Lombardo Funeral Home

12/22/2025

Cindy Elvers

Elvers, Cindy L., 57, of Lackawanna, entered into rest on December 22, 2025. Devoted mother of Michael, Christopher, Amber, Jessica, and Danny Elvers; cherished grandmother of 9 grandchildren; loving daughter of Donald and the late Diane (nee Acosta) Speaker; dear sister of Kim (Joe) Miller, Donald (Amy) Speaker, and Tony (Holli) Speaker. Also survived by nieces, nephews, cousins, family, and friends.

Relatives and friends may visit LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME, 3060 Abbott Road, Orchard Park, near Lake Ave., on Friday (December 26) from 10-12 PM, where a prayer service will immediately follow. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery.

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12/21/2025

Lisa Marie Cathcart

of Tonawanda, entered into rest December 21, 2025. Devoted mother of Joseph (Sabrina) Finlayson and Alexis Dunn; cherished grandmother of Aubree Finlayson and Joseph Finlayson III; loving daughter of Carla (nee Lauricella) and the late George "Wh**ey" Cathcart; dear sister of Suzanne (Andrew) Andruszko and Andrea (Timothy) Weczerek; also survived by relatives and friends. Relatives and friends may visit the LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (Northtowns Chapel) 885 Niagara Falls Blvd.(near Eggert/Sheridan Dr.) on Tuesday (12/23) from 3:00 - 7:00 PM, where the Service will immediately follow. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Lisa's memory to Hospice Buffalo.

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12/21/2025

Pablo "Paul" Alvarez

Pablo A. “Paul” Alvarez, 16, of West Seneca, entered into rest suddenly on December 18, 2025. Loving son of Alba M. Torres-Hernandez; dear brother of Liam E. Alvarez, Cristian E. Mercedes, and Baby Jeffi A. Mercedes. Also survived by the Guzman and Miller families as well as the Torres-Hernandez family in Colombia S. A.

Relatives and friends may visit the LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME, 3060 Abbott Road, Orchard Park, near Lake Ave., on Friday (December 26) from 5-8 PM where prayers will be held Saturday morning at 9:00 AM.

Interment Holy Cross Cemetery.

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12/21/2025

Kelly Houseman

Kelly K. Houseman (nee McCormack), 58, of Buffalo, entered into rest on December 20, 2025. Beloved wife of David Houseman, and formerly Paul Higgins Jr.; devoted mother of Patrick Higgins (Brittney Fahnestock); stepmother of Matthew and Daniel Houseman; loving daughter of Corley (nee McDonald) Gordon and the late Maxwell L. McCormack Jr.; daughter-in-law of Richard and Judy Houseman; former daughter-in-law of Carolyn Higgins and the late Paul Higgins Sr.; dear sister of Patty (Brian) Elwell, Patrick (Jackie) McCormack; sister-in-law of Mark Higgins, Katherine (Brian) Huck, Kevin (Kimberly) Higgins, and Christopher (Michelle) Higgins; adored aunt of Jake (Jamie) Elwell, Madeline Elwell (Jacob Smith), Maxwell McCormack, Connor, Blake, Tyler Huck, Russell, Ryan, Justin, Stephen, and Timothy Higgins; special friend of Ian Leach. Also survived by cousins, family, and friends.

Kelly earned a degree in Criminal Justice from Rochester Institute of Technology and was an active goalie for the women's hockey team. She excelled as a paralegal for various Buffalo Law Firms, before finding rewarding work as a Human Resource Assistant for Belmont Housing Resources for WNY.

No prior arrangements. A Celebration of Life will be celebrated at a time convenient to the family. Please check back for details.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Kelly’s memory may be made to Hospice & Palliative Care Buffalo at www.hospicebuffalo.com

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12/20/2025

Earl L. Lipford

Relatives and friends may visit the Lombardo Funeral Home (Snyder Chapel) 4614 Main St. near Harlem Rd. on Saturday from 10:00 to 11:00. A Funeral Service will immediately follow. Condolences may be made on this page.

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12/20/2025

Diane McCadden

Diane D. McCadden (nee Martina) entered into rest on December 19, 2025. Beloved wife of 52 years to James McCadden; cherished mother to Sherrie Azzarelli (Nicklas) and the late Robert McCadden (Jinelle); loving grandmother to Kayleigh Arricale (Augustine); daughter to the late Samuel and Dorothy Martina; dearest sister to Gail Heiser (David), Jeffrey Martina (Lynn), Marilyn Werner (Mike) , James Martina and the late Thomas (Janice) and Beverly Martina; sister-in-law to the late Kathleen McCadden; also survived by many nieces and nephews, and great nieces and nephews who all called her Aunt Di. Relatives and friends may visit LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (Snyder Chapel), 4614 Main St., on Tuesday, December 23 from 3-7PM. A Celebration of Life service will follow at 7PM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of Buffalo.

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12/20/2025

Charles Mustaller

Beloved husband of the late Patricia (nee Olivier) Mustaller. Cherished father of Mary Mustaller McMillan (James) and the late Axel Mustaller. Devoted grandfather of Henry, Charles, and Patricia. Loving brother of Larry (Elsie) Mustaller. Predeceased by his parents Lawrence and Mary (nee Mrowczynska) Mustaller and his brother Thaddeus Armatys. Relatives and friends may visit on Saturday January 24, 2026 at The Lombardo Funeral Home (SNYDER Chapel) 4614 Main St. near Harlem Rd. from 3-5 pm where a Celebration of Life Service will immediately follow at 5 pm. Memorials may be made to St. Jude's Children Research Hospital, SPCA or Wounded Warriors.

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12/19/2025

Lawrence W. Campbell

CAMPBELL, Lawrence W. “Larry” of Buffalo, entered into rest December 17, 2025. Beloved husband of the late Nancy (nee Powers) Campbell; stepfather of Jason (Leona) Smith; grandfather of Joshua and Brandon Smith; loving son of the late Dorothy R. Campbell and Roy (Dorothy) Campbell; dear brother of Roy Campbell, Michael (Peggy) Campbell, Nancy (Jack) Suto, and Sandra (Jaye) Davis; also survived by nieces, nephews, family and friends. No prior visitation. A Celebration of Larry’s life will be held at a later date. Larry was a United States Navy Veteran and was incredibly proud of his time in the Navy. He will be deeply missed for his infectious laughter and warm smile. In lieu of flowers, donations in Larry’s memory may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project.

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12/19/2025

Karen Bonvissuto

Karen D. Bonvissuto (nee DeMartinis) of Lancaster entered into rest on December 19, 2025. Beloved wife of Mark Bonvissuto; predeceased by her daughter Jacqueline Nicole and survived by one daughter; cherished grandmother of Christian; devoted daughter of the late Daniel and Joan (nee Christiano) DeMartinis; loving sister of Kim (Kevin) Klipfel; missed dearly by her canine pal Lily; also survived by many close friends. A celebration of life will take place at a later time to be announced. Donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and Buffalo Pug and Small Breed Rescue. Condolences may be made on this page.

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12/19/2025

Joseph Lerczak

Joseph R. Lerczak, 84, of Buffalo, entered into rest on December 15, 2025. Beloved husband of the late Beverly (nee Klein) Lerczak; devoted father of Ann Marie (Mark) Saunders, Lisa Ann (Gregory) Stachowski, Michael (Nicki) Lerczak, and Karin Ann Lerczak; cherished grandfather of Tabitha Ann, Samantha Rose Saunders, and Ian Lerczak; loving son of the late Joseph and Angeline (nee Szyfranski) Lerczak; dear brother of the late Joanie (Gene) Grzechowiak and Richard S. (late Pat) Lerczak. Also survived by nieces, nephews, cousins, family, friends, and many drinking buddies.

Lover of chocolate chip cookies, ham sandwiches, meatloaf and mashed potatoes, as well as cheeseburger and fries along with a nice cold root beer or coca cola and mint chocolate chip ice cream. There were numerous trips to Fran-and-Ceils ice cream over the summer for his favorite flavors. He also worked with his brother, Richie on forklift repairs and from there they branched out into driving semi-trucks to different places together. Dad loved living in our house filled with kitties and having them sit on his lap was one his favorite things. He loved spending time watching and playing WII bowling with Tabitha and Samantha along with Amanda (Tabitha's best friend who he adored). The time he spent with us was cherished and will never be forgotten.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Our Lady of Victory Basilica, 767 Ridge Road, Lackawanna, on Tuesday (December 23) at 10:30 AM. Please assemble at church. Inurnment WNY National Cemetery.

Mr. Lerczak was a United States Navy Veteran who was stationed on the USS Independence ship.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Joseph's memory may be made to the Ten Lives Club at www.tenlivesclub.com or Tabby Town at www.tabbytown.org

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12/19/2025

Miguelina Peña

Peña, Miguelina, 94, of Lackawanna, entered into rest on December 18, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Emeterio V. Peña; devoted mother of José L. (late Carmen) Velázquez, Carmelo (Virginia) López, Luz Milagros (Juan) Ramos, Rosa M. Peña, Rolando V. Peña, Maria M. (Timothy) Mahaney, Guadalupe Peña, Miguelina (Gregory) Peña Carey, Victoria (Antonio) Rivera, Anselma (Jewell) Magee, and Emeterio (Cheryl) Peña Jr.; cherished grandmother of 26 grandchildren, 50 great-grandchildren, and 7 great-great-grandchildren and one great-great grandbaby to-be; loving daughter of the late Ramon and Victoria (nee Reyes) López; dear sister of Miguel (Mirta) López, Lucia López, and the late Carmelo (late Rogelia) López, Emilio (Francisca) López, Tomas (Esther) López, Justo (Cuca) López, and Bernardo (late Elsie) López. Also survived by nieces, nephews, cousins, family, and friends.

Relatives and friends may visit the LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME, 3060 Abbott Road, Orchard Park, near Lake Ave., on Sunday (December 21) from 3-7 PM.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Queen of Angels Church, 144 Warsaw Ave., Lackawanna, on Monday morning at 10:00 AM. Please assemble at Church.

Entombment Holy Cross Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Miguelina’s memory may be made to Hospice & Palliative Care Buffalo at www.hospicebuffalo.com

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12/18/2025

Valeria McQuiller

Valeria Darlene McQuiller, born on September 27, 1950 in Buffalo, New York, lived a life defined by love, laughter, and unwavering kindness. She devoted herself wholeheartedly to her family, cherishing every moment spent together and creating memories that will last for generations.

Valeria spent many happy hours tending to her garden, nurturing each plant with the same care she gave to the people in her life. She was an avid reader who loved getting lost in a good book, and she found pure delight in dancing, singing and laughing with her grandchildren. Valeria was also a gifted cook, known for her comforting meals she prepared and the way her kitchen always seemed to draw people together.

Before retiring, Valeria built a long and successful career as a manager at Verizon. She was admired for her leadership, her dedication, and her unwavering work ethic. Colleagues remember her as someone who led with fairness, compassion, and a steady hand - qualities that defined her both professionally and personally.

Valeria was the beloved daughter of the late Isiah Bennett and Marilyn Scott. She is survived by her sisters Leslie and Lisa and is preceded in death by her sisters Vanessa and Verna.

A devoted mother, Valeria leaves behind her children, Peter McQuiller and LaVerne McQuiller Williams, and son-in-law, Joe Williams, who were the pride and joy of her life. She also leaves her adored grandchildren, Jordan and Brandon Williams, who brought her endless happiness and laughter. She leaves behind a legacy of love, generosity, and strength that will continue to guide her family for years to come.

Visitation will be held at Lombardo Funeral Home, 4614 Main St. Snyder, NY at 10:00am Tuesday, December 23, 2025. A celebration of her life will follow at 11:00am, where family and friends will gather to honor her remarkable journey.