Obituaries

Donna Czwojdak
Feb 20, 2024
Donna passed away at the age of 73.
She was a teacher for the Buffalo public school system, where she retired. In her earlier years, she taught at St. Stanislaus, St. Gerard, and Queen of Martyrs schools.
Beloved daughter of the late Alice (nee Walek) and the late Bernard Czwojdak.
Devoted mother of...
Michael S. Meiler
Feb 9, 2024
Beloved husband of MaryJane (nee Przybylski) Meiler.
Devoted father of Michael, Miles (Wendy) and Mason Meiler.
Loving dzia dzia of Owen.
Dearest brother of Lynette, Michele, Jay and Tim.
Also survived by beloved sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, and nephews.
Relatives and friends are invited to assemble for a Mass...
Edward F. Giermek
Jan 28, 2024
Edward Frank Giermek was born on Thursday, March 24, 1921 to Mary (nee Kaminski) and Jan "John" Giermek in Buffalo, New York. Â He married the former Florence F. Nowak on April 3, 1948.
Devoted father of Marlene (David) Vastola and James (Margaret Davis) Giermek.
Loving grandfather of Jason Vastola, Julie Vastola, Jessica Vastola, Jennifer Giermek,...
John Chmielewski
Jan 27, 2024
At the age of 65, John was a retiree from the City of Buffalo where he worked in the Department of Public Works.
Beloved son of late Lorraine (nee Ziolkowski) and Edmund Chmielewski.
Devoted brother of Deborah Chmielewski and Sandra (Kenneth) Radecki.
Loving uncle of Todd Borkowski, Stacy Radecki and late Renae (late...
Theresa B. Rozmus
Jan 19, 2024
At the age of 82, a retired Elevator Operator and Clerk at Victor's Furniture Store and AM&A's in Buffalo, NY.
Beloved wife of late Michael J. Rozmus.
Devoted mother of Michael T. (Linda) Rozmus.
Loving grandmother of Michael P. and Luke Rozmus.
Dearest daughter of the late Mary (nee Kuciel) and...
Neal F. Okonzak, Sr.
Jan 19, 2024
At the age of 60, Neal was a carpenter for Comfort Windows in Tonawanda, NY.
Beloved companion of Cheryl Bargnesi.
Devoted father of Kyle Okonzak and Neal Okonzak Jr. and stepfather of Ryan Fisher and Michael Kelleher Jr.
Loving grandfather of Neal Okonzak III.
Cherished son of Pearl Beatrice and Jerome...
John P. Topolski Jr.
Jan 19, 2024
John was retired from the University of Buffalo in Buffalo, NY where he worked as a Custodian.
He passed away in Lancaster, NY at the age of 99 a devoted son of the late Barbara (nee Kon) and John Topolski Sr.
Beloved husband of the late Florence T (nee Kosciuk) Topolski.
Loving brother...
Edward J. Lelonek, Jr.
Jan 19, 2024
At the age of 72, Edward Owned and Operated Lelonek Agency in Cheektowga, NY where he retired as an Insurance Agent.
A devoted son of the late Sophie (nee Wieszczecinski) and the late Edward Lelonek, Sr.
Beloved husband of Regina (nee Czekaj) Lelonek.
Devoted father of Shay (John) Russ and Corren Short.
...Ann Marie Kosowski
Jan 17, 2024
At the age of 94, a beloved daughter of the late Viola and Stanley Bycina.
Beloved wife of the late Thaddeus Kosowski.
Devoted mother of Sharon (Don) Moon, Kevin (late Joanne)Kosowski, and Jeffry Kosowski.
Loving grandmother of Chelsea and Alexandria Kosowski, Jackie Bogucki, Missy Moon and the late Gary Bartlomiejczak.
Fond...
David H. Weber
Jan 17, 2024
At the age of 67, a former employee at Custom Canvas in Buffalo, NY.
Beloved husband of Diane (nee Ernest) Weber.
Devoted father of Amy Weber and Mark (Tina Alabisi) Weber.
Loving grandfather of Tristyn Jackson, Trinity Cain, Braden Weber and Dominic Weber.
Dearest son of the late Velma and William...
Darlene Marie Deubell
Jan 16, 2024
At the age of 62, a devoted daughter of Carol Ann and late Edmund J. Dziamski, Jr.
Beloved wife of late Mickey Hession.
Loving mother of Richard (Shannon) Coons, Christopher (Emily) Coons and Jessica (Robert) Brady.
Dear grandmother of Alyssa, Zack, Julie, Brianna, Gabby, Riley, Caden and Liam.
Fond great-grandmother of...
Stanley J. Bernys
Jan 16, 2024
At the age of 76, a former Postal Clerk for the United States Postal Service in Buffalo, NY.
Beloved husband of Barbara (nee Kosnikowski) Bernys.
Devoted father of Daryl (Julie), Todd (Minser), and the late Derek Bernys.
Loving grandfather of Jett, Skyla, Alexis, and Ethan Stanley.
Dearest brother of Ronald (Susan)...
Dennis W. Miller, Sr.
Dec 31, 2023
At the age of 68,a retired custodian from Roswell Park Cancer Institution in Buffalo NY.
Beloved husband of the late Katherine (nee Jackson) Miller.
Loving father of MaryEllen (Raul) Estela and the late Dennis W. Miller, Jr..
Cherished grandfather of Mariah (Cody) Whitlock and Ryan Mercer.
Fond great-grandfather of Jameson Whitlock....
Allison Lynn Godzich
Dec 30, 2023
Allison Lynn was born on Monday, March 2, 1987 in Buffalo, New York.
Loving daughter of Norine Hajduk-Godzich and Ronald (Marie) Godzich.
Devoted mother of Xavier Godzich.
Dearest twin sister of Steven (Cheri) Godzich and dearest sister of Nicholas Godzich and Eddie Vitaris.
She is also survived by many aunts, uncles,...
Bernard R. Stevens
Dec 27, 2023
Bernard R. Stevens was born on Friday, August 7, 1959, to Betty H. (nee Hock) and Bernard D. Stevens in Troy, New York. Â He was a salesman for Joseph A. Banks in Williamsville, NY. Â Bernie was the lead singer in Circuit Breakers, Burnt Orange, Groove Juice and Silkat6.
He was the beloved husband of Elena Salazar-Stevens.
...Mary Lou Vegalaboy
Dec 27, 2023
At the age of 67, Mary Lou was a volunteer at St. Anthony's in Lackawanna, NY.
A beloved daughter of the late Lucille (nee Mondie) and the late Vincent VegaLaBoy.
Devoted sister of Alise (Patrick) Flanagan, Anthony (Sonia) VegaLaBoy, late Lucy (Paul) Kelley, Catherine VegaLaBoy and Christine (Thomas) Caple.
Mary Lou is also...
Kevin R. Betty
Dec 27, 2023
Devoted father of Krystalin Betty, Amanda Green and Cecilia Green.
Beloved son of late Katherine (nee Metcalf) and late Stephen V. Betty.
Loving grandfather of Jaxson, Olivia, Lexi, Lily, Kiersten, Michael, Leah, Faith, Mark Jr. and Kirra.
Dearest brother of Vincent Betty, Stephen J. Betty, Vonda Colindres and Jeremy Betty.
Fond...
Linda M. Osinski
Dec 26, 2023
Linda Mary Osinski (Phillips), 67, of Buffalo, NY, passed away surrounded by loving family and friends and joined the Kingdom of Heaven on December 26, 2023.
After graduating from Erie Community College with a degree in Construction Tech, Linda enjoyed a long and successful career where she eventually retired from Lincare in 2021. Â Linda was an avid...
Anna Teluk
Dec 23, 2023
Anna was the beloved wife of late Mychajlo Teluk and late Danylo Hoszowsky.
Devoted stepmother of Walter Teluk and Roman (Maria) Teluk. Â Loving grandmother of Victoria (David) Chmielowiec, Christopher Teluk and Michael Teluk. Â Fond great grandmother of Aurora Chmielowiec. Dearest aunt of Irene Slawycz.
Family will be present on Thursday, December 28th from 5-7...
Sister Mary Camille Bet, Cssf
Dec 20, 2023
Sister Mary Camille Bet, 98, a Felician Sister for 79 years, entered eternal rest on Wednesday, December 20, 2023, at Holy Name of Mary Convent in Mississauga. A native of Buffalo, New York, the former Genevieve (Jean Marie) Bet, attended St. John Kanty's School where she was taught by the Felician Sisters. She desired to be a Felician Sister...


