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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...

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...

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