Obituaries

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)...

Nov 24, 1931

Rita A. Michaels, 88, (nee Gorniak) of North Tonawanda died on June 4, 2020 after a long illness. Loving mother of Stephen (Yvonne) Michaels, the late Matthew Michaels, Carrie (Mark) King, and Mary B (the late Barry) (Peter Baier) Malone. Proud grandmother of Austin, Wesley, the late Shannon, Heather (David), Samantha (Sean), Raymond, Valerie (Luke), Amanda (Josh) and Veronica. Also...

May 30, 1930

CAMARDA - Mary R.

(nee Malone)

88, of North Tonawanda,

on August 10, 2018.

Beloved wife of the late

Joseph P. Camarda.

Loving mother of

Donald (Chip Pierson)

Camarda, Maryrose (Thomas) DiMatteo,

the late Anthony and Joseph Camarda.

Sister of Theresa (James) DiBernardo;

and predeceased by six brothers and

sisters. Proud grandmother of Nora

(Erik) O’Bryan, Gina (Robert) Swanson.

Great-grandmother of Olivia and Ryder.

Also survived by several nieces and

nephews. Friends received by the

family on...

Jan 10, 1928

Mary Janice Fay (nee Knoll), 91, beloved wife of the late James P. Fay and the late John T. Finn. Loving mother of Martin J. (Elizabeth) Fay, Claire M. Fay (Kent Robinson) and Janice (Paul) Fay Kwarta. Proud grandmother of Kevin and Robert Fay, Kent and Brendan Robinson, Philip and Matthew Kwarta. Great-grandmother of Hayden, Ronan, Desmond, Drew and Decker...

Aug 13, 1915

Anne Marie Smith (nee Auguliaro) age 61, of North Tonawanda on Thursday (August 13, 2015) after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Anne was a lifemember of Ascension R.C. Church. Anne was a 1972 Graduate from North Tonawanda Sr. High School She was loved by many. Daughter of the late Frank and Jennie Agugliaro.

Loving wife of Lawrence H....

May 28, 1912

William J. Reznicek, 92, of Williamsville on Monday May 28, 2012 after a brief illness. Husband of the late Dorothy M. (nee Molinelli) Reznicek. Loving father of William J. Reznieck, Diane M. Attea and Charles J. Reznicek. Grandfather of seven grandchildren. Bill received a Master’s Degree in Aeronautical and Mechanical Engineering from NYU. He was a WWII U.S. Army Veteran...

May 28, 1912

William J. Reznicek, 92, of Williamsville on Monday May 28, 2012 after a brief illness. Husband of the late Dorothy M. (nee Molinelli) Reznicek. Loving father of William J. Reznieck, Diane M. Attea and Charles J. Reznicek. Grandfather of seven grandchildren. Bill received a Master’s Degree in Aeronautical and Mechanical Engineering from NYU. He was a WWII U.S. Army Veteran...

Feb 3, 0024

RABB, Madeline (nee Tromble), "Mickey" on February 3, 2024, of North Tonawanda, NY. Beloved wife of the late Charles Rabb. Loving mother of Charles Jr. (Alicia) Rabb, Kristin Rabb, Nicole (Pierre) Djaballa, and Michael Rabb. Loving adoptive mother of Cassandra Postek, Michelle Bernas, and Maria (Jamie) Dosher. Also survived by cherished friends and family, as well as many nieces and...