Obituaries

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....
Mary Anne Marrano
Aug 4, 2015
The former Mary Anne Eisensmith, was a retired baker at Wegman's Food Store, in West Seneca, New York. She passed away peacefully at Absolute Care of Aurora Park, in East Aurora, New York, at the age of 67. The devoted mother of Kimberly Lickliter, Melissa Lickliter and the late Cynthia Anne Bunch and loving gammy of Jade Marie, Jacob Christopher...
Eleanora Hedrick
Jul 31, 2015
"She is Gone but Not Forgotten" The former Eleanora English, passed away at the age of 87. She was the beloved wife of the late Charles Hedrick and devoted mother of Daniel (Susan) Hedrick, Carol (John) Bartnik, Sally Smith and late Thomas (Fran) Hedrick. Predeceased by her sister the late Bernice English and survived by 16...
Donald A. Decker
Jul 30, 2015
Donald a Store Manager for Tops Market, South Park and Bailey, in Buffalo, New York, passed away at Erie County Medical Center, in Buffalo, New York, at the age of 65. He was the devoted father of Robin (Paul) Prytula and cherished grandfather of Alanna, Allysa and Chance. The dearest son of Rosemary (Oshlick) and the late David...
Roseann M Burdzinski
Jul 30, 2015
The former Roseann M. Polus, who was an Inventory Manager at Steuben Foods in Elma, New York, passed away at Erie County Medical Center, Buffalo, New York at the age of 63. She was the devoted mother of Stephen A. (Rachael Monnin) Burdzinski. Roseann was predeceased by her parents the late Irene (Kraska)Â and Leon Polus. The dearest...


