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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…

STAEBELL – Dolores C. Entered into rest July 13, 2023; daughter of the late Joseph and Magdalena Staebell; sister of the late Loretta (Joseph) Moslow, William (Madelin), Mildred Staebell and Elinor (Howard) Bauer; also survived by loving nieces and nephews. Friends and family may visit Tuesday, July 18, 2023 from 2 – 4PM at The DIETRICH FUNERAL HOME,…

INTERISANO – Shirley E. (nee Schmidt) Of Springville, NY, entered into rest July 11, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Alfred Zalikowski and the late Angelo Interisano; devoted mother of Sandra (late Judy Barton) Fundalinski, David (Susan) Zalikowski, Cheryl (William) Webster and Mark (Cyndi) Zalikowski; cherished grandmother of Jason Fundalinski, Mark …

CONSCHAFTER – Dr. Robert L. Of Williamsville, NY, entered into rest July 6, 2023; Beloved husband of Joan (nee Thompson); devoted father of Jeffrey, Sally (James) Porter, Bradley (Heidi) and the late Dr. David (late Julie Anne) Conschafter; cherished grandfather of Lauren (Edward) Weatherbee, Jr., Adam (Erin) Smith, Ryan and Trevor Conschafter; fond …

SMITH – Lawrence J. Of Lancaster, NY, passed away suddenly July 4, 2023; Beloved son of Lawrence and Marie Smith. Arrangements are private at the request of the family by DIETRICH FUNERAL HOME, Amherst, NY

ZEIS – Eleanor (nee Janson) Of Tonawanda, NY entered into rest July 3, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Frank J. Zeis, Jr.; devoted mother of John (Pamela) Zeis and Maryanna (Keith) Alan; cherished grandmother of John Paul (Dawn), Benjamin, Michael (Erica), Thomas (Francine), Noel, Amy and Cara (Shawn); great-grandmother of 18 and great-great-grandmoth…