Beloved husband of Susan (nee Anderson) Butka. Loving father of Kristin Butka. Loving brother of William Butka and the late Joan Mackolin. Loving uncle of Lisa (Larry) Waczkowski. A celebration of life will be held on a date and time to be announced. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday November 2, 2024 at Christ The King Church, 30 Lamarck Dr, Amherst, NY 14226, at 9:30am.
Survived by his wife Norma Trapper (Lang) and sons Patrick Arthur Trapper/Kelsey Fuertes and Daniel Raymond Trapper/Brandon Johnson: siblings Linda Lee Trapper Trankle, Thomas Arthur Trapper/Rae Ella House, Lori Anne Trapper Shaddock Belscher/Dave Belscher, John Patrick Trapper/Carlos Castro Trapper, and Christopher James Trapper/Hania Trapper (Khuri); nieces and nephews: John, Kristin, Jessica/Tony, Jamie, Kelly/Zachary, Timothy, Sami, Faris, Gwenna, Emilio, Violette, and Elliott and predeceased by his beloved parents Arthur Herman Trapper and Patricia A. Trapper (Lee).
Beloved longtime coach of the Lockport Ernies softball team, Scott spent much of his life as the “Mr. Mom” to his two sons. He also earned a degree in Computer Science and went on to become a Licensed Practical Nurse caring for the elderly throughout the Greater Buffalo area.
In his early life, he attended Amherst Central High School class of ’78 and was a volunteer fireman with the Snyder Fire Department. His ability to make people laugh and love unconditionally will never be forgotten.
Gunnery Sergeant Robert James McDonald passed away suddenly on May 20, 2024 while stationed in 29 Palms, CA. Bobby was born on May 24, 1988 in Amherst, NY. He was a devoted father to Jamison (12 y) and Wesley (5 y).
Beloved by his parents Loring Gingell McDonald and Paul J. McDonald. Cherished by his grandparents, Marjorie T. and the late Dr. Robert L. Gingell, Joan U. and the late James P. McDonald, and his “uncle grandpa”, James C. Gingell. Bobby is also loved by his siblings Robin (Eric) Martin, Daniel, and William, as well as, Kelly McDonald and their sons, and many aunts, uncles, cousins, nephews, and friends.
He was a 2006 graduate of Amherst Central Schools and a 2010 graduate from SUNY Cobleskill. He was highly active throughout middle school into his adult life in lacrosse and football. Bobby was a coach and was a role model in his community. During several summers, he played the tuba as a member of the Chautauqua Community Band. He also enjoyed fishing and sailing on Chautauqua Lake. Bobby joined the Marine Corps on June 7, 2010 and served his country with honor and dignity until the time of his death.
Services will include a dignified transfer from 29 Palms to Raleigh, NC. A viewing will be held on June 12th from 6 pm to 8 pm at the Johnson Funeral Home in Jacksonville, NC. His funeral service will be on June 14th 10 am at the Coastal Carolina Veterans Cemetery. A celebration of his life will be held in Amherst, NY on a date TBD.
Bobby will be greatly missed and forever in our hearts. Godspeed, my son.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Onslow Youth Lacrosse Association, 120 Cedar Ridge Drive, Maysville, NC 28555
Patricia J. “Pat” Yager, age 82, of Sylvania, Ohio passed away on November 4, 2023.
Pat is survived by her daughters Pam Yager, Colleen Muench, Lynn (Steve) Way and son Tom Yager. Grandchildren Eric Filapello (Rachel Epstein), Alexis (Carla) Muench, Brandon (Adriana) Way, Joshua (Megan) Muench, Tyler Way, Lauren Way and Lashawna Yager. Great-grandchildren Oliver and Cohen Way, Hallie Muench and Miles Muench, sister Sharon Guffner, brothers John (Linda) Gourlay and William Gourlay, sister-in-law Carol Yager, several nieces, nephews and beloved lifelong friends, as well as her Otterbein Sunset Village community.
Pat was preceded in death by her husband Kenneth Yager, daughter Susan Filapello, parents Frederick and Pearl Gourlay, son-in-law Michael Muench Jr, brother-in-law Gerald Yager, sister-in-law Eileen Gourlay and brother-in-law Gordon Guffner.
Pat was born in Buffalo, NY and graduated from Amherst High School. She received her Associates in Applied Science in Dental Hygiene from Erie Community Technical Institute. She began her career in Buffalo NY then moved to Syracuse NY working for her boss and dear friend Dr Richard Gaffney until she retired.
Pat was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, nana and friend. She loved taking trips with her husband, her family vacations every year and her trips with the “Buffalo Girls”. Pat especially loved the annual trip to the cottage where she spent the week with the entire Gourlay and Yager family and lots of friends.
A Celebration of Life service will be held at 10:00 am on Saturday, December 2, 2023 at Christ The King Catholic Church, 21 Cherry Tree Circle, Liverpool, NY 13090.
Donations can be made to St. Judes Children’s Research Hospital or St. John XXIII Catholic Community, 24250 North Dixie Highway, Perrysburg OH 43551, Attn. “Garden Club”.
Sadly, another of our classmates passed away. Larry Newton died early last month after a courageous battle with lung cancer. His wife Nancy and family will be gathering at Brunners on Friday, June 28th from 4-6 for a Happy Hour in his honor and invite his friends to join them. Rest in Peace Larry – you will be missed. (From Kathi Cirringione ’72)
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