Obituaries

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....

Nov 22, 2016

The former Gloria A. Wargula, passed away peacefully at Garden Gate Health Care, in Cheektowaga, NY, at the age of 88. A member of the St. Josaphat Seniors Group, she enjoyed playing Rummy and Bingo.

Gloria was the beloved wife of the late William H. Unger, who predeceased her in 2002.

The...

Nov 21, 2016

William "Bill" Appleby, at the age 93, peacefully passed away on November 21, 2016, in Fort Worth Texas. Bill was born on January 22,1923, in West Hartlepool England, to Elizabeth and Charles Appleby. He migrated to the United States with his parents in 1927. He enlisted in the Canadian Army during WWII, participated in the European Theater from May 1942...

Nov 15, 2016

The former Wanda Helena Andrzejczuk, a retired chef at Alexandra's in Depew, New York, passed away peacefully at Ridge View Manor, in Buffalo, New York, at the age of 89. Wanda was the beloved wife of the late Edward Adamski.  Dear mother of Robert Adamski, Cynthia Kazmierczak, Steven (late Debbie) Adamski, Elizabeth Pembleton and the...

Nov 8, 2016

The former Theresa A. Borkowska, a retired chef, at the 20th Century Club, passed away peacefully at Sisters Hospital St. Joseph's Campus, in Cheektowaga, NY at the age of 74. She was the beloved wife of the late George W. Wayman and devoted mother of John Wayman and Genevieve (James) Lummel.

A loving grandmother of...

Nov 4, 2016

At the age of 102, born Irene Zalewski in Syracuse, New York to the late Anthony and Bertha (Wojciechowska) Zalewski. Loving sister of the late Joseph Zalewski, Edmund Zalewski, Frank Zalewski, and Genevieve Lepkowski. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Felician Sisters and family will be present at the Immaculate Heart...