West Seneca, NY Obituaries

Nancy J. Albano of Bowmansville and formerly Kenmore, NY. Beloved daughter of the late Richard and the late Pauline (nee Gretzmier); loving sister of the late Rick (Nancy L.) and Janice A. (Dave) Kili...

Vivian M. Morris (nee Allbee) of Batavia, NY. Beloved wife of the late Paul Gromlovits and the late Tom Morris Jr.; cherished mother of Gary (Kelly) Gromlovits, David (Susan) Gromlovits, Robert (Amy) ...

Karen A. Hoppe (nee Steger) of Elma, NY and Fort Myers, FL. Beloved wife of 57 years to the late Robert Hoppe; cherished mother of Michelle (Bobby) Iwankow, David (Debbie) Hoppe and William Hoppe and ...

Bruce C. Long – Passed away peacefully on April 2, 2026 surrounded by his loving family. Loving father of Tracey (Scott) Marchant, Laura (Eric Sholtz) Long, Brian (Emily (nee Hull) ) Long; cherishe...

Morris, Annette D. (nee Klavoon) of West Seneca, NY entered into rest March 30, 2026; Beloved wife of 67 years to the late Glenn Morris; devoted mother of David (Paulette) Morris, Dale (Margaret) Morr...

Mary Judith "Judy" Swiderski (nee Ennis) of Cheektowaga, NY entered into rest March 29, 2026; Beloved wife of 60 years to the late Raymond E. Swiderski; devoted mother of Mark(Darlene)Swiderski, Karen...

Patricia "Patti' A. Cofta (nee Erisman) of East Aurora, NY. Beloved wife of 68 years to Stephen "Dick" R. Cofta Jr.; loving mother of the late Julie, the late Mark (Katherine), Leslie (Paul) Pawelczyk...

Richard L. Ignaszak of Williamsville, NY. Beloved husband of the late Lucille (nee Zygmunt); predeceased by his parents, John and Constance and his siblings, Alfred (Theresa) and John (Gertrude); surv...

Ellsworth "Cookie" W. Cook of West Seneca, NY passed away on March 20, 2026; Beloved husband of Mary Ann (nee Ziegler); devoted father of Debra (Thomas) Boetcher, Don (Cindy) Cook, Diane (Robert) Zehl...

Audrey H. Held (nee Bartholomew) of West Seneca, NY. Beloved wife of the late Gerald F. Held; dearest mother of Daniel (Karen), Thomas (Audrey), Mary Ellen (Joel) Zoyhofski, Keith (Debbie), Gerald P.,...

Robert Rivera of Cheektowaga, NY. Beloved husband of Lisa (nee Maggio); loving father of Robert Jr. (Rachel) and Leanna (Michael) Prell; cherished grandfather of Mason and Savannah Rivera and Arisa, M...

Russell G. Knox of West Seneca, NY entered into rest March 7, 2026; Beloved husband of the late Mary Ann (nee Vastola); devoted father of Carol Ann Green, Patricia(David)Cammarano and James Knox; cher...

Mary C. Sullivan (nee Biesinger) passed away on February 27, 2026, at the age of 94. Beloved wife of the late Robert J. Sullivan; loving mother of Robert J. Jr. (Debra) and Joseph Sullivan; grandmothe...

Richard H. Hendricks of West Seneca, NY passed suddenly February 20, 2026; Beloved father of Austin Hendricks and Brooke Hendricks; loving son of Mary Greenfield and the late Henry "Hank" Hendricks; d...

Benita G. Leone (nee Siedlikowski) of West Seneca, NY entered into rest February 16, 2026; Beloved wife of the late George Leone; devoted mother of Jeffrey Paluchowski, Mark (Julie) Paluchowski and Ka...

Joan F. Lusk (nee Edenhofer) of West Seneca, NY. Beloved wife of the late William P. Sr.; dearest mother of Patti (Robert) Woodward, William P. Jr. (Kathleen), Dawn (Raymond) Williams and Thomas (Lisa...

Suzanne "Sue" M. Gallagher (nee Clark) of Buffalo, NY. Passed peacefully at home on February 14, 2026 after a year long battle with cancer. Beloved partner of 28 years to Scott Leistner; dear sister o...

Anthony L. Siergiej of West Seneca, NY. Beloved fiance of Colleen Schul; dear husband of the late Janet Marie; loving father of Jamielyn, Janelle (Keith) Brandel and Shannon (David) Federowicz; father...

Herbert D. Parker of West Seneca, NY. Loving husband to the late Norma Jean Parker (nee Schutt); dearest father of Alison Ann Parker and the late Steven (the late Doreen) Parker; beloved grandfather o...

Kenneth F. Lewandowski of Cheektowaga, NY passed away on February 4, 2026; Beloved father of Todd (Meghan) Lewandowski and Jesse Lewandowski; devoted son of the late Francis and Diane Lewandowski; dea...

Robert J. Wojcik of Elma, NY passed away on January 26, 2026; Beloved husband of Carole Jean (nee Reinnagel); dearest father of Tammy (Timothy) Kosnikowski and Derrick Wojcik; loving grandfather of Ka...

Michael “Mike” J. Headley passed away on January 26, 2026, surrounded by his loving family and friends. Mike was the devoted and loving husband of Kathleen “Katie” Headley, and a proud father to Alex ...

John M. Cleary Jr. of Orchard Park, New York, entered into rest January 12, 2026; Beloved husband of the late Norma Jean (nee Colonna); Devoted father of John M. Cleary III & Marina Holly Cleary; lovi...

Cindy K. Schmidt (nee Roeder) of Orchard Park, NY. Passed away surrounded by family January 4, 2026. Beloved wife of Fred Schmidt; loving mother of Emma Schmidt; stepmother of Daniel Schmidt, Casey Ha...

Linda L. Carpenter (nee Littlefield) born February 14, 1942 in Buffalo, NY. Passed peacefully on January 2, 2026. Linda was predeceased by her husband, James; her parents, Lee and Catherine Littlefiel...

Notaro, Isabella (nee Cannito) of West Seneca, NY; Suddenly December 30, 2025; Beloved wife of John Notaro; dearest mother of James (Amber Slichta), John L. (Nga Le), Paul (Dianne), and Gregory (Mary ...

Joan A. Darstein (nee Scott) of West Seneca, New York passed away on January 1, 2026, at the age of 95; Beloved wife of the late Robert P. Darstein; devoted mother of Mary (Robin) Westphal-Harper, Ch...

Kimberly Kilpatrick of West Seneca, NY. December 29, 2025. Beloved Daughter of Keith and Viola (nee Snider). Dearest sister of George and Todd (Jaime) Kilpatrick. Aunt of Shayla, Whitney, Hailey and T...

Lois Ruth Stegner (nee Schneider) 10/20/1939 – 12/29/2025 of West Seneca, NY; Beloved mother of Susan Stegner Peterse, mother in-law of Marc Peterse; sister of Roselyn Dentinger; sister of late Pat Hi...

Edward A. Baker of Cheektowaga, New York, passed away on December 21, 2025, at the age of 86. Beloved husband of Alberta S. (nee Stokes). Dearest father of Amy (Rick) Bittner, and Ed (Debbie) Baker. L...

Carol D. Resetarits of West Seneca, NY. Beloved wife of the late Mathias "Matt"; cherished mother of Mark (Jean), Paul (Anne), Curt (Patricia) and Carl (Susan); loving grandmother of Hannah, Sam, Moll...

Paul Edward Michlinski of West Seneca, NY formerly of Cheektowaga, NY and Bemus Point, NY entered into rest December 14, 2025; Beloved husband of 71 years to Alice(nee Kuminski); devoted father of Nor...

Julia Anna Lowrey (nee Schaub) of Elma, New York entered into rest December 10, 2025; Beloved wife of Lyman Lowrey; devoted mother of Diane (late Paul) Putt, Susan (Val) Beier, David Lowrey and Julie ...

Pasquale T. Morrone of West Seneca,NY entered into rest December 10, 2025; Beloved husband of the late Angeline J. Morrone (nee Calandra); dearest father of Patricia (David) Heer, Phyllis Morrone, Mic...

David L. Franz of West Seneca,NY passed away on December 8, 2025; Beloved husband of 54 years to Colleen (nee Lafferty); devoted father of Stacey (Karl) Michalowski; cherished grandfather of Ashley an...

Mr. Douglas William Bald passed away on December 1, 2025, at the age of 65. He was born on August 1, 1960. Mr. Bald was a resident of West Seneca, New York. No prior visitation.

James Joseph Watkins "Jay" entered into rest on December 6, 2025; Beloved husband of 57 years to Barbara (nee Herman); devoted father of Wendy (Dennis) Maringer, Todd (Shauneene) Watkins and Scott (Ju...

Karen M. Hooftallen of Cheektowaga, New York entered into rest December 1, 2025; Beloved wife of the late Paul D. Hooftallen; devoted mother of Bradley (Jennifer) Zeltman, Todd Zeltman and Kimberly (M...

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...