Obituaries
Vicki R. Neri
Feb 9, 2013
Vicki R. Neri (nee Scruggs) passed on Saturday (February 9, 2013), at her residence in Amherst. Vicki retired from the Niagara Courts System where she was a secretary. Previous to that she worked for the F.B.I. in the Washington, D.C. area. Vicki was the wife of the late Joseph M. Neri and daughter of the late Dorothy Rae Scruggs (nee...
George W. Camann
Jan 29, 2013
George H. Camann, age 88, of North Tonawanda on Tuesday, January 29, 2013 after a brief illness. George lived in Bergholtz prior to moving to North Tonawanda in 1953. He worked at the Wurlitzer Company as an Organ Tuner until its’ closing. He then joined the United States Postal Service retiring in 1987 after 29 years of service in North...
Lester Galas
Jan 22, 2013
Lester Galas, age 94 on Tuesday, January 22, 2013 at DeGraff Memorial Hospital after a long illness. Lester was a member of Our Lady of Czestochowa Church. He retired from Buffalo Pumps and previously worked at Buffalo Bolt. Lester was consummate Grandpa. He loved being outdoors, fishing and being with his family. He was an avid New York Yankees fan....
Alfred J. Demart
Jan 19, 2013
Alfred “Al” J. DeMart, 89, of North Tonawanda at DeGraff Memorial Hospital on Saturday (January 19, 2013). Al was a member of Our Lady of Czestochowa Church. He served the North Tonawanda Community as a Police Officer for 31 years. Al was a WWII U.S. Army Veteran who served in Africa and Europe. He was a member of Post 264,...
Julia Collignon
Jan 18, 2013
Julia “June” Collignon (nee Michno) “JuneBug” age 80, of North Tonawanda on Friday (January18, 2013) after a long illness. June was a member of St. Christopher R.C. Church. Loving wife of the late Robert Earl Collignon and sister of the late Lorraine Harkins. Loving mother of Renee Collignon of Denver, CO and Robert (Linda, nee Kissel). Proud Grandmother of Robert...
Anne M. Reed
Jan 8, 2013
Anne M. Reed, age 84 born in Philadelphia Pa. A long time resident of North Tonawanda, NY. Entered into eternal life on January 8, 2013, while at the Northgate Healthcare Facility –“Hospice at Jeanne’s House” after a lengthy illness. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother and loved cooking and spending time with her family and friends. She...
Esther Pane
Dec 27, 2012
Esther Pane, age 88, co-founder of Pane’s Restaurant, passed away on December 27, 2012, peacefully at the Cleveland Clinic of natural causes. Esther was born in Conflenti, Italy. With her family at the age of seven, she immigrated to the United States in 1932 and settled in Lockport. She met her husband, Peter Pane, Jr., and together they settled in...
Flora V. Manfredi
Nov 25, 2012
Flora V. Manfredi, age 94 of North Tonawanda on Sunday (November 25, 2012) at DeGraff Skilled Nursing Facility. Flora was a member of the former Ascension R. C. Church and presently St. Jude the Apostle Parish. Flora worked as a bookkeeper for various business throughout Western New York. She was a member of the Zonta Club of the Tonawnadas. In...
Yolanda M. Schebell
Nov 24, 2012
Yolanda Marie Schebell, “Lonnie” age 93 formerly of North Tonawanda at the Beechwood Homes in Getzville. Lonnie was a member of the former Ascension R.C. Church. She attended Serge School of Cosmetology and worked as a hair stylist until her marriage. She was a loving and caring home maker and mother who filled the house with her singing while cooking...
Alexander B. Soos
Nov 22, 2012
With his family gathered together for the holiday, Alexander B. "Al" Soos, age 75, died on Thanksgiving Day, November 22, 2012. A lifelong resident of North Tonawanda and a graduate of NT High School, he attended the University at Buffalo, where he was a member of Sigma Phi Epsilon. Active in numerous community organizations, he was especially proud to found...
John Martin Wilczak
Nov 21, 2012
John M. Wilczak, “Jasiu” age 88, a lifelong resident of North Tonawanda died on Wednesday morning, November 21, 2012 under the care of Niagara Hospice House, Inc. Jasiu was a member of Our Lady of Czestochowa Church. He retired from Roblin Steel when it closed. He was a WWII U.S. Navy Veteran serving in the Pacific. Husband of the late...
Ferdinando Taddei
Nov 14, 2012
Ferdinando Taddei, “Nando” age 83 of North Tonawanda on November 14, 2012 at Kenmore Mercy Hospital. A native of Italy, Nando served in the Italian Army. He was raised by his mother and brother in the village of Poggio Picenze, Abruzzi. and was the Captain of his soccer team. With his brother Beninno they cultivated a successful vineyard. He immigrated...
Robert M. Brachmann
Nov 13, 2012
Robert M. Brachmann, “Bob” age 94 of North Tonawanda on Tuesday, November 13, 2012 after a long illness. Robert was a member of St. Joseph R.C. Church and presently Our Lady of Czestochowa. Bob worked for Tonawanda Iron Works and then to Anaconda Brass until his retirement. He loved woodworking, camping and helping his son and grandson with their race...
Todd R. Danat
Oct 24, 2012
Todd R. Danat, age 50, on October 24, 2012 at Kenmore Mercy Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer. Todd was a creative artist and mechanically adapt at fixing just about anything. He always made you laugh. He was generous of heart and energy to all, especially his family. Beloved son of Edna (nee Barnes) (Gary) Zusman. Loving father of...
Clarissa A. Wokersien
Oct 18, 2012
Clarissa A. Wokersien, “Claire” (nee Glaeser) 55, of North Tonawanda was called home on Thursday, October 18, 2012 after a brave and hard fought battle with cancer. Claire was a member of St. Christopher’s R.C. Church where she taught religious education. She was an accountant for Smith Boys Marine in North Tonawanda. Claire was known for her sense of humor...
Craig D. Braymiller
Oct 17, 2012
Craig D. Braymiller, 51, of Tonawanda on October 17th, 2012 after a valiant battle with cancer at Buffalo Hospice House. Beloved husband of Laurie (nee Swider), Son of the late Donald and Ruth Braymiller, loving father of Janet R. (Scott) Perry, Derrin D. (Rachelle), Craig D. (Julia) and Molson. Brother of Jeanine (Richard) Yaiser and Amy Braymiller. Brother-in-law of John,...
Vicki A. Carlson
Oct 2, 2012
Vicki A. Carlson, (nee Harriger) age 55, of Tonawanda, on Tuesday, October 02, 2012 at Kenmore Mercy Hospital. Dear daughter of G. Esther Harriger (The late William H.) Loving mother of Amie M. Witkopf of Tonawanda. Devoted grandmother of Brittnie, Kayla, Jacob and great-grandmother of Braydin and Lacey. Dear sister of Stephen (Diane) Harriger, Lori King. Dear niece of Judy...
Charles J. Benzing
Sep 9, 2012
Charles J. Benzing, Jr., 85, of North Tonawanda at Crestwood Health Care Facility after a brief illness. Charles an over the road truck driver for most of his life. He was an avid NASCAR Fan and Snowmobiler. Charles served in the U.S. Navy during WWII and the Korean Conflict. Husband of the late Marjorie “Peggy” Benzing. Son of the late...
Luella V. Arnold
Aug 31, 2012
Luella V. Arnold, 82 of Tonawanda on Friday (August 31, 2012) at Hospice Buffalo. Beloved wife of David H. Arnold. Mother of James (Janet) Arnold, Cynthia (Thomas) Acara and Judith (Michael) Lewandowski. Grandmother of David, Amy Lea, Wesley Arnold and Monique and Thomas Acara. Great Grandmother of Brendan Sholtz. Sister of Marie Fisher. Services will be private, interment will be...
A. William Sims
Jul 10, 2012
Alexander William Sims, “Bill”, age 87 of North Tonawanda and Ranchero Village, FL, passed on July 10, 2012 after a long illness. Bill was a former member of the Lutheran Brethren Church in North Tonawanda. Born in Niagara Falls, He and his Dad owned and operated Sims Mobil Service Stations. He also worked for Several Dunlop Tire Stores, where he...
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