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Carl J. Koeppelle 4/12/25   Beloved husband of the late Helen P. (nee Reuther) Koeppelle. Loving father of Denise (the late Fernando) Koeppelle Godinez and the late Renée D. Maurin. Loving father-in-law of Daniel Maurin. Loving grandfather of Fernando Godinez, Lisa Maurin, Nicholas (Ana) Godinez, Alison Maurin and Dana (Seth) Liskow. Loving grea…

Ruth E. Babcock (nee Rieker) 04/07/2025 Beloved wife of the late Ellis Babcock. Loving mother of Kenneth (JoAnn) Babcock and Laurie (John) Miller. Loving grandmother of four and great-grandmother of four. Loving friend of Raymond Drozd. Family and friends may visit on Wednesday April 16, 2025 from 5-7pm at The Dietrich Funeral Home Inc., 2480 Kensing…

Sonia Young (nee Lipchick) 04/01/2025 Beloved wife of the late Arthur N. Young. Also survived by nieces, nephews, and friends. Funeral services held privately at the convenience of the family. Online condolences may be placed at www.TheDietrichFuneralHome.com.

Roger Brian Grady 3/23/2025 Roger Brian Grady was born to Roger Grady and Marcella Romans in Amherst, NY. Growing up, he spent his time playing sports and socializing with friends. He was married to Laurie (Labushesky) Grady and had two children, Sean and Taylor. He devoted his life to his family, spending much of his time coaching his children’s spo…

Beverly R. Kress (nee Crooker) 3/28/2025   Beloved wife of the late Ronald J. Kress Sr. Loving mother of Joseph (Barbara) Kress, Paula (Jeffrey) Gilbert, Linda A. (the late Gregory) Griffin, Ronald J. (Nicole) Kress Jr., Michael (Robin) Kress and the late Karen Kress. Loving grandmother of Brooke Kress, Thomas Kress, Ryan Kress, Jennifer (Conor)…

“Whether we are teaching, conducting workshops, or organizing, we are guided by beliefs about society, politics, language, and effective social change”   Patrick Joseph Finn, a member of the faculty of the SUNY Buffalo, Graduate School of Education from 1973 to 1999, died in Buffalo, New York on February 17, 2025. He was 89 years old. Patrick was a…

Leonard, Brenda (nee Rich) 3/10/2025 Loving mother of Jessica “Solé” (Bruce “Mahogany”) Aulenbach. Cherished friend of Shannon (Sean) Ebert. Also survived by loving cousins and friends. Funeral services held privately at the convenience of the family. Online condolences may be placed at www.TheDietrichFuneralHome.com

Mary E. Mancini of Amherst, NY died March 8, 2025 at the age of 97. She was the daughter of the late Louis and Mary Mancini, dear twin sister of the late Grace (the late Angelo) Suozzi and beloved sister of the late brothers Dr. Anthony (the late Shirley) Mancini and Samuel Mancini. Mary is survived by six nieces and nephews, Mary Lucy (Mark) Scott, …

Jack “Ben” Elliott 03/06/2025   Beloved husband of the late Doreen W. (nee Wood) Elliott. Loving father of Elizabeth (Randy) Cook, Beverly (Richard Capogrosso) Elliott and John (Christine) Elliott. Loving grandfather of Ethan, Alexander, Rachael, Katherine, Samantha and Charlotte. Loving brother of William (Jane) Elliott. Survived by nieces and …

Brigitte E. Lowe (nee Anders), age 85, passed away on Sunday, March 2, 2025 while under the care of Hospice Buffalo. Family and friends will be received on Saturday, March 8, 2025 from 11:00 am until the time of service at 12:00 noon at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church 4007 Main Street Williamsville NY 14226.  

William T. Erdman 02/27/2025   Beloved husband for over 60 years of Elizabeth “Betsy” (nee Rolling) Erdman. Loving father of William Jr. (Nancy) Erdman, Kathryn (Keith) Gibbons, Karen (Dr. Andrew) Halsdorfer and the late Timothy Erdman. Loving grandfather of Victoria (Jordan) Levine, William III, Ryan (Fiancée McKenzie), Andrew, Kaitlyn, Abigail…

Dio, John D. “Jack” 02/25/2025 Beloved husband of the late Lois K. (nee Seiler) Dio. Loving father of John C. (Debora) Dio. Loving grandfather of Kristen (Scott) Janczak. Funeral services held at the convenience of the family. Online condolences may be placed at www.TheDietrichFuneralHome.com