Obituaries

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...

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...

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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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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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.

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...

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)...

Jun 11, 2019

Sister Mary Patricia, 81, a Felician Sister for 63 years, died in Blessed Mary Angela Care Center, Buffalo, NY, on Tuesday, June 11, 2019.  The former Josephine Tomasik was born on March 6, 1938 in Buffalo, NY and was a member of St. Valentine's Parish in Buffalo.  She entered the Buffalo Province of the Felician Sisters on July 7,...

Jun 6, 2019

At the age of 87, a belovted son of the late Emma (nee Schnrider) and Stephan Letina.

Euguene was a dear friend of Judy Golata.

A devoted father of Nicholas Letina, Lisa (Tim) Connor, Geno (Daniel Brooks) Letina, Sally (Rick Roth) Letina and Gina Ratajczak.

Loving grandfather of twelve and great-grandfather of seven....

Jun 2, 2019

A former laborer at Republic Steel and longtime Volunteer for the Salvation Army, Jack Sowinski passed away at Buffalo General Hospital, in Buffalo, New York, at the age of 72.

He was the beloved son of the late Stella (neeTyczka) and late Theodore Sowinski;

Jack was the devoted brother of Donald (Patricia)...

May 31, 2019

A daughter to the late Rose Mary (nee Wilczak) and Frank Grzedzicki.

Beloved wife of 56 years to the late Frank Wilczak.

Devoted mother of Denise Wilczak, Francine (Todd Weiss) Wilczak, Jaime (Kevin) Baldwin and Amy (Mark) Nies.

Loving grandmother of Jackson Nies, Xavier Baldwin and Tristan Baldwin.

Dearest sister of...

May 29, 2019

The former Kataryna Piasecka, who was born in Ukraine on December 17, 1928, and raised by her mother, Anna Kunyk, passed away at the Elderwood Health Care at Lancaster, at the age of 90.  As a child, she enjoyed playing with the chickens in her village and loved sharing stories about growing up in Ukraine, like the time...