Paul H. Juette, MD, of Amherst, New York passed away on Saturday, January 11, 2025.
Paul was the beloved husband of Karen A. (nee Pauley) and loving father of Paul M. (Emily) Juette. Also survived by cousins, family and many friends. He will be dearly missed by all. Family will be present to receive friends on Friday January 17, 2025 from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the PERNA, DENGLER, ROBERTS FUNERAL HOME 1671 Maple Road. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church 4007 Main St. Eggertsville NY on Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 12 PM. Please assemble at the church. In lieu of flowers please make a donation in Paul’s memory to The Roswell Park Alliance Foundation, The Nature Conservancy, The Buffalo Maritime Center or the American Legion Band of the Tonawandas. Please share online condolences at denglerrobertspernawilliamsville.com
Robert Allen Kositsky (Bob) – age 85 – passed away peacefully on July 26, 2024.
Bob was a loving, hard-working, and quick-witted man. He was known for his seriousness, yet his dry sense of humor never failed to produce laughs. He enjoyed traveling, lazy weekend mornings, playing pranks on his family and co-workers, and relaxing with his fur babies, Buddy and Zooey.
Born in Cincinnati, Ohio, on August 22nd,1939, he was the son of Stanley Kositsky and Sylvia Karsh. In 1953, his family moved to Buffalo, New York where he graduated from Amhurst High School in 1957, and then graduated from the University of Buffalo in 1961. He remained very proud to be a part of the Kappa Nu fraternity brotherhood. He joined the US Army Reserves in 1962 and remained enlisted for 6 years. He married his love Francine on November 26th, 1983 in Wilmington, Delaware. Bob and Fran moved to South Florida in 1984 where they built their family home in 1986, located in the Welleby community of Sunrise, Florida. They started fostering children shortly after. Bob and Fran adopted their three children, Kevin, Danielle, and Lauren in 1991. Bob worked primarily in the hospitality and customer care industries until his retirement in 2014.
Bob will be remembered for his outlandish jokes that often included food items, his love for his fraternity brothers, and his unwillingness to be without his love, Franny.
In addition to his parents, Stanley and Sylvia, Bob was preceeded in death by his wife of 40 years Francine who unexpectedly passed only 20 days prior to his passing, his brother Mark, cousin David, in-laws Frank and Enid Stevens, sister-in-law Julie Stevens and nieces- Erica and Amy Stevens. Bob is survived by his children – Danielle Troutman (Kevin), Lauren Alvarez (Isaac), and Kevin Kositsky, Grandchildren – Miranda, Sophia, Olivia, Konnor and Asher. He had many cherished cousins, nieces, and nephews.
A celebration of life will be held on August 27th, 2024, at the Delray Beach Golf Club. Please reach out to Danielle Troutman or Lauren Alvarez for more details.
Pictures of Robert’s 1957 Class Ring he gave to his daughter Lauren when she was a teenager.
Pepe, Leda B. (Brunner) age 96, of Williamsville, NY passed away on Thursday, December 12, 2024.
Wife of the late Richard Pepe and late Alan MacDougall, Sr.; dear mother of Amy (Thomas) Hagerty and Alan (Pauline) MacDougall; dear grandmother of Steven (Ingrid) Hagerty, Elizabeth (Richard) Johnson, Sheila (Adam Imiolo) Hagerty, and John MacDougall, III., great grandmother of 5; daughter of the late George and Lydia Brunner; sister of the late David Brunner, cousin of Karen (Charles) Strait and friend of Jennifer Wiser. No prior visitation, A Memorial Service will be held at a later date at Williamsville Methodist Church. Leda will be laid to rest in Elmlawn Cemetery. If desired Memorials in Leda’s name may be made to Williamsville Methodist Church. Please share online condolences at www.denglerrobertspernawilliamsville.com
Of Williamsville, NY entered into rest at age 94. Beloved wife of the late Walter S. Hadala, Sr.; devoted mother of Walter (Susan) Hadala, Jr., Thomas (Karen) Hadala, Debra (Henri MD) Woodman and the late Richard (Susan) Hadala, Sr.; cherished grandmother of 8 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren; loving daughter of the late Harriet (nee Fritz) and Francis Bacon; dear sister of John (Judith) Bacon and the late Nancy and William Bacon; also survived by loving nieces and nephews. Connie grew up in Snyder, NY and graduated from Amherst High School. She attended the University of Vermont and Syracuse University. She was an astute businesswoman who helped guide the family business, Hadala Construction Co., for over 50 years. Hadala Construction proudly built local schools, community centers, churches and completed numerous public works projects. Connie was the past president of the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo which supports and celebrates the accomplishments of women in all their endeavors. Connie was also active in the community including volunteering at Kenmore Mercy Hospital and the Business Professional Women’s Organization. Connie enjoyed a long and fulfilling life and will be greatly missed. Services private. If desired, contributions in Connie’s memory may be made to the SPCA serving Erie County, 300 Harlem Rd., West Seneca, NY 14224.
Julie Ann Zulewski (née Pietraszak) June 17, 1967 – November 18, 2024
Julie Ann Zulewski, 57, of Snyder, NY, passed away on November 18, 2024, beloved wife of Robert Zulewski, devoted triplet mother of David, John, and Sarah, cherished daughter of Anna and the late Theodore Pietraszak, and loving sister of Carol Stopinski (Henry Stopinski).
Julie was the Dean of Enrollment Management at Daemen University, where she made a lasting impact on students, colleagues, and the community through her dedication and leadership.
A visitation will be held at The Dietrich Funeral Home Inc. at 2480 Kensington Avenue, Amherst, NY on Friday, November 29, 2024 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, November 30, 2024, at 9:00 AM at Christ the King Catholic Church, 30 Lamarck Drive at Main Street, Snyder, NY. Please assemble at the church.
The family thanks the team at Roswell Park Cancer Institute for over 6 years of compassionate care.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Julie’s memory may be made to the Sloan Comfort Care Home, 17 Gierlach St., Sloan, NY 14212. Online condolences may be placed at www.TheDietrichFuneralHome.com
A visitation will be held at The Dietrich Funeral Home Inc. at 2480 Kensington Avenue, Amherst, NY on Friday, November 29, 2024 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, November 30, 2024, at 9:00 AM at Christ the King Catholic Church, 30 Lamarck Drive at Main Street, Snyder, NY. Please assemble at the church.
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