Lombardo Funeral Home

Lombardo Funeral Home Lombardo Funeral Home has been servicing the Western New York area for generations. Lombardo Funeral Home. Our Family Serving Your Family Since 1907.

As the third generation to serve Western New York, Joseph P. Lombardo, President and Licensed Funeral Director, is proud of the heritage and service associated with Lombardo Funeral Home and is proud to carry on the tradition of unsurpassed quality and dedication to the families of Western New York.

William M. Schmitt
03/30/2026

William M. Schmitt

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Esther Linda CloudenClouden, Esther Linda (nee Russo) of Orchard Park, entered into rest on March 28, 2026. Beloved wife...
03/30/2026

Esther Linda Clouden

Clouden, Esther Linda (nee Russo) of Orchard Park, entered into rest on March 28, 2026. Beloved wife of Thomas W. Clouden, Jr.; devoted mother of Tom (Mary Kaye) Clouden, John (Kathleen) Clouden, Linda Faye Connolly and Gerald Clouden; cherished grandmother of Thomas, William (Jamie), Patrick (Rina), Andrew (Miranda), Michaela, Ariana (Joseph), Sean and Alexis; adored great grandmother of Kennith and Alexander; loving daughter of the late Frances and Salvatore Russo; dear sister of the late Patrick Russo. Also loved by many nieces, nephews, and in-laws. Relatives and friends may visit the LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (Southtowns Chapel) 3060 Abbott Rd. near Lake Ave. on Monday (April 6) from 4-8 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. John Vianney Church, 2950 Southwestern Blvd, Orchard Park on Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock. Please assemble at Church. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

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Raymond "Ray" P. SiulcOf Amherst, entered into rest on March 28, 2026. Beloved father of Jeremiah (Cheryl), Jason (Alexa...
03/30/2026

Raymond "Ray" P. Siulc

Of Amherst, entered into rest on March 28, 2026. Beloved father of Jeremiah (Cheryl), Jason (Alexandra), and the late Rebecca Siulc; Adored husband of Melissa Rush; Devoted step-father of Kevin (Caitlin) and Michael (Gunce) Rush; Cherished grandfather of Jeremiah Jr., Matthew, Bentley, Charlie, Maddie, and Rhys; Loving son of the late Raymond A. and Loretta Siulc; Dear brother of Susan McFayden and Evelyn Spadinger; also survived by many nieces, nephews, family and friends. Ray was a proud veteran of The United States Air Force. Relatives and friends may visit the LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (Northtowns Chapel) 885 Niagara Falls Blvd., near Eggert Rd., on Monday April 6, from 4-7 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Amelia's Church, 2999 Eggert Rd., Tonawanda, NY 14150, on April 7, at 9:30 AM. Please assemble at church.

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Janice E. Hendricksof Cheektowaga, entered into rest March 30, 2026. Devoted mother of Robert (Phyllis McCann) Hendrick...
03/30/2026

Janice E. Hendricks

of Cheektowaga, entered into rest March 30, 2026. Devoted mother of Robert (Phyllis McCann) Hendricks, Carolyn Crossett, Susan Foster and James (Michelle) Hendricks, cherished grandmother of 9 grandchildren and one great grandchild; loving daughter of the late Victor and Anna Lama; dear sister of Robert (late Karen) Lama, Lorraine (late Russell) Battaglia, Jacqueline (Joseph) Lopardi, Christina (David) Gorski, the late Victor Lama Jr., Richard (Nancy) Lama and Julianne Lama; also survived by nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends may visit the LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (Northtowns chapel) 885 Niagara Falls Blvd. (near Eggert/Sheridan) Amherst on Thursday (4/9) from 3:00 - 6:00 PM where the service will immediately follow.

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Lt. Col. John M. SenneffOf Town of Tonawanda and later Fredonia, NY, He was born in Moline, Illinois (home of John Deere...
03/30/2026

Lt. Col. John M. Senneff

Of Town of Tonawanda and later Fredonia, NY, He was born in Moline, Illinois (home of John Deere tractor) in May of 1924, to George and Clara Roudebush Senneff. His father, a national football champion at the University of Illinois, gave John a lifelong passion for the game. While playing football for his high school coach-father, WWII broke out. He finished high school and enlisted immediately. Instead of waiting to hear back from the Army, he went on to pursue a degree in Aeronautical Engineering at his father and mother's alma mater.

After only one semester of college, he was accepted into flight training for the Army Air Corps. In the beginning of 1944 after a long training regime, he was assigned to the P-47 Thunderbolt 86th Fighter-Bomber Group's 525th Squadron in Italy. Over the next year, John flew 74 combat missions into Italy, France and Germany. He returned 13 times with flak or gunfire damage to his aircraft. For his service, John received the Distinguished Flying Cross, the Air Medal with four oak leaf clusters, and numerous European campaign honors. His unit also earned two Presidential Unit Citations. Because he was among the younger fighter pilots, he remained in Europe until his turn came to return home. During that time, he took part in escorting President Truman's plane to the Potsdam Conference, where Truman met with Churchill and Stalin to shape the postwar order in Europe.

After returning home, he completed his education and earned a Masters degree in Aeronautical Engineering. During that time, he met and married his first wife Mildred. They moved to Buffalo along with their young child John Michael to join a growing Bell Aircraft Company in Wheatfield. He also continued his military service in the reserves as part of the newly formed U.S. Air Force, eventually retiring after 27 years as a lieutenant colonel.

At Bell, John was part of a team that helped establish the company's reputation for developing rocket engines. He worked on numerous major programs, including the Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile, the Space Shuttle, Spacelab, Agena, and, most famously, the lunar ascent engine that carried every Apollo astronaut from the surface of the moon. That engine is now displayed at the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum in Washington, D.C.

Along the way they welcomed three more children, Kathleen, William and Carol before Mildred unfortunately succumbed to cancer. At what was now called Bell Aerospace, he met his second wife Diane Mudd who by her own right was an accomplished pilot and scientist at Bell. Their passion for flying and skiing continued as they had two children Karyn and James and flew his small airplane all over the US with them. Over the years, he welcomed eight grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

Even retirement did not slow him down. John took his skiing and snowboarding up a notch and spent more than 20 years as an instructor at Tamarack and Kissing Bridge, finally retiring in his late 80s. Sadly too soon, his second wife Diane succumbed to cancer as well.

John was also a flight instructor who loved training students throughout WNY. He was active in many organizations, Bell Ski and Golf Clubs, Niagara Soaring Club (towing gliders), AIAA, Niagara Aerospace museum and hall of fame, BADAGA, softball and swimming coach, Buffalo Aero Club and Bali Running Club. Though he was still loyal to his University of Illinois Fighting Illini, he grew to become an avid fan of the Buffalo Bills and Sabres and rarely missed a game.

Of all his traits, he most importantly always had a smile on his face and was excited to see his extended family and countless friends he treated as if they were his flesh and blood. If you saw him in WNY, chances were he had a Golden Retriever by his side. He will greatly be missed by all his family and friends

Relatives and Friends may visit the LOMBARDO FUNEAL HOME (Northtowns Chapel) 885 Niagara Falls Blvd. (Eggert/Sheridan) Amherst on Wednesday (4/1) from 3:00 - 8:00 pm. A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday (4/2) morning at 11:30 o'clock at The Kenmore United Methodist Church, 32 Landers Rd., Kenmore (please assemble at church). Interment White Chapel Cemetery

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Richard J. ToepferApril 10, 1942-March 29, 2026TOEPFER, Richard J. of South Buffalo, entered into rest March 29, 2026. B...
03/30/2026

Richard J. Toepfer

April 10, 1942-March 29, 2026

TOEPFER, Richard J. of South Buffalo, entered into rest March 29, 2026. Beloved husband of Diane (nee English) Toepfer; devoted father of Timothy (Carol) Toepfer, Kerra (Rob) Alessi, Kristi (John) Ford, and the late Kathy (Keith) Possinger; cherished “Boompa” of Alannah, Willa, and Ivy; loving son of the late Karl and Minna Toepfer; dear brother of Herbert (late Marjorie) Toepfer and predeceased by Catherine Toepfer, Ursula “Mickey” Smith-Weber, Robert (late Carol) Toepfer, Elizabeth (late Norman) Becker, Carl (late Virgina) Toepfer, and Paul (late Sharon) Toepfer; also survived by many nieces, nephews, family, and friends especially his buddies from the Bethlehem Steel Plant. Relatives and friends may visit the LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (Southtowns Chapel) 3060 Abbott Rd., near Lake Ave. on Saturday (April 4th) from 2-6 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Martin of Tours Church, 1140 Abbott Rd., South Buffalo on Monday morning (April 6th) at 9:30 o’clock. Please assemble at Church. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. Richard was a United States Army Veteran. In lieu of flowers, donation may be made in Richard’s honor to Hospice Buffalo.

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Andrew N. BonayBonay, Andrew N.Sept 5, 1938 – Mar 28, 2026Of Orchard Park, entered into rest March 28, 2026. Beloved hus...
03/30/2026

Andrew N. Bonay

Bonay, Andrew N.

Sept 5, 1938 – Mar 28, 2026

Of Orchard Park, entered into rest March 28, 2026. Beloved husband of the late Shirley A. (nee Knowlton) Bonay; devoted father of Michelle (David) Hennigan, Colleen (Alan) Borsuk, Mary Beth (Scott) Breeden and Robert Bonay; cherished grandfather of Andrew (Alexandra), Dylan (Bianca), Brianna (Patrick), Jessica (Justin), Alexis, Amber (Con) and Matthew; adored great-grandfather of Nora, Haley, McKenzie, Finnley, Justin, Skylar and Aleksandra; loving son of the late Andrew and Anna Bonay; dear brother of the late Anne (late Walter) Bobrowski; adored uncle of Dan (Ann Marie) Bobrowski; cherished brother-in-law of John Knowlton. Private services were held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements by LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (Southtowns Chapel).

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Gerda M. HelstromHelstrom, Gerda M. of Boston, entered into rest on March 22, 2026. Beloved mother of Cheryl Riggle, the...
03/30/2026

Gerda M. Helstrom

Helstrom, Gerda M. of Boston, entered into rest on March 22, 2026. Beloved mother of Cheryl Riggle, the late Linda Riggle and Laura (late James) Gokey; cherished grandmother of Patrick Murphy, Jessica Murphy, Harmony Gokey and Hannah Gokey; adored great grandmother of Caleb Russel and Lila Davis; loving daughter of the late Carl Helstrom, Sr. and Marie Hazel Helstrom; loving sister of the late Carl (Lois) Helstrom, Jr. and the late Cyril (Ellen) Helstrom; Also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins, family and friends.

Gerda was born in the mountain town of Renovo, PA at the gateway of the Appalachian Mountains. Her childhood was filled with exploring the forest mountains with her two older brothers and many friends and relatives. Gerda was known for her skill at building go-carts and constructing "shanties" in the woods. She swam in the Susquehanna and attended the YMCA weekly. She won the "Y Girls" Champion badminton tournament in 1954. Gerda competed in many sports and was voted "most athletic" in her 1957 Senior Year book. She also played the trumpet in The Renovo Highschool Marching Band.

Gerda was a loving and kind mother to her three daughters Cheryl, Linda and Laura. She always encourages them to keep learning and growing. While her daughters entered high school, Gerda returned to college and received a certificate in Licensed Practical Nursing. During her later years she participated in many marathons and was an avid pickleball player. Gerda took 1st place in the 60 and over age group for the Shamrock Run years 2001 and 2005. She continued to do gardening, wood working, landscaping and very skilled at home remodeling and repair. Gerda was a true Renaissance woman and kept learning and helping others until the end of her life.

Relatives and friends may visit the LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (Southtowns Chapel) 3060 Abbott Rd. near Lake Ave. on Sunday (April 26) from 11 AM- 2 PM, with eulogies and a service to follow.

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Djuro "DJ" StegicOf Amherst, March 28, 2026. Beloved husband of Dusanka (nee Dragovic) Stegic; devoted father of Philip ...
03/29/2026

Djuro "DJ" Stegic

Of Amherst, March 28, 2026. Beloved husband of Dusanka (nee Dragovic) Stegic; devoted father of Philip Stegic; loving son of Mara and the late Bozidar Stegic; dear brother of Darko Stegic; also survived by relatives and friends.

Relatives and friends may visit the Colonial Memorial Chapels, 3003 South Park Ave., Lackawanna on Friday from 6:00 - 8:00 PM. A Funeral Service will be held at St. Stephen's Orthodox Church, 177 Weber Rd., Lackawanna, NY on Saturday morning at 11:00 o'clock (please assemble at church). Interment Lakeside Cemetery.

Dj loved to cook BBQ for his friends and family. He loved all sports, especially soccer and football. Going to sporting events and fishing with his son Philip and wife Dee, was something he loved to do in his free time. Another big passion of his was traveling at home or abroad.

Dj was honest and hardworking, always ready to help others. He had a great sense of humor and a positive outlook on life. Also, he had great ability to lift people's spirits when they are down.

He was a long-time employee of Safespan Platform Systems, Inc. as a project manager and was proud of it.

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Natacha Enid MarquezOf Buffalo, entered into rest March 23, 2026. Survived by her beloved 3 children, 2 brothers and fat...
03/29/2026

Natacha Enid Marquez

Of Buffalo, entered into rest March 23, 2026. Survived by her beloved 3 children, 2 brothers and father. Also loved by many nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends may visit the LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (Southtowns Chapel) 3060 Abbott Rd., near Lake Ave. on Thursday (April 2) from 4-7PM. A funeral service will immediately follow at 7PM.

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Robert SzczygielOf Blasdell, entered into rest March 28, 2026. Beloved husband of Mary I. (nee Bernardi) Szczygiel; devo...
03/29/2026

Robert Szczygiel

Of Blasdell, entered into rest March 28, 2026. Beloved husband of Mary I. (nee Bernardi) Szczygiel; devoted father of Karen (Thomas) Jacobi - Mariano, Marie (Greg) Lienert, Juliann (Ken) Diel and the late Robert Szczygiel; cherished grandfather of John, Tyler, Samantha, Kamryn, Karly, Riley, Kyle and the late Nicolas; Relatives and friends may visit the LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (Southtowns Chapel) 3060 Abbott Rd. (near Lake Ave,) Orchard Park, on Wednesday (4/1) from 4:00 - 7:00 pm where the service will immediately follow.

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Vida FoucheyOf Buffalo, entered into rest on March 27, 2026. Beloved daughter of the late Edward Fouchey and Shirley Ann...
03/28/2026

Vida Fouchey

Of Buffalo, entered into rest on March 27, 2026. Beloved daughter of the late Edward Fouchey and Shirley Ann Chandler; Devoted sister of Lisa Applewhite, Stephen Rogers, Tina Otis, David Fouchey, Johnny Coleman, and the late Emil Fouchey. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins, family, and friends. Relatives and friends may visit the LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (Snyder Chapel) 4614 Main St., near Harlem Rd., on Saturday April 4, from 3-4 PM where a Homegoing service will immediately follow at 4 PM.

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Family Owned Since 1907

As the third generation to serve Western New York, Joseph P. Lombardo, President and Licensed Funeral Director, is proud of the heritage and service associated with Lombardo Funeral Home. Founded in 1907 on Swan Street in Buffalo by his grandfather, Joseph Lombardo Sr., the business has led the way over the years in providing affordable pricing and extraordinary service. "We're very service-oriented," said Joseph P. Lombardo, "and we believe our attention to service is what sets us apart from other funeral homes." This philosophy is exemplified in the caring and compassion that greets each visitor to any of the four Lombardo Funeral Home locations. Mr. Lombardo is proud to carry on the tradition of unsurpassed quality and dedication to the families of Western New York.

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