Obituaries

Marie T. Salonek

Marie T. Salonek

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...

Sister Emily Marie Jurecki, Cssf

Sister Emily Marie Jurecki, Cssf

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...

Florence Elaine Williams

Florence Elaine Williams

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....

Alice R. Chwirut

Alice R. Chwirut

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,...

Mark C Miller

Mark C Miller

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...

Eugene R Pokornowski

Eugene R Pokornowski

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...

Ronald "Rondo" P. Andersen Sr.

Ronald "Rondo" P. Andersen Sr.

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...

Robert J. Zielinski

Robert J. Zielinski

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....

Paul A. Nowicki

Paul A. Nowicki

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...

Mary Louise Vedella

Mary Louise Vedella

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...

Gino Sabia

Gino Sabia

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...

Marianne R. Czuprynski

Marianne R. Czuprynski

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...

John S. "Janiu" Raczka

John S. "Janiu" Raczka

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 ...

Carol Mazurkiewicz

Carol Mazurkiewicz

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...

Anne E Zloty

Anne E Zloty

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...

Sister Mary Sabinie Boczar, Cssf

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

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

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

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

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...