Marshall S. Toole
Jul 31, 2026
TOOLE, Marshall S. of Buffalo, entered into rest July 31, 2026. Devoted father of Edmund, Javette, Shonnette, and Jameeka; cherished grandfather of 24 and great-grandfather of 55; loving son of the late Marshall Toole and late Ruth Odom; dear brother of 3; also survived by many family and friends.
Relatives and friends may visit the Colonial Memorial Chapels, 3003 South Park...
Devon Wilson
Jul 30, 2026
WILSON, Devon of Lackawanna, entered into rest July 30, 2026. Devoted father of DeVaizna (Bara) Wilson-Gueye, Chantel Anarozowicz, Sierra (Andrew) Craig, and Elijah Craig; cherished grandfather of Noelle, August, and Myles; loving son of Bobby Wilson and Marilyn Hall; dear brother of Bobby (Jennifer) Wilson; fond uncle of Taiya and Yadiel Wilson; also survived by family and friends.
Relatives and friends...
Norma I Rodriguez
Jul 24, 2026
Of Buffalo, Entered into rest July 24, 2026. Beloved mother of Juanita (Benjamin) Matta Sr., Eugenio (Lidia) Rodriguez and Fernando L. (Lisa M.) Rodriguez; cherished grandmother of Benjamin A. (Stefanie) Matta, Norma M. (Karlton) Ross, Eugenio Rodriguez Jr., Crystal (Carlos) Rodriguez, Dahima I. Martinez, Yvette (Jose L. Camis Sr.) Rodriguez, Elisa M. Rodriguez, Adela R. (Melanie) Rodriguez - Foster, Christine...
Stephen J. Graham
Jul 15, 2026
GRAHAM, Stephen J. of Lackawanna, entered into rest July 15, 2026. Loving son of the late Joseph and Margaret Graham; dear brother of Jean (Albert) DeSantis and Joseph Graham Jr.; also survived by nieces, nephews, family, and friends.
Relatives and friends may visit the COLONIAL MEMORIAL CHAPELS, 3003 South Park Ave., Lackawanna on Monday (July 20th) from 11-1 PM, where Prayer...
Patricia Nayda
Jul 9, 2026
Of Orchard Park, entered into rest July 9 2026. Loving daughter of the late John and Eugenia Nayda; dear sister of John (Mary) Nayda and the late Annette Nayda; fond aunt of John (Emily), Matthew and Janine Nayda; cherished great aunt of Johnny, Brittany and the late Grace. Relatives and friends may visit the Colonial Memorial Chapels, 3003 South Park...
Jane E. Kovacs
Jun 29, 2026
Of Lackawanna, entered into rest June 29, 2026 at the age of 80. Beloved wife of 60 years to Elek "Lee" A. Kovacs; devoted mother of Renee Hund, David Kovacs (Joelle Roof); Cherished grandmother of David Kovacs, Dylan Hund (Danielle Knight) and David Andrzejewski; cherished great-grandmother of Mila Knight and Dylan Hund; loving daughter of the late James and Jane...
Felicita Cordero
Jun 16, 2026
CORDERO, Felicita (nee Colon) of South Buffalo, entered into rest June 16, 2026. Beloved wife of 70 years to Ramon C. Cordero; devoted mother of David (Lydia) Cordero, Judy Cordero, Loyda (Alex) Cordero, Sorida (Miguel) Vazquez, Raymond (Tracy) Cordero, Ruthie (Luis) Cordero, Elizabeth (late Julio) Escalante, and late Angel Cordero; cherished grandmother of 21; adored great-grandmother of 28 and great-great...
Flor M. Gonzalez
Jun 11, 2026
Of Buffalo, entered into rest June 11, 2026. Relatives and friends may visit The Colonial Memorial Chapels, 3003 South Park Ave. Lackawanna on Wednesday morning (June 17) from 9:00 - 11:00 o'clock where a funeral will immediately follow. Interment Mt. Hope Cemetery
Longina Kwitek
Jun 9, 2026
Of Blasdell, NY, entered into rest June 9, 2026. Beloved wife of 71 years to the late Joseph Kwitek; devoted mother of Mary Suwala, Edward (Wendy) Kwitek and Thaddeus (Karoll) Kwitek; dear sister of Michael Mincel, John Mincel, and the late Sigmund and Richard Mincel; cherished grandmother of Edward (Jamie) Kwitek, Eric ( Kimberly) Kwitek, Sara (Timothy) Coughlin, Carla Kwitek,...
Rodna "Rose" Tasseff
Apr 23, 2026
Tasseff, Rodna “Rose” (nee Evanovich), 12/26/1931 -4/23/2026 of Hamburg, NY.Beloved wife of the late Robert Tasseff, Loving mother of Mary "Melissa" (Jay) Jernigan & the late Lauren “Laurie” Tasseff, Cherished Baba (grandmother) of Briana (Scott Brown), Cara, the late Christopher, and adored Baba Baba (great grandmother) of Atlas & Roman. Daughter of the late Elia and Milica (nee Naumoff) Evanovich....
Esther Torres
Apr 21, 2026
Of Lackawanna, entered into rest April 21, 2026. Beloved wife of Viterbo Torres; devoted mother of Carlos, Maria, Evelyn and Adona; Cherished grandmother of 13 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren; Loving daughter of the late Felix and Nurinalda (nee Rosa) Colondres; dear sister of Felix, Roberta, Antonia, Carmen Maria, Santa, Pedro and the late Aurelia and Iris.
Relatives and friends may...
Djuro "DJ" Stegic
Mar 28, 2026
Of Amherst, March 28, 2026. Beloved husband of Dusanka (nee Dragovic) Stegic; devoted father of Philip Stegic; loving son of Mara and the late Bozidar Stegic; dear brother of Darko Stegic; also survived by relatives and friends.Relatives and friends may visit the Colonial Memorial Chapels, 3003 South Park Ave., Lackawanna on Friday from 6:00 - 8:00 PM. A Funeral Service...
Maria Esther Ofray Rodriguez
Mar 12, 2026
Ofray Rodriguez, Maria EstherOf Buffalo, Entered into rest March 12, 2026"Beloved wife of the late Juan Laboy; loving mother of Reinaldo Rodriguez, Juan Luis Rodriguez, Gloria M. Rodriguez Ofray, and Brenda E. Santiago; cherished grandmother of many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Maria Esther, a strong, brave woman, displayed unbreakable faith, kindness, and unwavering love, reflected God's grace and love in...
Marian Delaney
Mar 9, 2026
DELANEY, Marian (nee Papero) of South Buffalo, entered into rest March 9, 2026. Beloved wife of the late Robert Delaney; loving mother of Cheryl Golda, JoAnn (Kurt) Greiner, and Robert (Amy) Delaney; cherished grandmother of Bradley (Tina) Golda, Bethany (Doug) Harlach, Caitlin (Michael) Jantzi, Erik (Emily) Greiner, Tyler Delaney, and Colin Delaney; adored great-grandmother of Olivia and Noah Harlach, Ava...
John Daniel Rydzik
Mar 8, 2026
John D. Rydzik, Ed.D. of Hamburg entered into rest in his home on March 8, 2026. Beloved husband of the late Roberta Rydzik, and Sylvia Rydzik; devoted father of Bradley Rydzik; loving son of the late John and Joan (nee Chomiczewski) Rydzik; and he is survived by sister in law Sheilla Coleman, relatives, and friends.
Dr. Rydzik retired after 26 years...
Wilfredo Maldonado
Mar 6, 2026
Of Buffalo, entered into rest March 6, 2026. Devoted father of David, Steven (Amanda) and Richard Maldonado; cherished grandfather of Alexander, Carter, Steven II, and Elena; Loving son of the late Juan and Elisa Maldonado; dear brother of Angel (Marcia), Hector (Luz), Francisco, William (Sol), Enrique (Maria), Nelson, Iris (Oscar), Poris (Willie), Carmen, Elisa (Juan) and the late Roberto (Luisa)...
JoAnne D. Diabo
Mar 3, 2026
Of Hamburg, entered into rest March 3, 2026. Devoted mother of Jamie Rickard and Sandra Rickard; cherished grandmother of Melanie Rickard and Kaitlyn Rickard; adored great-grandmother of Regan Rickard; loving daughter of the late Joseph and Olga (nee Melnyk) Wilk; dear sister of the late Dorothy (Joseph) Pasco, Andrea (John) Yohannes, Joseph Wilk, Ronald Wilk and Larry Wilk; also survived...
James A. Curcio
Feb 24, 2026
Curcio, James A.Of Lackawanna, Entered into rest February 24, 2026Love of his life Joyce (nee Jaworowicz) Curcio; Devoted father of Angel Sobaszek, Kim Scheer, Nichole Mahnk, Amy (Pat) Barnum, James Curcio; Cherished grandfather of Alicia (Mike) Dix, Skylar Rutkowski, Kayla Sobaszek, Brittany (Nick) Burkowski, Breanna Borosky, Victoria Fallon, Joshua Fallon, Noah Fallon, late Michael Schichtel and great grandfather of Allison...
Joseph Kwitek
Feb 24, 2026
Of Blasdell, entered into rest February 24, 2026. Beloved husband of 71 years to Longina (nee Mincel) Kwitek; devoted father of Mary Suwala, Edward (Wendy) Kwitek, and Thaddeus (Karoll) Kwitek; Cherished grandfather Edward (Jamie) Kwitek, Eric (Kimberly) Kwitek, Sara (Timothy) Coughlin, Carla Kwitek, Kaely Kwitek, Joseph (Kailey) Kwitek, Jason Suwala, Michael Suwala, Rachael Bilotte and Bruce Bilotte; proud great grandfather...
Samantha J. Bigaj
Feb 18, 2026
Bigaj, Samantha J.Entered into rest suddenly February 18, 2026Loving daughter of Susan (nee Ringer) and the late Dennis Bigaj; Dear sister of Joshua (Kristen) Bigaj, Rachel (Michael) Converse and Keri (Oded) Rauvenpoor; Fond aunt of Sarah Converse, Jackson Bigaj, Joshua Bigaj, Christopher Converse, Brady Lock, Grey Lock and the late Timothy Lock. No prior visitation. Relatives and Friends are invited...
