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Joseph Hayes

Joseph Hayes

Feb 17, 2018

HAYES - Joseph Of South Buffalo, entered into rest February 17, 2018, devoted father of Kristen and Jamie Hayes; cherished grandfather of Kayleigh and Yulissa; loving son of Carmella and the late Joseph Hayes; dear brother of Estelle, Colleen and Dorothy. Relatives and friends may visit the LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (Southtowns Chapel), 3060 Abbott Rd. near Lake Ave., on...

Peter M. Rubel

Peter M. Rubel

Feb 17, 2018

No prior visitation, private services.

Frances M. Binda

Frances M. Binda

Feb 16, 2018

BINDA - Frances M. (nee Palestine) Of Tonawanda, entered into rest February 16, 2018, at age 93, beloved wife of the late Theodore Binda; devoted mother of Mary Anne (late Fredrick) Young, Susan Thomas and Michael Binda; cherished grandmother of Jessica (Charles) Johnson, Tristan (Cecilia) Young, Stephanie (Jeremy) Hitchcock, Raymond Binda, Spencer Thomas, Daniel Binda and Matthew Binda; adored...

Joseph R. Valvo

Joseph R. Valvo

Feb 16, 2018

VALVO - Joseph R. Of Lackawanna, entered into rest February 16, 2018, beloved husband of Frances M. (nee Andolino) Valvo; devoted father of Julie (Dale) Lisy; cherished grandfather of Erik Endres and Kaitlin Lisy; loving son of the late Rosario and Carmella Valvo; dear brother of Michael (Debra) Valvo, William Valvo, Dianne (Kenneth) Schuh and Susan (Robert) Patelunas; adored...

David W. Hairston Sr.

David W. Hairston Sr.

Feb 16, 2018

HAIRSTON - David W., Sr. Of Buffalo, entered into rest February 16, 2018. Relatives and friends may visit the Elim Christian Fellowship, 70 Chalmers Ave., Buffalo on Thursday from 10-11 AM where the Funeral Service will immediately follow.

Clark Christopher Petre

Clark Christopher Petre

Feb 16, 2018

Visitation, Lombardo Funeral Home, 3060 Abbott Road, Orchard Park, NY on Wednesday, February 21st from 4-7 pm. Mass, Fourteen Holy Helpers, 1345 Indian Church Road, West Seneca, on Thursday at 9:30 am.

Harry E. Lorence

Harry E. Lorence

Feb 16, 2018

LORENCE - Harry E. Of Grand Island, entered into rest February 16, 2018, precious husband of Roberta A. (nee Cronin) Lorence; devoted father of Kurt (Patricia) Lorence, Kris (Tessie) Lorence, Kent (Patricia), Kyle (late Darlene) Lorence, Kristin (Jeffrey) Kryszczuk, Jonathan Lorence and the late Kim Lorence; cherished grandfather of Robert, Maria, Elizabeth, Kelly, Ava, Audrey, Shannon, Matthew, Kyle, Hailey,...

James T. Kelleher

James T. Kelleher

Feb 16, 2018

KELLEHER - James T. Of South Buffalo, entered into rest February 16, 2018, devoted father of Kimberly A. (Ashley) Kelleher, James F. (Shannon) Kelleher, and Brian A. (Michelle) Kelleher; cherished grandfather of Brysen, Parker, Cody, and Mackenzie; loving son of the late James and Rita Kelleher; dear brother of Patricia (Dan) Clouden and Kathy (late Joe) Sullivan; also survived...

Dolores H. Ellis

Dolores H. Ellis

Feb 16, 2018

ELLIS - Dolores H. (nee Janowski) Of Orchard Park, entered into rest February 16, 2018, beloved wife of William G. Ellis; devoted mother of William (Rosemarie) Ellis and Rebecca (James) Walter; cherished grandmother of six grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren; loving daughter of the late Leo and Frances Janowski; dear sister of Florian (Joan) Janowski, Leonard (Marie) Janowski...

Edgar Lyons

Edgar Lyons

Feb 16, 2018

Wake, Lombardo Funeral Home, 102 Linwood Ave, Buffalo, NY on Wednesday, February 21st from 10-11 am, funeral to follow at 11 am. St. Matthew's Cemetery.

Rev. James S. Rowe Jr.

Rev. James S. Rowe Jr.

Feb 15, 2018

ROWE - Rev. James S., Jr. Of Buffalo, entered into rest February 15, 2018; beloved husband of Christine (nee Wierzbicki) Ellington-Rowe; devoted father of Sonia (Vladimir) Mabout and step-father of Donald John (Tanya) Ellington, Daniel (Danielle) Colleran; cherished grandfather of Jordyn, Elaina, Collin, Ezra and Everett; loving son of the late James S., Sr. and Edith (nee Byrd) Rowe;...

Mary E. Harig

Mary E. Harig

Feb 15, 2018

HARIG - Mary E. (nee Comerford) Of Orchard Park, entered into rest February 15, 2018, beloved wife of Gary R. Harig; devoted mother of Daniel B. Harig (Pamela) and Andrew (Anne Marie) Harig; cherished grandmother of Danny, Sammy, Patrick and Megan; loving daughter of the late Daniel and Mary Comerford; dear sister of Daniel T. Comerford Jr. of Dallas;...

Josephine Rush

Josephine Rush

Feb 15, 2018

Wake, True Bethel Baptist Church, 907 E. Ferry Street, Buffalo, NY on Saturday, February 24th from 11-12 noon, funeral to follow at noon.

Jorge H. "George" Acevedo

Jorge H. "George" Acevedo

Feb 14, 2018

ACEVEDO - Jorge H. 'George' Of Buffalo, entered into rest February 14, 2018. Beloved husband of Mary L. (nee Grasso) Acevedo; devoted father of Donna (late Michael) Kerr, Tina LaSpina, John Acevedo, Jessica (Juan) Nieves and Phyllis (Jerald) Reed; cherished grandfather of 10 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren; dear brother of Carmen Olivencia and the late Nestor, Martha, Santo and...

Ruby Hemphill

Ruby Hemphill

Feb 14, 2018

HEMPHILL - Ruby (nee Mundy) Of Buffalo, entered into rest February 14, 2018. Relatives and friends may visit New Mt. Ararat Temple of Prayer, 971 Jefferson Ave., Buffalo, on Wednesday from 11 AM-12 Noon, where the Funeral Service will immediately follow. Interment St. Matthew's Cemetery.

Penny Martinelli

Penny Martinelli

Feb 14, 2018

Visitation, Sunday, March 4th from 10-12 noon.

Judith M. Baker

Judith M. Baker

Feb 14, 2018

BAKER - Judith M. (nee Carpenter) Of Blasdell, entered into rest February 14, 2018. Relatives and friends may visit the LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (Southtowns Chapel), 3060 Abbott Rd., near Lake Ave., on Friday from 3-8 p.m. where a funeral service will be held Saturday morning at 9:30 o'clock. Interment Hillcrest Cemetery. Please share your online condolences at www.lombardofuneralhome.com

Jeanette Drayton

Jeanette Drayton

Feb 14, 2018

Wake, Friendship Baptist Church, 402 Clinton Street, Buffalo, NY on Friday, February 23rd from 11-12 noon, funeral to follow at noon.

Helen Reich

Helen Reich

Feb 14, 2018

No prior visitation, private service.

Edward Rudney

Edward Rudney

Feb 14, 2018

No prior visitation. Mass, Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Church on Lake Avenue, Orchard Park. Saturday, February 17th at 10 am. Entombment Holy Cross Cemetery.

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