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Dr. John J. Watson, Bona marketing professor

Died May 18, 2012 John J. Watson, professor of marketing in the School of Business at St. Bonaventure University, died unexpectedly on Friday. He was 45.

Dr. Mendel Sachs, retired UB physics professor

April 13, 1927—May 5, 2012 Dr. Mendel Sachs, a retired physics professor at the University at Buffalo, died May 5 at his home in Williamsville. He was 85.

Micaela R. Luhr, worked in several art galleries

Feb. 11, 1946—May 16, 2012 Micaela R. Luhr, who worked at a New York City art gallery before moving to this area, died

Paul V. McCarthy, Calspan assistant treasurer

Aug. 7, 1923—May 16, 2012 Paul V. McCarthy, a retired assistant treasurer for Calspan Advanced Technology, died Wednesday at his home in Williamsville. He was 88.

Zipporah Eaton, 99, reading program coordinator

Dec. 18, 1912—May 15, 2012 Zipporah Eaton, a retired coordinator with the Community Action Organization, died Tuesday in Rosa Coplon Nursing Home. She was 99.

Thomas C. Golombek, retired Buffalo firefighter

Oct. 27, 1928—May 14, 2012 Thomas Casimir Golombek of Buffalo, a retired Buffalo firefighter, died unexpectedly Monday in Mercy Hospital. He was 83.

Thomas J. Hayes II, operated numerous businesses

Nov. 2, 1932—May 13, 2012 Thomas J. Hayes II, a former Grand Island resident who owned and co-owned many businesses in the area, died Sunday in Bethesda Memorial Hospital, Boynton Beach, Fla. He was 79.

Area Deaths

Ruth M.(Nogash) Allenbach, died May 13. Ollie Dean Beasley, 62, died May 14.

Lillie M. Humes, beauty salon owner, vocalist

Oct. 26, 1928—May 10, 2012 Lillie M. Humes, a beauty salon owner, vocalist and church leader in Buffalo, died Thursday in Los Angeles after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease. She was 83.

Michael J. Diggins, longtime teacher and coach

Jan. 8, 1943—May 11, 2012 Michael J. Diggins of South Buffalo, a leading Catholic high school track

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