Obituaries

Jul 29, 2021

With over 20 years of services at the Veterans Administration Medical Center, a retired Registered Nurse in Buffalo New York, Leona M. "Lee" Badaszewski, passed away peacefully at home at the age of 86.

Leona, also known as "Lee" to her Family and Friends, supervised the St. Josaphat Food Pantry for over 15 years. She...

Jul 27, 2021

At the age of 99, Dorothy A. Kolis passed away peacefully at Garden Gate Health Care Facility, in Cheektowaga, New York, on Tuesday, July 27, 2021.  On Monday, January 9, 1922, she was born to the late Pauline (nee Malczewski) Koszuta and Frank Koszuta, in Buffalo, New York.

In her younger years, she was a cone threader...

Jul 24, 2021

At the age of 74, a cherished daughter of the late Ruth and late Richard Spychaj Sr.

Beloved mother of Angelo (Chris) Spychaj, Nicholas Maduro, Tizo Maduro, Juan Rodriguez, Milagro McDonough, Esteban (Hannah) Rodriguez and Xoschille De Los Santos Ramirez.

Sister of Patricia (Wilson) Alvarado, Mary (Joseph) Lubniewski, Richard (Sherrie) Spychaj, Jr. and Stephen (late...

Jul 24, 2021

A former Auto Mechanic and Metal Roofer, Anthony Frank Robbins, Jr, passed away at Mercy Hospital, in Buffalo, New York, at the age of 59.

"Family" was very important to Anthony, and he always enjoyed working alongside his grandson, Dominic, on the vehicles for anyone that would bring them to "the shop". He also cherished...

Jul 23, 2021

The former Marie Ann Pirog was born on Saturday, February 26, 1938, to the late Bertha (nee Glica) and the late Thomas Pirog, Sr. in Buffalo, New York.  Marie Ann was a packaging operator at General Mills in Buffalo, New York for almost 30 years, till her retirement.

She had a "Green Thumb" and also liked to...

Jul 22, 2021

The former Sandra M. Stypa was born on Monday, March 7, 1960, to Patricia (nee Plucinski) and late Robert Stypa in Buffalo, New York. A Lifetime resident of Cheektowaga, Sandra attended the former Our Lady Help of Christian Church Grammar School, where she also made her Communion, Confirmation and eventually got Married there to her best friend and the...

Jul 16, 2021

Donald J. Grabowski, Sr. was born on Friday, November 19, 1937 to the late Marjorie and Walter Grabowski in Buffalo, New York.  He served in the US Air Force from 1955-1959 and was a machinist at McKenica Inc. on Lovejoy St in Buffalo, New York.

Donald was predeceased by his loving wife Joan P. (nee Carr) Grabowski...

Jul 16, 2021

Gregory Alan Awarski, passed away at the age of 41 on July, 16, 2021.  He was the 2002 Valedictorian of the Masters Program at Canisus College, which he earned Masters in Business Administration and the current co-owner of Stingers BBQ.  He was also a member of the Eagle Scouts and a race horse owner who raced in Saratoga Springs,...

Jul 13, 2021

A daughter of one of the founding families of Holy Trinity Ukrainian Orthodox Church, in Cheektowaga, New York, Julia (nee Zhybaj) Petruczok, passed away at Mercy Hospital, in Buffalo, New York at the age of 90.  The former Julia Zhybaj was born on Tuesday, December 30, 1930, in Ukraine to the late Maria (nee Shuliak) and late Oleksij Zhybaj...

Jul 11, 2021

A retired waitress with over 30 years of service at the former Cypress Gardens Restaurant, in Buffalo, New York, Virginia M. (nee Kubiczek) Bernys, passed away at the age of 96.

Virginia was one of the originators of the Committee that started the "Bingo" fundraiser at Our Lady of Czestochowa Parish, in Cheektowaga, New York....

Jun 30, 2021

At the age of 63, an employee at US Sugar in Buffalo, NY where Joe worked in the Shipping and Receiving Department.

Joe was the dearest brother of Alice Orlowski.

Fond uncle of Kevin Orlowski, Norman (Sue) Orlowski and Kenneth (Peggy) Orlowski.

Predeceased by his parents Florence (nee Stypa) and Joseph Cybulski and...

Jun 30, 2021

A retired Truck Driver and Transportation Specialist, Paul Rushok, passed away at the Batavia VA Medical Center, in Batavia, New York, at the age of 80. Paul's career began in the US Army in 1958, where he served as a Light Vehicle Driver at HQ Co of the 1ARB  51st Infantry at Fort Hood, Texas. In 1965 he...

Jun 21, 2021

At the age of 91, a cherished daughter of the late Clara (nee Wolniewycz) and the late Frank Wozniak.

A retired employee who worked at the New York Telephone Company in Buffalo, NY.

Dorothy was the beloved wife of the late Norbert Lewandowski.

Devoted mother of Tom (Marty) Lewandowski and Nancy (Dan) Thompson....

Jun 20, 2021

A retired Meat Processor with over 22 years of service at Sahlen's Meats, Frank J. Smigiel, Jr., passed away at 81.

He was a US Army Veteran of the Vietnam War, where he served with the 6th Howitzer Battalion, in the 16 Artillery, of the Fourth US Army, in Korea and was also an active...

Jun 20, 2021

At the age of 51, beloved daughter of the late Caroline (nee Ignatowski) and Ray Oswian Sr.

Robin worked at Perry's Ice Cream in Akron, NY.

She was the beloved mother of Marnae Gerace and Shane Gerace.

Devoted sister of Roxanne (Paul) Brydalski, Raymond, Jr. (Tina) Owsian, and the late Eric Owsian.

Jun 18, 2021

A Stocker / Unloader at the Target Retail Outlet, in Cheektowaga, New York, Tyler E. Wasinger, went to be with the Lord, on June 18, 2021, at the age of 22.

Tyler was a 2017 Graduate of South Park High School, in Buffalo, New York.

He enjoyed being a "Gamer" (Video Games),...

Jun 11, 2021

A retired Machinist with 30 years of service at Westinghouse Corp, in Cheektowaga, New York, Arthur U. Lariviere, Jr. passed away, at 88.  Art also served as a Corporal in the Army during the Korean war.

A gentle, private man, Art, could always get caught up in a good conversation concerning hunting or guns. The...

Jun 11, 2021

A retired Account Manager with over 30 years of service for the US Postal Service, James J. Lach, passed away at the age of 72. He was also a member of the Father Justin Council #5670 of the Knights of Columbus.

Jim was a gentleman and had a friendly personality, spoke what was on his...

Jun 9, 2021

A record clerk for the Erie County Sheriff's Department, Mary Ann E. Gruber passed away peacefully at the age of 64 on June 9, 2021.

Mary Ann was the beloved wife of the late John L. Gruber III.

Loving mother of Anna (George) Misener and Carrie Lynn Gruber.

Adoring grandmother of Emma Misener....

Jun 5, 2021

A retired meatpacker, working in the coolers at Sahlen Packing Company and the former Joseph Malecki Corp., both of Buffalo, New York, Daniel J. Mellody, passed away at the Sisters of Charity Hospital, in Buffalo, New York, at the age of 68, after complications from the Covid-19 Virus.

Better known as "Spinner" to his friends,...