Obituaries
Jeneath Eileen Wendt
Feb 22, 2022
Jeneath E. Wendt, “Kit” (nee Sterrett) 93 of North Tonawanda entered into eternal rest on Tuesday February 22, 2022. Wife of the late Robert W. Wendt. Loving mother of Michael (Cheryl) Wendt and Marilyn (Bill) Coons. Proud grandmother of Melanie Georgantonis, David (LouAnn) Wendt, Patricia (Daniel) Giles, Jenna (Sean) McDonnell, Matthew Wendt and Amanda Wendt. Also survived by 11 great-grandchildren...
Jeannie Scott
Jan 28, 2022
Jeannie Scott 70, of North Tonawanda, entered into eternal rest on January 28, 2022. Daughter of the late Walter and Kathleen Kalisiak. Wife of the late Peter Scott. Dear mother of Scott (Kristen Thomas) Blajszczak and Nicholas (Samantha) Blajszczak. Loving Babcia of Henry and Ellanora. Cioci of Emma, Whitney and Mitchell. Sister of Michael (Liz) Kalisiak, Pam (Dave) Piwtorak, Lorraine...
Gail Marie Gau, D.C.
Jan 15, 2022
Gail Marie Gau, DC, on January 15, 2022 after a long illness. Daughter of the late Edward and Marion (nee Ziehl) Gau. Sister of Gary Gau of Howard Lake, MN, Gloria L. Gau of North Tonawanda, Gordon Gau of Tennessee and the late Glen Gau. Also survived by 2 nieces and two great nephews and one great niece. Gail was...
James F. Phillips
Jan 15, 2022
James F. Phillips, “Doc” 88, of Tonawanda went home to be with the Lord on Saturday January 15, 2022. Loving father of James F. (Colleen) Phillips, Jr, Patricia (Arnold) Dier III, and Patrick (Leann) Phillips. Daughter in Heart Gale (Edward) Armstrong and Linda Spring. Proud grandfather, “Gramps” - “Gahgoo” of Zach Phillips, Scott Phillips, Matthew (Annette) Dier, Sara (Jeremiah) Britt,...
Linda Ann Cassel
Jan 2, 2022
Linda Ann Cassel, 58, of North Tonawanda died at home on January 2, 2022 after a long illness. Dear daughter of Sherry Cassel. Loving mother of Wesley (Jennifer) Cassel, Felicia (Jason) Graziano and Aaron Woods. Grandmother of Alex Shemendera, Drake, Gavin, Luna and Camden Graziano. Great-grandmother of Colton and Eliana Shemendera. Sister of Debra Clute, Michael Cassel, Steven Cassel and...
James Joseph Sciandra
Jan 1, 2022
James Joseph Sciandra, Sr., 91, of West Chester formerly of Downingtown, passed away on Saturday, January 1, 2022. He was the beloved husband of the late Aleen C. (Schuh) Sciandra, with whom he shared 62 years of marriage prior to her passing in 2013.Born in Buffalo, NY, he was the son of the late Joseph John and Lucy (Vaccaro) Sciandra.He...
Gertrude E. Harriger
Dec 31, 2021
Gertrude Esther Harriger, (nee Craig) 87 of North Tonawanda died on Friday December 31, 2021. Wife of the late William “Bill” Harriger. Loving mother of Stephen (Diane) Harriger, Lori King and the late Vicki Carlson. Proud Grandmother of Amie Vrba, Corey Harriger, Amanda Corbett, Christopher DePorter, Ashley King and the late Micheal King and Brandon Harriger. Great Grandmother of Jacob,...
Elizabeth Jane Ruzylo
Nov 27, 2021
Elizabeth Jane Ruzylo “Betty” (nee Young), 93, of North Tonawanda on Saturday November 27, 2021. Wife of the late Theodore Ruzylo. Beloved mother of Linda Turecki and the late David Ruzylo. Sister of Patricia (Joseph) Baudo and the late Richard Young and Eugene Young. Proud grandmother of Lindsey (Armando) Cortes, Peter Turecki, Michael (Christine) Turecki. Great grandmother of Jared and...
M. Erin Grady
Nov 25, 2021
M. Erin Grady (nee Walker) 66, of Amherst passed on Thursday November 25, 2021 after a valiant fight against Breast Cancer. Dear daughter of the late Ray and Mary (nee Murphy) Walker. Beloved wife for 39 years of Tim Grady. Loving mother of Daniel (Katie) Grady and Caitlin (James) Mikulski. Proud grandmother of Nolan Grady. Sister of DeLynn (Douglas McMurtry)...
Marie Difrancesco
Nov 23, 2021
Marie DiFrancesco, age 89 of North Tonawanda at Elderwood at Wheatfield, on November 23, 2021 after a long illness. Marie was a member of the former Ascension R.C. Church and presently, St. Jude the Apostle Parish. Daughter of the late Joseph and Lucy Sciandra. Sister of the late Russell (late Regina) Sciandra; the late Angie (late Charles) Montana; and James...
Joan D. Powell
Nov 13, 2021
Joan D. Powell, (nee Young) 88, of North Tonawanda, died on November 13, 2021 after a long illness. Wife of the late Roger Hogenkamp, Gorden Powell and Victor Freeland. Loving mother of James Hogenkamp, David (Joyce) Hogenkamp. Grandmother of Andrew Hogenkamp, Christine Hogenkamp, Brittany Hogenkamp and Alexis Hogenkamp. Dearest friend of Jim Zezzo, and Vincent and Susan Cardonna. There is...
Clement James Clements
Oct 28, 2021
C. James Clements, “Limey”, 82, of North Tonawanda died on October 28, 2021 after a long illness. Beloved husband for 63 years of Virginia (nee Miller) Clements. Loving father of Pamela (Gary) Fornasiero and Catharine (Denny) Ho. Grandfather of Michael (Elissa) Fornasiero, Robert (Laura) Fornasiero, Peter (Sara) Fornasiero, Adrian Ho and Brian Ho. Brother of Christine Sheelar and the late...
Mary Jane Ammerman
Oct 22, 2021
Mary Jane Ammerman, (nee Roetzer) 87, of North Tonawanda died on October 22, 2021 after a long illness. Beloved wife of Edward N. Ammerman, Jr.. Loving mother of Thomas (Barbara) Pemkiewicz of Chesnee, SC, Kenneth D. (Patti) Pemkiewicz, Edward N. (Sharon) Ammerman, III, and Jamie Lee Ammerman. Grandmother of Marshall Pemkiewicz, Thomas Pemkiewicz, Jr., Howard Kenneth Markell, Nicholas James Markell,...
Donald James Vickerd
Oct 18, 2021
Donald J. Vickerd, 52, suddenly in the Town of Lockport. Loving husband of Tammy (nee Laganiak) Vickerd. Proud and loving father of Erik R. Vickerd and Jake L. Vickerd. Brother of Patti Steves and the late Robert Vickerd (Tania).
Donald most recently worked for Makotek and previously owned Don Vickerd Pools in North Tonawanda. He was also an independent contractor...
Dr. Brunilde Matuszak, O.D.
Oct 4, 2021
Dr. Brunilde Matuszak, O.D. , (nee Tassone) age 44 of North Tonawanda died on October 4, 2021 after a long illness. Wife of Dr. Brian Matuszak, O.D., Loving mother of Christopher Matuszak. Dear daughter of Tina Tassone and the late Raffaele Tassone. Sister of Dr. B. G. Tassone (Dr. Isabel Cranz) and Alfredo Tassone.
Friends received by the family on...
Ronald F. Anastasi
Sep 11, 2021
Ronald F. Anastasi, 81, of North Tonawanda on Saturday (September 11, 2021) after a short illness. Ron was a member of St Jude the Apostle Parish. He retired from General Motors in Tonawanda to spend time with his grandchildren and travel with his wife. Son of the late Frank and Helen Anastasi. Loving husband of the late Patricia (nee Carlo)...
Margaret M. Kuntz
Sep 1, 2021
Margaret Kuntz (nee LaBelle) age 77. Very sad to announce the passing of Margaret M. Kuntz. After a brief battle with Pancreatic Cancer under the care of Northgate Nursing Facility. Margaret was the daughter of Edmund and Marie La Belle. Beloved wife of the late Norman Kuntz. Dear mother of Wanda Campbell and Michael Wagner and the late Debra Dillabough....
Francis M. Wasielewski
Aug 29, 2021
Francis “Frankie” M. Wasielewski, 84, of North Tonawanda died on August 29. 2021. Husband of the late Donna G. (nee Sawyer) Wasielewski. Loving father of Paul (Kitrese) Wasielewski,, Melissa (Douglas) Barney and James Wasielewski. Proud grandfather of Donna, Koryn, Kaley, Derek, Veronica, Lydia, Serina, Ryan and Jake. Great-grandfather of Donovan, Charlotte, and Antonio.Brother of Paul (Betty) Wasielewski, Barbara (the late...
Lorraine M. Kaiser
Aug 25, 2021
Lorraine M. Kaiser, (nee Fulton) 74 of North Tonawanda passed on August 25, 2021 after a brief illness. Loving wife for 54 years of William G. Kaiser. Dear mother of Scott (Christine) Fraser, Rebecca (Stephen) Dority. Proud grandmother of Brittany Fraser and Anthony Sciandra and Thomas Rall. Great-grandmother of four great-grandchildren. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Friends received...
Karen A. Gasinski
Jul 21, 2021
GASINSKI - Karen A.(nee Krebs)Age 75 of North Tonawanda, died onJuly 21, 2021 at North Gate NursingFacility after a long illness. Wife of thelate John D. Gasinski. Loving motherof Tracy A. Gasinski, Kelly M. (Scott)Whitmire, Marcy L. (Scott) Gibbons.Proud grandmother of Ava, Landonand Parker. Sister of Nancy (Robert)George, Joan (William) Sprenger andSandra “Sandy” (the late John) Watt.Also survived by several...
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