Kenneth Howe Funeral Home

Jane Q. Public

May 18, 2026

Jane Q. Public (née Doe), a cherished mother, devoted wife, and respected public health professional, passed away peacefully on May 18, 2026, in Amherst, NY. Born on April 23, 1945, in Buffalo, NY, Jane’s remarkable life was marked by her unwavering dedication to family, community, and a career that reflected her profound commitment to the health and wellbeing of others.

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Joseph L. Shimburski

Apr 13, 2026

Beloved son of the late Jospeh and Louise (nee Townsend) Shimburski of Springville, NY. Joe was was the beloved husband of June (nee Eaton) Shimburski, for 69 years, and resided in the East Aurora area since the 1960's, settling into a home on Center St. in 1962, and later on Olean Rd. in South Wales. Joe was one of...

John V. Pagliaccio

Apr 6, 2026

JOHN PAGLIACCIO: A Life of Service and Family

Born on Valentine's Day in 1935 to the late Josephine and Frank Pagliaccio, John grew up on Buffalo's East Side. He graduated fromBishop Timon High School and Erie County Technical Institute which would lead to hismove to East Aurora and a very successful career at Moog.

John's...

Sunny F. Andes

Apr 2, 2026

Mary "Sunny" Andes (Findlay)

December 12, 1943 – April 2, 2026

Mary "Sunny" Andes, 82, a lifelong resident of East Aurora, passed away suddenly on April 2, 2026. Born Mary Findlay on December 12, 1943, in Buffalo, NY, she was the daughter of the late John Curtis and Lona Robin (nee Van Velsor) Findlay.

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Patricia F. "Lady" Robb

Mar 18, 2026

Loving wife of the late Randolph L. Robb Sr.; dearest mother of Lawrence (Melissa) Robb, Randolph L. Robb Jr., and Cynthia (Bruce) Buechler; beloved grandmother of Michael (Maryellen) Robb, Ashley (Patrick) Lewis, Carly (Mike) Nardulli, and Alexandra (Jake) Locker; great-grandmoyher of Charlotte, Brynlee, Larkin, Harry, and Sally; dear sister of the late Jane Sheets; loving human companion of Goose;...

Michael Roche

Feb 28, 2026

Of Elma, NY. Loving husband of Lynn M. (nee Renaud) Roche; dearest father of Christopher (Jill) Roche, Ryan (Julia) Roche, and Hannah (Quentin) Roche-Steffen; beloved grandfather of Jared, Aiden, Mason, Oliver, and Rebecca; dear brother of Rebecca (Jan) Roche, John (Wing) Roche, and Christopher Roche; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Family present for visitation on Tuesday, from...

William S. Nichols

Feb 28, 2026

Loving husband of the late Kathleen (nee Goergen); beloved father of Shauna (John) Piwowar; dearest brother of Mary-Edna (late Fred) Meyer, Dolly (late Richard) Fagan, and the late Retired Lt. Col. Tom (late Delores) Nichols; special friend of the late Esther Pitchure; also survived by many nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, May 23,...

Ronald D. Babcock

Feb 10, 2026

Loving husband of the late Shirley A. (nee Amos) Babcock; dearest father of Richard (Anna) Babcock, Katherine (Chip) Nowak, Linda (Charile Radder) Babcock-Daly, Joy Kuhn, and the late Deborah Johnson; beloved grandfather of 13 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great-gradchildren; dear brother of Douglas Babcock, and predeceased by 9 other brothers and sisters; also survived by nieces and nephews....

Raymond P. Brown Sr.

Jan 25, 2026

BROWN - Raymond P. 1935-2026

Loving husband of Doris (nee Holovics); dearest father of Raymond P. (Sherry) Brown Jr., Karin (Michael) Del Valle, and Kathryn (Norman) Scherer; beloved grandfther of Brandon (Elizabeth) Brown, Rachel (Najwa) Ali-Brown, Alexander Scherer, Zackary Scherer, Nicholas Del Valle, Emily Del Valle, and great-grandfather of Benjamin; dear brother of Beverl;y (late Al) Sunick,...

Dorathy Dill "Dottie" Keller

Jan 4, 2026

Dorathy Dill Keller, age 97, passed away at her home in East Aurora on Sunday, January 4, 2026.

She was born January 30, 1928, in Rochester, NY, a daughter to the late George J Dill and Anna Maria Augusta Seils.

Dorathy, affectionately known as "Dottie", graduated from Brockport High School in 1945. She was a...