Obituaries

Eva B. Doherty

Eva B. Doherty

Sep 10, 2024

Eva B. was born on Wednesday, November 28, 1945 to Minne (nee Eggleston) and Kurt Niederlander in Buffalo, New York.

Eva was the beloved wife of the late James L. Doherty.

Dear mother of Gorden, Sr. (Debbie) Schubert and the late Joanne Schubert.

Loving grandmother of Gorden, Jr (Samantha) Schubert and fond great-grandmother...

Sister Mary Alisette Skotnicki, Cssf

Sister Mary Alisette Skotnicki, Cssf

Sep 8, 2024

Sister Mary Alisette, 92, a Felician Sister for 75 years, died in Buffalo General Hospital, Buffalo, NY, on September 8, 2024.   The former Eugenia Skotnicki was born on October 11, 1931, in Buffalo, NY to Helen (nee Kordasiewicz) and Stanley Skotnicki, and was a member of St. Florian Parish.  She entered the Buffalo Province of the Felician Sisters on...

Donald Sharkey

Donald Sharkey

Sep 5, 2024

Donald John Henry was born on Friday, October 20, 1950 in Buffalo, New York to Ruth (nee Cox) and John Sharkey. Don was a railroader and retired from CSX mechanical department.

Beloved husband of the late Debra.

Devoted father of Melissa (Matt) Jackson, Scott (Kelly) Mendola, Wendy, Paul (Sarah) Sharkey, John and the late Donald...

Richard J. Szlis

Richard J. Szlis

Sep 2, 2024

Richard "Rich" Joseph Szlis was born on January 12, 1942, to the late Helen (nee Monica) and Paul Szlis in Buffalo, New York. He served in the US Army from 1961-1963.  He was a dockman at Interstate Motor Systems for over 10 years till it closed.  Rich and his wife Marsha owned and operated Smokey's Tavern, at the corner...

Shirley Wenzel

Shirley Wenzel

Aug 27, 2024

Shirley was born on Thursday, July 23, 1953 to Mildred (nee Dippold) and Karl Wenzel in Buffalo, New York.  She was a retired Platform Manager for Key Bank, Cheektowaga, New York.

Loving sister of Norbert (late Barbara) Wenzel.

Dearest aunt of Michelle and Lynn Wenzel.

A fond great aunt of Nicholas Wenzel.

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Glenda A. Washington

Glenda A. Washington

Aug 22, 2024

At the age of 74, Cherished daughter of Eliza (nee Lloyd) and the late Henry Washington.

Devoted mother of Brian Manion.

Loving sister of Beverly (late Rodney) Gregory, late Carolyn Garcia, Marsha (Chuck) Walker, Hannah (Corbin) McElwain, Larry Swan, Janice Jones- Swan, Lisa Swan and Eric (Bridget) Swan.

Dearest niece of the late...

Peter Szalasny

Peter Szalasny

Aug 21, 2024

Loving companion of Pauline Rytel.

Devoted son of Joan (nee Pittner) and the late Donald Szalasny, Sr.

Cherished brother of Donald, Jr., Linda (Gregory) Goulding, Denise (Roland) Pikuzinski and Julie Duk and brother-in-law of Thomas Duk.

Dear step-father of Richard Rytel Sr. and the late Ronald Rytel Sr.

Dearest papa of...

Robert "Bob" J. Sienkiewicz

Robert "Bob" J. Sienkiewicz

Aug 18, 2024

Bob Sienkiewicz found fertile ground for fostering his Polish heritage on Buffalo's East Side.

After completing a bachelor's degree in political science at the University at Buffalo, he decided to move into the heart of the city's Polonia district and worked tirelessly to bring it back from decline.

As executive director of Broadway-Fillmore Neighborhood Housing...

Judith Laskowski

Judith Laskowski

Aug 15, 2024

At the age of 81, a retired Packer from Buffalo Jewelry Case in Buffalo, NY.

Judith was predeceased by her loving husband Leonard Laskowski Jr., her siblings Gertrude Richardson, Daniel (Theresa) Potempa and Loretta (Bernard) Saskowski and her parents Sophie (nee Pula) and John Potempa.

She is survived by her life long friends Sharon Macturk...

Robert “Bob” E. Nadolny

Robert “Bob” E. Nadolny

Aug 14, 2024

A tremendous amateur radio operator who loved Morse Code (CW) and it showed in his proficiency. He was a teenage member of the Buffalo Area DX Club (BADXC), where he formed lifelong friendships with many fellow hams. Bob took his lifelong hobby seriously and served many of his fellow hams well, including running a local "bureau service" for his...

Philip M. Reed

Philip M. Reed

Aug 7, 2024

Philip M Reed of Eden, NY (formerly of Canandaigua, NY) passed away on August 7th, 2024 in Buffalo NY.

He is survived by his daughter, Laurel Reed, his sister, Connie (Reed) Howell, his brother, Stuart Reed, and many nieces and nephews.

Phil shared his passion for music with many, and was a music teacher in...

David J. Samulski

David J. Samulski

Aug 3, 2024

At the age of 71, a cherished son of the late Florence (Nee Gniazdowski) and the late John Samulski.

David was a retiree from Designers Folding Box in Buffalo, NY where he worked as a mechanic.

Beloved husband of the late Kathleen (nee Ciamaga) Samulski.

Devoted father of Michael (Lynn) Samulski and Jaclyn...

Joyce Ann Laettner

Joyce Ann Laettner

Aug 2, 2024

At the age of 92, a cherished daughter of the late Margaret (nee Pollack) and the late Maurice Ennevor.

Joyce was a retiree of the Cheektowaga Sloan School District.

Beloved wife of late George Laettner.

Devoted mother of Richard (Nancy) Laettner, Kathy Stewart, Christine (Daniel) Andrzejewski and Lynne Laettner.

Dear grandmother...

Joseph P. Bujnicki, Jr.

Joseph P. Bujnicki, Jr.

Jul 23, 2024

At the age of 92, a cherished son of the late Anna (nee Zurawska) and the late Joseph Bujnicki Sr.

Joseph retired as a Machinist, where he worked at Graphic Controls and Eastman Kodiak.

Beloved husband of the late Theresa (nee Wisniewski).

Loving father of Joseph A. (Nancy and the late Carol) Bujnicki,...

Marian Kochel

Marian Kochel

Jul 21, 2024

Marian was born on Tuesday, August 14, 1934 to the late Bronsfawa (nee Ceglarek) and late Walenty (late Anna) Kochel in Poland.  He was a veteran of the US Coast Guard and a Ford Motor Co retiree.

Marian was the beloved husband of Jadwiga (nee Szymczyk).

Devoted father of Peter Kochel, James Kochel, Michael Kochel...

Matthew M. Mrowinski

Matthew M. Mrowinski

Jul 17, 2024

Matthew Michael was born on Thursday, September 11, 1980 to Gerard and Donna (nee Szewczak) Mrowinski in Buffalo, New York.

Matthew was the beloved husband of Lisa (nee Maciaszek).

Loving father of Adam "Baps", Ashley "Moosh", and Aaron "Ronnie" Mrowinski. Brother of Diane (late Joe) Fraterrigo.

Dear son-in-law of David and Patricia Maciaszek...

Charles Bloomquist

Charles Bloomquist

Jul 13, 2024

At the age of 53, a Carpenter at DaBear Renovations in Buffalo, NY.

Beloved son of the late Barbara (nee Marszalkowski) and late Clarence Bloomquist.

Devoted father of Anthony, Jamel, Nicole, Christa and Charlyann.

Loving grandfather of Ten.

Dearest brother of Chris, Jim, Mike, late Butch.

Life long friend...

Jane Constance Bogdan

Jane Constance Bogdan

Jul 6, 2024

A loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Jane (née Wrona) Bogdan passed into eternal life at the age of 96. She was born in Lackawanna and resided in Buffalo. She died in Summerville, South Carolina where she lived out her later years in the home of her daughter and son-in-law.

Jane loved to cook, bake, and entertain....

Alisha Hedrick

Alisha Hedrick

Jun 26, 2024

Alisha Sadie Marie Hedrick was born on Friday, May 14, 1993 to Dani Hedrick and Wayne Pelow in Buffalo, New York.

Alisha was the loving granddaughter of Daniel and late Susan Hedrick.  Fond niece of Toni (Mark) Riley, Nikole Hedrick, Daryl (Susan) Hedrick.  She is also survived by many cousins and friends.

All are...

Marie A. Sarcinelli

Marie A. Sarcinelli

Jun 25, 2024

The Owner and Operator of Burst Tavern & Grove for almost 60 years, Marie A. Sarcinelli (nee Burst), served her "Last Call" on Tuesday, June 24, 2024, at the age of 92. The Tavern was family-run for 77 years and over the years, that she cared for it, she greeted her friends and customers -- to her they were...