Obituaries

Helen V. Zgoda
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...
Sharon Ann Gach
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...
Edward J. Powers, Jr.
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.
Kevin J. Wise
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...
Joann M. Miller
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....
Brian L. Keith
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....
Eugene F. "Geno" Raczka, Jr.
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...
Sister Harriet Marie Bialobreski, Cssf
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.
Felician...
June L. Dobucki
Jul 1, 2016
The former June Jabcuga, a loving wife, mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully, at Hospice Buffalo in Cheektowaga, New York, at the age of 82. June was the beloved wife of the late John Dobucki. The devoted mother of Gary (Donna) Dobucki, Bonnie (Jerry) Kozlowski, Dawn (late Mark) Olejniczak, Randy (Michelle) Dobucki and the late John Dobucki, late...
John T. Zawada
Jun 30, 2016
At the age of 68, a former Mail Carrier at the US Post Office in Cheektowaga, NY. John was a Vietnam Army veteran and member of the VFW Joseph Hriczko Post 6245. A loving son to the late Martha Kaczmarski and Thomas Zawada. Beloved husband of Christine (nee Buziak) Zawada. Devoted father of Joseph (Betty) Zawada and Jeffrey (Shannon) Zawada....
Jeanette M. Mikolajczak
Jun 25, 2016
The former Jeanette M. Wienczkowski and Jeanette Herdzik, who was a retired Insurance Representative at Fronczak Insurance Agency, passed away at the age of 78, at Buffalo General Hospital, in Buffalo, New York. Jeanette was the beloved wife of Norman R. Mikolajczak and devoted mother of Richard (Gerry) Herdzik, Donna Lang-Jablonski and Hope Ann Maggart. She was the...
Sandra L Morrison
Jun 18, 2016
A former Administrative Assistant at Lighthouse Guild, in Buffalo New York. Sandra passed away at Strong Memorial Hospital, in Rochester New York, at the age of 65. The devoted mother of Michael (Jennifer Bateman) Landwehr and loving grandmother of Michaela, Brooke and Brittany. She was dearest daughter of Gerald and the late Bernice Morrison and sister of Michael...
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. Â Also survived by nieces and nephews. Felician Sisters and family will be present at the Immaculate Heart of Mary...
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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...


