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Arvilla G. Kendzierski

Arvilla G. Kendzierski

Jul 16, 2026

Arvilla G. Kendzierski (nee Webb) of Grand Island, NY entered into rest July 16, 2026; Beloved wife of the late Walter "Lefty" Kendzierski; devoted mother of Francis (Sheila) Kendzierski, Patricia Kendzierski and Kathleen (Marc Rowswell) Kendzierski; cherished grandmother of Aria (Kerri) Kratz, Heidi (Shawn) Rance and Mindi (John-Paul) Joss; adored Babcia of Bellagrace Rance, Kassidi Rance, Jaxen Joss and Masen...

Rita A. Foti

Rita A. Foti

Jul 16, 2026

Of Buffalo, NY, entered into rest on July 16, 2026. Beloved wife of the late James J. Foti Sr.; devoted mother of Melissa (Tim Abati), and James (Jennifer) Foti; cherished grandmother of Ethan and Gavin Pedone; dear daughter of the late Jennie Carbone (nee Abbinanti); adored sister of Betty (late Herbert) Wild, and the late Samuel (Rachel) Carbone, late Mary...

Patricia M. Dutka

Patricia M. Dutka

Jul 15, 2026



Patricia M. Dutka, age 89, passed away peacefully on July 15, 2026. A woman who beautifully balanced her deep roots in Western New York with the warmth of the Sunshine State, Patricia was a resident of both Hamburg, New York and Sarasota, Florida.

Patricia lived a vibrant and full life. She filled her life with her career at Air France and...

Stephen J. Graham

Stephen J. Graham

Jul 15, 2026

December 21, 1952-July 15, 2026

GRAHAM, Stephen J. of Lackawanna, entered into rest July 15, 2026. Loving son of the late Joseph and Margaret Graham; dear brother of Jean (Albert) DeSantis and Joseph Graham Jr.; also survived by nieces, nephews, family, and friends. 

Relatives and friends may visit the COLONIAL MEMORIAL CHAPELS, 3003 South Park Ave., Lackawanna on Monday (July 20th) from...

Bertha E. Shipton

Bertha E. Shipton

Jul 15, 2026

Bertha E. Shipton (nee Bova, Badame) of North Tonawanda, NY entered into rest July 15, 2026; Beloved wife of the late Edward E. Shipton and the late Peter F. Badame; devoted mother of Maureen Badame (Gretchen), Peter (Joanne) Badame, Justin (June) Badame, Barbara (Arthur) Kwiatkowski and Cynthia (Walter) Badame- Rodriguez; cherished grandmother of 16 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren and...

Joseph Westmiller

Joseph Westmiller

Jul 15, 2026

Of Tonawanda, NY entered into rest on July 15, 2026. Beloved husband of 8 years to Andrew M. Rotella; loving son of the late Paul and Marie (nee Hanna) Westmiller; dear brother of Maria Paula Bokman, Alyce "Lisa" (Harry Kelly) Westmiller, Francis (Kathy Aydelotte) Westmiller, Vincent (Melissa) Westmiller, and the late Mary Ellen Westmiller; cherished son-in-law of Saverio and Patricia...

Evelyn Johnson

Evelyn Johnson

Jul 15, 2026

Of Buffalo, NY entered into rest on July 15, 2026. Beloved wife of the late Thomas Johnson Sr.; devoted mother of Sheryl A. Stitt, Brian Johnson, and the late Marjorie Richburg and Thomas Johnson Jr.; cherished grandmother of 9, great-grandmother of 16, and great-great-grandmother of 9; also survived by many loving family and friends. No prior visitation. Private services held...

Edward S. “Ed” Jarosz

Edward S. “Ed” Jarosz

Jul 15, 2026

Edward ("Ed") was called home to be with the Lord surrounded by his wife and children on Wednesday, July 15, 2026.

Devoted husband of Pat (nee Tarnowski), with whom he shared 52 wonderful years of marriage. Together they built a life centered on faith, family, and unwavering love. He was the cherished father of Julie Jarosz (Jon Bastian) and Kate (Alan)...

Angel Luis Perez Vargas "Budda"

Angel Luis Perez Vargas "Budda"

Jul 14, 2026

Relatives and friends may visit the LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (Northtowns Chapel) 885 Niagara Falls Blvd., Amherst, near Eggert Rd./ Sheridan Dr., Thursday (July 23) from 4-9 PM and again Friday morning (July 24) at 11:00 AM where a prayer service will be held. Interment Mt. Calvary Cemetery

Jeremey K. Egana

Jeremey K. Egana

Jul 14, 2026

Egana, Jeremey K. of Lackawanna, entered into rest on July 14, 2026. Beloved fiancée of Elizabeth Warda; devoted father of Rylie and Noah Egana; loving son of Ellen (late Michael) Zsiros and James (Rosemary S.) Egana; dear brother of Michael J. (Samantha) Egana and Jessica (Kevin) Ginorio; loving grandson of James (late Sharon) Hagen and the late Frank (late Elizabeth)...

Gregory P. Guido

Gregory P. Guido

Jul 14, 2026

Gregory P. Guido, 84, of Buffalo, entered into rest on July 14, 2026. Beloved husband of 61 years of Annette (nee Licata) Guido; devoted father of Peter Guido, Andrea (Joseph) Avino, and the late Susan (Bill) Stobnicki; adored Papa of Jacob (Jeanie) Stobnicki, Alex Stobnicki, Chloe Avino and Joseph Avino; loving son of the late Peter and Angela (nee Arcara) Guido; dear...

Catherine J. Johnson

Catherine J. Johnson

Jul 14, 2026

Johnson, Catherine J. (nee Trbovich) of Orchard Park ,entered into rest on July 14, 2026. Beloved wife of the late Paul R. Johnson; devoted mother of Robert (Diane), Sharon, Daniel and Brian Johnson; cherished grandmother of Robert Jr., Matthew and Elizabeth; loving daughter of the late Estelle and Branko Trbovich; dear sister of the late Nicholas (late Patricia) Trbovich and...

Peter F. Guido

Peter F. Guido

Jul 14, 2026

March 3, 1940-July 14, 2026

Guido, Peter F. of Hamburg, entered into rest July 14, 2026. Beloved husband of Joyce F. (nee Bukowski) Guido; devoted father of James F. (Donna), Peter J. (Krystal), Frank J. (Julie) Guido; cherished grandfather of Alysia, Jacobb (Chelsea), Gillian, Carly, Lauren, Angela (Brendan), Katie, Stephanie, Kenny, Robert, and Desiree; adored great-grandfather of Alana, Caiden, Landon, Gianna,...

Roy W. Mullen

Roy W. Mullen

Jul 14, 2026

MULLEN, Roy W. - Entered into rest on July 14, 2026. Beloved husband of Karen Shalke Mullen; devoted father of Bryan David Shalke (Stephanie Valenzuela Shalke), Roy J. Mullen and the late Brian Scott Mullen; cherished grandfather of Aiden Michael Mullen and Brady Patrick Mullen; also survived by his loving cousins, family, and friends.Relatives and friends may visit the LOMBARDO...

Peter A. Liberatore, Sr.

Peter A. Liberatore, Sr.

Jul 13, 2026

September 27, 1938-July 13, 2026

LIBERATORE Sr., Peter A., formerly of Buffalo, passed peacefully at his home in Charlotte, N.C. on July 13, 2026. Beloved husband of Joy Liberatore and predeceased by Mary Louise (nee Tomasello) Liberatore; devoted father of Peter A. (Melissa) Liberatore Jr., Carol Ann Liberatore, Jason (Madison) Romanyshyn, and Jill Romanyshyn; adored grandfather of Christopher, Eric, Peter N., Camellia...

Scott D. Nosbisch

Scott D. Nosbisch

Jul 13, 2026

Of Buffalo, NY entered into rest on July 13, 2026. Beloved husband of the late Pamela (nee Failor) Nosbisch; loving son of the late Ralph and Elizabeth (nee Kammerer) Nosbisch; brother of Dennis (Gloria) Nosbisch; also survived by his devoted "Miss G" (Giovanna Ferraina), nephew, niece, one great-niece and great-nephews, Godchild Jimmy Guarino, cousins, St. Leo family, and friends. 

Relatives and...

Michele Taylor

Michele Taylor

Jul 13, 2026

Michele Taylor, 64, of Buffalo, entered into rest on July 13, 2026. Beloved wife of Timothy Taylor; devoted mother of Tanya Acosta, Natasha (Elliott) Morales, and the late Jason Fuentes; cherished grandmother of Emmanuel, Isaac, and Elijah Acosta and Taylor, Mikayla, and Bianca Morales; loving daughter of the late Margarita Gonzalez-Padin; dear sister of one brother and five sisters, predeceased...

Abbedavi Padilla-Vargas

Abbedavi Padilla-Vargas

Jul 13, 2026

PADILLA-VARGAS, Abbedavi - Of Buffalo, entered into rest on July 13, 2026. Beloved husband of the late Ramonita Echevarria; devoted father of Marisol Padilla, Mara Padilla, Abbedavi Padilla (Sylvia Santos), Sharon Gonzalez (late Jesus Gonzalez), Hector Padilla, and the late Tadi Aixa Padilla Echevarria; cherished grandfather of Sheila, Shirley, Heidy, Efrain Jr., Emily, Ashley, Charlin, Gabriel, Michael, Esli, James, Selina,...

Kevin L. James

Kevin L. James

Jul 13, 2026

Kevin L. James entered into rest July 13, 2026; Beloved father of Juanita James and the late Kevin James Jr.; devoted grandfather of Ivory James, McKilen Clark and Noah Clark; cherished great grandfather of Santiago Lawrence James; loving son of the late Deacon Willie and Margaret James; dear brother of William (Jacqueline) James, Frank James, Leslie (Karen) Rollins, Belinda James,...

Carol A. Kolodziej

Carol A. Kolodziej

Jul 12, 2026

December 18, 1954-July 12, 2026

Kolodziej, Carol A. (nee McGavis) of South Buffalo, entered into rest July 12, 2026. Beloved former spouse of Donald Kolodziej; devoted mother of Lyn (Mark) Babbitt and Michael Kolodziej; loving daughter of the late Paul and Pauline (nee Armilotti) McGavis and former daughter-in-law of the late Eugene and Frances (nee Fargino) Kolodziej; dear sister of Mike...

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