Obituaries
Joyce Ann O'Connor
Mar 4, 2025
Joyce Ann O’Connor, (nee Borner) 68, of Tonawanda and formerly of Newfane, entered into rest on Tuesday March 4, 2025. Devoted and loving wife of William C. O’Connor, Sr. for 49 years. Loving mother of William C. (Sarah) O’Connor, Jr., and Rhianna L. O’Connor. Proud grandmother of Calisity Joy Mitri, William and Jillian O’Connor. Loving sister of Linda (the late...
Marcia M. Poleon
Feb 19, 2025
Poleon, Marcia J. (nee Miner)
Died February 19, 2025, age 84, of Getzville, NY. Beloved wife of 56 years of Gerald J. Poleon, loving mother of Dr. Kathleen E. Poleon (Dr. Thomas Miller), Brian G. Poleon, Norris M. (Kate) Poleon, and predeceased by baby son, Bruce Gerald Poleon. Cherished Nanie of seven grandchildren, Tyler, Avery and Kylie Miller, Blake Poleon and...
Barbara Ann Fonzi
Jan 31, 2025
Barbara Ann Fonzi, (nee Brown) 86, of North Tonawanda, entered into rest on January 31, 2025. Loving wife of Mario J. Fonzi. Dear mother of Susan Fonzi (Stuart Selover), Mario A. (Beverly) Fonzi, Marla (Jeffrey Pippard) Modica and the late Joanne (Jerry) Van Kleef. Proud grandmother of Russell (Brittany Pytlik) Van Kleef, Ingrid Van Kleef, Ryan Modica, Vincent (Bethany) Modica,...
Jacqueline T. Robinson
Jan 26, 2025
Jacqueline T. Robinson, (nee Bergeron) 88, of North Tonawanda died on January 26, 2025. Wife of the late Charles V. Robinson. Loving mother of Shyla (Richard) Chapman, Donna (Phillip) Bronschidle, Tammie-Jo Graf and Jeffrey (Lori) Robinson. Proud grandmother of Steven (Amanda) Chapman, Gregory (Sarah) Chapman, Shana (Michael) Jasniewski, Samantha (Jeffrey) Goble, Joel (Diana) Bronschidle, Russell (Stephanie) Graf, Benjamin (Alexandria Bogue)...
Patrick Michael Keleher
2025
Patrick M. Keleher, age 73, died on January 15, 2025 after a long illness. Loving husband of Virginia (nee DeFazio) Keleher. Loving father of Barbara Ann (Jan-Michael) Sutton, David Keleher, Katherine (Kevin) Donovan, MaryBeth (Brian) Velzy and Erin (Daniel) Campbell. Proud and loving Papa of Emily, Ashton, Simon, Linus, Elaina, Katherine, Aubrey, Abigail, and Cole Patrick. Dear son of the...
Gregory J. Guarino
Jan 10, 2025
Gregory J. Guarino “Chico”, of N. Tonawanda, New York, entered into Heaven peacefully in his sleep on January 10, 2025.
Loving husband of Sue (nee Gilmer). Dear father of Victor (Lisa), Amy (Troy), and Richard. Proud grandfather of Trinity, Tava, Talhia, Jaidin, Seth, Gavin. Beloved puppy Reo. Son of the late Francesca (nee Massaro) and Louis R. Guarino. Brother of late...
Gregory W. Rohrdanz
Dec 26, 2024
Gregory W. Rohrdanz, of Dunedin, FL, previously of N. Tonawanda, NY passed at home on December 26, 2024 the day before his 84th birthday, after a lengthy illness.
Loving husband of 58 years of Anita (nee Schubert). Dear father of Michelle (Craig) Boggs and Gregg (Sinda) Rohrdanz. Proud grandfather of Ryan (Kaylee) Boggs, Cassandra Rohrdanz, Joshua Rohrdanz, Victoria Rohrdanz and the...
Constance S. Amato
Dec 13, 2024
Constance S. Amato, 94, of North Tonawanda died on Friday December 13, 2024 after a brief illness. Wife of the late Samuel Amato. Loving mother of Louisa (James) Shaul of California, Jeffrey (the late Patricia) (Elaine Roman) Amato and Diane (the late Robert) Phillips of North Tonawanda. Proud grandmother of Caroline (Colby) Hanik, Rachel (William) Gersitz, Elizabeth (Matthew) Szocki, Robert...
Jeffrey Robert Kimball
Dec 6, 2024
Jeffrey Robert Kimball, Sr., 66, suddenly, of Niagara Falls on December 6, 2024. Son of the late Chester and Lois (nee Fither). Loving father of John Blevins, Sr., Sandra (Leah Mateczun) Blevins, Jeffrey R. Kimball, Jr., Robert A. (Jamie Miller) Kimball. Dear brother of Beth (the late Mark “Spike”) Nielsen. Proud grandfather of John Blevins, Jr., Andrew Tyler Kimball, Madalyn...
Anne Marie Timblin
Nov 26, 2024
Anne Marie Timblin, (nee Rexford) 78, of North Tonawanda suddenly passed on November 26, 2024. Wife of the late Gary Lee Timblin, Sr. Loving mother of Gary Lee Timblin, Jr., Christine Marie (Daniel) Hankey and Marc Todd (Kim) Timblin. Proud grandmama of Daniel James (Felicia) Hankey, Sarah Anne (Trevor) Trovato, Kaitlyn Timblin, Emma Timblin, Austin Joseph Timblin and Brayden Lee...
Margaret Ann Mattucci
Sep 25, 2024
Margaret Ann Mattucci “Peggy”, 80 of North Tonawanda passed peacefully on September 25, 2024. Loving mother of William “Bill” (Lisa), Anthony “Tony” (Carol), Robert “Bob”, Christopher (Gina), Alexander "AJ", Benjamin Mattucci and Becky (Jeff) Wilcox and the late Wendy Duke. Proud grandmother of Danielle, Katie, Jessica, Will, Yolanda, Kara, Kyle and Savannah. Sister of Denise Heltz-Kress (Bruce), JoAnn Pitcher (John),...
Terry J. DeSimone
Sep 13, 2024
Terry J. DeSimone, 50, of North Tonawanda died on September 13, 2024 after a long illness. Loving father of Madison DeSimone and Jayla and Frederick. Dear friend of Tammy Reid. Brother of Joni DeSimone.
Friends invited to a Memorial Service on Friday, September 20, 2024 at the Brunner Funeral Home, 156 Robinson Street, North Tonawanda from 6-8 p.m.
David W. O'Connell
Sep 12, 2024
David W O'Connell, M.D. PhD. at age 81 after a long illness. David was a graduate of Lafayette High School, Canisius College and Jacobs School of Medicine. He was predeceased by his first wife Carol (nee Brown); his brother John J and former wife Michelle "Chelle" (nee de la Plante). He is survived by his devoted sister, Karen (Gerald) Getman;...
Raymond P. Kissel
Sep 5, 2024
Raymond P. Kissel, 92, lifelong resident of North Tonawanda, NY, passed away peacefully Sept. 5 at Erie County Medical Center. Throughout his life, Raymond was a loving and devoted father of Linda Collignon, Raymond J., Amy and Joseph. “Ray” will be remembered as a special education teacher at Niagara-Wheatfield High School, owner of Kissel & Sons Scrap Metal on River...
Rita Rose Gresock
2024
Rita Rose Gresock, 93, (nee Ryan) of North Tonawanda died on September 5, 2024 after a brief illness. Loving wife of 73 years of Thomas E. Gresock. Dear mother of Thomas G. Gresock, Geralyn Goerss, Christopher Gresock and Rosemary Gresock. Proud Grandmother of Catherine Rose (David) Goerss-Murphy, Christine Anne (Don) Goerss-Barton. Great-Grandmother of Nathaniel, Nora, Ian and Gwen. Sister of...
Diana Lynne Yager
2024
Diana Lynne Yager, (nee Copello) 63, of North Tonawanda entered into rest on September 3, 2024 after a long illness. Dear daughter of Antoinette (the late Robert) Copello. Loving wife of Steven R. Yager. Loving mother of Nicholas Yager (Crystal Flynn) and Christopher Yager (fiancée Sarah Matthews) all of North Tonawanda. Proud grandmother of Julianna Yager. Sister of Susan (Michael)...
Paula E. Fritschi
Aug 25, 2024
Paula E. Fritschi, RN, 70, of North Tonawanda died on August 25, 2024 after a brief illness. Loving wife of David T. Fritschi. Dear mother of Christian D. Fritschi, Noelle E. Fritschi and the late Michael D. Fritschi. Proud grandmother of Ashley R. Fritschi and Hunter Fritschi and great-grandmother of Isla-Mae Eleanor Smith. Dear sister of Patricia Murphy, Peggy Cool,...
Pamela Jean Yurek
Aug 10, 2024
Pamela J. Yurek, 69, of North Tonawanda died on August 10, 2024 under the care of Niagara Hospice. Wife of the late Roger S. Yurek. Loving mother of Renee (Derik) Gorman, Robyn Shattuck and the late Richelle Yurek-Clark. Stepmother of Roger H. Yurek and Raymond A. Yurek. Loving grandmother of 19 Grandchildren and 15 Great Grandchildren.
Pam loved her family and...
Mary Patricia Garrett
Aug 8, 2024
Mary Pat Garrett, 80, of North Tonawanda on August 8, 2024 entered into eternal rest after a brief illness. Loving daughter of the late Norman and Patricia McTigue. Beloved wife of the late Donald J. Garrett. Sister of James F. McTigue, Sr. (late Nancy) and the late Rev. Norman P. McTigue, John P. McTigue, Sr. (Cathy), Robert F. McTigue (Beverly)...
Robert Edward Kurczynski
Aug 7, 2024
Robert E. Kurczynski, 86 of Pendleton died on August 7, 2024, after a long illness. Son of Stanley and Mary (nee Wargula) Kurczynski. Stepson of the late Al Pryzbyl. Beloved husband, of 63 years, of Linda (nee Martone) Kurczynski. Proud father of Rita (Frank) Dispenza, Robin (Peter) Bayer, Robert (Karen) Kurczynski and elated grandfather “Papa” of Jordyn Leigh, Jacob Franklin...
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