Obituaries

Joseph Calabrese

Joseph Calabrese

Apr 27, 2009

Joseph J. “Kelly” Calabrese, Sr., age 95, of North Tonawanda died on Monday April 27, 2009 at Crestwood Health Care Facility. Known as Kelly to his friends, he was an avid bowler and golfer and could always be found at Deerwood Golf Course. He retired from Dunlop Tire Company after thirty years of service to the company. He was a...

Barbara Richter

Barbara Richter

Apr 25, 2009

Barbara E. Richter, (nee Cashion) age 66, of North Tonawanda passed away unexpectedly on Saturday (April 25, 2009) at her residence. Barbara was a retired Licensed Practical Nurse. In her retirement, she loved her family and enjoyed time with her grandchildren. Wife of the late Thomas Richter and sister of the late Carolyn Cashion. Beloved mother of Thomas Richter of...

Michael D. Elinski

Michael D. Elinski

Apr 20, 2009

Michael D. Elinski, 56, of North Tonawanda on Monday (April 20, 2009) at home. Michael was a member of St. Jude the Apostle Parish. He retired from Delphi in 2002. He was a big Dale Earnhardt and NASCAR fan. Michael was a loving family man and his hobbies included his 1987 Corvette. Son of the late Peter A. Elinski. Beloved...

Marie A. Briggs

Marie A. Briggs

Apr 16, 2009

Marie Briggs, (nee Berggren) Age 99, of North Tonawanda on Thursday (April 16, 2009) after a long illness. Marie was a member of the former St. Joseph R.C. Church and a member of the Altar Society. She retired from Remington Rand Corp. in 1974 and was one of the original residents of Bishop Gibbons Apartments. Marie enjoyed bingo, bowling and...

Arlene R. Mcnair

Arlene R. Mcnair

Apr 15, 2009

Arlene V. McNair (nee Stocki) 74, of Kenmore on Wednesday (April 15, 2009) after a brief illness. Wife of the late Richard J. McNair. Dear sister of David E. Stocki of Williamsville, Pamela R. Stone of North Tonawanda, Jeff M. (Karen) Stocki of Houston, TX. Loving aunt of Melanie A. Wesolowski, Clifford E. Niethe, David J. Niethe and Eric M....

Carol Ann Latham

Carol Ann Latham

Apr 10, 2009

Carol Ann Latham, age 69, formerly of North Tonawanda died at the Hawthorn Health Care Facility in Buffalo on Friday (April 10, 2009) after a long illness. Daughter of the late Harold and Gladys (nee Olsen) Latham. Dear sister of Linda Lindbloom of Demoine, IW. Dear friend of Margaret J. (Joseph) Ewing of Niagara Falls, NY. Carol taught special education...

Ronald Lasky

Ronald Lasky

Apr 9, 2009

Ronald F. Lasky formerly of North Tonawanda in Lakeland, Florida after a long illness. Loving husband of Karen Lasky of Lakeland. Dear brother of Sharon (Edward) Anderson of Yuba, CA, Mary Ellen Lasky of North Tonawanda, James (Kathy) Lasky of Buffalo, Dennis (Marilyn) Lasky of North Tonawanda and Kevin Lasky of North Tonawanda. Also survived by several nieces and nephews....

Pauline Louise Ailing

Pauline Louise Ailing

Mar 23, 2009

Pauline Louise Ailing, (nee Maedl), age 75, on Monday March 23, 2009. Beloved wife of Charles W. Ailing, Sr. Loving mother of Cheryl (David) Byers, Nancy (Gary) Gooch, Pauline Ailing, Charles (Robin) Ailing, Jr., Marie (Frank) Karg, Helen (Tom) Moats, Jeffrey (Renee) Ailing and the late David Ailing. Proud grandmother of 15 grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Sister of Barbara...

Albert H. Krueger

Albert H. Krueger

Mar 1, 2009

Albert (Al) H. Krueger Jr, age 84 of North Tonawanda, NY died March 1, 2009 after a lengthy illness. Al was born November 23, 1924 in North Tonawanda, NY. He was a graduate of North Tonawanda High School. Beloved husband of the late Jeanette Krueger (Lindhurst), who recently passed away. Father of the late Kathy Ann Krueger, loving dad of...

Sean M. Krause

Sean M. Krause

Feb 23, 2009

Sean Michael Krause, 25, of North Tonawanda, was called home on Monday (February 23, 2009) after a lengthy and valiant battle with cancer. Sean was an internet blogger and journalist. He was a jokester and a comedian who lived for laughter and happiness. Sean will be most remembered for his involvement with crime scene investigation. He was recently working on...

Cecilia Alt

Cecilia Alt

Feb 19, 2009

Cecilia M. Alt (nee Burkard) age 88, of North Tonawanda on Thursday (February 19, 2009) at DeGraff Skilled Nursing Facility after a long illness. Cecilia was a member of St. Jude the Apostle Parish. Cecilia retired from A.M. & A.’s in North Town Plaza and the University Plaza. Wife of the late Joseph Alt, Sr. Grandmother of the late Timothy...

Trent Lockridge

Trent Lockridge

Feb 18, 2009

Trent Lockridge, age 93, of North Tonawanda entered into rest on Wednesday (February 18, 2007) at the Dosberg Manor Adult Home in Getzville. Trent was the husband of the late Doris E. (nee Scott) Lockridge. As a WWII Veteran, he served from 1939 until 1945 in Africa and Europe. He retired from Bell Aerospace where he worked as an Electrician....

Gwendolyn L. Roberson

Gwendolyn L. Roberson

Feb 16, 2009

Gwendolyn L. Roberson, age 90, of North Tonawanda, on Monday (February 16, 2009) Sheridan Manor Nursing Facility. Gwen served in the Army Medical Corps during WWII and a member of the Disabled American Veterans. Beloved wife for 40 years of the late George B. Roberson. Devoted mother of Linda (Nick) Tromble of Niagara Falls, James George (Sally) Roberson of Centerville,...

H. Guy Thiele

H. Guy Thiele

Feb 5, 2009

H. Guy Thiele, 89, of North Tonawanda on February 5, 2009 at his residence. Guy was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church. As a WWII U.S. Army Veterans, he was wounded in action and received the Purple Heart. He worked for the City of North Tonawanda as a Signal Supervisor for 34 years. He retired in 1980 from the city....

Daniel Mertel

Daniel Mertel

Feb 5, 2009

Daniel M. Mertel, age 85 on Thursday February 5th, 2009 at DeGraff Skilled Nursing Facility after a brief illness. Daniel was born in Schenectady in 1923. As a U.S. Army Veteran serving from 1942 to 1945 and saw duty in the Aleutian Islands. He received that Asiatic-Pacific Service medal. He also received the WWII Victory Medal, American Service Medal and...

Eugenie J. Lauzonis

Eugenie J. Lauzonis

Feb 4, 2009

Jeanette J. Lauzonis (nee Gatas), age 66 of North Tonawanda on Wednesday (February 4, 2009) at DeGraff Memorial Hospital after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Loving mother of Mary A. (Steven) Hannold of Niagara Falls and Jeanne Lauzonis of North Tonawanda. Loving grandmother of Emily and Stephen Hannold. Dear sister of Linda (Francis) Salhab, Theresa (the late Albert)...

Eugene D. Risius

Eugene D. Risius

Feb 3, 2009

Eugene D. Risius, age 85 of North Tonawanda on February 3, 2009 at North Gate Manor. Husband of the late Dolores (nee Wanat) Risius. Loving father of Barbara A. Glavin of East Aurora and James E. Risius of North Tonawanda. Friends invited to a memorial services on Saturday, February 14, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. at the Brunner Funeral Home (692-3841),...

Victor D. Seabury

Victor D. Seabury

Jan 31, 2009

Victor D. Seabury, age 84 of Machias, NY on January 31, 2009. Husband of Sandra Kay (Loggans) Seabury and the late Teresa (Territo) Seabury. Loving father of Daniel (Elizabeth) Seabury and Deborah (John) Benish. Brother of David (Diana) Reinhart. Step-father of Russell (Kiley) and Kelly Loggans. Grandfather of Jessica (David) Dudek, Kelly (Dale) McKim, Danielle (Michael) Pitirri,, and Danielle, Austin,...

Joseph C. Valentine

Joseph C. Valentine

Jan 30, 2009

Joseph C. Valentine, age 80, of Tonawanda, on Friday January 30, 2009 at Hospice Buffalo. Husband of Elizabeth “Betty” (nee Charlton) Valentine of Tonawanda, Loving father of Dennis (Maggie) Valentine, Valerie (Mike) Ziemer, Annette (Mike) Marcaccio, Jr. Also surviving are four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Beloved brother of six sisters and three brothers, many nieces and nephews. As a member...

Florence E. Dumbrosky

Florence E. Dumbrosky

Jan 24, 2009

Florence E. Dumbrosky (nee Stanley), Age 80, of North Tonawanda on Saturday (January 24, 2009) at Kenmore Mercy Hospital. Florence worked for Buffalo General Hospital in the sandwich shop as a waitress. She previously worked for Your Host, Watson, Jim’s Truck Stop and several other area restaurants. She loved country western music and police shows on television. She was known...