The Dietrich Funeral Homes, Inc.

03/13/2026

Sullivan, Charles M.
March 11, 2026
Beloved Husband of Laura (Lipowicz) Sullivan; loving Father of David (Nicole), Colleen (Brian Wolf) Sullivan, Christopher (Hayley) and Patrick (Lindsey) Sullivan; devoted Grandfather of Corina, Hollyn, Reilly, Hudson, Arthur and Connor; dearest Brother of Margaret (Frank) Blanche, Kathy Petritz, Jane Ann, Maureen (Diane), James (Kathy), Ellen (Andy) Garcia, Timothy (Julie), Lorie (Tony) Guzal, Mary Beth Sullivan and the late Brian (Carol) Sullivan. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Family and Friends may call Monday, March 16th from 3 pm –7 pm at the Dietrich Funeral Homes, Inc., 2480 Kensington Ave., Amherst. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, March 17th at 9:30 am at Christ the King Church, 20 Lamarck Dr., Amherst. Please assemble at Church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Disabled American Veterans, 130 S. Elmwood Ave., # 620 Buffalo, NY 14202 or at ihelpveterans.org. Online condolences may be shared at www.TheDietrichFuneralHome.com.

03/11/2026

On National Funeral Director & Mortician Recognition Day, we want to express our deepest gratitude to Directors Jed Dietrich, Timothy Skowronski, Kevin Mason, and Roman Miszewski. Thank you for your unwavering dedication and compassionate care for every family we serve—your commitment truly touches lives and brings comfort in times of need.

03/09/2026

Kulhanek, Dr. Sharon A. (nee Fisher)
March 6, 2026

Beloved wife of the late Julius “Jack” Kulhanek; survived by numerous devoted friends. Family & friends may call Thursday, March 12th from 3–7 pm at The Dietrich Funeral Homes, Inc., 2480 Kensington Ave., Amherst where prayers will be offered at the conclusion of the visitation. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Sisters of St. Joseph, 4975 Strickler Rd., Clarence NY 14031, or online at https://buffalossj.org/donate/. Online condolences may be submitted at www.TheDietrichFuneralHomes.com.

03/03/2026

DiCarlo, Joseph Louis
February 28, 2026

Beloved husband of Barbara (Penders) DiCarlo, loving father of Deborah (Todd) Miller, Catherine (David) Zbieszkowski, Jr., and Thomas (Kirsten) DiCarlo; devoted grandfather of Tina, Tony, Joe, Jay, Sam, Jackson, Andy, Bennett and Julia; predeceased by six brothers and sisters. Brother in-law of Thomas (late Nancy) Penders.

Joseph, a retired Physical Education Teacher in the Cleveland Hill School District, was revered as one of the top tennis coaches in the area for many years, and was inducted into the inaugural class of the Buffalo Tennis Hall of Fame.

Family and friends may call Monday from 4 pm – 8 pm at The Dietrich Funeral Homes, Inc., 2480 Kensington Ave., Amherst. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday at 11:30 am at St. Amelia Church, 2999 Eggert Rd., Tonawanda. Please assemble at Church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Western New York Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association at https://www.alz.org/wny. Online condolences may be shared at www.The DietrichFuneralHome.com.

03/03/2026

Manos, James G. March 2, 2026
Beloved husband of Mary Jo (Fildes) Manos; loving father of Dana Manos, Elizabeth “Beth” (Mark) Manos Brickey and Victoria “Vicky” (Nick) Mirusso; devoted Papou of Noah, Teagan and Keaton; brother of Karen (Steve) Turner, John (Deb) Manos and Lynne (Bill) O’Connell. Also survived by nieces and nephews. Family and friends may call Friday from 4-7 pm at The Dietrich Funeral Homes, Inc., 2480 Kensington Ave., Amherst where a Celebration of Life will be held at 7 pm. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center at https://www.roswellpark.org/about-us/roswell-difference. Online condolences may be shared at www.TheDietrichFuneralHome.com.

02/20/2026

Wasielewski, Joan (nee Stanislawski)
February 19, 2026
Beloved Wife of the late Dr. Edward Wasielewski; loving Mother of Susan Wasielewski, Katherine Latz, Marie Fatta, Elizabeth (Craig) Miskey, Margaret Wasielewski and David Wasielewski; devoted Grandmother of 11 grandchildren and Great-Grandmother of 8; dearest Sister of Richard (Jean) Stanislawski and the late John Stanislawski; Sister in-law of Gay Stanislawski; Aunt of Aimee. Family and friends may call Thursday from 4 pm – 8 pm at The Dietrich Funeral Homes, Inc., 2480 Kensington Ave., Amherst. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday at 9:30 am at Christ the King Church, 30 Lamarck Dr., Snyder NY, please assemble at Church. Online condolences may be shared at

Dietrich Funeral Home is a family-owned funeral home serving families in Cheektowaga, Clarence, and Buffalo, NY. Contact us to schedule a pre-arrangement consultation.

02/20/2026

TIFTICKJIAN, Elizabeth P. “Betsy” (nee Prescott)
February 17, 2026
Beloved wife of the late David S. Tiftickjian. Devoted and loving mother of David (Darlene) Tiftickjian, Richard (Holly) Tiftickjian, Elizabeth (Raymond) Rott, and Christian (Jacque) Tiftickjian. Cherished grandmother of David (Katellyn), William, Kristen, Theodore, Ava, Mason, Grant Tiftickjian, and Raymond (Sienna) Rott; great-grandmother of Lily Tiftickjian; also survived by two sisters Anne (Richard) Keigher and Virginia (the late Bart) Moore.
Family and friends may call on Friday, February 27, 2026, from 4–8 PM at The Dietrich Funeral Homes, Inc., 2480 Kensington Ave., Amherst.
Private family services will be held at a later date.
Betsy attended High School at the Park School in Amherst, NY, and was a graduate of Tuff’s University with a degree in Physical Education. Betsy enjoyed a thoroughly active lifestyle her whole life; she was a successful breeder of English Springer Spaniels, an avid golfer, tennis player and ice skater. She especially enjoyed time with family and friends in Silver Bay, Ontario Canada.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the SPCA Serving Erie County, 300 Harlem Road, West Seneca, NY 14224, or online at https://yourspca.org/donatenow/.
Arrangements by the DIETRICH FUNERAL HOMES, Inc. Online condolences may be shared at www.thedietrichfuneralhome.com

02/06/2026

David G. Schoenthal
February 02, 2026
Beloved husband of Linda (Jann) Schoenthal; Loving father of Jeffrey (Amy) Schoenthal and Jason (Jamie) Schoenthal; Devoted Grampa of Jax, Tyler, Seth, Reagan, Sam and Frank; Dearest brother of Harvey (June), Raymond (Dorothy) Schoenthal and the late Betty Jane (Lloyd) Ziemendorf. Also survived by nieces and nephews. A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, February 22, 2026 at 1:00pm at the Holland Willows, 177 Savage Rd., Holland, NY 14080. Memorials may be made to a charity of your choice. Arrangements by the Dietrich Funeral Homes, Inc. Online condolences at http://www.TheDietrichFuneralHome.com

01/23/2026

Wilkens, Andrew
January 20, 2026

Beloved husband of Kelly (Farr) Wilkens; devoted father of Benjamin and Caroline Wilkens; cherished son of Dianne (Brandenborg) and the late Sherman Wilkens; dearest brother of Christopher (Susan) Wilkens; also survived by nieces and nephews; son in-law of Edward (Judith) McDermid. Family and Friends may call Friday, January 30th from 3-7 pm at The Dietrich Funeral Homes, Inc., 2480 Kensington Ave., Amherst. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, January 31st at 10 am at Canisius High School Scaccia Auditorium, 1180 Delaware Avenue, Buffalo, NY. Flowers gratefully declined, memorials may be made to Canisius High School, 1180 Delaware Ave., Buffalo NY 14209 (canisiushigh.org/support/gift) or Nardin Academy, 135 Cleveland Ave., Buffalo NY 14222 (Nardin.org/support). Online condolences may be shared at www.TheDietrichFuneralHome.com

Andrew Sherman Wilkens died unexpectedly on January 20, 2026.
He was born on November 16, 1968, to Sherman Wilkens and Dianne Healey and grew up in Kenmore, New York. Andrew graduated from The Park School and Hartwick College while spending joyful childhood summers in Point Abino, Ontario, places that helped shape his care, humor, and deep sense of loyalty to the people and communities he loved.

Andrew was the devoted husband of Kelly and a proud, loving father to Ben and Caroline. He was a cherished brother to Christopher and a beloved uncle to 7 nieces and nephews.

A kind and dedicated friend, Andrew was someone others could always count on. He was a lifelong fan of the Buffalo Bills and Sabres, following his teams with unwavering hope and enthusiasm- with occasional constructive criticism for each. Andrew found joy in the everyday moments: quiet walks through Snyder, sharing a Saturday breakfast sandwich with Kelly, or laughing through a movie with his family—one he had seen countless times but still enjoyed just as much.

Those who knew Andrew will miss his unmistakable laugh, his quick humor, and his deep care for the feelings of others. He had a way of making people feel seen and at ease and was loved by those who knew him.

The family will host a visitation on Friday, January 30 from 3p-7p at The Dietrich Funeral Home 2480 Kensington Ave., Amherst. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, January 31, at 10:00 a.m. at Canisius High School Scaccia Auditorium, 1180 Delaware Avenue, Buffalo, NY. Andrew’s family invites all who knew and loved him to gather in remembrance and gratitude for a life lived with kindness, loyalty, and love.

The family asks that, in lieu of flowers, gifts in memory of Andrew be made to Canisius High School or Nardin Academy.

01/23/2026

Scalia, Marie (Pereira)
January 16, 2026
Beloved wife of Anthony Form; loving mother of Diana (late Gary) Scalia Middleton. A Mass of Christian Burial will be
celebrated on Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 10 am at St. Pius X Church, 1700 N. French Rd., Getzville. Arrangements by
the Dietrich Funeral Homes, Inc. Condolences may be shared at http://www.TheDietrichFuneral.com.

01/22/2026

Davis, John R.
January 21, 2026
Beloved husband of Suzanne Marie (Muffoletto) Davis; Cherished father of Deborah Fenick and Donna (Timothy) Moore; Proud and devoted grandfather of Colin and Reilly Moore and Reeve and Kylie Fenick. Treasured brother of Connie (Joseph) Krucky; predeceased by siblings Jeanne (Malachy) Glynn, William (Alice) Davis, and Nancy Siewert. He is also lovingly remembered by his brothers in law Larry Siewert and Paul (Linda) Muffoletto, as well as by many nieces and nephews who held a special place in his heart. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, January 28th at 11:30 a.m. at Christ the King Church, 30 Lamarck Dr., Snyder. Family and friends are invited to gather at the church to honor his life and legacy. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Christ the King Church. Arrangements by The Dietrich Funeral Homes, Inc. Online condolences may be shared at www.TheDietrichFuneralHome.com

01/09/2026

Dea McAuliffe (nee McKenna), Beloved mother, grandmother and sister, passed away on January 7, 2026. She was the cherished mother of Kathleen (William) Arnold, Christopher (Tammy) McAuliffe, Ellen Varela, and the late Sheila LaDuca. Dea was a loving grandmother to Nichole, Brendan, Andrew, Peter, Charles, Vincent, and Joseph. She was the devoted sister of DeSales (late Jack) Kellick. Dea was predeceased by one brother and three sisters. She is survived by nieces and nephews, who will remember her with great affection.

Dea McAuliffe was a quiet renaissance woman, loving mother, devoted teacher, published author and lover of all things Irish. She lead a prayer group; establishing programs for her school; acted on, and directed for the stage; and starting at age 8, sang on the radio.

Family and friends are invited to call at the Dietrich Funeral Homes, Inc., 2480 Kensington Avenue ., Amherst, NY 14226 on Monday, January 12, 2026 from 3:00 -7:00 pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at 9:30 am at Christ the King Church, 30 Lamarck (at Main Street). Amherst, NY. Please assemble at the church. Online condolences may be shared at www.thedetrichfuneralhome.com.