Obituaries

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...

James M. Loughrey, age 69 of the Town of Tonawanda, June 25, 2021 after a long battle with Pancreatic Cancer. Jim was a life-long resident of the Tonawandas and worked at General Motors retiring after 38 years as Supervisor in 2013. He was a member and Past President of the Sweeney Hose Volunteer Fire Co. #7. He loved bowling and golfing, bowling a 300 game and hitting a hole in one, were cherished moments for Jim.  He was a huge Bills fan and he loved anything outdoors. He was the son...

Lawrence T. Graner, age 87, of Kenmore, died Friday June 18, 2021 at Beachwood Continuing Care, in Getzville. Born in Franklin, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Carl and Mary (nee Clune) Graner. After high school graduation, Lawrence enlisted and served for 6 years in the United States Marine Corps.  A resident of Kenmore for more than 50 years, he was a member of St. Paul's R.C. Church. He graduated from Bryant & Stratton College. Before retiring,...

Joseph J. Cannizzaro, age 64 of the city of Tonawanda, unexpectedly June 16, 2021.  Mr. Cannizzaro was the President of Mailers Union Local #81 for over 30 years, he enjoyed helping other people.  Beloved husband of Maria (Menza) Cannizzaro.  Father of Christina (Michael) Haskill and Anthony Cannizzaro. Son of Roland and Angeline (Failla) Cannizzaro. Brother of Lisa Mirand, Roland (Donna) Cannizzaro, and Eva Mastrantonio, uncle of many nieces and nephews. Friends may call at...

Edward J. Kolodziej, age 72, of the City of Tonawanda, June 8, 2021. Edward was a retired employee of the City of Tonawanda Schools and was a former employee of TLS Landscaping. He was an avid Buffalo Bills fan. He loved nature and the outdoors, gardening and caring for birds. He also was a car enthusiast and enjoyed photography.  Beloved father of Sarah (Eric) Hansen, Michelle (Christopher) Carella, and Bryan (Michelle) Ababurko.  Dear grandfather of Ayden, Benjamin, Ainsley,...

"I believe that I shall look upon the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living." Psalm 27:13

Thomas R. Holler, age 69, a lifelong resident of the City of Tonawanda. He was a Tonawanda High School graduate of 1969. Thomas worked for Leemar Construction and eventually started his own business, Landmark Construction. He served as president of Landmark Construction for 28 years.Thomas served as president of the National Hose Company of Tonawanda. He was an active member of the Exchange club of Tonawanda and of the Tonawanda Racing Association.  He also served as a volunteer fireman...

Marlene A. Konieczny-Penman, age 67, of the Town of Wheatfield, May 24, 2021. Marlene had worked as an Environmental Engineer for the 3M Company. She enjoyed gardening and she enjoyed caring for animals and had adopted 3 dogs from the SPCA.  She was the daughter of the late Donald and Geraldine (nee Heysel) Penman.  Beloved sister of David (Patricia) Penman, Kenneth Penman, and Scott (Lori) Penman. Aunt of Jessica, Zachery, and Samantha Penman and the late Jacob Penman. ...

Sister Mary Elaine Hecker, a Sister of St. Mary of Namur for 63 years, died May 24, 2021. Shewas 81 years old. The daughter of Sheldon and Eunice Hecker, she entered the order in 1958 and made her perpetual vows in 1967. She received a B.A. in education from D’Youville College and further education at Misericordia College in Pennsylvania. Sister’s mission was marked by a preference for the most vulnerable. She taught pre-school and early grade children at Annunciation School,...