The Dietrich Funeral Homes, Inc.

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

11/06/2025

Hibbard, Rosemary (Nee Flagella) 11/3/2025

Beloved wife of the late Theodore Hibbard. Loving sister of Marjorie (Richard) Waite, Cathy (Joseph) Tuminno, Thomas Flagella & James (Jennifer) Flagella. Survived by nieces and nephews. Rosemary attended Cassadaga Valley Central High School in 19, then upon graduation in 1961 attended Geneseo State University, graduating in June of 1964 with a bachelor’s in education and then a Master’s in Library Science. She spent her professional career working as a Librarian for the Niagara Falls School District. She was an avid reader, and many memories of her reading to younger siblings are still vivid today. She also enjoyed bowling and stamp collecting in her retirement years. Friends and family may call on Monday, November 10, 2025, 10am - 11am at the Dietrich Funeral Home, Inc, 2480 Kensington Ave., Amherst, N.Y. 14226 where a funeral service will be held on Monday, November 10, 2025 at 11am. Entombment at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Memorials may be sent to the National Federation of the Blind New York. Online condolences may be placed at https://www.TheDietrichFuneralHome.com

11/03/2025

Cornwell, Elaine (Nee BERNS) 11/02/2025
Beloved wife of the late Calvin Cornwell. Loving mother of Beth (Gary) Crawford, Christian (Pamila) Cornwell, and the late Amy Luparello. Mother-in-law of Thomas Luparello. Loving grandmother of Tyler, Anthony, Justin (Jenna), Zachary, Catherine, Emily and Evan. Great grandmother of Gabriel Crawford. Survived by many nieces and nephews. A visitation will take place on Thursday, November 6, 2025 from 3-7pm and a funeral service at 9:30am on Friday, November 7, 2025 at The Dietrich Funeral Home Inc., 2480 Kensington Ave. Amherst, NY 14226. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be sent to Hospice Buffalo or the Alzheimer's Association. Online condolences may be placed at http://www.TheDietrichFuneralHome.com

10/30/2025

Steward, Gail F. (nee Pope)
10/28/2025

Beloved wife of the late Carlton Steward. Loving mother of Pamela (Brian) Fischer, Michele Steward, Emily (Adam) Connor and the late Todd and Sean Steward. Cherished grandmother of Kelsey (David) Sobczak, Alisha Leif, Mason, Lincoln, and Cooper Connor. Devoted great-grandmother of Dahlia and Finn Sobczak. Dear sister of Gary, Howard, Carol, John and Richard Pope, Sharon Kilburn and the late Karen Gregg. Also survived by nieces and nephews and friends. A visitation will be held on Saturday November 8, 2025 from 1-4 pm at The Dietrich Funeral Home Inc. 2480 Kensington Ave. Amherst, NY 14226 where a funeral service will immediately follow at 4 pm. Online condolences may be placed at www.TheDietrichFuneralHome.com

10/28/2025

Zimmerman, Mary Jane (nee Keating)

10/28/2025

Beloved wife of Paul Zimmerman. Loving mother of Donna (Paul) Kropovitch, Dawn (Michael) Mach and the late David Zimmerman. Loving grandmother of Justin Mach, Samantha Kropovitch and Zachary Mach. Funeral Services held privately at the convenience of the family. Online condolences may be placed at www.TheDietrichFuneralHome.com

10/28/2025

Joan A. Ryan, (nee Hoak), passed away on Sunday, October 26, 2025. Beloved mother of Debra (the late Brian) Parkot, Maureen (Mark) Weir, James Ryan and Carol (Timothy) Lucey. Loving grandmother of 8 and great grandmother of 7 . Joan is predeceased by 2 sisters and 1 brother and survived by nieces and nephews. She was the dear cousin of Karen (Ray) Cummings. A visitation will be held on Thursday, October 30, 2025 from 4:00 – 8:00 pm at The Dietrich Funeral Homes, Inc. 2480 Kensington Avenue Amherst, New York 14226. Joan’s Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, October 31, 2025 at 11:00 am at St. Leo the Great Church 885 Sweet Home Road Amherst, NY 14226. The family has requested the courtesy of no flowers. Expressions of sympathy may be directed to the American Arthritis Foundation, arthritis.org or St. Jude’s Hospital at givest.jude-give.org. Online condolences may be made at www.TheDietrichFuneralHome.com.

10/24/2025

Kurtz, Raymond J.

10/23/2025

Beloved husband of Margaret M. (nee Fest) Kurtz. Loving father of MaryAnn (Edward) Strickland, Richard (Jocelyn) Kurtz, Thomas (Denise) Kurtz, Susan Witka, Joseph (Margaret) Kurtz, Mark (Debbie) Kurtz and Paul Kurtz. Loving grandfather of 28 grandchildren, 48 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren. Pre-deceased by 3 brothers and 1 sister. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Proud owner of Tops Market for many years with his 2 cherished brothers. A visitation will be held on Tuesday October 28, 2025 from 3-7 PM at The Dietrich Funeral Home Inc., 2480 Kensington Ave. Amherst, NY 14226. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday October 29, 2025 at 10: 30 AM at St. Gregory The Great Church, 200 St Gregory Ct. Williamsville, NY 1422. Please assemble at church. Memorials may be made to Father Baker Manor, 6400 Powers Rd, Orchard Park, NY 14127. Online condolences may be placed at www.TheDietrichFuneralHome.com.

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10/17/2025

Reynolds, Sandra (nee Schurr)
10/08/2025

Love of life and soulmate of Ron Abrams. Beloved mother of Russell (Michelle) Reynolds and Candice (Tom) Schurr, Jordan (Eloise) Abrams and Courtney (Robert) Greene. Cherished Grandma and Gaga of Lily, Lucy, Thomas, Jaxon, Calvin and Oliver. Loving sister of Lynn (Larry) Slevin. Family and friends may visit on Friday, December 5, 2025, from 3-7pm at The Dietrich Funeral Home Inc., 2480 Kensington Ave. Amherst, NY 14226. Memorials may be made to Niagara Hospice. Online condolences may be placed at www.TheDietrichFuneralHome.com.

10/15/2025

Schneider- Sara L., PhD
Born on March 28, 1938, Sara passed away on September 19, 2025 at the age of 87. Beloved sister of Judith (the late Donald) Ronald. She was a Research Scientist at Roswell Park Cancer Institute for over 50 years. Expressions of sympathy may be directed to the Kaleida Health Foundation for hospice and palliative care at Buffalo General Medical Center. The address is 1028 Main Street, 4th floor, Buffalo, New York 14202. Private Services will be held for immediate family. On-line condolences may be made at

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10/15/2025

Mock, Nancy C. (nee Summers)

10/14/2025

Beloved mother of Bradley (Christa), Joseph (Karen), Anthony (Shari) and Jessica (James) Darnley. Loving grandmother of 9 and great-grandmother of 1. Loving sister of 3 sisters and 1 brother. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. A visitation will take place on Saturday October 18, 2025 from 3-7 pm at The Dietrich Funeral Home Inc., 2480 Kensington Ave. Amherst, NY 14226 where a Funeral Service will begin immediately at 7 pm. Online condolences may be placed at www.TheDietrichFuneralHome.com

10/08/2025

Joan W. Gilbert

10/01/2025

Beloved daughter of the late Whitney and Irene (nee Quinn) Gilbert. Loving sister of the late Faith (Donald) Degen. Loving aunt of Denise (Kenneth) Eichmann and Mark (Ellita) Vedder. Funeral services were held privately at the convenience of the family. Online condolences may be placed at www.TheDietrichFuneralHome.com