Obituaries
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,...
Inez T. Cornell
Mar 21, 2011
Inez T. Cornell, (nee Tanner) age 94 at DeGraff Memorial Hospital on Monday (March 21, 2011). Inez was a member of the Third Presbyterian Church in North Tonawanda. She retired from the G.C. Murphy Company where she was the manager of the restaurant for 27 years (1959-1986). Inez was formerly a resident of Bishop Gibbons Sr. Apartments.
Mother of the...
Helen J. Swarts
Mar 16, 2011
Helen J. Swarts (nee Jerla) at age 91 at Schofield Residence after a brief illness on Tuesday (March 16, 2011). Helen worked at the Nash Road Tops Market for many years prior to her retirement. She was Past President and Treasurer of the Adams Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary.
Loving wife of the late Leon C. Swarts who predeceased her in...
Adeline Tamburlin
Mar 8, 2011
Adelina Veronica Tamburlin (nee Caimi), age 97, treasured and beloved sister and mother, grandmother and friend, closed her eyes for the last time at home on March 8, 2011 under the care of Niagara Hospice. She was born in Coal Hollow, PA to Giacomo and Cecelia (nee Gornati) Caimi. She graduated from Kersey High School in 1930 and then went...
Floyd E. Mccullough
Mar 4, 2011
Floyd E McCullough “Mack”, age 89, of North Tonawanda at Sheridan Manor Health Care Facility on Friday (March 4, 2011). Floyd was a WWII U.S. Army Veteran who served in the Asiatic-Pacific Theater. For his service, he was awarded two bronze stars. Mack spent his life on the road as an Independent Trucker and traveled the entire country. He was...
Clara C. Demart
Feb 4, 2011
Clara C. "Nellie" DeMart, (nee Barber) age 89 of North Tonawanda on Friday (February 4, 2011) at Northgate Manor. Born in Eriton, PA to the late Samuel and Artha (Gaylard) Barber, she has been a resident of North Tonawanda for greater part of her life. Nelllie worked for the North Tonawanda School System as a cook, working at Drake Elementary...
Sandra E. Dean
Feb 2, 2011
Sandra E. Dean, (nee Sewar) age 66, of North Tonawanda died at home surrounded by her family on Wednesday February 2, 2011 after a long illness. Sandra had worked at Wisconsin Box for many years. A loving mother and grandmother, she was happy to have her family around her. Loving mother of Randy King and Peggy Jo (Kevin) Kienzle both...
John David Gasinski
Jan 24, 2011
John David Gasinski, 72, of North Tonawanda, unexpectedly on Monday (January 24, 2011). John retired from Buffalo Pumps where he worked as an inspector. Brother of the late Edwin Gasinski.
Beloved husband of Karen A. (Krebs) Gasinski of North Tonawanda. Loving father of Tracy A. Gasinski, Kelly M. (Scott) Whitmire, Marcy L. (Scott) Gibbons. Proud grandfather of Ava and Landon...
Ida Rose Degilio
Jan 22, 2011
Ida Rose DeGilio, age 87, passed away surrounded by her family at Northgate Manor Nursing Facility on Saturday (January 22, 2011). Ida was a member of Ascension R.C. Church and St. Anne’s Society. She had been a resident of Northgate Manor since 2002. She was a life member and Past President of American Legion Post 264 Auxiliary. Her memberships include...
Vera Sampler
Jan 18, 2011
Vera Sampler (nee Warren) age 83 of Amherst died at home after a long illness. Wife of the late Ferrell W. Sampler. There is no prior visitation. Memorial services will be in Gary, Indiana on January 29. Interment will be at Evergreen Cemetery in Gary.
Rose M. Dumais
Jan 18, 2011
Rose M. Dumais, (nee Pollatto) age 83, formerly of North Tonawanda in Spring Hill, Florida after a short illness. Rose was a former member of Ascension R.C. Church and St. Theresa’s R.C. Church in Spring Hill, FL. She worked at Budwey’s Supermarket for over 40 years. Her passion for cooking and baking was handed down to her children and grandchildren....
Phyllis Shaffer
Jan 16, 2011
Phyllis Shafer, (nee Fioritta). Born in Niagara Falls, NY and residing in Ransomville, NY, she was the daughter of Simon and Rose Fioritta. Wife of the late Earl Shaffer who predeceased her in 1998 and John Galie who passed in 1965. Sister of the late Louise Perone and Margaret Ubriaco. She is survived by several neices and nephews.
Phyllis retired...
Kevin C. Oswalt
Jan 16, 2011
Kevin C. Oswalt, at age 45, on Sunday January 16, 2011 at Niagara Hospice House after a long illness. Kevin was a member of Abiding Savior Lutheran Church. Kevin worked for the NOCO Company at the Transit Road and Sheridan Drive stores. Son of the late Bernard and Erma Oswalt. Beloved brother of Betsy Oswalt of Tonawanda and Sharon (Gary)...
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