James J. Mele
Mar 2, 2019
MELE, JAMES J. March 2, 2019; of Williamsville, NY; age 82; Beloved husband of Lynn M. (nee Makowski) Mele. Brother of the late Julio (late Betty) Mele and the late Carmela (late Robert) DeGrasse. Also survived by nieces, nephews and cousins. Family will be present to receive relatives and friends on Wednesday from 10-11 a.m. at the MELVIN J. SLIWINSKI...
Irene M. Wittig
Feb 28, 2019
WITTIG – Irene M. (nee Anastasi) February 28, 2019 of Cheektowaga, NY. Beloved wife of the late Gregory A. Wittig; dearest mother of Pamela (Guy) Agostinelli, Kathleen Wittig (John Fiske), Robert (Dawn) Wittig, Douglas (Sheridan) Wittig and Lisa (Scott) Donhauser; cherished grandmother of Michael (Brenna) Rybak, Tina (Mark) Cencora, Andrew Chruscicki, Victoria Donhauser (fiancé Wes Zimmerman), Cooper, Max, Hannah, Lydia,...
Christine A. Probst
Feb 21, 2019
PROBST – Christine A. (nee Smigiera) February 21, 2019 age 69 of Palm Coast, Fl, formerly of Cheektowaga, NY. Beloved wife of 48 years to Richard “Rick” Probst; dear mother of Theresa (David) Agiga; dear grandmother of Jesseka Agiga; daughter of the late Thaddeus and Mary Smigiera; sister of the late Thaddeus Jr. (Nancy) Smigiera, Walter (late Eileen) Smigiera, Lucille...
Theresa A. Czosek
Feb 15, 2019
CZOSEK, THERESA A. (nee Tobolski) February 15, 2019; of Cheektowaga, NY; age 91; Beloved wife of the late Arthur F. Czosek. Dearest mother of Debra (David) Wurstner and Gary (Janis) Czosek. Dear grandmother of Lorie (Harry) Beesley, Jason (Danielle) Czosek, Robert (Andrea) Wurstner, Lisa Czosek and great-grandmother of Anson, Trenton, Danielle and Beckett. Sister of Joan (Stephen) Jakubczak. Also survived...
Alexander Zukowski
Feb 15, 2019
ZUKOWSKI, ALEXANDER February 15, 2019; of Buffalo, NY; age 59; Beloved son of the late Stafan and Zina (nee Antonuke) Zukowski. Dearest brother of Stanley (Linda), Peter and the late George Zukowski. Also survived by nieces and nephews. Private funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family. Flowers gratefully declined. Cards of rememberance in Alexander’s memory are...
Gregory J. Griffin
Feb 13, 2019
GRIFFIN – Gregory J. February 13, 2019 age 65 of Westfield, NY. Beloved husband of Linda (nee Kress) Griffin; dear father of Mark (Amanda) Gorski and April Gorski; grandfather of Hunter, Carter, Mariah Gorski and Penelope Buelow; brother of Barbara (Bill) White, Thomas (Liz) Griffin and Paul (Anne) Griffin; also survived by nieces, nephews and life long friends who were...
Patricia A. Sullivan
Feb 12, 2019
SULLIVAN, PATRICIA A. (nee Gmerek) February 12, 2019; of Cheektowaga, NY; age 69; Beloved wife of 48 years to William F. Sullivan. Dearest mother of Timothy (Laura), Lisa Sullivan, Amy (Mark) Woods and Christina (Shawn) Brooks. Loving grandmother of Katrina, Alex, Kaylei, Isaac, Adia, Bri and Kiera. Dear daughter of the late Florian and Emily (nee Pyszczynski) Gmerek. Caring sister-in-law...
Kevin M. Hejmanowski
Feb 11, 2019
HEJMANOWSKI – Kevin M. February 11, 2019 age 52 of Williamsville, NY. Loving husband and best friend of Sophia J. (nee Mucyn); devoted father of Tyler Michael, cherished father of Bradley James; beloved son of Frederick and Judy (nee Bugaj) Hejmanowski; son-in-law of Barbara (late Eugene) Makuch and John Salerno and George (Linda) Mucyn; brother of Brian (Jane) and Alan...
Robert E. Urso
Feb 8, 2019
URSO, ROBERT E. February 8, 2019; of Lancaster, NY; age 86; Beloved husband of the late Lorraine M. (nee Mellerski) Urso and the late Mary (nee Marzullo) Urso. Dearest father of MaryLynne (David) Markiewicz, Eugene Urso, Judie (Charles) Mercer and the late Robert Urso. Loving grandfather of seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Predeceased by two sisters. Also survived by nieces...
Helen R. Battaglia
Feb 7, 2019
BATTAGLIA – Helen R. (nee Barrea) Passed February 7, 2019 peacefully after 99 years of a beautiful life. Beloved wife of the late Cosmo V. Battaglia. She is survived and cherished by her sons, Joseph S. (Lynn) and Cosmo C. (Nancy) Battaglia; much-loved by her grandchildren Deano D., Deborah and Joseph C. Battaglia and Carly (Ryan) Landry and treasured by...
Gary E. Szwajkos
Feb 6, 2019
SZWAJKOS – Gary E. February 6, 2019 age 66 of Lancaster, NY Beloved husband of 30 years to Susan K. (nee Archer) Szwajkos; dearest father of Kaitlin (Shane) Zanghi and Charlotte Szwajkos (James Keller); dear Boba of Violet and Oliver Zanghi; son of the late Edward and Charlotte (nee Brysinski) Szwajkos; son-in-law of Anne (Brian) Johnson and the late Richard...
Steven L. Cecchini
Feb 6, 2019
CECCHINI – Steven L. Unexpectedly February 6, 2019 age 58 of Buffalo, NY. Beloved son of the late Paul N. “Joe” and Judith A. (nee Chubbuck) Cecchini; dear father of Kristina; grandfather of Jonathan; brother of Paul N. Cecchini Jr., Jeffrey P. (Karen Elberson) and Julie A. Blayda; uncle of Sabrina J. Blayda, Katrina N. Blayda, Thaddeus T. Blayda, Ariel...
Paul J. Tachok
Feb 1, 2019
TACHOK – Paul J. February 1, 2019 age 68 of Orchard Park, NY. Beloved husband of 36 years to Gail (nee Postweiler) Tachok; son of the late Paul F. Concetta M. (nee Marchello) Tachok; dearest brother of Mary (late David) Hess; loving uncle of Laura (Philip) Holmes, Alison (Jeff) Kunkel and Megan Hess; dear great uncle of Harper and Reid...
Raymond J. Peters
Jan 30, 2019
PETERS, RAYMOND J. January 30, 2019; age 94; of Cheektowaga, NY; Beloved husband of Mary E. (nee Szenina) Peters. Dearest father of Carol (Morton) Wittlin. No prior visitation. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Raymond was an Army veteran, member of VFW Pvt. Leonard Post #6251, Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie #2692 and an avid golfer....
Chesterine Klimek
Jan 30, 2019
KLIMEK – Chesterine (nee Borysewicz) January 30, 2019 age 82 of Cheektowaga, NY. Beloved wife of 61 years to Albert Klimek; dearest mother of Andrew (Karen) Klimek; dear grandmother of Matthew, Amanda, Lucas and Brandon Klimek; daughter of the late Michael and Genevieve (nee Rodziewicz) Borysewicz; sister of Jane (Lucian) Fraser and Wesley (Cynthia) Borysewicz; also survived by nieces and...
Joseph F. Kirst
Jan 29, 2019
Kirst – Joseph F. January 29, 2019 age 89 of Cheektowaga, NY. Beloved husband of the late Beverly (nee Boothe) Kirst; dearest father of Bruce (AnnMarie) Kirst, Deborah (Jay) Cederman, Rebecca (Donald Robinson) Rautenstrauch-Robinson, Judy C. Kirst and Brian (Cathy) Kirst; father-in-law of the late Keith Rautenstrauch; grandpa of Kirstan (Matthew) Monklebaan, Alex Cederman, Shelby Kirst, Caitlin Kirst and Vincent...
Bernard J. Eastman Jr.
Jan 29, 2019
EASTMAN – Bernard J. Jr. January 29, 2019 age 80 of Cheektowaga, NY. Husband of the late Mary Jane (nee Quinn) Eastman; dearest father of Renee (late Anthony) Theriault, Michael, Thomas (Teresa) and Colleen (late Michael) Filim; dear grandfather of 11 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren; also survived by a brother, sisters, nieces and nephews. Family will be present to...
Dorothy S. Holakowski
Jan 25, 2019
HOLAKOWSKI – Dorothy S. (nee Popek) January 25, 2019 age 90 of Cheektowaga, NY. Beloved wife of the late Fred J. Holakowski; dearest mother of Suzanne Booth, Marcia (Paul) Kayle and Nancy (Timothy) Shaw; dear grandmother of Jeffrey Booth, Patrick Booth and great-grandmother of Jayden. No prior visitation. Family and friends are invited to assemble for a committal service on...
Philomena E. Stanko
Jan 21, 2019
STANKO, PHILOMENA E. (nee Galinski) January 21, 2019; of Lancaster, NY; age 89; Beloved wife of 64 years to John Stanko. Dearest mother of David Stanko and the late Daniel (Sharon) Stanko. Sister of the late Helen Galinski, late Florence Galinski and the late Claudia (late Matthew) Jasinski. Also survived by nieces. Family will be present to receive relatives and...
June A. Ziolkowski
Jan 15, 2019
ZIOLKOWSKI, JUNE A. (nee Schillo) January 15, 2019; of Depew, NY; age 80; Beloved wife of Ronald E. Ziolkowski. Dearest mother of Robert (Robin), Laura and James (Leanne) Ziolkowski. Dear grandmother of seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Sister of Judith (Daniel) Tschetter and predeceased by one brother and three sisters. Family will be present to receive relatives and friends on...
