Obituaries

Jun 5, 2024

Passed away peacefully, at the age of 36, with his family at his side, Wednesday, June 5, 2024.

Most beloved son of Kim and Robert Reinard Jr. of Sloan.

Cherished brother of Lindsay (Joel) Wolfe.

Devoted grandson of June (Lisa Bugyi) Reinard.

Bob was predeceased by his grandparents, Robert Reinard Sr,...

Jun 4, 2024

At the age of 81, a cherished daughter of the late Frances (nee Banach) and the late William Rakowski.

Devoted mother of James Nowakowski, Timothy Nowakowski, Jacquelyn (Kevin) Wiess and Michelle (James) Weed.

Loving grandmother of  Kaitlyn (Nick) Matecki and Krysta (Jon) Grembo.

Fond great grandmother of Macie and Mara.

Dearest...

Jun 2, 2024

At the age of 77,  Larry retired as VP/General Manager for Lehigh Press in PA, Quebecor in MN, and then Arcata Graphics, in Depew, NY.

Lawrence was the beloved husband of Christine (nee Jurka) Palermo.

A devoted father of Ginalouise (Rodney Pawlowski) Palermo, Dr. Jennifer Palermo, Dr. Amber (Matthew) Turner, and Lawrence V. (Kathleen) Palermo....

May 28, 2024

On May 28, 2024, at the age of 66, John was received into the arms of the Lord. He passed away peacefully at home after his valiant battle with cancer for almost two years.

John is pre-deceased by his parents Joan (nee Czaja) and Robert Hereth. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 36 years,...

May 25, 2024

At the age of 94, cherished daughter of the late Aniela (nee Janik) and the late Anthony Mikolajek.

Mary retired as an Inspector for Duffy Silk Mill in Buffalo, NY.

Beloved wife of the late Stanley Kornaszewski

Devoted mother of Louise (Michael) Lubkowski and Debra (Allan) Jakubczak.

Loving grandmother of Brain...

May 24, 2024

At the age of 93, a cherished daughter of the late Sophie (nee Chmura) and late Frank Bieniek.

Beloved wife of the late Edward J. Rokitka.

Devoted mother of Mary Jane (late Anthony) Poleto, Daniel (Donna) Rokitka, Christine (late Gary) Matthews and the late Ronald "Doc" Rokitka.

Loving grandmother of Sandra and Jeanette...

May 23, 2024

At the age of 81, born on January 31, 1943, to Victoria (nee Eberle) and Louis Eichlinger.

a retired Registered Nurse at Kenmore Mercy in Kenmore, NY.

Beloved wife of the late Lawrence Finnigan Sr.

Devoted mother of Larry (Karen) Finnigan Jr., Eileen (John) Mikulec and Michele Martin.

Loving grandmother of...

May 19, 2024

Rita M. Gura was born on Saturday, March 22, 1930 in Buffalo, New York to Michalina (nee Ubermanowicz) and Sebastian Gura.

Rita is the beloved wife of late Eugene Sliwinski.

Devoted mother of Michaeline Sliwinski, Sister Jean Sliwinski CSSF and late Andrew (Dora) Sliwinski.

Loving grandmother of Hannah (Auston) Henninger.

Sister...

May 17, 2024

A Retired Director of Support Services at the University of Buffalo, Al S. Ryszka, passed away at the age of 92.

He was a graduate of Canisius High School and also received a bachelor's degree from Canisius College. He was also a U.S. Army Veteran of the Korean War and a recipient of the Good Conduct Medal...

May 17, 2024

A former Auto Repairman, Michael D. Orlowski, passed away at the age of 69.

He was the father of Jamie.

The cherished son of the late Marie (nee Zak) and the late Daniel Orlowski.

Devoted brother of Paul (Kathy) Orlowski and Sandra O'Farrell and uncle of Brian Orlowski, Lindsey, and Daniel, Jr. O'Farrell....

May 12, 2024

A former Ramp Service Employee at United Airlines, Neal Lawrence Reynolds passed away at Mercy Hospital at the age of 80.

He was the Beloved of Arlene McCusker.

The devoted father of Neal (Chandra) Reynolds and Dawn Day. A loving grandfather of Tina Marie Faust, of Independence, Louisiana, Chenaie Ashlen Bacon, of Hixon, Tennessee, Jade...

May 8, 2024

Anthony was born on Thursday, July 31, 1941 to Mary (nee Wygladowski) and Lawrence Owczarczak in Buffalo, New York.  He was a proud US Air Force Veteran and a Secure Care Therapy Aide at the WNY Children's Psychiatric Center in West Seneca, New York.

Beloved husband of Patricia (nee Strucker) Wiles.

Devoted father of David...

May 6, 2024

At the age of 70, a loving son of the late Betty (nee Kayler) and late Edward Smith.

Dearest brother of Edward (Rosemarie), David (Helen) Smith, Margaret Cornroy, Shirley (late Jeffrey) Makuch, Julianna (Paul) Simon, Theresa (Kevin) Goldfuss and Lynn (James) Watson.

Walter is also survived by Kimberly (Scott) Prenatt, and many nieces, nephews and...

May 1, 2024

Ronald Richard Vitale was born to Anna E. (nee Berger) and John H. Vitale on Saturday, June 1, 1940 in Buffalo, New York.

Devoted father of Brett Vitale and Danielle (Cliff) Minter.

Loving grandfather of Nick, Grace, Cordelia and Warren.

Dearest brother of  Loretta (Matt) Kinkenon; also survived by The Dietz Family, nieces,...

Apr 28, 2024

At the age of 84, a retired Barber at His Barber in Williamsville, NY.

Loving father of  Douglas (Lisa) Perfetto, Paul (Lisa) Perfetto, Donna Perfetto, Daniel Perfetto.

Dear grandfather of Joseph, Andrew, Gianni, Steven and Jordan.

Fond brother of Dolores Phelan.

Life-long friend of Erick Flanagan.

The family will...

Apr 26, 2024

At the age of 73, Ed retired from the United States Postal Service where he worked as a Clerk.

Son of the late Jane (nee Zajac) and Edward J. Kuczmarski Sr.

Beloved husband of Janice (nee Bernys) Kuczmarski.

Devoted father of Andrew (Theresa) Kuczmarski and Brandon (Briana Krawczyk) Kuczmarski.

Cherished Dzia-Dzia...

Apr 24, 2024

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Sister Mary Virginita, 87, a Felician Sister for 70 years, died in Immaculate Heart of Mary Convent, Buffalo, NY, on April 24, 2024.  The former Dorothy Tarnacki was born on June 2, 1936, in Syracuse, NY, and was...

Apr 22, 2024

Edward Martin Zak, Jr. was born on Thursday, July 2, 1936 to Mary (nee Kobus) and Edward Zak, Sr. in Buffalo, New York.

Dearest brother of Robert (late Joannie) Zak, Sr.

Fond uncle of Michael Zak, Randy Zak and Robert Zak, Jr.

He is also survived by many cousins and friends.

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Apr 20, 2024

A former assembler at Westinghouse, Helen D. (nee Mydlarz) Augustynek, passed away at the Garden Gate Health Care Facility, just 3 months shy of her 103rd Birthday.

Helen was the beloved wife of the late Leon Augustynek.

Born on Tuesday, July 12, 1921, the cherished daughter of the late Anna (nee Ogurek) and the late...

Apr 19, 2024

Debra Ann was born on Monday, January 17, 1955 to Alice (nee Sonneletter) and Salvatore Musca in Buffalo, New York.  She was a Certified Nursing Assistant at Weinberg Campus in Amherst, New York.

She was the devoted mother of Holly Pierce, Joshua Pierce and Michael Lawson.

A loving grandmother of Byron Banks I, Devonta Banks...