Obituaries

Jan 12, 2018

At the age of 78, a former Mechanic at Stoklosa Service in Depew, NY. Casey was a loving son of the late Louise (nee Stoklosa) and Casimer A. Kozanecki. Dearest brother of Antoinette (late Vincent) Piasecki, Victor (Belinda) Kozanecki and late Louise (late Anthony) Mastrangelo. A devoted nephew of Eugene (late Wanda) Stoklosa and Ralph (late Helen) Witkowski. A fond...

Jan 10, 2018

At the age of 76, a former Pipe Fitter at General Motors in Buffalo, NY. Larry was a loving son to the late Ethel (nee Goeseke) and Wilbert Wheeler. A beloved husband of Patricia (nee Pittner) Wheeler. Devoted father of Lawrence (Kris) Wheeler, Annette (Kevin) Borodzik, Jeffrey (Magdalena) Wheeler, Joyce (Mark) Chlebek and Jason Wheeler. Fond brother of Dennis...

Jan 8, 2018

At the age of 66, a former Accountant for Professional Support Inc in Williamsville, NY. Pam was the dearest daughter to Grace (late Patrick) Kelly and late Joseph P. Murdock Jr. Dearest sister of Karen (David Jung) Simcoe and Cynthia Ferrara. Fond aunt of Christian (Robin) Simcoe. Best friend of Judith Anticola and Pam's cats Zuzu, Bailey and George. Also...

Jan 4, 2018

Walter J. Kania, Jr., passed away suddenly, at Mercy Hospital, at the age of 59. The son of the late Mary (Messenger) and late Walter J. Kania, Sr., Walter was the devoted father of Jessica (Cameron) Poland, Melissa (P. Ryan) Burgess and also survived by his children's mother, Bernadette "Bonnie" (nee Sikora) Kania. A loving grandfather of Jamison ...

Dec 30, 2017

The former Maureen R. Retzer was born on August 24, 1932 to Irene (nee Cannon) and Sebastian Retzer.  She was a Secretary at Westinghouse Co. in Cheektowaga, New York. Maureen was the beloved wife of Albert H. Burns.  A devoted mother of Maureen (Edward) Wielinski, Diana "Sissy" (Phillip) Odrobina, Bonny (Daniel) Lotz, Patrick Burns and Barbara Burns.  She was also...

Dec 26, 2017

Sister Mary Teresita, 89, a Felician Sister for 69 years, died in the Blessed Mary Angela Care Center, Buffalo, NY, on December 26, 2017.   The former Irene Rita Langowski was born on May 27, 1928 in Erie, PA to the late Waclaw and Marianne (Krzesniak) Langowski. She was a member of Holy Trinity Parish in Erie, PA....

Dec 24, 2017

At the age of 62, an employee for Milk-Bone in Buffalo, NY. John was the beloved son of the late Jane (nee Ciarkowski) and Raymond Nowak. Devoted father of Jenifer (Michael) Wall and Stephanie (Josh) Wolcott. Loving grandfather of Ryder Wolcott, Chase Wolcott and Mayleigh Wolcott. Dearest brother of Paul Nowak, Ronnie Nowak, Bobby (Sue) Nowak and the late Barbara...

Dec 24, 2017

At the age of 36 a former Roofer at Zwick's in Buffalo, NY. Howie was a beloved husband of Jennifer (nee Reese) Wantuck. Devoted father of Emily and Matthew Wantuck. Dearest son of John Wantuck and the late Elaine (nee LaPress) Wantuck. Dearest brother of Walter Lake, Shawn Lake, Eric Wantuck, Paul Lake and late Steven Lake. Dear brother in...

Dec 21, 2017

The former Genevieve Muchowski, a homemaker and grandmother extraordinaire, who loved and cared for her six grandchildren, eighteen great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren, passed away at Mercy Hospital, in Buffalo, New York, at the age of 97. Besides being an avid Church goer at Queen of Martyrs Church, Genevieve endearingly known as "Jean" to her friends, enjoyed gardening, traveling...

Dec 19, 2017

At the age of 81, a former Seamstress at M. Wiles Company in Buffalo, NY. A devoted daughter of the late Ludwika and Stefan Fijalkowski. Diane was the beloved wife of Edwin J. Brzozowiec. Devoted mother of George (Roseann) and Robert (Rhonda) Brzozowiec. Loving grandmother of Mark (Alison) Brzozowiec, Teal Brzozowiec, Joe Brzozowiec, Garrett Brzozowiec and Hunter Brzozowiec. Fond...

Dec 18, 2017

A retired housekeeper at the Holiday Inn, in Williamsville, New York and clerk at the A&P, at Eagle and Jefferson Streets, in Buffalo, New York the former Theresa A. Manzella, passed away with her family at her side, after a long illness, at the age of 83. Theresa, who loved her time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren, enjoyed reading,...

Dec 15, 2017

Philip Joseph Waldowski also know as Philip Walden, a former self-employed Electrician, passed away suddenly at home, on December 15, 2017, at the age of 63. He was the dearest father of Heather (Rodney) Lightner, Ashley Waldowski, Courtney (JC) Little and Sean Waldowski. The loving grandfather of Kyle, Riley, Avery and Cecelia and brother of Paul Waldowski, David...

Dec 12, 2017

Barbara Ann Ayer, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, teacher, and friend was surrounded by family as she passed on to be with her Lord and Savior in Heaven on Tuesday, December 12, 2017, at her home in Athens, Georgia, at the age of 66.

Barbara received a bachelor's degree in secondary education from State...

Dec 11, 2017

At the age of 69, Lynn passed away on December 11, 2017. A devoted daughter of Frieda (nee Pfeiffer) and late Elmer Stabler. The beloved wife of late Michael G. Gollwitzer. Lynn was a dear mother to Geoffrey (Jennifer) Gollwitzer and Ginger Lipscomb. Loving grandmother of Mikail, Miranda, Erick, Nerissa, Emily, Kaitlyn, Kenneth and Dante. Dear sister of Tom (Debbie)...

Dec 9, 2017

James Szalwinski, a lifelong resident of Cheektowaga, a suburb of Buffalo, New York, passed away on December 9, 2017, at the age of 72.

Jim was a Machinist / Researcher and Developer at Graphic Controls in Buffalo, New York.

He was a lifelong lover of music, appreciating musicianship and songwriting. He enjoyed...

Dec 9, 2017

Sister Mary Aurelian Kosiba, 93, a Felician Sister for 75 years, died in the Blessed Mary Angela Care Center Buffalo, NY, on December 9, 2017.   The former Genevieve Kosiba was born on February 10, 1924, in Buffalo, NY to the late Mary (nee Strzyz) and Anthony Kosiba. She entered the Buffalo Province of the Felician Sisters on July 9,...

Dec 4, 2017

A former Guillotine Slicer at Tapecon, Inc , in Buffalo, NY, that specializes in application printing. Stanley A. Borkowski, passed away at Mercy Hospital, in Buffalo, NY after a long illness, at the age of 62, with his family at his side. His passion was to Hunt and Fish with his son and his brother.

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Dec 4, 2017

The former Anastasia Kajdas, passed away peacefully at Buffalo Mercy Hospital, at the age of 92 with her family at her side. A retired counter clerk, she worked for several years, at Hyzy's Bakery, on Clinton Street, in the Kaisertown area of East Buffalo. Being a tremendous Cook and Baker herself, Anastasia more endearingly known as "Nellie" to...

Nov 30, 2017

At the age of 90, a former Press Man at the Buffalo News in Buffalo, NY. Beloved husband of the late Joan (nee Mackowiak) Paradowski . Devoted father of Debbie (Larry) Wozniak, Darren (Stacy) Paradowski, Dennis Paradowski and the late David Paradowski. Loving grandfather of Dennis, Dillion, Dustin, Danielle, Tina, Krystal, Sara, Joe, Lisa and Jennifer. Also survived by many...

Nov 30, 2017

The former Regina R. Zwara, a homemaker and retired bookkeeper at Chudy Paper Co, in Buffalo, New York, passed away peacefully, with her family at her side, at the age of 85.

Regina, endearingly known as "Reggie" was the beloved wife of 64 years to Alfred, also known as "Freddie" Wozniak. They were married on...