The Dietrich Funeral Homes, Inc.

12/30/2025

Brian A. Maloney passed away on Thursday, December 11, 2025. Beloved son of the late Albert and the late Frances (nee Wood) Maloney. Long time partner of Elisse Graham. Loving father of Steven Maloney. Dear brother of Vince (Karen Ericson) Maloney and Mary Beth (Peter) Baust. Also survived by nieces. Brian attended McKinley High School and Erie County Community College. Brian was a proud Buffalo Firefighter for many years and his passion was rebuilding classic cars. Funeral Services will be private. Kindly share online condolences at www.TheDietrichFuneralHome.com .

12/30/2025

Timothy F. Harrington Jr., M.D.

Beloved husband of the late Diane (Mack) Harrington. Loving father of Catherine (Peter) Donnelly and Timothy (Rachel) Harrington. Loving Paka of Peter (Danielle) Donnelly, Maggie Donnelly, Matthew (Fiancé - Anna Fricker) Donnelly. Great-grandfather to Eliana Donnelly. Pre-deceased by loving brothers and survived by nieces and nephews. Friends may call Sunday, January 4, 2026, from 1-5 p.m. at the Dietrich Funeral Home, Inc., 2480 Kensington Ave., Amherst, N.Y. 14226. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, January 5, 2026, at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph University Church, 3269 Main St., Buffalo, N.Y. 14214. Please assemble at church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Caregiver Support Program at VA Western New York or to the American Diabetes Association. Timothy F. Harrington Jr. graduated from Timon High School and Canisius College with a degree in English and minors in Philosophy and languages. He taught at Holland Central before returning to Canisius for graduate studies. He decided to forgo a master's in education and complete the science requirements to apply to the UB School of Medicine. He completed a residency in Family Practice before accepting his commission to the U.S. Navy. He served at the Pensacola Naval Air Station during the Vietnam War where he modernized the Family Practice Residency Program. After the war he returned to Buffalo and launched his own private practice, with his wife Diane who was a nurse, which he enjoyed until his retirement in 2015. His hobbies included genealogy, photography, amateur radio (KD2OE) and magic (IBM Ring 12).

12/19/2025

Beverly A. Fisher (nee Crane) passed away on December 4, 2025. Loving mother of William (Millie), Alan, Kevin (Jennifer) and Patricia (Bradley) Hahn. Dear grandmother of 4 and great grandmother of 7. Beverly is also survived by three loving brothers, nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by a brother and a sister. Funeral Services will be announced at a later date. Flowers are gratefully declined. Memorial contributions may be directed to the SPCA serving Erie County, 300 Harlem Road West Seneca, NY 14224 or on-line at yourspca.org/donate. On-line condolences may be shared at www.TheDietrichFuneralHome.com.

12/19/2025

Ben K. Seon (12/17/2025)

Ben K. Seon passed away on Wednesday, December 17, 2025. Beloved husband of Takako Seon. Loving father of Carl (Anita) Seon, Amy Seon and Mae Seon. Loving grandfather of Jillian Seon.

All services were held privately for the immediate family at their convenience. Flowers are gratefully declined. Memorials may be directed to Roswell Park Cancer Institute at www.give. roswellpark.org. On-line condolences may be shared at www.TheDietrich Funeral Home.com.

Arrangements by the Dietrich Funeral Home, Inc. 2480 Kensington Avenue Amherst, NY 14226.

12/17/2025

Gail M. Philbin (nee Beaver) 12/14/2025

Beloved wife of Timothy Philbin. Loving mother of Maureen (Jordan) Grabar and William (Courtney Kerrigan) Philbin. Loving Nana of Owen Grabar and Lyla Grabar. Loving sister of Tona (Thomas) Nichols, Laurie (Benjamin) Madonia, and Gina Gartley. Cherished sister-in-law of Patrick (Iva), Thomas (Kathleen), and Phillip (Maria) Philbin. Lovingly remembered by sixteen nieces and nephews and fourteen great nieces and nephews. Friends and family may visit on Friday, January 2, 2026, from 4 – 7p.m. at the Dietrich Funeral Home, 2480 Kensington Ave., Amherst, N.Y. 14226. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Saturday, January 3, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. at Christ the King Church, 30 Lamarck Dr. (at Main St.), Amherst, NY 14226. Please assemble at church. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to Hospice Buffalo. Online condolences may be placed at TheDietrichFuneralHome.com.

12/17/2025

Alexandra Marie Morlock (nee Andres) 12/14/2025

Beloved mother of Michaela Morlock. Fiancé of Mark Zawadzki. Beloved daughter of Paul (Judy) Schepperly and the late Donna Andres. Loving sister of Lauren (A.J.) Baumgartner. Loving niece of Edward (Ann) Andres, Fredrick Andres and cousin of Rachel Andres. Friends may gather on Friday, December 19, 2025, from 3 – 7 p.m. at the Dietrich Funeral Home, 2480 Kensington Ave., Amherst, N.Y. 14226 where a prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. Online condolences may be placed at TheDietrichFuneralHome.com

12/12/2025

Dolores J. Kenney (nee Morgan) 12/11/2025

Beloved wife of the late Thomas Kenney. Loving mother of Brian (Maureen), Thomas (Rosanne) and the late Timothy Kenney. Loving grandmother of Caitlin (Bill Spargo) Kenney, Patrick (Julie), Sean, Colleen (Sam) Hausmann, John Paul, Joseph, Stephanie and Luke Kenney. Great grandmother of Pierce, Jack and Callan. Pre-deceased by two sisters and a brother. Survived by nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 1:00 pm at St. Gregory the Great Church, 200 St. Gregory Court, Williamsville, N.Y. Memorials may be made to Hospice Buffalo. Online condolences may be placed at TheDietrichFuneralHome.com.

12/05/2025

Ruhland, Gerald A. 12/03/2025

Loving uncle of Kenneth Manning, John A. (Liz) Manning, Donna (Glenn) Manning – Currie, James (Patti) Ruhland, Kelly (late Timothy) Edwardson. Also survived by grandnieces and grandnephews. Friends may gather on Thursday, December 11, 2025 from 9 – 11 a.m. at the Dietrich Funeral Home, 2480 Kensington Ave., Amherst, N.Y. 14226, where a service will be held on Thursday at 11:00 a.m. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to Suneel's Light (https://www.suneelslight.com/get-involved) . Online condolences may be placed at www.TheDietrichFuneralHome.com

Dietrich Funeral Home is a family-owned funeral home serving families in Amherst, NY and the greater Buffalo area. Contact us today to schedule a pre-arrangement consultation.

12/04/2025

Virginia Stewart (nee Joyner) 12/02/2025

With heavy hearts, our family announces the passing of Virginia Stewart, who left this world peacefully on Tuesday, December 2, 2025. Born in Georgia in 1946, Virginia grew up surrounded by the deep love of her parents, Clarence Joyner and Ella Vera Joyner. In the 1960s, she made the life-changing move to Syracuse, New York, where she quickly embraced her new community and built a life filled with joy, family, and strength.

Virginia was the proud and devoted mother of three children: Tony Joyner of Georgia, Allen Joyner of Buffalo, NY, and Twonya Joyner of Syracuse, NY. Her love for her children was unwavering, and she carried them in her heart every day of her life. Her legacy continues through her cherished grandchildren — Valerie Payne, Andrew Joyner, and Nicholas Joyner — each of whom brought her immeasurable pride and happiness. She was also the adoring great-grandmother of Jaliyah Gonzalez, whose presence lit up her world. Virginia is reunited in eternal rest with her parents, Clarence Joyner and Ella Vera Joyner, her siblings Clarence Joyner Jr., Freddy Williams, and her dear former husband and lifelong friend, Andrew Stewart. She is survived by loving siblings, Stanley Williams and Marcela Joyner, who will forever hold her memory close. She also leaves behind beloved nephews, Alex and Jimmy Walker, whom she treasured deeply.

Friends may gather on Monday, December 8, 2025, from 3- 7 p.m. at the Dietrich Funeral Home, 2480 Kensington Ave., Amherst, NY 14226 where a prayer service will be held on Monday at 6p.m. Flowers gratefully declined.

Virginia will be remembered for her warmth, resilience, easy laughter, and the unwavering love she showed to everyone, fortunate enough to know her. Her strength, stubbornness, spirit, kindness, and gentle presence will be profoundly missed and forever cherished. May she rest in peace and may her memory be a blessing to all who loved her.

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12/02/2025

Bartlett, Edith E. 11/28/2025

Loving sister of the late Edward Bartlett, and Mary Ann (Robert) Healy. Sister-in-law of Janet Bartlett. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated later at a time and date to be announced. Arrangements by The Dietrich Funeral Homes, 2480 Kensington Ave., Amherst, N.Y. 14226 (www.TheDietrichFuneralHome.com)

11/21/2025

Brendan N. O'Connell 11/20/2025

Beloved son of Mary Ann (Dr. Cornelius) O’Connell. Loving brother of Rosemary (Karl) Shmavonian, Pattrick (Annette), Matthew (Maureen), Joseph and Brian O’Connell and the late Michael O’Connell. Survived by many nieces and nephews. Friends may call Tuesday, November 25, 2025, from 4-8 p.m. at the Dietrich Funeral Home, Inc., 2480 Kensington Ave., Amherst, N.Y. 14226. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph University Church, 3269 Main St., Buffalo, N.Y. 14214. Please assemble at church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to People Inc., Aspire of WNY, or Cradle Beach Camp.

11/20/2025

Michael Summers Sr. passed away peacefully at home on November 19th, 2025, surrounded by family. Beloved husband of Eileen (nee Fernan) Summers. Loving father of Michael (Mary T.) Summers, Mary (Frank) Scamacca, Kathleen (Mark) Meyerhofer, and Daniel (Beth) Summers. Proud grandfather of nine grandchildren. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on November 25th, 2025 at 9:30 a.m. at Christ the King Church, 30 Lamarck Dr. (at Main St.), Amherst, NY 14226. Please assemble at church. Flowers gratefully declined. Michael was a 20-year retired Detective of the Amherst Police Department and a graduate of the FBI National Academy. He was also a member of the Snyder Fire Department and a 50-year member of the Amherst Fire Council. Online condolences may be placed at www.thedietrichfuneralhome.com