Obituaries
James Vallio
Mar 11, 2022
James Vallio, 69, of North Tonawanda peacefully passed on Friday, March 11, 2022 after a brief illness. Son of the late Emil and Dorothy Vallio. Brother of Suzann K. Ministero and the late John Vallio. Loving uncle of Annita (Patrick) DeDeyn. Favorite great nephew of Kosmo and Dunkin. Longtime friend of Frank Demart, Wayne Salefske and Bob Selover.Jim worked for...
Catherine J. Pendergast
Mar 5, 2022
Catherine “June” (Byers) Pendergast, 87 years old, passed away peacefully at the DeGraff Skilled Nursing facility on Saturday, March 5th, 2022. She was born in Niagara Falls on June 29th, 1934, the daughter of the late George and Rosella (Newman) Byers. June was predeceased by one daughter Karen, sister Rose and her brothers, William, Paul, Harry, Teddy and Richard Byers....
Judy Veronica Sinclair
Mar 4, 2022
Judith V. Sinclair, 83, of Tonawanda died on March 4, 2022 after a long illness. Wife of the late Thomas Sinclair. Daughter of the late Lawrence and Lillian Papin. Loving mother of Jeffrey A. (Mistie) Kenney, James L. (Karen) Kenney, Joseph and “Marty” (Mary) Kenney. Sister of Jean (the late Gary) Benware. Bonnie (Gary) Wolanske and Robert (Sue) Papin. Also...
Corrine T. Hall
Mar 4, 2022
Corrinne T. Hall, (nee Bragaw) age 44 of Sardinia, formerly of North Tonawanda died on March 4, 2022 at her home. Daughter of Antoinette and Paul Barrett. Loving wife of Martin K. Hall, Jr. Loving mother of Emily Ambrusko (fiancée Matthew Viele), Kevin Bork and Alyssa Hall. Dear sister of Nicole (Michael) Paveljack. Bestest friend of Shelley Provorse. Mom of...
Michael F. White
Feb 24, 2022
Michael F. White, Sr., Died at the Veterans Hospital in Batavia. Loving father of Tonia (Phillip Wade) Sarzyniak, Stephanie (Benjamin) Schimpf, Michael F. (Katelyn Patterson) White, Jr., Matthew (Mariah Ayala) White. Grandfather of Devin and Sebastian Olka, Carahlynn, Olivia and Greyson Guerra, Leon, Reggie and Quincy White. Brother of Cheryl Angel, Katie (Steve Williams) White and the late Daniel and...
Jeneath Eileen Wendt
Feb 22, 2022
Jeneath E. Wendt, “Kit” (nee Sterrett) 93 of North Tonawanda entered into eternal rest on Tuesday February 22, 2022. Wife of the late Robert W. Wendt. Loving mother of Michael (Cheryl) Wendt and Marilyn (Bill) Coons. Proud grandmother of Melanie Georgantonis, David (LouAnn) Wendt, Patricia (Daniel) Giles, Jenna (Sean) McDonnell, Matthew Wendt and Amanda Wendt. Also survived by 11 great-grandchildren...
Jeannie Scott
Jan 28, 2022
Jeannie Scott 70, of North Tonawanda, entered into eternal rest on January 28, 2022. Daughter of the late Walter and Kathleen Kalisiak. Wife of the late Peter Scott. Dear mother of Scott (Kristen Thomas) Blajszczak and Nicholas (Samantha) Blajszczak. Loving Babcia of Henry and Ellanora. Cioci of Emma, Whitney and Mitchell. Sister of Michael (Liz) Kalisiak, Pam (Dave) Piwtorak, Lorraine...
Gail Marie Gau, D.C.
Jan 15, 2022
Gail Marie Gau, DC, on January 15, 2022 after a long illness. Daughter of the late Edward and Marion (nee Ziehl) Gau. Sister of Gary Gau of Howard Lake, MN, Gloria L. Gau of North Tonawanda, Gordon Gau of Tennessee and the late Glen Gau. Also survived by 2 nieces and two great nephews and one great niece. Gail was...
James F. Phillips
Jan 15, 2022
James F. Phillips, “Doc” 88, of Tonawanda went home to be with the Lord on Saturday January 15, 2022. Loving father of James F. (Colleen) Phillips, Jr, Patricia (Arnold) Dier III, and Patrick (Leann) Phillips. Daughter in Heart Gale (Edward) Armstrong and Linda Spring. Proud grandfather, “Gramps” - “Gahgoo” of Zach Phillips, Scott Phillips, Matthew (Annette) Dier, Sara (Jeremiah) Britt,...
Linda Ann Cassel
Jan 2, 2022
Linda Ann Cassel, 58, of North Tonawanda died at home on January 2, 2022 after a long illness. Dear daughter of Sherry Cassel. Loving mother of Wesley (Jennifer) Cassel, Felicia (Jason) Graziano and Aaron Woods. Grandmother of Alex Shemendera, Drake, Gavin, Luna and Camden Graziano. Great-grandmother of Colton and Eliana Shemendera. Sister of Debra Clute, Michael Cassel, Steven Cassel and...
James Joseph Sciandra
Jan 1, 2022
James Joseph Sciandra, Sr., 91, of West Chester formerly of Downingtown, passed away on Saturday, January 1, 2022. He was the beloved husband of the late Aleen C. (Schuh) Sciandra, with whom he shared 62 years of marriage prior to her passing in 2013.Born in Buffalo, NY, he was the son of the late Joseph John and Lucy (Vaccaro) Sciandra.He...
Gertrude E. Harriger
Dec 31, 2021
Gertrude Esther Harriger, (nee Craig) 87 of North Tonawanda died on Friday December 31, 2021. Wife of the late William “Bill” Harriger. Loving mother of Stephen (Diane) Harriger, Lori King and the late Vicki Carlson. Proud Grandmother of Amie Vrba, Corey Harriger, Amanda Corbett, Christopher DePorter, Ashley King and the late Micheal King and Brandon Harriger. Great Grandmother of Jacob,...
Elizabeth Jane Ruzylo
Nov 27, 2021
Elizabeth Jane Ruzylo “Betty” (nee Young), 93, of North Tonawanda on Saturday November 27, 2021. Wife of the late Theodore Ruzylo. Beloved mother of Linda Turecki and the late David Ruzylo. Sister of Patricia (Joseph) Baudo and the late Richard Young and Eugene Young. Proud grandmother of Lindsey (Armando) Cortes, Peter Turecki, Michael (Christine) Turecki. Great grandmother of Jared and...
M. Erin Grady
Nov 25, 2021
M. Erin Grady (nee Walker) 66, of Amherst passed on Thursday November 25, 2021 after a valiant fight against Breast Cancer. Dear daughter of the late Ray and Mary (nee Murphy) Walker. Beloved wife for 39 years of Tim Grady. Loving mother of Daniel (Katie) Grady and Caitlin (James) Mikulski. Proud grandmother of Nolan Grady. Sister of DeLynn (Douglas McMurtry)...
Marie Difrancesco
Nov 23, 2021
Marie DiFrancesco, age 89 of North Tonawanda at Elderwood at Wheatfield, on November 23, 2021 after a long illness. Marie was a member of the former Ascension R.C. Church and presently, St. Jude the Apostle Parish. Daughter of the late Joseph and Lucy Sciandra. Sister of the late Russell (late Regina) Sciandra; the late Angie (late Charles) Montana; and James...
Joan D. Powell
Nov 13, 2021
Joan D. Powell, (nee Young) 88, of North Tonawanda, died on November 13, 2021 after a long illness. Wife of the late Roger Hogenkamp, Gorden Powell and Victor Freeland. Loving mother of James Hogenkamp, David (Joyce) Hogenkamp. Grandmother of Andrew Hogenkamp, Christine Hogenkamp, Brittany Hogenkamp and Alexis Hogenkamp. Dearest friend of Jim Zezzo, and Vincent and Susan Cardonna. There is...
Clement James Clements
Oct 28, 2021
C. James Clements, “Limey”, 82, of North Tonawanda died on October 28, 2021 after a long illness. Beloved husband for 63 years of Virginia (nee Miller) Clements. Loving father of Pamela (Gary) Fornasiero and Catharine (Denny) Ho. Grandfather of Michael (Elissa) Fornasiero, Robert (Laura) Fornasiero, Peter (Sara) Fornasiero, Adrian Ho and Brian Ho. Brother of Christine Sheelar and the late...
Mary Jane Ammerman
Oct 22, 2021
Mary Jane Ammerman, (nee Roetzer) 87, of North Tonawanda died on October 22, 2021 after a long illness. Beloved wife of Edward N. Ammerman, Jr.. Loving mother of Thomas (Barbara) Pemkiewicz of Chesnee, SC, Kenneth D. (Patti) Pemkiewicz, Edward N. (Sharon) Ammerman, III, and Jamie Lee Ammerman. Grandmother of Marshall Pemkiewicz, Thomas Pemkiewicz, Jr., Howard Kenneth Markell, Nicholas James Markell,...
Donald James Vickerd
Oct 18, 2021
Donald J. Vickerd, 52, suddenly in the Town of Lockport. Loving husband of Tammy (nee Laganiak) Vickerd. Proud and loving father of Erik R. Vickerd and Jake L. Vickerd. Brother of Patti Steves and the late Robert Vickerd (Tania).
Donald most recently worked for Makotek and previously owned Don Vickerd Pools in North Tonawanda. He was also an independent contractor...
Dr. Brunilde Matuszak, O.D.
Oct 4, 2021
Dr. Brunilde Matuszak, O.D. , (nee Tassone) age 44 of North Tonawanda died on October 4, 2021 after a long illness. Wife of Dr. Brian Matuszak, O.D., Loving mother of Christopher Matuszak. Dear daughter of Tina Tassone and the late Raffaele Tassone. Sister of Dr. B. G. Tassone (Dr. Isabel Cranz) and Alfredo Tassone.
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