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Cindy Elvers
Dec 22, 2025
Elvers, Cindy L., 57, of Lackawanna, entered into rest on December 22, 2025. Devoted mother of Michael, Christopher, Amber, Jessica, and Danny Elvers; cherished grandmother of 9 grandchildren; loving daughter of Donald and the late Diane (nee Acosta) Speaker; dear sister of Kim (Joe) Miller, Donald (Amy) Speaker, and Tony (Holli) Speaker. Also survived by nieces, nephews, cousins, family, and...
Lisa Marie Cathcart
Dec 21, 2025
of Tonawanda, entered into rest December 21, 2025. Devoted mother of Joseph (Sabrina) Finlayson and Alexis Dunn; cherished grandmother of Aubree Finlayson and Joseph Finlayson III; loving daughter of Carla (nee Lauricella) and the late George "Whitey" Cathcart; dear sister of Suzanne (Andrew) Andruszko and Andrea (Timothy) Weczerek; also survived by relatives and friends. Relatives and friends may visit the...
Kelly Houseman
Dec 20, 2025
Kelly K. Houseman (nee McCormack), 58, of Buffalo, entered into rest on December 20, 2025. Beloved wife of David Houseman, and formerly Paul Higgins Jr.; devoted mother of Patrick Higgins (Brittney Fahnestock); stepmother of Matthew and Daniel Houseman; loving daughter of Corley (nee McDonald) Gordon and the late Maxwell L. McCormack Jr.; daughter-in-law of Richard and Judy Houseman; former daughter-in-law...
Diane McCadden
Dec 19, 2025
Diane D. McCadden (nee Martina) entered into rest on December 19, 2025. Beloved wife of 52 years to James McCadden; cherished mother to Sherrie Azzarelli (Nicklas) and the late Robert McCadden (Jinelle); loving grandmother to Kayleigh Arricale (Augustine); daughter to the late Samuel and Dorothy Martina; dearest sister to Gail Heiser (David), Jeffrey Martina (Lynn), Marilyn Werner (Mike) , James...
Karen Bonvissuto
Dec 19, 2025
Karen D. Bonvissuto (nee DeMartinis) of Lancaster entered into rest on December 19, 2025. Beloved wife of Mark Bonvissuto; predeceased by her daughter Jacqueline Nicole and survived by one daughter; cherished grandmother of Christian; devoted daughter of the late Daniel and Joan (nee Christiano) DeMartinis; loving sister of Kim (Kevin) Klipfel; missed dearly by her canine pal Lily; also survived...
Pablo "Paul" Alvarez
Dec 18, 2025
Pablo A. “Paul” Alvarez, 16, of West Seneca, entered into rest suddenly on December 18, 2025. Loving son of Alba M. Torres-Hernandez; dear brother of Liam E. Alvarez, Cristian E. Mercedes, and Baby Jeffi A. Mercedes. Also survived by the Guzman and Miller families as well as the Torres-Hernandez family in Colombia S. A.
Relatives and friends may visit the LOMBARDO...
Earl L. Lipford
Dec 18, 2025
Relatives and friends may visit the Lombardo Funeral Home (Snyder Chapel) 4614 Main St. near Harlem Rd. on Saturday from 10:00 to 11:00. A Funeral Service will immediately follow. Condolences may be made on this page.
Charles Mustaller
Dec 18, 2025
Beloved husband of the late Patricia (nee Olivier) Mustaller. Cherished father of Mary Mustaller McMillan (James) and the late Axel Mustaller. Devoted grandfather of Henry, Charles, and Patricia. Loving brother of Larry (Elsie) Mustaller. Predeceased by his parents Lawrence and Mary (nee Mrowczynska) Mustaller and his brother Thaddeus Armatys. Relatives and friends may visit on Saturday January 24, 2026 at...
Miguelina Peña
Dec 18, 2025
Peña, Miguelina, 94, of Lackawanna, entered into rest on December 18, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Emeterio V. Peña; devoted mother of José L. (late Carmen) Velázquez, Carmelo (Virginia) López, Luz Milagros (Juan) Ramos, Rosa M. Peña, Rolando V. Peña, Maria M. (Timothy) Mahaney, Guadalupe Peña, Miguelina (Gregory) Peña Carey, Victoria (Antonio) Rivera, Anselma (Jewell) Magee, and Emeterio (Cheryl)...
Valeria McQuiller
Dec 17, 2025
Valeria Darlene McQuiller, born on September 27, 1950 in Buffalo, New York, lived a life defined by love, laughter, and unwavering kindness. She devoted herself wholeheartedly to her family, cherishing every moment spent together and creating memories that will last for generations.
Valeria spent many happy hours tending to her garden, nurturing each plant with the same care she gave...
Lawrence W. Campbell
Dec 17, 2025
CAMPBELL, Lawrence W. “Larry” of Buffalo, entered into rest December 17, 2025. Beloved husband of the late Nancy (nee Powers) Campbell; stepfather of Jason (Leona) Smith; grandfather of Joshua and Brandon Smith; loving son of the late Dorothy R. Campbell and Roy (Dorothy) Campbell; dear brother of Roy Campbell, Michael (Peggy) Campbell, Nancy (Jack) Suto, and Sandra (Jaye) Davis; also...
Joseph Lerczak
Dec 15, 2025
Joseph R. Lerczak, 84, of Buffalo, entered into rest on December 15, 2025. Beloved husband of the late Beverly (nee Klein) Lerczak; devoted father of Ann Marie (Mark) Saunders, Lisa Ann (Gregory) Stachowski, Michael (Nicki) Lerczak, and Karin Ann Lerczak; cherished grandfather of Tabitha Ann, Samantha Rose Saunders, and Ian Lerczak; loving son of the late Joseph and Angeline (nee...
Aida E. Mercado
Dec 15, 2025
Mercado, Aida E. (nee Rodriguez)
October 20, 1950-December 15, 2025
Mercado, Aida E. (nee Rodriguez), 75, entered into rest on December 15, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Angel Mercado, devoted mother of Manuel (Rebecca) Mercado; loving daughter of the late Guillermo and Juana Maria (nee Ortiz) Rodriguez; step-daughter of Virgen Rodriguez; dear sister of Maria Rodriguez Ortiz, Elba, Ramon and Leyda...
Susan Drechsel
Dec 15, 2025
Susan L. Drechsel, 78, of Buffalo, entered into rest on December 15, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Daniel A. Drechsel; devoted mother of Susan (late Edward) Volk, William (Elizabeth) Witmer, Daniel (late Melissa) Drechsel, and Scott (Lisa) Drechsel; cherished grandmother of 19 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren; loving daughter of the late Gilbert F. and MaryEllen (nee Tillman) Stephens;...
Edward L. Jeffers
Dec 15, 2025
September 5, 1950-December 15, 2025
JEFFERS, Edward L. “Skip” of Blasdell, entered into rest December 15, 2025. Devoted father of Paula (John) Kapanek; cherished grandfather of Lindsey (Kevin) Adams and Timothy Kapanek; adored great-grandfather of Baby Adams; loving son of the late Edward and Barbara Jeffers; dear brother of David, Dennis (Donna Nowicki), and the late James Jeffers; also survived by...
Michael Currier
Dec 15, 2025
CURRIER, Michael J. - Of Pendleton, NY, entered into rest December 15, 2025. Beloved husband of 58 years to Karen Currier; devoted father of Michael S. (Tammy) Currier and Michelle (DeWayne) Smith; cherished grandfather of Taylor (Cody) Hodo, Jake (Aubrey) Smith, Austin Smith, Scott Currier, and Logan Currier; great-grandfather of Cooper Hodo; loving son of the late John and Margaret...
Michael Henry Schmidt DDS
Dec 15, 2025
Of Amherst, entered into rest December 15, 2025. beloved husband of Joanne (nee LaRussa) Schmidt; devoted father of Angela Schmidt and Tristine (Robert) Seitz; Cherished grandfather of Robert and Thomas Seitz; loving son of Marie (nee Corsi) and the late Henry Schmidt; dear brother of Henry (Carol) Schmidt and Mary Grace (Michael) Welch; also survived by relatives and friends. No...
Dolores Hacker
Dec 14, 2025
of Tonawanda, entered into rest December 14, 2025. beloved wife of the late Raymond J. Hacker; devoted mother of Maureen H. (Richard) Tuzzo, Joseph (Lilly) Hacker, Nora (Christopher) Baumgardner, and the late Michael Hacker and the late Andrew (late Nancy) Hacker; cherished grandmother of Brittney (James Christian) Tuzzo, Andrew Hacker, Carly Hacker, Zachary Gardner, Nicholas Gardner, Jonathan (Kimberly) Gardner and the...
Irene M. Killion
Dec 14, 2025
KILLION, Irene M. (nee Raymond) - Of Tonawanda, entered into rest on December 14, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Frank Killion; loving daughter of the late Richard and Margaret (nee Higgins) Raymond; dear sister of Mary (late Robert) Stewart, Margaret (William) Makosky, the late David (Joanne) Raymond, and Richard (late Peggy) Raymond; also survived by nieces and nephews. Relatives...
Mary A. Williams
Dec 14, 2025
WILLIAMS, Mary A. (nee Kalinowski) of South Buffalo, entered into rest December 14, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Charles T. Williams; devoted mother of Theresa McFarland, Rita Williams, Mary F. Williams, John (Linda) Williams, Charles ( Maryann) Williams, Thomas (Lisett) Williams, Clara Ann Williams, late Clara (late Steve) Marshall, and the late Carrie Williams; cherished grandmother and great-grandmother of...
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