Obituaries

Jan Wisniewski
Apr 24, 2014
Passed away peacefully at St. John the Baptist Hospice at the age of 87. The son of the late Florian and Maria (Golembiowska) Wisniewski and beloved husband of Irmgard (nee Hallauer) Wisniewski. Jan was the devoted father of Irys (Glen) Burn, Annette (Mark) Della Posta, and Christine (Mark) Orzechowski and loving grandfather of Jason, Allison, Greg, Kristen, Matthew...
David Michael Green
Apr 22, 2014
At the age of 51, David was a Army veteran of the Gulf War and a self-employed Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher. He was the devoted father of David L. Green and Nichole "Nikky" (Richard) Fox Brooks; loving grandfather of Rayna Green and Evelyn Brooks; Dearest son of Louise Weiss and the late Michael Green and brother of Dennis R....
John Carl Stevens
Apr 18, 2014
At the age of 58 in Olean, NY, a US Marine Corps Veteran during the Vietnam War, John was the custodial engineer of pools, at the YMCA, in Olean, NY.
While living in Buffalo, NY, he was instrumental in initiating the "Portable Trailer Dropoff Mode" for donations at Goodwill Industries.
He was...
Anna M. Surdyk
Apr 15, 2014
Age 88, of Cheektowaga, New York. Anna was a cook manager at John F. Kennedy High School in Cheektowaga, New York. Daughter of the late Catherine Firmanty and Joseph Marciniak. Beloved wife of the late Raymond Surdyk. Â AÂ devoted mother of Susan Surdyk, Judy (Michael) Pastwik, Rose Marie (Peter) Silvis and Mary Ann (late Frank) Rago. A loving grandmother of...
Henry A. Lewandowski
Apr 14, 2014
Age 95, of Cheektowaga, New York. Henry was a Army Veteran serving during World War II and also worked as a Railroad Inspector for Conrail in Buffalo, NY. Son of the late Stella Choinska and Peter Lewandowski. Beloved husband of the late Josephine Majewski, and was a devoted father of Jerome (Linda) Lewandowski and Raymond Lewandowski and Father-in-law of the...
Maria Serafin
Apr 9, 2014
A long time member of the Kalina Singing Society, passed away peacefully at Sisters Hospital Saint Joseph Campus, early Wednesday morning, at the age 97. The former Maria Domanski, was predeceased by her parents the late Rozalia Bukowiecka and Jan Domanski. Maria was the cherished wife of the late Frank "Franciszek" and devoted mother of Sophie (late George)...
James E. Jarnot
Mar 24, 2014
Age 75, of Williamsville, NY, formerly of Lancaster, NY. Jim worked for NYS Department of Transportation for 36 years and served as the Regional Permit Engineer. Son of the late Catherine Rzadkiewicz and late Frank Jarnot. Beloved husband of 50 years to Joan C. (nee Grabiec), and was the devoted father of Kevin (Heather) of Scituate, MA and James M....
Richard Joseph Staszak
Mar 21, 2014
At the age of 92, a US Navy WWII Veteran of the Pacific Theatre, a life long member of the the American Legion Adam Plewacki Post #799 and former machinist for Ford Motor Company, Woodlawn Stamping Plant and U.A.W 897 member, in Hamburg, New York. Richard was a loving husband of the late Irene (nee Gawelek) Staszak. The devoted father...
Mary Ann Kuciel
Mar 17, 2014
The former Mary Ann Kajdasz and book binder at Arcata Graphics died peacefully in Mercy Hospital at the age of 81. Mary Ann was the beloved wife of 59 Years to the late Henry Kuciel and devoted mother of Elizabeth (Michael Cretacci) Kuciel, Thaddeus (Johnette) Kuciel, Jacqueline (Gerald) Griffiths, Barbara Kuciel and Annette (Joseph) Kwiatkowski. The sister of...
Dj Deuser
Mar 16, 2014
A Truck Driver at Waste Management, he passed away suddenly at Buffalo Mercy Hospital, at the age of 29. DJ was the devoted son of Diana (Richard) Struzyk and David (Nancy) Deuser. The loving brother of Andrea (Jonathan) Mazurczak, Steven Deuser, James (Michele) Manuella, Tara Nidel, Kathy Struzyk, Karen Struzyk, Brian (Samantha) Struzyk and Kelly Struzyk. Cherished nephew...
Natalie Rose Mikolajczak
Mar 13, 2014
At the age of 40, an insurance agent with AAA of WNY in Williamsville, New York. Natalie was the loving mother of Bailey and Skyler. Beloved daughter of Joseph and the late Marylou "Mick" (nee Ernest) Mikolajczak. A devoted sister of Cheryl (John) Pace, James (Julie) Mikolajczak and Nancy (Wayne) Felle.  She was a loving aunt of Kai, Chantelle, Aidan,...
Leonard "Jerry" G. Smith
Mar 8, 2014
At the age of 76, a former Machinist at Enterprise Industries.
Beloved husband of Phyllis (nee Fox) Smith
Devoted father of Ann Marie, James (Suzanne) Smith and Betty (James) Pazderski.
...Theresa Budzinski
Mar 8, 2014
Passed away peacefully at the young age of 75.
The former Theresa Brucz was the wife of the late Daniel Szukala. The most beautiful and devoted mother in the world of Donna (Bob) Harris, Matthew (Sue Steck) Szukala and the late Michael, Kenneth (Rose) and Anne Marie Szukala.
Robert R. Baker, Jr.
Mar 7, 2014
Suddenly at the age of 60 years old, a Trinket Vendor in Buffalo, New York.
Beloved son of the late Dorothy (Kalejta) and Robert Baker, Sr. Â A devoted brother of Susan M. (Gary R.) Baker. Â He is also survived by an aunt, uncle and cousins....
Ruslan Mishchuk
Mar 7, 2014
At the Age of 34, a devoted son to Irina (nee Lubchenko) Kichigin and Valeriy Mishchuk.
Family will be present Monday 6-7 PM at the PIETSZAK FUNERAL HOME, 2400 William St. (near Harlem).
Entombment will be at St. Matthew Cemetery, West Seneca, NY
Wanda R. Zawadzki
Mar 5, 2014
The former Wanda Mugas, was a retired Charlady, who worked at Canisius College, in Buffalo. Â Passed away peacefully at Buffalo General Hospital, Buffalo, NY, at the age 95.
The beloved wife of the late Alfred Zawadzki and devoted mother of Dolores (Raymond) Kalinowski, Lorraine (late Stanley) Niewczyk,...
Renae Miller
Mar 4, 2014
At the age of 34, a former Office Manager at South Buffalo Auto Parts. Renae was the beloved wife of Mark Miller and devoted mother of Marcus Miller. The dearest daughter of Sandy (Kenneth) Radecki and sister of Stacy Radecki. A loving granddaughter of Edmund and the late Lorraine Chmielewski; daughter-in-law of Linda Klubek and also survived by an aunt,...
Mary "Mar" Jager
Mar 3, 2014
Passed away peacefully at Elderwood Health Care at Linwood, at the age of 79. The former Mary Szeluga, she was also the former President of the Chopin Singing Society Ladies Auxiliary and former Secretary to Lovejoy District Councilman and Public Works Commissioner for 22 Years. Mary was the beloved wife of Frank and devoted mother of James and late John...
Edward Mucha
Feb 28, 2014
At the age of 87, a former Color Matcher for Ameron Coating in Buffalo, New York.
Edward was the beloved husband of the late Helen R. (nee Wabik) Mucha. Â A devoted father of Annette (Thomas) Rogers and Christine Mucha. Â Loving grandfather...
Dorothy Waryk
Feb 23, 2014
At the age of 87, the former Dorothy Podall, was a Caser at General Mills, Buffalo, NY. Beloved wife of the late George; devoted mother of the late Dennis (Diane); dearest mother-in-law of the late Kathy Gazda Loving grandmother of Wendy (Richard) Czaplicki and Shane (Margery); great grandmother of Madeline, Evan, Declan and Savannah. Family will be present Thursday 2-4...


