Paul H. Juette, MD, of Amherst, New York passed away on Saturday, January 11, 2025.
Paul was the beloved husband of Karen A. (nee Pauley) and loving father of Paul M. (Emily) Juette. Also survived by cousins, family and many friends. He will be dearly missed by all. Family will be present to receive friends on Friday January 17, 2025 from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the PERNA, DENGLER, ROBERTS FUNERAL HOME 1671 Maple Road. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church 4007 Main St. Eggertsville NY on Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 12 PM. Please assemble at the church. In lieu of flowers please make a donation in Paul’s memory to The Roswell Park Alliance Foundation, The Nature Conservancy, The Buffalo Maritime Center or the American Legion Band of the Tonawandas. Please share online condolences at denglerrobertspernawilliamsville.com
Robert Allen Kositsky (Bob) – age 85 – passed away peacefully on July 26, 2024.
Bob was a loving, hard-working, and quick-witted man. He was known for his seriousness, yet his dry sense of humor never failed to produce laughs. He enjoyed traveling, lazy weekend mornings, playing pranks on his family and co-workers, and relaxing with his fur babies, Buddy and Zooey.
Born in Cincinnati, Ohio, on August 22nd,1939, he was the son of Stanley Kositsky and Sylvia Karsh. In 1953, his family moved to Buffalo, New York where he graduated from Amhurst High School in 1957, and then graduated from the University of Buffalo in 1961. He remained very proud to be a part of the Kappa Nu fraternity brotherhood. He joined the US Army Reserves in 1962 and remained enlisted for 6 years. He married his love Francine on November 26th, 1983 in Wilmington, Delaware. Bob and Fran moved to South Florida in 1984 where they built their family home in 1986, located in the Welleby community of Sunrise, Florida. They started fostering children shortly after. Bob and Fran adopted their three children, Kevin, Danielle, and Lauren in 1991. Bob worked primarily in the hospitality and customer care industries until his retirement in 2014.
Bob will be remembered for his outlandish jokes that often included food items, his love for his fraternity brothers, and his unwillingness to be without his love, Franny.
In addition to his parents, Stanley and Sylvia, Bob was preceeded in death by his wife of 40 years Francine who unexpectedly passed only 20 days prior to his passing, his brother Mark, cousin David, in-laws Frank and Enid Stevens, sister-in-law Julie Stevens and nieces- Erica and Amy Stevens. Bob is survived by his children – Danielle Troutman (Kevin), Lauren Alvarez (Isaac), and Kevin Kositsky, Grandchildren – Miranda, Sophia, Olivia, Konnor and Asher. He had many cherished cousins, nieces, and nephews.
A celebration of life will be held on August 27th, 2024, at the Delray Beach Golf Club. Please reach out to Danielle Troutman or Lauren Alvarez for more details.
Pictures of Robert’s 1957 Class Ring he gave to his daughter Lauren when she was a teenager.
Pepe, Leda B. (Brunner) age 96, of Williamsville, NY passed away on Thursday, December 12, 2024.
Wife of the late Richard Pepe and late Alan MacDougall, Sr.; dear mother of Amy (Thomas) Hagerty and Alan (Pauline) MacDougall; dear grandmother of Steven (Ingrid) Hagerty, Elizabeth (Richard) Johnson, Sheila (Adam Imiolo) Hagerty, and John MacDougall, III., great grandmother of 5; daughter of the late George and Lydia Brunner; sister of the late David Brunner, cousin of Karen (Charles) Strait and friend of Jennifer Wiser. No prior visitation, A Memorial Service will be held at a later date at Williamsville Methodist Church. Leda will be laid to rest in Elmlawn Cemetery. If desired Memorials in Leda’s name may be made to Williamsville Methodist Church. Please share online condolences at www.denglerrobertspernawilliamsville.com
Wendy K. Gentile October 10, 1971 – December 29, 2024 Obituary of Wendy K. Gentile
IN THE CARE OF Swan Funeral Home
In the words of her mother, “She’s kicked the bucket.” Wendy Kathleen (Friel) Gentile has left this earth and moved to a different location. No forwarding address given.
She was born and raised in Buffalo, NY on October 10th, 1971 and graduated from Amherst Central High School. Wendy passed away peacefully on December 29th, 2024 in the care of loving nurses at Chestelm Rehab in East Haddam, CT at the young age of 53. She lost her battle with pancreatic cancer after fighting very hard since January of 2022. Wendy was the oldest child of four children to Katie (O’Shea) and Jim Friel. Her younger brothers Jim, Chris and Jacob all stayed local to Buffalo, NY.
She started her college career at Canisius College in Buffalo, NY where she met her husband, Michael Gentile. She then graduated from C.W. Post with a degree in elementary education. Wendy and her husband settled in East Haddam, CT where they raised their only daughter Rachel.
Wendy wore many hats and had various occupations over her years. However, the job she loved most was working as a welder for Electric Boat for the past seven years. She was known as “Wendy the Welder” by her fellow colleagues and friends.
Wendy loved Tiki Bob, a bright blue manual Jeep that was recently purchased by the family so they had a “fun” vehicle. Wendy also loved to plan trips and vacations for the family. Their most recent being a trip to Disney World with her brother Chris and his family. This was followed by a road trip to Tennessee to visit Dollywood and Flavortown because everyone knows that Tennessee is on the way back to Connecticut from Florida.
Wendy leaves behind a loving husband, Michael and daughter Rachel, nephews Patrick and Liam and nieces, Amanda, Leah, Molly, Riley, Corinne and Elise. Being the only girl, she had four sister-in-laws, Julianne, Melissa, Lexi and Shannon that provided these great young adults. Her three brothers and brother-in-law, Matthew, round out the last of her family.
Her Mother, Katie (O’Shea) Friel, predeceased her in May of 2023 and her Mother-in-law, Donna (Kirchhof) Gentile, in September of 2024.
Her services will be held on Sunday January 5th from 12 pm to 3 pm at Swan Funeral Home in Old Saybrook, CT. Per Wendy’s request, this event is a celebration of her life and guests are NOT allowed to wear black.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations in Wendy’s honor to After the Storm Inc. or Clarkson University Relay for Life.
Of Williamsville, NY entered into rest at age 94. Beloved wife of the late Walter S. Hadala, Sr.; devoted mother of Walter (Susan) Hadala, Jr., Thomas (Karen) Hadala, Debra (Henri MD) Woodman and the late Richard (Susan) Hadala, Sr.; cherished grandmother of 8 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren; loving daughter of the late Harriet (nee Fritz) and Francis Bacon; dear sister of John (Judith) Bacon and the late Nancy and William Bacon; also survived by loving nieces and nephews. Connie grew up in Snyder, NY and graduated from Amherst High School. She attended the University of Vermont and Syracuse University. She was an astute businesswoman who helped guide the family business, Hadala Construction Co., for over 50 years. Hadala Construction proudly built local schools, community centers, churches and completed numerous public works projects. Connie was the past president of the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo which supports and celebrates the accomplishments of women in all their endeavors. Connie was also active in the community including volunteering at Kenmore Mercy Hospital and the Business Professional Women’s Organization. Connie enjoyed a long and fulfilling life and will be greatly missed. Services private. If desired, contributions in Connie’s memory may be made to the SPCA serving Erie County, 300 Harlem Rd., West Seneca, NY 14224.
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