James 'Jim' W. Santella
May 10, 2024
Jim Santella, 86, known as the Father of Progressive Rock in Buffalo, passed away on May 10, 2024 in his home from complications of Parkinsons disease. Born and raised in Buffalo, New York, he loved everything about Buffalo and always called Buffalo home. Jims first job in radio was in 1967 at WBFO-FM, then a college radio station, with...
Delmira Martinez Velez
May 10, 2024
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John C Shaw Jr.
May 9, 2024
SHAW, Jr., John C. of Sloan, entered into rest May 9, 2024. Beloved husband of Frances (Lipczynski) Shaw; devoted father of John Shaw III, Kevin (Erin) Shaw, and Aaron Lipczynski; cherished grandfather to many; loving son of the late John and Margaret Shaw Sr.; dear brother of Margaret (late Donald) Noworyta, Carol (Gene) Kupkowski, William Shaw, Fay (Ken) Sugg,...
Barbara Ann Foley
May 8, 2024
Age 85, of North Buffalo, entered into rest on May 8, 2024. Beloved wife of the late William Foley; devoted mother of Linda (late Eric) Parker, Kathy (late Michael) Netter, William (Cheryl) Foley, Tom (Lynn Casarsa) Foley and Donna Foley; cherished grandmother of 12 grandchildren; adored great-grandmother of 18 great-grandchildren; loving daughter of the late John Clara (Schmidt) Ball;...
Allen Angel Ruiz
May 8, 2024
Relatives and friends may visit the Lombardo Funeral Home (City Chapel) 102 Linwood Avenue, Buffalo NY on Tuesday, May 14th from 12:00 - 3:00 PM and 5:00 - 8:00 PM. The funeral will be held Wednesday, May 15th at 10:00 AM. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Services Cemetery Holy Sepulchre Cemetery Cheektowaga, NY
James J. Barbati
May 7, 2024
James J. Barbati May 7, 2024 Cherished son of John and Nellie (McWirter) Barbati, Beloved and devoted husband of Joanne Marie Barbati (Wilcox), loving step-father to Christina (Joe), Jason (Tiffany) and CJ (Jenifer) and dearly loved Grampi and Papa Jim to Isabella, Julianna, Jack and Ava. Jim is also survived by 2 sisters Judy Olson and Trisha Barbati, other...
Patricia Hartwig Sturm
May 7, 2024
November 20, 1933 - May 7, 2024 The family of Patricia H. Sturm age 90, announces her peaceful passing at home on May 7, 2024. Born in Ithaca, NY to Charles and Ruth Hartwig, she pursued her passion for elementary education at Cortland State Teacher's College. Pat met and eloped with John W. Sturm, during their senior year at...
Joan V. Gregory
May 7, 2024
Gregory, Joan V. (nee Kessler) April 15, 1932 - May 7, 2024 Of West Seneca, entered into rest May 7, 2024. Beloved wife of the late Anthony M. Gregory; devoted mother of Anthony (Michele) Gregory, Paul (Barbara) Gregory, Mary (Keith) Perla, Suzanne (Michael) Risman, Patricia (James) Lopez and Danielle (Peter) Daigler, cherished grandmother of 12 grandchildren and three great...
Blanca Nelida Rodriguez
May 7, 2024
Rodriguez Blanca N. (Gomez) (nee Leon) 92, of North Tonawanda, formerly of Buffalo, passed away peacefully on Tuesday morning (May 7, 2024) at Niagara Hospice in Lockport, NY. Blanca was born Feb. 8, 1932 in Cayey, Puerto Rico, the daughter of the late Candido and Francisca Leon-Melendez. A Buffalo resident for most of her life, Blanca retired from the...
Jose Alberto Figueroa
May 6, 2024
Jose Alberto Figueroa November 10, 1971 - May 6, 2024 of Hamburg, entered into rest May 6, 2024. Beloved husband of Thelma Guzman; devoted father of Kriscian (Christopher) Huff and Karla Figueroa; loving son of the late Juan Ramon Figueroa and Carmen Aida Irrizary; dear brother of Luis Orlando Figueroa and the late Juan Ramon Figueroa; also survived by...
Mary E. O'Dell
May 6, 2024
O'DELL, Mary E. - Of Buffalo, entered into rest on May 6, 2024. Devoted mother of Stephen Rivera, Santa M. Quintana, and the late Carmen A. Cetola; cherished grandmother of Elizabeth Rivera, Daniel Quintana, Jordan ODell, Aaron Quintana, Jenna Cody, Katarina (Nevin) Howard, and Janet Cetola; adored great-grandmother of Louie Hamels, Addison Grace Howard,and Aiden Camizzi; loving daughter of...
Julie M. Horning
May 6, 2024
HORNING, Julie M. (nee Holmes) - Of Getzville, entered into rest on May 6, 2024. Beloved wife of the late Donald Horning; devoted mother of Janet (Michael) Mason, the late Patrick Horning, and the late Christopher (Shannon) Horning; cherished grandmother of Elizabeth, Jonathan, Joseph, and Theodore; loving daughter of the late Arthur and Marie Holmes; dear sister of Morgan...
Irene 'Sug' K. Smith
May 6, 2024
Smith, Irene K. 'Sug' 12/14/1940 - 5/6/2024 Of Buffalo, entered into rest May 6, 2024. Relatives and friends may visit the Lombardo Funeral Home (Northtowns Chapel) 885 Niagara Falls Blvd., Amherst on Thursday from 3:00 - 7:00 PM. A funeral service will be held on Friday morning at 11:00 at New Ceder Grove Church, 100 Old Maryvale Rd, Cheektowaga,...
Eugene G. Colello
May 5, 2024
Eugene G. Colello July 15, 1959 - May 5, 2024 COLELLO, Eugene G. of Williamsville, formerly of Lackawanna, entered into rest May 5, 2024. Loving father of Eugene David Colello and Jacqueline Audrey Colello; loving son of Florence Colello and the late Eugene Vincent Colello; dear brother of Jacqueline LaMacchia, June (Mark) Sokolowski, and Joseph (Jennifer) Colello; also survived...
Dorothea A. Elsaesser
May 5, 2024
ELSAESSER, Dorothea A. (nee Hefner) Of Tonawanda, entered into rest on May 5, 2024. Beloved wife of the late Richard C. Elsaesser; devoted mother of Susan (late Robert) Kemp, Richard (Susan) Elsaesser, Robert (Mary) Elsaesser, and Patricia (George) Sawrischenski; cherished grandmother of Amanda (Bryce) Flora, Robert (Becky Fidler) Elsaesser, Michael (Marissa) Kemp, Christin (Marc) Raymond, David Elsaesser, Christopher (Ashley)...
Katherine C. Holden
May 5, 2024
HOLDEN, Katherine C. (nee Flaherty) Of Buffalo, entered into rest on May 5, 2024. Devoted mother of Mary Beth (Carl) Middione, Kathleen (Jon) Johnson, and William Holden; cherished grandmother of Jenelle, Lauren, Josie, JD, and Jacie; loving daughter of the late Pierce and Katherine Flaherty; preceded in death by her siblings, Marion Ryan, Thomas Flaherty, Pierce Flaherty, Martha Flaherty,...
Patrick D. Horning
May 5, 2024
HORNING, Patrick D. - Of Getzville, entered into rest on May 5, 2024. Beloved son of the late Donald and Julie (nee Holmes) Horning; loving brother of Janet (Michael) Mason and the late Christopher (Shannon) Horning; devoted uncle of Elizabeth, Jonathan, Joseph, and Theodore; also survived by aunts, uncles, and cousins. Relatives and friends may visit the LOMBARDO FUNERAL...
Dennis G Zielinski
May 4, 2024
May 23, 1948 May 4, 2024 ZIELINSKI, Dennis G. of Buffalo, entered into rest May 4, 2024. Devoted father of Amy (Steven) Lewinski, Dennis (Jennifer Chandler) Zielinski, and Robert (Hollie Colwell) Zielinski; beloved life long companion of the late Sandra Zielinski; loving son of the late George and Gertrude Zielinski; dear brother of Kenneth (Janet) Zielinski; also survived by...
Cynthia Marie O'Connor
May 4, 2024
Cynthia Marie O'Connor entered into rest May 4, 2024. Dearest Mother of Connie Kotas and Vanessa O'Connor. Loving Sister of Michele Graves. Flowers Gratefully declined. Services were Private.
Carol J. Kornowski) Hotho
May 4, 2024
Hotho, Carol J. (nee Kornowski) June 7, 1957 - May 4, 2024 of Buffalo, entered into rest May 4, 2024. Beloved wife of Daniel Hotho Sr.,; devoted mother of Daniel Jr. (M'aleigh) Hotho, Nicole (Michael) Matter, Sean (Chrissy) Hotho, Ashley (late Joe) Hotho and the late James Hotho; cherished grandmother of 6 grandchildren; loving daughter of the late John...
