Obituaries

Angelo E. Difrancesco

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Edward J. Schweichler

Edward J. Schweichler

May 27, 2014

Edward J. (Ed) Schweichler Jr., Age 88, of Lockport, passed away on May 27th; 2014, under the loving care of the staff of Northgate Manor and Niagara Hospice at North Tonawanda. Ed was born May 28, 1925 in North Tonawanda, New York to Edward and Marianne Schweichler. He graduated from North Tonawanda High School in 1943 whereupon he immediately enlisted...

Thomas F. Earl

Thomas F. Earl

May 26, 2014

Thomas F. Earl, age 63, of Pendleton suddenly on May 26, 2014. Tom worked with Wyse Properties for the last 14 years. He was an avid hunter, fisherman and outdoorsman. He enjoyed watching his son, Hudson, participate in several sports. Son of the late James H. Earl. Dear son of Sylvia (nee Mountain) Earl. Beloved husband of Alesia (nee Hudson)...

Ronald F. Martone

Ronald F. Martone

May 10, 2014

Ronald F. Martone, age 66 at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center on Saturday, May 10, 2014 after a long illness. Ronald was a U.S. Army Veteran and served in Viet Nam. Son of the late Frank and Grace Martone. Dear husband of Nancy (Tilton) Martone and father of Christopher Ronald Martone. Brother of Josephine (Ronald) Pettigrew, Linda (Robert) Kurczynski and...

Scott D. Krehan

Scott D. Krehan

May 5, 2014

Scott Dennis Krehan age 60 of North Tonawanda on Monday May 5, 2014 unexpectedly. Scott worked as a Landscaper in the Twin City area. He graduated from the University of Buffalo with a B.A. in History. He was an avid Nature Photographer. He enjoyed televised Golf and the New York Yankees. Son of the late Herman and Isabelle Krehan. Brother...

Richard N. Santley

Richard N. Santley

May 3, 2014

SANTLEY- Richard N. “Dick”, of North Tonawanda, NY on May 3, 2014. Dick a long time resident of North Tonawanda; he died Saturday in DeGraff Memorial Hospital due to complications with cancer. He was 72. Born in Johnstown, PA, Mr. Santley attended Johnstown High School and entered the Navy 10 days after graduation. He was stationed in Norfolk, VA, for...

Robert Stanley Sobczak

Robert Stanley Sobczak

May 2, 2014

Robert S. Sobczak, 77 years old on May 2, 2014 at his residence. Robert retired from Medco in Tonawanda and previously worked at Roblin Steel. He was an avid Buffalo Bills, Sabers and all around sports. Son of the late John and Genevieve Dombrowski. Brother of the late Barbara Lindke. Loving husband of Sandra (nee VanDusen) Sobczak. Dear step-father of...

Beverly A. Baker

Beverly A. Baker

Apr 13, 2014

Beverly A. Baker, (nee Hale) at 76 of North Tonawanda on April 13, 2014 at Niagara Hospice House. Beverly worked for Sears Roebuck and Co. at the Summit Park Mall for over thirty years. In her spare time, she crochetted baby blankets for Children’s Hospital. She enjoyed the local casinos and traveling to Las Vegas. Wife of the late William...

Margaret L. Jamulla

Margaret L. Jamulla

Apr 7, 2014

Margaret L. Jamulla (nee Pane) age 70 on Monday April 7, 2014 at DeGraff Skilled Nursing Facility after a brief illness. Margaret was a lifelong homemaker who enjoyed cooking and baking. She was a member of St. Jude the Apostle Parish and gave her time to teach Religious Education. She worked on the Bereavement committee and baked for various fundraisers....

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