Obituaries
Verna C. Leader
Apr 4, 2015
Verna C. (Voght) Leader, wife to the later Thomas C. Leader Sr., Passed away Saturday April 4th, 2015 at 100 year of age. She was a devoted to caring for her husband and family. In her spare time Verna was very active in volunteer work for various place such as St .Albert’s the Great as a member of the Rosary...
Peter Anthony Sarratori
Apr 3, 2015
Peter A. Sarratori age 84, of North Tonawanda on Friday April 03, 2015 at Buffalo General Medical Center. Husband of Shirley (nee Supparits) Sarratori. He was most recently retired from John Hancock where he was a financial advisor. Peter was a 15 year veteran of the Army National Guard, he loved to watch and play football, he was an avid...
Gina C. Taddei
Mar 27, 2015
Gina Carmella (nee Marinacci) Taddei, age 82, of North Tonawanda on Friday March 27, 2015 at Buffalo General Medical Center. Wife of the late Ferdinando “Nando” Taddei. Gina was a retired lifelong caregiver and aide working at Northgate Manor in Wheatfield and in her home. She was a former member of Ascension R C Church and a current member of...
Irene B. Warchocki
Mar 22, 2015
Irene B. Warchocki(nee Kowalski) passed away on March 22, 2015. Wife of the late Henry Warchocki, dearest mother of Dennis, Cathy Holesko, Mark (Gretchen. Loving grandmother of Heather (Aaron), Robert (Allison), Marcy (Brian) and Eric also Nicholas and Michelle Tobol; great grandmother of Henry and jack. Sister of Helen (Walter) Bett. Family and friends are invited to attend a memorial...
Alfred M Doktor
Mar 19, 2015
Alfred M. “Fred” Doktor 86 of Tonawanda entered into rest Thursday March 19, 2015 after a long illness. Beloved Husband of 60 years to Marian Letcher Doktor. Fred was born on June 11, 1928 in Depew, NY to the late Michael and Anna Doktor. He was retired from Dunlop tire where he was a tire builder. Fred was a proud...
Margaret Ballistrea
Mar 13, 2015
Margaret J. Annunziato - Ballistrea, (nee LaBruna) 91, of North Tonawanda on Friday, March 13, 2015. Wife of the late Michael H. Annunziato and Stephen Ballistrea. Mother of Michael (Christine) Annunziato, Anthony (Karen) Annunziato and Charles (Peggy) Annunziato. Sister of Mildred Scime, Daniel LaBruna, Joann (Donald) Ando and Tomasina Vacarro. Step-mom of Joey, Rosie and Stephanie. Proud grandmother of James...
Gertrude Ruth Proefrock
Mar 7, 2015
Gertrude Ruth Proefrock, “Gert” age 92 of North Tonawanda, on March 7, 2015 died at the DeGraff Skilled Nursing Facility after a long illness. Gertrude was a member of Payne Avenue Christian Church. Gertrude was a longtime volunteer at the DeGraff Skilled Nursing Facility. She retired from the Wurlitzer Company in North Tonawanda where she worked as an inspector. Wife...
James Kenneth Ames
Mar 5, 2015
James K. Ames, 74, of North Tonawanda on March 7, 2015 after a brief illness. Jim was a member of Beach Ridge Free Methodist Church. Jim was a member of Live Hose #4 Volunteer Fireman. He was a “Country Boy” who grew up on a farm in Pendleton. He loved the country life and motorcycles. He always wished it was...
Constance Deluca
Feb 11, 2015
Constance DeLuca, (nee Carlo) age 90 of North Tonawanda on Wednesday February 11, 2015 at Elderwood at Crestood. Constance was a member of the former Ascension R.C. Church. Loving wife of the late Joseph DeLuca. Sister of the late John (Lois) Carlo and Patricia (Ronald) Anastasi. Mother of the late Anita Marvin and Joseph DeLuca. Dear grandmother of Michele (Derek)...
Donna G. Wasielewski
Feb 8, 2015
Donna G. Wasielewski (nee Sawyer) age 70 of North Tonawanda on Sunday February 8, 2015 at Niagara Hospice House. Donna was a member of Our Lady of Czestochowa Parish. She courageously battled cancer for 25 years. Her selfless and beautiful spirit was truly her eternal imprint on her family. Donna’s devotion to her family was perhaps her greatest strength while...
Shirley Behm
Jan 31, 2015
Shirley Jane Behm (nee Kumm), age 84, of North Tonawanda on January 31, 2015 at DeGraff Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. Shirley was a member of St. Jude the Apostle Parish in North Tonawanda. She was an avid bowler and a member of the Red Hat Society. She loved her Facebook Friends and keeping up with current events. Shirley...
Richard Zell Meckes
Jan 21, 2015
Richard Zell Meckes, age 83, of North Tonawanda on Wednesday, January 21, 2015 after a couragous battle with lung cancer. Richard was a parishoner of St. Mark’s Episcopal Church. He was a retired Sheet Metal Worker. Richard was a member of Transportation Lodge #842 F.& A.M. since 1966. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran serving during the Korean Conflict on...
James H. Schoenfeldt
Jan 21, 2015
James H. Schoenfeldt, age 91, of North Tonawanda at the New York State Veterans Home at Batavia, on January 22, 2015 after a long illness. Jim was a member of North Presbyterian Church where he was a former Elder and Trustee. He worked at Van Raalte as a Chemist and later retired from the Hooker Chemical/Occidental Petroleum Corp. where he...
Lindsay Ryan O'Keefe
Jan 15, 2015
Lindsay Ryan O’Keefe, (nee Halik) age 28, of Tonawanda, suddenly, on Thursday January 15, 2015. Lindsay graduated from Cardinal O’Hara in 2005. Lindsay was a loving and caring person who loved animals and rescued several. She was a beautiful person inside and out. Beloved wife of Sean M. O’Keefe. She was the loving mother of Natalie Rose O’Keefe. Beloved daughter...
Charles L. Rabb
Jan 2, 2015
Charles L. Rabb, Sr., age 67, of North Tonawanda on January 2, 2015 at Buffalo General Hospital after a brief illness. Charles was a member of the Ascension R. C. Church. He retired from Delphi Thermal Products in Lockport working there close to 30 years. Charles was a Coach for area Softball teams and a supporter of Glory Be To...
Chester L. Pawelczyk
Dec 18, 2014
Chester L. Pawelczyk, age 101, on Friday December 19, 2014 at DeGraff Skilled Nursing Facility. Chester was a member of Ascension R.C. Church and presently, St. Jude the Apostle Parish. He retired from Orleans-Niagara BOCES where he taught Machine Shop Skills. He had previously worked for North Tonawanda High School and Worthington Pump and Machinery Corp. Chester was active in...
Thomas R. Johnson
Dec 7, 2014
Thomas R. Johnson, age 63, of North Tonawanda on December 7, 2014 at the Veterans Hospital in Buffalo. Tom was a retired U.S. Army Veteran who spent 20 years on active service and several years in the Army Reserves. He was a member of Sikora Post #1322 American Legion where he was a Past Commander. Tom was also a former...
Marilyn Ann Adams
Nov 28, 2014
Marilyn Ann Adams (nee Batt), age 89 of North Tonawanda at the Beechwood Wells House. Marilyn was a member of Our Lady of Czestochowa Parish. Marilyn retired from Seneca Blueprint where she was the Manager. She previously worked for Remington-Rand. Her family (the Batt Family) were active in North Tonawanda’s history. They were founders and builders of Ascension R.C. Church,...
Betty A. Papsidero
Nov 24, 2014
Betty A. Papsidero (nee Muck) age 75 died at home, surrounded by her family on Monday, November 24, 2014 after a long illness. Betty retired from Budwey’s Market after working in the grocery business for many years. She enjoyed spending time with her family and celebrating holidays. She was a collector of Teddy Bears and Glass Figurines. Daughter of the...
Ryan M. Fischer
Nov 21, 2014
Ryan Michael Fischer, 16, of North Tonawanda unexpectedly on Friday, November 21, 2014 at the Erie County Medical Center. Ryan was a Junior at North Tonawanda Sr. High School. He worked part time at The Hideaway with his Mom. Ryan was a loving Son and full of life. He especially enjoyed hunting. He was an Electrical Wizard; loved his music...
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