappo, Mary E. , 80,Of Tonawanda, entered into rest on April 7, 2025. Beloved wife of Dale Nappo; devoted mother of Mike (Kim) Stanz, Kim (Bob Mladenovic) Stanz DACVO, and Dan Stanz (Barb Gregory); cherished grandmother of Sarah and Sean Stanz; loving daughter of the late Jack and Elouise (nee Henry) Kelm. Also...
Rita Grace Macdiarmid
Apr 7, 2025
Of East Amherst, entered into rest April 7, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Patrick G. MacDiarmid Sr.; devoted mother of Elizabeth (Rudy) Schaefer, Laura (David) Oldread and Patrick (Erin) MacDiarmid; cherished grandmother of 7 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren; loving daughter of the late Elias and Rose Attea, dear sister of Rosemary (late Richard) Saffire, Agnes (late Don)...
Juanita Patricia Anderson-Killian
Apr 7, 2025
Juanita Patricia Anderson-Killian completed her earthly journey on April 7, 2025, surrounded by love in Buffalo, New York. Born in Bedford, Virginia, on September 19, 1937, Juanita lived a life filled with grace, wisdom, and unwavering faith.
She was the devoted mother of Cherisse Anyane Killian, the beloved grandmother of Donnley (Djai), and a cherished...
Ruth J. Stotz
Apr 6, 2025
February 16, 1931-April 6, 2025
STOTZ, Ruth J. (nee Ferringer) of West Seneca, entered into rest April 6, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Jack H. Stotz; devoted mother of Deborah (Joanne Poppenberg) Stotz, Mary (Gary Bengal) Kolacki, Michael (Cheryl) Stotz, Diane Whitaker, Margaret Stotz, the late John Stotz, and the late Jill...
Zoltan "Zoly" R. Almasi
Apr 6, 2025
Almasi, Zoltan R. "Zoly" of Blasdell, entered into rest on April 6, 2025. Beloved husband of Bernadine (nee Rukavina) Almasi; devoted father of Lisa Almasi, Holly (Nelson) Tedesco, Zoltan Jr. Almasi (Ceaton Falgiano) and John (Morgan) Almasi; cherished grandfather of Morgan Scinta, Samantha Tedesco, Danielle (Brendan) Drozdowski, Cassandra Almasi, Daniel Almasi,...
Harold C. Smith Jr.
Apr 6, 2025
Of Attica, entered into rest April 6, 2025. Beloved husband of Danna (nee Shires) Smith; devoted father of Sarah (Darren) Haudricourt, Rebecca (Eric) Brascoupe, Jacob Smith (Elena Purpura) and David Smith; cherished grandfather of Landon, Ezra and Parker Brascoupe; dear brother of Marlene Ryan (Ray) and Wayne Smith; also survived by nieces and nephews. Harold was a...
Joann Vangelista
Apr 5, 2025
Of Angola, entered into rest April 5, 2025. Beloved wife of Salvatore Vangelista; devoted mother of Lisa (John), Erica, Elizabeth and Briana; adored grandmother of 12 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren; loving daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Jane Campana; dear sister of Deborah, Joseph and Dina; also survived by relatives and friends. Relatives and friends may visit...
Arlene M Kosin
Apr 5, 2025
KOSIN, Arlene M. entered into rest April 5, 2025. No prior visitation. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in All Saints Church, 76 Church St., Lockport on Monday (April 21st) at 10:00 AM. Inurnment St. Stanislaus Cemetery. Arrangements by LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (Southtowns Chapel).
Carol A. Loder
Apr 5, 2025
LODER, Carol A. (nee Melillo) of West Seneca, entered into rest April 5, 2025. Beloved wife of the late William C. Loder Sr.; devoted mother of William (Sandra) Loder Jr. and Denise (late James) Knight; cherished grandmother of Ryan (Annie) Loder, Daniel (Lucy) Knight, Kelly (Nick) Cellini, and the late Kyle Loder; adored great-grandmother of Conor Loder...
Ronald G. Helms
Apr 5, 2025
81, of Lockport, entered into rest on April 5, 2025. Beloved husband of the late Elizabeth Christine (nee Ward) Helms; devoted father of John (Eileen) Helms, Ronald J. Helms, Michael (Nicole) Helms and Daniel (Dawn) Helms; cherished grandfather of Alex, Nathan, Hannah and Drew; loving son of the late George and Mary (nee Hartman) Helms; dear brother of the...
Betty J. Boofer
Apr 4, 2025
Betty J. Boofer (nee Haley) of Lakeview, entered into rest on April 4, 2025. Beloved wife of Joseph C. Boofer; devoted mother of Katie Boofer (Jeff Szudzik), Joseph II (Nicole) Boofer, Thomas Boofer (Jennifer O'Brien), Brian Boofer, William (Sarah) Boofer and Scott (Lana) Boofer; cherished grandmother of Brandon, Angelina, Korey, Benjamin,...
Marie "Elaine" Sliwinski
Apr 4, 2025
Sliwinski, Marie "Elaine" of Cheektowaga, entered into rest on April 4, 2025. Devoted mother of Lynnae (Glenn) Schwartz and Gail (Dan) Melbourne; cherished grandmother of Deborah, Daniel, Elijah (Marrissa), Naomi, Abigail (Chad), Glenn Michael, Joseph, Morgan and great grandmother of Kayson James; dear sister of Richard (Penny) Miller and the late...
Karla K. Wolkiewicz
Apr 3, 2025
Of Hamburg, entered into rest April 3, 2025. Beloved wife of Steven Wolkiewicz; devoted mother of Stephen Wolkiewicz (Laura Szpak) and Helen (Matthew) Nicholas; cherished grandmother of Emily, Hanna, Matthew, Aiden, Logan, Luke and great-grandmother of Thereon.
No prior visitation. Private services. Arrangements by LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (Southtowns Chapel.)
