Obituaries

Gloria A. Unger
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...
William Appleby
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...
Wanda H. Adamski
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...
Theresa A. Wayman
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...
Sister Mary Crescenta Zalewski, Cssf
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...
Daniel W. Pelczynski
Nov 1, 2016
At the age of 84, a son to the late Eva Kossman and Francis Pelczynski. Beloved husband of Genevieve "Jenny" (nee Golas) Pelczynski. Devoted father of James (Roxanne) Pelczynski, Michael (Renee) Pelczynski, Thomas (Suzanne) Pelczynski and the late Daniel W. Pelczynski Jr. Loving grandfather of Christian (Kathleen) Pelczynski, Matthew Pelczynski and Jessica Pelczynski. Also survived by many nieces, nephews and...
Dorothea Cross
Nov 1, 2016
The former Dorothea Kellett, passed away peacefully at Hospice Buffalo, in Cheektowaga, NY, at the age of 97. She excelled at cooking, baking, fishing and playing cards. An avid dancer, she also enjoyed Swing and Jazz music.
Dorothea was the beloved wife of the late Woodrow Cross, late Tom Morris and late Bernarr Cervi.
...Harry P. Szymanski
Oct 31, 2016
At the age of 84, a former Brakeman at NY Central Railroad. A devoted son to the late Sophie Skotarczak and Leon Szymanski. Loving husband of Felicia (nee Darmstedter) Szymanski. Dearest step-father of Lynnette McNary and Jackie McNary. Fond step-grandfather of Kayla McNary. Dear brother-in-law of Sally Szymanski. Uncle of Marty Szymanski. Also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins....
Irene R. Mazurkiewicz
Oct 26, 2016
The former Irene R. Podyma, the daughter of the late Rose (nee Pikul) and late Walter Podyma, passed away peacefully at Fr. Baker Manor Skilled Nursing Facility, in Orchard Park, NY, at the age of 96. In her younger years Irene was active with the St. Josaphat Parish Seniors group, Bingo and the VFW Fulara Bros Post 4734...
Vincent J. Fullone
Oct 17, 2016
At the age of 91, a former steelworker at Bethlehem Steel in Lackawanna, New York. Beloved husband of Irene (nee Dengos) Fullone. Devoted father of Lawrence (Doreen) Fullone, Lynnda Fullone O'Hara, Lydia (Larry) Oleksy and Lisa (Ed) De La Morena. Loving grandfather of Matthew Fullone, James Fullone, Sam Fullone, Lauren (Ken) Denham, Vincent (Kerry) O'Hara,...
Mark A. Carducci
Oct 17, 2016
At the age of 47, a technician for Manchester Cable in Tonawanda, New York. Devoted father of Antonia Carducci, Anthony Carducci and Gabriella Carducci. Loving son of Elizabeth and Frank Carducci. Dearest brother of Kimberly (Larry) Standish.  Dearest friend of Grace Carducci. Also survived by aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Services were held privately....
Sister Mary Pauline Pasierb, Cssf
Oct 15, 2016
At the age of 84, born Sophie Pasierb in Tarnopol, Poland to Roman and Ludwika Tuczek Pasierb. Loving sister of Jozefa Daugielewicz in Poland and the late Stanislaw Pasierb, Helena Danilewicz-Pasierb and Waleria Pasierb. Cousin of Thomas and Mira Toczek. Also survived by nieces and nephews. Felician Sisters and family will be present at the Immaculate Heart...
Helen T. Hoffman
Oct 6, 2016
The former Helen Tutak, passed way peacefully, at the age of 86. She was the beloved wife of Edward J. Hoffman and loving mother of Michael Hoffman, Susan Hoffman, Mark (Faith) Hoffman and Martin (friend Sherry Terzian) Hoffman. Helen was also the joyful grandmother of Alana, Michael, Joseph, Marya and Marcus. A private burial will take place at St. Stanislaus...
James Matthew Brunn
Oct 5, 2016
Beloved husband of Cohrin (nee Wojcik) Brunn. Devoted father of Kayla, Jacob, Hayley, Cody and Mandy Brunn. Dearest son of Raymond (Cathy) Brunn and late Karen Brunn. Dearest brother of Sherri (Joseph) Marranca and William (Dana) Brunn. Fond step-brother of Nick Schrecengost. Also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins. Family will be present Saturday 2-4 and 7-9 PM...
Thomas E. Pustulka
Oct 2, 2016
Tom, an Army veteran and retiree of the Buffalo Police, after 23 years of service, passed away peacefully at Absolut Care of Orchard Park, with his family close by at his side. He was the beloved husband of Kathy (nee Pry) Pustulka, for 50 years, a devoted father of Karen Pustulka and Jennifer (Jerry) Webb and loving grandfather...
Eric Richard Rozewski
Sep 27, 2016
At the age of 28, a delivery truck driver for Sunset Fruit and Vegetable Company in Buffalo, New York. A devoted son of Kathleen (nee Sikora) and Richard Rozewski Jr. Loving brother of Joseph (Katelyn) Rozewski and Ashtin (Rico) Rozewski. Dearest grandson of Sandra and Richard Sikora, and Patricia and late Richard Rozewski Sr. Also...
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
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
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
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...


