Mary Ann Crowe
Jul 04, 2026Mary Ann Crowe, 93, passed peacefully on July 4th in her home on Grand Island. Mary Ann, the only child of Kenneth and Clara Kumro was born on June 30, 1933. She grew up on Adams Street in Tonawanda and she was the valedictorian of her graduating class at Mount St. Mary Academy. With a recommendation from the Sisters of St. Marys, she was able to attend Niagara University on a scholarship. She graduated summa cum laude and received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from Niagara in 1955. While at Niagara, she met her future husband of 64 years, George F. Crowe, who graduated from Niagara in 1954. They remained dedicated to education and to Niagara through the following decades. They endowed a nursing scholarship at Niagara and, in honor of their son Terry, also endowed scholarships at both Niagara and Canisius College for ROTC students. In 2015, Mary Ann and George received the Distinguished Alumni Award for their long-term contributions to Niagara University. After graduation in 1955, Mary Ann began a nursing career, in which she worked continually for almost 40 years. She specialized in gastroenterology, primarily in hospitals, including a long stint at DeGraff Memorial Hospital. Mary Ann had an unwavering devotion to her family. She and George raised their children on Grand Island and were active in numerous community events. After becoming a Gold Star mother in 2005, when her son Terry was killed in action in Iraq, she and George remained steadfast in their devotion to God, family and country. Fiercely independent, she elected repeated hip surgeries in her late 80s. After her husband George passed in 2021, and wheelchair bound, she continued to live in their home until the time of her death. Mary Ann Crowe was the loving mother of Kate Olin, Peg (Randy) White, Daniel G. Crowe, Molly (Jeff) McRaney, and the late LTC Terrence K. Crowe; dedicated grandmother of Jeremiah J. and Clara L. Crowe, Abigail C. and Kam Olin, Ryan D. (Mary), Patrick M., Margaret Mary, Kathleen Grace and Brigid H. White, Shannon and Casey Grace, and Sydney and Allison Crowe; and proud great-grandmother of Quinn and Lyla Crowe and Conrad and Callen Moogerfeld. Visitation to be held at Kaiser Funeral Home on Grand Island on Sunday July 12, 2026 from 4-7 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday July 13 at 9:30 a.m. at St. Stephens Church on Grand Island. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the George and Mary Ann Crowe Nursing Scholarship at Niagara University.
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Marjorie A. Alaimo (nee Eberle)
Jun 25, 2026Wife of Sam Alaimo. Mother of Molly Jo (Daniel) Alaimo and Maribeth (Kevin) Duncan. Grandmother of Samantha, Grace, Erin and Harper. Sister of Patricia Ricci, Madonna Dahl and Edward Eberle. Marjorie was predeceased by siblings Fran Galligan, Dick Eberle, Sister Jeanne Eberle, Rosemary Gillman, Nancy Poss and Robert Eberle and is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Friends may call Friday July 10th from 4-8 at Kaiser Funeral Home, 1950 Whitehaven Rd., Grand Island. A Funeral Mass will be held Saturday, July 11th at 11 AM at St. Stephens Church, 2100 Baseline Rd.
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Carole A. Bifano (nee Darby)
Jun 15, 2026Wife of the late Vincent James Bifano. Sister of Linda (late Paul) Facklam and Cheryl (Darrell) Ingles. Aunt of Paul Facklam, Jr., Kevin Facklam, Jared Biczell and Josh Ingles. Great-aunt of Paul Facklam III. Services Private.
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Gerald A. Kippley
Jun 05, 20269/5/1937-6/5/2026, Of Grand Island. Devoted husband of the late Mary Ellen Kippley. Loving father of Kevin (Renee) Kippley, Tom (Tammy) Kippley and Linda (Andy) Manchigiah. Grandfather of Ashley (Joel), Paige, Christopher (Mollie), Matthew and Joshua (Chloe). Great-grandfather of Caroline, Henry, Travis, Wyatt and Violet.. Friends may call Thursday, June 11 from 2-4 with a Celebration of life at 4 at Kaiser Funeral Home, 1950 Whitehaven Rd., Grand Island.
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Dennis J. Scheffler
Jun 04, 2026Of Grand Island, entered into rest June 4, 2026 after a long battle with Lewy Body Dementia. Beloved husband of 57 years to Janet M. (nee Brill) Scheffler. Father of Eric J. (Christine) Scheffler and Wendy M. (Karl) Rasch. Loving Papa of his adored granddaughters Dr. Emelie-Jo (Robb) Nappo, Joelle-Yvette Scheffler and Hope Josie Rasch. Loving son of the late Chuck and Bernice. Brother of Gail (John) Karan. Brother-in-law to John (Pat) Brill and Joyce (Mark) Brill. Dennis was an avid golfer and fan of the Buffalo Bills. Services private. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital or Lewy Body Dementia Association
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