Obituaries
Anne M. Reed
Jan 8, 2013
Anne M. Reed, age 84 born in Philadelphia Pa. A long time resident of North Tonawanda, NY. Entered into eternal life on January 8, 2013, while at the Northgate Healthcare Facility –“Hospice at Jeanne’s House” after a lengthy illness. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother and loved cooking and spending time with her family and friends. She...
Esther Pane
Dec 27, 2012
Esther Pane, age 88, co-founder of Pane’s Restaurant, passed away on December 27, 2012, peacefully at the Cleveland Clinic of natural causes. Esther was born in Conflenti, Italy. With her family at the age of seven, she immigrated to the United States in 1932 and settled in Lockport. She met her husband, Peter Pane, Jr., and together they settled in...
Flora V. Manfredi
Nov 25, 2012
Flora V. Manfredi, age 94 of North Tonawanda on Sunday (November 25, 2012) at DeGraff Skilled Nursing Facility. Flora was a member of the former Ascension R. C. Church and presently St. Jude the Apostle Parish. Flora worked as a bookkeeper for various business throughout Western New York. She was a member of the Zonta Club of the Tonawnadas. In...
Yolanda M. Schebell
Nov 24, 2012
Yolanda Marie Schebell, “Lonnie” age 93 formerly of North Tonawanda at the Beechwood Homes in Getzville. Lonnie was a member of the former Ascension R.C. Church. She attended Serge School of Cosmetology and worked as a hair stylist until her marriage. She was a loving and caring home maker and mother who filled the house with her singing while cooking...
Alexander B. Soos
Nov 22, 2012
With his family gathered together for the holiday, Alexander B. "Al" Soos, age 75, died on Thanksgiving Day, November 22, 2012. A lifelong resident of North Tonawanda and a graduate of NT High School, he attended the University at Buffalo, where he was a member of Sigma Phi Epsilon. Active in numerous community organizations, he was especially proud to found...
John Martin Wilczak
Nov 21, 2012
John M. Wilczak, “Jasiu” age 88, a lifelong resident of North Tonawanda died on Wednesday morning, November 21, 2012 under the care of Niagara Hospice House, Inc. Jasiu was a member of Our Lady of Czestochowa Church. He retired from Roblin Steel when it closed. He was a WWII U.S. Navy Veteran serving in the Pacific. Husband of the late...
Ferdinando Taddei
Nov 14, 2012
Ferdinando Taddei, “Nando” age 83 of North Tonawanda on November 14, 2012 at Kenmore Mercy Hospital. A native of Italy, Nando served in the Italian Army. He was raised by his mother and brother in the village of Poggio Picenze, Abruzzi. and was the Captain of his soccer team. With his brother Beninno they cultivated a successful vineyard. He immigrated...
Robert M. Brachmann
Nov 13, 2012
Robert M. Brachmann, “Bob” age 94 of North Tonawanda on Tuesday, November 13, 2012 after a long illness. Robert was a member of St. Joseph R.C. Church and presently Our Lady of Czestochowa. Bob worked for Tonawanda Iron Works and then to Anaconda Brass until his retirement. He loved woodworking, camping and helping his son and grandson with their race...
Todd R. Danat
Oct 24, 2012
Todd R. Danat, age 50, on October 24, 2012 at Kenmore Mercy Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer. Todd was a creative artist and mechanically adapt at fixing just about anything. He always made you laugh. He was generous of heart and energy to all, especially his family. Beloved son of Edna (nee Barnes) (Gary) Zusman. Loving father of...
Clarissa A. Wokersien
Oct 18, 2012
Clarissa A. Wokersien, “Claire” (nee Glaeser) 55, of North Tonawanda was called home on Thursday, October 18, 2012 after a brave and hard fought battle with cancer. Claire was a member of St. Christopher’s R.C. Church where she taught religious education. She was an accountant for Smith Boys Marine in North Tonawanda. Claire was known for her sense of humor...
Craig D. Braymiller
Oct 17, 2012
Craig D. Braymiller, 51, of Tonawanda on October 17th, 2012 after a valiant battle with cancer at Buffalo Hospice House. Beloved husband of Laurie (nee Swider), Son of the late Donald and Ruth Braymiller, loving father of Janet R. (Scott) Perry, Derrin D. (Rachelle), Craig D. (Julia) and Molson. Brother of Jeanine (Richard) Yaiser and Amy Braymiller. Brother-in-law of John,...
Vicki A. Carlson
Oct 2, 2012
Vicki A. Carlson, (nee Harriger) age 55, of Tonawanda, on Tuesday, October 02, 2012 at Kenmore Mercy Hospital. Dear daughter of G. Esther Harriger (The late William H.) Loving mother of Amie M. Witkopf of Tonawanda. Devoted grandmother of Brittnie, Kayla, Jacob and great-grandmother of Braydin and Lacey. Dear sister of Stephen (Diane) Harriger, Lori King. Dear niece of Judy...
Charles J. Benzing
Sep 9, 2012
Charles J. Benzing, Jr., 85, of North Tonawanda at Crestwood Health Care Facility after a brief illness. Charles an over the road truck driver for most of his life. He was an avid NASCAR Fan and Snowmobiler. Charles served in the U.S. Navy during WWII and the Korean Conflict. Husband of the late Marjorie “Peggy” Benzing. Son of the late...
Luella V. Arnold
Aug 31, 2012
Luella V. Arnold, 82 of Tonawanda on Friday (August 31, 2012) at Hospice Buffalo. Beloved wife of David H. Arnold. Mother of James (Janet) Arnold, Cynthia (Thomas) Acara and Judith (Michael) Lewandowski. Grandmother of David, Amy Lea, Wesley Arnold and Monique and Thomas Acara. Great Grandmother of Brendan Sholtz. Sister of Marie Fisher. Services will be private, interment will be...
A. William Sims
Jul 10, 2012
Alexander William Sims, “Bill”, age 87 of North Tonawanda and Ranchero Village, FL, passed on July 10, 2012 after a long illness. Bill was a former member of the Lutheran Brethren Church in North Tonawanda. Born in Niagara Falls, He and his Dad owned and operated Sims Mobil Service Stations. He also worked for Several Dunlop Tire Stores, where he...
Robert E. Krause
Jul 2, 2012
Robert E. Krause, age 55 of Amherst on July 2, 2012 at home. Son of Ardell (the late Ervin) Krause. Brother of Ronald Krause, Russell (Marie) Krause, Christie (Raymond) Sullivan, Cathy (Thomas) Whitehead and the late Richard Krause. Also survived by several nieces, nephews and great-nieces and nephews and many friends. Friends received on Thursday evening 6-8 p.m. at the...
Anthony Matuszak
Jun 11, 2012
Anthony C. Matuszak “Tony”, age 78 of North Tonawanda, passed away on Monday (June 11, 2012) at Elderwood at Oakwood in Amherst. Tony was a dedicated employee of the North Tonawanda Dept. of Public Works for 25 years. He loved taking spirited walks throughout the Tonawanda’s. As a very sociable man, his hobbies included playing cards, pool, bowling or just...
Sylvia A. Barwell
Jun 9, 2012
Of Williamsville, NY on June 9, 2012, wife of the late James Barwell; loving mother of Pamela (Stephen) Schenkel, James Barwell, Kevin (Veronica) Barwell and Gregory Barwell; proud grandmother of Joseph, Stephanie, Chloe and Daniel; sister of Ernest, Norbert and Carl Stachowski and many nieces and nephews; predeceased by Valentine, Thaddeus, Gloria, Ronald and Melvin. The family will be present...
Donna Alessi
Jun 7, 2012
Loving daughter of Eleanor (the late Donald) Alessi. Beloved wife of Donald Johnson. Devoted mother of Nicole and Mark Batugowski. Sister of Thomas (Karen) Alessi, Karen (Henry) Finkowski and the late Debra Alessi. Also survived by several nieces and nephews and Guido. Donna was an animal lover, a proficient pool player, she enjoyed crossword puzzles and spending time with her...
Mary E. Nobilio
Jun 6, 2012
Mary E. Nobilio, age 83 of North Tonawanda on Wednesday (June 6, 2012) at Niagara Hospice. Mary was a member of St. Francis of Assisi R.C. Church and formerly of Ascension R.C. Church. Mary was a Registered Nurse and worked at the Columbus Hospital Emergency Room for 31 years. She was an avid animal protector and often rescued cats. She...
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