Obituaries

Jeanette C. Pajak
Mar 9, 2017
The former Jeanette Cyman, a retired school aide for the Cheektowaga-Sloan School District, passed away peacefully at Hospice Buffalo, at the age of 78.  She was a member of St. Josaphat Parish Office Volunteers and Seniors Group, The William Street Taxpayers Association, Erie County Board of Elections and Organizer and coordinator of the Sloan High School Reunion Committee. Jeanette was...
Theresa Vorwerk
Mar 6, 2017
The former Theresa Mondrala, passed away in Georgetown, Texas, at the age of 69. The beloved wife of Robert Vorwerk and loving mother of Amy (Jeff) Williamson of Aubrey, Texas and Robyn (Stephen) Herington of Round Rock, Texas. She was also the cherished grandmother of Kyle, Ethan and Elliot. Theresa was the loving daughter of the late Helen (nee Pasek)...
James F. Kubik
Mar 5, 2017
A former mechanic at Oneida Motor Freight and most recently at Standard Register Co., James passed away at Hilderbrandt Hospice, in Rochester, New York at the age of 73. He was the beloved of Tina M. Botticelli and her daughter Brooke (Don) Ladouceur and granddaughters Katelyn and Selena. The devoted son of the late Helen (Wilk) and the...
Edward D. Korczynski Jr.
Mar 3, 2017
At the age of 79 a son to the late Jean (nee Spylman) and Edward Korczynski Sr. Beloved husband of the late Theresa (nee Kankiewicz) Korczynski. Devoted father of Mark (Debbie) Kankiewicz, Anthony (Cathy) Korczynski, Kim (Kenneth) Schubert, Deborah Reno and Michael (Teri Fleck) Korczynski. Loving grandfather of eleven and great-grandfather of eight. Dearest brother of Leonard Korczynski and late...
Charlotte V. Smoll
Mar 2, 2017
The former Charlotte Godzala, a retired glass etcher at Libby-Owens in Buffalo, New York passed away peacefully at the age of 93. Lottie was the beloved wife of Chester Edward Smoll. A devoted mother of Dennis (Wendy) Smoll and Kathleen (David) Gzik.  Cherished grandmother of Jessica (Troy) Gist and Ashley (Jacob) Hewes and great grandmother...
Donna J. Burdick
Feb 28, 2017
At the age of 64 a beloved daughter to the late Lucille Burdick (Rebb) and Milton Burdick.
Beloved mother of Sandra (Shannon) Valentin. Cherished grammy  of Aleaha Valentin. Sister of Joanne and Karen Burdick and Kathleen Zangel. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to gather...
Adeline F. Grabowski
Feb 27, 2017
A daughter to the late Frances Bebak and Leo Bartosz. Beloved wife of the late John "Big John" Grabowski Sr. Devoted and loving mother of Nadine (late Anthony) Badowski, John Jr. (Sonja) Grabowski, Deborah (David) Potter and Jimmy (Pamela) Grabowski. Loving grandmother of Anthony (fiance Amanda) Badowski, Craig Badowski, Todd Badowski, Sarah Grabowski, Carrie Grabowski, Jason (Stefani) Potter, Michelle (Jeremy)...
Robert "Uncle Bob" Kaznica
Feb 21, 2017
At the age of 62, a former Maintenance Mechanic at General Mills in Buffalo, NY. A Son to the late Dorothy Sliwinski and Anthony Kaznica. Beloved husband of Debbie (nee Tarasek) Kaznica. Devoted father of Bobby Kaznica and Shawn Kaznica. Loving buck of Joey and Victor Borowiak. Son-in-law of John Tarasek. Dearest uncle of Mikey (Debbie) Borowiak, Joey (Lori)...
Rose Monica Hejna
Feb 21, 2017
The former Rose Monica Janczak, a retired Nurses Aide at School 84 located at Erie County Medical Center, of Buffalo New York. A daughter to the late Celia Kutowska and Walter Janczak. Beloved wife of the late Eugene Hejna. Devoted mother of Ken (Karen) Hejna, Amy (Peter) Murphy, late Michael (Chris) Hejna and late Paul (Martha) Hejna. Loving...
Sandra D. Hageman
Feb 19, 2017
The former Sandra Keith, a retired Logistics Supervisor at Starline Industries, of Grand Island, New York, passed away peacefully with her family at her side, at the age of 71. She was the beloved wife of the late Richard Hageman and devoted mother of Lawrence Hageman, Robin Jankowiak, Scot (Lisa) Hageman and Marlene Sanna. The dearest grandmother of...
Arline M. Podyma
Feb 18, 2017
The former Arline Seibert, a retired Secretary for the Trade Winds Fan, Co., passed away peacefully at Hospice Buffalo, at the age of 89. She was the beloved wife of the late John J. Podyma and devoted mother of the late Susan Podyma. Arline was also survived by her nieces and nephews. Family will be present on Monday...
Louise H. Mastrangelo
Feb 11, 2017
The former Louise Kozanecki, passed away peacefully at Absolute Care of Orchard Park, at the age of 80. She was the beloved wife of the late Anthony Mastrangelo and devoted mother of Juanita (Peter) Cambio and Dominic (Aimee) Mastrangelo. The loving grandmother of Peter A. Cambio, Macy Cambio, Ashley Mastrangelo, Ciara Mastrangelo and Maiyah Mastrangelo. Louise was the...
Valerie Anne Mincel
Feb 10, 2017
Valerie Anne Mincel, a Counselor for Family Health Center of Buffalo, New York, passed away at Sisters Hospital St. Joseph's Campus on Friday, February 10, at the age of 42. She was the dearest daughter of Christine (nee Kochel) and Sigmund Mincel and cherished companion to Corky. Valerie was also survived by several aunts, uncles and cousins. Family will...
David A. Wieszczecinski
Feb 9, 2017
David Wieszczecinski, a proud US Army veteran serving in the Vietnam War and a retired supervisor for Gohr Distributing, in Lancaster, New York, passed away at the age of 76. He was the beloved friend of Beatrice Donovan and her family and husband of late Josephine. Predeceased by the late Frank Wieszczecinski, late Henry Wieszczecinski,...
Barbara Jaskula
Feb 9, 2017
The former Barbara Kowalewski, a retired environmental engineer at Erie County Medical Center in Buffalo, New York passed away at the age of 79. Barbara was the beloved wife of the late Joseph Jaskula. A devoted mother of Michael (Karen) Jaskula and Deborah Jaskula and Cherished grandmother of Evan Jaskula. She is also survived by...
Mychajlo "Michael" Belmega
Feb 8, 2017
A retired inspector at General Motors of Buffalo, New York, Mychajlo Belmega, passed away peacefully at Erie County Medical Center, in Buffalo, New York, at the age of 92. Michael was the beloved husband of late Olga (nee Matijkowicz) Belmega. A devoted father of Akacia Belmega, Orest Belmega, Kalyna (Bruce Filipiak and late Carl) Sofia, Luba (Tim) Kubala, Andrij (Sharon)...
Helen Katherine Zajk
Feb 6, 2017
At the age of 93, a daughter to the late Katherine Zbytniewska and Stanislaus Kwiecien. Beloved wife of the late Joseph J. Zajk. Devoted mother of Joseph M. Zajk. Dearest sister of Henry (Marianne) Kwiecien, late Sister Sophie Marie C.S.S.F., late John (late Virginia), late Jane (late Martin) Grabiec late Walter (late Rose) and the late Stephen (late Helen) Kwiecien....
Clara S. Daminski
Feb 4, 2017
The former Clara S. Czarnecki, a retired wire assembler at General Cable, in Buffalo, New York, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2017, at the age of 97. Predeceased by her parents, the late Sophie Tadajewski and late John Czarnecki, Clara was also the beloved wife of the late Joseph Daminski, Jr. who predeceased her in 2009. The devoted...
James T. Tomaka
Feb 4, 2017
James T. Tomaka, was a US Army Veteran of the Vietnam War and recipient of the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal with 2 Stars, Vietnam Campaign Medal with 60 Device, Army Commendation Medal, Air Medal and Combat Infantry Badge. He passed away peacefully at the Buffalo Veterans Administration Buffalo Regional Hospital at the age of 68....
Carol K. Lonczak
Feb 3, 2017
At the age of 79, a former Building and Zoning Clerk for the Town of Cheektowaga. A daughter to the late Evelyn Dusch and George Hoffman. Beloved wife of the late Norbert Lonczak. Devoted mother of Norbert (Teresa) Lonczak USN Ret of Treasure Island, FL, Carol K. (Walter J. Zimmer) Olejniczak and Jennifer M. Lonczak. Loving grandmother of...


