Obituaries

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...

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....

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...

Jan 28, 2017

The former Helen Frances Kotarski a retired Clerk – Typist for the Federal Bureau of Investigation, passed away peacefully at Elderwood Assisted Living at West Seneca, New York, at the age of 89.

She was the beloved wife of the late Eugene Chmura and devoted mother of Lynn (David J.) Olkowski, Andrew (Brenda) Chmura and...

Jan 27, 2017

The former Judith A. Gorski, a retiree of Environmental Services at the Erie County Medical Center, in Buffalo New York, passed away peacefully at Hospice Buffalo on Como Park Blvd. after a long illness, at the age of 63. Judith was the beloved wife of Lawrence M. Kozlowski, Sr. and devoted mother of Richard (Kim Herbst) Kozlowski, Michelle...

Jan 21, 2017

The former Lucille Mondie, a mother of Six and former homemaker, passed away peacefully at Garden Gate Health Care, in Cheektowaga, New York Saturday morning, on the 21 of January, 2017.

She was the beloved wife of the late Vincent VegaLaBoy and devoted mother of Alise (Patrick) Flanagan, Mary Lou VegaLaBoy, Anthony (Sonia) VegaLaBoy and...

Jan 21, 2017

The former Mildred Domagala, who for several years along with her late husband Henry, owned and operated Fuch's Deli on 74 Jones Street at the corner of Fleming, in Buffalo, New York, passed away peacefully at Elderwood Hamburg Health Care Center, at the age of 98. She was the beloved wife of 70 years to the late Henry...

Jan 19, 2017

A resident of Tonawanda, New York, the former Kathleen Lawler, a Licensed Practical Nurse at Lifetime Health, in Amherst, New York, passed away peacefully at Sentara Princess Anne Hospital, in Virginia Beach, Virginia on Thursday, January 19, 2017. Kathy was the devoted mother of Patrick (Emily) Burdzy, David (Katina) Burdzy, Amanda Burdzy, Bonnie Burdzy, and Elizabeth Burdzy and...

Jan 10, 2017

The former Sofia Meusz passed away peacefully at Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital. She was the beloved wife of Bohdan Dusanivsky. The devoted mother of Oksana (Richard, Jr.) Wisniewski, Alexandra "Lesia" (Larry) Kinsella and the late Wasyl Dusanivsky; A loving grandmother of William Wisniewski and Natalie Wisniewski. Dearest sister of the late Julia (late Mykola)Semanyszyn, late Ivan Meusz, late Wasyl (late...

Jan 9, 2017

The former Victoria Kocielniak, originally from Sloan, New York, better know as Vicky went peacefully into the hands of our Heavenly Father Monday night at the Mercy Hospice Care Unit in Iowa City, Iowa. Beloved wife of the late Edward Gluszak who predeceased her on August 14, 2002. A devoted mother of Betty (Don) Kobiela, and Cathy (Brian) Hunt and...

Jan 7, 2017

Richard G. Williams, Jr., a self employed Recycler, passed away peacefully, at the age of 57. Richard was the devoted father of Kenneth (Christina Brown) Williams, Richard III (Stefanie) Williams, Bill Williams and Dianna (Jim) Gould and step-father of Tonya Scott. Loving grandfather of Angelica Clark, Ryan Williams, Brysen Williams, Tyler Williams, Olivia Williams, Alexis Williams, Hailee Gould,...

Jan 2, 2017

SISTER MARY LOUISE MARECKI, CSSF, Teacher, Secretary

Sister Mary Louise, 89, a Felician Sister for 71 years, died in the Blessed Mary Angela Care Center, Buffalo, NY, on January 2, 2017.   The former Estelle Marecki was born on April 20, 1927 in Erie, PA.  She was a member of Holy Trinity Parish, Erie,...

Dec 26, 2016

Thaddeus Mankiewicz, Jr. a retired Purchasing Agent for Roberts Gordon, Inc. of Buffalo, New York, passed away peacefully at Elderwood at Lancaster, in Lancaster, New York, at the age of 89. A former Seaman First Class in the Navy during WWII, Ted completed his tour of duty in March of 1944 on the U.S.S. Pasadena and was a...

Dec 24, 2016

Gary passed away suddenly at the age of 42, he was the loving father of Deanna Bartlomejczak and Alyssa Bartlomejczak. The beloved son of Sharon (Don) Moon and Gary Bartlomiejczak, Sr. and devoted grandson of Ann and the late Thaddeus Kosowski and Mary and the late Leonard Bartlomiejczak. He was the dearest brother of Marty Glinski, Justin (Mallory)...

Dec 23, 2016

The former Betty Frame, passed away peacefully at Buffalo General Hospital, Buffalo, New York, at the age of 84. She was the beloved wife of the late Charles Dettman and devoted mother of Kathleen (Jesse) Iatonna, Robert (Danielle) Barrante, Alfred Barrante, John Barrante, William Barrante, Kelly (Corky) Hupkowicz, Lance Dettman, Rick Dettman and the late Susan Barrante. Loving grandmother of...

Dec 19, 2016

At the age 85, a son to the late Peter and Katherine Wawro. Beloved husband of the late Irene (nee Zmuda) Wawro. Devoted father of Cynthia (Jeffrey) Hewitt, Catherine Wawro and Peter (Kelly) Wawro. Loving grandfather of Jillian Hewitt, Steven Hewitt, Courtney (JC) Little, Sean Waldowski, Candace Nguyen and Chris Raine. Great grandfather of Michael Little, James Little and Shyann...

Dec 18, 2016

Dearest daughter of the late Florence and Leonard. Dearest sister of Richard (Celeste) Jakubowski. Aunt of Heather (Charles) Thurman and Kathryn Jakubowski. Great-aunt of Benjamin Thurman. Relatives and friends are invited to assemble for a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Josaphat Parish (William at Peoria Ave.) Saturday (January 7, 2017) at 9:30 AM. Debbie was a member...

Dec 14, 2016

At the age of 74, a dearest daughter of the late Walter Zielinski and Julia Virginia Burshtynski. Beloved wife of Chuck Speakman. Devoted mother of Charlene (Roger) Wagner, Jr. Loving grandmother of Bryan and Colin Wagner. Dear sister of Wally "Sonny" Zielinski and Gayle (Pat) O'Connell. Also survived by her granddogs Diamond and Titan, many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews....

Dec 13, 2016

Stanley J. Bernys, a US Army WW II veteran, who served from March 1943 till December of 1945, passed away peacefully, at Garden Gate Nursing Facility, in Cheektowaga, New York, at the age of 96. Throughout his life time he worked for Allied Mills, Westinghouse and retired from Birdair, Inc. where he assisted in the manufacturing of several...

Dec 12, 2016

At the age of 83, the loving husband of Veronica "Roni" (nee Reczek). Son of the late Loretta and Frank J. Olearczyk. Dearest brother of Anthony (Ann Marie) Olearczyk and the late Francis (Jean) and late Marie (Thomas) Domanski. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Paul was a Korean War Veteran and...