Obituaries

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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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. Â Dear son of the late Marie Kopera Jarnot and the late Michael Kopera and stepson of Robert Jarnot. Â He was fond brother of Jonathan Kopera, Justin (Annemarie West) Kopera and Mark (Sandra) Kopera. He is also survived by...
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...
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...


