Obituaries
Chester L. Pawelczyk
Dec 18, 2014
Chester L. Pawelczyk, age 101, on Friday December 19, 2014 at DeGraff Skilled Nursing Facility. Chester was a member of Ascension R.C. Church and presently, St. Jude the Apostle Parish. He retired from Orleans-Niagara BOCES where he taught Machine Shop Skills. He had previously worked for North Tonawanda High School and Worthington Pump and Machinery Corp. Chester was active in...
Thomas R. Johnson
Dec 7, 2014
Thomas R. Johnson, age 63, of North Tonawanda on December 7, 2014 at the Veterans Hospital in Buffalo. Tom was a retired U.S. Army Veteran who spent 20 years on active service and several years in the Army Reserves. He was a member of Sikora Post #1322 American Legion where he was a Past Commander. Tom was also a former...
Marilyn Ann Adams
Nov 28, 2014
Marilyn Ann Adams (nee Batt), age 89 of North Tonawanda at the Beechwood Wells House. Marilyn was a member of Our Lady of Czestochowa Parish. Marilyn retired from Seneca Blueprint where she was the Manager. She previously worked for Remington-Rand. Her family (the Batt Family) were active in North Tonawanda’s history. They were founders and builders of Ascension R.C. Church,...
Betty A. Papsidero
Nov 24, 2014
Betty A. Papsidero (nee Muck) age 75 died at home, surrounded by her family on Monday, November 24, 2014 after a long illness. Betty retired from Budwey’s Market after working in the grocery business for many years. She enjoyed spending time with her family and celebrating holidays. She was a collector of Teddy Bears and Glass Figurines. Daughter of the...
Ryan M. Fischer
Nov 21, 2014
Ryan Michael Fischer, 16, of North Tonawanda unexpectedly on Friday, November 21, 2014 at the Erie County Medical Center. Ryan was a Junior at North Tonawanda Sr. High School. He worked part time at The Hideaway with his Mom. Ryan was a loving Son and full of life. He especially enjoyed hunting. He was an Electrical Wizard; loved his music...
Trofim Laganiak
Oct 20, 2014
Trofim Laganiak, Age 89, of North Tonawanda on Monday October 20, 2014 at his residence after a long illness. Trofim was a member of St. John the Baptist Ukranian Catholic Church. Trofim was born in the Ukraine and imigrated to the United States in 1950. He was employed by Remington Rand Company and the West Seneca Developmental Center until his...
Terry Lee Utnehmer
Oct 19, 2014
Terry Lee Utnehmer, age 68, of Tonawanda on Sunday October 19, 2014 passed away at home after a long illness. Terry retired from Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center where he was a Boiler Engineer. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle and working in his Koi Pond in his backyard. He loved to go out to dinner with family and friends. He...
Sheila Alene Yaro
Oct 13, 2014
Sheila Alene Yaro (nee Daniels) age 72 of North Tonawanda on Monday October 13, 2014 after complications from Multiple Sclerosis. Sheila was a member of St. Mark’s Episcopal Church. She had worked for Curtiss Wright Corp. until its’ closing. Sheila was a founding member of the North Tonawanda Friends of the Library and the Kenmore-Tonawanda Multiple Sclerosis Society. Daugther of...
Angelo E. Difrancesco
Oct 6, 2014
Angelo E. “Jack” DiFrancesco, age 82 of North Tonawanda at Elderwood at Wheatfield, on Monday October 6, 2014 after a long illness. Jack was a member of the former Ascension R.C. Church and presently, St. Jude the Apostle Parish. He was an Aerospace Engineer and Technical Director for the Agena Rocket Engine Program at Bell Aerospace-Textron in Niagara Falls. He...
Alva Jean Elinski
Sep 28, 2014
Alva Jean Elinski “Jean” (nee Parmentier) age 89, of North Tonawanda, went to be with the Lord and her late husband Peter on Sunday September 28, 2014 after after a long illness. She was the daughter of the late Harry and Myrtle Parmentier and mother of the late Michael D. Elinski, and sister of the late Shirley Laribey. She was...
Robert W. Gonzalez
Sep 24, 2014
Robert W. Gonzalez, age 56, of North Tonawanda, suddenly on September 24, 2014 at his residence. Robert loved his children and they spoke of his kindness and devotion to them and his grandchildren. He was always there for them and will always be remembered for his wit and integrity. Robert previously worked at Swim City and NTC Marketing. Beloved father...
Loretta Ruth Tinklepaugh
Sep 18, 2014
Loretta Ruth Tinklepaugh “Ruth” (nee O’Connor), age 81 of North Tonawanda on Thursday September 18, 2014 after a brief illness. Loretta was a former member of Ascension R.C. Church and presently St. Jude the Apostle Parish. She received her B.A. from the University of Buffalo while working at Twin Fair. Loretta was a Fiscal Manager for Niagara County Employment and...
Mafalda Cieri
Sep 13, 2014
Mafalda Cieri, (Siniscalchi) age 78, of North Tonawanda on September 13, 2014. Beloved mother of Louis (Susan) Cieri, Rosina Cieri, Nicholas (Katherine) Cieri. Proud grandmother of Nicole, Jason, Danielle, Nicholas, and Ashley. Sister of Lina Siniscalchi. Sister of the late Antonio, Annunciata, Sophia and Gesua. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Friends invited to a Mass of Christian Burial...
Sean C. Kenney
Aug 23, 2014
Sean C. Kenney, age 45, of Pendleton, NY on Saturday, August 23, 2014 at his residence. Loving husband of Toshie Kenney. Beloved son of Barney and Sharon Kenney of Okotoks, Alberta, Canada. Dear brother of Stephen (Katherine) Kenney, Patrick (Stacie) Kenney and Pamela Kenney and one neice and two nephews. Also his loving cats, Shima and Mikan. Sean worked as...
William T. Hoffman
Aug 20, 2014
William T. Hoffman, age 65 of North Tonawanda on August 20, 2014. William was a former Postal Worker in North Tonawanda. Friends received on Tuesday afternoon, September 2, 2014 from 2-5 P.M. at the Brunner Funeral Home, 156 Robinson St., North Tonawanda.
Angeline R. Stefanucci
Aug 1, 2014
Angeline Rose Stefanucci, “Angie” (nee Belviso), age 88 of North Tonawanda on Friday August 1, 2014 after a long illness at DeGraff Skilled Nursing Facility. Angie was a member of St. Jude the Apostle Parish and the former Ascension R.C. Church. She was a member of St. Ann’s Society, AARP of North Tonawanda and the North Tonawanda Sr. Citizens. Angie...
Sharon Marie Krantz
Jul 31, 2014
Sharon Marie Krantz, (ne Nagel) age 53, of North Tonawanda on July 31, 2014. Sharon was employed by GM Powertrain in Tonawanda. She previously worked at Delphi in the Skilled Trades Department. Sharon enjoyed riding her motorcycle, camping and spending time with her family and grandson. Daughter of the late Norman and Diane Nagel. Beloved mother of Michelle and Jackson...
Dorothy Irene Krull
Jul 30, 2014
Dorothy I. Krull, (nee Nelson) age 87, of North Tonawanda peacefully passed away with her family present on Wednesday, July 30, 2014 at Niagara Hospice House in Lockport. Dorothy was a former member of Ascension Church. She retired from the North Tonawanda City Treasurer’s Office after serving for 46 years. Dorothy was a member of the Red Hat Society, the...
Doris May Rexford
Jun 1, 2014
Doris May Rexford (nee Stookes) age 86 of North Tonawanda on Sunday (June 1, 2014), unexpectedly. Beloved wife of the late William E. Rexford. Loving mother of Anne M. (the late Gary) Timblin, June (David) Leffler, Michael (Susan) Rexford, Rita (Joseph) Zinni and Patrick (Regina) Rexford. Dear sister of June (the late Murray) Cameron and Janet Russell of England. Also...
William T. Fire
May 29, 2014
William T. Fire, Sr., age 87, of North Tonawanda on Friday May 30, 2014 peacefully at home surrounded by his family. Bill was a proud Union Carpenter for over 50 years. He enjoyed woodworking, gardening and his wife’s and daughter’s cooking. Bill was an avid Yankees and Buffalo sports fan. In his retirment, he built many Victorian Doll Houses for...
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