Castiglia Funeral Home, Inc.

12/29/2025

SUCH - Gerald J.
June 20, 1932 - December 27, 2025
Of South Buffalo, NY. Dearest father of Gerald M. (Nancy), Timothy P. and Brian C. (Bernadette) Such and the late Debbie J. Healy; grandfather of Christina (Sean), Christopher, Jacquelyn (Rick), Zachary, Elizabeth, Shane and Joseph; great-grandfather of Patrick, Parker, Heather and Lucian; loving son of the late Matthew and Mary (Tomaka) Such; brother of the late Esther, Dolores and Matthew; also survived by nieces and nephews. No prior visitation. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at the convenience of the family. Mr. Such was a U.S. Army Veteran. Arrangements by: CASTIGLIA FUNERAL HOME, INC., 873 Abbott Rd., South Buffalo, NY, 824-6435. Please share your condolences at: www.castigliafuneralhome.com

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12/24/2025

JASKULA – Carol A. (nee Chesare)
November 3, 1946 – December 24, 2025
Of Buffalo, NY, formerly of Oswego, NY. Dearest mother of Mark J. (late Sheila), Eric M. (Tracy) and the late Stephen M. Jaskula Jr.; grandmother of Jeremy, Jacob and Matthew; great-grandmother of Anna, Matthew Jr., Cody and Joshua; loving daughter of the late Joseph and Eva (Rice) Chesare; sister of the late Margaret Byrd, Theresa Wallace, John Chesare and Joseph Chesare; also survived by nieces and nephews. No prior visitation. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at the convenience of the family. Carol loved spending time with her family, most notably her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Arrangements by: CASTIGLIA FUNERAL HOME, INC., 873 Abbott Rd., South Buffalo, NY, 824-6435. Please share your condolences at: www.castigliafuneralhome.com

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12/23/2025

GERARD - Francis J. "Frank"
November 28, 1943 - December 23, 2025
Of Hamburg, NY. Frank was a cherished Husband, Father and friend, whose warmth and kindness touched the lives of many. Frank is survived by his devoted son, Paul "PJ" Gerard. Frank was preceded in death by his wife of 51 years, Suzanne (Hulday) Gerard. Frank was a pillar in the Buffalo Jazz guitar community having taught guitar for over 60 years and playing in local jazz acts. He also leaves behind the thousands of people whose lives he touched through music and his friendship. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations be made to the Ten Lives Club, an organization close to Frank's heart. Arrangements by: CASTIGLIA FUNERAL HOME, INC., 873 Abbott Rd., South Buffalo, NY, 824-6435. Please share your condolences at: www.castigliafuneralhome.com

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12/23/2025

STARR - Edward R. Ph.D.
October 9, 1954 - December 22, 2025
Of Buffalo, NY. Beloved father of Stephanie R. Starr (Gregory D. Norton); husband of Pauline Mendola; loving son of the late Edward R. and Delores M. (Sutton) Starr; brother of Dawn Starr, Lynne (Robert) Smith and Adrienne (Darryl) Tomaka; also survived by nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends. No prior visitation. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements by: CASTIGLIA FUNERAL HOME, INC., 873 Abbott Rd., South Buffalo, NY, 824-6435. Please share your condolences at: www.castigliafuneralhome.com

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12/23/2025

RIPELLINO - Caroline L. (nee Brunner)
Of Cheektowaga, NY on December 16, 2025. Beloved wife of Thomas P. Ripellino. A religious ceremony was held by the immediate family who request privacy at this time. A Celebration of Life Service will be held in the near future; date and time to be announced. Arrangements by: CASTIGLIA FUNERAL HOME, INC., 824-6435. Please share your condolences at: www.castigliafuneralhome.com

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12/17/2025

SUTTON – Kathleen J. (nee Goodspeed)
September 11, 1935 – December 17, 2025
Of West Seneca, NY. Beloved wife of the late Edward Sutton; step-mother of Judy Glatzhofer; loving daughter of the late Charles H. and Clara M. (Vennel) Goodspeed; sister of Sharon E. (Robert) Giese, Donald Goodspeed and pre-deceased by 7 sisters and 3 brothers; 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: CASTIGLIA FUNERAL HOME, INC., 824-6435. Please share your condolences at: www.castigliafuneralhome.com

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12/15/2025

STENCEL - Natalie T. (nee Przybylski)
September 22, 1930 - December 14, 2025
Of Buffalo, NY. Most loving and adoring wife, mother and grandmother. May she finally rest peacefully in the arms of the loving Jesus. Beloved wife of 64 years of the late Leonard J. Stencel; dearest mother of Janice (Stu) Bergman, Melanie (Michael) Smith, Sharon (Clay) Coil, Nancy (Gene) Porto; grandmother of Karen (Joseph) Summers, Brian Smith, Charles (Krissy) Coil, Samuel (Colleen) Coil, Steven (Casey) Porto and Chelsey (James) Bolte; also survived by 11 great-grandchildren. No prior visitation. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at the convenience of the family. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice Buffalo, Inc. Arrangements by: CASTIGLIA FUNERAL HOME, INC., 873 Abbott Rd., South Buffalo, NY, 824-6435. Please share your condolences at: www.castigliafuneralhome.com

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12/11/2025

BEALL - Ann M.
June 1, 1955 - December 10, 2025
Of the Town of Tonawanda, NY. Beloved wife of the late Craig J. Stoczynkski; dearest mother of Avery (Derrick M., MD) McCoy, Falena M. Carbonell and the late Adrian V. Carbonell; grandmother of Anita, Adrianna, Mia, Johnny, Angelina, Abel, Dottie and Averick; daughter of the late Robert S. and Dorothy May (Mueller) Beall; sister of Diane Templin, Richard (Deborah) Beall, James (Gail) Beall, Barbara Beall (Thomas Schwab), Scott Beall, Gregory (Connie) Beall, Curt Beall and Nancy (late Charles) Bryce; also survived by nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends. No prior visitation. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements by: CASTIGLIA FUNERAL HOME, INC., 873 Abbott Rd., South Buffalo, NY, (716) 824-6435. Please share your condolences at: www.castigliafuneralhome.com

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12/06/2025

MARTIN – Marie L.
May 18, 1962 – November 19, 2025
Of South Buffalo, NY. Loving daughter of the late Francis H. and Eileen M. (Carney) Martin; survived by 3 brothers and predeceased by 8 brothers and sisters; also survived by nieces and nephews. No prior visitation. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at the convenience of the family. Memorial contributions may be made to the Friends of Night People, Inc. Arrangements by: CASTIGLIA FUNERAL HOME, INC., 873 Abbott Rd., South Buffalo, NY, (716) 824-6435. Please share your condolences at: www.castigliafuneralhome.com

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12/05/2025

The trolleys are back! 🚎

Keep an eye out for the Bishop Timon, The Valley Center, and First Student buses rolling through the neighborhood today! Just give them a wave,👋 and they’ll pick you up and bring you to any stop you’d like along the route!

12/05/2025