Obituaries

Dec 17, 2023

At the age of 73, a retired Secretary from Catholic Health in Buffalo NY.

Beloved wife of the late Richard Palma.

Devoted mother of Regina (Thomas) Cone and Joseph Palma and dear stepmother of Robin (Brian) Gantt, Rick Palma, Heather (David) Jones.

Loving nana of Caitlin, Michael, Stephen, Charlotte, and Ella Cone.

Dec 16, 2023

At the age of 61, James retired from Buffalo Auto Recovery, where he worked as a Tow Truck Operator.

James was a cherished son of the late Geraldine (nee Lyba) and late James Edwards, Sr.

Beloved husband of Dawn (nee Jurkiewicz) Edwards.

Devoted father of Nicole (Matt Straw) Edwards, Sean Edwards, James Edwards...

Dec 15, 2023

At the age of 70, a retired Baker at Market in the Square.

Gary is survived by Marcia (nee Coppola) Ciapa.

Dear father of Renee Pieczynski, Gary F. (Michele) Ciapa and the late Samuel J.Ciapa.

Gary was also a loving grandfather, brother, brother-in-law, uncle and nephew.

Services were held privately.

Dec 12, 2023

At the age of 49, Mark was a beloved fiancé to Renee Horn.

Beloved husband of late Renae (Smodics) Miller.

Devoted father of James Miller and Marcus (Alicia Austin) Miller;

Cherished son of Linda Klubek and late Albert Steele Jr.

Dearest brother of Kenneth Miller, Tina Ruppert, Sharon (Jim Miller) Steele,...

Dec 9, 2023

At the age of 83, James was a former Woodworker.

Devoted son of the late Florence (nee Malachowska) and Walter Durda Sr.

Loving brother of late Walter "Lefty" Durda Jr. and late Stefania "Taffy" (Anthony) DiCenzo

Dear uncle of Anthony R. DiCenzo, Deborah Wysocki and Donna Robshaw.

James is also survived...

Dec 9, 2023

At the age of 78, a cherished son of the late Agnes (nee Ward) and Ferdinand Kurzanski.

Beloved husband of the late Joanne (nee Moon). Kurzanski.

Devoted father of Joanne (Brian) Leistner, Janice (Chris) Klyczek and the late Judith Hardy.

Loving grandfather of Joleen, Stephanie, Steven (Annmarie), Crystal, Jamie (Matt), Kaleb (Gabby), Brianna,...

Nov 30, 2023

At the age of 68, a cherished son of the late Elizabeth (nee Schmidt) and Victor G. Styn.

Vic retired from Cheektowaga Central School District where he worked as a Technology Teacher.

Vic joined Doyle 1 Volunteer Fire Company on April 15, 1981. During his 42 years of service to the community, he held the...

Nov 21, 2023

At the age of 97, Eleanor retired from Westinghouse where she worked on an Assembly Line.

Fond daughter of Anna (nee Koziel) and Vincent Lewandowski.

Beloved wife of the late Edwin S. Jusiak.

Devoted mother of Barbara (late Dale) Niehus.

Dearest sister of the late Rita (late Al) Klopf.

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Nov 18, 2023

Anthony A. Tripi was born on Thursday, December 3, 1953 to Geraldine (nee Irwin) and Joseph Tripi in Buffalo, New York.  He was a trackman for CSX Railroad.

Anthony was the beloved husband of the late Kathleen (nee Wagner).

Loving father of Michele (James) Pieczynski and Susan (Ronald Jr.) Skierczynski.

Fond grandfather of...

Nov 18, 2023

Pamela was born on Wednesday, April 29, 1953 to Clara (nee Fetto) and Lawrence Gillette in Tonawanda, New York.

Pam was the beloved wife of Robert J. Walters.

Loving mother of Franklin R. Aguirre and stepmother of Christopher R. Walters and Jamie M. Walters.

Cherished grandmother of Grace and Julian Aguirre, Elise Walters,...

Nov 18, 2023

A former Assembler at Greatbatch, in Clarence, New York, Anna (nee Slowik) Szeglowski passed away at Mercy Hospital, in Buffalo, New York at the age of 69.

Anna was the beloved wife of Julian M. Szeglowski.

The devoted mother of Maria (Robert) Junge and Anthoni Szeglowski and proud grandmother of Noah, Alexander, and Dominik.

Oct 19, 2023

A Building Maintenance Engineer at ARC, a Human Services ~ Civil Rights Advocacy group in Williamsville, Andrew J. Burgio, passed away in Orlando, Florida, at the age of 74.

Andy was a 25-year Veteran of the Niagara Falls International Air Force Base and served with the Air Force Reserves 914th tag Division. He was also a  member...

Oct 16, 2023

A retired Office Manager with over 30 years of service at Sodexo, Dorothy J. Dixon, passed away at Elderwood Health Care at Cheektowaga, at 87 years of age.

Serving at Sedexo, which was formerly known as Marriott Management Services and Service Systems at the start of her career there, Dorothy, was always the friendly smiling face in...

Oct 13, 2023

At the age of 69, a devoted daughter of the late Antoinette (nee Zydlewska) and the late Eugene Kozlowski.

Dear wife of the late Richard A. Kloc.

Loving mother of Anthony Misiak and the late Tammy Jean Misiak; fond grandmother of Noah, Madison, and Jordan Misiak and their mother Jamie Dengos.

Dear sister...

Oct 10, 2023

At the age of 88, Ray owned and operated Ray Stack Garage in Buffalo, NY.

Cherished husband of the late Virginia K. (nee Kwiecien) Stack.

Devoted father of April Stack and the late Michael Stachowski.

Beloved son of the late Bertha and late Louis Stachowski and son-in-law of the late Elizabeth and late...

Oct 9, 2023

After serving as the first uncertified comfort dog and greeter at the Pietszak Funeral Home for 12 years and 2 months. Annabel who was almost 13 passed away peacefully this morning. She will be greatly missed by all. Annabel was the cherished Child of Janine Klimeczko and John Corda.

A playful sister of Archie Klimeczko.

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Oct 6, 2023

At the age of 84, a loving daughter of the late Bertha (nee Zwawa) and James Regan)

Esther was a retiree from Bank of America where she worked as a Bank Teller.

Beloved wife of late Stanley "Stasiu"; devoted mother of Marie (Shane) White, Kathleen (Kevin Krolikowski) and Nancy Wojtulski.

Loving grandmother of  ...

Oct 5, 2023

At the age of 77, Joanne worked at Verizon Wireless for 30 years where she retired as the Manager.

Beloved daughter of the late Julia (Stahura) and Henry Rabent; devoted sister of late Patricia Rabent; dearest aunt of Patrick (Michelle), Christopher (Sarah Enders), Jesse (Christine) and Richard Kozak.

Loving great-aunt of Ryan (Amanda) Krug, Alexander...

Sep 23, 2023

Charles John French was born on Sunday, April 10, 1938 in Buffalo, New York.

Charles was the beloved husband of Beverly (nee DuFrane).

Loving father of Charles, Julie, Cynthia, Douglas (Bozena), Kenneth (Linda), Pamela (Mark Filipski), and Audra (Scott) Hayden.

Cherished grandfather of 16 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren.

Dearest brother of...

Sep 22, 2023

James Dean Haas was born on Tuesday, January 22, 1957 in Buffalo, New York to Lorraine (nee Schroeder) and Ronald Haas.  He was a diesel mechanic for Southside Trailer Service Inc in Blasdell, New York.

Jim was the beloved husband of Mary (nee Gibson) Haas.

Devoted father of Sean (Caitlyn) Haas and Jason Haas. Loving...