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Healy, Renate (nee Hemminger) of Clarence, NY entered into rest September 7, 2023; Beloved wife of the late Richard F. Healy; devoted mother of Sharon Bailey and Kevin (Colleen Henry) Healy; former mother-in-law of Mark Bailey; cherished grandmother of Olivia and Henry Bailey; step grandmother of Erin (Joe) Mauceri and Marisa Bailey; dear sister of I…

DUKE – Angelo T. of West Seneca, NY entered into rest August 26, 2023; beloved son of the late Albert G. and Lillian (nee Wise) Duke, Sr.; dear brother of Susan (Gary) Laska, Carla Duke, the late David (Nancy) Duke and the late Albert G. Duke, Jr.; also survived by many loving nieces, nephews and family. Relatives and friends may visit THE DIETRICH F…

MONTESANO – Lou Roger Passed 11/12/2022. Son of the Late Joseph L. & Rose (Chimera) Montesano. Brother of the Late Ronald Montesano. Brother-in-law of Elizabeth (Hadyn) Montesano. Loving uncle of 2 nephews, 3 great-nieces, & 1 great-nephew. Also survived by many friends. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, August 26th, 2023 at 4pm…

SCHALBERG – Michael E. Passed unexpectedly August 9th, 2023, at age 33. Beloved son of Andrew Jr. & Carol (nee Wieand) Schalberg. Loving brother of Erin (James Jr.) Pautler & Andrew (Ann Nichols, Esq.) Schalberg III. Survived by a loving grandmother Mary Ann Wieand. Loving Uncle of Grace, James III, Josie, Andrew IV, and Rory. Also survived b…

USCHOLD – David C. Of Williamsville, NY entered into rest August 6, 2023. Beloved husband of the late Judith E. (nee Herrscher); devoted father of David Uschold, Marjorie (Terry) Kernahan and Richard (Karina) Uschold; loving companion of the late Arlene Knetsch; cherished friend of Melinda Uschold; predeceased by 5 brothers and 6 sisters; also surviv…

PLEESZ – Heinrich Of Cheektowaga, NY entered into rest August 4, 2023. Beloved husband of the late Roswitha (nee Hirczak); devoted step father of Lara (Terry) Weldy and Eric (Maria) Ciupak; loving step-grandfather of 2. Family and friends may visit The DIETRICH FUNERAL HOME, 2480 Kensington Ave., Amherst on Saturday, August 19 from 3 – 6:30PM where a…

LOUGHRAN – John A., Sr. “Jay” Entered into rest August 1, 2023. Beloved father of the late John “Jason” Loughran, Jr.; dear brother of Marita (Gary) Ronald, Katie (Bernie) Dolan, James (Laura) Loughran, Thomas (Angela) Loughran, Nancy Loughran, Elaine (Bob) Vespucci, Robert (Jeanie) Loughran and Debbie (Jeff) Herman; loving son of the late Vincent an…

DRUAR – Joseph H. of Eggertsville, NY entered into rest July 27, 2023; Devoted father of Emily Vittorio; Beloved son of Nancy (nee Baldwin) and the late Irving Druar; dear brother of William (Petch) and the late Carolyn Ann Druar. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Joseph’s University Church, 3269 Main St., Amherst, NY on Friday, Au…

RICHARDS – William Aged 69. Passed away July 26th, 2023, after a brief illness. Bill was raised in Wilson, NY before moving to Williamsville. He started working at the age of 15, cleaning restaurants and moving heavy equipment for a local business. Soon he was repairing, then eventually driving semi-trucks nationwide. Bill met the love of his life, L…

GRONO – Ruth L. (nee Ossman) Entered into rest July 23, 2023. Beloved wife of the late George Grono; devoted mother of Helen and David Cyrulik; loving daughter of the late Frederick and Helen (nee Reynolds) Ossman. No prior visitation. Arrangements by THE DIETRICH FUNERAL HOME, Amherst, NY.

WALTER – John “Jack” Anthony July 21, 2023 of Williamsville. Beloved husband of Janice(nee Civello); Loving father of Jacquelyn Dougherty, Judith (Michael) Dehn and Mary (Donald) Colpoys; Loving grandfather of Joe, Katie and John Dougherty; Rosie, Maddie and Peter Dehn; Luke, Lillian, Adeline and William Colpoys. Brother of Emily (Thomas) Ring and th…

SPARACIO – Donald R. Of Clarence, NY, entered into rest July 17, 2023. Beloved husband of Dolores (nee O’Dowd); devoted father of Richard (Michele) Sparacio; cherished grandfather of Danielle; dear son of the late Charles and Maria Sparacio; predeceased by 3 brothers; dear brother-in-law of Dolores A. O’Dowd, GNSH, Kathleen Kennedy and Mary Alice (Jo…