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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...
Natalie Robinson
Apr 9, 2025
Robinson - Natalie (nee Kendig) Of West Seneca; Entered into rest April 9, 2025 Beloved wife of the late Michael Brigante and the late James H. Robinson; Devoted mother of the late Linda (James J.) Vertalino; Cherished grandmother of Melanie Joy and James C. (Amanda) Vertalino; Loving daughter of the late Neil and Esther (nee Schmidtka) Kendig. Also survived by...
Edward J Legutko
Apr 9, 2025
Legutko, Edward J. Of Lackawanna; Entered into rest April 9, 2025 Loving son of the late Edward A. and Lottie (nee Szuba) Legutko. Dear brother of Bonnie A. Williams. No prior visitation. Private funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family. Inurnment Holy Cross Cemetery. Mr. Legutko was an Air Force veteran.
Carl La Paglia, Jr
Mar 25, 2025
La Paglia, Carl Jr Of Buffalo, Entered into rest March 25, 2025 Beloved husband of Maria B. (nee Slabyk) and the late Diana (nee Brown); Devoted father of Melinda Wagner and Carla La Paglia; Cherished grandfather of Adam, Tonya, Taylor (Mindy), Jacobb, Jayden and Riley. Loving son of the late Henry and Dorothy (nee Morrison) Glichowski; Dear brother of Patricia...
Wildelis Rosa
Mar 23, 2025
Rosa, Wildelis Of Metairie, LA; Formerly of Buffalo, Entered into rest suddenly March 23, 2025 To my strong and wanderlust baby sister. You embodied what a free spirit is, you aimed high and achieved many great things. Such achievements are truly to be admired. You aimed to serve as a cop and as an Army Reservist, served with distinction, but...
Maria M Pena
Mar 18, 2025
Pena, Maria M. Of Buffalo, Entered into rest March 18, 2025 Maria M. Pena, who left an indelible mark on the hearts of those who loved her, passed away on March 18, 2025. Was from Buffalo, New York Born on September 24, 1935, born in Ceiba, Puerto Rico, Maria's life was a shining example of determination and love. As a...
Joanne Barbara Androff
Mar 17, 2025
Androff, Joanne Barbara (nee Pawenski) Of Lackawanna; Entered into rest March 17, 2025 Beloved wife of the late Robert Androff; Loving mother of Robert Androff, John Androff, Lynn (Anthony) Monaco, Wendy (Ross) Colello, Melissa (Doug) Eoute and Amy Jo (Alex) Funderburk; Precious Grandy of Nicholas, Zachary (Nora), Samantha (Josh), Emma, Lucas, Logan, Michael, Zachary, Jacob, Brandon, Haley, Joshua and Chai;...
Joan F Antonio
Mar 16, 2025
Antonio, Joan F. (nee Karaga) Of Lackawanna, Entered into rest March 16, 2025 Beloved wife of the late Albert Antonio; Devoted mother of Tammy Antonio and Shari (David) Anderson; Cherished grandmother of Justin, Jordan and great grandmother of Tjay; Loving daughter of the late Stephen Jr and Theresa (nee Wizner) Karaga; Dear sister of Theresa (late Louis) Mang, Stephen III...
Joseph P. Matjuchin
Mar 15, 2025
Matjuchin, Joseph P. "Tuch" Of Blasdell; Entered into rest March 15, 2025 Loving son of the late John and Agnes (nee Opalka) Matjuchin; Dear brother of George, late John; Fond cousin of Carol (nee Stulak) (late Ronald) Bus, Jeannie Opalka, John Opalka, Shirley (nee Opalka) (Ken) Koch. No prior visitation. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Annunciation...
Rose Lachance
Mar 8, 2025
LaChance - Rose (nee Kulikowski) Of Lackawanna; Entered into rest March 8, 2025 Beloved wife of the late Paul M. LaChance; Devoted Mother of Carol (Douglas) Stiglmeier, Barbara (Tim) Weigel and the late Paul; Cherished grandmother of 8 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Predeceased by parents, brothers and sisters. Private services will be held at the convivence of the family....
Daniel J Wilkie
Mar 8, 2025
Wilkie - Daniel J. Of Blasdell; Entered into rest March 8, 2025 Beloved husband of the late Kathleen Wilkie; Devoted father of Mary Frances, Kimberly (Joshua) Miles, Patrick, Dina, Kristina (Christian) Wujek; Cherished grandfather of Brock; Loving son of the late James and late Beatrice (nee Kipler) Little; Dear brother of Sharon, Debbie and the late Veronica, Richie, Susie, Carol....
Gerald F Sobaszek
Feb 18, 2025
Sobaszek - Gerald F. "Sobi" Of Blasdell; Entered into rest February 18, 2025 Beloved husband of Judith (nee Sibiga) Sobaszek; Devoted father of Jackie (Michael) Fleming, Lynn Sobaszek;Cherished grandfather of Jillian, Marcus, Max, James and great grandfather of Ari'yana. Loving son of the late Stanley and Jean (nee Wilczak) Sobaszek. Dear brother of Stanley Jr (Nancy) Sobaszek; also survived by...
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