Obituaries

Oct 16, 2025

Charlotte Wells Downing,

Beloved wife of 58 years to Thomas J. Downing, passed away on October 16th, 2025, at the age of 84, surrounded by her family. Charlotte was predeceased by her son, Patrick James; her parents, Bertram Wells and Sara Mullikin Wells; Brothers; Charles, John William, David, Steven, Larry and Nathan Wells and Sisters; Barbara Mowery and Nelda Derrick....

Oct 14, 2025

Bronislaus F. "Frank" Nowicki, of Hamburg, NY, October 14, 2025. Beloved husband of the late Deanna J. (nee Fulsom) Nowicki. Loving father of Kim M. (Dennis) Wheeler, Mark J. Camino and Nancy S. (Scott) Peterson. Grandfather of Robert, Nicole, Melissa, Christine, Leanne, Nate, Stephanie, Michael, Marc and Colin. Also survived by 17 great-grandchildren. Dear brother of the late Daniel Nowicki,...

Oct 13, 2025

Phyllis A. (Neal) Cooper, of Orchard Park, NY, passed away peacefully on October 13, 2025. Beloved wife of 57 years to Arthur M. Cooper. Devoted mother of Benjamin J. (Kelli) Cooper and Jeanine C. (Robert) Busse. Cherished grandmother of Matthew, Luke, and Meghan Cooper; Katelyn, Makinsey, and Alex Busse. Adoring great grandmother to Camelia and Veronica. Daughter of the late...

Oct 10, 2025

Donald T. MuellerIt is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Donald T. Mueller, aged 101, on October 10, 2025, in Lancaster, New York. Born on June 29, 1924, in Buffalo, New York, Donald lived a life characterized by dedication, service, and community involvement.Donald proudly served in the United States Army, in Korea, enlisting on May 28, 1946,...

Oct 9, 2025

Leon T. Kantor, DDS; October 9, 2025 of Orchard Park, NY. Beloved husband of 57 years to Joyce A. (Palisano) Kantor. Dearest father of Michael (Laurel) Kantor, Jeffrey (Melinda) Kantor, and Stephen (Karen Fabbiano) Kantor. Devoted grandfather of Katelyn, Christopher, Jason, Leo, and Isabel Kantor. Son of the late Leo and Nellie (Kroll) Kantor. He is also survived by his...

Oct 6, 2025

Joan Kathleen (Gibson) ArgyBorn: March 8, 1939Passed: October 6, 2025Joan has resided in Orchard Park, New York since 2016. She is survived by daughter Keliann M. Argy, also of Orchard Park, and was the loving grandmother to Gage, Ronan, Tulley, and Keeghan. Joan was the special companion to T. Lee Huston of Venice, Florida, and former wife of Joseph R....

Oct 4, 2025

John Henry Donner, Jr., 38, passed away on October 4, 2025, following an accident at his Nashville home. He was the son of John Henry Donner, Sr., of West Falls, N.Y. and Liz Phythyon Donner of Nashville, TN who survive him.

According to a Metro Police Department spokesman, officers responding to a neighbor’s report found that John Henry had suffered “a...

Sep 26, 2025

Lee, Joyce E. (Engels); September, 26th, 2025. of Hamburg, N.Y. Beloved wife of the late James E. Lee. Loving mother of Wayne S. Littlefield and Ellen A. (Neil) Weissman. Grandmother of Lindsey and Natalie Weissman. Sister of Alvina (late Robert) Lane and the late David Engels.

The family will be present for Visitation on Thursday, October 2nd, from 3:30 to...

Sep 23, 2025

Rev. Jerrold D. Paul, PhD

November 14, 1937 - September 23, 2025

Jerrold (Jerry) Paul of Orchard Park, NY passed away on September 23, 2025. He is survived by his brothers Bill, Ron, and Wayne Paul, his children, Rebecca (Karyen Chu), Andrew (Anne Hill), and J.D. Paul (Julianne Yazbek), grandchildren Linnea and Rowan Paul, and many other loving relatives.

Jerry...

Sep 19, 2025

Cheryl (Furlong) Williams, of Elma, NY passed away on September 19, 2025, at the age of 81. Beloved wife of 58 years to the late Paul J. Williams, Jr. Dearest mother of Paul, III (Zeina) Williams and Kevin Williams; devoted grandmother to Kathryn and Matthew Williams; also survived by many loving relatives. Mrs. Williams was a graduate of Mt. Mercy...

Sep 19, 2025

Robert A. Goltz, September 19, 2025. Beloved father of David, Peter, Austin, Kevin, and Sarah Goltz. Devoted grandfather to Otto and Arthur Goltz. Dear son of the late Walter and Margaret (LeBlanc) Goltz. Caring brother of Jim, Tom, and Gary Goltz. Family and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Saturday, September 27th at 11 AM...

Sep 19, 2025

Annie M. (Popielinski) Tuttle, September 19, 2025, of Orchard Park, NY. Annie is survived by the "Love of her Life and True Soulmate", Paul W Tuttle. Dear daughter of the late Lawrence and Sally K. (Kita) Popielinski. Dearest sister of Carole G. Holtz, late Wallace L. (survived by Sue), late Joanne R. (late Richard) Sitarek, late Mary E. Gilmore, Lawrence...

Sep 18, 2025

Our beloved Elizabeth Berlin Patti sadly left us on September 18, 2025 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on June 6, 1989 in Ft. Smith, AR. She attended school kindergarten through graduation 2007 in Orchard Park Central School District. On July 7, 2021 she married the love of her life and the truest man to her, Frank...

Sep 13, 2025

Bray, Daniel R.; September 13, 2025, unexpectedly. Devoted father of Kathleen (fiancé Justin Tighe) Bray and Meaghan Bray. Cherished son of John "Jeb" and Barbara (Spencer) Bray. Dear brother of Geoffrey (Julie) Bray and Stephen (Karin) Bray. Dearest cousin to Douglas Bray. Cherished uncle of Spencer, Emma, Evan, Elizabeth, Andrew, and Karly Bray, and a loyal friend to many.

Daniel...

Sep 8, 2025

Audrey C. (Ellis) Dillon; September 8, 2025, at the age of 92. Beloved wife of the late Donald E. Dillon. Dearest mother of Linda S. (Kim) DeYoung, Laurel A. (Michael) Montileone, David A. (Yvonne) Dillon and Christopher J. (Lori) Dillon; grandmother of Stacy (Glenn Pitts) Walker, Melissa (Jake) Heba, Michael Montileone, Danielle (Kelby) Worthy, Tyler (fiancé Summer Dalton) Dillon, Connor,...

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 25, 2025

James M. Przybyla; August 25, 2025, of Blasdell, NY. Beloved son of the late Stanislaus and Anna (Kobiolka) Przybyla. Dear brother of the late Eugene, Richard, and Stanley Przybyla. Uncle of Ricky Przybyla. Family and friends are invited to attend a Graveside Service on Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at 10 AM in Nativity of Our Lord Cemetery, corner of Highland...

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...