Obituaries

Sophie J. Kelm

Sophie J. Kelm

Aug 4, 2014

The former Sophie J. Szyszkowski and Sophie J. Kuwik, passed away peacefully in Englewood Hospice, in Port Charlotte, Florida, at the age of 85. She was the beloved wife of the late Walter Kuwik, Jr. and the late David Kelm. The devoted mother of  Walter Kuwik III, Sharon Zientek, Lawrence Kuwik, Natalie Kuwik and Julie (Dominic) Constatine and ...

John R. Liberatore

John R. Liberatore

Jul 20, 2014

At the age of 72, John was a former Plant Supervisor at Trico, in Buffalo, NY. The beloved husband of Marie (nee Raczkowski) Liberatore and devoted father of John Guerin (Sarah Ralph) and loving "Poppy" of Kayla, Joelle and Laci. John was the dearest son of Susanne (nee Sapienza) and the late John Liberatore and dear brother of...

Anna T. Wozniak

Anna T. Wozniak

Jul 18, 2014

Anna who was 1 month and 15 days shy of 100, passed away Friday Evening, at Garden Gate Nursing Facility, in Cheektowaga, NY. The former Anna T. Lubelski, was the beloved wife of the late Frank Wozniak who predeceased her in 1985 and was the loving mother of Richard Wozniak, Judith (William) Schaefer and Carol (Paul) Mazurkiewicz. The dearest grandmother...

David Wayne Keller

David Wayne Keller

Jul 15, 2014

At the age of 54, a postal worker at the US Postal Service - William Street Branch. David was the beloved father of Shannon (Philip) Korba and Kristen Keller and loving grandfather of Amelia Cole. Devoted son of Wayne and Patricia (nee Suhr) Keller. Dearest brother of Colleen (Michael) Liszkiewicz and Gary Keller. Loving godson of Joan Bender and also...

Sister Mary Virginelle Burakowski, Cssf

Sister Mary Virginelle Burakowski, Cssf

Jul 2, 2014

Age 87, born Antoinette Burakowski in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada to the late Agnes (Malenczak) and John Burakowski.  Loving sister of Anthony Burakowski, Theresa Quinn and the late John Burakowski, Peter Burakowski, Joseph Burakowski, Leo Burakowski, Genevieve Burakowski, Catherine Lazarz and Victoria Karp. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Felician Sisters and family will be...

Sister Mary Felicity Wardzinski, Cssf

Sister Mary Felicity Wardzinski, Cssf

Jun 27, 2014

Age 93, born Irene Wardzinski in Buffalo, New York to Clara (Tybor) and John Wardzinski. Loving sister of Dorothy Rozborski and the late Richard Wardzinski, Edwin Wardzinski, Helen Wardzinski and Florence Wardzinski. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Felician Sisters and family will be present at the Immaculate Heart of Mary (Villa Maria) Convent (600 Doat) on Monday 2-5...

Emily Smith

Emily Smith

Jun 22, 2014

At the age of 85, the former Emily Ziolkowski passed away peacefully at St. Francis of Williamsville on Sunday, June 22, 2014. The devoted daughter of the late Elizabeth and Joseph Ziolkowski. Emily was the beloved wife of the late Gerald and dear mother of Christine Smith, Jerry (Gerry) Nowak and Betty (Bill) Carey. The loving nana of...

Frank Glownia

Frank Glownia

Jun 14, 2014

At the age of 86. Frank was a Sergeant in the Army during the Korean War and the Owner - Operator of the former Glownia Cleaners, on Clinton St. in Buffalo, NY. He was the loving son of the late Frank Glownia, Sr. and the late Josephine (nee Andrzejewski) Glownia. The beloved brother of the late Anastasia(late Edwin)...

Angela Wujcik

Angela Wujcik

Jun 12, 2014

At the age of 87, the former Angela Rogahalski, passed away at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Ann Arbor, near Detroit, Michigan, on June 12, 2014. She was the daughter of the late Josephine and Andrej Rogahalski and the beloved wife of the late Stefan Wujcik and late George Kozak. Angela was the devoted mother of Anna (Michael) Mychalczuk...

Patricia Ann Szegda

Patricia Ann Szegda

Jun 8, 2014

Pat Szegda, always greeted the world with a Warm Heart, Open Arms and a Smile. The former Patricia Stearns, passed on to the Lord, at Sisters of Charity Hospital on Sunday, June 8, 2014, at the age of 51. She was a former Cashier at the 7-Eleven store at Dingens and South Ogden Street, in Buffalo, NY. Pat ...

Richard "Dick" Leon Bartosz

Richard "Dick" Leon Bartosz

Jun 3, 2014

At the age 88, Son of late Frances Beback and Leon Bartosz. Richard was a US Navy Veteran who served during World War II, former Lift Truck Operator for Peter J. Schmidt in Lancaster, NY and a Retiree of Teamsters Local 558. The beloved husband of 65 years to Alfreda (nee Chmielewski) Bartosz. Devoted father of Kathleen (Alan) Bohn and...

Stephen D. Dabek, Jr.

Stephen D. Dabek, Jr.

Jun 1, 2014

At the age of 67, passed away peacefully at home with his family at his side. He was a US Army Veteran and former Chief Electrician for the City of Buffalo - Division of Water. The beloved husband of Jean (nee Osiecki) Dabek and devoted father of James Dabek, Susan (Paul) Bajer and Sandra (James) Redman. A loving grandfather of...

Joseph Andrew Procyk

Joseph Andrew Procyk

Jun 1, 2014

At the age of 24. Joseph was the beloved son of V. Rev. Marijan (Pastor of St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church and Dean of Buffalo Deanery, Eparchy (Diocese of Stamford) and the late Marija (nee Petelj) Procyk. Devoted brother of Phillip, Alexander, Stephen, Maria Franka, and Nadia Lubov Procyk. He was also survived by many loving caregivers and...

Eric "E-Dawg" Strozier

Eric "E-Dawg" Strozier

May 31, 2014

Eric "E-Dawg" Strozier, passed away suddenly on Saturday, May 31st, at the age of 20. He was the beloved brother of Michael C. Pacheco-Doherty and was also survived by Isaiah, James, Keylynn and many extended family and friends.

Relatives and friends are invited to gather for a Celebration of Eric's Life at the PIETSZAK...

Bonnie L Pankiewicz

Bonnie L Pankiewicz

May 30, 2014

At the age of 48, Bonnie passed away on Friday, May 30, at her home with her family at her side, after a long battle with Cancer. She was a former Food Service Employee at the Bilingual Center - School 33, on Elk Street, in Buffalo, NY. The devoted mother of Joshua (Amber Bulden, Fiancee) Kwaizer and Nicole Kwaizer and...

Edmund J. Dziamski, Jr.

Edmund J. Dziamski, Jr.

May 25, 2014

Age 81, of Cheektowaga, New York. Edmund was a U.S. Army Veteran of the Korean War and member of American Legion Post #1. He was also a Brake Line Foreman for General Motors, in Buffalo, New York. Edmund was the son of the late Mary (Piwowar) and Edmund Dziamski, Sr. Beloved husband of Carol Ann (nee Orlowski) Dziamski and a...

Nancy A. Jakubowski

Nancy A. Jakubowski

May 9, 2014

The former Nancy A. Byczynski, peacefully passed away, on Friday, May 9, 2014, at Hospice Buffalo, after a long battle with cancer.  She was 65 and resided in Cheektowaga, NY. A Loving mother, she is survived by her children David (Sandy) Jakubowski, Ann Marie Pieszala, and Michael (Phoebe) Jakubowski. Devoted grandmother of Matthew, April, Megan (Mike), Emily, Ethan...

Ruth Zoffke

Ruth Zoffke

May 7, 2014

At the age of 88. A former secretary at New Era Cap, Co. in Derby, NY, passed away peacefully early Wednesday morning, at the McAuley Residence, in Tonawanda, NY. Ruth was the devoted mother of Jeffrey (Jackie) Zoffke and loving grandmother of Beth. Services were held privately, at the convenience of her family.

Mildred D. Nowicki

Mildred D. Nowicki

May 7, 2014

Suddenly, at the age of 83. The former Mildred D. Ayers, a retiree of Rich Products in Buffalo NY. Passed away at Kenmore Mercy Hospital, in Tonawanda, NY, early Wednesday Morning. Mildred was the beloved wife of the late Edward L. Nowicki and devoted daughter of the late Mahlon James Ayers and the late Nathanielle...

Melvin Henry Kent (Aka Kantowski)

Melvin Henry Kent (Aka Kantowski)

May 2, 2014

Mel passed away on May 2, 2014 after a long battle with cancer surrounded by family and friends at Northside Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia. He is survived by his loving wife, Lynn (nee Jenkyns) Kent and his loving son, Randall, who was always the light of his life. He was born Melvin Henry Kantowski in Buffalo, N.Y. on January 1,...