Sister Rosemary Benson, OSF, passed away on Friday, March 1, 2024. She was 92 years old and a member of the Franciscan Sisters for 76 years. Sister Rosemary was born April 23, 1931 in Buffalo and raised in Lackawanna as the youngest of three girls. From an early age, she had a passion to teach […]
Father Joseph Fifagrowicz, a retired priest who served the Diocese of Buffalo for almost 62 years, died Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024. Father Fifagrowicz was born March 18, 1937, in Buffalo to George and Anna Fifagrowicz, and educated at Assumption School in Buffalo, the Minor Seminary in Buffalo, and St. Mary’s College, Orchard Lake, Michigan. He […]
Sister Suzanne Hitzges OSF, a teacher who served in Puerto Rico, died Feb. 10, 2024. Sister was a member of the Franciscan Sisters for 63 years and was formerly known as Sister Carol Ann. Born Oct. 5, 1940, in Buffalo. Most of her childhood was spent in Kenmore with her sister and five brothers. She […]
Sister Carol Schwartz, SSMN, also known as Sister Mary Paul, died peacefully at McAuley Residence in Kenmore Feb. 5, 2024. She was 91 years old. Born Sept. 26, 1932, to Raymond and Florence (Tepas) Schwartz, Sister Carol entered the Sisters of St. Mary of Namur order in August 1950 and made her perpetual vows nine […]
Deacon Thomas R. Healey, who served St. Christopher Parish since 2009, died Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024. He was 75. Born July 9, 1948, in Mount Kisco. Attended Westlake High School in Thornwood. Then went on to earn degrees from Orange Community College, SUNY Brockport, and Upstate Medical Center in Syracuse. His master’s thesis was published […]
Sister Margaret Ann O’Donnell, RSM, formerly known as Sister Mary Perpetua, died Jan. 25. Margaret was one of 12 children born to Alvin and Anna (Breidenstein) O’Donnell. The family resided in the Seneca-Babcock area of South Buffalo. She attended St. Monica School and went on to Mount Mercy Academy. After being taught by the Sisters […]
Msgr. John M. Ryan, where served as pastor of St. Benedict Parish in Eggertsville for 20 years, died Jan. 22, 2024, at 91. Born Feb. 14, 1930, to Raymond and Frances (Mulroy) Ryan in Buffalo, Msgr. Ryan was educated at PS 72, Holy Family and St. Mark schools in Buffalo, and St. John’s Academy of […]
Deacon John J. Kelly, age 91, of Warsaw, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, Sunday, Jan. 21, 2024, at the Wyoming County Skilled Nursing Facility. Born in North Tonawanda on May 2, 1932, Deacon Kelly is the a son of the late John T. and Catherine C. (Deneen) Kelly. He was raised in […]
Father Michael W. Edwards, who served in the Diocese of Buffalo before moving to Florida, died on Oct. 23, 2023. The son of William and Patricia (Snyder) Edwards was born Nov. 28, 1947, at Niagara Falls. He attended Our Lady of Lebanon School in Niagara Falls and Bishop Duffy High School in Niagara Falls, graduating […]
Father John E. Kelly, who spent 35 years in priestly ministry, died Jan. 7, 2024. Born Feb. 26, 1959, to John Emmett and Regina (Hartigan) Kelly in Buffalo, Father Kelly was educated at East Seneca Junior High and Bishop Timon High School. He went on to earn a liberal arts degree from Wadhams Hall Seminary […]
