Obituaries

Caroline Owsian
Sep 14, 2013
At the age of 67, the former Caroline Ignatowski was a Factory Worker at Emed Sign, Co. in Williamsville, NY.
The beloved wife of the late Ray Owsian, Sr. and devoted mother of Roxanne (Paul) Brydalski, Ray, Jr. (Tina) Owsian, Robin Gerace and the late Eric Owsian....
Rose Marie Carter
Sep 13, 2013
At the age of 74, Rose is a dear daughter of the late Walter and Edith Osgood. Loving and devoted wife of Frank Carter.
Dorothy Uschold
Sep 12, 2013
Age 85, the former Dorothy Koszuta, was a receptionist at St. Joseph Hospital, in Cheektowaga, New York.
Dorothy was the beloved wife of the late Lawrence Uschold and dearest...
William S. Higley
Sep 12, 2013
At the age of 64. Bill was a US Army Veteran of the Vietnam War, past Commander of the American Legion Blasdell Post No. 60 and active member of the Erie County Honor Guard
Phyllis Augustyniak
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...
Annette Bagarozzo
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,...
Sharon Feuerstein
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...
Charles G. Stegura
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...
Agnieszka Jadwiga Newman
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.
...Donald G. Paschall, Jr.
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...
Thomas V. Urbanski
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 ,...
Eugene J. Bednarski
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...
Antonia Paraszczij
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...
James T. Downey
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...
Natalie Kernycznyj
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...
Sm Edwinette Gorski
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...
Sophie Radomski
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,...
Jerome "Harry" Grzeskowiak
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...
Irene S. Mosner
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...
Bro. Maurice "Bro. Moe" V. Swartout, Ofm
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)Â at ST....


