Obituaries
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...
Trofim Laganiak
Oct 20, 2014
Trofim Laganiak, Age 89, of North Tonawanda on Monday October 20, 2014 at his residence after a long illness. Trofim was a member of St. John the Baptist Ukranian Catholic Church. Trofim was born in the Ukraine and imigrated to the United States in 1950. He was employed by Remington Rand Company and the West Seneca Developmental Center until his...
Terry Lee Utnehmer
Oct 19, 2014
Terry Lee Utnehmer, age 68, of Tonawanda on Sunday October 19, 2014 passed away at home after a long illness. Terry retired from Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center where he was a Boiler Engineer. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle and working in his Koi Pond in his backyard. He loved to go out to dinner with family and friends. He...
Sheila Alene Yaro
Oct 13, 2014
Sheila Alene Yaro (nee Daniels) age 72 of North Tonawanda on Monday October 13, 2014 after complications from Multiple Sclerosis. Sheila was a member of St. Mark’s Episcopal Church. She had worked for Curtiss Wright Corp. until its’ closing. Sheila was a founding member of the North Tonawanda Friends of the Library and the Kenmore-Tonawanda Multiple Sclerosis Society. Daugther of...
Angelo E. Difrancesco
Oct 6, 2014
Angelo E. “Jack” DiFrancesco, age 82 of North Tonawanda at Elderwood at Wheatfield, on Monday October 6, 2014 after a long illness. Jack was a member of the former Ascension R.C. Church and presently, St. Jude the Apostle Parish. He was an Aerospace Engineer and Technical Director for the Agena Rocket Engine Program at Bell Aerospace-Textron in Niagara Falls. He...
Alva Jean Elinski
Sep 28, 2014
Alva Jean Elinski “Jean” (nee Parmentier) age 89, of North Tonawanda, went to be with the Lord and her late husband Peter on Sunday September 28, 2014 after after a long illness. She was the daughter of the late Harry and Myrtle Parmentier and mother of the late Michael D. Elinski, and sister of the late Shirley Laribey. She was...
Robert W. Gonzalez
Sep 24, 2014
Robert W. Gonzalez, age 56, of North Tonawanda, suddenly on September 24, 2014 at his residence. Robert loved his children and they spoke of his kindness and devotion to them and his grandchildren. He was always there for them and will always be remembered for his wit and integrity. Robert previously worked at Swim City and NTC Marketing. Beloved father...
Loretta Ruth Tinklepaugh
Sep 18, 2014
Loretta Ruth Tinklepaugh “Ruth” (nee O’Connor), age 81 of North Tonawanda on Thursday September 18, 2014 after a brief illness. Loretta was a former member of Ascension R.C. Church and presently St. Jude the Apostle Parish. She received her B.A. from the University of Buffalo while working at Twin Fair. Loretta was a Fiscal Manager for Niagara County Employment and...
Mafalda Cieri
Sep 13, 2014
Mafalda Cieri, (Siniscalchi) age 78, of North Tonawanda on September 13, 2014. Beloved mother of Louis (Susan) Cieri, Rosina Cieri, Nicholas (Katherine) Cieri. Proud grandmother of Nicole, Jason, Danielle, Nicholas, and Ashley. Sister of Lina Siniscalchi. Sister of the late Antonio, Annunciata, Sophia and Gesua. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Friends invited to a Mass of Christian Burial...
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