Breverman, Deborah
On January 30, 2025, of Williamsville, NY. Devoted wife to the late Harvey J. Breverman. Sister of David (Donna) Dobkin of Oregon, Sharon (Yossi) Shani of Israel, and the late Herzel Dobkin. Services were held at the convenience of her family. Arrangement by AMHERST MEMORIAL CHAPEL LLC.
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.
Original Obituary:
https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/old-saybrook-ct/wendy-gentile-12146069
9/22/2024
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.
Online condolences may be placed at https://thedietrichfuneralhome.com/viewings/kenneth-r-butka/.
McDonald, Robert James
May 24, 1988 – May 20, 2024
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
Original: https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/buffalonews/name/robert-mcdonald-obituary?pid=207078415
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