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Recent Obituaries
Lori M. O'Brien
Sep 21, 2024
Of Tonawanda, entered into rest September 21, 2024. Beloved wife of Kevin P. O'Brien; devoted mother of Kayleigh and Ryleigh; loving daughter of Louis and Susan (nee Burr) DeMaioribus; dear sister of Christine, Andrea, Joseph, Louis and Angelo; daughter-in-law of Sandra O'Brien; sister-in-law of Shawn, Kellie, Lora, Liz; Aunt of Tyler, Madison, Matthew, Geena, Joseph, Gabrial, Ava, Brianna, Kaitlyn,...
John J. Willhoff
Sep 19, 2024
John J. Willhoff, 77, of Buffalo, NY formerly of Krakow, Poland passed away at his residence on September 19, 2024. He is survived by his son, John (Toni) Willhoff, II and six grand children. John is preceded in death by his wife, Gail Willhoff and his parents, John and Mary Willhoff. All services will be private at this time....
David C. Esposito
Sep 19, 2024
Of Gowanda, entered into rest September 19, 2024. beloved husband of Terry Esposito; loving son of Alphonse Esposito and Antoinette Thomas; dear brother of Philip J. (Nancy) Esposito; cherished uncle of Philip J. Esposito Jr, Joanna R. Esposito and Lisette Mota; also survived by many nieces, nephews, extended family and many friends. Relatives and friends may visit the Lombardo...
Gary Sydney Payne
Sep 18, 2024
80, of Clarence, entered into rest on September 18, 2024. Loving husband of the late Teresa M. (nee Michaelson) Payne; loving father of Melissa Payne and Tracy Davis; cherished Papa of Tyler, Carly, and Annabelle Davis; loving son of the late Sydney and Helen (nee Storm) Payne; faithful dog T.J. No prior visitation. A Mass of Christian Burial will...
Evelyn Regina Elliott
Sep 18, 2024
Evelyn Regina Elliott, aged 63, passed away peacefully on September 18, 2024, in Buffalo, NY. Born on August 2, 1961, in Newport, RI, Evelyn was known for her loving and caring nature, though she was often shy. Her favorite color was purple, which reflected her gentle personality. Evelyn graduated from Erie County Community College with an associate's degree in...
Roderick M. Curry
Sep 18, 2024
Relatives and friends may visit Deliverance Temple (177 Sherman Street, Buffalo, NY) on Friday, September 27th for a wake from 11:00-12:00PM where a funeral service will immediately follow at 12:00PM. Interment Mt. Calvary Cemetery.
John Joseph Darowz
Sep 18, 2024
77, of Tonawanda, entered into rest on September 18, 2024. Beloved husband of Linda (Nee Voss) Darowz; devoted father of Danielle (David Grek) Darowz and the late Lisa (Nicholas) Bado; cherished grandfather of Everett John Bado; loving son of the late Joseph and Josephine (nee Pollina) Darowz; fond brother-in-law of Carol (Jerry Sr.) Gradl; also survived by loving relatives...
Steven Lee Baer
Sep 17, 2024
Passed away on Tuesday September 17th at Mary Agnes Manor in Buffalo, NY. He was 68 years old. Steven Lee Baer was the oldest of 5 children and was a longtime resident of Buffalo. He grew up in Hamburg where he graduated from Hamburg Central High. He later received his Bachelor of Business degree from Houghton College. He was...
Sandra Powers
Sep 17, 2024
Powers, Sandra Feb 23, 1939 Sept 17, 2024 Of West Seneca, entered into rest September 17, 2024. Beloved mother of Jean Paluch; cherished grandmother of Kristyn Ryan, Haley Travers and Ava Ryan; loving sister of Maxine Powers. No prior visitation. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Our Lady of Victory Basilica, 767 Ridge Rd., at the...
Teresa Ann Atwood
Sep 17, 2024
Age 65, of Kenmore, entered into rest September 17, 2024. Devoted mother of Bruce (Erin) Aquilina, Giovanna (Anthony) DiGesare and Lisa (Bret) Hand; cherished grandmother of Giovanna, Tyler, Joseph, Isabella, Burton, Samuel, Sophia, Madeline, Jonathan, Ellie, Margaret, Caleb and the late Jake Edward; loving daughter of Eleanor (nee Metz) Kulseng and the late Barney Atwood; dear sister of Tamara...
Charlene Lynn Bell
Sep 17, 2024
Charlene was born, raised, and proud to live in Black Rock Buffalo, NY. She went home to be with the Lord suddenly on September 17, 2024 after a short diagnosis and brave fight with late stage cancer at the age of 69. Beloved daughter of the late Betty (Alden) Wolfram and late Richard Wolfram. Beloved wife of the late...
Avelina Babiracki
Sep 17, 2024
Beloved mother, grandmother & great grandmother, Avelina Babiracki, passed away peacefully and met with her Lord on Tuesday morning, September, 17th. Born in the Philippines, Avelina came to the US when she was 25. Retired from Building Services at OLV Hospital in Lackawanna. She later moved to Olean. She adored her flowers and gardening, her grandbabies and her pets....
Sims Rosavelt Nance
Sep 16, 2024
Relatives and friends may visit the Lombardo Funeral Home (City Chapel) 102 Linwood Avenue., Buffalo (Linwood/Summer) on Friday (9/27) from 12:00 - 1:00 PM, where the funeral service will immediately follow. Interment Mt. Hope Cemetery. Services Cemetery Mt. Hope Cemetery 124 Greymont Ave. West Seneca, NY 14224
Karen E. Puleo
Sep 16, 2024
Karen E. Puleo, 64, of Amherst, NY passed away on September 16, 2024. She is survived by her son, Jesse Merriman; Daughter, Heather Merriman; Brothers, Denny (Marg) Puleo, Bob (Patty) Puleo and Tom (Shirley) Puleo; Sisters, Rosie (Dick) Eaton, Cathie (Art) English; a host of nieces, nephews, friends, and her cat, PJ. Karen is preceded in death by her...
Richard Ryan
Sep 16, 2024
A tribute is not available at this time for Richard Ryan. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.
Lucy R. Whitmer
Sep 16, 2024
Of Buffalo, entered into rest September 16, 2024. Beloved wife of the late Ronald M. Smith and Jeremiah D. Whitmer; devoted mother of Jeffrey (Karen) Smith, Judy (Peter) Smith-Hazzan, Jonny (late Renee) Smith and the late Joel M. Smith; cherished grandmother of Melissa, Ronald, Jordan, Mason and Shane; great-grandmother of Jeffrey, Lily, Layla, Nicholas, Oliver, Brenyn and Braden; great-great-grandmother...
Donald M Slawinowski
Sep 15, 2024
Slawinowski, Donald M. June 1, 1937 Sept 15, 2024 Of West Seneca, NY has gone to peaceful sleep in heaven on September 15, 2024. Beloved husband of the late Joanne (nee Nowicki) Slawinowski; Devoted and loved father of Patti Anne Najm and father-in-law of Fouad Najm; Loving grandfather of Brendon (Liane) and Jason Najm; Great-grandfather of Ryleigh Hannah Najm;...
Philip H. Geraci Jr.
Sep 15, 2024
Of Kenmore, entered into rest September 15, 2024. Beloved husband of JoAnn (nee Anzalone) Geraci; devoted father of Kevin (Pamela) Geraci and Melissa (Tom) Moore; cherished grandfather of Nicholas Geraci, Alex Geraci, Carly Moore, and Sam Moore; loving son of the late Philip and Ida (nee Galardo) Geraci Sr.; dear brother of Joseph (late Charlene) Geraci, Tony (Beth) Geraci;...
Demetrius Johnson
Sep 14, 2024
Demetrius (Me c) Johnson suddenly passed away on, Saturday, September 14, 2024, surrounded by family and friends. Me C is survived by his father, Therman, Sr., his sons, Devin and Deon; his Grandson, Kreed; his Sisters, Valerie, Kim, Monique, Michelle, Mary; his brothers, Therman, Jr., Howard, Eric, Therman aka Jermaine, Thomas and a host of nieces, nephews and friends....
Roseanne Cefalu
Sep 12, 2024
Of Kenmore, entered into rest September 12, 2024. Beloved wife of the late Robert Cefalu; devoted mother of Robert Jr. (Concetta) Cefalu, Denise Cefalu, Deborah (Anthony) Falzone and Peter (Amy) Cefalu; cherished grandmother of Anthony (Elizabeth), Courtney (Michael), Taylor, Paul, Robert, Mattea, Anna and Gabe; adored great grandmother of Francesca; She is the loving daughter of the late Carmen...
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