Obituaries
Florence Amilia Kirkner
May 1, 2024
Kirkner, Florence A. (Milliken); of Orchard Park, NY, May 1, 2024, beloved wife of the late Bruce F. Kirkner; dearest mother of Nancy L. Kirkner and the late Robin D. Kirkner; grandmother of Jessica (Jeff) Meadors, Jacob (Jamie) Hill, Sara (James) McCarty, and Traci (Ty) Douthirt; great-grandmother of 16 great grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren. A Memorial Service will be...
Henry J. Spiess
Apr 16, 2024
SPIESS, Henry J.; Of Orchard Park, NY, of Orchard Park, NY. Beloved husband of the late Dolores V. (nee Felski) Spiess; loving father of Sandra M. (David) Nunn, Barbara A. (John) Lahrs, and the late Charmaine L. Benedict; also survived by three grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Services were held at the convenience of the family. Memorials may be made to...
Douglas C. Miskell
Apr 13, 2024
Miskell, Douglas C.: of Hamburg, NY, passed away peacefully April 13, 2024, at the age of 59; beloved husband of Laura (Wellington) Miskell; dearest father of Brandon (Dolly), Ryan, Dylan, and Kaylee Miskell; beloved son of William and Linda (Rohrer) Miskell; dear brother of Lori Miskell-Hauser and Scott (Julie) Miskell; son-in-law of the late Jack and Shirley Wellington; brother-in-law of...
David M. Clabeau
Apr 10, 2024
Clabeau, David M.; passed away peacefully on April 10, 2024 in Buffalo, NY, at the age of 64. Dave is survived by the love of life, his wife Lisa (Band) Clabeau of 20 years and his siblings Shirley Aprile and her two children Evan and Jeanette, Anthony "Tony" Clabeau and his son Anthony (fiancee Constance Towers), Mary (Charles) Arnold and...
Nathalie A. Dick
Apr 9, 2024
Dick, Nathalie A. (nee Grabowski); of West Falls, NY, April 9, 2024; beloved wife of Glen E. Dick; dearest mother of Arlene Brown; cherished grandmother of Sean and Kyle Brown. Family and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Wednesday, April 17th at 10 AM in Nativity of Our Lord Church, 26 Thorn Avenue, Orchard Park,...
Peter S. Militello
Apr 2, 2024
Militello, Peter S.; of Orchard Park, NY, April 2, 2024. Beloved husband of Drenda J. (Sherratt) Militello; loving father of Kelly, Christopher (Mary Ellen), and Joshua Militello, Sean (Pamela) and Carl Gibbins; grandfather of Christine, Stacey, Katherine, Haley and Jesse; great grandfather of Paxton and Tatum; brother of Jo Ellen(late Robert) Lang, Marcy (Dennis) Bodden, Donald (Karina) Militello, Mary Jane...
Elizabeth J. Catanzaro
Mar 26, 2024
Catanzaro, Elizabeth J. (nee Bracikowski). Died suddenly on March 26, 2024. Beloved wife of 63 years to Frank; loving mother of Linda (Fernando) Ferreira, Kathleen (Gerald) Pitlock and Lisa (David) Edmonson; most cherished nana to Kristine, Elaina, Matthew, Andrew, Steven and Ryan; cherished great nana to Xander; daughter of the late Joseph and Florence Bracikowski; sister of the late Audrey...
Helen I. Horn
Mar 23, 2024
Horn, Helen (nee Stevens); of Winter Haven, FL, formerly of Orchard Park, NY, March 23, 2024; beloved wife of Walter "Butch" Tunney and the late Frank Horn; dearest mother of David "Jake" (Diane) Reed, Douglas (Denise) Reed, Mark Reed, Joeleen (Chris) Gallson, Jill Giamberdino, Matthew (Kim) Reed, Paige (Anthony) Alleca and the late Paul (survived by Jennifer) Horn; cherished grandmother...
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,...
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