Obituaries

Dennis A. Henneman, age 82, of Tonawanda, peacefully on September 12th, 2021. Beloved husband to Barbara (nee Tracy) Henneman. Dennis was predeceased by his parents Robert and Dorothy (nee Parchen) Henneman sisters Nancy Clawson and Judith Hardesty and brother Douglas Henneman. Dennis will be missed by his brother John (Lisa) Henneman. Loving father to Kevin (Elena) Henneman, Denise Maniccia, Roberta (Greg) Banfield, and Nancy (Eddy) Arrasjid. Cherished grandfather of Alicia, Thomas (Susan)...

Fred W. “Buck” Fisher, age 98, a lifelong resident of Tonawanda, on September 8th. He was an avid train collector and loved spending time with his family. Fred spent 32 years as a tool & die maker for Spaulding Fibre Co. Devoted husband to his late wife Rose Fisher (nee Barrett). Father to the late Russel Fisher, and grandfather to the late Kyle Fisher and Lennon Foels. Fred will be missed by his children Linda Foels, Gregory (Cathy) Fisher, Brian (Janice) Fisher, Karen...

Florence C. Lasky, of Tonawanda, NY, age 101. Beloved wife of the late Frank Lasky. Born in North Tonawanda to Joseph and Clara (Sczechowski) Duplicki. She is predeceased by her brothers and sisters Pauline (John) Gworek, Stella Duplicki, Martha (George) Deisler, and Alex Duplicki.  Loving mother to Frances (Donald) Voisinet of Tonawanda, NY, Donna (late Stephen) Nowak of Niagara Falls, NY, Daniel (Gail) Lasky of Rockwall, TX, Janet (James) Dosher of Harrison, ME, George Lasky of...

William F. Bryans, Jr., age 77, of North Tonawanda, August 13, 2021, at Elderwood Nursing Home in Wheatfield after being diagnosed about a year and half ago of ALS and dementia. Bill owned/operated Bryans Decorating Center for 30 years which he closed in 2005. He then engaged in Real Estate with Coldwell-Banker Integrity Realty until he was forced to retire due to illness. Bill made so many friends because he genuinely cared about everyone. He always went the extra mile to help even a...

James F. Bryans, age 81, of the Town of Lockport, August 9, 2021, in Niagara Hospice House. James was a U.S. Navy veteran. He had worked as a painter for Bryans Brothers Painters and had also worked as a truck driver. He played a guitar in the Underground Country Band. Beloved father of Deborah Glaser, Colleen (William) Drake, and James (Robin) Bryans. Grandfather of Rachel, Tim, Alicia, and Alexis; great-grandfather of Arianna, Rylan, Wyatt, and Elianna. Brother of William (Patty) Bryans...

Patricia A. Fleck (nee Dailey) age 88, of North Tonawanda, unexpectedly August 6, 2021 at her home.  She was the daughter of the late George and Mary (McNeill) Dailey. She was the wife of the late Fred Fleck who died in 2017.  Beloved mother of Tom (Kathy) Fleck, Kathy (Scott) Saylor, Mary Jo (Harry Stringfellow) Wilcox, Jim (Diane) Fleck, Dan (Sharon) Fleck, Mike (Arlinda) Fleck and the late Kevin Fleck. Mother-in-law of Denise Fleck. Grandmother of 12 grandchildren and 14...

Alice W. Kryszczynski (nee Sammelwitz) age 92, of Lancaster, NY, August 6, 2021, following a brief illness. Alice was a former employee of the Red Mill Inn Restaurant. She had been an active member of St. John Lutheran Church, and the Lancaster Senior Center. Alice had volunteered as a Senior Companion.  She was the wife of the late Richard J. Kryszczynski.  Beloved mother of Deborah (late Wayne) Taylor and David (Julie) Kryszczynski.  Grandmother of Brian J. (Jennifer)...

Christine Joy (nee Hartman) age 77, of North Tonawanda, died July 25, 2021. She was the daughter of the late Louis (Jack) Hartman Jr., and Agnes (Henneberger) Hartman. Loving wife of Joseph Edward May. Beloved mother of James (Lori) Joy, Michael (Sharon) Joy, Paul (Fikreta) Joy, John (Stephanie) Joy, and Jacqueline (Michael) Sayeta. Gramma Chrissy to 13 cherished grandchildren.  Dear sister of Catherine (late Norman) Kurczynski, Carolyn (late William) Brown, and the late Cynthia...

Joyelyn Nicole Elizabeth Childers was born on July 11, 2021 and passed on July 14, 2021. She was survived by her Mother, Gabriel Childers and Father, James Williams. She will be greatly missed by her Parents, Grandmothers, and brother Roman.   To The Child In My Heart O precious, tiny, sweet little one You will always be to me So perfect, pure, and innocent Just as you were meant to be. We dreamed of you and of your life And all that it would be We waited and longed for you to...

Olive "Sue" L. Burkholder (Kline), age 99, of Tonawanda. Sue enjoyed bowling and loved being a member of her bowling league. She also enjoyed golfing from time to time. Sue had a green thumb and enjoyed spending time in and caring for her flower garden. She also hand made china dolls, gifting them to her family members. She is predeceased by her loving husband Wilbur L. Burkholder, her daughter Patricia (Burkholder) Kerwin, and her grandson Lawrence Jones.  Survived...