Obituaries

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 was born in...

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...

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),...