Obituaries
Ronald F. Anastasi
Sep 11, 2021
Ronald F. Anastasi, 81, of North Tonawanda on Saturday (September 11, 2021) after a short illness. Ron was a member of St Jude the Apostle Parish. He retired from General Motors in Tonawanda to spend time with his grandchildren and travel with his wife. Son of the late Frank and Helen Anastasi. Loving husband of the late Patricia (nee Carlo)...
Margaret M. Kuntz
Sep 1, 2021
Margaret Kuntz (nee LaBelle) age 77. Very sad to announce the passing of Margaret M. Kuntz. After a brief battle with Pancreatic Cancer under the care of Northgate Nursing Facility. Margaret was the daughter of Edmund and Marie La Belle. Beloved wife of the late Norman Kuntz. Dear mother of Wanda Campbell and Michael Wagner and the late Debra Dillabough....
Francis M. Wasielewski
Aug 29, 2021
Francis “Frankie” M. Wasielewski, 84, of North Tonawanda died on August 29. 2021. Husband of the late Donna G. (nee Sawyer) Wasielewski. Loving father of Paul (Kitrese) Wasielewski,, Melissa (Douglas) Barney and James Wasielewski. Proud grandfather of Donna, Koryn, Kaley, Derek, Veronica, Lydia, Serina, Ryan and Jake. Great-grandfather of Donovan, Charlotte, and Antonio.Brother of Paul (Betty) Wasielewski, Barbara (the late...
Lorraine M. Kaiser
Aug 25, 2021
Lorraine M. Kaiser, (nee Fulton) 74 of North Tonawanda passed on August 25, 2021 after a brief illness. Loving wife for 54 years of William G. Kaiser. Dear mother of Scott (Christine) Fraser, Rebecca (Stephen) Dority. Proud grandmother of Brittany Fraser and Anthony Sciandra and Thomas Rall. Great-grandmother of four great-grandchildren. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Friends received...
Karen A. Gasinski
Jul 21, 2021
GASINSKI - Karen A.(nee Krebs)Age 75 of North Tonawanda, died onJuly 21, 2021 at North Gate NursingFacility after a long illness. Wife of thelate John D. Gasinski. Loving motherof Tracy A. Gasinski, Kelly M. (Scott)Whitmire, Marcy L. (Scott) Gibbons.Proud grandmother of Ava, Landonand Parker. Sister of Nancy (Robert)George, Joan (William) Sprenger andSandra “Sandy” (the late John) Watt.Also survived by several...
Gary Patrick Bell
Jul 14, 2021
Gary Partick Bell, 66, of North Tonawanda suddenly, on July 14, 2021. Brother of Michael (Donna) Bell, Keith (Diane) Bell and the late Daniel Bell. Son of the late Richard H and Lois M. (nee McIver) Bell. Services are private.
George H. Hertel
Jun 26, 2021
HERTEL - George H. Age 91, of Ridgeway, Ontario, Canada, died on June 26, 2021, at the Gilmore Lodge in Ft. Erie. Husband of the late Regina (nee Connolly) Hertel; loving father of Donald G. Hertel, Barbara Hertel, Joanne (Kenneth) Cramer and the late Sandra Hertel; grandfather of five grandchildren and six greatgrandchildren;brother of the late Lorraine Dungan-Hodge. Friends received...
Susan A. Downing
Jun 18, 2021
Susan “Sue” A. Downing (nee Lukasik) 71, of the Town of Wheatfield died on Friday, June 18, 2021. Wife of the late Steven E. Downing. Daughter of the late John and Shirley Lukasik. Beloved Mother of Deanna (Dennis) Scott and Tracy Fleischman. Proud grandmother of Meghan, Timothy, Amber and Kaysy. Sister of Wendy (David) Lusk and Michael Lukasik and the...
Beth Ann Higgins
Jun 7, 2021
Beth Ann Higgins, (nee Rooney) 62, of North Tonawanda on June 7, 2021 at her residence. Dear daughter of Phyllis Rooney. Loving mother of Kelli Lynn (Eric) Sondel of Amherst, and Lauren Ann (Gregory) Boland of New Hampton, NY. Proud grandmother of Portland Sondel and Avery Boland and Roxy (the Boxer). Dear Fur-mom of her cats, Simon and Rosie.Friends received...
Suzanne J. D'Amico
Jun 3, 2021
Suzanne J. D’Amico (nee Smith) (Muni) on June 3, 2021. Beloved wife of David V. D’Amico. Loving mother of Christopher (Kelly) Muni, Craig (Danielle) Muni and Shannon (Ralph) Corlis. Dear Step-mother of Vincent (Belah) D’Amico, Stephanie (Greg) Constantino and Katherine D’Amico. Proud Grandmother of Allyssa and Devin Muni, Zachary and Joey Muni and Shelby, Ella and Mason Corlis. Step-grandmother of...
R. Scott Hedges
May 27, 2021
R. Scott Hedges, 60, of the Town of Tonawanda, died on May 27, 2021 at Buffalo General Hospital. Loving Fiancée of Valerie L. Wadosky, Dear father of William Reese (Tina) Hedges and Bethany (Matt Fleck) Hedges. Proud grandfather of Brodie and Brennen Hedges and Finley Fleck. Brother of James (Cathy) Hedges, Michelle (James) Raymond and the late John and Terry...
Larry A. Wolfe
May 26, 2021
Larry A. Wolfe, Ph.D, 68, of North Tonawanda and previously of Philadelphia, PA, died on May 26, 2021 in Amherst, NY. Beloved husband of Charmaine (nee Clarke) Wolfe. Brother of Richard (Rita) Wolfe and David (Wanda) Wolfe. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Larry received his Ph.D from Lehigh University. He was a member of the Buffalo Geological Society....
James J. Dibernardo
Apr 21, 2021
James J. DiBernardo, 93, of North Tonawanda died at Millard Fillmore Hospital on April 21, 2021. Husband of Teresa C. (nee Malone) DiBernardo. Loving father of Dale DiBernardo, David (Martin Graafland) DiBernardo and Diane DiBernardo. Brother of Flora DiMatteo (the late Gino), Gabriel (Beverly) DiBernardo, Anthony “Tony” (Geri) DiBernardo, and the late Nicoletta Heider, Vena DiBernardo (Camille). Also survived by...
Michael Vincent Papsidero
Mar 26, 2021
Michael V. Papsidero, Sr., 84, of North Tonawanda died on March 26, 2021 after long illness. Husband of the late Betty A. (nee Muck) Papsidero. Loving father of Michele (Craig) Yager, Dora (David) Maziarz, Valerie (Joseph) Rizzo, Jody (Terrance) Traina, Michael V. (Vera) Papsidero, Jr. Proud grandfather of 14 grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. Brother of Anthony, Frank and Samuel Soda...
Paul D. Mathews
Mar 25, 2021
Paul D. Mathews, 67, of North Tonawanda died on March 25, 2021 after a long illness. Loving husband of Susan M. (nee Pawelczak) Mathews. Son of the late Robert and Mary (nee Stulba) Mathews. Dear brother of David Mathews and Susan (Trey) Pearson. Brother-in-law Michelle Piechowski, Diane Brennan and David Pawelczak. Also survived by a niece and several nephews. Friends...
Mary D'Angelo
Mar 23, 2021
Mary D’Angelo (nee Galassi) age 89 of Ft. Myers, FL, formerly of North Tonawanda on March 23, 2021. Wife of the late Anthony D’Angelo. Loving mother of Cindy D’Angelo of Cape Coral, FL and Anthony D’Angelo of Frisco, TX. Proud grandmother of Shelley, Dennis and Kristin and great-grandmother of four. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Sister of the...
William T. Hankinson
Mar 23, 2021
William (Pete) Hankinson was taken from this life on Tuesday, March 23, 2021. Born on March 5, 1941 in North Tonawanda and residing at Elderwood Skilled Nursing Home at Wheatfield.Pete, his nickname given to him by his grandfather, was a graduate of University of Buffalo where he received his Masters Degree in Music Education. He served in the United States...
Mary Rose Barone
Mar 21, 2021
Mary R. Barone (nee Fusco) 94, of North Tonawanda, died on March 21, 2021. Wife of the late William Barone. Loving mother of John (Cheryl) Szabat, Diana L. Zito and Judith M. Roetzer (The late Michael) Proud grandmother of six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Loving daughter of the late Salvatore and Emilia Fusco. Sister of the late Andrew, Frank (Henrietta),...
Lynne Marie Caughill
Mar 7, 2021
Lynne Marie Caughill, (nee Jackson) 73, Formerly of Amherst and now Lockport, NY, died on March 7, 2021 at Millard Fillmore Hospital. Loving wife of Michael C. Caughill. Dear mother of Michael (Melinda) Caughill, Jeffery (Christine Muir) Caughill, Todd (Alycia Meahl) Caughill. Proud grandmother of Michael, Charles, Chelsea, Caitlyn, Ryan and Alyssa. Also survived by five great-grandchildren and several nieces...
Donald K. Zimmerman
Feb 28, 2021
Donald K. Zimmerman, 81, of North Tonawanda went to be with the Lord on February 28, 2021. Husband of the late Elinor (nee Higgins). Special loving friend of Loretta Voisin. Dear brother of Vernon (Helen) Zimmerman, the late Joseph Zimmerman and the late Joy Dziomba. Son of the late Loretta Peterson. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Donald was...
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