Obituaries

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...

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...