Obituaries

Jun 18, 2018

At the age of 65 , a retired Correctional Officer at Gowanda Correctional Facility. Robert was the loving son to the late Anna (nee Parzymieso) and Donald Zgoda. Beloved husband of Dianne (nee Farrell) Zgoda. Devoted father of Craig (Lindsay) Zgoda and Emily (Ryan Currie) Zgoda. Loving grandfather of Zoe and Zea Zgoda and Keegan Currie Dearest brother-in-law of Murray...

Jun 18, 2018

Jacqueline Sharon Jackson, passed away peacefully in North Fort Myers, Florida, at the age of 67. Even though living in Florida she was still a devout "Buffalo Fan", always rooting for the Buffalo Bills and Buffalo Sabres hoping, like others, for a winning season. She also enjoyed singing, the slots and playing pool with friends.

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Jun 16, 2018

The former Susan Sopczyk, a retired Assembly Worker at Scott Aviation in Lancaster, New York, passed away peacefully at home, at the age of 86. A devoted daughter of the late Witt and late Emelia (nee Wojcik) Sopczyk. Susan was predeceased by her beloved husband of 59 years, the late Edwin Osika who passed away on December 14,...

Jun 12, 2018

Leonard Mazur, age 91, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away on Tuesday, June 12, 2018, at Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital, in Amherst, New York after a struggle with Alzheimer's. Born on Friday, March 25, 1927, in Buffalo, New York, Leonard was the son of the late Sophie (nee Rusin) and late Valentine Mazur. After a few years...

Jun 10, 2018

A retired Registered Nurse, formerly at Elderwood Health Care in Amherst, New York, Jennifer L. Schwartz, passed away after a long illness at Erie County Medical Center, in Buffalo, New York, at the age of 44. Jennifer was the beloved daughter of Patricia (nee Kazmierczak) and Donald Schwartz. The dearest sister of Michele (Artie) Lariviere and loving aunt...

Jun 8, 2018

At the age of 78, a cherished daughter of the late Stella C. Koscielny and Bernard J. Wieckowski. Beloved wife of the late Frank C. Salonek, who predeceased her on May 11, 2016. A devoted mother of Gregory (Debra) Salonek, Paul (Chrissy) Salonek and Frank Jr. (Stacie) Salonek. Loving grandmother of Kayla Salonek, Kevin Salonek, Story Salonek and Jaxon...

Jun 1, 2018

Sister Emily Marie, 98, a Felician Sister for 79 years, died in Blessed Mary Angela Care Center, Buffalo, NY, on Friday, June 1, 2018.  The former Emily Jurecki was born on January 9, 1920 in Syracuse, NY to the late Paul L.  and Emily (Mostek) Jurecki and belonged to Sacred Heart Parish.  She entered the Buffalo Province of the...

May 27, 2018

The former Florence Elaine Loucks, passed away peacefully at the Rosa Coplon Living Center located at the Weinburg Campus, in Getzville, New York at the age of 79. A retired, 15-year employee of Fischer Price, Co. in Elma, New York, Florence, enjoyed her retirement years Crafting, Painting, Drawing, Knitting and especially playing Card games with family and friends....

May 24, 2018

At the age of 84 a cherished daughter of the late Stella Baranska and John Maciejewski. Devoted wife of the late John F. Chwirut. Loving mother of John L. (Judith) Chwirut and Kathrine A. (Andrew) Deneka. Cherished grandmother of Amy (David Sabio) Deneka, Andrew (Melody Battista) Deneka, Daniel Deneka and Jason (Jaclyn) Chwirut. Great-grandmother of Zoey, Stella, Rosalie, Eva,...

May 9, 2018

A former Press Machine Operator at Roberts-Gordon, Inc. in Buffalo, New York, Mark Miller passed away suddenly, at Erie County Medical Center, in Buffalo, New York at the age of 48. Mark who also like to tinker at Carpentry and Plumbing, enjoyed hunting and the outdoors. He was the devoted son of Carol (nee Gajewski) and William (Cheryl...

May 4, 2018

A Co-Owner of Porky's Amber Lounge, on Clinton St, since 1969, with his late brother Ray, in the Kaisertown section of Buffalo, Eugene Ronald Pokornowski, passed away after a brief stay at Buffalo Mercy Hospital at the age of 77. He was also the founder and treasurer of Porky's Social Athletic Club and co-owned Porkonowski's Stables with his...

Apr 28, 2018

At the age of 56, a former Terminal Operator at United Refining in Tonawanda, NY. Rondo was the beloved husband of Cathy (nee Maund) Andersen. Devoted father of Bianca Andersen and Ronald Andersen Jr. Loving step-father of Alex Maund. Dearest son of late Donna (nee Mann) and Ronald N. Andersen. Son-in-law of Sally Maund. Fond brother of Robin Andersen and...

Apr 26, 2018

A retired Senior Principal Tax Assessor for 37 years at the City of Buffalo's Assessors Office, in Buffalo's City Hall, passed away peacefully in Buffalo Mercy Hospital, after a short illness. During his service to his country in the U.S. Army, Robert was a member of the 3rd Infantry Regiment, the Army's top ceremonial unit, in Washington, DC....

Apr 19, 2018

At the age of 55, a loving son of the late Rosemarie (nee Jajkowski) and Donald Nowicki. Paul was the devoted father of Thomas Falbo and Nicole (Ryan) Kiemele. Loving grandfather of Carter Kiemele. Dearest brother of David (Cindy) Nowicki, Thomas Nowicki and Deborah (Eugene) Szafranek. Relatives and friends are invited to gather for a Celebration of Paul's Life on...

Apr 13, 2018

A retired waitress at Burst's Tavern and Grove, in Cheektowaga New York, where she spent many years with the Burst Family providing Libations, Nourishment and Merriment, to many a guest, Mary Louise Vedella, passed away peacefully, at Elderwood Health Care Center at Cheektowaga, at the age of 82. In her early years, she also worked at Gus's Hot...

Apr 11, 2018

Gino Sabia passed away at Buffalo General, in Buffalo, New York, at the age of 29. He was the beloved son of Nicole (Robert Burton) Sabia and devoted brother of Britney Karam and Katlyn Karam. The fond grandson of Earl Hopkins and loving nephew of Elaine (Michael House) Darnell, Lisa Hopkins and Lynn (Paul Marciniak) Hopkins and cousin...

Apr 8, 2018

A retired, loyal and hardworking employee of Service Employees International and member of SEIU of Buffalo, New York, Marianne Czuprynski, passed away after a short stay at Absolut at Orchard Park, New York a day, after her 84th birthday. She grew up near St. Stanislaus Church, on the East Side of Buffalo, NY and was active in her...

Apr 7, 2018

A retired Maintenance Engineer for over 20 years at M.J. Peterson Real Estate, of Amherst, New York, John "Janiu" Raczka, passed away after a short stay at Eastern Niagara Hospital, in Lewiston, New York, at the age of 75.  He was a 6 year veteran of the United States Air Force, serving in the 763rd Radar Squadron, during the Vietnam ...

Apr 4, 2018

The former Carol Wozniak, passed away at Buffalo Mercy Hospital, at the age of 70. She was the cherished daughter of the late Anna (nee Lubelski) and late Frank Wozniak. The beloved wife of Paul Mazurkiewicz and devoted mother of Paul (Deana) Mazurkiewicz, Jr. and Rae Marie (Toby) Nagel. Loving and caring grandmother of Ava, Ben, and Quinn. Anne was...

Mar 31, 2018

The former Anne E. Freiheit, a retired Hair Stylist at Courtney's Hair, of Hamburg, New York, passed away after a short illness, at the age of 71. She was a 1964 alumnus of Kensington High School and an active member of the Kensington High School Alumni Association. Anne was survived by her children, Julie (Tom) Ork, Pamela Zloty-Andriaccio...