Kevin M. Mason Funeral Home

08/15/2026

Diane L. Kilanowski, age 72, passed away on Saturday, August 15, 2026. She was the beloved daughter of the late Harry, Sr. and the late Irene (nee Lukaszewicz) Kilanowski. Loving mother of Sandra (Ryan) Couts, Sheri Myers, Tammy (Joseph) Gilson and John (Carla) Mianakian. Dearest grandmother of Madison, Emily, Hailey (Mathew), Caitlyn, Joey and Kevin. A beloved sister to Daniel (Kathy Kosnik) Kilanowski, Judy Robinson, Timothy and Randy Kilanowski, the late Joanne, the late Rosie, the late Harry E., Jr., the late David and the late James Kilanowski. Diane is also survived by several cousins, nieces, nephews and many dear friends.
Family and friends will be received on Wednesday, August 19th, 2-4 & 7-9 pm at the Dietrich Funeral Homes, Inc. 2480 Kensington Avenue, Snyder, NY 14226. Everyone is cordially invited to assemble for Diane's prayer service on Thursday, August 20th at 10:00 am in the Marian Mausoleum Chapel at St. Stanislaus Cemetery, 700 Pine Ridge Heritage Boulevard Buffalo, NY 14225
You may also sign the on-line guest book, share a favorite memory of Diane and light a candle on her tribute page at www.kevinmmasonfuneralhome.com. The Kilanowski family has entrusted the Kevin M. Mason Funeral Home to care for Diane.
Diane's family would like to gratefully acknowledge your love, prayers and friendships at this time. They all sincerely appreciate your support.
Kevin M. Mason Funeral Home 154 Weimar Street Buffalo, New York 14206. (716)...

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08/09/2026

We all scream for Ice Cream!!!
The KEVIN M. MASON FUNERAL HOME presents our annual FREE ICE CREAM GIVE AWAY!!
Mention you saw this in the Kaisertown Chronicle and get free sprinkles if you like.
* Kids age 16 and younger, when ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT, will receive ONE small chocolate or vanilla cone.
* ONE per child - no exceptions
*No Take Out Orders
SATURDAY, AUGUST 29, 2026, FROM 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM ONLY
The Yard Ice Cream Shop 33 Spann Street at the corner of Casimir St.
The KEVIN M. MASON FUNERAL HOME and THE YARD are proud to serve Kaisertown. We all scream for Ice Cream!!!
The KEVIN M. MASON FUNERAL HOME presents our annual FREE ICE CREAM GIVE AWAY!!
Mention you saw this in the Kaisertown Chronicle and get free sprinkles if you like.
* Kids age 16 and younger, when ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT, will receive ONE small chocolate or vanilla cone.
* ONE per child - no exceptions
*No Take Out Orders
SATURDAY, AUGUST 29, 2026, FROM 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM ONLY
The Yard Ice Cream Shop 33 Spann Street at the corner of Casimir St.
The KEVIN M. MASON FUNERAL HOME and THE YARD are proud to serve Kaisertown.

07/30/2026

Edward Vincent Qualey, age 87, passed away on July 29, 2026, at Fr. Baker Manor in Orchard Park. He was a proud Army Veteran and a retired New York State Trooper.
Edward was born on November 7, 1938, in Buffalo New York the son of the late Vincent and Isabel (nee McNaughton) Qualey. Devoted husband of Beverly A. (nee Flood) Qualey. Loving father of Lynn (Rick) Scully, Richard (Maureen) Qualey and Melissa Sentz. Cherished grandfather of Matthew and Samantha Qualey and Olivia & Emma Sentz. He is also survived by nieces, nephews and many wonderful and devoted friends. Whie serving in the Army he attained the rank of Corporal. He retired from the NYSP at the rank of Sergeant/Station Commander. After retiring from the NYSP he became the first Chair of the Criminal Justice Department at Hilbert College where he mentored many students as they started their law enforcement careers.
Family and friends are cordially invited to attend Edward's Mass of Christian Burial with full military honors on Thursday, August 13, 2026, at 10:00 am at St. Vincent de Paul Church, 6441 Seneca Street Elma, New York 14140 Entombment will take place at a later date.
Family and friends are also invited to share a favorite memory, sign the on-line guest book and light a tribute candle at www.kevinmmasonfuneralhome.com.
Edwards' family would like to acknowledge all of your support, kindness, concern and prayers at this time.
The Qualey family has entrusted Edward's care to...

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07/26/2026

Alice Amelia Oehler (nee Schultz) age 84, passed away on Sunday, July 26, 2026. Alice is pre-deceased by her husband Michael J. Oehler and daughter of the late Anthony and Charlotte Schultz.
She had a career as a Senior Clerk Typist at Erie County Medical Center.
She i survived by her daughter Kelly A. Renaud and her son Michael Anthony Oehler.
There will be no services scheduled at this time. Family and friends are cordially invited to leave a message of condolence, share a favorite memory and light a candle in Alice's honor here on her tribute page.
The Oehler family has entrusted the Kevin M. Mason Funeral Home to care for Alice and her family.
Kevin M. Mason Funeral Home
154 Weimar Street
Buffalo, NY 14206
(716) 362-0199
email: [email protected]
www.kevinmmasonfuneralhome.com

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07/25/2026

M. Gretchen Anzinger (née Drescher)

Passed away in Buffalo, NY on July 24, 2026.
Gretchen was warm, delightfully smart, spiritedly competitive, and had a wonderful sense of humor — an absolutely beloved mother, grandmother, and friend who could make you laugh and check your grammar at the same time. She was reunited with Richard (Dick), her loving husband of 25 years, who predeceased her in 2008.

Gretchen leaves behind a family who adored her: her children, Cynthia Vance (Scott Smith), Charles Wilmoth (Catherine), and Suzanne Antonelli; her stepdaughter, Katheryn Anzinger Applegate (James). She was also blessed with 14 grandchildren who brought her tremendous joy — Lauren, Jillian, and Emily McLaughlin, Jack Vance, and Catharine, Tess and Christopher Wilmoth — along with step-grandchildren James, Anne, and Mary Applegate and Julie, Jeffrey, Lindsay and Phil Vance. She was pre-deceased by her brother, George Drescher (Mary).

Gretchen was born on April 18, 1934, in Buffalo, New York, to Mary and Raymond Drescher. A lifelong learner, she graduated from St. Mary’s Seminary in Buffalo in 1951, attended Trinity College in Washington, D.C., and earned her Bachelor of Arts from D’Youville College in Buffalo in 1955. She went on to earn a Master of Arts in English from Canisius College in 1957, and in 1980 completed an Education Specialist Degree in Secondary Curriculum Instruction from Wayne State University in Detroit.

For 28 years, Gretchen...

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07/21/2026

Felicia R. Nudek (nee Lawley), received her wings on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, in the 96th year. Bron to Frederick and Helen (nee Krupka) Lawley, she was raised in the Kaisertown section of Buffalo. She worked at the Harrison Radiator as a secretary and later at HSBC Bank as a head teller. She is...

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06/16/2026

Lynne Anne (nee Decker) Newberry, passed away on Monday, June 15, 2026. Lynne was born on Tuesday, January 7, 1947, in New London Connecticut to the late Francis Joseph Decker and Rita June (nee Beach) Decker. She had a career as a receptionist and switchboard operator for the Buffalo Medical...

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06/03/2026

Mahlia Ashley Lowell, age 33, passed away suddenly in her Cheektowaga home on June 3, 2026.

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06/03/2026

Aaron P. Wachowski, age 49, passed away at his Buffalo home on Wednesday, June 3, 2026.
Aaron was born on Monday, April 25, 1977, the son of Marilyn S. (nee Skierczynski) John and David Wachowski. He had a career as a self-employed electrical engineer.
Aaron is survived by his parents Marilyn...

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05/26/2026

James E. Pray, age 68, passed away suddenly in his Kaisertown home on Monday, May 25, 2026. Jim was born in Buffalo New York on October 8, 1957, the son of the late Earl Pray, Jr. and the late Lorraine (nee Mendyk) Pray.
James had a career as a Paralegal for Paralegal Services of Buffalo. He was...

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