Obituaries

Dec 31, 2018

Theresa Renkas, the retired Founder, President, and CEO of Pension Services of Western New York, Inc., a financial planning firm established in 1995, of West Seneca, New York, passed away at Buffalo General Hospital, early Monday morning.

The former Theresa Cieplinski was the daughter of the late Eleanore and Chester Cieplinski.

She...

Dec 26, 2018

At the age of 71, a loving daughter to the late Edith Dux and Chester Hala.

Beloved wife of Paul Szlis Sr.

Devoted mother of Paul (Christine) Szlis Jr. and late Michelle (Stan) Adamczyk.

Loving grandmother of Victoria Adamczyk, Alexandra Adamczyk and Sophia Szlis.

Fond great grandmother of Ava Crain.

Dec 24, 2018

A retired Collections Officer at M & T Bank, Michael P. Graham, passed away peacefully after a long illness, at the age of 57. A graduate and supporter of Timon High School and Medaille College, Mike, thoroughly enjoyed sports to the fullest. He was a long-time member of the Bison's Booster Club and follower of the Bison's, Bills,...

Dec 22, 2018

A retired Mail Man and former employee of the Ford Motor Co. Edward Henry Soler, Sr. known as both "Feet" and "Taco" to his friends, passed away suddenly at the age of 67. He was also a U.S. Army Vietnam Veteran, serving from 1968 thru 1971. His medals included the National Defense Service Medal; Vietnam Service...

Dec 20, 2018

The former Christine Irene Pawlak, an employee of Tops Markets and Trico in Buffalo, New York, passed away at Mercy Hospital at the age of 75.

"Aunt Tina" was born on Monday, July 19, 1943, to Irene (nee Michalski) and Edmund Pawlak. She was the devoted mother of Edward (Nancy Brown) DuFrane, Jr., and Ron (Gina) DuFrane....

Dec 10, 2018

Penfold, Nadine

(nee Putney)

At the age of 94, of New Port Richey, Florida passed away peacefully on December 10, 2018. Beloved wife of 57 years to the late Curtis J. Penfold of East Aurora, New York. Loving mother of Richard (Karen) Penfold of Orchard Park, NY, Kathie Christian (Bob) Fielder of Hudson, FL and...

Dec 10, 2018

Sister Therese Marie Kodz, 75, a Felician Sister for 57 years, died in Erie County Medical Center, Buffalo, New York, on December 10, 2018.   The former Mary Kodz was born on June 23, 1943, in Utica, New York.  She belonged to St. Mary's Parish, New York Mills, New York.   She entered the Buffalo Province of the Felician Sisters on...

Dec 3, 2018

After a courageous battle Jenny reunited with her late father Edward Roland. Jenny will be remembered as an amazing mother, grandmother, and daughter forever and always. At the age of 58, a former employee for Just Pizza in Buffalo, NY. Devoted daughter of Carolann (nee Vohwinkle) and late Edward Roland. Loving mother of Elizabeth (Michael) Gibbons, Eric (Angela) and Kevin...

Nov 30, 2018

Barbara Ann Tomczak went home to be with her Lord and Savior on November 30th, 2018. Barbara was being served by Hospice of the Red River Valley at Sanford's Palliative Care in Fargo, North Dakota. Barbara was surrounded by her loved ones at the time of her passing.

Barbara was born on June 17th, 1941 to Joseph...

Nov 28, 2018

Sister Mary Rosalma Pawlak, 98, a Felician Sister for 76 years, died in the Blessed Mary Angela Care Center, Buffalo, NY, on Wednesday, November 28, 2018.  The former Josephine Pawlak was born on February 22, 1920 in Morris Run, PA. She entered the Immaculate Heart of Mary Province of the Felician Sisters on October 25, 1942, and professed perpetual...

Nov 28, 2018

Sister Mary Janet, 89, a Felician Sister for 69 years, died in the Blessed Mary Angela Care Center, Buffalo, NY, on Wednesday, November 28, 2018.  The former Lucille Mazierski was born on September 18, 1929, in Buffalo, NY.  She entered the Buffalo Province of the Felician Sisters on September 17, 1949 and professed perpetual vows on August 13, 1957....

Nov 24, 2018

An IT Global Manager at HSBC Bank in Depew, New York, Gregory B. Salonek, passed away suddenly at home, at the age of 58. He was the beloved husband of Debra (nee Sikora) Salonek and was the cherished pet dad of Sable, Brande, Vegas, and Nevada. The devoted son of the late Marie and late Frank Salonek and...

Nov 23, 2018

The former Maria Timofejew, a retired assembler at McGard, of Orchard Park, New York, passed away at Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital in Amherst, New York, at the age of 83. Now Maria Sywak, she was the daughter of the late Eva (nee Gareis) and the late William Timofejew, as well as a  loving and devoted Wife, Mother, Grandmother,...

Nov 21, 2018

The former Irene Zwolenkiewicz, a loving and caring wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, sister and friend to many, passed away peacefully at LeRoy Village Green Healthcare Facility, in LeRoy, New York at the age of 92.  Irene D. Hajduk, enjoyed reading and crocheting and besides being a homemaker and taking care of her family, in her earlier years...

Nov 19, 2018

Frank passed away at the age of 74, he was a retired mechanic at National Fuel in Buffalo, New York. Frank Anthony Carducci, Jr. was born on Wednesday, February 9, 1944 to Sophie Moszynska and Frank A. Carducci, Sr. Frank was the beloved husband of Betty (nee Olechnicki) Carducci.  A devoted father of Kimberly (Larry) Standish and the late...

Nov 11, 2018

A retired Loom Weaver Technician at Globe Woven Belting, Inc., in Buffalo, New York, the former Jennie F. Kuzina, passed away peacefully at Sisters of Charity Hospital - St. Joseph's Campus, in Cheektowaga, New York, at the age of 91. A devoted wife and Mother, Jennie enjoyed caring for her yard and planting flowers bed and making her...

Nov 8, 2018

At the age of 61, a retired NFTA employee who worked as an Accountant. A son of the late Elizabeth (nee Wozniak) and late Thaddeus Dulski. Leon was the father of Eloise (Jordan) Abrams. Former spouse and friend of Eva (nee Bogdan) Dulski. A brother of Anthony (Mary) Dulski, Diane (Larry) Tyler, late Christine Dulski and late Suzanne...

Nov 8, 2018

Gerald Thomas Morrison passed away on November 8, 2018 at the age of 91.  He was a demolition crew member at Ontario Specialities, Local 210 in Buffalo, New York. Gerald was the beloved husband of the late Bernice (nee Sowers) Morrison. A devoted father of Mike Morrison, late Sandra Morrison and late Kim Morrison.

Loving grandfather of Michael (Jennifer)...

Nov 7, 2018

A retired rewinder at Graphic Controls, in Buffalo, New York, Ronald Angielczyk, passed away at Erie County Medical Center, in Buffalo, New York, at the age of 84. A veteran of the Korean War, Ron also enjoyed Bowling, Fishing, watching the Bills and was the Greatest Armchair Coach, the Yankees ever had. Ron was often referred to as...

Nov 3, 2018

The former Helen Bury (nee Jankowiak) passed away at Mercy Hospital, in Buffalo, New York after a short illness, at the age of 85. A retired Postal Clerk at the Main Buffalo Post Office, she was a loving Daughter, Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Sister and Friend to many.

Helen was the devoted daughter of the late Leon and...