Obituaries

May 11, 2022

A retired Project Manager at Bethlehem Steel, Anthony J. Lesakowski, passed away at 74. Over his lifetime, Anthony also worked at Graphic Controls, Buffalo Forge, as a contract worker at Chevy, and most recently at Moore Business Forms Co.

In his younger years, Tony was a Sargeant in the Air Force serving as a Corrosion Control Specialist....

May 10, 2022

Sister Mary Henriella Kakol, 96, a Felician Sister for 79 years, died in Immaculate Heart of Mary Convent, Cheektowaga, NY, on May 10, 2022.   The former Mary Kakol was born on May 17, 1925, in Olean, NY, and was a member of Transfiguration Parish.  She entered the Buffalo Province of the Felician Sisters on July 9, 1942, and professed...

May 7, 2022

At the age of 84, Anthony retired from UPS where he worked as a Truck Driver.

Beloved husband of the late Helen (nee Parzymieso) Ches.

Loving companion of Carol Christiano.

Devoted father of Monica M. Abshire and Anthony M. (Lynne Bryan) Ches.

Loving grandfather of Joseph Abshire.

Fond great-grandfather...

May 6, 2022

At the age of 62 a former Pressman at Designers Folding Box Corporation and at Carton Craft Corporation, Buffalo, NY.

A Beloved son of the late Shirley (nee Morningstar) and Charles F. Caple.

Beloved husband of Christine (nee VegaLaBoy) Caple.

Devoted father of Alissa Caple, T.J. (Kristen) Caple and Charles Caple.

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May 6, 2022

A retired Lifter with the City of Buffalo Street Sanitation Division for over 40 years, David "Moe" Golebiewski, passed away at the age of 68.

David better known to his friends as "Moe", was the owner of several quarter horses over the years and enjoyed racing and caring for them. He enjoyed sports of any type and...

May 4, 2022

At the age of 83, a former Office Manager at Tops Friendly Markets.

A loving daughter of the late Martha (nee Piewinski) and late Edward Plucinski.

Beloved wife of the late Robert Stypa.

Dearest mother of Susan (James) Przepasniak and late Sandra (Ronald) Gronowski.

Loving grandmother of Ryan (fiancee Christy Ellis)...

Apr 28, 2022

Sister Mary Anthonille Tyczkowski, 93, a Felician Sister for 74 years, died in Immaculate Heart of Mary Convent, Cheektowaga, NY, on Thursday, April 28, 2022.   The former Regina Tyczkowski was born on September 7, 1928, in Erie, PA. She entered the Buffalo Province of the Felician Sisters on July 4, 1947, and professed perpetual vows on August 13, 1955. ...

Apr 23, 2022

At the age of 82, a former Forklift Operator  at Roadway Express in Tonawanda, NY.  Joseph was also a member of Teamsters Union Local #375.

Beloved husband of Barbara (nee Bownik) Waz.

Devoted father of Michelle (Michael) Sawick, Joseph A. (Lisa) Waz, Danielle (Terrence) Sullivan and Jacquelyn (Bryon) Kotowski.

Loving grandfather of Chelsey...

Apr 21, 2022

At the age of 90, a retired Truck Driver for Ashland Oil in Tonawanda, NY.

A loving son of the late Casimera (nee Rutkowski) and the late Bernard Zak.

Beloved husband of 64 years to Lucille (nee Hochmuth) Zak.

Devoted father of Alan (Beth Wozniak) Zak and Susan (Dr. Gene Langan III) Zak...

Apr 20, 2022

At the age of 80 a retired Project Manager at New Era Construction in Tonawanda, NY.

Mr. Todd was the beloved husband of Elaine (nee Krywalski) Todd.

A beloved son of the late Natalie and William Todd.

Devoted brother of the late William Todd, Jr.

Services will be held privately.

Apr 12, 2022

At the age of 90 a retired Food Inspector at Peter J. Schmidt in Lancaster, NY. Mr. Kozlowski was a US Army Korean War Veteran who served from 1952 to 1954. Alfred was also a member of Amvets Hank Nowak Post 45.

A loving son of the late Anastasia (nee Majchrzak) and late Vincent Kozlowski.

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Apr 11, 2022

A Memorial Mass has been scheduled in Buffalo, NY at SS. Columba-Brigid R.C. Church, located at 75 Hickory Street (near Clinton St)  on Thursday, April 28, 2022, at 7 PM.

All are welcome to attend.

Those wishing to view Fr. Ron's Funeral Mass that was held in New Jersey on April 18, 2022, will find...

Apr 6, 2022

A Leader in the Ukrainian Community, Ihor Moroz, passed away surrounded by his family at Kenmore Mercy Hospital, on April 6, 2022, at the age of 77.

Ihor was the beloved husband of Christine (nee Bula); devoted father of Ulana (Andre) Moroz Senenko, Stefan Moroz, and Adrianna (Michael) Liddell; loving grandfather of Kateryna and Roxana...

Apr 5, 2022

Jackie was adventurous, never wanting to sit home….always going somewhere.

She loved her family and spending as much time as she could with her grandchildren, traveling, the ocean, the waterfront, sunrises and sunsets, gardening, cooking dinner for those who needed it or going to the bakery to drop off that special treat.

She loved shopping,...

Apr 1, 2022

A retired waitress with over 25 years of service at Scharf's Schiller Park Restaurant, in Buffalo, New York, Sylvia C. Pinzone, passed away at the age of 70.

She enjoyed painting, and traveling to Las Vegas to visit her son Carmelo Pinzone and Susan Lloyd, but will be missed by many because of her ability...

Mar 24, 2022

Lorraine Celia was born on Tuesday, June 29, 1943 to Wanda (nee Mugas) and Alfred Zawadzki in Buffalo, New York. She was a Secretary for Flexo Transparent for many years.

Lorraine was the beloved wife of late Stanley Niewczyk. The devoted mother of Michelle (Sean) Gong and late Christopher Niewczyk.

Dear sister of Dolores (Raymond)...

Mar 19, 2022

A Purchaser for over 30 years at Sefar America, a screening and filtration solutions facility, in Depew, New York, Linda Beth Magierski, passed away peacefully at 69 years of age.

Linda loved Scrapbooking, Ceramics, Knitting, and Crocheting. She was also a former Treasurer and Newsletter Editor of the French Quarter Mobile Home Park, in West...

Mar 18, 2022

Thomas R. Karlinski was born on Tuesday, August 12, 1947, to Eleanor and Richard Karlinski in Buffalo, New York. Thomas was a proud US Air Force Sergeant from 1966 to 1970. He was also a retired Transducer Applications Engineer at Taber Industries, in North Tonawanda, New York.

Thomas was the beloved husband of Theresa A. (nee Kovac)...

Mar 18, 2022

A presser at Cadet Cleaners on Utica Street, in Buffalo, New York for over 42 years, Gerda Christa Diederik, passed away at Elderwood Health Care at Cheektowaga, at 89 years of age.

Gerda was a huge believer in Family and Celebrating the moment. She loved Flowers, Animals, her Parakeets (all named "Petee"), cooking Rouladen, German Potato Salad,...

Mar 15, 2022

A retired Manager at Robert James Sales, Inc., in Cheektowaga, New York, Henry E. Pelow, passed away at Sisters of Charity Hospital at 79 years of age.

Henry loved spending time with his grandchildren and in the 70s he was a Heavyweight Boxer in the Rochester and Syracuse, New York area.

He...