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Dolores Verbora
Sep 25, 2025
Verbora, Dolores (nee Reeb)
Of Lackawanna, Entered into rest September 25, 2025
Beloved wife of the late Joseph Verbora Sr; Devoted mother of Debbie (Michael) Wann, David Verbora and the late Joseph Verbora Jr; Cherished grandmother of Steven (Rebecca) Wann, Andrew Wann (Amy Nizialek) and Melanie (Adrian) Sly; Loving daughter of the late Edward and Gertrude (nee Besecker) Reeb; Dear...
Claude Donald Hill
Sep 17, 2025
Hill, Claude Donald
Of Buffalo, Entered into rest September 17th, 2025
Survived by his loving family. No prior visitation. Private services.
Ronald W. "AJ" Wilk
Sep 17, 2025
Wilk, Ronald W. "AJ"
Of Lackawanna, Entered into rest September 17, 2025
Devoted father of Jessica (Rashaun "Seann") Nelson, Jennifer Wilk, Carrie Horn, Dawn Zawieruszynski, late Jennifer Zawieruszynski (Brian Jung); Cherished grandfather of Jayden, Jocelyn, Jaxon, Chrissy, Jasmine (Ysean), Chris, Kaila, Charlie (Ruth), Myles, Christian, Noah, Jordan and great grandfather of Nevaeh, Amir, Kai, CJ; Loving son of the late...
Eric S Cruz
Sep 14, 2025
Cruz, Eric S.
Of Buffalo, Entered into rest September 14, 2025
Relatives and Friends may visit Spanish Church of God Path to Heaven 168 Forest Ave. Buffalo on Monday, September 22th from 11am-1pm.
Diane M Sharpe
Sep 14, 2025
Sharpe, Diane M. (nee Rakowski)
Of Buffalo, Entered into rest September 14, 2025
Survived by her loving family. No prior visitation. Private services were held at the convenience of the family. Interment Mt. Hope Cemetery.
James R Kemp
Sep 12, 2025
Kemp, James R. Of Hamburg, Entered into rest September 12, 2025 Devoted father of Denise Kemp; Cherished grandfather of Matthew Kemp, Patrick Kemp and Papa to Maggie, Jimmy; Dear brother of the late Jean (late Chuck) Stroh and Late John Kemp; Ex Wife of Linda Kemp. Also survived by relatives and friends. No prior visitation. A Celebration of James's Life...
Joseph Barnashuk
Sep 10, 2025
Barnashuk – Joseph, March 12, 1960 - September 10, 2025, of Lackawanna, died unexpectedly while on a long-awaited retirement trip to Poland. Devoted son of Stella A. Barnashuk and the late Frank P. Barnashuk; brother of Terry Tupis, Elaine (Bill) Henneberry and Dr. Frank C. (Debbie) Barnashuk; cherished uncle to Paul (Karin) Tupis, Jeff (April Bartlett) Tupis, Kara (Adam Bush)...
Karl Taltos
Sep 10, 2025
Taltos, Karl Of Lackawanna, Entered into rest September 10, 2025 Relatives and Friends may visit The Colonial Memorial Chapels 3003 South Park Ave. Lackawanna on Sunday September 14th from 4-7pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday September 15th at Queen of Angels Church 144 Warsaw St. Lackawanna at 10am. Karl Taltos was the beloved husband of...
William J Lincoln
Sep 8, 2025
Lincoln, William J. Of Springville, Entered into rest September 8, 2025 Loving son of the late William M. and Gladys W. Lincoln; Dear friend of Rena M. Dumansky. No prior visitation. Private Services.
Kathleen M Kindron
Sep 7, 2025
Kindron, Kathleen M. Of Westfield, Entered into rest September 7, 2025 Loving daughter of the late D. Bruce (late Veronica C.) (nee Galley) Kindron and stepdaughter of the late Mary Kindron (Galley); Dear sister of Sheryl (Frank) Scarpinato, Judy (late Ed) Briele, David (Vernie) Kindron, Jeffrey (Darsi) Kindron and Brian (Anna) Kindron; Fond aunt of many nieces, nephews and great...
Nydia Pinero-Ortiz
Sep 6, 2025
Pinero-Ortiz, Nydia Of Buffalo, Entered into rest September 6, 2025 Devoted mother of Roberto Morales and Abigail Ortiz; Cherished grandmother of Ezequiel, Joshua, Juneili and Abismael; Loving daughter of Bienvenido Pinero and Celestina Delgado; Dear sister of Benny, Daniel, Johnny, Ginette. No prior visitation. A Celebration of Nydia's Life will be held at the convenience of the family.
David D Paradiso
Sep 2, 2025
Obituary for David Daniel Paradiso With heavy hearts and profound sorrow, we announce the passing of David Daniel Paradiso, who left this world on September 2, 2025, at the age of 51. Born on April 15, 1974, David was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend whose presence filled every room with warmth and kindness. David was deeply devoted to...
Roy W Brown
Aug 29, 2025
Brown, Roy W. Of Franklinville, Born August 17, 1934 - Entered into rest August 29, 2025 Beloved Father that will be Forever Loved, Forever Missed. No prior visitation. Services are private.
Genio T Carson
Aug 20, 2025
Genio T. Carson, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on August 20, 2025. He was preceded in death by his parents, Eugene Crittendon and Janice D. Carson. Genio was employed by Northtown Automotives in Amherst, NY, where he was known as a skilled auto body technician, and by Delaware North in Niagara Falls, NY. He is survived by his beloved...
Caroline Gallego
Jul 31, 2025
Gallego, Caroline Of West Seneca, Entered into rest July 31, 2025 Loving daughter of the late Michael and Marylou (nee Fazzolari) Gallego; Dear sister of Michael J. (Denise) Gallego, Marylouise Gallego (Ronald Vincent), Francine Gallego (Jay Ruof) and the late Kathleen (late Daniel) Wilkie; Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews; Beloved friend of Mary Keller, Anthony Leo, Frank Simonetti....
Beverly I Pavlovich
Jul 30, 2025
Pavlovich, Beverly (nee Pryce) Of Hamburg, Entered into rest July 30, 2025 Beloved wife of John M. Pavlovich; Devoted mother of Matthew J. (Tammy) Pavlovich and Peter J. (Nicole) Pavlovich; Cherished grandmother of John, Andrew, Isabella, Nicholas, Joseph and adopted grandmother of Ryan Pryce; Loving daughter of the late Walter and Irene (nee Siewkewski) Pryce; Dear sister of Shirlee (Dan)...
Florence J Fraley
Jul 29, 2025
Florence Jane Fraley, 88, of Orchard Park, New York passed away on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, at Mercy Hospital of Buffalo. Born June 18, 1937, in Rimersburg, PA, she was the daughter of Ralph and Velma (Fowler) Switzer. Florence was a lifelong country music fan. She sang and played guitar in a local band named Mississippi Breeze. Florence enjoyed traveling...
Santiago Quidgley-Rodriguez
Jul 21, 2025
Quidgley-Rodriguez, Santiago Of Buffalo, Entered into rest July 21, 2025 Relatives and Friends may visit The Colonial Memorial Chapels 3003 South Park Ave. Lackawanna on Tuesday August 5th from 1-5pm where a Military Presentation of the Flag and Funeral Service will immediately follow. Interment WNY National Cemetery. Santiago was an Army Veteran of the Korean War.
Elizabeth Metros
Jul 20, 2025
Metros, Elizabeth (nee Carter) Of Hamburg, Entered into rest July 20, 2025 Beloved wife of Robert Metros. No prior visitation. Private funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family. Please check back for the family written obituary that will be placed on our website and Facebook pages in the near future.
Michael T Patterson
Jul 18, 2025
Patterson, Michael T. Of Buffalo, Entered into rest July 18, 2025 No prior visitation. A Celebration of Michael's Life will be held at the convenience of the family.
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