Obituaries

Mary Patricia Garrett

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Joseph Silvagnia

Joseph Silvagnia

May 12, 2024

Joseph (Joey) Silvagnia, age 87,

of North Tonawanda, entered into rest May 12, 2024.  Devoted father of Danielle (Mark) Kessler; cherished grandfather of Anabelle Kessler; loving son of the late Ralph & Petrina Silvagnia; dear brother of the late Josephine (Peter)Barone and Saverio Silvagnia.

A private burial will take place on May 16, 2024. The family requests that memorials be made to...

Deborah Schulmeister

Deborah Schulmeister

Apr 27, 2024

Deborah Schulmeister, 71, of the Tonawandas on April 27th, 2024.  Daughter of the late Bradley and Margaret Bailey.   Loving mother of Kish Anne Mosher, Willard Schulmeister III,  and Joseph Schulmeister.  Dear sister of Michael (Donna) Lowry.  Loving grandmother of Jacob Sauer, Sawyer and Maxwell Mosher and Emma Schulmeister.  Great-grandmother of Brooklyn, Cameron.  Dear aunt of Lisa (William) Robins, Amanda...

Joseph Ryan Muni

Joseph Ryan Muni

Apr 26, 2024

Joseph “Joey” Ryan Muni, 19, of Wheatfield, passed suddenly on April 26, 2024.   Beloved son of Craig and Danielle (nee DeLong) Muni.  Dear brother of Zachary Muni.  Loving grandson of George DeLong and Lance Muni and the late Danette DeLong and Suzanne D’Amico.  Step-grandson of David D’Amico.  Dear nephew of John and Kristiane DeLong, Shannon and Ralph Corlis, Christopher...

Bernice Nadbrzuch

Bernice Nadbrzuch

Mar 28, 2024

Bernice Nadbrzuch (nee Szczykutowicz)

 

Age 97 of Buffalo’s Black Rock neighborhood, passed away peacefully on March 28, 2024.

Beloved wife of the late Stanley F Nadbrzuch. Devoted Mother of James Nadbrzuch (Linda).

Loving Grandmother of Ryan Nadbrzuch, Rachel Nadbrzuch, and Nicole (Nelson) McCullough.  Great Grandmother of Elijah, Natalia and Nelson.  Predeceased in death by sisters Hedwig Wisniewski and Mary Madej, brothers Adam and Joseph...

Carol Marie Dawes

Carol Marie Dawes

Feb 29, 2024

Carol Marie Dawes, (nee Kugel) age 80, of North Tonawanda, NY, passed away on February 29, 2024 after a lengthy illness.  Carol is survived by her husband Michael of 57 years. Loving mother of Colleen (Robert) Lekki, Charles (Jill) Dawes and Sharon (Walt) Krzystek.   Grandmother to Christina Lekki, Louis Dawes, Colin and Kaitlyn Krzystek.

She was the loving daughter of...

Doris M. Heim

Doris M. Heim

Feb 5, 2024

Doris M. Heim 1/25/26 - 2/5/24

 In honor of a woman with an ever-present twinkle in her eyes and a mischievous laugh, whose chocolate chip cookies were absolutely legendary, whose smile shined brighter than the sun, who loved as fiercely as she protected all that she loved, and who kept her big, beautiful heart open with compassionate understanding through all of...

Madeline Rabb

Madeline Rabb

Feb 3, 2024

RABB, Madeline (nee Tromble), "Mickey" on February 3, 2024, of North Tonawanda, NY. Beloved wife of the late Charles Rabb. Loving mother of Charles Jr. (Alicia) Rabb, Kristin Rabb, Nicole (Pierre) Djaballa, and Michael Rabb. Loving adoptive mother of Cassandra Postek, Michelle Bernas, and Maria (Jamie) Dosher. Also survived by cherished friends and family, as well as many nieces and...

Loretta Ann Daigler

Loretta Ann Daigler

Feb 3, 2024

Loretta Ann Daigler (nee Tromble), age 85, of North Tonawanda, passed away after a lengthy illness on February 3, 2024.

She was very devout in her faith and was a religion teacher. She enjoyed coaching softball. She loved to travel and enjoyed going on vacations with her family. She will be missed by her dog Ginny.

Loving wife of the late Robert...

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