Obituaries

Edward J. Renkas Jr.
Oct 28, 2015
At the age of 65, a devoted son of the late Helen Motyczynski and Edward Renkas Sr. Former Pharmacist at Woodmark Pharmacy in Williamsville, NY. Edward was the beloved husband of Theresa (nee Cieplinski) Renkas. Devoted father of Carolyn Renkas and loving grandfather of David, Jason and Joseph. Brother of John (Alice) Renkas and brother-in-law of James (Gabrielle) Cieplinski and...
Edward A Wiess
Oct 27, 2015
Known to most of his friends as the "Big O" or "Oscar," Edward Wiess passed away at Harris Hill Nursing Home, in Lancaster, New York.  He served from April 1952 till April 1954, during the Korean War, as a Marine Corps Corporal and received the National Defense Service Medal. Ed was also a retired Subforeman at National Fuel,...
Sister Mary Joseph Mcdermott, Cssf
Oct 27, 2015
At the age of 82, born Annie Teresa McDermott in Ireland to the late Ellen (nee Patterson) and John McDermott. Loving sister of the John McDermott, Eileen Lynch, SM Gabrielle McDermott, SSJG, S Rita McDermott, SSJG and the late Martin McDermott and Patrick McDermott. Felician Sisters and family will be present at the Immaculate...
Michael A Cole
Oct 26, 2015
A former Machinist at Blaw-Knox Corp. in Buffalo, NY, Michael passed away at home on Monday, October 26, 2015 at the age of 57. Son of the late Virginia (nee Walters) and Leonard J. Cole Jr. and devoted father of Jacqueline and Rachel Cole. Michael was the loving grandfather of Kaitlyn and Leo and dearest brother of Christopher...
Witold "Bill" Dudala
Oct 20, 2015
At the age of 87, a former Steel Worker at Bethlehem Steel in Lackawanna, NY. Devoted son of the late Maria (nee Satlawa) and Piotr Dudala. Beloved husband of the late Maria (nee Kern). Dear friend of Jerry (Leslie) Swierski. Devoted friend to many. Also survived by family and friends in Poland and Germany. Family will be present Thursday...
Eleanor T. Podgorski
Oct 20, 2015
The former Eleanor Poswiatowski, passed away peacefully at Absolut of Gasport, at the age of 86. She was the beloved wife of late John Podgorski and devoted mother of Janis (Paul) Donaldson, Karen Easton-Pflaumer (John) Pflaumer, Colette (Phil) Kogut, and Gary (Sharon) Podgorski.
The loving grandmother of Matt (Dawn) Donaldson, Rachele (Robert) Gilcrease, Michael Podgorski,...
Gerald S. Schwinn
Oct 16, 2015
At the age of 81, a former Quality Control Manager at United States Post Office in Buffalo, NY.
Dearest son of the late Dorothy(nee Schafer) and late Sheldon Schwinn.
Beloved husband of Joan (nee Mergenhagen) Schwinn.
Devoted father of Pamela (Robert Lipinoga) Wisniewski, Barbara (Jim) Sypniewski, Brian (Kimberly) Schwinn and the late Karen...
Robert M. Mol
Oct 12, 2015
At the age of 81, a Son to the late John Mol and Caroline (nee Pawlowski) and stepson of the late Llyod Taylor. Robert retired from the City of Buffalo, where he was as a Patrol Officer at the former Precinct 8 for over 30 years. He was the beloved husband of late Joyce (nee Carini). Devoted father of Michelle...
Mary A Kruszka
Oct 8, 2015
The former Mary Ann Pieprzny passed away peacefully at Buffalo Mercy Hospital at the age of 99. The beloved wife of late Leon J. Kruszka and devoted mother of Nancy (Ted) Smardz, James (Lynne) Kruszka and Leona (late James) Wozniak.
Mary was the loving grandmother of Amy, David (Melissa), Jessica (Jeremy), Amy (Josh), Jennifer (Mark)...
Jean K. Cross
Oct 4, 2015
At the age of 82, Jean was a former Supply Clerk at Sheehan Memorial Hospital in Buffalo, NY. Jean was the daughter to the late Louis and Sarah Cavaretta. Beloved wife of late Duane Cross. Devoted mother of Katherine (Joe) Cross and late Jeanne (David) Miller. Loving grandmother of April (Jason) Majchrowicz, Kenneth (Dana) Paliwodzinski, Christopher (Amber) Paliwodzinski, Naome (Bryan)...
Sister Mary Charlene Nowak, Cssf
Sep 15, 2015
At the age of 77, born Patricia Nowak in Buffalo, New York to the late Stella (nee Ozimek) and Charles (late Helen) Nowak. Loving sister of the late Charles Nowak and Larry Bober. Also survived by cousins. Felician Sisters and family will be present at the Immaculate Heart of Mary (Villa Maria) Convent (600 Doat) on Saturday 2-8...
Odetta M. Fischer
Sep 11, 2015
The former Odetta M. Biagi, a long time volunteer of the Lovejoy Parish Outreach and Food Pantry, passed away peacefully in her Cheektowaga home, at the age of 87. In her earlier years she was a Cook at Coppola's Restaurant, that was located at the intersection of William and North Ogden Streets, in Buffalo, NY. Odetta was the...
Sabina Kish
Aug 24, 2015
The former Sabina Wronski, passed away peacefully at Seneca Manor Health Care Facility, in West Seneca, New York, at the age of 91.
She was the beloved wife of the late Joseph Kish and devoted mother of Carol (James) Wilson, Joseph (Kim) Kish, Michael Kish, Lorraine (Joseph) Vitello, William (Carolyn) Kish and the late Fredrick...
Sister Mary Laurene Szymanski, Cssf
Aug 24, 2015
At the age of 97, born Helen Szymanski in Buffalo, New York to the late Frances (nee Fila) and Anthony Szymanski. Loving sister of the late Edward Szymanski, Jean Kiebzak, Marie M. Dembski and Stephanie Norman. Also survived by nieces and nephews. Felician Sisters and family will be present at the Immaculate Heart of...
Sister Mary Virginis Kozlowski, Cssf
Aug 21, 2015
At the age of 102, born Sophie Kozlowski in Syracuse, New York to the late Michaeline (nee Lewandowski) and Walter Kozlowski. Loving sister of the late Richard Kozlowski, Frank Kozlowski, Lillian Wawro, Jeanne Fletcher and Virginia Moran. Also survived by nieces and nephews. Felician Sisters and family will be present at the Immaculate Heart of Mary (Villa Maria)...
Anna Hudymiak
Aug 20, 2015
At the age of 92, former employee at Service Systems, in Buffalo, NY where Anna was a Char Lady. A daughter to the late Ksenya Pankiw and Stefan Zahorujko. Beloved wife of the late Jurij. Devoted mother of Alex (late Marian) Hudymiak, Stepan (June Kondratenko) Hudymiak, Helen (Jaroslaw) Moczerniak and Bohdan (Roberta Trask) Hudymiak. Loving grandmother of Adam Alexander, Barbara...
Theresa H. Szalczewski
Aug 16, 2015
At the age of 80, a former employee of Service Systems in Buffalo, NY. A Daughter to the late Pearl Marzalkowski and Stephen Debski. Beloved wife of late Arthur Szalczewski. Devoted mother of Arthur (Theresa) Szalczewski, Cynthia (John) Poleon, Edward (Genevieve) Szalczewski, Karen (Carl) Colosi, Ronald Szalczewski, Theresa (Paul) Borkowski, John (Tammie) Szalczewski, Michael Szalczewski and Stanley Szalczewski. Loving grandmother...
Sister Mary Hope Zalewski, Cssf
Aug 12, 2015
At the age of 95, born Anne Zalewski to the late Margaret (Nietupski) and Chester Zalewski.  Loving sister of Raymond Laski and the late Joseph Zalewski, Frank Zalewski, Helen Yesko and Florence Szkotnicki. She is also survived by nieces and nephews. Felician Sisters and Family will be present at the Immaculate Heart of Mary (Villa Maria) Convent, 600...
Michael A. Olszewski
Aug 10, 2015
DJ, "Mystic Mike" passed away at Sisters of Charity Hospital St. Joseph Campus, in Cheektowaga, New York, at the age of 56. He was the devoted son of Joan (nee Hodur) and the late Stanley Olszewski, Jr.and dearest brother of Thomas Olszewski, Daniel Olszewski and Kenneth Olszewski.
Mike was the loving friend of...
Edward F. Cummings, Jr.
Aug 8, 2015
A former loader at Twin Bakery Supply of Buffalo, New York, passed away at Erie County Medical Center in Buffalo, New York, at the age of 55. Edward was the beloved husband of Debra Sargent-Cummings and dearest step-father of Vincent (Susan) Kazukiewicz, Gary (Stacey) Kazukiewicz, Gerald Kazukiewicz, Jr. and Rebecca (Greg) Prentice. The loving son of Edward F....


