Obituaries

Patricia Ann Anastasi
Aug 8, 2013
Patricia Ann Anastasi (nee Carlo) age 71, of North Tonawanda on Thursday (August 8, 2013) after a short illness. Patricia was a member of St. Jude the Apostle Parish. She retired from Marine Midland Bank in Tonawanda. She retired to spend time with her grandchildren and travel with her husband. Daughter of the late Benjamin and Rose Carlo. Loving wife...

Donald F. Wojcik
Aug 6, 2013
Donald F. “Corky” Wojcik, at age 63 at Buffalo General Hospital, with his wife and daughters by his side. He was a very loved and cherished Husband, Father and Grandfather. Donald worked for WSF Industries in Tonawanda. He was a Mr. Fixit and “it was not broken until he could not fix it”. Don was the previous owner of Don’s...

David R. Stivers
Aug 1, 2013
David Randall Stivers, 66, of Cedar City, UT formerly of Niagara Falls and North Tonawanda on Thursday August 1, 2013 in Cedar City. David was an active member of St. Mark’s Episcopal Church where he was on the vestry and taught Sunday School. He was a Eucharistic Minister and member of the St. Mark’s Men’s Club. He was a graduate...

Brian R. Briggs
Jul 25, 2013
Brian R. Briggs, age 73 of North Tonawanda after a brief illness on Thursday (July 25, 2013). Brian was a member of Our Lady of Czestochowa Church. Brian was a U.S. Army Veteran who served in Korea. He was a Life Member and Past Commander of Sikora Post #1322. Brian was a former Niagara County Commander of the American Legion....

Frank Peter Malone
Jul 22, 2013
Frank Peter Malone, 89, died on Monday July 22, 2013 at Hospice Buffalo following a brief illness. A proud first-generation Italian-American, he was born in North Tonawanda. Frank was the fifth of eight siblings. Shortly after his graduation from North Tonawanda High School, he enlisted in the U.S. Army Air Force. He was promoted to Sergeant and served during WWII...

Florence M. Donovan
Jul 19, 2013
Florence F. Donavan, age 82 entered into rest at Buffalo General Hospital on Friday July 19, 2013 after a brief illness. Born in Buffalo, New York on November 03, 1930 to Stanley and Frances (Bak) Kwiatkowski. She Married her late husband of many years Bernard on August 08, 1953. Florence and Bernard made the Town of Pendleton their home since...

John A. Chimino
Jun 28, 2013
John A. Chimino, Sr. age 87 suddenly at DeGraff Memorial Hospital entered into eternal rest on Friday June 28, 2013. Born in Batavia, he is the last of seven children. John was an active member of Ascension R.C. Church, Live Hose #4 and the North Tonawanda Fireman’s Benevolent Association. He was a World War II Army Veteran who served in...

Mark E. Miranda
Jun 16, 2013
Mark E. Miranda age 57, of North Tonawanda passed suddenly on Sunday June 16, 2013 at St. Mary’s Hospital. Mark was a lifelong resident of North Tonawanda and a former member of Ascension Church and Our Lady of Czestochowa Church. Mark worked for Taylor Devices for over twenty years. He also worked at Midland Machinery and presently at Buffalo Pumps....

Ronald J. Rados
Jun 7, 2013
Ronald J. Rados, age 73, of North Tonawanda passed away June 7, 2013 surrounded by his family. Ron retired from the Tri-Metal company and previously worked for River Road Lumber. He was an accomplished accordion player and loved Polish Music and food. Son of the late John and Stephanie Rados. Loving husband of Sally A. Rados (nee Wojcik) of North...

Stella J. Hunt
May 29, 2013
Stella J. Hunt, (nee Colombo) age 90, of North Tonawanda on May 29, 2013 surrounded by her loving family at Buffalo General Hospital after a brief illness. Stella was a member of the former Ascension R.C. Church and presently Our Lady of Czestochowa Church. Stella was a Foster Grandparent and Sr. Companion at DeGraff Memorial Hospital for over 25 years....

Linda A. Pallotta
May 15, 2013
Linda A. Pallotta (nee Papin), passed away at the Northgate Health Care Facility on May 15, 2013 under the care of Niagara Hospice. She was 70 years old. Linda was a member of the former Ascension R.C. Church. Linda was an avid gardner and loved being outdoors. She and her husband enjoyed camping, traveling and being with their family. Daughter...

Frank James Lawlor
May 10, 2013
Frank J. Lawlor, Jr., age 90, of North Tonawanda, died peacefully at home on May 10, 2013. Frank retired from the University of Buffalo as a Campus Policeman. He owned and operated Aunt Tillies Homemade Candies on Rumbold Avenue until 2002. Frank was a member of the Crows Nest Horse Shoe Club and always said that he “was a jack...

Winifred Mae Schasel
Apr 28, 2013
Winifred Mae Schasel, (nee Eakins) age 94 of North Tonawanda at the Beechwood Health Care Facility on April 28, 2013 after a brief illness. Winifred was a lifetime member of the Payne Avenue Christian Church, Elder Emeritus, former Stewardship Chairperson and Adult Sunday School Teacher. Winifred retired from Buffalo State College in 1980, where she was a Professor of Home...

Richard Paul Kobel
Apr 1, 2013
Richard P. Kobel of North Tonawanda, Entered into rest April 1, 2013 In Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital after an acute illness. He was 70. Richard was born on August 19th, 1942 in Niagara Falls, New York to the late Samuel and Doris Kobel. He served his country for 6 years in the United States Marine Corp. aviation wing as an...

Mary Linville
Mar 27, 2013
Mary “Lil” Linville of North Tonawanda, Entered in rest March 27, 2013 in her home under the care of hospice. She was 89. Mary worked for many years as as housekeeper for the holiday Inn Hotel in Amherst, NY where she retired after 20 years. She enjoyed spending time with Her family and friends. Her life was her children her...

Albert C. Gielow
Mar 18, 2013
Albert C. Gielow of North Tonawanda, March 18, 2013, peacefully at Northgate Health Care Facility, where he was receiving rehabilitation after a mild stroke. He was 94. Albert worked for many years for Wood & Brooks Company and retired from Frontier Insulation Contractors. He was a classic car enthusiast, enjoyed boating and spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Beloved...

John J. Chang
Mar 14, 2013
John J. Chang, “Walker or Wishbone” age 48 on March 14,2013 after a long illness at Hospice Buffalo. John worked for Kowal Construction out of Buffalo. He was a hunter and a fisherman. Surviving are his friends David and Brenda Kasprzyk and Dorene Ferron, all of Buffalo. Also his beloved Beagle, Gypsy. A celebration of John’s life will be held...

Michael Vincent Reed
Mar 4, 2013
Michael Vincent Reed, Jr. “Vince” age 85 of North Tonawanda, entered into eternal life on Monday (March 4, 2013) while at the Northgate Health Care Facility under the care of Niagara Hospice. Vince was an active member of Ascension and St. Joseph Church and most recently, Our Lady of Czestochowa Church. He retired from Occidental Chemical Corp after 39 years...

Evelyn W. Knapp
Mar 1, 2013
Evelyn W. Knapp “Evie” (nee Wismer), age 89, of Grand Island passed away at home on March 1, 2013 with her family surrounding her. Evelyn was a retired Letter Carrier for the Grand Island Post Office for 25 years. She was awarded the Postman Of the Year. An avid outdoorsperson, she white water rafted, camped and jumped out of an...

Rose Elkington-Chase
Feb 27, 2013
Rose Elkington-Chase, age 89, of Wheatfield, formerly of London England at Northgate Health Care Facility. Wife of the late George Chase. Sister of the late John and Richard Elkington and Joyce Ward. Dear Sister of Benjamin (the late Sandra) Elkington of Tonawanda and Patrick (the late Pam) Elkington of Kent, England. Loving Aunt of Deborah (the late Richard) Pilozzi of...
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