Obituaries

May 29, 2025

Nedra Lynn (nee Turner) Rainer, 66, of Tonawanda, entered into rest on May 29, 2025. Beloved mother of Alicia (Aikeem) Daniels and Elizabeth (Henry) Scott; devoted step-mother of Tara Demers and Caitlyn Matteliano; cherished grandmother of McKenna, Emery, Julieanna, Emily, Brooke, Kota and Cirilla; loving daughter of the late Keith and Lila (nee Galgerud) Turner; dear sister of Nadine,...

May 28, 2025

Gerald H. Grucza, 82, of Buffalo, entered into rest on May 28, 2025. Devoted husband of 52 years to the late Charlene (nee Dimmick) Grucza; beloved father of Lynn Grucza, Roger Domroes, and the late Michele Wodjan; cherished grandfather of Terence Harper, Jr., Paul (Tanisha) Wodjan, Alex Wodjan, Nukia Funderburk, Nukahri Funderburk and Takeo Funderburk; adored great-grandfather of Elijah...

May 27, 2025

Sharon Louise Henderson Bassarab, 80 of Orchard Park, entered into rest on Tuesday, May 27, 2025 in her home. She was born on October 8, 1944 in Houston, Texas to the late James and Shirley Ward Henderson. Beloved wife of the late Joseph James Bassarab; devoted mother of Laurisa (Mark) Goergen...

May 27, 2025

Age 61, of Bubanza, Burundi, entered into rest on May 27th, 2025. Relatives and friends may visit Lombardo Funeral Home (Northtowns Chapel), 885 Niagara Falls Blvd near Eggert/Sheridan Dr. on Saturday, June 21st from 10:00-11:00 AM. A funeral service to immediately follow at 11:00 AM. Interment Mt. Calvary Cemetery.

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May 27, 2025

April D. Bailey (nee Morris)

Entered into rest on May 27, 2025. Beloved wife of William Bailey; loving mother of Donna Marie Bailey-Quinones (Jason Quinones) and William (Nicole Milliron) Bailey; dearest daughter to the late Donna Kubiak and Ernest (Susan) Kubiak; devoted sister to Colleen (Richard) Steinwandel, Leo (Sandy) Kuznicki, Bonnie (Alan) Legros,...

May 27, 2025

May 27, 2025

MECHLER, Joseph A. of West Seneca, entered into rest May 27, 2025. Beloved companion of Diane Riley; devoted father of Joseph J. (Sarah) Mechler, Jeanine (Adam) Crandall, and stepfather to Nadine (Rodney) Stetz; cherished grandfather of Colton (Julia), Hunter, and Madison; adored great-grandfather of Beckett; loving son of the late Joseph...

May 26, 2025

MURPHY, DEREK DEAN , 69, of West Seneca, entered into rest on May 26, 2025. Beloved husband of Darlene (nee Pozzuto) Murphy; devoted father of Charlene (Nathan), Carina, and Courtne; cherished grandfather of Madeline, Aidan, Emily, Emelia, Eva, and Gillian; adored great-grandfather of Jeremiah; loving son of the late George and Audrie (nee...

May 26, 2025

SCHNORR, Randy F. of Amherst, entered into rest May 26, 2025. Beloved husband of Monica Asanza Schnorr; devoted father of Jesse (late Jessica) Schnorr, Nicole (Jason) Piechalak, Jennifer Vernon, August, Abigail, Michael, and the late Megan Schnorr; cherished grandfather of 5; loving son of Velma and the late August Schnorr; dear brother of Wendy (Daniel) Centinello, Susanna...

May 25, 2025

Theel, Penelope Ann (Penny)

December 5, 1948 - May 25, 2025

Age 76, entered into rest comfortably at home embraced by the love of family and friends. Beloved mother of Kristin Theel, Shawn Constantino, and Jacklyn Theel. Cherished grandmother of Nathan...

May 25, 2025

May 25, 2025

Kovacevic, Steven J.

Jan 10, 1937 – May 25, 2025

Originally from Mesa, AZ, entered into rest May 25, 2025. Loving brother of George (Carol), late Stanley (Karen), late Ann Marie Ahmed (Hassan) and the late Joseph. Relatives and friends may visit the LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (Southtowns Chapel) 3060...

May 24, 2025

Meissner, Howard B.

May 16, 1938 – May 24, 2025

Of Hamburg, entered into rest May 24, 2025. Beloved husband of Anita C. (nee Cohoon) Meissner; devoted father of Jeff (Margaret “Peggy”), Rick (June), Amy (Stephen) Lewonka and the late Brian (Jeanne) Meissner; cherished grandfather of Ryan (Jane), Rebecca...

May 24, 2025

LEONARD, SCOTT K., 56, of West Seneca, entered into rest on May 24, 2025. Beloved husband of Maria (nee Martino) Leonard; devoted father of Noah Leonard; loving son of Norman and Mary Lou (nee Jerz) Leonard; dear brother of Leigh (Christopher) Leonard-Thomsen; fond son-in-law of Vincent (Deborah) Martino and Elizabeth (Dean) Hunt;, dearest brother-in-law of Michelle (Ryan)...

May 23, 2025

Olive “Charmaine” (nee Rudin) Palistrant, 97, of Pendleton, entered into rest on May 23, 2025. Beloved wife of 48 years to the late Albert Palistrant; devoted mother of Karen (William Jr.) Wythe and the late Jerry "JRudinPalis" Palistrant (late Lynette); cherished grandmother of Kathleen (David) Francavilla and Bethany (Phillip) Doebler; adored great-grandmother of Michael (Alissa) Brayley and Phoebe Francavilla...

May 23, 2025

May 22, 2025

Of Buffalo, entered into rest May 22, 2025.  Beloved husband of Marie (nee Campofelice) Doxbeck; devoted father of Shawn (David) Maldonado and Joseph Doxbeck; cherished grandfather of Amber (Frank), David, and Nicholas; adored great grandfather of Aria; loving son of the late Peter and Edna Doxbeck; dear brother of Theresa (Richard), David (Mary), Kenny, Christina (Elvin), Rose...

May 22, 2025

Of Cheektowaga, entered into

rest on May 22, 2025. Beloved

wife of the late James J. Gurney;

devoted mother of Rose (Dave)

Burkowski and Jim (Nancy)

Gurney; cherished grandmother

May 22, 2025

Patrice O’Neill formerly of South Buffalo, passed away peacefully on May 22, 2025 at the age of 82. Pat was a beloved wife, mother, and friend. She was preceded in death by her first husband Morris Brophy and her second husband Joseph Ruhland. She is survived by her children Margie (Mike)...

May 22, 2025

John Salvatore Losi entered into rest on May 22, 2025 at the age of 89. Beloved husband of 64 years to Carmella (nee Lazzaro) Losi; predeceased by beloved parents Salvatore and Mary Losi and siblings Joseph (Grace) Losi, Angelen (Saverio) Panzica, Anthony (Alice) Losi and Carmella (Joseph) Tuminno; proud father of Salvatore (Karen) Losi, Philip (Sharon) Losi,...