Obituaries

Jul 4, 2020

Sister Christine McManus, a Sister of St. Mary of Namur for more than 40 years, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 4, 2020, at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, in Buffalo, NY.

Sister Christine was in second grade at Buffalo School 9 when her teacher discovered why she was lagging as a student. She was deaf. But...

Jul 3, 2020

At the age of 61, a Truck Driver for Tops Friendly Markets in Williamsville, NY

A Fond son of the late Virginia (nee Konwinski) and late Ervin Schultz.

Beloved husband of Carol (nee Gerspach) Schultz.

Devoted father of Christopher Schultz Jr., Tracy (Robert) Beckstrom and Jennifer (Robert) Short.

Loving grandfather of...

Jun 30, 2020

At the age of 78, a former employee at American Axle in Buffalo, NY.

Beloved daughter of the late Gertrude (nee Musielak) and Walter Mucha.

Devoted sister of William (Francine) Mucha and Lynne (Michael) Krupp.

Loving aunt and great-aunt of Kimberly Krupp, Richard Krupp, Gianna Krupp, Ella Krupp, Danielle (Jim) Hart, Elijah Hart,...

Jun 25, 2020

At the age of 56, a devoted daughter of the late Barbara (nee Rogozinski) and Harry Tirko.

Beloved wife of Chester Zmijewski.

Devoted mother of Cynthia Haines, David Jason "DJ" Tirko, John Zmijewski and Dylan Zmijewski.

Loving step mother of Amanda Zmijewski and Amiela Zmijewski.

Fond grandmother of 6.

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Jun 25, 2020

A retired Photo Processor at Arcata Graphics, Henry S. Kwiecien, passed away at the Buffalo VA Medical Center, in Buffalo, New York, at the age of 90. Henry proudly served as a Staff Sargeant, in the U.S. Air Force, during the Korean War.

He was the beloved husband of late Marianne (nee Niedzialkowski) Kwiecien and...

Jun 24, 2020

Matthew R. Juda passed at the age of 46 in Brooklyn, New York on June 24, 2020.  Loving son of Barbara (nee Vollmer) and the late Thaddeus Juda. Dear brother of Theresa (Charles) Rosemond, Julianne (Robin) Alexander, Jeanne (Frank) Zajac, Christopher (Diane) Juda and Andrew Juda. Brother-in-law of Margaret Juda. Also survived by many nieces, nephews and loving family...

Jun 21, 2020

A retired Environmental Health Technician for the Erie County Health Department, John Wladyshaw Cieply, Sr. passed away at Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital on June 21, 2020, at the age of 87.

John graduated from Erie Community College with an Associates Degree in Food Management. He attended SUNY @ Buffalo - Millard Fillmore College toward a degree in...

Jun 19, 2020

The former Mary Ann Pilarski, a Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother, Daughter, Sister, Aunt and Friend to many, passed away suddenly at Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital, in Amherst, New York, at the age of 84. Now Mary Ann Grzebielucha, she was a woman who was happiest on any Holiday because she was able to decorate the house and enjoy the...

Jun 18, 2020

A retired Assembler and Group Leader at the former ITT Standard in Cheektowaga New York, Edwin J. Brzozowiec, passed away at Buffalo General Hospital, in Buffalo, New York at the age of 87.

Edwin was a member of the Polish Saturday School, SPK Post No. 33, and Podhale.

He was the beloved...

Jun 12, 2020

A former Residential Siding Installer for Kaz Construction for over 5 years, Kenneth Teed, passed away suddenly at the age of 58. A fun-loving guy, that enjoyed a lot of Fishing and Golfing before becoming disabled after a car accident changed his way of life. He still pressed on teasing his nieces and nephews and became the best...

May 27, 2020

Gertrude passed away at the age of 94, she was a beloved daughter of the late Joan (nee Dobala) and Stephen Chudzik.

Beloved wife of the late Richard T. Sobolewski.

Dearest mother of Timothy R. Sobolewski, Karen (Michael) Lucas and Michael (Annette) Sobolewski.

Loving grandmother of Michael P. (Sarah) Wyzykiewicz, Kara (Robert) Emblidge,...

May 25, 2020

A proud Sergeant in the US Marines, Richard Raymond "Dick" Domagala, served in the Korean War from 1951 to 1953. While serving, he received the Korean Service Medal, United Nations Service Medal, and National Defense Service Medals. Dick was a US Mail Carrier at Station "F" for most of his 30 years of service and a former officer in...

May 24, 2020

A retired Packaging Specialist, at Sahlen's Meats, in Buffalo, New York, Wasylyna (nee Janyshenko) Ostaszuk, passed away at Williamsville View Manor, at the age of 92.

Wasylyna was the beloved wife of the late Mykyta Ostaszuk.

The devoted mother of late Anna (late Ken) Siminski and dearest friend of Sophia Rajca and...

May 15, 2020

At the age of 68, a former Steel Worker at Niagara LaSalle in Buffalo, NY. Michael was the loving son of the late Joseph and Sabina (nee Wronski) Kish. A dear father of Peter. Devoted brother of Carol (Jim) Wilson, Joseph (Kim) Kish, Lorraine (Joe) Vitello, William (Carolyn) Kish, the late Fred Kish, late James Kish and late Susie Kish....

May 13, 2020

The Foundress and retired owner of Erie Auto Parts, in Buffalo, New York, the former Santina Modica, passed away at Buffalo General Hospital, in Buffalo, New York, at the age of 91.

Santina Caldarella, was known for her bigger than life personality, her Quick Wit and she always had a way (her way!) with words....

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...