Obituaries

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...

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...