Obituaries

Shirley Ann Fuller

Shirley Ann Fuller

Dec 30, 2022

Shirley Ann Fuller, 80, of North Tonawanda on December 30, 2020 after a long illness. Daughter of the late Russell and Rose LoJacono. Mother of Debbie Fuller and grandmother of Kevin Fuller. Loving aunt of Donald Sable. Sister of the late Loretta Adams. Shirley and her sister owned the former Dino’s Restaurant on Oliver Street in North Tonawanda.

There is no...

Kevin M Lasky

Kevin M Lasky

Dec 21, 2022

Kevin went home to be with Jesus and his parents on December 21, 2022.  Kevin was an angel in disguise while on earth.  He was born November 7, 1955 to Doris and Gabriel Lasky.   He is survived by his sisters Sharon Andersen (Edward) and Mary Lasky and his brother Dennis Lasky (Marilyn).  He is also survived by nephews Ed Andersen,...

Janice F. Copello

Janice F. Copello

Dec 10, 2022

Janice F. Copello, 81, of North Tonawanda on December 10, 2022 after a brief illness. Loving daughter of Vincent and Louise (nee Keller) Copello. Dearest Partner for 45 years of Mary. Sister of the late Carol Copella, Laverne and Robert Copello. Also survived by several nieces and nephews and dear friends.

There is no prior visitation. Arrangements by the Brunner Funeral...

Angelo Cieri

Angelo Cieri

Dec 9, 2022

CIERI - Angelo

94, of North Tonawanda died on

December 9, 2022 after a brief illness.

Husband of 65 years to Enrica (nee

Gizzarelli) Cieri. Father of Anna

(Henry “Jay” Waters, Jr.) Cieri and

Anthony (Michele) Cieri. Loving Papa

of Christina and Nicholas Cieri. Brother

of late Nicholas and Louis “Gino” Cieri.

Also survived by several nieces and

nephews and step-grandchildren,

Grace Coulom and Madeleine Waters.

Friends are invited to a Mass...

Tatjana Laganiak

Tatjana Laganiak

Dec 4, 2022

Tatjana (Tanya) Laganiak, age 90, of North Tonawanda on Sunday December 4, 2022. Tatjana was a member of North Tonawanda Kingdom Hall. She was born in the Ukraine and immigrated to the United States in 1950. Tatjana was an avid gardener and was always helping out in the gardens of others. She also loved to clip and share recipes with...

Christine Ann Posa

Christine Ann Posa

Nov 27, 2022

Christine Ann Posa, age 67, of Denver, NC, passed away Sunday, November 27, 2022, at her residence surrounded by family.  Daughter of the late Theodore and Patricia (nee Quinlan) Campas.  Loving mother of Stephanie Regdos (Alan) of Lincolnton, NC, Eric Posa (Jamie) of Eden, NY; and Kimberly Marshall (John Paul) of Washington, NJ. Proud grandmother of Brielle, Cole, and Bailee Regdos, Eliana,...

Gerard W. Cote

Gerard W. Cote

Nov 11, 2022

Gerard Wilfred Cote, 90, of North Tonawanda died peacefully on November 11, 2022. Son of the late Adrien and Therese Cote. Loving husband of 64 years of Ann (nee Wacienga) Cote. Dear father of Walter (Kerry) Cote, Paul (Christine) Cote, Michael Cote, Janine (Douglas) Beckett, Andrea (Robert) Ellis, Miranda (Clariese) Cote, Nicole Tomsen (Scott Lehman) and Kathleen Cote. Brother of...

Danette M. Delong

Danette M. Delong

Nov 4, 2022

Danette M. DeLong, (nee Coughlin) 71, of North Tonawanda died on November 4, 2022, at Elderwood at Wheatfield. Daughter of the late Daniel and Elizabeth Coughlin. Loving wife for fifty years of George F. DeLong. Dear mother of John R. (Kristiane) DeLong of Watertown, CT, and Danielle M. (Craig) Muni of Wheatfield. Grandmother of Mirella DeLong and Zachary and Joseph...

Mary E.  Bucciarelli

Mary E. Bucciarelli

Oct 15, 2022

Mary E. Bucciarelli, 88, of North Tonawanda died on October 15, 2022. Daughter of the late Alfonso and Lucia Bucciarelli. Sister of the late Concetta Mammarella, Teresa DeFazio, Rocco, Anthony and Eugene Bucciarelli. Also survived by her loving family and nieces and nephews. Best friend of the late Carol Shevlin.

Friends received by the family on Thursday evening 5-8 p.m. at...

Anthony Pellegrino

Anthony Pellegrino

Sep 23, 2022

Anthony “Pooch” Pellegrino, 87, of North Tonawanda and the Town of Niagara. Son of the late Michele and Theresa (nee Carere) Pellegrino. Former husband of Ann (nee Hartman) Pellegrino. Loving father of Anthony M. Pellegrino (Sondra Forgie), James J. Pellegrino and Paul R. Pellegrino (Tammy Denning). Grandfather of J.R. Pellegrino, Ryan Pellegrino, Corey Pellegrino, Brandon Pellegrino, Meghan Pellegrino, Joseph Pellegrino...

Virginia Rose Kalynycz

Virginia Rose Kalynycz

Sep 20, 2022

Virginia R. Kalynycz, (nee Topolski) 81, of North Tonawanda on September 20, 2022 after a long illness. Wife of the late Enoch D. Kalynycz. Daughter of the late Julian and Julia (nee Maziarz) Topolski. Step-daughter of the late Lottie (nee Zielinski) Topolski. Beloved mother of David E. (Grace Horton) Kalynycz, Karen E. Plummer (the late Kenneth), Susan E. (Gary) Tschamber,...

James Hugh Dexter

James Hugh Dexter

Sep 8, 2022

James H. Dexter, “Dex” 61 of Friendship, NY on Thursday, September 8, 2022 at Olean General Hospital. Loving father of Steven (Nicole) Peterson, Rachael (Chester) Jablonski, Michele (Eric) Shine, Crystal Knaus and Tehya Dexter (Austin Hudson). Grandfather of Rhyan, Riley, Lillian, Aidan, Nora and Alice. Brother of Colleen Majewski and Bridget Dexter. Also survived by his hated cats, Ashes, Boo...

Jaime Carol Faulhaber

Jaime Carol Faulhaber

May 27, 2022

Jaime Carol Faulhaber, 43, of Pendleton got her Wings on May 27, 2022. Beloved wife of Brian Bloom. Loving daughter of Michael and Patricia Faulhaber. Dear sister of Michael Faulhaber, Kristy Faulhaber and Jonathan Faulhaber. Daughter-in-law of Clair and Bernadette Bloom. Sister-in-law of Jamie (Shawn) Brady. Aunt of Hunter and Tanner Brady. Friends received by the family on Tuesday, May...

Lois Jean Wilson

Lois Jean Wilson

May 23, 2022

Lois Jean Wilson, (nee Kaiser) 89 of Tonawanda died on May 23, 2022. Proceeded into heaven by her husband, Roland William Wilson. Daughter of the late William and Louise Kaiser (nee Kercher). Loving mother of Roland Wilson, Jr., Paula Shillenn, Laurie (James) Robinson and Darcy Wilson. Proud grandmother of eight grandchildren, three step-grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, 8 step-grandchildren and one great-great-grandson....

Giovanna L. Castex

Giovanna L. Castex

May 15, 2022

Giovanna L. Castex, “Jenny” 94, (nee Tognarelli) of Wheatfield on Sunday May 15, 2022. Wife of the late Ferdinand Castex. Sister of the late Clara, Gina and Giuseppe. Loving friend of Richard and Louise Garigen. Dear Aunt of Charles (Beryl) Waddington of England and Antonio (Lucianna) Luti of Italy. Friends invited to a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m....

Janet M Martin

Janet M Martin

Apr 23, 2022

Janet M. Martin, 81, of the Town of Wheatfield, passed on Saturday April 23, 2022 after a long illness. Daughter of the late Earl and Virginia (nee Caple) Martin. Sister of Dennis (the late Kris) Martin, Robert (Fran) Martin and Jeffrey Martin. Predeceased by Earl, Neil, Michael and Gary Martin. Cousin of Edith Goodison and sister-in-law of Jane Martin. Also...

Salvatore Edward Fusco

Salvatore Edward Fusco

Apr 22, 2022

Fusco – Eddie, age 58, of North Tonawanda, entered into rest on April 22, 2022. Beloved son of Mary Jane “Janie” (late Edward Fusco / late Timothy Trzeciak). Dearest brother of Paula (late Donald Kenney), Robbie (Vince) Galvan, and Jackie (Kevin) Graves. Also survived by his daughter Cassie Fusco-Kobayshi. Cherished by his grandchildren Kaylie McAndrew, Salvatore and JuJu Fusco. Eddie...

Dolores Bowen Quigley

Dolores Bowen Quigley

Apr 18, 2022

Dolores Bowen Quigley, age 93, formerly of North Tonawanda in Lancaster, NY on April 16, 2022. Wife of the late Robert Quigley. Loving mother of Mark Quigley, Sandra (Larry) Taylor, Phillip (Betsy) Quigley, John (Dawn) Quigley and Trina (Roger) Lipke. Beloved grandmother of Nicholas, Alex and Daniel. Great grandmother of James. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Friends received...

Roberta Lee Difrancesco

Roberta Lee Difrancesco

Apr 12, 2022

Roberta Lee DiFrancesco (nee Bolvin), 75 of North Tonawanda (formerly of Johnstown, PA). Daughter of the late Robert and M. Dorothy (nee Blank) Bolvin. Survived by daughters Angela (Brian) Cadwalader of Lewiston and Julia (Richard Horth) DiFrancesco of Los Angeles. Brother, George Bolvin and sisters, Linda Green and Mary DiPasquale also survived by nieces, nephews and special friends, Calvin III,...

Betty Jean Peace

Betty Jean Peace

Apr 5, 2022

Betty Jean Peace, 86, of North Tonawanda passed on April 5, 2022 after a long illness. Wife of the late Norman Ray Peace, Sr. Loving mother of Carolyn (Dennis, Sr.) Reed, Norman Ray Peace, Jr., Scott (Michelle) Peace and Kevin Peace. Proud grandmother of Dennis Reed, Jr., Christopher Reed, Shawn (BriAnne) Reed, Brendan (Gretchen) Peace, Brandy Peace, Lindsay Peace, Ryan...

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