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Amherst bee death notices LINDNER, Lonnie F. Kraus; mother of Kathleen Frascella, Maureen Athoe, Edward G. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph L. Private services will be held BAIA, Benjamin V. Father of Kelly Ann Morehouse and Timothy (Jean Campbell) Turcott; grandfather of Darrin Morehouse Jr. Memorials may be made to ARBOGAST, Betty M. 28 at the Lombardo PROCOPIO, Rachel M. , of Amherst, died Sunday, Sept. 29, at the Dietrich Funeral BOLDT, Michael J. Y. Napieralski. , 76, died Tuesday, March 1, 2022. Arrangements were made by Dietrich Funeral Home. and Brett Brenton; and her father, Larry Brenton. Carroll is survived by four children, Mary Jo, Katherine, Ann and Ellen. She was preceded in death by her husband, Samuel W. and John S. Kurtz, Ph. Husband of the late Janet R. ; grandmother of five; sister of Paul (late Rosemary) Reszel and the late Thaddeus (late Alice) Reszel Jr. Bialek; grandmother of two; great-grandmother of two; and sister of the late Zofia Zamorski, Stanislaw, Wladyslaw and Jozef Futyma. , of Amherst, died Tuesday, Dec. Iacuzzo is survived by one daughter, Patricia I. Son of the late Robert E. , 98, of Clarence Center and Williamsville, died April 29, 2024. Son of B. She is survived by her husband, Harvey Grace; sons Scott and Brian Grace; and two grandsons. Wednesday, Nov. (Mike) Hebb and Tracy Kremer; and one grandchild. A funeral service will be held privately at a later date. He was a proud WWII Navy veteran and Notre Dame University graduate. 4, 2024. III, Timothy, James and Robert; and one grandchild. 15, 2012. , 49, of Cheektowaga, a Cleveland Hill Fire Department member for nine years and a former member of Main-Transit Fire Department, died Sept. 1, 2020. A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Jan. He was preceded COLEMAN, Lucy V. (Sandi) Maving; grandmother of nine and great-grandmother of nine; sister of Carol (Arthur) Kulikowski and ALAIMO, Josephine (nee Zanghi), 87, of North Tonawanda, died Aug. A Mass of Christian Burial was offered DeCARLO, Thomas G. Survived by her daughters, Lea Ann K. Husband of Cynthia (Sikorski) Biedny; father of Christina, Andrea (Handley) Garton and Michael V. Samant, 36, of Amherst pleaded guilty Oct. Survived by her daughter, Kimberley (Randall) Oloffson; her son, Samuel (Anne) Bodine; and four grandchildren KREBS, Brent A. , and Robert (late KLONOWSKI, Paul J. 14 at Lombardo Funeral Home’s Northtowns Chapel. Martin's Lutheran Church, 8304 Cole Road, Colden, N. (nee Balk) and the late Margaret V. DIBERARDINO, Sharron R. , 63, who was the owner and operator of ZABAWA, Thomas A. Cipolla is survived by one daughter, Donna Rossitto; three sons, Joseph, Louis and Donald; seven grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. STANCAMPIANO, Charles R. Funeral services were held privately at the convenience of the family. 7, 2013, at age 102. 24, 2013. Graves is survived by his wife, Carol (nee Sanders) and two children, Eric and Emily. Norwin; mother of Gregory M. Abelson is survived by her husband, Michael; one son, Jeffrey Steffen Abelson; one daughter, Melissa Stefanie Abelson; two brothers, Gregory and Gary Steffen; and her mother, COLUCCI, Elizabeth C. Wife of late Dr. , Esq. and Laszlo Photos by Julie Halm The Sweet Home High School varsity football team beat McKinley, 34-0, for the Section VI Class A title Thursday at Highmark Stadium. , 48, formerly of South Wales, died April 23, 2023, in South Carolina. Visitation was held Monday, May 23 at the DAVIS, Mary Ann (nee Grubka), 84, of both Cheektowaga and Amherst during her life, died March 10, 2023. Son of Richard L. 2, 2009. Brady is survived by his wife, Jeanne (nee Wopperer); eight children, Michael, Timothy, Mark, Anne Ziarnowski, Dennis, Larry, Maureen Mosack and David; 19 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren. 12, 2022. , formerly KREMER-KURTZ, Mary (née Tymjack), 92, of Amherst, died Feb. Husband of 52 years to Marsha A. “Robbie” (nee Romano) died Nov. James W. She was preceded in death by her mother, Marjorie (nee Dalton) Brenton. Hancock, James P. , Amherst police officers responded By Bee Group Newspapers on October 25, 2023 MAVING, Lois M. 15, at Beach-Tuyn Funeral TURCOTT, John R. Haendiges to one count of manslaughter in the first degree. LoTempio to five years in prison followed five years of post-release supervision. 13 at Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church. Wife to the late Joseph A. A Mass was held Thursday, June 3, at St. 19, 2021. Preceded in death by her husbands, Vincent W. (nee Glassing), of Cheektowaga, passed away Tuesday, Sept. On Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2023. Aug. Wife of the late Martin E. Pius X Church. , died Sunday, Jan. 23, 2016. Wife of the late Joseph A. Glauber is survived by his wife, Catherine; five sons, Paul, Peter, Eric, Carl and Leo; three daughters, Anne Cabell, Gretchen Casey and Catherine Mullen; and 23 grandchildren. See All Obituaries. (Rowe) Dougherty; father of David James V, and Peter Lawrence Dougherty; grandfather to six; also survived by a niece and two nephews; and a sister-in-law, Priscilla About. (“Grandma Babe”), of East Amherst, died Sunday, Jan. and Billie J. , of East Amherst, died Sunday, March 23, 2014. Thursday, Oct. A Mass of Christian Burial was held June 6 at St. 29, 2024. , East Aurora. Husband of Kathleen (Ludwig) Schmidt; father of Kara (Michael) Verseckes, Julie (Carl) Larson, Kyle (Kara Buchheit) Schmidt and Jessica (Corey) Reasinger; grandfather of seven; brother of the late Dale (Darlene) Schmidt; also survived by many nieces and nephews. 16, 2018. View Amherst obituaries on Legacy, the most timely and comprehensive collection of local obituaries for Amherst, New York, updated regularly throughout the day with submissions from Bee Group Newspapers is Western New York's leader in the suburban newspaper field. Visitation was held Wednesday, Oct. , Amherst. Atkins is survived by her husband, Richard; three children, Susan Gattie, Linda Skelly and Richard; seven grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. 19, 2024. (Reszel), 86, of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, and formerly of Amherst, died Nov. (nee Coppola), of Williamsville, died Sunday, June 2. 23, 1943, he was the husband of 56 years of Julie J. He was preceded in death by one sibling, Maureen Devine, and his parents, Richard and Margaret (nee Hurley) Devine. Bartz is survived by her husband, Gerald, and one child, Susanne Albertelli. Memorials to a veteran’s charity of your SIMON, Gene M. Baldwin is survived by three stepchildren, Linda Russell and Michael and Thomas Baldwin; six grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Jr. (Kimberly) and David C. Nelson and Janet A. (nee Dennison) Alfano. Born Jan. She is ALFANO, Dennis R. Memorials may be made to EGER, Wilbert D. Bealer is survived by two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Private funeral services were held. A memorial service will be held at 10 a. She was preceded in death by HALLEN, Ronald D. Husband of the late Virginia M. who served as the 39th President of the United GRACE, Paula (nee Anable), 79, of Fort Myers, Florida, formerly of Orchard Park, died Feb. Peter and Paul Church, with arrangements made by Dietrich Funeral Home. She is survived by two daughters, Deborah Knight and Ann Pankow; one grandchild and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Rosalba (nee Quartarone). Davis; mother of the late D’Andrea Davis; daughter of the late Joseph and Cassie Grubka; sister of Joan (late Robert) Burch and the late Norbert Grubka; also survived by nieces, nephews. Bosinski is survived by two sons, Dennis and Robert; three daughters, Marcia Andrews, Patricia and Barbara; eight grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren; one brother, Kenneth Federowicz; and two sisters, Molly Olszewski and Gloria Giras. 8, 2014. 7, 2024. 6, 2012. She was predeceased by her husband, Aldo D. He also was a World War CROWLEY, Leo T. (nee Maynard) Rosenberry; and brother of Richard Rosenberry and the late Amy Curry. (Schimenti), 88, of Amherst, died Dec. Memorial contributions may be made to St. “Betsy” (nee Hazelton), of Amherst, died Thursday, Feb. Arrangements by The Dietrich Funeral Home, Inc. and the late Barbara A. Bialek; mother of Edward J. Price is survived by three sons, Christopher, Brian and Kyle Tracey; two daughters, Angelique Hamilton and Jacqueline Manz; 10 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. DOUGHERTY, David James IV, 81, of Williamsville, died Aug. Survived by her daughters, Rosanne (David) Harrington and Jeannette (late Cosimo) Mussolini; her son, Robert (Aracely) Napieralski; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. , of Williamsville, died Thursday, March 31, 2011. Meldrum was on duty on Feb. Arrangements were made by Beach-Tuyn Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Hospice Buffalo, CIPOLLA, Dominic J. Procopio; mother of Nicholas Procopio, Joseph (Keri) Procopio and Annmarie (Dominick) Totaro; grandmother of five; sister of Roseanne Kish, John (Sandy) Schimenti and the late Joseph (late Shirley) Schimenti; also survived by nieces and nephews. , of Williamsville, died Friday, June 10, 2011. (nee Pilcher), of Amherst, died Wednesday, July 12, 2017. Colucci is survived by her husband, Robert; three children, Robert DEVESO, Sally Ann (nee Reed), of Amherst, died Sunday, Aug. , 73, of Amherst, a teacher at Amherst High School, died Sept. Father of Heidi Simon, Wendy (Benton) Armstrong and Courtney (Andrew) Reese; grandfather of four; former husband of 38 years of Gretchen Simon; and brother of Marilyn Mae Simon. Frey is survived by his companion, Mary Woods. (Heather), Robert B. 6, 2022 at the Unitarian Universalist Church of CURRY, Margaret “Pat,” of Amherst, died Monday, May 31, 2010. , 81, of East Amherst, died May 13, 2024. ; two CURRY, Margaret “Pat,” of Amherst, died Monday, May 31, 2010. (Kaitlin) Shevlin; also survived by many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and friends. Mechtler M. Services were held Tuesday, May 10, at St. and Ashley Morehouse; brother of Jeanne (Ernest) Kielbasa and James (Jean) Turcott; son of the late NAPIERALSKI, Olga (née Innocenti), 96, of Williamsville, died Jan. , of Amherst, died Monday, Dec. She is survived by her children, Members of the Amherst Concerned Citizens group presented a survey that was taken by 1,331 town residents to the Amherst Town Board members during a board meeting at 7 p. There will be no prior visitation. and Mark F. (nee Dippolito), of Williamsville, died Tuesday, May 8, 2012. Kamil came to the U. 14, 2023. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth. Sweeney is survived by two daughters, Holly Sweeney and Candee Sweeney; five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Olivet KISHBAUGH, Kenneth R. (Cofer) Duffey; father of Susan (Richard) Baker, Mary (late John Raymondo) Lindberg, Thomas (Joan) Duffey, Patrick (Maura) Duffey and James (Mary BARRON, Joan M. IACUZZO, Teresa E. , 76, of Williamsville, died Feb. Lady’s Auxiliary, and worked at Amherst Middle School for JOSEPH, Samuel M. Photo by Kathleen Kramer It was an exceptional week for the Williamsville East boys soccer team as the Flames won the ECIC II league championship and the BOSINSKI, Patricia J. Ms. 3, 2017. Services were held Friday, May 13, at St. A Mass of Christian MANN, Robert L. NICOSIA, Frank R. 11, 2023. , of Amherst, died Tuesday, Feb. Funeral services were held Aug. Jeffrey, Gregory, Judith and the late Gary; grandmother of 11 grandchildren and great-grandmother of seven; sister of the late Josephine Sgalia, Phyllis and Eleanor Oddo. He even puts his child in the SHERRY, Richard A. ; daughter, Patricia Brown; brother, Anthony Corsi; sister, Marie Schmidt; seven grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. S. 4 tax hike, but to see the employees abuse their jobs is just another bad thing. , of Amherst, died Saturday, May 7, 2011. Wednesday, March 26, from St. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Feb. He was the husband of the late Doris E. CEGIELSKI, Margaret M. and Andrew Attea; stepchild, Nicole Michael; and 15 grandchildren. “The current town supervisor and the town council members have terms that expire in 2025, and the town justice has no elected incumbent seeking PRICE, Maria J. , Buffalo, NY BOLES, Bernard J. He was located hiding behind a tree and once identified, was determined to have several warrants from Erie and Niagara counties for several past BORGIOLI, David J. He is survived by his children Julia J. , of Amherst, died Monday, Oct. 1, 2010. He is also survived by nieces and nephews. 4, 2023. (nee Kauderer), of Amherst, died Tuesday, Nov. ” A Mass of Christian Burial CURCIO, Vincent P. , of Williamsville, died Thursday, April 7, 2011. com. (nee Burgio) Jackson; two children, Blake Jackson and Danielle Szymanski; five grandchildren and one sibling, Diane Heim. and Carol; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He is survived by one son, Jay; two daughters, Suzanne Oehmler and Annette Branka; eight grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; one brother, Eugene; and two sisters, Carole Hamilton and Christine Austin. Aloysius Gonzaga Church in Cheektowaga. 27, 2021. 30 at St. Wife of the late Howard. , of Amherst, died Tuesday, Jan. (nee Byrne) Attea; brother, Robert Attea; BOUDREAU, Philip J. Husband of Rita (Mullen) Mann; father of Melanie (Al) Fuller, Dana (Mark) Earsing and Jami (Michael) Burger; grandfather of six; son of Arthur and Ruth (Klein) Mann; brother of Bierma, Phyllis P. D. 22, 2024. 30, 2011. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Jane M. Schwab. Husband of Mary Ann (nee Schwab); father of David Borgioli Jr. She is survived by her son, Ronald; three grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. in Buffalo until his retirement in 1990. (Mary), Robert PRICE, Maria J. 20 at Beach-Tuyn Funeral Home. ; one daughter, Kathryn B. A visitation SABO, Louis M. She is survived by her sons, Angelo, Vincent, Gasper and Paul; daughter, Sister Concetta, OSF; 13 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and four great-great grandchildren. 9, 2022. (McKenna), 91, of Amherst, died Dec. Wife of 58 years to the late Giovanni Iacono; mama of Maria Esperanza (Robert) Mercurio and the late Antonella “Nina” Iacono; Nonna of three; Great-Nonna of eight; daughter of the late Paolo and Antonina (nee Iacono) Consiglio; sister of Joseph (late EMERSON, Marilyn Ann (nee Greenawalt), 88, of Amherst, died April 25, 2024. , died Aug. Search obits for your ancestors, relatives, friends. A funeral service was held Feb. A Celebration of Life will be held 1 p. `10, 2020. 30, 2023. , 84, who was director of advertising for Bells Supermarkets in Buffalo and the company’s Loblaws division in Erie, Pennsylvania, died Monday, Dec. (nee Herniman), of Amherst, died Saturday, July 23, 2016. She married Charles G. He was the husband of Lorraine Duthe; father of Baran (Robyn) and Sara (Greg) Johnson; grandfather of five; and brother of Tomris Akkan. Wife of the late Earl Webb and Robin Oxenford; mother of Colleen (Philip) Prorok and Thomas (Peggy) Webb; grandmother (Nana) of seven; and great-grandmother (Nana Alice) of 11. No prior visitation. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roger F. 22, at the (Amherst Chapel) Amigone Funeral DEFELICE, Concetta R. (Koch), 79, of Amherst, died Dec. BASSINGER, Jean L. , 77, of Amherst, died Jan. A memorial service was held July 11 at the Canterbury Woods Campus. , the late Dr. She dedicated her life to raising her family and was recognized for her extensive volunteer work in Western Choose Your Bee. 15, 2018. Memorials may be made DiNEZZA, Gregory J. 6, 2024. , 81, of Williamsville, died Saturday, April 10, 2021. 30 at the Beach-Tuyn Funeral OXENFORD, Alice Webb (Fassl), 78, of Amherst, died March 9, 2024. She was president of North Bailey Fire Co. Arrangements were made by the Dietrich Funeral Home Inc. Leo the Great Church, 885 Sweet Home Road, Amherst, with DRABIK, Geraldine G. 10, 2021. A Celebration of Life ceremony will be held at the convenience of the family. STRIEGEL, Francis Stephen, of Clarence, HARLACH, Carol A. 17, at the BARTZ, Margarete Emilie (nee Staschik), of Amherst, died Sunday, Aug. Visitation was held Saturday, Jan. Amherst Bee Obituaries (2005 – 2024) - Amherst, NY Daniel A. Maving; mother of M. Hayes. , of Amherst, died Tuesday, Nov. Donnelly is survived by one son, Robert; one daughter, Jennifer; three grandchildren; one nephew, Mark; and one niece, Rebecca. A private committal service will be held at 10:30 a. Retired after 42 years at General Motors. 27, 2017. , of Amherst, died FRANCESCONE, Drake M. (nee O’Connell), of Williamsville, died Sunday, Nov. Wife of 43 years to Bronislaus “Brownie” Puchalski; mother of David (Darcy) Olejniczak, Daniel (Carol) Olejniczak and Deborah (Michael) Brzezicki; grandmother of three; sister of the late Christine (late Ray) Pitcairn; also survived by nephews. She is survived by her son, William Jr. ; mother of Karen (Steven) Shaffer and John W. 8, 2023; husband of Lucille (nee Alessi); father of Jamie (Kurt) Hansen and AnnMarie (James) Sanetick; grandfather of five; DIBERARDINO, Sharron R. Colucci is survived by her husband, Robert; three children, Robert JACKSON, John A. and the late Cheryl A. , 66, of Amherst, died June 8, 2024. 6, 2021. Services will be held at the family’s convenience. (nee Speich), 87, of Getzville, died on Sunday, Dec. Arrangements were made by Beach-Tuyn Funeral FREY, Harold “Harry,” died Tuesday, June 12, 2012. Kremer and Kenneth H. He was preceded in death by his wife, Helen (nee Hermon), and one child, Janice DiNezza. (nee Cross), of Pittsfield, Massachusetts, died Feb. (Cathy) Kremer. 15, 2024. 3, 2022. Mechtler Sr; daughter of the late Ernest and Juliana Szabo. 1 at SS. (nee Williams), 65, died Thursday, Feb. 26, 2011. ; one brother, Michael Gauchat; and two sisters, Patrice Welch and Catherine Gauchat. DiBerardino and Nicholas DiBerardino; sister of Linda (Rico) Massanti and Richard (late Margaret) Koch; also survived by nieces and nephews. Daughter of the late Edwin and Dorothy (Federowicz) Bosinski; sister of Marcia (Edward) Andrews, Dennis (Michele) Bosinski, Barbara Bosinski and Robert (Cindy) Bosinski; aunt of Jeffrey (Kim), Brian (Sarah), Megan (Jeff Ritchie) Andrews, Timothy (Angela), Jason (Monet), Cameron (Marissa), Jared, ROSE, Kenneth J. Visitation was held on Tuesday, July 20 at Dietrich Funeral Homes, Inc, where funeral services were also held. 20, 2021. 27, 2024. Joseph ALLYN, Elsie R. A Mass of Christian Burial was Williamsville East’s Brendan Lembke, right, battles for the ball with Williamsville North’s Connor Brown during Saturday’s 1-1 tie at East. 17, 2009. A Mass of Christian Burial was held on CROWLEY, Leo T. Thursday, Aug. Sullivan is survived by her husband, Patrick; four children, Patrick, Michael, Mark and David; and one grandchild. and Mildred D. , 88, of Amherst, died Dec. Arbogast is survived by two children, Donna Russo and Linda Wilger; five grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. 10, 2015. (Dana Dee), James, Kevin (Cathleen) Barron, and the late Eileen (Vincent) Forgione of Wells, New York; grandmother of 10; great-grandmother SHEVLIN, Steven M. Aloysius Gonzaga Church, BASCHNAGEL, Paul Carl, of Amherst, died Thursday, Sept. Surviving are his wife, Marjorie; four daughters, Mary Elizabeth Wik, Patricia Marie Maloney, Maureen Anne Dalfonso and Cynthia Ann Donner; a sister, Clare Rolander; and one grandchild. Alfano is survived by his wife, Kathleen (nee Cassiol) Alfano; and one brother, Doug Alfano. Peter and Paul Church, 5480 Main St. She is survived by her sisters, Barbara, Mary Curry and Alexia Perez, and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wilbert, and one stepchild, Dennis. He is survived by several nieces, great-nieces and nephews. (née Hartwig), 96, of Clarence, died Feb. 78, of Williamsville, died Tuesday, Jan. Memorials to Hospice Buffalo. Survived by her daughters, Sara (Joey) Alexander and Lois Henley; her sons, Karl A. 12, 2009, when Colgan Air Flight 3407 crashed in Clarence Center. , 94, died Nov. She was preceded in death by her husband, William. Boldt is survived by his wife, Mary Beth (nee Swain); one daughter, Megan Eggers; two grandchildren; parents, Mary and Joseph; and two brothers, Jeffrey and Eric. BEALER, Norman J. DAVIS, Mary Ann (nee Grubka), 84, of both Cheektowaga and Amherst during her life, died March 10, 2023. Memorials may be made ABBATE, Mary A. A Celebration of Life will be held on a date and time to be announced. (nee Dalfonso), 94, died Saturday, Nov. Majchrzak is survived by her children, Cindy Santoro, Gene Majchrzak and Vincent Majchrzak; six grandchildren; many great-grandchildren; and sister, Toni Andriaccio. 5, in the Chapel at Forest Lawn Cemetery, 1411 Delaware Ave. Coach Taylor Sobieraski said it was a hard fought battle as it was tied going into halftime, but Amherst capitalized on offensive opportunities and put two more in the net before 60 minutes were up. , 78, of Williamsville, a retired home economics teacher at the Akron Central School District, died Oct. He was preceded in death by his wife, Alice. Boles co-owned and operated the MEDEX Product Corp. Wife of the late Richard Allyn; mother of Richard Allyn and Susan Borowski; grandmother of three and one great grandchild. A Mass of Christian Burial ABELSON, Lyndsay “Lynn” (nee Steffen), of Potomac, Md. , formerly of Williamsville, died Saturday, Oct. Services were held Wednesday, Feb. , of Amherst, died PAPA, Theresa M. DiPasquale on July 27, 1979 in All Saints Church, in Buffalo. mother of Stephen A. Arrangements were made by EGER, Wilbert D. 25, at the Dietrich Funeral Home Inc. (nee Fuhrman), of Amherst, died Thursday, April 3, 2014. , a past commander of the George F. (Rowe) Dougherty; father of David James V, and Peter Lawrence Dougherty; grandfather to six; also survived by a niece and two nephews; and a sister-in-law, Priscilla Om D. 23, 2022. Relatives and friends may visit the Dietrich Funeral Home, CRANE, Bradley James, died Saturday, Feb. He was preceded in death by a brother, Joseph, and a sister, Maryann Haberl. (nee Berg), of Amherst, died Friday, Sept. 5, 2024. Peter & Paul Church. , 76, of Amherst, a United States Army Reserve veteran and retired group leader with Group Lincare Inc. Battaglia is survived by her parents, Robert and Nancy; one nephew; and one niece. SULLIVAN, Shirley R. 3, 2024. Harrison; one son, William E. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Jean “Sis. TheDietrichFuneralHome. 27, 2022. Mary’s Church in GHERSA, Maria (nee Toniolo), of Amherst, died Saturday, Aug. “Father Mike,” of Amherst, died Friday, Feb. 28, 2023. Amherst Bee; Clarence Bee; Ken-Ton Bee; Lancaster Bee; Cheektowaga Bee; West Seneca Bee Rick Meldrum, 66, has retired after serving 30 years as an Amherst Fire Control dispatcher. 27, BALDWIN, Inez L. Services were held Tuesday, June MCCLURE, Betty A. A Mass of Christian Burial was held March ATKINS, June A. Husband of Susan (Anderson) Butka; father of Kristin Butka; brother of William Butka and the late Joan Mackolin; uncle of one. Schwab Jr. (nee Olszanski) Hallen; father of Christopher, Kevin, and Geoffrey (Amanda); brother of the late Charles Hallen; grandfather of two; also survived by nieces and nephews. , of the Amherst area, died Friday, Jan. (nee Polek), of Amherst, died Saturday, Sept. 27, 2018. The family will be present from 4 to 8 p. PUCHALSKI, Arlene F. He was preceded in death by his mother, Dolorita. 15, at Beach-Tuyn Funeral BIEDNY, Michael A. LaNasa, DDS; mother of Mary (Mark) Finucane, Geraldine (Daniel) Anderson, Paula (Vincent) Monaco and Pia (Eugene) O’Connor; grandmother of seven; great-grandmother of five; also survived by several nieces, nephews and cousins. , 66, of Cheektowaga, died Nov. A celebration of her life will be held at a later date. He was preceded in death by his wife, Carmella (nee Selva), and one daughter, Mary Noto. Saturday, July 15, at Immaculate Conception Church, 520 Oakwood Ave. She was preceded in death by her husband, John. John the Baptist Church in Kenmore. (Tammy) Klonowski and the late Steven Klonowski; and grandfather of six. Visitation was held Monday, March 7 at – Being retired and living in the Town of Amherst is hard enough with the 11. Baschnagel served in the Army Air Force in Austria and was an employee of American Airlines for 42 years. 30, 2020, at approximately 2:45 a. (Smith) Sherry; father of Ronald (Joy) Sherry, Timothy (Katy) Sherry, Abby (Charles) Lake, Elizabeth Dietrich and the late Richard (Victoria) Sherry; grandfather of 12; great-grandfather of 14; father in-law of Ellen (Bruce); survived by many nieces and nephews; IANNELLO, Carmella (nee Barrile), of Amherst, died Saturday, March 31, 2012. DiBerardino; mother of Richard (Stefanie) Freiheit and Paul (Tammy) Freiheit; grandmother of four; stepmother of Robert L. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a. 26, 2022. (nee Jantzen), of Amherst, died Wednesday, June 1, 2016. Besides her parents and husband, she is predeceased by her in-laws. (nee Daigler); two sons, Finnegan and Gabriel; parents COLUCCI, Elizabeth C. 26, 2022, at approximately 11:33 a. , Mary Ann (Stephen Ward) Borgioli-Ward and the late Linda Bujalski; father-in-law of James Bujalski; grandfather of three; brother of Robert (Andrea) Borgioli; brother-in-law of Elaine (late Robert) Zilliox Sr. 2005 – 2024 | Amherst Bee obituary and death notices in Amherst, New York. Funeral services were privately held at the convenience of the family. Online condolences at www. 6, 2020. 8, 2013. A private service will be held at the convenience of DiNEZZA, Gregory J. Husband of 63 years to Sharon Hughes Bianco; father of Dino (Laurel) Bianco and Danny (Sarah Huck) Bianco; grandfather of four; great-grandfather of seven; brother of Salvatore, Eduardo, and the late Teresa, Gabriele, Giuseppe and Egidio. Funeral services were held privately. He was preceded in death by his former spouse, Judith B. He is survived by his wife, Patricia; son, Benjamin; daughter, Carla DelGrosso; four grandchildren BALZER, MAE, of North Tonawanda, died Thursday, May 5, 2011. Cegielski Sr. (Collins), 89, of Williamsville and Cheektowaga, died July 8, 2024. McClure, DDS; mother of Yvonne (Peter) Miller, Robert (Judi) and William (Janet) McClure; grandmother of seven; great-grandmother of 12; survived by many nieces and nephews; predeceased by a sister, Jean Oliver. Hayes and Jordan M. Husband of Marjorie J. Bluemle is survived by his wife, Jennifer E. O’BRIEN, Maureen L. Buffalo, NY. Selihom Habtemikael scored the BODINE, Marsha F. Arrangements were made by BAIA, Benjamin V. died Wednesday, Nov. , the defendant intentionally set a fire inside of his girlfriend’s residence located on the first floor KISHBAUGH, Kenneth R. Sunday, Sept. 23, 2023. 30, 2024. , of Williamsville, died Tuesday, July 18, 2017. , 85, of Amherst, an office manager at Graphics Control in Buffalo, died Sept. ; grandfather of Emilia and Norah Garton; brother of Kathy (Leo) Kozlowski, Paul (Patty) Biedny, Jerome (Patty) Biedny and Lisa (Kurt) Pilarski; brother-in-law of Michael (Chris) Sikorski, Scott Sikorski and DOUGHERTY, David James IV, 81, of Williamsville, died Aug. She was preceded in death by her husband, Louis. 26, at The Dietrich Funeral Home, Inc. Clark Jr. She is survived by her daughters, Mary and Maggi Fox; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Saturday, Aug. A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Oct. A Mass of Christian Burial was held Friday, May 11, from Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church, BUTLER, Roberta C. Wife of the late John W. During the investigation, the passenger, who police say was lying about his name, fled on foot. Mr. 24, at the Marcy Casino at Delaware Park. The Amherst Bee was founded in March 1879 and has been owned by the same family for more than 100 years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Marion. Norwin; also survived by nieces, nephews and many friends. Baltes is survived by two daughters, Ellen B. Wife of the late Frank R. Arrangements were PAPA, Theresa M. 8 before Acting Erie County Court Judge Andrew C. Papa, J. 14, 2017. Contact us at 716-632-4700 or by mail at 5564 Main Street, Buffalo NY 14221 ALPSAN, Kamil, MD, 74, of Boca Raton, Florida, died July 12, 2023. Crowley is survived by his wife, Ferne; four children, Leo T. 30, 2021. Wife of the late Leo J. Wife of Julie Hope Carter; mother of Robert and Michael Butler; sister of Roslyn Romano, Tom Romano, Carol Bierl, Marie Clabeau and Lisa Romano. “I anticipate the budget going all the way out PROCOPIO, Rachel M. DiNezza is survived by three children, Gregory Jr. Abbate. Arrangements BOLES, Bernard J. Brenton is survived by two brothers, Lawrence Jr. Arrangements by The Dietrich Funeral Home Inc. She was preceded in death by one sibling, Ellen. ; and her son, Vincent R. 20, 2023. Martinez, 50, of Amherst, was sentenced Nov. 7 at St. (nee Scanlon), of Williamsville, died Monday, April 20, 2020. , Laurie J. (Borucki), 84, of Getzville, died Oct. DiVincenzo, and brother, Battista Limardi. , 73, of Getzville, died Oct. , 90, of Williamsville, who worked for the Town of Amherst Highway Department, and was an Army Air Corps veteran, died Oct. In DUFFEY, Joseph G. 16 before State Supreme Court Justice Deborah A. He is survived by his wife, Patricia; son, Benjamin; daughter, Carla DelGrosso; four grandchildren DONNER, Robert F. She was the wife of James C. , 79, of Amherst, an environmental consultant with Lozier Environmental Consulting, Inc. 20, 2024. Raimondo, and one sister, Ida Glanowski. She was a 1966 graduate of Williamsville Central High School. Visitation was held Monday, Nov. 18, 2013. 13, 2020. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 9:15 a. A visitation was held Thursday, Jan. 26, 2015. Mother of Danielle (Donald Jr. Visitation was held Monday, May 23 at the FREMMING, Ruth M. 22, 2015. Bealer; and brothers and sisters. NORWIN, Jeanne Hoppe, 89, a resident of Amherst and Clarence through her life, died March 31, 2024. East won the Williamsville Shield by goal differential. Bruce G. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank, and daughter, Judith Fox. 15 at Christ the King Church, with arrangements COOKE, Patricia M. He is survived by his wife, Marlene; four daughters, Marjorie Walker, Diane Bullock, Sally Khreis and Georgia Gole; two stepdaughters, Andrea Griebner and Alison Manaher; one stepson, Howard Zubin; 16 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and one sister, Charlene Sciandra. Visitation was held Thursday, Dec. Boncore is survived by one sister, Barbara Josa, and many nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Monday, June 18, at SS. Schuh. 15 • An Amherst police officer stopped a vehicle for traffic violations. Above, the team and coaches with the Section VI banner. 8, 2023; husband of Lucille (nee Alessi); father of Jamie (Kurt) Hansen and AnnMarie (James) Sanetick; grandfather of five; son of Martin and Mildred (nee Croglio) Joseph; brother of Victor (Patricia) Joseph; also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Peter and Paul Church. Funeral services will be held at 11 a. Abbate is survived by two children, Andrea Martinelli and Amanda Blest, and three grandchildren. Wife of 32 years to Robert J. Harlach is survived by three children, Shelby Klein, Brian and Christopher Harlach; six grandchildren; her brother, Jeffrey Cross; and dear friend, Dennis Harlach. He was predeceased by his DEVINE, Kevin, a longtime member of the Snyder Fire Department, died on Saturday, Oct. , 92, of East Amherst, died Feb. A Mass of Christian Burial BLUEMLE, Thomas M. (late Suzanne), William (Marsha), Richard and David Kraus; grandmother of four; great-grandmother of three. A funeral service was held Wednesday, April 4, at the Dietrich Funeral Home. (Heather) Cegielski Jr. Husband of Charleen Wuest; father of Elizabeth (Darryl Huffman) Haskell, Richard (Crystal) Haskell, Christine (Dennis) Cheu and Jamie Haskell; grandfather of six. , of Amherst, died Sunday, June 21, 2015. , died March 17, 2024. It was the Panthers’ first section title since 2014. 17, 2021. Wife of the late Donald Johnston; mother of Jane (Robert) Cox, Jeffrey (Debra Easton-Dawson) Johnston, and the late William (late Sharon) Johnston; grandmother of four; great-grandmother of two; also survived by many nieces and nephews. She is survived by her husband, Ottavio. Arrangements were made by the Dengler, Roberts, Perna Funeral ATTEA, Frederick G. Arrangements were made by Perna, Dengler, Roberts Funeral Home. 7, 2017. A Mass of Christian Burial took place ROSENBERRY, James N. Fuller is survived by his wife, Rose (nee Cipolla); three children, Mark, Michelle and Christina; and DIVINCENZO, Theresa M. Iannello is survived by her husband, Joseph; two daughters, Dorathy Roetzer and Debra Muscarella; five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. (nee Oddo) died Thursday, May 19, 2022. 2, at St. A memorial service is being planned at KRIER, Noreen A. A Mass of Christian Burial was held on July 28 in SS. On Monday, Dec. (nee Gauchat), of Amherst, died Monday, Feb. Agnes Lindelow. 30, at the JOSEPH, Samuel M. A Mass of Christian Burial was held on BALTES, Gloria M. William; and dear friend, Hans Heckelmann. A funeral service was held on July 18 at the Beach-Tuyn SWEENEY, Nina (nee Dorey), of Amherst, died Saturday, Dec. 16 and recorded a 3-1 win. The results revealed that the majority of the surveyed residents are not happy with the town board’s performance, developmental plans, management, HAYES, Patrick J. Curry taught at the D’Yo uville School of Nursing for many years. Private services will be held at a later date. (nee Potratz) Zabawa; father of Jennifer Lepper and Theresa Zabawa; grandfather of four; son of the late Alexander and Lottie Zabawa; and brother of Paul, James and Mary Zabawa. The Amherst field hockey team traveled to Pioneer on Oct. , 84, of Williamsville, a veteran who served honorably during the Vietnam War, died Dec. Attea is survived by his wife, Judith (nee Czerwik) Michael; four children, Rebecca Weimer, Deirdre, Frederick G. He was preceded in death by one child, Mary Staubitz. , Gary, and Carol Schulte; six grandchildren; and one sibling, Phyllis Rester. Husband of Sandra (Tracy) Sabo; father of Tracy Casilio, Tammy Sabo, Cheryl (Erich) Sabo Reidell; and grandfather of William III and Sarah Casilio, Emma and Marnie Reidell. A memorial service will be held privately at the BIALEK, Helen J. BATTAGLIA, Christine M. Husband of Dolores “Laurie” (Klee) Klonowski; father of Deborah (Scott) Weaver, Paul D. Davis; mother of the late D’Andrea Davis; daughter of the late Joseph and Cassie Grubka; sister of Joan (late Robert) Burch and the late Norbert Grubka; also survived by nieces, nephews DONNELLY, Ronald J. (nee Kideney), 97, of Williamsville died on June 25, 2023. 23, 2024. , 85, of Cheektowaga died Oct. 22 at the (Amherst Chapel) Amigone BIANCO, Emilio M. Deveso retired from M&T Bank after 20 years of service in 1986 and was HOLOTA, Nettie (nee Lombardo), of Amherst, died Saturday, March 22, 2014. William) Vanderslice and June (Anthony) Piette; grandmother of five; great-grandmother of five; sister of Jack (Kathleen) Greenawalt; aunt of Carrie (Michael) Grant and the late Scott Greenawalt; also survived by BRADY, Norman, of Williamsville, died on Monday, June 25, 2018. Wife of Joseph N. Wife of the late Stephen A. ; mother of Ronald, Dr. Drabik is survived by two children, Joseph Jr. , 2480 Kensington Ave. Devine is survived by his wife, Lori (nee Schulenberg) Devine; and two siblings, Timothy and Patrick Devine. , 81, of Amherst died Nov. , of Amherst, died Tuesday, July 7, 2015. Family and friends may visit from 2 to 4 p. , of Amherst, died Friday, March 28, 2014. 11, 2023; wife of the late Edward M. , Williamsville, NY BOSINSKI, Dorothy (nee Federowicz), of Williamsville, died Tuesday, April 2, 2013. (nee Limardi), 90, died Monday, Dec. Memorials may be made to Hospice Buffalo. BONCORE, Donna L. Benedict Church. He also was a World War CARROLL, Katherine “Kitty”, of Amherst, died Tuesday, Jan. The defendant pleaded guilty to the charge in full satisfaction of the indictment against him. I live on Schoelles Road, in which a Town of Amherst code enforcement officer pulls in his driveway several times a day. A Mass of Christian Burial was held Jan. Barron; mother of Mary Kay (James) Walczak, Patricia (Nathan Berolzheimer) Barron of Chapel Hill, North Carolina, John L. ) Brenner, Tiffany Sieteski, Amanda (Joshua) Thurnherr, Nicholas Bassinger and Melissa Bassinger; grandmother of three; dearest sister of Douglas (Susan) Bassinger and predeceased by James (late Sally) BUTKA, Kenneth R. We publish nine locally edited newspapers in the communities surrounding Buffalo, New York. 11 from St. He is survived by two sons, Andrew and Lee; three grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and one brother, Rodger. A Mass will be celebrated at Infant of Prague Church at The Amherst Town Board is in the process of hammering out the town’s proposed 2024 budget which may include a tax increase due to inflation and the raising of interest rates at the federal level. DUERMEYER, Carol A. She was the wife of 62 years of the late Carmelo Alaimo; mother of Russell (Jo- Anne) and Mario (Kathleen Panaro) Alaimo; grandmother of five; daughter of the late Mariano and Angela (nee Castiglia) Zanghi; and sister of Charles (Shannon) Zanghi and the HASKELL, Richard D. (nee Petters), 91, of Williamsville died Oct. Thursday at Evangelical Assembly BESSTAK, Beth A. FICARRO, Mary, of Williamsville, FULLER, Brian A. Emerson; mother of Marcia (late Rev. Fans cheer on the team at Highmark Stadium. 14, 1956, the daughter of Patrick and Susan (nee Conlan) Gillooly. (Hiemenz), 88, of Amherst, died Dec. and 7 to 9 p. He was preceded in death by one child, Colleen Catherine Donner. Michael (Jeannette) Shevlin and Marlene (Michael) Shevlin-Cantara; brother of Matthew J. (nee Winling) Rose; father of Michael, Timothy, Gabrielle and the late Jeffrey Rose; grandfather of three; and brother of Janet Rose, Susan Cane and the late Marlyn Palmeri. 1. Joseph University Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert N. (Wendy Niemiec) and Daniel M. Memorials may be made to SS. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph. A Mass of Christian Burial was held Dec. Krier; mother of Lorraine Mueller, and David and Donald Bishop; step-mother of Jeffery Krier, Kenneth Arbor, and Khristine Russell; grandmother of five; and sister of John Williams, Diane Williams, Darlene Ziots and the late Paula Zerkowski. Kishbaugh; also survived by many cousins and friends. (nee Dossinger) Bealer; a son, Norman F. Hayes; four grandchildren; and brother Gerald F. (nee Szabo), 86, of Tonawanda, who owned and operated Mechtler’s Foreign Auto Repair in Tonawanda for over 30 years alongside her husband, passed away Tuesday, Aug. She was preceded in death by her husband, DONNELLY, Ronald J. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thadeus. She was preceded in death by one child, Charles “Larry” Arbogast; one grandchild; and six siblings. Curcio is survived by one daughter, Danila; one son, Fredrick; and two brothers, Joseph and Salvatore. Preceded in death by her husband, Leonard J. Tuesday, Oct. Father of Alexis Krebs; son of Barbara Glaser and the late Bruce (Doreen) Krebs; brother of Brendan (Kristin) Krebs; also survived by an extended family of firefighters and SIRACUSE, Marie D. The family was present to receive friends on Sunday, Dec. 11 from Christ the King Church, with arrangements by the Dietrich Funeral BRENTON, Laurie Lynn, of Amherst, died Thursday, June 3, 2021. , of Williamsville, died Thursday, April 9, 2009. The family received friends Friday, Dec. There will be no LANASA, Geraldine C. Friends are invited to attend a celebration of his life at 10 a. Holota is survived by one sister, Grace McCullough. “Mickey” (McCarthy) Kishbaugh; brother of Jean M. Private services will be held. , of Williamsville, died on Saturday, Aug. She was preceded in death by her son, Paul Majchrzak. She was preceded in death by her husband, George. (nee Butkowski), of Amherst, died Wednesday, Jan. “Gini” (Rinaldi) Schultz; father of Catherine (Chris Reinman) Schultz, Karen (Daniel) Sagun, and John (Ewa) Schultz; grandfather of IACONO, Croce (nee Consiglio) “Josephina,” 87, of Naples, Florida, died on July 25, 2023. Memorials may be made to GRAVES, R. Mrs. WEBER, CLARA M. Arrangements were made by the Reger Funeral Home. 1, at Mt. 9, 2014. , 67, of Amherst, died Jan. ; one daughter, Michele A. Husband of Teresa (nee Nagrocki) Crane; father of Rebecca Crane and Brittany O’Sullivan; grandfather of three; and brother of Bonnie Days. The Amherst Republican Committee is searching for Amherst residents interested in running for elected office for Amherst town supervisor, town board member, town justice or as county legislator. Katherine (late Stephen) Critharis, Kenneth F. He is survived by his stepsons, Joseph F. Besstak is survived by her husband, Thomas G. Jackson is survived by his wife, Francyne A. 18, 2023. HIRSCH, Shirley MAJCHRZAK, Lena C. No prior MYER, Bernard P. Today's Amherst, NY Obituaries Amherst obits and death notices from funeral homes, newspapers and families. Sr. A Mass of SCHMIDT, David Allen, 68, of Amherst, a Napa Auto Parts salesman, died Oct. 15, at the KRAUS, Shirley H. She was preceded in death by one child, Kim LaRotonda. , GLAUBER, Paul V. Husband of Frances V. Wife of 56 years to Benjamin S. Wife of the late Pasquale “Pat” Siracuse; mother of Katherine Stoddard, Patricia Zinn and JoAnn Roach; grandmother of four; great-grandmother of six; and sister of Philomena Abbonando and the late Irene D’Agostino, Herman Dalfonse, Samuel Dalfonso, Daniel Dalfonso, Valentine Walters, DIPASQUALE, Bridget Gillooly, 67, of Getzville, died Oct. Lamm Post #622, died Monday, Aug. She was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur E. m. Son of the late Frederick and Marion (Notarpole) Lindner; father of Jonathan Lindner; brother of the late Clare (late Roy) Bauer and Susan Leone; also survived by nieces and nephews. A visitation was held Thursday, Sept. “It’s more difficult due to inflation,” Amherst Supervisor Brian Kulpa said. (nee Futyma), 95, died Wednesday, Nov. Visitation was held Friday, Jan. JOHNSTON, Norma (Landel), 96, of Amherst, died Feb. He is survived by his father, Joseph, and friend, Sandra Hambleton. in 1974 to complete his medical training, SCHULTZ, Thomas Edward, 89, of Clarence, a deacon who was a director of the Office of Family Life for the Diocese of Buffalo for over 10 years, died Jan. Cooke is survived by her husband, Michael L. ; two grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; two step-great-grandchildren; and one sister, Joan Hanny. Memorials may be made to Hospice Buffalo, 225 DONNELLY, Ronald J. , died Sunday, March 22, 2015. Benedict’s Church. Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on Feb. She is survived by her sister, Patricia; brother, C. Napieralski and her late husband were the MECHTLER, Gizella A. Mary’s Church, with arrangements made by Perna, Dengler, Roberts Funeral Home. 25, 2021. 1, 2024. 25, 2024. A Mass of Christian Burial was held April 3 from Christ the King Church, with arrangements by Dietrich Funeral Home. She was preceded in death by her husband, Russel; and one son, Damian Tracey. 29 and Sunday, Jan. Services were held Monday, April 11, in Rochester. 14, 2023; wife of the late Elmer H. smpg spppj nfju lqg sjsdwhsc kue isqxnu jdeic auzucb epb