Obituaries

Oct 31, 2018

A retired Designer Draftsman, at the former A.E. Anderson Engineering, in Cheektowaga, New York, Zenon Derhak, passed away at Sisters of Charity Hospital, St. Joseph Campus, in Cheektowaga, New York, at the age of 90.

Zenon had golden hands and a golden heart and was always ready to help friends and neighbors. His quick humor...

Oct 29, 2018

At the age of 78, a former Corrections Officer at Attica Correctional Facility, in Attica, New York. A loving son of the late Marguerite "Sophia" (nee McCann) and the late Theodore Corp. Daniel was a beloved husband of the late Rita (nee Cybulski) Corp. Devoted father of Brenda (Rob Pruitt) Feidt, Michael (Patti) Corp, David (Erica Benns) Corp, Mark Corp, ...

Oct 29, 2018

A retired Ad Operator for the Buffalo News, Robert J. Nowicki, passed away at Buffalo Mercy Hospital, in Buffalo New York, after a short illness. A stay-at-home family man, who enjoyed a good friendly game of Texes hold'um Poker, gardening and caring for his home, passed away at the age of 82. He was a member of the...

Oct 27, 2018

At the age of 49, a former employee at Sahlen's in Buffalo, NY. Paul was the devoted son of Susan (nee Tabaczynski) (late Harvey L.) Dittebrand and Norman E. Czarnecki. Dear brother of Madonna Pickens (Mark), Linda (Edgar) Cartwright, Norman (Kimberly) Czarnecki, Joseph Czarnecki and Maribeth (Charles) Reeves. Step-brother of Lamar, Thomas and Richard Dittebrand and late Deborah Smith of...

Oct 23, 2018

The former Kateryna Matwijiw passed away peacefully at Elderwood Health Care Facility in Cheektowaga, New York at the age of 97 with her family at her side.  A retired maintenance worker at BlueCross BlueShield in Buffalo, New York, Kateryna, enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, as well as numerous hours in her garden tending to her roses, the...

Oct 21, 2018

At the age of 96, a dearest daughter to the late Rose (nee Kiendzierski) and late Ignatius Hamerski Sr. Beloved wife of the late Frank Bieniek and the late Frank Resetarits Sr. Devoted mother of Rose Marie (late Joseph) Faraci, Frank (Madonna) Resetarits Jr. and John (Suzanne) Resetarits. Loving grandmother of 7 and great grandmother of 3. Rose was predeceased...

Oct 19, 2018

A former accountant for RCA, in Buffalo, New York,  the former Doris L. Strzelczyk passed away at Mercy Hospital, in Buffalo, New York, at the age of 83. She was the devoted daughter of the late Mary (nee Piotrowski) and the late Walter Strzelczyk. Doris was the beloved wife of Robert E. Fischer and mother of Linda (John) Kolacz...

Oct 16, 2018

At the age of 92, a loving daughter of the late Helen (nee Bronka) and late Ferdinard Gorkiewicz. Beloved wife of the late Mathew Zyla. Devoted mother of Linda (James) Coyne, late Gerard (Evelyn) Zyla and late Kathleen Antkowiak and late Paul Zyla. Loving grandmother and great-grandmother. Also survived by nieces, nephews and dear friends. No prior visitation. Relatives and...

Oct 14, 2018

At the age of 42, a small engine mechanic at Buffalo Small Engine Repair in Buffalo, New York and a former employee at Hector's Hardware. Loving father of Holly Busalachi and Carly Busalachi. The Beloved son of Judith (nee DelSordo) and the late Frank Busalachi and a devoted brother of Mark (Nancy) Busalachi, John Busalachi and Deanna (John) Gagliardo....

Oct 8, 2018

A retired Accounting Clerk, at P & G Steel, of Cheektowaga, New York, the former Diane C. Mazurkiewicz, passed away suddenly at the Mercy Ambulatory Care Center, in Orchard Park, New York at the age of 70. Diana also known as "Rose Carol" to some, was the Matriarch and enjoyed caring for the Bartochowski family, especially her Grandchildren. Besides caring ...

Oct 6, 2018

At the age of 73, Ted was the owner of Pit-Stop Collision on Clinton Street in Buffalo, New York. He was the beloved husband of "Bobbie" Kopacz.  A devoted father of Theodore (Mindy) Kopacz, Timothy (Mary) Kopacz, Todd (Terri Lotempio) Kopacz and Tiffany (Daniel) Kopacz-Johnson.  Loving grandfather of Ryder Kopacz, Timothy Kopacz, Nathan Kopacz, Jacob Kopacz, Luke Kopacz, Alex...

Oct 5, 2018

A retired Floor Inspector at Harrison Radiator, in Lockport, New York, Michael John Cieslak, passed away peacefully at the age of 86. The devoted son of the late Pearl (Lawniczak) Cieslak and late Michael F. Cieslak, Mike was the beloved husband of Rosemarie Cieslak and devoted father of Michael Joseph Cieslak, Dr. Lynn Cieslak (Dr. Dennis Chugh) and...

Sep 27, 2018

James passed away peacefully on September 27, 2018 at Hospice Buffalo at the age of 55 years, 7 months and 30 days.  He was a dedicated repairman at Custom Canvas in Buffalo, New York. James was a beloved son born to Dolores (nee Spahn) and the late Edward Monica Sr. on Monday, January 28, 1963. He was a devoted...

Sep 26, 2018

At the age of 49, a former employee at Canisus College where he worked in the Department of Public Safety. Beloved husband of Windy (nee Kucharczak) Kowalski. Devoted father of Savannah (fiance Jeremy LaBarre) Kucharczak and Brandon Kowalski. Dearest brother of Karen (late Sam) Sharrif, Kathryn (late John Warden) Kowalski, Karol (late Dave Munter) Kowalski, Kristin Kowalski, Kimberly (Mark) Prenatt...

Sep 26, 2018

At the age of 52, Karen passed away on September 26, 2018, at Hospice Buffalo, in Cheektowaga New York, after fighting cancer for a year, with her husband, Gary, and daughters, Amanda, Jessica, and Angela, by her side. She was born in Buffalo, New York to the late Gertrude (nee Ratka) and Walter Solowski and the youngest of six...

Sep 19, 2018

At the age of 78, Bohdar Malaniak, passed away with his family at his side. He was a loving son to the late Daria (nee Lukasziewycz) and late Bohdan Malaniak, The beloved husband of Anna (nee Mielnik) Malaniak, and d evoted father of Alex (Lisa) Malaniak and Andrew Malaniak. A devoted grandfather of Nathaniel Malaniak, Nicholas Malaniak, and Benjamin Malaniak....

Sep 18, 2018

At the age of 81, a loving son of the late Eleanor (nee Kumph) and the late John Sieber. Beloved husband of Helen (nee Jankowiak-Bury) Sieber. Devoted step-father of Brian Bury, Gregory (Mary) Bury and the late Bruce (Jimi) Bury. Loving grandfather of Katie (Clayton) Westenburg, Brittany (Dylan) Gross, Valerie Bury, John Bury, Christina Bury, Joe Bury, Jason (Amanda)...

Sep 18, 2018

Mark  J. Warren, 63 of Tonawanda, New York entered into eternal rest on September 18, 2018, surrounded by his loving family, after suffering a medical emergency.

Born in 1955 to Emily C. (Gurowski) and the late John Warren of Cheektowaga, Mark was a true gentleman. Kind and honest, he never had a bad word to...

Sep 11, 2018

At the age of 80, a dearest daughter to the late Elisabeth (nee Meier) and Georg Gerst. Beloved wife of the late Melvin P. Rusinski. Devoted mother of Annette Rusinski and Leza (Dr. Ronald) Braun. Loving grandmother of Alexander Braun, Sebastian Braun, Vanessa Braun and Dominic Braun. Family will be present Friday 4 - 7 PM at the...

Sep 4, 2018

Currently, an Adjuster for the Small Business Administration and formerly a Laborer at Bethlehem Steel, in Lackawanna, NY, Kevin G. Silvey, passed away peacefully at Select Specialty Hospital, in Erie, PA at the age of 65. A graduate of Timon High School, he received his Associates Degree at Erie Comunity College South and his Bachelor Degree in Science...