December 19
ORGANEK, Barbara Passed away on December 19, 2023. Wife of the late Marvin Organek. Daughter of the late Herman & Nora (Levint) Nadel. Mother of Jaimie (Leo) Delaney, Marla (Frank) Bagarozzi, and Lisa (Sal) DiNatale. Grandmother of Mallory and Amanda, Marisa, and Vincenzo, and Salvatore II. Sister of the late Stuart Nadel.
Funeral services will be on Friday at 11 AM -From The AMHERST MEMORIAL CHAPEL LLC. 281 DODGE RD. A period of mourning will be held Saturday evening from 5-8 PM at the Clubhouse at Dockside Village 75 Offshore Drive East Amherst, NY 14051. In lieu of flowers memorials to WNY Alzheimer’s Association.
Published by Buffalo News on Dec. 21, 2023.
Shiva for Barbara Organek, will be held from 5-8pm on Saturday. Dockside Village is at 20 Dockside Parkway, East Amherst. The Clubhouse is at 75 Offshore Drive.
December 13
EHRENREICH, Sidney Donald, Beloved son of the late Evelyn & Joel Ehrenreich. Dear brother of Gail (Arthur) Ackerhalt. Loving uncle of Marci (Jeremy) Price and Ryan Ackerhalt.
Funeral services will be on Friday at 10:00am from AMHERST MEMORIAL CHAPEL LLC, 281 Dodge Road.
Shiva on Saturday night will be at the Ackerhalt’s Home – 91 Heritage Road East, 6:30-8:30pm, service at 7:00pm.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of your choice.
Family guestbook available at www.amherstmemorialchapel.com
December 10
BUCH, David Husband of the late Drena Buch and Iris Revo; father of Paul (Lisa) Buch; brother of Joseph Buch; grandfather of Sam and Ben. A Funeral Service will be held Wednesday, 1:30PM at Mesnekoff Funeral Home, 8630 Transit Rd, E. Amherst 14051. Memorials may be made to an organization of your choice that supports the Jewish future. Gathering following internment to be announced. Share condolences and view livestream at mesnekoff.com
November 29
Cohen, Evelyn (nee Levey) It is with great sadness that we inform you that Evelyn Cohen has passed away. We send prayers and comfort to the family. A funeral service will be held Sunday at 1:30pm at CSS. To read all of the details: Evelyn Cohen
September 29
KENT, Marilyn C. (nee Cowen) – Wife of the late Dr. Henry Kent, Mother of Dr. Gordon (Nomi (late)), Dr. Kenneth (Georgia), Dr. Keith (Renee), Elizabeth, Richard, and Jamie (Mark) Hamelburg. Cherished Grandmother of Ari (late), Leila, and Shayna; Allen, Daniel, and Todd; Jarrod and Nathan; Jessica and Ezra; Katie and Julia. Proud Great grandmother of Tristan, Teddy, Teaghan, Addison, and Logan. Loving matriarch of an adoring family and beloved friend of many. A wicked card player who loved games, shabbat dinners, discussing current events, music, theater, and so much more. Funeral services will be held at Congregation Shir Shalom, 4660 Sheridan Drive, Williamsville, NY 14221, on Monday, October 2, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to Congregation Shir Shalom. Arrangements by AMHERST MEMORIAL CHAPEL LLC.
Shiva will be held Monday and Tuesday, 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Service at 7:30 pm.
Monday at the home of Elizabeth Kent, 325 Hopkins Road, Williamsville, NY 14221.
Tuesday at the home of Ezra Littman, 79 North Ellicott Street, Williamsville, NY 14221.
September 14
GOLDSTEIN – Ariel – Wife of Francis Benz; daughter of Brian Goldstein and Eva Goldstein, sister of Adam Goldstein. The funeral will be held on Monday at 10:00am at Amherst Memorial Chapel, 281 Dodge Road, Shiva will be at 70 Segsbury Drive, Williamsville, NY on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday 4pm to 7pm, Minyan 6pm on Monday and Tuesday.
September 11
ZAPPIA – Colette (née Dahan) – Beloved wife of the late Stephen Zappia; devoted mother of Tracie and Eric (Betsy) Zappia; beloved
daughter of Moïse and Meknine Dahan; loving mémé to Alexa, Chad, Jacob and Joely Zappia; dear sister of Fernande Dahan, Denise Dahan and Claude (late Esther) Dahan and the late Georgette (David) Ohana, the late Samuel (Annette) Dahan, the late Jacques (Claudine) Dahan, the late Esther (late Leon) Amiel and the late Elie (Rachel) Dahan; also survived by many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great nephews. A Funeral Service will be held Wednesday 10AM at Mesnekoff Funeral Home, 8630 Transit Rd., E. Amherst 14051. Shiva will be held Wednesday 7-9PM, Thursday 2-4PM & 7-9PM and Friday 2-4PM at Eric Zappia’s residence. Memorials may be made to The Colette Zappia Fund at Hospice Buffalo or to Temple Beth Tzedek. Share condolences and view live stream at mesnekoff.com
September 1
BRODSKY – Kim Marie, Born October 28, 1957 in Buffalo she was the daughter of William and Jane (Kuehner) Degan. Kim was a registered nurse for 30 years, working at Valor Healthcare in Lockport. She enjoyed quilting, cross stitching, and gardening. Kim is survived by her husband Jeffrey Brodsky; daughter Megan (Luke) Price; granddaughter Isabella Price. Besides her parents she was also predeceased by her brother Keith Degan. Relatives and friends may call Wednesday, September 6th from 2-4 PM with services following 4 PM in Prudden & Kandt Funeral Home, 242 Genesee St., Lockport. Visit pruddenandkandt.com
May 19
ULLMAN – Lynn, Beloved wife of the late Henry Ullman; loving mother of Dr. David Ullman and Dr. Lori Ullman; sister of the late Aubrey and Howard Felstein; devoted grandmother of Joshua and Jack, also survived by four nephews. A graveside service will be held Wednesday 11 am at White Chapel Memorial Park Cemetery, 3210 Niagara Falls Blvd., Amherst, 14228. Assemble at the front gate at 10:45 am. Memorials may be made to Congregation Shir Shalom. Arrangements by MESNEKOFF FUNERAL HOME. Share condolences at mesnekoff.com.
May 12
GREENE – Esther (nee Maisel)
of Williamsville, NY.. Born on December 10, 1924.and passed May 12, 2023. Beloved wife of the late William Greene. Loving mother of Janice (David) Mehler of Bethesda, MD, dearest grandmother of Sarah and John Mehler. Funeral services will be held on Monday at 1 PM at AMHERST MEMORIAL CHAPEL LLC. 281 Dodge Rd. Please consider memorials in Esther’s memory to a charity of one’s choice. Family guest book available at amherstmemorialchapel.com
February 10
KREBS, Sharon M. (Star of David Emblem) on February 10, 2023 of Amherst, NY.. Beloved wife of Barry A. Krebs. Daughter of the late Florence & Nathan Galinsky of Toronto, Canada. Sister of Daniel M. Galinsky Aunt of Ethan & Jared Krebs of Toronto. Funeral services will be held on Monday at 1:00 PM at Congregation Shir Shalom 4660 Sheridan Dr. In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials to Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center or The American Heart Association. Please leave a message of condolence on the Family guestbook at www.amherstmemorialchapel.com
January 23
It is with great sadness that we inform you that Sylvia Wishnoff has passed away.
We send prayers and comfort to the family.
Wishnoff, Sylvia- on January 23, 2023. of Williamsville, NY. Beloved wife of the late Fred Wishnoff. Devoted mother of Alan Wishnoff and Flory (Dr. Steven) Herman. Loving grandmother of Rachel (Spencer) Crandell and Adam Dylan Herman and Jack Fredi Ullman Wishnoff. Great grandmother of Lincoln Michael Crandell.
Funeral services will be held at AMHERST MEMORIAL CHAPEL LLC 281 Dodge Rd. Wednesday at 1:00 PM.
Private burial will follow the funeral service. No prior visitations.
In lieu of flowers those wishing may make donations to Stand Up to Cancer, or a charity of your choice.
May the memory of the righteous forever be a blessing.
January 8
Last Updated on 12/21/2023 by wpadm