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Beatrice Ruggiero

Beatrice Ruggiero

Jul 30, 2024

Beatrice Ruggiero (ne Tripoli), 97, passed away peacefully on July 30, 2024, in West Seneca, NY. Born on March 14, 1927, in Buffalo, NY, she was a cherished member of the community and a devoted wife to the late Alfonse Ruggiero. Beatrice dedicated many years of service as a cafeteria aide at School 45 in Buffalo, NY, where she...

Craig J Ellsworth

Craig J Ellsworth

Jul 30, 2024

Dec 3, 1950 - Jul 30, 2024 Age 73, of North Buffalo, entered into rest on July 30, 2024. Beloved husband of 51 years to Grace (nee Ceraulo) Ellsworth; loving father of Terese Marie; dear brother of Ann (Neil) Irwin, Joan (William) Baier and Mary Ellsworth; survived by several nieces and nephews. Craig was an avid Yankees fan. Relatives...

Gloria J. Barnes, Nee Lewis) Courtney

Gloria J. Barnes, Nee Lewis) Courtney

Jul 30, 2024

Gloria J. Courtney (nee Barnes) (nee Lewis) July 23, 1930 July 30, 2024 Of West Seneca, entered into rest July 30, 2024. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a prayer service at LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (Southtowns Chapel) 3060 Abbott Rd., near Lake Ave. on Friday (August 9) at 12PM. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery will follow.

Loretta M West

Loretta M West

Jul 29, 2024

WEST, Loretta M. (nee Polanowski) of Blasdell, entered into rest July 29, 2024. Beloved wife of the late Robert West; devoted mother of Kathleen West, Karen (David) Ward, and Robert (Julie) West; cherished grandmother of Laurel Fisher (nee Ward), Matthew (Namiko) Ward, Maura (Alex) Schepis, and Nolan West; adored great-grandmother of Levi Ward; loving daughter of the late Andrew...

Robert A. Fitzgerald

Robert A. Fitzgerald

Jul 29, 2024

Fitgerald Robert A. 5/29/1941 7/29/2024 Of Buffalo, entered into rest July 29, 2024. Beloved husband of Donna (nee Santillo)Fitzgerald; devoted father of Sean (Mary) Fitzgerald and Deborah (Michael) Cammarano; cherished grandfather of Matthew, Christopher (Alyssa) and Michael; adored great grandfather of Caroline and Aracelia; loving son of the late Roger and Victoria (nee Kellar) Fizgerald; also survived by relatives...

Joseph J. Biondo Sr.

Joseph J. Biondo Sr.

Jul 29, 2024

BIONDO, Joseph J. Sr. Of Grand Island, entered into rest on July 29, 2024. Beloved husband of 60 years to Mary Catherine (nee Gettings) Biondo. Joseph was a US Navy Veteran and was stationed in Newport, RI on the USS Yosemite during the Vietnam War. Joseph enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his 8 grandchildren that always put...

Naszair E. Sanders

Naszair E. Sanders

Jul 29, 2024

A tribute is not available at this time for Naszair E. Sanders. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Joyce T Pembleton

Joyce T Pembleton

Jul 28, 2024

PEMBLETON, Joyce T. (nee Skye) of Six Nations/Buffalo entered into rest July 28, 2024. Beloved wife of the late Wallace L. "Kayo" Pembleton; devoted mother of Sundra (late Patrick) Davies, Brenda Pembleton; Rodney Pembleton, Roxanne (Bryan Thomas) Pembleton, Darcy (Andrea) Pembleton, the late Kayo (Kathy) Pembleton, and the late Pat Pembleton; cherished grandmother of 18 and great-grandmother of 28;...

Suzanne Victoria Daly) Franklin

Suzanne Victoria Daly) Franklin

Jul 28, 2024

Suzanne Victoria Franklin (nee Daly) Of Naples, FL, formerly of Orchard Park, NY entered into rest July 28, 2024. Suzanne leaves behind her beloved children William, Diana and Peter Daniel (Yurlene) Franklin; dear sister of Patricia (late Robert) Kucinski, Kathleen Daly and Maureen (David) Bunch; cherished grandmother of 2 grandsons, 1 granddaughter and 1 great-grandson; predeceased by one granddaughter;...

Ricky Allen Morra, Jr.

Ricky Allen Morra, Jr.

Jul 28, 2024

Ricky Allen Morra,Jr, 42, of Buffalo, New York, passed away on July 28, 2024. Known for his big sense of humor, empathy, and loving nature, Ricky was a cherished son, father, and friend. His life was a testament to the deep connections he fostered with those around him. Ricky is survived by his son, Ricky Morra III; daughter, Lilyana...

Sally Troy) Kraus

Sally Troy) Kraus

Jul 28, 2024

Sally Kraus (nee Troy) Jan. 28, 1947 - Jul. 28, 2024 Of Cheektowaga, entered into rest July 28, 2024. Beloved wife of the late Karl A. Kraus; devoted mother of Michael (Danielle) Kraus, Michele (Dale) Phillips and Marie (Donald) Siedlecki; cherished grandmother of Danielle, Gail, Toni, Erin, Brandon, Brianna, Cody, Lindsay, Austin and Jakob; dear sister of Robert (late...

Anthony Giordano

Anthony Giordano

Jul 28, 2024

Giordano, Anthony 3/18/1943 - 7/28/2024 Of Kenmore, entered into rest July 28, 2024. Devoted father of Joseph A. (Tina) Giordano and Anthony J. Giordano; cherished grandfather of Kyle Lorenz Giordano, Anthony J. Giordano Jr., Michael J. Giordano, Joseph P. Giordano; Frankie J. Giordano, and Augustino J. Giordano; adored great grandfather of Santino M. and Camila M. Giordano; loving son...

Sharon V. Hajdufi

Sharon V. Hajdufi

Jul 26, 2024

Hajdufi, Sharon V. of Buffalo, entered into rest on July 26, 2024. No services will be held at this time.

Conrad J. Hopcus

Conrad J. Hopcus

Jul 26, 2024

Of Orchard Park, entered into rest on July 26, 2024. Beloved husband of Anna Marie (nee Taglienti) Hopcus; devoted father of Lucie (Keith) Wyatt and Geoff Hopcus; cherished grandfather of Villanelle "Nellie" LoFaso- Hopcus; loving son of the late Anthony and Leocadia Hopcus; dear brother of Jerome (Marion) Hopcus, Nelson (Terri) Hopcus and Bruce (Linda) Hopcus. Also loved by...

Kevin P. Dunning

Kevin P. Dunning

Jul 25, 2024

Dunning, Kevin P. of Buffalo, entered into rest on July 25, 2024. Devoted father of Cameron James Dunning; loving son of Elizabeth and the late John Dunning; dear brother of Erin Dunning, Patrick Dunning and Ryan (Tanah) Dunning. Also loved by aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, co-workers and many friends. Kevin's greatest joy was his son Cameron James, he...

Joseph A. Zmuda

Joseph A. Zmuda

Jul 25, 2024

Joseph A. Zmuda December 11, 1955 July 25, 2024 Of Lackawanna, entered into rest July 25, 2024. Loving son of the late Joseph J. and Bertha (nee Siwy) Zmuda; dear brother of Michael (Linda) Zmuda, Ann Marie (Thomas) Kasperek and the late Susan (late Andre) Bertin. Joseph was a proud US Army veteran. No prior visitation. Private services. Arrangements...

David A. Sawicki

David A. Sawicki

Jul 25, 2024

Sawicki, David A. of West Seneca, entered into rest on July 25, 2024. Cherished son of the late Rose and Edward Sawicki; loving brother of Susan (Stanley) Kowalski, Edward V. Tomaka, Eugene F. (Linda) Tomaka, Paul (Debbie) Tomaka and Joanne Sawicki; dear uncle of Stephanie, Leonard, Mark, Charles, Sarah, Edward, Camilly and Lindsay. Also loved by cousins and friends....

Stephen J. Alessi

Stephen J. Alessi

Jul 25, 2024

Stephen J. Alessi January 9, 1032 July 25, 2024 Of Buffalo, entered into rest July 25, 2024. Beloved husband of the late Lucy R. (nee Domino) Alessi; loving son of the late Salvatore and Sarah Alessi; dear brother of Mary (late Paul) Pillitieri, Shirley (late John) Favata and the late Salvatore "Sam" Alessi, Angelo (late Rosaria) Alessi, Mario Alessi,...

Lauryn Amirah Rainey

Lauryn Amirah Rainey

Jul 25, 2024

RAINEY, Lauryn M. - Of Buffalo, entered into rest on July 25th, 2024. Relatives and friends may visit True Bethel Baptist Church, 907 East Ferry Street, Buffalo on Saturday, August 3rd, 2024, from 10:00AM-11:00AM, where a Funeral Service will follow at 11:00AM. Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery. Services Cemetery Forest Lawn Cemetery 1411 Delaware Avenue Buffalo, NY 14209

Thomas H. Bobinski

Thomas H. Bobinski

Jul 25, 2024

Thomas Henry Bobinski March 15, 1949 July 25, 2024 Of Orchard Park, entered into rest July 25, 2024. A devoted father, son, and veteran who touched the lives of many with his kindness and loyalty. Thomas, born on March 15, 1949, in Lackawanna, NY, was the cherished son of the late Josephine and Henry Bobinski and brother of the...

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