This is where I recommend beginners start their research. Check out their web page for current information on resources. 1882- 1892 have death listing in back. About 1929 lists the wifes name.
Earlier ones list females when Widowed or living alone.
Children appear when they reach 18 years old. There are now 2 new volumes to this set but they do not own them as yet. Microfilms of Buffalo area papers. News, Courier etc. Good for locating obituaries or news articles of events.