Fretthold Funeral Home

Fretthold Funeral Home Our family has been serving our community for over 70 years. We are dedicated to providing compassionate care and personalized services.

We’re here to support your family with respect, dignity, and understanding during life’s most difficult moments. Fretthold Funeral Home is a premier full service funeral home, offering burial services, cremation services, and funeral pre-planning. We provide 24 hour on-call services, and are always available to help in any way we can. Our goal is to provide our families with the support and guidance they need throughout this difficult time. No one likes to think about loss, but it is a part of every person’s life. When you are grieving the loss of a loved one, it can be very hard to plan a funeral. Having a professional and caring funeral home to help you is very important.

Robert L. Gorko, age 82, of the City of Tonawanda, suddenly, November 13, 2025. Robert was a U. S. Army Veteran and serv...
11/14/2025

Robert L. Gorko, age 82, of the City of Tonawanda, suddenly, November 13, 2025. Robert was a U. S. Army Veteran and served as a paratrooper with the 101st Airborne Division. He had retired as a journeyman plant maintenance mechanic for Habasit Belting of Buffalo, and had also worked for Worthington ...

Marilyn Ann Brown, 88, peacefully passed away Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at Kenmore Mercy Hospital in Buffalo, NY follo...
11/12/2025

Marilyn Ann Brown, 88, peacefully passed away Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at Kenmore Mercy Hospital in Buffalo, NY following a brief illness. Born August 29,1937 to Chester & Matilda (Warblow) Gaeth. A 1955 graduate of North Tonawanda High School, Marilyn also attended St. Mark Lutheran school. Mari...

10/31/2025

Happy Halloween from all of us at Fretthold Funeral Home!
Wishing you a safe and enjoyable evening filled with treats, smiles, and time spent with those you love. 🕯️👻

Carl is a busy bee keeper today! Here he is, trunk or treating with his wife Jean at First Trinity Lutheran Church today...
10/25/2025

Carl is a busy bee keeper today! Here he is, trunk or treating with his wife Jean at First Trinity Lutheran Church today!

From personalized tributes to special touches that reflect your loved one’s spirit, we help create services as unique as...
10/24/2025

From personalized tributes to special touches that reflect your loved one’s spirit, we help create services as unique as the life being honored.
Compassion. Dignity. Personal care — every step of the way.
Thank you to the Fiumara family for allowing us to share this image of their loved ones urn. It was our privilege to serve you.

Priscilla C. Heider, of North Tonawanda, NY, on October 23, 2025. Beloved wife of 69 years to James Heider, died peacefu...
10/24/2025

Priscilla C. Heider, of North Tonawanda, NY, on October 23, 2025. Beloved wife of 69 years to James Heider, died peacefully in her sleep with family by her side. Mother of Gregory, Ronald, and the late Timothy Heider. Mother in law to Manami and Deborah Heider. Grandmother to Himari, Jade and Alexan...

Nicholas C. Rosart, age 75, of North Tonawanda, passed away peacefully at his home on October 22, 2025, surrounded by hi...
10/23/2025

Nicholas C. Rosart, age 75, of North Tonawanda, passed away peacefully at his home on October 22, 2025, surrounded by his family. Nick was a U. S. Army veteran and worked as a Greenskeeper for Deerwood Golf Course. He was a member of the Third Warders Social Club. He enjoyed playing volleyball, spen...

Henry Lorence Ciovacco passed away peacefully after a heroic battle. He was the cherished son of Renee Ciovacco and Jose...
10/22/2025

Henry Lorence Ciovacco passed away peacefully after a heroic battle. He was the cherished son of Renee Ciovacco and Joseph Larratta. Brother of Nathan, Weston, and Gracie. Beloved grandson of Alicia and John Sniadecki, Betty Larratta, and the late Dave Ciovacco and late Anthony Larratta, and great-g...

Linda Pauline Smith, born October 9, 1953, in Buffalo, New York, passed away peacefully surrounded by those she loved mo...
10/20/2025

Linda Pauline Smith, born October 9, 1953, in Buffalo, New York, passed away peacefully surrounded by those she loved most.
Linda was the youngest of seven children, and is survived by her brothers Robert (Paulette) and Bill (Sandy) the last of her beloved siblings. She also leaves behind her sist...

Donna M. Stawicki, age 82, passed away peacefully on October 11th, 2025. She was the daughter of the late Raymond and Ma...
10/16/2025

Donna M. Stawicki, age 82, passed away peacefully on October 11th, 2025. She was the daughter of the late Raymond and Marie Mietus. Loving wife of the late Rick Stawicki and mother of Sandy Bougard and the late Joanne Stawick. Cherished grandmother of Kate (Carl Duval) Deehring, great-grandmother of...

Deborah Naimi passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family under the tender care of Niagara Hospice on October 14, 2...
10/15/2025

Deborah Naimi passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family under the tender care of Niagara Hospice on October 14, 2025.

Deborah was a talented floral designer who had a passion for crafts and creativity. Known for her strength, determination, and a bit of stubbornness, she was also deep...

Carol Petit Bonner, 75, of Buffalo, New York, passed away peacefully on October 13, 2025.Born and raised on the West Sid...
10/15/2025

Carol Petit Bonner, 75, of Buffalo, New York, passed away peacefully on October 13, 2025.

Born and raised on the West Side of Buffalo, New York, she grew up surrounded by a big family with lots of Aunts, Uncles, and cousins whom she loved very much. She was very proud of her Scottish heritag...

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14120

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The Fretthold Funeral Home is committed to provide direction, encouragement, give hope and comfort to those in need at the time of loss of a loved one. We fully understand that our future rests upon the quality of service we provide our families, the compassion we extend and the promise to provide dignified funerals in a warm atmosphere of genuine love and concern. Our funeral home was founded with a sincere desire to help those in need with warm and caring personal service, a wide selection of merchandise, and funeral options to fit every budget. The Fretthold Funeral Home stands apart as an independent family owned and operated full service funeral home. The business was founded in 1947 by Carl E. Fretthold Sr. Today the funeral home is operated by his two sons, and 3 of his grandchildren. Carl E. Fretthold Jr. who serves as President and by James P. Fretthold who is the Licensed Manager, Lisa Hansson, Michael Fretthold, and Jenna Fretthold.

We are proud to be the exclusive giver of the Memory Tree in the Tonawandas. The MEMORY Tree: A symbol of Hope and a Living Tribute to your loved one.