Our Obituaries
David W. Evans
January 2, 1957 - July 17, 2017
EVANS - David W. Jr. July 17, 2017, beloved husband of Darlene S. (nee Stobie); loving father of Dawn M., William D., Kaitlyn M. Evans; dearest son of Barbara A. and the late David W. Evans Sr.; dear brother of Lynne A. (William J.) McCarthy, Brian C. (Linda) Evans, Lisa M. (Anthony) Ingrassia; survived by many life long friends, nieces and nephews. Friends may call Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the...
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Elizabeth L. Knox
January 9, 1922 - July 15, 2017
Elizabeth (Betty) Knox, age 95, passed away peacefully at Scripps Memorial Hospital in LaJolla, California, surrounded by her family on Saturday, July 15, 2017. She was born on January9, 1922 in Forest Hills, New York to Frederick C. and Emma (Grauerholtz) Wissel, and was the youngest of four children.Betty attended Hunter College in New York and worked as a model for R.H. Macy & Company in...
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Dolores E. LANE
July 14, 1935 - July 15, 2017
LANE - Dolores E. "Lori" (nee Sullivan)July 15, 2017, dear mother of Bob (Jody), Joe (Barb), Sheila Figliotti, Julie (Zann), Tom (Jen) Lane; also survived by 15 grandchildren; sister of MaureenFrance (Ron). Friends may call Friday, August 11th, from 3-7 PM at the DENGLER, ROBERTS, PERNA FUNERAL HOME, 3070 Delaware Ave., Kenmore. Friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial from St....
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Peter M. LONGO
February 16, 1946 - July 13, 2017
LONGO - Peter M., Jr. July 13, 2017. Beloved husband of Gloria J. (nee Czapko); loving father of Andrea E. (David Carter) Longo Carter, Kristina J. Longo; dearest grandpa of Ted P. and Andrew D.M. Carter; dear brother of Andrew T. (Marilou) Longo; cousin of Carol Knerr and Thomas DiStefano; brother-in-law ofGeorge J. (Bonnie) Czapko and Priscilla Czapko. Friends may call Monday 3-8 PM at the...
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Nickolas Gehl
March 17, 1938 - June 25, 2017
GEHL - Nickolas June 25, 2017, aged 79, loving father of Melanie (Robert) Guthrie, Jenine (Ken) Stott, and Judah (Melissa) Gehl; dear brother to John Gehl and Joseph (Evelyn) Gehl; cherished grandfather to Eli and Indigo Guthrie, Anna and Aedan Gehl. Upstanding member of the Tonawanda congregation ofJehovah's Witnesses. Survived by nieces, nephews and friends; will be sadly missed by all who knew...
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Jay H. Wattles
June 18, 2017
WATTLES - Jay H., Jr. June 18, 2017, beloved husband of the late Jean Mackenzie Wattles; dear father of Karen W. (Christopher) Vogelsang, Nancy W. Oliphant, Janet W. (John) Hukill and Judy W. (Brad) Jacobs; loving Grampy of Will, Betsy, Sarah, Tom, Greg, Sam, Stacey, Ted, Jeff, Daniel, Katharine, Keller, Jack and Paul; also survived by 17 great-grandchildren; brother of Robert G. Wattles; friend...
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Marsha J. Baker
June 17, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Dengler, Roberts, Perna Funeral Home, Kenmore, NY.
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Ann Marie Williams
July 26, 1937 - June 16, 2017
WILLIAMS - Ann Marie (nee Wilczewski) June 16, 2017, devoted partner of Bernard J. Eastman; loving mother of Scott B. (Darlene) Williams and Chrisann (James R.) Militello; dear grandmother of Tracy, Lynn Williams and Brianna L. Hyland; dearest grand-mother of Gavin Baglieri; beloved sister of Claire Orlowski and the late Teresa Wilczewski; aunt of Michele Gill. Friends may call Thursday 8 -8:45...
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Carl Lombardo
February 4, 1940 - June 14, 2017
LOMBARDO - Carl June 14, 2017, son of the late Joseph and Miriam Lombardo; loving brother of JoAnn (Herb) Krieger, Carlise (late Joe) Weinholtz, Lance (Deborah), Brett (Lynn) and the late Lawrence (Blanche) Lombardo; loving companion of the late Dianne Farr for 45 years; survived by several nieces and nephews. Friends may call Thursday 4-7 PM at the DENGLER, ROBERTS, PERNA FUNERAL HOME, 3070...
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Mary Weedon
June 11, 2017
Mary B. Weedon, a life-long volunteer in the Jamestown community, died peacefully in her daughter's home in Buffalo on Sunday, where she had lived for the past six years, following a lengthy illness. She was 86.Born in Lititz, Pennsylvania, Mary was the daughter of the late Donald P. and the late Rosamond Braley. Mary moved to Lakewood, N.Y. when her father owned Watson Manufacturing in Jamestown...
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Marilyn A. Manley
June 8, 2017
MANLEY - Marilyn A. (nee Kelly) Of Tonawanda, June 8, 2017, beloved wife of the late Richard C. Manley; dearest mother of James (Marcia) Manley and Rochelle (Christopher Ulanowski) Manley; loving grandmother of Charity (David) Helms, Lindsey, Hillary and Jaynemarie Manley; sister of the late Donald (Irene) Kelly, Arlene (Harry) Lange, Myra (Lawrence) Milbrand and Patricia (Jimmy) Starrett....
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M. Winifred Fox SSJ
November 4, 1928 - June 6, 2017
Sister Winifred Fox, SSJ a dedicated cook with a hearty laugh, died at the Sisters of St. Joseph Residence, Clarence, June 6th at age 88. Born in Blasdell, Marcelline Fox graduated from of Our Lady of Victory Academy, Lackawanna, in 1946 and entered the Sisters of St. Joseph in 1949. She made her final vows in August 1955. A master baker and cook, Sister served at St. Mary's School for the Deaf...
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George A. Vossler
March 4, 1926 - June 1, 2017
VOSSLER - George A. Sr.June 1, 2017, beloved husband of Joanne M. Vossler (nee Wilson); dear father of George A. Jr., Mary E. (Thomas) Buckel,Thomas G. (Lori), Joanna V. (Neil) Hourihan, Anne V. (Kevin) Bresnahan, Ellen M. (Paul) Fallon, Cathleen M. (John) Sullivanand Caroline M. (Mark) Ogiony; also survived by 19 grandchildren; son of the late Arthur and Elizabeth Vossler;brother of the late...
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Mary Jane Luhr
June 5, 1920 - May 22, 2017
LUHR - Mary Jane (nee Hendler) May 22, 2017, beloved wife of the late Alfred F. Luhr Jr., M.D.; dear mother of Alfred F. (Susan) Luhr III and Frederick H. Luhr; grandmother of James R. Luhr, Mary Adair (Robert) Amo and Katharine Maryjanowski; great-grandmother of Violet, Natalie and Layla; mother-in-law of the late Micaela Luhr; also survived by many nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial...
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Josephine Peters
May 18, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Dengler, Roberts, Perna Funeral Home, Kenmore, NY.
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Rose M. Fierro
September 18, 1922 - May 17, 2017
FIERRO - Rose 94 years, passed away peacefully on May 17, 2017. Survived by her out of state nieces, Maria, Yvonne, Annette, Elaine, Pam and Diane. MissFierro lived her entire life here in Buffalo and was dedicated to all genres of Classical music. Miss Fierro had an accomplished career as a Master teacher of piano studies, having taught locally for 70 years. For 40 years, she attended summer...
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Beverly N. Campbell
March 3, 1943 - May 17, 2017
CAMPBELL - Beverly N. (nee Licata) May 17, 2017; daughter of the late Ignatius and Sarah Licata; dear sister of Antoinette (late Dominic) Calarcoand the late Salvatrice (late Dominic) Gizzi; aunt of Beth Ann (Arnold) Nelson, Gregory (Susan) Gizzi, Gary (Kathy) Calarco and Dawn Nelson (Richard Hoy); also survived by great-nieces and nephews. No prior visitation. Family and friends are invited to...
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Joan Louise Andrews
February 17, 1931 - May 15, 2017
ANDREWS - Joan Louise (née Kostick)May 15, 2017, in the loving embrace of family and friends at her home in Georgetown, Washington, DC. She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Peter Conners Andrews, their six children, and eleven grandchildren. Friends are invited to attend a memorial service at Temple Beth Zion, 805 Delaware Ave., Buffalo, Sunday, May 21 at 9:30 AM. Arrangements under...
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Paula Grace Taggart
February 15, 1953 - May 14, 2017
TAGGART - Paula Grace (nee Carter) After a short illness, May 14, 2017, beloved wife of Timothy M. Taggart Sr.; loving mother of Shannon L. (Ralph Smith), Timothy M. Jr. (Carole), Nicholas J. and Kelly A. Taggart; dear grandmother of Leo J. Smith; devoted daughter of Richard E. and the late Pauline Carter; dearest sister of Cathleen A. (late Jamie), Patricia J., R. Michael, Thomas E. (Cynthia),...
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Charles D. Randall
September 3, 1932 - May 12, 2017
Charles D. "Charlie", "Bud" Randall- May 12 2017.Son of the late John Herbert and Elsie J Randall. Beloved brother of Elsie Brady and Brenda (James) Pichey , brother-in-law of Dorothy Randall. Predeceased by brothers Thomas and John Randall. Also survived by many nieces and nephews and his loving People Inc. family. Friends may call Wednesday May 17th from 5-7 pm at the...
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Lynn M. Williamson
May 31, 1952 - May 8, 2017
WILLIAMSON - Lynn M. (nee Koenig) May 8, 2017, daughter of the late Carl and Jane Koenig; dear sister of Richard (Rae Marie) Koenig of Shrewsbury, MA and the late Carol A. Koenig; aunt of Jay Koenig of Rochester, NY and Jodi Colby; great-aunt of Kaitlyn Colby, both of Shrewsbury, MA. A Memorial Get-Together will be held Saturday, June 3 at the DENGLER, ROBERTS, PERNA FUNERAL HOME, 3070 Delaware...
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Thomas G. Bieda
March 3, 1950 - April 28, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Dengler, Roberts, Perna Funeral Home, Kenmore, NY.
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Regina Harris
December 26, 1930 - April 25, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Dengler, Roberts, Perna Funeral Home, Kenmore, NY.
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Catherine B. Thibaudeau
February 10, 1922 - April 23, 2017
THIBAUDEAU, Catherine B. (Katie), April 23, 2017 Daughter of the late Dr. Alphonse and Edith Thibaudeau. Predeceased by sisters Isabelle Herger, Yvonne Muraco, Marie Neubecker, Jeanette Braun, Lois Thibaudeau and Carlotta Slocumb, and by brothers John and Alphonse (Sonny). Survived by many nieces and nephews. Catherine was a graduate of D'Youville College and worked for many years as a...
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Charles Francois Holland
June 11, 1956 - April 17, 2017
Charles Francois HollandJune 11, 1956 - April 17, 2017Beloved husband, father, brother, uncle and friend, Chuck passed away on Monday, April 17, 2017 at the UCLA Santa Monica Hospital. He was sixty years old. Born in Geneva, Switzerland, Chuck was the oldest son of Charles Bampfield Holland-Moritz and Jacqueline Koifman Holland. The Niagara/Buffalo area where he attended Nichols and The Hill...
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Mary Jean FLYNN
April 16, 2017
FLYNN - Mary Jean April 16, 2017. Wife of the late R. Thomas Flynn Jr.; mother of Kathleen (Steven) McConnaughey and Susan Flynn; survived by seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Friends may call Sunday 3-7 PM at DENGLER, ROBERTS, PERNA FUNERAL HOME, 3070 Delaware Ave., Kenmore. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered Monday 10 AM at St. Pius X. www.denglerrobertspernafuneral.com
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Rosalie M. Abbatessa
April 15, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Dengler, Roberts, Perna Funeral Home, Kenmore, NY.
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Marilyn L. Pollutro
January 30, 1940 - April 14, 2017
POLLUTRO - Marilyn L. April 14, 2017, beloved daughter of the late John H. and Virginia M. Simon Pollutro; sister of the late John H. Pollutro, Jr. and two infant siblings; survived by cousins, dear friends and Marilyn's ladies. Friends may call Tuesday 4-7 PM at the DENGLER, ROBERTS, PERNA FUNERAL HOME, 3070 Delaware Ave., Kenmore. Friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial from...
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Rosemary Lannon
April 12, 2017
LANNON - Rosemary (Spina) April 12, 2017. Loving mother of Christian E. Lannon; sister of Jane Lannon, Cathy A. Spina, Carol A. (Ed) Wagner of Manhattan Beach, CA, Loretta M. Spina and Charles J. (Peter Colucci) Spina; aunt of Sarah L. (Gary Robinson) Lannon, Dana B. (Scott) Christian, Elizabeth (Brandon) Carne and Doug (Lucy Silag) Carne; great-aunt of Hannah J., Jack Christian and Brandon Carne...
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Lucy M. Benevento
February 10, 1924 - April 11, 2017
BENEVENTO - Lucy M. (nee Rogacki) Age 93, April 11, 2017; beloved wife of the late Daniel J. Benevento; loving mother of Beverly (Terry) Fortune, Sharon (Raymond) Fields, David and Debra Benevento; dear grandmother of Jennifer Fortune, Sharrae (Kevin) Culm and Ryan (Kristin) Fields; dearest great-grandmother of Lincoln, Julia, Emily and Piper; sister of the late Francis Rogacki and Florence ...
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Rose Marie Kelley
August 23, 1927 - April 10, 2017
KELLEY - Rose Marie (nee Esposito) April 10, 2017. Beloved wife for 69 years to James T. Sr.; dear mother of Cathy (Bill) Dengler, Carol ("Murph") Murphy, Karen (Roger) Heck and the late James T. Kelley Jr., Hockey Hall of Fame writer (Susan); also survived by six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Friends may call Wednesday 3-7 PM at the HOY FUNERAL HOME, 3855 Seneca St., West Seneca...
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Patricia Hoffman
February 21, 1927 - April 9, 2017
HOFFMAN - Patricia J. (nee Dietzer) April 9, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Edger L. Hoffman; loving mother of Gregory L. (Louise) Hoffman, Susan R. (John) Nelson and John A. Hoffman of Long Island, NY; survived by six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; sister of the late June Moore; sister-in-law of Richard F. (Dorothy) and the late Jerome (late Joan) Hoffman. Memorial Service will be...
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Lucille Socciarelli RSM
March 30, 1935 - April 9, 2017
SISTER LUCILLE A. - SOCCIARELLI, RSM - (formerly Sister Mary Lucella) April 9, 2017, daughter of the late Dominic and Lucy (DePalma) Socciarelli; sister of the late Nellie Malone, Roger, Frank, Margaret D'Amico, Irma Petta, Arlene Fadale, Florence Rice, Dahlia Nenni; survived by Donald; also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins. Friends may call at Mercy Center, 625 Abbott Rd., Monday...
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Mynra J. King
April 3, 2017
KING - Myrna J. (nee Wood) April 3, 2017; former wife of the late Warren S. King; loving mother of Coleen (Raymond) Palermo, Mark King, Eileen Barry and Michael King; survived by 10 grandchildren and the late David Palermo and seven great-grandchildren. Mynra was blessed with twin grandsons and tripletgreat-granddaughters; sister of Mary Jane Schimpf and Shirley Herman. Friends may call Friday 11...
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Alice Williams
November 19, 1934 - March 27, 2017
SISTER ALICE WILLIAMS SSJ (Sister Virginia) March 27, 2017. Daughter of the late Francis and Katherine Hauser Williams; dear sister of Sister Susan Williams SSJ; survived by cousins and Sisters in religious community. Friends may call Friday 2-4 and 7-8 PM at the Clarence Residence of the Sisters of Saint Joseph, 4975 Strickler Rd., Clarence where a Mass of Christian Burial will be offered...
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Theodore R. Fink
March 20, 2017
FINK - Theodore R. March 20, 2017, beloved husband of the late Dorothy M. (nee Leiser); loving father of Deborah (John) Benczkowski, J. Theodore (Ronnie) Fink, Martha Lisa (Robert) Timmel; survived by eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Funeral Services private. www.denglerrobertspernafuneral.comTheodore R. Fink, a chemist who worked on the Manhattan Project locally during World War...
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Theresa Drennan-Smith
April 6, 1926 - March 20, 2017
DRENNAN-SMITH - Theresa March 20, 2017, beloved wife of the late Donald Drennan and Patrick Smith; mother of Donald Drennan and the late Robin Walser; mother-in-law of Kent (Diane) Walser; grandmother of Erin (William Carlson) Walser, Ryan Walser, Tyler (Megan) Walser and Carolyn (Scott) Hornyak; great-grandmother of Harper and Madelyn; sister of the late Edward and William Shanahan and John and...
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Mary Christina Dineen RSM
January 14, 1924 - March 20, 2017
SISTER MARY CHRISTINA DINEEN, RSM - March 20, 2017, daughter of the late Charles and Julia (O'Leary) Dineen; sister of the late Charles(Alberta),Mary and Joan; survived by nieces, nephews and cousins. Friends may call at Mercy Center, 625 Abbott Rd., Wednesday, March 22 from 4-7 PM and Thursday, March 23 from 2-4 PM. Vigil prayer service is Wednesday, March 22 at 7 PM. Mass of Christian Burial...
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Anna Kressen SSJ
January 9, 1923 - March 18, 2017
SISTER ANNA KESSEN, SSJ (Sister Mary Urban, SSJ) March 18, 2017, daughter of the late Martin and Elizabeth Kessen; predeceased by siblings; survived by several nephews and nieces and Sisters in her religious community. Friends may call Monday 1-4 PM at the Sisters of St. Joseph Clarence Residence, 4975Strickler St., Clarence, where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday evening at 7...
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John P. Knauth
July 15, 1931 - March 17, 2017
KNAUTH - John P. March 17, 2017, beloved husband of Eileen H. Knauth; loving father of Karen E. (Larry Shepherd), Stephen J. (Michelle) Knauth, Lisa M. (Mark) Kelley, David G. (Loretta), Jonathan P. (Marybeth) Knauth, Annette C. (Billy) Gape, Colleen C. Springer, Rebecca M. (Sean) Sciabarrasi, Kelly C. Knauth and Kathleen E. (Matt) Whittemore; also survived by 22 grandchildren; brother of Marno...
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Mary Capozzi
April 8, 1947 - March 17, 2017
CAPOZZI - Mary L. March 17, 2017, loving daughter of Sylvester and the late Catherine Capozzi; dear sister of Sylvester Jr. (Marie) Capozzi; aunt of Joseph (Monica), Michael (Leah), Anthony and Ashley Capozzi; also survived by great-nieces. Friends may call Monday 4-7 PM at the DENGLER, ROBERTS, PERNA FUNERAL HOME, 3070 Delaware Ave., Kenmore, where funeral will be held Tuesday at 10 AM....
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Donna M. Heavey
February 4, 1947 - March 16, 2017
Donna M. Heavey, educator, collectorDonna M. Heavey, a gifted teacher devoted to life long learning, died Thursday in Buffalo General Hospice due to complications from breast cancer. She was 70.Born in Roscoe, N.Y., nestled in the Catskill Mountains, raised in Suffern, N.Y., the former Donna Lupo married and lived her entire adult life in Buffalo after coming to the city to attend SUNY Buffalo...
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Robert C. Oshei
March 12, 2017
OSHEI - Robert C., Jr. March 12, 2017. Survived by Molly Magee Oshei; loving father of Estelle, Claire (Brian Jensen), Robert C. III, Lissa and Jonathan Oshei; dear grandfather of Miles and Gunnar Mahony; brother of William B., Mary E. B. and the late James B. and John C. Oshei. Funeral services private.www.denglerrobertspernafuneral.com
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Richard Blewett
December 13, 1925 - March 12, 2017
BLEWETT - Richard N. March 12, 2017; beloved husband of the late Barbara "Jean" (Burkhardt); dear father of Jane K. Beard, Thomas R. (Catherine) and John J. (Laura) Blewett; also survived by his "third son" Patrick (Terry) Blewett, 10 grandchildren, many nieces and nephews; brother of the late Anne Rains, Charlotte Magin, Robert and Timothy Blewett; Friends may call Saturday and Sunday 4-8 PM at...
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Donna H. Hoage
May 28, 1943 - March 11, 2017
HOAGE - Donna H. (nee Davis). March 11, 2017, beloved wife of Retired USAF MSGT George W. Hoage; dear mother of Denell Abshagen, Cindy (Kenneth) Jarmusz, George (Catherine) Hoage, III, Sergeant First Class David (Penelope) Hoage, Joseph (Melissa) Hoage, Gary (Melissa) Hoage and Philip (Charlotte) Hoage; grandmother of 20 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren; sister of Florence Kollatz....
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Dorothy E. Forster
March 9, 2017
FORSTER - Dorothy E. (nee Gerber)March 9, 2017; beloved wife of the late Franklin J. Forster; loving mother of Carole Perry, Linda J. (Frank) Jamieson,Nancy (Paul) Stacharczyk and Scott Forster; survived by nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.Private Funeral Service will be held at the convenience of the family. Memorials to Hospice Foundation on WNY.www.denglerrobertspernafuneral.com
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Anthony E. Abram
October 19, 1945 - March 8, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Dengler, Roberts, Perna Funeral Home, Kenmore, NY.
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William D. Barrett
June 13, 1943 - February 27, 2017
Private Services under the direction of Dengler, Roberts, Perna Funeral Home, Kenmore, NY.
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Angeline Smith
March 26, 1924 - February 27, 2017
SMITH - Angeline (nee Cino) February 27, 2017; beloved wife of the late Richard A. Smith; loving mother of Richard A. (Carolyn), Robert C. (Katy) Smith and Sandra J. Amatuzio; dearest grandmother of Zachary, Hilary, Matthew, Courtney and Ryan; step-grandmother of Kaitlyn and Patrick Galante; survived by five great-grandchildren; dear sister of Josephine (late Thomas) Calandra, Joseph (late Regina...
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Judith Richard Putnam
February 24, 2017
PUTNAM - Judith R. (nee Richard) February 24, 2017, beloved wife of Roger W. Putnam Jr.; sister of Katharine R. Marcy and the late Elizabeth R. Sinks; stepmother of Roger W. Putnam III and Edward D. Putnam; aunt of Carrie M. (Samuel) Hamlett and William L. Marcy IV; sister-in-law of Charlotte P. Davis, Theodore I. (Arlene) Putnam, MD and Gail R. Putnam. A private Memorial Service will be held....
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William F. Lord
March 30, 1937 - February 17, 2017
LORD - William "Bill" Of Amherst, NY, past Commander of American Legion Brounshidle Post 205, passed away February 17, 2017, loving father of KarenLord and Amy (Bill) Welling; proud pop-pop of Phillip Welling; beloved uncle of Sharon Van Name and Shawn (Tamara) Conley. Friends and family may visit at DENGLER, ROBERTS, PERNA FUNERAL HOME, 3070 Delaware Ave., Kenmore, NY from 3-7 on Wednesday to...
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Harold E. Tyson
September 26, 1930 - February 17, 2017
TYSON - The Rev. Harold E., Jr. February 17, 2017, after a long and fulfilling life, beloved husband for 62 years to Kay Edwards; dear father ofDavid (Karen), Janice, Julie and the late Thomas Tyson; grandfather of Julia, Alexandra, Nicholas, Lily, Jacqueline, Mary and Jeff; great-grandfatherof Kiara, Tieran and George. Friends may call Friday 4-7 PM at the DENGLER, ROBERTS, PERNA FUNERAL HOME,...
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Anthony J. Dispenza
May 23, 1936 - February 17, 2017
DISPENZA - Anthony J. February 17, 2017, beloved husband of the late Dorothy Barone; father of Terri Dungan, Christine Majka ( Richard) and the late John and Karen Wagner. Also survived by several grandchildren. No prior visitation. Friends are invited to attend a memorial service at the Elmlawn Cemetery, Chapel of the Elms, Monday, February 27, at 11 AM. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be...
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Ellen M. Kinney
February 17, 2017
KINNEY - Ellen M. (nee McKenna) Age 89, of Bay Village, OH, formerly of Buffalo, NY, passed away February 16, 2017. Beloved wife of the late George R. Kinney, Jr.; loving mother of Eileen M. of Avon, OH and Thomas J. (Marlene) Kinney of Strongsville, OH; dear sister of Mary Ann Lienert, James McKenna, Joan Barron, F. DeSales Kellick, and Dea McAuliffe; devoted grandmother of George and the late...
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Eileen G. Meegan
July 1, 1919 - February 16, 2017
MEEGAN - Eileen G. (Higgins) February 16, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Raymond J. Meegan; loving mother of Daniel (Martha), Sean (late Sharon),Dee Meegan and the late Celine (Christopher J.) Belling; dearest grandmother of Daniel, Jr. and Patrick Meegan; dear sister of the late Charles, James, Dorothy and Helen. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered Tuesday 10 AM at St. Joseph's University R...
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Doris E. Trost
November 28, 1938 - February 15, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Dengler, Roberts, Perna Funeral Home, Kenmore, NY.
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Joan Ann Faso
February 13, 1935 - February 9, 2017
FASO - Joan A. (nee Harmon)February 9, 2017; beloved wife of Samuel J. Faso; dear mother of Michael (Leticia), Elizabeth and Dean (Danielle) Faso and the late SamuelFaso; grandmother of Sarah and Nick Rodriguez, Michael and Bernadette Faso; sister of Diane Harmon and the late Jack, Robert, David Harmon andMargaret Wilson. A Memorial Service will be held Monday at 11 AM at the DENGLER, ROBERTS,...
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Margaret C. Closser
March 27, 1928 - February 8, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Dengler, Roberts, Perna Funeral Home, Kenmore, NY.
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Richard J. Wagner
July 25, 1923 - January 31, 2017
WAGNER - Richard J.Age 93, January 31, 2017, loving husband of 54 years to the late Lucille R. (Tulumello); loving father of Richard N.(Karen) Wagner, Janet M. Passariella and Judith Ann (Donald J. Hartman) Wagner; dearest grandfather of Eric P.Wagner and Jessica (Jacob) Bindert; great-grandfather of Leo J. and Elise L. Bindert; brother of Alice Wagner andthe late Dorothy Sweeney and Margie Ann...
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Shirley Ann Gallmeyer
January 23, 1932 - January 29, 2017
GALLMEYER - Shirley A. (nee Kameck) January 29, 2017, beloved wife of the late Harold J. "Bud" Gallmeyer; dear mother of Lindalee Gallmeyer and her beloved Daisy Bell; also survived by family and loved ones. Shirley was known for her beautiful red hair and loving smile and gentle heart. A Committal Service will be held Wednesday at 10 AM at Elmlawn Cemetery Chapel of the Elms, Delaware...
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Susan Fiske Surdam
May 25, 1919 - January 24, 2017
SURDAM - Susan Fiske January 24, 2017. Wife of the late John L. Surdam; mother of Lewis (Toni) Surdam, late Susan S. (Edwin) Johnston and Manson (Anne) Surdam; grandmother of Susan (Bill) Mele, J. Frederick (Sandy) Schoellkopf VI, Kristin (Buddy) Borowiak and Abby Schoellkopf; loving great grandmother of Jacob, Emily, Jack, Kristin and Athena. No prior visitation. Private committal services will...
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Norrietta E. Martene
October 26, 1937 - January 21, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Dengler, Roberts, Perna Funeral Home, Kenmore, NY.
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Margaret Baron
January 20, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Dengler, Roberts, Perna Funeral Home, Kenmore, NY.
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Carmela M. Orazi
April 23, 1930 - January 20, 2017
ORAZI - Carmela M. (nee Parisi)Age 86, suddenly, January 20, 2017, beloved wife of the late Carl D. Orazi; loving mother of Mary Jean "M.J." Orazi,Carolyne Elaine (David Marutiak) Orazi of Alameda, CA and the late Patricia Ann (Bill) Howard; dear sister ofHelen Vaux, Joseph (Annette) and the late Marion Parisi; survived by many nieces and nephews. Friends maycall Tuesday 4-8 PM at the DENGLER,...
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Celine Belling
July 21, 1949 - January 14, 2017
BELLING - Celine (nee Meegan)January 14, 2017, beloved wife of Christopher J. Belling; loving daughter of Eileen G. and the late Raymond J. Meegan; beloved sister of Daniel (Martha), Sean (late Sharon) and Dee Meegan; daughter-in-law of Leonard E. Belling; sister- in-law of Jeffrey (Linda) Belling; dear aunt of Daniel R. Jr., Patrick R. Meegan, Taylor A. and Katharine Belling. Friends may call...
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Audrey Ann Ebeling
July 4, 1943 - January 14, 2017
EBELING - Audrey (nee Bankoske)January 14, 2017, beloved wife of the late John; dear mother of six loving children and 10 grandchildren; daughter-in-law of Anna Schmidt; niece of Florence Bankoske; sister of the late Mary Jane Schilke. Friends may call Wednesday from 4-8 PM at the DENGLER, ROBERTS, PERNA FUNERAL HOME, 3070 Delaware Ave., Kenmore. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated...
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James A. Grimmer
August 19, 1929 - January 9, 2017
GRIMMER - Rev. James A.Went home to the Lord peacefully with loved ones at his side, January 9, 2017. Son of the late Aloysius and Marion Grimmer; brother of Carol(James) Lamantia, Virginia (James) MacKay, Mark (Bonnie) Grimmer and the late Mary (late Albert) Ott, David (late Pat) and Phillip (late Carolyn)Grimmer; survived by many nieces nephews and friends. Father Grimmer will lie in state...
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Margaret Mary Brunner
January 25, 1958 - January 5, 2017
BRUNNER - Margaret M. (nee Guastaferro)January 5, 2017, age 58. Beloved wife of William C. Brunner; loving mother of William J. Brunner; adored daughter of the late John and Rita Guastaferro; cherished sister of Mary (Ronald) White, Ralph (late Susan) Guastaferro, Jack Guastaferro, Linda Ann (Richard) Lobdell and the late Rita Louise Guastaferro; also survived by many loving family members and...
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Philip Marino
March 28, 1957 - January 3, 2017
MARINO - Philip J., Jr. January 3, 2017, beloved husband of Elizabeth M. (Sansano); loving father of Philip J. III (Jennifer), Christine, Matthew, Jonathan, Nicholas and Sarah Marino; dear son of Philip J. Sr. and Adele Marino; proud papa of Brody, Julianna and Sophia; brother of Adele (David) Cole, Barbara (Michael) Connell, Susan (Scott) Solar and Mary Beth (Paul) Gareis; survived by nieces,...
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Richard E. Strub
January 3, 2017
Richard E. January 3, 20176; beloved husband of the late Virginia D. (Roof); loving father of Susan Reville, Richard and Cheryl Strub; grandfather of Jason and Holly; brother of the late Marilyn (late Robert) Denneen. Friends may call Sunday 1-4 PM at the DENGLER, ROBERTS, PERNA FUNERAL HOME, 3070 Delaware Ave., Kenmore, where funeral service will follow at 4 PM. Flowers gratefully declined. www...
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Calvin G. Rand
December 31, 2016
RAND - Calvin G.Peacefully at home, December 31, 2016, beloved husband of the late Patricia Andrew Rand; loving father of Robin R. Ellis, Melissa R. Robb, Jennifer R. Griffis, Lucinda Clemens Rand, Elizabeth Hadley Rand; survived by 10 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; brother of the late George F. Rand, III and Isabelle Rand Hunt. Memorial Service will be held at Westminster...
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Marie S. Krywcum
December 26, 2016
KRYWCUM - Marie S. (nee Bartolotta)December 26, 2016; beloved wife of the late George; dear mother of Ronald (Gail) Krywcum and Sandra Fletcher;grandmother of Chris Fletcher, Michael, Jeffrey Krywcum and Jessica Fletcher; sister of the late Angelo Bartolotta.Friends may call Saturday from 10-12 noon at the DENGLER, ROBERTS PERNA FUNERAL HOME, 3070 DelawareAve., Kenmore, NY where funeral services...
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Robert J. Ivory
May 13, 1930 - December 24, 2016
IVORY - Robert J.December 24, 2016, son of the late John W. and Marion Klein Ivory; brother of John E. (Gertrude) Ivory; uncle ofMary (late Christopher) Ivory-Coulomb, Gert R. and John J. Ivory; great-uncle of Anne and Benjamin. Friends maycall Thursday 4-8 PM at the DENGLER, ROBERTS, PERNA FUNERAL HOME, 3070 Delaware Ave. A Massof Christian Burial will be offered at St. Michael's RC Church,...
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Hazel H. Domres
July 21, 1930 - December 18, 2016
Arrangements under the direction of Dengler, Roberts, Perna Funeral Home, Kenmore, NY.
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Patricia Lea Hartnett
November 29, 1944 - December 16, 2016
Hartnett, Patricia L. (Peer)December 16, 2016. Beloved mother of Timothy Hartnett, Heather (Anthony Saia) Derck and Heidi Hartnett; daughter of the late Milton and Dorothy A Peer; sister of Richard (Janet) Peer, M.D., Bonnie (David) Seaman and the late Robert (Biggie) Peer and Ronald Peer; also survived be several nieces and nephews. Friends may call Thursday from 4-8 pm at the Dengler, Roberts...
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Vincent Marchese
December 11, 2016
MARCHESE - Vincent December 11, 2016, beloved husband of the late Rose Marchese; loving father of Salvatore J. (Karen) Marchese; dearest grandfather of Nicole, Kristen and Samantha; dear brother of Lina Matterni, Salvatore (Rosalia) and Joseph (Rita) Marchese. Friends may call Wednesday 3-7 PM at the DENGLER, ROBERTS, PERNA FUNERAL HOME, 3070 Delaware Ave., Kenmore. A Mass of Christian Burial...
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Nancy A. Collard
December 9, 2016
COLLARD - Nancy A. (nee Sheehan)December 9, 2016, beloved wife of the late John Willats Collard, DDS; loving mother of M. Candace Collard, DDSand J. Michael Collard, DDS; dearest grandmother of John Willats Collard. Private services will be held at theconvenience of the family. Memorials to the National Parkinsons Foundation WNY. www.denglerrobertsperna.com
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Kathleen Kovacs SSS
January 23, 1925 - December 8, 2016
SISTER KATHLEEN KOVACS, S.S.S. - Member of the Sisters of Social Service since 1954, was called home to God's Loving Embrace on December 8, 2016, on the feast of the Immaculate Conception, at the age of 91. She passed away at the Clarence residence of the Sisters of St. Joseph, where she resided temporarily and cared for lovingly. Daughter of Michael and Maria (nee Zima) Kovacs. She survived...
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Michael E. Abar
September 16, 1946 - December 2, 2016
Arrangements under the direction of Dengler, Roberts, Perna Funeral Home, Kenmore, NY.
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Anne E. Forrester
February 7, 1945 - November 12, 2016
FORRESTER - Anne ElizabethOf Buffalo, after a brief illness at the age of 71, November 12, 2016. Cherished daughter of the late Ervin Fry Forresterand the late Frances (Matthews) Forrester. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials to the Buffalo Seminary.Private graveside service. Condolences www.denglerrobertspernafuneral.com
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Joseph Teranowicz
March 27, 1924 - November 3, 2016
TERANOWICZ - JosephNovember 3, 2016. Beloved brother of Lottie Orlowski and predeceased by several brothers and sisters; uncle of David (late Jane) Orlowski;also survived by several nieces and nephews. Friends may call Tuesday from 9-10 AM at the DENGLER, ROBERTS, PERNA FUNERAL HOME,3070 Delaware Ave, Kenmore where funeral services will follow at 10 AM. Joseph was a veteran of WWII and served in...
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Betty J. Muscato
March 9, 1931 - November 2, 2016
Arrangements under the direction of Dengler, Roberts, Perna Funeral Home, Kenmore, NY.
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Alfred W. Wentlent
November 1, 2016
WENTLENT - Alfred W. November 1, 2016. Beloved husband of the late Ann R. (nee Hubbard); loving father of Alfred (late Eileen), Linda, Mark S. (Jane), Blane M. Wentlent, Anne (Joel) Hayes and Christopher J. (Mary) Wentlent; survived by 19 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; predeceased by seven brothers and sisters. Friends may call Friday 4-8 PM at the DENGLER ROBERTS PERNA FUNERAL HOME,...
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Mary D. Clemons
October 31, 2016
Arrangements under the direction of Dengler, Roberts, Perna Funeral Home, Kenmore, NY.
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Dorothy Walsh
October 28, 2016
Arrangements under the direction of Dengler, Roberts, Perna Funeral Home, Kenmore, NY.
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Santina Carluccio
October 28, 1920 - October 23, 2016
CARLUCCIO - Santina A.October 23, 2016, mother of Concetta (Bob) Curcie; grandmother of Gina (David) Fiorentino of Gastonia, NC;sister of Rose Cobb of Hamburg; also survived by nieces and nephews. Family will be present on Wednesday from4-7 PM at the DENGLER, ROBERTS, PERNA FUNERAL HOME, 3070 Delaware Ave., Kenmore where FuneralServices will be held Thursday at 10 AM. Santina was a member of the...
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Shelley Lynn Gruntz
May 27, 1959 - October 22, 2016
Shelley (Horan) Gruntz, age 57, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 22, 2016 at Inova Fairfax Hospital in Fairfax, Virginia. She was born on May 27, 1959, in Tonawanda, New York to Donald and Phyllis (Niethe) Horan. After high school, she met Peter Gruntz, and shortly thereafter, on November 25, 1977, the two were married and resided in Tonawanda where they started a family. In 1982,...
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Karen Schaus Neal
January 26, 1955 - October 14, 2016
NEAL - Karen (nee Schaus)October 14, 2016. Loving wife of James C. Neal; beloved mother of Andrew J. C. (Heather) Neal, ElizabethN. (Andrew) Paradis of London, England and Carolyn S. (Jordan) Ross of Toronto, ON; dearest grandmotherof Cameron J. N. Neal; dear daughter of the late James P., MD and Betty Schaus; sister of Peter (Donna), John(Lisa), James F. (Patricia) Schaus, Susan (Brian) Sinnott,...
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Kevin Thomas McCarthy
October 11, 2016
Arrangements under the direction of Dengler, Roberts, Perna Funeral Home, Kenmore, NY.
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Edward J. McMahon
November 27, 1928 - October 10, 2016
McMAHON - Edward J.October 10, 2016. Beloved husband of the late Marjorie (Dehan); dear father of Moira McMahon (Jeffrey Allwine),Kevin (Diana), Michael (Cindy), John, Timothy (Karen); also survived by nine grandchildren; brotherof Donald (Patricia). Friends may call Wednesday 4-7 PM at the DENGLER ROBERTS PERNA FUNERAL HOME,3070 Delaware Ave., Kenmore. Friends are invited to attend a Mass of...
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William J. Hoak
July 17, 1983 - October 6, 2016
HOAK - William J. IVOctober 6, 2016, age 33 years, beloved son of William and Marcia A. (nee Malabre) Hoak; brother of Megan (Brian) Speir and Margaret Schneider;grandson of Helena L. and the late William Malabre, and William and Carol Hoak; also survived by many aunts, uncles and cousins. Friendsmay call Tuesday from 4-8 PM at the DENGLER, ROBERTS, PERNA FUNERAL HOME, 3070 Delaware Ave., Kenmore...
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Helen M. Telesco
July 7, 1934 - October 3, 2016
TELESCO - Helen M. (nee Webster)October 3, 2016, beloved wife of James A. Teleseco Jr.; loving mother of Paul (Kathy) Moline, Judy (Richard) Schaus, Patricia Moline and James A. Telesco III; dearest grandmother of Jennifer, Jamie (Demetrius), Ricky, Nick, Justin, Maryssa and the late Paulie; dear great-grandmother of Alexis, Matthew, Austin, Pierce, Layla, Nadia, Ella and Demetrius Jr.; sister of...
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Norma M. Fontane
June 17, 1915 - September 28, 2016
FONTANE - Norma M. (nee Setter)September 28, 2016, wife of the late Nathan C.; dear mother of Carol (Robert) Pajonk, Lynda (late Edward) VanCheri and Lynne Fontane; also survived by six grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and one greatgreat-grandchild. Friends may call Sunday 2-6 PM at the DENGLER,ROBERTS, PERNA FUNERAL HOME, 3070 Delaware Ave., Kenmore, where prayers will be offered Monday at...
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Alyce Altenburg
September 21, 2016
ALTENBURG - Alyce Marie (nee Hart)Wife of the late Ronald P. Altenburg, was born July 5, 1937 in Dobbs Ferry, New York and moved to Buffalo at ayoung age. She attended Holy Angels Academy and graduated in 1954 and was a longtime resident of Williamsvilleand Clarence, NY. Ronald and Alyce were married in 1957 till he preceded her in death October 2010. Whilemarried, they had three children, Ellen...
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Ruth R. Schanley
November 17, 1926 - September 13, 2016
SCHANLEY - Ruth R. (nee Heintz)September 13, 2016, age 89. Beloved wife of the late Donald J. Schanley; loving mother of Donna L., Daniel G. (Dawn), Paul W., Rebecca A. Leman and the late David B. Schanley; cherished grandmother of Crystal Ann, Paul W. Jr., Christopher, Ashley, Amanda and Alyssa; great-grandmother of four; sister of Lois (Steve) Gerovac and Suzanne Ledoux; also survived by many...
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Michael A. Thomas
March 2, 1949 - September 11, 2016
THOMAS - Michael A. September 11, 2016. Loving father of Bridget A. (Robert) Vaccaro, Kellie M. (Peter) Rizzo and the late Patricia E. Thomas; adore Papa of Michael, Lucille and Aria Rizzo and James Vaccaro; beloved brother of Mary Pat Littlefield, Mark (Jackie) Thomas, Janet (David) Fatig, Nancy Josa, Judy (Francine) Thomas and the late Joseph (Toni), Elizabeth, Gerald and Patricia Thomas and...
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Leon J. Dawley
September 5, 2016
DAWLEY - Leon J.September 5, 2016, beloved husband of Shirley A. (nee Dailey); dear father of Diane L. Dawley, Kathleen D.(David) Beck and the late Susan R. Dawley; grandfather of Jared, Joshua, Morgan and Jonathan; brother of JoyceGreen and the late Kenneth Dawley. A memorial service will be held Saturday at 12 noon at Kenmore AllianceChurch, 175 Bonnett Ave., Tonawanda, NY 14150. In lieu of...
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Mary Cirelli
January 28, 1927 - September 3, 2016
CIRELLI - Mary (nee Mustillo)September 3, 2016, beloved wife of the late Michael Cirelli; loving mother of Annlouise Cirelli, Donna M. (Gary) Roberts and Anthony (Mary Ann) Cirelli; dearest grandmother of Risa Pearl, Rachelle and Mikhele Roberts, Kayla, Anthony and Kristen Cirelli; sister of Anthony Mustillo, Concetta (late Robert) Senf and the late Pasquale (late Jean) Mustillo. Friends may call...
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Marie Rose Buscaglia
March 26, 1922 - September 1, 2016
BUSCAGLIA - Marie R. (nee Sciandra)September 1, 2016, age 94, beloved wife of the late Giovanni "John" Buscaglia; loving mother of Libby (Joseph) Netter, Lucille (James Jr.) Boyce, Joanne (late Gregory) Weigen and the late Antoinette Buscaglia; cherished grandmother of Christina (Sean), Jennifer, Stefanie, John and Brianna; sister of Lil (Joseph) Bolognese, Lucy (late John) Klein, John (Sidney)...
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Patricia Reen
January 7, 1931 - August 29, 2016
SISTER PATRICIA REEN, SSJ ( Sr. Mary Laboure)August 29, 2016, daughter of the late B. Murty and Marie Carr Reen; sister of the late Bernard Reen, MD (Teresa) and Jeremiah (late Joanne) Reen; alsosurvived by many nieces, nephews and sisters in Religious Community. Friends may call Thursday 4-8 PM at the Sisters of St. Joseph, Clarence Residence, 4975 Strickler Rd., Clarence, where a Mass of...
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