Obituaries

Tammy A. Malinowski

Tammy A. Malinowski

Sep 26, 2016

A former steel worker at Roberts - Gordon, Inc. Tammy, passed away at Hospice Buffalo, in Cheektowaga, New York, at the age of 49. She was the beloved fiancee of Jesse Tripp and devoted mother of Michael Malinowski and Amanda Narlock. The loving grandmother of Jayla. As well as the dearest daughter of Geraldine (nee Pechullis) and Jack...

Eleanor Ciesla

Eleanor Ciesla

Sep 26, 2016

At the age of 85, a former bookkeeper at Lancaster Crushed Stone in Lancaster, New York. Eleanor went home to be with the Lord on September 26, 2016. She was the beloved wife of the late Theodore Ciesla. Devoted mother of Carl (Dawn) Ciesla and the late James (Angela) Ciesla and Timothy Cieslak. Grandmother of...

Ronald Panfil

Ronald Panfil

Sep 24, 2016

Ronald Panfil a produce clerk for Wegman's in Amherst, New York passed away peacefully at the Elderwood at Lancaster Skilled Nursing Facility. He was 80 years old. The devoted son of the late Stella (nee Szustakowski-Birch) Panfil and late Walter Panfil, Sr. and dearest brother of Walter Jr. (Rut) Panfil, Carol (late Bob) Biniaszewski and the late Charles (Connie) Panfil....

Helen I. Lucas

Helen I. Lucas

Sep 23, 2016

The former Helen I. Udrea passed away peacefully at Elderwood Health Care at Cheektowaga, at the age of 89. She was a retired seamstress at Bleachfield Bag, Co, in Buffalo, NY. The daughter of the late Mable (nee McGrath) and late Peter Udrea and devoted mother of Robert, Sr. (Patricia) Lucas and Deborah (David) Janaski. She was the loving grandmother...

Adeline Staniaszek

Adeline Staniaszek

Sep 21, 2016

The former Adeline Lewandowski passed away peacefully at the Garden Gate Health Care Facility at the age of 94. She was a retired Wire person at Westinghouse, in Cheektowaga, NY and the devoted daughter of the late Caroline (nee Sterna) and the late John Lewandowski. The beloved wife of the late Walter Staniaszek and sister of Richard (Theresa)...

Harriet E. Kwaizer

Harriet E. Kwaizer

Sep 20, 2016

At the age of 75, a loving daughter to the late Cleta and Romeo Roy, a former banker for Manufactures Hanover Trust in Buffalo, NY. Beloved wife of the late Daniel C. Kwaizer, Sr. Devoted mother of Daniel Kwaizer, Jr., Lawrence (Mary) Kwaizer, Robert Kwaizer and James Kwaizer and the late Bonnie Pankiewicz. Also survived...

Earl F. Yarington Jr.

Earl F. Yarington Jr.

Sep 20, 2016

At the age of 84, a loving son to the late Olive Barker and Earl Yarington Sr. Beloved husband of Florence (nee Kulpit) Yarington. Devoted father of Linda Donovan, Debi (Oscar) Sanchez, Mark (Laurie) Yarington and Lisa (Jim) Pokornowski. Loving Grandfather of Diane (Jim) Szaras, Adam (Tina) Madigan, Tommy (Amanda) Donovan, Michael Sanchez, Nick (Brandy) Boitschenko, Brian Boitschenko, David Yarington,...

Richard "Dick" Szalwinski

Richard "Dick" Szalwinski

Sep 20, 2016

Son of the late Janine (nee Kucharski) and Casimer Szalwinski and former engineer at Elrae Industries, of Alden NY, an Automotive Fabrication and Stamping Plant. Dick passed away peacefully at Hospice Buffalo, in Cheektowaga, New York at the age of 76. The beloved husband of the late Elizabeth "Betty" (nee Ryszkiewicz) Szalwinski and devoted father of Donna (Douglas) Kozuch and...

Marianna Manna

Marianna Manna

Sep 18, 2016

At the age of 92. A Beloved wife of late Otello Manna.

Devoted mother of Laura (Anthony) Pegnia, Alberta Zieja, Anthony (Annette) Manna and Deborah (Mark) Sleeper. Loving grandmother of 8 and fond great grandmother of 15. Also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins. Family will be present Wednesday 2-4 and 6-8 PM...

Sophie "Sue" Grochol

Sophie "Sue" Grochol

Sep 16, 2016

At the age of 90, a daughter to the late Teofila Siegel and Adam Belasik. Beloved wife of the late Anthony Grochol. Devoted mother of  Andrea (late Warren Hoffecker) Grochol and Alexandra (late Jay Sterling) Grochol. Loving grandmother of  John Anthony (Ashley) Sterling, Tatiana & Nicholas Hoffecker. Sister of Valerie (late John) Latham, Josephine (Don) Ledwin, late Walter Sauk, Estelle...

Christine Borodzik

Christine Borodzik

Sep 4, 2016

At the age of 64, beloved daughter of the late Helen Satlawa and Frank Borodzik Sr. Devoted sister of Bonnie and Barbara Borodzik, Cathy (late Ron) Drdul, Karen (Timothy) Helinski, late Cynthia (late Anthony) Kobus and late Frank Jr. (late Annette) Borodzik. Dear aunt of Tony and Jonathan Kobus, Jacob Drdul, Zach Helinski, Eric Nelson and late Frankie Borodzik III....

Bohdan Kocaj

Bohdan Kocaj

Sep 3, 2016

A retired Production Worker at Chevrolet , in Tonawanda, NY Bohdan, passed away at Park Creek Senior Living Community at the age of 88. He was the devoted father of Christine (Terry) Gordon and grandfather of Amy (Joshua) Bennett, Debbie (Justin) Anderson, Katie Gordon and great-grandfather of five. The son of the late Tatianna (Kaciupka) Kocaj and the...

Walter "Wasyl" Tryniak

Walter "Wasyl" Tryniak

Aug 31, 2016

A former foundry worker at Buffalo Forge, Co, in Buffalo, New York, Walter Tryniak, passed away at Buffalo Mercy Hospital, at the age of 96. He was the beloved husband of Victoria (nee Swiatek) Tryniak and the late Eugenia (nee Sowinski) Tryniak. The devoted father of Michael (Marcia) Tryniak, Helen (John) Grimmer, Christina Potoczna, Marian Swiatek, Mary Krzykowski,...

Kathleen Samulski

Kathleen Samulski

Aug 28, 2016

At the age of 63, a daughter of the late Mary Korba and late Raymond Ciamaga. Beloved wife of David Samulski. Devoted mother of Michael Samulski and Jaclyn Samulski. Loving grandmother of Ian Samulski and Matthew Samulski. Dearest sister of Ronald (late Joan) Ciamaga and late Raymond (Mary) Ciamaga. Sister-in-law of Paul Samulski. Family will be present Tuesday 5-8...

Florence M. Menczynska

Florence M. Menczynska

Aug 26, 2016

At the age of 95, a former nurse at E.J. Meyer Memorial Hospital in Buffalo, New York. Beloved daughter of the late Mary (nee Domanski) and late Bronislaus Menczynski. She was also survived by many loving and caring cousins. Services were held privately by the family.

Annette Kurek

Annette Kurek

Aug 25, 2016

The former Annette Duderewicz, passed away peacefully at the Terrace View Long Term Care Facility, in Buffalo, New York, at the age of 93. Annette was the beloved wife of the late John Kurek. She was the dearest sister and twin of Mary Duderewicz and predeceased by sisters and brothers, the late Helen Hodukiewicz, late Walter (late Helen)...

Catherine Lechnowskyj

Catherine Lechnowskyj

Aug 18, 2016

At the age of 90 a daughter of the late Julie Savanich and Steve Hrywniak. Devoted wife of the late John Lechnowskyj. Beloved mother of Marie (late Norman) Boergers, Irka (late Ray) Davis, Julie Norman, Anna Lechnowskyj, Tony (Germaine) Lechnowskyj, Natalie Lechnowskyj, Steve (Claire) Lechnowskyj and late Billy Lechnowskyj. Loving grandmother of Daniel, Anthony, Matthew, Nicholas, Alexandra, Makayla, Erin, Christopher,...

Christine S. Kuntz

Christine S. Kuntz

Aug 16, 2016

The former Christine S. Dombkiewicz, a retired Bus Driver at Laidlaw, in Cheektowaga, NY passed away peacefully at Hospice Buffalo, in Cheektowaga, NY, at the age of 75. Thru the years, Christine was quite active at her parish Church's namely, St. Agnes Church, the parish Community at St. Katharine Drexel and at St. Andrew's Church, in Sloan, NY,...

Clara K. Bomaster

Clara K. Bomaster

Aug 14, 2016

The former Clara Hout passed away peacefully at Sisters Hospital, in Buffalo, NY. A former bookkeeper at Mercury Maintenance, she was 87. Clara was the beloved wife of the late Robert N.Bomaster Sr. and dearest mother of Steven Bomaster, John (Nan) Bomaster and the late Robert, Jr (Christine) Bomaster and late Barbara Ann Bomaster and also survived by...

Michael G. Gress

Michael G. Gress

Aug 10, 2016

At the age of 74, a former Hopper for The Buffalo News and The Courier Express. Beloved husband of Sandra (nee Marcinelli) Gress. Devoted father of Michelle (Andrew Sr.) Wojtulski, Jeffrey (Judy) Gress Sr. and Lynnette (Paul) Stiglmeier. Loving grandfather of Alyssa and Andrew Jr. Wojtulski, Michael (Kori) Chuchla, Antoinette and Jeffery Jr Gress, Kate and Jack Stiglmeier. Dearest brother-in-law...