Obituaries

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...
Norma M Soler
Jan 4, 2016
At the age of 88, a former Housekeeper at Erie County Medical Center. A beloved daughter to Marie Lafontaine and Henry Schenk. Wife of the late Miguel Soler. Dearest mother of Paulette Soler, Michael (Anneliese) Soler, Edward Soler, Kristine (Manuel) DelRio, Norman (Bernice) Soler and Brenda Soler. Loving grandmother of Daniel (Tanya) Soler, Dana Martinez, Jamie Soler, Vanessa...
Edward D Dufrane, Sr
Jan 3, 2016
Ed was a retired Tow Truck Driver at Buddy's Towing, in Buffalo New York. He passed away suddenly, at Buffalo Mercy Hospital, at the age of 72. The son of the late Mary Loretta (Cornell) and Henry DuFrane and the loving significant other of Karen Kozlowski. A devoted father of Edward "JR" (Nancy Brown) DuFrane, Ron "Red" (Gina) DuFrane, Ashley...
Janet A Swain
Dec 29, 2015
The former Janet A. Lang, passed away peacefully at Buffalo Mercy Hospital, at the age of 81. She was a former Bar Maid at the Handle Bar and Tavern, in Buffalo, New York. A beloved longtime companion of the late James Reickerd and devoted mother of Susan Swain, Dennis Swain, Robin (Charles) Kenyon and the late David Swain....
Donna Marie Page
Dec 29, 2015
At the age of 64, Donna Marie was a Registered Nurse at the former Columbus Hospital, in Buffalo, NY. Daughter of the late Ellen McElligott and Henry Strzelczyk. Beloved Wife of Richard T. Page. Devoted Mother of Nickol Marie Page and Dana Lee (William) Pawlak. Loving Grandmother of Bryn Kennedy and Ryan Nickol Pawlak. Dearest sister of Stephen (Holly) Strzelczyk,...
Kathleen Pierson
Dec 24, 2015
The former Kathleen Cross, passed away peacefully at her home after a long struggle with Cancer, at the age of 62. She received her Business degree from Hilbert College and worked in the office, at The Fisher Price Co., in East Aurora, NY. Kathleen, also known as Katherine to some, was the former wife of Terrence Pierson and devoted mother...
Josephine B Czajkowski
Dec 20, 2015
The former Josephine B. Fifagrowicz, passed away peacefully at ElderWood Health Care at Cheektowaga, at the age of 95. Her recipe to a long life included Family, Pinochle, Bottled Beer, Garlic, Honey and Danny's Chicken Wing Soup. She had worked at the former Deaconess Hospital, in the Housekeeping Department, for many years.
Josephine was predeceased by her beloved...
Joseph A. Canazzi, Iii
Dec 17, 2015
A former Night Fireman for the City of Buffalo Board of Education passed away at Sisters of Charity - St. Joseph Campus at the age of 47. The beloved husband of Kim M. (Orlowski) Canazzi and devoted father of Joseph IV (Nicole Delamater) Canazzi, Justin Canazzi and the late Jessica Canazzi. He was Poppy to Lorelei Canazzi and...
Ronald J Niedzwiecki
Dec 13, 2015
Of Dunkirk, New York. A former Laborer at Rodgard Corporation, a Polymer Solutions Plant, in Buffalo, NY. Ron passed away peacefully, at the age of 58. He was the devoted father of Joseph Janczylik and Justin Janczylik and loving grandfather of Xzavier, Madison and Mateo. The dearest brother of Paul Niedzwiecki, David (fiancee Joanne) Niedzwiecki, Sharon (Michael Szczublewski)...
Maryann Rago
Dec 10, 2015
At the age of 61, a former Receptionist at City Creatures Animal Hospital in Buffalo, NY. A devoted daughter to late Anna Marciniak and Raymond Surdyk. Beloved wife of late Frank Rago Jr. Loving mother of Stacey (Brion) Ross, Wendy Rago and Ashley (Adam) Regdos. Fond grandmother of Elina and Sophia Ross and Falyn Regdos. Dear sister of Susan Surdyk,...
Sister Mary Francelette Smigielski, Cssf
Dec 5, 2015
At the age of 78, born Theresa Smigielski in Buffalo, NY to the late Frances (nee Glowczak) and Vincent Smigielski. Loving sister of the late Ted Smigielski and Peter Smigielski, who died in infancy. Felician Sisters and family will be present at the Immaculate Heart of Mary (Villa Maria) Convent (600 Doat) on Tuesday 2-5 PM. An evening...
Richard P. Cialfi
Dec 3, 2015
At the Age of 87 a son to the late Elizabeth Casparro and Adolpho Cialfi. Richard worked at Republic Steel Co. in Buffalo, NY where he was a Foreman. He is the beloved husband of Donna (nee Colpoys). Devoted father of Maureen (John) Baiocco, Karen (Anthony) Quaranto, Sandra Cialfi and Theresa (Craig) Weinert. Loving grandfather of Patrick (Kara) Baiocco, Nicholas...
Kenneth "Wink" Winkowski
Dec 3, 2015
A retired Electrician, with over 30 years of service at the General Motors Powertrain Plant, in Tonawanda, New York and a Vietnam Army Veteran in the 101st Airborne, Kenneth, passed away at his Home, at the age of 66. "Wink" as he was endearingly known by his friends, was the beloved husband of Debora A. (nee Klopp) Winkowski...
Albirt Edward Brown
Dec 2, 2015
Albirt a former Electrical Engineer at The Calspan Corporation, in Cheektowaga, NY, passed away at Brother's of Mercy Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, in Clarence, NY, at the age of 81. Born in Montreal, Canada, he was the son of the late Ellen Gertrude Birt and the late Albert Edward Brown. Albirt was the beloved husband of Chrystyna (nee...
Raymond H Paprocki
Nov 30, 2015
A former Punch Press set-up engineer at Hard Manufacturing, in Buffalo, New York and Navy Veteran, Raymond passed away at Kenmore Mercy Hospital, 15 days shy of his 85th Birthday. The beloved husband of the late Barbara (nee Holcomb) who predeceased him, on Feb. 16, 2007; Ray was the loving father of Patricia (David Geary) Hawkins, Debbie (Don)...
Genevieve "Jean" F Kalenik
Nov 22, 2015
The former Genevieve F. Chwojdak, passed away peacefully at Autumn View Health Care Facility, in Hamburg, New York, at the age of 92. A former Housekeeper at St. Joseph's Cathedral, of Buffalo, NY and member of the former VFW Fulara Bros. Post Ladies Auxiliary. Jean was the daughter of the late Louis and late Cecelia (Glowacki) Chwojdak.
...Henry W. White
Nov 17, 2015
At the age of 26, a former Painter at Finishing Touches in Buffalo, NY. Devoted father of Tyler, Faith and Mackenzie White. Loving son of Margaret Behr and Henry White. Dearest brother of Amber White, Rachel White and Kelly White. Fond Grandson of Lori Mistretta and Tim Behr and late Henry (Betty) White. Dearest Nephew of Linda (Carlos) Torres. Cousin...


