Obituaries
Wayne Carl Bettcher
Aug 12, 2026
Wayne Carl Bettcher, of Hamburg, NY, passed away August 12th, 2026, at the age of 89. Beloved husband of 68 years to Barbara J. (Cudney) Bettcher. Dearest father to Michael (Julie) Bettcher and Pamela (Tracy) Bettcher. Cherished grandfather to Patrick (Andrea) Bettcher. Devoted great grandfather to Rosalie Bettcher. Wayne was predeceased by his parents Carl and Vivian (Yaw) Bettcher, his...
Rose Edwards
Aug 7, 2026
Rose M. Edwards, 83, of Orchard Park, NY passed away on Friday, August 7, 2026 at Father Baker Manor. She was born on August 18, 1942 in Lewiston, NY, daughter of the late John and Genevieve (Popielarski) Wayda of Niagara Falls, NY.
Beloved wife of the late Charles M. Edwards, who died in 1995, they resided in Niagara Falls, NY during...
Judith A. Ford
Aug 4, 2026
Judith Ann (Fiegel) Ford
July 11, 1942 - August 4, 2026
Of Orchard Park, NY entered into eternal life on August 4th, 2026. Beloved wife of 61 years to the late Francis C. Ford, Jr.; dear mother of Annette (John) Bahun and Matthew (Aleida) Ford; loving Grandma of Caitlin (Jackson) Baldwin, Kristen (Harry) Johnson, Benjamin Bahun, Camille Ford, Olivia Bahun and great...
Steven Yates Jones
Aug 4, 2026
Steven Yates Jones passed away peacefully on August 4, 2026 at the age of 73. Steven was born the son of the late William and Barbara (Yates) Jones and was the great grandson of the late Harry Yates of Orchard Park, NY. He is the dearest brother of William H. (Mary) Jones, III, the late Walter (survived by Carol) Jones,...
Mark A. Carpenter
Aug 4, 2026
Mark Andrew Carpenter, of Gasport, NY, passed away suddenly on August 4, 2026, surrounded by his family. He was 61 years old.
Mark was born in Buffalo, NY, on August 11, 1964, and was raised in Orchard Park, NY. He attended Johnson & Wales University in Providence, RI, where he earned an associate degree in Culinary Arts. It was there that...
Betty Ann Kinyoun
Aug 3, 2026
Bettyann Kinyoun of Williamsville, a retired teacher and outdoor enthusiast, died on August 3rd, 2026, at Fox Run, Orchard Park, NY. Born in Hamburg, NY in 1935 but soon moved to Wanakah, NY until 1980, she attended Wanakah School and Hamburg High School. She graduated from Elmira College in 1957 with majors in biology and psychology, did graduate work at...
Judith McClellan
Jul 25, 2026
Judith McClellan (née Driver) passed away on July 25th, 2026, in Frisco, Texas, at the age of 84. Born on July 20th, 1942, in Buffalo, New York, to the late Ralph Driver and Mildred Driver (Fisher). Mrs. McClellan lived a remarkable life marked by love for her family, dedication to her community, and a legacy that will continue to touch...
Jacqueline A. Jensen
Jul 21, 2026
Jensen, Jacqueline A. (Reiss), of Orchard Park, NY, passed away on July 21, 2026. Beloved wife of 72 Years to Edmond N. Jensen, Sr. Dearest mother of Joseph (late Alice), Edmond, Jr., David (Karen), Daniel (Nadine), Timothy (Lynn) Jensen and Ruth (Ryan) Wooliver. Devoted grandmother to 18 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Jacqueline was a large supporter of Junior Bowling in...
Barbara C. Cordell
Jul 13, 2026
Cordell, Barbara C. (Vayo); of Hamburg, NY, passed away on July 13th, 2026. Barbara is survived by three daughters Kelly (Steven) Nigrelli, Lisa (Andy) Sharp, and Jennifer (Denis Flanagan) Stoddard and a stepson Geoff (Denise) Cordell; her grandchildren Ryanne (Miles) DiMillo, Riley, Logan, and Jack Sharp, Dylan and Quinn Heine, McKenna and Devyn Stoddard, Alex and Matthew Cordell; her great...
Carol A. Walter
Jul 9, 2026
Walter, Carol A. (Holmes), was Promoted to Glory on July 9th, 2026. Beloved wife of the late Rev. Lawrence E. Walter, Jr. Devoted mother of Daniel Walter and wife, Judy, of Machias, NY; David Walter and wife, Debra, of Cortland, Ohio; and Susan Walter, of Orchard Park, NY. Cherished grandmother of Ben, Mark, Abby, Sarah, Timothy, Hannah, Alyssa, Sam, and...
Samuel J. Puma
Jun 26, 2026
Puma, Samuel J. Of Orchard Park, N.Y. Beloved husband of the late Donna (nee Loretto) Puma. Father of Michelle (Mark) Williams-Swing and Lisa (Beth Glandon) Puma. Grandfather of Brian (Devin Hamilton) Williams. Son of the late Charles and Rose (Perrino) Puma. Brother of the late Paul Puma and Mary Ann (Lawrence) Palmer. Sam served in the United States Air Force...
Mary Ellen Robel
Jun 24, 2026
Mary Ellen (Simons) Robel, of Orchard Park, NY, passed away on June 24, 2026. She was the beloved wife of the late John N. Robel; loving mother of Suellen M. (Jeff) Konsella, Christopher J. (Shari Seefeldt) and Matthew J. (Marnie) Robel; grandmother of Rebecca (Clayton) Young, Lauren (Erik) Hopkins, Mallory and Jessa; great-grandmother of Henry and Lewis. Daughter of the...
Sandra J. Offhaus
Jun 20, 2026
Sandra J. (Knapp) Offhaus, of Orchard Park, NY, June 20th, 2026. Beloved wife of the late Ronald L. Offhaus; dearest mother of Ronald L. (Roberta Brown) Offhaus, Jeffrey L. (Pamela) Offhaus and the late David S. Offhaus. Devoted grandmother of Shawn L. Offhaus. Dear sister of Karen J. Korb. Loving aunt to Douglas, Steven, and Leigh Ann, also survived by...
James L. Stiffler
Jun 16, 2026
James L. Stiffler, of Orchard Park, NY, June 16, 2026. Beloved husband of the late Sharon M. (Horneman) Stiffler. Dearest father of Jason M. (Laura) Stiffler and Stacey A. (Trey Bell) Stiffler. Loving grandfather of Everett, Asa, and Sharon Eden Stiffler. James was predeceased by his parents Lester and Eileen (Rowan) Stiffler, his brother Robert Stiffler, and his mother and...
Heidi E. Woodard
Jun 9, 2026
Heidi E. Woodard, June 9, 2026. Beloved mother of Erin E. Woodard. Dearest daughter of the late Eugene B. and Glenyce (Pelton) Woodard. Dear sister of E. Blair (Myrna) Woodard, II. and Dyann (Christopher) Zusi. Devoted aunt to Christopher Woodard, Joseph Zusi, and Karen Zusi-Tran. A Memorial Service celebrating Heidi's life will be held in St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 6595...
Donald L. Rust
Jun 7, 2026
Donald Lee Rust of Orchard Park went home to his Lord and Savior on June 7, 2026, while surrounded by his wife and daughters. He was 93.Born in Adrian, Minnesota on November 13, 1932, Don was the son of the late Arthur and Grayce Rust. In 1957, Don married Arliss Madson, to whom he was married for nearly 69 years....
Leo Paul Petrie
Jun 5, 2026
Petrie, Leo Paul "LP" of Orchard Park, NY. June 5th, 2026. Beloved husband of Susan (Bauer) Petrie. Loving father of Christine M. (Robert) Kendrick, Jason P. (Darren) Petrie, and Jonathan L. (Jessica) Petrie. Cherished grandfather of Addison, Aubrey, Charlotte, Madelyn, Emersynn, Cassidy, and Thomas. Brother of Linda (Glenn) Gately, and the late Helen (late Stephen) Lanza, late Dorothy (late Robert)...
Judith A. Ernst
May 31, 2026
Judith A. (Vigneron) Ernst, passed away peacefully on May 31st, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of 32 years to Carl E. Ernst. Loving mother of Amanda, Andrea, and the late Andrew Ernst. Dearest daughter of Lois (Young) and the late Joseph Vigneron. Dear sister of Jane (Thomas) O'Connor, Joseph (Colleen) Vigneron, Barbara Vigneron, and John (Leslie) Vigneron....
Shirley Lou Jaehn
May 17, 2026
Shirley Lou (Shaffer) Jaehn, of Orchard Park, NY, passed away peacefully on May 17th, 2026. Beloved wife of the late Donald F. Jaehn. Dearest mother of Donald "Craig" (Debbie), Christopher (Robin), and the late Jeffrey Jaehn. Loving grandmother of Jeremy (Mallory) Jaehn, Alexandra (Andrew) Herr, Kayla (Major Benjamin) Geblein, Cassandra Jaehn, Cailynn (Tom) Call, and Brian Jaehn. Also survived by...
Callista A. Bender
May 10, 2026
Callista, A. (Mugridge) Bender: passed away peacefully on May 10th, 2026. Beloved wife of 53 years to Edward D. Bender. Loving mother of Colleen (Eric) Wheeler. Devoted grandmother of Emmett Wheeler. Predeceased by her parents George and Helen (Hennessy) Mugridge and her brother Kevin Mugridge. No prior visitation. Family and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial...
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