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Joan Marie Schmitt
Jan 8, 2025
Joan Marie Schmitt, 97, of Buffalo, entered into rest on January 8, 2025. She was born on June 14, 1927, the daughter of the late Albert J. and Loretta (nee Ress) Schmitt. Joan was a Paralegal at the law firm of Magavern, Magavern & Grimm, starting immediately after she graduated from high school and retiring in her early 70s....
Rose Kashuba
Jan 8, 2025
Of Buffalo, New York passed away on Wednesday, January 8th, 2025. She was 92 years old. The daughter of the late Fiore and Domenica (Devillis) Valeri, she was born in Strangolgalli, Frosinone, Italy, raised in Scranton, PA, and resided in Buffalo, NY with her husband the late Francis W. Kashuba since 1953. Left to cherish her memory are her...
Kathleen Diane Greenaway
Jan 8, 2025
Kathleen Diane Greenaway, born October 27, 1942, left this earth after her courageous battle with blood cancer on January 8, 2025. She lived a full life and successfully wore many hats, ranging from respected and caring social worker, teacher, mentor and leadership coach to much loved daughter, sister, wife, mother, aunt, Noni, great grandmother and treasured friend. Most importantly,...
Sharon Ann Marie Mack
Jan 8, 2025
Sharon Anne Marie Mack (nee Hausrath) was born on September 30, 1960, to the late Frances M. Thie (Hausrath) and the late Jack C. Hausrath, in Kenmore, New York. She was the 10th child born of 12 siblings. Sharon worked throughout her earlier years as a 911 Operator and in different areas of Customer Service. Before her health took...
Marjorie A. Peterson
Jan 7, 2025
PETERSON, Marjorie A. (nee Petch) of East Aurora, entered into rest January 7, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Dale Peterson; devoted mother of Patrick (Melissa) Peterson and Aileen (Walter) Rogacki; cherished grandmother of Kayla and Taysa; adored great-grandmother of Faye; loving daughter of the late Robert and June Petch; dear sister of Arthur Petch; also survived by family...
Matthew D Jarosz
Jan 6, 2025
JAROSZ, Matthew D. of Lackawanna, entered into rest January 6, 2025. Devoted father of Cali and Chase; loving son of Michelle Jarosz (John Olszowy) and Jeffrey Jarosz (Teresa Gabbey); cherished brother of Jeffrey (Mandy Pacana) Jarosz, Heather (Robert) Pendrak, and the late Brandon M. Jarosz; adored uncle of Madisyn, Kylie, Bria, and Carter; also loved by many aunts, uncles,...
Charles J. Switalski
Jan 5, 2025
Switalski, Charles J., of Buffalo, entered into rest on January 2, 2025. Beloved husband of Barbara B. (Krawczyk) Switalski; devoted father of Sharon (James) Zaccarine, Michael (Kathleen) Switalski, Donna Krawczyk (Sandor Stawicki), James (Judith) Switalski, and his late son-in-law Mark Krawczyk; cherished grandfather of Susan, Steve (Elizabeth), Jessica (Jake), Karie (Lucas), Leah (Chris), Melanie (Michael), Matthew, Alicia (Alex), and...
Adah Pearl Albert
Jan 5, 2025
Relatives and friends may visit Elim Christian Church, 70 Chalmers Ave., Buffalo, on Thursday, January 16 from 10-11. A homegoing celebration of Adah's life will begin at 11am. Interment Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Condolences may be made on this page. Please join the livestream of Pastor Adah Albert's Services at Elim Christian Fellowship Church Here
Francisco Rivera
Jan 5, 2025
A tribute is not available at this time for Francisco Rivera. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.
Ann M. Drexelius Pravel)
Jan 5, 2025
Of Tonawanda, entered into rest peacefully at home on January 5, 2025. beloved wife of the late Richard Drexelius; devoted mother of Daniel (Darlene) Drexelius and Carol (John) Young; cherished grammy of Daniel, Amanda and Patrick; also survived by relatives and friends. No prior visitation. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday morning (1/9) at 9:30...
John N. Ossichuck
Jan 5, 2025
Ossichuck, John N. Mar 14, 1948 - Jan 5, 2025 Of Hamburg, entered into rest January 5, 2025. Beloved husband of Janet (nee Barrie) Ossichuck; devoted father ofErin (Kevin) Cramer and John P. (Tiffany) Ossichuck; cher- ished grandfather of Morgan Grace, Sean Patrick, Christian Steele, Lincoln Charles and Ryan Nicholas; loving son of the late John G. and Catherine...
Sheila M. Bartlebaugh
Jan 5, 2025
Bartlebaugh, Sheila M. (nee Thornton) of Hamburg, entered into rest on January 5, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Sherd J. Bartlebaugh; devoted mother of Patrick (Karen) Bartlebaugh and Kevin Bartlebaugh; cherished grandmother of Ethan and Mason; loving daughter of the late William and Marion Thornton; dear sister of William (Carol) Thornton; also loved by nieces and nephews. A...
Michael Anthony Bochicchio
Jan 5, 2025
Michael Anthony Bochicchio Entered into rest on January 5th 2025. Dearest son of Charlene M. (Gregory) Kubek and the late Anthony James (Margaret Rino) Bochicchio; Loving brother of Anthony Joseph Bochicchio, Jennifer Kubek, Sarah Bochicchio and the late Gregory Charles Kubek; Adored life partner of Mary Ellen Starr. No prior Visitation. Celebrattion of life will be held at a...
Ronald E. Wishman
Jan 5, 2025
Of Williamsville, age 76, entered into rest January 5, 2025. Beloved husband of JoAnne (nee Amato) Wishman; devoted father of Ronald J. (Ann Marie) Wishman and Suzanne Sullivan; cherished grandfather of Kaileigh (Alex Wojtulski) Saeva, Matthew Wishman, Courtney (Spencer) Cross, Carah Wishman, Caden Sullivan and Casey Sullivan; loving son of the late Edwin and Caroline (nee Lograsso) Wishman; dear...
Jo Ann Weigel
Jan 4, 2025
WEIGEL, Jo Ann (nee Simon), 83, of Orchard Park, entered into rest on January 4, 2025. Devoted mother of Brenda (Kevin) Ricotta, Douglas "Gus" (Crysta) Weigel; cherished grandmother of Anabelle Summerfield, Joe and Mike Ricotta and Clara Weigel; loving daughter of the late Peter and Harriet Simon; dear sister of the late Judy Woods Tinkham; adored aunt of Laurie,...
Robert Piskun
Jan 4, 2025
Of West Seneca, entered into rest on January 4, 2025. Beloved husband of Linda (nee Gerstner) Piskun; devoted father of Jennifer Kumpf, John (Jessica) Piskun and Joseph (Kirsten) Piskun; cherished grandfather of CaraLynn, Jack, Gavin, Sophia and Fisher; dear brother of Richard (Diane) Piskun and Thomas (Judy) Piskun; also loved by many nieces, nephews and friends of Cursillo, Collins...
Stephen E. 'Corky' Dafchik
Jan 4, 2025
Dafchik, Stephen E. 'Corky' Sep 6, 1941 - Jan 4, 2025 Of Lackawanna, entered into rest on January 4, 2025. Beloved husband of Patricia (nee Heckman) Dafchik, devoted father of Lisa (Joseph) Petricca, Blaz (Melanie) Loncarevich, and Patrick (Anne) Dafchik; cherished grandfather of Joshua (Samantha Eberhard) Loncarevich, Donovan (Nicole Canella) Loncarevich, Sgt. Jacob Petricca, Emma Petricca and Emmet Dafchik;...
Dennis M. Couhig
Jan 4, 2025
Couhig, Dennis M. May 13, 1942 - January 4, 2025 Of Blasdell, entered into rest January 4, 2025. Beloved husband of Donna (nee Tobias) Couhig; devoted father of Shannon (George) Rivera and the late Jeffrey (Jennifer) Couhig; cherished grandfather of Jordan Rivera; loving son of the late Clinton 'Bud' and Leona (nee Holsten) Couhig; dear brother of the late...
Marian J. Siuta
Jan 4, 2025
Siuta, Marian J. December 23, 1930 January 4, 2025 Of Buffalo, entered into rest January 4, 2025. Loving daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (nee Sajdak) Siuta; dearest sister of the late Josephine (late Eugene) Zalenski, Victoria (late Robert) Frisch, Walter, Helena, Raymond (late Ann) Charles (late Eleanor), Alexander (late Dorothy) and Patrick Siuta; she will be greatly...
Gloria M. Labend
Jan 3, 2025
91, of Cheektowaga, entered into rest on January 3, 2025. Devoted wife of the late Richard C. LaBend; beloved mother of Deborah Acanfora (Howard) and Karen (David) Zelak; adored stepmother of Richard M. (Lisa) and Rand (Annemarie) LaBend; fond aunt of Phil Christiano; cherished grandmother of Michael Acanfora, Jason Acanfora, Alexa (Andre) Monroe, Jacob Zelak, Brandon LaBend, Trevor LaBend...
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