Obituaries

Thomas Zellner, age 76, of the City of Tonawanda, peacefully entered into rest, November 27, 2020. He was the owner and operator of Tom’s Body and Paint Shop for over 54 years. Tom loved collecting antiques, fishing and boating. He was a member of the B.P.O. Elks. He loved visiting his Sylvan Beach family and supporting St. Jude Children’s Hospital. He was a well-respected member of the Tonawanda Business Community. He was the son of the late Franklin and Elaine (Flanagan)...

Roseann Terragnoli (nee DiBenedetto) age 55, of North Tonawanda, on November 23, 2020 went to join her older siblings and father after a battle with cancer. Roseann worked as a medical assistant at DeGraff and Millard Filmore Suburban Hospitals. She loved music, art, gardening, and baking. Family was very important to her. Partner of Gerald Terragnoli. Beloved mother of Amanda Terragnoli, Vincent Terragnoli, and Tabatha Kress. Daughter of Rosalind (Pavlish) DiBenedetto and the late Joseph...

William Michael Glenn Smith, age 67, of the City of Tonawanda, November 22, 2020 in Kenmore Mercy Hospital of natural causes. William was a U. S. Army veteran. He had worked as a truck driver for Goetz Energy and Kurk Fuel for over 30 years. He loved to go hunting and fishing.  Beloved husband of Barbara (nee Armold) Smith. Father of Lisa Burtick, Joshua (Taryn) Bauer, and Debra (Joseph) Campbell. Grandfather of Sara, Christian, Cheyenne, Alexander, Sabrina, Joshua, Gavin, Austyn,...

Douglas R. Andrews, age 76, of the Town of North Collins, November 16, 2020. Born August 22, 1944. Son of the late Stanley and Florence Andrews.  Doug was a widower and recently lost his wife of over 20 years, Alexandra. As a young man, Doug served in the Navy and was a Vietnam veteran. Doug was a master electrician and worked for Ferguson Electric for many years. He was a man of character. He valued authenticity and his friendships. Doug was a highly intelligent man who, over the...

Jean M. Graf (Walter) age 91, of the City of Tonawanda, November 13, 2020. She was the wife of the late George E. Graf. Beloved mother of Nancy (late Raymond) Kanavel, Barbara (David) Kandler, Robert (Nancy) Graf, and Donald Graf. Grandmother of 8 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Sister of the late Edmund G. Walter, and Vera E. Campbell. Aunt of many nieces and nephews. Jean loved music and caring for indoor plants. Friends may call at Fretthold & Hamp Funeral Home, 37 Adam...

Florence B. Maracle (Hudson), age 68, of the Town of Tonawanda on November 9th after a brief illness. She loved spending time with her family and grandchildren. She was the wife of the late Walter D. Maracle. Beloved mother to Brian Hudson, Jennifer Maracle, Brandy (Ryan) Easterday, and the late Jamie Maracle. She was a loving grandmother to 8 grandchildren. Sister of the late William Hudson, the late John Hudson, and Bernice Walsh. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews. Family...

Jack L. Carlson, age 76, of Tonawanda on November 7, 2020. Beloved husband of 56 years to Rosemary M. (nee Gartler) Carlson. Loving father of Christopher M. Carlson and Craig M. (Maureen) Carlson. Proud grandfather of Katherine (Robert) Elter, Kristine, Elizabeth, Andrew Carlson and Vanessa Smith. Great grandfather of Delaney Elter. Brother of Howard (late Marjorie) Carlson, Linda Ferguson, Kenneth (Linda) Carlson, Brenda (Brian) Himes, and the late Carol James. Also survived by many nieces...

Mary Ellen McPhail, age 73, of Tonawanda, NY peacefully under hospice care. She enjoyed reading, and making afghans. She knitted afghans to donate to soldiers on deployment. She was an honest, caring person who spread joy wherever she went. Mary Ellen was predeceased by her sister Marjorie Harding, and her grandson Matthew Ditillio. She is survived by her sisters Gloria Dorsett and Cynthia Young, her sons Michael (Kimberly) Thompson, and Wayne (Megan) Thompson, and her grandchildren,...

Wayne K. Taylor, age 67, of the City of Tonawanda, died Sunday, October 18, 2020, at his residence after a brief illness. Born December 30, 1952 in Buffalo, he was the son of the late William Lee and Geneva (nee Grobe) Taylor and had been a lifelong resident of Tonawanda. Mr. Taylor had been employed in the Maintenance Department for the City of Tonawanda School District and was a member of the Literacy Volunteers in Buffalo. He is survived by his wife, Deborah (nee Kryszczynski) Taylor;...

Carol (nee Palmer) Nicholls, age 89, of Amherst, formerly of the Tonawandas and Cape Coral, Florida, died Wednesday, October 7, 2020 at Beechwood Nursing Home in Amherst. Born December 20, 1930 in Salamanca, New York, she was the daughter of the late Carl Palmer and Ruth (nee Lubold) (Norbert) Young. She was the wife of the late Donald Nicholls, who died August 20, 2017; mother of Donald (Diane) Nicholls of Amherst, Dena Nicholls of London, Ontario, and Dara Farrell of Cape Coral, Florida;...