All Obituaries

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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Sheila Anne Scanlon of South Buffalo, at the age of 76 on May 13th, 2022. Daughter of the late John T. and Eleanor R. (nee Lonergan) Scanlon. Sister of Michael, Sharon, Stephen, Rosemary and the late David (Kathy) Scanlon. Aunt of Bridget Scanlon. Visitation Wednesday from 2-6 p.m. at O'CONNELL - MURPHY FUNERAL HOME, same location as "Norman E. Gannon & Sons", 1075 Ridge Rd.; Lackawanna (716-823-0124).  Cremation to follow with Private Interment at Holy Cross...

Paul M. Barbus of Lackawanna and Snyder Beach, at the age of 66 on April 8th, 2022. Beloved Husband of Vicki L. (nee Becker) Barbus. Loving Father of Kelly M. (Jason Dunshie) and Brett (Beth) Barbus. Brother of Rosemarie (late Victor) Cutonilli and John (Patricia Barbus. Grandfather of Natalie Rose Barbus. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Visitation Monday 3-7 p.m. at O'CONNELL - MURPHY FUNERAL HOME, same location as "Norman E. Gannon & Sons", 1075 Ridge Rd.;...