Obituaries

Oct 2, 2020

Esther C. Balon, a wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend to many, passed away at Comprehensive Rehab and Nursing Center at Williamsville, New York, 26 days shy of her 101st Birthday.

Esther was the beloved wife of the late Edward J. Balon Sr., devoted mother of Edward Jr. (Barbara Kane) Balon, and mother-in-law of Theresa...

Oct 1, 2020

At the age of 65, a retired Forklift Operator at Niagara Envelope in Niagara Falls, NY.

A beloved husband of the late Darlene (nee Kumro) Ziolkowski.

Devoted father of Robert F. (Robin) Ziolkowski, Matthew Ziolkowski and late Melissa Ann Ziolkowski.

A loving grandfather of Stephanie Ziolkowski, Tiffany Ziolkowski, Bobby Ziolkowski, Justin Ziolkowski, Sara...

Sep 27, 2020

Dorothea "Doris" Kaluzny of Wheatfield, New York passed away peacefully in her sleep on Sunday, September 27, 2020.  She was 86 years old.

Dorothea was born in Augsburg, Germany in 1933.  She met her late husband John J. Kaluzny while he was stationed at a nearby US Army base. The two were married in 1957. Dorothea and...

Sep 25, 2020

A loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend to many, Irene Lottie Morgan, passed away at the age of 84. An experienced Crafter in the art of Quilting, as well as a Seamstress excelling in Table Runners and several other types of sewed items, with her best friends Joan and Millie who was like a...

Sep 20, 2020

A Machinist at Pol-Tek Industries, Ltd. in Cheektowaga, New York, Edmund S. Dziedzic, passed away at Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital, at the age of 64. Edmund was a CNC machinist and worked with computer numeric controlled (CNC) heavy machinery from setup to operation, to produce parts and tools from metal, plastic, or other materials. Computer numeric controlled equipment is...

Sep 16, 2020

A retired Foreman, with over 30 years of service for the Highway Department of the Town of Cheektowaga, John Wolfe, passed away at Hospice Buffalo, in Cheektowaga, New York, at the age of 67. John was an avid outdoorsman, who enjoyed hunting and fishing and especially the camping portion, being able to sit by the campfire and enjoying...

Sep 16, 2020

At the age of 77, a former Billing Clerk at ECMC Hospital.

A beloved wife of the late Michael Gress.

Sandra was a devoted mother of Michelle (Andy Sr.) Wojtulski, Jeffrey (Judy) Gress Sr. and Lynnette (Paul) Stiglmeier.

Loving grandmother of Alyssa (Nate) Ritzenthaler, Andrew Wojtulski Jr., Michael (Kori) Chuchla, Antoinette Gress, Jeffery...

Sep 16, 2020

A devoted daughter of Victoria (nee Kicinski) and Bernard Nowicki.

Beloved wife of the late Matthew "Moe" Miodonski and the late Henry Thrun.

Devoted mother of Jacquelyn Sorgi and Kenneth Thrun.

Loving grandma of Robin (Robert) Ziolkowski, John Sorgi, Anthony (Tracy) Sorgi, Shawn, Jason and Jordan Thrun.

Dear sister of the...

Sep 8, 2020

At the age of 35 a cherished daughter of Robin (late Ken) Reitschky and Robert (Johanna) Guadagno.

Marie was a devoted mother of Aidan V. and Gavin J. Guadagno and their father Dana Bridenbaker.

Loving fiancé of Scott Pokojski.

Dear sister of Alesia (Keith) DiEnno and Kristen Guadagno; step-sister of Devon Chapman.

Sep 6, 2020

A retired Cable Sorter at Western Electric Irene L. Kilanski - Dabek, passed away at Sisters of Charity Hospital St. Joseph Campus, at the age of 95.

Besides working at Western Electric for over 17 years, Irene also worked at National Biscuit Co and Standard Mirror.

After her retirement, Irene enjoyed spending...

Aug 22, 2020

At the age of 81, a retired Home Health Aide in Buffalo, NY.

Arlene was a devoted mother of Norma Schaffer, Dawn Schaffer, Teresa (Arthur) Szalczewski, Diana (Ray) Woods, Lillian Dobucki, Lisa Schaffer, Toshya Schaffer and Tyrone Schaffer Sr.

Loving grandmother of Scott Schaffer, Lynn Szalczewski, Denise Szalczewski, Shawn Szalczewski, Jenna Woods, Brandon Woods, Steven...

Aug 21, 2020

A US Navy Veteran and retired 30 year Sales Representative for Niagara Envelope, till they closed and then a 15 year representative at Curtis 1000 Paper Co, Jack P. Emmi, after fighting a battle of recovery from an accident in 2013, passed away, at the age of 77. Previous to his accident, Jack also spent over 15 years...

Aug 18, 2020

A retired seamstress at the former Bemis Bag Co., Catherine A. French, passed away at Garden Gate Health Care Facility, in Cheektowaga, NY, at the age of 86.

She was the beloved daughter of the late Stanley and late Mary Rose French.

The dearest sister of Dorothy (late Gene) Keller, Charles Sr....

Aug 14, 2020

A retired Tool & Die Supervisor and anything Ukrainian advocate, Roman Voychak, passed away at the Buffalo General Hospital, in Buffalo, NY, at the age of 85.

Born in Podisilia, Lviv Oblast, Ukraine in 1935, Roman arrived in Buffalo, NY, in 1949, at the age of 14. He earned his Engineering Degree and worked for...

Aug 14, 2020

Suddenly on 8/14/2020, Margaret M. Musial, at the age of 70, left this earth to be with the Lord. She was very active in the Western New York religious community, serving as a Minister of the St. Francis Fraternity and a leader in the Secular Franciscan for over 30 years. A loving and dedicated activist for Peace & Justice, Marge...

Aug 12, 2020

After a courageous 2 year battle with colon cancer, Jack Alan Toy, went to Heaven to be with the Lord, on Wednesday, August 12, 2020.

Jack was a Veteran of the US Navy, serving on the USS Venture, as a Boilerman and Fireman Apprentice, stationed at US Naval Air Station, in Pensacola, Florida, from 1968 till 1970,...

Aug 11, 2020

At the age of 100, a retired Teller at Bank of America in Buffalo, NY.

Eleanor was the beloved wife of the late Joseph Kosmowski.

Devoted mother to Joseph A. (Carol) Kosmowski and Timothy (Robin) Kosmowski.

Loving grandmother to Kimberly (Joseph) Kish, Rev. Gary J. Kosmowski, Jacqueline (Mark) Smith, Timothy Jr. and Adam...

Aug 9, 2020

Sister Mary Angelica, 84, a Felician Sister for 67 years, died in Blessed Mary Angela Convent Cheektowaga, New York, on Sunday, August 9, 2020.  The former Marcella Bielski was born on August 25, 1935, in Buffalo, NY to the late Frances Bielski.  She entered the Buffalo Province of the Felician Sisters on July 16, 1953, from St. Stanislaus BM...

Aug 6, 2020

Unexpectedly at the age of 55, a Deputy at Erie County Sheriff Department in Buffalo, NY.

Cherished son of the late John P. and Anna T. (nee Oleksy) Romanowski.

Devoted brother of Joseph Romanowski Sr, Susan (Ronald Jr.) Roman and the late Marie, Margaret and David Romanowski.

Loving uncle of Ronald (Kaitlin) Roman...

Jul 25, 2020

A disabled Roofer for several years, Anthony M. Zangara, passed away at Buffalo General Hospital, at the age of 60.

He was the beloved son of the late Rozalie (nee Bakowski) Zangara and late Joseph V. Zangara Sr.;

The father of Antonia and Casey Morris-Zangara.

A devoted brother of...