Obituaries

John D. Malfa

John D. Malfa

Aug 23, 2013

John D. Malfa, MD, age 80, of 101 Henning Drive, Orchard Park died Friday, August 23, 2013 at Mercy Hospital, Buffalo. Dr. Malfa was born September 20, 1932 at Auburn, NY the son of the late Samuel and the late Mary (Boonza) Malfa. He married Sonia Cortez. He is survived by his wife: Sonia (Cortez) Malfa, his children; John, Lisa,...

Mary Ann Fitzpatrick

Mary Ann Fitzpatrick

Aug 16, 2013

Mary Ann Fitzpatrick, age 77, of Orchard Park died Friday, August 16, 2013 at Mercy Hospital, Buffalo. Mrs. Fitzpatrick was born at Buffalo, NY the daughter of the late Stephen and the late Mary (Saluzzo) Petronsky. Mary Ann was predeceased by her beloved husband, Arthur, and her son James. She is survived by her children; Daniel (Lisa), John (Jean), Michael...

Julie K. Masterman

Julie K. Masterman

Aug 12, 2013

Julie K. Masterman, age 44, of Springville died Monday, August 12, 2013. Julie Masterman was born December 29, 1968 at Lackawanna, NY the daughter of the late Richard C. and Helen J. (Johnston) Buss. She is survived by; her beloved life companion David Seider, her Mother Helen (Johnston) Buss, her brother Richard (Patti) Buss, her sisters; Nancy (Michael) Glair, and...

Carlton H. Booth

Carlton H. Booth

Aug 11, 2013

Carlton H. Booth, age 86, of Orchard Park died Sunday, August 11, 2013 at Orchard Park. Mr. Booth was born at Buffalo, NY the son of the late Howard and the late Florence (Kallin) Booth. He married Margaret Kastel He served in the Navy from 1900 to 1946 during World War II . He was employed by Carlton H. Booth,...

James V. Damato

James V. Damato

Aug 6, 2013

James V. Damato, age 83, of Wellsville died Tuesday, August 6, 2013 at Wellsville. Mr. Damato was born at Turtle Creek, PA the son of the late Louis and the late Myrtle (Petty) Damato. Father of Darlene (Joseph) Lake, James (Jeanine) Damato, Jr., Daniel (Barbara) Damato, his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and his brother Ronald (Jacqueline) Damato. Calling hours will be...

Shirley A. Kohlhas

Shirley A. Kohlhas

Aug 1, 2013

Shirley A. Kohlhas, age 81, of West Seneca died Thursday, August 1, 2013 at West Seneca. Mrs. Kohlhas was born at Buffalo, NY the daughter of the late Albert J. and the late Marie (Reynolds) Striebick. She married John B. Kohlhas. She is survived by her husband: John B. Kohlhas, and many other beloved family members. Calling hours will be...

Carlton S. Frost

Carlton S. Frost

Jul 30, 2013

Carlton S. Frost, age 84, of 3667 Sowles Road, Hamburg died Tuesday, July 30, 2013 at Hamburg. Mr. Frost was born at Black River, NY the son of the late Carlton and the late Grace (Dicob) Frost. He married Marlene Ahrens. He is survived by his wife: Marlene (Ahrens) Frost and many beloved family members. Calling hours will be Friday...

Wilbert A. Grad

Wilbert A. Grad

Jul 30, 2013

Wilbert A. Grad, age 97, of, Orchard Park died Tuesday, July 30, 2013 at Mercy Hospital, Buffalo. Mr. Grad was born June 27, 1916 at Buffalo, NY the son of the late Anthony and the late Anna (Huber) Grad. Wilbert was predeceased by his beloved wife Geraldine (Dreyer). He is survived by his son William (Lucy) Grad. The funeral will...

Josephine Morga

Josephine Morga

Jul 6, 2013

Josephine Morga, age 86, of Lackawanna died Saturday, July 6, 2013 at Mercy Hospital, Buffalo. Mrs. Morga was born at Buffalo, NY the daughter of the late Louis and the late Margarit (Carnivaile) Nanna. Beloved Mother of Ronald, Maria (John), Michael (Anida) and the late Dennis (Jayne) Morga; grandmother of 6. There is no prior visitation. The funeral will be...

Maureen S. Becker

Maureen S. Becker

Jul 4, 2013

Maureen S. Becker, age 81, of Williamsville died Thursday, July 4, 2013 at Millard Fillmore Suburban, Williamsville. Mrs. Becker was born at Buffalo, NY the daughter of the late Gustav Adolph and the late Julia (Fischer) Schoch. She is survived by her sister; Linda (Late Dr. William) Hamilton, her nephews, and great nieces and nephews. Calling hours will be Tuesday...

Helga Varela

Helga Varela

Jun 22, 2013

Helga Varela, age 86, of Orchard Park died Saturday, June 22, 2013 at Absolut at Orchard Park, Orchard Park. Mrs. Varela was born at Germany. Beloved wife of the late Dr. James J. Quinn and the late Fred Varela. Mother of James ( Maureen) Quinn, Frederick Quinn, Stefanie (Thomas) Murray and the late J. Brian Quinn. Calling hours will be...

Robert J. Poisson

Robert J. Poisson

Jun 16, 2013

Robert J. Poisson, age 85, of Orchard Park died Sunday, June 16, 2013 at Absolut of Orchard Park, Orchard Park. Mr. Poisson was born at Buffalo, NY the son of the late Joseph A. and the late Isabel (Hackett) Poisson. He married Nancy Shaw. He is survived by his wife: Nancy (Shaw) Poisson, Michael (Barbara) Poisson, Diane (Bradley) Burmeister, John...

Alfred W. Hodgson

Alfred W. Hodgson

Jun 11, 2013

Alfred W. Hodgson, age 93, lifelong resident of Orchard Park died Tuesday, June 11, 2013 at Hospice Buffalo, Cheektowaga. Mr. Hodgson was born at Orchard Park, NY the son of the late Alfred and the late Emma (Bender) Hodgson. He married Marion Hodson. He is survived by his wife: Marion "Jane" (Hodson) Hodgson, niece; Esther (William) Hallett, nephew George Wilett,...

William A. Dourlain

William A. Dourlain

Jun 9, 2013

William A. Dourlain, age 81, of Amherst died Sunday, June 9, 2013 at Buffalo General Hospital, Buffalo. Mr. Dourlain was born at Bridgeville, PA the son of the late William and the late Mary (Kopac) Dourlain. William was predeceased by his wife, the late Jodi (Hill) Dourlain. Loving Father of Deborah (Don Paul) Dourlain, and William "Chip" Dourlain. Grandfather of...

John Burke Lebherz

John Burke Lebherz

Jun 8, 2013

John Burke Lebherz, age 85, of Orchard Park died Saturday, June 8, 2013 at Mercy Hospital, Buffalo. Mr. Lebherz was born at Buffalo, NY the son of the late Edwin J. and the late Mary (Burke) Lebherz. John was predeceased by his wife the Late Marilyn Bradshaw. He is survived by Brad (Nancy), Michael (Sandra), Joanne (William) Speyer, and James...

William G. Pufpaff

William G. Pufpaff

May 31, 2013

William G. Pufpaff, age 90, of Orchard Park died Friday, May 31, 2013 at Mercy Hospital, Buffalo. Mr. Pufpaff was born at Buffalo, NY the son of the late Clarence and the late Mabel (Preston) Pufpaff. He married Marion Matter. He is survived by his wife: Marion (Matter) Pufpaff, and his daughter Susan (William) Wilson, Jr. William was predeceased by...

Bernard G. Wittmann

Bernard G. Wittmann

May 31, 2013

Bernard G. Wittmann, " Barney" age 82, of Orchard Park died Friday, May 31, 2013 at home in Orchard Park. Mr. Wittmann was born January 29, 1931 at Buffalo, NY the son of the late Bernard J. and the late Helen (Byrns) Wittmann. He married Teresa A. Snyder. He is survived by his wife: Teresa A. (Snyder) Wittmann; beloved father...

Kenneth E. Young

Kenneth E. Young

May 30, 2013

Kenneth E. Young, age 65, of Hamburg died Thursday, May 30, 2013 at Mercy Hospital, Buffalo. Mr. Young was born at Hamburg, NY the son of the late George and Beatrice (May) Young. He married Sandra Robinson. Kenneth was a Purple Heart recipient during his service in Vietnam and a letter carrier for 27 years at the Hamburg Post Office....

Kurt Werner Guenzer

Kurt Werner Guenzer

May 30, 2013

Kurt Werner Guenzer, age 38, of Buffalo died Thursday, May 30, 2013 at Buffalo. Mr. Guenzer was born at Elkton, MD the son of Phillip J. and Nancy (Werner) Craig. He is survived by his Mother; Nancy (Dwight) Craig, brother of Margaret Guenzer, Sarah (James) Bradshaw, Philip (Susan) Guenzer, Christine (Andrew) Ruda, Andrew Guenzer, and nieces and nephews. A Memorial...

Clayton H. Vail

Clayton H. Vail

May 20, 2013

Clayton H. Vail, age 91, of Orchard Park died Monday, May 20, 2013 at Mercy Hospital, Buffalo. Mr. Vail was born at Lackawanna, NY the son of the late Frederick N. and the late Helen C. (Rickloff) Vail. He married Ellen Braun. He is survived by his wife: Ellen (Braun) Vail; and daughter; Barbara (John) Bernard. Calling hours will be...