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...
Evelyn McDuffie
Feb 8, 2026
McDuffie, Evelyn (nee Gray)Of Buffalo, Entered into rest February 8, 2026Relatives and Friends may visit The Colonial Memorial Chapels 3003 South Park Ave. Lackawanna on Tuesday, February 17th from 10-11am where the Funeral Service will immediately follow. Interment Pine Lawn Cemetery.
Carmen A. Rivera
Feb 5, 2026
Rivera, Carmen A.Of Buffalo, Entered into rest February 5, 2026Relatives and Friends may visit The Colonial Memorial Chapels 3003 South Park Ave. Lackawanna on Tuesday, February 10th from 12noon-1pm where a Funeral Service will immediately follow. Interment Mt. Hope Cemetery.
Antonette Marie Mead
Jan 24, 2026
Mead, Antonette Marie (nee Jiuditta)Of Blasdell, Entered into rest January 24, 2026Beloved wife of James T. Mead; Devoted mother of MaryJean Stone, Michael (Tammie) Mead, Annette Toporek and Louis Mead; Cherished grandmother of Christopher Stone, Nicholas (Gabby) Stone, Michael Stone, Angelo Mead, Marissa Mead, Daniel Toporek, Robert Toporek and great grandmother of 5 great grandchildren. Loving daughter of the late...
Sandra L. Lowe
Jan 21, 2026
Lowe, Sandra L. (nee Vane)Of Cheektowaga, Entered into rest January 21, 2026Devoted mother of Deborah (Dennis Sr) Dustin, Robert Jr (Frances) Cornell and the late Carrie Cornell; Cherished grandmother of 13 grandchildren and great grandmother of 10 great grandchildren; Loving daughter of the late Carroll Sr and Margaret (nee Carpenter) Vane; Dear sister of Carol, Margaret, William, Thomas, Carroll Jr,...
Joseph J. Yezzi
Jan 20, 2026
Yezzi, Joseph J.Entered into rest January 20, 2026Long time resident of the Town of Tonawanda, NY and West Seneca, NY and snowbird/recent resident of Sugar Land, TX. Beloved husband of the late Teresa J. Yezzi. Devoted father of Nancy A. Yezzi (Chip Lyons), Loving stepfather of Russell J. (Carol) Monafo, Nicholas W. (MaryEllen) Monafo. Cherished grandfather to Amy (Eric) Patton...
