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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...
Ibrahim A. Alami
Dec 24, 2025
Alami, Ibrahim A.Of Hamburg, Entered into rest December 24, 2025Beloved husband of Luba (nee Szwec) Alami; Devoted father of Dr. Larah A. (Dr. Rocco) Robilotto and Ibrahim "Doolie" Alami II; Cherished grandfather of Marco G. and Nora Lu Robilotto; Loving son of the late Abdelghani and Wahideh (nee Fityani) Alami; Dear brother of Youssef (Anna) Alami and Reem Thaher; also...
Edith Schell
Dec 13, 2025
Schell, Edith (nee Holmes)Of Orchard Park, Entered into rest December 13, 2025Loving daughter of the late George Jr and Sarah Margaret (nee Craigmile) Holmes; Dear brother of Thomas Holmes. No prior visitation. A Celebration of Life for Edith Schell will be held on Saturday, June 13, 2026 at Gowanda Moose 201 Aldrich St. Gowanda, NY 14070 at 2:00pm. Share a...
Jacqueline A Mazur
Dec 5, 2025
Mazur, Jacqueline A. (nee DePasquale)Of Lackawanna, Entered into rest December 5, 2025Beloved wife of the late Daniel L. Mazur Sr; Devoted mother of Paula Mazur, Daniel Mazur Jr, Cheryl (Robert) Tuite and Jacqueline (John) Longo; Cherished grandmother of Anna (Benjamin) Zimmerman, John (Tricia) Longo, Shaylyn (Maurice) Clark, Ryan (Rachel) Longo, Natalie (Zak) Garrehy, Karilyn (Connor) Bryant and great grandmother of...
Doreen Whalen
Dec 2, 2025
Whalen, Doreen (nee Sporysz)Of Lackawanna, Entered into rest December 2, 2025Beloved companion of the late Walter Kurnik; Devoted mother of late Debra Setlock; Loving daughter of the late Walter and Sophie (nee Herod) Sporysz; Dear sister of the late Walter Sporysz Jr. Also survived by nieces, nephews and cousins. Relatives and Friends may visit The Colonial Memorial Chapels 3003 South...
Geraldine K Sweeney
Nov 28, 2025
Sweeney, Geraldine K.Of Orchard Park, Entered into rest November 28, 2025Dearest mother to Robert (Laurine), Brian, Lisa (late Jeff) and late Shawn Sr; Daughter of the late Doc Robert and Julina (nee Sexton) Burke; Sister to Ronald (Lydia) Burke, late Robert (late Mary) Burke, late Joanne (late John Sr) Pukalo; Grandmother to 15 grandchildren and Great Grandmother to 21 great...
Doretha Williams
Nov 28, 2025
Williams, DorethaOf Buffalo, Entered into rest November 28, 2025Beloved wife of the late Howard Walker Sr; Devoted mother of the late Howard Jr, late Stephen, late Dorothy Ann. No prior visitation. Private funeral services. Interment Mt. Hope Cemetery.
Mary Frances Chiaravalloti
Nov 25, 2025
Chiaravalloti, Mary FrancesOf Lackawanna, Entered into rest November 25, 2025Loving daughter of the late Paul and Antoinette (nee Mann) Chiaravalloti; Dear sister of Paul Chiaravalloti and the late Edith Chiaravalloti. No prior visitation. Relatives and Friends are invited to a Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of Sacred Heart 3148 Abbott Rd. Orchard Park on Friday, December 12th at...
Maria A. Rivera
Nov 25, 2025
Rivera, Maria A.Of Buffalo, Entered into rest November 25, 2025Private Funeral Services will be held by the family. Interment Mt. Hope Cemetery. 1 Peter 1-3 RVR 1960 - 3 Bendito el Dios y Padre de nuestro Señor Jesucristo, que según su grande misericordia nos hizo renacer para una esperanza viva, por la resurrección de Jesucristo de los muertos, 4 para...
David B. Hrizak
Nov 25, 2025
Hrizak, David BruceOf Lackawanna, Entered into rest November 25, 2025Beloved husband of Sara Saunders Hrizak; Devoted father of Joshua Hrizak and Martha (Richard Sean) Switzer; Cherished grandfather of Eliott Hrizak and Samantha Switzer; Loving son of the late John and Eugenia (nee Lavorato) Hrizak. Relatives and Friends may visit The Colonial Memorial Chapels 3003 South Park Ave. Lackawanna on Friday,...
Ronald T. Hucksoll
Nov 15, 2025
Hucksoll, Ronald T.
Of Lackawanna, Entered into rest November 15, 2025
Father of Michael G. Hucksoll, Tara Hucksoll (Maya Rivera) and the late Eric Hucksoll; Grandfather of Ashley, Mason, Amanda, Dawson and great grandfather of Mason, Emmet, Amelia; Son of the late Gasper J. and Grace (nee DiTillio) Capodicasa and late Robert G. Hucksoll; Brother of Cynthia Hucksoll-Morse (late Robert...
Barbara A. Owczarek
Nov 12, 2025
Owczarek, Barbara A. (nee Standacher)
Of Blasdell, Entered into rest November 12, 2025
Loving daughter of the late Robert and Lutina (nee Trushel) Standacher. No prior visitation. Private Services will be held at the convenience of the family. The family will have a obituary written for everyone to read here on this website at a later date.
Evelyn Marchlewicz
Oct 29, 2025
Marchlewicz, Evelyn
Of Buffalo, Entered into rest October 29, 2025
Loving daughter of the late Edward and Grace Marchlewicz. No prior visitation. Relatives and Friends are invited to attend a Graveside Prayer Service at St. Stanislaus Cemetery 700 Pine Ridge Heritage Blvd. Cheektowaga on Monday, November 3rd at 9:30am.
Ronald C Hirsch
Oct 14, 2025
Ronald "Ron" C. Hirsch
Ronald "Ron" C. Hirsch, age 86, passed away on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, following a long illness.
A dedicated worker, Ron spent 31 years at the Ford Motor Company. He was also an entrepreneur, co-owning H&S Machine Manufacturing in South Buffalo for over 20 years.
Ron's greatest joy was his family. He is survived by his...
Pamela L Johengen
Oct 12, 2025
Johengen, Pamela L.
Of North Collins, Entered into rest October 12, 2025
Mother of Ian Johengen; Grandmother of Naiomi and Vaida; Daughter of the late Francis and Olive (nee Niefergold) Johengen; Mother-in-law of Renee Charlier. Relatives and Friends may visit First Congregational Church of North Collins 10385 Main St. North Collins on Wednesday, October 22nd from 9:30-10am where a Funeral...
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