Obituaries
Amy L. Mckenica
Jan 7, 2025
Amy L. (Bollman) McKenica; January 7, 2025, at the age of 55; beloved wife of 29 years to Trent R. McKenica. Devoted mother of Connor (Rose) and Bryce McKenica. Dearest daughter of Harry and Joy (Schwartzott) Bollman. Dear sister of Tom (Michele) Bollman and Ken (Cheri) Bollman. Daughter-in-law of Rick (Carol) McKenica and Peggy McKenica. Also survived by loving nieces,...
John Zintz
Jan 4, 2025
Zintz, John "Buzz", passed away January 4, 2025. Loving husband of the late Mary M. (Maul). Beloved father of Tim (Gabriela), Todd (Brenda) and the late Toby (survived by Nancy). Grandfather of Meredith, John and Helena. Private family services to be held at a later date. Arrangements by the F.E. Brown Sons Funeral Home.
Richard L. Barusic
Jan 1, 2025
Barusic, Richard L., of East Aurora, NY January 1st, 2025. Beloved Husband of Christina (Holl). Loving father to Courtney (Matthew) Murie and Tyler J. Barusic. Brother of Peter (Mary) Barusic and Anna Mitich. Also survived by numerous loving extended family. The family will receive friends Friday January 10, 2025, from 3pm - 6pm at the F E Brown Sons Funeral...
Robert P. Zilliox
Dec 28, 2024
Robert Paul Zilliox, of Arcade, NY, went home to be with the Lord, Saturday December 28th, 2024, at the age of 62. Beloved son, brother, uncle, and friend. Dear son of Dolores M. Zilliox and the late Robert J. Zilliox. Loving brother of Judy Zilliox, Nancy Bove and Jane Zilliox. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Robert was...
Mary Ann Hendricks
Dec 28, 2024
Hendricks, Mary Ann (nee Zettl), 85 of Pembroke Pines, Florida (formerly Williamsville, NY), passed away peacefully on December 28, 2024, surrounded by several of her children and grandchildren. Mary Ann was born in 1939 in Buffalo, New York. She was the cherished daughter of the late John and Theresa Zettl and beloved wife to the late Paul J. Hendricks. Mary...
Diane M. Eagleton
Dec 27, 2024
Eagleton, Diane (Dobbins) Of Orchard Park, NY. Formerly or Amherst, NY. December 27th, 2024. Beloved wife of the late John E. Eagleton. Loving mother of Gail M. (Don) Neureuther and John S. (Tina) Eagleton. Grandmother to Donny, Dana, Tyler, and Spencer. Sister of the late Thomas and Mark Dobbins. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Diane was a teacher...
Michael T. Barry
Nov 21, 2024
Barry, Michael T.; November 21, 2024; Loving husband of Joanne Becker and loving father of Caitlin Barry. A dedicated sailor, Mike, was a Past Commodore of the Buffalo Yacht Club as well as a Past Commodore of the Buffalo Harbor Sailing Club. He spent his time teaching others how to sail and could often be found racing sailboats alongside his...
Mildred C. Cavanaugh
Nov 19, 2024
Cavanaugh, Mildred C. "Millie" (McDermott); November 19, 2024; beloved wife of the late Stephen E. "Tucker" Cavanaugh. Dearest mother of Catherine C. (Christopher) Wolfgang, Stephen R. (Sarah), Jane M., Julia E. (Darren) Krasny and Clare M. Cavanaugh; grandmother of Molly, Tucker, Meghan and Bridget Cavanaugh, Abigail and Hannah Wolfgang, and J. Nicole Krasny; dear cousin of the late Jane Crowley....
Martha J. Feidt
Nov 18, 2024
Feidt, Martha J. (Jones), of Orchard Park, NY passed away peacefully on November 18, 2024, at the age of 87. Beloved wife of the late Thomas J. Feidt. Dearest mother of Lisa F. (Paul) White, Susan L. (Michael) Melcher and Robert M. (Leslie) Feidt. Grandmother of Justin White, Zachary and Paige Melcher, Grace and Samantha Feidt. Daughter of the late...
Gary Lee Helffenstein
Nov 16, 2024
Gary Lee Helffenstein (age 79) went to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 16, 2024. Beloved husband of 53 years to Carolyn (Dollmann) Helffenstein. Loving father of Heidi (Doug) Tshudy, late Erik (survived by Angela) Helffenstein, Kierstin "Kiki" (Michael) Jones, and Kji (Kinsey) Helffenstein; devoted Opa to Colton, Boden, Rachel, Sawyer, Lila, Sadie, Henry, Harper, and Isabelle. Dear son...
Eileen Patricia Sullivan
Nov 14, 2024
Eileen P. Sullivan of Orchard Park, NY, formerly Guilford, CT, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 14, 2024, at the age of 94. Born in New Haven, CT, on April 27, 1930 to Henry Barske and Besse McCartin Barske, Eileen lived a rich and fulfilling life devoted to her family, friends, and community. Eileen was the receptionist at Hunt Real...
Richard J. Sullivan
Nov 11, 2024
Sullivan, Richard J., of Orchard Park, NY formerly of Garden City, NY passed away unexpectedly on November 11, 2024. Beloved husband of 42 years to Janet W. (Weiss) Sullivan; dearest father to Bryan (Christyn) Sullivan and Kaitlin Sullivan; devoted grandfather to Joel Santiago; son of the late Richard and Kathleen (Shanahan) Sullivan. Richard was a devoted husband, father and grandfather....
Don Charles Fields
Nov 6, 2024
Fields, Don Charles; of Orchard Park, NY, November 6, 2024, at the age of 68; beloved father of Christian Charles Fields; dearest son of the late Charles E. and Dorothy E. (Whitton) Fields; dear brother of Debra (Tom) MacWilliams and Melissa (Dale) Bove; devoted uncle to Amy (Josh) SeKoch, Matthew (Erika) MacWilliams, and Aaron (Liz) Bove; also survived by five...
Sharon J. Story
Oct 31, 2024
Sharon Jane Story, 66, passed away on Thursday, October 31, 2024 at her residence in Buffalo, NY. Sharon was born June 13, 1958 in Buffalo, NY to James and Margaret (Graff) Story. She graduated from Orchard Park High School in 1976 and continued her education at Hartwick College, where she played basketball for 2 years. Sharon was employed for several...
Edward F. Sappelt, Jr.
Oct 25, 2024
Sappelt, Edward F., Jr., passed peacefully at 90 years of age on October 25, 2024. Beloved and faithful husband for 68 years to Karon (Stebbins) Sappelt. Edward is survived by his loving children Jeff (Beth), Joe, Amy (Dave) Ramage, and Beth (Dave) Skurnac; his grandchildren Marissa (Joe) Hurley, J.D., David (Olivia), Tom, Jennifer and Eddie Sappelt, Ryan and Michael Ramage,...
Geraldine M. Dublinski
Oct 21, 2024
Dublinski, Geraldine, October 21, 2024, of Cheektowaga, NY. Beloved wife of the late Alexander J. Dublinski; mother of Thomas (Kathy) Dublinski, Patricia (Joseph) Brehm and Bernadette Dublinski; grandmother of Rachel (Christopher) Palmer and Matthew (Stacey) Brehm; great-grandmother of Kaden, Delaney, Audrey and Alexander. Private services and burial were held at the convenience of the family. Memorials may be made to...
Jeanne A. Johnson
Oct 21, 2024
Johnson, Jeanne A. (Keisling), of West Seneca, NY, October 21st, 2024. Formerly married to Jack M. Johnson. Loving mother of Peter (Genevieve) Johnson, Judy (Tom) Johnson-Schaner, and the late Kevin Johnson; grandmother of Kurt, Lucas, Ross, Sarah, Noah, Patrick, Michael, Emma, and Tara. Also survived by four great grandchildren. No prior visitation. A memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be...
Jay A. Pohlman
Oct 20, 2024
Pohlman, Jay A. November 30, 1954 - October 20, 2024 Of Orchard Park, NY Beloved husband of Holly (nee Clement) for 44 years; loving father of Michael (Katie), Lindsay, and Andrew; devoted grandfather (“Papa Jay”) of Jack and Miles; cherished brother of Mark, Joanne, Gary (Amy) and Richard (Cathy); caring uncle of Robert (Emma), Christopher, David, Bradley, Brooke, Katie and...
Robert E. Barnett
Oct 18, 2024
Robert Earl Barnett 1930 to 2024 Leaving a legacy of devotion to his faith and family Robert Earl Barnett of Orchard Park went to be with Jesus on October 18, 2024. He was the beloved husband of the late Betty Louise Barnett, and the cherished father of Debra (Gary) Beers, Judy (John) Hilliker and Randall (Karen) Barnett. He was the...
Janice M. Blackwell
Oct 14, 2024
Blackwell, Janice M. (Hergert); October 14, 2024. Beloved wife of 55 years to Rev. Michael C. Blackwell; dearest mother of Ruth Blackwell, Paul (Jennifer) Blackwell, Peter (Cristin) Blackwell, Philip (Lisa) Blackwell and Stephen (Roberta) Blackwell; devoted grandmother to Helena, Cora, Abigale and Ethan; daughter of the late Cecil Hergert and Beverly (Laymon) Hergert; dear sister of David (Karen) Hergert and...
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