Obituaries

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,...

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...

Feb 27, 2018

Known by many as "Paul the Plumber", worked at many neighborhood homes.  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.  He enjoyed hunting, fishing and wrestling. He was often spotted at Friendly's Buffet and neighborhood establishments. He entered...

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).  A devoted father of Daniel (Sally) Pawlak and Margaret (Dale) Greenway.  Loving grandfather of...

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...

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,...

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,...

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.  A devoted mother of John (Kelley) Wojcik, Elizabeth (David) Marion and Katie (Joshua) Placta.  Loving LaLa of Nathan, Aleksandr, Khaelen, Ashton, Nikolas, Brooklynn and Bentley.  Dearest sister of Mark (Brenda) Lewandowski,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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) Galuszka. A devoted father...

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...

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...