Obituaries

May 11, 2020

At the age of 101, born Sophie Kakol, in Olean, New York to the late John and Josephine (Gnas) Kakol. Loving sister of Sister Mary Henriella Kakol, CSSF, Rita King, and the late Stanley Kakol and late Joseph Kakol. She is also survived by nieces and nephews.

Felician Sisters and family will celebrate a Memorial Mass of...

May 6, 2020

At the age of 78, born Barbara Nowak, in Buffalo, New York to the late Mary (Tatko) and John Nowak. Loving sister of Daniel Nowak. She is also survived by a niece and a nephew.

Felician Sisters and family will celebrate a Memorial Mass of Christian Burial at a future date.

Interment...

May 2, 2020

A retired Customer Service Representative at Bob's Deli, in the Broadway Market, the former Patricia A. Schultz, passed away at Mercy Hospital, in Buffalo, New York, at the age of 78.

Besides cherishing her time spent with her grandchildren, when they were able to visit with her, Patricia enjoyed just being able to sit with...

Apr 19, 2020

At the age of 92, a retire of J.W. Clement in Buffalo, NY.

Beloved daughter of the late Katherene and Anthony Zielinski.

Dearest sister of Theresa Zielinski and the late Thomas Zielinski, late Charles Zielinski, late John (late Lucy) Zielinski, the late Mary (late Edward) Szafran and late Anthony (late José) Zielinski.

Helen...

Apr 18, 2020

The former Alice M. Sinicki, who in her younger years started out as an Office Clerk at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Western New York, passed away at Harris Hill Nursing Facility, in Lancaster, New York at the age of 89. A Mom that was great at being "A Mom", Alice also enjoyed watching her favorite soap operas, loved to...

Apr 18, 2020

A Corrections Officer at Wende Correctional Facility, in Alden, New York, Jonathon E. Lucas, passed away at the age of 43.

A corrections officer for over 12 years, Jonathon served at Five Points Correctional Facility, in Romulus, New York, Albion Correctional Facility, before making his way to his present position here at the Wende Correctional...

Apr 15, 2020

A loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother, Aunt, Cousin and Friend, the former Adele M. Kurgan, passed away at Father Baker Health Care Facility, in Orchard Park, New York.

An active member of St. John Gualbert Church Ladies Guild and Thursday's Senior Group, Adele also volunteered at Shea's Buffalo as a Spot-lighter and was a member of the...

Apr 15, 2020

A Korean War Army Veteran passed away at St. Catherine Labouré Health Care Center, in Buffalo, New York at the age of 89.

An Airplane parts designer and plant carpenter at the Curtiss-Wright Corporation for over 47 years, Edmund W. Chmielewski, enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren after his retirement. He also passed the time...

Apr 12, 2020

At the age of 94, a former Administrative Assistant at New York Telephone Company in Buffalo, NY.

A loving daughter of the late Theodore and Edna (nee Scherrer) Zakrewski.

Dearest wife of the late Joseph F. Mamott.

Cherished mother of Marsha (Howard) Manoff and Joseph (Susan) Mamott.

Dearest grandmother Joseph (Kristina)...

Apr 8, 2020

A beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother, Daughter, Sister-in-Law, Niece, Aunt, and Cousin, the former Loretta A. Wozniak passed away at the age of 86.

Loretta was very active in her Church and Community. A member and former office Holder in both the 14 Holy Helpers Church Parish Ladies Sodality, and Union Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary....

Mar 30, 2020

The former Patricia A. Benbenek, a retired Realtor, with over 15 years in the Home Sales field in Michigan City, Indiana, passed away at Buffalo Mercy Hospital at the age of 84. A born and raised Buffalonian, she relocated with her family, after her husband's job at Bethlehem Steel, moved them to Michigan City, Indiana. They lived there for several...

Mar 29, 2020

John Joseph Kaluzny, a Social Worker Supervisor and an Army Veteran passed away on Sunday, March 29, 2020 at home following a short illness. He was 86.

A Buffalo native, John J. Kaluzny was born to Catherine (nee Wegrzyn) and John Kaluzny. A member of Canisius High School Class of 1951, he continued his education and received...

Mar 28, 2020

Geraldine Margaret Schultz, better known as "Gerry" passed away at Northgate Health Care Facility, in North Tonawanda, New York, at the age of 90.

Over the years Gerry worked at Trico, before going to work at Westinghouse, in the Accounting Department for many years, till it closed. She then went to work for ChemLawn Lawn...

Mar 24, 2020

At the age of 90, Oksana passed away peacefully at Mercy Nursing Facility at OLV, in Lackawanna, New York, on March 24, 2020.

Beloved wife of the late Zenon Sasyk and late Walter Chutko.

A devoted friend of the late Florian Winiewicz.

Dearest sister of Andrew Krawchuk and Bohdan (Grace) Krawczuk.

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Mar 24, 2020

The long time owner of "Buddy's Towing and Hubcaps", Edward R. "Buddy" Lawler, Sr. passed away at Erie County Medical Center after complications from a fall at the age of 84.

Ed was a veteran of the US Coast Guard from 1956 till 1964, then worked several years in the Grain Mill Industry prior to...

Mar 24, 2020

At the age of 93, a former Concrete Finisher for Fischione Brothers in West Seneca, NY.

A Loving son of the late Rosalia (nee Miceli) and Giuseppe Gulino.

Beloved husband of the late Concetta (nee Miceli) Gulino.

Devoted father of Giuseppe (Maria) Gulino, Vincenzo (Maria) Gulino and Rosalia (Donald) Leonard.

Dear...

Mar 22, 2020

After a hard-fought battle with cancer, Kevin L. Wisniewski passed away at Hospice Buffalo, Inc, in Cheektowaga, New York at the age of 36.

A loving father of Nathan Lee and a devoted partner of Sara Mislin.

Kevin was the dearest son of Kathryn (Wozniak) and late Joseph M. Wisniewski and devoted...

Mar 22, 2020

Charles Russell Robeson Greasart, better known as "Preacher" to his friends, passed away at the age of 71. Charles served in the 83rd Field Artillery of the 7th US Army from March 22, 1966, till his release into the Reserves on July 22, 1969. While serving he received the Expert (Rifle) Medal and National Defense Service Medal.

Mar 19, 2020

The Owner-Operator of the former Eberlin Printing Company, until his retirement in 1992, Hans H. Eberlin, passed away at the Jennie B. Richmond Nursing Home, in Springville, New York, at the age of 94.

Hans Eberlin and his family came to America in 1937.  In 1943, he was drafted into the Army and served in...

Mar 17, 2020

"I made a vow I would never marry again because there is no girl like her." These are the words of Arthur "Papa" S. Abramowski when talking about the Love of his life and Soulmate, his beloved wife, the late Cecelia (nee Olejniczak) Abramowski.

Arthur, a World War II Army Veteran and member of the...