TOWNSEND - Margaret Virginia (Dent) Passed away on December 14, 2019, in Naples, FL. She was 96 years old and died of natural causes. Peggy was born in Pittsburgh, Pa. and lived most of her life in the Tonawandas and Kenmore, NY. She was predeceased by her husband LeRoy Townsend Jr., her parents John and Harriett Dent, and her sister Mary Vanderheid. She is survived by her sister Eileen Phillips, her daughters Sandra Neher and Laura Scott, her grandchildren Van (Sally), Polly (Ken), and...

SCHROEDER - Gary J. Of Buffalo, July 11, 2021. Beloved son of the late Gordan R. and Betty McKinstrey Schroeder; dear brother of Kathleen (Duane) Harris, Jamie (William) Handel, Thomas Schroeder and Daniel (Molly) Schroeder; also survived by aunts, uncles, and many cherished nieces and nephews. All are invited to a Memorial Service Friday (September 24, 2021) at Elmlawn Cemetery, 3939 Delaware Ave., at Brighton Rd., Town of Tonawanda, NY at 10:00 AM. Please meet at the cemetery....

KEOHANE - Jerry F., Jr. Of Tonawanda Twp, September 11, 2021. Beloved husband of the late Ginny McDonnell Keohane; dear father of Michael (Anne) Keohane of Durham, NC; Lora Anne Keohane Wimsatt, Kelly (John) Steitler, both of Owensboro, KY; Patrick (Perri) Keohane of Nashville, TN; loving grandfather of six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; brother of the late John, Donald, Kevin, William (Sylvia) Keohane and late Marie Clark and Helen Carlo. Also survived by many...

DIEBOLD - Richard J.,  “Sharkey” At 92 years, of the Town of Tonawanda, entered into eternal rest on September 1, 2021 after a brief illness. Born September 19, 1928 in the Black Rock section of Buffalo, he was the eldest son of the late Joseph E. and Loretta (née Klein) Diebold. Predeceased by his wife of 61 years, Sylvia (née Ivancic) Diebold, younger brother late John and sister late Evelyn Souter. Survived by sister Sharon (James) Ralston. Loving father...

HERD - Andrew D. Of Cheektowaga, June 20, 2021. Predeceased by his beloved wife of 71 years Patricia Herd (nee Sundin); dear father of Sandra (Dennis) Dascomb, Judy (Geza) Csonka, David (Frances) Herd and Mark Herd; loving grandfather of Susan Zakos, Michelle (Elber) Csonka, Elisabeth (Peter) Cramer, Paul (Jen) Csonka, Caroline (Scott) Hansen, Geoffrey Herd, Cody (Sarah) Dascomb and eight greatgrandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to a Memorial Service at Church of the...

BURD - Dennis Edward Of Kenmore, NY, August 23, 2021. Beloved husband of Judith Komorowski Burd. Dear father of Kevin M. Burd and Brian C. (Susan Walterich) Burd; loving grandfather of Molly, Allison, Nathan, Brendan Burd and Joseph Colosimo; brother of the late Ann Burd, late Joyce Burd-Puranen. Friends may call at D. LAWRENCE GINNANE FUNERAL HOME, 3215 Delaware Ave., Kenmore, Friday (September 3, 2021) for visitation 3:00 - 7:00PM. All are invited to a Memorial Mass of Celebration at...

MANNING - Melissa A. of Tonawanda Twp, NY August 25, 2021 Beloved wife of Sean M. Manning.  Loving daughter of Zygmund and Patricia A. Migaj; sister of Andrea Albert; daughter-in-law of Michael and Mary Manning; sister-in-law of Ryan and Erica Manning; cherished aunt of Desiree Albert, Abagail and Ezra Manning; niece of John (Emily) and late Clifford Rice; also survived by many other aunts, uncles and numerous cousins. Family and friends may call at D. LAWRENCE GINNANE...

WAGNER - Edith F. (nee Breidenstein) Of Tonawanda Twp., August 29, 2021. Beloved wife of the late Alvin G. Wagner; dear mother of Michael (Deborah Frazier) Wagner, Eileen (Ronald) Hodiak and Marie C. Schreiber; loving grandmother of Jonathan Hodiak and Kevin (Tina) Harper; great-grandmother of Maddison, Kevin, Jr., Tulip and Edward Harper; predeceased by her twin brother Edward Breidenstein and her sisters Agnes, Genevieve, and Rose; also survived by many nieces and nephews....

NINOS – Sally T. (nee: Trumble) Of Tonawanda Twp. August 13, 2021 Beloved wife of Peter Ninos; sister of Daniel (Barbara) Trumble; dear aunt of Alex and Blair Trumble; sister-in-law of Cheo Humphries, predeceased by many other family members.  All are invited to a Memorial Service at Kenmore United Methodist Church, 32 Landers Rd. at Delaware Rd., Kenmore Friday (August 27th) at 10:30 AM.   Sally was a teacher for over 30 years in the KenTon School System, active in her...

BELLER – E. Christine (nee: Uhl) Of Tonawanda Twp. NY August 12, 2021 Dear mother of John L. (Debra) Beller and Kristina Marie (Rich) Koszak;  Grandmother of John, Michael Beller, and one great granddaughter, former wife of Gerald Beller;  sister of Joan (James)  McDonald, Lorraine  (David)  Brown,  Frances  (James)  Krause, late Andrew  (late Alice)  Uhl, also survived by many beloved nieces, nephews and dear friend Patty. ...