John P. Switniewski
Dec 31, 2023
December 31, 2023 of Lockport, NY. Beloved son of Donald and the late Diane Switniewski. Dear brother of Paula (Chris) Cimerman, Joseph (Sherry) Switniewski and Donna Switniewski. Loving uncle of Alysha (Pete), Brendan (Lauren), Ivana and Sean. Also survived by aunts and cousins. There will be no prior visitation. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday at...
Margaret E. Klee
Dec 31, 2023
Margaret E. Klee (nee Harris) December 31, 2023 of Cheektowaga, NY. Beloved wife of the late Donald. Loving mother of Daniel (Carey), Donald (Sandra Mueller), Thomas (Linh Do) and Margaret S. Klee. Cherished grandmother of Daniel (Kimberly), Brandon, Derrek, Ryan and great-grandmother of Kayla, Chase and Hailey and Luna Mae Gavigan Dear sister of Kenerson (Dorren) Harris and the late...
Joseph P. Valvo
Dec 18, 2023
December 18, 2023 of West Seneca, NY. Beloved husband of 60 years of Joyce (nee Maconaghy). Dear father of Annmarie (David) Evans, Leonard (Jennifer) and Joseph Valvo. Cherished grandfather of Shannon, Alexander, David (Chandler), Austin, Parker, Lucas, Elizabeth and Leonardo. Brother of Russell (Fran), Anthony (Ellen) and the late Salvatore (late Louisa) Valvo. Also survived by nieces and nephews. There...
Mary A. Lipinoga
Nov 24, 2023
Mary A. Lipinoga (nee Sowinski) November 24, 2023 at age 92. Mary is predeceased by her beloved husband Harry A. Lipinoga. Dearest mother of Harry T. (Louise) Lipinoga, Nancy (Jim) Kasprzak, Susan (Mark) Nanfara, Alice Jones, Jeanette (Tom) Jezewski, Joseph (Brenda) Lipinoga and the late David Lipinoga. Dear grandmother of 12 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. Sister of the late...
Alice L. Krakowiak
Nov 24, 2023
Alice L. Krakowiak, (nee Jurus)Friday, Nov. 24th, 2023 at age 98 of Cheektowaga, NY.Beloved wife (53 years) of the late John A. Krakowiak. Predeceased by parents Felix & Mary Jurus, brothers Henry & Richard, sisters Angeline & Jean.Alice is survived by her son James (Brenda) Krakowiak, daughters, Christine (George) Korol & Judith (Robert) Redfearn;also grandchildren Jaime L. Krakowiak, Lindy K....
Gerard S. "Gerry" Zielinski
Nov 17, 2023
Gerard S. "Gerry" Zielinski November 17, 2023 at age 82 of Cheektowaga, NY. He is predeceased by his wife RoseAnn Zielinski (nee Rappa) & siblings, Eugenia Bellere & Edwin & Norbert Zielinski. He is survived by his loving children, Andrew J. (Dana) Zielinski, Maryanne (Thomas) Kowalski & Barbara (Joseph) Manzella; grandchildren, Sarah, Abigail, Rachel, Sophia, Michelle & Monterey & several...
Ralph E. Januale
Nov 12, 2023
Ralph E. Januale Sunday Nov. 12th, 2023 at age 97 of Depew. Beloved husband of the late Irene G. (nee Huebbers) Januale; dearest father of Ralph J. (Cindy) and Gwen Januale; dear grandfather of Ralph Thomas and Jorja Felicia Januale; brother of the late Eugene (late Irene) Januale. Ralph was a retired Captain of the Buffalo Police Dept. and a...
Alice F. Ganje
Oct 30, 2023
Alice F. Ganje (nee) Ornat October 30th, 2023 at age 98. Beloved wife of the late Henry Ganje; dearest mother of son, Michael (Rene'), daughter, the late Karen, and sons, Mark & Kenneth (Judy); dear grandmother of Chris, Janelle & Jason; sister of the late Roman and the late Rita, she is also survived by nieces & nephews. Family will...
Elaine G. Siska
Oct 29, 2023
Elaine G. Siska (nee Slisz) Of Cheektowaga, N.Y. on Oct. 29, 2023 at age 90. Beloved wife of William D. Siska Sr. Dearest mother of BonnieLou Siska, William D. (Maureen) Siska II and the late Denise (Larry) Edmonson. Dear grandmother of William D. (Jenna) Siska III and Megan (Josh) Dudek , great grandmother to Lillie and Claire Siska. Sister of...
Robert M. Lis
Aug 29, 2023
LIS – Robert M. August 29, 2023 age 94 of Cheektowaga, NY. Beloved husband of the late Frances (nee Schwegler) Lis and the late Mary (nee Murelli) Lis; dearest father of Robert G. (late Donna) Lis, Deborah (Donald) Ruthenberg, Nancy Borawski (Timothy Clements), Susan (Joseph) Keating, James Lis, Michael Szafranski, Dan Borawski and Max (Jessica) Kline; grandfather of eleven grandchildren...
Frances A. Skibicki
Aug 14, 2023
SKIBICKI – Frances A. (nee Kieliszek) August 14, 2023 age 94 of Lancaster, NY. Beloved wife of 63 years to the late Alfred Skibicki; dearest mother of Thomas, Michael (Sheryl Reidel), Ronald (Kathleen) Skibicki and Donna (Richard) Zimmer; loving grandmother of nine and great grandmother of three; dear sister of Adele (late Glenn) Werth, Chester (Rita) Kieliszek, late Dorothy (Eugene)...
Ann M. Duquin
Jul 25, 2023
DUQUIN – Ann M. (nee Schuler) July 25, 2023 age 57, after a courageous battle with cancer, of Grand Island, NY. Beloved wife of 21 years to Julius P. Duquin; dearest mother of Alyssa (Dustin) Dosztan, Emily Fuoco (Mitchell Kostecky) and Jenna Duquin; loving grammy of Myles and Beckett; bonus mother of Kelsie, Lexi and Ava; daughter of the late...
Ethel J. Semrau
Jul 20, 2023
SEMRAU – Ethel J. (nee Tiffany) July 20, 2023 age 83 of Williamsville, NY. Beloved wife of the late Martin E. Semrau; dearest mother of Christine Semrau (Jim Stiegler) and Martin E. Jr. (Michelle) Semrau; daughter of the late Raymond and Esther (nee Richter) Tiffany; sister of Robert (Barbara) Tiffany, late Donna (late Leonard) Neureuther and William F. Tiffany; sister...
Carol P. Cius
Jul 18, 2023
CIUS – Carol P. (nee Krupka) July 18, 2023 age 78 of Alden, NY Beloved wife of Frank E. Cius Jr. and the late Thomas T. Byron; loving mother of Todd, Jill (Tim), Bridget (Earl) and step mother of Jennifer (Tom); cherished grandmother of Jeffrey, Gabriel, Ada and Skylar. The youngest of seven children born to the late Anthony and...
John S. Cyrankowski
Jul 16, 2023
CYRANKOWSKI – John S. July 16, 2023 age 85 of Cheektowaga, NY. Beloved husband of 58 years to Joan (nee Bommer) Cyrankowski; dearest father of late Dawn Cyrankowski, Deborah Kraus and Lynette (Darren) Bialek; dear grandfather of Amanda Kraus, Alex Bialek and Daniel Bialek; son of the late Stephen and Dorothy (nee Clayback) Cyrankowski; brother of Joanne (late Rick) Nelson...
James J. Lesinski
Jul 13, 2023
LESINSKI – James J. July 13, 2023 age 69 of Cheektowaga, NY. Beloved husband of 40 years to Dianna (nee Petrillo) Lesinski; dearest father of Maria Lesinski (Ben Hicks); best friend to Henry, his dog; son of the late Joseph J. Jr and Lorene Lesinski; dear brother of Joseph J. III (Patricia) Lesinski and the late John J. Lesinski; son...
Louis E. Formaniak Jr.
Jul 10, 2023
FORMANIAK – Louis E. Jr. July 10, 2023 age 70 of Lancaster, NY. Beloved son of the late Felicia S. (nee Splawska) and Louis E. Formaniak Sr. No prior visitation. Interment St. Stanislaus Cemetery. Arrangements by MELVIN J. SLIWINSKI FUNERAL HOME
Daniel J. Staniaszek
Jul 8, 2023
STANIASZEK – Daniel J. July 8, 2023 age 78 of Cheektowaga, NY. Beloved husband of Irene (nee Kijania) Staniaszek; dearest father of Karen (Robert) Bifulco and Daniel (Sheri Zimniewicz) Staniaszek; dear grandfather of Ben and Jason Bifulco; grand pups of Molly and Lincoln. Family will be present to receive relatives and friends Thursday, July 13th from 3-7 PM at the...
