Obituaries

Albert C. Schoenfeldt

Albert C. Schoenfeldt

Jan 5, 2012

Albert C. Schoenfeldt, “Shaney” age 87, of North Tonawanda on Thursday, January 5, 2012 after brief illness at Buffalo General Hospital. Shaney was the oldest living retired firefighter in North Tonawanda. He served 34 years with the North Tonawanda Fire Department. He was a 66 year member of the Sweeney Hose and a 59 year member of the Live Hose....

James Wood

James Wood

Dec 17, 2011

James A. Wood, age 77 of Williamsville and Steamburg, NY on Saturday December 17, 2011 in Steamburg surrounded by his loving family.

Loving husband for 57 years of Dorothy M. Wood (Nee Attea). Father of James Jr., Deborah (Bernard) Cragg, Beverly Schultz, Laurie (Donald) Yavicoli, Mike, Sharon (Thomas) Lamb, Harold (Lorrie), Raymond (Diana), John (Deborah), Steven (Karen) Wood. Brother of...

Carol D. Johnson

Carol D. Johnson

Dec 4, 2011

Carol Dee Johnson, age 88, of Clarence and formerly of North Tonawanda, at Millard Fillmore Gates Hospital on Sunday (December 4, 2011). Carol was a member of the Brothers of Mercy Chapel. She was formerly a member of Ascension R.C. Church. Carol was a former member of the DeGraff Memorial Hospital Board of Directors and the Auxiliary. She served her...

Kenneth M. Felvus

Kenneth M. Felvus

Dec 4, 2011

Kenneth M. Felvus, “Kenny” age 69, of North Tonawanda on Sunday (December 4, 2011) after a brief illness. Kenny was a member of Ancient Landmark Lodge #358 and Live Hose Co. #4 as well as the North Tonawanda Volunteer Fireman’s Benevolent Association. Kenny was a founding member of the North Tonawanda Fire/Police and was instrumental in the clean up and...

James E. Meade

James E. Meade

Nov 28, 2011

James E. Meade, Jr. age 53 of North Tonawanda on November 28, 2011 after a long illness. Jim graduated from North Tonawanda High School and lived in Buffalo and Kenmore his whole life. He participated in sports and travelled with groups around the United States and as far as South America. He always had a positive attitude and laughed readily...

Robert H. Miller

Robert H. Miller

Nov 27, 2011

Robert H. Miller, age 87, on Sunday, November 27, 2011. Robert was a former member of Ascension R.C. Church. He retired from National Fuel Gas in 1985 where he was a supervisor. Robert was a WWII U.S. Marine Corps Veteran and served in the Asiatic-Pacific Theater. He was an active member of American Legion Post 1451. Husband of the late...

Cecilia A. Vardalas

Cecilia A. Vardalas

Nov 21, 2011

Cecilia Antonia Vardalas, age 64, of North Tonawanda and formerly of Canajoharie, NY on Monday (November 21, 2011) at home surrounded by her family. Cecilia was a believer in Jesus and loving mother and grandmother. She was a woman who deeply felt for mankind and could be found at Homeless Shelters and always helping people in need. She enjoyed writing,...

Rose Divincenzo

Rose Divincenzo

Nov 15, 2011

Rose DiVincenzo, age 90, of North Tonawanda, on Tuesday (November 15, 2011) after a brief illness. Born in Italy, Rose was a member of the former Ascension R.C. Church and presently a member of St. Francis of Assisi. She retired from DeGraff Memorial Hospital where she worked for many years. Her family remembers her as a feisty, spunky and joyful...

Tracey W. Wankasky

Tracey W. Wankasky

Nov 6, 2011

Tracey W. Wankasky, age 51, formerly of North Tonawanda, died in Dekalb, Il after a long illness. Tracey was a member of Ascension R.C. Church and owned and operated Duratub with his son Joshua, in North Tonawanda. Tracey was a member of the International Brotherhood of Magicians. He was the house magician for the Riveria Theater where he produced “Hocus...

Clyde W. Marshall

Clyde W. Marshall

Oct 17, 2011

Clyde Marshall, age 85, of North Tonawanda passed away on Monday (October 17, 2011) at Kenmore Mercy Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Dearest husband of Mary (nee Trinkwalder) Marshall of North Tonawanda. Loving father of John (Michelle) Marshall of Cary, NC and Mark Marshall of North Tonawanda. Proud grandfather of Andrew and Ava Marshall. Brother of Donald (Beatrice) Marshall...

Patricia Marie Stocky

Patricia Marie Stocky

Oct 17, 2011

Patricia Marie Stocky, “Pat” (nee Primeau) age 85 of North Tonawanda passed away suddenly on Monday (October 17, 2011). Born in North Tonawanda, Pat was a member of the former Ascension Church and presently St. Jude the Apostle Parish. Pat was a Registered Nurse who worked for DeGraff Memorial Hospital in the Maternity Ward. She then went on to the...

Adeleine M. Dipillo

Adeleine M. Dipillo

Oct 11, 2011

Adeleine DiPillio (nee Dunlap) age 87 of North Tonawanda passed away under the care of Niagara Hospice. Wife of the late Frank DiPillo. Sister of the late Patrick and Robert Dulap.

Dear mother of Shirley Kornacki of North Tonawanda, Pamela (Robert) Fish of Kenmore and Karen Penrod of Tonawanda. Loving grandmother of Mark Stringaro and Joseph Stringaro both of North...

Lillian Ann Groffenberg

Lillian Ann Groffenberg

Sep 27, 2011

Lillian A. Groffenberg (nee Leaym) at 70 years old, of Lockport and North Tonawanda, died in Erie Pennsylvania on Tuesday (September 27, 2011) after a brief illness. Daughter of the late William and Norma Leaym. Wife of the late Richard G. Groffenberg. Sister of the late Donald and Ronald Leaym, Marilyn Benson and Dolores Cole. Also survived by several neices...

Theresa M. Burdo

Theresa M. Burdo

Sep 24, 2011

Theresa M. Burdo, age 81 of North Tonawanda at DeGraff Memorial Hospital on Saturday (September 24, 2011) after a long illness. Theresa was a member of Ascension R.C. Church. Daughter of the late George and Florida (nee Davignon) Burdo and sister of the late Otis Burdo, Harold Burdo and Chester Burdo. Sister-in-law of Julia Burdo of Tonawanda. Theresa is also...

Ruth Shaffer

Ruth Shaffer

Sep 22, 2011

Ruth Evelyn Shaffer, (nee Johnston) age 90, of Buffalo and North Tonawanda died on Thursday (September 22, 2011) at the Northgate Manor. Wife of James Shaffer (deceased) and beloved mother of Judith (Richard) Wooley of Pasadena, TX; James (Bonnee) Shaffer and Lynn (Joseph) Ewing all of North Tonawanda. Proud grandmother of Shelly (Eric) Forkel, Gregory Shaffer and Kimberly Ewing. Great-grandmother...

Josephine Ann Cappellano

Josephine Ann Cappellano

Sep 13, 2011

Josephine A. Cappellano, (nee Marino) age 89, of North Tonawanda entered into rest on Tuesday (September 13, 2011) at her residence. Josephine was a member of Ascension R.C. Church and St. Jude the Apostle Parish. She was an active member of the community serving her Church, the P.T.A., Melody Fair Usher, as well as an Election Inspector and a Home...

Regina Gonloka

Regina Gonloka

Sep 11, 2011

Regina “Jean” Golonka, (nee Piatek) on Sunday (September 11, 2011) at age of 74 Regina retired from Tops Markets where she was a Customer Service Associate.

Wife of 55 years to Stanley J. Golonka, Sr. Mother of Nancy (Bruce) Colwell, Stanley (Diane) Golonka, Jr., Shirley (Kenneth “Skip”) Franz. Proud grandmother of Bruce (Kelly) Colwell, Jr., Kurtis (Shelley) Colwell, Beth (Robert)...

Carol J. Hartley

Carol J. Hartley

Sep 5, 2011

Carol J. Hartley (nee Myers), suddenly at age 61 at DeGraff Memorial Hospital on Monday September 5, 2011). Carol worked for the Laidlaw Corp. where she was a Bus Monitor. Daughter of the late Robert and Janina Myers. Beloved wife of Robert G. Hartley and loving mother of Marc C. Hartley both of North Tonawanda. Dear sister of Mary Myers,...

Doris O'Connor

Doris O'Connor

Sep 4, 2011

Doris K. O’Connor, (nee Schul) of North Tonawanda died at home on Sunday (September 4, 2011). Doris was a member of Payne Avenue Christian Church. She is the wife of the late John M. O’Connor. Loving mother of Caren M. Woods of Amherst. Proud grandmother of Tammy M. (Shawn) Wolcott, Roy V. (Jennifer) Woods and Connie D. (Scott) Norcutt. Great-grandmother...

Margaret Mary Defranco

Margaret Mary Defranco

Aug 30, 2011

Our beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother Margaret Mary DeFranco (nee DePaolo) age 94, entered Eternal Life on Tuesday (August 30, 2011) surrounded by her family at her daughters’ home. She was under the loving care of her daughter Peggy, and Niagara Hospice. Margaret was a nurse’s aide during World War II and was also employed by the Wurlitzer Company...

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