Obituaries

Dec 6, 2021

A retired Plumber at Lincoln Plumbing, Donald K. Scheifla, Sr., passed away at the age of 81.

He was the beloved husband of the late Elizabeth Scheifla.

The devoted father of Donald (fiancée Bernadette Russell) Scheifla, Jr and Linda Bald and loving grandfather of Justin (Mary) and Cody (fiancée Amie) Scheifla and...

Dec 6, 2021

At the age of 51, Lisa was a Certified Nursing Assistant at Elderwood of Lancaster.

A beloved daughter of the late Joan and Herman Schulten.

Devoted mother of Brandon DeBergalis and Kali DeBergalis.

Dearest sister of Eric (Christina) Shulten.

Loving fur mom of Bailey and Luna.

Services for Lisa...

Dec 5, 2021

Janice Eileen Wasinger, passed away at the age of 72. Over the past few years Janice enjoyed being a homemaker. Helping with the Grandchildren, making cookies with the grandchildren and enjoyed sewing their costumes. Janice also worked as a seamstress for Tuxedo Junction and also found time to work in the family business finishing drywall.

She was...

Dec 5, 2021

A retired Mortgage Account Clerk for HSBC, JoAnn Scherer, passed away at Safire Rehabilitation at Southtowns, in Buffalo, NY at the age of 82.

JoAnn was a Past Commander of the Pvt. Leonard Post, Jr. Post, No 6251 Ladies Auxiliary.  She will also be missed for her famous B-B-Q Hamburgers and Baked Beans that she...

Dec 4, 2021

On a hot Monday in Stanislaviv (now Ivano-Frankivsk), Ukraine, on June 23, 1930, professor Osyp Zaleskyj and Gertrude (née Palm) welcomed a little girl into their family, Lidia Sviatoslava.  It was an overly joyous welcome as Lidia was the first girl born into generations of boys!  Lidia grew up as the epicenter of her community, the beneficiary of attention...

Nov 29, 2021

A Registered Nurse in the Newborn Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Children's National Hospital, in Washington, DC, Liana Joan Forbes, passed away at her home in Chevy Chase, Maryland, at the age of 26. Liana an over-achiever and top student proudly graduated with a 3.9-grade point average from the University of Buffalo.

She was the...

Nov 27, 2021

Robert J. Riley, 88, of Buffalo, passed away on November 27, 2021, at his home in Lovejoy surrounded by loved ones. Born on Easter Sunday, April 16, 1933, to the late Michael A. and Agnes (nee Blundy) Riley, Bob was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and friend.

Bob is survived by his wife of 55 years,...

Nov 16, 2021

Helen Pirog, a long-time Depew, NY resident died November 16, 2021, on a beautiful fall day. She was 95 years old.

Born Helen Kaluzny in Buffalo New York, she was a graduate of South Park High School and Bryant and Stratton Business School. She held various jobs in the Buffalo area at the Music Department of the...

Nov 12, 2021

A Senior Surety Client Account Manager with over 30 years collectively at Lawley, First Niagara, and USI, Candace Casey-Wnek, passed away suddenly at the age of 62.

Born in Dorchester, Massachusetts, and at an early age moved with her family to Lockport, New York, where she graduated from Lockport High School. After graduation, Candace started...

Nov 11, 2021

At the age of 100, Anastasia was the beloved wife of the late Anton Wiszka.

Dear mother of Michael (Susan) Wiszka, Halyna Wiszka and the late Bohdan Wiszka.

Beloved grandmother of Dinae (Dr. Jon Dusse) Wiszka and Nicole (Michael) Tomaszewski.

Loving great-grandmother of Carter, Cole and the late Emery Tomaszewski.

Services...

Nov 11, 2021

Joan M. Brodfuehrer was born on Monday, January 28, 1935, to the late Mary and late Henry Brodfuehrer, in Buffalo, New York.   Joan was a Secretary at Frank Nowicki Insurance for many years.

She enjoyed Bingo, Bowling, her Scratchers or the Casino, and especially the family card games. She made the best Chicken Soup but always appreciated...

Nov 5, 2021

A retired Clerical Office Worker at Rexel and the former Wehle Electric, with over 30 years of service, Christine C. Romanowski, passed away at Sisters of Charity Hospital, in Buffalo, New York, at the age of 77.

Christine in her retirement years also enjoyed Fishing, Crocheting, Word Games, but was most sought after for her...

Oct 22, 2021

A retired Director of Technology, for 47 years at Service Systems / Marriott / Sodexho, in Buffalo New York, Gloria M. Kotowski, passed away at Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital, in Amherst, New York, at the age of 83.

Gloria is better known as "Auntie GaGa" to family and friends and enjoyed showing her love of...

Oct 21, 2021

Richard D. Gunther, a Construction Worker at Visone Construction in Clarence, New York, passed away at the age of 28.

Born on Thursday, November 5, 1992, Richard, was the devoted son of Richard T. "Chick" and the late Victoria (nee Sendlbeck) Gunther.

He was the beloved boyfriend of Kayla Russo.

A loving brother...

Oct 20, 2021

Sister Mary Ambrose Wozniak, 81, a Felician Sister for 63 years, died in UPMC Passavant-McCandless Hospital, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on October 20, 2021.   The former Theresa Wozniak was born to the late Mack and Martha (Desser) Wozniak on October 14, 1940, in Erie, Pennsylvania.   She was a member of Holy Trinity Parish in Erie, PA.  She entered the Buffalo...

Oct 20, 2021

The former Helen Petruczok was born on Tuesday, February 13, 1951, to Julia (nee Zhybaj) and Maxsym "Max" Petruczok, in Buffalo, New York.

Helen was a former Child Health Care aide for many years. She also enjoyed reading and taking care of her family.

She was the beloved wife of the late Larry Hussey.

Oct 17, 2021

At the age of 87, a retiree from Bethlehem Steel in Lackawanna, NY.

Son of late Sara (nee Gaeta) and Vincent Frank Brocato.

Dearly loved husband of Joyce Brocato and the late/former, Nancy Brocato.

Devoted father of Michelle Downey, Andrew (Rosetta) Brocato Jr., stepfather Kenneth (Michelle) Minorczyk and Thomas Minorczyk.

Loving...

Oct 17, 2021

Our father, "Tato", Markian Josapht Stasiuk was born on May 11,1927 in Ternopil, Ukraine.  As our grandmother told it, it snowed that day, adding to the remarkability of that day for the family.

He was the third-born son of Emilia (nee Murij) and Rev. Andrij Stasiuk.  There were 4 boys in the family: Slavko, Lubko, Markian and...

Oct 16, 2021

An assistant manager at Family Dollar, in Cheektowaga, New York, Daniel D. Adamski, passed away after a short illness, at the age of 49.

He also worked as a Barista at Starbucks throughout the area for over 15 years, enjoyed board games, computers, and video games, and was a gamer for most of his life....

Oct 15, 2021

A former Siding Installer and Asbestos Abatement Technician, till his disability, would not allow him to continue working, Stephan Michael Pleczyj, passed away suddenly, at the age of 63.

Better known as "Hard-Guy" to his family and friends, with who he spent happy times with and enjoyed being able to share libations.  He was also...