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John Stanislaus Tomaszewski
Jul 12, 2025
Tomaszewski, John Stanislaus Of Buffalo, Entered into rest July 12, 2025 Loving son of the late Joseph and Wanda (nee Klassa) Tomaszewski; Dear friend of Francina McClary. No prior visitation. John was a Navy veteran from 1952-1956. Inurnment WNY National Cemetery.
Charlotte A Hotho
Jul 10, 2025
Hotho, Charlotte A. (nee Leathe) of Hamburg, NY, Entered into rest July 10, 2025. Beloved wife of Michael J. Hotho. Loving mother to Bruce (Barbara) Fisher, Hollyann (late Garry) Powell, Scot (Jessie) Fisher, Heidi (James) Liberatore and stepmother to Mark Fisher. Cherished grandmother to a plethora of grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Loving daughter of the late Howard C. and Ruth M....
Jorge L Acevedo
Jul 7, 2025
Our beloved husband, father and grandfather, Jorge L. Acevedo, 56, Passed away peacefully July 7th, 2025, at his home in Buffalo. Jorge was born on October 8th, 1968, in Brooklyn, NY. He was a hardworking man who dedicated his life to his family. Jorge is survived by his wife, Licette Acevedo, whom he loved dearly. Also survived by his children,...
Richard W Kozak, Sr
Jul 1, 2025
Kozak, Richard W. Sr. Of Lackawanna, Entered into rest July 1, 2025 Beloved husband of Diane (nee Cegielski); Devoted father of Richard Jr (Joanne) Kozak, Ronald Kozak and Robert (Kerry) Kozak; Cherished grandfather of Maia, Jonah, Matthew, Ava and the late Dylan, Kristen; Loving son of the late Walter and Mary (nee Kich) Kozak. Relatives and Friends may visit The...
Jeffrey D Pawlak
Jun 24, 2025
Pawlak, Jeffrey D. of Hamburg, Entered into rest June 24, 2025 Loving son of the late John and Cecilia (nee Blakowski) Pawlak; Dear brother of John Jr. (Joyce) Pawlak, James Sr. (Elaine) Pawlak, Jane (late Francis) Izydorczak, Joseph (Barbara) Pawlak, Judith (Bruce) Roll and the late Jerome Pawlak; Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. No prior visitation. Relatives and...
Edward R Rusiecki
Jun 17, 2025
Rusiecki, Edward R. Of Hamburg, Entered into rest June 17, 2025 No prior visitation. Private services will be held at the convenience of the family. Inurnment Holy Cross Cemetery.
Michael L. Osborne
May 31, 2025
Osborne, Michael L. of Hamburg, NY. Entered into rest May 31, 2025 Beloved husband of Patricia (nee Fitzgerald) Osborne. Dearest father of Michael (Melinda), Beth (Timothy) Moses and Cathleen (David) Gatto. Grandfather of Sean, Caroline, Shannon Osborne, Thomas, Brendan, Emily Moses. Aiden, Anthony Gatto. Great Grandfather of Tage Moses. Son of the late Cornelius and Josephine (nee Reuther) Osborne. Brother...
Nikolina Jankov
May 22, 2025
Jankov, Nikolina (nee Ristevska) Of Orchard Park, Entered into rest May 22, 2025 Beloved wife of the late Viktor Jankov; Devoted mother of Suzana (Richard) Mazella and Diana Jankov (David Jaquin); Cherished grandmother of Ricky Mazella; Loving daughter of the late Mihail and Milica (nee Tasevska) Ristevski; Predeceased by one brother and two sisters. Relatives and Friends may visit The...
Janos Horvath
May 22, 2025
Janos (John) Horvath May 26, 1933 - May 22, 2025 Age 91 of Hamburg. Passed away under Hospice Comfort Care at Mercy Hospital. He was born in Hungary. His family suffered a great deal under communism. He escaped during the Hungarian revolution in 1956 and worked for a while as an electrician in a cinema in Vienna, Austria. He had...
Daniel J Doverspike
May 19, 2025
Doverspike, Daniel J. "Spike" Of West Seneca, Entered into rest May 19, 2025 A Celebration of Daniel "Spike's" Life will be held at Chestnut Ridge Shelter #12 on Saturday June 7, 2025 at 2pm. No prior visitation. Please bring chairs. His favorite food, pizza and wings, will be provided. If you would like to bring a dessert it would be...
Renee O Bailey
May 17, 2025
Bailey, Renee O. (nee Robinson) Of Lackawanna, Entered into rest May 17, 2025 Relatives and Friends are invited to attend a Celebration of Renee's Life at Greater St. Matthew Missionary Baptist Church 450 William St. Buffalo on Saturday June 14, 2025 from 10am-12noon. No prior visitation.
Vicenta Dejesus Zambrana
May 16, 2025
Vicenta De Jesus Zambrana also known as Minerva, Passed away surrounded by her loved ones at Buffalo General Hospital on May 16, 2025. She was born on July 18,1943 in Coamo, Puerto Rico. Vicenta was a devoted wife to her husband Ruben, beloved mother to Dalila, Rebeca, Noemi, Lilliam, Deborah, Jacob, and Jaddiel and a loving grandmother to 12. She...
Perica Jelic
May 10, 2025
Jelic, Perica Of Lackawanna, Entered into rest May 10, 2025 A Celebration of Perica's Life will be celebrated by his beloved family and friends in Serbia.
Chesterine T Gorman
May 5, 2025
Gorman, Chesterine T. (nee Boduch) Of Lackawanna, Entered into rest May 5, 2025 Beloved wife of the late Gerald J. Gorman and Edward S. Evanisko; Devoted mother of Edward (Janice) Evanisko, Kenneth (Kathleen) Evanisko and Kathleen (Jerry) Rooney; Cherished grandmother of Leiha (Justin) White, Brandie (Corey) Townsend, Andrew Evanisko (Alejandra Pastor), Michael (Elizabeth) Evanisko, Nicole (Liam) Rubel and great grandmother...
Carmen Merced
Apr 30, 2025
Merced, Carmen Of Buffalo, Entered into rest April 30, 2025 Relatives and Friends may visit Prince of Peace Church 190 Albany St. Buffalo on Saturday from 9am-12:45pm for a viewing and celebration of Carmen's Life. Interment Mt. Hope Cemetery.
Michael D Kormanec, Sr
Apr 27, 2025
Kormanec, Michael D. Sr. Of Lackawanna, Entered into rest April 27, 2025 Beloved husband of Carol (nee Cozzi) Kormanec; Devoted father of Catherine (late Paul) Connolly, Michael Jr. (Christina) Kormanec, Theresa (James) Darlak, Cecelia (late Donald) Lorrens, Matthew Kormanec and the late Anthony Kormanec; Cherished grandfather of many grandchildren and great grandchildren; Loving son of the late John and Suzanne...
Victor M Ramos
Apr 21, 2025
Ramos, Victor M. Of Buffalo, Entered into rest suddenly April 21, 2025 Relatives and Friends may visit The Colonial Memorial Chapels 3003 South Park Ave. Lackawanna on Wednesday from 4-8pm where the Funeral Service will be held on Thursday at 10am. Interment Mt. Hope Cemetery.
Magda A Soto
Apr 19, 2025
Soto, Magda A. (nee Alvarez) Of Buffalo; Entered into rest April 19, 2025 Beloved wife of Hector I. Soto; Devoted mother of Marite (Vidal) Bellfield, Sylvia "Jenny" Soto (Jose Perez); Cherished grandmother of Xiomara, Du'Quin, Shakira (Jenna), Je'Dohn, Jai'Anthony "Tito", Devine "Divina" and great grandmother of 6 great grandchildren; Loving daughter of the late Ernesto and Antonia (nee Rivera) Alvarez....
Barbara J Biddle
Apr 14, 2025
Barbara J. Biddle (nee Bartolucci) March 8, 1960 – April 14, 2025 Barb Biddle was kind, generous, loving, creative, fun, and thoughtful. She loved loud family dinners, evenings out with lifelong friends, and quiet nights at home with her American Eskimo dog, Ruby. She never missed a softball game, school concert, or dance recital, and loved good books, board games,...
Anthony V Szematowicz
Apr 10, 2025
Anthony Vincent Szematowicz September 1, 1950 – April 10, 2025 Born in Lackawanna, NY, to the late Anthony and Bernadette Szematowicz. Survived are brothers Tom (Cathie); David; Bill (Julie); Uncle to Lisa (Jeff) Jackson; Katie; Great Uncle to Evan Jackson. Also survived by uncles and cousins. Tony was an avid golfer and sports fan of hockey and horse racing. Relatives...
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