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...
Arnold Malinowski
Feb 6, 2015
At the age of 63, Arnold was a former machinist at American Optical, in Cheektowaga, NY.
He was the beloved son of the late Viola (nee Jelonek) and Alex Malinowski.
Dearest brother of Lorraine (Bob Zwelling) Banas, Maureen (late James) Konczal and the late Elaine (Frank) Loomis, and also survived by nieces and nephews.
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William J. Kuczka
Feb 4, 2015
At the age of 56, a 1st Class Engineer for the County of Erie in Buffalo, New York. Bill was a devoted son of the late Norine (nee Eckel) and the late William V. Kuczka. Beloved brother of Susan Mary Kuczka. He is also survived by cousins and friends. Family will be present Friday...
Sister Mary Gracille Ryby, Cssf
Feb 4, 2015
Age of 97, born Laura Ruby in Dunkirk, New York to the late Mary (nee Sweryda) and Ignatius Ryby. Loving sister of Joan Beatman and the late John Ryby, Rose Jesse and Dorothy Ostrye. Also survived by nieces and nephews. Felician Sisters and family will be present at the Immaculate Heart of Mary (Villa...
Johanna C. Kovac
Feb 4, 2015
At the age of 98, beloved daughter of the late Anna (nee Cer) and Paul Groff. Johanna was the beloved wife of the late Stephen J. Kovac. A devoted mother of Theresa (Thomas) Karlinski and the late Stephen P. Kovac, Jr.  Dearest grandmother of Christina (Michael) Rainville and Jennifer Pearce.  Loving great-grandmother of Edward Thomas...
Victoria B. Jarnot
Feb 1, 2015
At the age of 81, loving daughter of the late Victoria Franczyk and Blaise Roman. Beloved wife of the late Raymond J. Jarnot. Loving mother of Raymond (Beverly), Lawrence (Sharon) and Christopher (Maria) Jarnot, Laurie (late Ronald) Richeal and Kenneth (Marcy) Jarnot. Beloved friend of the late Chico. Loving grandmother of Keith, Nicholas (Tanya), Phillip (Marina), Jason (Maria), Angela (Phil),...
Julie Gail Beisel
Jan 18, 2015
The former Julia Gail Henry, passed away on Sunday, January 18, 2015 in West Seneca, NY, at the age of 42. Julie was originally of Silver Spring, MD and was the beloved mother of Anna Christine Beisel and William Charles Kent. Loving daughter of Sharon Helsel and Julian Coates and sister of Tommy Henry. Cherished granddaughter of Helen and the...
Waclaw Syta
Jan 16, 2015
At the age of 89, passed away peacefully at Absolut of Eden, in Eden, NY. Waclaw was the husband of Stanislawa Syta and father of Piotr and Edyta Syta. The uncle of Waldemar (Stefania)Â and Feliks (Anna) Cichocki, great uncle of Roman (Agnes) Cichocki, Maria (Danny) Khangi, Barbara (Eric) Schultz and Eva Cichocki and great-great uncle of Alex,...
Mary F. Minet
Jan 13, 2015
At the age of 70, Mary was the daughter of Frances (nee Borek) and Joseph D. Nelson. Beloved wife of the late John Minet. Devoted mother of Bob (Michele) Bishop and John M. Minet.  Dear step-grandmother of Mariah and Ricki.  Sister of Jim (Mary) Nelson, Thomas Nelson, and late Karen Milewicz and Joseph Nelson. She is also survived by many...
Sister Mary Martinia Skokowski, Cssf
Jan 13, 2015
Age of 90, born Rita Skokowskoi in Buffalo, New York to the late Theresa (Marczak) and Stanislaus Skokowski. Loving sister of John Skokowski, Casimer Skokowski, Millie Sobczak, Josephine Sutton, Virginia Woley and the late Aloysius Skokowski, Helen Kunze and SM Valentine Skokowski, CSSF. Felician Sisters and family will be present at the Immaculate Heart of Mary (Villa Maria) Convent, 600...
Helen Mleczko
Jan 11, 2015
At the age of 98, the former Helen Grabowski, passed away peacefully at Father Baker Manor in Orchard Park, on Sunday morning. She was the beloved wife of the late Anthony Mleczko. The dearest daughter of the late Monica Brodka and Walter Grabowski. Loving sister of Emily (late Peter) Slowik, Melanie "Molly" (Chester) Gromek and the late Florence (late Walter)...
Susan M Magera
Jan 5, 2015
At the age of 59, Susan passed away peacefully at Saint John the Baptist Hospice, in Buffalo, New York. She was the beloved life-long partner of David R. Jimerson. The devoted mother of Carolyn Kosmowski and Joanne Hewitt and loving grandmother of John and Makayla. The dearest daughter of James and late Dorothy Magera and dearest sister of...
Valerie M. Bobro
Jan 1, 2015
At the age of 75, a former Clerical worker for the Buffalo Board of Education, Valerie Michele Bobro, passed away peacefully at Buffalo Mercy Hospital, on Thursday Evening.
She was the dearest daughter of the late Stephanie (nee Kolodziej) and Bronislaus Bobro and dearest sister of Dorothy (late Edward) Blake and the late Florence Bobro,...
Christopher A. Sisti
Dec 31, 2014
Unexpectedly, at the age of 45, the beloved and devoted son of Margaret (nee Lentz) and the late Anthony Sisti, Sr. Loving brother of Maria Sisti, Lisa (Howard) Vaughn, Anthony, Jr. (Sandra) Sisti, Juliana (Stephen Hall) Krzemien. Cherished uncle of Lindsay (Jim) Jakubowski, Courtney Springer, Jessica and Jordan Sisti, Jon (Lynn) Menczynski, Jacqueline Menczynski, Kyle and Trevor Krzemien. Also survived...
Mary Bumbar
Dec 31, 2014
At the age of 92, the former Mary Zuk was the beloved daughter of the late Maria and Dmytro Zuk. Beloved wife of the late Wasyl Bumbar and devoted mother of Ursula (late Dymitr) Syhlowyj. Loving grandmother of Michael and Steven Syhlowyj and dearest sister of Kataryna Rucinski. Family will be present on Friday from 6-8 PM at the...
Emanuel L. Larsen, Jr.
Dec 28, 2014
Emanuel was a member of the Local 36, Grain Millers Retirees and had 39 years of service to General Mills before retiring in 1984. He was the beloved husband of 33 years to Ruth (Buckley) and the devoted step-father of Brian (Theresa) Buckley. He was also predeceased by 3 sisters, a brother and survived by several nieces and...
Florence C. Mcelhinny
Dec 28, 2014
At the age of 95, a daughter to the late Celia and Walter Kotarski. Beloved wife of the late Robert; loving mother of Joan (Brian) Regrut, James (Carol) McElhinny, Susan (Donald) Waddell and the late Laura Wanderlich. Loving grandmother to 12 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Josaphat's Parish on May 2nd,...
