Obituaries

Nov 20, 2014

The former Dorothy Dittmer, passed away at the age of 90. She was a former Teller at East River Savings Bank, in Buffalo, NY. The beloved wife of late Edward Ciszewski and dearest daughter of the late Frances (nee Michalowski) and Walter Dittmer. Dorothy was the dearest sister of Norman (Ann) Dittmer, Irene (Richard) Domagala and the late Robert (late...

Nov 19, 2014

The former Alicia A. Galza passed away on November 19, 2014 at the age of 72 and was retired from the Operations Department at HSBC Bank, in Buffalo, NY. Alicia was the beloved wife of the late Joseph C. "Joe Kay" Koscielniak and devoted mother of Kevin (Patricia) Koscielniak, Andrea (John) Galvin Jr. and Mark (Kimberly) Koscielniak.

Nov 18, 2014

Passed away on Tuesday, November 18, 2014 at Erie County Medical Center after a brief illness. He enjoyed life for 85 yrs. Born in Buffalo on March 21, 1929; is predeceased by his parents the late Sophia and Walter Lewandowski, brother of the late Bernice (late Joe) Sydlowski, late Stephen (late Bertha) Lewandowski, late Helen Mikler, late Harry (late Gert)...

Nov 15, 2014

At the age of 42, born to the late Grace (nee Zenker) and Paul Leistner.  Rebecca was a Medical Billing Coordinator with Buffalo Wheelchair in West Seneca, New York. Becky was the beloved wife of Paul Rozewski. A devoted mother of Jenna Rozewski and Emma Rozewski. Fond daughter-in-law of Patricia and Richard Rozewski. Dearest sister of Karen (Mike) Lupinetti...

Nov 14, 2014

At the age of 74, a U.S. Army Veteran and a former Welder for Metalloy in Buffalo, New York. Paul was born to the late Cecelia (nee Klein) and John H. Zackey. He was the beloved partner of 35 years to April Sopicki. A devoted father of Paul Zackey, Jr., Lisa Eckart and Michael (Dawn) Zackey. Dearest brother of Rosemary...

Nov 11, 2014

Mary Anne Semski the former Mary A. Buszka, passed away on Tuesday, November 11, 2014, after a brief illness. She was born in Buffalo, New York on February 23, 1922.

Mary was the beloved wife of the late Leonard J. Semski, devoted mother of Mary S. (Joseph) Zeitchick, of California and Margaret Andres, of Germany and loving...

Oct 29, 2014

Fred was a Veteran of WWII. Serving as a Staff Sergeant, in the Marine Corps. In 1949 Fred was a member of the First graduating Class of Erie Community College. A retired machinist at Cameron Industries and a Proud Union Activist and former officer of the International Association of Machinists Lodge 330. He was also  an avid sports...

Oct 21, 2014

At the Age of 91, former Quality Control Specialist at Buffalo Forge. A son to the late Kateryna Baziw and Ivan Biloholowskyj. Onufrij passed peacefully with his family by his side on October 21, 2014. Born in Ukraine on October 17, 1923 he was the beloved husband of Halyna; devoted father of Ihor (Christine) Biloholowskyj and Larysa (Randy) Bumgarner; loving...

Oct 19, 2014

Betty Jane Wegrzyn, the former Betty Jane Acker, died peacefully, on October 19, 2014, at Mercy Hospital with her family at her side. The beloved wife of Edward A. Wegrzyn, Sr. who predeceased her, on October 21, 1983. Betty was the devoted mother of Kathleen (John, Jr.) Dominkewicz, Edward, Jr. (Alexandra "Sandy") Wegrzyn and Charles (Deborah) Wegrzyn and loved grandmother...

Oct 18, 2014

Bob worked for Lenny Perry, as a produce worker, filling orders and delivering to area food stoes, such as Tops and Wegmans, as well as several Mom & Pop Groceries, throughout the Western New York Area. He was the husband of Nancy (nee Kubik) Everitt. Dearest father of Ashlie (Brian Wanderlich) Allen and Alexander (Hannah) Everitt and grandfather...

Oct 16, 2014

At the age of 94, born to the late Mary (nee Susek) and Joseph Koziel.  Joseph was a former Oiler for Dunlop Tire Co in Tonawanda, New York and a U.S. Army Veteran serving in WWII. He was the beloved husband of the late Jennie (nee Rudnik) Koziel. A dearest father of Walter Koziel and the late Margaret "Margie" Koziel....

Oct 14, 2014

At the age of 84, a daughter to the late Emil and Esther Sliwinski.

Beloved wife of the late Chester.  Devoted mother of Marcia (Alan) Pagliano, Deborah (Rollin) King, Jacqueline Wnek, Danette (David) Brzozowski, Ricky (Laurie) Zawadzki, Randy (Sue) Zawadzki, Michelle Kozerski, Bonnie (David) Mangin, Dawn (Issa) Khouri, Robin (Timothy) McNamara, and the late Susan...

Oct 14, 2014

Suddenly on October 14, 2014 at at the age of 82, a daughter to the late Agnes Keith and George Peacock. Wife of the late Kenneth Jones and loving companion of John Bartel.

Adored mother of Patricia (late Kenny Walkowiak) Welker and the late Debra (Terry) Ashquabe. Loving grandmother of Shawn (Lisa) Welker, Stacy (Steve)...

Oct 13, 2014

At the age of 53, a former Factory Worker at Graphic Controls in Buffalo, NY. Billy passed peacefully on October 13, 2014 after a long illness. Son of the late Dorothy Borodzik and Daniel Palwak Sr. Devoted father of  William D. (Kari King) Pawlak; loving grandfather of Owen, Adam and William Pawlak. Dearest brother of Penny and Danny...

Oct 11, 2014

At the age of 82, a daughter of the late Victoria Gospodarska and Flex Jaskowiak. Beloved wife of the late Norbert W; devoted mother of Margaret (Michael) Scamacca, Cathleen (Leo)  Szczutkowski,  Michael (Shelly) and Nancy (Richard Sr.) Coburn.

Sister in law of Lorraine (Myrl) Sedor and Lorraine (late Leonard)...

Sep 25, 2014

After a long hard fought battle with Emphysema, Skip passed away peacefully with his family at his side, on September 25, 2014, at the age of 69. He was the loved and cherished husband of Jackie Sandel (nee Koszuta) and loving father of Lisa (Bill) Augustine, Lori (Greg) Jurkowski, Ed (Kristin) Sandel, Amy (TJ) Stockweather, Scot (Marce) Sandel, Tim (fiancee...

Sep 18, 2014

At the Age of 83, a former Factory Worker at US Sugar. Dearest daughter to the late Anthony and Sophie Zielonka. Beloved wife of the late Edmund J.; devoted mother  of Gary (Mary Lou) Krajnik; grandmother of Christopher, Steven, Mary-Katherine and Jacqueline. Sister of Al (Mildred) Zielonka and Charlotte (Frank) Wojdan; Sister-in-law of Victoria (late Bernard) Zielonka and...

Sep 17, 2014

At the Age of 46 an employee of Hostess where he worked in the Bakery as a Mixer. Devoted father of Lydia and Alexander Kardas. Loving son of Diane Eckel and late John Kardas. Husband of Tabatha (nee Stabler) Kardas. Services will be held at a later date.

Sep 16, 2014

A Franciscan Friar for 51 years.

From 1956 to 1962, Fr. Michael spent high school and his first two years of college at St. Joseph Seraphic Seminary in Callicoon, N.Y. He entered the Order at St. Raphael's Novitiate in Lafayette, N.J., in 1962 and professed his first vows there the following year.

Fr. Michael attended...

Sep 8, 2014

At the age of 85. A former Laundry Worker at Erie County Medical Center / E. J. Meyer Memorial Hospital, Passed away peacefully, at Hospice Buffalo, in Cheektowaga, NY, with her family at her side, after a long illness. The former Theresa M. Trzaska, she was the beloved wife of 26 Years to the late Harry Sliwinski, who...