Obituaries

Ann M. Betlewicz
Apr 4, 2015
The former Ann Cieslak, passed away peacefully at Buffalo General Hospital , on Saturday, April 4, 2015, at the age of 70,  She was a former nurse's aide at Beechwood Nursing Home, in Getzville, New York and was the Daughter of the late Pearl Lawniczak and late Michael F. Cieslak. Annie was the beloved wife...
Joseph A Lillo
Apr 3, 2015
Joe passed away at Terrace View Nursing Facility, in Erie County Medical Center, Buffalo, New York, at the age of 86. Joseph was the loving son of the late Grace and Daniel Lillo. The beloved brother of Donald J. (Diane) Lillo and the late Anthony Lillo. He was also the devoted uncle of Denise (Hal) Rogness and Donald...
Norman J. Szatkowski
Mar 30, 2015
At the age of 59; A former Shipping Manager at Saturn - Visniak Beverage Co. in Sloan, NY and Employee of the Millennium Hotel, Cheektowaga, NY. Norman was the beloved husband of Cathy (nee Pajak) Szatkowski. AÂ devoted father of Crystal (Maurice Foxworth) Szatkowski and loving papa of Gabe. Dearest son of Martha and the late John L. Szatkowsk and...
Marshall R. Martell
Mar 30, 2015
At the age of 83, Marshall was a former Steel Fabricator for both Buffalo Tungsten, Inc. in Depew, New York and Harper Electric, now known as Harper International, of Cheektowaga, New York, where he worked on the Black Tile project that was instrumental in the Safety of the Space Shuttle's Re-Entry into the Earth's Atmosphere. Marshall was the beloved husband...
Irene Tschip
Mar 30, 2015
At the age of 92 a former Seamstress at M Wile in Buffalo, NY. Beloved wife of the late Osyp. Devoted mother of Roman (Irene). Grandmother of Andrew (Melissa) and Steven Tschip. Great-grandmother of Brianna, Arianna and Melody. Also survived by many family and relatives in Ukraine. Family will be present Wednesday 2-4 and 6-8 PM at the...
Irene Sophie Pula
Mar 21, 2015
At the age of 87, a former Meat Packer at Bison Meat Products in Buffalo, NY. Daughter of the late Frances and Michael Gajewski. Beloved wife of the late Stanley Pula. Loving mother of Susan (Joseph) Higgins, Sharon and the late James Pula. Devoted grandmother of McKenzie Higgins. Sister of Frances Wozniak. Aunt of Dolores Gajewski. Also survived by many...
Shirley Rocco - Long
Mar 18, 2015
At the age of 74, a daughter to the late Lillian Rinker and Harry Wells. Devoted mother of Daniel Long, April (Michael Butler) Wells, Karen (David) Steele, Frank (Diana Rosa) Long. Dearest sister of Harry (Candy), Jimmy (Bev), Wayne (Betty) and Jeff (Lynn) Wells, Janet (Jim) Roll and Judy (Carmen) Sero. Loving grandmother of David (Shannon) Steele, Kristina Grekulak, Cole...
Sophia J. Pucak
Mar 17, 2015
At the age of 92 a daughter of late Kataryna Hydymka and Henry Ciopyk. Beloved wife of the late Peter Pucak, Sr. Devoted mother of Peter (Olga) Pucak Jr., Judith (late LTC Miroslaus) Malaniak, Orest (Oksana) Pucak. Dearest grandmother of Theodore and Roman Pucak. Family will be present Friday 2-8 PM at the PIETSZAK FUNERAL HOME, 2400 William...
Darlene G. Ziolkowski
Mar 14, 2015
At the age of 58, a former Teacher's Aide at Martin Luther King School, in Buffalo, NY. Daughter to late Stephania Skrok and Franklin Kumro. Beloved wife of Robert R. Ziolkowski. Devoted mother of Robert F. (Danielle), Matthew (Heather) and late Melissa Ann Ziolkowski. Loving grandmother of Stephanie, Tiffany, Bobby, Melissa and Matthew Ziolkowski. Dearest sister of Elaine (Michael...
Anthony L. Saldi Jr.
Mar 13, 2015
At the age of 84, a former Truck Driver for Relco Systems in Lockport, NY. Beloved husband of late Hazel (nee Turner). Devoted father of Toni (David) Adamberger. Loving grandfather of Marc, Derek and Chelsea Adamberger. Dearest brother of Salvatore (late Elizabeth), Ray (late Hilda), Josephine (Bob) Wild, late Frances (Bruce) Murdock and late Jerry Saldi. Also survived by...
Andrij "Andy" Szwec
Mar 12, 2015
At the age of 88, former Machinist at Niagara Machine and Tool in Buffalo, NY. A son of the late Mykyta and Maria Szwec. Beloved husband of the late Paraska (nee Hraboweckyj). Devoted father of Luba (Ibrahim) Alami, Irene (Mike) Ruzylo and Marilyn (Larry) Cutting. Loving grandfather of Larah (Rocco) Robilotto, Ibrahim Alami II, Chance (Debbie) Ruzylo and Renee (Benjamin)...
Wayne J. Imiola
Mar 9, 2015
Suddenly at the age of 53, Beloved son of the late Helen and Richard Imiola Sr.  Loving brother of Darlene (David) Schuler, Christine (Lance) Goodwin, Richard, Jr (Nancy) Imiola, Cynthia (late David) Banks and Arthur (Kathleen) Mueller.  Devoted uncle of Natalie Lajoie and Brian Turner, Marissa Keller, Mathew and Alicia Goodwin, Gregory and Eric Imiola,...
Norma H. Dubois
Mar 7, 2015
Of Buffalo, New York. Â Beloved wife of the late Nathaniel DuBois. Â Dear mother of Edward (Hazel) DuBois, Mary Ann DuBois, Margaret (David) White and the late Nathaniel (Karen) DuBois. Â Fond grandmother of 19 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren. Sister of the late Edward Holinski, Martha Mansell, Laura Hammer and Charlotte Sartori. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews. ...
Patricia J Welker
Mar 7, 2015
At the age of 61, the former Patricia Jones, passed away on Saturday, March 7, 2015. She was the loving companion of the late Kenny Walkowiak and devoted mother of Shawn (Lisa) Welker, Stacy (Steve) Shaver, Shane (Jenn Belz) Welker and Justin (Laura Lee) Walkowiak. The cherished grandmother of Sabrina, Joshua and Dillon Welker and Shyann Shaver. Patricia...
John I. Sloane
Mar 2, 2015
At the age of 92, a former Shoemaker and Fabricator at Children's Hospital in Buffalo, New York. John was the beloved husband of the late Irene Kazmierczyk. A devoted father of Paul (Kathleen) Sloane, Peter (Pamela Maue) Sloane, Christine Silvaroli and the late Andrew Sloane. Dearest grandfather of Nicole Silvaroli. Brother of the late Chester Sloane and late Sigmund Sloane....
Agatha A. Caggiano
Mar 1, 2015
A former Lens deliverer, employed by Radio Taxi, has passed away at the age of 84, after a long battle with Cancer. The former Agatha A. Beato, was the beloved wife of the late Michael G. Caggiano. She was the devoted mother of Marjorie (Ynez) Aguilar and Michael B. (Susan) Caggiano, loving grandmother of Elizabeth (Steven) Barnett, Marissa and Erika...
Frank Eugene Benbenek
Feb 19, 2015
At the age of 82, a dedicated husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend.
Frank was a student, soldier, and active Buffalonian. Â He attended Bishop Ryan High School, and graduated Canisius College, '54. He served his country in the US Army Military Police, from 1954-56 in Panama. After completing additional studies at the University...
Irene Galbo
Feb 18, 2015
At the age of 66, a dental assistant for Erie County Medical Center in Buffalo, New York.  Beloved daughter of the late Julie (nee Melnik) and Nicholas Zborowsky. Irene was the beloved wife of Gary J. Galbo, Sr.  A devoted mother of Gina Galbo and Gary, Jr. (Kimberly) Galbo.  Loving grandmother of Nichole Galbo and...
Mildred Budziszewski
Feb 13, 2015
At the age of 86; The former Mildred Fiutak was the beloved wife of late Gerald Budziszewski and the late Norman Rybarczyk. She was the dearest sister of Barbara (Thaddeus) Misiak, the late Daniel Fiutak and also survived by nieces and nephews. Family will be present on Monday afternoon from 2-6 PM at the PIETSZAK FUNERAL HOME, 2400 William St....
Sister Mary Martinelle Niemiec, Cssf
Feb 12, 2015
Sister Mary Martinelle at the age of 96, a Felician Sister for 78 years, died in the Blessed Mary Angela Care Center, Buffalo, NY, on Thursday, February 12, 2015. The former Rose Niemiec was born on August 23, 1918 in Niagara Falls, NY.  She entered the Buffalo Province of the Felician Sisters on July 6, 1936 and professed...


