Obituaries

Shirley A. Kennedy

Shirley A. Kennedy

Mar 16, 2012

Shirley A. Kennedy, age 70, formerly of New Brighton, Pennsylvania, died Friday, March 16, 2012 at Mercy Hospital, Buffalo. Mrs. Kennedy was born in Rochester, PA the daughter of the late Melvin and the late Alberta (Buckenhiemer) Hogue. Shirley was predeceased by her beloved husband, the Late F. Joseph Kennedy, III. She is survived by children, Jodilynn (Brian) Cox, and...

James A. Pohlman

James A. Pohlman

Mar 15, 2012

James A. Pohlman, age 84, died Thursday, March 15, 2012 at Father Baker Manor, Orchard Park. Mr. Pohlman was born at Buffalo, NY the son of the late John and the late Ruth (Brucehaber) Pohlman. James was an honored Veteran of the United States Marine Corps. He was President of the Pohlman Foundry, Buffalo NY. James was predeceased by his...

Marian R. Schwabel

Marian R. Schwabel

Mar 9, 2012

Marian R. Schwabel, age 93, of Orchard Park died Friday, March 9, 2012 at Orchard Heights, Orchard Park. Mrs. Schwabel was born at Orchard Park, NY the daughter of the late John and the late Henrietta (Zilliox) Petre. Marian was predeceased by her husband. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday at 10:00 at Nativity Of Our Lord Church,...

Helen M. Hollis

Helen M. Hollis

Mar 4, 2012

Helen M. Hollis, age 84, of Orchard Park died Sunday, March 4, 2012 in Osteen, Florida. Mrs. Hollis was born November 25, 1927 at Buffalo, NY the daughter of the late Jack and the late Dorothy (Evans) Frost. Helen was predeceased by her husband, Raymond Hollis in 2004. She is survived by her children, grandchildren and many friends and relatives....

Bonnie J. Lyons

Bonnie J. Lyons

Mar 1, 2012

Bonnie J. Lyons, age 60, of Orchard Park died Thursday, March 1, 2012 at Millard Fillmore Suburban, Williamsville. Mrs. Lyons was born at Gowanda, NY the daughter of the late Leon and the late Betty (Jensen) Reding. Mrs. Lyons was predeceased by her Husband, the late William J. Lyons. She is survived by children, grandchildren, siblings and many many friends...

Marion Bulger

Marion Bulger

Feb 28, 2012

Marion Bulger, age 98, of Hamburg died Tuesday, February 28, 2012. Mrs. Bulger was born at Schenectady, NY the daughter of the late Franciszek and the late Magdalena (Proszek) Mleczek. Mrs. Bulger was predeceased by her Husband. She is survived by her children, grandchildren and many friends. A reception celebrating Marion Bulger's life will be held Tuesday April 10th at...

Celia J. Wilk

Celia J. Wilk

Feb 28, 2012

Celia J. Wilk, age 91, of Orchard Park died Tuesday, February 28, 2012 at Millard Fillmore Suburban, Williamsville. Mrs. Wilk was born at Buffalo, NY the daughter of the late Frank and the late Alexandria (Soytos) Jakubaszek. A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday at 10:00 at Nativity Of Our Lord Church, 26 Thorn Avenue, Orchard Park. Burial...

Clara J. Gartenman

Clara J. Gartenman

Feb 17, 2012

Clara J. Gartenman, age 94, of Orchard Park died Friday, February 17, 2012 at Elderwood Health Care at Lakewood, Hamburg. Mrs. Gartenman was born at Orchard Park, NY the daughter of the late Louis and the late Mary (Metzler) Meid. Clara was predeceased by her husband Allen. She is survived by her children, Sharon, Richard (Nancy), and Donald (Kathy) Gartenman,...

Mary P. Kern

Mary P. Kern

Feb 10, 2012

Mary P. Kern, age 83, of Orchard Park died Friday, February 10, 2012 at Father Baker Manor, Orchard Park. Mrs. Kern was born at Scranton, PA the daughter of the late Patrick and the late Anna Langan. She is survived by her loving family and many friends. Calling hours will be Monday from 2:00PM - 4:00PM & 7:00pm - 9:00pm...

Jo Ann Haley

Jo Ann Haley

Feb 6, 2012

Jo Ann Haley, age 75, of Orchard Park died Monday, February 6, 2012 at Mercy Hospital, Buffalo. Mrs. Haley was born at Salamanca, NY the daughter of the late Gerald and the late Mary (Beattie) Young. She is survived by her husband: William L. Haley, her children, grandchildren, siblings and many other friends and relatives. Calling hours will be Thursday...

George A. Camuza

George A. Camuza

Feb 3, 2012

George A. Camuza, age 77, of Springville died Friday, February 3, 2012 at Fiddler's Green Manor, Springville. Mr. Camuza was born in Buffalo, NY the son of the late Anthony and the late Mary (Papoutsis) Camuza. A Memorial Service will be scheduled in the future.

Robert E. Bergner

Robert E. Bergner

Jan 28, 2012

Robert E. Bergner, M.D., age 87, of Orchard Park died Saturday, January 28, 2012 at Absolut Of Orchard Park, Orchard Park. Mr. Bergner was born in Buffalo, NY the son of the late Victor and the late Christina (Bergner) Szczukowski. Dr. Bergner is survived by many family members and friends. Calling hours will be Thursday from 7:00pm -9:00pm and Friday...

Lois A. Bunker

Lois A. Bunker

Jan 27, 2012

Lois A. Bunker, age 83, of Orchard Park died Friday, January 27, 2012 at Father Baker Manor, Orchard Park, New York Mrs. Bunker was born at Lorain, OH the daughter of the late Daniel and the late Elizabeth (Dovala) Stem. She is survived by her children Donald "Skip" (Connie), Carol Leah, (Dave), Lisa Beth, (Eric), her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Lois...

Ruth S. Stachowiak

Ruth S. Stachowiak

Jan 26, 2012

Ruth S. Stachowiak, age 85, of Cheektowaga died Thursday, January 26, 2012 at Buffalo General Hospital, Buffalo, New York. Mrs. Stachowiak was born at Buffalo, NY the daughter of the late Stephen and the late Irene (Sikorski) Walker. She is survived by her Daughter, Susan (Frank) Cravotta. A Memorial Mass will be held at St. Andrew's Catholic Church, in Sloan,...

Beryl V. Welch

Beryl V. Welch

Jan 25, 2012

Beryl V. Welch, age 96, of Orchard Park died Wednesday, January 25, 2012 at home. Mrs. Welch was born in Frankfort, NY the daughter of the late Leroy A. and the late Carrie (Van Duesen) Nipe. She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Stewart "Duke" Welch. Beryl is survived by her children, David, (Michele) Dale, Daryl, (Linda), Dawn (Jeff), and...

Robert A. Boettger

Robert A. Boettger

Jan 24, 2012

Rev. Robert A. Boettger, age 96, of Lancaster died Tuesday, January 24, 2012 at Elderwood Health Care At Lakewood, Hamburg. Mr. Boettger was born in Buffalo, New York, the son of the late Edwin H. and the late Elizabeth (Inrig) Boettger. His wife Mildred predeceased him in 2011. All services will be private.

Corinne M. Beck

Corinne M. Beck

Jan 21, 2012

Corinne M. Beck, age 83, of Orchard Park died Saturday, January 21, 2012 at Mercy Hospital, Buffalo. Mrs. Beck was born in Buffalo, NY the daughter of the late Walter and the late Marie Braun. She married Robert F. Beck . She is survived by her husband: Robert F. Beck, her daughter Carolyn J. Guthrie, and her granddaughter Christine. Calling...

David A. Slotman

David A. Slotman

Jan 7, 2012

David A. Slotman, age 65, of Orchard Park died Saturday, January 7, 2012. Mr. Slotman was born in Orchard Park, NY the son of the late Frank and the late Ruth (Wado) Slotman. He married Rosalind Snider. David owned and operated Slotman Plumbing, Orchard Park, NY. He is survived by his wife: Rosalind (Snider) Slotman, his children, Ben (Julie), Andrew...

Henry G. Bruckman

Henry G. Bruckman

Jan 6, 2012

Henry G. Bruckman, of Orchard Park died Friday, January 6, 2012 at Hospice Buffalo, Cheektowaga. Mr. Bruckman was born in Buffalo, NY Henry is an honored World War II veteran who served in the Army. Henry is the husband of Rosemarie Bruckman and the late Betty (Kappen) and is also survived by his children, step-children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A memorial...

Jerry Brookins

Jerry Brookins

Jan 3, 2012

Jerry Brookins, III, age 60, of Amherst died Tuesday, January 3, 2012./ Mr. Brookins was born in Buffalo, NY the son of the late Jerry and the late Margaret (Burger) Brookins, II. He was employed by Chudy Paper, Buffalo N.Y. He is survived by one daughter: Augusta Alessi of Buffalo, NY and one son Joel Brookins of Buffalo and many...