All Obituaries

Douglas J. Carstens of West Seneca, at the age of 75 on January 20th, 2023. Husband of Joyce (nee Szczepanik) Carstens. Father of Brian D. (Margaret) Carstens. Grandfather of Katherine, Bennett and Emily Carstens. Brother of Laura (Mike) Kazmierczak. Son of the late James L. and Delphine R. (nee Zanetto) Carstens. Also survived by three nieces. Visitation Friday 4-8 p.m. at O'CONNELL-MURPHY FUNERAL HOME, same location as "Norman E. Gannon & Sons", 1075 Ridge Rd.;...

Mary A. Tomczak (nee Gerrity) of Le Roy, formerly of Blasdell, at the age of 93 on November 30th, 2022. Wife of the late Edward I. Tomczak. Mother of Debra (James) McNutt, Edward (Kelly) Tomczak and Cynthia (Bert) Earl. Sister of the late Billy, Tom, Alice, Lillian, Ellen and Margie. Also survived by 9 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Visitation Sunday 3-7 p.m. at O'CONNELL - MURPHY FUNERAL HOME, same location as "Norman E. Gannon & Sons", 1075 Ridge Rd.;...

DOTY, LINDA ANN (nee Karalunas) of South Buffalo, at the age of 74 on July 26, 2022. Wife of Kevin F. Doty. Mother of Laurie (Francisco Martinez) Doty and Jennifer Doty. Sister of Matthew (late Patricia) Karalunus. Grandmother of Kevin Matthew Martinez. Sister in Law of Barbara (late Robert) Zeck and Carol (Eric) Muller. Aunt of Darrell P. (Jennifer), Michael L. (Nicole) and Jillian M. Karalunus. Great Aunt of Matthew R. and Liam Karalunus. Also survived by several other nieces and...

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Sheila Anne Scanlon of South Buffalo, at the age of 76 on May 13th, 2022. Daughter of the late John T. and Eleanor R. (nee Lonergan) Scanlon. Sister of Michael, Sharon, Stephen, Rosemary and the late David (Kathy) Scanlon. Aunt of Bridget Scanlon. Visitation Wednesday from 2-6 p.m. at O'CONNELL - MURPHY FUNERAL HOME, same location as "Norman E. Gannon & Sons", 1075 Ridge Rd.; Lackawanna (716-823-0124).  Cremation to follow with Private Interment at Holy Cross...

Paul M. Barbus of Lackawanna and Snyder Beach, at the age of 66 on April 8th, 2022. Beloved Husband of Vicki L. (nee Becker) Barbus. Loving Father of Kelly M. (Jason Dunshie) and Brett (Beth) Barbus. Brother of Rosemarie (late Victor) Cutonilli and John (Patricia Barbus. Grandfather of Natalie Rose Barbus. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Visitation Monday 3-7 p.m. at O'CONNELL - MURPHY FUNERAL HOME, same location as "Norman E. Gannon & Sons", 1075 Ridge Rd.;...

FREIDENBERG, Linda Jean (nee Youra) of South Buffalo, at the age of 73 on February 12th, 2022. Wife of the late Bruce Freidenberg. Mother of Michael Peters, Brandy (Joseph) Jackson, Bruce Jr. (Karen), Marnie Himmelberger and Brian (Crystal) Freidenberg. Sister of Michaeline Youra and the late Corine Beach and Sandra (Kenneth) Parker. Sister-in-Law of Donna Freidenberg. Also survived by 3 grandchildren. Visitation Friday 3-7 p.m. at O'CONNELL - MURPHY FUNERAL HOME, same location as...

Gerald J. "Jerry" Malloy of South Buffalo, at the age of 89 on February 3rd, 2022 Son of the late Francis P. and Jewel (nee Canavan) Malloy. Brother of the late Sr. Mary Elaine; RSM, Joan (late Peter) Fennell, Francis P., Robert A., Thomas and Ralph J. Malloy. Survived by his many cousins and friends. Visitation Tuesday 3-7 p.m. at O'CONNELL - MURPHY FUNERAL HOME, same location as "Norman E. Gannon & Sons", 1075 Ridge Rd.; Lackawanna (716-823-0124). Current...

SESSIONS, Maureen J. (nee Weed) of Buffalo, at the age of 70 on November 12th, 2021. Mother of Donald T. (Amy) Sessions. Sister of Bonnie Malburg, Nancy (late Bruce) Lewis, Charles (Sandra) Weed and Carol (Richard Russo) Jeziorski. Daughter of the late George and Frances (nee Davis) Weed. Grandmother of Benjamin and Ella Sessions. Also survived by many nieces, nephews and close friends. Maureen was a long-time employee of Buffalo China. Private Services were held at The South Park...