Obituaries

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...

Kathryn Nyznyk

Kathryn Nyznyk

Feb 10, 2013

at 79, a former employee of Trico, Co, of Buffalo, NY.

The former Kathryn Osachio was the beloved wife of late John "Iwan" Nyznyk and loving daughter of the late Eugenia (nee Kopij) and Theodozij Osachlo.

She was the devoted...

Vernon "Benny" Stachewicz

Vernon "Benny" Stachewicz

Feb 8, 2013

Beloved husband of Maria "Marcia" (nee Kawa); devoted father of Michael (Denise) Stachewicz, Jeffrey Stachewicz, Julie (Michael) Fronckowiak, Pamela (Brian) Piotrowski; dearest grandfather of Michael Alan, Michael Henry, Ana, Joshua, Todd (Alexandra), Jonathan, Abigial, Tia and Payton; brother of Dorothy Mateja and late Joseph Stachewicz; also survived by nieces and nephews.

Family will...

Mary L Himmelman

Mary L Himmelman

Feb 6, 2013

Beloved wife of John; mother of Danny, Ray and Benjamin; dearest sister of Diane Burmeister, Michael, Bob and John Poission. Family will be present Wednesday 6-8 PM at the PIETSZAK FUNERAL HOME, 2400 William St. (near Harlem).

Raymond "Moe" C. Whalley Sr.

Raymond "Moe" C. Whalley Sr.

Feb 5, 2013

Son of the late Raymond Sr. and Helen (nee Danielski) Whalley, dearest brother of Alvin Whalley;  also survived by nieces, nephews, a wife and children.Family will be present Thursday from 4-8 PM at the PIETSZAK FUNERAL HOME, 2400 William St. (near Harlem) where a funeral service will be held Thursday evening  at 7 PM.

Lorraine Gajewski

Lorraine Gajewski

Feb 4, 2013

Lorraine was predeceased by her parents Sylvester and Stella (nee Czaplinska) Rzepka, her husband Alexander, 3 sisters and 1 brother. Loving mother of Carol Miller and Linda (Robert) Koch; grandmother of Jeffery (Toni) and Mark Miller, Darrlyn (Bob) Smigiera; great-grandmother of Justin, Bradley, Amanda, Frank and Anthony; sister of Adrianne and David Rzepka; Relatives and friends are invited to attend...

Henry W. Talowski

Henry W. Talowski

Jan 31, 2013

Age 82

A former Tool and Die specialist at Ford Motor Company and an Army veteran of the Korean War.

Henry was the beloved husband of Mary (nee Kajdas.) and devoted father of Diane, Christine Talowski, Susan (Alexander) Sandor and Mary Jo (Derrick) Pula and 4 Grandchildren.

The dearest...

Joseph J. Nicpon, Jr.

Joseph J. Nicpon, Jr.

Jan 27, 2013

Age 50. A construction worker for Zelasko Construction Co, Buffalo, NY. Devoted father of Ryan, Chelsea, Monica, Timothy, Richard, Samantha and Joseph III. Dearest son of Dolores (nee Smith) and the late Joseph J. Sr.. Loving brother of Randy (Michelle), Anthony (Jennifer), Patrick (Melissa),Sherry (Cedric) Gibson, Thaddeus, Ralph (Angie), David (Nikole), Annie, Joann (Dustin Hoosier) and Brian. And loving friend...

John T. Budziszewski

John T. Budziszewski

Jan 23, 2013

Age 70 A former NFTA bus driver.

John was a devoted father of Pamela Bell, Brian (Debbie), Christopher (Julie), Robert (Cassandra), John (Wendy) and David Budziszewski. Beloved Papa of Ashley. Dearest son of the late Josephine  and Edward, Sr. Brother of Edward (Ann) Budziszewski and the late Barbara Orlowski. John was...

Dorothy V. Salisbury

Dorothy V. Salisbury

Jan 22, 2013

Age 87, of Clay, NY,

formally of Mayville, NY, Buffalo, NY and Fairfield, CT.

A retired Executive Assistant, she worked for Fairfield University and Upstate Medical Center, in addition to being the former co-owner of Limited Edition by Salisbury, Inc. Throughout her life, Dorothy enjoyed bowling, bridge, singing, knitting and embroidery, as...

Edward J. Czemerys, Jr.

Edward J. Czemerys, Jr.

Jan 21, 2013

Age 46

Edward was the beloved son of the late Harriet and Edward, Sr. and devoted brother of Sharon Czemerys, Cali Walker, Linda (Dick) Warner, Brenda (Richard) Koltoniak, Lori, Tina and Patty Czemerys, Lisa (Jeff) Kuznik and the late Deborah Jacobsen...

Sister Jane Marie Kupniewski, Cssf

Sister Jane Marie Kupniewski, Cssf

Jan 20, 2013

Sister Jane Marie Kupniewski, 92, a Felician Sister for 73 years, died in the Blessed Mary Angela Care Center on January 20, 2013. The former Jane Kupniewski was born on July 5, 1920 in Erie, PA. She was a member of Holy Trinity Parish, Erie, PA and a graduate of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Academy...

Dorothy Niedzwiecka

Dorothy Niedzwiecka

Jan 17, 2013

Age 83

Dorothy a resident at Eden Heights, in West Seneca, NY,  was a Teacher for the Buffalo School System for 32 years. She was also a member of the New York State Retired Teachers Association.

The beloved daughter of...