Obituaries

Jan 22, 2021

Gary L. Bartlomiejczak, a Vietnam veteran, who served in the National Guard, a hard and true Buffalo Bills fan, and Pool enthusiast, passed away at home, on Friday, January 22, 2021, at the age of 67.  He was born on Sunday, May 3, 1953, to Mary (nee Gromek) Bartlomiejczak and Leonard Bartlomiejczak, in Buffalo, New York.

Gary...

Jan 22, 2021

A Retired Superintendent, with over 45 years of service, managing the Packing and Loading division of the Pillsbury Flour Mill, here in Buffalo, New York, Donald P Rogowski, passed away, Friday, January 22, 2021, at the age of 92. He also served in the US Navy from May of 1948 till May of 1955

Donald...

Jan 19, 2021

At the age of 100, a retired Secretary at Sperry, Rand and Hutchinson in Buffalo, NY.

A devoted daughter of the late Katherine (nee Patronek) and late Stephen Makuch.

Norma was a dear sister of Walter Makuch.

Loving aunt of Rance Makuch.

She is also survived by many cousins.

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Jan 17, 2021

At the age of 93, a devoted daughter of the late Eva (nee West) and Arthur Wells.

Beloved wife of the late George Schmelzer.

Loving companion of Joseph Schmelzer.

Devoted mother of Robert (Debbie) Schmelzer, George (Lisa) Schmelzer, Rosann (Bob Szywala) Battaglia and Jaymes Powers.

Loving grandmother of seven and fond...

Jan 15, 2021

A former Corporal and Barber in the US. Marines during World War II, Henry Adam Ziomkowski, passed away at Harris Hill Nursing Facility, in Lancaster, New York, at the age of 95.

Better known as "Henry the Barber" he served his East Buffalo Neighborhood since 1946 and till a few years ago was still doing...

Jan 15, 2021

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A former Aviation Electrician, in the US Navy during the Korean War, Robert E. Fischer, passed away at Mercy Hospital, at the age of 89.

Robert also worked for over 43 years as a Journeyman - Printer at Quebecor, a diversified media and telecommunications company, earlier...

Jan 12, 2021

At the age of 73, a former Radiology Technician at Gowanda Hospital in Gowanda, NY.

Loving Daughter of the late Julianna (nee Monnin) and Earl Paul.

Beloved of the late Paul L. DeGeorge.

Dearest mother of Wayne (Sherry) DeGeorge, Paul M. DeGeorge, Jamie DeGeorge and Mark (Carren) DeGeorge.

Loving grandmother of...

Jan 9, 2021

At the age of 95, U.S. Marine Veteran who served during WW II.

Beloved husband of 62 years to the late Florence (nee Siwiak) Dojka.

Devoted father of Barbara (Ronald) Mamrod, Nancy (Carmine) Falcone, Daniel (fiancee Mary Brzyski) Dojka and the late James (late Dottie) Dojka.

Special grandfather of Christie Dojka, Janet Russell,...

Jan 8, 2021

An Update to Bea's arrangements:

Services will now be held on Saturday, May 8th, 2021, at 10 AM.

Relatives and friends are invited to assemble for a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Bernard Parish (1990 Clinton Street, Buffalo, NY 14206) Saturday, May 8th, 2021 at 10 AM. ...

Jan 7, 2021

At the age of 49, a former Laborer at Russer Foods in Buffalo, NY.

Devoted son of Diane (late Donald) Swiniarski and Steven W. Gombos.

Cherished brother of Lisa Gombos.

Loving uncle of Ashley, Sarah and Alex.

Dearest grandson of the late Margaret (Big Steve Bystrak) and late Leonard Rutkowski and...

Jan 4, 2021

A retired Supervisor for the City of Buffalo Parks Department, Franklin G. Salvo, passed away at the New York State Veterans' Home at Batavia, in Batavia, New York, at the age of 72.

A US Army veteran of the Vietnam War, Frank enjoyed playing Little League Baseball and then Bar League baseball for several years....

Jan 2, 2021

At the age of 71, a former truck driver for the Buffalo News, in Buffalo, NY.

Beloved husband of the late Dottie (nee Stachowski) Dojka.

Devoted father of Christie Dojka and step-father of William (Mary) Goss and Michele Meredith.

Loving papa of Jonah Dojka, Joshua and Jacob Goss, Makayla and Jared Meredith.

Dec 30, 2020

At the age of 50, a retired Mechanic.

Kevin was the devoted son of Daniel and the late Carol Ann (Lipczynski) Lis.

Father of Courtney Lis, Justin Stachowski, Nicole Lis and Jordan Tripp.

Grandfather of Payton and Robert.

Brother of Amy Lis, Angela Santiago and Kelly Wick.

Kevin is...

Dec 28, 2020

On December 28, 2020, God has summoned this woman whose beautiful voice brought to life hundreds of songs but also spoke up to protect children & the down-trodden.... The 6th of 9 children, Sylvia Przemielewski, MSW, PhD(ABD), a retired Social Worker at Transitional Services, Inc., in Buffalo, New York, passed away at the age of 77.

Dec 27, 2020

At the age of 69, a retired Legal Secretary for O'Brien Cotter O'Brien Firm in Buffalo, NY.

Daughter of the late Dorothy (nee Jaworski) and late Leonard Stachowski.

Beloved wife of James Dojka.

Devoted mother of William (Mary) Goss and Michele Meredith.

Devoted step-mother of Christie Dojka.

Loving nana...

Dec 26, 2020

A retired Bricklayer for over 45 years, Kenneth W. Repschlager, passed away at Elderwood at Williamsville Skilled Nursing Facility, in Amherst, New York, at the age of 86.

Kenneth had the pleasure of working as a Bricklayer on projects throughout the Western New York area, especially the building of the Summit Park Mall and several...

Dec 19, 2020

Marianne C. (nee Niedzialkowski) Kwiecien, passed away at Williamsville Suburban Nursing Home, in Amherst, New York, at the age of 88.

She was the beloved wife of late Henry S. Kwiecien, and devoted mother of Leonard Kwiecien and Patricia (Jeff) Karas.

The loving daughter of the late Constance (nee Pilarski) Niedzialkowski and...

Dec 15, 2020

A retired Electrician, with over 35 years of service to Worthington Pump, in Buffalo, New York, Wayne Keller, passed away at Mercy Hospital, in Buffalo, New York, at the age of 87.

Wayne a Veteran of the US Army, served from 1951 - 1954. In his retirement, he loved spending time with his children, grandchildren,...

Dec 15, 2020

Anastazia Puhacz passed away at the age of 99, on Tuesday, December 15, 2020.

The former Anastazia Teplyckyj was born on Sunday, July 31, 1921, to the late Maria and Ivan Teplyckyj, in Ukraine.  Anastazia was an employee of Roswell Park Cancer Institute, in Buffalo, New York.

Anastazia was the beloved wife of the late...

Dec 14, 2020

Loving son of Sierra Dickens and Brandon Thompson.

Dear brother of Cody Reed Jr.

Beloved grandson of Lori Nazaruk, Jim Dickens, Margaret Martina and Jim Thompson.

Fond nephew of Maureen Jackson.

Dearest cousin of Chastity Jackson and Destiny Jordan.

Services will be held privately.