Obituaries
Francis J. Popper
Apr 21, 2012
Francis J. Popper “Bud”, age 91, at Northgate Manor, after a brief illness. Bud was the owner of P & R Wire Forming Co., Inc. in Buffalo. His company made fan guards for Buffalo Forge. He also made ice cream chairs and some of the finest wine racks which were distributed nationally through Hodge Liquors. Bud was a WWII U.S....
Charles W. Ailing
Apr 11, 2012
Charles W. Ailing, Sr., 83, of Pendleton died on Wednesday, April 11, 2012 at Niagara Hospice House, Inc. Charles was a member of the Church of God. He retired from Tonawanda Forge and was a U.S. Army Air Corps Veteran. Husband of the late Pauline (nee Maedl) Ailing.
Loving father of Cheryl Byers, Nancy Gooch, Pauline Ailing, Charles Ailing Jr.,...
Julia T. Bartolomei
Apr 8, 2012
Julia T. Bartolomei, (nee Mariotti) age 82, of North Tonawanda on Easter Sunday (April 8, 2012) after a brief illness. Loving mother of Joseph Bartolomei, Peggy Jo Bartolomei. Wife of the late Joseph L. Bartolomei and mother of the late Robert Bartolomei. No prior visitation. Interment at Elmlawn Cemetery will be private. Arrangements by the Brunner Funeral Home
John Sherman Hale
Apr 1, 2012
John S. Hale, 72, of North Tonawanda, after a brief illness on Sunday, April 1, 2012. John retired from the Chevrolet Foundry and in his retirement worked for Greyline as a Tour Guide in Niagara Falls. John was a U.S. Navy veteran. He loved steam engines and all things railroad, and was a member of Niagara Frontier Chapter NRHS, Inc....
John A. Schebell
Mar 31, 2012
John A. Schebell, age 62 on Saturday, March 31, 2012 in Rochester, MN after a 12 year long battle with cancer. John worked with the Lockport City School District and taught Industrial Technology. He was an avid golfer and boater. He was the go-to guy in the family. If it broke, he could fix it. John was a U.S. Army...
Eleanor T. Wilkolaski
Mar 29, 2012
Eleanor T. Wilkolaski, “Molly”, 83, of Hamburg and Cheektowaga. Wife of the late Richard Leski and Phil Wilkolaski. Sister of Jayne Wantuch, Henry (Patricia) Glanowski, Mary Ann Lisinski and the late Raymond Glanowski. Survived by several nieces and nephews. Friends received on Sunday 6-9 p.m. at the Brunner Funeral Home (692-3841), 156 Robinson St. North Tonawanda. A Mass of Christian...
David J. Garner
Jan 8, 2012
David James Garner, age 72, suddenly, of Amherst, on Sunday (January 8, 2012). David retired from Westinghouse in Pittsburgh in 2002 and then worked at the Tan Tara Golf Club. He was a member of the Deerwood Men’s Golf Club, the Pendleton Lions Club and the Third Warders Club. Husband of the late Patricia (nee Snyder) Garner and father of...
Albert C. Schoenfeldt
Jan 5, 2012
Albert C. Schoenfeldt, “Shaney” age 87, of North Tonawanda on Thursday, January 5, 2012 after brief illness at Buffalo General Hospital. Shaney was the oldest living retired firefighter in North Tonawanda. He served 34 years with the North Tonawanda Fire Department. He was a 66 year member of the Sweeney Hose and a 59 year member of the Live Hose....
James Wood
Dec 17, 2011
James A. Wood, age 77 of Williamsville and Steamburg, NY on Saturday December 17, 2011 in Steamburg surrounded by his loving family.
Loving husband for 57 years of Dorothy M. Wood (Nee Attea). Father of James Jr., Deborah (Bernard) Cragg, Beverly Schultz, Laurie (Donald) Yavicoli, Mike, Sharon (Thomas) Lamb, Harold (Lorrie), Raymond (Diana), John (Deborah), Steven (Karen) Wood. Brother of...
Carol D. Johnson
Dec 4, 2011
Carol Dee Johnson, age 88, of Clarence and formerly of North Tonawanda, at Millard Fillmore Gates Hospital on Sunday (December 4, 2011). Carol was a member of the Brothers of Mercy Chapel. She was formerly a member of Ascension R.C. Church. Carol was a former member of the DeGraff Memorial Hospital Board of Directors and the Auxiliary. She served her...
Kenneth M. Felvus
Dec 4, 2011
Kenneth M. Felvus, “Kenny” age 69, of North Tonawanda on Sunday (December 4, 2011) after a brief illness. Kenny was a member of Ancient Landmark Lodge #358 and Live Hose Co. #4 as well as the North Tonawanda Volunteer Fireman’s Benevolent Association. Kenny was a founding member of the North Tonawanda Fire/Police and was instrumental in the clean up and...
James E. Meade
Nov 28, 2011
James E. Meade, Jr. age 53 of North Tonawanda on November 28, 2011 after a long illness. Jim graduated from North Tonawanda High School and lived in Buffalo and Kenmore his whole life. He participated in sports and travelled with groups around the United States and as far as South America. He always had a positive attitude and laughed readily...
Robert H. Miller
Nov 27, 2011
Robert H. Miller, age 87, on Sunday, November 27, 2011. Robert was a former member of Ascension R.C. Church. He retired from National Fuel Gas in 1985 where he was a supervisor. Robert was a WWII U.S. Marine Corps Veteran and served in the Asiatic-Pacific Theater. He was an active member of American Legion Post 1451. Husband of the late...
Cecilia A. Vardalas
Nov 21, 2011
Cecilia Antonia Vardalas, age 64, of North Tonawanda and formerly of Canajoharie, NY on Monday (November 21, 2011) at home surrounded by her family. Cecilia was a believer in Jesus and loving mother and grandmother. She was a woman who deeply felt for mankind and could be found at Homeless Shelters and always helping people in need. She enjoyed writing,...
Rose Divincenzo
Nov 15, 2011
Rose DiVincenzo, age 90, of North Tonawanda, on Tuesday (November 15, 2011) after a brief illness. Born in Italy, Rose was a member of the former Ascension R.C. Church and presently a member of St. Francis of Assisi. She retired from DeGraff Memorial Hospital where she worked for many years. Her family remembers her as a feisty, spunky and joyful...
Tracey W. Wankasky
Nov 6, 2011
Tracey W. Wankasky, age 51, formerly of North Tonawanda, died in Dekalb, Il after a long illness. Tracey was a member of Ascension R.C. Church and owned and operated Duratub with his son Joshua, in North Tonawanda. Tracey was a member of the International Brotherhood of Magicians. He was the house magician for the Riveria Theater where he produced “Hocus...
Clyde W. Marshall
Oct 17, 2011
Clyde Marshall, age 85, of North Tonawanda passed away on Monday (October 17, 2011) at Kenmore Mercy Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Dearest husband of Mary (nee Trinkwalder) Marshall of North Tonawanda. Loving father of John (Michelle) Marshall of Cary, NC and Mark Marshall of North Tonawanda. Proud grandfather of Andrew and Ava Marshall. Brother of Donald (Beatrice) Marshall...
Patricia Marie Stocky
Oct 17, 2011
Patricia Marie Stocky, “Pat” (nee Primeau) age 85 of North Tonawanda passed away suddenly on Monday (October 17, 2011). Born in North Tonawanda, Pat was a member of the former Ascension Church and presently St. Jude the Apostle Parish. Pat was a Registered Nurse who worked for DeGraff Memorial Hospital in the Maternity Ward. She then went on to the...
Adeleine M. Dipillo
Oct 11, 2011
Adeleine DiPillio (nee Dunlap) age 87 of North Tonawanda passed away under the care of Niagara Hospice. Wife of the late Frank DiPillo. Sister of the late Patrick and Robert Dulap.
Dear mother of Shirley Kornacki of North Tonawanda, Pamela (Robert) Fish of Kenmore and Karen Penrod of Tonawanda. Loving grandmother of Mark Stringaro and Joseph Stringaro both of North...
Lillian Ann Groffenberg
Sep 27, 2011
Lillian A. Groffenberg (nee Leaym) at 70 years old, of Lockport and North Tonawanda, died in Erie Pennsylvania on Tuesday (September 27, 2011) after a brief illness. Daughter of the late William and Norma Leaym. Wife of the late Richard G. Groffenberg. Sister of the late Donald and Ronald Leaym, Marilyn Benson and Dolores Cole. Also survived by several neices...
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