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Gerald N. Highway

Gerald N. Highway

Oct 25, 2024

Highway, Gerald N. October 4, 1931 - October 25, 2024 Of Orchard Park, entered into rest October 25, 2024 at his home, surrounded by family. Beloved husband of the late Josephine A. (nee Liberti); devoted father of Kathleen, Gerald (Donna), George, Christopher (Amy) Highway and Patricia Rogers; cherished grandfather of 13 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren; loving son of the...

Rayelynn Ranea Barton) Paulk

Rayelynn Ranea Barton) Paulk

Oct 25, 2024

Paulk, Rayelynn Ranea (nee Barton) Dec 13, 1970 Oct 25, 2024 Of Orchard Park, entered into rest suddenly October 25, 2024. Relatives and friends may visit the LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (Southtowns Chapel) 3060 Abbott Rd. near Lake Ave. on Friday (November 1) from 11:30-1PM. A funeral service will immediately follow at 1PM.

Thomas J. Lombardo

Thomas J. Lombardo

Oct 24, 2024

Lombardo, Thomas J. 12/18/1941 - 10/24/2024 Of Tonawanda, entered into rest October 24, 2024. beloved husband of Mary Lou (nee Busacco) Lombardo; devoted father of Dena (Michael Johnson) Lombardo and Janeen (Brian) Castine; cherished grandfather of Marissa Stainsby, Sarah Castine and Noah Castine; loving son of the late John and Jane (nee Carriero) Lombardo; dear brother of Fr. Francis...

George F. Lesser

George F. Lesser

Oct 24, 2024

Of West Seneca. Beloved husband of 63 years to Antoinette (nee Caserta) Lesser; devoted father of Jill (Mark) Wierzba, Michael (Katherine) Lesser and Beth Lesser; cherished grandfather of Michael (Margaret) Wierzba, Daniel (Samantha Schultz) Wierzba, Sarah Wierzba, Angela (Connor) Amrhein, Joseph Lesser, Maria Lesser, Amelia Lesser and adored great-grandfather of Joseph; loving son of the late Viola and Frank...

Mary Ann Bogacz

Mary Ann Bogacz

Oct 23, 2024

Of Orchard Park, entered into rest on October 23, 2024. Beloved wife of the late Francis "Frank" Bogacz; devoted mother of Will (Kelli) Bogacz; cherished grandmother of Cole and Cassidy Bogacz; loving daughter of the late Joseph and Millie Strychasz; dear sister of Felicia Williamson and Victoria (George) Kosanovich; also loved by nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends may...

Steve A Polichette

Steve A Polichette

Oct 23, 2024

Polichette, Steve A. June 25, 1936 - October 23, 2024 Of West Seneca, entered into rest October 23, 2024. No prior visitation. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Our Lady of Victory Basilica, 767 Ridge Rd. Lackawanna (at the corner of South Park Ave.), on Monday (November 4) at 10:30AM. Please assemble at Church. Interment Holy...

Charles E Kilgo

Charles E Kilgo

Oct 23, 2024

A visitation will be held on Friday, November 22nd, from 10:00-11:00 AM at Lombardo Funeral Home (City Chapel), 102 Linwood Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14209. A Funeral Service will immediately follow. Interment at WNY National Cemetery on Monday, November 25th at 11:00 AM (please assemble at the cemetery). Services Visitation Friday November 22, 2024 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM Lombardo...

Frank M. Barrile

Frank M. Barrile

Oct 23, 2024

February 23, 1963 October 23, 2024 Barrile, Frank M. of South Buffalo, entered into rest unexpectedly on October 23, 2024. Belove husband of Christine (nee Dugas) Barrile; devoted father of Jillian Barrile; cherished Papa of Isaac Barrile-Doody; loving son of the late Frank and Pearl Barrile; dear brother of Vincent Barrile, Michele (James) Conrad, Lizabeth (Michael) Cardamone, and Carol...

Antonette Mendola-Leidolph

Antonette Mendola-Leidolph

Oct 22, 2024

Antonette Mendola 1/28/1976 10/22/2024 Mendola, Antonette, 48, of Tonawanda, entered into rest unexpectedly on October 22, 2024. Beloved mother of Ella Cordero, Noah Mendola-Leidolph and Arianna Brown; cherished Mamaw of Nalani; loving daughter of the late Salvatore and Rosemary (nee Luzio) Mendola; dear sister of Christopher (Tracy) Mendola, Andrea Low, Audra Mendola, Josie Mendola and twin Alesha Domon; adored...

Ricardo Rentas

Ricardo Rentas

Oct 22, 2024

RENTAS Sr., Ricardo of Buffalo, entered into rest October 22, 2024. Devoted father of Chase Fullton, Ricardo Rentas Jr., and Gregory Rentas; loving son of Carmen Monett Rentas; dear brother of Israel Monett Jr., Greg Monett, and Maria Monett; fond nephew of Hector (Mary) Santiango, Carlos (Cindy) Rentas, late Angelo Rentas, and the late Maria Rentas; adored uncle of...

Donald W. Honkala

Donald W. Honkala

Oct 22, 2024

Of North Tonawanda, entered into rest October 22, 2024. beloved husband of Caroline A. (nee Koenke) Honkala; devoted father of Keith A. (Mary Ann) Honkala, twins Kimberly A. (late James) Sass, and the late Karen G. (Rainer) Oehm, cherished grandfather of Michael (Shinae) and Steven (Karissa) Sass; loving son of the late Toivo and Elma (nee Ahola) Honkala; dear...

Theophine Lubala

Theophine Lubala

Oct 22, 2024

Theophine Lubala died unexpectedly in the early morning of October 22nd, 2024, at the age of 18. Theophine is survived by his loving parents, mother, Ongwa Karumbwa, and father, Sisi (Marcel) Lubala Jr. He was adored by his brothers, Josue, Exos, Episcopere, and Michele; as well as, his baby sister, Micheline. Theo was a hard-working student at Cheektowaga Central...

Leona G. Miller

Leona G. Miller

Oct 21, 2024

MILLER, Leona G. (nee Stelmach) of West Seneca, entered into rest October 21, 2024. Beloved wife of the late Donald B. Miller; devoted mother of Denise Miller, late Donna Johnson, and the late Doris Miller; mother-in-law of Jack Johnson; cherished grandmother of Jennifer (Michael) Pokriki and Kristen (Kyle) Knopsnyder; adored GiGi of Abigail, Micaela Pokriki, Eloise, and Madeline Knopsnyder;...

Robert J. Heininger

Robert J. Heininger

Oct 21, 2024

Heininger, Robert J. May 11, 1935 Oct 21, 2024 Of West Seneca, entered into rest October 21, 2024. Beloved husband of 67 years to Olive "Dottie" Heininger; devoted father of Robert L. Sr. (Donna) Heininger and Eric Heininger; cherished grandfather of Sherry, Robert L. Jr. and Ariel,Heininger; adored great-grandfather of Erica Pape, Kendall Pape, Austin Mowers, Robert L. Heininger...

Paul A. Angrisano

Paul A. Angrisano

Oct 21, 2024

Paul Anthony Angrisano was born in Buffalo, NY on May 22, 1948, to Paul J. and Marian P. (nee Blake) Angrisano. He grew up in Buffalo and Kenmore, attending Kenmore West High School before enlisting in the Army. During this time, he was a drummer for the band Caesar and the Romans with Chuck Vicario, better known as "Big...

Donald George Cloen

Donald George Cloen

Oct 19, 2024

Of Buffalo, entered into rest October 19, 2024. Beloved husband of the late Debra (nee Cutrona) Cloen; father of Christian (Dawn), Lisa, Donald, Danielle and James; grandfather of Trevor and Brianna; great grandfather of Sayge, uncle of Kathy and Tom also survived by relatives and friends. Relatives and friends may visit the Lombardo Funeral Home (Northtowns Chapel), 885 Niagara...

Danielle Robin Ellis

Danielle Robin Ellis

Oct 19, 2024

A tribute is not available at this time for Danielle Robin Ellis. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

John Michael Pilat

John Michael Pilat

Oct 19, 2024

42, of Kenmore, entered into rest on October 19, 2024. Devoted father of Anna, Kayla, and Grace Pilat; loving son of Skip and Roni (nee Annunziato) Pilat; dear brother of Ron (Angela) and Nick (Kathryn) Pilat; adored uncle of Gabriella, Ron, Alexandra, Emily, John, Anthony, Charlie and Taylor; beloved grandson of Ronald and Jeanette Annunziato and John and Dolores...

John P. Marinelli, Jr.

John P. Marinelli, Jr.

Oct 18, 2024

The Angelic Council in heaven told God they needed a new chef. Not only did God okay it, he told them he knew exactly who it would be. He said the person does not need to be the most religious individual, but the most beloved of people. Who, who is the person God? "His name is John P Marinelli,...

Debra L. O'Connor

Debra L. O'Connor

Oct 18, 2024

October 6, 1956-October 18, 2024 OCONNOR, Debra L. (nee Macey) of South Buffalo, entered into rest October 18, 2024. Beloved wife of Kevin OConnor; devoted mother of Bill (Jennifer) and Kelly Macey and stepmother of Jennifer (Scott) Kaeselau and Joseph (Rachel) OConnor; cherished grandmother of Alexis, Ryan, Kaitlyn, Allyson, Joseph, Nora, Kayla, Cameron, Kevin, and William; loving daughter of...

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