Obituaries

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...

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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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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,...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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. ...

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...

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...

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...