Obituaries
Margaret Vera Taft
Mar 31, 2010
Margaret Vera Taft, (nee Rozelle) age 87, of North Tonawanda and Corning, NY passed peacefully at DeGraff Hospital in North Tonawanda, NY on Wednesday, March 31, 2010. She is the dearest mother of Alberta (Paul) Roman of North Tonawanda, Lee (Lisa) Taft of Walnut Creek, CA, Lew (Char) Taft of Bath, NY. Judy (Jack) Wickering of Campbell, NY, Ken (Vonetta)...
Helen Jean Colkitt
Mar 28, 2010
H. Jean Colkitt, (nee Kerr), age 84, of North Tonawanda died on Sunday (March 28, 2010) after a brief illness. Born at the family home near Punxsutawney she was the third of seven siblings. Jean was a member of the First United Methodist Church of North Tonawanda. She previously worked at Twin Fair Department Store in Amherst. Wife of the...
Colleen J. Nycz
Mar 24, 2010
Colleen J. Nycz, (nee Jeeves) age 74 formerly of North Tonawanda died on Wednesday, (March 24, 2010) at The Pines, Machias Campus Nursing Facility. Colleen retired from the North Tonawanda School System where she managed food service at several schools. Colleen and her husband Richard were married at Our Lady of Czestochowa Church in 1956. Brother of the late James...
Josephine M. Ali
Mar 6, 2010
Josephine M. Ali (nee Pietrowski) age 93, of North Tonawanda died Saturday morning (March 6, 2010) under the care of Niagara Hospice, Inc. at Schoellkopf Health Center. Wife of the late Frank Ali. Josephine worked at International Paper Company in North Tonawanda. She was a expert seamstress. Josephine is the last of eleven siblings. Special Aunt of Cynthia Renda and...
Wilma J. Reed
Feb 26, 2010
Wilma Reed, age 84, of North Tonawanda died peacefully at home on Friday (February 26, 2010). Wilma was actively involved with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Predeceased by her parents Charles and Myrtle Ball. Mother of the late James C. Reed. Wife of the late James E. Reed; Loving mother of Sharon (Ronald) Lewis and Kevin (Karen) Reed. Proud grandmother of...
Daniel R. Bell
Feb 11, 2010
Daniel R. Bell, age 60, of Niagara Falls, NY; died suddenly in his home Thursday (February 11, 2010). He loved his family, animals, model cars and also enjoyed watching the Buffalo Bills. Daniel was a loving father, grandfather, brother and uncle. He truly will be missed. Daniel is predeceased by his parents Richard and Lois Bell. Loving father of Colleen...
Jacqueline W. Sullivan
Feb 9, 2010
Jacqueline W. Sullivan, (nee Wardrop) age 74, at Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital on Tuesday (February 9, 2009). Jacqueline retired from the Army-Air Force Exchange System at Niagara Falls Air Force Base. After retirement, she worked part time at BJ’s Wholesale Club. Wife of the late James Sullivan and sister of the late Nancy Flipczak. Proud “mum” of the late Sunnie...
Violett Ruth Warrender
Feb 7, 2010
Violett R. Warrender, (nee Lyle) age 99, of North Tonawanda died on Sunday (February 7, 2010) at the Fairchild Manor Nursing Home. Violett was a member of the First United Methodist Church and the Rebekah Lodge, I.O.O.F. She retired from R & R Delivery in North Tonawanda where she was an Executive Secretary. Wife of the late Ralph W. Warrender....
Teresa Colatarci
Jan 30, 2010
Teresa Colatarci, (nee Urbano) age 91 a lifelong resident of North Tonawanda died peacefully at DeGraff Skilled Nursing Facility on Saturday (January 30, 2010). Teresa was a member of Ascension R.C. Church and the St. Anne Society. She was active at the North Tonawanda Sr. Center and was an avid bingo player. Teresa retired from Budwey’s where she worked in...
Gustav Foit
Jan 29, 2010
Gustav Foit , age 66, of North Tonawanda died suddenly on Friday (January 29, 2010). Gustav was active in the Planetary Society, a lover of nature, he and his wife climbed Mount Washington and several other mountains. He retired from Keller Technology and worked part time at Tops Market. Predeceased by his parents Chester and Loretta (nee Wimett) Foit.
Loving...
Bernice Horvath
Jan 23, 2010
Bernice F. “Bea” Horvath (nee Machinski) of North Tonawanda on Saturday (January 23, 2010) surrounded by her family. Bea was a member of Our Lady of Czestochowa Church. She and her husband owned “Bea and Frank Fish & Chip Shop”, formerly at the Midcity Plaza. She operated two Dairy Queen franchises and also worked at Fried, Inc. in Tonawanda until...
Jean M Reimer
Jan 20, 2010
Jean M. Reimer, age 78, of North Tonawanda, on Wednesday (January 20, 2010) at Millard Fillmore Gates Circle Hospital. Jean was a member of the First United Methodist Church. She was a Registered Nurse and had worked at DeGraff Memorial Hospital and North Tonawanda Latchkey Program. Wife of the late Harold R. Reimer, Jr., who predeceased her in December 1984.Loving...
Albert G. Divirgilio
Dec 29, 2009
Albert G. diVirgilio, age 86 formerly of North Tonawanda, in Titusville, Florida on Tuesday (December 29, 2009). Albert was a member of Ascension R.C. Church where he was Past President of the Holy Name Society. He was a member of Madonna Council #2535 and was Past District Deputy and Grand Knight. During WWII, he served in the U.S. Air Force....
Deborah Ann Bemisderfer
Dec 25, 2009
Deborah A. Bemisderfer, (nee Koufonikos) age 46 of North Tonawanda died on Christmas Day (December 25, 2009) after a brief illness. Debbie was a 13 year employee at M&T Bank’s Data Center in Amherst. She was a loving and devoted mother and wife. Debbie was also an avid Bills and Sabres fan. Beloved daughter of Gus and Josie Koufonikos of...
Jean D. Lawlor
Dec 24, 2009
Jean D. Lawlor, 85, of North Tonawanda died on Thursday (December 24, 2009) at Williamsville View Nursing Home after a brief illness. Jean was a member of Freidens Peace Church. She retired from the University of Buffalo where she worked for 16 years as a receptionist. Sister of the late Shirley Johnson and Margie Prescott. Beloved wife for 65 years...
Eleanor Slack
Dec 22, 2009
Eleanor Slack, (nee Ervolina ) age 83, of Getzville on Tuesday (December 22, 2009). Beloved mother of Sharon (Joseph) Piotrowski and the late William “Billy” Caterina. Grandmother of Roberta (Eric) Schneider, James (Leigh) Defibaugh, Laura Piotrowski. Great grandmother of Steven Parrish. Friends received on Saturday, December 26, 2009 from 4-8 P.M. at the Brunner Funeral Home (692-3841), 156 Robinson St.,...
Kenneth W. Kimble
Nov 13, 2009
Kenneth W. Kimble, 65, of North Tonawanda, passed away at Niagara Hospice House, surrounded by his loving family. He served in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam conflict. He was a mechanical engineer and was employed by North Star Design in Amherst, NY. He was predeceased by his parents, Frank and Adele (Walsh) Kimble; and brother, David Kimble....
Justin R. Budwey
Nov 7, 2009
Justin Ross Budwey, 27, passed away suddenly on Saturday, November 7, 2009. Justin was a manager for his family’s supermarkets. He was an avid football fan. He also loved playing golf, baseball and texasholdem poker. He was predeceased by his grandparents Robert and Anna Wozniak; Edward and Flora Arnst; James Norman Budwey; Uncle Rodney Budwey and Aunt Sally (Budwey) Vanthoff....
Maurice R. Mongeon
Nov 5, 2009
Maurice R. Mongeon Sr., 82, of North Tonawanda passed away, with his family by his side on Thursday November 5, 2009, after a brief illness. Maurice had a keen sense of humor and enjoyed his family and friends. He served in the United States Army Air Corp during World War II. He was a master carpenter and owner of Maurice...
Albert L. Hebeler
Oct 27, 2009
Albert L. "Sonny" Hebeler, Jr., 78, born September 21, 1931 in North Tonawanda, died on October 27, 2009, at his residence, after a brief and courageous battle with cancer. Albert was a Korean War Veteran and was a welder for Tonawanda Forge. Member of the former Ascension RC Church. He was predeceased in death by his loving wife of 36...
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