Obituaries

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...

Aug 30, 2018

A WW II Army Veteran and retired factory worker at Westinghouse Co. in Cheektowaga, New York Stanley Mydlarz, passed away peacefully at Elderwood Health Care at Lancaster, at the age of 93. Stanley, better known as "Tiger" by his friends, enjoyed tinkering in his garage, working with his lathe, and always looking for a new and better camera or...

Aug 28, 2018

Sister Mary Agnes, 98, a Felician Sister for 79 years, died in Blessed Mary Angela Care Center, Cheektowaga, NY, on August 28, 2018.   The former Josephine Czarnecki was born on March 11, 1920 in Buffalo, NY to the late Michaeline (nee Kasprzyk) and Andrew Czarnecki. Sister Agnes was a loving sister of the late Thaddeus Budny, Leon Budny and Loretta...

Aug 28, 2018

A Terminal Logistics Manager at A. Duie Pyle Inc. in Tonawanda, New York, Lawrence A. "Larry" Kowalski, passed away at Hospice Buffalo, in Cheektowaga, New York, peacefully, with his family nearby, at the age of 65. Better known as the perfectionist, at work and a workaholic, by his fellow employees, Larry, was actually a very peaceful man, that loved to...

Aug 28, 2018

At the age of 89, of Eden, New York, a retired parts handler for Koke Industries in Eden, New York.  Anastasia was born to the late Maria (nee Shulak) and Oleksij Zhybaj in Ukraine. Beloved wife of the late Peter Lobur, who passed away on October 30, 2012.  A devoted mother of George (Diane) Lobur and Alex (Rosalie) Lobur....

Aug 26, 2018

At the age of 50, a Culinary Chef at Head Start True Bethel Baptist Church in Buffalo, NY. Devoted mother of Charlie Arnone. Dearest daughter of Carol Kaczmarek. Dearest sister of Frank (Kathy) Arnone, Tony Arnone, Robert Butler and the late Mary (Joe) O'Mara. Gina is also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles. Relatives and friends are...

Aug 25, 2018

The former Mary E. Honan, a retired Customs Clerk for the US Government Immigration and Border Security, passed away peacefully at Garden Gate Health Care Facility, in Cheektowaga, New York, at the age of 98. Mary was a devoted member of St. Josaphat Church since 1960 and was a member of the parish Altar & Rosary Society and...