Obituaries

Roger G. Denning, age 67, of Pendelton, NY died Thursday, November 23rd, 2023 after a long battle with illness.  He is survived by his beloved wife Margit, son Darren, brothers Paul Denning and Daryl (Mary Ann) Denning, as well as several nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by his sister, Janice Denning, and by his parents Paul “Glenn” Denning and Arvilla J. (Bertron) Denning. Roger was a loving, devoted husband and father, and a great friend.  He always...

Ann Marie Foster, age 77, of the City of Tonawanda, passed away peacefully on November 22, 2023. Above everything else in life, Marie enjoyed spending every minute she could with her family, and especially enjoyed the company of her grandchildren.She is predeceased by her husband Fred D. Foster, Sr.; as well as her grandson Shane Foster. She is survived by her children Tammy (Raul) Sainz, Fred Jr. (Kristie) Foster, Sherry (Rob) Ritter, Carrie Foster, and Chad Foster. Loving...

James Edward Deacon, "Deac", age 66, of Tonawanda, suddenly went to be with our Lord and Savior on November 19, 2023.  Jim enjoyed bowling and traveling to Florida. Jim liked to listen to old time radio shows. He enjoyed volunteering and servicing his community. He was an usher at his church. He was active with the Knights of Columbus. He worked in multiple capacities for the City of Tonawanda for 30 years, before enjoying retirement. He was an avid...

Calvin Wallace Killian, of Seminole, FL, passed away on November 13, 2023, at the age of 96. Son of the late Calvin and Myrtle (Hammond) Killian, Cal was born on April 1, 1927 in Pendleton, NY. His late wife Gloria (Wadsworth) Killian died in 1999 aNer 52 years of marriage. Cal’s son Mark (Charlene) Killian died in 2020 following a brief illness. Cal attended LaSalle High School in Niagara Falls, leaving school after his sophomore year in 1943 at sixteen to begin life-long employment...

David R. Przybyl, age 68, of Tonawanda, on November 12, 2023. He was the son of Raymond and Norma Przybyl and brother of Barbara (John) DiMascio. David was the loving husband of Nancy Przybyl (nee Mallion) and cherished father of Amanda and Erica (Rich Mecozzi) Przybyl. Grandfather of Carson and Vivianne and uncle to Michael and Steven DiMascio. He will also be missed by several aunts, uncles, cousins, friends, and pets. David enjoyed trips to Disney with his children and...

Peter Neil John McLean passed from this world on October 30, 2023, at the age of 93. Peter was born 8 March, 1930 in Wyandotte, Michigan and is preceded in death by his parents Alexander Hector McLean and Emerentienne Desrosiers Brochue McLean and his 14 older siblings. Peter attended Our Lady of Lourdes High School, graduating in 1948. Peter followed various paths in life, serving in the Navy reserves from 1948-1954, working at Michigan bank in repossessions, working at Sharples Chemicals,...

Mary M. Kovacs (nee MacDonald) age 91, of the City of Tonawanda and Niagara Falls, NY, passed away October 10, 2023, in Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center after a brief illness. Mary attended St. Francis Elementary School in Tonawanda, St., Mary’s High School, in Niagara Falls and Graduated from Tonawanda High School in 1950. She was very athletically inclined and played on several sports teams. In 1976 she graduated from Niagara-Orleans BOCES intending to be an auto mechanic. Mary...

Dudek, Michelle L. – October 19, 1958 - October 4, 2023; beloved wife of 22 years to Dean, together since 1988; predeceased by her father and mother, Norman and Hannelore Heffle, dear mother of Lore Lovegrove, Alfred (Angela) King IV, Jessica Aebischer, Amanda (Jamin) Butcher, Step-mother to Brandon Dudek, sister of Norman Heffle, the late Darline Earl, Mary Heffle, Stephen (Annamarie) Heffle, and Denise (Tony) Heffle. Grandmother of twelve grandchildren and great-grandmother of two...

Mark Joseph Regalla, age 57, of Tonawanda and North Tonawanda, passed away after a brief illness on September 19, 2023. Loving son to the late Joseph Regalla and to Helen Regalla (nee Avino). Brother of Anthony Regalla. Also survived by many cousins. Mark loved watching sports and being with his family and friends. Mark was a great fan of Bob Dylan and the Grateful Dead. He had been a champion wrestler at Tonawanda Senior High School, bringing home many trophies. For many years...

Michael Joseph Franciosa, Sr., age 55, of Rochester and Tonawanda, passed away unexpectedly on September 4, 2023.  Michael loved making walking sticks, reading, and writing poetry. He enjoyed watching Marvel and Star Wars movies, and taking naps. He was an avid playing card and movie collector.  He was a huge family man and loved them fiercely. He is survived by his children Andrea Cooper and Michael J. Franciosa, Jr.; his long time companion Debbie McAninch; his three...