Obituaries

Morris Shamrock
Feb 25, 2016
Morris Shamrock, passed away on February 25, 2016 at St. Luke's Hospital in Houston, Tx. at the age of 90. He was born July 3, 1925 in Buffalo, NY to Morris and Ella Mae Shamrock. He grew up in Buffalo, NY and enlisted in the U.S. Navy in October of 1943 where he achieved the rank of Chief...
Eric P Doyle
Feb 24, 2016
Eric passed away at his home in the Town of Niagara, at the age of 64. He was the beloved son of the late Clara (nee Bienko) and late Howard Doyle, Jr.
The devoted brother of Sister Mary Claire, CSSF and was also survived by many cousins.
Relatives and friends are...
Sandra Jean Nowicki
Feb 20, 2016
Over the years, Sandra was an avid Special Olympian in many events and excelled at Swimming, Track & Field and Bowling. Â A former Assembler Specialist at Goodwill Industries, in Buffalo, New York, she passed away peacefully at Buffalo Mercy Hospital and went to greet her Lord, with her infectious smile, at the age of 51. Sandra Jean was...
Jean S. Cross
Feb 17, 2016
At the age of 94, a daughter to the late Stanislaus and Genevieve Niedzwiecka. Beloved wife of late John Cross. Devoted mother of Carol (Edward) Cruz-Laynes and late Kathleen Pierson. Loving grandmother of Robert M. (Jeanette) Pierson, Michelle Gulczewski and Cheryl (Fiance Jeff Wright) Cruz- Laynes. Fond great grandmother of Jessica, Joshua, Jordan, Jenna and Ryan Pierson, Ashley, Luke and...
Leonard Pajak
Feb 15, 2016
A US Army Veteran and former Plant Supervisor at Ultra Tool and Plastic, in Amherst, NY, he passed away peacefully in Ray City, Georgia. Leonard was a devoted father of Melissa Guarino, Leonard (Kim) Pajak, Phillip (Karen) Pajak, Eric (Ginnie) Pajak and Nadine (Darin) Doucette. Loving grandfather of Jeremy Guarino, Cameron Guarino, Tyler Guarino, Nathan Pajak, Colin Pajak, Andrew Pajak,...
Cynthia J. Siedlikowski
Feb 8, 2016
A Sacramental Minister at the former Precious Blood Parish, in Buffalo, NY and a recipient of the Diocesan St. Joseph the Worker Award for her devotion to Precious Blood Church, as well as the Goodwill Industries, Outstanding Employee Service Award. Cynthia, passed away peacefully, at the Elderwood Health Care at Cheektowaga (Maplewood) facility, at the age of 71. The devoted ...
Daniel E. Adamski
Feb 7, 2016
A pioneer of Pyrotechnics, in Western New York, as well as Contractor and Chief Executive Officer at DEMFA Enterprises, Daniel E. Adamski, passed away peacefully at Hospice Buffalo, in Cheektowaga, NY, at the age of 66. He also served in the US Marine Corps, during the Vietnam War. Daniel was the dear son of Wanda and the late...
Adele A. Kiec
Feb 3, 2016
The former Adele Winiarczyk, passed away peacefully at Garden Gate Health Care Facility, in Cheektowaga, NY, at the age of 91. She was the beloved wife of the late Stanley and devoted mother of Barbara (David) Koonce, Diane (Leonard) Makolinski, Michael (Susan) Kiec and Christopher Kiec. A loving grandmother of Sister Mariana, RMS "Christina" Koonce, Tammy (Shad) Baiz,...
Patricia A. Keller
Feb 3, 2016
The former Patricia Suhr, a retired Keypunch Operator, first for Remington Rand and then concluding her career with American Optical, passed away peacefully at the Hospice Unit of Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital, in Amherst, NY at the age of 79. Pat was the beloved wife of Wayne Keller for over 60 Years. The devoted mother of Colleen (Michael)...
Stephen P. Hajduk
Feb 1, 2016
A retired Firefighter with the Buffalo Fire Department, Stephen P. Hajduk, passed away at South Buffalo Mercy Hospital, in Buffalo NY, at the age of 79. Stephen was the beloved husband and partner of Florence (nee Pirog) Hajduk for almost 60 years. He was the devoted father of Kenneth (Darlene) Hajduk, Norine Hajduk-Godzich, Lawrence (Kristine) Hajduk, Lori Lynn...
John J. Imbirowicz, Sr.
Jan 31, 2016
A retired Mechanic for the Buffalo Police Department, John J. Imbirowicz, Sr., passed away peacefully, at Harris Hill Nursing Facility, in Williamsville, NY, at the age of 96. He was a longtime member of the NRA and the Bison City Rod and Gun Club. He was predeceased by his wife the late Pearl (nee Rys) Imbirowicz. John was...
Michelle Lee Harris
Jan 30, 2016
The former Michelle Lee Fenwick, passed away peacefully, at her home, at the age of 45. Michelle, originally from Indiana was employed at McKesson Corp, in North Tonawanda, as a Medical Biller, till a few years ago, after complications arising from an automobile accident. Michelle Lee Harris, was the beloved wife of Jon Harris. She was the dearest...
Olga Luniw
Jan 26, 2016
The former Olga Sokolowski, passed away peacefully, in her sleep, at St. Elizabeth's Health Care Facility, in Lancaster, NY, on her 99th birthday. Formerly a Cheektowaga resident, she left her family's care,  to join her beloved husband, the late Steven, who predeceased her on April 12, 2003. Olga was the devoted mother of Deborah (Michael) Boron and loving...
Janet M. O'Dee
Jan 26, 2016
At the age of 56, a daughter of the late Mary Skalat and James Masterson Sr. Loving companion of Eric Faatz and the late John O'Dee. Dearest mother of John, Brian, Christian and the late Christopher. Loving grandmother of Bionca. Dear sister of Mary and James Jr.(Jacqueline) Masterson. Family will be present Saturday 3-6 PM at the...
Joseph M. Wisniewski
Jan 22, 2016
A Mold Changer Operator at Dunlop - Goodyear, in Tonawanda, NY, passed away at Kenmore Mercy Hospital at the age of 59. Joe was the beloved husband of 40 years to Kathryn (Wozniak) Wisniewski. The devoted father of Joseph F. Wisniewski and Kevin L. (Sara Mislin) Wisniewski and loving grandfather of Nathan Lee; He was the dearest son of the...
Janet V Aguglia
Jan 21, 2016
The former Janet V. Grubka, daughter of the late Verna (Osowski) and late John Grubka and retired Insurance Agent at LaPenna Insurance, of Cheektowaga, NY, passed away at Hospice Buffalo, in Cheektowaga, at the age of 75. She was the beloved wife of the late Philip Aguglia, who predeceased her in 1976. Janet was the devoted mother...
Robert "Bob" M. Ring
Jan 15, 2016
At the age of 85, a former Mail Carrier for the US Postal Service. Son of the late Florence Lus and James Ring. Beloved husband of 63 years to Shirley Dauman. Devoted father of Debra (Brian) Placta, Kim (James) Gawron and James (Joanne) Ring. Loving grandfather of Amy (fiancé Brian Schneider) Placta, Justin (Amie) Gawron, Shannon (Joseph) Wroblewski, Joshua (Katie)...
Ruth M. Kasiewicz
Jan 15, 2016
At the age of 81, a daughter to the late Genevieve Wantoch and Edwin Raymond. Beloved wife of the late Robert J. Kasiewicz. Dear mother of Stephen Jackson. Grandmother of Stephen Anthony Jackson, Jr. Sister of the late Frank (late Irene) Walinski, Mary Wantoch, Dick Manacuski, Betty (late Ralph) Jackson-Lambert, Edwin (late Helen) Wantoch, Charles (late Josephine) Raymond. Loving aunt...
Kyle M. Zawislak
Jan 11, 2016
At the age of 27, a beloved son of Gary and Dawn (nee Fiederowicz) Zawislak. Dearest brother of David Zawislak and Matthew Zawislak. Fond grandson of Chester (late Clara) Zawislak and late Henry (Doreen) Fiederowicz. Kyle is also survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins and fraternity brothers at Kappa Sigma Epsilon. Family will be present Tuesday 2-8PM at...
Patricia M. Killian
Jan 6, 2016
At the age of 69, a daughter of the late Henry and Helen Compise. Devoted mother of Rhonda Geisler and Frank Killian. Loving grandmother of Tyler, Jacob, LeeAnna and Ava Geisler. Dearest sister of Thomas Compise, Joanie (Charles) Frisicaro, Sonny (Suzie) Compise, Betty (John) Guay and Joey (Patsy) Compise; also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins. Family will be...


