Obituaries
Duane Joseph Cappellano
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...
Dennis G. Lasky
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,...
William R. Oberjosh
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....
William Kaiser
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...
Amanda Marie Baran
Apr 10, 2025
Amanda Baran, (nee Giordani) 42 of North Tonawanda died suddenly on April 10, 2025. Daughter of the late Clint and Peggy (Gerald) Giordani. Loving mother of Destiny Baran and Isabella Baran, Dear sister of Marion (Adam) Cleveley and Joseph (Amber) Gagne and the late Ronnie Giordani. Also survived by several nieces and nephews.
Friends received by the family on Wednesday 4-7...
John T. Kimball
Mar 28, 2025
John T. Kimball, 93, of Lockport on March 28, 2025 at his residence. Husband of the late Barbara Kimball and Kay Kimball. Dear father of Kathleen (Craig) Birch and the late Michael Kimball. Proud grandfather of Alyssa Hillman and great-grandfather of Harlie and Kyla Hillman. Brother of the late Chester and Gene Kimball. Also survived by several nieces and nephews.Friends...
Clifford Darwin Campbell
Mar 19, 2025
CAMPBELL, Clifford Darwin, “Dusty”, age 67, of Middleport NY, passed away Wednesday March 19th, 2025, and is with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Dear Son of Bette Jane Campbell and the late Edward Jack Campbell. Loving husband of Nancy Campbell (nee Quaintance). Loving father of Donald (Miranda) Campbell, Steven (Stephanie) Campbell, Daniel (Erin) Campbell and Stacy (Randall) Smith. Grandfather...
Joyce Ann O'Connor
Mar 4, 2025
Joyce Ann O’Connor, (nee Borner) 68, of Tonawanda and formerly of Newfane, entered into rest on Tuesday March 4, 2025. Devoted and loving wife of William C. O’Connor, Sr. for 49 years. Loving mother of William C. (Sarah) O’Connor, Jr., and Rhianna L. O’Connor. Proud grandmother of Calisity Joy Mitri, William and Jillian O’Connor. Loving sister of Linda (the late...
Marcia M. Poleon
Feb 19, 2025
Poleon, Marcia J. (nee Miner)
Died February 19, 2025, age 84, of Getzville, NY. Beloved wife of 56 years of Gerald J. Poleon, loving mother of Dr. Kathleen E. Poleon (Dr. Thomas Miller), Brian G. Poleon, Norris M. (Kate) Poleon, and predeceased by baby son, Bruce Gerald Poleon. Cherished Nanie of seven grandchildren, Tyler, Avery and Kylie Miller, Blake Poleon and...
Barbara Ann Fonzi
Jan 31, 2025
Barbara Ann Fonzi, (nee Brown) 86, of North Tonawanda, entered into rest on January 31, 2025. Loving wife of Mario J. Fonzi. Dear mother of Susan Fonzi (Stuart Selover), Mario A. (Beverly) Fonzi, Marla (Jeffrey Pippard) Modica and the late Joanne (Jerry) Van Kleef. Proud grandmother of Russell (Brittany Pytlik) Van Kleef, Ingrid Van Kleef, Ryan Modica, Vincent (Bethany) Modica,...
Jacqueline T. Robinson
Jan 26, 2025
Jacqueline T. Robinson, (nee Bergeron) 88, of North Tonawanda died on January 26, 2025. Wife of the late Charles V. Robinson. Loving mother of Shyla (Richard) Chapman, Donna (Phillip) Bronschidle, Tammie-Jo Graf and Jeffrey (Lori) Robinson. Proud grandmother of Steven (Amanda) Chapman, Gregory (Sarah) Chapman, Shana (Michael) Jasniewski, Samantha (Jeffrey) Goble, Joel (Diana) Bronschidle, Russell (Stephanie) Graf, Benjamin (Alexandria Bogue)...
Patrick Michael Keleher
2025
Patrick M. Keleher, age 73, died on January 15, 2025 after a long illness. Loving husband of Virginia (nee DeFazio) Keleher. Loving father of Barbara Ann (Jan-Michael) Sutton, David Keleher, Katherine (Kevin) Donovan, MaryBeth (Brian) Velzy and Erin (Daniel) Campbell. Proud and loving Papa of Emily, Ashton, Simon, Linus, Elaina, Katherine, Aubrey, Abigail, and Cole Patrick. Dear son of the...
Gregory J. Guarino
Jan 10, 2025
Gregory J. Guarino “Chico”, of N. Tonawanda, New York, entered into Heaven peacefully in his sleep on January 10, 2025.
Loving husband of Sue (nee Gilmer). Dear father of Victor (Lisa), Amy (Troy), and Richard. Proud grandfather of Trinity, Tava, Talhia, Jaidin, Seth, Gavin. Beloved puppy Reo. Son of the late Francesca (nee Massaro) and Louis R. Guarino. Brother of late...
Gregory W. Rohrdanz
Dec 26, 2024
Gregory W. Rohrdanz, of Dunedin, FL, previously of N. Tonawanda, NY passed at home on December 26, 2024 the day before his 84th birthday, after a lengthy illness.
Loving husband of 58 years of Anita (nee Schubert). Dear father of Michelle (Craig) Boggs and Gregg (Sinda) Rohrdanz. Proud grandfather of Ryan (Kaylee) Boggs, Cassandra Rohrdanz, Joshua Rohrdanz, Victoria Rohrdanz and the...
Constance S. Amato
Dec 13, 2024
Constance S. Amato, 94, of North Tonawanda died on Friday December 13, 2024 after a brief illness. Wife of the late Samuel Amato. Loving mother of Louisa (James) Shaul of California, Jeffrey (the late Patricia) (Elaine Roman) Amato and Diane (the late Robert) Phillips of North Tonawanda. Proud grandmother of Caroline (Colby) Hanik, Rachel (William) Gersitz, Elizabeth (Matthew) Szocki, Robert...
Jeffrey Robert Kimball
Dec 6, 2024
Jeffrey Robert Kimball, Sr., 66, suddenly, of Niagara Falls on December 6, 2024. Son of the late Chester and Lois (nee Fither). Loving father of John Blevins, Sr., Sandra (Leah Mateczun) Blevins, Jeffrey R. Kimball, Jr., Robert A. (Jamie Miller) Kimball. Dear brother of Beth (the late Mark “Spike”) Nielsen. Proud grandfather of John Blevins, Jr., Andrew Tyler Kimball, Madalyn...
Anne Marie Timblin
Nov 26, 2024
Anne Marie Timblin, (nee Rexford) 78, of North Tonawanda suddenly passed on November 26, 2024. Wife of the late Gary Lee Timblin, Sr. Loving mother of Gary Lee Timblin, Jr., Christine Marie (Daniel) Hankey and Marc Todd (Kim) Timblin. Proud grandmama of Daniel James (Felicia) Hankey, Sarah Anne (Trevor) Trovato, Kaitlyn Timblin, Emma Timblin, Austin Joseph Timblin and Brayden Lee...
Margaret Ann Mattucci
Sep 25, 2024
Margaret Ann Mattucci “Peggy”, 80 of North Tonawanda passed peacefully on September 25, 2024. Loving mother of William “Bill” (Lisa), Anthony “Tony” (Carol), Robert “Bob”, Christopher (Gina), Alexander "AJ", Benjamin Mattucci and Becky (Jeff) Wilcox and the late Wendy Duke. Proud grandmother of Danielle, Katie, Jessica, Will, Yolanda, Kara, Kyle and Savannah. Sister of Denise Heltz-Kress (Bruce), JoAnn Pitcher (John),...
Terry J. DeSimone
Sep 13, 2024
Terry J. DeSimone, 50, of North Tonawanda died on September 13, 2024 after a long illness. Loving father of Madison DeSimone and Jayla and Frederick. Dear friend of Tammy Reid. Brother of Joni DeSimone.
Friends invited to a Memorial Service on Friday, September 20, 2024 at the Brunner Funeral Home, 156 Robinson Street, North Tonawanda from 6-8 p.m.
David W. O'Connell
Sep 12, 2024
David W O'Connell, M.D. PhD. at age 81 after a long illness. David was a graduate of Lafayette High School, Canisius College and Jacobs School of Medicine. He was predeceased by his first wife Carol (nee Brown); his brother John J and former wife Michelle "Chelle" (nee de la Plante). He is survived by his devoted sister, Karen (Gerald) Getman;...
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