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Pasqualina Deangelis

Pasqualina Deangelis

Oct 10, 2024

Pasqualina DeAngelis October 2, 1929 – October 10, 2024 (age 95) Pasqualina DeAngelis, 95, of Blasdell, New York passed away peacefully on Thursday after living 3 years at the Autumn View Nursing Home, Hamburg, New York. Pasqualina was born on October 2, 1929, in Castro dei Volsci, Italy to Lina (Chetizzi) and Francesco Marchetti who owned a small farm. As...

Rosanne Sawyer

Rosanne Sawyer

Oct 2, 2024

Sawyer, Rosanne (nee Krolczyk) of Buffalo, NY Died October 2, 2024 Beloved wife of the late John Sawyer Dearest mother of Thomas (Karri) Wilks, Elizabeth, John. Grandmother of Thomas, Jacob, Taylor, Dominick and Marissa. Daughter of the late William and Mary (nee Rosati) Krolczyk. Sister of Kathleen Brown, Marcia Krolczyk, Mary Jo Blachowski, Frances Rochelle, Sharon Mc Clure, Joseph Krolczyk....

Michael C. Kolatschko

Michael C. Kolatschko

Sep 29, 2024

Kolatschko, Michael of Blasdell, NY Died September 29, 2024 Dearest Husband of the late Marilyn (nee Baich) Kolatschko. Dearest father of Paul (Sasha) and the late David and Michael. Son of the late Michael and Helene (nee Worfel) Kolatschko. Brother of Marietta (James) Rotella. Uncle of Kristin Battistoni and Mark Rotella. Family and friends may call at THE COLONIAL MEMORIAL...

William B. Roberts

William B. Roberts

Sep 28, 2024

William "Bill" Bradford Roberts passed away September 28, 2024 at his home in Lackawanna, NY. He was born Nov 13, 1935 to B. Earle & Jane Roberts, and grew up in Amherst, NY with 5 siblings. He was a graduate of Amherst HS & Springfield College in Mass. His life was dedicated to his family, to community service, and to...

Dale M. Lawson

Dale M. Lawson

Sep 14, 2024

Lawson, Dale M. of West Seneca, NY Died September 14, 2024 Beloved father of Danielle and Kelly Ann. Son of the late Harold R. and Sharline (nee Meeks) Lawson. Brother of Russell (Susan) and Douglas. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Family and friends may call at THE COLONIAL MEMORIAL CHAPELS INC. 3003 South Park Ave. Lackawanna, NY on...

Ida Kachurka

Ida Kachurka

Sep 9, 2024

Kachurka, Ida (nee Shapiro) of Buffalo, NY Died September 9, 2024 Beloved wife of the late Charles W. Kachurka Dearest mother of Diana Kachurka and Patrica (late Hector Ivan Sr.) Acevedo and the late Herbert. Grandmother of Hector Ivan Jr. (Lindsey) Acevedo, Carlos William Acevedo, Juan Antonio Acevedo and David Candido (Karianne) Acevedo. Great Grandmother of Robert, Heather, Isaiah, Nataleigh,...

Mary Jeanne Toepfer

Mary Jeanne Toepfer

Sep 4, 2024

Toepfer, Mary Jeanne (nee Pepke) "Jeannie" of Gibsonia, PA formerly of Getzville, NY Loving wife of the late Conrad F. Toepfer III. Dearest mother of Michael C. Toepfer and the late Kathryn R. Toepfer Frederick. Grandmother of Julian (Diana) Toepfer and Jonah Toepfer. Great grandmother of Judah Toepfer. Daughter of the late Milford and Rose Matilda (nee Greene) Pepke. Sister...

James Tighe Cushman

James Tighe Cushman

Aug 30, 2024

Cushman, James Tighe of Orchard Park, NY Died suddenly August 30, 2024 Beloved son of Suzann Tighe and the late Timothy J. Cushman. Brother of Erin (Ricky) Delano and Shawn. Uncle of Ricky, Kristian and Cayden Delano. Dear Grandson of Betty (late James) Tighe. Nephew of Carolann Tighe-Rodriguez, Lynmarie (Tom) Tighe-Schneider, Michael Cushman and Katie (Gary) Windam. Also survived by...

John Jude Hegedus

John Jude Hegedus

Aug 17, 2024

Hegedus, John J. "Jay" Of Lackawanna, NY Entered into rest August 17, 2024 Dearest father of Cassandra, Matthew and John. Grandfather of Ruby and Michael. Family and friends may call at THE COLONIAL MEMORIAL CHAPELS INC. 3003 South Park Ave. Lackawanna, NY on Monday, August 26, 2024 from 2-4 and 6-8pm. Chapel service Tuesday, August 27, 2024 at 10am.

Margherita Croce

Margherita Croce

Aug 17, 2024

Croce, Margherita (nee DeLeo) of Orange Park, FL Entered into rest August 17, 2024 Beloved wife of Joseph Croce Dearest Mother of Carla-Jo (Douglas) Shortridge, Kyle (Letitia) Croce and Corby (Julie) Croce. Grandmother of Aiden, Saige, Caroline, Aria and Gabriella. Daughter of the late Andrea and Angela (nee Rotundo) DeLeo. Family and friends may call at THE COLONIAL MEMORIAL CHAPELS...

Diane M. Northrup

Diane M. Northrup

Aug 13, 2024

Northrup, Diane (nee Rothenberger) of Orchard Park, NY Entered in to rest August 13, 2024 Dearest Wife of the late William Northrup. Beloved Mother of Scott Sklener, Hope (Stephen) Fluder, John (Erin) Fluder and the late Shawn (Monica) Sklener. Daughter of the late John and Patricia (nee Pierce) Rothenberger. Sister of John, Gerald (Gene), Jay (Yolanda) Rothenberger and Peg Jaynes....

Olga E. Rodriguez

Olga E. Rodriguez

Aug 11, 2024

Rodriguez, Olga E. of Lackawanna, NY Died August 11, 2024 Dearest Mother of Juilo Alvarado and Luz Alvarado. Also survived by grandchildren, great grandchildren and great, great grandchildren. Daughter of the late Victor and Margarita (nee Colon-Hernandez) Rodriguez. Sister of Julio Rodriguez. Predeceased by 2 sisters and 9 brothers. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Family and friends may...

Judith F. Mahoney

Judith F. Mahoney

Aug 1, 2024

Mahoney, Judith (nee Flak) of Hamburg, NY Died August 1, 2024 Beloved wife of Mark Mahoney Loving mother of Michelle (Dr. Greg) Merkley and Mark (Sue) Mahoney. Grandmother of Caitlin, James and Lauren Merkley; Katherine and Ryan Mahoney. Daughter of the late Michael and Sophia (nee Hrycyk) Flak Sister of the late Michael G. (late Marcia) Flak. Also survived by...

Felix Senozentnik

Felix Senozentnik

Jul 27, 2024

Senozetnik, Felix of Hamburg, NY July 27, 2024 Beloved husband of the late Maria (nee Holozan) Senozetnik Son of the late Alois and Kristina (nee Bizjak) Senozetnik. Brother of the late Victor and Ludvik. Loved uncle of Shari and Jay, great-uncle of many nieces and nephews. Family and friends may call at THE COLONIAL MEMORIAL CHAPELS INC. 3003 South Park...

Mile Karlovic

Mile Karlovic

Jul 21, 2024

Karlovic, Mile of Amherst, NY Died July 21, 2024 Beloved husband of Ljuba (nee Lovric) Karlovic. Dearest father of Dejan and Daniel. Son of Milka (nee Dedic) Karlovic and the late Jovo. Brother of Ljilja Devtak. Family and friends may call at THE COLONIAL MEMORIAL CHAPELS INC. 3003 South Park Ave on Wednesday July 24th from 3-8pm. Chapel service Thursday...

Barbara P. Schultz

Barbara P. Schultz

Jul 8, 2024

Schultz. Barbara P. (nee Bos) Died July 8, 2024 Beloved wife of the late John H. "Jack" Schultz. Loving mother of Debbie (Butch) Wanderlich, Jackie (Bryon) Caboot, John C. (Dale) and David (Denise Bienko). Cherished grandmother of 12 and great grandmother of 7. Predeceased by three sisters and two brothers. Also survived by nieces, nephews and friends. Devoted friend of...

Joseph E. Mcdonnell, Jr.

Joseph E. Mcdonnell, Jr.

Jun 29, 2024

McDonnell, Joseph E. Jr. of Lackawanna, NY Died June 29, 2024 Beloved husband of Freya J. (nee Richey) McDonnell Dearest Father of Kim (Jeff) Leiser and Amanda. Grandfather of AJ (Lindsay), Morgan and Rowan. Great grandfather of Alice, Tonks and Margot. Son of the late Joseph and Antoinette (nee Sajnog) McDonnell. Brother of John (Virginia) and Peter. Also survived by...

Barbara A. Sawicki

Barbara A. Sawicki

Jun 13, 2024

Sawicki, Barbara A. of Hamburg, NY Died June 13, 2024 Beloved daughter of the late Ferdinand and Adele (nee Krycia) Sawicki Dearest sister of Sandra and the late Gerald . Family and friends may call at The Colonial Memorial Chapels Inc. 3003 South Park Ave. on Saturday June 29, 2024 from 10am.-12 noon. Chapel service starting at 12 noon.

Louis Preljeva

Louis Preljeva

May 31, 2024

Preljeva, Louis of Blasdell, NY Died May 31, 2024 Beloved husband of Dorothy (nee Zagorac) Preljeva Dearest father of David (Mary Ann), Cynthia Munich and Elaine (Richard) Daminski. Grandfather of Dr. Stephan (Laura) and Zachary Munich. Nicholas, Matthew (Natalie) Daminski and Katherine (Joseph) Kraft. Dearest great grandfather of Emilija and Sofijia. Pre-deceased by brothers and sister. Also survived by many...

Leonard C. Gasiewicz

Leonard C. Gasiewicz

May 19, 2024

Gasiewicz, Leonard C. Jr. of Angelica, NY Died May 19, 2024 Dearest father of Paul (Sarah), Mark (Sheila), Jaclyn (Jim) Schneider and the late Leonard C. III. Grandfather of Ashley, Lauren, Hayley, Carter, Madison, Bryce and the late Noah and Monica. Great grandfather of Maverick and Lennon. Son of the late Leonard and Florence (nee Donowick) Gasiewicz. Brother of Barbara...

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