Obituaries

Sep 23, 2024

At the age of 95, a devoted daughter of the late Boleslawa (nee Rominska) and the late Stanley Gospodarski.

Beloved wife of late Edward Taberski.

Devoted mother of David Taberski, Robert (Tina) Taberski, Paul (late Pat) Taberski and Raymond (Maria) Taberski, Jackie (Chris) Ladowski and Mark Taberski.

Loving grandmother of Brian, Lori, Cheryl...

Sep 19, 2024

Aaron Christopher was born on Friday, December 30, 1988, to Ronald and the late Sandra (nee Stypa) Gronowski.

He grew up in Cheektowaga, where he attended Cleveland Hill High School, Class of 2006. Following graduation Aaron attended ITT Technical Institute where he completed his Bachelor's Degree.  He was an avid Buffalo Bills fan and enjoyed playing "War...

Sep 15, 2024

At the age of 74, Linda was a retired Administrative Assistant at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Care in Buffalo, NY.

Cherished daughter of the late Wanda (nee Skorupski) and late Leon Wieszczecinski.

Devoted sister of Karen (Thomas M.) Bijak and Mitchell Westrum.

Loving aunt of Thomas C. (Amy) Bijak and Kristin A. (Christopher)...

Sep 14, 2024

At the age of 63, Karen worked at Mercy Hospital in Buffalo New York as a Radiology Clerk.

Beloved wife of Michael Jaskula.

Devoted mother of Evan Jaskula.

Dearest sister of Kevin Cole, Barb Sparacino and James (Sharon) Cole.

Dear sister in law of Debbie Jaskula.

Karen is also...

Sep 13, 2024

A retired Operations Manager and Union Steward at Tops Markets in Lancaster, New York, Michael A. Lesakowski, Sr. passed away at Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital, in Amherst, New York. Michael was the beloved husband of the late Evelyn (nee Galuszka) Lesakowski.

Devoted father of Michael, Jr. (Amy) Lesakowski, Carrie Ann (Patrick) Cosentino, and Todd (Stephanie Smith) Lesakowski....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...