Obituaries

Sophie F. Baj
Mar 15, 2020
Sophie Fitek Baj entered into eternal rest on March 15, 2020 after a lengthy illness.
Sophie was filled with Love and Faith. She was a strong advocate of the East Side of Buffalo. Devoting many years to volunteering for numerous organizations across Western New York.
Survived by her loving husband Carl Baj.
Devoted...
Robert F. Koszuta
Mar 12, 2020
A retired Supervisor at Niagara Mohawk, in Buffalo, New York, Robert F. Koszuta, passed away at Sisters Hospital-St. Joseph Campus in Cheektowaga, New York, at the age of 85.
Robert was the beloved soulmate, love of her life and husband of 60 years to Elaine (nee Chlebowski) Koszuta.
He was the devoted...
Mary Ann Makowski
Mar 10, 2020
At the age of 80, a former Secretary for A & J Distributors in Buffalo, NY.
A beloved wife of the late Leonard Makowski.
Devoted mother of Darlene (Paul) Lelonek, Pamela (Mike Brady) Ignaszak and Paul (Megan) Makowski.
Loving Grandmother of Victoria, Taylor, Kaitlyn, Peter, Ella and Ethan.
Fond sister of...
Mary V. Talowski
Mar 9, 2020
A retired Rebate Coordinator at Gaymar Industries, in Orchard Park, New York, the former Mary V. Kajdas, passed away at Seneca Health Care Center, in West Seneca, New York, at the age of 85.
A loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Sister, Aunt, Cousin and Friend to many, Mary and her Grammar School Friend Jean Kappan are...
Robert Leon Badaszewski
Mar 6, 2020
A former Roofer and Carpenter, Robert Leon Badaszewski, passed away suddenly, in Pierson Florida, at the age of 62.
Robert started out as an Iron Worker in Texas, before coming back to his home town of Buffalo, New York, for a while and then moving to Florida where he started to plant his roots, working...
Adam Joseph Zurek
Mar 6, 2020
Adam Joseph Zurek. 84, died on Friday, March 6, 2020, at the VA Hospital in Buffalo...
Lorraine J. Schroeder
Mar 5, 2020
At the age of 88, a devoted daughter of Julianna (nee Falkowski) and Julius Kozlowski.
Beloved wife of Late Edward C. Schroeder.
Devoted mother of Gail Schroeder, Diane (Preston) D'Amico and Edward D. Schroeder.
Loving sister of late Raymond (Celia) and late Donald (Maryann) Kozlowski.
Also...
Charles "Chuck" E. Speakman
Mar 5, 2020
At the age of 82, Chuck was a proud member of the National Guard and the founder and long time owner of C.K. Construction in Buffalo, New York.
He was a dearest son of the late Anna & Harry Speakman. Beloved husband of the late Judith A. "Judy" (nee Zielinski).
Devoted father of Charlene (Roger,...
Janice Kay Szablicki
Feb 21, 2020
A loving and devoted Mother and Soccer Mom, Daughter, Sister, Aunt, Niece and Friend to many, Janice Kay Szablicki (nee Fulmer) passed away at Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital at the age of 41.
An Active Assistant Chief of Doyle Hose Co. #2, in Cheektowaga, New York, Janice was also their past ESM Captain, President, and Vice-President. A...
Lorraine Pytlak
Feb 19, 2020
A retired bank teller at Citi Bank in Buffalo, New York, the former Lorraine Sroka quietly passed away on February 19, 2020 at Premier Genesee Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Batavia, New York. Originally from Buffalo, NY. Lorraine was a b eloved mother of Gregory (Jennifer) Pytlak of Bakersfield, CA., Paul (Patricia) Pytlak of Rochester, NY, Dorothy (Alan Hoerl) Pytlak...
Kevin M. Sullivan
Feb 19, 2020
A self-employed Rug Installer, Kevin M. Sullivan passed away at Sisters Hospital St. Joseph Campus, in Cheektowaga, New York, at the age of 62.
He was the beloved husband of late Joan (nee Stuntz) Sullivan.
The devoted father of Timothy (Mallory) Sullivan, Daniel, Sr. "Sprewell", (Melanie) Sullivan and Kathleen (Josh Davies) Sullivan...
Scott T Burgard
Feb 14, 2020
A former Appliance Repairman for Sentry North Appliance Service, in Buffalo, New York, passed away at the age of 57.
Scott was the devoted son of Christine (nee Mank) and Thomas Burgard.
The beloved brother of Glenn Burgard and the late Mark Burgard.
The family will be present...
Joseph P. Kazmierczak
Feb 6, 2020
Joseph "Joey" Kazmierczak, passed away peacefully at John R. Oishei Children's Hospital, in Buffalo, New York, at the age of 21.
He was the beloved son of Barb (nee Bodish) and Bruce Kazmierczak and devoted brother of Nichole (Phil) Cammarata.
The dearest grandson of Paul and Cookie Bodish and the late John...
Peter E. Evans
Feb 6, 2020
Peter passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 6, 2020 in West Seneca, New York, at the age of 71.
Peter was the loving son of the late Ann & Alex Evan.
A Funeral Liturgy will be held at St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church, corner of Fillmore Ave at Oneida St. on Monday, February 17, 2020...
Frederick R. Szafranski, Sr.
Feb 6, 2020
A retired Sheet Metal Mechanic with over 32 years of service at General Mills, in Buffalo, New York, Frederick R. Szafranski, Sr., passed away at Hospice Buffalo, Inc., in Cheektowaga, New York, at the age of 69.
A longtime resident of Depew and Cheektowaga, Fred served as a Past President of the Depew Polish Falcons, as well...
Victoria L. Jaskier
Feb 6, 2020
A loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother, Great-Great-Grandmother, Sister-In-Law and Friend to many, The former Victoria L. Lipinski, passed away at Garden Gate Health Care Facility, in Cheektowaga, New York, at the age of 92.
Victoria enjoyed Lawrence Welk and Polish Music, especially watching Polka Buzz. She enjoyed playing cards like pinochle and poker, and homemade...
Julia K. Gard
Feb 3, 2020
A retired assembler at Ethox Medical Equipment, in Buffalo, New York, the former Julia Czajka, passed away at Buffalo, Mercy Hospital, at the age of 95.
Julia, during her retirement, enjoyed spending time with all three generations of her grandchildren, but she still found time to meet with her friends and play cards and bingo at the...
Dorothy P. Kalejta
Jan 31, 2020
The former Dorothy P. Kaczmarek, a loving Wife, Mother, Nanie, Daughter, Sister, Aunt, and friend of many, passed away peacefully at Mercy Nursing Facility at OLV, in Lackawanna, New York, at the age of 78.
A Silkscreen machine operator at Trench Mfg., of Buffalo, NY, for over 15 years till it closed, and then a...
Mary Katherine Adamski
Jan 22, 2020
A former Report Tech and Clerk for various offices in the City of Buffalo Administration, Mary Katherine Adamski, passed away at the age of 68.
Mary started her career working in the Buffalo Parks department and also spent time in Housing and at Police Department Head Quarters. She enjoyed Ceramics, playing Soduku and several computer...
James Edward Hurliman
Jan 21, 2020
One of the originators of Nickel City Bottle & Can Return Center, in West Seneca, New York, James Edward Hurliman, passed away suddenly at Sisters of Charity Hospital, in Buffalo, New York, at the age of 53.
Known as a Loud, sometimes Goofy, and an Instigator, and also known to friends as "Jimbo or Godfather"...


