Obituaries
Marjorie A. Volk
Aug 28, 2011
Marjorie A. Volk, age 81, of North Tonawanda died at DeGraff Memorial Hospital on Sunday (August 28, 2011) after a short illness. Marjorie was a member of St. Jude the Apostle Parish. She retired from the Dow Chemical Company where she was an Executive Secretary. Beloved daughter of the late Charles and Barbara Volk. Loving and caring sister of Janet...
Eleanor D. Jones
Jul 18, 2011
Eleanor D. Jones (nee Knast), “Momma Jones” age 77, of North Tonawanda, formerly of Buffalo’s Southampton Street died at Niagara Hospice in Lockport after an extended illness. Eleanor worked for several restaurants in the Buffalo area and the Quality Supermarket chain as a Hostess. Wife of the late Booker T. Jones who predeceased her in 1989.
Beloved mother of Thomas...
Gerald A. Webb
Jul 5, 2011
Gerald A. Webb, age 80, of North Tonawanda at DeGraff Memorial Hospital on Tuesday, July 05, 2011 after a long illness. Gerald was a U.S. Army Veteran who served in the Korean conflict. He retired from Sun Oil Company and worked as a Mail Carrier for the Grand Island Post Office. He also worked as a Glazier for Eiduson Hardware...
Billy Ray Sanborn
Jun 13, 2011
Billy Ray Sanborn (nee Leedy) age 96, of North Tonawanda at Northgate Health Care Facility after a long illness. Billy Ray was the oldest member of St. Martin’s Lutheran Church in North Tonawanda. Wife late Stanley W. Sanborn. Beloved mother of Wayne W. Sanborn and proud grandmother of Melissa Ellen Sanborn and Ryan W. Sanborn. No prior visitation. Arrangements by...
Bruce E. Priest
Jun 7, 2011
Bruce E. Priest, age 50 of Tonawanda at DeGraff Memorial Hospital on Tuesday (June 7, 2011) after a brief illness. Bruce worked for W.H. Jones and Sons where he was a Machinist. He was an avid Hunter, Fisherman and outdoorsman.
Loving Son of Joyce Priest (the late Kenneth Priest). Loving companion of Lynell G. Starr. Dear father of Jessica, Anthony,...
David J. Schoenfeldt
Jun 5, 2011
David J. Schoenfeldt, age 54 of the Town of Lockport suddenly at the Erie County Medical Center on Sunday (June 5, 2011). David worked for the Lockport Union Sun and Journal in the Advertising Department. An avid Buffalo sports enthusiast, his favorite times were spent with friends and family enjoying the games. Loving caretaker of his father, James Schoenfeldt (the...
Phil F. Kerner
May 24, 2011
Phil F. Kerner, age 67, of North Tonawanda, died on Tuesday (May 24, 2011), after a long illness. Phil was an avid fisherman, hunter and he loved animals. Son of the late Grace and John Kerner.
Beloved father of Jennifer (Jacob) Kunselman of Tonawanda and Tammy Kerner of Middleburg Heights, OH. Proud grandfather of Morganne Dolan, Dominic Kunselman and Austin...
Elizabeth Duguay
May 15, 2011
Elizabeth Duguay, age 77 (nee Mudra), of North Tonawanda, suddenly at home. Betty was a member of St. Jude the Apostle Parish. She was an active member of the Sunrise Exchange Club and a former member of the Tonawanda Council of the Arts. Daughter of the late George and Sophie Mudra. Sister of the late George Mudra, Mary Murrow, Jack...
John Nicholas Fey
May 8, 2011
John Nicholas Fey, Jr., age 79, of Lockport died at the Veterans Hospital of Buffalo on Sunday (May 8, 2011) after a brief illness. Born in Corning, NY, John was a member of the Pendleton United Methodist Church. John retired from the U.S. Navy as a Corpsman after twenty years of service. He worked at several jobs including Union Carbide...
Boyd Ginter
Apr 27, 2011
Boyd Ginter, “Slim”, age 88, of the Tonawandas after a brief illness at Kenmore Mercy Hospital on Wednesday (April 27, 2011). Boyd was born in Coalport, PA and was a resident of Buffalo and the Tonawandas for over 60 years. He worked at Lampe Motors and Colonial Ford and then was a MAC Tool Distributor.
Boyd was a WWII U.S....
Adolph D. Maiolo
Apr 10, 2011
Adolph D. Maiolo, “Bib” age 81, of North Tonawanda. Husband of the late Josephine (nee Pallatto) Maiolo. Loving father of Patricia (Thomas) Kobel of Williamsville, Barbara (Scott) Pieper and Lori (Thomas) Swartz both of North Tonawanda. Proud grandfather of Karen (David) McPhatter, Daniel Kobel, Susan (Jamie) Besio. Cassandra (Derek) Dixon, Sgt. Andrew Swartz, USA, Dylan and Tyler Swartz. Great-grandfather of...
Helen T. Pawelczak
Apr 9, 2011
Helen Theresa Pawelczak (Laskowski), age 78, of North Tonawanda, on Saturday (April 9, 2011) died at Niagara Hospice, with her family present. Helen was a member of Our Lady of Czestochowa Church. Before starting her family, she worked at Moore Business Forms in Niagara Falls. While raising her three children, she also worked at The Sample Shop in North Tonawanda....
Velma Sue Heinrich
Apr 9, 2011
Velma “Rusty Heinrich, age 58, of North Tonawanda suddenly at home on Saturday April 9, 2011. Rusty was a 1972 graduate of North Tonawanda High School. Loving companion of Daniel Philbrick of North Tonawanda. Beloved mother of Terry (Tammy) DeSimone of North Tonawanda. Proud grandmother of Madison DeSimone, Frederick Shurwin, Aylissa and Jayla Kopack. Sister of Arthur Heinrich, Butch Heinrich,...
Inez T. Cornell
Mar 21, 2011
Inez T. Cornell, (nee Tanner) age 94 at DeGraff Memorial Hospital on Monday (March 21, 2011). Inez was a member of the Third Presbyterian Church in North Tonawanda. She retired from the G.C. Murphy Company where she was the manager of the restaurant for 27 years (1959-1986). Inez was formerly a resident of Bishop Gibbons Sr. Apartments.
Mother of the...
Helen J. Swarts
Mar 16, 2011
Helen J. Swarts (nee Jerla) at age 91 at Schofield Residence after a brief illness on Tuesday (March 16, 2011). Helen worked at the Nash Road Tops Market for many years prior to her retirement. She was Past President and Treasurer of the Adams Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary.
Loving wife of the late Leon C. Swarts who predeceased her in...
Adeline Tamburlin
Mar 8, 2011
Adelina Veronica Tamburlin (nee Caimi), age 97, treasured and beloved sister and mother, grandmother and friend, closed her eyes for the last time at home on March 8, 2011 under the care of Niagara Hospice. She was born in Coal Hollow, PA to Giacomo and Cecelia (nee Gornati) Caimi. She graduated from Kersey High School in 1930 and then went...
Floyd E. Mccullough
Mar 4, 2011
Floyd E McCullough “Mack”, age 89, of North Tonawanda at Sheridan Manor Health Care Facility on Friday (March 4, 2011). Floyd was a WWII U.S. Army Veteran who served in the Asiatic-Pacific Theater. For his service, he was awarded two bronze stars. Mack spent his life on the road as an Independent Trucker and traveled the entire country. He was...
Clara C. Demart
Feb 4, 2011
Clara C. "Nellie" DeMart, (nee Barber) age 89 of North Tonawanda on Friday (February 4, 2011) at Northgate Manor. Born in Eriton, PA to the late Samuel and Artha (Gaylard) Barber, she has been a resident of North Tonawanda for greater part of her life. Nelllie worked for the North Tonawanda School System as a cook, working at Drake Elementary...
Sandra E. Dean
Feb 2, 2011
Sandra E. Dean, (nee Sewar) age 66, of North Tonawanda died at home surrounded by her family on Wednesday February 2, 2011 after a long illness. Sandra had worked at Wisconsin Box for many years. A loving mother and grandmother, she was happy to have her family around her. Loving mother of Randy King and Peggy Jo (Kevin) Kienzle both...
John David Gasinski
Jan 24, 2011
John David Gasinski, 72, of North Tonawanda, unexpectedly on Monday (January 24, 2011). John retired from Buffalo Pumps where he worked as an inspector. Brother of the late Edwin Gasinski.
Beloved husband of Karen A. (Krebs) Gasinski of North Tonawanda. Loving father of Tracy A. Gasinski, Kelly M. (Scott) Whitmire, Marcy L. (Scott) Gibbons. Proud grandfather of Ava and Landon...
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