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Carolyn G. Costa, 87, of Williamsville, NY, passed away June 1, 2024, after a long illness.  Born in New Haven, CT, Carolyn was predeceased by parents Alfred and Antionette Girardi, husband Peter Costa Sr., son Peter Costa Jr., and sister Patricia Lombardi.  She is survived by daughter Karen Zeisz (Chris Zeisz), son David Costa, brother Alfred Girard…

Vasi, Robert F. May 31, 2024 Of Buffalo, NY. Beloved son of the late Alfred F. and Theresa M. (nee Lewandowsky) Vasi; Dearest brother of the late Alfred C. Vasi; Cousin of the late David (Mary Ann) Borgioli, Cousin of Robert (Andrea) Borgioli; Uncle to David Borgioli, Jr., Mary Anne Borgioli-Ward (Stephen), Jim Bujalski (late Linda) and Mark Borgioli…

Quagliana, David Entered into rest on May 31, 2024. Beloved husband to the Late Ruth Quagliana (nee Marcy). Devoted father of Douglas (Crystal), Daniel (Alicia), David A. Quagliana and Donna (Woodrow Keith) Purkey. Cherished grandfather of 12 and great-grandfather of 5. Brother of Thomas (Marilyn) Quagliana, the Late Paul Quagliana, Jeanne (Vincent)…

Erwin Lee Hill of Buffalo entered into rest on May 25th, 2024. Relatives and Friends are invited to a visitation on Wednesday June 5th, 2024 from 10am-11am at St. Luke’s Mission of Mercy, 325 Walden Ave. Buffalo, NY 14211, where a Mass of Christian Burial will immediately follow. Online condolences may be made at www.TheDietrichFuneralHome.com

Michael W. Kibby November 19, 1942 – May 16, 2024, of Williamsville, NY and Osprey, FL. Much loved husband of Carol Kibby, (nee Bailey). Dear father of Jennifer Kibby and Andrea Burnham. Dear stepfather of Andrew (Tammy), Allison (Paul), and John (Michelle) Adams. Adored grandfather of Owen, Ryan, Emma, Alyssa, Aiden, Bailey, Charles, Samuel, and Gre…

Peter Riester Sr. Loving Husband of 53 years to the late Kathleen Riester (nee. Nieman). Devoted father of Peter J. (Lynette), David R. (Melanie) and Krista L. Riester. Loving brother of Paul (Pam) Riester, Michael Riester, & the late Susan Bogner. Brother-inlaw of Thomas Bogner. Loving grandfather of Ashley, Alexis, Amber, & Alexander. Lovin…

Barbara F. Kinkel Bronkie May 17, 2024 Beloved companion of Warren Richard for the past 24 years. Wife of the Late Robert S. Kinkel & Robert T. Bronkie. She is survived by Warren, his children: Lee Anne, Carol, Gregg, Nancy, Tom, Jeff and their families; Her son Robert S. Kinkel Jr, Stepsons: Henry & Robert Bronkie, Stepdaughters: Mrya Lenz, …

Judith Eileen Kautz Passed May 18th, 2024. Daughter of the late James Sr. and Carol (Higgins) Kautz. Loving sister of Carolyn (Late Brian) Armstrong, Lea Kautz, Kristine (Scott) Feda, Daniel (Mary Lynne) Kautz and The Late James F. Kautz Jr. Loving aunt of Katie (Chris) Stegos & Amy (Stephen) Van Hoesen. A Visitation will be held on Wednesday May…

Paul Vincent Marrone Died peacefully May 2, 2024. Beloved husband of Claire (nee. Baumann) Marrone. Loving father of Marie Gabrielle (Bobby) White, Christopher, Nicholas (Stephanie), Michael (Mary Ellen), and Giana (Sean) Phelan. Cherished grandfather of 12, great-grandfather of 11 and great-great-grandfather of 2. Loving brother of Barbara (the late…

Marilyn Emerson (nee. Greenawalt) Passed April 25, 2024. Beloved wife of the Late Howard. Emerson. Loving mother of Marcia (Late Rev. William) Vanderslice & June (Anthony) Piette. Loving grandmother of Rachel (Timothy) Jacobs, Jessica (Ryan Kabel) Piette, Joshua (Fiancé Brent Bloomquist) Vanderslice, Sarah (Brian) Maloney & Emilie (Jared) Man…

Eleanore Morley (nee Miller) Passed away peacefully on April 24th. Beloved wife of the late Alfred Morley and the late Henry Lightman. Loving mother of Roberta (Paul) Blustein, David (Kate) Lightman, Marybeth (Joseph) Roche, Joanne Lee and the late Kristina Hartnett. Loving grandmother of 15 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. Sister of the late…

Nancy M. Balding April 18, 1944 – April 18, 2024 Nancy M. Balding, Classics scholar and Latin teacher, died peacefully on her eightieth birthday in the loving care of Hospice Buffalo. She was predeceased by her parents Ralph and Marion (Hurst) and is survived by her brother Ralph (Jeanne) and cousin Mary Lou (Anthony) Fricano. Nancy studied Classics …