Obituaries

Karen L. Fitzgerald

Karen L. Fitzgerald

Jul 17, 2024

Fitzgerald, Karen L.; of Hamburg, NY formerly of Orchard Park, NY, passed away July 17, 2024; Beloved wife of the late John J. "Jack" Fitzgerald, Jr. Dearest mother of Sean M. (Carrie) Fitzgerald. Loving and devoted grandmother to Matigan, Jack, and Caroline Fitzgerald. Daughter of the late George and Norma Zimmerman. Dear sister of Todd (Diane) Zimmerman. Sister-in-law of Maureen...

David G. Hecht

David G. Hecht

Jul 16, 2024

Hecht, David G.; of Orchard Park, NY, passed away July 16, 2024. Beloved husband of 58 years to the late Margaret A. (nee Krehbiel) Hecht. Loving father of Susan L. (Michael) Burney and Robin (James) Crowley; devoted and cherished grandfather of Matthew Burney, David (Kiersten), and Jack Crowley; adoring great grandfather to Joey Crowley; also survived by many loving nieces...

Michael H. Blendowski

Michael H. Blendowski

Jul 12, 2024

Blendowski, Michael H. of Angola, NY July 12, 2024. Beloved husband of Lisa R. (Wokasien) Blendowski; brother of the late Stephen Blendowski; best friend of "Abby and Finnegan". A Memorial gathering will be held Friday July 19, 2024 from 3pm - 7pm at the FE Brown Sons Funeral Home. 6575 E. Quaker St. Orchard Park, NY 14127. Memorials may be...

Christopher M. Pouthier

Christopher M. Pouthier

Jul 10, 2024

Pouthier, Christopher M.; of East Aurora, NY, passed away July 10, 2024 at the age of 72. Beloved husband of Sally (nee Machemer) Pouthier. Loving father of Christopher (Julie) Pouthier and the late Matthew (survived by Christa) Pouthier. Grandfather to Casea, Chelsea, and Camden Pouthier. Son of the late Joseph and Marietta (Rutland) Pouthier. Brother to MaryJo Brooker, Nancy (Andy)...

Jeffrey D. Rogalski

Jeffrey D. Rogalski

Jul 3, 2024

Rogalski, Jeffrey D., passed away suddenly in the early morning of July 3, 2024. Son of the late Stan and Jane C. Rogalski. Brother of the late John S. Rogalski, the late Jane M. Rogalski, and Julie (Darren) Riccio. Uncle to Joshua D. Riccio and Lillian C. Riccio. Beloved friend like family of Jim Brisky. Private Services for immediate family...

Doreen O. Henning

Doreen O. Henning

Jul 2, 2024

Henning, Doreen O. "Duckie" (Revett); of Hamburg, NY, who was born in Ipswich, England, passed away on July 2, 2024, at the age of 97. Beloved wife of the late Chief of the Orchard Park Police Robert C. Henning; dearest mother of Susan Brinson of Garner, NC, Deborah A. (Thomas Rolle) Henning of Buffalo, NY, James A. (Virginia) Henning of...

Richard F. Geitter

Richard F. Geitter

Jul 1, 2024

Geitter, Richard, 91, of Orchard Park, passed away on July 1, 2024. He was a United States Army veteran and a charter and lifetime member of the Hillcrest Volunteer Fire Company. He was retired from the Orchard Park Highway Department. Richard was preceded in death by his wife, Jean, and his parents, Margaret and Elmer Geitter. He was also predeceased...

Patrick W. Murray

Patrick W. Murray

Jun 30, 2024

Murray, Patrick W. of Orchard Park, NY passed away June 30, 2024 at the age of 64. Beloved father of Nicole (Daniel) Salzler and Julie (Brian) Dibb; loving grandfather of Myla, Karlee, Greyson, Barrett and Brody; dear son of Ruth (late Jerome) Murray; brother of Jerome "Skip" Murray, Daniel (Leslie) Murray, Mary Ann (Jeff) Munro, John (Jenny) Murray and the...

William A. Speyer, Jr.

William A. Speyer, Jr.

Jun 30, 2024

Speyer, William A., "Billy" of Orchard Park, NY Unexpectedly June 30, 2024. Beloved husband of Joanne (Lebherz) Speyer; father of Liam C. and Emily B. Speyer; brother of Thomas J. (Beth), Sean J. (Jennifer), and the late Charles P. Speyer. Son of the late William and Patricia (Dolan) Speyer; also survived by many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. The...

Paul J. Williams, Jr.

Paul J. Williams, Jr.

Jun 30, 2024

Please assemble at church. Share condolences online at www.febrownsons.comWilliams , Paul J., Jr.; of Elma, NY passed away on June 30, 2024 at the age of 83. Beloved husband of 58 years to Cheryl (nee Furlong) Williams; dearest father of Paul, III (Zeina) Williams and Kevin Williams; devoted grandfather to Kathryn and Matthew Williams; dear brother of Carolynn (William) Held,...

Roberta Linda Mercio

Roberta Linda Mercio

Jun 24, 2024

Mercio, Roberta "Linda" (McCann); June 24, 2024; beloved mother of Philip M. (Michelle) Mercio and Jason C. Mercio; devoted grandmother to Olivia, Elise, Emily, Rose and Hudson James Mercio; daughter of the late James W. and Jane McCann; dear sister of Laura Minnie, the late James R. McCann, Sue Ellen Duggan, Timothy McCann, Molly Mogavero, Donald McCann and the late...

Cheri H. Cook

Cheri H. Cook

Jun 21, 2024

Cook, Cheri H. (Hopper); passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on June 21, 2024, at the age of 82. Beloved wife of Douglas M. Cook; dearest mother of Adrienne (Michael) Fuore and Elliot Cook; devoted grandmother to William and Charlotte Rose Fuore; dear sister of Marcia Huber; also survived by nieces and nephews. The family will be present Saturday,...

Doris Leslie Hoelle

Doris Leslie Hoelle

Jun 16, 2024

Hoelle, Doris Leslie.; June 16, 2024, at the age of 77; beloved daughter of the late Leslie K. "Ted" and Doris M. (Meier) Hoelle; devoted sister of Barbara A. Hoelle and the late Donald F. (survived by Constance) Hoelle; devoted aunt to Donna Bain and the late Theodore McDade. Leslie was a graduate of Orchard Park High School and SUNY...

Michael W. Morrow

Michael W. Morrow

Jun 3, 2024

Morrow, Michael W.; lifelong resident of Orchard Park, NY, passed away on June 3, 2024. Beloved husband of 57 years to Donna L. (Lovell) Morrow, father of Amy Morrow, Jeff (Andrea) Morrow, and Jody Morrissette. Grandfather to Tina (Jake), Lydia, Claire, Adam, Audrey, and Leah. He was the brother of Thomas and Jack Morrow. Mike was a graduate of Orchard...

Gary E. Huntley

Gary E. Huntley

Jun 2, 2024

Huntley, Gary E.; of Hamburg, NY passed away on June 2, 2024. Beloved son of the late George and Betty (nee Cruthers) Huntley; dearest brother of Richard Huntley; devoted uncle Jamie and Sandy. Gary is survived by many loving family and friends of Spectrum Health where he worked for 43 years. Funeral services held privately. Share condolences online at www.febrownsons.com

Charles E. Balbach

Charles E. Balbach

May 23, 2024

Balbach, Charles E.; of Orchard Park, NY, May 23, 2024 at the age of 89. Beloved husband of the late Margaret "Peggy" (Crofton) Balbach; dearest father of Melissa T. (John Bace) Balbach and C. Teo (Jennifer) Balbach; devoted grandfather of Aidan C., Lucas J., and Finn C. Balbach, Madeline K. and Margaret W. Bace; dear brother of Karl (Jan) Balbach....

Gerald A. Genzel

Gerald A. Genzel

May 23, 2024

Genzel, Gerald A.; of Boston, NY, passed away unexpectedly on May 23, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of 57 years to Judith (Evans) Genzel; dearest father of Jeffrey (Mary) Genzel of Boston, NY, James (Kajsa) Genzel of Hamburg, NY, and Jennifer (Brad) Chamberlain of Selkirk, NY; devoted grandpa to Jacob James, Andrew Jeffrey, Mary Grace, Evan James,...

Mary Elizabeth Oliver

Mary Elizabeth Oliver

May 18, 2024

Mary Elizabeth (Sullivan) Oliver, 60, of Chesapeake, VA, passed away peacefully on May 18, 2024. She was born on March 13, 1964 in New Haven, CT to Edward J. and Eileen P. Sullivan. She grew up in Guilford, CT and later Orchard Park, NY and attended Orchard Park High School and Canisius College in Buffalo, NY earning a Bachelor of...

Jebediah T. Andrews

Jebediah T. Andrews

May 17, 2024

Andrews, Jebediah T., "Jeb" of Boston, NY, unexpectedly, May 17, 2024. Loving husband of Jennifer (Goss) Andrews, adoring father of Ginger M., son of Rosemary (Zarcone) and the late Merlynn Andrews, son-in-law of Robin Goss; brother of Mary Lynn Andrews, Michael (late Lisa Barniak) Andrews, Shari (Dave) Barry and the late Susan Andrews (Jon Holmes); uncle of Emily, Ben, Rebecca,...

James D. Furman, Jr.

James D. Furman, Jr.

May 1, 2024

J. Donald Furman Jr. passed away peacefully on May 1, 2024 , surrounded by his loving family. A graduate of Yale University, he attended Columbia Law School before embarking on an advertising career on Madison Avenue in the 1960’s. With the opportunity to own his own business, he moved his family to Buffalo, NY. For over 50 years, Don and...