Obituaries

Edward P. Krawczyk

Oct 23, 2025

Edward P. Krawczyk, age 82, of Grand Island, passed away peacefully on October 23, 2025, in Niagara Falls. Born in Niagara Falls, Ed was the son of Longin and Mary Krawczyk. He is survived by his brother James Kraws, his beloved wife of 54 years, Elizabeth Krawczyk; his two sons, David (Sheila) and Daniel (Linda); and five cherished grandsons: Joshua, Dominic, Andrew, Charles, and Christian. He was a graduate of Buffalo State University and dedicated 30 plus years of his life to teaching English, photography, and computers at Sweet Home High School in Amherst, touching the lives of countless students. Following his retirement, Ed embraced the Buffalo cultural community, serving as a docent at both the AKG Art Gallery and the Darwin D. Martin House. He loved carpentry, photography, literature, and art, and enjoyed bird watching. Visitation will be Wednesday, October 29th, 4 - 7 PM at Kaiser Funeral Home, 1950 Whitehaven Road, Grand Island. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday, October 30th at 10 AM at St. Stephens Church, 2100 Baseline Road, Grand Island. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to a charity of your choice.

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Kathleen Menter

Oct 12, 2025

Wife of the late Robert Menter. Mother of Theresa (Robert) Weaver, Susan (Heath) Frisch, Wendy Menter, Beany (Jim) Green, Robert (Sandra Syracuse) Menter and Joseph (Jennifer) Menter. Grandmother of Jason, Ashley, Julia, Andrew, Jacob, Meghan, Owen, Natalie and Henry. Great-grandmother of Jameson and Harper. Sister of Betty (Jim) Klein, Barbora (late Ed) Donahue and the late Jerry and late Michael English. Friends may call Wednesday, October 15 from 4-8 PM at Kaiser Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Thursday at 10 AM at St. Stephen's Church, 2100 Baseline Rd. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice Buffalo.

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Melvin G. Lobbett

Oct 09, 2025

Lobbett, Melvin G., October 9, 2025, of Grand Island. Husband of Maria Marion Lobbett. Son of the late Howard and Emily Lobbett. Brother of the late Edward Lobbett. Friends may call Monday 3-6 PM at the Kaiser Funeral Home 1950 Whitehaven Rd., Grand Island. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday at 10 AM at St. Stephens Church. Mr. Lobbett was a former Detective Sergeant with the Buffalo Police Department and a US Navy Veteran.

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Elizabeth Ann Ehde

Oct 04, 2025

Wife of the late James Frederick Ehde. Mother of Debra (Dennis) Walsh and Cynthia, James (Christina), Daniel (Pam), Steven (Maria) and Lisa Ehde. Grandmother of James, Lindsay, Andy, Eric, Jenna and Tyler. Great-grandmother of 8. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Tuesday, October 7 at 11:30 at St. Stephens Church, 2100 Baseline Road. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice Niagara, attn Debbie Walsh, 65 Cedar Ridge Circle, Grand Island.

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James W. McGraw

Oct 04, 2025

McGraw, James W., October 4, 2025, of Grand Island. Father of Justin (Jessica), Jordan and Jarret McGraw. Grandfather of Wyatt, Declan, Vera, Emery and Dallas. Son of James F. McGraw and the late Jeannette and Michael Wall. Brother of Michelle (Theodore) Sectish, Karen (Patrick) Gendrue and Ted McGraw. Friends may call Thursday 10-1 followed by a Prayer Service with Military Honors at 1 PM at the Kaiser Funeral Home 1950 Whitehaven Rd., Grand Island, NY.

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