WINKLER, Walter J. Friend to many, librarian, bibliophile, ardent collector, artist, woodworker and exuberant lover of life, passed away on July 21, 2022, after a brief illness. Ever curious, he was a lover of beauty in all its forms, words, art and nature. He also had the loudest laugh in any room he occupied. For all his talents and interests what was most important to Walter was his 31 years of sobriety as an active member of Alcoholics Anonymous and the life changing impact he...

MARCHIONE – Roger A., Jr. Of Amherst, NY July 12, 2022 Beloved husband of 52 years to Sandra C. Mack Marchione;  Dear father of Matthew (Jennifer) and Benjamin (Ameilia) Marchione; loving grandfather of Rachel, Nicholas and Kendall Marchione;  Brother of Kathaleen Marchione, Pamela Marchione, John (Betty) Marchione; also survived by many nieces and nephews.  All are invited to a Memorial Service at Church of the Advent (Episcopal) 54 Delaware Rd., Kenmore Friday,...

HAWTHORNE - Sherrie Lynn Of Kenmore, May 19, 2022. Daughter of the late H. Walker and Joyce Morehouse Hawthorne; dear sister of Connie (Jay T.) Jenkins, of Burnsville, MN; loving aunt of Jason H. (Jill) and Justin P. (Julie) Jenkins; cousin of George “Chuck” Basher. She leaves behind her furry friends Pearl and Zoe. All are invited to a Memorial Celebration of Sherrie’s life at the American Legion Brounshidle Post #205 3354 Delaware Ave., Kenmore, NY, Sunday, July 31st...

COSTELLO, Margot Ann (nee Rupp) Of Amherst, died July 12, 2022.  She was the wife of 60 years to the late Thomas Francis Costello, and the dear mother of Patrick (Maria) Costello and David (Sharon) Costello. She was the loving grandmother of Clare and Brian Costello, and the sister of the late Earlene (Patrick) McMahon. Also survived by nieces and nephews. All are invited to a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Christopher's RC Church, 2660 Niagara Falls Boulevard,...

BENZEL - Ronald P. Of Lakeview, NY, July 3, 2022. Husband of 54 years to the late Diana Mutka Benzel; dear father of Gary P. (companion of Cheryl Bednarski) Benzel; brother of David (Lynda) Benzel; loving uncle of Andrea (Robert) Benzel-Jaworski, April (fiancée of Nicole) Benzel and Ashley (Daniel) Commaroto. Ronald is a US Army veteran and retired carpenter in kitchens and bath remodeling. Interment with Army Honors is planned Friday, August 26th 1:00 PM at WNY National...

CUDDY - Jean M. (nee Arns) Of Kenmore, NY, July 2, 2022. Beloved wife of 60 years to the late J. Edward “Ned” Cuddy; dear mother of Mimi (Jerome) Cuddy-Mierzwa, Karen Cuddy-Miller, Maureen (Daniel) Kieffer, Jennifer (Samuel) Lantzas, Michele (John) Fisher, and Molly (Brian) Reader; loving grandmother of Timothy (Kristy), Christopher, Jonathan Mierzwa, Alex (Marissa), Mackenzie Miller, Spencer, Shannon, Brittany, Riley Kieffer, Nikolas, Ryan Lantzas, Anna, Matthew, Emily, Sarah...

POLEN - Gordon R. June 24, 2022 Predeceased by his loving wife Anne Kolenko Polen. Dear father of Jennifer Polen, Karen Draves, Mary K. (fiance David Warren); Loving grandfather of Sean, Charlie, Jake, Jon, Alex, Annie, Stephanie, Tommy, Abby and James; Great-grandfather of Katherine, Ari, Liam and Lily. Relatives and Friends are invited to a Memorial Mass at St. Paul's RC Church 2930 Delaware Ave (at Victoria Blvd.) Kenmore Saturday (July 16th) at 10:00 AM. Please Meet...

VEGA - Patricia Mary "Pat" (nee:  McKeown) Of Buffalo, NY June 19, 2022 Dear mother of Deborah Panaro, Diana (Jeff) Fildes and Joseph Vega;  Loving grandmother of 6 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren; sister of Joann (late Wayne) Monat and the late Margaret Constantin, late Peter (late Mary) McKeown; former partner of Gonzalo Vega; also survived by many nieces and nephews. All are invited to a Memorial Mass at St. Paul's RC Church 2930 Delaware Ave.,(at...

KUDINS - Maria (nee Sturiska) Of Tonawanda TWP, June 16, 2022. Wife of the late Julian Kudins; dear mother of Elizabeth (Sidney) Beard, Eleanor (Gerry) Kapsiak, Victoria (James) Baldy; loving grandmother of Edward (Jessica) Beard, Julian Beard, Nina Baldy, Luke Baldy, and Mark Baldy; great-grandmother of Evelyn and Emilia Beard; sister of the late Tekla Rudans, Victoria Sturiska; and predeceased by three brothers; also survived by nieces and nephews. Friends may call at D. LAWRENCE...

RUMLEY – Randall B. “Randy” Of  Tonawanda Twp. June 12, 2022 Son of the late Adam R. and Grace E. Shufelt Rumley.  Dear brother of Daniel A. Rumley and the late Philip Craig Rumley; loving uncle of Adam L. and Alyssa Rumley; nephew of David (late Zoe) Shufelt; also survived by many cousins.  Friends may call at D. LAWRENCE GINNANE FUNERAL HOME 3215 Delaware Ave., Kenmore Friday (June 17th) 2:00 - 6:00 PM.  All are invited to a Eucharistic Service at...