Djuro "DJ" Stegic
Mar 28, 2026
Of Amherst, March 28, 2026. Beloved husband of Dusanka (nee Dragovic) Stegic; devoted father of Philip Stegic; loving son of Mara and the late Bozidar Stegic; dear brother of Darko Stegic; also survived by relatives and friends.Relatives and friends may visit the Colonial Memorial Chapels, 3003 South Park Ave., Lackawanna on Friday from 6:00 - 8:00 PM. A Funeral Service...
Maria Esther Ofray Rodriguez
Mar 12, 2026
Ofray Rodriguez, Maria EstherOf Buffalo, Entered into rest March 12, 2026"Beloved wife of the late Juan Laboy; loving mother of Reinaldo Rodriguez, Juan Luis Rodriguez, Gloria M. Rodriguez Ofray, and Brenda E. Santiago; cherished grandmother of many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Maria Esther, a strong, brave woman, displayed unbreakable faith, kindness, and unwavering love, reflected God's grace and love in...
Marian Delaney
Mar 9, 2026
DELANEY, Marian (nee Papero) of South Buffalo, entered into rest March 9, 2026. Beloved wife of the late Robert Delaney; loving mother of Cheryl Golda, JoAnn (Kurt) Greiner, and Robert (Amy) Delaney; cherished grandmother of Bradley (Tina) Golda, Bethany (Doug) Harlach, Caitlin (Michael) Jantzi, Erik (Emily) Greiner, Tyler Delaney, and Colin Delaney; adored great-grandmother of Olivia and Noah Harlach, Ava...
John Daniel Rydzik
Mar 8, 2026
John D. Rydzik, Ed.D. of Hamburg entered into rest in his home on March 8, 2026. Beloved husband of the late Roberta Rydzik, and Sylvia Rydzik; devoted father of Bradley Rydzik; loving son of the late John and Joan (nee Chomiczewski) Rydzik; and he is survived by sister in law Sheilla Coleman, relatives, and friends.
Dr. Rydzik retired after 26 years...
Wilfredo Maldonado
Mar 6, 2026
Of Buffalo, entered into rest March 6, 2026. Devoted father of David, Steven (Amanda) and Richard Maldonado; cherished grandfather of Alexander, Carter, Steven II, and Elena; Loving son of the late Juan and Elisa Maldonado; dear brother of Angel (Marcia), Hector (Luz), Francisco, William (Sol), Enrique (Maria), Nelson, Iris (Oscar), Poris (Willie), Carmen, Elisa (Juan) and the late Roberto (Luisa)...
JoAnne D. Diabo
Mar 3, 2026
Of Hamburg, entered into rest March 3, 2026. Devoted mother of Jamie Rickard and Sandra Rickard; cherished grandmother of Melanie Rickard and Kaitlyn Rickard; adored great-grandmother of Regan Rickard; loving daughter of the late Joseph and Olga (nee Melnyk) Wilk; dear sister of the late Dorothy (Joseph) Pasco, Andrea (John) Yohannes, Joseph Wilk, Ronald Wilk and Larry Wilk; also survived...
James A. Curcio
Feb 24, 2026
Curcio, James A.Of Lackawanna, Entered into rest February 24, 2026Love of his life Joyce (nee Jaworowicz) Curcio; Devoted father of Angel Sobaszek, Kim Scheer, Nichole Mahnk, Amy (Pat) Barnum, James Curcio; Cherished grandfather of Alicia (Mike) Dix, Skylar Rutkowski, Kayla Sobaszek, Brittany (Nick) Burkowski, Breanna Borosky, Victoria Fallon, Joshua Fallon, Noah Fallon, late Michael Schichtel and great grandfather of Allison...
Joseph Kwitek
Feb 24, 2026
Of Blasdell, entered into rest February 24, 2026. Beloved husband of 71 years to Longina (nee Mincel) Kwitek; devoted father of Mary Suwala, Edward (Wendy) Kwitek, and Thaddeus (Karoll) Kwitek; Cherished grandfather Edward (Jamie) Kwitek, Eric (Kimberly) Kwitek, Sara (Timothy) Coughlin, Carla Kwitek, Kaely Kwitek, Joseph (Kailey) Kwitek, Jason Suwala, Michael Suwala, Rachael Bilotte and Bruce Bilotte; proud great grandfather...
Samantha J. Bigaj
Feb 18, 2026
Bigaj, Samantha J.Entered into rest suddenly February 18, 2026Loving daughter of Susan (nee Ringer) and the late Dennis Bigaj; Dear sister of Joshua (Kristen) Bigaj, Rachel (Michael) Converse and Keri (Oded) Rauvenpoor; Fond aunt of Sarah Converse, Jackson Bigaj, Joshua Bigaj, Christopher Converse, Brady Lock, Grey Lock and the late Timothy Lock. No prior visitation. Relatives and Friends are invited...
Evelyn McDuffie
Feb 8, 2026
McDuffie, Evelyn (nee Gray)Of Buffalo, Entered into rest February 8, 2026Relatives and Friends may visit The Colonial Memorial Chapels 3003 South Park Ave. Lackawanna on Tuesday, February 17th from 10-11am where the Funeral Service will immediately follow. Interment Pine Lawn Cemetery.
Carmen A. Rivera
Feb 5, 2026
Rivera, Carmen A.Of Buffalo, Entered into rest February 5, 2026Relatives and Friends may visit The Colonial Memorial Chapels 3003 South Park Ave. Lackawanna on Tuesday, February 10th from 12noon-1pm where a Funeral Service will immediately follow. Interment Mt. Hope Cemetery.
Antonette Marie Mead
Jan 24, 2026
Mead, Antonette Marie (nee Jiuditta)Of Blasdell, Entered into rest January 24, 2026Beloved wife of James T. Mead; Devoted mother of MaryJean Stone, Michael (Tammie) Mead, Annette Toporek and Louis Mead; Cherished grandmother of Christopher Stone, Nicholas (Gabby) Stone, Michael Stone, Angelo Mead, Marissa Mead, Daniel Toporek, Robert Toporek and great grandmother of 5 great grandchildren. Loving daughter of the late...
Sandra L. Lowe
Jan 21, 2026
Lowe, Sandra L. (nee Vane)Of Cheektowaga, Entered into rest January 21, 2026Devoted mother of Deborah (Dennis Sr) Dustin, Robert Jr (Frances) Cornell and the late Carrie Cornell; Cherished grandmother of 13 grandchildren and great grandmother of 10 great grandchildren; Loving daughter of the late Carroll Sr and Margaret (nee Carpenter) Vane; Dear sister of Carol, Margaret, William, Thomas, Carroll Jr,...
Joseph J. Yezzi
Jan 20, 2026
Yezzi, Joseph J.Entered into rest January 20, 2026Long time resident of the Town of Tonawanda, NY and West Seneca, NY and snowbird/recent resident of Sugar Land, TX. Beloved husband of the late Teresa J. Yezzi. Devoted father of Nancy A. Yezzi (Chip Lyons), Loving stepfather of Russell J. (Carol) Monafo, Nicholas W. (MaryEllen) Monafo. Cherished grandfather to Amy (Eric) Patton...
Barbara Plowucha
Jan 17, 2026
Plowucha, BarbaraOf Buffalo, entered into rest January 17, 2026.Loving daughter of the late Frank and Regina (nee Brabianowski) Plowucha; Dear sister of the late Audrey (late Vincent) Alessandra and the late Christine (late Russell) Patrick. Relatives and Friends may visit The Colonial Memorial Chapels 3003 South Park Ave. Lackawanna on Tuesday, January 27th from 9-11 AM where a Prayer Service...
Olga I. Cedeno
Jan 16, 2026
Cedeno, Olga I.Of Cheektowaga, Entered into rest January 16, 2026Devoted mother of Maria (Fidel) Diego, Norma (Wilfredo) Rosario and Carlos Gomez; Cherished grandmother of Jordan, Wilfredo, Natashalee, Emily, Normaris, Wilmaris, Jacob, Isabella and great grandmother of 11 great grandchildren; Loving daughter of the late Felix Cedeno and Andrea Cruz; Dear sister of Jhony, Adalberto, Nilza, Elizabeth, Danny Nereida, Felix, Aurora,...
Allen Joseph Ciolek
Jan 15, 2026
Ciolek, Allen JosephOf Cheektowaga, Entered into rest January 15, 2026Beloved husband of Kathleen (nee Cox) Ciolek; Devoted father of Rebecca Gister, Michael (Amy) Ciolek, Jeffery (Terri) Ciolek, Charles (Rachael) Ciolek, Sarah (Robert) Nawotka and step father of Rachael Cox (Mark Joy); Cherished grandfather of many grandchildren; Loving son of the late John J. and Mary (nee Dziechciarz) Ciolek; Dear brother...
Dusan Stanar
Jan 14, 2026
Stanar, DusanOf Amherst, Entered into rest January 14, 2026Relatives and Friends may visit The Colonial Memorial Chapels 3003 South Park Ave. Lackawanna on Friday, January 16th from 4-6pm where a Prayer Service will take place on Saturday January 17th at 11am. Interment Lakeside Cemetery.
Dragica Subaric
Jan 13, 2026
Subaric, Dragica (nee Galic)Of Getzville, Entered into rest January 13, 2026Beloved wife of the late Marko Subaric and companion of the late Anton Oswald; Loving daughter of the late Simun and late Andela (nee Dodig) Galic; Dear sister of Jagica (late Ivan) Turkalj, Ante (Karolina) Galic and late Ivan (Durda) Galic; Fond aunt of Nada (Boze) Bacak, Nino (Julie) Galich,...
Michael W. Adamski Sr.
Dec 28, 2025
Adamski, Michael W. SrOf Hamburg, Entered into rest December 28, 2025Beloved husband of the late Mildred Joyce Adamski; Devoted father of Michael W. Adamski Jr and Jeffrey Adamski; Cherished grandfather of Emma Adamski and Ally Adamski; Loving son of the late Walter M. and Mary (nee Quinn) Adamski; Dear brother of the late William Adamski. No prior visitation. Relatives and...
