Obituaries

Jenifer Browning, 45, of Tonawanda. Beloved daughter of Jerry and Leslie Browning, loving sister to Erik (Shonna) Browning. Aunt to Emily and Logan Browning and Britney Marcheson. She is also survived by her loving grandmother, Lois Browning LaPolt. Jenifer leaves behind many Aunts, Uncles, and Cousins and will be especially missed by her dear cousin Michelle Valenti. She also leaves behind her most loyal companion, Kenzie, her black lab. Jenifer was known for her huge heart and unending...

Marie T. Pellnat-Linneman (nee Zehler) age 92, of Buffalo, passed away April 27, 2021. Beloved wife of the late Arthur O. Pellnat and the late Neal A. Linneman. Dearest mother of Norman (Debra) Linneman. Loving grandmother of Lindsay Linneman, great-grandmother of Natalie and Riley Archer.  Sister of Joyce Mustard and the late Lorraine and Norman Zehler. Daughter of the late Norman Zehler and Charlotte Weight. Also survived by stepchildren, step grandchildren and step...

George M. Joyes, age 85, of the city of Tonawanda, April 22, 2021, in Kenmore Mercy Hospital following a brief illness.  George was a former employee of the General Motors Parts Division, Cheektowaga. He enjoyed visits to the casino and he was an avid bowler.  Beloved husband of Karen (nee Thuersam) Joyes. He was the brother of the late Clifford, Thelma, Robert, and Doris. He is survived by many nieces and nephews.  Funeral services will be held privately. If so desired...

Barbara Jean Snider (nee Matikosh) age 75, of North Tonawanda, died peacefully, April 19, 2021 while surrounded by family following a brief illness. Barbara had retired as a Registered Nurse from Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center after 30 years of service. She loved animals and was an avid reader. She enjoyed spending time with her children, grandchildren, and grandpuppies.  She was the wife of the late Robert H. Snider. Beloved mother of Robert D. (Katharine) Snider, Jill A....

Reverend Michael G. Uebler, age 67 of the City of Tonawanda, entered into the presence of the Lord on Friday, April 9th, 2021. Born in Buffalo, NY and grew up in the Cheektowaga area. Rev. Uebler was ordained on December 11, 1982. He had previously served at the former St. Edmund’s Church in Tonawanda and Saints Peter & Paul Church in Arcade, NY, and had also served as a Counselor at St. Mary’s High School in Lancaster.  Rev. Mike Uebler has served as the Pastor of St....

Sister Saint Lawrence (Irene) Ailinger, a Sister of Saint Mary of Namur, died on March 31, 2021 at St. Mary Center in Buffalo. Her life ended where it had begun since she grew up in a house next door to the Center and had gone twelve years to the school formerly on the other side of the property. She was 105 years old. After graduating from Annunciation High School, Sister entered religious life where she taught in Kenmore (St. John School), Lockport (St. Mary School, St. Patrick School,...

Ianthe (Toni) MacDonald, age 89, of North Tonawanda, Thursday March 25, 2021.  Born May 24, 1931 in Niagara Falls, NY. She was the daughter of the late Calvin and Myrtle Killian. Toni was a lifelong resident of Western New York and was employed at Continental Can for over 20 years. She was the wife of the late Walter M. MacDonald Jr.  Father of Patricia Burger  of Oceanside, California, Kathy (Keith) Franklin of Escondido, California, Walter (Jann) MacDonald III of North...

“It is in dying that we are born to eternal life.” - St. Francis of Assisi Born to this life November 12, 1930 Entered eternal life March 23, 2021 Aged 90 “Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God still, and trust in me.” - John

Thomas G. Burdo, age 72, of the City of Tonawanda, March 19, 2021, in Northgate Nursing Home after a brief illness.  Thomas had worked as an Assistant Superintendent for the City of Tonawanda Water Department.  He was a 1966 graduate of Tonawanda High School and a 1970 graduate of Canisius College. He was a long-time coach for the Tonawanda National Little League and served as an assistant coach for basketball and softball at Tonawanda High School.  He was a member of Niagara...

Donna May Gromlovits (Ruffner) age 69, of North Tonawanda , passed away on March 3, 2021 at Northgate HealthCare Facility. Donna was a graduate of North Tonawanda High school, class of 1970. She graduated, with honors, from the Accounting program at Niagara County Community College in 2000. She was very proud of this accomplishment. Donna worked as a school bus driver for the North Tonawanda School district for many years. She spent time as a secretary at the Niagara Falls Air Base. She also...