Obituaries
Paula E. Fritschi
Aug 25, 2024
Paula E. Fritschi, RN, 70, of North Tonawanda died on August 25, 2024 after a brief illness. Loving wife of David T. Fritschi. Dear mother of Christian D. Fritschi, Noelle E. Fritschi and the late Michael D. Fritschi. Proud grandmother of Ashley R. Fritschi and Hunter Fritschi and great-grandmother of Isla-Mae Eleanor Smith. Dear sister of Patricia Murphy, Peggy Cool,...
Pamela Jean Yurek
Aug 10, 2024
Pamela J. Yurek, 69, of North Tonawanda died on August 10, 2024 under the care of Niagara Hospice. Wife of the late Roger S. Yurek. Loving mother of Renee (Derik) Gorman, Robyn Shattuck and the late Richelle Yurek-Clark. Stepmother of Roger H. Yurek and Raymond A. Yurek. Loving grandmother of 19 Grandchildren and 15 Great Grandchildren.
Pam loved her family and...
Mary Patricia Garrett
Aug 8, 2024
Mary Pat Garrett, 80, of North Tonawanda on August 8, 2024 entered into eternal rest after a brief illness. Loving daughter of the late Norman and Patricia McTigue. Beloved wife of the late Donald J. Garrett. Sister of James F. McTigue, Sr. (late Nancy) and the late Rev. Norman P. McTigue, John P. McTigue, Sr. (Cathy), Robert F. McTigue (Beverly)...
Robert Edward Kurczynski
Aug 7, 2024
Robert E. Kurczynski, 86 of Pendleton died on August 7, 2024, after a long illness. Son of Stanley and Mary (nee Wargula) Kurczynski. Stepson of the late Al Pryzbyl. Beloved husband, of 63 years, of Linda (nee Martone) Kurczynski. Proud father of Rita (Frank) Dispenza, Robin (Peter) Bayer, Robert (Karen) Kurczynski and elated grandfather “Papa” of Jordyn Leigh, Jacob Franklin...
Mary T DeMart
Aug 3, 2024
With heavy hearts and after more than 65 years, the sun set early on Sommer St. in North Tonawanda on August 3, 2024 with the passing of Mary T. DeMart at 95 years old. Mary moved to North Tonawanda with her mother, the late Lucia Fanto, and younger brother, the late Louis Fanto, Jr., from Youngstown, Ohio to marry the...
Sharon D. Foster
Jul 31, 2024
Sharon D. Foster, (nee Rasp) 74, of Lockport died on July 31, 2024 after a brief illness. Wife of the late Michael Roy Morris. Loving wife of Melvin L. Foster. Dear mother of Michael Ryan Morris. Grandmother of Scarlett Morris, Tyler Foster, Kaylee Foster, Mason Foster, Brooklyn Foster, Logan Foster, Gracelynn Foster, Cloe Foster, Colin Foster, Adelyne Foster. Dear sister...
Elizabeth M. Fetterhoff
Jul 18, 2024
Elizabeth M. Fetterhoff (nee Helbringer), 74 of Creedmoor, NC, entered into rest July 18, 2024 after a brief illness. Wife of the late Darrel "Butch" Fetterhoff. Dear mother to Micheal Fetterhoff, Lisa Scott, James Fetterhoff, and Kelly Fetterhoff. Manga/grandmother to Melanie Fetterhoff, Micheal Fetterhoff, Jayden Grant, Carter Scott, Landon Scott, and Kaleah Grant. Proud BooBoo to Remington Moore.
Friends received by...
Joseph Edward Bernas
Jul 18, 2024
Joseph E. Bernas, “Joe” 83, of North Tonawanda died on July 18, 2024. Loving husband of Angeline (nee DiVirgilio) Bernas. Dear father of E.J. Bernas and Michelle Bernas. Brother of Frances (Jerome) Kubiniec, Mary Ann (Daniel) Wlodarczyk, Patricia (Mack) Argentieri. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Brother-in-law of Donald (Lori) DiVirgilo, and sister-in-law Ruth DiVirgilio, (late Vincent). Joseph is...
Phyllis Rose Wagner
Jul 14, 2024
Phyllis Rose Wagner, (nee Rothstein) 88, of North Tonawanda died on July 14, 2024 after along illness. Loving mother of Dena A. (Douglas) Albon. Grandmother of Christopher Bergeron, William Bergeron, Samantha Albon and Abreana Willis. Great-grandmother Trevor Matthew, Alex Bergeron, Jayden Burns, Mercedes Wolf, Loren Johannes and Dyllan Albon.
Phyllis retired from K Corp. in Houston, TX. She loved spending time...
Paul Michael Kimball
Jun 26, 2024
Paul Michael Kimball, 67, of North Tonawanda died on June 26, 2024 after a long illness. Son of John and the late Barbara (nee Ellicott) Kimball. Loving brother of Kathleen (Craig) Birch. Dear uncle of Alyssa (Richard) Hillman and “greatest” great uncle of Harlie and Kyla. Dear friend of John and Randy Jasulevich, Jack Bedell, Lois Toman, Tom Lewis, Pookie,...
Beatrice Mary Thiele
Jun 21, 2024
Beatrice M. Thiele, (nee Liberti) “Bea”, 99, of North Tonawanda, died on June 21, 2024. Wife of the late H. Guy Thiele. Loving mother of David G. Thiele and Diane Overton. Sister of Eleanor (Donald) Ziehl. Grandmother of Jessica Arnold, Justin Arnold and Tammy Dodge. Also survived by several great-grandchildren and great-greatgrandchildren nieces and nephews.
Beatrice will be laid to rest...
Peter J. Gatas
Jun 6, 2024
Peter J. Gatas born January 29, 1940 to Joseph and Khazoun Gatas in Sibhel, Lebanon was the 16th of 17th children and is the last living member of his generation. Peter Gatas arrived to the United States on August 20, 1955 on the Conte Biancamano ship at the age of 15 years old along with his mom, his older sister...
Kathleen Walder
May 19, 2024
Kathleen Marie Walder of the Town of Wheatfield passed away on Sunday May 19, 2024, surrounded by her loving family and friends at Niagara Hospice House. She was born on July 1, 1956, to Ruth and Raymond Walder. She attended Niagara Wheatfield High School, Mt. Aloysius Jr. College of Cresson, PA and received a master's degree in occupational therapy from...
George B. Tetter
May 16, 2024
George B. Tetter, 95, of North Tonawanda passed away peacefully at Kenmore Mercy Hospital on May 22, 2024. Husband of the late Gladys (nee Wollenburg) Tetter and loving father of David (Lilian) Tetter of Auckland, NZ and Lisa (John) Rivera of Wheatfield. Proud grandfather of Alexandra Tetter, Gabrielle Tetter, Marissa Rivera and Victoria Rivera. Brother of the late Marie Marillo.
George...
Joseph Silvagnia
May 12, 2024
Joseph (Joey) Silvagnia, age 87,
of North Tonawanda, entered into rest May 12, 2024. Devoted father of Danielle (Mark) Kessler; cherished grandfather of Anabelle Kessler; loving son of the late Ralph & Petrina Silvagnia; dear brother of the late Josephine (Peter)Barone and Saverio Silvagnia.
A private burial will take place on May 16, 2024. The family requests that memorials be made to...
Deborah Schulmeister
Apr 27, 2024
Deborah Schulmeister, 71, of the Tonawandas on April 27th, 2024. Daughter of the late Bradley and Margaret Bailey. Loving mother of Kish Anne Mosher, Willard Schulmeister III, and Joseph Schulmeister. Dear sister of Michael (Donna) Lowry. Loving grandmother of Jacob Sauer, Sawyer and Maxwell Mosher and Emma Schulmeister. Great-grandmother of Brooklyn, Cameron. Dear aunt of Lisa (William) Robins, Amanda...
Joseph Ryan Muni
Apr 26, 2024
Joseph “Joey” Ryan Muni, 19, of Wheatfield, passed suddenly on April 26, 2024. Beloved son of Craig and Danielle (nee DeLong) Muni. Dear brother of Zachary Muni. Loving grandson of George DeLong and Lance Muni and the late Danette DeLong and Suzanne D’Amico. Step-grandson of David D’Amico. Dear nephew of John and Kristiane DeLong, Shannon and Ralph Corlis, Christopher...
Bernice Nadbrzuch
Mar 28, 2024
Bernice Nadbrzuch (nee Szczykutowicz)
Age 97 of Buffalo’s Black Rock neighborhood, passed away peacefully on March 28, 2024.
Beloved wife of the late Stanley F Nadbrzuch. Devoted Mother of James Nadbrzuch (Linda).
Loving Grandmother of Ryan Nadbrzuch, Rachel Nadbrzuch, and Nicole (Nelson) McCullough. Great Grandmother of Elijah, Natalia and Nelson. Predeceased in death by sisters Hedwig Wisniewski and Mary Madej, brothers Adam and Joseph...
Carol Marie Dawes
Feb 29, 2024
Carol Marie Dawes, (nee Kugel) age 80, of North Tonawanda, NY, passed away on February 29, 2024 after a lengthy illness. Carol is survived by her husband Michael of 57 years. Loving mother of Colleen (Robert) Lekki, Charles (Jill) Dawes and Sharon (Walt) Krzystek. Grandmother to Christina Lekki, Louis Dawes, Colin and Kaitlyn Krzystek.
She was the loving daughter of...
Doris M. Heim
Feb 5, 2024
Doris M. Heim 1/25/26 - 2/5/24
In honor of a woman with an ever-present twinkle in her eyes and a mischievous laugh, whose chocolate chip cookies were absolutely legendary, whose smile shined brighter than the sun, who loved as fiercely as she protected all that she loved, and who kept her big, beautiful heart open with compassionate understanding through all of...
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