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Recent Obituaries
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...
James Dececco
Aug 28, 2014
Of Buffalo, entered into rest August 28, 2014; devoted father of Vincent (Joann) DeCecco, James (Wendy) DeCecco and Trisha (Michael) Cortes; cherished grandfather of Jonathan, Vinny, Mario, Jason and two great-grandchildren; loving son of the late Mario and Olympia DeCecco; dear brother of Mary Lou (James) Stewart, Dolores (Joseph) Librera, Mario (Nancy) DeCecco and the late Michael (Judy) DeCecco;...
Mary Hlavaty
Aug 27, 2014
(nee Lafko) Of West Seneca, entered into rest August 27, 2014. Beloved wife of the late Clement M. Hlavaty; devoted mother of Antoinette (Rich) Syracuse and the late Mark Hlavaty; cherished grandmother of Stacy (jason) McMahon, Laura Syracuse, Julie (Nicholas) Brooks, Erik and Elyse Hlavaty; great-grandmother of six great-grandchildren; loving daughter of the late John and Mary Lafko; dear...
Catherine Schlum
Aug 27, 2014
(nee Demert) Of Amherst, entered into rest August 27, 2014, at the age of 98; beloved wife of the late Lawrence J. Schlum; devoted mother of Patricia Healy, Marilyn (Robert) Thomas, Barbara (Steven) Gallo and John (Wendy) Schlum; affectionately known as Grandma, Great-Grandma, Grammy and Oma by her three generations of grandchildren; predeceased by two brothers and two sisters....
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