Obituaries

Ann Marie Atkinson

Ann Marie Atkinson

May 24, 2016

At the age of 46, a beloved daughter to Delphine Rzepka and Leonard Kurdziel. Beloved wife of Robert Atkinson Sr. Devoted mother of Rebecca (Robert) Kinnin, Jessica (Shawn) Atkinson, Robert Jr. (Brianna) Atkinson and Kaylee Atkinson. Loving grandmother of 11. Dearest sister of Catherine (Anthony) Bonitati, Paul (Joanne) Kurdziel and late Leonard Kurdziel Ann is also survived by many nieces,...

Sophia Holowatyj

Sophia Holowatyj

May 19, 2016

The former Sophia Zawadiwskyj, a Seamstress at M. Wile and Company, in Buffalo, New York, at the age of 89. Devoted daughter of the late Domecelia Iwaskiw and Michael Zawadiwskyj. Beloved wife of late Lubomyr Holowatyj. Devoted mother of Stephen (Carolyn) Holowatyj, Oksana (Paul) Besstak and Michael (Roma) Holowaty.

Loving grandmother of Daniel, Christina, Dennis,...

Arden "Ardie" Mutton Jr.

Arden "Ardie" Mutton Jr.

May 18, 2016

A devoted son to the late Ludema Saul and Arden Mutton Sr. In 1997, Ardie was inducted in the WNY Softball Hall of Fame. Ardie is a former employee at Worthington Compressor in Buffalo, NY where he worked in the Shipping and Receiving Department. Beloved husband of the late Teresa "Tess" (nee Terpin) Mutton. Father of Michele (Greg)...

Joanne J. Warden

Joanne J. Warden

May 18, 2016

At the age of 76, a daughter of the late Genevieve and Henry Kaczmarek. Devoted mother of Debbie (Greg) Leslie , William (Ginger) Warden, Henry (Linda) Warden and Mark Warden. Loving grandmother of 10, fond great grandmother of 9 and dearest sister of 11.

Joanne is also survived by nieces, nephews and cousins. Family will...

Halyna Stasiuk

Halyna Stasiuk

May 17, 2016

Beloved wife of the late Lubomy Stasiukr. Devoted mother of Diana (James) Duryea and Peter (Natalie) Stasiuk. Loving grandmother of George and Nadia Duryea, Christina and Michael Stasiuk. Dear daughter of the late Iwanna (Voronowsky) and Wolodymyr. Sister of the late Wolodymyr Lonkewych, Jr. Family will be present Friday 6-8 PM at the Pietszak Funeral Home, 2400 William...

Joseph "Joe" Gura

Joseph "Joe" Gura

May 11, 2016

At the age of 88, A former Printer at Arcata Graphics in Depew, NY. A devoted son of the late Michaeline Ubermanowicz and Sebastian Gura. Dearest brother of Rita (late Eugene) Sliwinski and the late Frank Gura, Sophie (late Charles) Rodehaver, late Walter Gura, late Helen (late Emil) Olesik, late Fabian, late John (Alberta) and late Theodore (Mary)...

Frank C. Salonek

Frank C. Salonek

May 11, 2016

At the age of 79, a former Mechanic at Western Electric in Buffalo, NY. Loving son of the late Rose Hearod and Charles Salonek. Beloved husband of Marie (nee Wienckowski) Salonek. Devoted father of Gregory (Debra) Salonek, Paul (Chrissy) Salonek and Frank Jr. (Stacie) Salonek Loving grandfather of Kayla, Kevin, Story and Jaxon. Godfather of Charles Dziekonski. Dearest uncle of...

Hillary B. Sypniewski

Hillary B. Sypniewski

May 7, 2016

A Volunteer Office Clerk at Moving Miracles Dance Studio, in West Seneca, NY passed away peacefully at home at the age of 34. Hillary beloved daughter of Barbara (nee Schwinn) and James Sypniewski and devoted sister of Nicholas (Amanda) Sypniewski. The loving granddaughter of Joan and the late Gerald Schwinn and Walter and the late Helen Sypniewski and...

Joseph F. Sinkewicz, Jr.

Joseph F. Sinkewicz, Jr.

May 5, 2016

Joseph F. Sinkewicz Jr. Attorney, succumbed to multiple sclerosis (MS) at the age of 61 surrounded by close friends and family.  Predeceased by his mother, the late Delores (Bator), Joe is survived by his father, Joseph F., Sinkewicz, Sr., and stepmother, Lucinda; brother, Robert Sienkiewicz of Buffalo, NY; sister, Linda (Douglas Gillen) of San Francisco, CA; and cousins...

Evelyn Lesakowski

Evelyn Lesakowski

May 5, 2016

At the age of 62, a former Cook at Eddie's and Carrie's Restaurant in Buffalo, NY. A devoted daughter to the late Carrie Maciejewski and Edward Galuszka. Beloved wife of Michael A. Lesakowski Sr. Devoted mother of Michael, Jr. (Amy) Lesakowski, Carrie Ann (Patrick) Cosentino and Todd Lesakowski. Loving grandmother of nine. Also survived by several sisters, brothers,...

Natalie Kobylski

Natalie Kobylski

May 3, 2016

The former Natalie Kominczak, passed away peacefully, at the age of 102. Beloved wife of the late John Kobylski. Loving mother of Irene (Ken) Hall and the late Michael (Dolores) Kobylski and the late Sophie Kobylski. Grandmother of Lisa (Kenny) Jones, Brian Godfrey, James Kobylski and Marc (Jonchelle) Kobylski and great-grandmother of nine. Family will be present on Friday...

Barbara "Aunt Barb" Kuciel

Barbara "Aunt Barb" Kuciel

Apr 29, 2016

At the age of 56, Barb was a former employee with the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, where she retired from after 35 years. Dearest daughter of the late Mary Ann (nee Kajdasz) and Henry Kuciel. Loving sister of Elizabeth (Michael Cretacci) Kuciel, Thaddeus (Johnette) Kuciel, Annette (Joseph) Kwiatkowski and the late Jacqueline (Gerald) Griffiths. Barb is...

Lubomyr Holowatyj

Lubomyr Holowatyj

Apr 17, 2016

Lubomyr Holowatyj, a retired draftsman at Buffalo Structural in Buffalo, New York, passed away at the age of 93 at Comprehensive Rehabilitation and Health Center in Williamsville, New York with his wife Sophia by his side. He was the beloved husband of Sophia (nee Zawadiwskyj) Holowatyj. A devoted father of Stephen (Carolyn) Holowatyj, Oksana (Paul)...

Jeannette M Sawicki

Jeannette M Sawicki

Apr 12, 2016

Jeannette Sawicki, also known as "Jeannette Jay" to many, was the Owner of Jeannette Jay's Gold Carpet Interviews, in Pittsburg, PA,  passed away at Erie County Medical Center, in Buffalo, New York, at the age of 70.

The loving daughter of the late Jean (nee Kania) and the late Peter Sawicki and devoted sister of...

Daniel J. Langan

Daniel J. Langan

Apr 12, 2016

At the Age of 79, of Cheektowaga, NY. Devoted son of the late Phyllis Carlton and William Langan. A former Insurance Adjuster at United States Fidelity and Guaranty Company in Buffalo, NY. A beloved husband of the late Barbara (nee Bleier) Langan. Loving father of David Langan, Daniel Langan and John (Stephen) Langan. Fond brother of Jill Schermerhorn. Also survived...

Geraldine M. Garland

Geraldine M. Garland

Apr 12, 2016

At the age of 71, a former Transaction Service Representative at Citi Bank. A daughter to the late Josephine Cipresso and Anthony Garland. Devoted mother of Christopher Couture, Kimberly (Jason) Powell and Richard (Mandy) Couture. Loving grandmother of 4. Dearest sister of Richard Garland and the late Lillian French, also survived by nieces, nephews and cousins. Geraldine's Graveside Service will...

Theresa F Mastrocovo

Theresa F Mastrocovo

Apr 11, 2016

The former Theresa F. Rich, a retired Candy Maker at Fowler's Candy, passed away at the age of 99. She was the devoted daughter of the late Angeline (LaPorta) and the late Nicholas Rich and beloved wife of the late Frank Mastrocovo. A cherished mother of Nicholas (Sylvia) Mastrocovo and Michael (Rose Marie) Mastrocovo. The loving grandmother of David (Kim)...

Elizabeth Ann Welninski

Elizabeth Ann Welninski

Apr 4, 2016

At the age of 76, a retired Registered Nurse at the VA Hospital in Buffalo, NY. Elizabeth served in the US Army Nurse Corps from 1961 to 1963. She was a loving daughter to the late Anna Rodel and Herrman Brunner. Beloved wife of the late Frederick Welninski; devoted mother of Stephen (Cindi Adams) Welninski, Frederick Jr. (Gale Wojcieszak) Welninski...

June Shirley Spunt

June Shirley Spunt

Apr 2, 2016

The daughter of the late George and Alice Spunt. Sr. and sister of the late George Spunt, Jr. passed away at Buffalo Mercy Hospital at the age of 81. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Mass of Christian Burial at Immaculate Conception Church located at 8791 South Main Street, Eden, NY 14057, on Friday Evening, April...

Diane M Durmaj

Diane M Durmaj

Apr 2, 2016

The former Diane Blocho, daughter of the late Bernard and Mary Blocho, passed away at the age of 62. She was the devoted mother of David (Denise Lemke) Durmaj, Kevin (Jennifer) Durmaj and Gary (Jennifer) Durmaj and loving grandmother of Dylan Lemke, Dyana Durmaj, Dayna Durmaj, Maksym Durmaj, Charles Durmaj and Alex Durmaj. Dearest sister of Elizabeth (Ronald)...