Obituaries

Ann C. Karam

Ann C. Karam

Aug 6, 2024

Karam, Ann C "Nancy" (Bohen) March 18, 1945-August 6, 2024 of Orchard Park, NY passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family. Beloved wife of the late Hikel F Karam. Devoted mother of Lisa (Mark) Carlson, Brian (Erin) Karam and Holly (Brian) Yoshida. Adored grandmother of Sheridan (Liam), Alex, Charlie, Clayton, Emma, Caroline, Catherine and Ross. Sister of Daniel (Suzanne)...

Bonnie L. Haag

Bonnie L. Haag

Aug 6, 2024

Haag, Bonnie L. (James); of Springville, NY; August 6, 2024. Beloved wife of Richard D. Haag. Loving mother of Kevin (Renee) Haag and Brian Haag. Devoted grandmother to Nikki (Andy) Stowell and Christopher Haag. Daughter of the late Zygmunt and Betty Stojek. Dear sister of Ginger (late John) Parysek and Jackie Yarnes. Also survived by her in-laws Joyce (Doug) Domster,...

Jeanette E. Bogucki

Jeanette E. Bogucki

Aug 5, 2024

Bogucki, Jeanette E. (Roberts); of Orchard Park, NY, August 5, 2024. Dearest mother of Randy L. Bogucki and Scott J. (Sadie Bynum) Bogucki. Cherished grandmother of Isabella Mariposa Bogucki. Dear daughter of the late George and Mildred (Yahn) Roberts. Sister of the late George "Butch" Roberts. The family will be present Friday, August 16th from 3 to 6 PM at...

Ann Louise Swartwout

Ann Louise Swartwout

Aug 4, 2024

Ann L. (Schmitt) Swartwout, of Orchard Park, NY, August 4, 2024. Beloved wife of the late Peter S. Swartwout; loving mother of Peter S. Jr. (Sandra), Karin A. (John) Connerton, Debra L. (Brian) Padden and Kristen M. (Joseph) McConkey; grandmother of Justin, Kellyn (Patrick), Jacob (Rachael), Jeremy (Rachael), Zachary, Julia, Katherine, and Sean; great grandmother of Holden, Nolan, Caleb and...

Leon E. Illig

Leon E. Illig

Aug 1, 2024

Leon E. “Lee” Illig, Industrial Engineer June 12, 1928 – August 1, 2024 Husband of the late Gloria Harrington, his wife of 51 years. Father of Susan M. Certo, Peter J. Illig (Monique), and Nancy Lee Joly (Thomas). Grandfather of Peter and Michael Certo, Amelia (Dolan), Celeste, Grayson and Nathaniel Joly, Anna Witt, and Emma and Timothy Illig, and 3...

Laverne G. Fromm, Jr.

Laverne G. Fromm, Jr.

Jul 29, 2024

Fromm, LaVerne G. Jr. (Skip), 79 of Orchard Park, NY. Devoted husband of 57 years to Nancy L. (nee Ahrens) Fromm. Beloved father of Melissa G. Fromm and Gregory J. Fromm. Son of the late Hildagard (Wild) and late LaVerne G. Fromm, Sr. Youngest brother of the late Joyce and late Alan Runkel, the late Ruth Ann and late Charles...

Cheryl Ann Dusel

Cheryl Ann Dusel

Jul 29, 2024

Cheryl Finn Dusel, age 67, passed away on July 29, 2024, in her Orchard Park, NY home. She was born on June 20, 1957, in Fort Dix, NJ to the late Daniel J. Finn, Jr and Diane Stortz Finn. Beloved wife of the late Norman G. Dusel, Jr. Survived by children Gillian (Jasmin) Dusel, Shannon (David) Rich and grandchildren Shayne...

Alice G. Schwendler

Alice G. Schwendler

Jul 27, 2024

Schwendler, Alice R., May 15, 1941 - July 27, 2024. Beloved wife of 63 years to Charles H. Schwendler; loving daughter of the late Joseph and Rose Gillitzer; dear mother of Joe (Elizabeth) Schwendler and Betsy (Jeff) Orzel; devoted Gramma of Teresa Schwendler, Dan (Paige) Schwendler, Jackson Orzel and Clayton Orzel; dear sister-in-law of Margaret (Bill) Kearney and Helen Schwendler....

William A. Borchert

William A. Borchert

Jul 25, 2024

Borchert, William A., of Orchard Park, NY, July 25, 2024; beloved husband of the late Dolores F. (nee Ujvari) Borchert; loving father of Elizabeth M. (Michael) Reilly, Deborah A. (Bill) Gannon, William D. Borchert, and Michelle L. Lorenzo; cherished grandfather of Michael (Rachel), Matthew (Sarah), Megan, Taylor, and William; great grandfather of Hope Leone; brother of Janet (late Joseph) Geraci;...

Elizabeth Ann Furman

Elizabeth Ann Furman

Jul 25, 2024

Elizabeth Ann (nee Conron) Furman, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 25, 2024, at her home in Orchard Park, NY surrounded by her loving family. Ann was born on February 12, 1931, in Ticonderoga, NY to Henry and Elizabeth Conron (nee Keegan). The love of her life, James Donald Furman, Jr. preceded her on May 1, 2024. Ann’s love extended...

Dolores C. Rosiere

Dolores C. Rosiere

Jul 19, 2024

Dolores C. Rosiere, 96, most recently of Fox Run of Orchard Park, passed peacefully on July 19, 2024. She lived in East Aurora for 35 years prior to moving to Fox Run. Dolores was born on July 6, 1928 to Frank and Stefanie Krejci in Chicago, Illinois. Dolores married Charles (Gene) Rosiere on December 17, 1949 who predeceased Dolores in...

Bruce Stanwood Hayden

Bruce Stanwood Hayden

Jul 18, 2024

Hayden, Bruce Stanwood, of Orchard Park, NY. Dec. 13, 1934-Jul. 18, 2024. Beloved partner of Ann Blask, husband of the late Rosalind Hayden and wonderful father of Bruce, Jr., Michael (Joyce), Kenneth (Vicky) Kevin (Shana), Daniel (Barbara), Dennis (Tanya), and Ellen Fitzpatrick. Grandfather of 11 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. He was the “big brother” of six siblings, Gail (late...

Karen L. Fitzgerald

Karen L. Fitzgerald

Jul 17, 2024

Fitzgerald, Karen L.; of Hamburg, NY formerly of Orchard Park, NY, passed away July 17, 2024; Beloved wife of the late John J. "Jack" Fitzgerald, Jr. Dearest mother of Sean M. (Carrie) Fitzgerald. Loving and devoted grandmother to Matigan, Jack, and Caroline Fitzgerald. Daughter of the late George and Norma Zimmerman. Dear sister of Todd (Diane) Zimmerman. Sister-in-law of Maureen...

David G. Hecht

David G. Hecht

Jul 16, 2024

Hecht, David G.; of Orchard Park, NY, passed away July 16, 2024. Beloved husband of 58 years to the late Margaret A. (nee Krehbiel) Hecht. Loving father of Susan L. (Michael) Burney and Robin (James) Crowley; devoted and cherished grandfather of Matthew Burney, David (Kiersten), and Jack Crowley; adoring great grandfather to Joey Crowley; also survived by many loving nieces...

Michael H. Blendowski

Michael H. Blendowski

Jul 12, 2024

Blendowski, Michael H. of Angola, NY July 12, 2024. Beloved husband of Lisa R. (Wokasien) Blendowski; brother of the late Stephen Blendowski; best friend of "Abby and Finnegan". A Memorial gathering will be held Friday July 19, 2024 from 3pm - 7pm at the FE Brown Sons Funeral Home. 6575 E. Quaker St. Orchard Park, NY 14127. Memorials may be...

Christopher M. Pouthier

Christopher M. Pouthier

Jul 10, 2024

Pouthier, Christopher M.; of East Aurora, NY, passed away July 10, 2024 at the age of 72. Beloved husband of Sally (nee Machemer) Pouthier. Loving father of Christopher (Julie) Pouthier and the late Matthew (survived by Christa) Pouthier. Grandfather to Casea, Chelsea, and Camden Pouthier. Son of the late Joseph and Marietta (Rutland) Pouthier. Brother to MaryJo Brooker, Nancy (Andy)...

Jeffrey D. Rogalski

Jeffrey D. Rogalski

Jul 3, 2024

Rogalski, Jeffrey D., passed away suddenly in the early morning of July 3, 2024. Son of the late Stan and Jane C. Rogalski. Brother of the late John S. Rogalski, the late Jane M. Rogalski, and Julie (Darren) Riccio. Uncle to Joshua D. Riccio and Lillian C. Riccio. Beloved friend like family of Jim Brisky. Private Services for immediate family...

Doreen O. Henning

Doreen O. Henning

Jul 2, 2024

Henning, Doreen O. "Duckie" (Revett); of Hamburg, NY, who was born in Ipswich, England, passed away on July 2, 2024, at the age of 97. Beloved wife of the late Chief of the Orchard Park Police Robert C. Henning; dearest mother of Susan Brinson of Garner, NC, Deborah A. (Thomas Rolle) Henning of Buffalo, NY, James A. (Virginia) Henning of...

Richard F. Geitter

Richard F. Geitter

Jul 1, 2024

Geitter, Richard, 91, of Orchard Park, passed away on July 1, 2024. He was a United States Army veteran and a charter and lifetime member of the Hillcrest Volunteer Fire Company. He was retired from the Orchard Park Highway Department. Richard was preceded in death by his wife, Jean, and his parents, Margaret and Elmer Geitter. He was also predeceased...

Patrick W. Murray

Patrick W. Murray

Jun 30, 2024

Murray, Patrick W. of Orchard Park, NY passed away June 30, 2024 at the age of 64. Beloved father of Nicole (Daniel) Salzler and Julie (Brian) Dibb; loving grandfather of Myla, Karlee, Greyson, Barrett and Brody; dear son of Ruth (late Jerome) Murray; brother of Jerome "Skip" Murray, Daniel (Leslie) Murray, Mary Ann (Jeff) Munro, John (Jenny) Murray and the...