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Joseph Schamann
Jan 30, 2014
Of Hamburg, entered into rest suddenly January 30, 2014, beloved son of the late Joseph and Rita (nee Schott) Schamann; dear brother of Kathy (Thomas) Wales, Matthew (Kim) Schamann, Patricia (Robert) Banish, Mary Schamann and Mark Schamann; cherished uncle of five nephews, three nieces, three grand-nephews, four grand-nieces; also survived by relatives and many friends. Joey was a graduate...
June Walter
Jan 30, 2014
(nee Jerge) Of Fredonia, entered into rest January 30, 2014, devoted mother of Russell Walter, Nancy (late Leslie) Kemmerer, Karen (Rick) Valentine, Diane Hettinger Munley (Glenn) and Wayne (Kelly) Walter; cherished grandmother of 17 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren; loving daughter of the late William Jerge; dear sister of Carol and Gloria; predeceased by several brothers and sisters; also survived...
Philip Pici
Jan 30, 2014
Of Amherst, entered into rest January 30, 2014, beloved husband of Loretta "Lori" M. (nee Mangus) Pici. Mr. Pici served in the US Air Force and was a retired City of Buffalo Firefighter.
Richard Mutka
Jan 29, 2014
Of Tonawanda, entered into rest January 29, 2014. Beloved husband of Karen R. (nee Semenick) Mutka; devoted father of Christyann, Nancie and Audra Mutka; cherished grandfather of Justin; loving son of the late Frank and Clara Mutka; dear brother of Helen (Kenny) Kwitzer, Robert Mutka (late Bernie), Violet (Leo) Seweryniak, Carol (late Hank) Klein, Philip Mutka, Diane (Ron) Benzel...
Lucy Cooper
Jan 29, 2014
(nee Pandolfino) Of Buffalo, entered into rest January 29, 2014, beloved wife of the late Dennis L. Cooper; devoted mother of Scott L. (Constance Trask) Cooper and Anthony M. (Linda) Cooper; cherished grandmother of Michael L., Sarah P., Allyson M. and Zachary C.; loving daughter of the late Antonino and Francesca Pandolfino; dear sister of Felicia (late Vincent) Zarcone,...
Rita Gilliam
Jan 27, 2014
(nee Tramont) Of Kenmore, entered into rest January 27, 2014, beloved wife of the late Charles Gilliam and Philip Amoroso; devoted mother of Sharon Amoroso (Frank Matyskiewicz), Gary Amoroso and the late Philip Amoroso; cherished grandmother of Lance Shotwell, Nicholas Amoroso (Kristina) and Kendra (Tony) Price; adored great-grandmother of Marcus, Mya, Ava and Kennedy Grace; loving daughter of the...
Frank Ventura
Jan 27, 2014
Of Buffalo, entered into rest January 27, 2014, beloved husband of Bess (nee Pera) Ventura; devoted father of Frank N. (Rita) and Sammy Ventura; most loving Papa of Krista; son of the late Norman and Anna (nee Porto) Ventura; dearest brother-in-law of Sharon and Terry Ameno, Deanna Pera and Lisa.
Sally Violanti
Jan 26, 2014
(nee Gardon) Of Amherst, entered into rest January 26, 2014, wife of the late Mario Violanti; devoted mother of John (Christine) Violanti, Nina (Antonino) Monteleone and Anthony (Andrea) Violanti; cherished grandmother of Margaret (Roy) Loomis, Richard, Karen Violanti, Charles, Michelle, Antonino Monteleone and Heather Violanti; great-grandmother of Matthew and Noah; loving daughter of the late Michael and Margaret Gardon;...
Gladys Hodynski
Jan 26, 2014
(nee Yurkovich) Of Lackawanna, entered into rest January 26, 2014, beloved wife of the late John Hodynski; devoted mother of Linda and the late David; cherished grandmother of Michelle and Michael; adored great-grandmother of Ashlee and Savannah; loving daughter of the late Matthew and Mary Yurkovich; dear sister of Donald (late Irene), Matt (Marlene) and the late Carl (Mary...
Mary Stockwell
Jan 25, 2014
(nee McCartan) Of Orchard Park, entered into rest January 25, 2014, beloved wife of the late Frederick David Stockwell; devoted mother of Bill (Kathy) and Bob (Maria); cherished grandmother of Amie, Amanda, Adam, Robert, Alicia, Andrew and 10 great-grandchildren; loving daughter of the late Paul and Viola McCartan; dear sister of Pauline Sexmith, Clifford (Patricia) McCartan, John (Carol) McCartan,...
Andrew Bucholtz Sr.
Jan 24, 2014
Of Buffalo, entered into rest January 24, 2014. Beloved husband of Stella; devoted father of Michele and Andrew; cherished grandfather of three grandchildren.
Theresa Owczarzak
Jan 23, 2014
(nee Della Penta) "Tootsie" Of Hamburg, entered into rest January 23, 2014. Beloved wife of the late Edward A. Owczarzak; devoted mother of Thomas (Cindy) and Tony (Cheryl); cherished grandmother of Julie, Kelly, Jimmy, Sherry, Tony, Shawn, Kyle, Amber and great-grandmother of Kayla; loving daughter of the late Luciano and Genevieve Della Penta; dear sister of the late Lillian...
Jane Gross
Jan 23, 2014
(nee Roessler) Of West Seneca, entered into rest January 23, 2014. Beloved wife of James C. Gross; devoted mother of Jane Gross, Janelle (Greg) Esch, Jay (Laura) Gross, Jon (Jennifer) Gross and the late James Gross; cherished grandmother of seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; loving daughter of the late Charles and Sophia Roessler; dear sister of Helene (Gordon) Steinagle,...
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