Obituaries

Jan Szwed

Jan Szwed

Aug 17, 2022

At the age of 82, Jan was a former Line Assembler at Ford Motors in Woodlawn, NY.

A loving son of the late Teresa Szwed and late Jan Padiasek.

Beloved husband of Alfreda (nee Kita) Szwed.

Devoted father of Anna (Daniel) Pollina and Mark Szwed.

Loving grandfather of Daniel Janek David...

Edward "Captain Eddy" J. Labedz, Sr.

Edward "Captain Eddy" J. Labedz, Sr.

Aug 14, 2022

At the age of 90, Captain Eddy was a retiree from the US Postal Service, where he worked as a Mail Carrier in Buffalo, NY.

A loving son of the late Paulina (nee Gach) and Stephen Labedz.

Beloved husband of late Patricia Ann (nee Wertman) Labedz.

Devoted father of Edward Labedz Jr., Gary...

Rick M. Jakubowski

Rick M. Jakubowski

Aug 10, 2022

Rick Jakubowski had a very simple philosophy on life, "Enjoy it until it's over". He always told his wife, Celeste, when she was upset or mad, "What's the problem? Look at all you have, you have two daughters and a grandson. You need to focus on what you do have, not what you don't". Rick always kept two feet...

Patricia A. Rabent

Patricia A. Rabent

Aug 2, 2022

At the age of 74, the beloved daughter of the late Julia (nee Stahura) and Henry Rabent.

Patricia retired from Verizon where she worked as a Dispatcher.

A beloved mother of Patrick (Michelle) Kozak, Christopher (Sarah Enders) Kozak, Jesse (Christine) Kozak and Richard Kozak.

Loving grandmother of Ryan Krug, Alexander Kozak, and Jackson...

Richard B. Olma

Richard B. Olma

Jul 29, 2022

Richard B. Olma was born Sunday, August 19, 1928, in his grandmother's house on Henry Street, in Cheektowaga, New York, but grew up on Buffalo's Polish East Side at 176 Titus Street in the former St. Luke's RC parish.  He was the middle child of late William and late Virginia (nee Kajdasz) Olma.  His sisters Virginia and Rosemarie both...

Irene S. Benbenek

Irene S. Benbenek

Jul 29, 2022

Irene (nee Sicienski) S. Benbenek, passed peacefully into eternal rest with family by her side at Community General Hospital in Syracuse, New York, at the age of 87.

Irene was a retired Buffalo public school administrator, the matriarch of a loving family, and an avid outdoor enthusiast. She taught her children and grandchildren the joys of the...

Patricia J. Mcgroarty

Patricia J. Mcgroarty

Jul 28, 2022

Patricia was born on Friday, March 10, 1944 to Clara and Edward Flatley in Scranton, Pennsylvania.  She worked for Niagara Envelope in Buffalo, New York.

Patricia was the beloved wife of the late Bernard L. McGroarty Jr., who predeceased her on February 10, 2010.

A devoted mother of Patricia (James) Damico and loving grandmother of...

James T. Noga

James T. Noga

Jul 27, 2022

A Honky Style Polka Drummer, singing and entertaining since the age of 14, James T. Noga, passed away at Mercy Hospital, in Buffalo, New York, at the age of 79.

Jim played with Jersey Polka Richie, Wanda and Stephanie, Walt Jaworski, and several others throughout the years. He was also very active at his St. Andrew's Parish,...

Lawrence F. Helminiak

Lawrence F. Helminiak

Jul 25, 2022

Lawrence retired from GM Delphi Plant in Lockport, NY where he worked on the Assembly Line.

He is predeceased by his parents Agnes (nee Owczarzak) and Frank Helminiak.

Loving nephew of the late Florence and late Stanley Kubicz.

Dear cousin of the late David Kubicz.

Lawrence is survived by his extended...

Richard P. Toy, Jr.

Richard P. Toy, Jr.

Jul 24, 2022

A former Brickmason for Pepe Construction, Richard P. Toy, Jr, passed away after a battle with cancer at the age of 51.

The beloved babes of Shannon Leach and father of Jackie Dettman and Emily (Seth, Sr.) McDonald.

Loving son of Dale (Howard) Steele and the late Richard, Sr. (Michelle) Toy.

A dearest...

Boris Gladki

Boris Gladki

Jul 20, 2022

At the age of 81, a loving son of the late Lidia Kulpinski and the late Karp Gladki.

Beloved husband of the late Kornelia Natalia (nee Zownir) Gladki.

Devoted father of Irene (Andrei) Prytkov.

Loving grandfather of Ivan (Shannon) Prytkov.

The family will be present Saturday, July 23, 2022 from...

Teresa V. Kalinowski

Teresa V. Kalinowski

Jul 18, 2022

We are heartbroken to announce the death of Teresa Virginia Kalinowski.

She was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend.

God called upon her and she left this world on July 18, 2022 at the age of 92. Reunited with her husband the late Thaddeus, parents late Virginia and late Anthony Arlotta, Aunt...

Thomas E. Madejczyk

Thomas E. Madejczyk

Jul 15, 2022

Thomas E. Madejczyk, passed away in England (Central Bedfordshire, UK) on Friday, July 15, 2022, at the age of 56, with his family at his side.

He was the devoted husband of Daphne (nee Walkling) Madejczyk.

The beloved son of Laura F. (nee Dombrowski) and the late Edward D. Madejczyk and loving brother of Suzanne...

Sophie A. Vanderlip

Sophie A. Vanderlip

Jul 9, 2022

A retired employee at Westinghouse, after several years of dedicated service, Sophie A. Vanderlip, passed away at Hospice Buffalo, in Cheektowaga, New York, at the age of 94.

Sophie in her earlier years enjoyed traveling with her late husband Richard to Florida and to the Casinos of Las Vegas. In the family, she was known as the...

Marilyn L. Brown

Marilyn L. Brown

Jul 9, 2022

A retired machine operator at Niagara Envelope Company for several years, Marilyn L. Brown, passed away at Millard Fillmore Hospital, in Amherst, New York, at the age of 84.

Marilyn grew up in the Durham Avenue area of Buffalo, near the former E.J. Meyer Memorial Hospital (the now ECMC), and began her working career at the former...

Linda J. Cislo

Linda J. Cislo

Jul 7, 2022

Linda Jean was born on Sunday, April 22, 1956 to Nancy (nee Kraft) and Louis Bloomburg, Jr. in Johnstown, Pennsylvania.  She was an office manager for Zenner & Ritter in Buffalo, New York.

She was the devoted mother of Sara (Steven Frost) Cislo. A loving grandmother of Jayde Caruso and Lilianna Notaro.  Dearest sister of Kathy (late...

Dolores K. Barciniak

Dolores K. Barciniak

Jul 5, 2022

At the age of 79, a loving daughter of the late Jean (nee Winiarczyk) and the late John Lis.

Beloved wife of the late James F. Barciniak

Devoted mother of Michael (Dana) and Philip (late Renne) Barciniak.

Loving grandmother of Sarah (Charlie Capasso) Barciniak and Philip John (Jamie) Barciniak.

Loving great-grandmother...

David Dennis

David Dennis

Jul 5, 2022

Born on September 17, 1955, in Niagara Falls, NY to the late Rose (nee Sesto) and late Robert Dennis.

Father of Karen Dennis and Andrew Dennis.

Brother of Donna Rutkowski and Richard Dennis.

David is also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins.

A Celebration of life will be held at...

Kim Ann Sciabarrasi

Kim Ann Sciabarrasi

Jul 3, 2022

At the age of 62, dearest daughter of Maryann (nee Carroll) and the late Carmen Sciabarrasi.

Loving companion of the late James Grimmer.

Devoted mother of Angel Brucato, Amber (Peter Maund) Damude, Krystal (fiance Anthony Swiatek, Sr.) Toporczyk, Ray (Rosie) Damude and Ashley Swiatek.

Loving grandmother of Carmen, Brianna, Marissa, Isabella, Anthony Jr,...

Mary Grace Marko

Mary Grace Marko

Jun 29, 2022

A devout Catholic, devoted homemaker, and gardener, Mary Grace Marko, passed away on June 29, 2022, at the age of 92.

Mary also enjoyed being a grandmother and relished always making sure that you never left her home hungry or without getting something to take home for a later meal. Sunday's at Mary's house always involved her...