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Recent Obituaries
Ruth B. Bennett
Mar 28, 2016
BENNETT - Ruth B. (nee Buchinger) Of Orchard Park, entered into rest March 28, 2016; beloved wife of Russell E. Bennett; devoted mother of Russell Jr. (Kim), Michael (Jill), Stephen and Kristen Bennett; cherished grandmother of six grandchildren and one great-grandchild; loving daughter of the late Arden and Caroline Buchinger; also survived by relatives and friends. Relatives and friends...
Hector M. Rodriguez
Mar 27, 2016
Visitation, Lombardo Funeral Home, 102 Linwood Ave, Buffalo, NY on Thursday, March 31st from 3:30-6:30 pm, visitation continues on Friday from 9-10 am, with a procession to the cemetery to follow. Mt. Hope Cemetery.
Ruth E. Swartz
Mar 27, 2016
SWARTZ - Ruth E. (nee O'Mara) Of South Buffalo, entered into rest March 27, 2016. Devoted mother of Richard (Jessica), Christopher (Sarah), Amber (Trey) and the late Peter Swartz; cherished grandmother of Zayden, Mackenzie, Xavier and Landon; loving daughter of Edward and Shirley (nee Gunnis) O'Mara; dear sister of Edward (Shelia), David (Susan), Shawn (Kelly) O'Mara, Denise (Daniel) Brennan,...
Amelia A. Safy
Mar 25, 2016
Visitation, Lombardo Funeral Home, 899 Niagara Falls Blvd, Amherst, NY on Wednesday, March 31 from 4-7 pm. Mass, St. John Maron Church, 2040 Wherle Drive, Williamsville, NY on Thursday at 10:00 am. Entombment Mt. Calvary Cemetery.
John S. 'Jace' Totaro
Mar 24, 2016
TOTARO - John S. "Jace" Of Buffalo, entered into rest peacefully on March 24, 2016, husband of Bonnie (nee Brassel) Totaro; devoted father of Jacen Totaro, Julie (Charles) Swiderski, Jonathan (Mary) Totaro and the late Mary Totaro; cherished grandfather of Mary, John, Robert, Eliah and Noah; loving son of Jacqueline (nee Whitfield) and the late George Totaro; dear brother...
Ross J. Christopher
Mar 23, 2016
Mass, SS Peter & Paul Church, Monday, March 28th at 9:30 am. Entombment Mt. Calvary Cemetery.
Valdora I. Swygert
Mar 22, 2016
SWYGERT - Valdora I. Of Buffalo, entered into rest March 22, 2016. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a gathering in Valdora's memory at LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (City Chapel), 102 Linwood Ave. at Summer on Saturday from 2-3 PM, where the funeral service will immediately follow. Ms. Swygert was a Navy Veteran.
Concetta M. "Connie" Ortolano
Mar 22, 2016
ORTOLANO - Concetta M. "Connie" (nee Volo) Of Tonawanda, entered into rest March 22, 2016, beloved wife of Anthony J. Ortolano Sr.; devoted mother of Anthony (Penny) Ortolano Jr., Frances (Paul) Pirri and Crystal Ortolano (Perry Sharts); cherished grandmother of six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; loving daughter of the late Alfonso and Maria Volo Sr.; dear sister of Louisa...
Alvin D. Jackson Sr.
Mar 22, 2016
Jackson Sr., Alvin D. - entered into rest March 22, 2016. Relatives and friends are invited to a gathering in Alvin's memory on Thursday (3/31) from 4 - 6 PM at the Groove Lounge, 1210 Broadway Street, Buffalo, NY 14212. Mr. Jackson was a Navy veteran.
Jean "Jeannie" Desantis
Mar 22, 2016
Entered into rest March 22, 2016, beloved wife of the late John DeSantis; devoted mother of John (Kathleen) DeSantis, Rita (William) Belzer and Susan (Thomas) Pukalo; cherished grandmother of Lisa (Vernon) Lennon, Lindsay (Brian) Slutzky, Leslie (Christopher) Mitchell and Susan Pukalo; adored great-grandmother of Matthew, Madison, Natalie, Johnny, Barrett, Tanner, Cody and Jake; loving daughter of the late Angelo...
William J. Nelson Sr.
Mar 20, 2016
NELSON - William J., Sr. Of Blasdell, entered into rest March 20, 2016, beloved husband of 54 years to Carol L. (nee Beck) Nelson; devoted father of Emma (Lawrence) Carr, William Jr. (Maureen) Nelson, Jeffrey (Tara) Nelson and Donald Nelson; cherished grandfather of 16 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; loving son of the late Charles and Emma Nelson; dear brother...
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