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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…

BURNS – Joseph A. Of Williamsville, NY entered into rest July 1, 2023. Beloved husband of Karla (nee Decker); devoted father of Devon (Darren Kovalchik) Burns; loving son of the late Joseph and Margaret Mary (nee Maher) Burns; brother of Timothy (Julie) Burns, Christopher (Colleen) Burns and Mary Anne (Peter) Vaughn; also survived by nieces and a nep…

KOLLER – Sharon A. (nee Pike) Of Amherst, NY entered into rest June 27, 2023; Beloved wife of Kenneth Koller; devoted mother of Amy (Christopher) Bilson and Timothy Koller; cherished grandmother of James and Brayden Bilson; dear daughter of the late Joan V. Pike (nee Connor). Family and friends may visit THE DIETRICH FUNERAL HOME, 2480 Kensington Ave…

STALTERI – Stephanie (nee Slanac) of Snyder, NY entered into rest June 23, 2023; Beloved wife of the late Francis A. Stalteri; devoted mother of Michael (Debbie), Joseph, Francis and Peter (Michelle) Stalteri; Grandmother of 5. Family and friends may visit The Dietrich Funeral Home, 2480 Kensington Ave., Amherst, NY on Monday from 5 – 8PM. A Mass of …

SMITH – Steven Christopher of Amherst, NY passed suddenly June 20, 2023; Beloved husband of Amy (nee Confer); devoted father of Taylor, Christopher and Jackson; loving son of Robert and Karen (nee Cooke) Smith; cherished brother of Jason (Leigh) Smith and Lauren (Kendal) Brown; fond grandson of the late Clifford and Lorna (nee Cornell) Cooke; also s…

Baker, James Edward Sr. of Amherst, NY entered into rest May 26, 2023; Beloved husband of Ernestine (Terrell); cherished father of Katrina, James Jr. and Christopher Baker; brother of Dorothy Scott of Chesterfield, VA, Queen E. Williams and Maceo Baker of Emporia, VA, Barbara J. Sills of Petersburg, VA, Annie F. Baker of Buffalo, NY and the late Jimm…

CHAFFIN – Gail R. (nee Jennings) Passed peacefully on January 25, 2023, at the age of 74. Beloved wife of Dennis Chaffin for over 56 years. Loving mother of Lisa Chaffin, Randall Chaffin (passed), Stacy Chaffin (passed) and Renae Kieffer Chaffin. Loving grandmother to five grandchildren, predeceased by one grandchild and great-grandmother to two grea…

Visitation: No prior visitation. Service: Services were held privately at the convenience of the family. SURDEJ – Donald E. Passed away on May 26th, 2023. Dear son of the late Edward and Irene (nee Kosnikowski) Surdej; Beloved father of the late Tracey Surdej; brother of Annette (Robert) Fachko; and Uncle of Lisa Fachko. Donald was also survived by f…

Visitation:Sunday June 4th, 2023 from 2 – 5pm Service:Monday a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Aloysius Gonzaga Church MEISSNER – Marjorie A. (nee Devlin) Passed on May 11th, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Paul J. Meissner Sr. Mother of Kathleen (Daniel) Ryan, Dr. Paul J. (Judy) Jr., M. Susan (Dr. John) Shaddy, Ann (Jeffrey) Sawyer…