Obituaries

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...

Dec 10, 2016

A US Postal Worker for over 30 years, the former Diane S Guzdek, passed away peacefully at Mercy Nursing Facility, at OLV in Lackawanna, New York, at the age of 68.

The devoted mother of Cheryl (Tony Hammill) Westphal and daughter of the late Joseph J. Guzdek Sr. and late Cecelia (nee Augustyniak) Guzdek. Diane...

Dec 7, 2016

At the age of 96, a son to the late Stephanie and John Rauch. Beloved husband of the late Sophie (nee Tabaczynski) Rauch. Father of Diana Rauch, Linda (John) Schifferle and the late Edward (Debbie) Rauch. Father-in-law of the late Susan Rauch. Grandfather of John (Angelia) Jr., Robert (Hazel), Kenneth (LaPriesta), Nicholas (Kelly) Schifferle, Edward "Johnny", Jeremy (Kari), Alexander and...

Dec 7, 2016

John J. Przybylak, better known as "Jocko" passed away at the New York State Veterans Nursing Home, in Batavia, New York, at the age of 95. A Navy veteran of WWII, he served proudly from 1942 till 1945. Upon his return from the Navy , he served again, until his retirement as a Letter Carrier, for the U.S....

Dec 6, 2016

LEONARD "Lenny" PAUL ALLEN of Cheektowaga, New York, passed away peacefully, on December 6th, at Brothers of Mercy Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, at the age of 95. He was the beloved husband of late Helen (nee Drozdowski), who predeceased him on December, 30th, 2009. Leonard was a devoted son, husband, father and grandfather and will be missed by his...

Dec 5, 2016

A former IT Specialist at Villa Maria College, in Cheektowaga, New York, Robert passed away peacefully at home at the age of 77.

The Father of Robert J. (Stephanie) Struble, of Fulton, MD, Mary (Robert) Latoff of Villanova, PA and Timothy (Laura) Struble, of Williamsville, NY and grandfather of Sophie, Gerald, Mary, Helen and Grace Struble, Nicholas,...

Nov 28, 2016

A retired machinist at Dresser Rand, Leon passed away peacefully at home, with his family at his side. He was 84. He was the beloved husband of the late Krystyna and late Janina. The devoted father of Roman (Audrey Majchrzycki) and Anna (Irek Brudek) Skotnicka. Leon was the fond grandfather of Kristian Brudek and Estera (Dave) Lawrence and...

Nov 27, 2016

A retired nursing assistant at Sisters of Charity St. Joseph Campus, the former Diane Pyrkos, passed away peacefully after a long illness, with her family at her side.  She was 65. She was the beloved wife of the late Edward M. Wawrowicz, who pre-deceased her in 2008. Diane was the devoted mother of Kimberly (Robert Stahl) Wawrowicz, Tammy (Scott) Kessner,...

Nov 24, 2016

Better know as "Uncle Vic" passed away at Garden Gate Health Care, in Cheektowaga, New York, at the age of 92. He was a retired Furniture Department Supervisor, at the former Hens & Kelly Department Store, in Buffalo, New York. Victor was the beloved son of the late Maryanna (Krzyanowska) and late Peter Helinski....