Listings for Recently Deceased Parishioners
Orlando, John “Jack” Michael, of Derby, peacefully passed away on September 16, 2023, with his family at his side. Beloved husband of Kathleen (nee Palmer) Orlando; devoted father to Maria (Frank) Stein, Christina (Marty) Walters and Deanna (late Matthew) Rhoney; cherished Papa to Kristin Stein (Nick) and Isabella Rhoney; loving brother of the late Michael (Marie) Orlando and brother-in-law to Louis (Kathy) Palmer and Michael Palmer; also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins, and dear friends. Former President of AFSCME Local 1095 and co-founder of Labor-Management Healthcare Fund.
MacDonald, Deanne (nee Schabel) of Hamburg, NY passed September 15, 2023. Beloved wife of Brian MacDonald; Devoted mother of Kyle MacDonald and Dylan MacDonald; Cherished daughter of the late Gerald and Sandra Schabel; Loving sister of Denise (James) Juda, David (Loretta) Schabel, and Doreen (John) Krestic; Cherished daughter-in-law of Judith (late John) MacDonald; also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, cousins, uncles, aunts, and friends.
LOGAN - Joan Elizabeth (née Stacey) of Buffalo, NY and Hamburg, NY. September 11, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Martin P. Logan; cherished mother of Joan Elizabeth Geary, Jean Marie (Michael Murphy) Logan, Martin Michael (Jocelyn) Logan, Stacy Ann (Scott) Lauck and Brian James Robert (Karen) Logan; dearest NaNa of Cassandra, Lauren, Sean, Alexis, Zachary, Logan, Matthew, Lily, Kara and Lia and great-grandmother to Jude; loving sister of Jerry (Pat) Stacey, Jean (late Ed) Warren, John Stacey and Maureen (Bud) Miller; also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
Hooper, Jamie (nee Morawski) of Depew, NY passed August 25, 2023. Beloved wife of Timothy Hooper; Devoted mother of Sean and Josiah Hooper; Loving daughter of Michele and the late Daniel Morawski; Cherished sister of Justin (Katy) Morawski; Caring aunt of Ryan Morawski; Loving daughter-in-law of Deacon Mark and Linda Hooper; Cherished sister-in-law of Sr. Dominica Hooper, OP and Mary (Andrew) Rozak; Beloved granddaughter of the late Leo and the late Geraldine Miller; Loving granddaughter-in-law of Annetta Hilton and Robert Hilton; Cherished niece of Randy, Gary, and Scott Miller; also survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.
JEZIORSKI, Michael A. "Mike" of Lake View, NY, passed away August 8, 2023. Beloved husband of Paula Jeziorski (nee Mack); loving father of Kaitlyn (Michael) Anello and Jennifer (Thomas) Wirfel; dearest grampy of Brennan and Connor Wirfel; loving son of the late Clemence and Mary Jeziorski (nee Quinn); dear brother of Carol (Robert) Migdalski and the late Kathy Schaefer and Mark Jeziorski; also survived by many cherished nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
GEORGER - Joseph “Kenny”, Of Derby, entered into rest on July 26, 2023. Beloved husband of Dianne (nee Kull) Georger; father of Joseph P. (Sheila) Georger and Rachelle (Ben) Kierulff; cherished grandfather of Nicholas and Ava Georger; loving son of the late Helen and Stanley Georger; dear brother of John Thomas (Lucille) Georger and the late Stanley (late Felicia) Georger. Joseph was a US Air Force Veteran.
FARRELL, Virginia C. (nee Clifford) Of Derby, NY entered into rest July 23, 2023, age 93. Wife of the late William J. Farrell; loving mother of Thomas (Paula) Farrell, Timothy (Candice) Farrell and Linda (Michael) Connors; grandmother of Paul, Glen, Sheena, Sean, Corey, Kara, Chad and the late Brett; also survived by 12 great grandchildren; pre deceased by three brothers and one sister.
Michael A. DeMarie, Jr., 88, of Derby, NY, passed away on October 10, 2022. Devoted husband of Mary Ellen (Check); loving father of Mrs. John (Therese) Bianchi, Ms. Patricia Jean DeMarie (deceased), proud grandfather of Mrs. Kevin (Maria Bianchi) Buck and Mr. David M. Bianchi. Predeceased by his parents Michael P. Demarie and Sylvia (Reimondo); his siblings, Mr. Joseph J. (Loretta) DeMarie, Mrs. Richard (Rosemary) Bennett, Mr. John A. (Rosemarie) DeMarie, Mrs. Charles (Sylvia) Kramer, and brother-in-law, Mr. Stephen P. (Marion) Check. Survived by sisters, Ms. Marion Snyderman, Mrs. Thomas (Joan) Graham; brother-in-law, Mr. George M. (Margret) Check; godchildren, Mr. Thomas Graham Jr., Ms. Lynn Fulton, Ms. Jennifer Dimmitroff, Ms. Rachele Carson; and many nieces and nephews. Mike loved fishing, golfing, wood carving, stamp collecting and spending time with his family. Mike retired from the U.S. Army and the US Postal Service. Mike served as 3rd Vice Commander of the Disabled American Veterans Chapter 177. He was a member of American Legion Post 928, Knights of Columbus Father Baker Council 2243, Catholic War Veterans Post #1848, and NAFRE Chapter 1221.
MANTINO - Michael J. Of Lake View, NY, July 7, 2023. Beloved husband of Barbara A. (Janas) Mantino; dearest father of Melinda (late David) Mantino-Koch, Paul B. and Amanda Mantino; grandfather of Tristan E. and Isabella K. Koch; loving son of the late Leonard and Mary (Natoli) Mantino; brother of Anna Marie (late Anthony) Vedella, Kathleen (late Mario) Iavenditti and the late Angeline (Joseph) Chojnacki and Thomas Mantino; also survived by several nieces and nephews.
LABENSKI - Carol M. (nee Savash) Peacefully passed away January 7, 2023 in Gallatin, TN (formerly of Buffalo, NY). Loving wife of 41 years to Ronald J. Labenski; Devoted mother of Glen (Emily) Labenski and Jeremy (Ellen) Labenski; Adored grandmother of Evelyn, Paige, Violet and Andre; Daughter of Leona and the late John Savash; Daughter-in-law of the late Helen and Stanley Labenski; Sister of Cheryl (Ron) Schlegel and John (Laura) Savash and sister-in-law of Cathy (Don) Sennett. Survived by many loving aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and beautiful friends. Carol worked for Lake Shore Central Schools and loved working with the children.
BROGCINSKI - Joseph F. July 7, 2023, of Derby, NY. Beloved Husband of the late Evelyn M. (Freiburger) Brogcinski; Dear father of Michael (Diane), Late Richard Brogcinski; Father in law of Sarah Brogcinski; Grandfather of Lindsey, Eric and Audrey; Predeceased by one sister and three brothers.
MCCARTHY, Delphine (nee Zbytek) of Derby, NY June 27, 2023; beloved wife of the late Daniel J. McCarthy; loving mother of Daniel (Kelly) McCarthy, Debra (Gregory) Maguire and Darren McCarthy; cherished grandmother of Meaghan and Owen McCarthy; dear sister of Chester Zbytek and John (Patricia) Zbytek.
Lawn - Bernard Clyde January 26, 2023 of Lake View, NY. We are saddened to announce the passing of Bernard "Bunzie" Clyde Lawn of Lake View, Thursday, January 26, 2023. He joined in spirit with his beloved wife Doris who passed last May. The Patriarch of the Lawn family; Bernard fathered four children; Andrew, Timothy, Connie, and Daniel Lawn. A grandfather of eight with one great-grandson, as well as nieces, nephews, and many friends, he is survived by his loving elder sister Elizabeth Horrigan. Bernard was a proud Air Force veteran of the Korean War; he retired from Ma Bell in Western N.Y. as a telephone-line repairman. Bernard was an avid woodsman and volunteered for many years at Beaver Meadows Audubon Center in North Java, NY.
Drago - Robert J. Age 87 of Hamburg, NY entered into rest November 21, 2022 after a brief period of declining health. After graduating from the University of Notre Dame with a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Robert devoted his life to the food industry where he was still active until late 2021. After college he served as a Captain in the US Army Reserves while embarking on his professional career. With his brother Franklin he was the second generation of his family to run Bison Canning Company Inc. in Angola, NY, and continued on as president of that division after the sale of Bison to Goya Foods. He was an accomplished inventor and innovator who held several patents on food processing machinery that can be found today in the world's leading food manufacturing facilities. An active community volunteer, he was an Emeritus Trustee of Hilbert College and served on the College Council of Alfred State College where his dedicated service was recognized with an honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters degree in 2019. He proudly served as a mentor to many college students and young food industry professionals, taking particular joy in sharing his six decades of knowledge and experience with emerging young leaders. He was also a longtime member of SS Peter and Paul Church and Wanakah Country Club in Hamburg, NY for over 50 years. Robert was the loving husband of Doris (Bonadio) Drago; father of Robert (Annmarie) Drago, and Dina (Marcus) Sheward; devoted Grampy to Andrew, Alexander, Matthew, and Jack Drago, and Elena Sheward; son of the late Joseph and Mary (Ross) Drago; brother of the late Franklin (Marilyn) Drago, the late Carolyn (late Richard) McDonald, and the late Lenore (James) Seeley; brother-in-law Nancy (of the late Nicholas) Gentile and the late Louis Bonadio; and "Uncle Bobby" to many nieces and nephews.
Frank J. Farkas, Jr., 83, passed away on February 14th, 2023. He was born in Buffalo, NY to the late Vivian and Frank Farkas. Frank was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Jane, and his sister, Patricia Parry, as well as sisters-in-law Cathy Farkas and Marilyn (Paul) Braun. Frank is survived by his loving children, Laura and Brian (Wendy) Farkas, his brother, Dennis Farkas, sister-in-law, Nancy (Bill) Gacioch, and many nieces and nephews.
Suppa - Patricia (nee Kampshoff) Of Lake View, NY entered into rest December 12, 2022. Beloved wife of the late James Suppa; devoted mother Sue (Mike) Fitzner and Mike Suppa; also survived by grandchildren, great-grandchildren, siblings, nieces, and nephews.
Walter C. Stetz "Wally" Of Evans, NY; formerly of Lackawanna, New York, April 8, 2023 Fondly known as Wally, and Zeke to his childhood friends, Wally passed peacefully at home after a brave battle with glioblastoma. He is survived by his loving wife of 36 years, Marie (Mazur-Hill) Stetz. His daughter, Kimberly (James) Reese, and step-son, Jonathan (Courtney) Hill. Affectionately known as ‘dziadji’ to his granddaughters, Janelle Stetz (Garrett Broad) and Liberty Hill; and great-granddaughter, Adeline Broad; his devoted sister, Deborah (Paul) Blachowski and brother Lawrence (Cheryl) Stetz; Brother in law to Paul (Lucille) Mazur, Daniel
Mazur, Rev. Francis “Butch” Mazur, Marcia (Lawrence) Krug, Carolyn Mazur. Special family, Cindi and Larry Olejniczak. Also survived by nieces and nephews, especially Kenneth. Wally was predeceased by his parents, Walter and Adeline (Ziolo) Stetz; and his late wife, Jane (Szyszkowski). And dear friend, John ‘Jack’ Ziobro.
Buil, Donna J. (nee Swick) of Lake View, NY passed March 17, 2023. Beloved wife of the late William N. Buil, Sr.; Devoted mother of Renee Urban, William N. Buil Jr.; the late Brian Buil, and Barbara Suzanne Buil; Loving grandmother of Michael A. Conner, Jr.; Cherished sister of the late Wayne (Linda) Swick and late Dawn (Ted) Kociencki; Caring aunt of Kimberly Kociencki; and devoted great-aunt of Bianca and Emmett Billoni.
MOLIK, Glenn T. Of Lake View, NY, March 8, 2023. Loving father of Jonathan and Julia Molik; beloved son of Delphine (nee Krawczyk) and the late Theodore Molik; dearest nephew of Clare (Joseph) Buckley, Phyllis (Alan) Nagel, Lydia (late Paul) Molik, and the late Gertrude Krawczyk; special friend of Jill; survived by former spouse and mother of Glenn's children, Joy Elizabeth Catalano and also former spouse of Katie Parks; also survived by many other relatives and friends.
WIDGER James B. Of Derby, NY, passed Saturday, February 11, 2023 at home surrounded by family and friends, he was 58. Beloved husband of Carol Widger. Loving father of James Widger Jr. and Abigail Widger. Son of the late Rita and Boyd Widger. He was preceded in death by his brother-in-law Christopher A. Bovenzi and is survived by his sister Kari W. Bovenzi, M.D. Jim is also survived by numerous friends and his family who he cherished.
BROGCINSKI - Evelyn M. (nee Freiburger) January 25, 2023. Of Derby, NY. Beloved wife of Joseph Brogcinski. Dear Mother of Richard (Sarah) and Michael (Diane) Brogcinski; Grandmother of Lindsey, Eric and Audrey. Sister of Dolores (late Robert) Zilliox; predeceased by 3 sisters and 2 brothers. Survived by Nieces and Nephews.
WAYMAN - Joan (nee Pieczynski) Beloved wife and mother, died suddenly January 17, 2023 at Atrium Main in Charlotte, NC. She was 83. Joan was born February 11, 1939 in Buffalo, NY, to the late Ignatius and Frances Pieczynski. She was a graduate of Fosdick-Masten Vocational School in Buffalo, the former part-owner of Mid-City Monuments in Buffalo and retired from Ames Department Store in Derby, NY. She was a member of Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Church, where she was active in the Ladies Guild, and a devoted member of both the Johnston YMCA and Eastway senior center family and of Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) Chapter NC 179, all in Charlotte. She was a former member of St. Paul II Catholic Church in Lakeview, NY and TOPS in Silver Creek, NY. She was an avid Buffalo Bills fan and a longtime season ticket holder with her late husband, Don, and her late sister and brother-in-law, Lorraine and Don Rehak. She enjoyed crocheting, baking, giving gifts and cards and being the life of the party. Joan was preceded in death by her husband, Donald G. Wayman. They were married 53 years and lived in Derby. Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Michele and Matt Lemere of Charlotte, N.C.; brother Lawrence Pieczynski of Depew; sister-in-law Geraldine Wayman of Orchard Park; brother-in-law William Wayman of Angola; several nieces and nephews; and countless friends in Buffalo and Charlotte.
GOVENETTIO, Dominic "Boomer" Of Derby, NY, passed away peacefully on January 12, 2023, at the age of 87 with his family by his side. Devoted husband of 65 years to Shirley (nee Clouden) Govenettio; loving father of Joan (Rich) Golda, Theresa (Wally) Black, Judy (Brian) Garrett, Leonard (Lynn) Govenettio, Dominic (Jennifer) Govenettio, Joseph (Colleen) Govenettio, Vincent (Bonnie) Govenettio, Gene Thomas (Connie) Govenettio, and Cate Horucy. Dominic will remain in the hearts and prayers of his 21 Grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren, brothers, sisters, in-laws, nieces, nephews and countless friends.
MacDonald, Deanne (nee Schabel) of Hamburg, NY passed September 15, 2023. Beloved wife of Brian MacDonald; Devoted mother of Kyle MacDonald and Dylan MacDonald; Cherished daughter of the late Gerald and Sandra Schabel; Loving sister of Denise (James) Juda, David (Loretta) Schabel, and Doreen (John) Krestic; Cherished daughter-in-law of Judith (late John) MacDonald; also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, cousins, uncles, aunts, and friends.
LOGAN - Joan Elizabeth (née Stacey) of Buffalo, NY and Hamburg, NY. September 11, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Martin P. Logan; cherished mother of Joan Elizabeth Geary, Jean Marie (Michael Murphy) Logan, Martin Michael (Jocelyn) Logan, Stacy Ann (Scott) Lauck and Brian James Robert (Karen) Logan; dearest NaNa of Cassandra, Lauren, Sean, Alexis, Zachary, Logan, Matthew, Lily, Kara and Lia and great-grandmother to Jude; loving sister of Jerry (Pat) Stacey, Jean (late Ed) Warren, John Stacey and Maureen (Bud) Miller; also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
Hooper, Jamie (nee Morawski) of Depew, NY passed August 25, 2023. Beloved wife of Timothy Hooper; Devoted mother of Sean and Josiah Hooper; Loving daughter of Michele and the late Daniel Morawski; Cherished sister of Justin (Katy) Morawski; Caring aunt of Ryan Morawski; Loving daughter-in-law of Deacon Mark and Linda Hooper; Cherished sister-in-law of Sr. Dominica Hooper, OP and Mary (Andrew) Rozak; Beloved granddaughter of the late Leo and the late Geraldine Miller; Loving granddaughter-in-law of Annetta Hilton and Robert Hilton; Cherished niece of Randy, Gary, and Scott Miller; also survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.
JEZIORSKI, Michael A. "Mike" of Lake View, NY, passed away August 8, 2023. Beloved husband of Paula Jeziorski (nee Mack); loving father of Kaitlyn (Michael) Anello and Jennifer (Thomas) Wirfel; dearest grampy of Brennan and Connor Wirfel; loving son of the late Clemence and Mary Jeziorski (nee Quinn); dear brother of Carol (Robert) Migdalski and the late Kathy Schaefer and Mark Jeziorski; also survived by many cherished nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
GEORGER - Joseph “Kenny”, Of Derby, entered into rest on July 26, 2023. Beloved husband of Dianne (nee Kull) Georger; father of Joseph P. (Sheila) Georger and Rachelle (Ben) Kierulff; cherished grandfather of Nicholas and Ava Georger; loving son of the late Helen and Stanley Georger; dear brother of John Thomas (Lucille) Georger and the late Stanley (late Felicia) Georger. Joseph was a US Air Force Veteran.
FARRELL, Virginia C. (nee Clifford) Of Derby, NY entered into rest July 23, 2023, age 93. Wife of the late William J. Farrell; loving mother of Thomas (Paula) Farrell, Timothy (Candice) Farrell and Linda (Michael) Connors; grandmother of Paul, Glen, Sheena, Sean, Corey, Kara, Chad and the late Brett; also survived by 12 great grandchildren; pre deceased by three brothers and one sister.
Michael A. DeMarie, Jr., 88, of Derby, NY, passed away on October 10, 2022. Devoted husband of Mary Ellen (Check); loving father of Mrs. John (Therese) Bianchi, Ms. Patricia Jean DeMarie (deceased), proud grandfather of Mrs. Kevin (Maria Bianchi) Buck and Mr. David M. Bianchi. Predeceased by his parents Michael P. Demarie and Sylvia (Reimondo); his siblings, Mr. Joseph J. (Loretta) DeMarie, Mrs. Richard (Rosemary) Bennett, Mr. John A. (Rosemarie) DeMarie, Mrs. Charles (Sylvia) Kramer, and brother-in-law, Mr. Stephen P. (Marion) Check. Survived by sisters, Ms. Marion Snyderman, Mrs. Thomas (Joan) Graham; brother-in-law, Mr. George M. (Margret) Check; godchildren, Mr. Thomas Graham Jr., Ms. Lynn Fulton, Ms. Jennifer Dimmitroff, Ms. Rachele Carson; and many nieces and nephews. Mike loved fishing, golfing, wood carving, stamp collecting and spending time with his family. Mike retired from the U.S. Army and the US Postal Service. Mike served as 3rd Vice Commander of the Disabled American Veterans Chapter 177. He was a member of American Legion Post 928, Knights of Columbus Father Baker Council 2243, Catholic War Veterans Post #1848, and NAFRE Chapter 1221.
MANTINO - Michael J. Of Lake View, NY, July 7, 2023. Beloved husband of Barbara A. (Janas) Mantino; dearest father of Melinda (late David) Mantino-Koch, Paul B. and Amanda Mantino; grandfather of Tristan E. and Isabella K. Koch; loving son of the late Leonard and Mary (Natoli) Mantino; brother of Anna Marie (late Anthony) Vedella, Kathleen (late Mario) Iavenditti and the late Angeline (Joseph) Chojnacki and Thomas Mantino; also survived by several nieces and nephews.
LABENSKI - Carol M. (nee Savash) Peacefully passed away January 7, 2023 in Gallatin, TN (formerly of Buffalo, NY). Loving wife of 41 years to Ronald J. Labenski; Devoted mother of Glen (Emily) Labenski and Jeremy (Ellen) Labenski; Adored grandmother of Evelyn, Paige, Violet and Andre; Daughter of Leona and the late John Savash; Daughter-in-law of the late Helen and Stanley Labenski; Sister of Cheryl (Ron) Schlegel and John (Laura) Savash and sister-in-law of Cathy (Don) Sennett. Survived by many loving aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and beautiful friends. Carol worked for Lake Shore Central Schools and loved working with the children.
BROGCINSKI - Joseph F. July 7, 2023, of Derby, NY. Beloved Husband of the late Evelyn M. (Freiburger) Brogcinski; Dear father of Michael (Diane), Late Richard Brogcinski; Father in law of Sarah Brogcinski; Grandfather of Lindsey, Eric and Audrey; Predeceased by one sister and three brothers.
MCCARTHY, Delphine (nee Zbytek) of Derby, NY June 27, 2023; beloved wife of the late Daniel J. McCarthy; loving mother of Daniel (Kelly) McCarthy, Debra (Gregory) Maguire and Darren McCarthy; cherished grandmother of Meaghan and Owen McCarthy; dear sister of Chester Zbytek and John (Patricia) Zbytek.
Lawn - Bernard Clyde January 26, 2023 of Lake View, NY. We are saddened to announce the passing of Bernard "Bunzie" Clyde Lawn of Lake View, Thursday, January 26, 2023. He joined in spirit with his beloved wife Doris who passed last May. The Patriarch of the Lawn family; Bernard fathered four children; Andrew, Timothy, Connie, and Daniel Lawn. A grandfather of eight with one great-grandson, as well as nieces, nephews, and many friends, he is survived by his loving elder sister Elizabeth Horrigan. Bernard was a proud Air Force veteran of the Korean War; he retired from Ma Bell in Western N.Y. as a telephone-line repairman. Bernard was an avid woodsman and volunteered for many years at Beaver Meadows Audubon Center in North Java, NY.
Drago - Robert J. Age 87 of Hamburg, NY entered into rest November 21, 2022 after a brief period of declining health. After graduating from the University of Notre Dame with a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Robert devoted his life to the food industry where he was still active until late 2021. After college he served as a Captain in the US Army Reserves while embarking on his professional career. With his brother Franklin he was the second generation of his family to run Bison Canning Company Inc. in Angola, NY, and continued on as president of that division after the sale of Bison to Goya Foods. He was an accomplished inventor and innovator who held several patents on food processing machinery that can be found today in the world's leading food manufacturing facilities. An active community volunteer, he was an Emeritus Trustee of Hilbert College and served on the College Council of Alfred State College where his dedicated service was recognized with an honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters degree in 2019. He proudly served as a mentor to many college students and young food industry professionals, taking particular joy in sharing his six decades of knowledge and experience with emerging young leaders. He was also a longtime member of SS Peter and Paul Church and Wanakah Country Club in Hamburg, NY for over 50 years. Robert was the loving husband of Doris (Bonadio) Drago; father of Robert (Annmarie) Drago, and Dina (Marcus) Sheward; devoted Grampy to Andrew, Alexander, Matthew, and Jack Drago, and Elena Sheward; son of the late Joseph and Mary (Ross) Drago; brother of the late Franklin (Marilyn) Drago, the late Carolyn (late Richard) McDonald, and the late Lenore (James) Seeley; brother-in-law Nancy (of the late Nicholas) Gentile and the late Louis Bonadio; and "Uncle Bobby" to many nieces and nephews.
Frank J. Farkas, Jr., 83, passed away on February 14th, 2023. He was born in Buffalo, NY to the late Vivian and Frank Farkas. Frank was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Jane, and his sister, Patricia Parry, as well as sisters-in-law Cathy Farkas and Marilyn (Paul) Braun. Frank is survived by his loving children, Laura and Brian (Wendy) Farkas, his brother, Dennis Farkas, sister-in-law, Nancy (Bill) Gacioch, and many nieces and nephews.
Suppa - Patricia (nee Kampshoff) Of Lake View, NY entered into rest December 12, 2022. Beloved wife of the late James Suppa; devoted mother Sue (Mike) Fitzner and Mike Suppa; also survived by grandchildren, great-grandchildren, siblings, nieces, and nephews.
Walter C. Stetz "Wally" Of Evans, NY; formerly of Lackawanna, New York, April 8, 2023 Fondly known as Wally, and Zeke to his childhood friends, Wally passed peacefully at home after a brave battle with glioblastoma. He is survived by his loving wife of 36 years, Marie (Mazur-Hill) Stetz. His daughter, Kimberly (James) Reese, and step-son, Jonathan (Courtney) Hill. Affectionately known as ‘dziadji’ to his granddaughters, Janelle Stetz (Garrett Broad) and Liberty Hill; and great-granddaughter, Adeline Broad; his devoted sister, Deborah (Paul) Blachowski and brother Lawrence (Cheryl) Stetz; Brother in law to Paul (Lucille) Mazur, Daniel
Mazur, Rev. Francis “Butch” Mazur, Marcia (Lawrence) Krug, Carolyn Mazur. Special family, Cindi and Larry Olejniczak. Also survived by nieces and nephews, especially Kenneth. Wally was predeceased by his parents, Walter and Adeline (Ziolo) Stetz; and his late wife, Jane (Szyszkowski). And dear friend, John ‘Jack’ Ziobro.
Buil, Donna J. (nee Swick) of Lake View, NY passed March 17, 2023. Beloved wife of the late William N. Buil, Sr.; Devoted mother of Renee Urban, William N. Buil Jr.; the late Brian Buil, and Barbara Suzanne Buil; Loving grandmother of Michael A. Conner, Jr.; Cherished sister of the late Wayne (Linda) Swick and late Dawn (Ted) Kociencki; Caring aunt of Kimberly Kociencki; and devoted great-aunt of Bianca and Emmett Billoni.
MOLIK, Glenn T. Of Lake View, NY, March 8, 2023. Loving father of Jonathan and Julia Molik; beloved son of Delphine (nee Krawczyk) and the late Theodore Molik; dearest nephew of Clare (Joseph) Buckley, Phyllis (Alan) Nagel, Lydia (late Paul) Molik, and the late Gertrude Krawczyk; special friend of Jill; survived by former spouse and mother of Glenn's children, Joy Elizabeth Catalano and also former spouse of Katie Parks; also survived by many other relatives and friends.
WIDGER James B. Of Derby, NY, passed Saturday, February 11, 2023 at home surrounded by family and friends, he was 58. Beloved husband of Carol Widger. Loving father of James Widger Jr. and Abigail Widger. Son of the late Rita and Boyd Widger. He was preceded in death by his brother-in-law Christopher A. Bovenzi and is survived by his sister Kari W. Bovenzi, M.D. Jim is also survived by numerous friends and his family who he cherished.
BROGCINSKI - Evelyn M. (nee Freiburger) January 25, 2023. Of Derby, NY. Beloved wife of Joseph Brogcinski. Dear Mother of Richard (Sarah) and Michael (Diane) Brogcinski; Grandmother of Lindsey, Eric and Audrey. Sister of Dolores (late Robert) Zilliox; predeceased by 3 sisters and 2 brothers. Survived by Nieces and Nephews.
WAYMAN - Joan (nee Pieczynski) Beloved wife and mother, died suddenly January 17, 2023 at Atrium Main in Charlotte, NC. She was 83. Joan was born February 11, 1939 in Buffalo, NY, to the late Ignatius and Frances Pieczynski. She was a graduate of Fosdick-Masten Vocational School in Buffalo, the former part-owner of Mid-City Monuments in Buffalo and retired from Ames Department Store in Derby, NY. She was a member of Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Church, where she was active in the Ladies Guild, and a devoted member of both the Johnston YMCA and Eastway senior center family and of Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) Chapter NC 179, all in Charlotte. She was a former member of St. Paul II Catholic Church in Lakeview, NY and TOPS in Silver Creek, NY. She was an avid Buffalo Bills fan and a longtime season ticket holder with her late husband, Don, and her late sister and brother-in-law, Lorraine and Don Rehak. She enjoyed crocheting, baking, giving gifts and cards and being the life of the party. Joan was preceded in death by her husband, Donald G. Wayman. They were married 53 years and lived in Derby. Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Michele and Matt Lemere of Charlotte, N.C.; brother Lawrence Pieczynski of Depew; sister-in-law Geraldine Wayman of Orchard Park; brother-in-law William Wayman of Angola; several nieces and nephews; and countless friends in Buffalo and Charlotte.
GOVENETTIO, Dominic "Boomer" Of Derby, NY, passed away peacefully on January 12, 2023, at the age of 87 with his family by his side. Devoted husband of 65 years to Shirley (nee Clouden) Govenettio; loving father of Joan (Rich) Golda, Theresa (Wally) Black, Judy (Brian) Garrett, Leonard (Lynn) Govenettio, Dominic (Jennifer) Govenettio, Joseph (Colleen) Govenettio, Vincent (Bonnie) Govenettio, Gene Thomas (Connie) Govenettio, and Cate Horucy. Dominic will remain in the hearts and prayers of his 21 Grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren, brothers, sisters, in-laws, nieces, nephews and countless friends.
