Obituaries

Bessie M. Everitt
Jul 25, 2023
At the age of 79, a retired Housekeeper at Our Lady Of Victory in Buffalo, NY.
Beloved wife of the late Robert C. Everitt, Sr.
Loving mother of Deborah (William) Colvin, Sandy (Daniel) Jaroszewski, Shelly (late Charles) Benzo, Troy (Lisa) Everitt, and late Robert (Nancy) Everitt, Jr.
Devoted grandmother of 13 and great-grandmother...
Philip J. Michalak
Jul 19, 2023
Philip graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Science from Cornell University in 1972. Â He was an avid golfer, bowler, and Buffalo Bison Fan. Â Philip was a season ticket holder for 32 years for the Buffalo Bisons. In 2015, Philip retired from US Customs and Border Protection where he worked as an Import Specialist for 36 years.
A...
Thomas G. Burgard
Jul 14, 2023
Thomas George Burgard was born on Tuesday, January 23, 1940 to Flora (nee Weitz) and William Burgard in Buffalo, New York. Â He was the proud owner of Sentry North Appliance Service in Amherst, New York.
Thomas was the beloved husband of 63 years to Christine (nee Mank) Burgard.
Dearest father of Glenn Burgard, late Mark...
Robert L. Reese
Jul 12, 2023
Robert Lee Reese was born on Wednesday, February 25, 1948 in Buffalo, New York. Â He proudly served in the United States Navy from 1965 to 1971.
Bob was the beloved husband of the late Candace (nee Sommerfield) Reese.
A devoted father of Dawn (Norman) Colin, Diana (Shawn L. Cutler) Reese and the late Donna Reese....
Robert M. Pierson
Jul 3, 2023
At the age of 50, a former Mechanic in Niagara Falls, NY.
Robert was a devoted father of Jessica (Brandon Barczak) Pierson, Joshua Pierson, Jordan Gross, Jenna Pierson, Ryan Pierson and the late Jacob Pierson.
Loving son of Terrence "Yogi" and late Katherine (nee Cross) Pierson.
Dear brother of Michelle Gulczewski.
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Amy Lynn Marie Bruce
Jun 29, 2023
Beloved wife of 15 years to Scott Bruce.
Devoted daughter of Mary and John Dyck.
Loving sister of Kimberly and Sarah (Jeremy Vittie) Â Dyck.
Dearest daughter-in-law of Judy and Arthur Bruce.
Amy is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
The family will be present on Saturday,...
Diane M. Taschetta
Jun 29, 2023
Diane M. Taschetta, the former Diane Hardy, passed away at Buffalo Mercy Hospital at the age of 67.
She was the loving daughter of the late Edmund Hardy and the late Bernice (nee Garwol) Hardy. Dear step-mother of Gina Maniscalco/Taschetta and Tina Taschetta.
Diane was the devoted sister of Dennis (Denise) Hardy, Ronald (Colleen) Hardy,...
Lorraine Kuczmanski
Jun 29, 2023
At the age of 92, a loving daughter of Charlotte (nee Pietszak) and Alexander Mazgajewski.
Lorraine volunteered at Elderwood at Cheektowaga for 30 years. She was a Parishioner and Eucharist Minister at St. Josaphat Church. She was also an avid bowler, gardener, and reader.
Beloved wife of the late Edmund Kuczmanski.
Devoted mother...
Kevin Carter, Sr.
Jun 27, 2023
Known for Living on the Edge and being a "Motor-Head" that loved cars, Kevin Carter Sr. passed away at Erie County Medical Center at the age of 50.
He was the beloved husband of Wendy M. Retzer-Carter and the devoted father of Jordan Carter, Kevin Carter, Jr., and Rosey Carter.
A loving son of the...
Eliana Iwanyczko
Jun 21, 2023
A retired maintenance personnel at Blue Cross & Blue Shield, Eliana (nee Kowal) Iwanyczko, passed away at Port Charlotte Hospice House in North Port, Florida at the age of 98.
Beloved wife of the late Mychajlo Iwanyczko.
The devoted mother of Luba (William Windahl) Szyszkowski, Mary C. (Brian) Muhs, the late John (Regina) Iwanyczko, and...
Gail M. Clemons
Jun 19, 2023
At the age of 64, Gail loved spending time with her Grandchildren, she spent as much time as possible with them. When Gail was not with her grandchildren you'd find her knitting and crocheting. Gail retired from JN White Designs in Perry, NY where she worked as an Assembly Technician.
Gail was the daughter of the late...
Margaret F. Ziolkowski
Jun 14, 2023
At the age of 72, a cherished daughter of the late Stella E. (nee Malek) and the late Casimer A Nowak Sr.
Devoted mother of Dawn (Lawrence) Serwacki, Nancy (John) Sotack, Chris Ziolkowski, Christa (John) Boivin, Kim (Tony) Lutz, Kim (Jerry) Slowinski, Gerry Czekaj, and the late Norbert Ziolkowski Jr.
Loving grandmother of Andolina (Kenny)...
Martin "Marty" P. Stockmeyer, Sr.
Jun 13, 2023
Martin Paul was born on Wednesday, October 2, 1957 to Marie (nee McCormick) and Paul Stockmeyer in Buffalo, New York. He was a forklift operator for Quebecor in Depew, New York for many years.
Marty was happily married for 44 years to his babydoll Patricia (nee McCoy).
Devoted father of Nicholas (Bonnie) Stockmeyer, Martin Jr....
Michael T. Strange
Jun 11, 2023
Michael Theodore Strange was born on Monday, March 8, 1948 to Mary L. (nee Mencer) and William T. Strange in Niagara Falls, New York. Skip was a truck driver for Cooper Transport and many other companies over the years.
Michael was the beloved husband of late Martha M. Alvira.
Devoted father of Melanie (John) Szabo...
Kathleen F. Zangara
Jun 11, 2023
The former Kathleen F. Ziolkowski was born on Sunday, November 4, 1956 to Florence (nee Holzer) and Richard Ziolkowski in Buffalo, New York.
Kathleen was the beloved wife of Robert "Butch" Zangara.
Devoted mother of Jennifer (Jim) McAuley and Tina (Scott) Tanner.
Loving grandmother of Nicholas Vogl, Samantha McAuley and Jax Tanner.
...Mary M. Graue
Jun 10, 2023
A retired Library Clerk at the State University of New York at Buffalo, Mary M. Graue, passed away on June 10, 2023, in Amherst, New York at the age of 91.
Mary also worked as a Customer Service Representative at Big-R and the Como Mall Bargain Store. She enjoyed Reading, Crossword Puzzles, Bowling, and Collecting Dolls, as...
Joyce A. Ziolo
Jun 4, 2023
A retired Sr. Library Clerk at Erie Community College, North Campus, Joyce A. Ziolo, passed away at Mercy Hospital, at the age of 66. Joyce also was a former employee at St. Elizabeth's Nursing Home, in Lancaster, New York. She also enjoyed Gardening, Crocheting, and Baking her famous Coffee Cakes, and cheering for the Yankees. A Food Channel enthusiast...
Michael S. Balyszak
Jun 1, 2023
Michael was born on Wednesday, June 3, 1964 to Mary (nee Bodnar) and Michael Balyszak in Suffern, New York.
Dearest brother of Helen (John) Bragaw, and Christine Belzak
Uncle of Allie Bragaw, Maddie Bragaw, Jack Bragaw and Ryan Lozina.
A kind friend of Robert.
He is also survived by nieces, nephews...
Richard M. Zloty
Jun 1, 2023
Richard passed away at the age of 73, he was the owner of National Wines and Spirits in Depew, NY.
He was a devoted father of David Zloty and Andrew (Meagan) Zloty and step-father of Jeffrey (Stef) Wager.
Loving grandfather of Jordan (James) Nolan, Hannah Wager, Quinn Zloty, and Reilly Zloty.
Fond great-grandfather...
Richard D. Wdowik
May 27, 2023
Richard was a Laborer for the Town of Cheektowaga Sewer Department.
He was a loving son of late Eileen (nee Stolarski) and late Ronald Wdowik
Beloved husband of 30 years to Kim (nee Trzybinski) Wdowik.
Devoted father of Lauren (fiancé Jordan Pocobello) Wdowik.
Dear brother of Susan (Dennis) Bartolucci and Christina...


