LIPPERT - Barbara L. Formerly of Orchard Park, entered into rest December 21, 2019. Beloved wife of Richard C. Lippert; devoted mother of Amy (Jack) Kantorski, Steven (Allison) Lippert, Thomas Lippert, and Nicole (Brian) Kiggins; cherished grandmother of Alex and Austin Lippert; loving daughter of the late Leo and Ann Corbran; dear sister of Roger (Sue)
Corbran, Sharon Heida, Joe (Jeri) Corbran, Gary Corbran, Dave Corbran, and the late Thomas Corbran, Jeanne Ann Corbran and Judy (Roger) Preston.
HAIDON - Daniel P. Of Derby, NY. Beloved husband of Virgina (Kolodiej) Haidon. Dear father of Thomas J. (Carol), David P. (Joni), Timothy (Tambra), Chris J. Haidon, Karen Haidon-Gittens and the late Daniel Haidon. Grandfather of 19 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren. Brother of Bill (Tonya) Moran and Buddy (Donna) Naghton. Survived by many nieces and nephews.
Schanbacher, Maureen E. “Moe” (nee Gatta) November 23, 2019 of Lake View, NY. Beloved wife of late William J. Schanbacher, Sr.; devoted mother of Mark (Carol), Marianne Darwin, Robert (Elizabeth), Sheila (Tim) Smith, and late William Schanbacher, Jr.; cherished grandmother of Kristin, David, Eric, Kara, Kevin, Laurel, and Sarah; loving sister of James (Helen) Gatta, Nancy (late Bryan) McGuire, Elizabeth (Francis) Clifford, late Dolores (late Frank) Lewis, late Patricia (late Donald) Ehms, and late Mary Ellen (David) Brooks; also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Hoen, Barbara A. (nee Butler) November 22, 2019 of Lake View, NY. Beloved wife of late Richard A. Hoen; devoted mother of Susan (Ira) Blieden, Mark, Chris (Peggy), Richard (Linda), Margaret (David) Knappert, and late Timothy Hoen; cherished grandmother of Marissa, Ben, Maureen, Chris, Kevin, Christopher, Michael, Mallorie, Jeff, and John; loving great-grandmother of Elway, Olive, Hazel, and Raymond; dear sister of Peggy Butler, and late Carol (late Bob) Whalen, and late Joan (late Norm) Uebelhoer; also survived by nieces and nephews
Eberhardt, Clara A. (nee Tiberia) November 5, 2019 of Lake View, NY. Beloved wife of late James F. Eberhardt; devoted mother of James (Theodora), Lynn (Marc Reinhardt), Patti (Doug) Durni, Carol (Ed) Gath, and Joseph (Laura) Eberhardt; loving sister of Rita (late Louis) Violanti, John (Maryann) Tiberio, late Jancy (late Henry) Valerio, late Tiberio (Philomena) Tiberia, and late Anita (Leonard) Koch; also survived by 12 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews
Blood, Nancy A. (nee Abbott, formerly Riley) October 27, 2019 of Hamburg, formerly of Boston, NY. Beloved wife of late Robert Riley and late Paul Blood; devoted mother of Kathleen Hahn, Mary (James) McNall, and Michael (Kimberly) Riley; cherished grandmother of Julie, Lisa, Christopher, Patrick, Steven, Alex, Sean, Brendan, and Gannon; loving sister of Richard (Ruth) Abbott, late Margaret Abbott, and late Elaine (Joseph) Kilmer; also survived by 12 great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
GUTOWSKI, Andrew D Of Hamburg, NY, September 22, 2019. Beloved son of Amy (Rob) Collins and David (Lisa) Gutowski; loving brother of Abby Gutowski, Alex Gutowski, and Kali Collins; cherished grandson of Eugene (Mary) Gutowski and the late Justin (late Shirley) Fleissner; nephew of Dennis (Barbara) Fleissner; loving special friend of Deana Fleetwood; also survived by many dear cousins and friends.
Lepsch, Norbert E. of Hamburg on October 24, 2019. Devoted Husband of the late Patricia Lepsch (nee Blocho); Beloved Father of Norbert G., Jerome (late Laurie), and Patrick (Laurie) Lepsch; Loving grandfather of Tabithia, Ashley, Jerome II, Noah, Riley, Gavin, and Charlotte; also survived by 6 great-grandchildren, 4 brothers, 2 sisters, nieces, nephews, and friends.
CHOJNACKI - Dolores T. Of Buffalo, NY, August 20, 2019. Dearest mother of Michael T. (Joy) Campbell, Shellie (Timothy) Harrington and David K. (Marycarol) Girdlestone; survived by grandchildren and great-grandchildren; daughter of the late Stanley and Julia (Chudzik) Chojnacki; sister of Patricia (Robert) Zawadzki and the late Stanley Chojnacki.
Mascio, Carl P. of Derby, NY on August 22, 2019. Devoted Husband of 54 years to JoAnn Mascio (nee Romanello); Beloved Father of Carl D. (Christine), David and Kirk (Jennifer) Mascio, Loving Grandfather of Ryann, C.J., Tyler, Madison, Samantha, Jacob, Megan, Drew, and Cameron; Dear Brother of four Brothers and five Sisters; Also survived by many nieces, nephews, and friends. Carl belonged to Boilermaker Local 7 for over 35 years. He was a proud member of the Army National Guard for 23 years, and a member of American Legion Post 0527
Frederick Smith, 76, of Jamestown, passed away Thursday (May 9, 2019) in Buffalo General Hospital, Buffalo, N.Y. He was born Jan. 4, 1943. in Olean, N.Y., the son of the late Frederick N. and Elvira Gagliardi Smith. Fred enjoyed attending the Resource Center Day Hab Program and was a member of the programs choir. He also enjoyed bowling, dancing, country music and watching “Dancing With The Stars.” He is survived by his brother, George Smith; two sisters: Sandra (Gary) Crane and Sharon Ellis; his extended family and caregiver, Cheryl Stewart; Georgianna Ribing, Rachel Baglia, Beth Bundy, Cindy (Doug) Penhollow; and extended grandchildren: Tobi, Trey, Claire; and several nieces and nephews.
Theodore Kalembkiewicz, 95, passed away on June 29, 2019 at the Chautauqua County Nursing & Rehab Center. Ted was born in Lubienia, Rzeszow Poland on April 10, 1924 and came to the U.S. in 1951. He joined the Polish Forces under British Command during WWII and served in Italy 1945-46 and in the UK 1946-49. He received the War Medal 1939/45 from Britain. He worked at the Ford Motor Co. for 30 years. Ted was the beloved husband of the late Florence (nee Bilski), dear father to Christine, Annette and Kenneth; fond grandfather to Brian, Steven, Carolin, Erin and Kenneth Jr.; great grandfather to Ella, Emalee, and Steven. Ted was a proud Polish Army veteran, a member of the Chopin Singing Society and a lifelong member of St. Stanislaus RC Church in Buffalo. He was an avid outdoors man and world traveler.
Murrett, Thomas P. “Tom” June 24, 2019 of Lake View, NY. Beloved son of Peter J., Jr. and late Elizabeth (nee Dirnberger) Murrett; devoted brother of Kathleen (Brian) Fitzgerald, James (Karen), Patricia (Andrew) Krotseng, Sally (Michael) Andrzejczak, Elizabeth (Lori Nielsen), Maureen, late Peter J. III (Janice) and Lawrence Murrett; also survived by many nieces and nephews.
CHMURA - Kathleen A. (nee Quinn) Of Hamburg, entered into rest June 16,2019. Beloved wife of the late John L. Chmura Jr. Devoted mother of Kristen Chmura, Kevin (Kaitlin McGee) Chmura and Jonathan Chmura; cherished grandmother of Henry and Monty; loving daughter of the late Thomas and Winifred Quinn; dear sister of Thomas K. (late Jean) Quinn, Mary Ellen (late Paul) Eustace, Timothy M. Quinn and Connell P. Quinn (Janet); also survived by many adored nieces and nephews.
WICHER - Judy M. (nee Ellis) Of Lake View, NY, June 10, 2019. Beloved wife of the late Eugene J. Wicher; loving mother of Michael (Jodi) Wicher and Kathleen (Raymond) Tourt; cherished grandma of Kayleigh, Erika, Alexa, Kevin, and Jacob; daughter of the late Leon and Edwina Ellis; dearest sister of Marcia (Sam) Mason, Nancy Burger, Robert (Viv) Ellis, Ruth Ellis (Peter); also survived by nieces and nephews.
Wilde, Gregory on June 3, 2019 of Hamburg, NY. Beloved husband of Lee’Ann (nee Deering); loving father of Mersades, Gabriella, Mariah and Chase; dear brother of Jessica (Nathan) Hallick, Laura (Kevin) Pellegriti and Joseph (Alesia) Wilde; cherished son of Colleen and the late Gregory Wilde, Sr; loving grandson of Richard (late Lois) Crandall; dearest brother in law of Thomas and Michelle Deering and Jennifer Kwietniewski; also survived by 11 nieces and nephews, many Aunts, Uncles and cousins.
KELLER - Lynne M. (nee Hoffarth) May 28, 2019. Beloved wife of the late Michael Keller; dear mother of Julie (James DePasquale) Keller and Amy (Christopher) Stockman; grandmother of Duncan, Hunter, Angelia and Michael; sister of Mary (G. Dave) Dixon, John (Mary Beth) and James (Maxine) Hoffarth; survived by nieces and nephews.
KUSTER - Florence G. (nee Laughlin)
May 21, 2019, at the age of 95. Beloved wife of the late Harry Kuster; devoted mother of Jacqueline Organisciak, Michael (Kathleen) Kuster and Gerald (Robin) Kuster; loving grandmother of four grandchildren and many great-grandchildren; dear sister of the late Robert Laughlin, Dorothy Geary, Nancy Dulian and Mary "Mickey" Smith; also survived by nieces and nephews.
HEFERLE- JoAnne M. (nee: Hotnich) Of Eden, NY; April 27, 2019. Age 75 Wife of Robert Heferle. Mother of John Heferle and his wife Jacque Harris-Heferle. Grandmother of Craig (Jessica) Schmittendorf and Cole Heferle. Great Grandmother of Elijah Schimittendorf. Sister of Jim (Judy) Hotnich, Arlene (Paul) Damian and late Jack (Pat) Hotnich.
Cummings, John P., Sr. “Harry” May 11, 2019 of Hamburg, NY. Beloved husband of Lallah (nee Flanigen) Cummings; devoted father of John, Jr. (Megan Wilson), Anthony (Barbara), Colleen (Tim) Gallagher, Todd (Tammy), and Kevin (Rhonda) Cummings; son of the late Edward and Dorothy (nee Pike) Cummings; loving brother of Edward (late Clara), Frank, late Dorothy “Snookie”, and late Peter Cummings; cherished grandfather of 13 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren; also survived by many nieces and nephews.
CRAWFORD - James P. Of North Buffalo, NY, September 1, 1948 - June 7, 2018. Passed away peacefully after a brief battle with cancer and extended fight with Lewy-Body Dementia. Cherished husband of Nancy N. Doherty; devoted father of Caitlin and John (Meredith) Crawford; loving grandfather of Madeline, Finlee, Ireland, Scottlyn and Atlas; beloved son of Rita M. (late John) Crawford; son-in-law of the late Felix and Marie Doherty; dear brother of Clare, John (Sue), Maura (David) Mercer, Amy (Evan) Casey and Timothy (Tracy); also survived by four nephews, five nieces, two grandnephews and a grandniece.
ZORN - Daniel F. April 11, 2019, of Angola, NY. Beloved husband of the late Janet M. (Hill) Zorn. Dear father of David M. (Christine), Jason D. (Vinessa), James A. (Kelley) Zorn, Karen E. (Timothy) Hamp, and Kelly A. Zorn; grandfather of nine grandchildren. Brother of Alberta M. Rambino, David J. (Paula) Zorn, Elizabeth C. Pfeffer and Francis R. Zorn. Survived by many nieces and nephews.
Colafranceschi - Albert "Al Cola"- May 28, 1937 - March 26, 2019. Born in Lackawanna to Julia and Joseph. Survived by beloved wife Dolores; children Larry, Linda and Dan; grandchildren David Paul and Tiffany Borowiak; sister Jenny Bus; sister-in-law Sharon. Predeceased by brothers Louie and Joseph. Retired machine repair from Ford Motor Co. to The Villages, Florida. Among many interests, he was a Volunteer fireman, avid hunter and car enthusiast.
NARLESKY, Hedwig (nee Kinal) of Boonville, NY and Eden, NY April 2, 2019; beloved wife of the late Edward J. Narlesky; loving mother of Theresa (late David "Pete") Walker; cherished grandmother of Garrick (Wendy) Loveria, Katherine (Craig) Bennett, Dr. Jeffrey (Dr. Kelly Pisane) Walker, Virginia (Michael) Marinaccio, Sandra (Mark) Caroll, John Walker and Michelle Wallen; adored great-grandmother of many great-grandchildren; pre-deceased by 3 brothers and 3 sisters. also survived by nieces and nephews.
HOOPER, Donna M. (nee Bradley) Of Blasdell, NY, March 29, 2019. Beloved wife of Robert B. Hooper; dearest mother of Nancy (Larry) McIntyre, Robert D. (Rachael), Deacon Mark (Linda), and David (Michele) Hooper; loving grandmother of Christopher (Melanie) McIntyre, Lori (Andrew) Schwendner, Jeffrey (Emma) McIntyre, Robert J. and Erin Hooper (fiance Matthew Jayjack), Sr. Dominica O.P., Timothy (Jamie), Mary, Benjamin and Samuel Hooper; cherished great grandmother of Matthew, Bradley, Henry and Luke.
Black, Maryan “Pat” of Hamburg, NY (formerly of Lake View, NY) on December 22, 2018. Devoted wife of the late Roger Black; Loving mother of Roger (Tanya) Black, Gail (Greg) Schwab, Paul (Theresa) Black, and Peter (Barbara) Black.
Linnan, Patricia A. (nee Boychuck) March 17, 2019 of Derby, NY. Beloved wife of Neal Linnan; loving mother of Paul and the late Martin (Lisa Wilczak) Linnan; dear grandmother of Shannon (Garrick), Justen (Lauren), Angel (Amon), Maddisen (Steve), Christen, and Marten; cherished great grandmother of Jamison, Lilyrae, Callen, Kaiya, Faith, and Jayden; devoted sister of Carolyn (late Paul) Higgins, Janice (late John) Rettig, and Michael (Rick Cornell) Boychuck; dearest niece of Helen Fijal; also survived by other aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.
LEE - Irene A. Of Hamburg, entered into rest March 14, 2019; beloved wife of the late Leo R. Lee; devoted mother of Karen (Charles) Gugino, Mark (Christine) Lee and Kristine (Timothy) Gavin; cherished grandmother of Charles (Jacqueline), Noah, Timothy (Kelly), Caitlin (Brian), Michael (Alicia) and the late David Gugino and Andrew Lee; adored great-grandmother of 14 great-grandchildren; loving sister of the late Thaddeus Pinakiewicz.
Murphy, Paul- on February 24, 2019 of Derby, NY. Beloved husband of Eugenia (nee Harenda); loving father of Elizabeth(Christopher) Russin, Mark and Jared; adored papa of Quinn and Mina; cherished brother of the late Brian(Peggy), Eileen(late Patrick)Doyle, Mary Ann(Kevin) O’Neil, the late Joseph; fond brother in law of Kathleen(Larry)Ziolkowski, Louise(Vince)Cross, Paul, Valerie and Raymond Harenda; survived by many loved family and friends.
SHRIBER - Margaret E. (nee Hurley)
November 11, 2018. Beloved wife of the late Deacon Paul J. Shriber; loving mother of Paul (Cynthia), Richard (Rosemary), Mark Shriber, Patricia (Russell Barrett) Stresing, and the late Paula Shriber; dear grandmother of six grandchildren and three great- grandchildren; sister of the late Charles (Mildred) Hurley; also survived by nieces and nephews.
With sorrow in their hearts, the family of Rose Marie McCarthy announce the passing of their mother on October 16, 2018. Last of Media, PA, Rose originated from East Eden, New York. Born Rose Marie Pineau on October 10, 1934 as the eldest of 5 daughters and one son to Margurite and Peter Pineau, Rose is pre-deceased by her son Michael and husband Donald. Rose is survived by daughters Laurel Lamparelli (David) and Cheryl Fritz, and son Kevin McCarthy (Maria), by sisters Bette, Zella, Yvonne, and Grace and brother Hubert and grandchildren James, Brittany, Christopher, Ryan, Noah, Sarah and Adam and great-grandson Jaycob. Rose graduated from Eden Central School in 1953 and Buffalo State in 1957. Rose worked as a substitute art teacher while she raised her family in Depew, then Lake View, New York. She also was a certified Realtor in the Hamburg, New York area. The family relocated to West Chester in 1984, and Rose called that area and nearby towns, home until her passing. Rose had a love of the arts, contributing her time and efforts to many programs in her community. Additionally, she cherished the times spent traveling and celebrating life with her lifelong friends. She will be dearly missed by all.
Genau, Anthony P. on June 6 of Lake View, NY. Beloved husband of 25 years of Janice (Gottstein); Treasured brother-in-law of the late James Gottstein (Roslyn), Robert and Linda Yerke; Loving uncle to Jennifer Horschel (Keith), Dr. Lisa Yerke, and Emily Gottstein; Great-uncle to Georgia and Kara Horschel.
MEIER - Mary C. Of Derby, NY April 19, 2018; beloved daughter of the late Joseph C.
and Gertrude (nee Schneggenburger) Meier; loving sister of Jeanne (James) Curry;
dearest aunt of Shannon (Dante) Curry-Izzo, Jon (Courtney Kerwin) Curry and Tim
(Emilee) Curry; also survived by many other loving family members.
FLOWERS, Stella "Sally" M. (nee Stoklosa) Of Lake View, NY, passed peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones, February 19, 2019. Predeceased by her beloved husband of 63 years Harry O. Flowers; survived by her loving daughters Patricia (Norman) Mueller, Joyce Flowers, and Cathy Flowers; her granddaughters Jessica (Deidra) Andrasko and Kelly (Tom) Bieniek; great-granddaughter Dakota, and extended loving family Susan and Nita; Also survived by many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews, brothers and sisters-in-law and many cherished friends. Sally married Harry Flowers in 1946 following his return from WWII. She worked at New Era Cap Co. and Frontier School District while raising her family in Lake View. Her home was always open to family and friends who spent many happy hours there during holidays and vacations.
PIWOWAR - Antoinette M. "Toni" (nee Weislo)
Of Lake View, NY, January 23, 2019; beloved wife of George J. Piwowar; loving mother of Donna (late Donald) Janeczko, Thomas (Jannine) Piwowar, John (Shauna) Piwowar and the late Steven Piwowar and Jamie Piwowar; cherished grandmother of Darin (Amber) Janeczko, Timothy (Carolyn) Piwowar, Alyson (Wesley) Warren, Henry (Beth Fallon) Brock and the late Loren Janeczko; adored great-grandmother to five great-grandchildren; dear sister of Stanley (Ceil) Weislo, Theresa (Richard) Radwan, Richard (Mary Ann) Weislo and the late Henry (late Thelma) Weislo and Leo (Rita) Weislo; also survived by nieces and nephews.
Augustyniak - Nash Robert Of Hamburg, NY, became our heavenly angel January 20, 2019. Cherished son of Ashley (nee Wilson) and Nicholas Augustyniak; loved little brother of Greyson; adored grandson of Paul and Charlotte Wilson and Robin and Ken Augustyniak; great-grandson of Barbara (late Robert) Pietrocarlo; nephew of Erika Augustyniak (Jon Marsillo) and Aaron and Eric Wilson; survived by a large, loving family and many, many dear friends.
Corbran, Sharon Heida, Joe (Jeri) Corbran, Gary Corbran, Dave Corbran, and the late Thomas Corbran, Jeanne Ann Corbran and Judy (Roger) Preston.
HAIDON - Daniel P. Of Derby, NY. Beloved husband of Virgina (Kolodiej) Haidon. Dear father of Thomas J. (Carol), David P. (Joni), Timothy (Tambra), Chris J. Haidon, Karen Haidon-Gittens and the late Daniel Haidon. Grandfather of 19 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren. Brother of Bill (Tonya) Moran and Buddy (Donna) Naghton. Survived by many nieces and nephews.
Schanbacher, Maureen E. “Moe” (nee Gatta) November 23, 2019 of Lake View, NY. Beloved wife of late William J. Schanbacher, Sr.; devoted mother of Mark (Carol), Marianne Darwin, Robert (Elizabeth), Sheila (Tim) Smith, and late William Schanbacher, Jr.; cherished grandmother of Kristin, David, Eric, Kara, Kevin, Laurel, and Sarah; loving sister of James (Helen) Gatta, Nancy (late Bryan) McGuire, Elizabeth (Francis) Clifford, late Dolores (late Frank) Lewis, late Patricia (late Donald) Ehms, and late Mary Ellen (David) Brooks; also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Hoen, Barbara A. (nee Butler) November 22, 2019 of Lake View, NY. Beloved wife of late Richard A. Hoen; devoted mother of Susan (Ira) Blieden, Mark, Chris (Peggy), Richard (Linda), Margaret (David) Knappert, and late Timothy Hoen; cherished grandmother of Marissa, Ben, Maureen, Chris, Kevin, Christopher, Michael, Mallorie, Jeff, and John; loving great-grandmother of Elway, Olive, Hazel, and Raymond; dear sister of Peggy Butler, and late Carol (late Bob) Whalen, and late Joan (late Norm) Uebelhoer; also survived by nieces and nephews
Eberhardt, Clara A. (nee Tiberia) November 5, 2019 of Lake View, NY. Beloved wife of late James F. Eberhardt; devoted mother of James (Theodora), Lynn (Marc Reinhardt), Patti (Doug) Durni, Carol (Ed) Gath, and Joseph (Laura) Eberhardt; loving sister of Rita (late Louis) Violanti, John (Maryann) Tiberio, late Jancy (late Henry) Valerio, late Tiberio (Philomena) Tiberia, and late Anita (Leonard) Koch; also survived by 12 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews
Blood, Nancy A. (nee Abbott, formerly Riley) October 27, 2019 of Hamburg, formerly of Boston, NY. Beloved wife of late Robert Riley and late Paul Blood; devoted mother of Kathleen Hahn, Mary (James) McNall, and Michael (Kimberly) Riley; cherished grandmother of Julie, Lisa, Christopher, Patrick, Steven, Alex, Sean, Brendan, and Gannon; loving sister of Richard (Ruth) Abbott, late Margaret Abbott, and late Elaine (Joseph) Kilmer; also survived by 12 great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
GUTOWSKI, Andrew D Of Hamburg, NY, September 22, 2019. Beloved son of Amy (Rob) Collins and David (Lisa) Gutowski; loving brother of Abby Gutowski, Alex Gutowski, and Kali Collins; cherished grandson of Eugene (Mary) Gutowski and the late Justin (late Shirley) Fleissner; nephew of Dennis (Barbara) Fleissner; loving special friend of Deana Fleetwood; also survived by many dear cousins and friends.
Lepsch, Norbert E. of Hamburg on October 24, 2019. Devoted Husband of the late Patricia Lepsch (nee Blocho); Beloved Father of Norbert G., Jerome (late Laurie), and Patrick (Laurie) Lepsch; Loving grandfather of Tabithia, Ashley, Jerome II, Noah, Riley, Gavin, and Charlotte; also survived by 6 great-grandchildren, 4 brothers, 2 sisters, nieces, nephews, and friends.
CHOJNACKI - Dolores T. Of Buffalo, NY, August 20, 2019. Dearest mother of Michael T. (Joy) Campbell, Shellie (Timothy) Harrington and David K. (Marycarol) Girdlestone; survived by grandchildren and great-grandchildren; daughter of the late Stanley and Julia (Chudzik) Chojnacki; sister of Patricia (Robert) Zawadzki and the late Stanley Chojnacki.
Mascio, Carl P. of Derby, NY on August 22, 2019. Devoted Husband of 54 years to JoAnn Mascio (nee Romanello); Beloved Father of Carl D. (Christine), David and Kirk (Jennifer) Mascio, Loving Grandfather of Ryann, C.J., Tyler, Madison, Samantha, Jacob, Megan, Drew, and Cameron; Dear Brother of four Brothers and five Sisters; Also survived by many nieces, nephews, and friends. Carl belonged to Boilermaker Local 7 for over 35 years. He was a proud member of the Army National Guard for 23 years, and a member of American Legion Post 0527
Frederick Smith, 76, of Jamestown, passed away Thursday (May 9, 2019) in Buffalo General Hospital, Buffalo, N.Y. He was born Jan. 4, 1943. in Olean, N.Y., the son of the late Frederick N. and Elvira Gagliardi Smith. Fred enjoyed attending the Resource Center Day Hab Program and was a member of the programs choir. He also enjoyed bowling, dancing, country music and watching “Dancing With The Stars.” He is survived by his brother, George Smith; two sisters: Sandra (Gary) Crane and Sharon Ellis; his extended family and caregiver, Cheryl Stewart; Georgianna Ribing, Rachel Baglia, Beth Bundy, Cindy (Doug) Penhollow; and extended grandchildren: Tobi, Trey, Claire; and several nieces and nephews.
Theodore Kalembkiewicz, 95, passed away on June 29, 2019 at the Chautauqua County Nursing & Rehab Center. Ted was born in Lubienia, Rzeszow Poland on April 10, 1924 and came to the U.S. in 1951. He joined the Polish Forces under British Command during WWII and served in Italy 1945-46 and in the UK 1946-49. He received the War Medal 1939/45 from Britain. He worked at the Ford Motor Co. for 30 years. Ted was the beloved husband of the late Florence (nee Bilski), dear father to Christine, Annette and Kenneth; fond grandfather to Brian, Steven, Carolin, Erin and Kenneth Jr.; great grandfather to Ella, Emalee, and Steven. Ted was a proud Polish Army veteran, a member of the Chopin Singing Society and a lifelong member of St. Stanislaus RC Church in Buffalo. He was an avid outdoors man and world traveler.
Murrett, Thomas P. “Tom” June 24, 2019 of Lake View, NY. Beloved son of Peter J., Jr. and late Elizabeth (nee Dirnberger) Murrett; devoted brother of Kathleen (Brian) Fitzgerald, James (Karen), Patricia (Andrew) Krotseng, Sally (Michael) Andrzejczak, Elizabeth (Lori Nielsen), Maureen, late Peter J. III (Janice) and Lawrence Murrett; also survived by many nieces and nephews.
CHMURA - Kathleen A. (nee Quinn) Of Hamburg, entered into rest June 16,2019. Beloved wife of the late John L. Chmura Jr. Devoted mother of Kristen Chmura, Kevin (Kaitlin McGee) Chmura and Jonathan Chmura; cherished grandmother of Henry and Monty; loving daughter of the late Thomas and Winifred Quinn; dear sister of Thomas K. (late Jean) Quinn, Mary Ellen (late Paul) Eustace, Timothy M. Quinn and Connell P. Quinn (Janet); also survived by many adored nieces and nephews.
WICHER - Judy M. (nee Ellis) Of Lake View, NY, June 10, 2019. Beloved wife of the late Eugene J. Wicher; loving mother of Michael (Jodi) Wicher and Kathleen (Raymond) Tourt; cherished grandma of Kayleigh, Erika, Alexa, Kevin, and Jacob; daughter of the late Leon and Edwina Ellis; dearest sister of Marcia (Sam) Mason, Nancy Burger, Robert (Viv) Ellis, Ruth Ellis (Peter); also survived by nieces and nephews.
Wilde, Gregory on June 3, 2019 of Hamburg, NY. Beloved husband of Lee’Ann (nee Deering); loving father of Mersades, Gabriella, Mariah and Chase; dear brother of Jessica (Nathan) Hallick, Laura (Kevin) Pellegriti and Joseph (Alesia) Wilde; cherished son of Colleen and the late Gregory Wilde, Sr; loving grandson of Richard (late Lois) Crandall; dearest brother in law of Thomas and Michelle Deering and Jennifer Kwietniewski; also survived by 11 nieces and nephews, many Aunts, Uncles and cousins.
KELLER - Lynne M. (nee Hoffarth) May 28, 2019. Beloved wife of the late Michael Keller; dear mother of Julie (James DePasquale) Keller and Amy (Christopher) Stockman; grandmother of Duncan, Hunter, Angelia and Michael; sister of Mary (G. Dave) Dixon, John (Mary Beth) and James (Maxine) Hoffarth; survived by nieces and nephews.
KUSTER - Florence G. (nee Laughlin)
May 21, 2019, at the age of 95. Beloved wife of the late Harry Kuster; devoted mother of Jacqueline Organisciak, Michael (Kathleen) Kuster and Gerald (Robin) Kuster; loving grandmother of four grandchildren and many great-grandchildren; dear sister of the late Robert Laughlin, Dorothy Geary, Nancy Dulian and Mary "Mickey" Smith; also survived by nieces and nephews.
HEFERLE- JoAnne M. (nee: Hotnich) Of Eden, NY; April 27, 2019. Age 75 Wife of Robert Heferle. Mother of John Heferle and his wife Jacque Harris-Heferle. Grandmother of Craig (Jessica) Schmittendorf and Cole Heferle. Great Grandmother of Elijah Schimittendorf. Sister of Jim (Judy) Hotnich, Arlene (Paul) Damian and late Jack (Pat) Hotnich.
Cummings, John P., Sr. “Harry” May 11, 2019 of Hamburg, NY. Beloved husband of Lallah (nee Flanigen) Cummings; devoted father of John, Jr. (Megan Wilson), Anthony (Barbara), Colleen (Tim) Gallagher, Todd (Tammy), and Kevin (Rhonda) Cummings; son of the late Edward and Dorothy (nee Pike) Cummings; loving brother of Edward (late Clara), Frank, late Dorothy “Snookie”, and late Peter Cummings; cherished grandfather of 13 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren; also survived by many nieces and nephews.
CRAWFORD - James P. Of North Buffalo, NY, September 1, 1948 - June 7, 2018. Passed away peacefully after a brief battle with cancer and extended fight with Lewy-Body Dementia. Cherished husband of Nancy N. Doherty; devoted father of Caitlin and John (Meredith) Crawford; loving grandfather of Madeline, Finlee, Ireland, Scottlyn and Atlas; beloved son of Rita M. (late John) Crawford; son-in-law of the late Felix and Marie Doherty; dear brother of Clare, John (Sue), Maura (David) Mercer, Amy (Evan) Casey and Timothy (Tracy); also survived by four nephews, five nieces, two grandnephews and a grandniece.
ZORN - Daniel F. April 11, 2019, of Angola, NY. Beloved husband of the late Janet M. (Hill) Zorn. Dear father of David M. (Christine), Jason D. (Vinessa), James A. (Kelley) Zorn, Karen E. (Timothy) Hamp, and Kelly A. Zorn; grandfather of nine grandchildren. Brother of Alberta M. Rambino, David J. (Paula) Zorn, Elizabeth C. Pfeffer and Francis R. Zorn. Survived by many nieces and nephews.
Colafranceschi - Albert "Al Cola"- May 28, 1937 - March 26, 2019. Born in Lackawanna to Julia and Joseph. Survived by beloved wife Dolores; children Larry, Linda and Dan; grandchildren David Paul and Tiffany Borowiak; sister Jenny Bus; sister-in-law Sharon. Predeceased by brothers Louie and Joseph. Retired machine repair from Ford Motor Co. to The Villages, Florida. Among many interests, he was a Volunteer fireman, avid hunter and car enthusiast.
NARLESKY, Hedwig (nee Kinal) of Boonville, NY and Eden, NY April 2, 2019; beloved wife of the late Edward J. Narlesky; loving mother of Theresa (late David "Pete") Walker; cherished grandmother of Garrick (Wendy) Loveria, Katherine (Craig) Bennett, Dr. Jeffrey (Dr. Kelly Pisane) Walker, Virginia (Michael) Marinaccio, Sandra (Mark) Caroll, John Walker and Michelle Wallen; adored great-grandmother of many great-grandchildren; pre-deceased by 3 brothers and 3 sisters. also survived by nieces and nephews.
HOOPER, Donna M. (nee Bradley) Of Blasdell, NY, March 29, 2019. Beloved wife of Robert B. Hooper; dearest mother of Nancy (Larry) McIntyre, Robert D. (Rachael), Deacon Mark (Linda), and David (Michele) Hooper; loving grandmother of Christopher (Melanie) McIntyre, Lori (Andrew) Schwendner, Jeffrey (Emma) McIntyre, Robert J. and Erin Hooper (fiance Matthew Jayjack), Sr. Dominica O.P., Timothy (Jamie), Mary, Benjamin and Samuel Hooper; cherished great grandmother of Matthew, Bradley, Henry and Luke.
Black, Maryan “Pat” of Hamburg, NY (formerly of Lake View, NY) on December 22, 2018. Devoted wife of the late Roger Black; Loving mother of Roger (Tanya) Black, Gail (Greg) Schwab, Paul (Theresa) Black, and Peter (Barbara) Black.
Linnan, Patricia A. (nee Boychuck) March 17, 2019 of Derby, NY. Beloved wife of Neal Linnan; loving mother of Paul and the late Martin (Lisa Wilczak) Linnan; dear grandmother of Shannon (Garrick), Justen (Lauren), Angel (Amon), Maddisen (Steve), Christen, and Marten; cherished great grandmother of Jamison, Lilyrae, Callen, Kaiya, Faith, and Jayden; devoted sister of Carolyn (late Paul) Higgins, Janice (late John) Rettig, and Michael (Rick Cornell) Boychuck; dearest niece of Helen Fijal; also survived by other aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.
LEE - Irene A. Of Hamburg, entered into rest March 14, 2019; beloved wife of the late Leo R. Lee; devoted mother of Karen (Charles) Gugino, Mark (Christine) Lee and Kristine (Timothy) Gavin; cherished grandmother of Charles (Jacqueline), Noah, Timothy (Kelly), Caitlin (Brian), Michael (Alicia) and the late David Gugino and Andrew Lee; adored great-grandmother of 14 great-grandchildren; loving sister of the late Thaddeus Pinakiewicz.
Murphy, Paul- on February 24, 2019 of Derby, NY. Beloved husband of Eugenia (nee Harenda); loving father of Elizabeth(Christopher) Russin, Mark and Jared; adored papa of Quinn and Mina; cherished brother of the late Brian(Peggy), Eileen(late Patrick)Doyle, Mary Ann(Kevin) O’Neil, the late Joseph; fond brother in law of Kathleen(Larry)Ziolkowski, Louise(Vince)Cross, Paul, Valerie and Raymond Harenda; survived by many loved family and friends.
SHRIBER - Margaret E. (nee Hurley)
November 11, 2018. Beloved wife of the late Deacon Paul J. Shriber; loving mother of Paul (Cynthia), Richard (Rosemary), Mark Shriber, Patricia (Russell Barrett) Stresing, and the late Paula Shriber; dear grandmother of six grandchildren and three great- grandchildren; sister of the late Charles (Mildred) Hurley; also survived by nieces and nephews.
With sorrow in their hearts, the family of Rose Marie McCarthy announce the passing of their mother on October 16, 2018. Last of Media, PA, Rose originated from East Eden, New York. Born Rose Marie Pineau on October 10, 1934 as the eldest of 5 daughters and one son to Margurite and Peter Pineau, Rose is pre-deceased by her son Michael and husband Donald. Rose is survived by daughters Laurel Lamparelli (David) and Cheryl Fritz, and son Kevin McCarthy (Maria), by sisters Bette, Zella, Yvonne, and Grace and brother Hubert and grandchildren James, Brittany, Christopher, Ryan, Noah, Sarah and Adam and great-grandson Jaycob. Rose graduated from Eden Central School in 1953 and Buffalo State in 1957. Rose worked as a substitute art teacher while she raised her family in Depew, then Lake View, New York. She also was a certified Realtor in the Hamburg, New York area. The family relocated to West Chester in 1984, and Rose called that area and nearby towns, home until her passing. Rose had a love of the arts, contributing her time and efforts to many programs in her community. Additionally, she cherished the times spent traveling and celebrating life with her lifelong friends. She will be dearly missed by all.
Genau, Anthony P. on June 6 of Lake View, NY. Beloved husband of 25 years of Janice (Gottstein); Treasured brother-in-law of the late James Gottstein (Roslyn), Robert and Linda Yerke; Loving uncle to Jennifer Horschel (Keith), Dr. Lisa Yerke, and Emily Gottstein; Great-uncle to Georgia and Kara Horschel.
MEIER - Mary C. Of Derby, NY April 19, 2018; beloved daughter of the late Joseph C.
and Gertrude (nee Schneggenburger) Meier; loving sister of Jeanne (James) Curry;
dearest aunt of Shannon (Dante) Curry-Izzo, Jon (Courtney Kerwin) Curry and Tim
(Emilee) Curry; also survived by many other loving family members.
FLOWERS, Stella "Sally" M. (nee Stoklosa) Of Lake View, NY, passed peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones, February 19, 2019. Predeceased by her beloved husband of 63 years Harry O. Flowers; survived by her loving daughters Patricia (Norman) Mueller, Joyce Flowers, and Cathy Flowers; her granddaughters Jessica (Deidra) Andrasko and Kelly (Tom) Bieniek; great-granddaughter Dakota, and extended loving family Susan and Nita; Also survived by many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews, brothers and sisters-in-law and many cherished friends. Sally married Harry Flowers in 1946 following his return from WWII. She worked at New Era Cap Co. and Frontier School District while raising her family in Lake View. Her home was always open to family and friends who spent many happy hours there during holidays and vacations.
PIWOWAR - Antoinette M. "Toni" (nee Weislo)
Of Lake View, NY, January 23, 2019; beloved wife of George J. Piwowar; loving mother of Donna (late Donald) Janeczko, Thomas (Jannine) Piwowar, John (Shauna) Piwowar and the late Steven Piwowar and Jamie Piwowar; cherished grandmother of Darin (Amber) Janeczko, Timothy (Carolyn) Piwowar, Alyson (Wesley) Warren, Henry (Beth Fallon) Brock and the late Loren Janeczko; adored great-grandmother to five great-grandchildren; dear sister of Stanley (Ceil) Weislo, Theresa (Richard) Radwan, Richard (Mary Ann) Weislo and the late Henry (late Thelma) Weislo and Leo (Rita) Weislo; also survived by nieces and nephews.
Augustyniak - Nash Robert Of Hamburg, NY, became our heavenly angel January 20, 2019. Cherished son of Ashley (nee Wilson) and Nicholas Augustyniak; loved little brother of Greyson; adored grandson of Paul and Charlotte Wilson and Robin and Ken Augustyniak; great-grandson of Barbara (late Robert) Pietrocarlo; nephew of Erika Augustyniak (Jon Marsillo) and Aaron and Eric Wilson; survived by a large, loving family and many, many dear friends.
