Obituaries

Oct 4, 2008

Eugene W. Juliano, Age 66, of the Town of Wheatfield died on Saturday (October 5, 2008) at Hospice House in Lockport. Gene was a member of the Adams Volunteer Fire Company. Husband of the late Phylis M. Juliano (nee Cornelius) Beloved father Joesph (Colleen) Juliano of Amherst, Susan Justice of Crystal River, FL, William E. (Ann) Juliano of Orlando, FL,...

Sep 26, 2008

Ruth M. Reinhardt (nee Coughlin) Age 85, of North Tonawanda died at Millard Fillmore Gates Hospital on Friday (September 26, 2008) after a long illness. Loving mother of Judith Coughlin, Terry (Sue) Reinhardt, Milton (Lynn) Reinhardt, Jeffrey (Karen) Reinhardt, Crystal (Robert) Grampp, Charles (Ann) Reinhardt. Dear sister of Liz (Richard) Heppner. Grandmother of 19 grandchildren and 15 Great-grandchildren and many...

Sep 21, 2008

Allene M. Vona, age 92, of Tonawanda after a brief illness. Allene was a member of St. Francis of Assisi R.C. Church. Wife of the late James V. Vona and mother of the late James V. Vona, Jr.

Loving mother of Valerie (Ronald) Colatarci of Tonawanda, Diane (John) Jacob of North Tonawanda and Daniel (Kathy) Vona of North Tonawanda. Beloved...

Sep 17, 2008

Anna Maria Nickander, 63, of North Tonawanda on Wednesday (September 17, 2008) at her residence. Anna worked for Hodgkin’s Russ as a Legal Secretary. She was a lifelong resident of North Tonawanda. She retired from the University of Buffalo where she also worked as a secretary. Daughter of the late Joseph and Amelia Della Valle. Loving sister of Frank (Susan)...

Sep 17, 2008

Angela Maria (Frisbey) Cappellano, 48 of North Tonawanda, left us to be with her Lord on September 17, 2008. Beloved wife of Duane Cappellano for 28 years; devoted mother of one 18 year old daughter, Coreen Cappellano. She is also survived by her mother and stepfather, Marilyn and Charles Neally. One older sister, Juanita (Matthew) Arnold of Titusville, FL. One...

Sep 14, 2008

Gerald J. Perry, Sr. “Jim” 86, of North Tonawanda on Sunday (September 14, 2008). Jim retired from the North Tonawanda School System where he was a Custodian at the former Reszel Jr. High School. Prior to that, he co owned the Niagara Frontier Barber Shop on Main Street in Tonawanda. He was a WWII U.S. Army Veteran, serving in Europe....

Sep 2, 2008

Erma L. Oswalt, (nee Stange) 76, of North Tonawanda on Tuesday, September 2, 2008 after a long illness. Born in Altoona, PA, Erma was a member of Abiding Savior Lutheran Church in North Tonawanda. She worked for Panes Restaurant for 29 years, retiring in 1998. Wife of the late Bernard M. Oswalt. Loving mother of Mildred “Betsy” Oswalt of North...

Sep 2, 2008

Klara M. Renda, 78, (nee Pietrowski) a lifelong resident of North Tonawanda died on Tuesday September 2, 2008 after a lengthly illness. Klara was an avid New York Yankees Fan. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great- grandchildren. Klara was a member of the former Ascension R.C. Church. Wife of the late V. James Renda. Mother of the...

Aug 13, 2008

Edward F. Handley, 79, of the North Tonawanda, died at the Erie County Medical Center after a brief illness. Edward retired from Balling Construction Company and was a member of Local 210. Edward was a U.S. Army Korean Conflict Veteran who drove a Sherman Tank. Father of Douglas W. (Lisa Hammond) Hewitt of North Tonawanda. Grandfather of Brandon Hewitt. Dear...

Aug 7, 2008

Gladys Ray (nee Chapo) “Tootsie”, age 87, of the Niagara Falls, formerly of Tonawanda died at Niagara Hospice, Inc. on Thursday, August 7, 2008. A member of St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, she is the wife of the late Thomas G. Ray who died in 1991. Born in Sharples, West Virginia, where her parents owned a boarding house, she earned the...

Jul 21, 2008

Pieter de Haas, age 89, of North Tonawanda, died at DeGraff Memorial Hospital on Monday (July 21, 2008) after a long illness. Born in the Netherlands, he immigrated with his family to the United States in 1957 and settled in North Tonawanda. Pieter retired from Durez Plastics Company in 1982. He was an avid photographer, stamp collector and artist. He...

Jun 23, 2008

Frank O. Roberto, 65, of Lockport, on Monday (June 23, 2008) at his residence. Frank retired from Harrison Radiator in 1997 after 29 years of service to the company. He was a member of the Renaissance Club in North Tonawanda. He was a member of the former Ascension R.C. Church. Frank was an avid sports fan who loved the Buffalo...

Jun 22, 2008

Caradonna, Deborah Ann, Age 50, (nee Pollock) of North Tonawanda on Sunday (June 22, 2008) at Niagara Hospice House in Lockport. Deborah was formerly employed by Citi Bank and then M&T Bank in North Tonawanda. She also worked at various other bank branches. She was a partner, with her husband, at the The Honey Tree Health Shop in North Tonawanda....

Jun 9, 2008

Jean M. Archer, age 79, of Amherst, NY, formerly of Leesburg, Florida and North Tonawanda on Monday, June 9th, 2008 at her residence. Wife of the late Norman Fox and William Archer. Beloved mother of Margaret “Sue” (John) Ferringer of Batavia, Nancy (John) Fularz of North Tonawanda, Patricia J. Fountain and Norman (Martha) Fox of Leesburg, Florida. Proud grandmother of...

Jun 3, 2008

Rose M. Steinbach, (nee Miller), age 78, 2008, went to be with her Savior on Tuesday (June 3, 2008) at Lockport Memorial Hospital. Rose worked for 25 years at the Bedell’s Coffee Shop in Tonawanda. She also worked for Lou’s Restaurant in North Tonawanda for several years. Daughter of the late Samuel and Marie (nee Malinsky) Miller and mother of...

May 30, 2008

Phylis M. Juliano (nee Cornelius) Age 71, of the Town of Wheatfield died on Friday (May 30, 2008) at Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital after a brief illness. Phylis worked for Buffalo General Hospital for 22 years where she was a Unit Manager. She was an avid bowler and worked as a Board of Elections Inspector. She was a member of...

Sep 13, 2001

Josephine A. Cappellano, (nee Marino) age 89, of North Tonawanda entered into rest on Tuesday (September 13, 2011) at her residence. Josephine was a member of Ascension R.C. Church and St. Jude the Apostle Parish. She was an active member of the community serving her Church, the P.T.A., Melody Fair Usher, as well as an Election Inspector and a Home...

Apr 3, 1974

Jan 6, 1967

John R. Chank, 51, of Cartersville, GA, previously of No. Tonawanda passed away peacefully on May 13, 2018 surrounded by his family. Son of Ernest T. (the late Ninette T) (Suzann C.) Chank. Brother of Suzanne (Christopher) Needler, Michelle (John) Laganiak. Uncle of Ninette Needler, Kaitlyn (Fiance Mrudul Desai) Laganiak. Also survived by several aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends....

Nov 10, 1939

Sharon Glenn, 78 of North Tonawanda on Sunday December 17, 2017. Wife of the late Benjamin H. Glenn. Loving mother of Charles J. (Trisha) Fink, Cheryl A. (Steven) Friedel, Gerard M. Fink, Diane M. (Brian) Roberts and the late David R. (Yuliya) Fink. Proud grandmother of Tricia, Michael, Benjamin, Paul, Kristen, Hollie, Valarie, Anya and Alexandra. Sister of Francine (William)...