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Erie County Cremation Service Erie County Cremation Service was founded in 1985 and is WNY’s longest operating cremation service.

We are fully licensed by the State of New York Department of Health and would be honored to assist you with making pre-arrangements in your home, on the phone, or at our facility. Cremation options include:
(1) Direct Cremation;
(2) Private Family Viewing (ID) with Cremation to Follow;
(3) Direct Cremation with Memorial Gathering to Follow;
(4) Traditional Funeral Service with Cremation to Follow

Erie County Cremation Service website: www.eriecountycremationservice.com

Address:
873 Abbott Rd., Buffalo, NY 14220

Phone Number:
716-824-6435

11/21/2025

HOLMWOOD - Rebecca C. (nee Ruhlman) "Becky"
June 4, 1963 - November 16, 2025

Becky (Ruhlman) Holmwood, 62, of Corfu, NY, passed away peacefully on Sunday morning, November 16, 2025, at her home after a long, courageous battle with cancer. Becky was preceded in death by her mother, Dawn Ruhlman, and her father, David Ruhlman.

She is survived by her loving husband of 40 years, Kevin Holmwood; three sons, Bruce Holmwood of Colorado, Jeremy Holmwood of Niagara Falls, NY, and Steven Holmwood of Colorado; her grandson, Devin Holmwood of Batavia, NY; two brothers, David (Carmen) Ruhlman of Hamlin, NY, and Danny (Shirley) Ruhlman of Darien, NY; many nieces and nephews; and her dearest friend, Diane Bow of Corfu, NY.

Becky was extraordinarily special. She touched countless lives and brought immense joy to everyone she spent time with. She cherished her friends, her family, and her beloved cats. Our childhood adventures and family gatherings will always be remembered with love. Her passion for flowers and gardening created beauty everywhere she went. Becky also loved butterflies and cardinals, and they knew it as they were always flying around her flower gardens.

Becky graduated from Alexander Central School, and her occupations included working at the Pembroke Thruway restaurant and in the Pembroke Central School District.

No prior visitation. Services to celebrate Becky’s life will be held on Saturday, November 22, 2025 at 11 a.m. at St Paul's United Church of Christ, 11 Washington St., Attica, NY 14011. Arrangements by: ERIE COUNTY CREMATION SERVICE, (716) 824-6435. Please share your condolences at: www.eriecountycremationservice.com

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11/17/2025

WILLIAMS - Charles-Gus T.
March 7, 1979 - October 27, 2025
Of Lockport, NY, was born on March 7, 1979, in Albion, NY. Survived by his mother, Lula Richardson (Howard); sons, Kamron, Julius, and Shey Williams; siblings, Robert Thigpen, Tyrone Thigpen, Anthony Richardson, Amber Richardson, and Augustine Hayes; predeceased by his father, Jimmie Williams; and son, Javarius-Gus Williams; also survived by several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. No prior visitation. A Celebration of Life will be held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements by: ERIE COUNTY CREMATION SERVICE, (716) 824-6435. Please share your condolences at: www.eriecountycremationservice.com

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11/17/2025

REBERT - Lawrence E.
February 11, 1936 - November 5, 2025

I’d like the memory of me
to be a happy one,
I’d like to leave an afterglow
of smiles when life is done.
I’d like to leave an echo
whispering softly down the ways,
of happy times and laughing times
and bright and sunny days.
I’d like the tears of those who grieve,
to dry before the sun of happy memories
that I leave behind when day is done.

Lawrence (Larry) Rebert, age 89, passed away peacefully in his sleep. He was born in Somerset, NY to the late Harry Linn Rebert and Dorothy (George) Rebert on February 11, 1936. He graduated from Lyndonville High School in 1954 and received further education at RIT in Rochester, Onondaga Community College and Erie Community College. He worked at Niagara Mohawk as a meter reader in 1957 and was promoted by the company throughout the years to manager in Consumer Relations in Buffalo, and then Consumer Relations Advisor in Batavia. He retired after 37 years with Niagara Mohawk.

Larry raised and sold Labrador Retriever dogs all over the Northeast from his Oak Orchard Kennels at his home in Oakfield. He was an avid outdoorsman his entire life with numerous elk hunts in Wyoming and Montana, and hunted in WNY for whatever was in season. He made sure to pass on his hunting and fishing knowledge to all of his children starting at a very early age, and we are all forever in his debt. Larry was deeply involved with the Batavia Rotary and was a member of the Executive Committee of the WNY chapter of Ducks Unlimited, where he organized the chapters 1976 fundraising dinner.

In addition to his parents, Larry was predeceased by his wife Marilyn. He is survived by his second wife Joni Licata; children Brandon, Zachary, Steven, Terri (Biro), Scott, Sandra (Weibel), Mark and Lawrence Jr.; grandchildren Kelley Biro, Casey Biro, Emily Biro, Audrey, Jeremy Rebert, Evelyn Rebert and Nicole Rebert; and 2 great-grandchildren.

No prior visitation. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements by: ERIE COUNTY CREMATION SERVICE, (716) 824-6435. Please share your condolences at: www.eriecountycremationservice.com

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11/14/2025

ROBINSON - Rebecca A. (nee Kirst)
October 4, 1958 - November 11, 2025
The sun had yet to rise for the day and snow fell softly upon the trees, when the Heavenly Father called her home. The daughter of the late Joseph F. and Beverly A. Kirst (nee Boothe). Left to mourn is her husband of 25 years, Donald Robinson; and son, Vincent. Rebecca leaves behind two brothers and three sisters to mourn her loss. Bruce J. (AnnMarie) Kirst, Deborah L. (late Jay) Cederman, Judy C. Kirst, Brian F. (Cathy) Kirst and Darlene F. Molnar. Rebecca is also survived by nieces, nephews, and many extended family members. Rebecca was preceded in death by her first husband, Keith Rautenstrauch in 1991. No prior visitation. Arrangements by: ERIE COUNTY CREMATION SERVICE, (716) 824-6435. Please share your condolences at: www.eriecountycremationservice.com

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11/13/2025

BODENSTEDT - Claire O.
December 1, 1955 - November 2, 2025
Of Lake View, NY at age 69. Loving daughter of the late Richard A. and Harriette E. (Krone) Bodenstedt; sister of Linda and Richard (Lisa) Bodenstedt; aunt of Kathleen Kelly, Patricia (Michael) Gallivan and Rachel (Will) Curtin; great-aunt of Sydney, Alex and Codi Curtin. Family and friends are invited to attend a Celebration of Life Gathering, Saturday, November 29, 2025 starting at 1PM at Lake View Congregational Church, 2043 Lakeview Rd., Lake View, NY, where a Funeral Service will immediately follow. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Lake View Congregational Church. Arrangements by: ERIE COUNTY CREMATION SERVICE, 824-6435. Please share your condolences at: www.eriecountycremationservice.com

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11/12/2025

SHEPARD - Tammy Lee
March 30, 1970 - November 2, 2025
Of North Tonawanda, NY. Dearest mother of Jonathan (Mandy) Cromwell; loving mama to her fur baby Lovelee; loving daughter of Sterling Shepard; daughter of Marjorie Baker; beautiful sister of Shannon (Firas) Shepard, Ryan (Denise) Shepard, Karen (Caesar) Marchioli and Brenda (Brian) Costa; amazing aunt to Joshua (Hannah) Shepar, Matthew, Scott, Christopher, Joseph and the late Austin; granddaughter of the late Lowell and Margaret (Rosenberger) Shepard; also survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. No prior visitation. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements by: ERIE COUNTY CREMATION SERVICE, 824-6435. Please share your condolences at: www.eriecountycremationservice.com

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11/10/2025

WISOR - Jeffrey H.
February 16, 1953 - November 8, 2025
Of East Otto, NY, suddenly at age 72. Beloved husband of 52 years of Kathleen M. (Doyle) Wisor; dearest father of Jennifer L. (Patrick) MacIntyre and Jeffrey T. (Rachel) Wisor; grandfather of Aaron (Rachel) Duffy; great-grandfather of Olivia Rae; loving son of the late Ralph W. and Beryl E. (Holt) Wisor; brother of Danny Wisor, Nanette Wisor, Sherri (Philip) Klinger and the late Brian (Kate) Wisor, Larry (Sylvia) Wisor and Martha Calabro; also survived by nieces and nephews; uncle of Kenneth (Erin) Wisor. No prior visitation. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements by: ERIE COUNTY CREMATION SERVICE, 824-6435. Please share your condolences at: www.eriecountycremationservice.com

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11/04/2025

CARDEN - Nelson K.
December 10, 1953 - October 31, 2025
Of Arcade, NY. Dearest father of Christopher M. Enright; loving son of the late William J. and Catherine D. (Nelson) Carden; brother of William (Lori) Carden, Sharon Carden (Robert Cierlicki), Catherine Flanagan, Dorothea Carden, Denise (Andy) Mis and the late Bryan and Shawn Carden; also survived by nieces and nephews. No prior visitation. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements by: ERIE COUNTY CREMATION SERVICE, (716) 824-6435. Please share your condolences at: www.eriecountycremationservice.com

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10/25/2025

BARTULA - Barbara A. (nee Lis)
April 1, 1942 - October 24, 2025
Of Blasdell, NY. Beloved wife of John S. Bartula; dearest mother of Debbie M. (Daniel) Mack, Cheryl A. (Kevin) Delaney, Lynn M. (Scott) Webb and Michael J. Bartula; also survived by 12 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. No prior visitation. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements by: ERIE COUNTY CREMATION SERVICE, (716) 824-6435. Please share your condolences at: www.eriecountycremationservice.com

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10/22/2025

McCARTHY - John L. "Jack"
July 16, 1938 - October 16, 2025
Of Cheektowaga, NY. Beloved husband of the late Barbara A. (Potts) McCarthy; dearest father of Susan L. (Frank) Scherer and John L. (Lynn) McCarthy Jr.; grandfather of Katie (Nick) Kuzma; great-grandfather of Vada; brother of Jerry (Pat) McCarthy, Michael (Lory) McCarthy and the late Thomas (Nancy) McCarthy, Patricia (William) Bradford, James (Carole) McCarthy, Joanne (Paul) Greiner and Robert (Kathie) McCarthy; also survived by nieces and nephews. No prior visitation. Family and friends are invited to attend a Celebration of Life Gathering, Monday, November 3, 2025 from 7-9 PM at the Grapevine Banquet Center, 333 Dick Rd., Depew, NY. Memorial contributions may be made to: Hospice Buffalo, Inc. Mr. McCarthy was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran. Arrangements by: ERIE COUNTY CREMATION SERVICE, (716) 824-6435. Please share your condolences at: www.eriecountycremationservice.com

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10/22/2025

HALLMAN - June Ellen
September 26, 1952 - October 19, 2025
Of Blasdell, NY. Beloved daughter of the late Ruth and Merle Bricklemeyer Sr. June is survived by her husband of 47 years, John Hallman; her son, Jesse Ryan Hallman; her daughter, Tammy Ruth Stawisuck (Joseph, son-in-law); and her most precious blessing--her granddaughter, Persephone. She leaves behind many loved ones including sisters, brothers, cousins, nieces, nephews and an extended family--some by blood, some by choice. All who knew her, loved her. She will be missed by many. She may have struggled for years with heart complications, but her heart was fuller than most--full of love for her friends, family and even strangers. You never met a kinder woman, who helped others, while she struggled silently. Her artistic flare and crafty nature left its mark on all she touched; her smile shined a lasting light. She will rest in eternal peace at Hillcrest Cemetery in Serenity on Abbott Road. In lieu of flowers, please donate in June's memory to the SPCA. She was an animal lover and rescued her Precious Poodle from there. She was a frequent visitor bringing treats and hotdogs for the pups. No prior visitation. Per the request of June, no services will be held. Arrangements by: ERIE COUNTY CREMATION SERVICE, (716) 824-6435. Please share your condolences at: www.eriecountycremationservice.com

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10/14/2025

RAHN - Russell Wayne "Rusty"
March 20, 1955 - October 13, 2025
Of Lackawanna, New York, passed away at 8:30 a.m. on Monday, October 13th at Hospice of Buffalo, at age 70. Rusty was born on March 20, 1955, in Beardstown, Illinois, to Vernon E. and Dorothy B. (Kost) Rahn. Rusty married Patricia Sugnet in 1978, and together they had two children, Justin and Sarah, before their relationship ended. He is survived by his longtime fiancé and companion, Diana “Char” Shaffer. Rusty’s family includes his son, Justin, and Justin’s wife, Rachael, of Clarence Center, New York; his daughter, Sarah Rahn, and her fiancé Bobby, of Palm Bay, Florida; and five beloved grandchildren: Xander, Angelina, Natalie, Kayla, and Robbie. Rusty is also survived by his sister, Sally Lael of Beardstown, Illinois; two brothers, Michael of Athens, Illinois, and Danny of Beardstown, Illinois; three nieces: Buffy Lael-Wolf of Springfield, Illinois, Erika (Rahn) Gorny of Springville, New York, and Tarra (Lael) Winters of St. Louis, Missouri; as well as one nephew, Thad Lael of Yorkville, Illinois. Rusty was well-known for his fun-loving personality, always bringing laughter to those around him. He cherished his family and friends deeply. His memory will live on through the love, joy and shenanigans he shared with those fortunate enough to know him. No prior visitation. A Celebration of Life will be held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements by: ERIE COUNTY CREMATION SERVICE, (716) 824-6435. Please share your condolences at: www.eriecountycremationservice.com

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Buffalo, NY
14220

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+17168246435

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http://www.eriecountycremationservice.com/

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