All Obituaries

Jeannette Dorothy Knepper (nee Porsch) of South Buffalo, New York, entered into rest on October 24th, 2023 at the age of 91. Predeceased by her parents; Frederick and Margaret Porsch, husband; Lemon M. Knepper, siblings; MaryLou Porsch, Geraldine Porsch and Bernice Porsch. Survived by her ten children; David Knepper, Sheryl Zwolinski, Debi Bunch, Karen (Ed) Zwolinski, Wayne Knepper, Linda (late Bill) Patrick, Bruce Knepper, Brian (Celeste) Porsch, Michele Knepper, Lori (Jerry) Zabawa. Also...

HELMER, Donna Jean (nee Martin) of South Buffalo, at the age of 83, peacefully in her sleep at Mercy Hospital on September 4th, 2023. She was born in Buffalo on May 16th, 1940; the daughter of Ralph and Frances Kaylor. Donna grew up in Buffalo and graduated from South Park High School.  She married Ralph "Hook" Helmer, he predeceased her in November, 1998. Donna worked at Mercy Hospital of Buffalo for many years, prior to retiring in 2009.  She enjoyed crocheting,...

CARSTENS, Joyce M. (nee Szczepanik) of Lancaster, at the age of 73 on August 10th, 2023. Wife of the late Douglas J. Carstens. Mother of Brian D. (Margaret) Carstens. Sister of David and Donald Szczepanik and Connie (Paul) Pasinski. Grandmother of Katherine, Bennett and Emily Carstens. Visitation Thursday from 4-7 p.m. at O'CONNELL-MURPHY FUNERAL HOME, same location as "NORMAN E. GANNON & SONS", 1075 Ridge Rd.; Lackawanna (716-823-0124).  The Mass of Christian...

Ann Marie Bergmann (nee Langan) of South Buffalo, at the age of 75 on May 29th, 2023. Mother of Kristina A. Bergmann. Sister of Elizabeth Griffin and Christine (Marc)Russo. Grandmother of Angla, Lee-Ann and the late Jeremy Thomas Bergmann. Aunt of Brenna Katherine Griffon Watson, Janel Elizabeth Griffin, Patrick John Griffin III and Nic Russo. No Prior Visitation.  Friends are invited to join the family for the Graveside Committal Service at Holy Cross Cemetery, 2900 South Park...

Stefan P. Wajda of South Buffalo, at the age of 78 on April 7th, 2023. Husband of Sharon (nee Kalinowski) Wajda. Father of Melissa (Christopher) Wajda-Ardanuy and Stefan M. Wajda. Brother of Richard (late Christine) and the late Bruce Wajda. Grandfather of Sydney and Tristan Ardanuy and Madeline and Mason Wajda. Also survived by nieces and nephews. Private Services by O'CONNELL - MURPHY FUNERAL HOME, 1075 Ridge Rd.; Lackawanna (716-823-0124). 

Shirley Ann Zabawa (nee Roberts) of West Seneca, at the age of 87 on March 1st, 2023. Wife of the late Ronald Joseph Zabawa, Sr. Mother of Mary Ann Greene, Ronald, Jr., Edward James (Lisa), Gerard David (Lori), Eileen Marie (Kevin) Mesavage and Joseph Michael (Melissa) Zabawa. Grandmother of Samantha, Zachary, Madisen, Natalie, Nicholas, Amanda, Elizabeth and Kevin, Jr. Great-Grandmother of Salvatore, Gianna, Frankie and Lucy.

Douglas J. Carstens of West Seneca, at the age of 75 on January 20th, 2023. Husband of Joyce (nee Szczepanik) Carstens. Father of Brian D. (Margaret) Carstens. Grandfather of Katherine, Bennett and Emily Carstens. Brother of Laura (Mike) Kazmierczak. Son of the late James L. and Delphine R. (nee Zanetto) Carstens. Also survived by three nieces. Visitation Friday 4-8 p.m. at O'CONNELL-MURPHY FUNERAL HOME, same location as "Norman E. Gannon & Sons", 1075 Ridge Rd.;...

Mary A. Tomczak (nee Gerrity) of Le Roy, formerly of Blasdell, at the age of 93 on November 30th, 2022. Wife of the late Edward I. Tomczak. Mother of Debra (James) McNutt, Edward (Kelly) Tomczak and Cynthia (Bert) Earl. Sister of the late Billy, Tom, Alice, Lillian, Ellen and Margie. Also survived by 9 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Visitation Sunday 3-7 p.m. at O'CONNELL - MURPHY FUNERAL HOME, same location as "Norman E. Gannon & Sons", 1075 Ridge Rd.;...

DOTY, LINDA ANN (nee Karalunas) of South Buffalo, at the age of 74 on July 26, 2022. Wife of Kevin F. Doty. Mother of Laurie (Francisco Martinez) Doty and Jennifer Doty. Sister of Matthew (late Patricia) Karalunus. Grandmother of Kevin Matthew Martinez. Sister in Law of Barbara (late Robert) Zeck and Carol (Eric) Muller. Aunt of Darrell P. (Jennifer), Michael L. (Nicole) and Jillian M. Karalunus. Great Aunt of Matthew R. and Liam Karalunus. Also survived by several other nieces and...

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