Obituaries

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)...

Gracia A. Kozak

Gracia A. Kozak

Jul 6, 2014

Gracia A. Kozak, age 79, of Arcade, died Sunday, July 6, 2014 at home in Arcade. Mrs. Kozak was born May 24, 1935 in Farmersville, NY. She is the daughter of the late Franklin and the late Mable (McCluer) Ashcraft. Beloved wife of the late John Kozak Jr.; mother of John (Lisa) Kozak and the late Cheryl (Jerry) Seiwert and...

Elizabeth A. Breen

Elizabeth A. Breen

Jun 27, 2014

Elizabeth A. Breen, age 87, of Orchard Park, died Friday, June 27, 2014 at Mercy Hospital of Buffalo, NY. Mrs. Breen was born February 26, 1927 in New Castle, PA. Beloved wife of the late John R. Breen; loving mother of James R. Breen and Diane (Christopher) Juda; grandmother of Jack, Meghann and Shelby. A Mass of Christian burial will...

Marylou Merritt

Marylou Merritt

Jun 25, 2014

Marylou Merritt, age 69, of Orchard Park, died Wednesday, June 25, 2014 at home in Orchard Park. Mrs. Merritt was born December 1, 1944 in Buffalo, NY. She is the daughter of the late Paul and the late Helen (Uebelhoer) Trowbridge. She married Michael R. Merritt. She is survived by her husband: Michael R. Merritt; mother of Michael (Jill) Jr....

Richard A. Ehret

Richard A. Ehret

Jun 21, 2014

Richard A. Ehret, age 84, of Orchard Park, died Saturday, June 21, 2014 at Mercy Hospital of Buffalo, NY. Mr. Ehret was born April 16, 1930 in Gowanda, NY. He is the son of the late Alvin and the late Virginia (Flogaus) Ehret. Richard was predeceased by his wife the late Jane (Henrich) Ehret. Father of Jonathan (Laura) and the...

Kevin G. Mugridge

Kevin G. Mugridge

Jun 16, 2014

Kevin G. Mugridge, age 77, of Elma, died Monday, June 16, 2014 at Mercy Hospital of Buffalo, NY. Mr. Mugridge was born August 12, 1936 in Buffalo, NY. He is the son of the late George and the late Helen (Hennessey) Mugridge. He married Marcia Flanagan. He is survived by his wife: Marcia (Flanagan) Mugridge: stepfather of Michael and Timothy...

Norris E. Shoemaker

Norris E. Shoemaker

Jun 5, 2014

Norris "Curley" E. Shoemaker, age 93, of East Aurora, died Thursday, June 5, 2014 at home in East Aurora. Mr. Shoemaker was born September 14, 1920 in Breckenridge, PA. He is the son of the late Norris and the late Laura (Ritchie) Shoemaker. He married Gloria Burns. He is survived by his beloved wife: Gloria (Burns) Shoemaker; loving father of...

John E. Hayes

John E. Hayes

Jun 5, 2014

John E. Hayes, age 90, of Orchard Park, died Thursday, June 5, 2014 at Mercy Hospital of Buffalo, NY. Mr. Hayes was born May 19, 1924 in Albany, NY. He is the son of the late Edward and the late Jessica (Baer) Hayes. John was predeceased by his wife the late Mary O'Brien. Father of Marla, Mark (Barbara), Lynne (Ray)...

Harry A. Wieland

Harry A. Wieland

Jun 3, 2014

Harry A. Wieland, age 95, formerly of Orchard Park, died Tuesday, June 3, 2014 in North Carolina. Mr. Wieland was born August 21, 1918 in New York. He is the son of the late Edward and the late Emma (Ludwig) Wieland. Harry was predeceased by his wife the Late Phyllis (Broeker) Wieland Father of Harry G. Wieland, Beth Broeker, Mary...

Dorothy F. Aubrecht

Dorothy F. Aubrecht

Jun 3, 2014

Dorothy F. Aubrecht, age 94, of Orchard Park, died Tuesday, June 3, 2014 at Father Baker Manor of Orchard Park, NY. Mrs. Aubrecht was born February 24, 1920 in St. Paul, MN. She is the daughter of the late Henry and the late Florence (Pfeiffer) Schmidt. Dorothy was predeceased by her husband the late Donald A. Aubrecht. Mother of Robert...

Rosemary A. Mcnerney

Rosemary A. Mcnerney

Jun 2, 2014

Rosemary A. McNerney, age 90, of Orchard Park, died Monday, June 2, 2014 at Fox Run of Orchard Park, NY. Miss McNerney was born January 24, 1924 in Lackawanna, NY. She is the daughter of the late William and the late Anna (Benzinger) Petrie. Rosemary was predeceased by her husband the Late Francis "Jerry" McNerney. Loving mother of Marianne E....

Charles J. Momberger

Charles J. Momberger

Jun 2, 2014

Charles J. Momberger, age 82, of Orchard Park, died Monday, June 2, 2014 at Father Baker Manor of Orchard Park, NY. Mr. Momberger was born April 3, 1932 in Buffalo, NY. He is the son of the late Ernst and the late Anna (Heckel) Momberger. He married Kathleen Larkin. He is survived by his wife: Kathleen (Larkin) Momberger; father of...

Alice M Becker

Alice M Becker

May 31, 2014

Alice M Becker, age 80, of Orchard Park, died Saturday, May 31, 2014 at home in Orchard Park. Mrs. Becker was born February 3, 1934 in East Aurora, NY. She is the daughter of the late Joseph and the late Blanche Eckel. Alice was predeceased by her husband the late Lloyd R. Becker. Loving Mother of Jeffrey (Ellen); David (Sandra);...