Obituaries

Sister Esmeria Marie Bastos, Cssf
Oct 17, 2017
At the age of 53, born Esmeria Bastos, in Kingston, Ontario, Canada to Delmira (nee Vidal) and Manuel Aguiar Bastos. Sister Esmeria Marie was the loving sister of Alice (Dennis) Raposo and proud aunt of Robert Raposo and Anthony Raposo. Felician Sisters and family will be present at the Immaculate Heart of Mary (Villa Maria) Convent (600 Doat St....
Jerome "Jerry" J. Zelasko, Jr.
Oct 12, 2017
A Machinist at Delaware Manufacturing Industries Company (DMIC) in Wheatfield, New York, Jerome "Jerry" Zelasko, Jr., passed away at Mercy Hospital, in Buffalo, New York, after an apparent heart attack, at the age of 56. The beloved son of Dolores (nee Gibalski) and the late Jerome "Harry" Zelasko, Sr. Devoted brother of Kathleen (Alan) Olejniczak and the late David (Susan)...
Sister Mary Charitine Stankiewicz, Cssf
Oct 9, 2017
At the age of 94, born Dorothy Stankiewicz, in Buffalo, NY to the late Veronica (nee Biganowski) and John Stankiewicz. Sister Charitine was the loving sister of the late Henry (Joyce) Stanky, Helen Babinski and Mary Pieczynski. Felician Sisters and family will be present at the Immaculate Heart of Mary (Villa Maria) Convent (600 Doat) on Tuesday, October 10, 2017...
Sister Mary Saletinia Kaczor, Cssf
Sep 24, 2017
At the age of 92, born Lucille Kaczor in Salamanca, NY to the late Maximilian and Mary (Boza) Kaczor. Sister Saletinia is survived by her brother, Thomas Kaczor and her sisters, Mary Onisk, Helen Napierala, and Theresa Frye, and nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents, the late Maximilian and Mary (Boza) Kaczor, her brothers, Maximilian and...
Michael L. Mcmullen
Sep 23, 2017
A distinguished Senior Master Sergeant, in the US Air Force, serving with the 914 Air Refueling Wing for over 27 Years before his retirement, Michael L. McMullen, passed away peacefully at Elderwood of Cheektowaga, in Cheektowaga, New York, at the age of 66. While in the Air Force, Michael received the Air Force Commendation Medal, Air Force Achievement...
Charles Frederick Stechow
Sep 11, 2017
It is with great love and sadness that I announce the passing of my beloved father, Charles Frederick Stechow. Born on March 9, 1927, he lived through a tremendous amount of years and history in his 90+ years. I can assure you, a kinder, more gentler spirit never walked the earth; if you knew him, your life was made better...
Rozalia Golbert
Sep 11, 2017
At the age of 93, the former Rozalia Krawczyk, a char lady at the Rand Building in Buffalo, NY. Loving daughter of the late Victoria (Fil) and Izydor Krawczyk. Rozalia was the beloved wife of the late Jan Golbert.  The devoted mother of Ann Golbert and late Robert Golbert. Also survived by her cherished grand-dog Kirby. Friends are...
Theresa Mankiewicz
Sep 10, 2017
The former Theresa Stefaniak, passed away peacefully, at the age of 86. S he was predeceased by the love of her life and dancing partner, her beloved husband the late Thaddeus, Mankiewicz, Jr. Theresa was the devoted mother of Linda (David) Smolinski and the late Karen Ann Stone. A loving grandmother of Brian (Kimberly) Smolinski, Nicole (Brian) Rick,...
Mildred R. Kaiser
Sep 9, 2017
A retired Head Nurse, with over 20 years of service at E. J. Meyer Memorial Hospital, the former Mildred R. Smolinski, passed away at Elderwood at Lancaster, in Lancaster, New York, at the age of 95.
Millie was the beloved wife of the late Nelson Kaiser and late Clarence "Bud" Ambrose.
The...
Edward E. Osiecki
Sep 5, 2017
A former Electrician for the City of Buffalo, Edward Eugene Osiecki, passed away after a battle with Cancer, at the age of 61. The husband of the late Katherine (nee Kopacz) Osiecki. He was the devoted father of Edward J. Osiecki and Crystal (Christopher) Wolfe and loving grandfather of Ava and Allie. Edward was the dearest brother of...
Bohdan Dusanivsky
Sep 5, 2017
A retired Tool & Die Maker, for the former J H Williams & Co. of Buffalo, New York, Bohdan Dusanivsky, passed away at Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital, in Amherst, New York, at the age of 92. In his earlier years, Bohdan was very active in the St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church Choir "Burlaky", the Friday Night Bingo Committee...
Francis "Frank" Busalachi
Aug 29, 2017
A proud Army Veteran of the Korean War, Francis "Frank" C. Busalachi, served as a private in the 917th Engineer Aviation Topographic Battalion. A retiree after 40 years of service to the public, as a Carpet Installer, Frank who now enjoyed playing the Piano and Coaching the Buffalo Bills from his armchair, passed away at Buffalo General Hospital,...
Charles "Charlie" R. Benzo Iii
Aug 27, 2017
At the age of 53, a Machinist at Zehnder Rittling in Buffalo, NY. Beloved husband of Michelle (Nee Everitt) Benzo.
Loving father of Michael Benzo.
Step-father of John Szafranski and late Amanda Everitt. Devoted son of April (late Raymond) DaBolt and late Charles (late Nancy Crean) Benzo Jr. Brother of Andy (Michelle)...
Roman Nyznyk
Aug 25, 2017
At the age of 69 a former Claims Representative at Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Buffalo, NY.
Beloved husband of Phyllis (nee Thorne) Nyznyk.
Devoted father of Paul (Taylor) Nyznyk and step-father of Damon Gareau.
Dearest brother of Mary (Gary) Warren.
Dearest uncle of Emily (Greg) Zimmer.
Also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Family will be present
Anna L. Siminski
Aug 24, 2017
At the age of 65, a former Office Manager at The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, DC. Loving daughter of Wasylyna (nee Janyshenko) and the late Mykyta Ostaszuk. Beloved wife the late Kenn Siminski. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Funeral Liturgy at St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church, 308 Fillmore at Oneida St....
Joseph J. Guzdek, Jr.
Aug 23, 2017
A former US Army Veteran, of the Vietnam War, Installer at Zenner & Ritter Heating and Cooling, in Buffalo, NY and Security Agent, at the Buffalo Convention Center, Joseph J. Guzdek, Jr., passed away after a short stay at Buffalo General Hospital, in Buffalo, NY, at the age of 72. He was the beloved Fiance of Renee Horstman....
Adam Patrick Henel
Aug 16, 2017
Beloved son of Sharon (nee Becker) (Sanford "Sam" Sr.) Isham and Aloysius A. (Pam) Henel. Devoted brother of Leigh Henel-Aitcheson. Adoring uncle of Gavin and Zoe Aitcheson. Loving godson of Debbie and Chuck Godfrey. Also survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins, step-siblings, friends and caregivers. Relatives and friends are invited to gather for a Celebration of Adam's Life at the...
Edmund J. Kuwik
Aug 15, 2017
Beloved son of the late Josephine (nee Lesniak) and late Michael Kuwik, Sr. Dearest brother of late Robert Kuwik and late Michael Jr. (late Cecelia) Kuwik. Favorite "Uncle" of David Lukaszek, Edward (Tricia) Lukaszek, Marybeth Pysz and Andrew Stachowiak. Much loved "Great-Uncle" of Megan and Aurora. Loving godfather of Karen Watkins and Mark Suflita. Dearly loved cousin of the late...
Sister Mary Angeline (Donald) Bierut, Cssf
Aug 8, 2017
At the age of 96, born Angeline Bierut in Lackawanna, New York to the late Josephine (Partyka) and Joseph Bierut. Loving sister of the late Joseph Bierut, Edward Bierut, Helen Nowak, Sophie Bierut and Frances Plaza. She is also survived by nieces and nephews. Felician Sisters and family will be present at the Immaculate Heart of Mary (Villa Maria) Convent...
Rosemarie E. Wardenski
Jul 22, 2017
Rosemarie E. Wardenski, more endearingly known as "Rosie", passed away peacefully at Buffalo Mercy Hospital, at the age of 72. A proud East Side Businesswomen, for over 40 years, Rosie ran Wardenski's Deli, on Clinton Street, in Buffalo, New York, till it closed in 2010.
Starting the family tradition, her relatives originally opened the location...


