Obituaries

Dec 14, 2024

First service: Lombardo Funeral Home (Northtowns Chapel) 885 Niagara Falls Blvd. Amherst, NY 14226 Friday, December 20, 2024 3-8pm Second service: Lombardo Funeral Home (Northtowns Chapel) 885 Niagara Falls Blvd. Amherst, NY 14226 Saturday, December 21, 2024 8-10:30am Procession to follow to Mt. Calvary Cremation and Remembrance center for cremation at 11am 2591 Harlem Rd. Cheektowaga, NY 14225

Dec 13, 2024

McCann, William (80) of Buffalo, NY passed on December 13th, 2024. A memorial gathering is to be held at a later date in Spring 2025.

Dec 13, 2024

Jane Mary Novelli, RN February 18, 1957 December 13, 2024 of West Seneca entered unto rest after a courageous struggle with ALS, in the tender care of her beloved Caregivers at Mercy Nursing Facility at OLV. Precious sister of Sandra Christy, RN and Dr. David Novelli (Suzanne); devoted daughter of The Late John and Mary Novelli; cherished aunt of...

Dec 13, 2024

Daniel C. Hiam

February 18, 1939-December 13, 2024

Beloved husband of the late Lougenia "Ginny" Hiam; devoted father of Deborah (Russell) Cammarata, Daniel R. (Tina) Hiam, Daneen (John) Maddox, and Diane (David) Nappo; cherished grandfather of Nina, Cody Cammarata, Daniel M., Alex Hiam, and Sherri Maddox; adored...

Dec 13, 2024

Of Tonawanda,88 years old. entered into rest December 13, 2024 after a long illness. Beloved husband of 63 years to Christine (nee Stalica) Flanders. Devoted father of Michael (Nadine) Flanders, Daniel (Sharon) Flanders, and Shannon Flanders. He also has two grandchildren, Dillon and Hope Flanders. Son of the late William and Evelyn (Menders) Flanders. Also surviving are his sister...

Dec 13, 2024

Of Boston, NY entered

into rest on December

13, 2024. Son of

the late Veneard

and Norma (nee Winter) Neri

and brother of the late Diane

Baumwald...

Dec 13, 2024

Relatives and friends may visit St. John the Baptist Church (184 Goodell Street, Buffalo NY 14204) for a visitation on Friday, December 27th from 10:00-11:00 AM whereas a funeral service is to immediately follow at 11:00AM. Interment St. Matthews Cemetery Services Cemetery St. Matthews Cemetery 180 French Rd. West Seneca, NY 14224

Dec 12, 2024

GIARDINA, Joseph of West Seneca, entered into rest suddenly on December 12, 2024. Beloved companion of Melissa Buchanan; devoted stepfather of Katelynn Buchanan; loving son of the late Richard and Jennie Giardina Jr.; dear brother of Sharon (late Paul) Burd, Joan (Paul) Schubring, Susan (Michael) Donohue, Richard Giardina III, Virginia (Don Larson) Giardina, Michael (Madonna) Giardina, Christy (Steve) Guglielmo,...

Dec 12, 2024

Relatives and friends may visit the Lombardo Funeral Home (Northtowns Chapel), 885 Niagara Falls Blvd. near Eggert/Sheridan Dr. on Sunday, January 12th from 4-8PM. A funeral service will be held on Monday, January 13th at 9AM. Interment WNY National Cemetery

Dec 11, 2024

Age 78, of Getzville, entered into rest on December 11, 2024. Beloved mother of Ellen Kirisits (John Effrige); cherished grandmother of Zachary and Emily; loving daughter of the late Gaetano and Mary (nee Modica) Coniglio; dear sister of Guy (Jacquelyn) Coniglio, Ronald (late Marilyn) Coniglio, Brian Coniglio (Jackie Holzer) and the late Rosemary (late Wilbur) Childs and late Joan...

Dec 11, 2024

Age 86, of Tonawanda, entered into rest on December 11, 2024. Devoted wife of the late Robert T. Gramza; devoted mother of Debra Gramza Dudek, Mark (Annemarie) Gramza and the late John (Alisha) Gramza; cherished grandmother of Tanya (Andre), Nicole (Louis), Mark II (Carisa), Kevin (Claire), Joshua (Alyssa), Scott, Megan and Kelly; adored great-grandmother of Elijah, Holly, Leia, Lacey,...

Dec 10, 2024

Of Buffalo, entered into rest December 10, 2024. beloved wife of the late Peter Capitano; devoted mother of Michael (Autumn) Capitano and Tiffany Capitano; cherished grandmother of Sienna, Giada and Aria; loving daughter of the late Rosario and Helen (nee Jennings) Spero; dear sister of Harry (Kathy) Spero, Candice Spero and the late Peter (Ann Marie) Spero, also survived...

Dec 9, 2024

DOHERTY Jr., James R. of Buffalo, entered into rest December 9, 2024. Beloved companion of Lea MacLeod; loving son of Theresa (late Andrew) MacMillian Sr. and the late James and Bonnie Doherty Sr.; dear brother of Amanda (Timothy) MacMillian, Andrew (Bonnie) MacMillian Jr., Christopher MacMillian, Ann Marie (Craig) Whalen, and Christine (Christopher) Szalczewski; also survived by many family and...

Dec 9, 2024

Of West Seneca, entered into rest on December 9, 2024. Beloved wife of James Nicholas; devoted mother of Jodi Lynn (Alex) Johnson and James Tyler Nicholas; cherished grandmother of Beverly, Cindy, Viola, Grant, and Hazel; loving daughter of the late Thomas and Irene Pierce; dear sister of Judith (Donald) Duffy and Thomas Pierce. Also survived by nieces, nephews, cousins...

Dec 9, 2024

McLeod, Michael J. Jan 30, 1943 Dec 9, 2024 A cherished family man and dedicated community member, passed away peacefully on December 9th, 2024 at the age of 81. Born in 1943 to Joseph and Mary McLeod (nee Ryan), Michael was a beloved son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and uncle. Michael was the devoted husband of the late...

Dec 8, 2024

Lena Smith September 18, 1929- December 8, 2024 SMITH, Lena (nee Valenti), 95, of North Buffalo, formerly of the West Side, entered into rest on December 8, 2024. Devoted wife of the late John J. Smith; devoted mother of Margaret A. (Michael) Long, Linda J. (Peter) Ruffino, Timothy G. (Bonny) Smith and the late John J. (Nancy) Smith, Jr.;...

Dec 8, 2024

Knapp, Daniel J. June 23, 1961 - December 8, 2024 of Buffalo, entered into rest December 8, 2024. Loving son of the late Robert W. and Marie L. (nee Vail) Knapp; beloved brother of Kurt (Donna) Knapp, Becki (Ray) Cleveland, Timothy Knapp (Michelle P.), late Robert A. (Pauline) Knapp and the late Sarah (Vince) George; also survived by nieces...

Dec 7, 2024

Of Tonawanda, entered into rest December 7, 2024. Beloved wife of Frank E. Lombardi; devoted mother of Gavin Lombardi; loving daughter of Edward and Jane (nee Martina) George; dear sister of Lisa Briggs; cherished aunt of Oliver, Ethan, Fiona, and Audrey; also survived by Relatives and friends. Relatives and friends may visit the Lombardo Funeral Home (Northtowns Chapel) 885...

Dec 7, 2024

Hawkins, Christopher M. Dec 7, 2024 Of Tonawanda. Loving son of Linda Hawkins-Myers and Albert 'Sonny' Hawkins; cherished brother of Wendy Hawkins-McCann (Joe Agate) and Tim (Sue) Hawkins; dear uncle of Samantha (Ethan) Strickland, Patrick McCann and Madelyn McCann. Relatives and friends may visit the LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (Southtowns Chapel), 3060 Abbott Rd., near Lake Ave. on Saturday (December...

Dec 7, 2024

Of Tonawanda, entered into rest December 7, 2024. beloved wife of Tim P. Ruda; devoted mother of Nathan Ruda and Patrick James Ruda; dear sister of Mark McCabe and Kathleen Kensy; also survived by relatives and friends. Relatives and friends may visit the Lombardo Funeral Home (Northtowns Chapel) 885 Niagara Falls Blvd., Amherst (near Sheridan/Eggert) on Wednesday from 3:00...