Obituaries

Olha Czmola

Olha Czmola

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...

Steven J. Chauby Sr.

Steven J. Chauby Sr.

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...

Carol A. Kuwik

Carol A. Kuwik

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...

Orest N. Mucyn

Orest N. Mucyn

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...

Bessie M. Everitt

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

Philip J. Michalak

Jul 19, 2023

Philip graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Science from Cornell University in 1972.  He was an avid golfer, bowler, and Buffalo Bison Fan.  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

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.  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

Robert L. Reese

Jul 12, 2023

Robert Lee Reese was born on Wednesday, February 25, 1948 in Buffalo, New York.  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

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

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)  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

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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Mary M. Graue

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...