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Jane M. Nicholas

Jane M. Nicholas

Dec 9, 2024

Of West Seneca, entered into rest on December 9, 2024. Beloved wife of James Nicholas; devoted mother of Jodi Lynn (Alex) Johnson and James Tyler Nicholas; cherished grandmother of Beverly, Cindy, Viola, Grant, and Hazel; loving daughter of the late Thomas and Irene Pierce; dear sister of Judith (Donald) Duffy and Thomas Pierce. Also survived by nieces, nephews, cousins...

Michael J. Mcleod

Michael J. Mcleod

Dec 9, 2024

McLeod, Michael J. Jan 30, 1943 Dec 9, 2024 A cherished family man and dedicated community member, passed away peacefully on December 9th, 2024 at the age of 81. Born in 1943 to Joseph and Mary McLeod (nee Ryan), Michael was a beloved son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and uncle. Michael was the devoted husband of the late...

Lena Smith

Lena Smith

Dec 8, 2024

Lena Smith September 18, 1929- December 8, 2024 SMITH, Lena (nee Valenti), 95, of North Buffalo, formerly of the West Side, entered into rest on December 8, 2024. Devoted wife of the late John J. Smith; devoted mother of Margaret A. (Michael) Long, Linda J. (Peter) Ruffino, Timothy G. (Bonny) Smith and the late John J. (Nancy) Smith, Jr.;...

Daniel J. Knapp

Daniel J. Knapp

Dec 8, 2024

Knapp, Daniel J. June 23, 1961 - December 8, 2024 of Buffalo, entered into rest December 8, 2024. Loving son of the late Robert W. and Marie L. (nee Vail) Knapp; beloved brother of Kurt (Donna) Knapp, Becki (Ray) Cleveland, Timothy Knapp (Michelle P.), late Robert A. (Pauline) Knapp and the late Sarah (Vince) George; also survived by nieces...

Jennifer Lombardi

Jennifer Lombardi

Dec 7, 2024

Of Tonawanda, entered into rest December 7, 2024. Beloved wife of Frank E. Lombardi; devoted mother of Gavin Lombardi; loving daughter of Edward and Jane (nee Martina) George; dear sister of Lisa Briggs; cherished aunt of Oliver, Ethan, Fiona, and Audrey; also survived by Relatives and friends. Relatives and friends may visit the Lombardo Funeral Home (Northtowns Chapel) 885...

Christopher M. Hawkins

Christopher M. Hawkins

Dec 7, 2024

Hawkins, Christopher M. Dec 7, 2024 Of Tonawanda. Loving son of Linda Hawkins-Myers and Albert 'Sonny' Hawkins; cherished brother of Wendy Hawkins-McCann (Joe Agate) and Tim (Sue) Hawkins; dear uncle of Samantha (Ethan) Strickland, Patrick McCann and Madelyn McCann. Relatives and friends may visit the LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (Southtowns Chapel), 3060 Abbott Rd., near Lake Ave. on Saturday (December...

Patricia M. Ruda

Patricia M. Ruda

Dec 7, 2024

Of Tonawanda, entered into rest December 7, 2024. beloved wife of Tim P. Ruda; devoted mother of Nathan Ruda and Patrick James Ruda; dear sister of Mark McCabe and Kathleen Kensy; also survived by relatives and friends. Relatives and friends may visit the Lombardo Funeral Home (Northtowns Chapel) 885 Niagara Falls Blvd., Amherst (near Sheridan/Eggert) on Wednesday from 3:00...

Karen R. Mutka

Karen R. Mutka

Dec 7, 2024

Of Tonawanda, entered into rest December 7, 2024. beloved wife of the late Richard L. Mutka, devoted mother of Christyann, Nancie, and Audra; cherished grandmother of Justin, loving daughter of the late Peter and Rosetta L. (nee Gassman) Semenick; dear sister of Francis (late Carolyn) Semenick; also survived by relatives and friends. Relatives and friends may visit the Lombardo...

Gregory Rufus Reid

Gregory Rufus Reid

Dec 7, 2024

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Eugene Lorenzetti

Eugene Lorenzetti

Dec 6, 2024

Beloved husband of Joann (nee Brown) Lorenzetti; Devoted father of two children, Michelle A. (Greg) Poynton and Anthony Lorenzetti; cherished grandfather of two boys, who were his pride and joy, Hunter and Kodiak Poynton, and one granddaughter, his little princess, Jemma Lorenzetti; loving son of the late Carlo and Arduina (nee Piersanti) Lorenzetti; dear brother of Robert C. Lorenzetti....

Donald M. Crapo

Donald M. Crapo

Dec 5, 2024

Of Buffalo, entered into rest on December5, 2024. Beloved husband to the late Cynthia (nee Glowacki) Crapo; devoted father of Margaret Prell and Doran Beach; cherished grandfather of Arisa, Michael, Nicholas, Olivia, Aiden and Gavin; loving son of the late Richard and Jane Crapo; dear brother of Robert (Sandra)Crapo, the late William (Gail)Crapo, late Richard (Gail) Crapo, late Maryjane...

Charles 'Chuckie' Schuster

Charles 'Chuckie' Schuster

Dec 5, 2024

Schuster. Charles Sept 20, 1958 Dec 5, 2024 With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Charles "Chuckie" Schuster, who was taken from us too soon at the age of 66. Chuckie leaves behind his brothers Michael Schuster (Jennifer) and Timothy Schuster (Frank Ciccia), and his daughter Kimberly Bunch (Dennis). He is predeceased by his father and mother, Charles...

Edythe Marian Clawson

Edythe Marian Clawson

Dec 4, 2024

(nee Mitchell), age 95, of Williamsville, formerly of Amherst, entered into rest on December 4, 2024. Beloved wife of the late Wilbert Clawson; devoted mother of Lynne (Dwight) Clawson-Woods and Sharonn Clawson; cherished grandmother of Adrian Billups and Brandon Woods; adored great-grandmother of 6 and great-great-grandmother of 2; loving daughter of the late Rev. Isaac W. and Mary Belle...

Joseph J. Pavalonis

Joseph J. Pavalonis

Dec 4, 2024

Of Buffalo, entered into rest on December 4, 2024. Loving son of the late Joseph and Dorothy Pavalonis; dear brother of William (Theresa) Pavalonis and the late Michael Pavalonis; cherished uncle of Angela Varga (Jeff), Jeanette (Zach) Dykstra and Marie Pavalonis; also loved by friends and family. No prior visitation. Private Service. Arrangements by LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (Southtowns Chapel)....

Eleanor Schiffner

Eleanor Schiffner

Dec 4, 2024

June 9. 1931-December 4, 2024 SCHIFFNER, Eleanor "Ellie" (nee Grassinger) of Orchard Park, left us peacefully on December 4, 2024 surrounded by family at the age of 93. Beloved wife of Arthur E. Schiffner; devoted mother of Susan (Chris) Heath and Karen (Jordan) Bowhay; cherished grandmother of Allisa Heath, Talan, Tanner, and Tyler Bowhay; loving daughter of the late...

Gloria Evelyn Shepard

Gloria Evelyn Shepard

Dec 4, 2024

Age 92, of Tonawanda, entered into rest on December 4, 2024. Beloved wife of the late Sidney O. Shepard; loving mother of Peter E. Shepard; cherished daughter of the late John and Annie (nee Campbell) Berney; dearest sister of Wilma Todd and loving aunt of Steven Todd, Tracey Counts, and Mark Wilcox. Gloria was a retired elementary school teacher...

Michael F. Doran

Michael F. Doran

Dec 4, 2024

Michael F. Doran of West Seneca, entered into rest on December 4, 2024. Beloved husband of Gertrude (nee Johnson) Doran; devoted father of Pam (Scott) Wakefield, James (Lyndsey) Doran, Sean Doran and Karen Doran; cherished grandfather of Brianna, Alyssa, Ashley and Scott Jr.; loving son of the late George and Ruth Doran; dear brother of Rick Doran. Michael was...

Anthony Eckert

Anthony Eckert

Dec 3, 2024

ECKERT, Anthony "Tony", 72, of City of Tonawanda, entered into rest on December 3, 2024. Beloved husband of 32 years to Julia K. (nee Vallon) Eckert; devoted father of Kim (Salvatore) Veneziano, Tina (Dan) Farley-Lyman, Terri Lynn (Joe) Pufal, Traci (Scot) LaFalce, Edward (Maggie) Farley, Julie Farley and the late Michelle G. Eckert; cherished grandfather of Jason, Matthew, Adam,...

Ruth M. Schultz

Ruth M. Schultz

Dec 3, 2024

Of Lockport, entered into rest December 3, 2024. Beloved wife of the late William C. Schultz; sister of Kenneth H. (Melanie) Waltz, Richard E. (Cecilia) Waltz, and Karen W. (Late Charles) Cowart; Aunt of Douglas (Cynthia) Bryan, Jeffrey (Jeannie) Waltz, Kimberly (John) Cave, Pamela (Ken) Hamer, Eric (Marla) and the late David and Keith Jensen. Honored aunt of Pei...

Charles G Hewett

Charles G Hewett

Dec 3, 2024

HEWETT, Charles G. "Jerry" of Olean, entered into rest December 3, 2024. Beloved companion of Cindy Hitt; father of Charles W. Francis and Cory Francis of Ohio; loving son of Charles S. and Clarice Hewett; dear brother of Wayne (Ruth) Hewett of Alepna, Michigan and Tracy (Angie) Hewett of Linton, Indiana; also survived by family and friends. No prior...

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