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Suzanne Gibson
Aug 31, 2014
(nee Pates) Of Tonawanda, entered into rest August 31, 2014, beloved wife of the late John T. Gibson; devoted mother of Joan (Todd) Bentley, Jackie Simpson, William (Patricia) Gibson, Mildred (Michael) Tracy, Sean (Christine) Gibson, Daniel (Lynn Karen) Gibson, Richard (Molly) Gibson, Theresa Gibson (Juan Mendez) and the late Maureen (late Joe) Okon; cherished grandmother of 22 grandchildren and...
Constance Kelley
Aug 31, 2014
(nee Crummet) Of Lakeview, entered into rest August 31, 2014. Beloved wife of Scott Kelly; loving daughter of the late Chester Crummet and the late Louise (late Joseph) Rizzo; dear sister of Lawrence, Janice (Barry), Mary and Ronald (Rose); also survived by relatives and friends.
Jo Anne Heichberger
Aug 30, 2014
Of Blasdell, entered into rest August 30, 2014, loving daughter of the late Albert and Margaret (nee Sullivan) Heichberger; dear sister of William (Doris), Albert (Tina), Margaret (Joseph D'Angelo), John (Carol), Raymond Heichberger and Barbara (Burton) Hurd; dear friend of Robert Metzger; also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. No prior visitation. Private service.
Anna Mortellaro
Aug 30, 2014
Of Amherst, entered into rest August 30, 2014, loving daughter of the late Joseph and Madeline (nee Robella) Mortellaro; dear sister of Angeline (late Frank) Lauricella and the late Carlo (Elizabeth) Mortellaro; beloved aunt of Melanie (Edward) Segala, Peter (Valerie) Lauricella, Joseph (Cynthia) Mortellaro and Francine (Thomas) Tierney; also survived by great-nieces, nephews and friends.
Theresa Kazmierczak
Aug 30, 2014
(nee Sikorski) Of West Seneca, entered into rest August 30, 2014, beloved wife of the late Francis R. Kazmierczak; devoted mother of David (Melody) Kazmierczak and Laura (Scott Szymczak) Kazmierczak; cherished grandmother of David G. and Johnny; loving daughter of the late Valentine and Stella Sikorski; predeceased by two brothers and two sisters; fond sister-in-law of Dorothy and Geri;...
Benjamim Alicea Sr.
Aug 30, 2014
Of South Buffalo, entered into rest August 30, 2014, beloved husband of Carmella (nee Fofi) Alicea; devoted father of Anna Donaldson, Benjamin, Jr., David (Martha) Alicea, Evelyn (Carlos) Guash and Abraham Alicea; cherished grandfather of 16 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; loving son of the late Juaquin and Petronila Alicea; also survived by relatives and friends.
Laverne Mckinnie
Aug 29, 2014
Of Buffalo, entered into rest August 29, 2014, beloved wife of George W. McKinnie, Jr.; loving mother of Karl (Barbara) Saxon and Sean Michael McKinnie; cherished grandmother of 11 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren; dear sister of Jewell Stamper; also survived by a host of relatives and friends.
Robert Gibson
Aug 29, 2014
Of Amherst, entered into rest August 29, 2014, beloved husband of the late Gwyneth (nee Morgan) Gibson; devoted father of Daniel (Jamie) Gibson, Debra (Mark) Heim and Christine (Francis) Garus; cherished grandfather of Christopher, Shaun, Jordan, Justin, Jason and Taylor; loving son of the late William and Mary Gibson; also survived by relatives and friends.
Raymond Richmeyer
Aug 29, 2014
Of Amherst, entered into rest August 29, 2014, beloved husband of Cleone R. (nee Coplon) Richmeyer; devoted father of Gretchen Finewood and Heidi Plevniak; cherished grandfather of five grandchildren and one great-grandchild; loving son of the late Anthony and Mary Richmeyer; also survived by relatives and friends. No prior visitation. Private Service. Mr. Richmeyer was an Army veteran.
Jeannette Chapin
Aug 29, 2014
(nee Conte) Of Kenmore, entered into rest August 29, 2014, beloved wife of George W. Chapin; devoted mother of William B. (Norma), David M. (Cheryl) and Michael J. (Kimberly) Chapin; cherished grandmother of David M., II (Erin), Brian, William B., II (Leanne), Michael J., II, Daniel and Justin; adored great-grandmother of Leanna, Kayne, Kylee and Brielle; loving daughter of...
Rose Alice Kirbis
Aug 28, 2014
(Gerrity) Rose, 86, entered the arms of her Heavenly Father on August 28, 2014. She is survived by her beloved husband of 65 years, Earl Kirbis; her children, Patricia (Irwin) Weinstein, Robert (Beth), Barbara (Rick) Ryan, late Thomas (Bonnie), John (late Theresa), Edward (Maria), Joseph (Deborah), Virginia (Patrick) Finch, Earl Jr., Maureen (David) Audino and Margie (Ronald) Hajnos; 30...
Chester Stanko
Aug 28, 2014
Of Amherst, died peacefully August 28, 2014. Stanko, a World War II Combat Hero of the U.S. Army, 95th Infantry Division, "The Bravest of the Brave", "Iron Men of Metz," received two Bronze Stars as a "Liberator," several medals and other honors. "Chet" was the beloved husband of Angeline (nee Caruana) Stanko (66 years); devoted father of Thomas (Mary...
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