Obituaries

Mary C. Powers

Mary C. Powers

Apr 24, 2015

Mary C. Powers, 79, of North Tonawanda on April 24, 2015 after a brief illness. Mary was a member of Salem United Church of Christ in Tonawanda where she was a member of the Chancel Choir and Salem League. Born in Warsaw, NY, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Mabel Powers. Friends are invited to a memorial...

Mary M. Denick

Mary M. Denick

Apr 23, 2015

Denick, Mary M. (nee Guydos), (Grudzinski) Age 81 of North Tonawanda entered into eternal rest April 23, 2015, beloved wife of the late Fay “Sam” Denick and the late Kay Grudzinski; dearest mother of Barbara (Charles) Mye and Stanley Grudzinski; dearest grandmother of Charles, Andrew and Christian Mye; sister of Edward (Iola) Guydos and the late Anna, John, Joseph, Andrew;...

Walter W. Greiner

Walter W. Greiner

Apr 16, 2015

Walter W. Greiner “Wally”, age 75, of North Tonawanda on Thursday, April 16, 2015. Loving husband of Louise Y. Greiner. Dear father of the late Kathy Wright, Michelle Vanderwoude and David (Colleen) Greiner. Brother of Keith (Carole) Greiner, Robert (Florence) Greiner, MaryLou (Michael) Haun and Sandra (Keith) Mauer. Son of the late Keith Greiner and Louella (nee Feger). Also survived...

James D. Kish

James D. Kish

Apr 13, 2015

James D. Kish Sr. age 74 of North Tonawanda entered into rest Monday April 13, 2015 under the care of Hospice of Buffalo. Husband of Mary Ann (Roman) Kish. James was a salesman of fire equipment and a life member of St. Johnsburg Fire Co. He was a member of FASNY, NYS Fire Chiefs Assoc. and the Niagara County Volunteer...

Viola E. Kochems

Viola E. Kochems

Apr 11, 2015

Viola E. (Vogt) Kochems, 97 of North Tonawanda entered into rest on Saturday April 11, 2015 at Northgate Manor. Wife of the late Arthur Kochems Jr. Viola enjoyed quilting and gardening. Viola is survived by a son; Gary Kochems a daughter; Karen (Paul) Guadagna and a former daughter in-law Kathy Kochems. Several grandchildren Paul (Roxanne) Guadagna, Kelly (Geoff) Greapentrog, Kristen...

Verna C. Leader

Verna C. Leader

Apr 4, 2015

Verna C. (Voght) Leader, wife to the later Thomas C. Leader Sr., Passed away Saturday April 4th, 2015 at 100 year of age. She was a devoted to caring for her husband and family. In her spare time Verna was very active in volunteer work for various place such as St .Albert’s the Great as a member of the Rosary...

Peter Anthony Sarratori

Peter Anthony Sarratori

Apr 3, 2015

Peter A. Sarratori age 84, of North Tonawanda on Friday April 03, 2015 at Buffalo General Medical Center. Husband of Shirley (nee Supparits) Sarratori. He was most recently retired from John Hancock where he was a financial advisor. Peter was a 15 year veteran of the Army National Guard, he loved to watch and play football, he was an avid...

Gina C. Taddei

Gina C. Taddei

Mar 27, 2015

Gina Carmella (nee Marinacci) Taddei, age 82, of North Tonawanda on Friday March 27, 2015 at Buffalo General Medical Center. Wife of the late Ferdinando “Nando” Taddei. Gina was a retired lifelong caregiver and aide working at Northgate Manor in Wheatfield and in her home. She was a former member of Ascension R C Church and a current member of...

Irene B. Warchocki

Irene B. Warchocki

Mar 22, 2015

Irene B. Warchocki(nee Kowalski) passed away on March 22, 2015. Wife of the late Henry Warchocki, dearest mother of Dennis, Cathy Holesko, Mark (Gretchen. Loving grandmother of Heather (Aaron), Robert (Allison), Marcy (Brian) and Eric also Nicholas and Michelle Tobol; great grandmother of Henry and jack. Sister of Helen (Walter) Bett. Family and friends are invited to attend a memorial...

Alfred M Doktor

Alfred M Doktor

Mar 19, 2015

Alfred M. “Fred” Doktor 86 of Tonawanda entered into rest Thursday March 19, 2015 after a long illness. Beloved Husband of 60 years to Marian Letcher Doktor. Fred was born on June 11, 1928 in Depew, NY to the late Michael and Anna Doktor. He was retired from Dunlop tire where he was a tire builder. Fred was a proud...

Margaret Ballistrea

Margaret Ballistrea

Mar 13, 2015

Margaret J. Annunziato - Ballistrea, (nee LaBruna) 91, of North Tonawanda on Friday, March 13, 2015. Wife of the late Michael H. Annunziato and Stephen Ballistrea. Mother of Michael (Christine) Annunziato, Anthony (Karen) Annunziato and Charles (Peggy) Annunziato. Sister of Mildred Scime, Daniel LaBruna, Joann (Donald) Ando and Tomasina Vacarro. Step-mom of Joey, Rosie and Stephanie. Proud grandmother of James...

Gertrude Ruth Proefrock

Gertrude Ruth Proefrock

Mar 7, 2015

Gertrude Ruth Proefrock, “Gert” age 92 of North Tonawanda, on March 7, 2015 died at the DeGraff Skilled Nursing Facility after a long illness. Gertrude was a member of Payne Avenue Christian Church. Gertrude was a longtime volunteer at the DeGraff Skilled Nursing Facility. She retired from the Wurlitzer Company in North Tonawanda where she worked as an inspector. Wife...

James Kenneth Ames

James Kenneth Ames

Mar 5, 2015

James K. Ames, 74, of North Tonawanda on March 7, 2015 after a brief illness. Jim was a member of Beach Ridge Free Methodist Church. Jim was a member of Live Hose #4 Volunteer Fireman. He was a “Country Boy” who grew up on a farm in Pendleton. He loved the country life and motorcycles. He always wished it was...

Constance Deluca

Constance Deluca

Feb 11, 2015

Constance DeLuca, (nee Carlo) age 90 of North Tonawanda on Wednesday February 11, 2015 at Elderwood at Crestood. Constance was a member of the former Ascension R.C. Church. Loving wife of the late Joseph DeLuca. Sister of the late John (Lois) Carlo and Patricia (Ronald) Anastasi. Mother of the late Anita Marvin and Joseph DeLuca. Dear grandmother of Michele (Derek)...

Donna G. Wasielewski

Donna G. Wasielewski

Feb 8, 2015

Donna G. Wasielewski (nee Sawyer) age 70 of North Tonawanda on Sunday February 8, 2015 at Niagara Hospice House. Donna was a member of Our Lady of Czestochowa Parish. She courageously battled cancer for 25 years. Her selfless and beautiful spirit was truly her eternal imprint on her family. Donna’s devotion to her family was perhaps her greatest strength while...

Shirley Behm

Shirley Behm

Jan 31, 2015

Shirley Jane Behm (nee Kumm), age 84, of North Tonawanda on January 31, 2015 at DeGraff Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. Shirley was a member of St. Jude the Apostle Parish in North Tonawanda. She was an avid bowler and a member of the Red Hat Society. She loved her Facebook Friends and keeping up with current events. Shirley...

James H. Schoenfeldt

James H. Schoenfeldt

Jan 21, 2015

James H. Schoenfeldt, age 91, of North Tonawanda at the New York State Veterans Home at Batavia, on January 22, 2015 after a long illness. Jim was a member of North Presbyterian Church where he was a former Elder and Trustee. He worked at Van Raalte as a Chemist and later retired from the Hooker Chemical/Occidental Petroleum Corp. where he...

Richard Zell Meckes

Richard Zell Meckes

Jan 21, 2015

Richard Zell Meckes, age 83, of North Tonawanda on Wednesday, January 21, 2015 after a couragous battle with lung cancer. Richard was a parishoner of St. Mark’s Episcopal Church. He was a retired Sheet Metal Worker. Richard was a member of Transportation Lodge #842 F.& A.M. since 1966. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran serving during the Korean Conflict on...

Lindsay Ryan O'Keefe

Lindsay Ryan O'Keefe

Jan 15, 2015

Lindsay Ryan O’Keefe, (nee Halik) age 28, of Tonawanda, suddenly, on Thursday January 15, 2015. Lindsay graduated from Cardinal O’Hara in 2005. Lindsay was a loving and caring person who loved animals and rescued several. She was a beautiful person inside and out. Beloved wife of Sean M. O’Keefe. She was the loving mother of Natalie Rose O’Keefe. Beloved daughter...

Charles L. Rabb

Charles L. Rabb

Jan 2, 2015

Charles L. Rabb, Sr., age 67, of North Tonawanda on January 2, 2015 at Buffalo General Hospital after a brief illness. Charles was a member of the Ascension R. C. Church. He retired from Delphi Thermal Products in Lockport working there close to 30 years. Charles was a Coach for area Softball teams and a supporter of Glory Be To...

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