Obituaries

Sep 8, 2013

At the age of 94, now a retired housekeeper at Sheridan Manor Nursing Home, in Tonawanda, NY.

The former Phyllis Mazierski, was the beloved wife of the late Henry Augustyniak.

She was the devoted mother of Henry (late Patricia) Augustyniak, Mary Ann (Lawrence David) Kicak, Marcia...

Aug 31, 2013

The former Annette Kowal, was a member of the Seneca-Babcock Seniors, the Polka Variety Club, the Polka Originals and the UAW.

Annette was the beloved wife of the late Leonard Bagarozzo.

The sister of the late Charlotte (late Stanley) Nickel,...

Aug 30, 2013

At the age of 62.

Sharon was the beloved daughter of the late Jean (Quatlander) and Clarence Feuerstein.

A loving sister of Debbie (Sam) Provenzo and Gail (Mark) Talowski and dearest aunt of David and Lindsay Provenzo and Stacey and...

Aug 29, 2013

At the age of 75, a former General Contractor, Charles was the beloved husband of the late Patricia (nee Tubbs);

A devoted father of Charles, Jr. (Lorraine), Michael (Christine Refermat) Stegura, Patti Jo Petkowicz, Peter, William (Michelle) Stegura, Sylvia Springer, Dominique and Destiny Stegura; dearest brother of Robert J. Stegura and...

Aug 27, 2013

Age 42, born in Poniatowa, Poland; the former Agnieszka Jadwiga Golen, was an Elementary Teacher at Maria Konopnicka School in Poland.

The beloved wife of David Newman. She was the devoted daughter of Anastazja (nee Tajer) and Eugeniusz Golen and daughter-in-law of Jeanette and Robert Newman.

Aug 23, 2013

Suddenly Age 51. Devoted father of Alisha and Danielle; dearest son of Alice and the late Donald Paschall, Sr.; dearest brother of the late David and Brian; uncle of Brian Paschall Jr.; nephew of Delores Mabey and Bernice Reger and also survived by aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins in Buffalo, Boston and Florida. Family will be present Monday from...

Aug 22, 2013

At the age of 77, a real estate appraiser for the New York State Department of Transportation. Beloved husband of 53 years to Marie M. (nee Kulczyk) Urbanski. Devoted father of Jennifer F. (Terry) Lovelace. Loving papa of Katie Marie and his granddog "Oreo". Son of the late Raymond and Cecelia (Jankowski) Urbanski. Dearest brother of Daniel (Roberta) Urbanski ,...

Aug 19, 2013

Eugene was the beloved husband of late Dorothy (nee Wierzbicki) and devoted father of Susan (Francis) Urban and Catherine (James) Jankowiak. The loving grandfather of Judith Gravelle, Timothy (fiancee, Erin Gaston), Daniel Jankowiak, and late Paul (Cassandra) Urban. He was also survived by three great-grandchildren, 1 great-great-grandchild, nieces, nephews and very special friend of Jeanie Smith and her family. Relatives...

Aug 18, 2013

At the age of 96, the former Antonia Iwasiuk, was born in Ukraine.

Antonia was the beloved wife of the late Hilarij Paraszczij and  loving godmother of Diana (late Richard) Chutko.

Visitation will take place on Wednesday from 4 to 6 PM...

Aug 17, 2013

Age 64, Son of the late Geraldine Young and James Downey.

Devoted father of Kelly (Dennis) Schnell, Jaime (Matt) Roever and Kathleen (Dan) Burns; loving grandfather of Ryan, Brittany, Alexi,  Colby, Austin,  Amelia and Easton;  beloved companion of Roseann Stutzman; dearest son of the late Geraldine (nee Young) and James Downey; dearest brother of Bonnie...

Jul 25, 2013

Age 46, an Engineer at the Erie County Department of Environment and Planning. Natalie was the daughter of late Joseph Kernycznyj and Martha Shapoval. Also the loving companion of Paul Pittorf Jr. and devoted mother of Zachary Pittorf. The dearest sister Irene Gabelnick, Elizabeth, Michael (Roxanne), Nicholas (Doreen) and Peter Zaharchuk and the late Pauline Zaharchuk. She was also survived...

Jul 23, 2013

At the age of 95. A Felician Sister for 77 years, died in the Blessed Mary Angela Care Center on July 23, 2013. The former Emily Gorski was born on August 20, 1917 in Buffalo, NY. .She was a member of St. Stanislaus Parish in Buffalo. She entered the Immaculate Heart of Mary Province of the Felician Sisters on July...

Jul 21, 2013

At the age of 100, the former Sophie Rakocki. Beloved wife of the late Frank Radomski and predeceased by sisters and brothers; also survived by nieces and nephews. Family will be present Tuesday 5-7 PM at the PIETSZAK FUNERAL HOME, 2400 William St. (near Harlem) where services will be held at 6:30 PM. Inurnment at St. Matthew's Cemetery, West Seneca,...

Jul 17, 2013

Age 87, WWII Veteran, a former employee of New York Central Railroad and a Mail Handler for the United States Postal Service. Dearest son of late Frank and Celia (nee Nowatka) Grzeskowiak; fond brother of Frederick (late Clara) Grzeskowiak; loving uncle of Maryann and Carolann Grzeskowiak; also survived by many nieces, nephews and dear friends. Family will be present Friday...

Jul 15, 2013

Age  88, an Insurance Adjuster at Lawley Insurance in Buffalo, NY. The daughter of the late Sophie Chmiel and late Peter Gura; Beloved wife of the late Lawrence; devoted mother of James L (Ann) Mosner and the late Kathy (Dennis) Resutek; loving grandmother of Matthew (Tonya) Resutek; sister of the late Edward (Irene) Gora, late Mary (late Edward) Jurka and...

Jul 15, 2013

At the age of 88. Bro Moe was a Franciscan Friar for 64 years. Beloved son of the late Cecelia and Leroy Swartout Sr.; brother of Barbara Sweeny, late Jessie Ward and late Leroy Swartout Jr. also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins. Friars and family will be present Thursday 2-9 PM (Prayer Service at 7 PM)  at ST....

Jul 13, 2013

At the age of 76. Son of the late Mary (Dymek) and Joseph Sajdak. Brother of Stanley (late Janette) Sajdak and the late Walter (Irene) Sajdak, late Thaddeus (Martha) Sajdak, late Helen (late Rudolph) Macielak, late Joseph (Esther) Sajdak, late Henry (Barbara) Sajdak, and the late Dorothy (Raymond) Lewczyk. Bernard was also survived by nieces and nephews Relatives and friends...

Jul 7, 2013

At the age of 47, a Senior Lab Technician for the University of Buffalo. Duane was the beloved husband of Roberta "Robin" (nee Doyle) Kozlowski and loving father of Duane Jr. "DJ" and Justin Kozlowski.Devoted son of Patricia and Kenneth Kozlowski and son-in-law of Sheila and late  Robert M. Doyle. Dearest brother of Karen (Tim) Zielinski and Daryll (Karen) Kozlowski...

Jul 4, 2013

At the age of 67, the former Barbara Ann Glowicki and Receptionist at Southtowns Orthopedics. Barbara was the beloved wife of Daniel Kwandrans and daughter of the late Mary (nee Styka) and late Leonard Glowicki. The Loving mother of Lisa (Scott) Wagner, Sherri (John) Rupp, Todd (Cheri) Burke and the late James A. Burke; Fond grandmother of J.T. (Rachael), Shawn,...

Jun 26, 2013

At the age of 77. Robert was an Eletrical Engineer at Niagara Machine and Tool in Buffalo, NY.  Beloved son of the late Pauline Uznanska and Peter Kroczynski. Beloved husband of Kathleen (nee Yager); devoted father of Kim (Donald) Balco, David (Catherine) Kroczynski, Brad (Deborah) Kroczynski, Nina (Robert) Black, Jennifer (James) Szczublewski; also survived by many grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces,...