All Obituaries

Mary Lou Carolyn Robinson Goldberg, 83, of Sheridan, NY entered into rest August 17, 2019. She was born October 27,1935 in Silver Creek, NY to the late Lewis and late Marion (Gehr) Robinson. Mary Lou graduated from Silver Creek High School. She was the owner operator of Mary Lou’s Restaurant in Irving and Ole Firehouse Restaurant in Forestville. She enjoyed spending time with her family, camping, the casino, bowling, pinochle, church, traveling and yard sales. Mary Lou was a member...

Richard W. Drewniak Sr., 74, of Dunkirk, NY entered into rest August 13, 2019. He is survived by his children Tricia, Tracie, Tina, Arthur and Richard Jr. Service will be held at the convenience of the family.

Elizabeth C. Klemens, 82, of South Dayton, NY entered into rest August 7, 2019. She was born January 17, 1937, at home in Porter Township, PA to the late Howard H. and Gladys (Hettinger) Duck. Liz graduated from Bellefonte High School in 1954. She began her career as a legal secretary and worked 26 years for the state as a secretary for Gowanda Psychiatric Center and the West Seneca Children’s Psychiatric Center.  Liz enjoyed family get togethers, sledding with the...

Mark Allen Gierszewski, 64, of South Dayton, NY passed away peacefully on Saturday July 27, 2019 surrounded by his loving family.  Born in Buffalo, NY on November 17, 1954 to Daniel and Helen (Niedzwiec) Gierszewski, he was a wonderful and devoted husband, father, grandfather (Bompu) and friend. An avid hunter and fishermen, he had a general love and passion for the outdoors. Mark is survived by his loving wife, Rhonda, of 28 years, five children Brynn (Daniel) Castellano,...

Joyce M. Mosher, 82, of Gowanda, NY entered into rest July 26, 2019. She was born in Salamanca, NY July 19,1937 to the late Gardin and Florence (Forster) Hansen. Joyce attended Gowanda Central Schools and graduated in 1956. She was a homemaker and enjoyed knitting, crocheting, embroidering, card games and board games. Joyce was predeceased by her husband James Mosher whom she married March 4, 1965. She is survived by her son Paul, several grandchildren and her special friend Geraldine Mc...

John (Bud) Robert Rowicki III Entered into rest Wednesday, July 17th, 2019 at home after a lengthy illness John, the son of Jeannie (Michael Storey) of Stockton And John R. Rowicki II of Cherry Creek was born December 27th, 1966 in Irving, NY He was a private contractor for years doing carpentry & roofing as well as other home repairs. Bud was an avid Bills and NASCAR (Tony Stewart) Fan. He was very artistic and loved creating Christmas wreaths often giving them as gifts to...

Jeanne Polito Paquet, 100, of 500 Fair Oak Street, Little Valley, New York and formally of Hollywood, Florida, passed away at home surrounded by family members on Wednesday, July 17, 2019 following a short illness.       Born February 25, 1919 in Cattaraugus, New York.  Jeanne was the daughter of the late Joseph and Florence Polito.  Jeanne was married on October 30, 1939 to the late Clarence (Chic) Paquet, who predeceased her in 1996.  She was a graduate...

Earl W. Covert Jr., 84, of Cottage, NY entered into rest July 9, 2019. He was born February 15, 1935 in Smethport, PA to the late Earl Sr. and late Goldie (Robinson) Covert. Earl worked as a Forensic Aide for the NYS Dept. of Health in Gowanda, NY for 34 years. He was a member of the Conewango Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, Perrysburg Conservation Club and the North American Hunting Club. Earl loved hunting, fishing and wood crafting. Earl is survived by his loving wife...

Clarence G. (Joe) Pagett, 75, of Cattaraugus, NY entered into rest June 23, 2019. He was born September 16, 1943 in Gowanda, NY to the late Clarence E. and Florence Pagett. Joe graduated from Pine Valley Central Schools and SUNY Fredonia with a Bachelors Degree in Elementary Education. He was a star pitcher for Fredonia and continued playing for many years with the Cherry Creek and Gowanda baseball leagues. His true passion in life was dairy farming. In 1972 he purchased Windy-J Crest...

Guy E. Cowan, 61, of Perrysburg, NY entered into rest June 23, 2019. He was born March 1, 1958 in Buffalo NY to the late Donald and Margaret Cowan. Guy is survived by his siblings Dawn (David) Rogers and Todd Cowan, all his WNYDDSO Family at Pinecrest in Perrysburg and several nieces and nephews. Relatives and Friends may visit DiStasio Funeral Home 478 Route 83 at Balcom Corners S.Dayton Monday from 11AM to 12 noon where a funeral service will immediately follow. Interment...