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William J. Minniefield

William J. Minniefield

Oct 4, 2026

Of Lackawanna, entered into rest October 4, 2026. Beloved husband of Jane (nee Pavicich) Minniefield; devoted father of Jacob D. (Angela) Minniefield, Rachel (Mark) Ersing, and the late William J. Minniefield Jr., and Ramona (Lloyd) Ervin; cherished grandfather of Christopher, William III, Jacob II, Naomi, Mia, Marina, Catalena, Archer, and Aurelia; loving son of the late Curtis and Elizabeth Minniefield;...

Maria Matias

Maria Matias

Sep 26, 2026

Of Buffalo, NY entered into rest on September 26, 2026. Beloved mother of Maribel Centeno, Cheily (Angel) Ortiz, Pablo Perez, Jeselin Colon, and Samuel Matias; cherished grandmother of 14; loving daughter of the late Angel and Carmen (nee Concepcion) Centeno; dear sister of Iris Centeno, Luis Centeno, and the late Sonia Centeno and Victor Centeno; also survived by many loving...

Michael Malyak

Michael Malyak

Sep 22, 2026

Michael Malyak, 91, of West Seneca, passed away on Sept. 22, 2026. Born at home on Gates Avenue in Lackawanna to Peter and Anna (née Stipanovich) Malyak, Mike attended Wilson and McKinley Elementary Schools, graduating from Lackawanna High School in 1953. He was married to the late Barbara (née Blackmon) for thirty-nine years before her death in 2010. Mike was...

Charlene Steele

Charlene Steele

Sep 16, 2026

Of Lackawanna, entered into rest September 16, 2026. Relatives and friends may visit the Lombardo Funeral Home (Colonial Memorial Chapel) 3003 South Park Ave., Lackawanna on Friday, September 25, from 10:00 - 11:00 where the funeral will immediately follow. Interment Mt. Hope Cemetery.

Carmen Diaz

Carmen Diaz

Sep 11, 2026

n Loving Memory of Carmen DiazJanuary 6, 1959 – September 11,2026It is with heavy hearts and deep love that we announce the passing of Carmen Diaz, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, sister, aunt, mother-in-law, godmother, and cherished friend. Carmen passed away in Buffalo, New York, on September 11, leaving behind a beautiful legacy of love, family, friendship, and memories...

Edgardo Fernandez-Molina

Edgardo Fernandez-Molina

Aug 23, 2026

FERNANDEZ-MOLINA, Edgardo of Buffalo, entered into rest August 23, 2026. Beloved husband of Kathy Santos; devoted father of Erika, Elisha, Freddie, Kalisha, and Alannah Molina; cherished grandfather of Mateo; loving son of the late Felix Molina and late Carmen Rodriguez; dear brother of 5 siblings; also survived by many family and friends.

Relatives and friends may visit the COLONIAL MEMORIAL CHAPELS,...

Marshall S. Toole

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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