Obituaries

May 14, 2017

Stephen Lenczyk, a former Machine Adjuster at Niagara Envelope, in Buffalo, New York, passed away at Buffalo General Hospital, in Buffalo, New York, at the age of 58. The beloved husband of Lorraine "Lori" (nee Bloom) Lenczyk and devoted father of Anthony Lenczyk. He was the dearest son of the late Jean and James Lenczyk and stepson of Clara Lee...

May 10, 2017

Andrew T. Bator, passed away peacefully with his family at his side, at DeGraff Memorial Hospital, in North Tonawanda, New York, at the age of 23. Andrew was the beloved son of Thomas Bator and the late Karen Sherman. The devoted brother of Michael (Melissa Burkard) Dolyk, David (Katie Martin) Dolyk, Chris (Heather) Dolyk and Brian (Melissa) Bator and their...

May 9, 2017

Vincent S. Kochanowicz, a retired Inspector at General Motors, passed away peacefully with his family at his side. Beloved husband of the late Esther (nee Mioducki) Kochanowicz, who passed away in August of 1996. They were married in Resurrection Church, Cheektowaga, NY on the 28th of July, in 1956 and were parents to their late daughter, Suzanne, who passed away...

Apr 27, 2017

The former Dorothy Turner, a retired receptionist at Buffalo Forge, passed away peacefully at Greenfield Health and Rehab Center, in Lancaster, New York, at the age of 83. Better know as "Dotty," was the beloved wife of the late Roger Siebert. She was the devoted mother of Michael (Delphine) Klemp, Cheryl (Bruce) Henry and Kenneth (Tom Wilkey) Klemp, loving grandmother...

Apr 14, 2017

Sister Mary Marcella Anne, 74, a Felician Sister for 56 years, died in the Blessed Mary Angela Care Center, on Good Friday, April 14, 2017.  She was a member of St. James Parish in Buffalo, NY.  The former Marcella Anne Wendzikowski was born on February 11, 1943, in Buffalo, NY.   She entered the Immaculate Heart of Mary Province of...

Apr 10, 2017

A former Rug Cleaning representative, Henry W. Ziomkowski, Jr., passed away at the age of 56. He was the devoted son of Henry A. Ziomkowski, Sr. and the late Geraldine (nee Lukaszewski) Ziomkowski. The dearest brother of Bonny Ann (James) Zolnowski, and Barbara (Duane) Kross - Ptak and beloved fiance of 23 years to Sherry Jones. Loving uncle of Renee...

Apr 8, 2017

A former Conveyor Operator at Bethlehem Steel, in Lackawanna, NY, Mychajlo "Mike" Staszkiw, passed away at home, at the age of 93. B orn in Bryzhava, Lemkivshchyna, on June 13, 1923, to his parents the late Anna (nee Potoczniak) and Stefan Staszkiw and was also predeceased by his beloved wife the late Kataryna (nee Horbacz) Staszkiw. He was the devoted...

Apr 3, 2017

At the age of 92, a daughter to Josephine (nee Murawska) and Jacob Chrobak. Beloved wife of late Henry Kwiatkowski. Devoted mother of Joyce Kwiatkowski and Paul (Luz) Kwiatkowski.

Loving grandmother of Joseph Kwiatkowski. Dearest sister of Clara (late Robert) Scherr, Loretta (Norman) Sikora and the late Dorothy (late Richard) Golombek. Sister-in-law of Thaddeus (Mary) Kwiatkowski. Also...

Mar 27, 2017

An assembly worker at Roberts Gordon, Inc., Ronald J. Schmidt, passed away at Sisters of Charity Hospital - St. Joseph Campus, on Monday, March 27, 2017. He was the beloved husband of Marilyn (nee Scherer) Schmidt and devoted father of Ronald R. Schmidt and Rebecca L. (Fiance-Harley Burfield) Schmidt as well as the loving grandfather of Cleo Burfield....

Mar 26, 2017

At the age of 77, a former Land Surveyor at Freeman & Freeman Land Surveyors in Glenwood, NY. A devoted son to the late Leota (nee Whitmore) and Lawrence Freeman. Beloved husband of Bonnie (nee Blasdell) Freeman. Devoted father of Deborah Freeman and David Freeman. Loving grandfather of Emma, Annah, Sydney, Alissa and Amanda. Dearest brother-in-law of Donald "Butch" Blasdell,...

Mar 23, 2017

A retired Production Dispatcher at the former Worthington Pump, now Dresser Rand, Co., passed away at Buffalo Mercy Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Frank A. Pustulka, went into God's loving arms on, Thursday, March 23, 2017, at the age of 85. He was the beloved husband of 60 years to Julia (nee Hevner) Pustulka. The devoted father...

Mar 22, 2017

Sister Mary Dennis, CSSF

Child & Health Care / Provincial Leadership

Sister Mary Dennis, 94, a Felician Sister for 75 years, died in the Blessed Mary Angela Care Center, on Wednesday, March 22, 2017. She was a member of St. John Kanty Parish in Buffalo, NY. The former Helen Buziak was born...

Mar 21, 2017

Chester was a retiree from the Buffalo Police Department where he served for 40 years. A son to the late Helen (nee Gach) and Martin Glica. Beloved husband of Arlene (nee Filipski) Glica. Devoted father of Karen and Martin Sr. (Donna) Glica. Loving grandfather of Sylvia (Fred) Cooper, Martin Jr. and Stephen Glica. Cherished Great-grandfather of Angelica Sherry, Alexander, Isabella...

Mar 19, 2017

At the age of 97, a former Riveter at General Motors in Buffalo, NY. A daughter to the late Irene (nee Zacholski) and late Frank Giczkowski. Beloved wife of the late Bernard Lewandowski. Devoted mother of Tony (Cyndi) Lewandowski and Phyllis (Jnana Sivananda) Miller. Loving grandmother of Jesse and Sarah. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her...

Mar 16, 2017

A former Registered Nurse, Kelly N. Benczkowski, passed away at the age of 27. The devoted daughter of Diane (nee Liss) and Kenneth Benczkowski and dearest sister of Dana (Jake) Bedore and Tara Benczkowski.

Kelly was the loving granddaughter of Norbert and the late Dolores (nee Baron) Liss and Loretta (nee Przybylak) and the late...

Mar 16, 2017

A former Production Line Worker at General Motors American Axle Plant, in Buffalo NY, Bohdan " Bob" Grekulak, passed away peacefully at Sisters Hospital, at the age of 67. Bohdan was the devoted father of Mark (Lisa) Grekulak, Tina (Gerry) Judson and Julie (Steven Lawrence) Grekulak and loving grandfather of Meagan Grekulak, Matthew Grekulak, Jillian Grekulak, Mitchell Grekulak,...

Mar 14, 2017

A retired Carpenter, at the University of Buffalo, Robert M. Funk, Sr., passed away peacefully at Hospice Buffalo, at the age of 73. He was the beloved husband of Carol (nee Zybczynski) Funk and devoted father of Robert, Jr. (Julie) Funk, Lynn Marie (Tony Shields) Funk, Joseph (Danielle) Funk, Kevin (Sheri) Getz and Nadine "Dina" (Vinnie) Ostrowski. The...

Mar 11, 2017

A dedicated member of the League of Ukrainian Catholics (LUC), SITCH, Ukrainian American Veterans, Ukrainian Home (DNIPRO) and Civic Center, William Fred Marc, passed away peacefully, at the age of 79. The beloved husband of Nadia (nee Ilkiwskyj) and the late Nona (nee Voronin). He was the devoted father of Michael Marc and loving grandfather of Brittany Marc ...

Mar 9, 2017

The former Lynn Czerwik, a retired Stenographer at Niagara Mohawk, passed away peacefully, at the age of 57. She was the beloved wife of Steven and devoted stepmom of John (Jen) Sikora, Angela Sikora and Ashley Sikora and loving step-grandma of Jackson. Lynn was the cherished daughter of Gerry(nee Elminowski) and Wally Czerwik. The dearest sister of Michael Czerwik and...

Mar 9, 2017

The former Matylda K. Mikolajek, passed away at the age of 91. Endearingly known at "Tillie," she was the beloved wife of Edward S. Dzieciuch. The devoted mother of Cynthia (David) Nalewajek, David Dzieciuch, Carolyn (Rick) Bartoszek and Claudette Dzieciuch and loving grandmother of Lauren, Jonathan and Caitlyn. She was the dearest sister of Mary (late Stanley) Kornaszewski and the...