Obituaries

Luba Ciolko
Aug 18, 2014
At the age of 86, a former Lab Technician at Roswell Park Memorial Institution, in Buffalo, NY. Beloved daughter to late Anna Paprodskyj and Theodor Zajac. Beloved wife of the late Roman Ciolko. Dearest sister of the late Oksana Maria (late Oleksander) Bereznyckyj. Devoted mother of Adrian (Chris) Ciolko, Orest (Paula) Ciolko and Lidia (Marko) Pilecky. Loving grandmother of Adrian,...
Ihor Zankiw
Aug 11, 2014
At the age of 66, Ihor Zankiw passed away peacefully at Hospice Buffalo, in Cheektowaga, NY. He was the former Executive Director at Transitional Services, Inc. a specialist in Residential Health Care for individuals with a Mental Illness. Ihor was the beloved husband of Elaine S. (nee Teagno) Zankiw. A loving cousin of Eugene (Alice) Siemieniuk, Susan Siemieniuk,...
Edwin "Gibby" Gibalski
Aug 6, 2014
At the age of 82, Edwin was born to the late Stephania (nee Zelinski) and Walter Gibalski. Gibby was a former Carpenter at Republic Steel in Buffalo, NY and a lifetime member of SS Peter & Paul AC Inc. and Babcock Boys Club. The beloved husband of the late Esther (nee Chojnacki) Gibalski. Dearest brother of Estelle (late Henry) Zaprzal,...
Donna Marie Andersen Mann
Aug 4, 2014
At the Age of 71, a former Nurses Aide at ECMC. Dearest daughter of the late Mary Skillman and Harvey Hughs. Beloved Mother of Ronald (Cathy) Anderson, Robin Borkowski and the late Kimberly Maduro. A Celebration of Donna's Life will be held at Living Faith Church (1907 Center Road West Seneca) Monday at 6:30PM.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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.
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...


