Sebastian and Fran Bordonaro

Sebastian “Yono” Bordonaro, 103, went home to be with the Lord on October 31, 2022. He was born in Oakfield, NY on December 2, 1918 to the late Joseph and Frances (Mazza) Bordonaro. Upon graduating from Buffalo High School, Yono went on to honorably serve his country during WWII in Central Europe from 1941 to 1948. As part of the 300th Engineer Combat Battalion, he served under Army Gen. George S. Patton Jr., aka “Old Blood and Guts.”. He was decorated with the American Defense Service Medal, the American Service Medal, and a Bronze Star Medal. He and Frances Palmiero

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Gerald Logan

Gerald Logan, “Chipper” 66 of Basom, New York passed away on July 7, 2023. He was born in Buffalo, NY on February 1, 1954 to the late Clayton and Patricia (Printup) Logan. Gerald honorably served in United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. He was a member of the Tonawanda Seneca Nation and the Bear Clan. When he was younger, he made his living as a truck driver, and worked throughout the country. More recently, he worked security at Jan’s Smoke Shop. He enjoyed Lacrosse; both playing and watching. He also enjoyed fishing whenever he could and loved his

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Jammie L. Kadziolka

Jammie L. Kadziolka, 47 of Corfu, New York, passed away lovingly surrounded by her family on July 1, 2023.  She was born in Buffalo on November 5, 1975,  a daughter of John and the late Rose Kadziolka. Jammie loved the Buffalo Sabres, embracing Polish customs and traditions, especially with family at the holidays, and cuddling her cats, Gordy and Cordelia.  Music, however, was her passion.  Jammie was an avid fan of Bob Marley, the Grateful Dead, and Lowest of the Low, but she especially loved The Tragically Hip. Beloved daughter of John Kadziolka, of Corfu, NY.  Dearest sister of Kimberly

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David L. Cummings

A Memorial Ride with the Patriot Guard, Newstead Fire Company, friends, and family will honor David Larry Cummings, who passed away peacefully surrounded by family on June 21, 2023.  The ride begins at the Ross Funeral Home on Eckerson Avenue at 11:45 a.m. this Saturday, July 1 and will travel through the Village of Akron before ending at the Newstead Fire Hall, where there will be a reception.

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Winifred E. Meahl

Winifred E. Meahl, of New York City and Akron, New York died on June 22, 2023.  The daughter of the late Grover B. and Geraldine (Buckley) Meahl, was born on April 9, 1933 and grew up in Akron, New York.  She was a graduate of Akron High School and Bowling Green State University in Ohio, where she earned a Bachelor’s degree in English.

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