Obituaries

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...

Ronald Barber, age 88, passed away unexpectedly after a brief hospital stay. Ronald was a lifelong mechanic who started his career as a child working alongside his father for his family owned business, Barber’s Garage. He served as a mechanic during the Korean War. He was employed by the North Tonawanda City School district and retired after 30 + years of service. Ronald loved wood working and was very skilled at his craft. He was always building something for someone. He was a member...

Don't let them say I wasn't born, That something stopped my heart I felt each tender squeeze you gave, I've loved you from the start. Although my body you can't hold, It doesn't mean I'm gone, This world was worthy, not of me, God chose that I move on. I know the pain that drowns your soul, What you are forced to face. You have my word, I'll fill your arms, Someday we will embrace. You'll hear that it was "meant to be, God doesn't make...

Robert A. Gadt, age 92, of the City of Tonawanda, February 20, 2021 in Schofield Residence.  Robert was a former employee of Moog Music Inc., and was a member of the Mason’s.  Beloved father of David H. (Debbie) Gadt, Robert J. (late Debbie) Gadt, Steven (Peggy) Gadt and the late Alan Gadt.  Grandfather of David, Melissa, Gregory, Leanne, Michael, Matthew, and Sarah.  Great-grandfather of 13 great-grandchildren.  Funeral services will be held privately,...

Wesley E. Terry, age 93, of North Tonawanda, February 17, 2021. Wesley was a U.S. Navy veteran.  Beloved husband of Sharon (Rademacher) Terry. Father of Patrick (Marie), Leonard (Jean), Gail (Jerry) Eberhard, Penny (Tiny) Barry, Keith (Janet), and the late Kim (Bill) Schwartzkopf. Stepfather of Denise (Barb) Krause, and Lisa (Rick) Wissing. Brother of William Terry.  Grandfather of many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held privately. If so desired...