Obituaries

Mar 21, 2021

Mary R. Barone (nee Fusco) 94, of North Tonawanda, died on March 21, 2021. Wife of the late William Barone. Loving mother of John (Cheryl) Szabat, Diana L. Zito and Judith M. Roetzer (The late Michael) Proud grandmother of six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Loving daughter of the late Salvatore and Emilia Fusco. Sister of the late Andrew, Frank (Henrietta),...

Mar 7, 2021

Lynne Marie Caughill, (nee Jackson) 73, Formerly of Amherst and now Lockport, NY, died on March 7, 2021 at Millard Fillmore Hospital. Loving wife of Michael C. Caughill. Dear mother of Michael (Melinda) Caughill, Jeffery (Christine Muir) Caughill, Todd (Alycia Meahl) Caughill. Proud grandmother of Michael, Charles, Chelsea, Caitlyn, Ryan and Alyssa. Also survived by five great-grandchildren and several nieces...

Feb 28, 2021

Donald K. Zimmerman, 81, of North Tonawanda went to be with the Lord on February 28, 2021. Husband of the late Elinor (nee Higgins). Special loving friend of Loretta Voisin. Dear brother of Vernon (Helen) Zimmerman, the late Joseph Zimmerman and the late Joy Dziomba. Son of the late Loretta Peterson. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Donald was...

Feb 1, 2021

Susan C. Timblin, 67, of North Tonawanda, suddenly, on February 1, 2021. Loving daughter of Bette Campbell, the late Clayton Campbell. Dearest mother of Michael T (Christina) Timblin and Nathan T. Timblin. Proud grandmother of Shaun, Eden and Sydney Timblin. Sister of Jeffrey (Rhonda) and the late John and Lex Campbell. Dearest wife of Thomas Timblin. Also survived by many...

Jan 16, 2021

Shirley Ann Sarratori (nee Supparits) on Saturday January 16, 2021 as a result of Covid-19. Wife of the late Peter A. Sarratori who predeceased her in 2015. Loving mother of Peter (Lynn) Sarratori, David (Donna) Sarratori, Daniel (Patricia Reed) Sarratori. Proud grandmother of James Sarratori, Christina Sarratori, Nicole (Nick) Priolo, Brenon (Samantha) Sarratori. Great-grandmother of Anthony James Sarratori, Brielle and...

Dec 29, 2020

Joan Caroline Myers, 79 (nee Raduszewski) of Tonawanda died on December 29, 2020 after a long illness. Wife of the late Richard L. Myers. Beloved mother of Beth A. Myers, the late David R. Myers, Daniel R. Myers and Michael P. Myers. Proud grandmother of Ashley, Brianna, Nicole, Eric, Lee, Mykel, Melyssa, Matthew, Mackenzie and Abigail. Great-grandmother of many ....

Dec 23, 2020

Chester J. Drabek, 72, of Tonawanda went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 23, 2020. Loving husband of Deanna L. (nee Perona) Drabek. Dear father of Jennifer Drabek, Jason Drabek, Emily (John) Wroblewski and Megan (Eddie) Casewell. Proud grandfather of Scarlett Wroblewski and Logan Casewell. Brother of Deanna Smugor. Also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins. A...

Dec 21, 2020

Mabel was born in Ellenburg, New York, on December 22, 1927. She was the daughter of Charles and Viola (LaBombard) Willette Jr.Mabel enjoyed bingo, going to the casino, and spending time with her family and friends.Mabel was predeceased by her parents Charles and Viola Willette Jr., her husband Ernest Soucia; her brothers Frank, Gerald, Albert, Charles, Ransom, Daniel, and Nelson;...

Dec 18, 2020

Brandon M. Harriger, 34, of Tonawanda, died suddenly on Friday December 18, 2020. Son of the Stephen and Diane (nee Pepe) Harriger also of Tonawanda. Dear Brother of Corey (Brigitte) Harriger. Loving uncle of Carter and Camden Harriger. Grandson of Esther (the late William) Harriger. Brandon was a 2004 graduate of Tonawanda High School. He had worked for Citi-Group for...

Dec 11, 2020

PASTOR CHARLES W. HOBBS, SR.Rev. Charles W. Hobbs, Sr., Pastor Emeritus, Arcade United Church of Christ Congregational, 94, peacefully completed his sojourn on spaceship earth Friday, December 11, 2020 in Melbourne, FL. He is survived by four beloved children including Diana, Daniel and Roxanne (Corliss), and Lynda as well as many loving grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and friends. Affectionately known...

Dec 5, 2020

Charles J. Foti, 89, of North Tonawanda died on Saturday, December 5th, 2020. Beloved husband of Regina “Rusty” (nee Belczak) Foti. Loving father of Deborah (William) Mullen, David (Ann) Foti, Patrick Foti, Maria (the late Tom) McLellan. Proud grandfather of Bridgit, Sarah, William ‘Billy”, David, Patrick, Shawn and Amanda. Also survived by five great grandchildren. Brother of the late Ida...

Nov 26, 2020

GIBALA - Walter A.Age 84, of Lancaster, NY, died onNovember 26, 2020 after a long illness.Son of the late Walter and Victoria (neeKroczynski) Gibala; beloved husbandof Anita (nee Acheson) Gibala for 63years; dear father of Diane (Kenneth)Schafer-Gawel, Mark (Audrey) Gibala,Timothy Gibala, Linda (Anthony)Mackiewicz and Jeffrey (Bonny) Gibala;cherished grandfather of Jeremy (Tara)Schafer, Joshua, Jordan and JustinGibala; brother of Mildred (late Richard)Schultz,...

Nov 15, 2020

Nelson L. Schultz, Sr. 79, of North Tonawanda died November 15, 2020 at the DeGraff Skilled Nursing Facility. Son of the late Leonard and Jennie (nee Van Henaham) Schultz. Loving husband of 59 years to Mary Ann (nee Ertl) Schultz. Dear father of Gwendolyn Niemiec, Lori Kunzelman and Nelson L. Schultz, Jr. (Judy). Also survived by five grandchildren and two...

Nov 8, 2020

Paul J. Winiatowski, “Pauly” age 56 of North Tonawanda died unexpectedly on November 8, 2020. Beloved son of Beverly Winiatowski and the late Frank Winiatowski. Dear brother of Lisa M. Dwyer, and Julie (Daniel) Zellner. Uncle of Jonathan Dwyer, Carla Duchnick (Jason Haskell), Rhonda Van Cleve (Jason), Great Uncle of Harper Haskell, Melina Printup-Haskell. Paul was loved by many friends....

Nov 6, 2020

Rosellen M. Perona, “Rosie”, 75, of Tonawanda passed away on Friday November 6, 2020. Wife of the late David W. Perona who passed only a month before her. Loving mother of Deanna L. (Chester) Drabek, David M. (Michelle) Perona, Michelle (John) Marquez and Rachel Mueller. Proud Grandmother of Emily (John) Wroblewski, Megan (Eddie) Casewell, Nicole (Tyler) Counsellor, Heather Perona, Brandon...

Oct 28, 2020

Mary Jo Fullerton Baum11/09/29 – 10/28/2020Resident of Atria Park at Lake ForestSanford, FLMary Jo Baum, 90, entered into the arms of her loving Savior, Jesus Christ, on October 28, 2020 in Altamonte Springs, FL. She lived a full life honoring & serving God, her family, friends, colleagues & students. Mary Jo was the oldest daughter of Jessie Louise Harris Fullerton...

Oct 5, 2020

David Weldon Perona, 75 of Tonawanda died at his home on October 5th, 2020. Husband of Rosellen M. Perona (nee Danielsen). Loving father of Deanna L. (Chester) Drabek, David M. (Micci) Perona and Michelle (John) Marquez. Proud grandfather of Emily (John) Wroblewski, Megan (Eddie) Casewell, Nicole (Tyler) Counsellor, Heather Perona, Brandon Mueller, Brianna Marquez, Michael Perona, James Mueller, Brook Perona,...

Sep 21, 2020

Steven E. Downing, 73, of Wheatfield on September 21, 2020 at his residence. Wife of Susan “Sue” A. Downing. Loving father of Deanna Sue (Dennis) Scott and Tracy Sue (Robert) Fleischman. Proud grandfather of Meghan, Timothy, Amber and Kaysy. Brother of John (Jane) Downing, Marcy (Lawrence) Lackner and Michelle (Michael) Howell. Also survived by several nieces and nephews and Greta...

Sep 2, 2020

Robin “Babe” Gearhart Conlan was born in North Tonawanda, NY on November 15, 1956. She entered Heaven’s gates on September 2, 2020 in Lockport, NY with her family by her side. Robin, known as Babe to pretty much everyone, was predeceased by her parents James and Mary Gearhart, and her sister Diane Gearhart. She was married to Terrence Conlan in...

Aug 19, 2020