Obituaries

R. Scott Hedges

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Susan C.  Timblin

Susan C. Timblin

Feb 1, 2021

Susan C. Timblin, 67, of North Tonawanda, suddenly, on February 1, 2021. Loving daughter of Bette Campbell, the late Clayton Campbell. Dearest mother of Michael T (Christina) Timblin and Nathan T. Timblin. Proud grandmother of Shaun, Eden and Sydney Timblin. Sister of Jeffrey (Rhonda) and the late John and Lex Campbell. Dearest wife of Thomas Timblin. Also survived by many...

Shirley Ann Sarratori

Shirley Ann Sarratori

Jan 16, 2021

Shirley Ann Sarratori (nee Supparits) on Saturday January 16, 2021 as a result of Covid-19. Wife of the late Peter A. Sarratori who predeceased her in 2015. Loving mother of Peter (Lynn) Sarratori, David (Donna) Sarratori, Daniel (Patricia Reed) Sarratori. Proud grandmother of James Sarratori, Christina Sarratori, Nicole (Nick) Priolo, Brenon (Samantha) Sarratori. Great-grandmother of Anthony James Sarratori, Brielle and...

Joan Caroline Myers

Joan Caroline Myers

Dec 29, 2020

Joan Caroline Myers, 79 (nee Raduszewski) of Tonawanda died on December 29, 2020 after a long illness. Wife of the late Richard L. Myers. Beloved mother of Beth A. Myers, the late David R. Myers, Daniel R. Myers and Michael P. Myers. Proud grandmother of Ashley, Brianna, Nicole, Eric, Lee, Mykel, Melyssa, Matthew, Mackenzie and Abigail. Great-grandmother of many ....

Chester J. Drabek

Chester J. Drabek

Dec 23, 2020

Chester J. Drabek, 72, of Tonawanda went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 23, 2020. Loving husband of Deanna L. (nee Perona) Drabek. Dear father of Jennifer Drabek, Jason Drabek, Emily (John) Wroblewski and Megan (Eddie) Casewell. Proud grandfather of Scarlett Wroblewski and Logan Casewell. Brother of Deanna Smugor. Also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins. A...

Mabel L. Penz-Soucia

Mabel L. Penz-Soucia

Dec 21, 2020

Mabel was born in Ellenburg, New York, on December 22, 1927. She was the daughter of Charles and Viola (LaBombard) Willette Jr.Mabel enjoyed bingo, going to the casino, and spending time with her family and friends.Mabel was predeceased by her parents Charles and Viola Willette Jr., her husband Ernest Soucia; her brothers Frank, Gerald, Albert, Charles, Ransom, Daniel, and Nelson;...

Brandon M Harriger

Brandon M Harriger

Dec 18, 2020

Brandon M. Harriger, 34, of Tonawanda, died suddenly on Friday December 18, 2020. Son of the Stephen and Diane (nee Pepe) Harriger also of Tonawanda. Dear Brother of Corey (Brigitte) Harriger. Loving uncle of Carter and Camden Harriger. Grandson of Esther (the late William) Harriger. Brandon was a 2004 graduate of Tonawanda High School. He had worked for Citi-Group for...

Rev. Charles W. Hobbs

Rev. Charles W. Hobbs

Dec 11, 2020

PASTOR CHARLES W. HOBBS, SR.Rev. Charles W. Hobbs, Sr., Pastor Emeritus, Arcade United Church of Christ Congregational, 94, peacefully completed his sojourn on spaceship earth Friday, December 11, 2020 in Melbourne, FL. He is survived by four beloved children including Diana, Daniel and Roxanne (Corliss), and Lynda as well as many loving grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and friends. Affectionately known...

Charles J. Foti

Charles J. Foti

Dec 5, 2020

Charles J. Foti, 89, of North Tonawanda died on Saturday, December 5th, 2020. Beloved husband of Regina “Rusty” (nee Belczak) Foti. Loving father of Deborah (William) Mullen, David (Ann) Foti, Patrick Foti, Maria (the late Tom) McLellan. Proud grandfather of Bridgit, Sarah, William ‘Billy”, David, Patrick, Shawn and Amanda. Also survived by five great grandchildren. Brother of the late Ida...

Walter A Gibala

Walter A Gibala

Nov 26, 2020

GIBALA - Walter A.Age 84, of Lancaster, NY, died onNovember 26, 2020 after a long illness.Son of the late Walter and Victoria (neeKroczynski) Gibala; beloved husbandof Anita (nee Acheson) Gibala for 63years; dear father of Diane (Kenneth)Schafer-Gawel, Mark (Audrey) Gibala,Timothy Gibala, Linda (Anthony)Mackiewicz and Jeffrey (Bonny) Gibala;cherished grandfather of Jeremy (Tara)Schafer, Joshua, Jordan and JustinGibala; brother of Mildred (late Richard)Schultz,...

Nelson L.  Schultz

Nelson L. Schultz

Nov 15, 2020

Nelson L. Schultz, Sr. 79, of North Tonawanda died November 15, 2020 at the DeGraff Skilled Nursing Facility. Son of the late Leonard and Jennie (nee Van Henaham) Schultz. Loving husband of 59 years to Mary Ann (nee Ertl) Schultz. Dear father of Gwendolyn Niemiec, Lori Kunzelman and Nelson L. Schultz, Jr. (Judy). Also survived by five grandchildren and two...