Obituaries

Sep 12, 2023

A former waitress at Ripa's Restaurant, Annemarie Wilson passed away at Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital at the age of 71.

Previous to working at Ripa's, Annemarie worked for several years at Jade's Restaurant, a few Doctors Offices, at Mercy Hospital, in the Accounting Department, and Marine Midland Bank. She enjoyed traveling with her longtime companion Joe Sheldon...

Sep 11, 2023

A retired Payroll Clerk with over 20 years of service at the Niagara Frontier Transit Association (NFTA), Audrey A. Alessandra, passed away at Hospice Buffalo, at the age of 87.

Audrey also enjoyed Sewing, shopping at QVC, and spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

She was the beloved wife of the late Vincent Alessandra...

Sep 10, 2023

Stanley R. Kubek was born on Thursday, February 28, 1935, to Anna F. (nee Roman) and Joseph Martin Kubek in Buffalo, New York.  He was a retired assembler for General Motors.

Stanley was the beloved husband of Judith (nee Kubisty) Kubek.  A devoted father of Brian (Pamela) Kubek and the grandfather of Michael Kubek and Rachel Kubek.  ...

Sep 9, 2023

A former Roofer and Steel Worker, James M. Solowski, passed away peacefully, at the age of 63. He was the guy you called when you needed some help and he was always right there.

He was the devoted father of James Michael Highway, William S. Solowski, and Michael Anthony Solowski. A proud grandfather of Dominic, Donavan, David,...

Sep 9, 2023

A retired Journeymen Electrician with the IBEW Local 41 since 2017, Casey "CJ" Pasinski, passed away in Ellicottville, New York, at the age of 66.

CJ was an active hunter and loved spending time in the country at his cabin. He was a former Horn & Finn Sportsman's Club member in Ellicottville, New York for several years....

Sep 5, 2023

The owner of Sunrise Laundry, in Hamburg, NY for over thirty years. Anna Marie Zukowski, passed away at Erie County Medical Center at the age of 66.

Anna was a nurturer, in business and in her home. She was a "dream boss" who ran her business with empathy and kindness. Previous to operating the Laundry, Annie was...

Sep 3, 2023

A dispatcher at Metalico Buffalo, Amy D. Holliday, passed away at Mercy Hospital at the age of 43.

Amy enjoyed gardening, and writing and was a collector of Knives and Shoes.

She was the loving wife of the late David A. Pietrzak, the devoted mother of Naomi Rosario, Nina Rosario, and Summer Anderson, and the...

Aug 31, 2023

At the age of 57, Charlie retired from Catholic Charities where he worked in Maintenance.

Beloved husband of Deborah DiCenzo.

Devoted father of Erica (Jamie) Cheeseman and Charles Wysocki Jr. and step-father of Michael (Christine) Gozdziak, Christopher (Priscilla) DiCenzo.

Loving papa of JJ Cheeseman and step-grandfather of William and Alex.

Dearest...

Aug 30, 2023

At the age 64 a loving daughter of the late Alfred and Irene Zielinski.

Beloved wife of Michael Forrest.

Devoted mother of James Forrest and Brian (Samantha) Forrest.

Loving grandmother of Hailey, Devon, Michael, Hayden, Hannah and Ella.

Carol is also survived by many sisters, brothers, nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Aug 29, 2023

Of Buffalo, final ride August 29, 2023.

Former husband of Sandra Reynolds and Jeanne Sasiadek.

Loving father of Jeremy Sasiadek, Jesse Sasiadek, Russell (Michelle) Reynolds, and Candice (Tom) Schurr.

Devoted grandfather of Lily, Lucy, Thomas, and Jaxon.

Dearest son of the late Irene (nee Andrzejewski) and Theodore Sasiadek.

The...

Aug 27, 2023

Edward Charles Fialkiewicz was born on Thursday, January 23, 1947 in Buffalo, New York to Dorothy (nee Jarosz) and Edward Fialkiewicz.

"Mr. F." retired from the Cheektowaga-Sloan School District where he served for 35 years as a mathematics teacher at John F. Kennedy High School.

Devoted father of Dr. Derek (Kelly) Fialkiewicz.

Loving...

Aug 19, 2023

At the age 85, a devoted daughter of the late L. Edna (nee Bowles) and late Emiel Tessmer.

Beloved wife of late Charles R. Miller.

Mother of Richard "Rick" Miller, Susan (Larry) Luke, Lois (Paul) Cieslak, Sharilyn (Thomas) DeVille, Kathleen (Peter) Boyle, Margaret (Cliff) Holland.

Sister of David (Patricia) Tessmer, A. Lee (Nancy)...

Aug 19, 2023

Michael J. Rozmus, Jr. was born on Wednesday, April 11, 1934, to Eva (nee Gasiewicz) and Michael Rozmus, in Buffalo, New York.  He proudly served in the US Army from 1956 to 1957.

Michael was a retired printer at JW Claments, Arcada Graphics, and Quebecor. Wow! He was a dedicated employee for over 50 Years of Service...

Aug 14, 2023

Robert M. Kubiak was born on Sunday, October 31, 1954 to Isabelle (nee Goral) and Richard Kubiak in Buffalo, New York.  He was a Pump Operator for the Town of Cheektowaga, New York.

Robert was the beloved husband of Shirley (nee Edwards).

Devoted father of Kimberley (William) Boyer and Kristopher (Sarah Merrill) Kubiak.  Loving grandfather...

Aug 10, 2023

Sister Mary Thomas, 91, a Felician Sister for 73 years, died in Immaculate Heart of Mary Convent, Buffalo, NY, on August 10, 2023.   The former Delphine Frys was born on November 17, 1931, in Buffalo, NY, to Florence (Lesinska) and Bernard Frys and was a member of St. John Kanty Parish, Buffalo, NY, and later, Our Lady of Czestochowa...

Aug 4, 2023

Charles was a US Marine Veteran who served during Vietnam War. He retired from General Motors after 30 years. Charles was a Member of the Big Timers Club since 1969.

Devoted father of Joseph Hoiden and John Hoiden. Dearest brother of Robert (Kathy) Hoiden. Loving son of the late Hilda E (nee Seiler) and the late Joseph...

Aug 4, 2023

Olha Czmola (nee Ferencevych), 94, passed away peacefully on August 4'", 2023. She was predeceased by her parents, Sofron and Eugenia Ferencevych, her siblings George and Roman Ferencevych and Ivanna Gorchynsky, and by her half-sisters Nadia Huber, Myroslawa Dragan and Maria Lohaza. Olha is survived by her children Bohdan (Lisa) and Olena (James) May, her grandchildren Andrew, Nicholas and...

Aug 3, 2023

At the age of 61, Steven works for the Erie County Sheriff where he was the Maintenance Supervisor.

Devoted father of Joleen Chauby, Stephanie Chauby, Steven (AnnMarie) Chauby and Crystal Chauby.

Loving grandfather of Hannah, Matthew, Rylee, Faith, and Emma.

Dearest brother of Pam (Mike) Reynolds, Gale (Mike) Smith, John (Barb) Chauby and...

Aug 2, 2023

At the age 79, daughter of the late Antonette (nee Bicio) and John Kuwik.

Mother of David Helminski, Deborah (Larry) Decker, Dawn Bachert, and the late Darlene Helminski.

Grandmother of Jessica Kolb, Joshua (Eleanor) Decker, Rachael Decker, Kyle (Jessica) Decker, Bret Helminski, Camille Helminski, and Danielle Bachert.

Great-grandmother of nine.

Sister...

Jul 26, 2023

Orest Nicholas Mucyn was born on Thursday, August 31, 1961 in Buffalo, New York to Maria (nee Wlasowa) and Mikola Mucyn.  Orest graduated from St. Nicholas Ukrainian School in 1975. He was a Finisher for Sealing Devices in Lancaster, New York. Orest was a lover of watches, sports and his little Laura. He was a kind caretaker to everyone...