Obituaries

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...
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)Â 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
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
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
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)...


