Obituaries

Frank A. Carter, Sr.

Frank A. Carter, Sr.

Aug 7, 2016

A retired Furnace man at Republic Steel, Frank passed away peacefully at home, at the age of 73. In his younger years he served his country as a Private First Class, assigned to the 93rd Medical Detachment of the US Army, during the Vietnam War. He was the beloved husband of the late Rose Marie Osgood and devoted...

Dorothy Marie Dzielski

Dorothy Marie Dzielski

Aug 5, 2016

The former Dorothy Marie Grabowski, passed away at Sisters Hospital St. Joseph Campus, at the age of 52. Dorothy was the beloved wife of Paul T. Dzielski and devoted mother of David Kniery. The daughter of the late Theresa Sulwikowski and Henry Grabowski and sister of Lynda (Charles) Yung, Anne (late Richard, Sr.) Ernle and the late Henry...

Robert John Betlewicz

Robert John Betlewicz

Aug 1, 2016

Robert Betlewicz, a former Teacher at the Cheektowaga Central School District passed away at the age of 72. He was a devoted son to the late Frances Zulawski and Joseph Betlewicz. Beloved husband of the late Ann M. (nee Cieslak) Betlewicz. Devoted father of Robert (Karrianne) Betlewicz and Randy (Christine) Betlewicz. Loving grandfather of Nicolas, Jakob, Patrick, Lynn Marie,...

Wolodimir Musytschka

Wolodimir Musytschka

Aug 1, 2016

At the age of 93, a former Janitor at the Courier Express, in Buffalo, New York. Wolodimir was born in Boratyn, Ukraine to the late Telka Pic and Ivan Musytchka. Cousin of the late Dmytro (Dolores) Baranyckyj and Family. Family and friends are invited for a Funeral Liturgy that will take place at St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church, located at...

Helen V. Zgoda

Helen V. Zgoda

Aug 1, 2016

The former Helen Wojcik, a retired Inspector at the Chevrolet Delevan Plant, passed away at Garden Gate Nursing Home, at the age of 94. She was the devoted mother of Larry (Andrea) Zgoda and was predeceased by Larry's father, the late Joseph Zgoda and her parents, the late Victoria (Herod) and Lawrence Wojcik. Helen was the loving grandmother...

Sharon Ann Gach

Sharon Ann Gach

Jul 23, 2016

A retiree of Homeland Security and former resident of Toronto, Ontario, Canada and Buffalo, New York. Sharon Ann, passed on to the Lord, in Sparks, Nevada, at the age of 69. She was the devoted daughter of the late Irene (Glowniak) and Jerome J. Gach and beloved sister, best friend and a special blessing, in the life of...

Edward J. Powers, Jr.

Edward J. Powers, Jr.

Jul 21, 2016

A resident of Buffalo, NY and former Security officer, Edward, passed away at Erie County Medical Center, at the age of 30. He was the loving father of Natori, Nevaeh and Kaci. The devoted son of Debora (Charles, Sr.) Wegrzyn and the late Edward Powers, Sr. and loving brother of Sierra Shear and Charles Wegrzyn, Jr.

Kevin J. Wise

Kevin J. Wise

Jul 19, 2016

At the age of 43 a Professor at Trocaire College and Erie Community College in Buffalo, NY. Beloved husband of Celeste (nee Pelletier) Wise. Devoted father of Emilie Wise, Allison Wise and Luke Wise. Dearest son of Jim and Betty Wise. Dear son-in-law of Gaston and Roberta Pelletier. Fond brother-in-law of Rodney Pelletier and Mike (Macy) Pelletier. Kevin is also...

Joann M. Miller

Joann M. Miller

Jul 15, 2016

At the age of 73, a former Secretary at Eber Brothers Wine and Spirits in Amherst, NY and at Gohr Distributing in Buffalo, NY. Devoted daughter of the late Raymond and Mildred Miller. Loving companion of late Leroy Thomas. Dearest sister of Leo (late Geraldine) Miller, late Carl Miller, late Marilyn Date, late Raymond M. Miller and late Robert E....

Brian L. Keith

Brian L. Keith

Jul 8, 2016

At the age 56 a former Bus Driver at Laid Law in Buffalo, NY. Dearest son of John Keith. Dearest brother of Lynn Keith, Crystal (Joseph) Fialkiewicz, Jimmy (Amy) Keith, Barbara (Glen) Ham and the late John Paul Keith Jr. Beloved grandson of the late Gerald and Ruth Keith. Brian is also survived by aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins....

Eugene F. "Geno" Raczka, Jr.

Eugene F. "Geno" Raczka, Jr.

Jul 5, 2016

At the age of 62, Eugene was known as "Top Dog" and "Machine". Eugene was a former Sanitation Worker at US Foods in West Seneca, NY. Beloved son of the late Helen Panczyk and Eugene Raczka Sr. Dearest brother of Christine (Michael Sikorski), Thomas Raczka, Cheryl (John) Rogowski, Mark Raczka, Carolyn (Bill) Kish. Dear uncle of Sophia (Todd) Ferguson, Michael...

Sister Harriet Marie Bialobreski, Cssf

Sister Harriet Marie Bialobreski, Cssf

Jul 4, 2016

At the age of 101, born Hedwig Bialobreski in Syracuse, NY to the late Anne (nee Telakowski) and Stanislaus Mary Ann (Jarmacz) Bialobreski. Loving sister of John Bialobreski, and the late Catherine Kaminski, Regina Marcinkiewicz, Anne Stempien, Sophie Wisowaty, Helen Bialobreski, George White and Stanley Bialobreski. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

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June L. Dobucki

June L. Dobucki

Jul 1, 2016

The former June Jabcuga, a loving wife, mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully, at Hospice Buffalo in Cheektowaga, New York, at the age of 82. June was the beloved wife of the late John Dobucki. The devoted mother of Gary (Donna) Dobucki, Bonnie (Jerry) Kozlowski, Dawn (late Mark) Olejniczak, Randy (Michelle) Dobucki and the late John Dobucki, late...

John T. Zawada

John T. Zawada

Jun 30, 2016

At the age of 68, a former Mail Carrier at the US Post Office in Cheektowaga, NY. John was a Vietnam Army veteran and member of the VFW Joseph Hriczko Post 6245. A loving son to the late Martha Kaczmarski and Thomas Zawada. Beloved husband of Christine (nee Buziak) Zawada. Devoted father of Joseph (Betty) Zawada and Jeffrey (Shannon) Zawada....

Jeanette M. Mikolajczak

Jeanette M. Mikolajczak

Jun 25, 2016

The former Jeanette M. Wienczkowski and Jeanette Herdzik, who was a retired Insurance Representative at Fronczak Insurance Agency, passed away at the age of 78, at Buffalo General Hospital, in Buffalo, New York. Jeanette was the beloved wife of Norman R. Mikolajczak and devoted mother of Richard (Gerry) Herdzik, Donna Lang-Jablonski and Hope Ann Maggart. She was the...

Sandra L Morrison

Sandra L Morrison

Jun 18, 2016

A former Administrative Assistant at Lighthouse Guild, in Buffalo New York. Sandra passed away at Strong Memorial Hospital, in Rochester New York, at the age of 65. The devoted mother of Michael (Jennifer Bateman) Landwehr and loving grandmother of Michaela, Brooke and Brittany. She was dearest daughter of Gerald and the late Bernice Morrison and sister of Michael...

Sister Mary Aileen Madej, Cssf

Sister Mary Aileen Madej, Cssf

Jun 16, 2016

At the age of 90, born Gertrude Madej in Buffalo, New York to the late Juliana (nee Szczurzenski) and Thomas Madej. Loving Sister of Eva Pazderski and the late Walter, John and Stanley Madej.  Also survived by nieces and nephews. Felician Sisters and family will be present at the Immaculate Heart of Mary...

Franky Lynn Caldarella

Franky Lynn Caldarella

Jun 12, 2016

A former packer at Iimak, in Amherst, New York, passed away suddenly at the age of 51. The beloved mother of Andrew Edwards and devoted daughter of Santina (nee Modica) and the late Frank Caldarella. Franky Lynn was the dearest sister of Tina Marie (Dan) Helenbrook, Cindy (Thomas) Robb, Tracy Caldarella (Albert Steele), and the late Francyne Betz,...

Thomas J. Krzanowicz

Thomas J. Krzanowicz

Jun 2, 2016

At the age of 73, a former Laborer at Dresser Industries in Depew, NY. Cherished son of the late Caroline and John Krzanowicz. Beloved husband of the late Jacqueline Orbank. Devoted father of Jamie and Tracy. Loving grandfather of Alana Hackett. Brother of Richard Young, Ronald and David Krzanowicz. Family will be present Sunday 2 - 6 PM ...

Edward Tysiac

Edward Tysiac

May 28, 2016

Edward, also known as "Sonny" was a veteran of the US Army and retired assembler at General Motors, passed away at the age of 79. The devoted son of the late Florence (Janik) and Edward S. Tysiac. He was the dearest brother of Kevin (Penny) and James (Donna) Tysiac and the late Sylvia (Joseph) Czajka and also survived...