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Steven J. Noworyta
Jul 22, 2026
Steven J. Noworyta, beloved husband of Cherylann (née Killian), passed away on July 22, 2026 unexpectedly; devoted father to Melanie, Tyler, Rebecca, and the late Steven; proud grandfather to Milo; loving son of the late Jerome and Shirley Noworyta; dear brother to Jerome (Collette and the late Kathy Toomey) Noworyta, the late Timothy Noworyta, Betsy (late Bob) Irwin, Annette (Sam) Accordino, and the...
Gerard T. "Jay" Mazurkiewicz, Jr.
Jul 22, 2026
Gerard T. “Jay” Mazurkiewicz Jr. of Buffalo, NY entered into rest on July 22nd, 2026. Beloved husband of Donna (nee Zynda) Mazurkiewicz; devoted father of Jacob (Keely Wright) and Allison Rose Mazurkiewicz; adored dog dad of Mack; loving son of Gerard and Barbara Mazurkiewicz Sr,; dear brother of Elizabeth Manganaro and the late Christopher Mazurkiewicz; cherished brother in law of...
Cleotis Caddele
Jul 22, 2026
Relatives and friends may visit Second Baptist Church, 18 Church St. Lackawanna, NY on Friday, July 31 from 11-12 PM where a Homegoing Service will immediately follow at 12 o'clock.
Joanne C. Berger
Jul 22, 2026
February 23, 1947-July 22, 2026
BERGER, Joanne C. (nee Thompson) of Brooksville, FL formerly of Syracuse, NY, entered into rest July 22, 2026. Beloved wife of the late Ronald W. Berger; devoted mother of Anthony J.R. Berger, Mark E. (Vicki) Berger, and Leah (John Diehl) Covell; cherished grandmother of 6 (Timothy Covell) and great-grandmother of Lyla Grace Covell; loving daughter of...
Nancy Anne Lama
Jul 22, 2026
Nancy Anne (nee Kelsey) Lama. Of Buffalo, NY, entered into rest on July 22, 2026. Beloved wife of the late Richard Lama; devoted mother of Charles Lama, and Nicholas (Audrianna) Lama; cherished grandmother to be of Chase Lama; dear daughter of the late Harry and Martha (nee Braski) Kelsey; adored sister of Martha Jones, Robert (Sue) Kelsey, and the late...
James J. Novak
Jul 22, 2026
Novak, James J. of Lackawanna, entered into rest on July 22, 2026. Beloved husband of the late Patricia (nee Newham) Novak; loving son of the late Joseph and Myrtle Novak; dear brother of the late Joseph (Noreen) Novak, the late Judith (Dennis) Kruzynski, and the late John “Jack” (Peggy) Novak; also loved by many nieces and nephews. James was a...
Sharilyn R. Huard
Jul 22, 2026
Of Buffalo entered into rest on July 22, 2026. Beloved mother of Cassandra Huard; loving daughter of Gerald and Diane (nee Toscano) Huard; dear sister of Adam (Julia) Huard, Shannon (Joshua) Gallagher, Noah (Jessica) Huard, Nicole (Matthew) Peters, Erika (Liz) Henderson, and the late Justin Huard; also survived by many loving aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, family and friends.
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Victor Manuel Morales
Jul 22, 2026
Of Buffalo, NY, entered into rest on July 22, 2026. Beloved husband of 47 years to Linda (nee Leidenfrost) Morales; devoted father of Miranda (Michael) Pinelli, Victor (Charlotte) Morales II, and Rachel Morales; cherished grandfather of Pepper Joe, Luella, and Frances; dear son of the late Ana (late William Minear) Miranda Matos and the late Salvatore Morales; adored brother of...
Ernestine Fairfax
Jul 21, 2026
Of Buffalo, NY, entered into rest on July 21, 2026. Relatives and friends may visit the Dayspring Church of God of Prophecy, 2628 Bailey Ave. Buffalo, NY 14215, on Wednesday August 5, from 11 AM -12 Noon where a Home Going will immediately follow at 12 Noon. Interment Ridge Lawn Cemetery.
Marisa Lee Restivo
Jul 21, 2026
Of Buffalo, NY entered into rest July 21, 2026. Beloved life partner of 19 years to Andre Funderburg; Loving daughter of John C. and Cindy Restivo; Dear sister of John (Serena) Restivo; Cherished aunt of Daniela and Sophia; Joyfully reunited with her beloved pitbull Sidious; Also survived by many loving cousins, family, and friends.
Marisa graduated from City Honors High School...
Irene C. Sitarek
Jul 21, 2026
Of Lackawanna, entered into July 21, 2026. Beloved wife of the late Robert Sitarek Sr.; devoted mother of Robert Sitarek Jr., Gary Sitarek, Denise Clark, Roberta (late John) Crumlish and Dawn Northern; cherished grandmother of 9 grandchildren and GG to 11 great - grandchildren; also survived by relatives and friends. No prior Visitation. A private Mass was held.
Carmen Gloria Melendez
Jul 20, 2026
Of Buffalo, NY, entered into rest on July 20, 2026. Beloved wife of the late Antonio Melendez; cherished mother of Priscilla Melendez, Ivette (Juan) Feliciano, and the late Eneida Melendez; devoted abuela of Luis Torres, Brunilda (Ruben) Hernandez, Angel, Crystal, Carmen, and Stephanie Feliciano; adored great-abuela of Tatiana, Ruben Hernandez, Natalia, Alex, Johnathan, Adrian Mercado, and Kimberlee Feliciano; blessed great-great-abuela...
Paul L. Thomas
Jul 20, 2026
May 20, 1943-July 20, 2026
THOMAS, Paul L. of Lackawanna, entered into rest July 20, 2026. Beloved husband of the late Patricia (nee Nunemaker) Thomas; devoted father of Ann (Lisa) Thomas-Berndt and Jennifer Thomas; loving son of the late Robert and Pearl Thomas; dear brother of Naomi Chavarria and the late Roberta Thomas; also survived by nieces, nephews, family, and friends....
Bonnie L. Marzolf
Jul 19, 2026
LACKAWANNA, NY - Bonnie L. "BonBon" Marzolf (nee Newell), a woman of immense warmth, dedication, and joy, entered into rest peacefully at her home on July 19, 2026.
Born on November 9, 1944, Bonnie was the loving daughter of the late Theodore and Helen Newell. For 60 years, she was the beloved wife of Gary Marzolf Sr., building a legacy of commitment and family that will...
Joan E. Kuhn
Jul 19, 2026
Joan E. Kuhn (nee Barbera) of Amherst, NY entered into rest July 19, 2026; Beloved wife of John H. Kuhn; devoted mother of Lisa (Kevin) Driscoll and Gerrilyn (William) Rozich; cherished grandmother of Brandon and Julia Driscoll, Alexandria, William and John Rozich; loving daughter of the late John and Mildred Barbera; dear sister of Lorraine (Thomas) Paolone and sister in...
John "Jack" M. Naffky
Jul 19, 2026
Of Tonawanda, NY, entered into rest on July 19, 2026. Beloved husband of 56 years to Karen (nee Shoemaker) Naffky; devoted father of Shawn Naffky and Robin (Christian) Johnson; cherished grandfather of Mia and Grace Naffky, and Bryce and Avery Johnson; dear son of the late John and Margaret Naffky; adored brother of Kevin (Sue) Naffky, Janice (Rich) Czajka, Joan...
Elizabeth J. Roncone
Jul 19, 2026
Elizabeth J. Roncone, 91, of Tonawanda, entered into rest on July 19, 2026. Beloved wife of Joseph V. Roncone Sr.; devoted mother of Joseph (Patricia) Roncone Jr., Susan Rosky, and James Roncone; cherished grandmother of Patricia, Lori, Jennifer, Chelsea, and Jesse; adored great grandmother of Ashley, Holley, Katie, Alexa, Ainzlee, Mallory, Joseph, Jordan, Jacob, and Eric Jr.; great-great grandmother of...
Wilhelmina Watkins Seals
Jul 18, 2026
Of Buffalo entered into rest on July 18, 2026. A Homegoing Service will be held at St. John Baptist Church (184 Goodell St, Buffalo) on Saturday, July 25 at 10AM. Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery.
Robert W. MacVittie II
Jul 17, 2026
Of Williamsville NY passed away on July 17, 2026. Loving son of the late Robert W. MacVittie and Margaret (nee Cooper) MacVittie; dear brother of Beth MacVittie and Geralyn MacVittie; also survived by his beloved cat Maggie and many loving friends and former students. Robert was a longtime teacher at Kenmore East High School. No services at request of the...
George May
Jul 16, 2026
Of Clarence, NY, formerly of Ontario entered into rest on July 16, 2026. Beloved husband of nearly 70 years to Myrtle (nee Ketcheson) May; devoted father of Cheryl (James) Kauffmann, Michael (Corinne) May, Dale (Mary) May, and Kathleen May Shields; cherished grandfather of Tyler (Marcelina), Chelsea, Jennifer (Romon), Crystal (Justin), Brittany (Dominic), Dean (Jocelynn), Michael (Maria), Jeremy, and Justin; great-grandfather...
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