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Joann S. Larivey

Joann S. Larivey

Jan 1, 2025

Of Orchard Park, entered into rest on January 1, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Edmund J. Larivey; devoted mother of Gene Larivey, Donald (Jamie) Bernas, Barbara (Thomas) Langston, Michael Larivey and John F. Bernas; dear sister of Raymond Barrett and the late Karen Dietz; also loved by many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Relatives and friends may visit the...

Benny M. Martinez

Benny M. Martinez

Jan 1, 2025

Martinez, Benny M. July 7, 1961 - January 1, 2025 Of Buffalo, entered into rest January 1, 2025. No prior visitation. Relatives and friends are invited to Puchos Olivencia Community Center, 261 Swan St. Buffalo, NY 14204 on Wednesday (January 15) from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 P.M for a Celebration of Life. Arrangements by LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (Southtowns Chapel)....

Jane K. Montgomery

Jane K. Montgomery

Jan 1, 2025

Age 73, of Amherst, entered into rest on January 1, 2025. Devoted wife of 48 years to R. Curtiss Montgomery; beloved mother of Sarah (Derek) Cash and Anne (Gregory) Schalk; cherished grandmother of Maxwell Schalk, James Cash, Ivy Schalk and Julia Cash; loving daughter of the late Richard T. and Elisabeth (nee Felt) Krueger and dear sister of David...

Patricia A. Accordino

Patricia A. Accordino

Jan 1, 2025

Of Orchard Park, entered into rest on January 1, 2025. Beloved wife of Salvatore Accordino; devoted mother of the late Scott Accordino; cherished grandmother of Christopher and Samuel Accordino; loving daughter of the late Rose and Michael Cuviello; dear sister of the late Catherine (Paul) Sardella and the late Joseph (Anita) Cuviello; also loved by many nieces and nephews....

Nelson J. Salem

Nelson J. Salem

Jan 1, 2025

Salem, Nelson J., 100, of Hamburg/Orchard Park, entered into rest on January 1, 2025. Beloved husband of Barbara J. (nee Walker) Salem; devoted father of Kristin (Christopher) Ryan, Gregg (Wanda) Salem, Martin (Kim) Salem, Gretchen (David) Krawiec, and Patricia (Domenic) DiPadua; cherished grandfather of Elysia (Brian), Brianna, Martin, Stephen (Anna), Daniel (Kaitlyn), Erika, Cole, Luke, Benjamin (Varvara), Dylan, Lia,...

Peter A. Gelyon

Peter A. Gelyon

Dec 31, 2024

May 16, 1939-December 31, 2024 GELYON, Peter A. of Blasdell, entered into rest December 31, 2024. Beloved husband of the late Judith (nee Frank) Gelyon; devoted father of Peter H. (Stacey Tipton), Paul J., Gregory A. (Angel), and the late Jeffrey J. Gelyon; cherished grandfather of Jessica, Larissa, Nicolas, Miranda, Ava, and Ethan; adored great-grandfather of Ryan, Chase, Natalie,...

Paul F Hess

Paul F Hess

Dec 31, 2024

Of Tonawanda, entered into rest December 31, 2024. Beloved husband of Lorraine (nee Vara) Hess, devoted father of Keith Hess, Kevin (Molly) Hess, Kyle Hess, and Kelly (Alec) Demske; cherished grandfather of Lily, River and Raelynn; loving son of Jack and Beatrice (nee Wilke) Hess; dear brother of Kathleen (late Brian) Brunner and Jack (Lisa) Hess; also survived by...

Phyllis A. Wesley

Phyllis A. Wesley

Dec 30, 2024

WESLEY, Phyllis A. (nee Pieczynski) of South Buffalo, entered into rest December 30, 2024. Beloved wife of the late Dave Rath; devoted mother of Joseph Wesley, David Rath Jr., Jamie Rath, Jessica Rath, and the late Ranae Rath; cherished grandmother of Kristian Wesley, Joey Wesley, Alexandria Hawley, Daniel Harding, Ryan Kramer, Vanessa Artemyak, and Amelia Rath; adored great-grandmother of...

Florence N. 'Pudgy' Sicurella Difrancesco)

Florence N. 'Pudgy' Sicurella Difrancesco)

Dec 30, 2024

Of Buffalo, entered into rest December 30, 2024. Beloved wife of the late Vincent S. Sicurella; devoted mother of Salvatore V. Sicurella (Terry Maggio) and Maria Sicurella (Tony Gugino); cherished grandmother of Nick, Taylor, Samantha, Brianna, Marek and Ryker; also survived by many nieces, nephews and friends. Relatives and friends may visit the Lombardo Funeral Home (Northtowns Chapel) 885...

William C. Fortune

William C. Fortune

Dec 29, 2024

William C. "Bill" Fortune, 85, of Tonawanda, entered into rest on December 29, 2024. He was born on April 23, 1939 in Buffalo, NY, the son of the late Wilfred and Loraine (nee Holslag) Fortune. William married Judith Sloan on May 19, 1967. He was also a millwright at Bethlehem Steel, retiring in 2000. In his spare time, Bill...

Joann E. Colucci Hale)

Joann E. Colucci Hale)

Dec 29, 2024

Of Hamburg, entered into rest December 29, 2024. devoted mother of Ralph (Patricia) Colucci, Angela Tiburzi, Nina Bell, Cheryl (Jake) Jacob, Lawrence Colucci, Vivian (Pete) Scoma and the late James Colucci; cherished grandmother of Angelo, Amy, Jesse, Nicole, Eli, Mia, Matthew, Austin, Nicholas, Anthony, Madison and Jacquelyn; adored great grandmother of Lucca, Henry and Ellis; loving daughter of the...

Tony J. Ross

Tony J. Ross

Dec 28, 2024

69, of Buffalo, entered into rest on December 28, 2024. Relatives and friends may visit First Calvary Missionary Baptist Church, 467 William St. Buffalo, NY 14206 on Monday, January 13 from 10-11am. A funeral service will immediately follow at 11am. Interment Pine Lawn Cemetery. Condolences may be made on this page.

Gerald M. Hartnett Sr.

Gerald M. Hartnett Sr.

Dec 27, 2024

Hartnett, Gerald M., Sr. Apr 4, 1948 Dec 27, 2024 A devoted and God-fearing man, passed away on December 27, 2024, at the age of 76. Known for his steadfast faith and deep love for his family, he touched the lives of those closest to him. He is survived by his children: Gerry (Renee) Hartnett, Jill (John) Pitiss, Michael...

Joseph T. Cino

Joseph T. Cino

Dec 27, 2024

June 16, 1930 ~ December 27, 2024 Cino, Joseph T., 94, Of West Seneca, entered into rest on December 27, 2024. Beloved husband of the late Regina (nee Federici) Cino; devoted father of Joseph D. (Patricia) and David L. Cino; cherished grandfather of Joseph T. (Erica) Cino and Karla (Randy) Filer; adored great grandfather of Isabelle and Sophie; loving...

Santo Falsone

Santo Falsone

Dec 27, 2024

Santo Falsone April 15, 1971 December 27, 2024 It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Santo Falsone, age 53, on December 27, 2024. He is survived by his children, Santo A. Falsone and Julianna R. Falsone; his loving mother, Jackie Falsone, beloved son of late father, Vincent Falsone; and his siblings, Vincent (Christina) Falsone and...

Marian E. Barone

Marian E. Barone

Dec 27, 2024

70, of West Seneca, entered into rest on December 27, 2024. Loving daughter of Sally A. (nee Lano) Barone and the late George C. Barone; adored companion of George Borowiec; dear sister of Peter (Karen) Barone, Donna Witte, Dot (James) Prentiss and George C. (Karen) Barone; also survived by many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Marian retired as an...

Wayne M. Yogerst

Wayne M. Yogerst

Dec 26, 2024

February 2, 1969 ~ December 26, 2024, 55, Of Orchard Park, entered into rest on December 26, 2024. Former husband of Madonna (nee Schubbe) Yogerst; devoted father of Dustin Yogerst; loving son of the late Earl and late Patricia (nee Brasch) Bove; dear brother of June Buchholtz, Joy (Rick) Dustin, Earl Jr., and the late Robert Brasch; adored uncle...

Regina T. Dzielinski

Regina T. Dzielinski

Dec 26, 2024

Of Hamburg, entered into rest on December 26, 2024. Beloved wife of the late Henry Dzielinski and former wife of the late Leonard Kowalczyk; devoted mother of Larry (Maria) Kowalczyk, Joan (Thomas) Czechowicz and Tom (Marilyn) Kowalczyk; cherished grandmother of Melissa (Andy), Michael (Heather), Cristina (Nick), Lucas (Karie), Keith (Tracie), Nicole (Alan), Matthew, Joshua (Katie) and Michelle (Kyle); adored...

Gloria I. Curto

Gloria I. Curto

Dec 26, 2024

Gloria I. Curto (nee Wilczak) Of Amherst, entered into rest December 26, 2024. devoted mother of Michael Curto, Kenneth (Julie) Curto, Jeffery (Patty) Curto and JoAnn DeGeorge; cherished grandmother of Jessica, Angela, Dominic, Conley, Sarah, Nicole and Johnny; adored great grandmother of Lee, Philip, Faye, Sean, Michael and David; loving daughter of the late Francis and Julia (nee Gacek)...

Grace J. Adams

Grace J. Adams

Dec 26, 2024

ADAMS, Grace J. of West Seneca, entered into rest December 26, 2024. Relatives and friends may visit LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (Southtowns Chapel) 3060 Abbott Rd. (near Lake Ave.) Orchard Park on Thursday (January 2nd) from 4-8 PM, where a Funeral Service will take place at 7 PM. Prayers will be held Friday morning at 10 o'clock. Entombment Holy Cross...

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