Obituaries

Sister Mary Sabinie Boczar, Cssf
Mar 29, 2018
Sister Mary Sabinie, 97, a Felician Sister for 79 years, died in the Blessed Mary Angela Care Center, Buffalo, NY, on Holy Thursday, March 29, 2018.  The former Stephanie Boczar was born on July 25, 1920 in Buffalo, NY, to the late Andrew and Catherine (Marosz) Boczar, and was a member of St. John Gualbert Parish in Cheektowaga, NY.  ...
Joan T Olszewski
Mar 20, 2018
The former Joan T. Hodur, a 9-month resident of Absolut Care of Orchard Park, passed away suddenly, at Buffalo Mercy Hospital Emergency Room at the age of 81. Joan was also a retired Banquet Server, at the Heartstone Manor Banquet Facility, in Depew, New York and former parishioner at St. Josaphat Parish, in Cheektowaga, New York. She was...
Brian D. Buckley
Mar 11, 2018
Brian was a loving husband and best friend of Theresa (nee Renaud) and better half of "Team Buckley". Devoted son of the late Daniel Buckley and Ruth (Buckley) Larsen. Beloved son-in-law of Francis and Cecelia (nee Helnarski) Renaud of Eden. Family will be present Friday (March 23) from 6-9 PM at the PIETSZAK FUNERAL HOME, 2400 William St. (near Harlem)....
Arthur V Talowski
Mar 10, 2018
A retired Pipe Fitter at the Hanna Furnace Corporation, of Buffalo, New York, Arthur Talowski, passed away at Terrace View Long Term Care Facility, in Buffalo, New York at the age of 89. A veteran of the Korean War, he was predeceased by his beloved wife, the late Florence (nee Langowski) Talowski, who passed away on March 31,...
Yevheniy Leshchynskyy
Mar 9, 2018
An Owner and Truck Driver for YLM Express, Inc. of West Seneca, New York, passed away at home with his family at his side. The beloved husband of Darya (nee Dizak) Leshchinskaya and devoted father of Vira (Boris) Shcherbakov and Khristina Leshchinskaya and loving grandfather of Mikhail and Andrew. Family and friends will be present on Sunday...
Anthony Albi
Mar 8, 2018
Anthony passed away peacefully at the Erie County Medical Center, at Buffalo, New York after a brief stay at Niagara Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, in Niagara Falls, New York, at the age of 65. He was the beloved son of the late Ann (nee Carbone) and the late Julius N. Albi. The devoted brother of Julius (Barbara) Albi,...
Anthony J Wojewodzki
Feb 28, 2018
An Electrician at the Erie County Holding Center and other county facilities, Anthony J. Wojewodzki, passed away peacefully at Brothers of Mercy Nursing Facility and Rehab Center, at the age of 61. Anthony was a former Sergeant in the U.S. Air Force, from September, 30, 1974 thru September 29, 1978, serving in the 2750 Civil Engineering Squadron, at...
Paul A. Raslawsky
Feb 27, 2018
Known by many as "Paul the Plumber", worked at many neighborhood homes. Â He began in 1998 at Visitation Church doing maintenance and then moved to St. Katharine Drexel Parish in 2007, where he was still making sure everything was in working order. Â He enjoyed hunting, fishing and wrestling. He was often spotted at Friendly's Buffet and neighborhood establishments. He entered...
Bernard J. Pawlak
Feb 26, 2018
Bernard John Pawlak, a US Navy Veteran of WWII and a former press machinist at Bison Manufacturing Co in Buffalo, New York passed away at the age of 93 at Elderwood Health Care at Lancaster. Bernard was the beloved husband of the late Jeanette (nee Rollek). Â A devoted father of Daniel (Sally) Pawlak and Margaret (Dale) Greenway. Â Loving grandfather of...
Walter J Koziel
Feb 22, 2018
Walter J. Koziel, the greatest armchair quarterback and supporter the Buffalo Bills ever had, passed away peacefully at HighPointe on Michigan, at the age of 70. He was the beloved son of the late Jennie (nee Rudnik) and late Joseph Koziel and dearest brother of the late Margaret "Margie" Koziel. Walter was the special cousin to Sandra Morgan...
Leon J. Repeta
Feb 18, 2018
At the age of 67, a former Machinist at Armstrong Pump, Inc. in Tonawanda, NY. A devoted son of the late Ann (nee Korman) and Louis Repeta. Leon was the beloved husband of Helen (nee Pilarski) Repeta. Devoted father of Jared Repeta, Jeremy Repeta and Keri Ann (Scott) Cordero. Loving grandfather of Brennan, Haidan, Arrianna, Aurora, Crina, Pete, Aubrey, Kylee,...
Sister Mary Edwardine Machnica, Cssf
Feb 17, 2018
Sister Mary Edwardine, 85, a Felician Sister for 67 years, died in the Blessed Mary Angela Care Center, Cheektowaga, NY, on Saturday, February 17, 2018. The former Theresa Machnica was born on September 13, 1932 in Buffalo, NY to the late Stella (nee Utecht) and Walter Machnica, and was a member of Our Lady of Czestochowa Parish in Cheektowaga,...
Gail Marie Wojcik
Feb 12, 2018
At the age of 60 years old, Gail was the dearest daughter of Leatrice (nee Kujawa) and late John Lewandowski. She was the beloved wife of Leonard Wojcik. Â A devoted mother of John (Kelley) Wojcik, Elizabeth (David) Marion and Katie (Joshua) Placta. Â Loving LaLa of Nathan, Aleksandr, Khaelen, Ashton, Nikolas, Brooklynn and Bentley. Â Dearest sister of Mark (Brenda) Lewandowski,...
Henry F. Staszak
Feb 12, 2018
A lifelong member of the St. John Kanty Parish, and a retiree of Ford Motor Company at Woodlawn UAW 897, Henry Staszak, better know to his family and friends as "Handsome Hank", passed away at Father Baker Manor, in Orchard Park, New York at the age of 97.
He served as a Technical Sergeant, in the 1328...
Edward Joseph Budziszewski
Feb 10, 2018
A Meat Cutter and operator at the former Bailey-Lovejoy Market, in Buffalo, New York and area salesman for Snyder's of Hanover, throughout the Buffalo and Western New York area, "Eddie Bud" passed away at Millard Fillmore Hospital, at the age of 81.
In his younger years, Ed was a longtime leader in the Cub Scouts and Coach...
John "Jack" Przepasniak
Feb 1, 2018
At the age of 58, a son to the late Frances (nee Bielanczyk) and Richard Przepasniak. A former Machine Operator at Cenveo in Orchard Park, NY. Jack was the beloved husband of the late Kathleen A. (Needham) Przepasniak. A devoted father of John (fiancee Irene Sperandeo) Przepasniak. Devoted stepfather of Glenn (Joelle) Millen, Debra Millen and David (Kimberly) Millen. Loving...
Nadine M. Valenti
Jan 31, 2018
At the age of 69, a former Health Care Investigator in New York City. Nadine was the beloved daughter of  late Rose (nee Malachowsky) and late Louis Valenti. A greatly loved sister of Suzanne (Jeff Markel) Valenti and Rosemary (Keith Bivins) Bork. Adoring aunt of Susan (Max Arnone) Bork and Christine Bork. Survived by many cousins in France. Relatives and...
Cecelia Czaplicki
Jan 23, 2018
At the age of 87, the former Cecelia Theresa Marie Juzdowski born to the late Cecelia Hinca and Bronislaus Juzdowski. She was retired from Buffalo China in Buffalo, New York. Cecelia was the beloved wife of the late Richard Czaplicki.  The devoted mother of Richard (Margaret) Czaplicki, Ronald (Betty) Czaplicki, Theresa Czaplicki, Anthony (Donna) Czaplicki,...
William J. Galuszka
Jan 13, 2018
Our hearts are filled with sorrow with the sudden loss of Bill.' Suddenly at the age of 73, a former employee for the Town of Cheektowaga's Sanitation Department. William was the beloved son of the late Carrie (nee Maciejewski) and Edward Galuszka.
He was the beloved husband of Patricia (nee Branka)Â Galuszka. A devoted father...
Anna Nowicky
Jan 12, 2018
At the age of 95, a daughter to the late Tekla (nee Kowalczuk) and Stefan Pura. Beloved wife of the late Walter Nowicky and the late Mykola Halaj. Devoted mother of Maria (Jaroslaw) Sedlarczuk, Bohdan "Donald" Halaj, Paul Halaj, Margaret Litzenberger and Linda Vodjdani. Loving baba of Mychas Sedlarczuk, Natalka Swanson and Nicholas Vodjdani. Fond great babunia of Maria and...


