Obituaries

Katherine J. Brennan

Katherine J. Brennan

Sep 29, 2014

Katherine J. Brennan, age 50, of Orchard Park, died Monday, September 29, 2014 at Roswell Park Cancer Institute of Buffalo, NY. Mrs. Brennan was born December 22, 1963 in Buffalo, NY. She is the daughter of the late Ronald and Christine (Thomann) Jones. She married Michael J. Brennan. Beloved wife of Michael J. Brennan; daughter of Christine (Thomann) and the...

Irene W. Blackwell

Irene W. Blackwell

Sep 25, 2014

Irene W. Blackwell, age 87, of Leesburg, VA, died Thursday, September 25, 2014 at Meadow Glen Assisted Living of Leesburg, VA. Mrs. Blackwell was born July 29, 1927 in Rochester, NY. She is the daughter of the late Ambrose V. and the late Adelaide (Noll) Wehner. She married Gurth Blackwell. She was predeceased by her husband, Gurth Blackwell in1992. Mrs....

Doris E. Stellrecht

Doris E. Stellrecht

Sep 14, 2014

Doris E. Stellrecht, age 95, of Orchard Park, died Sunday, September 14, 2014 at Mercy Hospital of Buffalo, NY. Mrs. Stellrecht was born May 30, 1919 in Orchard Park, NY. She is the daughter of the late Fred W. and the late Marie M. (Riemer) Gernold. Beloved wife of the late Christian J. Stellrecht; loving mother of C. James (Susan)...

Joseph F. Ruh, M.D.

Joseph F. Ruh, M.D.

Sep 8, 2014

Joseph F. Ruh, M.D., age 87, of Orchard Park, died Monday, September 8, 2014 at home in Orchard Park. Mr. Ruh was born September 18, 1926 in Buffalo, NY. He is the son of the late Joseph J. and the late Loretta (McGough) Ruh. He married Patricia Murphy. He is survived by his wife: Patricia (Murphy) Ruh; his children; Joseph...

Mary T. Daughaday

Mary T. Daughaday

Sep 3, 2014

Mary T. Daughaday, age 95, of Orchard Park, died Wednesday, September 3, 2014 at home in Orchard Park. Mrs. Daughaday was born April 2, 1919 in City Point, VA. She is the daughter of the late David W. and the late Elvira C. (Seddon) Brown. She married Hamilton Daughaday. She was predeceased by her husband, Hamilton Daughaday 2008. Loving mother...

Mary E. Van Rysdam

Mary E. Van Rysdam

Sep 1, 2014

Mary E. Van Rysdam, age 92, of Orchard Park, died Monday, September 1, 2014 at Mercy Hospital of Buffalo, NY. Mrs. Van Rysdam was born July 29, 1922 in Soest,Holland . She is the daughter of the late Douwe and the late Pieternella (Van Westering) Dykstra. She married John Van Rysdam. Beloved wife of the late John W. Van Rysdam;...

Rumsey Clark

Rumsey Clark

Aug 30, 2014

Rumsey Clark, age 36, of Buffalo, died suddenly Saturday, August 30, 2014 at home in Buffalo. Mr. Clark was born August 15, 1978 in Syosset, NY. He is the son of Frederick J. and Carolyn (Clement) Clark. Beloved son of Frederick J. and Carolyn C. Clark, step son of Alan Dewart, brother of Frederick G. and Catie Clark. A memorial...

Lee E. Emminger

Lee E. Emminger

Aug 19, 2014

Lee E. Emminger, age 54, of Orchard Park, died Tuesday, August 19, 2014 at home in Orchard Park. Mr. Emminger was born January 12, 1960 in Lackawanna, NY. He is the son of the late Erwin E. and Patricia N. (Cronin) Emminger. Beloved son of Patricia (late Erwin), brother of Erwin (Tricia) and Lynn Emminger; also survived by many nieces,...

Margaraet E. Magner

Margaraet E. Magner

Aug 12, 2014

Margaraet E. Magner, age 92, of Orchard Park, died Tuesday, August 12, 2014 at Orchard Park, NY. Mrs. Magner was born July 1, 1922 in Augusta, ME. She is the daughter of the late George and the late Katherine (Guest) Emerson. Wife of the late Robert Magner; Mother of Mary (John) Berti and the late Catherine (Mark) Parucki; grandmother of...

Marion J. Land

Marion J. Land

Aug 5, 2014

Marion J. Land, age 94, of Angola, died Tuesday, August 5, 2014 at Mercy Hospital of Buffalo, NY. Mrs. Land was born March 10, 1920 in Orchard Park, NY. She is the daughter of the late William and the late Irene (Jakel) McKelvy. Wife of the late Gilbert "Red" Land; mother of Dolores (Robert) Meegan and Donald (Robin) Land; beloved...

Saretta P. Rathgeber

Saretta P. Rathgeber

Aug 2, 2014

Saretta P. Rathgeber, age 79, of Brooksville, FL formerly of Orchard Park, died Saturday, August 2, 2014 at Oakhill Hospital of Springhill, FL. Mrs. Rathgeber was born September 18, 1934 in Buffalo, NY. She is the daughter of the late James and the late Sally (Mittleman) Pattison. She married G. Donald Rathgeber. Beloved wife of Donald Rathgeber; mother of Lisa...

James W. Heath

James W. Heath

Jul 29, 2014

James W. Heath, age 83, of Orchard Park, died Tuesday, July 29, 2014 at Roswell Park Cancer Institute of Buffalo, NY. Mr. Heath was born October 23, 1930 in New Bern, NC. He is the son of the late James W. Heath and the late Ann (Armstrong) Heath. He married Elvera Scarcello. Jim was predeceased by his wife Elvera on...

Elbert E. Schuster

Elbert E. Schuster

Jul 28, 2014

Elbert E. Schuster, age 86, of Orchard Park, died Monday, July 28, 2014 at Mercy Hospital of Buffalo, NY. Mr. Schuster was born July 23, 1928 in Lancaster, NY. He is the son of the late Albert Schuster and the late Florence Bender. He married Esther E. Kray. He is survived by his wife: Esther E. (Kray) Schuster, dearest father...

Paul C. Scheier

Paul C. Scheier

Jul 26, 2014

Dr. Paul C. "Doc" Scheier, age 87, of Orchard Park, died Saturday, July 26, 2014 at home in Orchard Park. Dr. Scheier was born March 20, 1927 in Buffalo, NY. He is the son of the late Carl and the late Kathrine (Schneller) Scheier. He married Lorraine Lietz. Beloved husband of Lorraine (Lietz); loving father of Kathleen (Michael) Ross, Lynn...

Jean A. Baird

Jean A. Baird

Jul 24, 2014

Jean A. Baird, age 95, of East Aurora, died Thursday, July 24, 2014 at Fox Run of Orchard Park, NY. Mrs. Baird was born January 21, 1919 in Buffalo, NY. She is the daughter of the late Charles and the late Alice (Miller) Murray. Jean was predeceased by her husband the late Leonard "Speed" Baird. Mother of Timothy (Alice) Baird;...

Edith M. Brown

Edith M. Brown

Jul 22, 2014

Edith M. Brown, age 92, of Hamburg, died Tuesday, July 22, 2014 at home in Hamburg. Mrs. Brown was born July 28, 1921 in Brookville, PA. She is the daughter of the late Benjamin C. and the late Nellie (Ishman) Cox. Edith was predeceased by her husband, the late Ted Brown. Loving mother of Virginia Pohlman, Theodore (Alice) Brown Jr.,...

Anna O. Conte

Anna O. Conte

Jul 17, 2014

Anna O. Conte, age 9, of Orchard Park, died Thursday, July 17, 2014 at Women and Children's Hospital of Buffalo, NY. Anna was born May 18, 2005 in Buffalo, NY. Spirited daughter of Wendy (Burke) and John Conte; loving sister of Johnny and Gina; cherished granddaughter of Alfred (late Elva) Conte and Richard (Late Loretta) Burke; also survived by many...

Joseph V. Nicosia

Joseph V. Nicosia

Jul 7, 2014

Joseph V. Nicosia, age 97, of Orchard Park, died Monday, July 7, 2014 at Absolut of Orchard Park of Orchard Park, NY. Mr. Nicosia was born March 26, 1917 in Buffalo, NY. He is the son of the late Stefano and the late Angelina (Tripoli) Nicosia. Joseph was predeceased by his wife, the late Mary (LoCurto) Nicosia. Loving father of...

John Paul Keenan

John Paul Keenan

Jul 7, 2014

John Paul Keenan, PhD, age 70, of Orchard Park, died Monday, July 7, 2014 at home in Orchard Park. Mr. Keenan was born March 18, 1944 in Boston, MA. He is the son of the late John William and the late Claire (Gallagher) Keenan, III. He married Kathleen Lennon. He is survived by his wife: Kathleen (Lennon) Keenan; sons Christopher...

Dorothy J. Herrington

Dorothy J. Herrington

Jul 7, 2014

Dorothy J. Herrington, age 88, of Orchard Park, died Monday, July 7, 2014 at Elderwood at Hamburg. Mrs. Herrington was born October 31, 1925 in Buffalo, NY. She is the daughter of the late Harry and the late Ruth (Pack) Eiss. She married Charles E. Herrington. She is survived by her husband: Charles E. Herrington: loving mother of Holly (William)...