John A. Zaprowski, owner, operator of Lakeland Automotive
      John A. Zaprowski, 83, of Williamsville, died Saturday, March 29, 2008. Mr. Zaprowski was the owner and operator of Lakeland Automotive and Car Parts Center from 1956 to 1983. He attended Salamanca High School and Bryant & Stratton Business School.
More ...

Francis P. Preve, retired Bell Aerospace worker
      Francis P. Preve, 95, formerly of Williamsville, died at his home in Port Charlotte, Fla., on Friday, March 21, 2008. Mr. Preve graduated from the University of Illinois as an electrical engineer. He worked for Bell Aerospace for 31 years and retired as director of technical and administrative se...
More ...

Dr. Gerald Swartz, Williamsville ophthalmologist
      Dr. Gerald Swartz, 79, of Williamsville, died Wednesday, March 26, 2008 at Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital in Amherst. He was a Williamsville ophthalmologist who performed thousands of eye surgeries during his career. Dr. Swartz, who was born in Sarnia, Ontario, received his bachelor's degree...
More ...

James D. Ludtka, former Yankees shortstop
      James D. Ludtka, 76, of Williamsville died Tuesday, March 18, 2008 at Hospice Buffalo Inc. in Cheektowaga. Born in Buffalo on July 9, 1931, he graduated from Technical Vocational High School. Mr. Ludtka was a first round draft pick for the New York Yankees and signed right out of high school, pl...
More ...

Theodore W. Maliwauki, former Kiwanis lieutenant governor
      Theodore W. Maliwauki, 75, of Amherst died Monday, March 24, 2008. He was a longtime member of the Amherst Kiwanis Club and served as lieutenant governor for the Western New York Region from 1974 to 1975. Mr.
More ...

Richard D. Curtis, former Williamsville South physical education teacher
      Richard D. Curtis, 79 of Amherst, died Monday, March 24, 2008 in Hospice Buffalo. Born June 5, 1928 in Sidney, N.Y., he was a graduate of Sidney High School and Ithaca College and served in the Navy. Mr. Curtis worked at Williamsville South High School for 20 years as the physical education tea...
More ...

Deaths
      HAYES, Dorothy B., of Amherst, died Sunday, March 16, 2008. She is survived by five grandchildren; great-grandchildren; and great-great-grandchildren. Mrs. Hayes is predeceased by husband, Leonard; son, Leonard; and one grandson. Services were held at Elmlawn Cemetery. Arrangements by the Harry A...
More ...