James W. Cannan Funeral Home Inc., 3155 Orchard Park Road, Orchard Park, NY (2026)

02/10/2026

LEONARD, David T.
Passed away February 5, 2026. Loving Father of Karen Leonard. Brother of Joe Leonard, John (Sherry) Leonard and Sueann Jones. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Services to be announced at a later date. Online condolences at www.CANNANFH.com

02/09/2026

CALLAHAN, Kami M. (Sobol)
Passed away peacefully on February 7th after a valiant battle with cancer. Despite her diagnosis she lived fully and embraced life. Throughout her illness, she was surrounded by the love and support of her extended family and many dear friends. Kami was born and raised in Lackawanna and made her home with her husband and children in Boston, NY. She worked in many jobs where she joyfully helped others. Kami shared her love of reading with the patrons of the Boston Free Library where she was a board member and worked for many years. She loved reading to her little friends during story time at Merit Badge Books. She was an empathetic and compassionate volunteer in the community, a board member of Hamburg Village Engaged where she set up and helped run their free Clothing Closet which served her local community. Kami was a vibrant and much-loved wife and mother who shared much joy, creativity, love and laughter with her family. Kami is survived by her husband, James and their children Liam, Emmet and Kiah, along with her extended family and many dear friends. Kami’s family would like to offer special thanks to her doctors and care teams at Roswell Park and Hospice Buffalo. Friends and family may visit Wednesday February 11th from 4-7PM at the JAMES W. CANNAN FUNERAL HOME INC. 3155 Orchard Park Road. 716-675-9027. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Kami’s memory to The Boston Free Library, Roswell Park Cancer Institute or Hospice Buffalo.
Online condolences at www.CANNANFH.com

02/02/2026

BOUQUARD, John J. "Jack"
Passed away February 1, 2026
Beloved husband of Joan (Sekelsky). Dear father of Michael (Lesley), Kevin (April), and the late Andrew (Christa) Bouquard. Loving grandfather of Gabrielle, Margret, Brendan, Lennox, Molly, Jack, Samuel and Amelia. Son of the late John “Eggsie” and Gertrude “Gert” (Quigley) Bouquard. Brother of Joan (late Gus) Phillips, Patricia Ann (Joe) Speranza, late Trudy Lombardo and the late Mary Gert Bouquard. Brother in law of Mary Sekelsky. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Friends may call Thursday February 5th from 4-8PM at the JAMES W. CANNAN FUNERAL HOME INC. 3155 Orchard Park Road 716-675-9027. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday February 6th at 10:00AM at St. John Vianney Church 2950 Southwestern Blvd. Orchard Park, NY. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the V.A.M.C Buffalo. Jack was a Vietnam War Air Force veteran. He was a member of the American Legion and retired from the Ford Motor Co. Stamping Plant. Online condolences at www.CANNANFH.com

02/01/2026

NEENAN, James E.
of Buffalo, NY, passed peacefully in his home on Friday, January 30,2026, surrounded by his loved ones. Beloved husband of Anita (Quigley), dear father of James (Suzanne), Mark, and Margaret (Bill) Leahy, loving grand father of Michael, son of the late Michael and Margaret(Coughlin) Neenan, brother of the late Margaret, late John(late Margaret), late Joseph and late Nancy. Also survived by nieces and a nephew. A visitation will be held on Friday, February 6th from 4-7 pm at JAMES W. CANNAN FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3155 Orchard Park Road in Orchard Park (716)675-9027. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, February7th at Our Lady of Charity, St. Ambrose Worship Site at11:30am. Please assemble at church. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Hospice Buffalo or St. Joseph Collegiate Institute. A lifelong South Buffalo resident, Jim was a graduate of the University of Buffalo and a proud veteran of the Korean War. He was happily married for 66 years and together they enjoyed golf, tennis and travel. Jim was a physical education teacher in the West Seneca school system where he coached tennis, football and track. He also was a coach for the St. Joe’s football and tennis teams. Jim was an ardent Notre Dame and college football fan. He was a well-respected teacher, coach, and friend to thousands of students and athletes. Online condolences at www.CANNANFH.com

02/01/2026

Kurtz, James J. "Gym"
Passed away January 29, 2026.
Beloved husband of Joan (Nestel) Kurtz. Loving father of Joan (Lawrence) Osswald. Dear grandfather of Troy Osswald. Also survived by three nieces. Friends may call Tuesday February 3rd from 4-8PM at the JAMES W. CANNAN FUNERAL HOME INC. 3155 Orchard Park Rd. 3155 Orchard Park Rd. 716-675-9027. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Wednesday February 4th at 10:00AM at St. John Vianney Church. 2950 Southwestern Blvd. Orchard Park, NY 14127. Please assemble at church. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to St. Jude’s Children's Hospital. Mr. Kurtz was a longtime parishioner of St. John Vianney. He was a member of the Holy Name Society and an usher for 55 years. Online condolences at www.CANNANFH.com

01/31/2026

CANNEY, Maureen
Passed away January 28, 2026.
Daughter of the late Anthony and Elizabeth Canney McFaul. Step daughter of the late Vincent McFaul. Sister of the late Anthony (Jean) Canney and late Colleen (late William) Lambert. Aunt of late Elizabeth (Michael Mararian) Lambert, late Anthony Canney, Cathleen (Michael) Lempko, William Lambert, Brian Lambert, Colleen (Vincent) Vanderlip, Peter (Lisa) Canney and Lawrence Lambert. Also survived by nine grandnieces and nephews. Everyone is invited regardless of your religion to a Mass of Christian Burial on Saturday February7th at 9:30AM at Our Lady of Charity Parish - Holy Family Worship Site. Please assemble at church. No prior visitation. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Maureen Canney Tuition Award at Mt. Mercy Academy. Online condolences at www.CANNANFH.com

01/28/2026

Barbara Diane (Shular) Lomas
12/9/1934 - 1/19/2026
Passed away on Monday, January 19, 2026.

Beloved wife of the late William E. Lomas.

Dearest mother of Lori Klas, Jon (Katie) Klas, and Kevin Klas.

Dear stepmother of William Lomas Jr., Karen (Rick) Smith, Kevin (Jody) Lomas,
Kenneth (Mary) Lomas, Eileen (Bill) Balke, Matthew (Debbie) Lomas, late Susan (late
Donald) Ostrander, and the late Joseph Lomas.

Precious grandmother of Jason Bain, Alyssa Klas, and Addison Klas.

Loving great grandmother of Drew (Kayla) Comstock, Kylie Bain, and Raegyn Bain.
Special great grandma of Katelyn Comstock.

Dear godmother of Jamie (Bryan) French.

Daughter of the late Herbert and Phoebe (Peg) (Johnston) Shular.

Sister of the late Herbert (Carole Crocker) Shular Jr., and the late Dave (late Joy)
Shular.

Also survived by many nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, cousins, and
friends.
Barb was a loving "mother" to many.

After staying home to raise her children, Barb started college and achieved her master's
in social work (MSW) and then through postgraduate classes, training, and testing
achieved the level of licensed clinical social worker (LCSW). She worked for 15 years
for Erie County Family Court before starting her private practice in social work and
clinical therapy. Barb was held in high regard by the courts for her advocacy and
professionalism. Her work centered around supporting children and families.

She was an active member of Woodside Methodist Church that transitioned to New
Hope Methodist Church where she continued to serve her community alongside her
husband Bill. She is missed by many.

Barb requested a graveside service which will be held on Saturday, March 21, 2026 at
11 am at Woodlawn Cemetery, 4443 S. Buffalo St., Orchard Park, NY 14127.

Online condolences at www.CANNANFH.com

01/24/2026

GLOSS, Robert “Bob”,
passed away on January 23, 2026, after a lengthy illness, beloved husband of Margaret “Peggy” (Hanley) Gloss, dear father of Robert (Nicole) Gloss, Abby (Rob) Gloss, Sheila (Alex) Szymczak and David Gloss, loving grandfather of Jackson, Olivia, Noah and Alex, son of the late Irving and Joan (Schork) Gloss, brother of Connie (Johnnie) Cruz, Cathleen Gloss and the late Richard Gloss. Family and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of Charity Parish - St. Ambrose Worship site, 65 Ridgewood Road in Buffalo on Saturday, January 31, 2026, at 11:15AM, please assemble at church. Flowers are gratefully declined. Bob was a proud U.S. Marine Corp Veteran and a member of the Disabled Veterans Association. Arrangements by the JAMES W. CANNAN FUNERAL HOME. Online register book at www.CANNANFH.com

01/24/2026

QUINN, Mary Lou (Masterson), passed away on January 23, 2026, beloved wife of the late Joseph M. Quinn, devoted mother of Timothy Quinn, Brian (John Kurtz) Quinn , Mary Ann (Corey) Winter, Susan Quinn and Amy (Keith) Wittman, loving grandmother of Timothy, Jessica (Steve), Michael, Amanda, Nicholas (Hannah), McKenzie, Madison and great-grandmother of Brooke, Hadley, Camden, Bradley, Riley, Addie, Brantley and Austin, daughter of the late Paul and Mabel (Sors) Masterson, sister of the late John Masterson, also survived by many nieces and nephews. Friends and family may call Wednesday, January 28th from 6-9:00 PM at the JAMES W. CANNAN FUNERAL HOME, 3155 Orchard Park Road, (716) 675-9027. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, 115 O’Connell Ave. in Buffalo on Thursday January 29th at 9:30 am, please assemble at church. The entombment will follow the mass at Holy Cross Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be sent to Hospice Buffalo. Mrs. Quinn was a 30-year member of the West Seneca Senior Citizens Center, she loved to knit, traveling around the world and she loved spending time with her family and always had a baby in her arms and a smile on her face. www.CANNANFH.com

01/22/2026

PIOTROWICZ, Kathleen A. (Kearns)
Passed away January 21, 2026.
Beloved wife of the late Stanley Vincent Piotrowicz. Loving mother of Stephen Vincent (Nicole) and the late Daniel S. Piotrowicz, Esq. Dear grandmother of Nora Kathleen and Travis Vincent Piotrowicz. Sister of Patrick Emmett Kearns and the late Robert Michael Kearns. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Friends may call Friday January 30th from 4-8PM at the JAMES W. CANNAN FUNERAL HOME INC. 3155 Orchard Park Road. 716-675-9027. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday January 31st at 9:30AM at St. Martin of Tours Church. Please assemble at church. Kathy dedicated 25 years of service as a court stenographer for the State of New York. She grew up in the Valley neighborhood of South Buffalo, where she met her husband of 49 years. Kathy attended St. Stephen’s School, Mt. Mercy Academy and was a graduate of Victory Academy. She was baptized at St. George’s Church in Crystal Beach, Canada and held a deep, lifelong connection to the community there, proudly considering herself a Crystal Beach native at heart. She especially loved spending time at the family cottage in Crystal Beach and at the Bay Beach Club. Kathy was a devoted friend who maintained friendships spanning more than 70 years. She was proud of her Irish heritage and had a gift for making people laugh. She loved conversation and storytelling, and cherished time spent with friends and family, especially through her birthday club and dinner club gatherings. She adored her two grandchildren, who brought her immeasurable joy and were the light of her life. Online condolences at www.CANNANFH.com

01/18/2026

GERMAIN, Thomas P. "Red",
***** PLEASE NOTE THE CHANGES IN THE FUNERAL SERVICE TUESDAY***
passed away on January 13, 2026, beloved husband of the late Joanne (Smith) Germain, dear father of Jenny Germain and Jason Germain, son of the late Raymond and Dorothy (Brown) Germain, brother of Joan (late Douglas) Meyers, Elaine (late Edward) Suleski, James (late Diane) Germain, Mariann Hamm, Michael (Anna) Germain, Robert (Giovanna) Germain, Joseph (Kelly) Germain, Patricia (late Mark) Krohn, late Donald (Chu Cha) Germain, late John "Hawk" (Sandra) Germain and the late Raymond (late Patricia Ann) Germain Jr., also survived by many nieces and nephews. A very special cousin to Kaden Horrigan Shea.
***** Visitation will STILL BE HELD ON MONDAY, January 19th from 2:00 – 6:00 pm at the JAMES W. CANNAN FUNERAL HOME INC., 3155 Orchard Park Road, Orchard Park, NY (716) 675-9027
where a funeral service WILL NOT BE HELD on Tuesday January 20th -
DUE TO THE WINTER STORM WARNINGS
THE FUNERAL SERVICE
WILL BE HELD AT A LATER DATE.
The entombment will follow the services at Holy Cross Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be sent to the Alzheimer's Association in Tom's memory. Tom worked at the Ford Stamping Plant for over 30 years, was very proud to have served his country in Vietnam in the U.S. Army's 1st Calvary Division. He loved to go fishing, hunting, camping and truly loved his grand fur babies Tessie, Finnegan and Declan. Online condolences at www.CANNANFH.com

01/14/2026

GERMAIN, Thomas P. “Red”,
passed away on January 13, 2026, beloved husband of the late Joanne (Smith) Germain, dear father of Jenny Germain and Jason Germain, son of the late Raymond and Dorothy (Brown) Germain, brother of Joan (late Douglas) Meyers, Elaine (late Edward) Suleski, James (late Diane) Germain, Mariann Hamm, Michael (Anna) Germain, Robert (Giovanna) Germain, Joseph (Kelly) Germain, Patricia (late Mark) Krohn, late Donald (Chu Cha) Germain, late John “Hawk” (Sandra) Germain and the late Raymond (late Patricia Ann) Germain Jr., also survived by many nieces and nephews. A very special cousin to Kaden Horrigan Shea. Visitation will be held on Monday, January 19th from 2:00 – 6:00 pm at the JAMES W. CANNAN FUNERAL HOME INC. 3155 Orchard Park Road, Orchard Park, NY (716) 675-9027 where a funeral service will be held on Tuesday January 20th at 10:00 am. The entombment will follow the services at Holy Cross Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be sent to the Alzheimer’s Association in Tom’s memory. Tom worked at the Ford Stamping Plant for over 30 years, was very proud to have served his country in Vietnam in the U.S. Army’s 1st Calvary Division. He loved to go fishing, hunting, camping and truly loved his grand fur babies Tessie, Finnegan and Declan. Online condolences at www.CANNANFH.com

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