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Michael J. Horvath

Michael J. Horvath

Aug 19, 2024

HORVATH, Michael J. - Entered into rest on August 19, 2024 at the Rosa Coplon Living Center after a 13 year illness. Loving son of the late Alex and Joy Horvath; survived by one sibling, Dana, and his longtime caregiver Chaplain Joseph Blatz. Relatives and friends may visit the LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (Northtowns Chapel) 885 Niagara Falls Blvd., Amherst...

Mary J. Mcsparron

Mary J. Mcsparron

Aug 18, 2024

McSPARRON, Mary J. (nee Turk) - Of Tonawanda, entered into rest on August 18, 2024. Beloved friend of the late Jack McSparron; devoted mother of Kevin (Leah) McSparron and Maureen (late Joseph) Andolina; cherished grandmother of Michael (Rachel), Scott (McKenzie), Joseph, and the late Nicole; great-grandmother of Paige, Marlee, Kelsey, and Milah; loving daughter of the late Andrew and...

Jose Rene Ramos-Suarez

Jose Rene Ramos-Suarez

Aug 18, 2024

RAMOS-SUAREZ, Jose R. of Buffalo, entered into rest August 18, 2024. Relatives and friends may visit PRINCE OF PEACE CHRISTIAN CHURCH, 190 Albany St., Buffalo on Friday (August 23rd) from 10-1 PM, where a Funeral Service will immediately follow.

David Taylor

David Taylor

Aug 17, 2024

David Taylor June 24, 1964 August 17, 2024 Of Buffalo, entered into rest August 17, 2024. Devoted father of Cooper J. Taylor, Blake D. Taylor, late Ashley Wylie-Taylor and the late Nicholas P. Taylor; loving son of Phyllis M. (nee Andalora) and the late Leo V. Quinn; dear brother of Leeann (Richard) Potter and Mark A. Taylor; former spouse...

Kathleen I. Shevlet

Kathleen I. Shevlet

Aug 17, 2024

SHEVLET, Kathleen I. "Kathy" (nee DeLuca) Of North Tonawanda, entered into rest on August 17, 2024. Beloved wife of the late Robert J. Shevlet Sr.; devoted mother of Robert (Kelly) Shevlet Jr. and the late Christopher Kopcho; cherished grandma of Gianna Shevlet, Robert Shevlet III, Ayla Walker, Jenna Walker and Olivia Walker; loving daughter of the late Rocco and...

Barbara Ellen O'Bannon

Barbara Ellen O'Bannon

Aug 16, 2024

OBannon, Barbara Ellen, 91, of Snyder, NY, died peacefully on August 16, 2024. Born January 4, 1933 in Buffalo, NY, to the late Josephine and Jack OBannon. Survived by children Keith, Craig (Erin) and Andrew Hornbarger and Katharine Crane (Lansing); sister Belinda OBannon; grandchildren Douglas, Kevin, Kelly, Sarah, and Jacob; and five nieces and one nephew. Predeceased by her...

Arthur Owen Eve Jr.

Arthur Owen Eve Jr.

Aug 16, 2024

Arthur O. Eve Jr. "Champ" April 9, 1957 August 16, 2024 Arthur O. Eve Jr., most fondly known as "Champ", the son of former Deputy Speaker of the New York State Assembly Arthur O. Eve Sr. and educator and leader Lee Constance B. Eve, was born in Buffalo, New York on April 9, 1957. His parents instilled in him...

Ruth E. Falbo

Ruth E. Falbo

Aug 16, 2024

Ruth Falbo (nee Lear) of Amherst and Clarence, NY died on August 16, 2024, at age 91. She is survived by her adult children: Paula (David) Fletcher of Alexandria, VA; Carla Falbo Kestner; Christopher Falbo; and Francesca (Michael) Raycraft, as well as grandchildren: Christina Kestner; Meredith, Suzanne and Nicholas Fletcher; Charlie (fiance Andrea), Danny and Timmy Raycraft. She is...

Mary Hagerman

Mary Hagerman

Aug 15, 2024

A tribute is not available at this time for Mary Hagerman. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall. Services Cemetery Mt. Hope Cemetery West Seneca, NY

Richard C. Labend

Richard C. Labend

Aug 15, 2024

Richard C. 'Dick' LaBend, 97, of Cheektowaga, entered into rest on August 15, 2024. Beloved husband of Gloria (nee Rynkowski) LaBend; devoted father of Richard (Lisa) LaBend and Rand (Annemarie) LaBend; adored stepfather of Deborah Acanfora (Howard) and Karen (David) Zelak; cherished grandfather of Brandon LaBend, Trevor LaBend, Patrick (Elizabeth) Wannicki, Michael Acanfora, Jason Acanfora, Alexa (Andre Monroe) Zelak...

Domenic Passanisi

Domenic Passanisi

Aug 15, 2024

PASSANISI, Domenico (Domenic) "Mimmo" - Of Buffalo, entered into rest on August 15, 2024. Beloved husband of Cynthia Passanisi; devoted father of Christina Passanisi (Samuel Cappy), Vincent Passanisi Sr. (Katie), Nicole Alesse (Benjamin Sr.), and Domenic 'DJ' Passanisi; cherished grandfather of Jacob, Christian, Vincent Jr., Luciano, Leonardo, Benjamin Jr., Matthew, and James; great-grandfather of Sebastian; loving son of the...

Graciela Torres Rodriguez

Graciela Torres Rodriguez

Aug 14, 2024

A tribute is not available at this time for Graciela Torres Rodriguez. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall. Services Cemetery Mt. Calvary Cemetery Cheektowaga, NY

Allan N. Nelson

Allan N. Nelson

Aug 14, 2024

Allan N. Nelson March 14, 1958 - August 14, 2024 Of Hamburg, entered into rest on August 14, 2024. Father of John Allen Hugar; brother of Violet Rowe, Mary Nelson Mau, Stephania Elkins and Stephanie Lapira; also loved by many nieces and nephews. No prior visitation. Private Service. Arrangements by LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (Southtowns Chapel).

Carmelo Gonzalez

Carmelo Gonzalez

Aug 14, 2024

Carmelo Gonzalez 'Papo' of West Seneca, entered into rest on August 14, 2024. Beloved husband of Darlene (nee George) Gonzalez; devoted father of Brandon (Robin) Gonzalez and Kristen (Joseph) Khoury; cherished grandfather of Matthew, Ellena (Daniel), Nicholas, Christopher, Henri, Leonardo and Lucy; dear brother of John (Marlene), Aida (Hiram), Ava, Maria (Alexander), Teresa (David), Guadeloupe (James) and Edwin (Mildred)....

Jacqueline Yvette Abbott

Jacqueline Yvette Abbott

Aug 14, 2024

Relatives and friends may visit Lombardo Funeral Home (City Chapel), 102 Linwood Ave., Buffalo on Thursday, August 22 from 11am-12pm. A celebration of life will begin at 12pm.

Nicholas Raymond Moses

Nicholas Raymond Moses

Aug 14, 2024

MOSES, Nicholas Raymond Of North Buffalo, entered into rest on August 14, 2024. Beloved husband of 58 years to Kathy Moses (nee Till); devoted father of the late Nicholas C. Moses (Rebecca), Elizabeth A. Rivera (Daniel), Jamie Moses, and Marie Ferraro; cherished grandfather of Sara, Sophia, Nicholas R., Ava, and Natalia; preceded in death by 5 siblings; also survived...

Sonya Latrece Shorr

Sonya Latrece Shorr

Aug 13, 2024

Relatives and friends may visit True Vine Christian Center, 2313 Genesee Street Cheektowaga on Tuesday from 11am-12pm. A celebration of Sonya's life will begin at 12pm. Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery. Services Visitation Tuesday August 20, 2024 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM True Vine Christian Center 2313 Genesee Street Cheektowaga, NY 14225 Celebration of Life Tuesday August 20, 2024 12:00...

Theresa M. Wass

Theresa M. Wass

Aug 13, 2024

Theresa M. Wass of Orchard Park, entered into rest on August 13, 2024. Devoted mother of Mark F. Shanks and Patrick J. Shanks; loving daughter of the late Angela and John Wass; dear sister of the late Tim, Eugene, late Colin, Cyril and June. She was also loved by many nieces, nephews, family, friends and coworkers. Theresa was a...

Sarah Kutnyak

Sarah Kutnyak

Aug 12, 2024

Dear Sarah, I am so grateful that you were here with us for 18 years. I knew you were coming months before I was pregnant. And your arrival in 2006 opened countless doors in my heart; you gave purpose to my life. At that time, I was struggling to choose a direction, and seeking love and connection. You brought...

Maria V. Laporta

Maria V. Laporta

Aug 12, 2024

Age 91, of Amherst, entered into rest August 12, 2024. Beloved wife of the late Joseph LaPorta; devoted mother of Debbie (Joseph) Rietz and the late Richard Scime and Samuel Scime; cherished grandmother of Salvatore Scime, Anthony Scime, Eric J. (Nicole) Rietz, Dawn (Gabe) Hornelaz, Sean (Anitra) Rietz and Kelly Rietz; adored great-grandmother of 10 including Jordan Hornelaz, Alicia...

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