OBITS: The Buffalo News Death Notices 3 Dec 2004; Buffalo, Erie co., New York

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Agos, Ann (Brennan)   
Of Hamburg N.Y., December 2, 2004. Wife of the late William Agos; sister of
the late Grace Fierle and Robert Brennan; survived by several nieces and
nephews. Friends are invited to attend a Service at Hillcrest Cemetery,
Mausoleum Chapel, Saturday at 11:15 AM. No prior visitation. Memorials may be
made to SS Peter & Paul Church Building Fund (Hamburg). Arrangements by DONALD
M. DEMMERLEY FUNERAL HOME INC.
Published in the Buffalo News on 12/3/2004.

Alderfer, James Landes   
November 30, 2004; husband of Jo Anne (Schrock) Alderfer; father of Christina
M. of Chicago, IL and Benjamin S. Alderfer of Denver, CO; son of the late
Wellington C. and Sara D. Alderfer; brother of Rebecca (Thomas) Scheetz of
Harleysville, PA; nephew of Betty Alderfer of Harleysville, PA; also survived
by nieces and nephews. The family will be present to receive friends Friday
2-4 and 6-8 at BEACH-TUYN FUNERAL HOME INC., 5541 Main St. (at Cayuga Rd),
Williamsville. Friends are invited to attend a memorial service Saturday
morning at 11 o'clock in North Presbyterian Church (Williamsville). Flowers
gratefully declined. Memorials may be made in Dr. Alderfer's name to Habitat
for Humanity.
Published in the Buffalo News from 12/2/2004 - 12/3/2004.

Bavaro, Joseph N.   
November 29, 2004, beloved husband of the late Victoria J. (nee Violanti);
dear father of Betty Chapman, Joan (James) Braciak and Nicholas (Carolee)
Bavaro; grandfather of Christopher (Teresa) and Michelle Chapman, Jon (Sally
Merritt), Jeffrey, Johanna and Janet Braciak; brother of Mary Cercone,
Angeline Bavaro and the late Grace Belli; step-brother of Philomena DiSanto,
Antionette Cusella and the late Sister Mary Magdalen Ciarlo O.S.F., Louise
Flinn, Jennie Arnesen and Joseph Ciarlo; dear friend of Helen Nice. The family
will be present to receive friends Saturday and Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at
the Urban-AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME INC., 1024 French Rd. (near Borden Rd.), where
funeral services will be held Monday at 9:15 AM and from St. Catherine of
Siena Church at 10 AM. Flowers gratefully declined. If desired, contributions
may be made to Hospice Foundation. On line register at www. Amigone.com. 
Published in the Buffalo News from 12/3/2004 - 12/5/2004.

Bevilacqua, Mary L. (Ricci)   
Of Orchard Park, NY, entered into rest December 2, 2004, beloved wife of the
late Samuel A. Bevilacqua; devoted mother of Anthony (Kathy), James (Mary
Ellen), David (Janet) and John (Susan) Bevilacqua; cherished grandmother of 13
grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren; loving daughter of the late Louis
and Lucy Ricci; dear sister of Michael (late Agnes) Ricci and the late
Angeline (late Darvin) DeMarchi and Mildred (Pat) Spallino; also survived by
relatives and friends. No prior visitation. Relatives and friends are invited
to attend a Mass of Christian Burial in the Church of the Holy Family, 1885
South Park Ave. at Tifft, Buffalo on Saturday morning at 9:30 o'clock.
Interment Hillcrest Cemetery. Arrangements by LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME.
Published in the Buffalo News on 12/3/2004.


Coad, Patricia A. (Horn)   
Of Kenmore, NY, November 30, 2004, beloved wife of the late John 'Jack' Coad;
mother of John 'Jack' (Madonna) Coad, Michael (Anne Marie) Coad, James (Mary
Beth) Coad, and Patti (Michael) Durlak; also survived by seven grandchildren
and two great-grandchildren; sister of Joyce (Michael) Burton. Friends
received Thursday 7-9 PM and Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM, at the GRECO FUNERAL HOME,
INC., 2909 Elmwood Ave., (near Sheridan Dr.), where funeral services will be
held Saturday morning at 8:30 and in St. Christopher's Church at 9:30.
Memorials may be sent to the American Lung Association. Mrs. Coad was a
retired employee of the Buffalo City Court.
Published in the Buffalo News from 12/2/2004 - 12/4/2004.

Conkling, Edgar C.   
Of Williamsville, NY, entered into rest November 24, 2004, beloved husband of
Helen (nee McKown) Conkling; loving son of the late Roscoe and Cleo (nee
Greene) Conkling; dear brother of Paul (Ann) Conkling and Linda Martin; also
survived by many nieces, nephews and friends. No prior visitation. Relatives
and friends are invited to attend a Funeral Service at the LOMBARDO FUNERAL
HOME (Northtowns Chapel), 885 Niagara Falls Blvd. (near Eggert/Sheridan Dr.)
on Saturday at 11 o'clock. Mr. Conkling was an Army veteran of WWII.
Published in the Buffalo News from 12/2/2004 - 12/3/2004.

Croom, Martha Louise   
Entered into rest December 1, 2004; loving wife of the late Louis E. Croom
Sr.; beloved mother of Louis Jr. (Diane), Simon (Carol), David, Geraldine
(Robert) Spikes and Mary Moore all of Buffalo, NY, and Arnetta and Janet Croom
of North Bergen, NJ, and Gwendolyn (Wilfred) Morrison of Bethlehem , PA;
pre-deceased by Mattie (John) Bolden, Douglas (Norma) Croom and Patricia A.
(Anthony) Thomas. Viewing Friday 5-9 PM at the THOMAS T. EDWARDS FUNERAL HOME
INC., 995 Genesee St. Funeral Saturday at 10 AM. Interment Ridge Lawn
Cemetery.
Published in the Buffalo News on 12/3/2004.

Danziger, Lola   
December 2, 2004. Beloved wife of the late Henry Danziger; devoted mother of
Jack, Dr. Mark and Dr. Iris Danziger. Graveside Services will be held at
Elmlawn Cemetery, Brighton Road Entrance, Friday at 1:30 PM. No prior
visitations. In lieu of flowers, donations to Temple Shaarey Zedek and Temple
Young Israel. A period of mourning will be observed at the residence of Jack
and Margie Danziger through Wednesday evening. Arrangements by the AMHERST
MEMORIAL CHAPEL INC.
Published in the Buffalo News on 12/3/2004.

Donacik, Ronald J.   
Of Tonawanda, Twp., December 1, 2004, beloved husband of Juliana McGowan
Donacik; dear father of Andrew R. Donacik of New York City, Christopher
(Kimberly) and Ronald Paul (Bernadette) of Lakefield, MN.; loving grandfather
of Maxwell, Meghan Anne, Jacob, Matthew, and Amanda; brother of David (late
Valerie), James (Laurel) Donacik. Friends may call at D. LAWRENCE GINNANE
FUNERAL HOME, 3215 Delaware Ave., Kenmore, Friday 4-9 PM where funeral will be
held Saturday at 8:45. Mass of Christian Burial from St. Paul's R.C. Church at
9:15 AM. Interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Memorial contributions to the Society
of Jesus Jesuit Residence, Canisius College or the Franciscan Friars, O.F.M.
Conv., Ellicott City, MD. 21042
Published in the Buffalo News from 12/2/2004 - 12/3/2004.

Donsbach, Frances T. (Juszkiewicz)   
December 1, 2004, of Long Beach, CA formerly of Buffalo, NY, wife of the late
John; beloved mother of Jan Donsbach of Long Beach, CA; sister of Mary (late
George) White, Stephen (late Martha) Juszkiewicz and the late Agnes (late
Anthony) Panek, Leo (late Marie) Juszkiewicz, Charlotte (late Ray) Higgins and
Bertha Juszkiewicz; also survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral services
Saturday at 10:30 AM from the Old First Ward Chapel of the PETER K. LESLIE
FUNERAL HOME, 580 South Park Ave. (corner of Hamburg St. 855-1411) and in St.
Valentine's Church at 11 AM. Relatives and friends are invited to attend.
Family will be present Saturday morning 9-11 AM. Frances was a member of the
Third Order of St. Francis and the Polish Union. Donations may be made to the
Felician Sisters, 600 Doat St., Buffalo, NY 14211. Interment in Holy Cross
Cemetery.
Published in the Buffalo News from 12/2/2004 - 12/3/2004.

Eberhard, Anne M. (Becker)   
December 2, 2004, wife of the late Peter P. Eberhard Jr.; mother of Carl
(Barbara and the late Kathleen), Marianne (John) McCormick III, William
(Carol), Dolores (Valentine) Boncal Jr., Jane (Lawrence) Woods and Peter P.
III (Minouz); grandmother of Carl Jr., David, Michael, Sara, Monica, Luke,
Christina, Eliza Eberhard, John McCormick; step-grandmother of Rosemary,
Diane, William and Marie Boncal; also survived by 13 great-grandchildren.
Friends may call Friday 3-5 and 7-9 PM at the HARRY A. WEDEKINDT FUNERAL HOME
INC., 280 Grover Cleveland Hwy., at North Bailey, where services will be held
Saturday at 9:50 AM and a Mass of Christian Burial from St. Leo the Great
Church at 10:30 AM. Friends invited. Flowers gratefully declined. Burial in
Elmlawn Cemetery, Tonawanda. Mrs. Eberhard was a long-time member of the
Ladies Sodality and Rosary Society at Blessed Trinity Church, Buffalo, and was
very active in both the church and school for 25 years. While a resident of
Williamsville and Amherst, Anne volunteered many hours with Meals on Wheels
and the Senior Citizens Center.
Published in the Buffalo News from 12/2/2004 - 12/3/2004.

Ervolina, Katina Ann   
(nee Yeostros) Of Cheektowaga, NY, entered into rest December 1, 2004, beloved
wife of the late Donald Ervolina; devoted mother of Anthony D. (Michaelene)
and William A. Ervolina; cherished grandmother of Alison Ervolina; loving
daughter of Angelo and the late Harriet (nee Birk) Yeostros; dear sister of
Mary Ellen (David) Rubin, Louis (Laurie) Yeostros, Stephany (Denis) Loughran
and the late William A. Yeostros; fond aunt of Rachael and Mark Rubin; best
friends with Enid Stein, Cheryl Lombardo McGregor and Aunt Teeny to Michael
Jerome, Charles Jr. McGregor; also survived by relatives and friends.
Relatives and friends may visit the LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (Northtowns Chapel),
885 Niagara Falls Blvd (near Eggert/Sheridan Dr.) on Thursday from 7-9 PM and
Friday from 4-8 PM where the Trisagion Service will immediately follow.
Published in the Buffalo News from 12/2/2004 - 12/3/2004.

Fick Sr., Kenneth R.   
November 30, 2004 at age 63; beloved husband of Frances J. Fick; dear son of
Marjorie and the late Vincent Fick; dear father of Jean Marie Fick, Kenneth R.
Jr. and Michael Vincent Fick; dear brother of James Fick and Carolyn (Richard)
Noel; also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins. The family will be
present on Thursday and Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Tonawanda Chapel)
AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2600 Sheridan Dr. (at Parker Blvd.) where funeral
services will be held on Saturday at 9:15 AM and from Blessed Sacrament Church
at 10 AM. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials to Roswell Park Memorial
Cancer Institute. Online register book www.Amigone.com
Published in the Buffalo News from 12/2/2004 - 12/3/2004.

Gaffney, Barbara E. (Becker)   
Of Buffalo, NY, November 30, 2004, wife of the late Claude J.; mother of
Charles (Sandra), Shirley Stevenson, Thomas (Loretta), Mary Kemp, John,
Barbara (Joseph) Pilarski, Roseann Shed and the late Rosemarie and James;
stepmother of the late Rita Rimmer; survived by 17 grandchildren and 19
great-grandchildren; sister of the late Henry Becker. Friends may call
Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the DANZER AND DENGLER FUNERAL HOME, 5363 Genesee
St. Bowmansville. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday at 9:30 AM
from St. Margaret's RC Church, Buffalo, (please assemble at church). In lieu
of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart
Association.
Published in the Buffalo News from 12/1/2004 - 12/3/2004.

Gancarz, Richard J. "Dick"   
Suddenly, November 30, 2004; beloved husband of Suzanne (Kowalewski); loving
father of James Czarnecki, Melissa (Timothy) Hannon; cherished grandfather of
Tyler and Erin; brother of Delphine Woloszyn and the late Leonard Gancarz;
also survived by nieces, nephews and cousins. Services Saturday at 9:15 AM
from the KAZMIERCZAK FUNERAL HOME INC., 3640 Clinton St. (1 block east of
Union Rd.) and in St. Gabriel R.C. Church at 10 AM. Chapel hours on Thursday
and Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Donations to the St. Gabriel Church Renovation
Project appreciated.
Published in the Buffalo News from 12/2/2004 - 12/3/2004.

Gnojek, Joan L. (Scatorchie)   
Suddenly of Elma, NY, December 1, 2004, beloved wife of Joseph S. 'Papa Joe
Gnojek; dearest mother of Robert A. (Deelyn), Paul L., Thomas J. (Dawn), Karen
M. Kittell, Joseph E.S. (Dawn), James J., Jacqueline J. and J. Jay (Jennie)
Gnojek; fond grandmother of 19 grandchildren, fond daughter-in-law of Mary
(late Stanley) Gnojek; sister of Angeline Mastrangelo and the late Rachel
(late Al) Tresmond and Vivian (John) Formato. Friends may call Thursday and
Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the PAUL A. KLOC BLOSSOM CHAPELS INC., 4680 Clinton
St., (corner Borden Rd.) West Seneca ( 668-5666) where funeral will be held
Saturday at 10:45 AM and from St. Vincent de Paul Church at 11:30 o'clock.
Friends invited. Sentiment may be expressed through a contribution to St.
Vincent's Church or Springbrook Fire Co. in memory of Joan
Published in the Buffalo News from 12/2/2004 - 12/3/2004.

Goodberry, Diane J. (Oberkircher)   
Suddenly, December 1, 2004; wife of the late Lawrence Goodberry; beloved
daughter of Mrs. Charles (Muriel) Johnson and the late Ralph Oberkircher.
Funeral service from the CARLTON A. ULLRICH FUNERAL HOME, INC., 855 Englewood
Ave., Tonawanda, Saturday 10 AM. Family present Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM.
Entombment private in Pine Lawn Cemetery. Gifts in Diane's memory made to the
Erie Shrine Hospital Transportation Fund, c/o Ismailia Shrine, 1600
Southwestern Blvd., West Seneca, NY 14224.
Published in the Buffalo News from 12/2/2004 - 12/3/2004.

Helmbrecht, Robert C.   
November 30, 2004, Beloved husband of Claire (Moran) Helmbrecht. Devoted
father of Judith A. (John, Jr) Raimondo and Patricia (Eliot) Van Velzen.
Grandfather of seven granchildren and eight great grandchildren. Brother of
three brothers and four sisters. Survived by many nieces and nephews. Friends
may call Thursday 7-9 PM and Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the DIETRICH FUNERAL
HOME, INC, 2480 Kensington Avenue, Amherst, where services will be held on
Saturday, 8:45 AM followed by a Mass at 9:15 at Infant of Prague Church where
Robert was a member of the Holy Name Society. He was also a WW II veteran
Published in the Buffalo News from 12/2/2004 - 12/3/2004.

Holmes, Maebell   
November 30. Friends may call Friday 12-5 PM at H. ALFRED MORTUARY, INC., 968
Jefferson. Family will be present Saturday 10 AM at Bright Morningstar Baptist
Church, 292 Glenwood where funeral services will follow at 11 AM.
Published in the Buffalo News on 12/3/2004.
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Hubbard, Dr. John C.   
Of Orchard Park, NY, November 29, 2004, beloved husband of the late Helen C.
(Winsor); father of John F. (Cathy), Karl W. (Noemie), Robert F. and Milton C.
(Wancong) Hubbard; grandfather of Thomas, Jennifer, Kal, Kari, Kirstyn,
Claire, Roy, Grace and Sarah; brother of Robert Speed (late Jane) Hubbard. All
services are private. Memorials made to a charity of choice. Arrangements by
the F.E. BROWN SONS FUNERAL HOME INC.
Published in the Buffalo News from 12/3/2004 - 12/4/2004.

Karczewski, Stanislaw "Stan"   
December 2, 2004, beloved son of Edward (Helen) Karczewski; dearest brother of
Theresa (late Max) Kurzel, Kris (Ronald) Sulkowski, Henrietta (Henry)
Matuszewski, Edward (Josephine) Barszcz, Barbara (late Kenny) Sliwinski;
special uncle of Greg and Brian Sulkowski; also survived by other nieces,
nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Funeral Saturday at 8:30 AM from the
SIECK & MAST FUNERAL HOME, 250 Orchard Park Rd., West Seneca. Mass of
Christian Burial at 9:30 AM at St. Adalbert's Basilica. Family present 2-8 PM.
Published in the Buffalo News on 12/3/2004.

Kazmierczak, Matthew J.   
Of Snyder, NY, November 30, 2004, beloved husband of the late Virginia
(Pankiewicz) Kazmierczak; dear father of George (Joan) Kazmierczak, Anna (Ted)
Pietraszak, Theresa R. Wojnar and the late Matthew (Dolores) and Harry
(Marcia) Kazmierczak; also survived by several grandchildren and
great-grandchildren; brother of the late Joseph (Evelyn) and Mary (Leo) Ratka;
also survived by nieces and nephews. No prior visitation. Family and friends
are invited to attend a Memorial Mass at Christ the King Church, Saturday at
9:30 AM. Arrangements ERIE COUNTY CREMATION SERVICE 824-6435.
Published in the Buffalo News from 12/2/2004 - 12/3/2004.

Knuckles Jr., James C.   
November 23, 2004 in a motor vehicle accident in Wilkes-Barre, PA. Of
Richmond, VA formerly of Buffalo, NY. James was a member of St. Philips
Episcopal Church, Buffalo; predeceased by parents Edith Doar Knuckles and
James Knuckles Sr.; survived by sister and brother-in-law Michele Knuckles Ely
and James S. Ely Jr. of Rochester; beloved uncle of Cynthia Ely, Victoria
Andrews, James H. Ely and Michael Ely of Rochester, Maude Ely Johnson of
Raleigh, NC and Nicole Ely-Joshi of Calgary, Alberta Canada and 16
great-nieces and nephews. Funeral will be held at St. David's Episcopal
Church, 1801 Cambourne Rd., Richmond, VA 23236 Tuesday, December 7 at 4 PM.
Published in the Buffalo News from 12/3/2004 - 12/5/2004.

Krajewski, Lottie M. (Grzeskowiak)   
November 30, 2004, wife of the late Anthony; beloved mother of Eleanor
(Robert) Glowczak, Antoinette (Ronald) Waszak and Anthony H. (Mary) Krajewski;
cherished grandmother of Cynthia and Robert; fond great-grandmother of
Jennifer; predeceased by several brothers and sisters; survived by nieces and
nephews. Services Saturday at 8:45 AM from the KAZMIERCZAK FUNERAL HOME, INC,.
3640 Clinton St., (one block east of Union) and in St. Stanislaus Church at
9:30. Chapel hours on Thursday from 7-9 PM and Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM.
Published in the Buffalo News from 12/2/2004 - 12/3/2004.

Kunz, Helen M. (Yaeger)   
December 12, 2004 at age 95, beloved wife of the late Elmer J. Kunz; dearest
mother of the late Marie (Harold) Schwartz and Joan (John A.) Paszkiewicz;
also survived by six grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. The family
will be present Friday from 4:00 to 7:00 PM at Urban-AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME,
1024 French Rd., Cheektowaga, NY, where funeral services will be held Saturday
at 10:30 AM and a Mass of Christian Burial from St. Philip the Apostle Church
at 11:15 AM. Friends invited. Flowers gratefully declined. If desired,
memorials may be made in the form of Mass cards. On-line register book at
www.Amigone.com. getlogo,am0580
Published in the Buffalo News on 12/3/2004.

Litwin, Margaret M. (Murray)   
Of Lackawanna, NY, November 27, 2004, beloved wife of John Sr.; dearest mother
of John Jr. and Jennifer (Robert) Sobaszek; grandmother of Maya and Lindsey
Sobaszek; daughter of Lawrence Murray and Patricia (Donald) Haynes; sister of
Daniel (Elaine), Lisa Keyshaw, Kathleen (Ronald) Morlock and David; also
survived by nieces and nephews. No prior visitations. Relatives and friends
are invited to attend a Memorial Service, Saturday at 1 PM at the JOS. M.
LITWIN FUNERAL HOME, 1629 Electric Ave., Lackawanna. Flowers gratefully
declined. Contributions may be made to The Arthritis Foundation of WNY.
Published in the Buffalo News from 12/2/2004 - 12/3/2004.

May, Eleanor U. (Unverdorf)   
Of East Aurora, NY, December 1, 2004, wife of the late David May; daughter of
the late Henry and Lida (Donor) Unverdorf; sister of the late Robert (survived
by Ethel) Unverdorf; also survived by nieces and nephews. Friends may call
Friday 2-4 and 6-8 PM at the KENNETH HOWE FUNERAL HOME, 64 Maple St., East
Aurora, where funeral service will be held Saturday at 2:00 PM. In lieu of
flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the SPCA of Tonawanda. 
Published in the Buffalo News on 12/3/2004.

McDonald, Charles P.   
December 1, 2004, beloved husband of Edna (DuFrane) McDonald; dearest father
of Deborah (Robert) Felschow, Charles P. (Carolyn) McDonald and Patrick M.
(Linda) McDonald; brother of Lorraine (late Omar) Weaver and predeceased by
several brothers and sisters; brother-in-law of Madonna Dufrane and Marguerite
Tobin; dearest grandfather of nine; great-grandfather of two. Family will be
present to receive friends Thursday and Friday from 2-8 PM at the South
Buffalo Chapel of the JOSEPH K. QUINN FUNERAL HOME INC., 192 Abbott Rd. (near
Southside Pkwy.) where services will be held Saturday at 10:15 and followed by
a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Agatha Church at 11 AM. Mr. McDonald was a
4th degree member of the K of C. Entombment Holy Cross Cemetery. The McDonald
family would like to express their deepest appreciation to the Staff of
Ridgeview Manor for their love and support. Flowers gratefully declined.
Published in the Buffalo News from 12/2/2004 - 12/3/2004.

Miles, Ruth B. (Beres)   
December 1, 2004; wife of the late William E. Miles; mother of Robyn Linley
and the late William E. Miles II; grandmother of Michael Miles Linley. Friends
are invited to attend a funeral service Saturday at 9:30 AM at the Chapel of
the Elms, Elm Lawn Cemetery, 3939 Delaware Ave., Kenmore, NY. Arrangements by
THOMAS H. MCCARTHY FUNERAL HOME
Published in the Buffalo News on 12/3/2004.

Musilli-Collins, Ruth I. (Hoffman)   
Of Cheektowaga, NY, November 30, 2004, beloved wife of the late Gordon Musilli
and late Timothy Collins; dearest mother of Sharon (Larry) Kaiser; fond
grandmother of Michael and Lynn Kaiser. Friends may call Friday only 2-4 and
7-9 PM at the PAUL A. KLOC BLOSSOM CHAPELS INC., 4680 Clinton St. (corner
Borden Rd.) West Seneca ( 668-5666) where funeral services will be held on
Saturday morning at 9 o'clock. Friends are invited.
Published in the Buffalo News from 12/2/2004 - 12/3/2004.

Novello, Marc W.
Formerly of North Tonawanda, NY, suddenly December 1, 2004; dearest husband of
Elizabeth A. (Polino) Novello; son of Larry Novello and Joyce Schwemler;
brother of Larry Novello, Annette Ridge and Thomas Gallagher; son-in-law of
David and Margaret Polino; brother-in-law of Zach Polino. Friends may call
Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the ROBERTS & DENGLER FUNERAL HOME, 8630 Transit Rd.,
East Amherst (1 mile North of Maple Rd.), where Funeral Services will be held
Monday at 10 AM. On line tributes may be made to www.mem.com. Marc was a
member of the United States Secret Service. Flowers gratefully declined.
Memorial contributions may be made to Make-A-Wish Foundation, 5554 May St,
Williamsville, NY 14221.
Published in the Buffalo News from 12/3/2004 - 12/5/2004.

Petersdorf, Josephine   
(nee Broniszewski) November 30, 2004; beloved wife of the late Charles L.
Petersdorf; devoted mother of Charles J. (Ruth), Carol and Linda Petersdorf;
loving grandmother of Joy (Robert) Boyd, Ann (David) Metz and Dawn (Ronald)
Chrostowski; great-grandmother of Robert, Amy, Brian, Conor, Ronnie, Alex and
Matthew and the late Mark; sister of the late Regina Hoehn; also survived by
nieces and nephews and cousins. The family will be present on Friday from 2-4
and 7-9 PM at (Genesee Chapel) Urban-AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, 3645 Genesee St. (2
blocks east of Union Rd.) where funeral services will be held on Saturday at
10 AM. Friends invited. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to
Hospice-Buffalo, Inc. Online register at www.Amigone.com getlogo,am0580
Published in the Buffalo News from 12/2/2004 - 12/3/2004.

Pfau, Rose M. (Ott)   
Of Depew, NY November 30, 2004, beloved wife of Warren D. Pfau; loving mother
of Cheryl (Michael) Ingleright, Karen (Edward) Mutka, Carole (Joseph) Brock;
grandmother of Kaili, Kalen, Casey, Syndey; sister of Dorothy (Gilbert)
Schwab, Betty (Michael) Schnellinger and the late Frances (Michael) Rung.
Funeral from the funeral home of WENDEL & LOECHER INC., 27 Aurora St.,
Lancaster Saturday morning at 10 AM. Family present Friday only, 2-4 and 7-9
PM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Kidney
Foundation.
Published in the Buffalo News from 12/2/2004 - 12/3/2004.

Pustulka, Francis   
November 30, 2004, beloved husband of Mary (nee Poczkalski); dear father of
Terence (Sue) Pustulka; grandfather of Kevin and Jeffrey, brother of Walter
(Clara), Margaret (Edward) Baraski, Joan (Paul) Tomasic and the late Ben
(Mildred); also survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral from the KOLANO
FUNERAL HOME, 396 Amherst St. (near Grant) Saturday 9 AM and Assumption Church
9:30. Friends are invited. Family present Thursday 7-9 PM and Friday 2-4 and
7-9 PM. Donations to the Assumption Church Preservation Fund are preferred.
Interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery.
Published in the Buffalo News from 12/2/2004 - 12/3/2004.

Roustum, David L.
deathart,p701 November 20, 2004, killed in action while serving his country in
Iraq; loving son of Roustum G. and Jennifer (Towers) Roustum; dear brother of
Daniel (Rochelle Wnuk) Roustum; dearest uncle of Olivia and Hannah Roustum;
beloved nephew to many aunts and uncles. Friends may call Saturday and Sunday
from 2-4 and 7-9 PM, at the JAMES W. CANNAN FUNERAL HOME, INC., (Southtowns
Chapel), 3155 Orchard Park Road. A Funeral Mass will be held Monday at 10:00
AM at St. John Vianney Church. (Please assemble at church). In lieu of
flowers, donations may be sent to The David L. Roustum Memorial Fund, #7765
OPCS Federal Credit Union, S-4000 N. Buffalo Rd., Orchard Park, NY 14127.
(662-1311). David was a proud member of the National Guard Honor Guard, a
graduate of the Class of 2000 Orchard Park High School, where he played hockey
and football.
Published in the Buffalo News from 12/2/2004 - 12/4/2004.

Sacilowski, Carrie J.   
November 29, 2004, of Buffalo, NY. Friends may call Saturday 10 AM visitation,
11 AM Funeral service will follow at God Way of Life Church, 491 East Ferry
St. Arrangements entrusted to MEMORIAL CHAPELS OF BUFFALO, 66 East Utica St.
Interment St. Matthew's Cemetery.
Published in the Buffalo News on 12/3/2004.

Somerville, Thomas S.   
Of Orchard Park, NY, November 2, 2004, beloved husband of Jean (Dornan);
father of Thomas C. (Sue), Mark S. (Gail) and Jeffrey R. (Lynda) Somerville;
grandfather of Matt, Katie, Jason, Andrea and Bryan. No prior visitation. A
memorial service will be held Saturday, December 4, at 2 PM in the Orchard
Park Presbyterian Church, 4369 South Buffalo St., Orchard Park, NY 14127.
Friends invited. Memorials may be made to the church. Arrangements by the F.E.
BROWN SONS FUNERAL HOME INC.,
Published in the Buffalo News on 12/3/2004.

Stroka, Walter M.   
December 1, 2004; beloved husband of Emily (Dombrowski) Stroka; devoted father
of Diane (David) Mambretti and Mary (John) Quinn; loving grandfather of Mark,
Keith, Michael, Kelly and Sarah; predeceased by a brother and a sister.
Funeral Services at the BUSZKA FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2005 Clinton St. (corner S.
Ogden), Saturday at 9:30 AM and at St. Bernard Church at 10 AM. Mr. Stroka was
an Army Veteran of WWII and a member of the Adam Plewacki Post #799.
Visitation Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM.
Published in the Buffalo News from 12/2/2004 - 12/3/2004.

TeWinkle, George J.   
age 94, November 29, 2004; beloved husband of Beatrice J. (nee Johnson) and
the late Madeline (nee Volland); dear brother of the late Benjamin W. and
Frank TeWinkle; also survived by several nieces and nephews. There will be no
prior visitation. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday at 11 AM at
Central Presbyterian Church, 15 Jewett Parkway, Buffalo, NY 14214. Flowers
gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to the Central Presbyterian Church
or the TeWinkle Scholarship Fund, San Joaquin Delta College, 5151 Pacific Ave,
Stockton CA 95207. Arrangements by AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC. www.Amigone.com
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Published in the Buffalo News from 12/1/2004 - 12/3/2004.

Weber Sr., Thomas A.   
November 28, 2004, beloved husband of Jane (Gunther) Weber; devoted father of
Thomas (Colleen-Niebold) of Cherry Hill, NJ, Michelle (William) Fleisher of
Cherry Hill, NJ, Craig (Amanda) of Merchantville, NJ, Mary Elise (James) Dodge
of Hornell, NY, Cynthia Beth (Daniel-Cappa) Cassidy of Rochester, NY and Kurt
of Burlington City, NJ; grandfather of 22 grandchildren and eight
great-grandchildren; brother of Jean Baumgartner of Hollywood, FL and Doris
Fuller of Charlotte, NC. Friends may call Saturday and Sunday, 2-4 and 7-9 PM,
at the DIETRICH FUNERAL HOME INC., 2480 Kensington Ave., Amherst, where
services will be held Monday at 9:30 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial
at Christ the King Church at 10 AM. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may
be made to The St. Vincent dePaul Society of St. Mary of the Lake Church, 43
Madison Ave., Lakewood, NJ 08701 or The St. Vincent dePaul Society of Christ
the King Church, 30 Lamarck Dr., Amherst, NY 14226
Published in the Buffalo News from 12/3/2004 - 12/5/2004.

White, Veronica Bushofsky   
December 1, 2004, beloved wife of the late James; dear mother of Dorothy
Helminiak and the late John (Pearl) White; grandmother of seven;
great-grandmother of 12; great-great-grandmother of five; sister of Helen,
Margaret, Emily, Leona and Dorothy. Friends may call at the JAMES E. GRACE
FUNERAL HOME INC., 335 Ontario St., Friday 1-3 and 6-8 PM, where Funeral
Services will be held Saturday at 11 AM.
Published in the Buffalo News from 12/2/2004 - 12/3/2004.

Wittek, Timothy M.   
November 30, 2004, of Elma, NY, beloved husband of Sharon (nee Kolepp);
dearest father of Adam and Sarah; son of Carol and the late William Wittek;
brother of Paula (David) Hill and Matthew Wittek; son-in-law of James and
Shirley Kolepp; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Family present
Friday 2-4 and 7-9 at the HOY FUNERAL HOME INC., 3855 Seneca St., West Seneca,
where prayers will be said Saturday morning at 11:15 followed by a Mass of
Christian Burial from St. Gabriel's Church at 12:00 noon. Friends invited.
Flowers gratefully declined. Timothy was a member of the Niagara Musky
Association.
Published in the Buffalo News from 12/2/2004 - 12/3/2004.

Zemla, Irene F. (Klaybor)   
Of West Seneca, NY, December 1, 2004, devoted wife of the late Frank E. Zemla;
loving mother of Frank R. (Virginia) Zemla and Ruth (Joseph) Fidanza;
cherished grandmother of Eric Solly and Suellen (John) McAneney;
great-grandmother of Sarah and Erin McAneney; sister of the late John 'Buddy'
(Irene) Klaybor; sister-in-law of Mary (Henry) Nowak, Rose Polik, Anne
Bartczak and Frances Zemla. Family will be present Friday 2-4 and 6-8 PM at
the HOY FUNERAL HOME INC., 3855 Seneca St., West Seneca, where prayers will be
said Saturday morning at 8:45, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial from St.
William's Church at 9:30. Friends invited. Flowers gratefully declined.
Memorials to People Inc., 1219 North Forest Rd, Williamsville, NY 14221
appreciated.
Published in the Buffalo News from 12/2/2004 - 12/3/2004.