Obituaries

Ronald Lee Raines

Ronald Lee Raines

Jan 7, 2024

Raines, Ronald Lee, of Orchard Park, NY; January 7, 2024; beloved husband of late Andrea Geer Raines; son of late Lyman E. Raines and Sarah McCoy Raines; loving father of Steven B. (Jennifer) and late Michael B. Raines; devoted grandfather of Abigail. The family will receive friends Thursday 4-7 PM at the F.E. Brown Sons Funeral Home, 6575 E. Quaker...

Robert T. Witherspoon

Robert T. Witherspoon

Jan 7, 2024

Witherspoon, Robert T., of Orchard Park, NY passed away on January 7, 2024 at the age of 84; beloved husband of 62 years to Nancy J. (nee Jones) Witherspoon; dearest father of Lynn (John) Pawlak and Robin Flannes; cherished grandfather of Claire Pawlak, Nathan Pawlak, Jenna Flannes, and the late Andrew Pawlak; dear brother of the late Doris Petrick. The...

Barbara J. Yarger

Barbara J. Yarger

Dec 29, 2023

Barbara J. Yarger, July 18, 1938-December 29, 2023. Barbara J. Yarger (nee Turner) passed away December 29, 2023 at the age of 85. Beloved mother of Tim (Amy) Yarger and Terry (Paul) Tomczyk. Cherished grandmother of Heather, Alyssa, and Dylan Tomczyk, Jason, Andrew and Katie Yarger. Funeral Services were held privately.

Virginia H. Harrington

Virginia H. Harrington

Dec 21, 2023

Harrington – Virginia F. "Ginny" (nee Hornbarger) October 12, 1928-December 21, 2023. “Ginna” (to her siblings), “Ginny” (to her friends), and “Nini” or “Mema” (to her grandchildren) was a ray of sunshine for all who knew her—eternally kind, warm and gracious. She was a perfectionist whose fastidiousness extended from her wardrobe to her baking. Her family remembers countless dinners with...

Diane M. Karan

Diane M. Karan

Dec 20, 2023

Karan, Diane M. (nee Mantelli); December 20, 2023; beloved wife of Martin F. Karan; dearest mother of Michael Karan, Timothy (Elizabeth) Karan, Denise Marie (Timothy) Wittig; loving grandmother of David Karan, Jessica (Brent) Fegley, Kristin (Sean) Callahan, Jennifer (Steven) Sisson, Gillian (Andrew) Burgio, Molly Wittig and Madison Karan; great grandmother to Keegan, Parker, Hudson, Benjamin, Oaklyn and Beckett; dear sister...

John Francis Reilly, Jr

John Francis Reilly, Jr

Dec 20, 2023

Reilly, John F. Jr, MD; Of Orchard Park, passed away December 20, 2023 at age 85. Loving and devoted husband of Jean for 59 years; devoted father of Michael (Irene); cherished grandfather of Calla, Grace, and Declan; loving son of the late John F. Reilly, Sr. and late Helen Reilly, dear brother of the late Holly Walsh (late Patrick) and...

Ann Louise Smith

Ann Louise Smith

Dec 19, 2023

Smith, Ann L. "Mikey" (nee Bealer); December 19, 2023 at the age of 85; beloved wife of 61 years to James S. Smith; dearest sister of Joan Kraft; also survived by loving nieces and nephews. The family will be present Saturday, December 30th from 10 AM to 12 PM at the F. E. Brown Sons Funeral Home, 6575 E. Quaker...

Carol E. Miller

Carol E. Miller

Dec 15, 2023

All service are private and will be held at the convenience of the family.

Thomas E. Brydges

Thomas E. Brydges

Dec 14, 2023

Brydges, Thomas E. December 14, 2023 of Orchard Park, NY. Beloved son of the late Earl W. and the late Eleanor Mahoney Brydges, husband of Melissa May Brydges, father of Andrew and Elizabeth, brother of the late Jerauld (Janet), Mary Lynn (Bill) Barden, the late Earl (late Martha), Dennis (Evelyn), the late William “Buddy”’(Barbara), and Margaret (Pat) Martin. Also loved...

Raymond W. Suplicki

Raymond W. Suplicki

Dec 4, 2023

SUPLICKI, Raymond W., of Orchard Park, NY, December 4, 2023; beloved husband of the late Patricia (nee Walsh) Suplicki; father of David Winters, Stephen Winters, Sarah Suplicki, and William Suplicki; grandfather of Piercen Winters, Hayley Newton, Rory Newton, Garrett Winters and the late Olivia Marie Newton; brother of Leonard Suplicki and the late Henry, Eugene, and Larry Suplicki; also survived...

Beverly Willard Walsh

Beverly Willard Walsh

Dec 2, 2023

WALSH, Beverly (nee Willard); of Orchard Park, NY; December 2, 2023; beloved wife of the late William M. Walsh; dearest mother of Nancy (Richard) Peterson; daughter of the late George F. and Florence (Fischer) Willard; grandmother of Gretchen (David) Peterson and Melissa Evans; great-grandmother of Llewyn E. Evans; dear sister of the late Joan (Kenneth) Atkins and George "Bud" (Marie)...

Phoebe Vaughan James

Phoebe Vaughan James

Nov 29, 2023

Phoebe Vaughan James; Orchard Park, NY - Passed away November 29, 2023 at the age of 70. Predeceased by her parents Grover R. James, Jr. and Isabel V. (nee Vaughan) James. She is survived by brother Michael L. (Barbara) James, nephews Scott M. (Rebeccah) James and David H. (Sarah) James and grandnieces Hazel, Daisy, Sadie and Charlotte. Phoebe graduated from...

Donald L. Meyer

Donald L. Meyer

Nov 28, 2023

Meyer, Donald L., of Orchard Park, New York passed away on November 28, 2023. Beloved husband of 66 years to Doris C. Meyer (nee Maurer); dearest father of Jeffrey (Debbie) Meyer (and late daughter-in-law Karin Meyer), Jill Meyer and Joelle (Mark) Herskind; dearest grandfather of Benjamin (Rebecca) Meyer, Jacob (Heather) Herskind, Jenna (Tyler) Heath, Seth (Kristina) Meyer, Micah Herskind, Luke...

Mabel M. Deacon

Mabel M. Deacon

Nov 19, 2023

DEACON - Mabel (Wallace): of Orchard Park, NY, born March 14, 1940 - November19, 2023; beloved wife of the late Richard G. Deacon; loving mother of Robert (Elizabeth), William (Sharon) and George (Deanna) Deacon; grandmother of Benjamin (Emily), Alyssa, Andrew, Bradon, Jillian, Jonah, Sawyer and Sophia; dear sister of Jane (Dick) Weber, Susan (Bud) Pidgeon and the late Nancy Wallace....

Maxine M. Reilly

Maxine M. Reilly

Nov 18, 2023

Reilly, Maxine M. (nee Booth); Of Orchard Park on November 18, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Michael E. Reilly for 58 years, devoted mother of Michael (Elizabeth), Sean (Ewa), and Maureen (Lawrence Lewandowski); cherished grandmother of Michael (Rachel), Matthew (Sarah), Megan, Brandon, Caitlin, Brianna and Ryan Allen (Elizabeth); dear sister of Janet (Ralph) Lowman, niece, Lisa and nephew, Ralph....

Francesca Speranza

Francesca Speranza

Nov 11, 2023

SPERANZA, Francesca " Checchina" (nee Morlacci) of Orchard Park, NY, November 11, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Emilio Speranza; loving mother of Paul (Kathy Jo), Sonia (Joe) Micari, Linda (Jim) Jensen, David (Debra) and Gerry (Donna) Speranza; adoring grandmother of Brian (Gabrielle), Kiana, Eric, Olivia, Cole, Leo, Lucy and Vivienne and great grandmother to Arlo and Esme; daughter of...

Jack L. Mccall

Jack L. Mccall

Nov 10, 2023

Jack LaVerne McCall, Sr, Age 94, of Jamestown, NY passed away on November 10, 2023 at the Fox Run Orchard Park retirement community center. Funeral services will be held on Friday November 17th at 4:00pm at Fox Run, 1 Fox Run Lane, Orchard Park. On Saturday November 18th, the Sunset Hill Chapel at Sunset Hill Cemetery, in Lakewood, NY will...

John F. Schleifer, Jr.

John F. Schleifer, Jr.

Nov 9, 2023

Schleifer, John F., Jr.; Entered into rest Thursday, November 9th after a long battle with multiple myeloma and sarcoma cancers. Beloved husband and best friend of Karen (Peterson) Schleifer. Proud father of John III (Shannon) and Brad (Amy) Schleifer. Loving grandfather (Bompa) of Grant and Luke Schleifer. Son of John and Ethel Schleifer. Brother of Gerrie (Jerry) Schneggenburger, Lynn (Tony)...

A. Terrance Campbell

A. Terrance Campbell

Nov 6, 2023

Campbell, A. Terrance (Panda) of Orchard Park, NY and Palm Coast, FL., passed away November 6, 2023. Loving husband of Bonnie L. (Webster), proud father of Rebecca L. (David) Szuba, brother of Carla Reagle, Patricia (late Larry) Gaylord, late Gregory (Barbara), Patrick, and Kathleen (Carmelo) Hervas. Predeceased by his father Donald H. and his mother Monica (Keller). Mentor and friend...

David William Reandeau

David William Reandeau

Nov 3, 2023

David William Reandeau, residing in Cheektowaga, NY, died at home on Friday, November 3, 2023. Dave was born on July 5, 1956 in Port Angeles, Washington. He earned his degree in Forestry. Dave enlisted in the US Army in 1975 and served in Germany from 1976 to 1978. Sergeant David W. Reandeau was honorably discharged in 1988. His 1st marriage...