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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...
Diane Rosemary Szczitka
Feb 9, 2025
Szczitka - Diane Rosemary Of Lackawanna, Entered into rest February 9, 2025 Loving daughter of the late Roman and Vera (nee Gudzi) Szczitka; Dear sister of Kathleen Szczitka and Ann Marie Szczitka (Amber Cain). Relatives and Friends may visit The Colonial Memorial Chapels 3003 South Park Ave. Lackawanna on Thursday from 9am-12noon where the Funeral Service will immediately follow. Interment...
Robert W Nelson, Jr
Feb 5, 2025
Nelson - Robert W. Jr Of Springville, Entered into rest February 5, 2025 Devoted husband of Sandra D. (nee Geist) Nelson; Beloved son of the late Robert W. Sr and Florence (nee Gooding) Nelson. Also survived by loving relatives and friends. No prior visitation. Private services will be held at convivence of the family.
Marilyn Ann Trojanovic
Feb 3, 2025
Trojanovic, Marilyn A. (nee Koteras) August 30, 1962 - February 3, 2025 Age 62, of Hamburg, NY, passed away peacefully in Absolut Care of Aurora Park in East Aurora, NY. A Memorial Mass will be held on February 8, 2025 at 9:15 a.m. at Our Lady of Victory Basilica in Lackawanna, NY. She is survived by her spouse Richard Trojanovic,...
Douglas M Nowicki
Feb 3, 2025
Nowicki - Douglas M. Of Hamburg, Entered into rest February 3, 2025 Loving son of the late Donald P. and Anna (nee Chwala) Nowicki: Dear brother of Daniel (Ann Frances) Nowicki, Cheryl (David) Cieslica, Carin (Paul) Miklos, Corine Tybor; Fond uncle of Mandy, Matthew (Claire), William (Paola), Gabrielle (Brian), Spencer (Anayeli) and great uncle of Bea, Lucy, Mateo, Mila, Ileyanna....
Helen P. Vuich
Feb 2, 2025
Vuich - Helen P. Of Orchard Park; Entered into rest February 2, 2024 Devoted mother of Janice A. Biondo; Cherished grandmother of Eric Biondo and Natalie (Jason) Holly; Loving daughter of the late Anthony Vuich and Anna (nee Sarach) Angotti; Dear sister of the late Marilyn Nevada and late Anthony Vuich. Relatives and Friends are invited to attend a Gathering...
Dorothy M Doherty
Jan 25, 2025
Doherty, Dorothy M. (nee Skrzypek) Of Blasdell; Entered into rest January 25, 2025 Beloved wife of the late Norbert; Devoted mother of Ann (Joseph) Horvath, Tim Doherty Cherished grandmother of four grandchildren and four great grandchildren; Loving daughter of the late Theophil and Mary (nee Roorda) Skrzypek; Devoted sister of Frank (Marge) Skrzypek, Late Bertha (late Daniel) Irvine and Late...
Nikola Bijelic
Jan 18, 2025
Bijelic, Nikola of Amherst, New York. Nikola moved to the United States from a war-torn Yugoslavia in 1997 to provide a better future for his little family of three. Upon coming here he immediately threw himself into work and helping the other newcomers in guiding them through the new rules and ways of life here in the US. His door...
Dona S Schudy
Jan 16, 2025
Dona Sue Schudy December 14, 1932 to January 16, 2025 Celebrating and mourning the loss of our awesome mother, Dona Sue Schudy, who passed away at home on January 16 at the age of 92. Mother of the 9 Vossens, Babu of 21, and Grand Babu of 14+ Great Gandlovies. She maintained her spirit after an initial stroke in Jan...
Micalina Janice Romano
Jan 14, 2025
Micalina Janice Romano passed away peacefully on January 14, 2025, in West Palm Beach, Florida. Born on November 2, 1926, in Buffalo, New York. Micalina lived a vibrant and fulfilling life surrounded by family and friends. Micalina was predeceased by her husband Paul J. Romano. She is lovingly remembered by her children, Paul (Teresa) Ramano and Janet (Harris) Ferris: her...
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