Obituaries
Edward H. Taylor
Mar 23, 2024
Taylor, Edward H.; Of Orchard Park, NY, March 23, 2024. Beloved husband of the late June E. (Gordon) Taylor; loving father of Thomas P. (Deborah) Taylor, Donna M. (Gary) Rettig, Kim A. (Jeffrey) Woodrich and the late Susan E. Taylor; grandfather of Laura Taylor, Patrick Taylor, Michelle (Joe) Calorico, Brett (Erika) Rettig, Chelsea Platt, Jacob (Lauren) Woodrich and Hannah Woodrich;...
Florence E. Mergenhagen
Mar 8, 2024
Florence Emma (nee Heck) Mergenhagen (8/8/1928 - 3/8/2024) Florence moved to East Aurora with her (late) husband George, where she was active in her Church - First Presbyterian - serving as Deacon and on the Annual Bazaar Committee. Florence is a past President of the East Aurora Garden Club. The Club featured her yard with its extensive themed gardens on...
Melvin J. Plowucha
Mar 2, 2024
Plowucha, Melvin John; of Orchard Park, NY, passed away March 2, 2024 at the age of 80. Beloved husband of Elizabeth (Malec) Plowucha; dearest father of Michael (Christine) Plowucha, Suzanne Plowucha, Kathleen (Fonda) Brigis; cherished grandfather of Alexander and Elizabeth Plowucha; he is predeceased by his parents John and Salome (Opiela) Plowucha and survived by his siblings Diane (Raymond) Falk,...
Yasabel N. Gibson
Feb 27, 2024
A lifelong resident of Orchard Park, Yasabel Newton Gibson, age 95, died at her home on February 27, 2024, after a brief illness. Born Yasabel Eastman Newton on November 27, 1928, she was the daughter of Charles M. Newton and Antoinette Eastman Newton spending her childhood on the family farm on Newton Road in Orchard Park. Mrs. Gibson, known by...
Sandra J. Caldiero
Feb 15, 2024
On February 15, 2024, Sandra J Caldiero entered into rest. She was the beloved wife of Alphonse Caldiero, loving mother of Jennifer LaMonte, Scott Caldiero (Sarah Newman), and stepmother of Lisa Grabp (Michael Grabp) and loving grandma to Joshua & Nicholas LaMonte, Lucca Caldiero and Sophia, Aubrey & Ethan Newman. Sandra was a bus driver for Orchard Park School District...
John E. Kearney, Jr.
Feb 15, 2024
Kearney, John E., Jr. "Jack"; of Orchard Park, NY passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on February 15, 2024; beloved husband of Jeanne M. (nee Dahl) Kearney and the late Carol A. (nee Schubring) Kearney; dearest father of Bonnie (Joseph) Pingitore and John E. (Anne) Kearney, III; step-father to James Meade, Patrick (Olga) Meade, Thomas (Doreen) Meade, John...
William J. Heichberger
Feb 9, 2024
Heichberger, William J., of Orchard Park, NY February 9, 2024. Beloved husband of Doris (Wilcox) Heichberger; father of Vivian Lynn (John) Bulbulia and Craig William Heichberger; grandfather of Ashley, Ethan and Aubrey; brother of Margaret Heichberger, John (Carol) Heichberger, Raymond Heichberger, Barbara (Burton) Hurd and the late Albert Heichberger and JoAnne Heichberger. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. The...
John H. Hinners
Feb 9, 2024
In Memoriam: John Henry “Jack” Hinners, Jr. Orchard Park mourns the loss of one of its most beloved residents, John Henry “Jack” Hinners, Jr., who peacefully passed away on February 9th, 2024, leaving behind cherished memories and a legacy of service and kindness. Born in the Bronx of New York City on June 2, 1936 to Eleanor and John Hinners,...
Maria A. Perea
Feb 6, 2024
Perea, Maria A.; of Orchard Park, NY passed away February 6, 2024. Miss Perea was born October 22, 1931 in Lima, Peru, the only daughter of Mr. Roberto and Mrs. Emilia Perea. She was educated in Peru and received her MA at Columbia Teachers College in NYC. Maria became a Guidance Counselor in the Buffalo Public Schools until retirement. Friends...
Nathan E. Pawlak
Feb 4, 2024
Pawlak, Nathan E.; age 19, of Orchard Park, NY, February 4, 2024; beloved son of John and Lynn (Witherspoon); cherished brother of Claire C. and the late Andrew R. Pawlak; loving grandson of John L. Jr. and Joyce Pawlak, Nancy and the late Robert Witherspoon; also survived by aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. The family will receive friends Saturday, February...
Nancy G. Champlin
Feb 2, 2024
Champlin, Nancy G. (nee Galloway); passed away peacefully on February 2, 2024 in Orchard Park, NY, formerly of Clearwater Beach, FL. and Rochester, NY; beloved wife of the late David Champlin; devoted mother to Michael (Charlene) Champlin and Valerie (Joseph) Venturo; mother-in-law of Kiera (Steve) Champlin-Kuhn; Nancy is survived by her grandchildren Cotter Champlin, Cecilia Kuhn, Madeline and Aidan Venturo,...
Margaret J. Meyer
Jan 29, 2024
MEYER, Margaret (Johnston); Of Orchard Park, NY, January 29, 2024. Beloved wife of 67 years to the late Henry F. Meyer; loving mother of Barbara (John) Grucza, Carol (Ed) Grucza and Bob (Katherine) Meyer; grandmother of Tracy, Erin, Andrew, Laura, Natalie and Luke; great-grandmother of Evelyn, Xavier and Elena; sister of Helen (late Richard) Buss and Susan (late John) Wall;...
Betty Jean Simmons
Jan 29, 2024
Simmons, Betty Jean "BJ" (Kinney): Of Orchard Park, NY, 23 July 1936 to 29 January 2024. Predeceased by parents John and Adah Kinney, husbands M. Robert Conover and Charles "Wes" Simmons, III, and granddaughter Ariel Rotter. Survived by daughters Robin Conover, Sara (Chris Rotter) Simmons, Emily K. (Jerry) Henry, step-children Anne (Daryll Claus) Pohlman, David (Louise) Simmons, Chuck (Laura) Simmons,...
Joann K. Ingle
Jan 23, 2024
JoAnn Kester Ingle September 5, 1938 – January 23, 2024 JoAnn Kester Ingle, 85, of Saint Augustine, Florida, passed away on January 23, 2024, at Advent Health Hospital in Celebration, FL. Born and raised in West Seneca, New York, she attended Alfred University where she graduated with her bachelor’s degree in nursing as a BSRN in 1960. JoAnn had a...
David J. Zielinski
Jan 23, 2024
Zielinski, David J.; January 23, 2024; beloved husband of the late Barbara E. (nee Abbott) Zielinski; dearest father of Brian D. Zielinski, Daniel M. Zielinski, Terri (Ray) Czosnyka, and Traci Zielinski; cherished grandfather of Marissa (Tom) Wickett, Tyler Zielinski, Austin Zielinski, Hunter Kennedy, and David (Lauren) Perkins; adoring great grandfather of Abigail Elizabeth Wickett; dear brother of Gary Pratt, Linda...
Douglas Jakel
Jan 23, 2024
Jakel, Douglas G.; January 23, 2024; beloved father of Denise and Dee Jakel; devoted grandfather of Carissa, Alethea, Sarah, and Jonathan Kavarnos and Emily Jakel; son of the late Arthur and Rosemary (nee Mullen) Jakel; dear brother of James (Theresa Wiater) Jakel; dear uncle of Amy Siegel and Suzanne Jakel. Douglas was a US Navy Seabee and a retiree of...
Mary C. Gordon
Jan 23, 2024
Gordon, Mary Catherine "Kay" (nee Hogenmiller); Mary entered her part of Heaven on January 23rd, 2024, at Father Baker Manor where she resided for four and a half years between units Sterling and Opal and was surrounded by her people who cared for her so lovingly. Mary is survived by her children Dawn (Ronald) Straitiff, Mark W. Gordon, and his...
Matthew M. Pouthier
Jan 19, 2024
Pouthier, Matthew M.; January 20, 2024, at the age of 47; beloved husband of 21 years to Christa A. (nee Hatley) Pouthier; devoted father of Casea and Chelsea Pouthier; cherished son of Christopher and Sally (nee Machemer) Pouthier; dear brother of Christopher (Julie) Pouthier; son-in-law of Cole B. (Mary Jo) Hatley; brother-in-law of Cole T. (Robyn) Hatley, Paul (Lauren) Hatley,...
Elvin H. Roberts, Jr.
Jan 7, 2024
Roberts, Elvin H. Jr, of West Falls, NY, January 7, 2024; beloved husband of the late Joanne (nee Schreiner) Roberts; loving father of Bill E. (Sharon) Roberts, Joanne M. (Joseph) DiStefano and Bob M. (Stephanie) Roberts; grandfather of Jason, Steven, Heather, Cortnie, Glen, Dan, "A.J." and Alisha; great-grandfather of Maddy, Samantha, Apollo, Nolan, "DJ", Paige and Chase; dear brother of...
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