Obituaries

Martha Gail Lorango

Martha Gail Lorango

Jul 7, 2010

Martha Gail Lorango, “Martie” (nee Keller) 84, of North Tonawanda peacefully at Niagara Hospice House in Lockport on Wednesday July 7, 2010 after a long illness. Martha was a member of Ascension R.C. Church. She and her husband owned and operated Frankie’s Twin City Cyclery on Oliver Street. She also operated Frankie’s Ceramic Studio and Frankie’s Fast Speedway. Martie and...

Julia Komives

Julia Komives

Jul 5, 2010

Julia Komives (nee Mihalik) age 91, of North Tonawanda on Monday, July 05, 2010 at Elderwood at Crestwood after brief illness. Julia was a member of Ascension R.C. Church. She worked for many years at DeGraff Hospital in the House Keeping Department retiring in 1985. She was an avid gardner and she loved her cat, Sneakers. Wife of the late...

Donald C. Hollenbeck

Donald C. Hollenbeck

Jun 27, 2010

Donald C. Hollenbeck, Sr., age 77, of the Town of Tonawanda on Sunday, June 27, 2010. Donald retired from U.S. Airways at the Buffalo Airport. A former resident of North Tonawanda, Donald was on the North Tonawanda High School Football and Track Team before graduating in 1951. He loved music and collected music from the 50’s through the 70’s. Loving...

Rogene M. Law

Rogene M. Law

Jun 16, 2010

Rogene M. Law, age 70, of North Tonawanda at DeGraff Skilled Nursing Facility. Rogene retired from American Color where she was a Lighographer. Daughter of the late Hubbard and Clarisa (nee Stark) Law. Sister of the late Horace, Gerald and Larry Law. Dear sister of Shirley A. Whiteford and Carlos E. (Judy) Law and Merle (Marilyn) Law. Also survived by...

Salvatore Morabito

Salvatore Morabito

Jun 13, 2010

Age 77, of North Tonawanda, died at Sisters of Charity Hospital on Sunday June 13, 2010 after a brief illness. Sam was a member of OLC Church and the Renaissance Club. He retired from the Exelon ESK Company and was also a concrete contractor. Brother of the late Nino Morabito and Concetta Morabito;

Beloved husband of Giuseppina “Josephine” Morabito; loving...

Regina A. Faylor

Regina A. Faylor

Jun 10, 2010

Regina A. Faylor (nee Kurek) age 72 of Lockport died at home on Thursday June 10, 2010. Regina was a secretary who worked for several Lockport business firms. She and her husband, the late Paul E. Faylor, owned and operated the Paul’s Dental Lab in Buffalo, NY. Beloved mother of Elaine M. Faylor of Minneapolis and Linda S. Faylor of...

Lucinda E. Bilodeau

Lucinda E. Bilodeau

Jun 3, 2010

Lucinda E. Bilodeau (nee Krueger), age 92, of North Tonawanda at the DeGraff Skilled Nursing Facility on June 3, 2010. Lucinda was a member of St. Matthew Lutheran Church. She retired from Spaulding Fibre in 1983.

Beloved mother of Patricia L. Kilbury of North Tonawanda, Thomas (Deborah) Bilodeau of Washington, PA and David Bilodeau of Conn. Dear sister of Edward...

Virginia M Weber

Virginia M Weber

May 14, 2010

Virginia M. Weber, 90, of North Tonawanda at Crestwood Health Care Facility on Friday (May 14, 2010) after a brief illness. Virginia was a member of St. Jude the Apostle Parish. Virginia was a founding member of the Ladies Tuesday Nine Hole Golf League at Deerwood Golf Course. She enjoyed traveling and was an avid bowler. Virginia enjoyed life and...

Helen M. Dolata

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...