Obituaries

Dec 15, 2021

A retired registered nurse with an accomplished career that spanned 45 years, Josephine A. Ledwin passed away just 11 days short of her 90th birthday.

Josephine received her Bachelor's Degree in Science from D'Youville College School of Nursing in 1954.  She went on to serve in all facets of the profession. These included a medical/surgical staff nurse...

Dec 11, 2021

A retired Building Manager, in both Georgia and Florida for over 20 years, Gerald Mikler, passed away at Buffalo General Hospital, in Buffalo, New York, at the age of 70.

Better known as Jerry to his family and friends, he also enjoyed Cruising the Seas and was even contemplating opening his own cruising travel business...

Dec 11, 2021

Entered into eternal rest on December 11, 2021, at the age of 59. Mike was an avid fisherman and loved watching sports.

Mike was a devoted father of Alissa VanDyke.

Beloved grandfather to his grand-dogs Rudy and Mazie.

Dearest son of Sharon (late Robert) Hubert and Malcolm (late Ruth) VanDyke II.

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Dec 10, 2021

At the age of 82, a loving daughter of the late Mary (nee Kelly) and Raymond Wertman.

Beloved wife of Edward Labedz Sr.

Devoted mother of Edward Labedz Jr., Gary Labedz and the late Michelle Labedz.

Loving grandmother of Allison Baker and Nicole Baker.

Fond sister...

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.