Obituaries

May 23, 2023

At the age of 68, the daughter of the late Martha (nee Kozlowski) and the late Joseph Czapski Jr.

Gail retired from American Axle where she worked as a Factory Worker. Prior to American Axle Gail worked at General Motors for over 20 years.

Devoted mother of William Balser, Jr. and Charles (fiancee Katie) Schalberg....

May 13, 2023

Bob was born on July 31, 1953, to Gladys (nee Sheer) and Howard Gerlach.  Bob loved the outdoors, he enjoyed camping, fishing and hunting.

A retiree from American Axle where he worked as a Millwright Welder.

Beloved husband of Cindy (nee Krajewski) Gerlach.

Devoted father of Jeffrey (Danielle) Gerlach and Julie (Ryan Sweda)...

May 4, 2023

Mabel was born on Wednesday, December 29, 1943 to Mabel and Stephen Misechok in Buffalo, New York.  Mabel worked for 15 years as a School Lunch Aide at School #33 on Elk Street in Buffalo, New York. After retiring from School #33 in 1984, Mabel joined Sunline Ring Manufacturing. She worked there for 25 years as a Jewelry Factory...

Apr 24, 2023

Helen Joanna was born on Tuesday, June 24, 1930 to Theresa and John Dohopolski in Buffalo, New York.

Helen married Anthony E. Wilczak on November 14, 1953 in St. Ann's Church, Buffalo, and he predeceased her on November 27, 2013.

She was the devoted mother of Sharon (late James) Schuster.   Loving grandmother of Erik (Christine)...

Apr 22, 2023

Maria June was born on Friday, December 29, 1950 to Janina (nee Mochnatko) and Romuald Rodziewicz in Germany.  She was a production worker at Wonder Bread in Buffalo, New York.

Maria was a devoted mother of Gerry (April Orlikowski) Czekaj and the late Pauline (nee Etterle) Schlichting.

Loving grandmother of Katey Crites and Maria Czekaj....

Apr 17, 2023

At the age of 52, Sheri recently retired from Albion Correctional Facility where she was a Corrections Officer.

She was the beloved wife of Michael DiTondo.

Devoted mother of Morgan Mikos and stepmother of Michael DiTondo.

Loving sister of Jamie Cretacci.

Fond aunt of Cassidy Cretacci and Ryan (Lexi) Cretacci.

Apr 17, 2023

The former Susan J. Bednarski was born on Tuesday, May 3, 1949 to Dorothy (nee Wierzbicki) and Eugene Bednarski in Buffalo, New York.  She was a Registered Nurse at Mercy Hospital in Buffalo, New York.

Susan was the beloved wife of Francis T. Urban.

Devoted mother of Judith and late Paul (Cassandra) Urban.

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Apr 17, 2023

Valorie was born on Thursday, February 10, 1955, to the late Phyllis (nee Christbaum) and Richard Mourgas in Montgomery, Alabama.

Valorie worked for over 40 years and was the owner for over 30 years at the  Broadway Insurance Agency in Buffalo, New York. In her earlier years, she raised and showed bulldogs, and was amazing in the...

Apr 10, 2023

Florence Rose Yarington, better known as Flossie, was born on Monday, July 14, 1930, to the late Frances (nee Witulska) and the late Valentine Kulpit in Buffalo, New York.

Florence was the beloved wife of the late Earl F. Yarington, Jr.

Devoted mother of Linda Donovan, Debi Sanchez, Mark (Laurie) Yarington, and Lisa (Jim) Pokornowski....

Apr 8, 2023

At the age of 91, a retiree from Arcata Graphics in Depew NY.

A daughter of the late Anna (nee Golecki) and the late John Szczepankiewicz.

Beloved wife of the late Bernard Nadolski.

Dearest sister of the late Peter (late Emily) Stevens, and Henry (late Florence) Szczepankiewicz.

Sister-in-law of the late...

Apr 3, 2023

A retired Cook at Sully's Bar & Grill, in Tonawanda, New York, Leslie J. Froebel, passed away at her residence, on April 3rd, 2023, at the age of 61.

Leslie cherished the time that she was able to spend with her children and grandchildren, going on her walks, crocheting, as well as singing.

She was...

Apr 3, 2023

Miok Yi was born on March 13, 1955 in Seoul, South Korea.

The dearest wife of Anthony J. Calabrese.

Devoted mother of Tanya (Jerson Garçon) Calabrese and Anthony T. Calabrese.

Loving grandmother of Leyla Garçon.

Fond sister-in-law of Raphael (late Bill) Higley, Martin (Lisa John) Calabrese, James (Millie) Calabrese, Kenneth (Maureen)...

Apr 1, 2023

Known as "The Protector" of his loving family, David L. Woods Jr. passed away at the Buffalo Veterans Administration Hospital at 73. David was a veteran of the US Army and also worked for over 30 years as a Postal Police Officer, till his job was abolished here locally at the Buffalo Area Post Office.

David cherished...

Mar 28, 2023

Edward A. Nagel, was born on Monday, September 19, 1955 to Helen (nee Cwiklinski) and Edward V. Nagel in Buffalo, New York.  He was a Peace Officer at Roswell Park in Buffalo, New York.

Ed was the beloved husband of late Margaret (nee Sugg) Nagel.

Dear step-brother of Shirley Wiatrowski.

Devoted step-father of...

Mar 27, 2023

Rosann Patricia was born on Tuesday, September 4, 1956, in Syracuse, New York to MaryLou (nee Wells) and George Schmelzer.  She was a steelworker at Vesuvius in Lackawanna, New York.

Rosann was the loving companion of Bob Szywala. A devoted mother of Don Battaglia, Billy (Courtney) Battaglia, and Eric (Morgan) Battaglia.

Dear stepmother...

Mar 25, 2023

Sister Mary John Lawicki, 91 , a Felician Sister for 72 years, passed away in Immaculate Heart of Mary Chapel, Cheektowaga, NY, on Saturday, March 25, 2023 . The former Irene Lawicki was born on September 13, 1931, in Buffalo, NY, to Marie (Szymanski ) and Leon Lawicki, and was a member of St. Stanislaus Parish .  Sister John...

Mar 22, 2023

At the age of 101, Ulana was born on June 11, 1921, in Ukraine. She was the devoted daughter of the late Natalia (nee Bojczeniuk) and Ivan Figlus. Ulana was the Former President of the Ukrainian National Women's League of America Branch 49 in Buffalo, NY.

Ulana was a beloved wife of the late Mykhaylo Loza, PhD....

Mar 12, 2023

As we express our final goodbye's to Mary Ann we reminisce and reflect in such a wonderful life lived. Her love, strength, perseverance and kind hearted demeanor were a blessing to anyone who she encountered.  She was the first person to offer up a hug, a kind word or her last dollar.  She truly had no enemies in life.  ...

Mar 11, 2023

At the age of 41, the loving daughter of Suzanne and Jerrold Katrein.

Beloved companion of late Hans Schmidt, V.

Devoted mother of Hans, VI and Jacob Schmidt, and their sister Bella Schmidt.

Dearest sister of Jessica (Christian) and Jerry Katrein

Dear aunt of Tyler, Branden, and Baby Girl to be...

Mar 6, 2023

A retired secretary at Conrail, Donna M. Rex, passed away at Buffalo Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing, in Buffalo, New York, at the age of 76.

She was the beloved wife of the late Alfred Rex and the devoted mother of Cheryl (Gary) Rex-Wilson, Alfred, Jr. (Reiko), and Jenefer Rex.

Donna was the dearest daughter...