Obituaries
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...
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,...
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