Obituaries

Roman Tschip

Roman Tschip

Apr 17, 2024

Roman Tschip was born on Wednesday, December 24, 1947 to Irene (nee Zatyracz) and Osyp Tschip in Hersfeld, Germany.  Mr. Tschip was a Major in the US Army Reserves, Veteran of Gulf War Desert Storm and a member of VFW Joseph Hriczko Post 6245 and Ukrainian American Veterans (UAV).  He was also a retired chemist from the Buffalo Sewer...

Mary Andrzejewski

Mary Andrzejewski

Apr 13, 2024

At the age of 72, Beloved wife of Frank Andrzejewski.

Dearest daughter of the late Anna (nee Wasylaw) and Stanislaw Podkanowicz.Devoted mother of Laura (Patrick) Morgan and Marie (Jack) Hunter.

Loving mimi of Katherine Krajewski.

Dearest sister of Christine (late Louis) DeBergalis and Julia Podkanowicz.

Dear sister-in-law of Eugenia (late Stanley)...

Yuri Hreshchyshyn

Yuri Hreshchyshyn

Apr 8, 2024

Yuri Hreshchyshyn was born in Buffalo, NY on July 27, 1959, the eldest among five children of Ukrainian immigrants Lidia Hreshchyshyn (Warecha) and professor of medicine Dr. Myroslaw Hreshchyshyn.

Yuri was employed by the Erie County Department of Social Services. He was also an active initiator of many civic organizations and community-oriented initiatives both in the United...

Deborah A. Switkowski

Deborah A. Switkowski

Apr 6, 2024

Beloved wife of Paul Switkowski.

Devoted mother of Stacy Switkowski.

Loving grandmother of Ethan, Aiden, Tyler, Jacob, Ryan, Ethan, Logan,  Alyssa, Kevin, and Kayla.

Dearest sister of Kathy (Glenn) Woodell and dear sister-in-law of Susan (Michael) Horrigan.

Deborah is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

All are...

Michael "Buffalo" Bauer

Michael "Buffalo" Bauer

Apr 5, 2024

Michael was an entrepreneur driven by his need to create and share art, music, poetry, and satire comedy. His unconventional approach to life led him on many adventures and he was a traveler, storyteller, and a true friend to everyone he met.

A man of many talents and projects; he worked as a freelance graphic designer and...

Rose Marie Senker

Rose Marie Senker

Apr 4, 2024

Rose Marie was born on Monday, September 24, 1945 in Buffalo, New York to Elizabeth (nee Labza) and Leonard Pruchnowski.

She was the beloved wife of late Kenneth Senker.

Devoted mother of Suzanne (John) Hall, Kenneth Przybysz and Karen (Richard) Pasternak along with their father Paul Przybysz.

Loving grandmother of Sean (Jill) Hall,...

Maureen M Wielinski

Maureen M Wielinski

Apr 3, 2024

A Nursing Staff Administrator at Sheridan Manor Nursing Home for over 30 years, Maureen M. Wielinski, passed away at Buffalo General Hospital, at the age of 69.

A doting grandma to her grandchildren, Maureen enjoyed spending time with them whenever they would get together. Besides being the "Greatest Grandma in the World" she was also an excellent...

Michael A. Ilkiwskyj

Michael A. Ilkiwskyj

Apr 3, 2024

At the age of 72, Michael was a retiree from Buffalo Color where he worked as a Stationary Engineer.

Loving husband of Mary Beth (nee Kenefick) Ilkiwskyj.

Devoted father of Michael (Tiffany) Ilkiwskyj and Jason (Chellse) Ilkiwskyj.

Loving Poppy of Max, Ben and Ally and fond step-grandfather of Penelope.

Dearest brother...

Ronald Yetzer, Jr.

Ronald Yetzer, Jr.

Mar 26, 2024

Ronald was a beloved fiance of Moneek Small.

Devoted father of Michala Small.

Loving son of Elaine Hughes and Ronald (Jackie) Yetzer Sr.

Dearest brother of Kathleen Yetzer, Dawn (Tim) Nowak, and Michael (Caitlin) Schleicher.

Fond uncle of Autumn and Aric Dunworth and dear great uncle of Aubree and Ronald Yaskow....

Edward J. Szalczewski

Edward J. Szalczewski

Mar 25, 2024

At the age of 65,  a devoted son of the late Theresa (nee Debski) and the late Arthur Szalczewski.

Edward retired as a Mechanic from Midwest Transport in Buffalo, NY

Edward was a Loving Fiance of 42 years to Genevieve Borkowski.

Treasured Father of Diana (David) Price, Amy (fiancé Joseph Henneberger) Borkowski, Angela...

Pearl B. Okonzak

Pearl B. Okonzak

Mar 24, 2024

Pearl was a retiree from Bailos where she was a Cook in Buffalo, NY.

Loving daughter of the late Pearl and late Edward Finsterbach.

Beloved wife of Jerome Okonzak Sr.

Devoted mother of Patricia Urban, Martin Okonzak, Jerome (Karen) Okonzak Jr., Quentin Okonzak, Lynne (Paul) Krafchak, the late Vincent and late Neal (Cheryl...

Linda D. Valentin

Linda D. Valentin

Mar 14, 2024

Linda Darlene was born on Thursday, February 3, 1955, in Buffalo, New York to Mary (nee Zadenowicz) and Thaddeus Tomczak.

Linda was the beloved wife of Wenceslao Valentin, Jr.

Devoted mother of Lisa (Dana Learn) Valentin, Wenceslao (Amy) Valentin III, Jennifer (Alexander) Polanco, and Melissa Lopez.

Loving grandmother of Elijah, Micah, Nina, Carmen,...

David F. Bukowski

David F. Bukowski

Mar 13, 2024

Beloved husband of 57 years to Arlene (nee Biniasz).

Cherished father of Christopher (Theresa) and the late Jeremy Bukowski.

Dave is survived by his sisters-in-law Marleen Bukowski and Lucy Biniasz, and his brothers-in-law Daniel (Judith) Biniasz and Patrick (Joann) Biniasz.

He was predeceased by his brothers John Bukowski and Paul Bukowski and his...

Jacqueline E. Ross

Jacqueline E. Ross

Mar 10, 2024

At the age of 77, a cherished daughter of the late Doris (nee Beyer) and the late John Ross.

Jacqueline retired from Quebecor, where she worked as a Quality Inspector in Depew, NY.

Beloved sister of Kathleen (late James) Kowal and James (Susan) Ross.

Devoted aunt of Kenneth Kowal, Jonathan Kowal, Carrie Ross,...

Sheila Joy Barr

Sheila Joy Barr

Mar 3, 2024

Sheila Joy Barr was born May 12, 1952, in Oceanside, California.

Daughter of the late Albert Wagner and late Sally Mangus. Sheila is survived by her loving husband Robert Barr, 2 sons, Tristan (Nicole) Barr and Colin Barr (Molly Bartz), and precious granddaughters Eyla and Iris Barr. Sheila is also survived by her sisters Sonja McAllister and...

Xiomara Diaz

Xiomara Diaz

Mar 1, 2024

Beloved daughter of Xoschille De Los Santos Ramirez.

Loving sister of Antonio Ramos-Martin, Jorge Junior Diaz and Elinette Diaz.

Fond niece of Angelo (Chris) Spychaj, Nicholas Maduro, Tizo Maduro, Juan Rodriguez, Milagro McDonough and Esteban (Hannah) Rodriguez.

Predeceased by her grandmother Clara Rodriguez and great uncle Stephen Spychaj.

Xiomara is also...

Mary Ann Silvey

Mary Ann Silvey

Feb 26, 2024

A retired employee at the Cantalician Center, in Buffalo, New York, Mary Ann Silvey, passed away at the age of 85.

She was the devoted daughter of the late Harriet (nee Gallivan) and the late Tim Silvey, Sr.

A devoted sister of Daniel (Christine) Silvey, Gary (Irene) Silvey, the late Judith Gawron, the late Timothy...

Carol A. Kaczmarek

Carol A. Kaczmarek

Feb 23, 2024

Carol Ann was born on Saturday, August 23, 1947 to Genevieve (nee Przepasniak) and Henry Kaczmarek Sr. in Buffalo, New York.

She was the devoted mother of Frank (Kathy) Arnone, Anthony (Ashley) Arnone, Robert Butler, Jr. and the late Mary (Joe) O'Mara and late Gina Arnone.

A loving grandmother of Matthew, Tyler, Olivia, Katie, Carley,...

Joseph Pastuch

Joseph Pastuch

Feb 23, 2024

At the age of 95, Joseph was a retired Laborer from Chevrolet Motors, Tonawanda, NY.

Cherished son of the late Julia and late Andrew Pastuch.

Beloved husband of Eugenia (nee Pirog) Pastuch.

Devoted father of Michael (Anna) Pastuch.

Loving grandfather of Andrew and Natalie Pastuch.

Family will be present...

Giulia Stefanelli

Giulia Stefanelli

Feb 21, 2024

A devoted housewife and mother, Giulia Stefanelli, age 99, passed away peacefully on February 21, 2024, with her family by her side.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Oliver Stefanelli, in 1989.

Giulia is survived by her loving daughter, Diana Stefanelli, and her son-in-law, Mark Macielag.

Born on July 30,...