Michael + SONBERG, Lori. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Harry + MESSING, Lynn Diane. Lynn (daughter of MESSING, William and BEAUFAIT, Patricia) was born on 22 Mar 1947 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY; died on 13 Jan 2022 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Lynn Diane (Messing) Tolli
March 22, 1947 - January 13, 2022

Lynn D. (Messing) Tolli, lifelong resident of Niagara Falls, passed away on Thursday, January 13, 2022 after a brief illness.  She was 74.  She was born in Niagara Falls on March 22, 1947, a daughter of the late William and Patricia (Beaufait) Messing.  She attended local schools and graduated from LaSalle Senior High School.  She worked at American Brass and then as a job coach with Opportunities Unlimited.
Lynn was a fan of the Buffalo Bills and Sabres and enjoyed watching boxing, enjoyed going to the casino and travelling to Florida but her greatest joy was her time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  She also loved her West Highland Terrier Winston.
She is survived by her loving husband Harry and three children: Patti (Daniel) Lacey, Michael (Lori) Tolli and Augie Tolli and 7 grandchildren: Shannon, Kyle, Michael, Christina, Chelsie, Samantha and Anthony.  She is also survived by three great-grandchildren, two siblings: Keith Fahs and Debbie (Timothy) Evans, four cousins: Beverly (Mike) Swierczek, Sharon Anna Sorice, Isabel Richards and Richard (Dickie) Messing and her close friend and traveling companion Janet Hickman.  In addition to her parents she was predeceased by two sisters: Darlene (Lenny) Dalton and Bobby Jean Cruise. 
Friends may call at the LANE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 8622 Buffalo Avenue on Tuesday, January 18, 2022 from 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. where funeral services will be held a 9 P.M. immediately following the visitation.  Burial will be Wednesday at 11 A.M. in St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Niagara Falls.

Richard married SEVER, Mary Kathleen on 6 Sep 1975. Mary (daughter of SEVER, John J and WOOMER, Mary Lou) was born on 27 Nov 1948 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY; died on 24 Aug 2016 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Mary Kathleen "Kathy" Sonberg, age 67 of Newfane, died Wednesday, August 24, 2016, at Niagara Hospice House in Lockport surrounded by and under the loving care of her family.


Kathy was born November 27, 1948 in Niagara Falls, NY, the daughter of the late John J. and Mary Louise (Woomer) Sever. She was raised a Catholic in Niagara Falls and was a 1967 graduate of Niagara Falls High School. Kathy was employed by NY Telephone/Verizon for almost 30 years, most of which was as a Customer Service Representative and her most memorable years were out in the field as a lineman. She then served as a Customer Service Representative with the Niagara County Department of Motor Vehicles, retiring in 2012.


Kathy married Richard W. Sonberg on September 6, 1975 and they have resided in Newfane the past 40 years. They enjoyed their horses, pets dogs, and watching the hummingbirds and butterflies so abundant on their property. Kathy enjoyed woodworking as well. Most of all she loved spending time with her children and grandchildren. Kathy will forever be remembered as the Matriarch of her family. Her concern and love for her entire family prompted her to quietly work behind the scenes to see that everyone's needs were addressed and resolved to the best of her ability. To call her the "ultimate caregiver" would not be an exaggeration.


She was predeceased by her step father, Francis Donato. In addition to her husband, Rick, she is survived by her daughters, Lori (Michael) Tolli of Newfane and Barbara (Mitchell) Wright of Lyndonville, NY; her beloved grandchildren, Michael and Christina Tolli, Haylee and Evan Wright. Kathy's family also consists of her siblings and their children; the late Richard "Dick" Sever and his children, Johnny, Karen, Nancy, and the late Beverly; the late Sandy (John) Rovison and her children, Jimmy and Jack; Francis (Jane) Donato and his children, Kristin and Erick; Rickie (Debra) Donato and his children, Michelle, Vanessa, and the late Joseph; and Virginia "Ginny" (David) Dehn and her children, Melody and Chuckie. Kathy also leaves behind great nieces and nephews as well as many, many friends.




Services will be private at the convenience of her family. For those who wish to remember Kathy in a special way, contributions in her memory may be made to Niagara Hospice, 4675 Sunset Dr., Lockport, NY 14094 or to Roswell Park Cancer Institute, PO Box 631, Buffalo, NY 14240.

William + BEAUFAIT, Patricia. Patricia and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John + WOOMER, Mary Lou. Mary was born on 21 Dec 1920; died on 6 Apr 2008 in Sanborn, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]