Bruno C. Yetto, buyer for Will Poultry, WWII veteran
Oct. 12, 1925 – April 16, 2015 Bruno C. Yetto, a retired buyer for Will Poultry Co. of Buffalo and decorated veteran of World War II, died Thursday in Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital,... Read More
View ArticleJohn D. Holland, expert in lithic materials, World War II veteran
July 10, 1926 – Dec. 16, 2014A memorial service for John Davies “Jack” Holland, nationally recognized for his expertise on raw lithic materials, known as cherts or flint, will... Read More
View ArticleDr. Alfred Lederman, retired Williamsville dentist
Sept. 8, 1924 – April 16, 2015Dr. Alfred Lederman, a retired dentist from Williamsville, died unexpectedly on Thursday. He was 90.Born in Buffalo, Dr. Lederman graduated from East High... Read More
View ArticleDaniel N. Csizmar, an active volunteer in Kenmore and Tonawandas
June 9, 1941 – April 16, 2015WHEATFIELD – Daniel N. Csizmar, 73, an active member of his church and community groups, died Thursday in Kenmore Mercy Hospital after a short illness.Mr. ... Read More
View ArticleElijah Abram Jr., retired Buffalo Police detective
Nov. 27, 1952 – April 12, 2015 Elijah Abram Jr., a lieutenant and later assistant chief of detectives with the Buffalo Police Department, died April 12 in Powder Springs, Ga. He was 62.Mr.... Read More
View ArticleMichael A. Schulz, musician, ECC associate professor
March 29, 1952 – April 17, 2015 Michael A. Schulz, a longtime Erie Community College associate professor in the building trades curriculum and a lifelong musician who played in the band... Read More
View ArticleRev. Mr. John G. Wick, permanent deacon
Dec. 5, 1924 – April 16, 2015The Rev. Mr. John G. Wick, a permanent deacon of the Catholic Diocese of Buffalo, died Thursday in Asbury Pointe, Getzville, following a short illness. He was 90.... Read...
View ArticleSteven J. Giardina, retired bakery supervisor, Air Force veteran
Feb. 9, 1943 – April 18, 2015Steven J. Giardina, of Lancaster, a retired bakery supervisor, died Saturday in Hospice Buffalo, Cheektowaga, after a two-year illness. He was 72.Born in Buffalo,... Read...
View ArticleMerwin L. Eddy Sr., Southtowns News distributor
Feb. 8, 1934 – April 15, 2015Merwin L. Eddy Sr., who distributed The Buffalo News in southern Erie County for more than 30 years, died unexpectedly Wednesday at his home in Collins. He was... Read More
View ArticleSalvatore Ricotta of Depew, known as “Sammy the Barber”
Sept. 16,1937 – April 19, 2015Salvatore Ricotta of Depew, who was known as “Sammy the Barber,” died Sunday in Hospice Buffalo. He was 77.Born in Aliminusa, Sicily, Italy, he... Read More
View ArticlePeter Zimmerman, founded Wichita Graphics
June 21, 1931 – April 18, 2015Peter Zimmerman, founder and owner of Wichita Graphics, died Saturday in Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital, Amherst. He was 83.Born in New York City, he came... Read More
View ArticleMichael C. Fitch, financial adviser, supporter of arts
July 27, 1947 – April 12, 2015After graduating from Cornell University, Michael C. Fitch couldn’t wait to work for financial giant Merrill Lynch. So he landed a job there as soon as... Read More
View ArticleC. Glenn Goodrich, former school administrator, music teacher
Aug. 26, 1928 – April 19, 2015C. Glenn Goodrich of the Town of Tonawanda, a retired CEO and former school administrator, died Sunday in Erie County Medical Center after complications from a... Read More
View ArticleJean T. Mullane, retired registered nurse, active in church
Oct. 2, 1931 – April 20, 2015Jean T. Mullane, a retired registered nurse, died Monday in Niagara Hospice House in Lockport after a brief illness. She was 83.Born in Niagara Falls, the former ... Read...
View ArticleDwight F. Halstead, electrician, stationary engineer
Sept. 14, 1926 – April 17, 2015Dwight F. Halstead, formerly of Akron, an electrician and stationary engineer, died Friday in Absolut Care of Gasport, where he was a resident, after a long... Read More
View ArticlePhillip A. Elia, Iraq War veteran and Bronze Star recipient
Jan. 31, 1955 — April 19, 2015Phillip A. Elia, a retired Army National Guard master sergeant who responded to ground zero after the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks and served in Iraq, died ... Read...
View ArticleDavid A. Thuman Sr., owned automotive shop
Sept. 13, 1942 – April 11, 2015David A. Thuman Sr. of Clarence, a retired automotive shop owner, died April 11 in Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital, Amherst, after a two-month battle from... Read More
View ArticleJoyce Lucey, retired nurse, active in community
Aug. 9, 1934 – April 18, 2015Joyce Lucey of Amherst, a retired nurse who was a very active community volunteer, died Saturday at home after a long illness. She was 80.Born in Buffalo, the... Read More
View ArticleZula Arnette Williams, teacher co-founded church
March 26, 1935 – April 18, 2015Zula Arnette Williams of Buffalo, a retired teacher and co-founder of Grace Tabernacle COGIC, died Saturday in Buffalo General Medical Center under hospice... Read More
View ArticleJacquelyn A. Lasky, longtime teacher, saleswoman
Nov. 13, 1926 – April 23, 2015Jacquelyn A. Lasky of the City of Tonawanda, who taught physical education for many years in Tonawanda and North Tonawanda schools, died Thursday at Buffalo... Read More
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