Obituaries

Ulana T. Loza, Md
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....
Mary Ann Hurliman
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. Â She was the first person to offer up a hug, a kind word or her last dollar. Â She truly had no enemies in life. Â ...
Sarah Katrein
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...
Donna M. Rex
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...
Dolores M. Monica
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,...
Patricia M. Miller
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...
Jerome J Dzierzanowski
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...
Christopher R. Weigand
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...
Wasyl R. Puhacz
Feb 21, 2023
Wasyl R. Puhacz was born on Friday, December 4, 1959 to Anastazia (nee Teplyckyj) and Petro Puhacz in Buffalo, New York. Â He worked at O-at-ka Milk Products as a production planner.
Wasyl was the beloved husband of Mary Ann (nee Baranyckyj). Â A devoted father of Alyssa (Zack Sullivan) Puhacz and Andrew (Sarah Foote) Puhacz.
Dearest...
Michael E. Szynski
Feb 18, 2023
Due to the icy weather and power outage at the church…Michael's Funeral has been rescheduled to Friday, February 24th.  We will have prayers at 9 AM at the funeral home followed by Mass at St. Andrew's at 9:30 AM.  Sorry for any inconvenience.
At the age of 72, Michael was the beloved son of the...
Michal Komornicki
Feb 16, 2023
A retired Machinist at A L Design, in Tonawanda, New York, Michal Komornicki, passed away at Buffalo Mercy Hospital, at the age of 80. Michal after his retirement also worked at the Sausage Market, Inc., in Buffalo, New York. He immigrated to the United States in 1979, and his younger years enjoyed Swimming and Volleyball.
He was...
Stefaniya Trufanova
Feb 14, 2023
On Tuesday, February 14, 2023, Stefaniya Trufanova, passed away at Northside Hospital Gwinnett, in Lawrenceville, Georgia, at the age of 85.
Relatives and Friends are invited to attend a Funeral Liturgy at St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church, located at Fillmore and Oneida St., in Buffalo, New York 14206 at 10:30 AM on Friday, February 17, 2023.
...Charlotte M. Weigand
Feb 14, 2023
At the age of 85, devoted daughter of the late Genevieve (nee Czajka) and Theodore Bogacz.
Beloved wife of the late Henry R. "Bob" Weigand.
Devoted mother of Lynn (Joe Golimowski) Tomczak, Jackie (late Jeffrey) Wypych, and Christopher Weigand.
Loving grandmother of Nicholas Wypych, Eric (Cassidy) Tomczak, Ryan (fiancee Sophia Karrenstein) Wypych, Michael...
Maria T. "Marcia" Stachewicz
Feb 5, 2023
Maria was born on Tuesday, December 1, 1936 to Julia (nee Putas) and Myron Kawa in Buffalo, New York.
Marcia was the beloved wife of late Vernon "Benny" Stachewicz.
A devoted mother of Michael (Denise) Stachewicz, Jeffrey Stachewicz, Julie (Michael) Fronckowiak, and Pamela (Brian) Piotrowski.
Dearest grandmother of Michael Alan (Julie), Michael Henry,...
Thaddeus "Ted" Bogdan
Jan 31, 2023
A retired Production Scheduler and Clerk at Bethlehem Steel, Thaddeus "Ted" Bogdan, was welcomed into the kingdom of heaven on Tuesday, January 31, 2023, at the age of 88.
Ted served as a Specialist 4, in the 6th Medical Depot, of the US Army, from 1957 to 1959. After returning from the service he was an active...
Robert W. Juszkiewicz
Jan 27, 2023
Robert Walter was born on Monday, November 11, 1946 to Florence L. (nee Grabowski) and Walter S. Juszkiewicz.
He was the loving father of Tracie Juszkiewicz and Brian (Dawn) Juszkiewicz and their mother Cheri Juszkiewicz.
A devoted grandfather of Ava Juszkiewicz and Olivia Juszkiewicz.
Fond brother of Kathy (Dennis) Reding and dear uncle...
Jacek S. Fijalkowski
Jan 27, 2023
At the age of 44, Jacek was an employee at Parker Hannifin in Lancaster, NY where he worked in Technical Support. Born on December 14, 1978 to Krystyna (Stanley) Dobosz and the late Stanislaw Fijalkowski.
He was the beloved husband of Nicole (nee Sikorski) Fijalkowski.
A devoted father of Alexis Fijalkowski and Kyley Fijalkowski and...
Frances H. Nowakowski
Jan 24, 2023
At the age of 90, a loving daughter of the late Frances (nee Begier) and the late Matthew Kistka Sr.
Beloved wife of late Richard Nowakowski.
Dearest sister of Matthew (Linda) Kistka Jr. and Joan (late Robert Sr.) Bachan.
Also survived by many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.
Services were held...
Cezary Frank Gawel
Jan 24, 2023
At the age of 56, Cezary was the owner of a Mechanic Shop in Buffalo, NY and a life long member of Podhale W. Franklinville.
Devoted son of Julia and late Tedeusz Gawel.
Dearest brother of Wioletta (John) Chmielewska.
Loving companion of Debra McQueen.
Fond uncle of Mariusz (Tammi) and Peter...
Richard B. Calabrese
Jan 18, 2023
Richard B. Calabrese was born on Monday, December 14, 1959, to Helen (nee Bialecki) and James Calabrese in Buffalo, New York.
Richard was the dearest husband of Maria (nee Incorvaia) Calabrese.
A Fun-loving father of Shannon (Martin) McDonough and Angelina (John) Renaldo.
The spirited grandfather of Cameron, Mya, and Gianna.
Brother...


