Obituaries

Sep 1, 2025

Julie Kathleen, born April 10th, 1961, in her lifetime resided in Bexley, OH, Somersworth, NH, Depew, NY, lake George, NY, Duncanville, TX, Western, NY, and the last ten years in Orchard Park, NY. Julie was a founding member of Lord of Life, Lutheran Church in Depew and a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church, West Seneca in recent years. Her...

Aug 23, 2025

Antkowiak, Joseph G., MD; of Orchard Park, NY, passed away peacefully on August 23, 2025, at the age of 91. Beloved son of the late Joseph A. and Emily (Zablonski) Antkowiak. Dear brother of Monica F. (late Joseph) Arcara, Thomas, PhD (Patricia) and John, MD (Linda) Antkowiak; loving uncle of Mary Ann (Alan) Miano, David (Catherine) Arcara, Susan (Michael) Adymy,...

Aug 14, 2025

Aug 4, 2025

Chris George December 22, 1969 - August 4, 2025 of Tonawanda died on Monday August 4, 2025. He was 55 years old. Born on December 22, 1969, to Elizabeth and the late Paul George. He was a graduate of Iroquois Central High School in Elma, NY, the University of Buffalo with a BA and a master's degree in education from...

Aug 4, 2025

Mary Jane (Voltz) Dolan; August 4, 2025, at the age of 90. Beloved wife of the late Martin R. Dolan and the late Edward H. Zimmerman. Dearest mother of Margaret Clapper, Nancy Czombel, Edward Zimmerman, the late Dennis Zimmerman, JoAnne Devoy, the late Debra Mason, Patricia, Martin, James, Sean Dolan, Kathleen Ortner, and William Dolan. Daughter of the late Clarence...

Jul 27, 2025

Clough, Eileen (Leatherbarrow), of Orchard Park, NY, passed away, July 27, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Dr. Charles R. Clough for 56 years. She raised her family in Orchard Park and worked for The Pillsbury Company in several regional management roles. Dearest mother of Michael C. (Patricia), John P. (Barbara), Kevin R. (Amy), Anne M. (Dennis) Kidney, and Kathryn...

Jul 18, 2025

Richard D. Haag, of Springville, NY, passed away July 18, 2025. Beloved husband of the late Bonnie L. (James) Haag. Dearest father of Kevin (Renee) Haag and Brian Haag. Devoted grandfather to Nikki (Andy) Stowell and Christopher Haag. Son of the late Richard and Monica (Dole) Haag. Dear brother of Joyce (Doug) Domster, Carolyn (late George) Rukavina, the late Robert...

Jul 15, 2025

Anne W. (Watters) Dresser; of Orchard Park, NY, passed away July 15, 2025, at the age of 96. Beloved wife of the late H. William Dresser. Dearest mother of Amy (Robert) Currier, John (Alison) Dresser and the late Wendy Bailey. Devoted grandmother of Steven (Melissa), Jeffrey (Jennifer), Max (Aimee), Ryan, Melissa, and Lauren. Great grandmother of Cohen, Reese, Parker, and...

Jul 7, 2025

Buss, Helen V. (nee Johnston); of Orchard Park, NY, passed away July 7, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Richard C. Buss. Dearest mother of Richard S. (Patti) Buss, Nancy L. (Michael) Glair, Colleen A. Wooliver, and the late Julie K. Masterman. Cherished grandmother of Jennifer (Jason) Koelemeyer, James Buss, John Buss, Jeffrey (Lisa) Buss, Alexandra Glair, Kylie (Jacob) Gray,...

Jun 23, 2025

Breese, Rosemarie K. (Hruby) of Orchard Park, NY, June 23, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Frank Breese; stepmother of Kent W. Breese; sister of the late Frank and Virginia Hruby; Rosemarie is survived by four nephews and one niece. Rosemarie was a retired assistant treasurer from Trico Products, a longtime member of the Orchard Park Country Club (since 1969),...

Jun 22, 2025

Gloria Miller (nee Bucella), of Orchard Park, NY, June 22, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Donald T. Miller. Dearest mother of David J. (Susan), Donald T. (Lawrence Neilson), Diane M. (Paul) McDonald, Mary M. Criddle, Maureen M. (Peter) Anderson and Kristine F. (Matt Reller) Miller; also survived by 13 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren; daughter of the late Guy...

Jun 5, 2025

Curnew, Lorreine A. (nee Klein) June 5, 2025 Of Orchard Park, NY. Beloved wife of the late Harold Curnew. Loving Mother to Kayann (John) Sypniewski and Leslie (Bob) Feidt. Cherished grandmother of JoAnn (James) Ellwood, Alyson Laing, Victoria (Adam) Waleszczak, Samantha Feidt, and Grace Feidt. Great Grandmother of Levi, Elizabeth, Noah, Christopher, Clayton, and Joshua. Sister of Jeanne (Joe) Loncarvich....

Jun 1, 2025

Jennifer L. Krieger-Radziwon, 62, of Orchard Park, passed away peacefully on June 1, 2025. Born on June 29, 1962, in Buffalo, she was the beloved daughter of the late Shirley (née Boyle) and William Krieger. Jennifer earned her law degree from the State University of New York at Buffalo School of Law and received a Certificate of Completion in Private...

May 29, 2025

Marcia Flanagan Mugridge; of Elma, NY, formerly of Orchard Park, NY, passed away on May 29, 2025, beloved wife of the late Kevin G. Mugridge. Dearest mother of Michael P. and Timothy W. (Christina) Noon; adoring grandmother to Linnaea and Clara Noon. Daughter of the late William J. and Loretta C. (Martin) Flanagan. Dear sister of James R. Flanagan, Jerome...

May 22, 2025

Susan M. (nee Mulawka) Bender; of Hamburg, NY, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on May 22, 2025. Beloved wife of 43 years to Larry P. Bender. Loving mother of Timothy Bender and Kristin (Darren) Adair. Adoring grandmother of Cailin, Hannah, Allison, and Camryn Bender, and Mazarine Adair. Dear daughter of Mary Patricia (Schreiner) and the late Andrew...

May 20, 2025

Charles Lee Stoddart, EdD September 1, 1939 – May 20, 2025 Of Orchard Park, NY passed peacefully in his sleep on May 20, 2025, at the age of 85. Loving husband of Margaret (nee Holland) and adoptive father of William Morrow Stoddart and John Morrow Stoddart (Amy) of Montana; caring brother of Constance Byrne and the late John J Byrne;...

May 15, 2025

Marguerite (nee Barry) Mueller; of Lancaster, NY, formerly of Orchard Park, NY, passed away May 15, 2025, at the age of 99. Beloved wife of 77 years to Donald T. Mueller. Devoted mother of Paul (Janet) Mueller, Diane (David) Kless, and Carol (Ron) Szpara. Adoring grandmother to Kristen Elvert, Amanda Cooper, Mike Szpara and six great grandchildren. Daughter of the...

May 14, 2025

Edward J. Stachelski, passed peacefully on May 14, 2025, surrounded by his loving family and his dog, Bentley. Beloved life partner of the late Sally (nee Szymanski) Wankmueller; loving father of Geraldine S. (Stephen) Krotow and Paul E. (Lisa) Stachelski; devoted grandfather of Alexander and Ellen Krotow and Jordan and Joshua Stachelski; son of the late Edward and Eugenia (Kaleta)...

Apr 29, 2025

Lorraine F. Wergen passed away peacefully on April 29, 2025 at the age of 88. Beloved wife of the late William Wergen. Devoted mother of Daniel (Pamela) Wergen, Marie Washburn, and William Wergen. Loving grandmother to Daniel Wergen Jr, Christopher Wergen and Krystal Washburn. Adoring great grandmother of Addison and Lily Wergen. Daughter of the late William and Jean (Makowski)...

Apr 27, 2025

Charles R. Dell, of Orchard Park, NY passed away peacefully on April 27, 2025, at the age of 91. Beloved husband of 51 years to Fay S. (Blood) Dell. Father of James C. Dell. Son of the late Charles and Frances (Terapacka) Dell. Brother to the late Suzanne (late Arthur), Sandra, Richard (late Anita), and Geraldine (late Matthew). Uncle to...