Obituaries
Theresa M. Burdo
Sep 24, 2011
Theresa M. Burdo, age 81 of North Tonawanda at DeGraff Memorial Hospital on Saturday (September 24, 2011) after a long illness. Theresa was a member of Ascension R.C. Church. Daughter of the late George and Florida (nee Davignon) Burdo and sister of the late Otis Burdo, Harold Burdo and Chester Burdo. Sister-in-law of Julia Burdo of Tonawanda. Theresa is also...
Ruth Shaffer
Sep 22, 2011
Ruth Evelyn Shaffer, (nee Johnston) age 90, of Buffalo and North Tonawanda died on Thursday (September 22, 2011) at the Northgate Manor. Wife of James Shaffer (deceased) and beloved mother of Judith (Richard) Wooley of Pasadena, TX; James (Bonnee) Shaffer and Lynn (Joseph) Ewing all of North Tonawanda. Proud grandmother of Shelly (Eric) Forkel, Gregory Shaffer and Kimberly Ewing. Great-grandmother...
Josephine Ann Cappellano
Sep 13, 2011
Josephine A. Cappellano, (nee Marino) age 89, of North Tonawanda entered into rest on Tuesday (September 13, 2011) at her residence. Josephine was a member of Ascension R.C. Church and St. Jude the Apostle Parish. She was an active member of the community serving her Church, the P.T.A., Melody Fair Usher, as well as an Election Inspector and a Home...
Regina Gonloka
Sep 11, 2011
Regina “Jean” Golonka, (nee Piatek) on Sunday (September 11, 2011) at age of 74 Regina retired from Tops Markets where she was a Customer Service Associate.
Wife of 55 years to Stanley J. Golonka, Sr. Mother of Nancy (Bruce) Colwell, Stanley (Diane) Golonka, Jr., Shirley (Kenneth “Skip”) Franz. Proud grandmother of Bruce (Kelly) Colwell, Jr., Kurtis (Shelley) Colwell, Beth (Robert)...
Carol J. Hartley
Sep 5, 2011
Carol J. Hartley (nee Myers), suddenly at age 61 at DeGraff Memorial Hospital on Monday September 5, 2011). Carol worked for the Laidlaw Corp. where she was a Bus Monitor. Daughter of the late Robert and Janina Myers. Beloved wife of Robert G. Hartley and loving mother of Marc C. Hartley both of North Tonawanda. Dear sister of Mary Myers,...
Doris O'Connor
Sep 4, 2011
Doris K. O’Connor, (nee Schul) of North Tonawanda died at home on Sunday (September 4, 2011). Doris was a member of Payne Avenue Christian Church. She is the wife of the late John M. O’Connor. Loving mother of Caren M. Woods of Amherst. Proud grandmother of Tammy M. (Shawn) Wolcott, Roy V. (Jennifer) Woods and Connie D. (Scott) Norcutt. Great-grandmother...
Margaret Mary Defranco
Aug 30, 2011
Our beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother Margaret Mary DeFranco (nee DePaolo) age 94, entered Eternal Life on Tuesday (August 30, 2011) surrounded by her family at her daughters’ home. She was under the loving care of her daughter Peggy, and Niagara Hospice. Margaret was a nurse’s aide during World War II and was also employed by the Wurlitzer Company...
Marjorie A. Volk
Aug 28, 2011
Marjorie A. Volk, age 81, of North Tonawanda died at DeGraff Memorial Hospital on Sunday (August 28, 2011) after a short illness. Marjorie was a member of St. Jude the Apostle Parish. She retired from the Dow Chemical Company where she was an Executive Secretary. Beloved daughter of the late Charles and Barbara Volk. Loving and caring sister of Janet...
Eleanor D. Jones
Jul 18, 2011
Eleanor D. Jones (nee Knast), “Momma Jones” age 77, of North Tonawanda, formerly of Buffalo’s Southampton Street died at Niagara Hospice in Lockport after an extended illness. Eleanor worked for several restaurants in the Buffalo area and the Quality Supermarket chain as a Hostess. Wife of the late Booker T. Jones who predeceased her in 1989.
Beloved mother of Thomas...
Gerald A. Webb
Jul 5, 2011
Gerald A. Webb, age 80, of North Tonawanda at DeGraff Memorial Hospital on Tuesday, July 05, 2011 after a long illness. Gerald was a U.S. Army Veteran who served in the Korean conflict. He retired from Sun Oil Company and worked as a Mail Carrier for the Grand Island Post Office. He also worked as a Glazier for Eiduson Hardware...
Billy Ray Sanborn
Jun 13, 2011
Billy Ray Sanborn (nee Leedy) age 96, of North Tonawanda at Northgate Health Care Facility after a long illness. Billy Ray was the oldest member of St. Martin’s Lutheran Church in North Tonawanda. Wife late Stanley W. Sanborn. Beloved mother of Wayne W. Sanborn and proud grandmother of Melissa Ellen Sanborn and Ryan W. Sanborn. No prior visitation. Arrangements by...
Bruce E. Priest
Jun 7, 2011
Bruce E. Priest, age 50 of Tonawanda at DeGraff Memorial Hospital on Tuesday (June 7, 2011) after a brief illness. Bruce worked for W.H. Jones and Sons where he was a Machinist. He was an avid Hunter, Fisherman and outdoorsman.
Loving Son of Joyce Priest (the late Kenneth Priest). Loving companion of Lynell G. Starr. Dear father of Jessica, Anthony,...
David J. Schoenfeldt
Jun 5, 2011
David J. Schoenfeldt, age 54 of the Town of Lockport suddenly at the Erie County Medical Center on Sunday (June 5, 2011). David worked for the Lockport Union Sun and Journal in the Advertising Department. An avid Buffalo sports enthusiast, his favorite times were spent with friends and family enjoying the games. Loving caretaker of his father, James Schoenfeldt (the...
Phil F. Kerner
May 24, 2011
Phil F. Kerner, age 67, of North Tonawanda, died on Tuesday (May 24, 2011), after a long illness. Phil was an avid fisherman, hunter and he loved animals. Son of the late Grace and John Kerner.
Beloved father of Jennifer (Jacob) Kunselman of Tonawanda and Tammy Kerner of Middleburg Heights, OH. Proud grandfather of Morganne Dolan, Dominic Kunselman and Austin...
Elizabeth Duguay
May 15, 2011
Elizabeth Duguay, age 77 (nee Mudra), of North Tonawanda, suddenly at home. Betty was a member of St. Jude the Apostle Parish. She was an active member of the Sunrise Exchange Club and a former member of the Tonawanda Council of the Arts. Daughter of the late George and Sophie Mudra. Sister of the late George Mudra, Mary Murrow, Jack...
John Nicholas Fey
May 8, 2011
John Nicholas Fey, Jr., age 79, of Lockport died at the Veterans Hospital of Buffalo on Sunday (May 8, 2011) after a brief illness. Born in Corning, NY, John was a member of the Pendleton United Methodist Church. John retired from the U.S. Navy as a Corpsman after twenty years of service. He worked at several jobs including Union Carbide...
Boyd Ginter
Apr 27, 2011
Boyd Ginter, “Slim”, age 88, of the Tonawandas after a brief illness at Kenmore Mercy Hospital on Wednesday (April 27, 2011). Boyd was born in Coalport, PA and was a resident of Buffalo and the Tonawandas for over 60 years. He worked at Lampe Motors and Colonial Ford and then was a MAC Tool Distributor.
Boyd was a WWII U.S....
Adolph D. Maiolo
Apr 10, 2011
Adolph D. Maiolo, “Bib” age 81, of North Tonawanda. Husband of the late Josephine (nee Pallatto) Maiolo. Loving father of Patricia (Thomas) Kobel of Williamsville, Barbara (Scott) Pieper and Lori (Thomas) Swartz both of North Tonawanda. Proud grandfather of Karen (David) McPhatter, Daniel Kobel, Susan (Jamie) Besio. Cassandra (Derek) Dixon, Sgt. Andrew Swartz, USA, Dylan and Tyler Swartz. Great-grandfather of...
Helen T. Pawelczak
Apr 9, 2011
Helen Theresa Pawelczak (Laskowski), age 78, of North Tonawanda, on Saturday (April 9, 2011) died at Niagara Hospice, with her family present. Helen was a member of Our Lady of Czestochowa Church. Before starting her family, she worked at Moore Business Forms in Niagara Falls. While raising her three children, she also worked at The Sample Shop in North Tonawanda....
Velma Sue Heinrich
Apr 9, 2011
Velma “Rusty Heinrich, age 58, of North Tonawanda suddenly at home on Saturday April 9, 2011. Rusty was a 1972 graduate of North Tonawanda High School. Loving companion of Daniel Philbrick of North Tonawanda. Beloved mother of Terry (Tammy) DeSimone of North Tonawanda. Proud grandmother of Madison DeSimone, Frederick Shurwin, Aylissa and Jayla Kopack. Sister of Arthur Heinrich, Butch Heinrich,...
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