Obituaries

Aug 18, 2016

At the age of 90 a daughter of the late Julie Savanich and Steve Hrywniak. Devoted wife of the late John Lechnowskyj. Beloved mother of Marie (late Norman) Boergers, Irka (late Ray) Davis, Julie Norman, Anna Lechnowskyj, Tony (Germaine) Lechnowskyj, Natalie Lechnowskyj, Steve (Claire) Lechnowskyj and late Billy Lechnowskyj. Loving grandmother of Daniel, Anthony, Matthew, Nicholas, Alexandra, Makayla, Erin, Christopher,...

Aug 16, 2016

The former Christine S. Dombkiewicz, a retired Bus Driver at Laidlaw, in Cheektowaga, NY passed away peacefully at Hospice Buffalo, in Cheektowaga, NY, at the age of 75. Thru the years, Christine was quite active at her parish Church's namely, St. Agnes Church, the parish Community at St. Katharine Drexel and at St. Andrew's Church, in Sloan, NY,...

Aug 14, 2016

The former Clara Hout passed away peacefully at Sisters Hospital, in Buffalo, NY. A former bookkeeper at Mercury Maintenance, she was 87. Clara was the beloved wife of the late Robert N.Bomaster Sr. and dearest mother of Steven Bomaster, John (Nan) Bomaster and the late Robert, Jr (Christine) Bomaster and late Barbara Ann Bomaster and also survived by...

Aug 10, 2016

At the age of 74, a former Hopper for The Buffalo News and The Courier Express. Beloved husband of Sandra (nee Marcinelli) Gress. Devoted father of Michelle (Andrew Sr.) Wojtulski, Jeffrey (Judy) Gress Sr. and Lynnette (Paul) Stiglmeier. Loving grandfather of Alyssa and Andrew Jr. Wojtulski, Michael (Kori) Chuchla, Antoinette and Jeffery Jr Gress, Kate and Jack Stiglmeier. Dearest brother-in-law...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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...

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....

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....

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...

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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