Obituaries

Jun 24, 2024

At the age of 7, a beloved son of Angela (Nicholas Haugh) and Stephen (Francesca) Gryczkowski, Sr.

Loving brother of Hunter, Rehyce and Goldyn Gryczkowski.

Cherished grandson of Joseph and GiGi Tunis, Matthew and Sherry Gryczkowski and the late Karen (Gary) Payne.

Devoted nephew of Amanda (Nick) Bruckman, Kristin (Dan) Gryczkowski, Sarah Gryczkowski...

Jun 18, 2024

At the age of 64, devoted daughter of late Santina (nee Modica) and Frank Caldarella.

Dearest sister of Tina Marie (Dan) Helenbrook, Cindy (Thomas) Robb, late Francyne, late Bruce, late Janet and late Franky Lynn (David) Caldarella; loving aunt of Donald (Melissa) Amoia, Douglas (Kim) Parker, Venese (Ricky) Gulczewski, Jesse (Tracy) Parker, Daniel (Robert) Helenbrook II, Michael...

Jun 18, 2024

At the age of 80, a devoted daughter of the late Mary (nee Lafferty) and the late Harold Kempf.

Beloved wife of the late Fred Kurzanski.

Devoted mother of Mark Kurzanski, Kraig (Mary Clare) Kurzanski and Michelle Kurzanski.

Loving grandmother of Ryan (Stephanie) Kurzanski, Camille Kurzanski, Robert Kurzanski, Kathryn (Will) Lenox and Molly...

Jun 8, 2024

A loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother, and Great-Grandmother, Erika G. (nee Micke) Mujkanovic, passed away at Greenfield Health and Rehabilitation Center in Lancaster, New York, at the age of 92

She was the beloved wife of the late Dervis Mujkanovic.

A devoted mother of Sylvia (Rob Horan), Susan (Mark) Teresi, and Karen (Thomas) Dobiesz.

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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...