Obituaries

Bertha M Frantsits

Bertha M Frantsits

Feb 20, 2019

Bertha M Frantsits, age 90, of Orchard Park, died Wednesday, February 20, 2019 at Mercy Hospital of Buffalo, NY. Mrs. Frantsits was born September 4, 1928 in Buffalo, NY. She is the daughter of the late Edward and the late Alice (Dudek) Zielinski. Beloved wife of the late Robert G., mother of Mary Alice and Robert G. Frantsits, Jr. A...

Robert A. Wooliver

Robert A. Wooliver

Feb 16, 2019

Robert A. Wooliver, age 81, of Orchard Park, died Saturday, February 16, 2019 at home in Orchard Park. Mr. Wooliver was born March 16, 1937 in Buffalo, NY. He is the son of the late Edward and the late Gertrude (Krieger) Wooliver. Beloved husband of the late Dawne (nee Blair) Wooliver; father of Robert A. Wooliver, Jr., Richard S. (Maripat)...

Joseph A. Zizzi

Joseph A. Zizzi

Feb 5, 2019

Joseph A. Zizzi, Jr. MD, age 60, of Orchard Park, died Tuesday, February 5, 2019 at Hospice Buffalo of Cheektowaga, NY. Dr. Zizzi was born January 3, 1959 in Buffalo, NY. He is the son of the late Joseph A. and the late Laura (Mirochiski) Zizzi. Loving father of Nicole E., Christine E., Joseph A. III, and Kathryn A.; brother...

William M. Bermingham

William M. Bermingham

Feb 5, 2019

William Bermingham, 84, of Hamburg NY, formerly of East Aurora, NY passed away peacefully on February 5, 2019. He was born to parents Thomas F. and Elizabeth on April 3, 1934 in Buffalo, NY. He was proud to say he graduated from Timon High School in 1951 and joined the Navy. After his service he received a Bachelor's degree from...

Elizabeth A. Lanich

Elizabeth A. Lanich

Feb 4, 2019

Elizabeth A. Lanich, age 92, of Orchard Park, died Monday, February 4, 2019 at Father Baker Manor of Orchard Park, NY. Miss Lanich was born June 25, 1926 in Orchard Park, NY. She is the daughter of the late Ai and the late Rose (Haefner) Lanich. Survived by many loving nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held Saturday...

Nancy L. Cal

Nancy L. Cal

Jan 25, 2019

Nancy L. Cal, age 76, of Orchard Park, died Friday, January 25, 2019 at Mercy Hospital of Buffalo, NY. Mrs. Cal was born October 6, 1942 in Lackawanna, NY. She is the daughter of the late Edward and the late Elizabeth (Harttich) Makey. She married Joseph S. Cal. Beloved wife of Joseph S. Cal; loving mother of Joseph P. (Kelly)...

Nancy L. Lavis

Nancy L. Lavis

Jan 23, 2019

Nancy L. Lavis, age 67, of Holland, died unexpectedly Wednesday, January 23, 2019. Mrs. Lavis was born June 21, 1951 in Niagara Falls, NY. She is the daughter of the late Steven and the late Stella (Pisarek) Sczesniak. Loving mother of Courtney A. (Bill) Helfrich, Jennifer L. (Terry) Vermillion, Nicole M. (James) Duff and Brett J. Lavis; grandmother of Brett,...

Linda L. Kidney

Linda L. Kidney

Jan 6, 2019

Linda L. Kidney, age 68, of West Falls, died Sunday, January 6, 2019 at Mercy Hospital of Buffalo, NY. Mrs. Kidney was born January 15, 1950 in Norwich, NY. She is the daughter of the late Virgil and the late Elsie (Holland) Ryberg. She married Willard S. Kidney. Beloved wife of Bill S. Kidney: loving mother of Dennis (Anne) Kidney...

Edward E. Rowland

Edward E. Rowland

Jan 2, 2019

Edward E. Rowland, age 64, of Orchard Park, died Wednesday, January 2, 2019 at Hospice Buffalo of Cheektowaga, NY. Mr. Rowland was born August 2, 1954 in Flint, MI. He is the son of the late Harry and Mary Ellen (Lang) Rowland. He married Penny Laur. Beloved husband of 37 years to Penny J. Rowland; loving father of Edward (Amy)...

Linda M. Harris

Linda M. Harris

Jan 1, 2019

Linda M. Harris, age 75, of Orchard Park, died Tuesday, January 1, 2019 at home in Orchard Park. Mrs. Harris was born February 25, 1943 in Brocton, MA. She is the daughter of the late Linwood and the late Edith (Fellows) Smith. She married Verdun J. Harris. Beloved wife of Vern J. Harris; loving mother of John L. (Bonnie) Harris...

Leonard M. Augustine

Leonard M. Augustine

Dec 28, 2018

Leonard M. Augustine, age 75, of Orchard Park, died Friday, December 28, 2018 at home in Orchard Park. Mr. Augustine was born January 15, 1943 in Buffalo, NY. He is the son of the late Joseph M. and the late Angeline (Walesiak) Augustine. He married Madeline Tryon. Beloved husband of Madeline (Tyron) Augustine; loving father of Lynn (James) Auman; grandfather...

Mary Therese Munschauer

Mary Therese Munschauer

Dec 25, 2018

Mary Therese Munschauer, age 89, of Orchard Park, died Tuesday, December 25, 2018 at Fox Run of Orchard Park, NY. Mrs. Munschauer was born July 2, 1929 in Buffalo, NY. She is the daughter of the late Raymond and the late Marion (Talty) Meyer. She married George W. Munschauer. Beloved wife of 63 years to George W. Munschauer; loving mother...

Doris M. Pelsey

Doris M. Pelsey

Dec 21, 2018

Doris M. Pelsey, age 80, of Orchard Park, died Friday, December 21, 2018. Mrs. Pelsey was born December 5, 1938 in Orchard Park, NY. She is the daughter of the late Erwin and the late Charity (Doty) Weber. She married Daniel J. Pelsey. Beloved wife of Daniel J. Pelsey Sr., Mother of Kim M, Eldridge, Lynn S. (Eric) Krone, Janet...

Jane A. Dodd

Jane A. Dodd

Nov 28, 2018

DODD - Jane (nee Abplanalp) Of Orchard Park, NY; November 28, 2018. Beloved wife of the late William J. Dodd; loving mother of Crystal K. Dodd, William F. Dodd, Elizabeth (Joseph) Schwendler, and the late James M. (Connie) Dodd; grandmother of Liam, Zoe, Jennifer (Rey), James (Lauren), Teresa, and Daniel; sister of Carol (Raymond) Ziecker, William (Linda) Abplanalp and Timothy...

Catherine T. Gerwitz

Catherine T. Gerwitz

Nov 19, 2018

Catherine T. Gerwitz, age 88, of Hamburg, died Monday, November 19, 2018 at Buffalo General Hospital of Buffalo, NY. Mrs. Gerwitz was born May 6, 1930 in Orchard Park, NY. She is the daughter of the late Christian and the late Theresa (Ott) Burkhardt. Beloved wife of the late Roger F. Gerwitz; mother of Gregory R. (lateAnn), Gerard J. Gerwitz,...

Shirley E. Higgins

Shirley E. Higgins

Nov 14, 2018

Shirley E. Higgins, age 71, of Orchard Park, died Wednesday, November 14, 2018 at Absolut of Orchard Park of Orchard Park, NY. Mrs. Higgins was born October 17, 1947 in Buffalo, NY. She is the daughter of the late Joseph and the late Ruth (Ferrie) Wales. Beloved wife of James R. Higgins; loving mother of Shirley Anne Higgins, James R....

Patricia R. Andrle

Patricia R. Andrle

Nov 14, 2018

Patricia R. Andrle, age 85, of Dunkirk, died Wednesday, November 14, 2018 at Chautauqua Nursing And Rehab of Dunkirk, NY. Mrs. Andrle was born February 14, 1933 in Buffalo, NY. She is the daughter of the late Laurence and the late Faith (Johnson) Yates. Beloved wife of the late Dr. Robert F. Andrle; mother of Christopher J. Andrle, Elizabeth (Richard)...

Donald E. Will

Donald E. Will

Nov 8, 2018

Donald E. Will, age 91, of Orchard Park, died Thursday, November 8, 2018 at home in Orchard Park. Mr. Will was born December 8, 1926 in Buffalo, NY. He is the son of the late Arthur E. and the late Elsie (Hoffman) Will. Beloved husband of the late Rosie (Nickrenz); loving father of Bruce E (Lisa) Will, Diana Will (John...

Dolores M. Garrett

Dolores M. Garrett

Nov 6, 2018

Dolores M. Garrett, age 91, of West Seneca, died Tuesday, November 6, 2018 at Millard Fillmore Suburban of Williamsville, NY. Mrs. Garrett was born January 16, 1927 in Scranton, PA. She is the daughter of the late Walter L. and the late Jean G. (Rezecki) Martin. Beloved wife of the late Donald R. Garrett; mother of Donald W. (Kathleen) and...

Carol R. Hutton

Carol R. Hutton

Oct 31, 2018

Carol R. Hutton, age 68, of Orchard Park, died Wednesday, October 31, 2018 at home in Orchard Park. Mrs. Hutton was born April 3, 1950 in Lackawanna, NY. She is the daughter of the late Emeran and the late Elsie M. (Enser) Rappl. Beloved wife of the late "Skip" Raymond F. Hutton. Loving Mother of Amey (Michael) Dziulko and Brett...