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Vicenta Dejesus Zambrana

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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