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Yolanda Tobias Obituary

TOBIAS - Yolanda J. Yola (nee Sperduti) Of Lackawanna, entered into rest September 2, 2008. Beloved wife of the late Frank R. Tobias; devoted mother of Francis (Marge) Tobias, Donna (Dennis) Couhig and Russell Tobias; cherished grandmother of Francis (Lori Baldwin) Tobias, Michael (Barbara) Tobias, Jeffrey (Jennifer) Couhig and Shannon (George) Rivera; adored great-grandmother of seven great-grandchildren; loving daughter of of the late Guiseppe and Alessandra (nee Calabrese) Sperduti; fond step-daughter of Dominic Sperduti; dear sister of Anne (late Joseph) Kacmarczyk and the late Isabelle (late Nick) Bahorsky, Josephine (late Joseph) Pienta, Julia (late Steve) Cerpinko, Joseph (late Agnes) Sperduti and the late Louis (Mary) Sperduti; special niece of the late ZiArmondo Sperduti; also survived by nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Relatives and friends may visit the LOMBARDO FUENRAL HOME (Southtowns Chapel), 3060 Abbott Rd. near Lake Ave. on Thursday from 7-9 and Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM, where the funeral will be held on Saturday morning at 9 oclock and a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Anthonys Church (Lackawanna) at 10 oclock. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. Yolanda was past President and Secretary of the Sacred Heart Society and Secretary of the Altar & Rosary Society for St. Anthonys Church for many years. She also taught religious education and worked Bingo.

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Published by Buffalo News from Sep. 4 to Sep. 5, 2008.

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Chris Ceccarelli

September 10, 2008

So sorry for your loss. Aunt Yola was such a wonderful person. Whenever I ran into her at St Anthony's she always had a kind word for me and a big hug and kiss. She was the best. She is in my heart always.

Phyllis & Sam Sterlace

September 7, 2008

Frank, Donna, Russell & Family,

So sad to hear about Yola's passing.

We were unable to attend but our thoughts & Prayers are with your family.

Betty Tobias Magyar

September 5, 2008

From a niece in Painesville, Ohio.
Aunt Yola was a much favored Aunt and the years gone by are full many wonderful memories.
Donna, Frank and Russel our condolences to all of you and your families. With love Betty Tobias Magyar.

Lester and Laura Sperling

September 5, 2008

Dear Frank, Marge and Family

Wishing you and your family strength and peace at this sorrowful time. We were saddened to hear of your loss.

Sharon Campobello

September 5, 2008

Frank,Donna and Russell, Sorry to here about your Mom.
My Aunt YoYo was one fantastic lady, I'll miss her so. My prayers are with all of you.

September 5, 2008

Dear Donna:
Sorry for the loss of your Mom.
Pat & Bill Horbachewski, Orchard Park
New York

September 4, 2008

Dear Dennis & Donna,
So sorry to hear of Yola's passing.
God bless you during this difficult time.
Melissa & Joe Groth

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