Lillie May Johnson
Jan 19, 2023
JOHNSON – Lillie May January 19, 2023 age 91 of Cheektowaga, NY, formerly of Staten Island, NY. Lillie is survived by 6 children, 19 grandchildren, and 19 great grandchildren. Visiting on Tuesday January 24th from 6-8 pm at the MELVIN J. SLIWINSKI FUNERAL HOME 5090 Transit Rd. Depew, NY where funeral services will be held Wednesday at 10 am.
Richard Todd Horvatis
Jan 16, 2023
HORVATIS – Richard Todd January 16, 2023, age 57, a victim of a crime in Thailand, of Cheektowaga, NY. Beloved son of Richard and Sandra (nee Kubiak) Horvatis; dearest brother of John (Da Som) Horvatis and Jill (Norman) Carolino; loving nephew of Elaine (Duke), Donna and Carol (Dennis); also, survived by cousins and friends. Family will be present to receive...
Sr. Marie Consolata
Jan 13, 2023
Sr. Marie Consolata of Jesus, O.C.D. Frances Anne Desrosiers January 13, 2023 age 91 of Buffalo, NY. Beloved daughter of the late Elzear and Rosanne (nee Plourde) Desrosiers; aunt of Jeannine Press of MA, Lucille Ericson of CT, Lillian Taranovich of CT, Marianee O’Loan of NH, Nina Daniels of NH and 26 other nieces and nephews. Visitation Saturday Jan 14th...
Daniel J. Maxwell
Jan 10, 2023
MAXWELL – Daniel J. “Max” Died peacefully on January 10, 2023 age 62 of Depew, NY. after a 5 ½ month battle with liver cancer. Beloved husband of 25 years to Donna (nee Alesssandro) Maxwell; dearest step-father of Erica Mages and Aprile (Kevin) Brooks; dear grandfather of Tyler, Izabella and Vivianne; son of Sally (Duane) Defries and the late Ralphie...
Roger J. Napier
Jan 5, 2023
NAPIER – Roger J. January 5, 2023 age 83 of Alden, NY. Beloved husband of 39 years to Christine (nee Rzeszutek) Napier; cherished father of the late Mark, Lynette Matecki (Michael Sadowski), Scott (Sheri) Czech and the late Andrew; beloved grandfather of Jeremy (Haley), Kyle (Katelyn), Shelby (Lou), Rachel (Josh) and Ryan; son of the late Thaddeus and Irene (nee...
Ronald P. Jakubowski
Jan 1, 2023
JAKUBOWSKI – Ronald P. January 1, 2023 age 72 of Orchard Park, NY. Beloved father of Timothy (Juliana) Zazynski, Nicholas Jakubowski and Sara (Eric) Kubik; loving grandfather Chloe, Benjamin and Caleb; former husband of Debra Jakubowski; son of the late Bertha (nee Mazur) and Arthur Jakubowski; brother of Barbara (Al) Ryer, Arthur J. (Debra), Edward (Edna) and Joseph (Judy) Jakubowski;...
James D. Vriesen
Dec 31, 2022
VRIESEN – James D. December 31, 2022 age 92 of Lancaster, NY. Beloved husband of 65 years to Myrna (nee Mohart) Vriesen; dearest father of Sandy, Daniel (Susan), Donald (Marianne) and Steven (Judy) Vriesen; dear grandfather of Jeremy (fiancée Anne), Jimm, Charlotte and Ashleigh; great grandfather of Felix; son of the late John W. and Marian (nee Cole) Vriesen; brother...
Lorraine T. Zotara
Dec 30, 2022
ZOTARA – Lorraine T. (nee Skrzypczak) December 30, 2022 age 90 of Cheektowaga, NY. Beloved wife of the late Daniel J. Zotara; dearest mother of the late Patricia Richards, Joyce Sacha (Steve Roubal), late Sandra, Sharon (Robert) Claps, Mark (Michelle) and Daniel (Alana) Zotara II; dear grandmother of Christopher Richards, Keith (Melissa) Richards, Victoria Sacha, Lauren and Kaitlyn Zotara, Daniel...
Sandra L. Mendrykowski
Dec 30, 2022
MENDRYKOWSKI – Sandra L. (nee Long) December 30, 2022 age 73 of Cheektowaga, NY. Beloved wife of 50 years to Stanley R. Mendrykowski; dearest mother of Jen (Joe) Carbone and the late Jason Mendrykowski; loving grandmother of Peyton and Jackson; daughter of the late Sam and Ethelia (nee Walter) Long; sister of the late Sam Long; aunt of Alex Dumont;...
Nicholas J. Ferrentino
Dec 29, 2022
FERRENTINO – Nicholas J. December 29, 2022 age 61 of Depew, NY. Beloved son of the late Helen (nee Mayer) and Nicholas Ferrentino; dearest brother of Robert (Merlie) Ferrentino; dear nephew of Marie Gordon and Angie Ferrentino; also, survived by several cousins and friends Mark O, Candy, Mark and Sandy. Nick was a proud retiree of the NFTA where he...
Arlene C. Sieracki
Dec 24, 2022
SIERACKI – Arlene C. (nee Koteras) December 24, 2022 age 89 of Depew, NY. Beloved wife of the late Edward Sieracki Jr.; dearest mother of David (Kelly), late infant son James and Michael (Kimberly) Sieracki; dear grandmother of Emma, Benjamin, Kathleen (Kenneth) Weibel, William, Amanda, Elizabeth (Adam) Weber, Diana, Thomas, Patricia and Christian; great grandmother of Noah, Ella and Kinsley;...
Lorraine M. Slazak
Dec 20, 2022
PLEASE NOTE CHANGE IN FUNERAL DATE SLAZAK - Lorraine M. (nee Szuflita) December 20, 2022 age 88 of Cheektowaga, NY. Beloved wife of the late Robert M. Slazak; dearest mother of Karen Slazak, Rene (Daniel) Sikkema, Marc (Lynne) Slazak and Scott (Sherry) Slazak; dear grandmother of Lauren, Marc (Liz), Adam, Tyler, Daniel (Jolene), Andrew, Michael and Sydney; great grandmother of...
Paul R. Garland
Dec 20, 2022
GARLAND – Paul R. Entered into rest, December 20, 2022 age 77 of Lancaster, NY. Beloved husband of Beverly M. (nee Boxhorn) Garland; dearest father of Paul R. Jr. (Heather) Garland, Max Garland and Zachary (Michele) Garland; step-father of Megan Kosek and Aaron Kosek; grandfather of Piper and Paige; special PAPA of Kamden Kosek; son of the late William (late...
Valentine T. Zimniewicz Sr.
Dec 13, 2022
ZIMNIEWICZ – Valentine T. Sr. December 13, 2022 age 75 of Buffalo, NY. Beloved father of Valentine T. Jr. (Jill), Paul (Lauren) and Sheri (Dan Staniaszek); dear grandfather of Andrew, Allyse, Parker and Grant; son of the late Valentine F. and Hattie (nee Skulicz) Zimniewicz; brother of the late Cynthia Zimniewicz. No prior visitation. Family and friends are invited to...
Guy C. Meyers
Dec 12, 2022
MEYERS – Guy C. December 12, 2022 age 67 of Buffalo, NY. Dearest father of Erica (Joseph) Cino; cherished grandfather of Isabelle and Sophie; beloved son of the late Kenneth J. and Joan C. (nee Carroll) Meyers; dear brother of Marc (Pam), Lisa (David) Alessi and Erie County Legislator, Timothy (Val) Meyers; loving uncle of Colin (Tiffany) Meyers, Taylor (Philip)...
Mark S. Antonio Sr.
Dec 10, 2022
ANTONIO – Mark S. Sr. December 10, 2022 age 69 of Lancaster, NY. Beloved husband of 34 years to Colleen M. (nee McGreevy) Antonio; dearest father of Mark Antonio Jr. (Alexis Bulinski), Caitlin (James) Nicotra, Jaclyn Antonio (Rene Smith), Julie Antonio, Gina Antonio and Jennifer (Dennis) Crawley; dear grandfather of Beau, Henry, Ashley, Justin and Jonathan; son of the late...
Jane T. Kosicki
Dec 8, 2022
KOSICKI - Jane T. (nee Herda) December 8, 2022 age 91 of Cheektowaga, NY. Beloved wife of the late Thaddeus Kosicki; dearest mother of Thaddeus “Skip” (Leslie) Kosicki, Debra (late Joseph) Hacken, James (Janet) Kosicki and David (Heidi) Kosicki; dear grandmother of six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; daughter of the late George and Rose (nee Gorka) Herda; predeceased by siblings,...
Dorothy Skorupa
Dec 2, 2022
SKORUPA – Dorothy (nee Skrok) December 2, 2022 age 97 of Cheektowaga, NY. Beloved wife of the late Alfred J. Skorupa; dearest mother of Robert (Beverly) Skorupa, Ronald (Dora) Skorupa and Diane (late Jeffrey) Scher; dear grandmother of six grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Private services were held at the convenience of the family. Entombment in St. Stanislaus Cemetery. Arrangements...
Martha L. Williams
Nov 29, 2022
WILLIAMS - Martha L. (nee Payton) November 29, 2022 age 83 of Batavia, NY. Beloved wife of late Emil A. Williams; dearest mother of Diana Guglielmo and Patricia (Anthony) Couto; dear grandmother of Brandon (Stephanie) Rabidou, Dean (Ashley) Couto, Brian Couto and great-grandmother of Jason and Wesley Couto. Family will be present to receive relatives and friends Monday, Dec. 5th...
David N. Rutkowski
Nov 27, 2022
RUTKOWSKI – David N. November 27, 2022 age 64 of Buffalo, NY. Beloved son of Norbert and the late Helen (nee Zak) Rutkowski; dearest brother of Larry M. Rutkowski; dear uncle of Holly Nicole Rutkowski; friend of Christine George. Family will be present to receive relatives and friends on Wednesday Nov. 30th 3-7 PM at the MELVIN J. SLIWINSKI FUNERAL...
