Obituaries

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...

Jun 9, 2020

James D. Snyder, Sr., 62, of North Tonawanda died on Tuesday, June 9, 2020.. Husband and companion of Carol Snyder (nee Tierney). Son of the late James N. Snyder (Elaine Good) and Geraldine Snyder (Thomas Flateau). Loving father of James D. Banas, Kayla Snyder, Jennifer Richardson (Bryan), Joseph Mages, Christine Jenkins, Stephen Musielak (Katie). Brother of Patti Fickelscherer (Paul), David...

Jun 4, 2020

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...

Jun 2, 2020

Arthur R. Lee, Sr., 92 of North Tonawanda, NY passed peacefully surrounded by his wife and children with the comfort of Hospice. Survived by his wife of 67 years, Joyce (nee Garigen) Lee, father to Arthur R. Jr (Marybeth), Keith (Pat), Linda (Chuck) Crosby and Isobel (Paul) McDonald and Gail Galassi. Also survived by many grandchildren, great grandchildren as well...

May 10, 2020

Roy H. Meyers, 83, on May 10, 2020 of Grand Island, formally North Tonawanda and the Grand Island. Loving husband of JoAnn (nee Horvath) Meyers. Dear father of Griffin (Keely) Meyers of Maple Valley, WA, Leslie B. Brink of Buffalo and the late Steven Meyers. Proud grandfather of Steven, Jennifer, Layton, Sophia, Isabella “Bella”, and Violet. Great-grandfather of two. Brother...

May 4, 2020

SLIVAN - Barbara Ann (nee Roggan) age 78, May 4, 2020, of North Tonawanda, beloved wife of the late Stephen J Slivan; dear mother of Stephen M. Slivan, Thomas Slivan, Joseph Slivan and Susan Slivan. Born in Buffalo to the late Francis and Ethel (Arnold) Roggan, Barbara was salutatorian of Riverside High School’s class of 1959 and attended Bethany College....

May 2, 2020

Blake Howard Roggow, Sr., died at home in North Tonawanda on May 2, 2020 at age 66 after a long battle with lung disease. Son of the late Dean and Viola (nee McMillen) Roggow. Beloved Husband of Barbara A. (nee Connell) Roggow and the late Felicia M. Roggow. Loving father of Blake H. Roggow, Jr., Karen A. (Adam) Ross, Kelly...

Apr 29, 2020

Giuseppina (Josephine) Morabito, (nee Caruso) 83, of North Tonawanda on Wednesday April 29, 2020. Wife of the late Salvatore Morabito. Loving mother of Angela (David, Jr.) McMaster and Luigi (Maria) Morabito. Proud grandmother of Stephanie (Nicholas) Kiser, David McMaster III, Melina Morabito and Justin Morabito. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Josephine worked at the Riverside Men’s Shop for...