James Stanley Kolanski Obituary
The memory of James Stanley Kolanski of Buffalo, New York, born in Meadville, Pennsylvania, who passed away on February 23, 2026 at the age of 84, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
As James Stanley departs from this earthly realm, his essence lingers — a whisper on the wind, a ripple on the water — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of life and death. Though James Stanley may no longer walk beside us, his spirit lives on in the memories and the legacy James Stanley leaves behind.
He was predeceased by: his mother Margaret Kolanoski. He is survived by: his father Stanley Kolanoski; his wife Arlene; his daughters, Kristin Kolanoski (Corey Robinson) and Kari Stoll (Scott Stoll); his grandchildren, Sienna Robinson and RJ Stoll (Rodney James); his sister Patricia Waldeck; and his pet Patches.
