OBITS: The Buffalo News Death Notices 6 Dec 2004; Buffalo, Erie co., New York text-formatted by W. David Samuelsen for USGenWeb Archives *********************************************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.org/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.org/ny/nyfiles.htm *********************************************************************** Source: The Buffalo News http://www.buffalonews.com Alvarez, Earl B. December 4, 2004, beloved husband of the late Helen R. Alvarez; devoted father of Amanda (Louis) Crosson and Earl (Barbara) Alvarez; grandfather of Carrie Ann, Lisa Marie, Sandra and Jeffrey; great-grandfather of Jason, Amanda, Nicholas and Alexis; brother of Bernardo and James (Patricia) Alvarez; brother-in-law of Marie Ziegler; also survived by nieces and nephews. The family will be present on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Tonawanda Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2600 Sheridan Dr. (corner of Parker Blvd.) where funeral services will be held on Wednesday at 11 AM. Friends invited. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to VA Medical Center. Online register at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 12/6/2004 - 12/7/2004. Beidle, Lawrence J. Of Pendleton, NY; December 4, 2004; beloved husband of Gladys (nee Peck); dearest father of Larry (Rosemary) and Dean; grandfather of Jeremy and Brian; also survived by family in Wisconsin. Services from the URBAN BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME INC., 6685 Transit Rd., East Amherst, NY, Tuesday morning at 10:00 AM. Visitation Monday 2-4 and 6-8 PM. Published in the Buffalo News from 12/5/2004 - 12/6/2004. Black, Eleanor R. (Cole) Suddenly December 3, 2004 of Elma, NY; beloved wife of William M. Black; mother of Robert (Katy), Gary (Meg), David (Teddi), Judy (Todd) Welch and Bonnie (Mike) McGoldrick; sister of Donald Cole; she cherished her 12 grandchildren. Family will receive friends at the WOOD FUNERAL HOME, 784 Main St., East Aurora, NY on Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Memorial services to be held at the Elma United Methodist Church, 2991 Bowen Rd., Elma on Tuesday at 11:00 AM. Private interment in Elma Cemetery. Memorials to Elma Methodist Church or Good Shepherd Baptist Church, 187 Southside Pkwy., Buffalo, NY 14220 would be appreciated. Published in the Buffalo News from 12/5/2004 - 12/6/2004. Brennan, Patricia C. (Gannon) December 4, 2004; beloved wife of James J. Brennan; dear mother of Beth A. (James) Hill, James P. (Stacy) Brennan and Patricia E. (John) Hamlett; loving grandmother of Patrick Brennan, Jack and Ellie Hamlett; sister of Elizabeth A. (late Donald) Erick. The family will receive friends at the C. MERTZ & SON FUNERAL HOME INC., 911 Englewood Ave., Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM, where funeral services will be held Tuesday at 9:00 AM and a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. John the Baptist Church (Englewood Ave.) at 9:30 AM. In lieu of flowers, donations to St. John the Baptist Church, 1085 Englewood Ave., Buffalo, NY 14223. Published in the Buffalo News from 12/5/2004 - 12/6/2004. Cappano, Doris G. (Johnson) Of West Seneca, NY, December 3, 2004, beloved mother of Russell Cappano and Sandra Horan; sister of William Johnson of Rochester, NY, Carolyn Johns of Ft. Orange, FL, MaryJo Mosley of Daytona Beach, FL, Shirley Cullum of Port Orange, FL and the late Norma LaCastra; grandmother of Jason, Corey, Curtis, Martin Jr., Amanda, Lucas, Taylr, McKenzie and Sydny. Friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service on Wednesday at 11 AM at the CURTIN FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1340 Union Rd., West Seneca. No prior visitation. Flowers declined. Published in the Buffalo News from 12/6/2004 - 12/7/2004. Cooke, Sonja H. December 4, 2004, wife of the late Carlton P. Cooke, Jr.; mother of C. Perry Cooke and Bradley W. Cooke; sister of Eric L. Hedstrom, Jr. Friends are invited to a Memorial Service at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 724 Delaware Ave., Saturday, December 11 at 11 AM. Published in the Buffalo News from 12/6/2004 - 12/7/2004. Cyran, Stephen T. December 3, 2004, beloved husband of Hope (nee Hylaszek); dear father of Tim Cyran of California and Pamela (late Steven) Thayer of California; grandfather of Curtis; brother of Joyce (late Earl) Wells, Jane (late Edmund) Czechowski, Alfreda (Elmer) Peace, Henry Cyran, Patricia (Don) Ward and the late Vincent (late Judy) Cyran; also survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral from the PACER FUNERAL HOME INC., 1949 Clinton St., (three blocks West of S. Ogden St.), Tuesday at 9 AM and at St. Casimir's Church at 9:30. Friends invited. Family present Sunday and Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Mr. Cyran was a Marine Corp. Veteran of WW II and Korea. Published in the Buffalo News from 12/5/2004 - 12/6/2004. Deary, Daniel J. Age 52, of Niagara Falls, December 1, 2004. Son of the late James and Mabel; brother of Melanie Grover, Leonora Dellahoy, Patsy Roberts and the late David Deary; several nieces and nephews also survive. A Memorial Service will be held Wednesday, December 8 at 11 AM from the SCHINDLER FUNERAL HOME, 44 Center St., Gowanda, the Rev. Soo Ho Han will officiate. Published in the Buffalo News on 12/6/2004. Dembik, Norbert R. December 5, 2004, of Elma, NY, loving husband of Dorothy Chrosniak Dembik; beloved father of David (Barbara), James (Diane), Paul, Karl (Maria), Peter, Doreen (Robert) Schafer, Andrew (Susan), John (Marlana), Jeffrey (Michelle) and Janine (Patrick) Flynn; brother of Arthur (Lillian) and the late Raymond, Jean Nowak and Daniel; also survived by 23 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Family will receive friends on Wednesday from 3-8 PM at the WOOD FUNERAL HOME, 784 Main St., East Aurora. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Vincent dePaul R.C. Church, Seneca & Rice Roads, Springbrook on Thursday at 10:00 AM (please assemble at church). Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials to the church or to the Elma VFW Post #5861 appreciated. Interment in St. Joseph's Cemetery, Holland, NY. Published in the Buffalo News from 12/6/2004 - 12/7/2004. Falsone, James V. December 4, 2004 of Kenmore, NY. Beloved husband of Christine (Kiszka); dear father of Shari (Dan Leber) and the late Michael (Diane) Falsone; grandfather of Andrea; brother of Petrina Close, John (Carol), Joe (Mary Ann), Prudence Gyulovics, Rosalie and the late Carl Falsone; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Friends may call Sunday from 7-9 and on Monday 2-4 and 7-9 at the LESTER H. WEDEKINDT FUNERAL HOME, 3290 Delaware Ave., where funeral will be held Tuesday morning at 8:45 followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in Assumption Church at 9:30. Published in the Buffalo News from 12/5/2004 - 12/6/2004. Ferris, William "Al" December 4, 2004, beloved husband of Helen M. (Wolfe); dear father of Jennifer (Michael) Szumla and Jessica A. Ferris; grandfather of Alan, Mary and Eric; brother of Spencer (Kathleen) Ferris, Carol Ann (William) Byrne, Maureen (Donald) Fetes and the late Joan (William) Dougherty; survived by nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the JAMES E. GRACE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 335 Ontario St., Tuesday 2-8 PM where funeral services will be held Wednesday at 9:30 and in St. John the Baptist Church, 60 Hertel Ave. at 10 AM. Flowers respectfully declined. Memorials to Hospice Buffalo, Inc. Al was a member of The K of C St. John Eudes Council #11141. Published in the Buffalo News from 12/6/2004 - 12/7/2004. Francis, John M. Age 69; December 3, 2004 in Las Vegas, NV; born February 9, 1935 in Buffalo, NY; he was a retired Engineer for a computer company and an U.S. Navy veteran. He was the beloved husband of Lucy Francis; dearest father of Robert Francis, Jennifer (Kenneth) Mincar, Karen Francis and family friend, Ellen Frawley; dear brother of Anne (Jim) Graybeal and Dorothy Sargent; also survived by four grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Visitation with the family on Tuesday, December 7, 2004 from 11 AM-1 PM with a liturgy to follow at 1:00 PM in the KAZMIERCZAK FUNERAL HOME INC., 3640 Clinton St. (one block east of Union Rd.) West Seneca, NY. Interment St. Stanislaus Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News from 12/5/2004 - 12/6/2004. Heine, Richard F. Peacefully, December 5, 2004, age 81, beloved husband of Mary C. (O'Brien) Heine; dear father of Linda (Beverly Burch) O'Brien, Thomas (Barbara) Heine, Richard (Lorraine) Heine and John (Cathy) Heine; grandfather of Sarah (Andrew) Gugler, Ann Marie, Laura, Thomas, Rick, Katie, Loni, Annie and Jenna; brother of Robert (Lillian), Paul (Sharon), John (Joan), Charles (late Antoinette) and the late Donald Heine; brother-in-law of Joan Heine; also survived by nieces and nephews. The family will be present to receive friends Tuesday evening 7-9 PM and Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Tonawanda Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2600 Sheridan Dr. (corner Parker) where funeral services will be held Thursday at 9:15 AM and at St. Edmund's Church at 10 AM. Friends invited. If desired, memorials may be made to The American Heart Assn. Online register at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 12/6/2004 - 12/8/2004. Howell, Jacqueline M. (Annand) Of Eden, NY, December 4, 2004, beloved wife of Berdell; dear mother of Linda (Joseph) DiMario, Richard (Shirley) and John (Tammy) Howell; sister of Alice Beck and the late Bobby Annand and Irene Robbins; also survived by eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday at 10 AM from Immaculate Conception Church, Eden. Visitation will be held Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the LAING FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2724 West Church St., Eden. Published in the Buffalo News from 12/6/2004 - 12/7/2004. Johnson, Ferris (Walker) December 2, 2004; Age 76; beloved wife of the late Huston; dearest mother of Derick Johnson, Janeen Braggs, Beverly Johnson, and Ronnie Johnson; beloved grandmother of six; great-grandmother of three; sister of Curtiss (late James) Mills, Louise Walker, and Lois Walker, Ethel (late Sullivan) Bobo, the late LeRoy Walker, and the late Dorothy Williams. Family will receive friends 2-4 and 7-9 PM Wednesday at (Delaware Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1132 Delaware Ave. (near West Ferry), where funeral services will be held 11 AM Thursday. Online register book www.Amigone.com getlogo,am0580 Published in the Buffalo News from 12/5/2004 - 12/7/2004. Kieffer, Bernard L. Of Williamsville, NY; entered into rest December 3, 2004; beloved husband of Josephine A. (nee Wawrowski) Kieffer; devoted father of Paul B. Kieffer and Mary Jo Kieffer; loving son of the late Bernard F. and Celia (nee Michalek) Kieffer; also survived by relatives and many friends. Relatives and friends may visit the LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (Northtowns Chapel), 885 Niagara Falls Blvd. (near Eggert/Sheridan Dr.) on Tuesday from 7-9 PM and Wednesday from 4-8 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Gregory the Great Church, 100 St. Gregory Court, Amherst on Thursday morning at 9:30 o'clock. (Please assemble at church). Entombment St. Stanislaus Cemetery. Mr. Kieffer was an Army veteran of the Korean War. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Make-A-Wish Foundation of W.N.Y., 5558 Main St., Williamsville, NY 14221. Published in the Buffalo News from 12/5/2004 - 12/6/2004. LaPoulas, Bessie (Carandas) December 5, 2004, wife of the late Nicholas; beloved mother of Dean LaPoulas, Jeanne (late Steven) Mossios; dear grandmother of George, Nicholas, Stacey and Vikki; sister of Chris (Margaret) Carandas and Diane Carandas; also survived by special nieces and nephews. Family present Monday 4-8 PM at the PERNA FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1306 Hertel Ave. (near Colvin) where funeral services will be held Tuesday at 10:30 and at 11:30 at The Hellenic Orthodox Church of the Annunciation. Trisagion Services will be held Monday at 6 PM. Interment Elmlawn Cemetery. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to Hospice. Published in the Buffalo News on 12/6/2004. Makowski, Joseph M. December 4, 2004, beloved husband of Dolores (Drogozewski); dear father of Hon. Joseph G. (Colleen) Makowski, J.S.C., Mary Anne Arcara, Martin (Marion), David and the late John Makowski; loving grandfather of Stephanie, Colleen, Matthew, Katherine, Michael, Marcus and Melanie; great-grandfather of Summer, Havier, Ricardo, Isiah and Angelo; predeceased by eight brothers and sisters. Friends received on Monday from 4-9 PM at the NIGHTENGALE FUNERAL HOME, 1884 South Park Ave. (near Tifft) where services will be held on Tuesday at 10 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial from The Church of the Holy Family at 10:30 AM. Friends invited. Mr. Makowski was a retired First Class Stationery Engineer with the City of Buffalo Water Dept. Interment in Holy Cross Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News on 12/6/2004. Markel, Morris L. December 5, 2004, husband of Fannye Weiss Markel; father of Lawrence (Joan), William (Lynn), Lisa Anne, Thomas (Roberta) and Ellen (Morgan Smith) Markel; grandfather of Evan, Erick, Andrea, Heather, Aaron, Brigid and Jacob; brother of the late Betty Jacobson and David Markel; also survived by hundreds of friends, colleagues, fellow 209th and RAF Veterans, and his dog Charlie. A memorial service will be held at the Twentieth Century Club, 595 Delaware Ave., Tuesday at 3:00 PM. No prior visitations. In lieu of flowers the family requests that friends consider a donation to ASHRAE Research, 1791 Tullie Circle, NE, Atlanta, GA. 30329 or to any charitable or civic organization in the Buffalo area. Arrangements by AMHERST MEMORIAL CHAPELS INC. Published in the Buffalo News from 12/6/2004 - 12/7/2004. Musall, Virginia I. Of North Tonawanda, formerly of Lewiston, December 4, 2004, age 88, wife of the late Edward W. Musall; mother of Cathy (William) Bennion of Lewiston; grandmother of Christopher and Randy Bennion; also survived by several nieces and nephews; daughter of the late George and Ida (Hamon) Martin; predeceased by eight brothers and two sisters. Friends may call at the HARDISON FUNERAL HOMES, INC., North Fourth & Ridge Sts., Lewiston, NY, Monday 2-5 and 7-9 PM. Services Tuesday (December 7) at 11 AM from The Lutheran Church of the Messiah, 915 Oneida St., Lewiston, NY. Memorials to the church. Published in the Buffalo News on 12/6/2004. Funeral home info Flowers Charities Parzych, Joseph R. Of Akron, December 5, 2004, loving husband of Phyllis Netzley Parzych; father of Martha Parzych-Short of Akron, Joseph (Kathleen) Parzych, Jr., David (Holly) Parzych of Akron, Dan (Laurel) Parzych of Pembroke, NY; six grandsons, several nieces and nephews also survive; brother of Martha and Ray Kearney of Akron; uncle of Cindy (Duane) Totten of Akron. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, a machine operator at Dupont Inc. in Tonawanda and a member of American Legion LL Tillman Post of Akron. Visitation Wednesday 2-4 and 6-9 PM at the J. LEONARD McANDREW FUNERAL HOME, 32 John St., Akron (542-4747). Mass of Christian Burial Thursday 10 AM at St. Teresa's R.C. Church. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be made in the form of Mass offerings or Akron Volunteer Fire Co. Published in the Buffalo News on 12/6/2004. Peterkin, Edward B. December 5, 2004, of Eggertsville, NY, husband of the late Dorothy Peterkin. Interment in Philadelphia, PA. Arrangements by the HARRY A. WEDEKINDT FUNERAL HOME, INC. Published in the Buffalo News on 12/6/2004. Polakiewicz, Helen Szczepanowski (nee Kolacinski) Beloved wife of the late Joseph Polakiewicz and the late Frank Szczepanowski; devoted mother of Joan, Raymond (Geraldine) and the late Frank Jr. (Maryann) and the late Marcella Szczepanowski; loving grandmother of five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; dear sister of Benjamin (Jean) and Henry (late Elizabeth) Kolacinski; pre-deceased by two brothers and two sisters; also survived by the much beloved Polakiewicz step-family. Funeral services at the BUSZKA FUNERAL HOME INC., 2005 Clinton St. (corner S. Ogden) Tuesday at 9 AM and at Our Lady of Czestochowa Church at 9:30 AM. Visitation Monday 2-9 PM. Published in the Buffalo News from 12/5/2004 - 12/6/2004. Priore, Lucille (Weimer) December 5, 2004, former wife of the late Lawrence V. Priore Sr.; beloved mother of Lawrence V. Priore Jr. and Laurene M. (Scott) Ferguson; grandmother of Joseph, John, Stephen and Robert Ferguson; sister of Charles (late Mary) Weimer. Friends may call Tuesday 7-9 and Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the DENGLER FUNERAL HOME, 2070 Eggert Rd., Amherst, where prayers will be offered Thursday at 8:45 followed by a Mass of Christian Burial from St. Leo the Great Church at 9:15. getlogo,mc0540 Published in the Buffalo News from 12/6/2004 - 12/7/2004. Pyzynski, Anna (Koch) December 5, 2004, beloved wife of the late Frank; dear mother of Frank Jr. (Geraldine), David (Chris) Pyzynski and the late Judith (survived by Walter) Kopra; fond grandmother of nine and great-grandmother of two; sister of Rose (late Frank) Mis, Theresa, Frank (Marie), Joe (late Dorothy) Koch; survived by nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the JAMES E. GRACE FUNERAL HOME, 335 Ontario St., Tuesday 6-8 and Wednesday 2-4 and 6-8 PM where services will be held Thursday at 9:00 AM and in St. Elizabeth's Church, 986 Grant St. at 9:30 AM. Published in the Buffalo News from 12/6/2004 - 12/7/2004. Raab, Carmela C. (LoVallo) December 3, 2004; beloved wife of the late Edward W. Raab; dear mother of Ronald (Barbie), Richard (Judy), Robert (Wendy) and Cindy Raab; grandmother of Jason, Rob, Becky, Kristen, Ryan, Ashley, Danny; great-grandmother of Noah Raab; sister of Nancy (John) Marasco. Friends may call Sunday and Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the SCHIAVONE FUNERAL HOME INC., 8434 N. Main St., Angola, NY, where prayers will be said Tuesday at 8:45 AM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Vincent de Paul Church (North Evans) at 9:30 AM. Published in the Buffalo News from 12/5/2004 - 12/6/2004. Rossell, Virginia B. Wedell Of Orchard Park, NY; December 4, 2004; wife of the late D. Harry Rossell; mother of Cheryl (James) Koelmel and the late Gary Rossell; sister of H. Vernon (Bettie) Wedell, John (late Claire) Wedell and Dorrance (Conny) Wedell; grandmother of Brooke (Steven) DeLucia and Sarah Koelmel; great-grandmother of Ellie and Mara. Friends may call Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at LOOMIS, OFFERS & LOOMIS INC. (Hamburg Chapel), 207 Main St. Funeral service private. Mrs. Rossell was a member of the Hamburg Presbyterian Church. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to Carly's Club-Roswell Park Alliance Foundation, P.O. Box 631, Buffalo, NY 14240-0631. Published in the Buffalo News from 12/5/2004 - 12/8/2004. Rossi, Stella (Cutaia) December 3, 2004, beloved wife of the late Donato 'Dan' Rossi; devoted mother of Philip (Jean) Rossi and Rosemary (Thomas) O'Connell; loving grandmother of Frank (Daenelle) and Julia Rossi, Jennifer (Jeffrey) Couchman, Kelly and Lisa O'Connell; cherished great-grandmother of Joseph Patrick O'Connell. The family will be present at the JOHN E. ROBERTS FUNERAL HOME (East Chapel), 1361 Hertel Ave, Sunday and Monday 4-8 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Margaret's Church, Tuesday at 11 AM. Friends invited. Please assemble at church. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorial contributions may be given to St. Margaret's Church, 1395 Hertel Ave, Buffalo, NY 14216. Published in the Buffalo News from 12/5/2004 - 12/6/2004. Russ, Mary Pottle December 4, 2004; wife of the late Hugh M. Russ Jr.; mother of Hugh M. (Linda) Russ III and Christopher P. (Amy) Russ of Denver, CO; grandmother of Oliver J. and Caroline M. Russ; sister of Marcia P. (William) Reynolds and Willard M. (Donna) Pottle Jr.; dear friend of John E. Taylor. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 4:00 PM at Trinity Episcopal Church, 371 Delaware Ave., Buffalo. Memorials to Buffalo Seminary, 205 Bidwell Pkwy., Buffalo 14222. Arrangements GEORGE J. ROBERTS FUNERAL HOME. getlogo,mc0540 Published in the Buffalo News from 12/5/2004 - 12/7/2004. Schmidman, Maurice N. December 5, 2004, formerly of Pembroke Pines, FL and Milwaukee, WI, beloved husband of the late Mary (nee Craden) Schmidman; devoted father of John Kendall and Gail (Dr. Marshall) Fagin; loving grandfather of Dr. Randy (Dr. Heather) Fagin, Sheri (Jonathan) Cohen and great-grandfather of Trevor and Sofia Fagin and Brennan Cohen. Graveside Funeral Services from Elmlawn Cemetery (Brighton Rd. Entrance) Tuesday at 1:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations to Temple Beth Am. Arrangements by the AMHERST MEMORIAL CHAPEL, INC. Published in the Buffalo News on 12/6/2004. Seales, Kermit A. December 2, 2004 of Springville N.Y. Beloved husband of Mary Ann (nee Chianta-Zielenieski) Seales; father of Rachel (Charles) Anderson, Sarah and Alexandra Seales; step-father of Sarah Zielenieski; son of Jimmy and Janet Seales; grandfather of Benjamin and Linnell Anderson; brother of Dr. William Brent (Pamela), Stephen B. (Suzanne) and Janet Lynn Seales; favorite uncle of Julia, Andrew, Jesse, Timothy and Natalie. No prior visitation. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Memorials may be made to Gideons International, P.O. Box 562, Springville N.Y., 14141. Mr. Kermit Seales was a proud member of The Assembly of God Church of Springville, N.Y. Arrangements by the WURTZ FUNERAL HOME, Boston N.Y. Published in the Buffalo News from 12/5/2004 - 12/6/2004. Skonieczka, Brownie Of Lackawanna, NY, December 5, 2004, beloved son of the late Anthony and Elizabeth; predeceased by brothers and sisters; survived by many nieces and nephews. Family and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Mass, Tuesday morning at 9:30 at Our Lady of Victory Basilica. No prior visitation. Arrangements by JOHN J. KACZOR FUNERAL HOME, INC. Published in the Buffalo News on 12/6/2004. Smith, Lloyd A. December 5, 2004, at the age of 94 years, loving husband of the late Alice (Smeader) Smith; brother of Rhoda Marie (Chet) Yauchzy and the late Thelma (late Thomas) McGrath and the late Harold (Mary and the late Earline) Smith; much beloved uncle and grand-uncle to three generations of nieces and nephews. Friends may call 7-9 PM Tuesday and 2-4 and 7-9 Wednesday at the VANDERCHER & DICK FUNERAL HOME, 2549 Main St. Prayers Thursday morning at 9:15 AM and in Blessed Trinity Church at 10:00 AM. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Roof Restoration Fund of Blessed Trinity Church. Published in the Buffalo News from 12/6/2004 - 12/8/2004. Stefanski, Raymond J. Of West Seneca, N.Y. , December 3, 2004. Beloved husband of the late Cecelia P. (Penke) Stefanski; dear father of the late Diane (Charles C.) Felser; fond grandfather of six grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren; brother of Rita (Robert) Graham, Patricia (late William) Richmond and the late Stanley (late Emily), Adeline (late Charles) Bugbee, Eleanor (late Leonard) Penke, Daniel (Regina) and Robert (Geraldine) Stefanski, Friends may call Monday only from 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 Tuesday morning at 8:45 AM and from St. Catherine of Siena Church at 9:30 o'clock. Friends are invited. Raymond was a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars, West Seneca Post 8113. Published in the Buffalo News from 12/5/2004 - 12/6/2004.