Obituaries

Leo F. Stankard

Leo F. Stankard

Sep 20, 2010

Leo F. Stankard, age 78, of Orchard Park died Monday, September 20, 2010 at Fox Run, Orchard Park. Mr. Stankard was born in Newton, MA, the son of the late Leo F. and the late Elizabeth (Cody) Stankard. He married Geraldine L. Vinci. Leo leaves behind his wife Geraldine and his children, Beth and James, also his grandson Vincenzo. A...

Nancy H. Gandy

Nancy H. Gandy

Sep 19, 2010

Nancy H. Gandy, age 73, of Orchard Park died Sunday, September 19, 2010 at Mercy Hospital, Buffalo. Mrs. Gandy was born in Buffalo, NY the daughter of the late Carlton B. and the late Geraldine (Main) Holmes. Nancy was pre-deceased by her husband the late Robert J. Gandy Jr. She is survived by her children; Melinda Raboin, Michelle Bissanti and...

Timothy J. Wass

Timothy J. Wass

Sep 19, 2010

Timothy J. Wass, of North Collins died Sunday, September 19, 2010 at Hospice Buffalo, Cheektowaga. Mr. Wass was born the son of the late John and the late Angela (Kenny) Wass. He was employed by United States Postal Service Buffalo New York. The Memorial Service will be Wednesday at 5:30 at F. E. Brown Sons Funeral Home, Inc., 6575 East...

Robert Schreiber

Robert Schreiber

Sep 17, 2010

Robert Schreiber, of Orchard Park died Friday September 17th 2010 at Buffalo General Hospital, Buffalo, New York Mr. Schreiber was born in Attica, NY the son of the late Frederick and the late Maybelle R. (Cofield) Schreiber. Mr. Schreiber was a News Editor for the Buffalo News.

Laurens E. Dietz

Laurens E. Dietz

Sep 13, 2010

Laurens E. Dietz, age 92, of Hamburg died Monday, September 13, 2010 at Father Baker Manor, Orchard Park. Mr. Dietz was born in West Seneca, NY the son of the late Louis and the late Charlotte (Young) Dietz. He served in the Coast Guard from 1942 to 1945 during World War II. He was employed by Frontier High School in...

Joann M. Fruehauf

Joann M. Fruehauf

Sep 3, 2010

Joann M. Fruehauf, age 86, of Orchard Park died Friday, September 3, 2010 at Elderwood Health Care At Lakewood, Hamburg. Mrs. Fruehauf was born in Orchard Park, NY the daughter of the late Arthur and the late Hazel (Teal) Pfalzgraf. Her Husband, Mr. Roy R. Fruehauf predeceased her in the year 2000. Joann is survived by her step-children, David (Maryann)...

Lawrence R. Raub

Lawrence R. Raub

Sep 1, 2010

Lawrence R. Raub, age 78, of Orchard Park died Wednesday, September 1, 2010 in Orchard Park. Mr. Raub was born in Olean, NY the son of the late Lawrence G. and the late Marie (Ramaz) Raub. Lawrence was predeceased by his wife, the late Saundra (Brown); and is survived by Rachel R. (Peter) Charette, Hillary R. Ruh (Dr. Richard Ruh),...

Joan D. Haws

Joan D. Haws

Aug 26, 2010

Joan D. Haws, of Orchard Park died Thursday, August 26, 2010 at Hospice Buffalo, Cheektowaga. Mrs. Haws was born in Buffalo, NY the daughter of the late Grant and the late Laura (Dale) Diamond. She married William L. Haws. She is survived by her husband: William L. Haws, and children Susan L. Haws, Cynthia Nowakowski and Sally Guzdar. Joan was...

Irene E. Laplante

Irene E. Laplante

Aug 19, 2010

Irene E. LaPlante, age 89, of Orchard Park died Thursday, August 19, 2010 at Hospice Buffalo. Mrs. LaPlante was born in Orchard Park, NY the daughter of the late Aloysius J. and the late Maryanna (Mikulewicz) Gerling. She was employed by Erie County Medical Center, Buffalo NY. Calling hours will be Monday from 09:00am - 10:00am at F. E. Brown...

Barbara Andry

Barbara Andry

Aug 19, 2010

Barbara Andry, age 73, of Orchard Park died Thursday, August 19, 2010 in Orchard Park. Wife of the late John Andry. She is survived by one daughter: Denise J. Andry of Buffalo, NY. Cherished Grandmother of Karen Lee Andry. Calling hours will be Monday from 7:00pm - 9:00pm and Tuesday from 2:00pm - 4:00pm - 7:00pm - 9:00pm at F....

James E. O'Neil

James E. O'Neil

Aug 19, 2010

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Barbara J. Gow

Barbara J. Gow

Aug 12, 2010

Barbara J. Gow, , of Orchard Park died Thursday, August 12, 2010 at Elderwood Health Care At Lakewood, Hamburg. Mrs. Gow was born in Glens Falls, NY the daughter of the late Charles and the late Eva (Austin) Judkins. The funeral will be Saturday September 18th at 10:00 at Orchard Park Presbyterian, 4369 S. Buffalo Street, Orchard Park. Memorials may...

Shirley A. Martin

Shirley A. Martin

Aug 1, 2010

Shirley A. Martin, age 82, of Orchard Park died Sunday, August 1, 2010 in Buffalo. Mrs. Martin was born August 21, 1927 at Buffalo, NY the daughter of the late Thomas and the late Florence (Ryan) Martin. Calling hours will be Thursday from 2:00PM - 4:00PM & 7:00pm - 9:00pm at F. E. Brown Sons Funeral Home, Inc., 6575 East...

Dolores O. Volk

Dolores O. Volk

Aug 1, 2010

Dolores O. Volk, of, Orchard Park died Sunday, August 1, 2010 at Mercy Hospital, Buffalo. Mrs. Volk was born in Buffalo, NY. Beloved wife of the Late Russel F. Volk, and the late Glenn Woodell She is survived by Cindy Monczynski (Charles) Schaus, Linda (Roger) Dudczak, and many grandchildren. Dolores was predeceased by many siblings. Calling hours will be Tuesday...

Robert P. Murray

Robert P. Murray

Jul 22, 2010

Robert P. Murray, age 83, of, Orchard Park died Thursday, July 22, 2010 at Buffalo General Hospital, Buffalo. Mr. Murray was born in Gardner, MA the son of the late John H. and the late Nell A. (Conroy) Murray. He is survived by his wife: Virginia (Montuori) Murray, and sons Peter, John and David. Robert is also survived by his...

Nancy A. Macdonald

Nancy A. Macdonald

Jul 11, 2010

Nancy A. MacDonald, age 65, Buffalo died Sunday, July 11, 2010 at Hospice Buffalo. Mrs. MacDonald was born in Buffalo, NY the daughter of the late Charles and Alice (Newton) Leader. Nancy was predeceased by her husband, the Late R.A. MacDonald. She is survived by two sons: John A. MacDonald and David MacDonald. Also survived by her mother Alice (Newton)...

Rose S. Geisdorfer

Rose S. Geisdorfer

Jul 11, 2010

Rose S. Geisdorfer, Orchard Park died Sunday, July 11, 2010 in Orchard Park. Mrs. Geisdorfer was born in Italy, the daughter of the late Gaspare and the late Francesca (Bonelli) Graffeo. Rose was predeceased by her husband, the Late William. Rose is survived by her children, Ruth Ann Harnisch, William, Rosemary Feal, and Carol Jean Pitman. Also survived by her...

Kim J. Shoemaker

Kim J. Shoemaker

Jul 3, 2010

Kim J. Shoemaker, age 59, of East Aurora died Saturday, July 3, 2010 at Buffalo General Hospital, Buffalo. Mr. Shoemaker was born in Buffalo, NY the son of Norris and Gloria (Burns) Shoemaker. He married Melanie M. Biggs. He was employed by Malcolm Pirnie in Buffalo, NY. He is survived by his wife: Melanie M. (Biggs) Shoemaker Kim is also...

Mina Callis

Mina Callis

Jun 8, 2010

Mina Callis, of Hamburg died Tuesday, June 8, 2010 in Hamburg. Ms. Callis was born in Lackawanna, NY the daughter of the late Anthony and the late Vina (Kinick) Callis. She was employed by Holy Angels Academy Buffalo NY as a Librarian. Calling hours will be Thursday from 4:00pm - 8:00pm at F. E. Brown Sons Funeral Home, Inc., 6575...

Judith M. Preston

Judith M. Preston

Jun 4, 2010

Preston, Judith M. (nee Corbran) formerly of East Aurora, beloved wife of Roger H. Preston. Dearest Mother of Leo H. Preston; daughter of Anne and the late Leo Corbran, Sister of Jeanne Corbran, Roger, (Sue), Barbara (Dick) Lippert, Sharon Heida, Joseph (Jerry), Gary, David and the Late Thomas Corbran; also survived by many nieces and nephews and cousins.