Obituaries

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...

Mar 4, 2023

Dolores M Monica was born on Thursday, July 2, 1931, in Buffalo, New York, the daughter of the late Ella (nee Maving) and the late Joseph Spahn. She went to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 4, 2023, at the age of 91. After her late husband Edward's retirement, Dolores began her 15-year career working for M.A. Reich,...

Mar 1, 2023

At the age of 83, cherished daughter of the late Irene (nee Krzyzanowski) and late Alois Sulecki.

Beloved wife of late Warren Miller; devoted mother of Gregory (Karen) Miller, Guy (Deborah) Miller, Bryan (Mary Jo) Miller, Brenda (William) Donnelly, Patricia (Ted) Miller, Jeffery (Donna) Miller, Michelle Clark, Melissa (Robert) Janczylik and Douglas (Christine) Miller.

Loving...

Feb 25, 2023

Jerome is survived by all of his beloved friends at Lord of Life Lutheran Church.

A Celebration of Jerome's Life will be held on Saturday, April 22, 2023 at 11 AM at the Lord of Life Lutheran Church, 1025 Borden Road. Depew, New York 14043.

All are welcome to attend.

Please take a...

Feb 23, 2023

Christopher Robert Weigand was born on Friday, January 13, 1967 to Charlotte (nee Bogacz) and Henry R. "Bob" Weigand in Buffalo, New York.

He was the devoted brother of Lynn (Joe Golimowski) Tomczak and Jackie (late Jeffrey) Wypych.

Fond uncle of Nicholas Wypych, Eric (Cassidy) Tomczak, Ryan (fiancee Sophia Karrenstein) Wypych, Michael Tomczak and Jessica...