Obituaries
Helen M. Dolata
May 1, 2010
Helen M. Dolata, (nee Rozycki) age 86 of North Tonawanda at home, surrounded by her family on Saturday (May 1, 2010). Helen was a member of Our Lady of Czestochowa Church and the North Tonawanda Senior Center. Helen proudly earned her GED in 1983. She enjoyed baking for her family, playing cards with the grandchildren and sharing life’s adventures with...
Vicky J. Heaps
Apr 30, 2010
Vicky Heaps, (Stringfellow) age 50 of North Tonawanda on Friday April 30, 2010 at DeGraff Skilled Nursing Facility. Vicky was a 1979 graduate of North Tonawanda Sr. High School. She went on to obtain a Bachelors Degree from Buffalo State College in Teaching. Daughter of the late Harold Stringfellow and Step-daughter of the late Matthew Markovich. Loving mother of Robert...
Marjorie R. Oldenburg
Apr 19, 2010
Marjorie R. Oldenburg, (nee Beck) age 90, of North Tonawanda at DeGraff Memorial Hospital on Monday (April 19, 2010) after a long illness. Marjorie was a member of St. Mark Episcopal Church. She retired from National Grinding Wheel and previously worked at Spaulding Fibre. Surviving are Nieces and Nephews and Great Nieces and Nephews. Sister- in- Law of Linda Beck....
Ruth Naomi Vona
Apr 8, 2010
Ruth Naomi Vona (nee Sauberan) age 91 formerly of North Tonawanda died on Thursday (April 8th, 2010) in Port Charlotte, FL. She was an active and long time resident of North Tonawanda. Ruth retired from Kenmore Mercy Hospital where she worked as a Ward Clerk. After retiring, she volunteered her services at the hospital. She was a member of the...
Edward J. Piotrowski
Apr 5, 2010
Edward F. Piotrowski, “Pete” 87, of North Tonawanda on Monday (April 5, 2010) after a long illness. Mr. Piotrowski was a member of St. Jude Parish. He retired from Dunlop Tire. Edward was an avid hunter, fisherman and bingo player. He was a U.S. Army Pacific Theater veteran and received two bronze stars and a purple heart. Husband of the...
Marcia Miranda
Apr 1, 2010
Marcia Miranda age 56 of North Tonawanda, on Thursday April 1, 2010, after a brief illness. A lifelong resident of North Tonawanda, Marcia loved her family, friends, pets and especially cold winter days. She enjoyed working at DeGraff and over her 36 years there worked in many different departments. Daughter of the late Grace and Emanuel Miranda. Loving sister of...
Rosemarie Wozniak
Apr 1, 2010
Rosemarie Wozniak (Zinni), age 77, of North Tonawanda, passed away peacefully in Niagara Hospice on Thursday April 1, 2010. Rosemarie was a very devoted Mother and Grandmother and Friend. She enjoyed cooking and baking for friends and family. Daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Zinni. Wife of the late Stanley Wozniak. Beloved mother of Irene Nye (Wolfgang) Buechler, Andrew,...
Margaret Vera Taft
Mar 31, 2010
Margaret Vera Taft, (nee Rozelle) age 87, of North Tonawanda and Corning, NY passed peacefully at DeGraff Hospital in North Tonawanda, NY on Wednesday, March 31, 2010. She is the dearest mother of Alberta (Paul) Roman of North Tonawanda, Lee (Lisa) Taft of Walnut Creek, CA, Lew (Char) Taft of Bath, NY. Judy (Jack) Wickering of Campbell, NY, Ken (Vonetta)...
Helen Jean Colkitt
Mar 28, 2010
H. Jean Colkitt, (nee Kerr), age 84, of North Tonawanda died on Sunday (March 28, 2010) after a brief illness. Born at the family home near Punxsutawney she was the third of seven siblings. Jean was a member of the First United Methodist Church of North Tonawanda. She previously worked at Twin Fair Department Store in Amherst. Wife of the...
Colleen J. Nycz
Mar 24, 2010
Colleen J. Nycz, (nee Jeeves) age 74 formerly of North Tonawanda died on Wednesday, (March 24, 2010) at The Pines, Machias Campus Nursing Facility. Colleen retired from the North Tonawanda School System where she managed food service at several schools. Colleen and her husband Richard were married at Our Lady of Czestochowa Church in 1956. Brother of the late James...
Josephine M. Ali
Mar 6, 2010
Josephine M. Ali (nee Pietrowski) age 93, of North Tonawanda died Saturday morning (March 6, 2010) under the care of Niagara Hospice, Inc. at Schoellkopf Health Center. Wife of the late Frank Ali. Josephine worked at International Paper Company in North Tonawanda. She was a expert seamstress. Josephine is the last of eleven siblings. Special Aunt of Cynthia Renda and...
Wilma J. Reed
Feb 26, 2010
Wilma Reed, age 84, of North Tonawanda died peacefully at home on Friday (February 26, 2010). Wilma was actively involved with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Predeceased by her parents Charles and Myrtle Ball. Mother of the late James C. Reed. Wife of the late James E. Reed; Loving mother of Sharon (Ronald) Lewis and Kevin (Karen) Reed. Proud grandmother of...
Daniel R. Bell
Feb 11, 2010
Daniel R. Bell, age 60, of Niagara Falls, NY; died suddenly in his home Thursday (February 11, 2010). He loved his family, animals, model cars and also enjoyed watching the Buffalo Bills. Daniel was a loving father, grandfather, brother and uncle. He truly will be missed. Daniel is predeceased by his parents Richard and Lois Bell. Loving father of Colleen...
Jacqueline W. Sullivan
Feb 9, 2010
Jacqueline W. Sullivan, (nee Wardrop) age 74, at Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital on Tuesday (February 9, 2009). Jacqueline retired from the Army-Air Force Exchange System at Niagara Falls Air Force Base. After retirement, she worked part time at BJ’s Wholesale Club. Wife of the late James Sullivan and sister of the late Nancy Flipczak. Proud “mum” of the late Sunnie...
Violett Ruth Warrender
Feb 7, 2010
Violett R. Warrender, (nee Lyle) age 99, of North Tonawanda died on Sunday (February 7, 2010) at the Fairchild Manor Nursing Home. Violett was a member of the First United Methodist Church and the Rebekah Lodge, I.O.O.F. She retired from R & R Delivery in North Tonawanda where she was an Executive Secretary. Wife of the late Ralph W. Warrender....
Teresa Colatarci
Jan 30, 2010
Teresa Colatarci, (nee Urbano) age 91 a lifelong resident of North Tonawanda died peacefully at DeGraff Skilled Nursing Facility on Saturday (January 30, 2010). Teresa was a member of Ascension R.C. Church and the St. Anne Society. She was active at the North Tonawanda Sr. Center and was an avid bingo player. Teresa retired from Budwey’s where she worked in...
Gustav Foit
Jan 29, 2010
Gustav Foit , age 66, of North Tonawanda died suddenly on Friday (January 29, 2010). Gustav was active in the Planetary Society, a lover of nature, he and his wife climbed Mount Washington and several other mountains. He retired from Keller Technology and worked part time at Tops Market. Predeceased by his parents Chester and Loretta (nee Wimett) Foit.
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Bernice Horvath
Jan 23, 2010
Bernice F. “Bea” Horvath (nee Machinski) of North Tonawanda on Saturday (January 23, 2010) surrounded by her family. Bea was a member of Our Lady of Czestochowa Church. She and her husband owned “Bea and Frank Fish & Chip Shop”, formerly at the Midcity Plaza. She operated two Dairy Queen franchises and also worked at Fried, Inc. in Tonawanda until...
Jean M Reimer
Jan 20, 2010
Jean M. Reimer, age 78, of North Tonawanda, on Wednesday (January 20, 2010) at Millard Fillmore Gates Circle Hospital. Jean was a member of the First United Methodist Church. She was a Registered Nurse and had worked at DeGraff Memorial Hospital and North Tonawanda Latchkey Program. Wife of the late Harold R. Reimer, Jr., who predeceased her in December 1984.Loving...
Albert G. Divirgilio
Dec 29, 2009
Albert G. diVirgilio, age 86 formerly of North Tonawanda, in Titusville, Florida on Tuesday (December 29, 2009). Albert was a member of Ascension R.C. Church where he was Past President of the Holy Name Society. He was a member of Madonna Council #2535 and was Past District Deputy and Grand Knight. During WWII, he served in the U.S. Air Force....
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