Obituaries

Helen A. Szkotnicki
Jul 6, 2017
At the age of 100. A daughter to the late Rosalia Bienik and Joseph Wilczak. Beloved wife of the late Joseph Szkotnicki. Devoted mother of Frank (Dorothy) Wilczak. Loving grandmother of Denise Wilczak , Francine Wilczak, Jaime (Kevin) Baldwin and Amy (Mark) Nies. Fond great-grandmother of Jackson Nies, Xavier Baldwin and Tristan Baldwin. Predeceased by her siblings Stanley (Diane) Wilczak,...
John M. Houlihan
Jul 6, 2017
At the Age of 72, a former Truck Driver for TLC. Beloved husband of Marsha (nee Kwaizer) Houlihan. Devoted father of John "Chuck" Houlihan, Mark "Mac" (Caryn) Houlihan and Elizabeth (fiance Ken Cosentino) Houlihan, Linda Jean (Kevin) Stone, Carol Ruth (Wally) DuBois and Thomas Glen Bering. Loving grandfather of 10 and 1 great-grandson. Dearest brother of Joey and the late...
Dolores Repschlager
Jul 1, 2017
At the age of 81, a former Baker at University of Buffalo Faculty-Student Association in Buffalo, NY. Dolores was a daughter to the late Bertha (nee Ciesla) and Cyrus Mays. Beloved wife of Kenneth Repschlager. Devoted mother of Evelyn Duggan, Christine (Thomas) Hambridge, Karen Pajak and Karla (Robert) Albert. Loving grandmother of Rachel Hambridge, Sarah Hambridge, Kristyn Pajak, Ethan Pajak,...
Barbara Z. Lichota
Jun 26, 2017
The former Barbara Z. Tobiczek, passed away peacefully at the age of 78. She was the beloved wife of late Tadeusz Lichota and devoted mother of Christine Dugenske, Diane Smith, Ed Lichota, Steve Lichota and Ted Lichota, Jr. Barbara was also the grandmother of Kash Dugenske and Deonna (Stephen) Takach. Family will be present on Wednesday afternoon from 2...
Calvin L. Williams, Jr.
Jun 12, 2017
Calvin L. Williams, Jr., a student at Bryant & Stratton College, also know as "Biggums" passed away suddenly, on June 12, 2017, at the age of 25. He was the devoted son of Michelle (nee Parker) and Randy Nicpon and the late Sawana Garcia and Charles Murray. The loving grandson of Patricia and late Joseph Parker, Debra Garcia...
Helen Herriman
Jun 7, 2017
The former Helen Notarnicola, passed away peacefully at her residence, in Cheektowaga, New York, at the age of 92. She was a retired Supervisor at Buffalo China Inc. in Buffalo, New York. A devoted daughter to the late Antoinette (nee DeCarolis) and Giacomo Notarnicola. The beloved wife of late James Herriman. Dearest sister of late Mary (late John) Paese, late...
Andrew "Andy" G. Godfrey
Jun 3, 2017
A Manager of the the Cheektowaga Community Federal Credit Union for over 25 years, Co-Owner of the Blue Wall and President and Coach of the Cheektowaga Girls Fastpitch Softball, as well as an avid Yankee and UNC Tar Heels fan, Andrew "ANDY" Godfrey, passed away suddenly, on June 3, 2017, at the age of 46. He was the beloved husband...
Bernard E Ziemba
Jun 2, 2017
Bernard E. Ziemba, on the wings of an eagle, peacefully entered into heaven, with his wife and daughters at his side, on June 2, 2017. He retired from the Buffalo Fire Department as a Lieutenant and proudly served in the U.S. Marine Corps, as a Sergeant, during the Korean War and was the recipient of the Korean Service Medal with...
Stephen Anthony Paoletti
May 30, 2017
Stephen Anthony was born on August 23, 1972 to Constance M. (nee Bak) and Anthony Paoletti in Buffalo, New York.
He was a devoted brother of Melody (Robert) Voltz and Melissa Paoletti and loving uncle of Eva Voltz, Jack Voltz and the late Hannah Voltz. Beloved godson of Anne Marie Mead. Stephen was predeceased by his grandparents...
Donna M Miller
May 27, 2017
The former Donna Mirowski, a Case Worker for DePaul - Kensington Square Community Residence since 2011, passed away peacefully with he family at her side on Saturday, May 27, 2017. She worked for many years with the disabled till she herself became disabled in July of 2016. When Donna was able, she loved to be the #1 Cheerleader and outspoken...
Orest Petro Ciolko
May 20, 2017
Orest P. Ciolko, a Professional Engineer at AECOM, of Buffalo New York, passed away at Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital, in Amherst, New York, at the age of 59. Formerly a Professional Engineer at Wendel Companies, for over 26 years, Orest also enjoyed being a "Soccer Dad" and attended his daughters games religiously. His love of biking led him to join...
Leo A. Pawelek
May 17, 2017
A retired Postal Clerk at the United Stated Post Office since 1973, Leo A. Pawelek, passed away at Hospice Buffalo, Inc., in Cheektowaga, New York, at the age of 92. He was the cherished husband of over 68 years to the late Sophie (nee Wnuk) Pawelek and devoted father of Christine (John) Jasinski, Barbara (Joseph) Desiderio, Ann Dewyea, Leona (Jerry)...
Nancy Rose Adamski
May 17, 2017
beloved of Alfred Cherven; loving daughter of the late Laura and Louis Adamski; devoted niece of Sophie Zastawny and Dorothy Borucki; dearest cousin of Sandra Reukauf and Richard (Cynthia) Kert; also survived by nieces and nephews. Family will be present Monday 2-4 and 6-8 PM at the PIETSZAK FUNERAL HOME, 2400 William St. (near Harlem) where services will...
Lois Manning
May 16, 2017
Lois was the beloved companion of the late Michael F. Huber.  Dear mother of Michael S. Manning, Beth M. Formaniak, April L. Hill, Mark R. (Laura) Manning and Pamela A. Nicholson.  Loving nana of 8 and great grandmother of 10.  Sister of Sharon Jewart and Janice (Jack) Ordon and the late Larry (Nancy) Cervi.  She...
Florence F. Miszuk
May 15, 2017
At the age of 75, a former Secretary for Graphic Controls in Buffalo, NY. A daughter to the late Sophie nee Erin and late Walter Nowakowski. Beloved wife of late Michael Miszuk. Dearest sister of Chester Nowakowski.
Inurnment at St. Stanislaus Cemetery, in Cheektowaga, New York, will be held privately, at a later date.
Stephen M. Lenczyk
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...
Andrew T. Bator
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...
Vincent S. Kochanowicz
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...
Dorothy "Dotty" E. Seibert
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...
Sister Marcella Anne Wendzikowski, Cssf
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...


