Lives lost to COVID: 2 Western New York stories A pastor and postal worker died of COVID. Here's a glimpse of these two people who were loved and are now missed by their family, friends, and colleagues. Author: Ron Plants Updated: 6:59 PM EST December 23, 2020 BUFFALO, N.Y. — On our 2 On Your Side newscasts we gave you some of the latest COVID case numbers for this Western New York region. But as many health and elected officials keep reminding us all, there are real people and families attached to those cases, especially when it comes to those who have recently passed in this pandemic.