Obituaries

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
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
Apr 8, 2015
At the age of 87, a former Custom Tailor at Bogdan's Tailor. Â 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
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...
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...


