Obituaries

John Wolfe

John Wolfe

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...

Sandra Ann Gress

Sandra Ann Gress

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...

Eleanor F. Miodonski

Eleanor F. Miodonski

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...

Marie D. Guadagno

Marie D. Guadagno

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.

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Irene L Kilanski - Dabek

Irene L Kilanski - Dabek

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...

Arlene F. Schaffer

Arlene F. Schaffer

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...

Jack P. Emmi

Jack P. Emmi

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...

Catherine A. French

Catherine A. French

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....

Roman Voychak

Roman Voychak

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...

Margaret M. Musial

Margaret M. Musial

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...

Jack Alan Toy

Jack Alan Toy

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,...

Eleanor L. Kosmowski

Eleanor L. Kosmowski

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...

Sister Mary Angelica Bielski, Cssf

Sister Mary Angelica Bielski, Cssf

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...

Dennis J Romanowski

Dennis J Romanowski

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...

Anthony M. Zangara

Anthony M. Zangara

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...

Margaret Hess

Margaret Hess

Jul 20, 2020

Beloved wife of late Marvin Hess.

Devoted mother of David Hess (Mary Hess) and Margaret Hartman Czaplicki (Richard Czaplicki).

Loving grandmother of Wendy Sine (Kurt Sine) and fond great grandmother of Jake Sine and Hayden Sine.

A dear friend of Wendy Rowland.

Margaret was predeceased by her parents Angela (nee Furio)...

Cynthia A. Charoenwong

Cynthia A. Charoenwong

Jul 16, 2020

A former Human Resources Associate until her disability did not allow her to continue to work, Cynthia A. Charoenwong, passed away at the age of 62. A woman who was rich in Family, Love, and Laughter, Cynthia was a "People Magnet" always Jolly and made people Laugh. She filled her free time with Cross Stitching, reading, and always...

Dolores M. Baranyckyj

Dolores M. Baranyckyj

Jul 16, 2020

A retired Machinist at Graphic Controls, Dolores M. Baranyckyj, passed away at the age of 86.

Dolores, was always active at St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church along with her family. She participated in their Bazaars in the Card & Ukrainian  Booth, helping to cook in the kitchen and making Varenyky for many years. She was...

Alphonse "Al" H. Staskiewicz

Alphonse "Al" H. Staskiewicz

Jul 15, 2020

A retired Millwright Helper at International Multifoods Corp., passed away at Brothers of Mercy Nursing and Rehabilitation Center at the age of 94.

An Army veteran of Word War II, Al served as a Tec-4 with the Company B 355th Engineer Regiment and earned the Army of Occupation Medal, EAME Campaign Medal, Good Conduct Medal,...

Martin "Marty" L. Senger Ii

Martin "Marty" L. Senger Ii

Jul 4, 2020

A disabled retiree, with over 10 years of service as a Stock Manager at Tops International, in Amherst, New York, Martin "Marty" Senger II passed away at Erie County Medical Center, in Buffalo, New York, at the age of 50. Marty loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren, and was an Automobile enthusiast, who enjoyed working on and...