Obituaries

Viola M. Gingher

Apr 03, 2026

Of Grand Island. Wife of the late David B. Gingher. Mother of Kathleen (late Richard) Bartsch, the late David A. Gingher, Lori (Richard) Haak and Daniel (Gingher). Grandmother of Jason, Andrew and Sara. Great-grandmother of 5. Services private.

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Irene E. Smith

Mar 08, 2026

Mother of Diane Staub (nee Mrkall) and Michael M. (Marsha A.) Mrkall. Grandmother of Michael E. (Amber), Milana and Micah Mrkall. Great-grandmother of Emma, Michael Jr. and Ava. Sister of Paul (Karen) Perkovich Jr., Peter (Colleen) Perkovich and the late Joan Anne Burd. Aunt of Patricia, Jessica and Noah. Services private.

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Nancy A. Hollinger

Feb 26, 2026

Of Grand Island. Wife of Jay Hollinger. Mother of Ashley (Tim Forster) and Jason Hollinger. Grandmother of Joey Ciovacco. Beloved sister-in-law of Gary and Gail Conschafter. Also survived by friends and family. Nancy was a long time employee of the Grand Island Central School District. A Memorial Mass will be held at a later date.

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Walter F. Zebker

Feb 26, 2026

Of Grand Island. Walter was the son of Pauline Zebker and lived his early years in Emporium, PA. The rolling hills of PA remained a major part of his life. He loved the beauty of nature and celebrated the bounty of the land by hunting and fishing his entire life. Walter leaves behind his wife, Marlene Heiberger Zebker, his two children: Wendy (Paul) McNamara and David Zebker. His three grandchildren: Madison McNamara, Jackson Sampugnaro and Evan Ferguson were an added delight to Pop Pops life. He was an industrial radiographer for Frontier Bronze. Later in his work life, he found another job he really enjoyed: he worked at Dicks selling fishing supplies and exchanging fishing stories with new-found friends. He was a caring man who deeply loved his family, friends, neighbors, good food, and all sports, especially the Bills and Sabres. His life will be remembered at Kaiser Funeral Home, 1950 Whitehaven Rd., Grand Island on April 11, with calling hours from 4-7 and a Memorial Service from 7-8.

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Robert Campbell

Feb 20, 2026

Husband of Mary Ann Campbell. Father of Amy (David) Farmer and Joseph (Kelly) Campbell. Grandfather of Caroline, Zachary, Eliza, Benjamin and Mackenzie. Brother of Judith Carter and the late Betty and late James Pieczynski. Bob is also survived by many other family members. A Memorial Mass will be held Saturday, Feb. 28 at 10 AM at St. Stephen's Church, 2100 Baseline Rd. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Hospice Buffalo.

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