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Gerald A. Ruhland December 3, 2025

Loving uncle of Kenneth Manning, John A. (Liz) Manning, Donna (Glenn) Manning – Currie, James (Patti) Ruhland, Kelly (late Timothy) Edwardson. Also survived by grandnieces and grandnephews. Friends may gather on Thursday, December 11, 2025 from 9 – 11 a.m. at the Dietrich Funeral Home, 2480 Kensington Ave., Amherst, N.Y. 14226, where a service will b…

Virginia Stewart (nee Joyner) 12/02/2025

With heavy hearts, our family announces the passing of Virginia Stewart, who left this world peacefully on Tuesday, December 2, 2025. Born in Georgia in 1946, Virginia grew up surrounded by the deep love of her parents, Clarence Joyner and Ella Vera Joyner. In the 1960s, she made the life-changing move to Syracuse, New York, where she quickly embrace…

Edith E. Bartlett 11/28/2025

Loving sister of the late Edward Bartlett, and Mary Ann (Robert) Healy. Sister-in-law of Janet Bartlett. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated later at a time and date to be announced. Arrangements by The Dietrich Funeral Homes, 2480 Kensington Ave., Amherst, N.Y. 14226 (www.TheDietrichFuneralHome.com)

Brendan N. O’Connell 11/20/2025

Beloved son of Mary Ann (Dr. Cornelius) O’Connell. Loving brother of Rosemary (Karl) Shmavonian, Patrick (Annette), Matthew (Maureen), Joseph and Brian O’Connell and the late Michael O’Connell. Survived by many nieces and nephews. Friends may call Tuesday, November 25, 2025, from 4-8 p.m. at the Dietrich Funeral Home, Inc., 2480 Kensington Ave., Amhe…

Michael Summers Sr. 11/19/2025

Michael Summers Sr. passed away peacefully at home on November 19th, 2025, surrounded by family. Beloved husband of Eileen (nee Fernan) Summers. Loving father of Michael (Mary T.) Summers, Mary (Frank) Scamacca, Kathleen (Mark) Meyerhofer, and Daniel (Beth) Summers. Proud grandfather of nine grandchildren. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on N…

Rosemary Hibbard

    Hibbard, Rosemary (Nee Flagella) 11/3/2025 Beloved wife of the late Theodore Hibbard. Loving sister of Marjorie (Richard) Waite, Cathy (Joseph) Tuminno, Thomas Flagella & James (Jennifer) Flagella. Survived by nieces and nephews. Rosemary attended  Cassadaga Valley Central High School, then upon graduation in 1961 attended Geneseo S…

Elaine Cornwell (Nee BERNS) 11/02/2025

Beloved wife of the late Calvin Cornwell. Loving mother of Beth (Gary) Crawford, Christian (Pamila) Cornwell, and the late Amy Luparello. Mother-in-law of Thomas Luparello. Loving grandmother of Tyler, Anthony, Justin (Jenna), Zachary, Catherine, Emily and Evan. Great Grandmother of Gabriel Crawford. Survived by many nieces and nephews. A visitation …

Gail F. Steward

Steward, Gail F. (nee Pope) 10/28/2025 Beloved wife of the late Carlton Steward. Loving mother of Pamela (Brian) Fischer, Michele Steward, Emily (Adam) Conner and the late Todd and Sean Steward. Cherished grandmother of Kelsey (David) Sobczak, Alisha Leif, Mason, Lincoln, and Cooper Connor. Devoted great-grandmother of Dahlia and Finn Sobczak. Dear s…

Mary Jane Zimmerman

Zimmerman, Mary Jane (nee Keating) 10/28/2025 Beloved wife of Paul Zimmerman. Loving mother of Donna (Paul) Kropovitch, Dawn (Michael) Mach and the late David Zimmerman. Loving grandmother of Justin Mach, Samantha Kropovitch and Zachary Mach. Funeral Services held privately at the convenience of the family. Online condolences may be placed at www.The…

Joan A. Ryan (nee Hoak)

Joan A. Ryan  (nee Hoak), passed away on Sunday, October 26, 2025. Beloved mother of Debra (the late Brian) Parkot, Maureen (Mark) Weir, James Ryan and Carol (Timothy) Lucey. Loving grandmother of 8 and great grandmother of 7 . Joan is predeceased by 2 sisters and 1 brother and survived by nieces and nephews. She was the dear cousin of Karen (Ray) Cu…

Raymond J. Kurtz

Kurtz, Raymond J. 10/23/2025 Beloved husband of Margaret M. (nee Fest) Kurtz. Loving father of MaryAnn (Edward) Strickland, Richard (Jocelyn) Kurtz, Thomas (Denise) Kurtz, Susan Witka, Joseph (Margaret) Kurtz, Mark (Debbie) Kurtz and Paul Kurtz. Loving grandfather of 28 grandchildren, 48 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren. Pre-deceas…

Sandra Reynolds

Reynolds, Sandra (nee Schurr) 10/08/2025   Love of life and soulmate of Ron Abrams. Beloved mother of Russell (Michelle) Reynolds and Candice (Tom) Schurr, Jordan (Eloise) Abrams and Courtney (Robert) Greene. Cherished Grandma and Gaga of Lily, Lucy, Thomas, Jaxon, Calvin and Oliver. Loving sister of Lynn (Larry) Slevin. Family and friends may v…