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Elaine M. Cline

Elaine M. Cline

Dec 8, 2017

CLINE - Elaine M. (nee Sovinsky) Of North Tonawanda, entered into rest December 8, 2017; wife of the late Gerald R. Cline; devoted mother of Todd, Tami and Tara Cline; cherished grandmother of Anthony, Jonny, Michelle, Christopher, Daniel and Patrick; and also several great-grandchildren; loving daughter of the late Joseph and Florence (nee Tocha) Sovinsky; dear sister of Mary...

Amelida F Ortiz

Amelida F Ortiz

Dec 8, 2017

ORTIZ - Amelida F. (nee Figueroa) Of Buffalo, entered into rest on December 8, 2017, beloved wife of the late Herminio Ortiz, Sr.; devoted mother of Nidia Diaz, Nancy Ortiz and the late Carmen M. Perez and Herminio Ortiz, Jr.; cherished grandmother of ten grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild; loving daughter of the late Bartolo and Isolina Figueroa; dear...

Edward T. Denning

Edward T. Denning

Dec 7, 2017

DENNING - Edward T. Of Tonawanda, entered into rest December 7, 2017. Beloved husband of Kathleen M. (nee Hacker) Denning; devoted father of Tammy Denning and Roy (Heather) Denning; cherished grandfather of Cameron, Kyle, Zackery, Amber and the late Jeffrey; fond great-grandfather of Kieran and Aubrey; loving son of the late Edward and Ada; dear brother of Diane (Paul)...

Betty J. Johnson

Betty J. Johnson

Dec 7, 2017

JOHNSON - Betty J. (Jackson) Of Buffalo, entered into rest December 7, 2017. Relatives and friends may visit the lombardo funeral home, (Northtowns Chapel), 885 Niagara Falls Blvd., near Eggert/Sheridan Dr., on Wednesday from 4-7 PM for a gathering in Betty's memory.

Colette C. Columb

Colette C. Columb

Dec 7, 2017

A tribute is not available at this time for Colette C. Columb. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Philip A. Giuga

Philip A. Giuga

Dec 7, 2017

GIUGA - Philip A. Of Chaffee, entered into rest December 7, 2017. Beloved father of Greg Giuga, Kelly Giuga, and the late Amy Giuga; cherished grandfather of Antonia, Mark, Matthew, Myles, Stone, Kyle, and Kaitlyn; loving son of the late Mariano and Violet Giuga; dear brother of Daniel (Marlene) Giuga. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a gathering...

Dorothy A. Moranski

Dorothy A. Moranski

Dec 7, 2017

MORANSKI - Dorothy A. Of Buffalo, entered into rest on December 7, 2017; loving daughter of the late Michael and Jean Moranski; dear sister of Kathleen (Charles) Puglia and the late Michael (Barbara) Moranski. No prior visitation. Private service. Interment Acacia Park Cemetery. Arrangements by LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (Northtowns Chapel).

Nichelle M Gaskin

Nichelle M Gaskin

Dec 7, 2017

Wake, Lombardo Funeral Home, 102 Llinwood Ave, Buffalo, NY On Saturday, December 16th from 2-3 pm, funeral to follow at 3 pm.

Vita C. "Florine" Laschiavo

Vita C. "Florine" Laschiavo

Dec 6, 2017

LOSCHIAVO - Vita C. "Florine" Of Buffalo, entered into rest December 6, 2017. Beloved daughter of the late Salvatore and Jennie Loschiavo; dear sister of Augustine (Carol) Loschiavo and the late Joseph Loschiavo; also survived by many nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends. No prior visitation. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Margaret's Church, 1395 Hertel...

Lewis L. "Lee" Cumpston

Lewis L. "Lee" Cumpston

Dec 6, 2017

CUMPSTON - Lewis L. "Lee" Of Amherst, entered into rest December 6, 2017, father of Lorri Madden; son of the late Alfred and Jewell Cumpston; brother of the late Alfred and Jerry Cumpston; uncle of Debbie Hersey, Rick Cumpston, Tina Donovan and Tammy Cumpston. Relatives and friends may visit the LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (Northtowns Chapel), 885 Niagara Falls Blvd....

Mary B. Forringer

Mary B. Forringer

Dec 6, 2017

FORRINGER - Mary B. "Betty"(nee Hudson) Of Blasdell, entered into rest December 6, 2017. Beloved wife of the late William G. Forringer; devoted mother of Barbara (Michael) Wetherby, William (Ursula) Forringer Jr., Sandra (Dennis) Borowski, Robert Forringer and Virginia (Kevin) Zeis; cherished grandmother of nine grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren; also survived by other relatives and many friends. Relatives and...

Aldo S. Orlando

Aldo S. Orlando

Dec 6, 2017

No prior visitation, private service.

Katherine Lachina

Katherine Lachina

Dec 6, 2017

LACHINA - Katherine (nee Herman) Of Kenmore, entered into rest December 6, 2017. Beloved wife of Frank Lachina and the late Pasquale Callea; devoted mother of Salvatore (Christie) Callea, Patrick (Delores) Callea, James (Sue) Callea, Kathryn (Gregory) Specht, and Thomas (June) Callea; cherished grandmother of 11 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; loving daughter of the late Arthur and Josephine Herman;...

Baby John Robert Czaska

Baby John Robert Czaska

Dec 5, 2017

No prior visitation, private service.

Alfred V. Wesolowski Sr.

Alfred V. Wesolowski Sr.

Dec 5, 2017

WESOLOWSKI - Alfred V., Sr. "Fred" Of Elma, entered into rest December 5, 2017. Beloved husband of Geraldine F. (nee Wozniak) Wesolowski; devoted father of Alfred, Jr. (Keli) Wesolowski and Mark (Susan) Wesolowski; cherished grandfather of Lauren Wesolowski and the late Matthew Wesolowski; loving son of the late Alfred and Valentina Wesolowski; dear brother of Carol (late Edward) Verel...

Paul T. Iannello Sr.

Paul T. Iannello Sr.

Dec 4, 2017

Visitation, Thursday, December 7th from 2-4 & 6-8 pm at Lombardo Funeral Home, 899 Niagara Falls Blvd, Amherst NY. Funeral service to follow on Friday at 10 am. Mt. Calvary Cemetery.

Concetta Jean Lamartina

Concetta Jean Lamartina

Dec 4, 2017

LaMartina - Concetta Jean (nee Zappia) Of Buffalo, entered into rest December 4, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Angelo J. LaMartina; devoted mother of Mark (Ann) LaMartina, Michele (Ronald) Deschenes, Gregory LaMartina, Gary (Kelly) LaMartina, and Jeffrey (Mary) LaMartina; cherished grandmother of Amy (Scott) McManigle, Andrew, Alyssa, Bella, Lola, Kim and Travis LaMartina; cherished great-grandmother of Jacob, Madyson,...

Elizabeth M. Hollander

Elizabeth M. Hollander

Dec 4, 2017

HOLLANDER - Elizabeth M. (nee DeLang) Of North Java, entered into rest December 4, 2017; beloved wife of the late Gilbert W. Hollander; devoted mother of John (Elaine) Hollander, Paul (Jiang Wen Juan) Hollander, Gregory (Deborah) Hollander, Ronald (Cheryl) Hollander, Cynthia (William) Bailey and the late Marie Whalen; cherished grandmother of 21 grandchildren and 31 great-grandchildren; loving daughter of...

Nigel R. Zimmerman

Nigel R. Zimmerman

Dec 4, 2017

A tribute is not available at this time for Nigel R. Zimmerman. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Florence Gaines

Florence Gaines

Dec 3, 2017

Wake, Friday, December 8th from 11-12 noon at Zion Missionary Baptist Church, 179 East Ferry Street, Buffalo, NY - funeral to follow at noon. Forest Lawn Cemetery.

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