Obituaries
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...
Sharon A. Hulme
Oct 14, 2024
Hulme, Sharon A. (McCabe); October 14, 2024; beloved wife of Paul F. Hulme. Dearest mother of Mark D. (Joanne), Michael K. (Christine), and Paul G. (Mindy) Hulme. Devoted grandmother to Michael, Kelly, David, Casey, Cody, Clare, Samantha, Riley and Paul. Daughter of the late Charles J. and Berneice McCabe. Dear sister to Marilyn (Walter) Natwora, Marge (Frank) Gallagher, Thomas (Jeffery)...
Gloria M. Marino
Oct 6, 2024
Marino, Gloria M. (Sims), of Orchard Park, NY, passed away peacefully on October 6, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of 70 years to Jerry J. Marino. Devoted mother of Cheryl (Bill) Chirico, Mark (Lana Paron) Marino, Jerry Marino, and Laurie (David) Smith; cherished grandmother of nine grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Gloria along with her husband Jerry...
Joan B. Litwin
Oct 4, 2024
Litwin, Joan B. (Bachert), of Orchard Park, NY, October 4, 2024; beloved wife of the late Donald L. Litwin; loving and caring mother of Jo Ann N. (Chris) Litwin Clinton and Janis (Vinnie) Pascarella; cherished grandmother of Jason K. and Jennifer B. Pascarella; sister of late Janice Killian and late brother Philip Bachert; dear aunt of Susan (Gordon) Myers, Sandra...
Betty L. Barnett
Sep 24, 2024
Betty Louise Barnett (1932-2024) Leaving a legacy of devotion to her faith and family, Betty Louise Barnett (Taylor, Struebel) of Orchard Park went to be with Jesus on Sept. 24, 2024. She was the beloved wife of Robert Barnett and cherished mother of Thomas (Marcia) and Mark (Philip Kuznicki) Taylor, her children with her former husband, the late James Taylor....
Gary Allan Troust
Sep 21, 2024
Gary Allan Troust passed away peacefully on September 21, 2024, in Chambersburg, PA, just two days after his 88th birthday. Born in Williamsville, Gary was the son of the late Milford Eugene Troust and Charlotte Frances Troust. He is survived by his wife, Sylvia; his brother, Tom Troust of Colden; his children, Deanna Troust of Washington, DC and David Troust...
Hilda E. King
Sep 19, 2024
KING, Hilda E. (Brock), of Hamburg, NY, September 19, 2024. Beloved wife of the late John B. King; loving mother of John B. (Cheryl) King, William F. (Elizabeth) King, Elise L. (Dennis) King-Lynch, Natalie D. (John) Lyons and the late George A. King; grandmother to 10 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren; sister of the late Edith Bierly. The family will be...
Alan D. Percy
Sep 7, 2024
Percy, Alan D. Of Orchard Park, NY, September 7, 2024, age 62. Beloved husband of 38 years to Susan Niver Percy; devoted father of David (Christine) and Jonathon (Kassandra) Percy, adored grandfather of Nora Percy; loving son of John and Donna Percy, amazing brother to Mark (Amy) Percy and Allison Percy. Alan was born and raised in the Western New...
Mary M. Zintz
Sep 6, 2024
Zintz, Mary M. (Maul); passed away September 6, 2024. Loving wife of John "Buzz" Zintz. Beloved mother of Tim (Gabriela), Todd (Brenda) and the late Toby (survived by Nancy). Grandmother of Meredith, John and Helena. Sister of Richard Maul and Bonnie Winkler. Private family services to be held at a later date.
Carol S. Dieter
Aug 26, 2024
Dieter, Carol S. (nee Rich); of Orchard Park, NY, passed away on August 26, 2024 at the age of 80. Beloved wife of Gerald H. Dieter. Devoted mother of Lisa Dieter. Dear daughter of the late Raven and Anna (Hudak) Rich. Cherished sister of Joann Rich. Carol was a graduate of the Buffalo General School of Nursing where she worked...
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