Obituaries

Bernice Hardy

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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Bertha Michalski

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

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

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.  She was also survived by eight grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

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George A Del Prince

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

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

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

Susan Smith

Feb 23, 2013

Beloved wife of Allan;  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;  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

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

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

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)...

Dorothy M. Suszka

Dorothy M. Suszka

Feb 14, 2013

The former Dorothy Gosciak at the age of 93. Dorothy was the former Manager at Becker's Restaurant in Buffalo, NY.

The beloved wife of the late Henry Suszka.  Dear cousin of Ceil (Frank) Gagliostro and loving aunt of Flora and Linda Gagliostro.  Dearest friend of Margaret (late...

Frances E. Jaroszewski

Frances E. Jaroszewski

Feb 13, 2013

The beloved daughter of the late John and Anastasia (nee Murawski) Sinicki and beloved wife of the late Henry "Alex" Jaroszewski. She is the loving mother of Daniel (Rose Marie) and Davey (Norma Jean); beloved grandmother of Francine (Thomas) Kane,  Andrew,  Daniel Jr.(Sandy), David (Amber),  Mark (Jane),Deborah Hitchcock,  Jeffrey (Melissa), Linda (Kenny) Burchfield,  Cynthia (Kevin) McGriff and Terri Lynn (Richard)...

Sm Adorata Pawlak

Sm Adorata Pawlak

Feb 12, 2013

Special Education Teacher

At the age of 98.

A Felician Sister for 79 years, died in the Blessed Mary Angela Care Center, on Tuesday, February 12, 2013. The former Rose Pawlak was born on February 22,...

Harold "Dinny" Swain

Harold "Dinny" Swain

Feb 11, 2013

At age 87, a retired City of Buffalo Police Officer and Navy Veteran of WW II.

Dinny was the beloved husband of Violet L. Swain (nee Eikenburg) and devoted father of Sandra (Gary) Wilson and Susan (Michael) Wiszka.

A loving...