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Diane Rosemary Szczitka

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Michael J. Schichtel

Michael J. Schichtel

Jan 11, 2025

Schichtel, Michael J. Entered into rest January 11, 2025 Loving son of Michael P. (Anne) Schichtel and Nichole (William) Mahnk; Dear brother of Skyler Rutkowski, Breanna Borosky; Also survived by Relatives and Friends. Relatives and Friends may visit The Colonial Memorial Chapels 3003 South Park Ave. Lackawanna on Tuesday from 4-8pm. A Funeral Service will be held at Revive Wesleyan...

Lawrence F. Fanning

Lawrence F. Fanning

Dec 27, 2024

Fanning, Lawrence Of Buffalo, NY Entered into rest December 27, 2024 Beloved husband of Rosemary (nee Peritano) Fanning Devoted father of Clayton (Jill), Christopher, Kelly (Nino) Pirro and Cortney (Brian) Russillo. Cherished grandfather of Kelsey, CJ, Cole, Charlotte, Raquel, Chase, Kyle, Alyssa, Brian. Great Grandfather of Carter, Layla, Dominic, Reece and Elowen. Beloved son of the late Clayton and Frances...

Robert Peter Kelzach

Robert Peter Kelzach

Dec 14, 2024

Kelzach, Robert Peter of Lackawanna, NY Born June 5, 1940 - Died December 14, 2024 Beloved husband of Margaret (nee Burlingame) Kelzach. Arrangement by The Colonial Memorial Chapels Inc.

Elica Bogojevka

Elica Bogojevka

Dec 8, 2024

Elica, Bogojevska, (nee Ristevska) of Orchard Park, NY Died December 8, 2024 Beloved wife of the late Zdravko Bogojevski. Dearest mother of Anica and Kire (late Paula). Grandmother of Ariana, Alexandra, Sydney, Gabriella, Julia and Zachary. Daughter of the late Mihail and Milica Ristevski. Family and friends may call at THE COLONIAL MEMORIAL CHAPELS INC. 3003 South Park Ave. Lackawanna,...

Stephen J. Denga

Stephen J. Denga

Nov 26, 2024

Denga, Stephen J. of Lackawanna, NY Died November 26, 2024 Dearest father of Stephen J. (Sherri) and the late Scott D. Loving Grandfather of Michelle, Dylan (Bernie) and Savannah Lynn. Great grandfather of Stephen Vicent, Shaun Oliver and Saige Rose. Son of the late Stephen and Edna (nee Nendza) Denga. Brother of Barbara (late John) Piatko, Kathryn (late Charles) Hinderliter...

Henry J Boron

Henry J Boron

Nov 18, 2024

Boron, Henry J. of Lackawanna, NY Died November 18, 2024 Son of the late Stanislaw and Katherine Boron Brother of Zigie (Dubravka) and Richard (Jacquelyn) Boron Uncle of Christopher, Jennifer and Faith Boron Family and friends may call at THE COLONIAL MEMOIRAL CHAPELS 3003 South Park Ave. Lackawanna, NY on Friday November 22, 2024 from 9 am - 11 am...

Hassan N Almadrhi

Hassan N Almadrhi

Nov 13, 2024

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Gerald G. Hoffman

Gerald G. Hoffman

Nov 11, 2024

Hoffman, Gerald G. of Buffalo, NY Died November 11, 2024 Beloved Husband of Marie (Walden) Hoffman Dearest Father of William Walden, Gerald (Teri Maugle) Hoffman, Wayne (Kim Schrubb) Hoffman and the late Albert Walden Grandfather of Grace, Matthew, Tyler, Mackenzie and Andrew Son of the late Henry and Etta Hoffman Brother of the late Rose Ferro Uncle of Robert (Tara)...

Constance M. Bauer

Constance M. Bauer

Nov 7, 2024

Bauer, Constance (nee Antigiovanni) "Connie" Of Lackawanna, NY Died November 7, 2024 Beloved wife of the late Richard Bauer. Dearest Mother of Mary Anne (Jonathan) Backus and Nancy (Thomas) Davies. Loving Grandmother of Jessica (Zachary Klein-Stefanchik) Yox, Molly (Branden) Master and Megan (Zachary Murphy) Backus. Daughter of the late Angelo and Minnie (nee Anellutti) Antigiovanni. Family and friends may call...

Marcia J. Krolczyk

Marcia J. Krolczyk

Nov 1, 2024

Kroloczyk, Marcia J. Of Buffalo, NY Died November 1, 2024 Daughter of the late William and Mary (nee Rosati) Krolczyk. Sister of Kathleen (late Bob) Brown, Mary Jo (William) Blachowski, Francies (Howard) Rochelle, Sharon (Kevin) McClure, Joseph and the late Raymond, Rosanne (late John) Sawyer, Michael and David. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Family and friends may call...

Stephen A. Bullard

Stephen A. Bullard

Oct 27, 2024

Stephen A. Bullard "Bulldog", "Steve", 73 of Buffalo N.Y., beloved son, nephew, brother, cousin, uncle, father & friend, died too soon on October 27, 2024. Born in Syracuse, N.Y. to his dearest mother the late Margaret F. (nee Brady) and father Ronald Bullard. Steve is survived by his cherished children, Jane Margaret Bullard, Bonnie Elizabeth Bullard, Neal Brady Bullard, their...

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