East Aurora, NY Obituaries

Bruce Ellis Gullberg, born on March 11, 1945, passed away on January 7, 2026, at the age of 80. He was a resident of Eggertsville, New York.

Richard "Dick" K. Boehler, a resident of East Aurora, New York, passed away on January 2, 2026, at the age of 74. Loving husband of Sandra R. (nee Zawada); beloved father of Zachary (Cassandra) Boehl...

Arlene M. Bogucki (nee Ahrens) of Wales Center, NY entered into rest at the age of 93; Beloved wife of Edmund A. Bogucki, Jr.; devoted mother of Barbara Winterborne, Michael Bogucki, and Patrick (Ann)...

Colonel Jacob L. Cooper (Ret.), USAF, entered into rest on January 1st, 2026 in Clarence Center, NY, at the age of 101. He was born in Ilion, NY on January 28th,1924 to Charles and Ruth Cooper, who ...

Steven Robert Lumia December 30, 2025 Beloved husband of Karen J. (nee Olson) Lumia; dear father of Stephanie (Craig) Kilgore, Janine (Aaron Johnson) Lumia, and the late Helene F. Lumia; grandfather o...

Vivien Fay Petermann (née Vivien Ruth Fay), 83, passed away peacefully on December 28, 2025, at Absolute Care at Aurora Park nursing home in East Aurora, New York. She was born on October 21, 1942, in...

Bonnie L Malburg (nee Weed) of South Buffalo, NY entered into rest December 28, 2025; Beloved mother of Lisa (Robert) Hillyard, Michael (Heather) Malburg and Matthew Malburg; cherished grandmother of ...

Elaine Wistran Harris, recently of Clarence, NY, and a longtime resident of East Aurora, NY passed away on December 26, 2025. Born in Jamestown, NY to Ted and Sally Wistran on April 19, 1944, Elaine ...

Timothy E. Penfold of East Aurora, New York entered into rest on December 26, 2025; Beloved husband of 46 years to Karen R. (nee Uebelhoer); devoted father of Justin (Julie) Penfold of Brooksville, FL...

Joan Murray (nee Blaszak) of Buffalo, NY. December 19, 2025. Beloved mother of Jennifer (Todd) Pache and cherished grandmother of Owen, Pierce and Cael Greene. Joan was a longtime member of St. Agatha...

Cherng Fan Suen, of Amherst, NY entered into rest on December 12, 2025 at age 79. Beloved husband of Ying-o Suen; devoted father of Hsu Chi "Andy" Suen (Li Chiu Suen), Mark Suen (Chih-Ai Lu) and Fran...

Beloved husband of Cynthia T. Cercone; dear father of Caroline (Benjamin) Dudeck, Emily Cercone, Justyn (Maria) Dudeck and Jeanette (Louis) Pilie; grandfather of 4 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchild...

Bridget K.M. (nee Woods) Vandermast, of Wilson, NY entered into rest on December 10, 2025 at age 62 surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of Jeffrey A. Vandermast; devoted mother of Bryce Va...

Ellinor Lynett (nee White) - December 6, 2025 of Williamsville, NY. Ellinor was the beloved wife of the late Leo M. Lynett Jr; devoted mother ...

Edward Thrun, 97, of Western New York, passed away on December 2, 2025. Born January 11, 1928, in Buffalo, NY, Edward grew up working in his family’s candy shop, where he spent many hours behind the ...

Mary Belle Walsh (nee Lindsay) December 2nd, 2025. Beloved wife of the Late Richard J.; dear mother of Barbara(late Michael) Donohoe, Kevin (Celeste), Sheila (Thomas) Richter, Richard (Sheila), Susan...

Judith M. Lowthert, aged 84, passed away on December 1, 2025. She was born on August 5, 1941. Judith was a resident of East Aurora, New York. Beloved wife of the late Robert W. Lowthert. Robert and Ju...

Paul E. Pusloski of North Java, NY entered into rest November 30, 2025; Beloved husband of 30 years to Marilyn (nee Ratka); devoted father of Brenda (Eric) Friess, Steve Pusloski, Chad (Lisa) Pusloski...

Peter C. Jansson, born on April 4, 1945, passed away on November 28, 2025, at the age of 80. Beloved husband of Joan; cherished father of Emily (Mike), Wendy (Frank) and bonus dad to Sean; grandfather...

Margaret (Boots) (nee Greig) Grey slipped away peacefully at home on November 27, 2025. Her lakeshore Camelot quietly ended. Boots was born on July 4, 1932. It is the most fitting of birthdates as she...

Dawn M. Murty, daughter of the late Otis and Marion Muck, devoted wife to Jim, loving mother to Ruby Dusty, Amber and Sean, and proud grandmother to Penny, Kennedy, Dahlia, Gia, and Bella, was born on...

Leonard J. Walek of Elma, NY. Beloved husband of 68 years to Phyllis (nee Kohl); loving father of Jeffrey (Judy) and Kevin (Julie); cherished grandfather of Kori, Joshua (Sherene), Kaitlyn, Jacob and ...

Jerry was born November 18, 1935 in Oakwood, Ohio the second son of Ansel and Vivian Bidlack. He was raised on a farm and graduated from Oakwood High School in 1953. He was a member of the marching ba...

Kenneth J. Schmieder of Holland, NY. Beloved husband of the late Nancy (nee Julian); loving partner of Louise Pratt; step-father of Marc (Amy) Julian; brother of the late John Schmieder. Family will b...

Linda A. (nee Nigro) Heusler, of Getzville, NY entered into rest at age 74. Beloved wife of 40 years to John J. Heusler; devoted mother of Erin (Patrick) Doherty; adored grandmother of Ava and Mia; l...

Linda J. Gassman (nee Ellis) of East Aurora,NY entered into rest November 14, 2025; Beloved wife of 49 1/2 years to Alton E. Gassman, Jr.; devoted mother of Brett (Amanda) Gassman and Chad Gassman; ch...

Edward N. Manze Of East Aurora, New York went home to be with the Lord on November 14, 2025 at the age of 58. Edward was the cherished son of the late Louis F. and Maureen (nee Mangone) Manze Jr.. L...

March 31, 1971 - November 13, 2025 Beloved mother of Jack M. Smith; cherished daughter of Michael W. and Mary Jo Dahm; sister of Michael Dahm; and beloved companion of the late William J. McNamara. J...

Roberta “Bobbie” Queer, 82, passed away peacefully on November 12, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love, devotion, and richly lived experiences. Born in Buffalo, New York, Bobbie grew up in Kenmore a...

Robert D. Young, Jr. of East Aurora, NY peacefully sailed into his next adventure on November 11, 2025; Beloved father of 4 daughters; cherished grandfather of 6; dear Godfather of 3; loving companion...

Malcolm Robert Andrews November 10, 2025 Beloved husband of the late Beverly Ann (nee Cronk); dear father of Robert (Sandra) Andrews, David Andrews and the late Michael Andrews; father-in-law of Kerry...

Donna M. Thielke Of Depew, New York entered into rest on November 10, 2025. Beloved daughter of the late Robert & Mary Thielke. Loving sister of Carol Thielke. Also survived by many loving cousins ...

Mary Preston (nee Schreiber) of Holland, NY. Beloved wife of the late John; loving mother of John (Bonnie), Jean (David) Mirabella and Janet (Scott) Hunt; cherished grandmother of Mark (Kristin) Mirab...

Jannie B. Hill, born on January 27, 1934, entered into rest on November 5, 2025, at the age of 91. Beloved wife of the late Sam Earl Hill, Sr.; Dear mother of Florence Denise, Sharon Lynn, and the lat...

Daniel F. Kelley of Hamburg, NY entered into rest November 3, 2025; Beloved husband of 46 years to Jody (nee Mehl); devoted father of Seth Kelley and Erin (Patrick) Kelley Chmura; cherished grandfathe...

Dr. Gerald E. Patterson, (Jerry) age 88, passed away peacefully surrounded by his devoted family. Guided throughout his life by intuition, faith, and compassion, he was a man whose steady hands and ge...

Cynthia "Cindy" A. Alfano-Banker Of Bowmansville, New York entered into rest on October 26, 2025 at the age of 69. Beloved wife of James C. Banker. Former spouse of Daniel A. Castellani MD. Loving ...

Thomas A. Roth, born April 18, 1936 - Tom passed away peacefully at home on October 24, 2025. Husband of 59 years to the late Alvera "Elfie" (Achenbach); Tom leaves behind a legacy in his children, Ke...

Donna Shirley Shupe (née Booker) - age 88, passed away peacefully on October 23, 2025, in Chuluota, Florida. Born January 29, 1937, in Buffalo, New York, Donna lived a life marked by dedication to fa...

Leah M. Miller (nee Hollywood) Of Williamsville, New York entered into rest on October 13, 2025 at age 100. Beloved wife of the late Norman Miller. Loving mother of Eileen Greene. Dear grandmother ...

In Loving Memory of Colleen Borger O’Connor February 3, 1967 – October 11, 2025 Colleen Borger O’Connor, 58, of East Amherst, New York, formerly of Woodbury, Connecticut, passed away on October 11, 2...

William “Bill” Reitebach, 83, of East Amherst, NY passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on October 9, 2025. Bill is survived by his devoted wife, Shirley; his children Jim (Cindy) Reitebach...

Mark F. Myszka, 68, of Summerville, SC, formerly of Clarence Center, NY, passed away on Monday, October 6, 2025, after a long illness. He is survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Elizabeth Benz Mys...

Jason M. Beckman, 52, of Pendleton, New York passed unexpectedly on October 6th. He was born March 14th, 1973 in Gowanda, New York. A proud graduate of Canisius University, he taught Physical Educati...

Rose A. Gassman (nee Kruse) of East Aurora, NY entered into rest October 6, 2025; Beloved wife of 47 years to the late Dale Gassman; devoted mother of Lisa (James) Derrigan, Lori (Raymond) Kohl and Am...

Alexis "Allie" Ahern passed away suddenly on September 20th, 2025. Allie was born in Buffalo, NY and resided in Chicago, IL. Cherished daughter of Thomas and Joanne (Robb) Ahern; dear sister of Leslie...

Sr. Frances M. Boudreau, SSJ, September 27, 2025, at the age of 94. Daughter of the late Eugene and Maria Fournier Boudreau; sister of the late Sr. Jane Boudreau, Gilles Boudreau, Claude Boudreau, Ros...

Renée Roche Jones of East Aurora, NY entered into rest September 21, 2025; Beloved wife of 52 years to Gary Owen Jones; devoted mother of Wendy (Joshua) Jones-Epstein and Holly Eliza Jones; cherished ...

Rose Marie Pieroni, 87, of Orchard Park, NY (formerly of Niagara Falls and Little River, SC), passed away peacefully on September 17, 2025, at the Fox Run Senior Living facility, following a brief ill...

Joan M. Markle (nee Thurston) of East Aurora, NY. Beloved wife of the late William H.; loving mother of Jeremy (Stephanie), Melissa, Tracy (Rick Reed), Kenny and Amy (Scott Rozmus); proud grandma to E...