Obituaries

Annette M. Borodzik

Annette M. Borodzik

Jul 29, 2015

The former Annette Marie Cole, was a Data Entry Clerk at the Tops Warehouse. She passed away suddenly at the age of 56. Annette was the daughter of late Virginia Walters and Leonard Cole Jr. and beloved wife of the late Frank L. Borodzik, Jr. The devoted mother of Shawn (Karin) Brown. Dearest sister of Patrick (Diane) Cole, Christopher (Linda)...

Eugene A. Gawel

Eugene A. Gawel

Jul 29, 2015

Eugene was an Air Force Veteran of the Korean War,  Electrical Engineer for Occidental Chemical and a former teacher at Seneca Vocational High School. He passed away at Buffalo Mercy Hospital, at the age of 85. He was the beloved husband of Lorraine (nee Tucker) Gawel. The devoted father of Kenneth (Diane) Gawel, Kevin (Donna) Gawel, Peter Gawel...

Marie B. Orlowski

Marie B. Orlowski

Jul 24, 2015

A former competitive Roller Skater herself, Marie enjoyed teaching others to skate and also shared her love of sewing. The former Marie Zak passed away at Williamsville Suburban Nursing Home, in Amherst, NY at the age of 81. She was the beloved wife of Daniel Orlowski and devoted mother of Michael, Paul (Kathleen) Orlowski and Sandra O'Farrell. A...

Richard J. Rozewski, Sr.

Richard J. Rozewski, Sr.

Jul 23, 2015

A former truck driver for Try It Distributing in Lancaster, New York, Richard, passed away at Mercy Hospital in Buffalo, NY, at the age of 76. He was the beloved husband of Patricia (nee Schultz) Rozewski. A devoted father of Joanne (James) Ring, Richard (Kathleen) Rozewski Jr., Karen (Russell) Brennan, Paul (late Rebecca) Rozewski and...

Eugen Wusayj

Eugen Wusayj

Jul 22, 2015

A former Truck Mechanic at Flickengers, Eugen passed away peacefully, at Quality Health of North Port, in North Port, Florida, at the age of 89. He was the husband of the late Tamara and beloved friend of Eliana Iwanyczko and her children Mary (Brian) Muhs and Luba (William Windahl) Szyszkowski. Eugene will be sadly missed by his grandchildren....

Richard G Williams, Sr.

Richard G Williams, Sr.

Jul 21, 2015

A former Meat Cutter at Tops Markets, Mr. Williams, passed away peacefully, at the Buffalo Veterans Administration Hospital, at the age of 84. He was a Army Veteran of the Korean War and served in the Artillery Division. Richard was the beloved husband of Diane (nee Szczodrowski) Williams and the devoted father of Debora (Richard Drzyzga) and (late...

Richard A. Bukowski

Richard A. Bukowski

Jul 21, 2015

A Navy Veteran of WW II, Richard was a Seaman First Class serving on the USS Fremont, USS Alpine and USS General John Pope and then a former Welder, Fabricator and Sheet Metal Contractor. He passed away at Buffalo Hospice, in Cheektowaga, New York, at the age of 90. Richard was the beloved husband of Dolores (nee Skoczylas)...

Stephen Smardz

Stephen Smardz

Jul 20, 2015

Of Rochester, New York, at the age of 65, Stephen was a mail handler for the United States Postal Service. He was the devoted father of Margaret Smardz and was predeceased by parents, Rose and Frank Smardz. The dearest brother of Charles Smardz, Paul (Wendy) Smardz, Frances Smardz and the late Margaret Smardz and late...

Roland E. Griffin

Roland E. Griffin

Jul 17, 2015

A Korean Army Veteran, member of the Buddy Knaus Amvets Post #14 and a former Truck Driver at the Chevrolet Foundry, in Tonawanda, New York, Mr. Griffin, passed away peacefully, in Sisters Hospital St. Joseph's Campus, at the age of 87. He was predeceased by his beloved wife, the late Dorothy (nee Krysiak) Griffin and was the devoted...

Christine Rodgers Tillery

Christine Rodgers Tillery

Jul 8, 2015

The former Christine "Tina" Labecki of Buffalo, NY and Ohio, spent the last 35 years in Albany GA, passed away at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital, at the age of 69. She was the beloved wife of the late Alton DeWayne Tillery and devoted mother of Michael Rodgers of Albany, GA, Jennifer (David) Mallory of Leesburg, GA and step-mother of Brandi...

John Ralph Ratka

John Ralph Ratka

Jul 6, 2015

John Ralph Ratka, enduringly known as "Uncle Johnny" was a former Set-up Man at Sloan Folding Box, in Sloan, New York. John passed away peacefully at Garden Gate Health Care Facility, in Cheektowaga, New York, early on the morning of July 6, 2015, at the age of 93. He was the beloved son of the late Pearl (nee Lawniczak) Cieslak...

Michael F Jarnot

Michael F Jarnot

Jul 2, 2015

Michael passed away suddenly while working in Houston, Texas, at the age of 58. He was a Truck driver for New Prime Inc. Trucking and currently resided in Du Bois, PA. He was the son of Francis and the late Janet (Murphy) Jarnot and the dearest brother of Patricia (Steven) Szymendera. He was also survived by aunts, nieces,...

Dolores A. Kasprzak

Dolores A. Kasprzak

Jul 1, 2015

The former Dolores Glica, age 81, passed away peacefully at Absolute Care of Aurora Park, early on July 1, 2015. A former Nurse at Our Lady of  Victory Hospital, in Lackawanna and housewife, Dolores resided in the Valley section of Buffalo for most of her life and for a short time at Peregrine's Landing, in Cheektowaga. She was...

Patricia A. Mielko

Patricia A. Mielko

Jun 24, 2015

At the age of 73, former bookkeeper at Timon Electrical Contractors in Depew, New York, Volunteer at the Senior Center in Cattaraugus County and in her earlier years, a Bar Maid at Unger's Do Drop In. Loving Daughter of the late Ruth Zieman and John Maxwell. Devoted mother of John (Patricia) Harris, Charlotte Kocsis, Robert (Donna) Harris, Tari (Mike) Rutkowski...

John J. Leach

John J. Leach

Jun 17, 2015

"Wiggy" passed away suddenly at the age of 45. He was the cherished fiance of Kim Tanyi. A loving father of Thomas (Shenelle) Laboch, Ashleigh and Demi Staley and Rayannin Leach. Dearest grandfather of Zoey, Zekharyah, Ethan, Gabrielah and Leighana. Devoted son of late Sandra Leach (Elwood Clement), Ronald Toy and Kenneth Leach; dear brother of Ronald and Fawn Toy,...

Bernard S. Ruzewski, Jr.

Bernard S. Ruzewski, Jr.

Jun 17, 2015

A former Machinist at Dresser Industries, of Buffalo, New York, a Charter Bus Driver at National, as well as a Selector, at the Tops Warehouse, in Lancaster, New York, passed away at Sisters Hospital St. Joseph Campus, at the age of 80. The beloved husband of the late Diana (nee Grassman) Ruzewski. And devoted father of Bernard Ruzewski,...

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...