Obituaries

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,...

Donna Czwojdak

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

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

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.  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

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

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...