Obituaries

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...

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...

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)...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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)...

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)...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...