Williamsville, NY Obituaries

Paul W. Zehler, Jr.- February 8, 2026. Beloved husband of Marie J. Zehler (nee Mandly); dear father of Walter J. Zehler, Sr and the late Suzanne M. Zehler; loving grandfather of Walter and Zach Zehler...

Celebrating a life well-lived, we announce the passing of our most loved lady, my grandmother, Nora (nee McCarthy) D’Anna. Our grandmother lived a life full of love, family, cherished memories, and a...

Eckert, Richard M. February 3, 2026 Beloved husband of the late Ruth (nee Thomas); Loving father of Scot (Helen) Eckert and Julie R. (Terence) Hurley; Grandfather of 7 grandchildren and 10 great grand...

Immacolata “Lola” Borrillo (Lillo) Immacolata Borrillo, a cornerstone of faith and family, passed away peacefully on January 30, 2026, at the age of 97. Born in Molinara, Italy, Immacolata’s journey...

Patricia Fenn (nee Sobczyk) Passed away on January 30, 2026. Patricia was reunited in heaven with her cherished husband of 44 years, Bruce A.; beloved mother of Darren (Kimberly); loving grandmother ...

On January 30, 2026, Jacqueline (Poczkalski) Adamczak passed peacefully surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of the late Arthur Adamczak. Loving mother to Paul (Pam) Adamczak, Sharon (Mark) ...

Eileen M. Lauffenburger entered into rest on January 24, 2026 at age 85. Loving daughter of the late Clifford and Julia (nee Deinhart) Lauffenburger; dear sister of James (Susan) Lauffenburger, Mary L...

Carol Jane Howrie Of Clarence NY, passed away on January 25,2026. Carol was the beloved wife for 36 years to William C. Howrie III; cherished sister of Grace (James III) Nash and Franklin (Vicki) LaMo...

Stravalaci, Caterina (Musso) of Williamsville, NY., January 25, 2026. Beloved wife of Anthony Stravalaci; Loving mother of Mariella Stravalaci-Mikienis (Christopher J.), Sandra Stravalaci, and Antone...

Riley F. Engasser, of Buffalo, NY., born on November 3, 2006, passed away on January 20, 2026, at the age of 19. Beloved son of Jonathan and Carolyn "Cara" (Sojka) Engasser; loved brother of Kayli En...

Jean C. Rogers-Downes, born on December 6, 1940, passed away on January 11, 2026, at the age of 85. Jean was a resident of Boynton Beach, Florida. Funeral Services will be held on Friday February 13 f...

Pauline E. Firestone, 105, Educator, Volunteer Pauline E. Firestone of Williamsville, NY, a woman of grace, wisdom and charm, passed away peacefully at home on January 21, 2026, three weeks short ...

James D. Miller February 5, 1947 - January 15, 2026 Beloved husband of Christine L. (nee Bremer) Miller; dear father of Kevin W. Miller and Erin (Raymond) Whelan; grandfather of Meaghan (Zack) Hillman...

Carol A. Mickey (nee Arabinick) Passed away on January 11, 2026. Carol was the beloved wife for sixty-eight years to the late Edward M.; loving mother of Sharon (Robert) Pantle and David (Diana) Mick...

Kevin Kelly passed away peacefully on January 12, 2026 after a long illness. He was born in Salamanca, NY to Thomas and Rita (Haynoski) Kelly in September 1952. He graduated from Batavia State Scho...

Susan Margaret Shaw (nee Devine) of Williamsville NY, passed away on January 11, 2026. Susan was the loving sister of Nancy Stabel, the late Joan (Matthew) Siembieda and the late Robert (Sandra) Devi...

Castrogiovanni, Natalie Marie (nee Barnhard) of Buffalo, NY, entered Heaven in the arms of her precious Savior, Jesus Christ, surrounded by her loving family on January 9, 2026, at the age of 45. “Wel...

Ira H. Striejewske, age 91, of Eggertsville NY went home to be with the Lord, on January 9, 2026 surrounded by his family and friends at home. He was born on April 17, 1934 in Buffalo NY, beloved husb...

Irr, William G. “Bill” of Getzville, NY, born on July 2, 1931 passed away peacefully at the age of 94 on January 8, 2026, in Richmond, Virginia, while visiting his daughter during the Christmas holi...

Anthony J. Rossi entered into rest on January 5, 2026 at age 70. Loving son of the late Joseph and Marylyn Ziemecki; dear brother of Dana (Michael) Violanti, Laura (Thomas) Moore and Pamela (John) Re...

Mary Ann Muhitch Mary Ann passed away unexpectedly on January 2, 2026. Mary Ann was born in Brooklyn, New York to John and Mary (nee Gabryluk) Denny. At a young age, her family moved back to Amsterda...

Rosemary Kacko Kane (Nee Weather)of East Amherst, NY. Born November 6, 1928, Entered into her Heavenly Home on January 1, 2026. Beloved wife of the late Joseph C. Kacko ll and the late Honorable James...

Carol E. Burns (Nee Cusker) of Williamsville, NY., December 30, 2025. Beloved wife of 62 years to William Burns; loving mother of Michael (Kelly Dietz) Burns, Kevin (Emily Ferrell) Burns and the lat...

Kevin A. MacNaughton passed away on December 29, 2025, at the age of 92. He was born on June 3, 1933. He was a resident of Buffalo, New York.

Kenneth G. Schroeder Jr., Of Clarence, NY., December 29, 2025. Beloved husband of 53 years to Rita (nee Privitera); Loving father of William (Stephanie) Solem, Elizabeth (Terry Funke) Ann Wooten and C...

Terry L. McMahan June 3, 1953 – December 27, 2025 Of Williamsville, New York. Loving husband of 39 years to Marilyn R. Haumesser. Dearest father of Brendon A. (Sarah) McMahan. Beloved grandfather of ...

Diane M. Matteliano, (Nee Stutz) of Williamsville, NY., December 23, 2025. Predeceased by former spouse and friend Joseph D. Matteliano, D.D.S. Loving mother of Jodie (Charles) Ventura, Andrea Matteli...

Tirone, Anthony F. Nov. 26, 1937 - Dec. 21, 1925 Beloved husband of the late Mary Ann (nee Gullo); devoted father of Susan Tirone, Barbara L. (Daniel Hendrickson) Tirone, Michael (Janice) Tirone and T...

Robert W. Healy Of Buffalo, NY passed away on December 21, 2025. Robert was the beloved husband of the late Claudia (nee Evanson), cherished father of Robert (Laura) and John (Karen) Healy, loving ste...

Donanne Siegfried Coovert, (nee Seymour) Donanne Siegfried Coovert (“Nonnie”) of Amherst, NY, passed away on December 18, 2025. Daughter of the late C. Donald and Dorothy (Hooper) Seymour, she was th...

Robert David “Bob” Hall Bob passed away peacefully on December 17, 2025, in Buffalo, New York, following a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s disease at the age of 88. Bob was born on July 3, 1937, in...

Thomas John Zent, of East Amherst passed on December 16, 2025. Beloved husband of 59 years to Mary (Morris) Zent; loving father of Patrick (Carleen Atlikhani) Zent, Christopher (Mary-Jane) Zent and Lo...

Lawrence E. Wolniewicz September 3, 1947 - December 15, 2025 Beloved husband of Mary Ellen (nee Galligan); dear father of Theresa (Peter) Walsh, Andrea (Jeffrey) Carter, Kristina Wolniewicz and Caryn ...

Irene Ann (Zawacki) Lukaszonas September 13, 1935 - December 10, 2025 With deep sorrow and abiding faith in God’s promise of eternal life, we announce the passing of Irene Ann (Zawacki) Lukaszonas, wh...

STACHURA, Sylvia M. (nee Ulicki) – of Williamsville, NY passed away on December 10, 2025. Sylvia was the beloved wife of 63 years to Edward; loving mother of Jeffrey Stachura and Joelle (Charles) Cava...

BRAUNGART - Jerrilynn C. "Jerri" (nee Crehan) Of Amherst, N.Y., and Crystal Beach, Ont., passed away peacefully on December 9, 2025, at the age of 82. Born on January 31, 1943, Jerri was the youngest ...

Louise A. Ventura, (Janeczko) of Amherst, December 6, 2025 passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family. Devoted mother of John and Jim Janeczko; dear grandmother of Aubree Jean; Beloved dau...

Shaun T. Doyle Sr. of Tonawanda NY, passed away on December 4, 2025, at the age of 85. Shaun was the beloved husband for 53 years to Grace (nee Gennuso) Doyle; devoted father of Shaun T. (Eric Leonbe...

Jerome Thomas Czajkowski Of Getzville, New York passed away on December 2, 2025 at age 79. Beloved husband of Susan K. Phillips. Loving father of Steve (Beth), Greg (Caitlin) and Jeff Czajkowski. D...

Ricigliano Pamela A. (nee Moeschler), age 57 years. Beloved wife of Larry V. Ricigliano; dear mother of Jacob and Emily Ricigliano; daughter of the late G. Robert and Claire Moeschler. Family and frie...

‌ James C. Dessert passed away peacefully at his daughter's home in the early hours of Thanksgiving morning at the age of 85. He was surrounded by his two daughters, six grandchildren, and his form...

Terry Ellen Menza (Kahn) of Clarence Ctr. NY., November 24, 2025. Beloved wife of Frank Menza; loving mother of Breanna (Adam) Reiter and Alyssa Menza; dear sister of Peggy (Thomas) Sullivan; daughter...

Sotirios T. " Sam" Gogos, born on July 14, 1937, in Greece, passed away on November 23, 2025, at the age of 88. He was a resident of Buffalo, New York. Sotirios (Sam) Gogos, beloved husband, father, a...

Rexinger, John "Jack" F Jr. of Amherst, and Crystal Beach, Ont. November 22, 2025. Beloved husband of the late Judith (Crehan) Rexinger; loving father of John "Jack" (Judy) Rexinger, Jeffrey (Kel...

Maurer, Leonard M. of Williamsville, NY., November 19, 2025 passed peacefully at home surrounded by his family at the age of 102. Beloved husband of the late Dolores (Hess) Maurer; loving father of Ro...

Blackburn, Barbara Ann (Breeding) of Williamsville, NY. Beloved wife of Alan Porter Blackburn; loving mother of Ann Petrina (Alejandro) Aguila and Bradford Alan (Yaju) Blackburn; dear grandmother of A...

LaDuca, Benjamin R. "Poppy" of Amherst, NY passed peacefully on November 11, 2025, at the age of 98 surrounded by his family. Beloved husband of the late Mary (Vitale) LaDuca; Loving father of Ann Ma...

James T. "Jim" Bakewell, of Lockport, NY entered into rest on November 12, 2025 at age 75. Beloved husband of 51 years to Susan (nee Brenner) Bakewell; devoted father of Eric (Melissa) Bakewell and A...

Lori Ann Hogg, 62, of East Amherst, NY, entered into eternal rest on November 10, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of John Hogg, devoted mother of Kaitlyn Louise Perkins (William) a...

Geraldine M. Reynolds (nee Alfieri) Passed away on November 4, 2025, of Amherst, NY. Gerry was the beloved wife of 52 years to the late Kenneth L.; devoted mother of Tina (late Don) Frank, Robert (Di...