Obituaries

Ryszard M. Gasiorowski
Oct 11, 2021
Ryszard Michael Gasiorowski was born in Poland on Thursday, September 11, 1947, to the late Mary and Walter Gasiorowski.
Ryszard was the beloved husband of Sophie (nee Surdyka) Gasiorowski.
He was the devoted father of Michael (Michelle) Gasiorowski and Christopher (Aimee Holmes) Gasiorowski and is also survived by many family members in Poland.
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Sister Aileen Marie Wroblewski, Cssf
Oct 10, 2021
Sister Aileen Marie Wroblewski, 92, a Felician Sister for 73 years, died in Blessed Mary Angela Care Center, Cheektowaga, NY, on Sunday, October 10, 2021.  The former Aileen Wroblewski was born to the late Frank and Mary (Borowiak) Wroblewski on July 13, 1929, in Buffalo, New York.   She was a member of St. Adalbert Parish in Buffalo. She entered...
Catherine Kocaj
Oct 4, 2021
The former Catherine Sylnyk was born in Ukraine on Saturday, July 30, 1921, to the late Anna and John Sylnyk and just reached her 100th birthday.
After coming to the United States, she worked at M. Wile & Co in Buffalo, New York as a seamstress for many years. Catherine took care of...
Don C. Franklin
Sep 29, 2021
At the age of 69, a retiree from Gallagher Elevator where Don had worked for over 30 years. Don Craig Franklin, was also a member of the International Union of Elevator Constructors Local #14. Don was a Dave Clark Five Super Fan, and an avid Buffalo Bills, NY Yankees, and Boston Celtics Fan.
The beloved son of...
Stefania Szarzec
Sep 21, 2021
At the age of 67 a former Assembly Worker at Umbra in Buffalo, NY. A dearest daughter of the late Wanda and Leonard Przybyl. Loving sister of Maria (Chris) Jarnot. Dear aunt of Melissa (Tom) Weber and great-aunt of Aria Weber and Ania Weber. Stefania is also survived by many family and friends in Poland. Stefania is predeceased by many...
Lynne M. Krupp
Sep 15, 2021
The Manager at Electronic Tax Service, in Sloan, New York, Lynne M. (nee Mucha) Krupp, passed away at Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital, in Amherst, New York, at the age of 66. She also worked for over 17 years as a cashier at the Tops Markets, on French Road.
Lynne enjoyed being a grandmother and spent...
Frank J. Myszka
Sep 13, 2021
UPDATE: A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, October 14, 2023, at Corpus Christi Chapel, 199 Clark Street at 9:30 AM.
Frank J. Myszka, a partner in Ace Specialty Co., Inc., a job shop specializing in Tool and Die work as well as precision machining, passed away on Monday, September 13,...
Timothy S. Shafer
Sep 12, 2021
At the age of 37, a loving son of Sandra and late Stephen Shafer.
Beloved husband of Krista (nee Napierkowski) Shafer.
Devoted father of Emma Shafer, Duncan Shafer and Adia Vazquez.
Dear brother of Jeffrey Shafer.
Son in law of Ronald and Linda Napierkowski.
Brother in law of Nicole,...
Eugene Bolera
Sep 9, 2021
At the age of 74, a retiree from FN Burt Company in Buffalo, NY. Mr. Bolera served in the US Air Force during Vietnam War.
Mr. Bolera was predeceased by his wife Christine (nee Jarmusz) Bolera, his parents Frances (nee Ignatowski) and Joseph Bolera and his sister Barbara Bolera.
He is survived by many cousins,...
Richard "Dick" P. Szykowny
Sep 9, 2021
The Owner and Operator of Dick's Music Store, on Clinton Street in the Kaisertown neighborhood for several decades, Richard P. "Dick" Szykowny, passed away at Mercy Hospital, in Buffalo, New York, at the age of 85.
Dick who had a passion for Polish Music, played bass for many years with the Jumping Jacks and then...
Eugene M. Eastman
Sep 9, 2021
At the age of 69, a Laborer at ITW in Lancaster NY.
Eugene was the beloved husband of Bernadine (nee Romanowski) Eastman.
Devoted father of Anne Marie Long and Kathryn (William) Shisler.
Loving grandfather of Stephanie Long and Emma Shisler.
Dearest brother of Leslie Eastman, Cynthia (late Robert) Chiemlewski and the...
Sister Mary Claire Doyle, Cssf
Sep 9, 2021
Sister Mary Claire Doyle, 71, a Felician Sister for 53 years, died in Strong Memorial Hospital, Rochester, New York, on September 9, 2021.  The former Sharyn Ann Doyle was born to the late Howard and Clara (Bienko) Doyle on June 21, 1950, in Dunkirk, New York.   She was a member of Holy Trinity Parish in Dunkirk. She entered the...
Dennis R. Cobo
Sep 5, 2021
A retired Mechanic and Truck Driver for Riefler Concrete, in Hamburg, New York, and at Wayne Concrete, in Springville, New York, Dennis R. Cobo passed away on Sunday, September 5, 2021, at the age of 74.
Dennis served as a Lance Corporal in the US Marines during the Vietnam War and received the National Defense Service Medal. ...
Dorothy M. Keller
Sep 4, 2021
At the age of 86, a fond daughter of the late Mary Rose (nee Hanlon) and the late Stanley French.
Dorothy was the beloved wife of the late Gene Keller.
Devoted mother of Debra Keller, Chris (Patrick) Gorman, Elaine (late John) Darnell, David (Fiancée- Kathryn Peyatt) Keller, Sandy Keller, and Jean Marie (Danny Plewinski) Keller...
Edward F. Dziedzic
Sep 2, 2021
A retired salesman at Si Gumpert, a food Manufacturer out of Jersey City, New Jersey, Edward F. Dziedzic, passed away at Brothers of Mercy Nursing Home, in Clarence, New York, at the age of 97.
A World War II Army Veteran, Edward served as a Clerk Typist in the 81st General Hospital for two years...
Mark Miller
Aug 31, 2021
A retired Fork Lift Operator at General Motors, in Tonawanda, New York, Mark Lee Miller, passed away at Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital, at the age of 71.
Mark was the beloved husband of Dorothy (nee Rzad) Miller.
A devoted father of Brandon (Kelly) Miller and Danielle (Kurt) Juliano and loving grandfather of...
Barbara M. Swenson
Aug 20, 2021
A retired Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant for the McGuire Group, the former Barbara Curtis, passed away at the Autumn View Health Care Facility, in Hamburg, New York, at the age of 75.
She is mostly known by her family and friends for her collection of Frog items and her love of Yellow Roses. Barbara also...
Mary Ann Gatza
Aug 17, 2021
At the age of 85, a loving daughter of the late Angeline (nee Potwora) and Anthony Szarpa.
Beloved wife of the late Donald Gatza.
Devoted mother of Donna (Marian) Gzyl.
Loving grandmother of Matthew Gzyl, Christopher E. (Krystina Rodriguez) Gzyl, Nicholas Gzyl and Nathan Gzyl.
Fond great-grandmother Arya Gzyl.
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Barbara Ann Neth
Aug 14, 2021
Barbara Neth passed away on August 14, 2021, after a courageous battle with Pancreatic cancer surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Buffalo, NY daughter of Mary (nee Corda) and the late Richard Neth. Barb was a devoted wife to her husband and most cherished friend Kevin Po-Chedley. Beloved sister to Mary Jo (Tim) Grapczynski , Tom (Denise)...
Fr. Stephen J. Janos, Jr.
Aug 7, 2021
Fr. Stephen John Janos, Jr., of Centre Township, Pennsylvania, passed away on Saturday, August 7, 2021, in his residence at the age of 74. He was born in Lebanon, PA, to the late Anne (nee Marko) and late Stephen J. Janos, Sr.
He graduated from Reading Central Catholic High School in 1965, then continued his education at...


