Obituaries

Stefania Szarzec

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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...

Leona "Lee" M. Badaszewski

Leona "Lee" M. Badaszewski

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...

Dorothy A. Kolis

Dorothy A. Kolis

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...

Clara B. Rodriguez

Clara B. Rodriguez

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...

Anthony Frank Robbins, Jr.

Anthony Frank Robbins, Jr.

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...