Obituaries

Max Petruczok

Max Petruczok

Jun 16, 2015

Max passed away peacefully, at Absolut Care at Eden, at the Age of 92, with his family at his side. He was a former Dye Setter, for Ford Motor, Co. Max was the beloved husband of Julia (nee Zhybaj) Petruczok. The devoted father of Anatole (Marilyn) Petruczok, Helen (late Larry) Hussey and Peter (Sonia Sterrett) Petruczok. Loving grandfather...

Sister Mary Georgette Zielinski, Cssf

Sister Mary Georgette Zielinski, Cssf

Jun 14, 2015

At the age of 68, born Irene Zielinski in Buffalo, New York to the late Natalie and Anthony Zielinski. Felician Sisters and family will be present at the Immaculate Heart of Mary (Villa Maria) Convent (600 Doat St.) on Monday 2-5 PM. An evening Prayer Service will begin at 5 PM in the Convent Chapel. A Mass of Christian...

Carol A. Nagel

Carol A. Nagel

Jun 10, 2015

A Former Figure Skater, Carol (Piatkiewicz) Nagel, passed away peacefully at Buffalo General Hospital, with her family at her side, at the age of 72. She was the beloved wife of the late Richard C. Nagel and devoted mother of Charlene (Michael) Schrenk.

Carol was predeceased by four sisters and survived by nieces, nephews, cousins...

Helen R. Sypniewski

Helen R. Sypniewski

Jun 8, 2015

The former Helen Stypa, at the age of 95, passed away at Seneca Health Care Center, in West Seneca, NY. She was the beloved wife of the late Al Galenski and the late Henry Sypniewski and dearest sister of Estelle (late Henry) Marek, late Chester (late Wanda) Stypa, late Joseph (late Martha Maciag) Stypa and the late Stephania...

Roman Dzik

Roman Dzik

May 30, 2015

A former production line worker for General Motors in Tonawanda, NY. Roman passed away at Buffalo General Hospital at the age of 78. The beloved husband of the late Anna (nee Choma) and devoted father of John (Darlene) Dzik and Roman S. Dzik; A loving grandfather of Alyssa Dzik and Ryan Dzik and dear brother of Maria (late...

Theresa M Lonczak

Theresa M Lonczak

May 25, 2015

The former Theresa M. Wroblewski, passed away peacefully at Autum View Health Care Facility, in Hamburg, NY, with her family at her side. She was the daughter of the late Celia Czarnecki and the late Valentine Wroblewski. Theresa was the beloved wife of the late Alfred Lonczak, Sr. and cherished mother of Patricia (Gregory) Odrobina, Alfred, Jr. (Dawn) Lonczak and...

Milvia A Tice

Milvia A Tice

May 21, 2015

The former Milvia A. Schulz, a retired Mold Technician at Protective Closures Co., passed away peacefully at home, at the age of 86. She was the daughter of the late Alice Schmidt and the late Elmer Schulz. She was the devoted mother of DeForest (Joan) Tice, Mitchell A. Tice, and the late Lynnette A. (Bill) Tice and POW/MIA...

Edward Soler, Jr.

Edward Soler, Jr.

May 17, 2015

"Little Eddie" passed away suddenly at the age of 39. He was the beloved father of Selena and son of Marilyn and Edward Soler. The brother of Leah and uncle of Love'ah. He was also survived by aunts, uncles and cousins. Relatives and friends are invited to gather for a Celebration of Little Eddie 's Life, at the PIETSZAK FUNERAL...

Sophie "Zofia" Pawelek

Sophie "Zofia" Pawelek

May 15, 2015

The former Sophie "Zofia" Wnuk, she was the cherished daughter of the late Magdalena and Jan Wnuk. Zofia passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by her family, at the age of 90. She was the Wife and Love of her husband Leo's life, for 68 years. Sophie was the devoted mother of Christine (John) Jasinski, Barbara (Joseph) Desiderio, Ann...

Garry "Liberty" Kreuzer

Garry "Liberty" Kreuzer

May 12, 2015

At the age of 70, Garry also known as Liberty, passed away peacefully after a short stay at Brothers of Mercy Nursing Facility, in Clarence, NY. He was the son of the late Sarah (Sherman) Kreuzer and late John Kreuzer; father of Andrea Francine, Gary and the late Brian;  brother of Randy (Donna) Kreuzer, the late Jack Kreuzer...

James R. Leicht, Jr.

James R. Leicht, Jr.

May 8, 2015

A former Manager for Pizza Jimmy's Food Truck, passed away suddenly at the age of 21. Jim was the devoted son of Judith (Abdel Yaghi) Laskowski and James (Bernadette) Leicht and beloved brother of Ava (Blake Casper) Leicht, Joshua Fruchtel, Yesmin Yaghi, Jacquelyn Leicht and Quenten Leicht. The loved grandson of Ratib Said, Marcia Pawlak and Janice and...

Leonard D. Kasinski

Leonard D. Kasinski

May 3, 2015

Leonard a former Plant Supervisor at Niagara Envelope, passed away at Buffalo Hospice Inc., in Cheektowaga, NY at the age of 70. He was the beloved husband of Dianne M. (nee Napieralski) Kasinski. The devoted father of Lisa Marie Kasinski and Leonard W. Kasinski and loving grandfather of Talia Kasinski. Len was the dearest brother of Ronald (Betty) ...

Leonard "Lenny" Bartlomiejczak

Leonard "Lenny" Bartlomiejczak

May 2, 2015

At the age of 85, a former Oiler at General Motors in Buffalo, NY. Passed away at Seneca Manor, in West Seneca, NY. Devoted son of the late Stella Dziezanowski and Michael Bartlomiejczak. Lenny was the beloved husband of Mary (nee Gromek) Bartlomiejczak. Devoted father of Gary Bartlomiejczak and Judy (Steve) Lane. Loving grandfather of Jennifer (Dean) Schwenkbeck, Gary Bartlomiejczak,...

Gerald S. Szalasny

Gerald S. Szalasny

Apr 19, 2015

A Maintenance Engineer at General Mills - Buffalo, NY, passed away peacefully, at St. Francis Home of Williamsville, NY, at the age of 78. He was the son of the late Clara (Zakowicz) and Stanley Szalasny and beloved husband of late Veronica (Machajewski) Szalasny.

Gerald was the devoted father of John (Kathryn) Szalasny, Tom (Doreen)...

Leon "Lee" Gach

Leon "Lee" Gach

Apr 19, 2015

A retired Serviceman for National Fuel Gas, Co., passed away peacefully at Hospice Buffalo, in Cheektowaga, NY, after a long illness, at the age of 86. He was the loving son of the late Mary (Krawczyk) and Louis Gach. Lee was the beloved husband of Joanne (nee Czajka) Gach. He was predeceased by his sisters and brothers, the...

Emily H. Soltow

Emily H. Soltow

Apr 14, 2015

The former Emily H. Brodka, passed away peacefully at Beechwood Nursing Facility and went to her heavenly home after a long illness, at the age of 72. She was the beloved wife of Loren A. Soltow and devoted step-mother of Jeffrey (Donna) Soltow, Gary Soltow and Andrew Soltow and the loving grandmother of Cassie. The dear daughter of...

Richard E. Holly

Richard E. Holly

Apr 10, 2015

Suddenly, at the age of 63. Holly was the Son of the late Violet and Paul Holly. The father of Robert, Sr. (Vicky) and Richard (Jamie) Pembrock. Dearest brother of Cindy (Mike) Moran, Donna Getman and the late Robert, and beloved friend of Marian Janora. He was also survived by 4 grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Relatives and...

Christine Felicia Czaja

Christine Felicia Czaja

Apr 8, 2015

The former Christine Darmstedter, a previous Certified Nursing assistant at Manor Oak Nursing Home, and member of the South-Line Crafters, passed away peacefully at Sisters Hospital St. Joseph Campus, at the age of 74. She was the beloved wife of the late Patrick J. Czaja and daughter of the late Zygie and Marion Darmstedter and step-daughter of the...

Marion "Buddy" Bogdan

Marion "Buddy" Bogdan

Apr 8, 2015

At the age of 87, a former Custom Tailor at Bogdan's Tailor.  Passed away at Buffalo VA Medical Center. A loving son of the late Bertha Osiol and Stanley Bogdon. Buddy was the beloved husband of Jane (nee Wrona) Bogdan. Devoted father of Paul (Sandy) Bogdan, JoAnn (James) McCoy and the late Joseph Bogdan. Loving grandfather of Daniel Bogdan and...

Lucy D Silvestri

Lucy D Silvestri

Apr 6, 2015

The former Lucy D. Rich, a Bookkeeper, for the former A & P Markets, in Buffalo, New York, passed away peacefully, at home with her Children. She was 90 years young. She was the beloved wife of over 65 years to the late John M. Silvestri. Lucy was the devoted mother of John A. Silvestri and Judy (late...