Obituaries

Edward A Blach

Edward A Blach

Nov 22, 2017

A former Sergeant in the Army from 1953 to 1955 during the Korean War, Edward Anthony Blach, passed away under Hospice Care, at the Buffalo Veterans Administration Medical Center, at the age of 84. He was a member and holder of several offices, in the St. Josaphat Holy Name, District 8 Holy Name and Diocesan Holy Name Societies,...

Michael A Di Enno

Michael A Di Enno

Nov 22, 2017

A former Collection Agent for Creditors Interchange Receivable Management, LLC, in Cheektowaga, New York, Michael A. Di Enno, passed away suddenly, at the age of 42. He was a baseball enthusiast of the highest caliber. Heralding as the greatest armchair coach the Yankees ever had and enjoyed watching his children excel at the game. He also always found...

Raymond "Uncle" Ziolkowski

Raymond "Uncle" Ziolkowski

Nov 21, 2017

A World War II Army Veteran and member of the 106th Field Artillery with the 1st Battalion, Raymond Ziolkowski, better know as "UNCLE" passed away peacefully with his family at his side, at the age of 95. Previous to and after his military service from 1940 thru 1945, Raymond worked for many years with the Railroad refurbishing boxcars....

Dennis J. Corp

Dennis J. Corp

Nov 19, 2017

At the age of 51, a former Mechanic at Cleve-Hill Tire and Auto in Hamburg, NY. Beloved companion of late Paula Milewicz. Devoted father of Amanda (Sean Gerasimowicz) Milewicz and Jessica (John Rashko) Corp. Dearest son of Daniel and the late Rita Corp. Dearest brother of Brenda (Rob) Feidt, Michael (Patti) Corp, Mark Corp and David (Erica) Corp. Also survived...

Sister Mary Vivian Maczonis, Cssf

Sister Mary Vivian Maczonis, Cssf

Nov 15, 2017

At the age of 70, born Vivian Jean Maczonis in Syracuse, NY to the late Henry and Pearl (Todd) Maczonis Sister Vivian is survived by one niece, nephews and cousins. She was predeceased by her sister, Linda Mento.

A wake for Sister Vivian will be held at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Central Convent on Thursday,...

April T. Tedesco

April T. Tedesco

Nov 12, 2017

At the age of 41, a former employee at Parkside Pharmacy in Buffalo, NY. Devoted mother of Nathan Ryan. Dearest daughter of Mary and late James Tedesco. Dearest sister of Tina (Jeff) Cosandier, Dawn Tedesco, Mary (Thomas) Biddlecom and Brother Ski. Loving niece of Peggy Thompson; fond aunt of Autumn, Madison, Lindsey and Benjamin. Also survived by many family and...

William "Babe" Hupkowicz, Sr.

William "Babe" Hupkowicz, Sr.

Nov 6, 2017

A Navy Aviation Ordnanceman Second Class, Veteran of World War II and combined 24 year veteran of the Navy and Naval Reserves, William "BABE" Hupkowicz passed away at Absolut Care of Aurora Park, in East Aurora, New York, at the age of 95. While in the service, he received the Good Conduct Medal, American Theater...

David R. Trzybinski

David R. Trzybinski

Nov 4, 2017

An avid hunter and storyteller, who enjoyed spending his free time in the outdoors of Franklinville, New York, David Trzybinski, passed away with his family at his side, on Saturday morning at the age of 66. Besides being a former plant manager at Bonsal American, a ready mix concrete supplier in Batavia, New York, for several years, he took pride...

Chester Smoll

Chester Smoll

Nov 3, 2017

At the age of 94 a Retired Mechanic at Westinghouse in Cheektowaga, NY. A loving son to the late Magdelene (nee Lehmann) and Benjamin Smoll. Beloved husband of the late Lottie (nee Godzala). Devoted father of Dennis (Wendy) Smoll and Kathleen (David) Gzik. Cherished grandfather of Jessica (Troy) Gist and Ashley (Jacob) Hewes. Great-grandfather of Kesler and Jovi Gist and...

Shawn D. Welker

Shawn D. Welker

Nov 2, 2017

At the age of 42, an Electrician at Hot Wired Electrical in Sloan, NY. Beloved husband of Lisa (nee Weidrich) Welker. Devoted father of Dillon Welker. Loving brother of Stacy (Steve) Shaver, Shane (Jen) Welker and Justin Walkowiak. Fond uncle of Sabrina and Joshua Welker and Shyann Shaver. Dearest son of late Patricia (nee Jones) Welker. Son-in-law of Marcelina and...

Helen T. Gawron-Zebrun

Helen T. Gawron-Zebrun

Oct 31, 2017

At the age of 87, the former Helen T. Kubiczek. Beloved wife of the late Joseph Gawron and late Joseph Zebrun. Devoted mother of Anthony (Pamela) Gawron, Joseph Gawron and James (Kim) Gawron. Sister of Virginia (late Stanley) Bernys, and the late Edward (Mary) Kubiczek, Stanley (Josephine) Kubiczek, Sophie (John) Juszkiewicz and Viola (Valentine) Bernys....

Mary Duderewicz

Mary Duderewicz

Oct 30, 2017

Mary Duderewicz passed away peacefully at the Terrace View Long Term Care Facility, in Buffalo, New York, at the age of 94. She was the dearest sister and twin of the late Annette (late John) Kurek and predeceased by sisters and brothers, the late Helen Hodukiewicz, late Walter (late Helen) Duderewicz, late Anna Duderewicz, late Josephine (late Frank) Olechnicki and...

Mary C. Masterson

Mary C. Masterson

Oct 30, 2017

At the age of 67, a Cage Counter at Seneca Buffalo Creek Casino in Downtown Buffalo, New York. Mary is the dearest sister of James (Jackie) Masterson Jr. and late Janet (Eric Faatz) O'Dee. Fond aunt of Eric Masterson, Ryan (Kathleen) Masterson, JJ O'Dee, Brian O'Dee, Christian Faatz and late Christopher O'Dee. She is a beloved daughter of late Mary...

Edward "Butch" J. Kaczmarek

Edward "Butch" J. Kaczmarek

Oct 28, 2017

At the age of 71, Butch was an auto mechanic at Carl's Collision in Buffalo, New York. He was the loving son of the late Genevieve (nee Przepasniak) and Henry Kaczmarek Sr.

Dearest brother of Dorothy (late Richard) Kalejta, Henry (Judy) Kaczmarek Jr., Rudy Kaczmarek, Carol Kaczmarek, Diane (Kenneth) Dudek, Eugene (Kathy) Kaczmarek, Mary (Frank)...

John N. Dolly

John N. Dolly

Oct 24, 2017

At the age of 51, a Locomotive Engineer for CSX in Buffalo, NY for 22 years. Beloved husband of Karen (nee Smith) Dolly. Devoted father of Christopher Späeth, Matthew Dolly and Montana Dolly. Stepfather of Richard Colello, Caitlin Colello, Matthew Schaffer and Mark Simpson. Loving son of Connie (nee Shubbuck) and James Dolly Sr. Dearest brother of James (Vicky) Dolly...

Zofia "Zosia" Brzozowiec

Zofia "Zosia" Brzozowiec

Oct 23, 2017

The former Zofia Bogucka, a seamstress for over 36 years at M. Wile, of Buffalo, New York and also many years at "Peter and Paul Expert Tailors", on Broadway, of Buffalo, New York, which was a family business, run by her husband and brother-in-law, passed away peacefully at home, with her family at her side, at the age...

Darlene M. Michalski

Darlene M. Michalski

Oct 22, 2017

The former Darlene Girard passed away at Hospice Buffalo, in Cheektowaga, New York, after a 2 year fight with Cancer. She was a Developmental Aid and Direct Care Staff member at the Western New York Developmental Center, in West Seneca, NY, for over 23 years, before transferring to work as a Personal Home Health Care Aide with Aftercare...

Ronald J. Richter

Ronald J. Richter

Oct 19, 2017

At the age of 71, Ronald was retired from General Mills where he was a Mechanic for over 30 years. A son of the late Anna Olechnicki and Harry Richter. Beloved husband of late Yong Pok. Devoted father of Ronald Richter Jr. and Richard (Donna) Richter. Loving grandfather of Jaclyn Richter and Brendan Richter. Dearest brother of Harry Richter, Richard...

Christopher J. Kopera

Christopher J. Kopera

Oct 19, 2017

At the age of 56, a massage therapist at Everything Beauty in Buffalo, NY. Christopher was the beloved father of Miranda Kopera.  Dear son of the late Marie Kopera Jarnot and the late Michael Kopera and stepson of Robert Jarnot.  He was fond brother of Jonathan Kopera, Justin (Annemarie West) Kopera and Mark (Sandra) Kopera. He is also survived by...

Patricia C. Ross

Patricia C. Ross

Oct 18, 2017

At the age of 65 a beloved daughter to the late Mary Jane Benner and William Kollatz. Cherished wife of the late Patrick Ross. Devoted friend of Buffy. Beloved mother of Lori (Barry) Davis, Jonathan Ross Sr., Mellisa Ross and Scotte. Loving grandmother of Rebecca, Jonathan Jr., Amber, Amirah, Wayne, Joshua, Ryan, Julia, Alyssa, Blaine and Ruby. Loving great-grandmother of...