Recent Viewings

Angelo L. Ferris 01/11/2025 Beloved son of the late Robert Ferris Sr. and the late Doris L. Ferris (nee Staufenberger). Loving brother of Michael (Pamela), Robert Jr. (Kristen) and the late Adam Ferris. Loving uncle to many nieces and nephews. Family and friends may call on Thursday January 16. 2025 from 3-7pm at The Dietrich Funeral Home Inc., 2480 …

Audrey M. Hernquist (nee Bertrand) 01/08/2025   Beloved wife of the late James W. Hernquist. Loving mother of Paul (Anne), Lee, Mark (Heather) and the late Donna Hernquist. Cherished grandmother of 7 and great-grandmother of 2. Loving sister of Ronald (Joanne) Bertrand, Francis (the late Dennis) Smith and sister-n-law of Barbara (the late Harold…

Joanne M. Ott (nee Chmielewski) 01/09/2025   Loving companion of Paul Noble. Loving mother of David (Paula), Jeffrey (Marian), James (Linda), Robert, Sandra (David) Beaty and Steven (Denise) Chmielewski. Loving grandmother of Brandon, Matthew, Michael, Rachel, Kelly, Leigha, Julia, Jared, Will, Marcy and Chris. Family and friends may call Friday…

Deanna Pula 12/11/2024 Beloved mother of Trevor. No prior visitation. A Mass Of Christian Burial will take plance on Friday January 10, 2024 at 9am at St. Luke’s Mission of Mercy, 325 Walden Ave. Buffalo, NY 14211. Memorials may be to St. Luke’s Mission of Mercy. Online condolences may be placed at www.TheDietrichFuneralHome.com

Duermeyer (nee Hiemenz) Carol A. 12/29/2024 Beloved wife of the late Richard Duermeyer. Loving mother of Marilyn (Christopher) Illuzzi, William Duermeyer and the late James and the late John Duermeyer. Loving mother-in-law of Karen Duermeyer and Roberta Duermeyer. Loving grandmother of 7 and great-grandmother of 5. Pre-deceased by 4 sisters. Carol wa…

Thomas Joseph Schierer 12/26/2024   Beloved husband of the late Joan (nee Dedloff) Schierer. Loving father of Michael, the late Julianne Schierer and Lisa (David) Gingeleskie. Loving grandfather of Emma and Elena. Loving uncle of Cheryl (Patrick) Philipps. A visitation will take place on Friday January 3, 2025 from 3-7pm at The Dietrich Funeral …

Kathleen Mary Latham   80 of Kenmore, passed away December 18, 2024. She was the second daughter of the late Edward and Helen Day. Kathie attended Holy Angels Academy where she made life long friends. She was a Home Economics teacher, and worked for CPM Research for 20 years, as a Senior Interviewer. She loved flowers, spending holidays with her…

Simon, Gene M., Esq. Of Williamsville, New York entered into rest at age 84. Loving father of Heidi Simon, Wendy (Benton) Armstrong and Courtney (Andrew) Reese. Grandfather to London, Thacher, Brady and Brielle. Former husband of 38 years, Gretchen Simon. Sister of Marilyn Mae Simon. Private services will be held. Gene was a Veteran who served honora…

Geraldine I. Zinter (nee Tiede) 12/16/2024 Beloved wife of the late Frank Zinter. Loving mother of Paul (Donna) Zinter, Carl Zinter, Richard (Barbara) Zinter and Christine “Tina” (Russ) Zinter-Chahin. Loving grandmother of Tricia, Nicholas (Maggie), Stehpen (the late Erica), Christopher (Liz), Lauren (Ben), Alex (Lily) and Eric (Caile), and 9 great-g…

Lee D. Burns 12/16/2024 Beloved husband of the late Lenore Ann (nee Benson) Burns. Loving father of D. Christopher (Karen) and Timothy S. (Mary Rose). Devoted Papa of Alexander (Ashley), Amanda Ann, Zachary, Nicholas as well as Megan (John), Michael (Tawny), Matthew (Alexis), Michael and Jennifer and great-grandfather of Jack, Madeline, Mason, Vincen…

RICHARD G. SCHWIND July 31, 1928 – December 5, 2024 Richard G. Schwind, 96, a retired Buffalo attorney and resident of Asbury Pointe, died on December 5, 2024.  He was greatly admired and respected by members of the Erie County Trusts and Estates Bar for the wisdom he shared during his 23 years as a Surrogate Court Attorney and Hearing Officer and al…

Anna F. Pietraszak (nee Kazmierczak) It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Anna Francis Pietraszak (nee Kazmierczak ) on December 9, 2024 at the age of 91. A lifelong Buffalo resident;  Anna was the beloved wife of the late Theodore Pietraszak, and cherished daughter of the late Matthew and Virginia (nee Pankiewicz) Kazmierczak. De…