Obituaries

Donald E. Saville

Donald E. Saville

Sep 21, 2023

Saville, Donald E.; of Orchard Park, NY passed away on September 21, 2023 at the age of 98; beloved husband of 69 years to Edna S. (Abplanalp) Saville; dearest father of Douglas (Linda Podkulski) Saville, Donna (Bob) Drummer, and Lora (Daniel) McKellar; devoted grandfather to Daryl Saville, Drew Saville, Logan (Brianna) Drummer, Meghan (Erik) Hanna, Kaitlin (Dave Shevlin) McKellar and...

Brian T. Markarian

Brian T. Markarian

Sep 19, 2023

Markarian, Brian T.: September 19, 2023; beloved son of Jeffrey and Gretchen (nee Munschauer) Markarian; dearest brother of Jeffrey Markarian, Ellie Markarian, Emily Markarian, and Colin Markarian; Brian is survived by his beloved friend Chrissoula Konstantopoulos and his grandmother Elizabeth Markarian. Brian was an avid sailor, skier and member of the Buffalo Yacht Club. He was employed at Ingram Micro...

Dorothy E. Mcgovern

Dorothy E. Mcgovern

Sep 19, 2023

McGovern, Dorothy (nee Emmerling); of Orchard Park, NY, passed away on September 19, 2023 at the age of 96. Beloved wife of the late Arthur J. McGovern; dearest mother of Shannon L. (Curtis) Taylor, Terrence R. (Tammy) McGovern and the late Maureen A. McGovern; devoted grandmother of three grandchildren and four great grandchildren; dear sister to Rosemary (late Frank) Marsolais,...

George F. Knaisch

George F. Knaisch

Sep 14, 2023

KNAISCH, George F.; Former Village Mayor of Orchard Park, NY, passed away September 14, 2023 at the age of 95; beloved husband of the late Dorothy A. (nee Brittin) Knaisch; dearest father of David (Karen) and the late Robert (survived by Ann Marie) Knaisch; grandfather of Michael (Kimberly), Daniel (Amanda), Jonathan and Katherine Knaisch; also survived by five great-grandchildren and...

Donna M. Eckle

Donna M. Eckle

Sep 12, 2023

Eckle, Donna M. (nee Mason); of Lakeview, September 12, 2023, at the age of 81. Beloved wife of Jerome L. Eckle; dearest mother of Donna M. Barczak; stepmother of the late Lori Heckt; survived by grandchildren and great grandchildren. The family will receive friends on Saturday, September 16th from 3 to 7 PM at the F.E. Brown Sons Funeral Home,...

Jory A. Herbert

Jory A. Herbert

Aug 27, 2023

Herbert, Jory A. (nee Funk) Of Orchard Park, NY, passed away August 27, 2023 at age 88 in the skilled Nursing Facility at Fox Run of Orchard Park while under the care of Hospice.Beloved wife of 62 years to George G. Herbert; loving mother of John E. Herbert and the late Christopher G. Herbert; sister-in-law to Mary Lou Pae; aunt...

Frank Kulik

Frank Kulik

Aug 23, 2023

Kulik, Frank of North Boston, NY. August 23, 2023. Beloved husband of the late Nancy (Luno) Kulik. “Dad, you got everything you own by the sweat of your brow, you couldn’t wait till each morning to do it all over again, but the time has come for you to rest, a job well done.” Father of James W. Kulik, Kathleen...

Daniel J. D'Errico

Daniel J. D'Errico

Aug 19, 2023

D’Errico, Daniel J., of Orchard Park, NY August 19, 2023. Beloved husband of the late Carline (Blankenship) D’Errico; loving father of Peter D. (Mary Lou Hannon) D’Errico, Jennifer D. Gant, and the late James C. (Andria) D’Errico; grandfather of Daniel J. D’Errico, Joseph A. D’Errico, Loren Gant and Caroline Gant; brother of Betty (late George) Malisk and the late Connie...

Lewis D. Mccauley

Lewis D. Mccauley

Aug 8, 2023

McCauley, Lewis D., of Orchard Park, NY, August 8, 2023. Beloved husband of Harriet (Knapp) McCauley; father of Durham S. (Valerie) McCauley, Jennifer McCauley Burger and Peter L. (Rebecca) McCauley; grandfather of Victoria (Michael) Bruns and Stuart McCauley, Alexandra Burger, Austin Burger, Madelena (Billy) Lewis and Johnathan (fiance’ Bella Woods) McCauley; great-grandfather of Sofia, Benjamin and Evie. Also survived by...

Betty H. May

Betty H. May

Aug 2, 2023

May, Betty H. (Hendricks) of East Aurora, NY August 2, 2023. Beloved wife of the late James Ferrier May; loving mother of Dr. James F. (Cynthia) May, Melissa M. (Thomas) Brydges and Douglas E. (Pamela) May; grandmother of Lindsay (Collin) Wittman, Amy (Daniel) Kelly and Andrew and Elizabeth Brydges; great-grandmother of George Douglas Wittman, Flynn James Kelly, Mac Patrick Wittman,...

Lynne V. Maccarrick

Lynne V. Maccarrick

Jul 23, 2023

MacCarrick, Lynne, 83 years old, passed away suddenly Sunday July 23, 2023. Beloved wife to Bob MacCarrick, mother of Jay (Beth), and Tim (Lisa) MacCarrick; grandmother of Kaitlyn (Joe), Matthew, Timothy (Courtney), Sean (Sydney), Ryan (Nicole), and Kyle; great-grandmother of Hazel and Harper. Daughter of the late James and Harriett VanNostrand ; sister of the late Jean (late Bud), late...

William Selent

William Selent

Jul 20, 2023

SELENT - William, of Orchard Park, NY, July 20, 2023. Beloved husband of Lynn (Parker) Selent; father of Laura E. (Michael) Winfield, William P. (Robyn) Selent and Jill E. (Stephen) Spitz; grandfather of Emily, Morgan, Jackson, Denali, Shenandoah, Erich, Carly, Benjamin and Kassy; brother of John (Patricia) Selent. No prior visitation. Private services will be held at the convenience of...

Gerald G. Petre

Gerald G. Petre

Jul 20, 2023

PETRE - Gerald G. Of Orchard Park, NY July 20, 2023. Beloved husband of Kathleen “Kitty” Herman; loving father of Robert H. Petre, Ann Marie (Edward) Baker, Heather Marie Petre and Joanne Rene Petre; grandfather of Edward Baker and Elise “Eli” Petre; also survived by 3 nephews. Son of the late George and Nancy Petre. No prior visitation. A service...

Noreen C. Westenberger

Noreen C. Westenberger

Jul 15, 2023

Westenberger, Noreen C. (Hoak) “Rene”, of Orchard Park, NY. July 15, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Robert J. Westenberger; mother of Cathleen A. (Robert) Bilodeau, Susan L. Westen, Dr. Janet B. (William) Westenberger-Heywood and Robert J. (Allison) Westenberger; grandmother of Dr. Elizabeth Westen, Sarah Westen, PhD., Taylor Heywood, JD, Riley Heywood, and Anne Westenberger; great-grandmother of Kate, Megan and...

Deanna J. Nowicki

Deanna J. Nowicki

Jul 12, 2023

Nowicki, Deanna J. (Fulsom) of Hamburg, NY July 12, 2023. Beloved wife of B. Frank Nowicki; loving mother of Kim M. (Dennis) Wheeler, Mark J. Camino and Nancy S. (Scott) Peterson; grandmother of Leanne, Nate, Stephanie, Robert, Nicole, Melissa, Christine, Michael, Marc and Colin; also survived by 17 great-grandchildren. Sister of Gail (Wayne) Gaiser, Debbie (Don) Meyer, Janet (late Kevin)...

Leon S. Tarnowski, Jr.

Leon S. Tarnowski, Jr.

Jul 2, 2023

Tarnowski, Leon S. Jr., of Orchard Park, NY July 2, 2023. Beloved husband of the late Joanne F. (Cunningham) Tarnowski; loving father of Leah R. Poplawski, Lynn M. Tarnowski and Leslie C. Jemiolo; grandfather of Samantha (Kevin) Renshaw and Justin (Lee) Jemiolo; great-grandfather of Samantha, Callahan, Lucy and Matthew. Brother of Mary (late Jack) Stahura and Jack (Nancy) Tarnowski. Leo,...

Mary Ann G. Byers

Mary Ann G. Byers

Jun 20, 2023

We celebrate the remarkable life of our mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Mary Ann Grammer Byers died peacefully in her 96th year on June 20, 2023, and supported by her family. Her life was part of the story of a prominent 20th century family that shaped the history of the city of Buffalo. Her father, Nisbet Grammer founded the Eastern Grain...

Michael J. Neumeister

Michael J. Neumeister

Jun 20, 2023

Neumeister, Michael J., of East Aurora NY. June 20, 2023 Beloved husband of Janette (Crane); loving father of Ryan M. (Meghan) Neumeister and Bradley C. (Melissa) Neumeister; grandfather of Colleen, Emma, Hudson and Tessa. Brother of Mary (Jim) Clark, Rick (Diane) Neumeister, Kathy (Jim) Danahy. Also survived by much loved nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends Thursday June...

Sharon A. Burke

Sharon A. Burke

Jun 13, 2023

Burke, Sharon A. of Orchard Park, New York passed away on June 13, 2023. Sharon Ann Burke was born on February 12, 1935 in Lackawanna, New York to the late Joseph and Beatrice Meegan. She was one of eight children. After graduating from Our Lady of Victory High School, Sharon earned her Bachelor of Education at Buffalo State Teachers College....

Michael J. Slawienski

Michael J. Slawienski

Jun 10, 2023

Slawienski , Michael J., of Orchard Park, NY. June 10, 2023. Beloved husband of 58 years to Carol A. (Kasper) Slawienski. Loving father of Drs. Michael (Liesl Bigge) Slawienski and Jennifer (Jeffrey) Drozdowski; grandfather of August, Adam, Corinne, Ethan and Jessica; brother of Patricia (Don) Kopacz and the late John (Marion) Slawienski; son of the late John W. (late Helen)...