George E. Besch
Feb 26, 2024
BESCH, George E. Of Kenmore, entered into rest on February 26, 2024. Beloved husband of Angela Besch (nee Hitchcock); devoted father of Jeremy (Rebecca) Besch, Aaron Besch, Justin (Tonia) Besch, Rebecca Besch, and Valerie (Michael) Stickney; cherished grandfather of Calvin Besch, Fox Besch, Alexander Stickney, Lillie Stickney, and Benjamin Besch; loving son of the late Charles and Georgianna Besch;...
Mark A. Russell
Feb 26, 2024
Mark (Markie) A Russell May 31, 1963-February 26, 2024 Mark had a passion for music, teaching himself to play the guitar, especially Johnny Cash and Elvis. He served in the Army as a medic. He was known for his infectious smile, contagious laugh and his love of motorcycles. Preceded in death by his father Henry Russell and daughter Heather....
John D. Eckman
Feb 25, 2024
Eckman, John D. Of Amherst, entered into rest February 25, 2024. beloved father of Helen (Jose Cruz) Eckman, John Eckman and the late Samantha Eckman; cherished grandfather of Daniela Cruz; like a dad to Katie Eisniesky; loving son of Samuel and Marie (nee Sampieri) Eckman; also survived by relatives and friends. Relatives and friends may visit the Lombardo Funeral...
Marilyn Murak
Feb 25, 2024
MURAK, Marilyn A. (nee Huber) Of Buffalo, entered into rest on February 25, 2024. Beloved wife of Lawrence Murak; devoted mother of Jennifer White, John (Leigh) Murak and Michael (Dana) Murak; cherished grandmother of Drew, Brianna, Cole, Joey, Matthew, Ava, and Ella; loving daughter of the late John and Ann; dear sister of Angela Tomei; also survived by many...
Donald H. Kandefer
Feb 24, 2024
Kandefer, Donald H. of Orchard Park, passed away after a short battle with cancer. Beloved husband of Marsha (nee Krause) Kandefer; devoted father of Kellie (Tim) Prosser and Brian (Jessica) Kandefer; cherished grandfather of Megan, Haley and Kane; loving son of the late Edward and Wilma Kandefer. Don worked for Bethlehem Steel for 45 years. For the past 10...
Maryann Siracuse
Feb 24, 2024
SIRACUSE, Maryann Of Kenmore, entered into rest on February 24, 2024. Devoted mother of Gia (Bryan) Kiebzak and William Mahoney; cherished Gigi of Cooper, beloved companion of Louis "John" Amoia; loving daughter of Patricia Siracuse and Robert Siracuse; dear sister of Michael Siracuse, Robert (Kelli) Siracuse, and Kathy (Bryan) Esseltine; also survived by many loving family and friends. Relatives...
Mary Susan Marguccio
Feb 23, 2024
MARGUCCIO - Mary Susan 'Sue' - Of Tonawanda, entered into rest on February 23, 2024. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday morning, March 2nd in St. John the Baptist RC Church, 1085 Englewood Ave, Tonawanda, NY 14223 at 9:30 o'clock. Please assemble at church. Services Mass of Christian Burial Saturday March 2, 2024 9:30 AM St....
Monique T. Brown
Feb 23, 2024
BROWN, Monique T. - Of Buffalo, entered into rest on February 23, 2024. Relatives and friends may visit the LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (Snyder Chapel) 4614 Main Street, Snyder (near Harlem Rd.) on Tuesday, March 5th from 4:00-8:00PM, where a Funeral Service will be held Wednesday, March 6th at 11:00AM. Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery. Services Visitation Tuesday March 5, 2024...
Shawn T. Knoop
Feb 22, 2024
March 11, 1966-Febraury 22, 2024 Knoop, Shawn T. of Lancaster, entered into rest suddenly on February 22, 2024. Loving soul mate of Michelle (nee Wilczek) Knoop; devoted father and best friend of Devin Knoop and Lydia Knoop; doggie dad of Wilson and the late Heidi; dearest son of the late Richard and Elizabeth (nee Colern)(nee Malizia) Knoop Sr. and...
Charlie Castro
Feb 22, 2024
July 5, 1957-February 22, 2024 CASTRO, Charlie of Buffalo entered into rest February 22, 2024. Devoted father of Christopher R. (Lacey) and Joshua A. (Katherine LoBello) Castro; cherished grandfather of Isabella, Abigail, Rosalie, Alexandria Castro, and Autumn Schnitzer; loving son of the late Americo and Teresa Castro; dear brother of Samuel (Karen), Edwin, Julio, Johnny (Esther), Michael (Emily) Castro,...
Lucy R. Alessi
Feb 22, 2024
Alessi, Lucy R. (nee Domino) of Buffalo, entered into rest on February 22, 2024. Relatives and friends are invited to A Mass of Christian Burial that will be celebrated at Immaculate Conception Church, 8791 S. Main St., Eden on Wednesday (February 28) at 10:30 AM. Please assemble at Church. Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery.
Kathleen Ann Padin
Feb 22, 2024
Kathleen Ann Padin, 68, of Amherst, passed away peacefully in her home on February 22, 2024, surrounded by her husband and daughter, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on October 15, 1955 in Buffalo to the late George and Wendy (Werczynska) Shieberl. She graduated from Clarence High School in 1973 and received her Bachelors degree in...
Ronald R. Smith
Feb 22, 2024
Smith, Ronald R. "Ron," 71, of Tonawanda, entered into rest on February 22, 2024. Devoted father of Nicole (Jason) Christopher and Jennifer Smith; cherished grandfather of Alyssa and Ashton Christopher and Grayson Cook; loving son of the late Roy W. and Margaret E. (nee Cox) Smith; dear brother of Kenneth (Bonnie) Smith; also survived by nieces and nephews. Relatives...
Beverly A. Wagner) Farrell
Feb 22, 2024
FARRELL, Beverly A. (nee Wagner) October 31, 1955 - February 22, 2024 of Lackawanna, entered into rest February 22, 2024. Beloved mother of David (Tonya) and Gregory Irizarry; cherished grandmother of David Jr. (Ashley), Brooke and Victor; adored great-grandmother of Zara and Nicco; loving daughter of the late Darryl Wagner and Nancy Lubold; dear sister of Iris Zglinicki, Carol...
Juliette C. Sydney
Feb 21, 2024
Relatives and friends may visit Expressway Assembly of God Church, 260 Eggert Road, Buffalo, on Tuesday, February 27 from 11am-12pm and where the funeral service will immediately follow. Interment Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Services Visitation Tuesday February 27, 2024 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM Expressway Assembly of God 260 Eggert Road Buffalo, NY 14215 Burial Tuesday February 27, 2024 12:00...
Judith A. Saia
Feb 21, 2024
SAIA, Judith A. October 1, 1938 February 20, 2024 Died after a brief illness. Born Judith Monoski in Renovo, PA, she came to Buffalo to study nursing at Buffalo General Hospital School of Nursing. As a surgical nurse, she was on the operating teams for many groundbreaking procedures in the 1950s and 1960s at Buffalo General. She then worked...
Antonio Russo
Feb 20, 2024
Russo, Antonio of Blasdell, entered into rest on February 20, 2024. Beloved husband of Filomena (nee Trombetta) Russo; devoted father of Salvatore Russo and Grace (Patrick) Basil; cherished papa of Briahna (Grant), Patrick and Lisa; loving son of the late Grace and Salvatore Russo; dear brother of Concetta (late Tony) Donnarummo, Neal (Barbara Ann) Russo and the late Domenic...
Yvonne L. Kelso
Feb 20, 2024
Kelso, Yvonne L. of Buffalo, entered into rest on February 20, 2024. Loved by a host of family and friends. Relatives and friends may visit the LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (Southtowns Chapel) 3060 Abbott Rd. near Lake Ave. on Friday (February 23) from 4-7 PM, where prayers will follow. Interment Mount Hope Cemetery.
Sean J. Kirchue
Feb 20, 2024
Sean J. Kirchue, 38, of Sanborn, passed on to become an angel on 2/20/2024 with his family by his side. He was the precious son of Beverly and Michael Swierczek and the late Kris Kirchue. Along with his parents, Sean leaves behind his brother, Chris Messing; step-brothers, Mat (Mary Pat) Swierczek and Scott (Nic Aguirre) Swierczek; also survived by...
Edward T. Pace
Feb 20, 2024
Pace, Edward Thomas "Buddy", 76, of Tonawanda, entered into rest on February 20, 2024. Devoted husband of 55 years to Connie (nee Marchese) Pace; devoted father of Carmen (Laura) Pace, Thomas (Tara) Pace and Danielle (Dennis) Brown; cherished grandfather of Nicholas Pace, Madalyn Pace, Gianna Pace, Nina Pace, Natalie Brown and Maggie Brown; loving son of the late Thomas...
