Obituaries

Apr 24, 2024

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Sister Mary Virginita, 87, a Felician Sister for 70 years, died in Immaculate Heart of Mary Convent, Buffalo, NY, on April 24, 2024.  The former Dorothy Tarnacki was born on June 2, 1936, in Syracuse, NY, and was...

Apr 22, 2024

Edward Martin Zak, Jr. was born on Thursday, July 2, 1936 to Mary (nee Kobus) and Edward Zak, Sr. in Buffalo, New York.

Dearest brother of Robert (late Joannie) Zak, Sr.

Fond uncle of Michael Zak, Randy Zak and Robert Zak, Jr.

He is also survived by many cousins and friends.

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Apr 20, 2024

A former assembler at Westinghouse, Helen D. (nee Mydlarz) Augustynek, passed away at the Garden Gate Health Care Facility, just 3 months shy of her 103rd Birthday.

Helen was the beloved wife of the late Leon Augustynek.

Born on Tuesday, July 12, 1921, the cherished daughter of the late Anna (nee Ogurek) and the late...

Apr 19, 2024

Debra Ann was born on Monday, January 17, 1955 to Alice (nee Sonneletter) and Salvatore Musca in Buffalo, New York.  She was a Certified Nursing Assistant at Weinberg Campus in Amherst, New York.

She was the devoted mother of Holly Pierce, Joshua Pierce and Michael Lawson.

A loving grandmother of Byron Banks I, Devonta Banks...

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...

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)...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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,...

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...

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...