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Caitlin E Chesnes

Caitlin E Chesnes

Jan 4, 2016

Chesnes - Caitlin E. (nee Schaefer) Of San Diego, formerly of Lackawanna, entered into rest suddenly January 4, 2016; beloved wife of Shane Taylor Paul Chesnes; devoted mother of Charlie Jackson and Norah Elizabeth; loving daughter of Robert and Elizabeth (nee Gabor) Schaefer; dear sister of Andrew and Patrick Schaefer; cherished granddaughter of Grandma Patsy and Grampa Steve Gabor...

David J. Hoare

David J. Hoare

Jan 4, 2016

No prior visitation. Mass to be held at Blessed Sacrament Church, Delaware & Utica Street, Buffalo, NY on Saturday January 9th at 10:00 am.

Lillian Mcarthur

Lillian Mcarthur

Jan 4, 2016

McARTHUR - Lillian (nee Wolukonis) Of Tonawanda, entered into rest January 4, 2016, beloved wife of the late Clayton E. McArthur; devoted mother of Douglas G., Kay E., Clayton J. and Patricia J. McArthur; cherished grandmother of Jennifer (Christopher), Kathryn and Douglas (Tresha); fond great-grandmother of one great-grandchild; loving daughter of the late John and Amelia (nee Kaminskaite) Wolukonis;...

William Scott

William Scott

Jan 3, 2016

Wake to be held at True Bethel Baptist Church, 907 E. Ferry Street, Buffalo, NY on Saturday, January 9th from 9-10 am, funeral to follow at 10 am. Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery.

Ssgt. Michael C. O'Dierno

Ssgt. Michael C. O'Dierno

Jan 3, 2016

O'DIERNO - SSgt. Michael C. USAFR 914SFS Entered into rest suddenly January 3, 2016, beloved husband of Amanda (Dellinger) O'Dierno; devoted father of Giovanni and Michela; loving son of Vincent and Michelle (nee Alcaraz) O'Dierno; dear brother of Serena O'Dierno; cherished grandson of Linda Sharpe and Cynthia Wright; fond son-in-law of John and Pat Dellinger; dearest brother-in-law of Joshua...

James P. Braasch

James P. Braasch

Jan 3, 2016

BRAASCH - James P. Of Hamburg, entered into rest January 3, 2016. Devoted father of Marissa; loving son of Jeffrey and Nancy Ann (nee Zaccarine) Braasch; dear brother of Holli Braasch, Marcy Bishop, Sara (Paul) Lamb, Elizabeth (JR) Hartgrove, Matthew Braasch; cherished uncle of Stephanie, Alyssa, Aden, Eli, Emily and Austin; also survived by relatives and many friends. Relatives...

Sol Marie Hernandez Vega

Sol Marie Hernandez Vega

Jan 3, 2016

Wake to be held at Rev Alverez's Church, 97 Ridge Road, Lackawanna on Wednesday, January 6th from 3-6 pm. Burial Anasco Memorial Cemetery, Puerto Rico.

Rev. Stephen R. Everette

Rev. Stephen R. Everette

Jan 3, 2016

EVERETTE - Rev. Stephen R. Of Orchard Park, entered into rest January 3, 2016, beloved husband of Mia (nee Prince) Everette; loving son of Horace and Willie Everette; fond mother-in-law of Wanda Prince. Relatives and friends may visit the Lutheran Church of Our Savior, 26 Brunswick Blvd., Buffalo, on Thursday from 5-7 PM and Friday from11-12:00 noon where the...

Erika V Taylor

Erika V Taylor

Jan 3, 2016

TAYLOR - Erika V. (nee Woellecke) Of Tonawanda, entered into rest January 3, 2016, beloved wife of the late Helmut Vesterling, Anthony DiVergilio and David Taylor; devoted mother of Fred (late Laura) Vesterling; cherished grandmother of Karl, Erik, Christine (Mike) and Jim (Mary); fond great-grandmother of Ava; loving daughter of the late Fritz and Marie Woellecke; dear sister of...

Bonnie M Aldridge

Bonnie M Aldridge

Jan 3, 2016

Wake to be held at Lombardo Funeral Home, 102 Linwood Ave, Buffalo NY on Saturday, January 9th from 10-11 am, funeral to follow at 11 am.

William J. Scott Jr.

William J. Scott Jr.

Jan 3, 2016

SCOTT - William J., Jr. Of Buffalo, entered into rest January 3, 2016. Relatives and friends may visit True Bethel Baptist Church, 907 East Ferry St., Buffalo on Saturday from 9-10 AM where the funeral service will immediately follow. Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery.

Giovanna M. "Janie" Coccionitti

Giovanna M. "Janie" Coccionitti

Jan 2, 2016

COCCIONITTI - Giovanna M. "Janie" (nee Iavenditti) Of South Buffalo, entered into rest January 2, 2016, beloved wife of the late Guido Coccionitti; devoted mother of Joann (Don) Eichler, Gilda (Joseph) Cavaretta and Mark (Anne) Coccionitti; cherished grandmother of Stacie (Doug), Maureen, Becky (Mike), Jessica, Tom (Kelly), Michelle (Brian), Melissa, Victoria (Bill) and Nicole; great-grandmother of 12; loving daughter...

Harold Martin

Harold Martin

Jan 2, 2016

MARTIN - Harold January 2, 2016, devoted father of Allison, Nick, Chuck, Ron; cherished grandfather of ten grandchildren; also survived by relatives and friends. Relatives and friends may visit the LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME, 885 Niagara Falls Blvd, on Thursday from 4-6 PM for a gathering in Harold's memory.

William C. "Billy" Gallagher

William C. "Billy" Gallagher

Jan 2, 2016

GALLAGHER - William C. "Billy" Of South Buffalo, entered into rest January 2, 2016, beloved husband of Kay (nee Miller) Gallagher; devoted father of Tracie (Jack) Reid; cherished grandfather of Rylie; loving son of the late George and Mary (nee Burke) Gallagher; dear brother of George Gallagher, Jack (Lucy) Gallagher, Kathleen (Gordon) Sheffer, Raymond (Paula) Gallagher, Mary Colleen (Dick)...

Joan A. Shemalie

Joan A. Shemalie

Jan 2, 2016

SHEMALIE - Joan A. (nee Leone) Of Tonawanda, entered into rest January 2, 2016, beloved wife of the late George D. Shemalie; devoted mother of Mary Ann Kernahan; cherished grandmother of Eric (Lindsay), Jeremy (Lisa), Katherine "Katie" (Shaun), Aaron and John; fond great-grandmother of Morgan, Mia and Sylus; loving daughter of the late Michael Leone and Cecile Draudt; dear...

Theresa K. Schwenk

Theresa K. Schwenk

Jan 1, 2016

SCHWENK - Theresa K. Of Colden, entered into rest January 1, 2016, beloved companion of Henry Rinus. Relatives and friends may visit the LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME, 3060 Abbott Rd. near Lake Ave., on Sunday from 12-1 PM where the funeral service will immediately follow. Interment, Colden Cemetery.

John Young

John Young

Jan 1, 2016

YOUNG - John Of Hamburg, entered into rest January 1, 2016, beloved husband of Nancy D. (nee Rittenhouse) Young; devoted father of Lorraine (Michael) Herniak, John Young (Rhonda Miller), Teresa (John) Krum and Debra (Wayne) Knowles; cherished grandfather of Jennifer (Andrew) Yates, Laura (Christopher) Hartzell, Daniel Knowles, Lisa Krum and Rachel (Matthew) Leffler; great-grandfather of Adriana, Cayleb and Emily;...

Michael A. Manzella

Michael A. Manzella

Jan 1, 2016

MANZELLA - Michael A. Of Kenmore, entered into rest January 1, 2016, beloved husband of Deborah (nee Geller) Manzella; devoted father of Jennifer Manzella and Melanie Manzella; loving son the late Antonio and Nancy (nee Bianca) Manzella; dear brother of Antonio Manzella, Carmen Manzella and the late Louise Manzella and Rudolph Manzella; also survived by relatives and friends. Relatives...

Calogero F. "Charlie" Gangarossa

Calogero F. "Charlie" Gangarossa

Jan 1, 2016

GANGAROSSA - Calogero F. "Charlie" Of Amherst, entered into rest January 1, 2016, beloved husband of Rose J. (nee Tulumello) Gangarossa; devoted father of Gaetano Gangarossa, Teresa (Ronald) LaRocque, Maria Koehler and Calogera Gangarossa; cherished grandfather of Michael, Ronnie and Christina; loving son of the late Gaetano and Teresa Gangarossa; dear brother of Carmen (Pam) Gangarossa, Lilla (Lillo) Sazio...

Cholley Gray Jr.

Cholley Gray Jr.

Dec 31, 2015

GRAY - Cholley Jr. Of Buffalo, entered into rest December 31, 2015. Relatives and friends may visit St. Phillip's Episcopal Church, 18 Sussex St., Buffalo on Saturday from 10-11 AM where the funeral service will immediately follow. Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery. Mr. Gray was a Marine veteran of the Korean War.

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