FREARS - Melinda J. (nee Bauer) May 17, 1958 - May 25, 2026 Of the Town of Tonawanda, NY. Beloved wife of Leonard M. Frears; dearest mother of Leonard M. (Tina) Frears, Laurie (Steve) Deck and Leann Frears; grandmother of Lexus Frears (Elizha Flemming), Elliott and Hudson Deck; loving daughter of the late Myron W. and Alice J. (Schmidt) Bauer; sister of Cheryl (late Robert) Paul and the late Frederick (Cheryl) Bauer; also survived by many nieces and nephews. No prior visitation. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at the convenience of the family. Memorial contributions may be made to Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center or to Hospice Buffalo, Inc. Arrangements by: CASTIGLIA FUNERAL HOME, INC., 873 Abbott Rd., South Buffalo, NY, (716) 824-6435. Please share your condolences at: www.castigliafuneralhome.com