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Lawrence A. Gillette Jr.

Lawrence A. Gillette Jr.

Jul 23, 2026

Of Cheektowaga, NY entered into rest July 23, 2026. Beloved husband of the late Christine A. (nee Roche) Gillette; Devoted father of Lawrence A. III (Jenifer) Gillette, Jason A. Gillette, Erik C. (Vanessa) Gillette, and Kelly Dulinski; Cherished grandfather of Meadow, Derek, Chloe, Anthony, and Jonah; Loving son of the late Lawrence A. Sr. and Clara (nee Fetto) Gillette. No...

Richard J. Parker

Richard J. Parker

Jul 23, 2026

Richard John Parker of Batavia, NY entered into rest July 23rd, 2026; Devoted father of Michelle(late Bill)Brewster, Bradley Parker and Craig(Linda)Parker; cherished grandfather of a grandson; loving son of the late John and Margaret (nee Bastian) Parker; dear brother of Jean Hummel and the late Donald Parker; also survived by nieces, cousins and friends. Relatives and friends are invited to...

Joanne C. Berger

Joanne C. Berger

Jul 22, 2026

February 23, 1947-July 22, 2026

BERGER, Joanne C. (nee Thompson) of Brooksville, FL formerly of Niagara Falls, entered into rest July 22, 2026. Beloved wife of the late Ronald W. Berger; devoted mother of Anthony J.R. Berger, Mark E. (Vicki) Berger, and Leah (John Diehl) Covell; cherished grandmother of 6 and great-grandmother of 1; loving daughter of the late Charles Rose...

Nancy Anne Lama

Nancy Anne Lama

Jul 22, 2026

Nancy Anne (nee Kelsey) Lama. Of Buffalo, NY, entered into rest on July 22, 2026. Beloved wife of the late Richard Lama; devoted mother of Charles Lama, and Nicholas (Audrianna) Lama; cherished grandmother to be of Chase Lama; dear daughter of the late Harry and Martha (nee Braski) Kelsey; adored sister of Martha Jones, Robert (Sue) Kelsey, and the late...

James J. Novak

James J. Novak

Jul 22, 2026

Novak, James J. of Lackawanna, entered into rest on July 22, 2026. Beloved husband of the late Patricia (nee Newham) Novak; loving son of the late Joseph and Myrtle Novak; dear brother of the late Joseph (Noreen) Novak, the late Judith (Dennis) Kruzynski, and the late John “Jack” (Peggy) Novak; also loved by many nieces and nephews. James was a...

Sharilyn R. Huard

Sharilyn R. Huard

Jul 22, 2026

Of Buffalo entered into rest on July 22, 2026. Beloved mother of Cassandra Huard; loving daughter of Gerald and Diane (nee Toscano) Huard; dear sister of Adam (Julia) Huard, Shannon (Joshua) Gallagher, Noah (Jessica) Huard, Nicole (Matthew) Peters, Erika (Liz) Henderson, and the late Justin Huard; also survived by many loving aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, family and friends. 

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Victor Manuel Morales

Victor Manuel Morales

Jul 22, 2026

Of Buffalo, NY, entered into rest on July 22, 2026. Beloved husband of 47 years to Linda (nee Leidenfrost) Morales; devoted father of Miranda (Michael) Pinelli, Victor (Charlotte) Morales II, and Rachel Morales; cherished grandfather of Pepper Joe, Luella, and Frances; dear son of the late Ana (late William Minear) Miranda Matos and the late Salvatore Morales; adored brother of...

Ernestine Fairfax

Ernestine Fairfax

Jul 21, 2026

of Buffalo, NY, entered into rest on July 21, 2026. Relatives and friends may visit the Dayspring Church of God of Prophecy, 2628 Bailey Ave. Buffalo, NY 14215 from 11 AM -12 Noon where a Home Going will immediately follow at 12 Noon. Interment Ridge Lawn Cemetery.

Marisa Lee Restivo

Marisa Lee Restivo

Jul 21, 2026

Of Buffalo, NY entered into rest July 21, 2026. Beloved life partner of 19 years to Andre Funderburg; Loving daughter of John C. and Cindy Restivo; Dear sister of John (Serena) Restivo; Cherished aunt of Daniela and Sophia; Joyfully reunited with her beloved pitbull Sidious; Also survived by many loving cousins, family, and friends. 

Marisa graduated from City Honors High School...

Irene C. Sitarek

Irene C. Sitarek

Jul 21, 2026

Of Lackawanna, entered into July 21, 2026. Beloved wife of the late Robert Sitarek Sr.; devoted mother of Robert Sitarek Jr., Gary Sitarek, Denise Clark, Roberta (late John) Crumlish and Dawn Northern; cherished grandmother of 9 grandchildren and GG to 11 great - grandchildren; also survived by relatives and friends. No prior Visitation. A private Mass was held.

Paul L. Thomas

Paul L. Thomas

Jul 20, 2026

May 20, 1943-July 20, 2026

THOMAS, Paul L. of Lackawanna, entered into rest July 20, 2026. Beloved husband of the late Patricia (nee Nunemaker) Thomas; devoted father of Ann (Lisa) Thomas-Berndt and Jennifer Thomas; loving son of the late Robert and Pearl Thomas; dear brother of Naomi Chavarria and the late Roberta Thomas; also survived by nieces, nephews, family, and friends....

Bonnie L. Marzolf

Bonnie L. Marzolf

Jul 19, 2026

LACKAWANNA, NY - Bonnie L. "BonBon" Marzolf (nee Newell), a woman of immense warmth, dedication, and joy, entered into rest peacefully at her home on July 19, 2026.

Born on November 9, 1944, Bonnie was the loving daughter of the late Theodore and Helen Newell. For 60 years, she was the beloved wife of Gary Marzolf Sr., building a legacy of commitment and family that will...

Joan E. Kuhn

Joan E. Kuhn

Jul 19, 2026

Joan E. Kuhn (nee Barbera) of Amherst, NY entered into rest July 19, 2026; Beloved wife of John H. Kuhn; devoted mother of Lisa (Kevin) Driscoll and Gerrilyn (William) Rozich; cherished grandmother of Brandon and Julia Driscoll, Alexandria, William and John Rozich; loving daughter of the late John and Mildred Barbera; dear sister of Lorraine (Thomas) Paolone and sister in...

John "Jack" M. Naffky

John "Jack" M. Naffky

Jul 19, 2026

Of Tonawanda, NY, entered into rest on July 19, 2026. Beloved husband of 56 years to Karen (nee Shoemaker) Naffky; devoted father of Shawn Naffky and Robin (Christian) Johnson; cherished grandfather of Mia and Grace Naffky, and Bryce and Avery Johnson; dear son of the late John and Margaret Naffky; adored brother of Kevin (Sue) Naffky, Janice (Rich) Czajka, Joan...

Elizabeth J. Roncone

Elizabeth J. Roncone

Jul 19, 2026

Elizabeth J. Roncone, 91, of Tonawanda, entered into rest on July 19, 2026. Beloved wife of Joseph V. Roncone Sr.; devoted mother of Joseph (Patricia) Roncone Jr., Susan Rosky, and James Roncone; cherished grandmother of Patricia, Lori, Jennifer, Chelsea, and Jesse; adored great grandmother of Ashley, Holley, Katie, Alexa, Ainzlee, Mallory, Joseph, Jordan, Jacob, and Eric Jr.; great-great grandmother of...

Wilhelmina Watkins Seals

Wilhelmina Watkins Seals

Jul 18, 2026

Of Buffalo entered into rest on July 18, 2026. A Homegoing Service will be held at St. John Baptist Church (184 Goodell St, Buffalo) on Saturday, July 25 at 10AM. Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery.

Robert W. MacVittie II

Robert W. MacVittie II

Jul 17, 2026

Of Williamsville NY passed away on July 17, 2026. Loving son of the late Robert W. MacVittie and Margaret (nee Cooper) MacVittie; dear brother of Beth MacVittie and Geralyn MacVittie; also survived by his beloved cat Maggie and many loving friends and former students. Robert was a longtime teacher at Kenmore East High School. No services at request of the...

George May

George May

Jul 16, 2026

Of Clarence, NY, formerly of Ontario entered into rest on July 16, 2026. Beloved husband of nearly 70 years to Myrtle (nee Ketcheson) May; devoted father of Cheryl (James) Kauffmann, Michael (Corinne) May, Dale (Mary) May, and Kathleen May Shields; cherished grandfather of Tyler (Marcelina), Chelsea, Jennifer (Romon), Crystal (Justin), Brittany (Dominic), Dean (Jocelynn), Michael (Maria), Jeremy, and Justin; great-grandfather...

Arvilla G. Kendzierski

Arvilla G. Kendzierski

Jul 16, 2026

Arvilla G. Kendzierski (nee Webb) of Grand Island, NY entered into rest July 16, 2026; Beloved wife of the late Walter "Lefty" Kendzierski; devoted mother of Francis (Sheila) Kendzierski, Patricia Kendzierski and Kathleen (Marc Rowswell) Kendzierski; cherished grandmother of Aria (Kerri) Kratz, Heidi (Shawn) Rance and Mindi (John-Paul) Joss; adored Babcia of Bellagrace Rance, Kassidi Rance, Jaxen Joss and Masen...

Rita A. Foti

Rita A. Foti

Jul 16, 2026

Of Buffalo, NY, entered into rest on July 16, 2026. Beloved wife of the late James J. Foti Sr.; devoted mother of Melissa (Tim Abati), and James (Jennifer) Foti; cherished grandmother of Ethan and Gavin Pedone; dear daughter of the late Jennie Carbone (nee Abbinanti); adored sister of Betty (late Herbert) Wild, and the late Samuel (Rachel) Carbone, late Mary...

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