Obituaries

Dec 28, 2025

Suzanne Marie Kish, 74, (nee Boryszewski) of Niagara Falls, formerly of North Tonawanda died on December 28, 2025. Wife of the late Daniel F. Kish.  Loving mother of Sandra Kish, Daniel (Nicole) Kish, Carol (Philip Wallace) Kish, Lisa (Rebeka Caplicki) Kish. Sister of Louise Becker and the late Barbara Sawyer. Proud grandmother of Joshua (Lauren) Richiazzi, Daniel Kish, David Kish,...

Dec 27, 2025

Janie Elizabeth Campbell, (nee Carlson) 82, of Lockport died on December 27, 2025 after a long illness. Loving wife of Lynn W. Campbell, Jr. Dear mother of Lynn W. Campbell , III, Catherine (Dr. Dean) Venturin and January (Steve) Fleming. Sister of Star Ferree and the late Laurence (Wanda) Carlson and Herbert Carlson. Proud grandmother of Richard (Erin) Day, Janie...

Nov 21, 2025

Philomena DeMonte, (nee DiFrancesco) age 97, entered into rest on November 21, 2025 after a brief illness. Wife of the late William DeMonte. Loving mother of Sandra (John) Klimas, William (Frances) DeMonte and James (Suzanne) DeMonte. Proud grandmother of Kristin, Jennifer, Nicholas, Daniel and Amy. Great grandmother of Ariana, Vanessa, Thomas, Ethan, Asher, Olivia, Stella, and Astrid. Sister of the...

Nov 2, 2025

Oct 18, 2025

Leslie Bea Brink, (nee Meyers) age 50, of Buffalo, formerly of North Tonawanda. Dear mother of Violet Bea Brink. Loving daughter of JoAnn (nee Horvath) Meyers and the late Roy Meyers. Sister of Griffin (Keely) Meyers. Dear Aunt of Layton, Sophia and Bella Meyers. Loving niece of Frank J. Horvath and the late James Horvath (Barbara).

Family and friends are invited...

Sep 9, 2025

Mary Jo Sobus, (nee Di Vicenzo) 58 of North Tonawanda suddenly on September 9, 2025. Beloved wife of Elliaggia Sobus, Jr. Loving mother of Elliaggia Sobus III and Mikayla Sobus all of North Tonawanda. Sister of Anthony (Annie) DiVincenzo and Paul DiVincenzo. Also survived by one niece, Francesca (DiVincenzo) Hill, and step nephew, Anthony (Amber) DeCarlo and step niece Mariaann...

Aug 24, 2025

Our beloved brother, Alexander James Mattucci, "AJ" 48, of Cape Coral Florida, formerly of North Tonawanda, passed suddenly on August 24, 2025. Cherished son of the late William "Bill" and Margaret "Peggy" (nee Campbell) Mattucci. Dear brother of William "Bill" (Lisa), Anthony "Tony" (Carol), Robert "Bob", Christopher (Gina) and Becky (Jeff) Wilcox and the late Benjamin Mattucci and Wendy Duke....

Aug 23, 2025

Patricia M. Hensel, (nee Davignon) 92, North Tonawanda past peacefully on August 23, 2025 under the care of Niagara Hospice. Loving mother of Mary Sheila (Joseph) Neddy, Sandra the late Douglas) Hoellig, Richard (Susan) Hensel, Francis Hensel, Mark Hensel and Eileen Hensel. Grandmother of Harley (Jennifer) and Jason Hankinson, Jillian Fox, Peter (Felicia) Hoellig, Elizabeth Hensel, David (Michelle Zajac) Hensel,...

Aug 13, 2025

Benjamin Joseph Mattucci, 44, of Buffalo and North Tonawanda died on August 13, 2025. Son of the late William and Margaret “Peggy” (nee Campbell) Mattucci. Dear brother of William “Bill” (Lisa), Anthony “Tony” (Carol), Robert “Bob”, Christopher (Gina), Alexander "AJ", and Becky (Jeff) Wilcox and the late Wendy Duke. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Dear friend of Valentine...

Jul 29, 2025

Roger C. Staddon, 74. of North Tonawanda died on July 29, 2025 after a brief illness. Husband of Helen (nee Laganiak) Staddon. Brother of Brian (Susan) Staddon of North Tonawanda. Survived by many friends, family and fellow golf partners. Roger was a U.S. Army Vietnam Era Veteran and served in Germany.

Per Roger’s wishes, there is no prior visitation.

Jul 22, 2025

Elizabeth Valentine (nee Charlton) 97, of Tonawanda on July 22, 2025 after a brief illness. Wife of the late Joseph C. Valentine. Loving mother of Dennis (Margaret) Valentine, Valerie Wadosky, Annette Marcaccio. Proud grandmother of Nicole (Tony Cancilla) Maggard, Tracy (Jake) Smith, Francesca Valentine and Jessica Marcaccio. Gigi of Ashley, Haley, Tyler, Briella and Cayden. Great-grandma of Adeline Rae. Sister...

Jul 22, 2025

Rose Marie Anastasi, 95, passed away on July 22, 2025 at Our Lady of Peace Nursing Facility, peacefully after a long illness. Born and raised in North Tonawanda. Daughter of the late Frank and Rose (Giacco) Anastasi. Sister of the late Eleanor Anastasi. Also survived by her cousins of the Anastasi and Giacco Families.

There is no prior visitation. Family and...

Jul 17, 2025

Diana Joan Reeve, “Dee” (née Wood)  1959–2025, age 65, of Tonawanda, NY, passed after a short illness.  Loving wife of Mitchell Scott Reeve.  Dearest daughter of Suzanne and the late Elmer “Woody” Wood.  Beloved mother of Rebekah S. (Ryan) Oliver and Wesley A.E. Reeve.  Proud Mima of Madelynn, Abigail, and Patrick Oliver.  Cherished sister of Wesley Wood and the late...

Jul 11, 2025

Bette Jane Campbell, RN, 102, of North Tonawanda, died on July 11, 2025. Wife of the late Edward "Jack" Campbell. Loving mother of Esther Joanne (Timothy) Gallagher, Evan James (Niris) Campbell, Ralph Patrick (Wendy) Campbell, Sandra (Harvil) Campbell-Hill, Edna Kathleen (Alan) Heseltine and the late Clifford "Dusty" Darwin (Nancy) Campbell. Dear sister of Gloria (Ralph) Wetzel and Mary Alice Olsen....

Jul 11, 2025

David D. Laures, 89, of Tonawanda, died at home surrounded by his family on July 11, 2025.

Husband of Madelyn (nee Whitbeck) Laures. Dear father of Deb Laures and Gregory (Rhonda) Laures and the late Cheryl Laures. Grandfather of four grandchildren. Also survived by several nieces and nephews.

David retired from Durez Plastics after 30 years. There is prior visitation.

Jun 2, 2025

Duane Joseph Cappellano, 71, of North Tonawanda died on June 2, 2025 after a long illness. Husband of the late Angela (nee Frisbey) Cappellano. Loving father of Coreen N. (Matthew) Johnson. Brother of Andrew Y Cappellano, Andrea (Mark) Duguay, Deborah (Michael) Pellegrino and the late Dean Cappellano. Dear uncle of Daniel (Sabrina), Bernadette, Melissa, Amanda, Ashley, Joseph and Nicholas.

Friends received...

Jun 1, 2025

Dennis G. Lasky, 74, of North Tonawanda died on June 1, 2025 after a long illness. Beloved husband of Marilyn (nee Pane) Lasky. Loving father of Justin Lasky, Ryan Lasky, Jared (Sherie) Lasky and Sean Lasky. Proud grandfather of Olivia Adams, Josephine and Angelina Lasky. Dear brother of Sharon (Edward) Andersen and Mary Ellen Lasky and the late Robert, Ronald,...

May 12, 2025

Laurence R. Plant passed away among loved ones on Monday, May 12th, 2025, in Niagara Falls. He was 84. Larry was raised in Derry, New Hampshire, where he was an All-State football player. He was selected to represent the state in Washington, DC, for the prestigious Boys Nation national leadership program. He earned degrees from Springfield College and the University...

May 4, 2025

William (Bill) Oberjosh gained his angel wings on May 4, 2025 under the care of Niagara Hospice and Home-Based Primary Care of the Buffalo Veterans Hospital. He was a loving and caring husband, father, and friend. Even with dementia, he had to be near his Betty and held hands every night until they were no longer able to do so....

Apr 27, 2025

William Kaiser, 87 of North Tonawanda died on April 27, 2025 after a long illness. Husband of the late Lorrine (nee Fulton) Kaiser. Loving father of Peggy Miller, Scott Fraser (Christine) and Rebecca (Stephen) Dority. Grandfather of Anthony, Sciandra, Britney, Jennifer, Krista and Thomas, Jr. Also survived by several nieces and nephews and Harley the cat.

William retired from Applied Design...