Obituaries

John C. Konstanty
Jun 4, 2012
John C. Konstanty III, age 57, of North Tonawanda on Monday, June 4, 2012, after a long illness at Buffalo General Medical Center. John was a 1972 graduate of North Tonawanda High School. He was a middle linebacker for the NTHS Lumberjacks. John was an avid sports fan throughout his life. He retired from the North Tonawanda Board of Education...

William J. Reznicek
May 28, 2012
William J. Reznicek, 92, of Williamsville on Monday May 28, 2012 after a brief illness. Husband of the late Dorothy M. (nee Molinelli) Reznicek. Loving father of William J. Reznieck, Diane M. Attea and Charles J. Reznicek. Grandfather of seven grandchildren. Bill received a Master’s Degree in Aeronautical and Mechanical Engineering from NYU. He was a WWII U.S. Army Veteran...

David Treichler
May 11, 2012
David J. Treichler, age 29, of North Tonawanda, suddenly, on May 11, 2012. David was a free-spirit who loved music, reading and spending time with his friends and family. He was a nurturing individual with a big heart who helped with the care of his father. Loving son of David and Valerie (nee Habuda) Treichler. Dear brother of Jennifer Treichler....

Mary J. Shanahan
May 10, 2012
Mary J. Shanahan, 55, of North Tonawanda died unexpectedly on Thursday, May 10, 2012. Mary was a Registered Nurse and had worked at Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital. She was an avid softball player and bowling enthusiast. She enjoyed jogging with her father. Mary was a strong believer in American Patriotism and was an auxiliary member of Sikora Post #1322. Daughter...

Charlotte L. Freyburger
May 7, 2012
FREYBURGER - Charlotte L. (nee Wolf) May 7, 2012, beloved wife of Harold; dear mother of Nancy (Jack) Cahill and Alan (Patricia) Freyburger; loving grandmother of four and great-grandmother of eight. Friends received by the family on Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the BRUNNER FUNERAL HOME (692-3841), 156 Robinson St., North Tonawanda where Funeral services will be held Friday...

Thomas R. Ray
May 5, 2012
RAY - Thomas R. Age 61 of North Tonawanda at Niagara Hospice on May 5, 2012 after a long illness. Thomas was a Vietnam era US Army veteran. He worked for Tan Tara Country Club on the maintenance crew. Previously he worked for Columbus McKinnon, Irr Supply and Budwey’s Supermarket. In his spare time his passion was golf, music and...

David J. Behm
Apr 25, 2012
David J. Behm, age 55, of North Tonawanda passed away peacefully on Wednesday (April 25, 2012) at DeGraff Memorial Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Dave fought a long and courageous battle against cancer. Dave was an avid outdoorsman. He loved to hunt, fish and go camping with his family. He was a member of “Granny and the Jets” Bowling...

Rajmundas A. Chojnowski
Apr 24, 2012
Rajmundus A. Chojnowski, 83, of Lockport, after a long illness, on Tuesday (April 24, 2012) at the Veterans Hospital in Buffalo. Ray was a U.S. Navy Korean War Veteran. He enjoyed woodworking, making furniture for family and friends and was an avid fisherman and golfer. Husband of the late Fumiko (nee Eldridge) Chojnowski. Brother of the late Marion Baran, Eva...

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...
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...
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...

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...
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