Obituaries

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...

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;...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

Nov 8, 2020

Paul J. Winiatowski, “Pauly” age 56 of North Tonawanda died unexpectedly on November 8, 2020. Beloved son of Beverly Winiatowski and the late Frank Winiatowski. Dear brother of Lisa M. Dwyer, and Julie (Daniel) Zellner. Uncle of Jonathan Dwyer, Carla Duchnick (Jason Haskell), Rhonda Van Cleve (Jason), Great Uncle of Harper Haskell, Melina Printup-Haskell. Paul was loved by many friends....

Nov 6, 2020

Rosellen M. Perona, “Rosie”, 75, of Tonawanda passed away on Friday November 6, 2020. Wife of the late David W. Perona who passed only a month before her. Loving mother of Deanna L. (Chester) Drabek, David M. (Michelle) Perona, Michelle (John) Marquez and Rachel Mueller. Proud Grandmother of Emily (John) Wroblewski, Megan (Eddie) Casewell, Nicole (Tyler) Counsellor, Heather Perona, Brandon...

Oct 28, 2020

Mary Jo Fullerton Baum11/09/29 – 10/28/2020Resident of Atria Park at Lake ForestSanford, FLMary Jo Baum, 90, entered into the arms of her loving Savior, Jesus Christ, on October 28, 2020 in Altamonte Springs, FL. She lived a full life honoring & serving God, her family, friends, colleagues & students. Mary Jo was the oldest daughter of Jessie Louise Harris Fullerton...

Oct 5, 2020

David Weldon Perona, 75 of Tonawanda died at his home on October 5th, 2020. Husband of Rosellen M. Perona (nee Danielsen). Loving father of Deanna L. (Chester) Drabek, David M. (Micci) Perona and Michelle (John) Marquez. Proud grandfather of Emily (John) Wroblewski, Megan (Eddie) Casewell, Nicole (Tyler) Counsellor, Heather Perona, Brandon Mueller, Brianna Marquez, Michael Perona, James Mueller, Brook Perona,...

Sep 21, 2020

Steven E. Downing, 73, of Wheatfield on September 21, 2020 at his residence. Wife of Susan “Sue” A. Downing. Loving father of Deanna Sue (Dennis) Scott and Tracy Sue (Robert) Fleischman. Proud grandfather of Meghan, Timothy, Amber and Kaysy. Brother of John (Jane) Downing, Marcy (Lawrence) Lackner and Michelle (Michael) Howell. Also survived by several nieces and nephews and Greta...

Sep 2, 2020

Robin “Babe” Gearhart Conlan was born in North Tonawanda, NY on November 15, 1956. She entered Heaven’s gates on September 2, 2020 in Lockport, NY with her family by her side. Robin, known as Babe to pretty much everyone, was predeceased by her parents James and Mary Gearhart, and her sister Diane Gearhart. She was married to Terrence Conlan in...

Aug 19, 2020

Aug 18, 2020

Heidi Ann Goldpenny, 58, of North Tonawanda on August 25, 2020 at her residence. Dear of Michael Goldpenny, Jennifer Goldpenny and Deborah Goldpenny. Best friend of Rossi Austin and Kathy Sousa. Also survived by her dog Rosie. No Prior Visitation.

Aug 12, 2020

Ardell J. Krause, (nee Morrison) 91 of Amherst on Wednesday August 12, 2020. Wife of the late Ervin Krause. Loving mother of Ronald Krause, Russell (Marie) Krause, Christine (Ray) Sullivan and Catherine (Thomas) Whitehead and the late Richard and Robert Krause. Proud grandmother of Kieth, Greg, Andrea, Elizabeth, Nikki, Audrey and Andrew. Great Grandmother of eight. Sister of the late...

Aug 10, 2020

Leona M McGuire, age 95, of North Tonawanda died on Monday August 10, 2020. Leona was the wife of the late John J. McGuire. Loving mother of Janice L. MeGuire. Sister of Richard Kiernan and the late Pearl Gentile, Elizabeth Coughlin, James Kiernan, Edward Kirenan, David Kiernan, Gloria Tooke, Gerald Glazier. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Friends received...

Aug 5, 2020

MORNINGSTAR - Robert AlvinAge 95, of North Tonawanda, passed away August 5, 2020, surrounded by his family. Robert was the son of Alvin and Lillian (Kibbler) (Lee); beloved husband for 71 years to Rita (nee Zukowski) Morningstar; loving father of Bruce (Cheryl), Wayne (Carol), Robert (Katie), and James (Lisa) Morningstar; father of the late Lynn and Kenneth Morningstar; proud grandfather...

Jul 19, 2020

Katherine “Kay” McCracken, 75, originally from Friendship, NY currently from North Tonawanda, died on July 19, 2020 at Millard Suburban Hospital. Loving mother of Diana (Camm) Lounsbury of Salem, WV and Shannon McCracken of Barker, William (Robin) McCracken, Jr. of Santa Rosa, CA and the late Marl McCracken. Proud grandmother of Kelly, Alana, Corky, Amanda, Sean, Margaret, Corbin and Kayla....

Jun 29, 2020

Michael E. Bishop, 64, of Williamsville, went home to be with the Lord on June 29, 2020 after a brief illness. Loving husband of Karen L. Bishop. Loving father of Jason, Michelle, Michael, Lynn, Rosie, Anna, Michael and Rebecca Gardner and Michel Brink.Proud grandfather of Cali Dunning, Angelo, Allie, Eric, Violet, Alyssa, Ashley, Steven Jr. and Mikey Brink Dear brother...