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Jane Preventowski
Oct 26, 2014
(nee Machniak) Of Buffalo, entered into rest October 26, 2014, beloved wife of the late Joseph S. Preventowski; devoted mother of Joan (Robert) Benson, Janet Preventowski, Janice (Robert) Wagner and Joseph Preventowski; cherished grandmother of Kevin, Keith (Karyn) Benson, Brent (Heather) and Blane Richards; great-grandmother of Lane Richards; loving daughter of the late Vincent and Josephine Machniak; dear sister...
John Schmidt
Oct 25, 2014
Of Blasdell, entered into rest peacefully at the age of 52 on October 25, 2014, beloved son of Charlene "Chuckie" West Schmidt and the late Roger J. Schmidt; dear brother of Joseph (Debbie) Schmidt and Lisa (Bob) Schweickert; also survived by several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends. No prior visitation. A memorial service will be held...
Dr. Robert Baskervill
Oct 24, 2014
Former Speech/Language Pathologist, passed October 24, 2014. He ran a successful private practice providing language and speech services. He was an Associate Professor at Nazareth College and Buffalo State Collage. After retiring, he taught in the Buffalo Public Schools. He was active in the community and sat on the boards of Parents Anonymous, Buffalo Kiwanis, and Buffalo Maritime School....
Ideal Baylor Jr.
Oct 23, 2014
Of Buffalo, entered into rest October 23, 2014. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a gathering in Ideal's memory at LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (City Chapel), 102 Linwood Ave. at Summer, on Thursday from 2-3 PM, where the funeral service will immediately follow. Mr. Baylor was an Army veteran.
Catherine Kemp
Oct 23, 2014
(nee Tighe) Of Hamburg, NY, entered into rest October 23, 2014. Beloved wife of the late Richard E. Kemp; devoted mother of Cheryl Klass, Catherine (Ted) Gura and Richard (Linda) Kemp; cherished grandmother of Erin (Timothy) Hooge, Ted Gura, Catherine (Matthew) Robson, Patrick Kemp, Ann Klass, Alexander Kemp and Matthew Gura; great-grandmother of Griffin and Gigi Hooge; loving daughter...
Peter O'Connor
Oct 23, 2014
Of Amherst, entered into rest October 23, 2014, beloved husband of Sandra L. (nee Streeter) O'Connor; devoted father of Peter J. O'Connor, Jr. and the late Joseph C. O'Connor; loving son of the late Jeremiah T., Sr. and Marie (nee Fiorella) O'Connor; dear brother of the late Jeremiah T. (Joan) O'Connor, Jr.; also survived by nieces, nephews, cousins and...
Jane Ruffino
Oct 23, 2014
(nee Buccellato) Of Buffalo, entered into rest October 23, 2014; beloved wife of the late Joseph J. Ruffino; devoted mother of Joseph R. (Jane Hewett) Ruffino, Stephen R. (Margaret Seeley) Ruffino, Michael J. (Janice) Ruffino; cherished grandmother of 10 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren; loving daughter of the late Joseph and Maria Buccellato; dear sister of Anthony Buccellato, Angelo (Phyllis)...
John Barnett
Oct 23, 2014
Of Orchard Park, entered into rest October 25, 2014, beloved husband of Kathleen L. (nee Bellezza) Barnett; devoted father of Maureen Sharrer, James Barnett and Patricia (Doug) McCullough; cherished grandfather of Carl Michael and John Christopher Sharrer; grandfather like to Brad (Heather), Kristen McCullough and Kelly (Andrew) Colburn; loving son of the late Edmund and Helene Barnett; dear brother...
Eleanor Skarbowski
Oct 22, 2014
(nee Zak) Of West Seneca, entered into rest October 22, 2014; beloved wife of the late Victor R. Skarbowski; devoted mother of Linda (Michael) Sadowski, Kenneth (Elisabeth) and Steven (Shae Peters) Skarbowski; cherished grandmother of Dahlya (Kevin), Savanna, Richelle, Joshua and Nickolas; great-grandmother of Wila; loving daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Zak; also survived by relatives and...
Lucy Morano
Oct 22, 2014
Of Buffalo, entered into rest October 22, 2014. Loving daughter of the late Albert and Virginia Morano; beloved sister of Bernard Morano; dearest aunt of Ronald Morano; also survived by relatives and friends. Relatives and friends may visit the LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (Southtowns Chapel) 3060 Abbott Rd. near Lake Ave. on Friday from 3-7 PM where prayers will be...
Dolly Jacocks
Oct 22, 2014
(nee King) Of Clinton, MD, formerly of Buffalo. Departed this life on October 22, 2014. Survived by her beloved husband Lt. Col. Henry L. Jacocks, USAF (Ret.) of Clinton, MD; devoted mother of Jack L. Jacocks (Debbie) of Clinton, MD, Jason L. Jacocks (Tawnya) of Hartford, CT and Jerel L. Jacocks (LaTasha) of Camp Springs, MD; dear sister of...
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