Obituaries

Carole A. Bifano (nee Darby)

Jun 15, 2026

Wife 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, 2026

9/5/1937-6/5/2026, 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, 2026

Of 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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Cecil W. Greene Sr.

May 29, 2026

Greene, Cecil W. Sr., May 29, 2026 of Grand Island. Husband of Lydia Greene. Father of Joyal (Irad) Ramadan, Cecil W. R. Greene Jr. and the late Joshua Greene. Grandfather of Xavier, Logan and Skye Ramadan and Draven Greene. Brother of Shirley (Peter) Fleckenstein, Brenda (late Thomas) Ortiz, Richard Greene and the late Marilyn Khuns and Diane Seneca. Son of the late William and Cecilia Greene. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Friends may call Wednesday 6-8 PM at the Kaiser Funeral Home 1950 Whitehaven Rd., Grand Island where funeral services will be held Thursday at 11 AM.

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Elaine Friedman (nee Lakomski)

May 26, 2026

Wife of the late Ronald Friedman. Stepmother of Ronald and the late Scott. Sister of Susan (Bob), Stephen (Patti) and the late Linda. Elaine is also survived by nieces, nephews, grandchildren and fur baby Coco. Friends may call Saturday, May 30 from 4-7 at Kaiser Funeral Home, 1950 Whitehaven Rd., Grand Island.

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