Obituaries

John L. Gruber, Iii

John L. Gruber, Iii

Aug 11, 2019

A retired Tuck Pointer, John L. Gruber III, passed away at Garden Gate Health Care Facility, in Cheektowaga, New York, at the age of 71.

John was the beloved husband of Mary Ann (nee Ashford) Gruber and father of Anna (George) Misener and Carrie Lynn Gruber.

Proud grandfather of Emma Misener and...

Joseph B. Roman

Joseph B. Roman

Aug 9, 2019

An active Eucharistic Minister and member of the Holy Name Society at Resurrection RC Church, Joseph B. Roman passed away at home, at the age of 92.

A Seaman First Class in the US Navy, he served during WWII at the US Navy Training Center, in Sampson, New York, and the Naval Air Station, in...

Susan Elizabeth Hedrick

Susan Elizabeth Hedrick

Aug 4, 2019

Susan Elizabeth was the beloved wife of 49 years to Daniel Hedrick.

Devoted mother of Toni (Mark) Riley, Dani Hedrick, Nikole Hedrick and Daryl (Susan M.) Hedrick.

Loving grandmother of Alisha, Chealsea, Evan, James, Nina, Mark and Kellie.

Loving gigi of Landon.

Fond great grandmother of three.

Dearest sister...

Henry C. Krol

Henry C. Krol

Aug 1, 2019

The former Co-Owner of Krol's Deli, with his late sister, Vicky, on 767 South Division St, in Buffalo, New York, Henry Krol, passed away at Elderwood of Cheektowaga, at the age of 93.

Henry served in the US Army during World War II and was one of the few who met the Russian Army in...

Charles F Crates

Charles F Crates

Jul 28, 2019

An Over-the-road Trucker from Brocton, New York, Charles F. Crates, passed away suddenly at Buffalo General Hospital, in Buffalo, New York at the age of 59.

The guy that professed to know every road in the USA, Charles, a Nascar enthusiast, and Trucker, really enjoyed being home and being able to do his baking and...

Joseph E. Bialaszewski

Joseph E. Bialaszewski

Jul 26, 2019

A former laborer at Leak Master Roofing and Ohrt & Goodman, Inc, Joseph E. Bialaszewski, passed away suddenly at Buffalo General Hospital, in Buffalo, New York, at the age of 29.

Joseph, also known as Joey, was the devoted father of Charlee Rae.

He was the beloved son of Gail Bialaszewski and...

Paul Olmsted Jessen

Paul Olmsted Jessen

Jul 19, 2019

A graduate of the United States Naval Academy, in Annapolis, Maryland and former Lt. Commander, in the US Navy, Paul Olmsted Jessen, passed away at Seneca Health Care Center, in West Seneca, New York, at the age of 88.

A strong and quiet man, Paul served on active duty in surface ships and submarines for...

Anna Szyryj

Anna Szyryj

Jul 16, 2019

At the age of 96, beloved wife of Iwan Szyryj.

Devoted mother of Zenon (Kathleen) Sherry and Donna Grekulak.

Loving grandmother of Tina (Gerald) Judson, Julie (Steven Lawrence) Grekulak, Mark (Lisa) Grekulak, Jacqueline Guido, Wendy (Scott) Smith, Zennette Baker, Zenon Sherry Jr. and Angela-Jo (Marlon) Jackson.

Fond great grandmother of 12.

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Matthew C. Stanton

Matthew C. Stanton

Jul 12, 2019

At the age of 37, a dearest son of Karen (nee Pygon) and John Stanton Sr.

A beloved grandson of Santina Stanton.

Dearest brother of John Stanton Jr. and Phillip Stanton Sr.

Loving uncle of Phillip Stanton Jr.

Also survived by many aunts, uncles and cousins.

Family will be...

Mary M. Nowak

Mary M. Nowak

Jul 11, 2019

The former Mary Pawlowski passed away at Elderwood at Hamburg, New York at the age of 89. Mary, a retired Quality Control Inspector for over 30 years, at Arcata Graphics, in Depew, New York, also enjoyed playing Cards, going to the Casino, playing Bingo, but will be most remembered for her Artistic Crochet blankets, that she made for...

Chester T. Napierala

Chester T. Napierala

Jul 10, 2019

A retired Line Man at General Motors, Chester T Napierala, passed away at Elderwood at Amherst, at the age of 92. A former Corporal in the US Army, Headquarters Command at the United States Office of Military Government, he was a recipient of the Army of Occupation Medal and World War II Victory Medal and Life Member of...

Richard P. Niedzwiecki

Richard P. Niedzwiecki

Jul 10, 2019

At the age of 41, Richard passed suddenly after a long struggle with addiction.

A beloved son of Sharon (Michael Szczublewski) Niedzwiecki.

Loving fiancee of Kimberly Kramer.

Fond step-father of Thomas, Justin and Cecilia.

Dear nephew of Paul Niedzwiecki, David (Joanne) Niedzwiecki, Sandra (Peter) O'Hara, late Donald and late Ronald Niedzwiecki....

Michael R. Bucki

Michael R. Bucki

Jul 7, 2019

At the age of 70, a retired Press Operator at Allsafe Technologies Inc. in Amherst, NY.

A fond son of the late Vivian (nee Fleming) and late Eugene Bucki.

Michael is the beloved husband of Mary (nee Szymanski) Bucki.

Devoted father of Jennifer Bucki and Jarod Bucki.

Loving grandfather of McKenzie...

Laura J. Kozak

Laura J. Kozak

Jul 5, 2019

Laura J. Kozak, passed away at Mercy Hospital, in Buffalo, New York after a 9-year bout with Lung Cancer. A former waitress for over 30 years till she took ill, Laura, also Owned and Operated her own Commercial and Residential Janitorial and Cleaning service and worked throughout the Buffalo area for several years. She also enjoyed "Glamp" Camping...

Michael Paul Stachura

Michael Paul Stachura

Jul 2, 2019

At the age of  47, Michael worked at Attica Correctional Facility, as a Correctional Officer in Attica, NY.

Beloved husband of Janet (nee Kuntz) Stachura.

A devoted father of Luke Stachura, Jake Stachura and Zack Stachura.

Loving son of Marcia (nee Schwandt) and Jerome H. Stachura.

Dearest son-in-law of the late...

Jan J. Szulc

Jan J. Szulc

Jun 29, 2019

Jan passed away peacefully at the age of 83 with his family by his side.  He was retired from Ford Motor Co. in Woodlawn, NY.

A beloved husband of the late Regina (nee Prudzienica) Szulc and devoted father of Kathryn (Ed) Doruszewski, Peter (Eileen) Szulc and Jean (Daryl) Filipiak.

Loving grandfather of Kaitlin (Ed) Grzybowski,...

Daniel T. Kozuch

Daniel T. Kozuch

Jun 25, 2019

After a brief stay at Elderwood Health Care at Cheektowaga, Daniel T. Kozuch, passed away at the age of 83. A former member of the US Army Signal Corps and recipient of the Army of Occupation of Berlin Medal and Good Conduct Medal, Danny proudly served his country and enjoyed flying its flag. After returning from service he worked...

George W. Marko

George W. Marko

Jun 18, 2019

George W. Marko, a proud Army Veteran of World War II, passed away at the age of 93.

He was a fond son to the late Mary (nee Vanko) and the late George Marko.

The beloved husband of Mary (nee Ferraro) Marko and devoted father of David Marko, George (Jo) Marko and Paul Marko.

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Edward "Eddie" J. Travis Iv

Edward "Eddie" J. Travis Iv

Jun 15, 2019

At the age of 18, Eddie was a loving son of Lisa J. (nee Gulczewski) and Edward Travis, III.

Dearest brother of Rebecca Travis.

Fond uncle of Sage Owen and Cecily Faye.

Devoted grandson of Edward "E.J." and Nancy Travis and the late Richard and Linda Gulczewski.

Loving boyfriend of Elizabeth...

Estelle Marek

Estelle Marek

Jun 13, 2019

At the age of 97 a devoted daughter to the late Celia (nee Kawa) and late Stephen Stypa.

Beloved wife of 70 years to late Henry G. "Red" Marek.

Loving mother of Jane Orlowski (late Bruce Chittenden and late Jack Orlowski) and Lynn Biser.

Fond grandmother of Kevin (Amber)...