Obituaries

Feb 11, 2025

HAMMER, Robert G. Sr. , 85, of Hamburg, entered into rest on February 11, 2025. Beloved husband of Audrey (nee Progatsky) Hammer; devoted father of Toni (late Billy) Kapanek, Bob (Peggy) Hammer Jr., Lisa Calkins (Chris Pacyga), Marc Calkins, Lisa (Karl) Smith, Scott (Amme) Calkins, and the late Dawn (Tom) Simano; cherished grandfather...

Feb 11, 2025

A Visitation will be held at Spirit of Truth Church located at 115 Gold St., Buffalo, NY 14206, from 11:00AM - 12:00PM with a Funeral Service to directly follow at 12:00PM. Interment St. Matthew's Cemetery.

Feb 11, 2025

January 2, 1934-February 11, 2025

LIBERATORE Sr., Victor “Vittorio” of Buffalo, entered into rest February 11, 2025. Beloved husband of Natalina “Lena” (nee Vecchio) Liberatore; devoted father of Victor (Kimberly MacDonald) Liberatore Jr., Margaret Anne Bueme, Michelle (Sam Bova) Liberatore, and father-in-law of Steven Bueme; cherished grandfather of Natasha (Andrew) Monaco, Stephano (Chelsea)...

Feb 11, 2025

December 9, 1938-February 11, 2025

GAGLIA, Holly S. (nee McGirr) of Lackawanna, entered into rest on February 11, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Gene S. Gaglia; devoted mother of Alan, Lisa, and Gregg (Lori) Gaglia; loving daughter of the late Raymond and Dorothy McGirr; dear sister of the late Joe McGirr; cherished...

Feb 10, 2025

Of Orchard Park, entered into rest February 10, 2025. Beloved husband of Mary (nee Brady) Metz; devoted father of Daniel J. Metz, Matthew Metz and Kelsey (Brandon) Aichinger; cherished grandfather of Nellie Mae; loving son of the late Joseph and Mary Metz; dear brother of 5 siblings; also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law. ...

Feb 10, 2025

Of Orchard Park, entered into rest February 10, 2025. Beloved husband of 55 years to Diane R. (nee Huber) Tretter; devoted father of Jennifer Bustamante and Joseph III (Andrea) Tretter; cherished grandfather of Kelsey, Patrick, Molly, Owen and Collin; loving son of the late Joseph W., Sr. and Catharine Tretter. No prior visitation. A funeral service with military honors...

Feb 10, 2025

DISTEFANO, Joseph R. of Hamburg, entered into rest February 10, 2025. Beloved husband of Carol (nee Agro) DiStefano; devoted father of Dawn (Ted) Sebastian and Colleen (Alan) Bivolcic; cherished papa to Alex, Sarah, and Corinne; loving son of the late Henry and Angelina (nee DeLullo) DiStefano; dearest brother of 9 siblings; also survived by many family and...

Feb 9, 2025

Shirley E. Bochinski, of Tonawanda passed away peacefully on February 9th, 2025 at age 96.

She was a beloved wife, mother, sister, and cherished friend. Born on April 16, 1928,

she was married to the late Stanley R. Bochinski for over 50 wonderful years, sharing a life filled

Feb 9, 2025

Patricia Ostroski (Reynolds) was born on December 4, 1944, in Buffalo, New York, the second of six children to the late Dolly and Alphonso Reynolds.

She began her education at Buffalo Public School No. 17 and graduated from East High School in 1963. While pursuing her college studies, she worked as a Lab...

Feb 8, 2025

Of Amherst, entered into rest February 8, 2025.  Beloved husband of Carmela (nee Vaccaro) Falsone; devoted father of Eleanor (Scott) Falsone Payne, and Gioacchino "Jack" (Rosanna Berardi) Falsone; cherished grandfather of Julian Payne, Madeline Payne, Avery Payne and Salvatore Falsone; loving son of the late Santino and Teresa Falsone; dear brother of Salvina Falsone and the late...

Feb 7, 2025

Age 75, of Buffalo, entered into rest February 7, 2025. Devoted husband of the late Margaret "Gee-Ann" (nee Birbeck) Olek' beloved father of Robin (Wayne) Wheeler and Stacey (Tony) Rotino; cherished grandfather of Stephen Wheeler, Candace (Tom) Skillings, Angelina and Alexander Rotino; loving son of the late Stanley and Jadwiga Olek; also survived by extended family and friends. No...

Feb 7, 2025

Masucci, Salvatore G.

Oct 14, 1948 – Feb 7, 2025

Of Blasdell, entered into rest February 7, 2025; Beloved husband of Giuliana (nee Manocchio); devoted father of Cristina, Rosanna (Brian Parfitt), and Annamaria (Bryan Tramontana) Masucci; cherished grandfather of Finn, Maxim, Violet and Jude; loving son of the late...

Feb 7, 2025

Daniel J. Monaghan of Blasdell, entered into rest on February 7, 2025.

Survived by loving family and friends.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Church, 3148 Abbott Rd.,...

Feb 7, 2025

A private celebration of life will take place.

Feb 7, 2025

Mary Jane (Parson) Thomas transitioned on February 7, 2025 and was welcomed into Heaven by her father, Stanton Oliver Parson and her mother, Mary Jane Parson Cummings.

Mary was the proud baby sister of Louise Miller (Monroe), Stanton Parson, Jr (Sheila), and Gladys Slaughter (Raymond). She was married to Judson Thomas and was the devoted...

Feb 6, 2025

Florian M. Ratajczak of West Seneca, entered into rest on February 6, 2025. Beloved husband of the late Linda (nee Schuse) Ratajczak; cherished father of Zachary and Giovanna; loving son of the late Rita and Michael Ratajczak; dear brother of Janine, Sharon and the late Kenneth.

Relatives...

Feb 6, 2025

Caroline Masters

1/19/1964-2/6/2025

Caroline Masters (nee Gorski), 61, of North Tonawanda, entered into rest on February 6, 2025. Beloved mother of Melissa Masters (Jamie Page), Ashley Hassen (Cole Alberts) and the late Aaron Masters; cherished grandmother of Evan Masters and Jaxon Davis; caring partner of Charles Hassen; loving daughter of the late Walter...

Feb 6, 2025

Relatives and friends may visit Lombardo Funeral Home, 885 Niagara Falls Blvd. on Thursday, February 27 from 11am-12pm. A funeral service will immediately follow. Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery.

Feb 6, 2025

Borowski, Dolores C., 89, of Amherst. Private services to be held. Condolences may be made on this page.

Feb 5, 2025

Relatives and friends may visit Iglesia Elohim, 461 W. Utica St. Buffalo on Monday, February 10 from 10am-9pm. A funeral service will be held at the church on Tuesday from 10am-1:30pm. Burial Mt. Hope Cemetery.