Obituaries
Deborah Ann Bemisderfer
Dec 25, 2009
Deborah A. Bemisderfer, (nee Koufonikos) age 46 of North Tonawanda died on Christmas Day (December 25, 2009) after a brief illness. Debbie was a 13 year employee at M&T Bank’s Data Center in Amherst. She was a loving and devoted mother and wife. Debbie was also an avid Bills and Sabres fan. Beloved daughter of Gus and Josie Koufonikos of...
Jean D. Lawlor
Dec 24, 2009
Jean D. Lawlor, 85, of North Tonawanda died on Thursday (December 24, 2009) at Williamsville View Nursing Home after a brief illness. Jean was a member of Freidens Peace Church. She retired from the University of Buffalo where she worked for 16 years as a receptionist. Sister of the late Shirley Johnson and Margie Prescott. Beloved wife for 65 years...
Eleanor Slack
Dec 22, 2009
Eleanor Slack, (nee Ervolina ) age 83, of Getzville on Tuesday (December 22, 2009). Beloved mother of Sharon (Joseph) Piotrowski and the late William “Billy” Caterina. Grandmother of Roberta (Eric) Schneider, James (Leigh) Defibaugh, Laura Piotrowski. Great grandmother of Steven Parrish. Friends received on Saturday, December 26, 2009 from 4-8 P.M. at the Brunner Funeral Home (692-3841), 156 Robinson St.,...
Kenneth W. Kimble
Nov 13, 2009
Kenneth W. Kimble, 65, of North Tonawanda, passed away at Niagara Hospice House, surrounded by his loving family. He served in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam conflict. He was a mechanical engineer and was employed by North Star Design in Amherst, NY. He was predeceased by his parents, Frank and Adele (Walsh) Kimble; and brother, David Kimble....
Justin R. Budwey
Nov 7, 2009
Justin Ross Budwey, 27, passed away suddenly on Saturday, November 7, 2009. Justin was a manager for his family’s supermarkets. He was an avid football fan. He also loved playing golf, baseball and texasholdem poker. He was predeceased by his grandparents Robert and Anna Wozniak; Edward and Flora Arnst; James Norman Budwey; Uncle Rodney Budwey and Aunt Sally (Budwey) Vanthoff....
Maurice R. Mongeon
Nov 5, 2009
Maurice R. Mongeon Sr., 82, of North Tonawanda passed away, with his family by his side on Thursday November 5, 2009, after a brief illness. Maurice had a keen sense of humor and enjoyed his family and friends. He served in the United States Army Air Corp during World War II. He was a master carpenter and owner of Maurice...
Albert L. Hebeler
Oct 27, 2009
Albert L. "Sonny" Hebeler, Jr., 78, born September 21, 1931 in North Tonawanda, died on October 27, 2009, at his residence, after a brief and courageous battle with cancer. Albert was a Korean War Veteran and was a welder for Tonawanda Forge. Member of the former Ascension RC Church. He was predeceased in death by his loving wife of 36...
Mary R Kopczynski
Oct 5, 2009
Mary R. Kopczynski (nee Chank) 86, of North Tonawanda died on October 5, 2009 at Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital after a long illness. Mary was a member of St. Jude the Apostle Parish. She retired from the Wurlitzer Company and then went on to work at Harrison Radiator where she retired in 1990. She loved to travel, play bingo and...
Jeffrey F. Machaby
Sep 19, 2009
Jeffrey F. Machaby, suddenly on September 19, 2009 at the age of 41. Jeffrey was born in North Tonawanda and resided in San Antonio, TX for several years. Jeffrey graduated from North Tonawanda High School. He served in the U.S. Army where he was a Pharmacy Technician. Son of the late Francis J. Machaby and brother of the late Jeffrey...
Gertrude Coon
Sep 14, 2009
Gertrude F. Coon, age 86, of North Tonawanda on September 14, 2009 at Northgate Manor. Gertrude was a member of Ascension R.C. Church. She was the wife of the late Alonzo B. Coon. Mother of the late Sandra Carulli and sister of the late Irene Wells. Dear Aunt of Sharon Wells of North Tonawanda. Services will be private. Interment at...
Stephen Banks
Sep 14, 2009
Stephen A. Banks, 46, of the Town of Niagara suddenly on September 14, 2009. Stephen was employed by Lincare, Inc. Stephen was very artistic in interior decorating. Son of the late Robert and Edith (nee Ponterio) Banks. Brother of the late Michelle and Julie Banks. Nephew of the late Mary Carmela and Jack Ponterio. Loving brother of Roberta (Phillip) Slaiman...
Providencio Garcia Lugo
Sep 8, 2009
Providencio G. Lugo “Lee” 80, of North Tonawanda on Tuesday September 8, 2009 after a brief illness. Lee was a member of Ascension R.C. Church. He retired from Penn Central Railroad and then Conrail. He loved people, never complained and always had a smile on his face. Father of the late Cheryl L. Lockardt. Husband of Diane Garcia. Loving father...
Amy Jo Kissel
Sep 7, 2009
Amy Jo Kissel, 49, lifelong resident of North Tonawanda, N.Y., passed away Monday, Sept. 7, 2009, after a long illness at DeGraff Memorial Hospital. Born in North Tonawanda, NY, she was the daughter of Diane Nola (Eberz) and Raymond Philip Kissel of North Tonawanda, N.Y.
Amy graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree from Buffalo State College as...
Imogene Rakowski
Aug 30, 2009
Imogene T. Rakowski, 86, of North Tonawanda at DeGraff Memorial Hospital on Sunday August 30, 2009 after a brief illness. Imogene is the wife of the late John T. Rakowski, Sr. Sister of the late Florence Mitchell. Loving mother of Diane Sharpe (Cliff Schimpf) of North Tonawanda and Constance (Russell) Bley of Ransomville and John A. (Cheryl Fischer) Rakowski of...
Marjorie Benzing
Aug 27, 2009
BENZING - Marjorie Anna “Peggy” (nee Meyer) 81, of North Tonawanda died on August 27, 2009. Loving wife of Charles J. Benzing, Jr. Dear mother of Christina (Frank) DeMart, Charles J. (Lorraine) Benzing, III. and Cynthia Carestio (Michael Bernard). Proud grandmother of David (Carin) DeMart, Heather (Timothy) Bronson and Maria (Jeremy) Batt, Sam Benzing, Jamie and Jeremy Carestio. Also survived...
Theodore Duguay
Aug 26, 2009
Theodore “Ted” Duguay , retired educator, was born on August 25, 1929 and died on August 26, 2009. He was the son of the late Antoine and Alice (Babin) Duguay. Theodore grew up in Riverside. As a teen Ted was a member of the Hermits athletic club and at the age of 17 he achieved the rank of Eagle Scout...
Kenneth Cameron
Aug 25, 2009
In Memory of Kenneth R. Cameron who died at the Crestwood Health Care Facility on August 25, 2009 after a brief illness.
Francis X. Boudreau
Aug 18, 2009
Francis X. “Frank” Boudreau, 83, of North Tonawanda died on Tuesday August 18, 2009 at St. Francis Home in Williamsville. Frank was a WWII U.S. Army Air Corps Veteran and flew in B-24’s as a Belly Gunner with the 380th Bomber Group Squadron 531 (The Flying Circus) in the Pacific Theater. He retired from American Airlines in Buffalo where he...
John A. Watt
Aug 11, 2009
John A. Watt “Grim”, 61, of Pendleton at Eastern-Niagara Hospital on August 11, 2009 after a brief illness. John was a member of Sutherland Lodge #826 and retired from Solid Surface Acrylics in North Tonawanda. He was formerly owner of Cooper Collision in Tonawanda. Son of the late Chester and Clara Watt and brother of the late Erwin “George” Watt....
Charles Hall
Aug 6, 2009
Charles M. Hall, 93, of North Tonawanda on Thursday (August 6, 2009) after a brief illness. Charles retired from Columbus McKinnon in 1982. Husband of the late Esther (nee Thompson) Hall. Dear father of Randy E. (Joyce) Hall of Amherst and Della Luksch of Buffalo. Proud Grandfather of Karly and Scotty. Great-grandfather of Scott, Brett and Brandon. No prior visitation.
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