Obituaries
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...
Mary T DeMart
Aug 3, 2024
With heavy hearts and after more than 65 years, the sun set early on Sommer St. in North Tonawanda on August 3, 2024 with the passing of Mary T. DeMart at 95 years old. Mary moved to North Tonawanda with her mother, the late Lucia Fanto, and younger brother, the late Louis Fanto, Jr., from Youngstown, Ohio to marry the...
Sharon D. Foster
Jul 31, 2024
Sharon D. Foster, (nee Rasp) 74, of Lockport died on July 31, 2024 after a brief illness. Wife of the late Michael Roy Morris. Loving wife of Melvin L. Foster. Dear mother of Michael Ryan Morris. Grandmother of Scarlett Morris, Tyler Foster, Kaylee Foster, Mason Foster, Brooklyn Foster, Logan Foster, Gracelynn Foster, Cloe Foster, Colin Foster, Adelyne Foster. Dear sister...
Elizabeth M. Fetterhoff
Jul 18, 2024
Elizabeth M. Fetterhoff (nee Helbringer), 74 of Creedmoor, NC, entered into rest July 18, 2024 after a brief illness. Wife of the late Darrel "Butch" Fetterhoff. Dear mother to Micheal Fetterhoff, Lisa Scott, James Fetterhoff, and Kelly Fetterhoff. Manga/grandmother to Melanie Fetterhoff, Micheal Fetterhoff, Jayden Grant, Carter Scott, Landon Scott, and Kaleah Grant. Proud BooBoo to Remington Moore.
Friends received by...
Joseph Edward Bernas
Jul 18, 2024
Joseph E. Bernas, “Joe” 83, of North Tonawanda died on July 18, 2024. Loving husband of Angeline (nee DiVirgilio) Bernas. Dear father of E.J. Bernas and Michelle Bernas. Brother of Frances (Jerome) Kubiniec, Mary Ann (Daniel) Wlodarczyk, Patricia (Mack) Argentieri. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Brother-in-law of Donald (Lori) DiVirgilo, and sister-in-law Ruth DiVirgilio, (late Vincent). Joseph is...
Phyllis Rose Wagner
Jul 14, 2024
Phyllis Rose Wagner, (nee Rothstein) 88, of North Tonawanda died on July 14, 2024 after along illness. Loving mother of Dena A. (Douglas) Albon. Grandmother of Christopher Bergeron, William Bergeron, Samantha Albon and Abreana Willis. Great-grandmother Trevor Matthew, Alex Bergeron, Jayden Burns, Mercedes Wolf, Loren Johannes and Dyllan Albon.
Phyllis retired from K Corp. in Houston, TX. She loved spending time...
Paul Michael Kimball
Jun 26, 2024
Paul Michael Kimball, 67, of North Tonawanda died on June 26, 2024 after a long illness. Son of John and the late Barbara (nee Ellicott) Kimball. Loving brother of Kathleen (Craig) Birch. Dear uncle of Alyssa (Richard) Hillman and “greatest” great uncle of Harlie and Kyla. Dear friend of John and Randy Jasulevich, Jack Bedell, Lois Toman, Tom Lewis, Pookie,...
Beatrice Mary Thiele
Jun 21, 2024
Beatrice M. Thiele, (nee Liberti) “Bea”, 99, of North Tonawanda, died on June 21, 2024. Wife of the late H. Guy Thiele. Loving mother of David G. Thiele and Diane Overton. Sister of Eleanor (Donald) Ziehl. Grandmother of Jessica Arnold, Justin Arnold and Tammy Dodge. Also survived by several great-grandchildren and great-greatgrandchildren nieces and nephews.
Beatrice will be laid to rest...
Peter J. Gatas
Jun 6, 2024
Peter J. Gatas born January 29, 1940 to Joseph and Khazoun Gatas in Sibhel, Lebanon was the 16th of 17th children and is the last living member of his generation. Peter Gatas arrived to the United States on August 20, 1955 on the Conte Biancamano ship at the age of 15 years old along with his mom, his older sister...
Kathleen Walder
May 19, 2024
Kathleen Marie Walder of the Town of Wheatfield passed away on Sunday May 19, 2024, surrounded by her loving family and friends at Niagara Hospice House. She was born on July 1, 1956, to Ruth and Raymond Walder. She attended Niagara Wheatfield High School, Mt. Aloysius Jr. College of Cresson, PA and received a master's degree in occupational therapy from...
George B. Tetter
May 16, 2024
George B. Tetter, 95, of North Tonawanda passed away peacefully at Kenmore Mercy Hospital on May 22, 2024. Husband of the late Gladys (nee Wollenburg) Tetter and loving father of David (Lilian) Tetter of Auckland, NZ and Lisa (John) Rivera of Wheatfield. Proud grandfather of Alexandra Tetter, Gabrielle Tetter, Marissa Rivera and Victoria Rivera. Brother of the late Marie Marillo.
George...
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