Obituaries

Nancy S. Werner

Nancy S. Werner

May 12, 2016

Nancy S. Werner, age 54, of Angola, died Thursday, May 12, 2016 at home in Angola. Ms. Werner was born February 2, 1962 in Buffalo, NY. Beloved daughter of the late Oliver and Helen (Kowalik); cherished sister of William 9Lori), Stanley (Virginia) and Elizabeth (Richard) Stamps; Aunt of Michael, Stacy and Jeremy; "loving granddaughter" of Norm and Diane Shultz. Calling...

Joseph A. Zizzi, Md

Joseph A. Zizzi, Md

May 3, 2016

Joseph A. Zizzi, MD, age 84, of East Aurora, died Tuesday, May 3, 2016 at Fox Run of Orchard Park, NY. Dr. Zizzi was born November 28, 1931 in Syracuse, NY. He is the son of the late Francesco and the late Theodora (Pape) Zizzi. Beloved husband of the late Laura (nee Mirochiski); loving father of Joseph A. Zizzi Jr....

Rita M. Saunders

Rita M. Saunders

May 2, 2016

Rita M. Saunders, age 91, of Hamburg, died Monday, May 2, 2016 at Elderwood at Hamburg. Mrs. Saunders was born February 25, 1925 in Chicago, IL. She is the daughter of Henry McMahon and Ann (King) McMahon. Wife of the late Richard D. Saunders Sr.; loving mother of Diane (Joseph) Bognar, Sharon (Jeffrey) Stanes and the late Richard D. (Elaine)...

William E. O'Connor

William E. O'Connor

Apr 30, 2016

William E. O'Connor, DDS age 77, of Orchard Park, died Saturday, April 30, 2016 in Massachusetts Dr. O'Connor was born May 15, 1938 in Buffalo, NY. He is the son of the late William E. and the late Loretta (Schuck) O'Connor. He married Jean Parrott. Beloved Husband of Jean (Parrott); father of Wendy A. (Phil) Kania, David W. (Clare) and...

Elbert D. Babcock

Elbert D. Babcock

Apr 29, 2016

Elbert D. Babcock, a mailman and WWII Navy veteran, died Friday, April 29, 2016, at the age of 93, in his home, under the care of his family and Hospice. Elbert was born in Buffalo and served in the Navy. Elbert retired from the US Postal Service in 1998 after serving 32 years. Mary (Csont) and Elbert were married for...

Kathleen Rose Mulawka

Kathleen Rose Mulawka

Apr 17, 2016

Kathleen Rose Mulawka, age 50, of Orchard Park, died peacefully at home after a horrific battle with MS, Sunday, April 17, 2016. Ms. Mulawka was born June 29, 1965 in Buffalo, NY. She is the daughter of the late Andrew P. and Mary (Schreiner) Mulawka. Beloved daughter of Mary (Schreiner) and the late Andrew P.; dearest sister of Andrew (Karen),...

Norman R. Downer

Norman R. Downer

Apr 16, 2016

Norman R. Downer, age 86, of West Falls, died Saturday, April 16, 2016 at home in West Falls. Mr. Downer was born September 24, 1929 in Lakeview, NY. He is the son of the late Ralph and the late Helen (Hazen) Downer. Beloved husband of the late Grace Downer, loving father of Connie (Kenneth) Schrader, Sharon (David Lux) Gerken, Wende...

Mildred R. Malley

Mildred R. Malley

Apr 14, 2016

Mildred R. Malley, age 91, of Buffalo, died Thursday, April 14, 2016 at Our Lady of Victory of Lackawanna, NY. Mrs. Malley was born July 18, 1924 in Buffalo, NY. She is the daughter of the late Floyd and the late Florence (Tout) Hartman. Beloved wife of the late John J. Malley Jr.; loving mother of Patricia A. (Michael) Boris,...

Lois W. Myers

Lois W. Myers

Apr 14, 2016

Lois W. Myers, age 90, of Orchard Park, died Thursday, April 14, 2016 at Fox Run of Orchard Park, NY. Mrs. Myers was born March 15, 1926 in Orchard Park, NY. She is the daughter of the late Hollis and the late Ceceilia (Eisle) Wheeler. She married William E. Myers. Beloved wife of William E. Myers; loving mother of Holly...

Lorraine L. Burrows

Lorraine L. Burrows

Apr 12, 2016

Lorraine L. Burrows, age 85, of Orchard Park, died Tuesday, April 12, 2016 at Fox Run of Orchard Park, NY. Mrs. Burrows was born December 29, 1930. She is the daughter of the late Edward and the late Catherine (Basher) Lorentz. Beloved wife of the late Earl Burrows; loving mother of Susan (Michael) Podgorski, Earl Robert (Susan) Burrows, Peggy M....

Bette A. Zell

Bette A. Zell

Apr 12, 2016

Bette A. Zell, age 63, of Orchard Park, died Tuesday, April 12, 2016 at Mercy Hospital of Buffalo, NY. Mrs. Zell was born February 19, 1953 in Buffalo, NY. She is the daughter of Howard and Rita (Schiffhauer) Mehne. She married David C. Zell, Sr. Beloved wife of David C. Zell Sr., loving mother of David C. Zell Jr., Katelyn...

Janet E. Walker

Janet E. Walker

Apr 11, 2016

Janet E. Walker, age 83, of Orchard Park, died Monday, April 11, 2016 at Absolut of Orchard Park of Orchard Park, NY. Mrs. Walker was born December 2, 1932 in Buffalo, NY. She is the daughter of the late Robert and the late Mildred (Bauer) Linkner. Beloved mother of Denise A. (Steve) Aschmann, Dale R., Drew R., and Debra L....

Suzanne Langworthy

Suzanne Langworthy

Mar 22, 2016

Suzanne Langworthy, 78, went to heaven from her home on Tuesday March 22, 2016 after a short illness. A lifelong resident of Orchard Park, she dedicated her career to teaching second grade. She taught in Japan, Afghanistan, Nepal and retired from the Marilla School District after 31 total years of teaching. Suzanne enjoyed traveling the world and visited 87 countries...

Loretta V. Ellis

Loretta V. Ellis

Mar 22, 2016

Loretta V. Ellis, age 93, of West Falls, died Tuesday, March 22, 2016 at home. Mrs. Ellis was born September 12, 1922 in Buffalo, NY. She is the daughter of the late Christian P. and the late Elizabeth (Glaser) Voigt. She married Floyd Ellis. She was predeceased by her husband, Floyd Ellis on12/12/1999. Loving mother of the late Kenneth Ellis,...

Arlene L. Flanagan

Arlene L. Flanagan

Mar 22, 2016

Arlene L. Flanagan, age 91, of Orchard Park, died Tuesday, March 22, 2016 at Hospice Buffalo. Mrs. Flanagan was born July 20, 1924 in Buffalo, NY. She is the daughter of the late Joseph and the late H. Louise (Peckes) Fierle. She was predeceased by her husband, John Flanagan on 12/02/2005. Loving wife of 58 years to the late John...

James V. Loverde

James V. Loverde

Mar 15, 2016

James V. LoVerde, MD, age 91, of Orchard Park, died Tuesday, March 15, 2016 at home in Orchard Park. Dr. LoVerde was born June 5, 1924 in Perry, NY. He is the son of the late Leonard and the late Angelia (Cossima) LoVerde. Loving husband of the late Vita R. LoVerde; brother of Nancy (late Rocco) Zinni, Casmir (Marie) and...

Shirley A. Lawandus

Shirley A. Lawandus

Mar 13, 2016

Shirley A. Lawandus, age 80, of Holland, died Sunday, March 13, 2016. Mrs. Lawandus was born April 8, 1935 in Buffalo, NY. She is the daughter of the late Stephen and the late Charlotte (Falkowska) Jakubczak. Shirley is survived by her longtime companion James E. Stoyle Sr. of Holland, NY; her children Corinne Wyno of Hunt, NY, Mark (Ann Marie)...

Nancy P. Riffel

Nancy P. Riffel

Mar 4, 2016

Nancy P. Riffel, age 80, of Williamsville, formerly of Orchard Park, died Friday, March 4, 2016 at Our Lady of Victory of Lackawanna, NY. Mrs. Riffel was born March 9, 1935 in Buffalo, NY. She is the daughter of the late Julian and the late Pauline (Wisniewski) Ryba. She married James E. Riffel. Beloved husband of James E. Riffel; devoted...

Thomas R. Stanes

Thomas R. Stanes

Mar 3, 2016

Thomas R. Stanes, Jr., age 85, of Hamburg, died Thursday, March 3, 2016 at Elderwood at Hamburg of Hamburg, NY. Mr. Stanes was born August 8, 1930 in Buffalo, NY. He is the son of the late Thomas R. and the late Mary G. (Collie) Stanes. Beloved husband of the late Diane (Palmer); father of Gary T. (Cathleen) and Jeffrey...

Odette A. Masotti

Odette A. Masotti

Mar 3, 2016

Odette A. Masotti, age 81, of East Aurora, died Thursday, March 3, 2016 at home in Boston, NY. Mrs. Masotti was born February 6, 1935 in France. She is the daughter of the late Louis and the late Antoinia (Visentin) Lucca. Calling hours will be Wednesday, March 9 from 2:00pm - 4:00pm - 7:00pm - 9:00pm at F. E. Brown...