Obituaries

Yuriy Deputat
Apr 2, 2013
At the age of 27.
Yurij was the loving father of Leonardo Deputatt.
Beloved son of Vasiliy and Galina Deputat and dearest brother of Lesya Deputat.
Family will be present Thursday from 2-4 and 5-8...
Florence R. Talowski
Mar 31, 2013
At the age of 87.
The former Florence R. Langowski, was the beloved wife of Arthur V. Talowski and devoted mother of Mark (Gail) Talowski and Paul Talowski. Florence was also the loving grandmother of Zachary, Stacy, Alex and Lauren and dearest sister of the late Betty (Henry) Krawczyk and Helen...
Patricia Ellen Starr
Mar 30, 2013
Age 75, Daughter of the late Fred and Arviala (nee Miles) Webb. A former caterer with the Knight of Columbus in Kenmore, NY. Beloved wife of late Chester Starr; devoted mother of Sandra (Clayton) Mabry; loving grandmother of Tricha (Mohammed) Chibani; dearest sister of Ted, Billy and late Norton Webb, and Diane Heinz; also survived nieces and nephews and cousins....
Gerald E. Keith, Sr.
Mar 29, 2013
At the age of 93, a former Chemical Operator at Allied Chemical and Buffalo Color Co.
Veteran of World War II and Member of American Legion Adam Plewacki Post #799.
Gerald was the beloved husband of the late Ruth (nee...
Bernice Hardy
Mar 26, 2013
At the age of 78. The former Bernice Garwol was born in Buffalo, NY. The daughter of late Walter and Violet (nee Ruth) Garwol and Wife of the late Edmund Hardy. Bernice was the mother of Dennis (Denise) Hardy, Diane Taschetta, Ronald (Collene) Hardy, Robert (Kim) Hardy and Valerie (Roger Sessamen) Doria. She was the loving grandmother of Dennis Jr....
Walter C. Podgorny
Mar 26, 2013
At the age of 94, a former Mail Carrier for the United States Postal Service and Army Veteran of WWII. Beloved son of the late Mary and Vincent Podgorny and dearest brother of the late Bertha Podgorny, late Josephine (late Thaddeus) Suchan and late Edward (late Rose) Podgorny. Walter was the devoted companion of Adrienne C. Smith and  father to...
Mary Haggerty
Mar 24, 2013
At the age of 89. The former Mary Basher was a Dental Assistant for Dr. Charles Pankow, before her retirement.
Mary was the beloved wife of the late Joseph C. Haggerty; mother of the late Joan (late Cyrus) Broghman and grandmother of John, Joseph, Mary and Theresa....
Dmytro Baranyckyj
Mar 21, 2013
Beloved husband of Dolores (Nee Swistowski); devoted father of Karen (Henry) Kozlowski, Jean (Michael) Ranney, Mary Ann (Wasyl) Puhacz; loving grandfather (Dido) of Kristina (Jason) Knaub, Steffany (Joseph) Celento, Katie Kozlowski, Collin and Jason Ranney, Alyssa and Andrew Puhacz; dearest great grandfather of Madison & Leah; also survived by sisters, Sofia Waskowycz and Iwanka Landak and relatives in Ukraine. Family...
Arlene J. Mychajliw
Mar 20, 2013
Beloved wife of Stefan, Sr.; devoted mother of Arlitta, Russel, Willy, Charlene, Daniel (Gail), Maryanne (Sean), Stefan, Jr. and mother-in-law of Gina and Kathleen; dearest sister of the late Hank and Frank, Jr. (late Nina) Bogdan; loving aunt of Frank Bogdan III and Denine (Michael) Omilian; dear sister-in-law of Jerry (Rosa) Mychajliw; also survived by 15 grandchildren and 4 great...
Jean K. Varga
Mar 15, 2013
At the age of 73, the former Jean Zielezinski and retired employee of Fleet Bank.
The beloved wife of the late Joseph Varga and devoted sister of Sister Mary Francianne Zielezinski, CSSF, Rick (Linda) Zielezinski and the late Irene (late Robert) Miltenberger.
Bertha Michalski
Mar 14, 2013
Loving mother of Edward (Darlene) Michalski and Mary Hawkins; dearest grandmother, great grandmother and great great grandmother; predeceased by 3 brothers and 2 sisters. Funeral Service will be held Tuesday at 10 AM at PIETSZAK FUNERAL HOME, 2400 William (near Harlem).
Gerald "Jerry" Balone
Mar 13, 2013
Dearest son of the late Edyie (nee Carbone) Root; Loving brother of Lucy Mislak, Diane Balone, Walter Biskup, Faith Smith and Carl Root; dearest friend of Cindi Adams; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to assemble for a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Clare Parish (193 Elk St at Smith St. 14210) Saturday...
Joan P. Grabowski
Mar 10, 2013
At the "Young at Heart" age of 69, the former Joan Carr.
Joan was the beloved wife of Donald J. Grabowski, Sr. and the devoted mother of Peggy (Dennis) Doherty, Norman (Cynthia) Grabowski, Debra (Michael) Dziewa, Paul (Christine) Grabowski and Donald Grabowski, Jr. Â She was also survived by eight grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
...George A Del Prince
Mar 8, 2013
At the age of 83. A former Roofer for Bradley Roofing and Navy Veteran, George performed with the US Navy Band as a Saxaphone player.
George was the beloved husband of Dorothy Del Prince (nee Hoffman) and devoted father of Peter (Penny) Del Prince, Laura (Orest Mucyn)...
Katherine Orlikowski
Mar 6, 2013
At the age of 53, the former Katherine S. Szywala was an employee of Top Notch Cleaning Services. The daughter of the late Joseph and Helen Szywala. Beloved wife of Joseph Orlikowski, Sr. and devoted mother of April (Gerry Czekaj) and Joseph (Kelly) Orlikowski Jr.; loving grandmother of Manda Ortalano, Katey Crites and Maria Czekaj. She was also survived by...
Margaret L. Rebura
Mar 1, 2013
The former Margaret Horymski and beloved wife of late William Rebura. The devoted mother of Janice Rebura and Christina Rebura; loving grandmother of 5 grandchildren and sister of the late Rose Stief. Family and friends will be present Monday 1-3 and 5-7 PM at the PIETSZAK FUNERAL HOME, 2400 William Street (near Harlem) where services will be held Tuesday...
Susan Smith
Feb 23, 2013
Beloved wife of Allan;Â loving mother of Thunder and Mugsy; daughter in law of Adrienne C. (Walter Podgorny) Smith; dearest sister in law of Adrienne R. and late Andrew Smith;Â caregiver and friend Julie Lipowski; loving aunt of Matthew, Melissa and Danielle. Relatives and friends are invited to assemble for a Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of Czestochowa...
Dennis "Moe" M. Maund
Feb 23, 2013
At the age of 46, Owner & Operator of Republic Fence, Co. in Buffalo, NY. Moe was the beloved son of Sally (nee Roman) and the late William J. Maund. A devoted father of Savanna Maund. He was also survived by a very large, warm family of loving brothers, sisters, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Relatives and friends...
Jessica M. Canazzi
Feb 16, 2013
Suddenly at the age 16, a student at James Madison High School.
The beloved daughter of Kim (nee Orlowski) and Joseph Canazzi III and loving sister of Joseph IV (Nicole Delamater) and Justin Canazzi. Jessica was the granddaughter of Nana (Jane Orlowski), Dziadzia (late Jack Orlowski), Papa...
Stella T. Wasowicz
Feb 14, 2013
The former Stella T. Martynkiewicz, at the age of 92, a former charlady at the Liberty Bank Building, Buffalo, NY.
The beloved wife of the late Zigmund Wasowicz and devoted mother of Caroline (late Peter) Noreika. A loving grandmother of Peter III (Ann Marie) Noreika, Carolyn (Anthony) Nicometo, Nadine (Todd) Bitterman and Ann Marie (Frederick)...


