West Seneca, NY Obituaries

William J. Zielinski of West Seneca, NY entered into rest November 25, 2025; Beloved husband of 72 years to the late Charlotte (nee Czuprynski); devoted father of Bev Duda, Brian Zielinski and Wayne Z...

Pauline A. Albano of West Seneca, NY. Wife of the late Richard J.; cherished mom of Nancy J., the late Rick (Nancy L.) and Janice A. (Dave) Kilijanski; beloved grandma of David (Lindsay) and Jason (Ch...

David Kontak of Cheektowaga, NY. Beloved husband of Ellen Hill-Kontak; cherished brother of Jim (Claudia); brother-in-law of Shawn (Sue) Hill; loving nephew of Darlene (Eddie) Jezioro, Andrew (Teresa)...

Diane M. Grinsell(nee Hamsik) of Hamburg, NY entered into rest November 10, 2025; Devoted mother of Mark, Timothy (Kimberly), Melissa, Lauren and Megan Grinsell; cherished grandmother of Xavier and An...

Vincent P. Dilena of West Seneca, NY entered into rest November 7, 2025; Beloved husband of 66 years to the late Judith (nee Banas); devoted father of Mark V. (Laura) Dilena and Lisa (Thomas) Junge; c...

Justine Shemkovitz (nee Brenneis) of West Seneca, NY. Beloved wife of 53 years to Paul; loving mother of Eric, Steven and Greg (Alysia); cherished grandmother of Caleb, Milena, Harper and Harvey; dear...

Laurie Joanne Wroda, born on October 30, 1965, in Greenville, Ohio, passed away on October 28, 2025, at the age of 59. Laurie was a resident of Ashville, New York.

Carole F. Jaekle (nee Borman) of Orchard Park,NY entered into rest October 30, 2025; Beloved wife of the late Herbert K. Jaekle; devoted mother of Carla (Richard) Raiser and Paula (David) Winkelses; c...

Judith A. Dilena(nee Banas)of Lancaster,NY entered into rest October 28, 2025; Beloved wife of 66 years to Vincent P. Dilena; devoted mother of Mark V. (Laura) Dilena and Lisa (Thomas) Junge; cherish...

Robert "Bob" Von Gunden of Holland, NY. Beloved husband of the late Mary Carol (nee McCarrick); dearest father of Robert W. Von Gunden Jr., Christine Von Gunden-Parker, Donna Von Gunden-Martinez and B...

George C. Salisbury of West Seneca, NY. Beloved husband of the late Maureen (nee Whelan); loving father of the late Craig, William (Lorie), Cheryl, Debra (Tim) Lindsley and Scott; dearest brother of A...

Thomas A. "Jerry" Austin of West Seneca, NY entered into rest October 3, 2025; Beloved husband of Eva Wawrzyniak- Austin; devoted father of Angela, Thomas A. Jr., Michael (Kate), Jonathan (Shelly) Aus...

Lynn Marie Roper (nee Babiarz) of Akron, NY. September 28, 2025. Dearest wife of the late David Roper; loving mother of Lisa Roper and Allan (Megan) Roper; cherished grandmother of Georgia Roper. No P...

Kovach, Daniel J. of West Seneca, NY entered into rest September 28, 2025; Beloved husband of the late Frances T. (nee Dus); devoted father of Derek (Jennifer) and Wayne (Mary) Kovach; cherished grand...

Robert Elmes of West Seneca, NY. Beloved husband of Dawn M. (nee Field); dearest father of Julie (Christopher) Garafalo and Cindy (Christopher) Boaz; loving grandfather of Jacob, Roman, McKenzie, Elij...

Eileen L. Hahn (nee Heusinger) of West Seneca, NY. Beloved wife of the late Walter J. Hahn; dearest mother of Lynn (James) Pastrick and Larry (Sonia) Hahn; cherished grandmother of Alexandra (Andrew) ...

Elaine K. Morton (nee. Gibbs), of West Seneca, NY, passed away peacefully on September 20, 2025, at the age of 81. Born in 1944 and raised in West Seneca, she spent her life loving her friends and fam...

Ronald J. Runo of West Seneca, NY. Beloved husband of the late Josephine (nee Azzaretto); cherished father of Michael (Jackie Ecks), Jennie (Michael) Hanner and the late Ronald “Ronnie”; loving grandf...

Thomas J. McNamara of West Seneca, NY. Beloved husband of 55 years to Pamela (nee Morton); loving father of Thomas, II "TJ", David (Stacy), Kerry (Darren) Golas; cherished grandfather of Sarah, Luke, ...

Morrone, Angeline J. "Angie" (nee Calandra) of West Seneca,NY entered into rest September 8, 2025; Beloved wife of Pasquale T. Morrone; dearest mother of Patricia (David) Heer, Phyllis Morrone, Michel...

Nancy A. Pyszczynski, born on July 24, 1955, passed away on September 5, 2025, at the age of 70. Beloved daughter of the late Edward and Alice (nee Glogowski) Pyszczynski; dear sister of Paul (Marguer...

Panczakiewicz, Gary P. of West Seneca, NY entered into rest September 5, 2025; Beloved father of Amy (Trevor Pitts) and Evan (Alyssa Hess) Panczakiewicz; survived also by Kimberlee Panczakiewicz; lovi...

Gerard "Jerry" Jenkins of West Seneca and Orchard Park, NY. Loving husband of 36 years to Barbara (nee Rieske); father of Mark (Karen) and Jennifer; grandfather of Nicole and Samantha McKillen, Skyler...

Paul J. Przybylski of West Seneca, NY; August 30, 2025; Loving fiancee of Lori J. Olivieri; Beloved father of the late Paul J. Przybylski,II; loving son of the late Chester and Eleanor (nee Karp) Przy...

Robert “Bob” G. Goldsmith of East Aurora, NY. Passed away after a short illness on August 28, 2025. Robert was born on October 1, 1953 to the late Roger and Mavis (Leistikow) Goldsmith. Dearest brothe...

Donald A. Engler of West Seneca, N.Y. passed away peacefully on August 22, 2025 at the age of 91. Donald was the beloved husband of the late Barbara Engler; dearest father of Cynthia (Charles) Zambito...

Charles Sclavunos, 71, of Buffalo, NY, died suddenly on August 25, 2025. Charles was born on February 12, 1954, in Brooklyn, NY, to August Konstine Sclavunos and Mary Daneals. He was a proud entrepren...

Donald A. Doino of Orchard Park, N.Y. Beloved husband of Carol A. (nee Competillo) Doino, dear father of Dene (Marco) Vitali, step-father of Peter (Julie), David and Jason (Elisha) Tomasello, grandfat...

Mary Anne Shea of West Seneca,NY born on January 20, 1939, passed away on August 25, 2025, at the age of 86. No prior visitation.

Robert R. Connors, Sr. of Orchard Park, NY entered into rest August 24, 2025; Beloved husband of 30 years to Kathleen (nee Nowadly); devoted father of Robert (Kathy) Connors, Jr. and Justin Connors; s...

Evelyn Gruber, born on May 22, 1926, passed away on August 9, 2025, at the age of 99. Evelyn was a resident of West Seneca, New York. No prior visitation.

Cheryl Jean Zmuda was born on April 9, 1953, in Lackawanna, New York. She passed away on August 16, 2025, at the age of 72. Cheryl was a resident of West Seneca, New York.

Nancy Jane Piskothy (née Stephan), a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on August 14, 2025, in Elma, New York, at the age of 78. Born on April 16, 1947, in F...

Patrick S. Dunn of West Seneca, NY suddenly August 11, 2025. Beloved son of Patrick and Susan (nee Galus) Dunn. Brother of Gabriel Dunn and Alexander Dunn. There will be no prior visitation. A private...

Alba A. Santinelli of Cheektowaga, NY entered into rest August 7, 2025; Beloved daughter of the late Enrico & Lavina Santinelli; dear sister of the late Mary (Jack) Vagt and Gloria (Paul) Kolb; cheris...

Marilyn Swiatkowski (nee Passmore) of West Seneca, NY. Beloved mother of Linda (George) Grose, Laurie (Mark) Askew, Lenore (Ben) Walraven, Liane (Patrick) Fray and Leonard Swiatkowski; survived by 8 g...

Nancy Jane Wright (née Roeser) of Buffalo, New York, passed away unexpectedly on July 29, 2025, while in Woodstown, New Jersey. Visitation will be held at Hoy Funeral Home (3855 Seneca St., West Sene...

Marjorie A. Spink passed away peacefully on July, 30th 2025. Dearest Mother of Debra (Rev Stephen) Barrett, Brian (Cindy) Spink; Loving Gram of Ryan (Anna), Brendan (Corrie), Megan (David), Ethan (Vic...

Patricia L. DeJohn (nee Singel) of West Seneca,NY passed away on July 27, 2025; Beloved wife of 62 years to the late John P. DeJohn; devoted mother of John M.(Ameann)DeJohn, Catherine M.(Richard A. Ro...

Of West Seneca, NY, Beloved wife of John J. Haid; also survived by many sisters, brothers, sister in laws and brother in laws; family will be present on Thursday from 4–7PM at HOY FUNERAL HOME, 3855 S...

Arlene K. Agen (nee Zeisz) of Cheektowaga, NY. July 19, 2025. Beloved wife of 48 years to James; cherished mother of Chad (Katie), Brad (Katie) and the late Kelly; loving grandmother of Matthew, Emily...

Margaret Quinn Bacall passed away on July 6, 2025, at the age of 74. Margaret was born on November 16, 1950. She was a resident of Long Lake, Minnesota.

Merrill, Elayne P. (nee Pickering) of West Seneca, NY entered into rest July 13,2025; Beloved wife of the late Robert W. Merrill; devoted mother of Robert (Jennifer) Merrill; loving daughter of the la...

Judith A. Molloy of West Seneca,NY passed away on July 11, 2025; Beloved wife of 60 years to John Molloy; devoted mother of Moira (Robert) Krum, Mark A. (Megan) Molloy and Aimee (Mark) Ryan; cherished...

Louis W. Schwede of Hamburg, NY, born on July 23, 1955, passed away on July 8, 2025, at the age of 69. Beloved husband of 47 years to Lorine (nee Wittenberg); devoted father of Julie and Joshua Schwed...

Janet (Jan) Louisa Meyers, a beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend, passed away peacefully on July 9, 2025, at the age of 85. Born on July 29, 1939, in Warsaw, NY, Jan was a 1957 g...

Kathleen E. Herman of West Seneca, NY. Beloved mother of Erik (Amanda) Finbar; loving grandmother of Kendall Finbar; sister of Brian G. Herman; daughter of the late Harold and Priscilla (nee Nickle) H...

Gary R. Pavluchuk of West Seneca,NY entered into rest June 27, 2025; Beloved husband of 30 years to Ann (nee Carpenter); devoted father of Allison and Karl Pavluchuk; loving son of Leo (late Alice) Pa...

Eileen Norton of Cheektowaga, NY. June 21, 2025. Beloved daughter the late Joseph and the late Gertrude (nee McDonald) McNiff; cherished sister of Michael (Nancy) McNiff and Margaret O’Rourke; survive...

Nezzie "Tony" A. DiCarlo Of West Seneca, NY. Dearest father of Lori A. (John) Lopinski and Renee L. (Chris) Wiesehan; cherished grandfather of John, Jr. and Jack Lopinski and Colton Wiesehan; loving f...