Obituaries

Wasyl R. Puhacz

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.  He worked at O-at-ka Milk Products as a production planner.

Wasyl was the beloved husband of Mary Ann (nee Baranyckyj).  A devoted father of Alyssa (Zack Sullivan) Puhacz and Andrew (Sarah Foote) Puhacz.

Dearest...

Michael E. Szynski

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

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

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.

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Charlotte M. Weigand

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Aurelia S. Sturman

Aurelia S. Sturman

Jan 16, 2023

Passed away on January 16, 2023, Surrounded by her family. Aurelia's life was fulfilled as a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. Services were held privately.

Raymond “Ray” Joseph Kilanowski

Raymond “Ray” Joseph Kilanowski

Jan 16, 2023

Raymond Joseph Kilanowski was born on Sunday, January 31, 1937 to Celia (nee Olejniczak) and Alexander Kilanowski in Buffalo, New York. He lived in Buffalo and attended Emerson High School and graduated in 1955. He lived in Buffalo until he and his family moved to Arizona in 1976 where he remained and worked for AT&T for over 40+ years...

Joyce A. Kwiatkowski

Joyce A. Kwiatkowski

Jan 6, 2023

Joyce Ann was born on Saturday, September 22, 1951 to Irene (nee Chrobak) and Henry Kwiatkowski in Buffalo, New York.

She was the loving sister of Paul (late Luz) Kwiatkowski.  Proud aunt of Joseph Kwiatkowski.  She is also survived by aunts, uncles and many cousins.

Family will be present on Wednesday, January 11th from...

Rose C. Mikolajczak

Rose C. Mikolajczak

Jan 1, 2023

Rose C. Mikolajczak, passed away at Williamsville Suburban Nursing Home, in Amherst, New York, at the age of 94.

Rose who was the "Queen of Cooking in the Oven" also enjoyed Gardening, Painting, Traveling with the Senior's Groups, and Crocheting, but most of all, being able to spend precious time with her grandchildren.

She was...

Sister Mary Raymond Kasprzak, Cssf

Sister Mary Raymond Kasprzak, Cssf

Dec 30, 2022

Sister Mary Raymond , 82 , a Felician Sister for 6 4 years, died at Garden Gate Health Care Facility, Cheektowaga , NY, on December 30 , 20 22 .  The former Rosalie Kasprzak was born on September 9, 1940 , in Buffalo, NY to Chester and Anne (Wojtaszak) Kasprzak , and was a member of St. Adalbert...

Dr. Ronald E. Zydowicz

Dr. Ronald E. Zydowicz

Dec 26, 2022

At the age of 88, A caring Doctor of Optometry for over 50 years, and a Hospital Corpsman in the US Navy.

He was a cherished son of the late Marie (nee Nowakowski) and the late Edmund Zydowicz.

Beloved husband of Patricia (nee Mikolajek) Zydowicz.

Devoted father of Leah (Christopher) Dukat and Erica...

Anna L. Glinski

Anna L. Glinski

Dec 25, 2022

At the age of 93, a Production Worker retiree with 27 Years of service at Arcata Graphics, in Depew New York, Anna (nee Tatta) Glinski, cherished the time she had with her grand and great-grandchildren, enjoyed doing crossword puzzles, going to Bingo and making her famous Lasagne, for all to enjoy. Beloved wife of the late Richard Glinski, who predeceased...

Karen M. Noe

Karen M. Noe

Dec 21, 2022

At the age of 68, a retired Nurses Aide at Furgala Nursing Home in Cheektowaga, NY.

Beloved wife of the late James Noe and devoted mother of the late Sarah Noe.

Dearest daughter of the late Dorothy (nee Karkowski) and the late Robert Baldyga.

Dearest sister of Kathleen (late Kenneth) Kubala and the...