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October 22
SEROTA, Donald S . of Amherst,NY .Entered into rest on October 22, 2022. Husband of Margaret Reeves, Father of Damon and Cheryl (Dayton). Poppie of Kaleb. Predeceased by parents, Harry & Minnie, brother Irwin, former wife Janet and various feline companions. Don was employed by New York State for many years, and retired as a Deputy Director of the WNYDDSO. He was an Air Force Veteran. Funeral will be held at the convenience of his family. Donations to an animal charity of the donor’s choice. Arrangements by AMHERST MEMORIAL CHAPEL LLC. Family guestbook available at www.amherstmemorialchapel.com
October 21
BREITBART – Sonya “Sonny”
On October 21, 2022. Beloved wife of the late Bertram “Bert” Breitbart. Devoted mother of Lynne (late Dr. Barnett) Slepian, Jeffrey Breitbart and Elissa Waykoff. Loving grandmother of Andrew, Brian, Michael (Lauren) and Philip Slepian, Joshua, Alex and Danielle Waykoff. Great-grandmother of Griffin and Taylor Slepian. Sister of the late Mel (Sharri) Guttman. Funeral Services will be held at AMHERST MEMORIAL CHAPEL, LLC, 281 Dodge Rd., Monday at 1 PM. No prior visitations. In lieu of flowers, those wishing may make donations to Hadassah, Camp Good Days or the Dr. Barnett Slepian Memorial Fund at Congregation Shir Shalom. Family guest book available at www.amherstmemorialchapel.com
October 10
SEROTA, Janet L.(nee O’Connor) of Amherst, NY entered into rest on October
10, 2022. Beloved daughter of the late Francis E. & Vivian O’Connor. Former wife of Donald (Margaret) Serota.
Devoted mother of Damon and Cheryl (Dayton).; Loving grandmother of Kaleb Edwards, Sister of Francis E.
(Dorothy) Kevin (Debbie),Marjorie(Steven), Kathy and Terence (Gale). Predeceased sister of Philip (late
Kathryn), Dennis and Marian. Also survived by her beloved cats Papa and Love, and predeceased Jet and Mini.
Funeral services will be held Thursday at 11:00 AM at AMHERST MEMORIAL CHAPEL LLC. 281 Dodge Rd. In
lieu of flowers, please consider donations to the Erie County SPCA. Family guestbook available at
www.amherstmemorialchapel.com
August 5
MESCH Helene (nee Weiser) August 5, 2022. Beloved wife of the late Morris Mesch; loving mother of Dr. Michael (Jeri) Morrison, Cheryl Mesch, Richard (Laura) Mesch and the late Robert Mesch; devoted grandmother of Rebecca, Noah, Isaiah and Isabella. A Funeral Service will be held Monday at 10 AM at Mesnekoff Funeral Home, 8630 Transit Rd, E. Amherst, NY 14051. Memorials may be made to Joyful Rescues. Share condolences at mesnekoff.com
April 6
JANIS – Steven L April 6, 2022. Husband of the late Sharyn Janis; loving father of Melissa (Raymond) Henderson and Dr. Sarah (Chuck) Rickard; longtime friend of Noreen Schreiber; brother of Marion (Joe) Fleischner, Ronald (Susan) Janis and Fred (Cindy) Janis; grandfather of Haley and Conner Rickard. A Memorial Service will be held Sunday, 11 AM, at Congregation Shir Shalom, 4660 Sheridan Drive, Williamsville 14221. View live stream at shirshalombuffalo.org. Masks are required. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to a charity of your choice. Arrangements by MESNEKOFF FUNERAL HOME. Share condolences at mesnekoff.com
March 22
OLESHANSKY – Carol, March 22, 2022. Loving companion of Jim Myers; devoted mother of Aaron and Zoe Oleshansky; sister of Ellen (Ian) Kay and Amy Friedlander Anzalone; cherished grandmother of Grace Oleshansky; also survived by nieces and nephews. A Funeral Service will be held Thursday, 11 AM, March 24, at Congregation Shir Shalom, 4660 Sheridan Drive, Williamsville, 14221. View live stream at shirshalombuffalo.org. Masks are strongly encouraged. Interment will follow at Forest Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to a charity of your choice. Shiva will be held Thursday and Saturday, 7-9 PM and Sunday, 2-4 PM, at Jim and Carol’s Home. Arrangements by MESNEKOFF FUNERAL HOME. Share condolences at mesnekoff.com
February 28
UNGERLEIDER – Lillian, February 28, 2022. Beloved wife of the late Benjamin Ungerleider; loving mother of Jerri
(Fred) Grunewald, Deborah (Jay) Portnoy, Vicki Bashaw, Karen Ungerleider-Molzen and Jonathan (Karen) Ungerleider; cherished Bubbie of ten grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Lillian was an Elementary School Teacher for over 30 years. A previous Temple Beth Am Board Member and volunteer, she was an avid Bridge and Canasta player and enjoyed
bowling, golfing and reading mysteries. A Funeral Service will be held Friday at 11:30 AM, at Congregation Shir Shalom,
4660 Sheridan Dr., Williamsville 14221. To view live stream, visit shirshalombuffalo.org. Masks are required. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The Buffalo Jewish Federation. Arrangements by MESNEKOFF FUNERAL HOME. Please
share condolences at mesnekoff.com
January 19
FALK – Herbert R. January 19, 2022, age 100. Herb was a member of the 78th Infantry Division and was decorated for bravery in an attack on the German town of Schmidt, on February 7, 1945, for which he received the Silver Star, the Purple Heart, and the French Croix de Guerre.
He was a highway engineer for many years with the NYS Department of Transportation.
Husband of the late Myra Falk; father of Ethan (Anne), Jonathan (Barbara), and Ned (Jennifer) Falk; brother of the late Norma Wachtel and Dorothy Fisher; grandfather of Brian, Karen (Anthony), Jason, Ryan, Harrison, Erin, and the late Andrew.
The family will be having a private service.
Memorials may be made to Donate Life America at www.donatelife.net.
Arrangements by MESNEKOFF FUNERAL HOME, INC., share condolences at www.mesnekoff.com
January 17
LEVINE – Romaine (nee Tauben) January 17, 2022. Loving mother of Paul (Linda) Levine and Mitchell (Jodi) Levine; devoted grandmother of Alissa (Shahar) C h a s k e l e v i t c h , Stephanie, Max (fiancee Melissa) and Andrea Levine. A Graveside Service will be held Wednesday, 2:30 PM at White Chapel Memorial Park, 3210 Niagara Falls Blvd., Amherst 14228. Assemble at the front entrance at 2:15 PM. Memorials may be made to Congregation Shir Shalom or the National Parkinson Foundation. Arrangements by MESNEKOFF FUNERAL HOME. Share condolences at mesnekoff.com
January 10
POHL, Jennie (nee Sohinki )-01-10-2022 -Beloved wife of the late Henry Pohl. Devoted mother of Noreen Brand and Dr. Jody Snyder. Sister of the late Ann and Nathan Pritikin , Fanny Ross , Louis and Abe Sohinki. Loving Grandmother Jonathan (Wendi) and Joshua (Stephanie) Brand and Aimee and Sarah Snyder. Adoring great grandmother of Hannah, Matthew, Samuel and Ella Brand. Private funeral services were held at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers those wishing may make donations to the Cantor Susan Wehle Memorial Garden C/O Congregation Shir Shalom. Arrangements entrusted to AMHERST MEMORIAL CHAPEL LLC.. Not only was she a woman of valor, strength and determination, she made a positive difference and touched the lives of many.
Last Updated on 01/09/2023 by wpadm