OBITS: The Buffalo News Death Notices 8 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 Banas, Veronica J. (Okrzynski) Of Cheektowaga, NY, December 6, 2004, wife of the late Walter L. Banas; dearest mother of Edward C. (Shirley) Banas of Anna Maria, FL; fond grandmother of Edward A. Banas of Ovito, FL; sister of Mary (late Edward) Stec and the late Helen (late Joseph) Markowitz, late Stanley (late Josephine), late Walter (late Lottie), late Julia (late Robert) Szukala and the late Phil (Mary) Okrzynski. Friends may call Wednesday 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 will be held Thursday morning at 8:45 and from St. Gabriel's Church at 9:30 o'clock. Friends are invited. Mrs. Banas was a member of St. Gabriel's Ladies Guild & Senior Citizens Club, St. Philip the Apostle Seniors, Resurrection Seniors, and Garden Village Seniors and Bellvue Seniors. Published in the Buffalo News on 12/8/2004. Blake, Betty G. See Watson Notice. Published in the Buffalo News from 12/7/2004 - 12/8/2004. Bouchane, Warren J. "Bo" December 6, 2004; beloved husband of the late Marie F. (nee McMahon) Bouchane; dear father of Mark (Laurel) Bouchane, Gail (Joseph) Harnisch, MaryLynn (Michael) Henderson, Daniel, Francie, (Michael) Penders, Edmund (Monica), Warren P. (Susan) and Gloria (Gene) Flach; grandfather of twenty; great-grandfather of one; he is also survived by a brother James (Honey), sisters Geno, Elaine and many nieces and nephews. The family will be present to receive friends Tuesday and Wednesday 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 Thursday 11:15 AM and from St. Edmund's Church, 530 Ellicott Creek Rd., Tonawanda, NY at 12:00 Noon. Interment will be in St. Joseph Cemetery, Pittsfield, MA. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Hospice Buffalo, Inc. Online guest register at www.Amigone.com getlogo,am0580 Published in the Buffalo News from 12/7/2004 - 12/8/2004. Buckle, Violet L. (Brehm) Of Hamburg, NY, December 7, 2004, wife of the late John Buckle; mother of Dianna (James) Haley and the late Lanora Persico; sister of Norma (Raymond) Skinner, Gladys Lapis, Clifford (Dottie) Brehm and the late Esther Baumis and John (Gertrude) Brehm; also survived by six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Funeral from the DONALD M. DEMMERLEY FUNERAL HOME, INC., 21 Pierce Ave., Hamburg, Friday morning at 9:30 and from SS. Peter & Paul Church at 10:00. Friends invited. Visiting hours Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to SS. Peter & Paul Church Building Fund. Published in the Buffalo News from 12/8/2004 - 12/9/2004. Cardinal, David E. "Dead-Eye" Mass of Christian Burial for David E. Cardinal, 69 of Longwood, who passed away Saturday, will be held Thursday, 10 AM, at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church, 861 Maitland Ave. with Father Charlie Mitchell as Celebrant, Interment will follow at Greenwood Cemetery. The Family will be receiving friends Wednesday from 2-7 PM with a Moose Lodge Service at 6 PM. Mr. Cardinal was born in Buffalo, New York. He moved to Longwood after winning the New York State Lottery in 1978. He was connected to logistics and distribution with his son James at Cardinal Casket Company a locally owned family business. He is survived by his companion Gerry Harris of Longwood, his loving children; Donald (Sandy) of Altamonte Springs, Ronald of Buffalo, NY, David (Leanne) of Wacpaca, WI, Lynne of Orlando, James of Orlando, John of Longwood, Thomas (Wendy) of Witchata, KS, Timothy (Jennifer) of Orlando; his loving sister, Louise (Mickey) Nagy of Depew, NY; grandchildren (7) David, R., John Jr., Amanda, Madelyn, Melissa, Vanessa and Cassandra. Memorial contributions can be made to Cardinal Family Fund c/o JRC 1405 Montclair Ct., Orlando, FL 32812. Services entrused to BETH SHALOM MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 640 Lee Road, Orlando, FL 32810. (407) 599-1180 Published in the Buffalo News on 12/8/2004. Caruana, Thomas P. December 5, 2004, beloved husband of the late Agnes (nee DiPirro); dearest brother of Madaline (late Ignatius) Guletta, Frank (Josephine) Caruana, Anna Marie (late Gary) Kuhn, Joseph (Marie) Caruana, Vincent (Mary) Caruana, and Louis Caruana; also survived by many nieces and nephews. The family will be present Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Tonawanda Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2600 Sheridan Dr. (at Parker) where funeral services will be held on Thursday at 9:15 AM and from St. Pius X Church at 10:00 AM. Online guest register at www.Amigone.com getlogo,am0580 Published in the Buffalo News from 12/7/2004 - 12/8/2004. Coppola, Gene R. Age 82 of Williamsville, on December 5, 2004, Beloved husband of Angie (nee DiGiacomo); cherished father of Christine and Gloria; treasured grandfather of Gina, Nicholas, Michael, Chucky, Gregory, Jessica and Michael. Reposing at MARINELLO FUNERAL HOME, INC., 493 Middle Country Road, Coram, Long Island. Funeral Mass, Friday, 9:30 AM, St. Frances Cabrini R.C. Church, Coram. Interment to follow at Calverton National Cemetery. Visitation Wednesday and Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Published in the Buffalo News on 12/8/2004. Cutrona, Anna (Guzzetta) (nee Ferella) December 4, 2004 of Sloan, NY. Beloved wife of the late Thomas Cutrona and the late Charles Guzzetta; dearest mother of Marguerite (Daniel) Raczka; grandmother of David, Mark, Lucille, Russell, Joe and Tom; great grandmother of Laure, Jacob, Tom, Robin, Esther and Steve; sister of Josephine, John and the late Rudy; also survived by nieces and nephews; best friend of Jo Cicero. A funeral service will be held Saturday morning at 10 AM at St Francis of Assisi Church. Interment in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. No prior visitation. Mrs. Cutrona was a member of the Parish Altar Society. Arrangements by the DANIEL R. SMOLAREK FUNERAL HOME. (www.smolarekfuneralhome.com) Published in the Buffalo News from 12/8/2004 - 12/9/2004. D'Angelo, Marion (Zimmerman) Age 77, formerly of the Town of Tonawanda, Saturday December 4, 2004 in Newark, Ohio. Wife of the late Michael D'Angelo and sister of the late Pauline Steele. Beloved mother of Joanne (James) Shovlin, Carol (Peter) Ujvari and Lynn (Bruce) Slagle; grandmother of Eric (Dawn) Kincaid, James M. (Marta) Shovlin, Kelly (Christian) Bellomo, Bradley Kincaid, Michael Shovlin, Kathryn and David Slagle; sister of Helmut (Mary Ann) Zimmerman, Charlotte (Donald) Rockey, Frank (Bonnie) and Paul (Sharon) Zimmerman; also survived by six great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Family will be present on Thursday from 4-8 PM at JOHN O. ROTH FUNERAL HOME INC., 25 William St. (between Morgan and Broad Sts) City of Tonawanda. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 9 AM on Friday (December 10) at St. Amelia RC Church, Eggert and Cornwall Ave. in the Town of Tonawanda. Friends invited. (Please assemble at the church). Memorial contributions may be made to the Carol Strawn Center, 126 West Church St., Newark, OH 43055. Published in the Buffalo News on 12/8/2004. Drzewiecki, Iris M. (Herrlich) December 5, 2004, beloved wife of Daniel R. and the late Joseph C. Pileri; dear mother of David (Barbara), Douglas (Deborah) Pileri, Michael D. (Joan) Drzewiecki and Susan (Dennis) Makowski; cherished grandmother of Joseph, Andrea, Claire, Kristen, Nicole, Michael, Molly and Emily; loving daughter of Monica and the late Theodore Herrlich; dearest sister of Joan Shanahan; dear aunt of Ted Shanahan. Funeral from the PACER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2275 George Urban Blvd. (two blocks east of Dick Rd.) Thursday 9:15 and Annunciation Church 10 AM. Family present Tuesday and Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Iris was a member of American Library Assn., Roycroft Wordsmith's, Hull House Restoration and was retired from Court Street Elementary School. Published in the Buffalo News from 12/7/2004 - 12/8/2004. Dudziak, Gloria (Krawczyk) December 7, 2004 of Cheektowaga, NY; beloved wife of Harry; dearest mother of Susan (Christopher J. Nowak) Nugent, Kevin (Megan) Dudziak and the late Martin Dudziak; grandmother of Cory (Lori), Sean (Nicole), Casey and Joshua; also survived by two great-grandchildren; sister of Leonard and Dorothy; survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral Services commencing at the DANIEL R. SMOLAREK FUNERAL HOME, 2510 Union Rd., Cheektowaga (2 blocks south of William St.), Friday morning at 9 and at St. Josaphat's Church at 9:30. Interment in St. Matthew's Cemetery. Family present Wednesday and Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Hospice of Buffalo. www.smolarekfuneralhome.com. Published in the Buffalo News from 12/8/2004 - 12/9/2004. Elenfeldt, Frederick N. December 7, 2004; Age 62, or North Tonawanda at DeGraff Memorial Hospital after a long illness; beloved husband of JoAnn (nee Miranda) Elenfeldt; loving father of Eric (Lori) Elenfeldt; proud grandfather of Eric Jr. and Kathleen Elenfeldt; dear brother of Joan Church and the late Elsie Spring; also survived by several nieces and nephews. Friends received by the family on Thursday and Friday, 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the BRUNNER FUNERAL HOME, 156 Robinson Street, North Tonawanda where services will be held on Saturday morning at 10 AM. The Rec. David Costintino officiating. The family has requested memorials be made to Niagara Hospice, Inc. Fred was a loving and caring family man. He was retired from Carbide-Graphite Group in Niagara Falls. He was an avid fisherman, hunter, golfer, bowler and an all around outdoorsman. Published in the Buffalo News on 12/8/2004. Farrell, Robert F. December 2, 2004, son of the late Joseph and Teresa McCawley Farrell; brother of the late James F., Joseph, Thomas and Gerald Farrell. A Memorial Service will be held Friday at 10 AM at St. Aloysius Gonzaga Church. Robert was a WW II veteran. Arrangements by DIETRICH FUNERAL HOME, INC. Published in the Buffalo News on 12/8/2004. Fechter, Bernice C. In Buffalo, NY, December 4, 2004, beloved sister of Norma I. (Louis) Russo; survived by nieces, nephews, grand-nieces and nephews and great-grand-nieces and nephews and cousins. Friends may call Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the DIETRICH FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2480 Kensington Ave., Amherst, NY. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Thursday 10 AM at St. Aloysius Gonzaga R.C. Church, 157 Cleveland Dr., Cheektowaga, NY. Memorials may be made to Hospice Buffalo. Published in the Buffalo News from 12/7/2004 - 12/8/2004. Frampton, Marie E. December 7, 2004, of Grand Island, wife of the late Thomas L. Frampton Sr.; mother of Thomas L. Jr. (Sharon) of Greensboro, NC, Charles (Deborah) of Binghamton, NY, Patricia Biski of Wynantskill, NY, James (Zillah) of Bear, DE and William (Laurette) Frampton of Roscommon, MI; also survived by 11 grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and six brothers and sisters. Friends may call Friday only, 2-4 and 7-9 PM, at the KAISER FUNERAL HOME, 1950 Whitehaven Rd., Grand Island. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 10 AM at Bible Presbyterian Church. Published in the Buffalo News from 12/8/2004 - 12/9/2004. Fusco, Nicholas L. Of Hamburg, NY; December 4, 2004; husband of Linda N. (Wood) Fusco; beloved father of Rebecca (William) Norton, Corey and Nicholas Fusco; grandfather of Fionn; son of the late Paul J. and Patricia J. (England) Fusco; brother of Paul (Beverly ) Fusco; uncle of Tim (Gina) Fusco, Pamela (Tim) Lynam, Mike (Jenny) Fusco and Melissa (Bill) Carver. No prior visitation. Family and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Mass at St. Ambrose Church, Saturday morning at 9:30 AM. Arrangements by ERIE COUNTY CREMATION SERVICE (824-6435) Published in the Buffalo News on 12/8/2004. Grablis Sr., Chester November 30, 2005 in Murfreesboro, TN, formerly of Buffalo, husband of Teresa Polec Grablis; father of Christine Grablis, Donna (Gary) Wisniewski and Anna (Michael) Weldon, all of Murfreesboro, TN and the late Chester Grablis, Jr. who passed away in 1992; survived by seven grandchildren; a native of Poland, he was the son of the late Walter and Victoria Grablis; brother of Anastasia (Jan) Gasiewski and Alice (Ted) Hadrych all of Buffalo and the late Leo Grablis. Interment in Tennessee. Published in the Buffalo News on 12/8/2004. Haeick, John A. Of Tonawanda, NY, entered into rest December 7, 2004. Beloved husband of Yvonne (nee Stevens) Haeick; devoted father of Patricia (David) McIntosh, Brenda (Jim) Smith and Denise Alfieri; cherished grandfather of seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; loving son of the late Louis and Mary (nee Anthony) Haeick; dear brother of Martha (late Jerry) Fasolino, Corky (Sam) Ferro and predeceased by one brother and four sisters; sister-in-law of Mirna Haeick; 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 4-9 PM where the funeral will be held on Friday morning at 9:15 o'clock and a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. John Maron Church at 10 o'clock. Interment Elmlawn Cemetery. Mr. Haeick was an Army Veteran of WW II. Published in the Buffalo News from 12/8/2004 - 12/9/2004. Hall, Leona T. (Schmidt) Of Orchard Park, NY, formerly of Angola, November 29, 2004, wife of the late William A. Hall; beloved mother of Judith A. Hall, Christina Thayer and the late Joan A. Hall; sister of Jane Neu, Ann Patricia Cash and the late Mary Ann Kromer, Elsie Cash, Monica, Joseph and Robert Schmidt; also survived by three grandchildren; one great-granddaughter and many nieces and nephews. No prior visitation. Friends are invited to attend Memorial Services to be held Saturday, January 8, 2005, at 11 AM in All Saints Lutheran Church, Hamburg, NY. Arrangements by the ADDISON FUNERAL HOME, INC., Angola,, NY. Published in the Buffalo News on 12/8/2004. Funeral home info Flowers Charities Harlock, Marie T. (Theurer) December 2, 2004, beloved wife of the late Herbert Harlock; dear mother of Paul and Barbara (Charles) Holmes; predeceased by five brothers and sisters; survived by many nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be celebrated on Thursday at 11:00 AM at the Cleveland Hill United Methodist Church, 546 Eggert Road, where memorials may be made in lieu of flowers. Arrangements by the DIETRICH FUNERAL HOME, INC. Published in the Buffalo News from 12/7/2004 - 12/8/2004. 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 getlogo,am0580 Published in the Buffalo News from 12/6/2004 - 12/8/2004. Hourihan, Joseph P. December 5, 2004, beloved son of the late Patrick and Katherine Hourihan; brother of Mary E. (late Vincent) Hourihan Meegan, the late James (late Rita), late Neil (Peggy) Hourihan; also survived by several nieces and nephews. Friends received on Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the NIGHTENGALE FUNERAL HOME, 1884 South Park Ave. (near Tifft) where funeral services will be held Friday at 9:30, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial from the Church of the Holy Family at 10 AM. Friends invited. If desired, memorials may be made to the 'Keep Holy Family Beautiful' Fund. Interment in Holy Cross Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News from 12/8/2004 - 12/9/2004. Kephart, Roger D. December 6, 2004, of East Concord, NY, husband of Linda Kephart (nee Pierce); father of Austin (Michelle), Aaron (Amber) and Adam Kephart; grandfather of Braedyn; brother of Roy (Alice), Dennis (Lynn), Gary and Merlin (Jody) Kephart and the late Lee and Loraine Kephart. Friends may call Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the SMITH-WEISMANTEL FUNERAL HOME INC., 271 E. Main St., Springville, NY, where a memorial service will be held Saturday morning at 11:00 o'clock. Expressions of Sympathy my be made to the Springville Moose Lodge #1249. Published in the Buffalo News from 12/7/2004 - 12/8/2004. Klycek Sr., Alfred T. December 5, 2004, beloved husband of Mary (Wolowiec) Klycek; devoted father of Patricia (Robert) Dunlop, Judith (Thomas) Quayle, Alfred Jr. (Rozanne), Gerard (Mary) Klycek and Glorianne (Joseph) Angermeier; loving Poppy of 12 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild; dear brother of Pearl (late John) Kawalec and the late Helen (Joseph) Empric and Walter (Emily) Klyczek; also survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral services at the BUSZKA FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2005 Clinton St. (corner South Ogden) Thursday at 9 AM and at Our Lady of Czestochowa Church at 9:30 AM. Mr. Klycek was an Army Veteran of WWII and a member of the parish Holy Name Society. Visitation Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Flowers gratefully declined. Published in the Buffalo News from 12/7/2004 - 12/8/2004. Kowalski, Helen M. December 6, 2004; daughter of the late Bronislaw & Cecelia Kowalski; dear sister of Sophie Zilcosky and John Kowalski and the late Joseph, Stanley Kowalski, Annie Kennedy, Ida Kowalski and Martha Krech; also survived by many nieces and nephews. The family will be present to receive friends Tuesday from 7-9 PM and Wednesday 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 Thursday at 8:30 AM and from Blessed Sacrament Church (Kenmore) at 9:00 AM. If desired contributions, may be made in Miss Kowalski's memory to the Theodore Roosevelt National Historic Site 641, Delaware Ave., Buffalo, NY 14202. Online register book at www.Amigone.com getlogo,am0580 Published in the Buffalo News from 12/7/2004 - 12/8/2004. Krone, Robert D. Of Blasdell, NY December 6, 2004, beloved husband of Marianne (nee Bartus) Krone; dearest father of Robert J. (Julie), Deborah (David) Switala, Curtis J. (Lorry) and Thomas E. (Sheila) Krone; loving Papa of Randy (Sarah), Kaitlyn, Emilie and Caroline; great-grandfather of Koren; son of the late Wester and Loretta Krone; brother of Harriet Bodenstedt, Lucinda Blumenstein and the late Elizabeth Mauger, Harvey, William, Victor, Susie Mauger and Curtis; brother-in-law of John (MaryBeth) Bartus; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Family will be present to receive friends Thursday, 2-8 PM, at the (Blasdell/Lackawanna Chapel) JOHN J. KACZOR FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3450 South Park Ave., where funeral services will be held Friday morning at 10:00 o'clock. Flowers graciously declined. Published in the Buffalo News from 12/8/2004 - 12/9/2004. Kubik, Bertha T. (Kendzior) December 8, 2004, beloved wife of the late Edward; dearest mother of Elaine (Jonathan) Kopera and Kathy (Joe) Sliwinski; dearest grandmother of Joshua (Amanda), Michael, Jon Kopera, Jesse and Kristin Sliwinski and great-grandmother of Jack Kopera; sister of Frank Kendzior and predeceased by other brothers and sisters; survived by nieces and nephews. Family will be present to receive relatives and friends Thursday 3-7 PM at the MELVIN J. SLIWINSKI FUNERAL HOME, 85 George Urban Blvd. (west of Harlem Rd.) where funeral services will be held Friday at 9:30 AM and from Queen of Martyrs Church at 10:00 AM. Interment St. Adalbert Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News from 12/8/2004 - 12/9/2004. Lawrence, Frances P. (Page) Of Lackawanna, December 6, 2004, Wife of the late Herbert W. Lawrence; mother of Barbara A. Lawrence. Visitation Thursday 4-8 PM at the NORMAN E. GANNON & SONS, INC. FUNERAL HOME, 1075 Ridge Rd., Lackawanna. Services will be held at Our Lady of Victory Basilica Friday at 10:30 AM. Cremation to follow. Memorials may be made to Baker Victory Services. getlogo,ga0320 Published in the Buffalo News on 12/8/2004. Lucas, Jamie December 5, 2004; beloved son of Kathleen (Jack) Hunt and Gregory (Georgia) Lucas; dear brother of Scott (Alyssa) Hunt and Melissa Walczak and Michael Coleman; cherished uncle of Matthew Walczak; beloved grandson of Katherine Olszowy; also survived by many aunts, uncles and cousins. The family will be present to receive friends on Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Harris Hill Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME INC., 8440 Main St., where funeral services will be held on Thursday at 9:15 AM and from the Eastern Hills Wesleyan Church, 8445 Greiner Rd. at 10:00 AM. Flowers gratefully declined. If desired, contributions may be made to Good Neighbors Health Center, 175 Jefferson Ave., Buffalo, NY 14210. Online guest register at www.Amigone.com getlogo,am0580 Published in the Buffalo News from 12/7/2004 - 12/8/2004. Luksch, Robert G. December 4, 2004, beloved husband of the late Margaret F. Luksch; dear father of Edward (Florence) Luksch, Nancy (late Anthony) Light, the late Steven (Carol) Luksch and Maryann Wesolowski; also survived by four grandchildren; brother of Ruth Tur and the late Eugene Luksch. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Funeral Service at MICHAEL A. DiVINCENZO FUNERAL HOME, 1122 E. Lovejoy St. Thursday, December 9, at 10:30 AM. Donations in Robert's memory may be made to Roswell Park Cancer Institute, Elm & Carlton Sts., Buffalo, NY 14263. Published in the Buffalo News on 12/8/2004. Makar, Helen I.(Nee Witerski) Age 78, Beloved wife of the late Peter P. Makar. Dear mother of Robert Makar, Thomas (Julie) Makar and Nancy (Glenn) Hauptman. Grandmother of six grandchildren and three great grandchildren. There will be no prior visitation. A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held at the Chapel of Our Lady Help of Christians Church, Saturday at 9:30 AM. Friends invited. Flowers gratefully declined. Online guest register at www.Amigone.com. getlogo,am0580 Published in the Buffalo News from 12/8/2004 - 12/10/2004. McCormick, Stephanie (Jewett) Of Griffins Mills, NY, December 7, 2004; wife of Richard B. McCormick; mother of Stephanie (Cameron) O'Connor, Elizabeth (Steven) Scalia, Caitlin (William) Gillmeister, Rebecca (late Carey T.) Boyle, Rachel (Dale) Hazen and the late Dr. Richard (survived by Pamela) McCormick; survived by numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Family and friends may be received 2-7 PM on Thursday from the McCormick Family Home, 1778 Mill Rd., Griffins Mills, NY. (parking available at Griffins Mills Presbyterian Church across the street from their home). Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 AM on Friday from St. George's R.C. Church, Old Glenwood Rd., West Falls (please assemble at Church). In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Griffins Mills Presbyterian Church Building Fund, 1812 Mill Rd., West Falls, NY 14170 or the East Aurora Historical Society, PO Box 472, East Aurora, NY 14052. Arrangements by KENNETH HOWE FUNERAL HOME. getlogo,mc0540 Published in the Buffalo News from 12/8/2004 - 12/9/2004. Mieth Jr., Gerald G. "Porky" December 6, 2004, husband of Pamela Marszalek Mieth; father of Brian, Nathan, Holly and Brittaney; brother of Michael (Linda), Mary Ann (Sonny) Carr, Debbie Pitnack, Margaret (Brian), Casey, Fay (Robert) Gretzler and the late Marylynn Weaver; son of the late Gerald Sr. and Jean Meith; son-in-law of Barbara (late Anthony) Marszalek; also survived by nieces and nephews. Friends may call Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 at LOOMIS, OFFERS & LOOMIS INC. MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 1820 Seneca St, where funeral will be held Friday at 9 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at SS Rita-Patrick RC Church at 9:30 AM. Published in the Buffalo News on 12/8/2004. Nowicki, Eugene Paul December 5, 2004, beloved husband of Gloria M. (Audino) Nowicki; father of Maria A. (Roy) Bonati, Robert J. Nowicki and James R. Nowicki; grandfather of Anthony Joseph and Taylor Rae Bonati; brother of Alfreda (late Patrick) Krebs, Marianne Mingo and the late Arthur (late Adele), Walter L. (Bernice) Nowicki. Family present to receive friends Thursday, 2-4 and 7-9 PM, at PERNA FUNERAL HOME INC., 1306 Hertel Ave. (near Colvin Ave.). Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated from St. Margaret's Church Friday at 9:30 AM. In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Margaret's Church or Hospice Buffalo, Inc., 225 Como Park Blvd., Cheektowaga, NY 14227. Mr. Nowicki was a member of The St. Margaret Seniors and The North Buffalo Seniors. Published in the Buffalo News from 12/8/2004 - 12/9/2004. Parker, Donald F. Of West Seneca, NY December 7, 2004, beloved husband of Jeanne E. (nee Brunshidle); dearest father of Elizabeth (Roy) Kaye, David (Darlene) Parker and Denise (Glen) Allen; cherished grandfather of Kerri, Dawn, Jason, Shawn, Jessica, Jade and Ginny; great-grandfather of Jamie, Jaryd, Patrick, Jason, Justine, Connor and River; brother of Joseph and the late James, George, Bernard, Harry and Edwin Parker and Loretta Luvender. Family will be present Thursday, 1-4 PM and 6-8 PM, at the HOY FUNERAL HOME INC., 3855 Seneca St., West Seneca, where a prayer service will be held Thursday evening at 8 PM. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials to Roswell Park appreciated. Published in the Buffalo News from 12/8/2004 - 12/9/2004. Pease, James F. December 6, 2004, beloved husband of 53 years to Rita C. (nee Lisowski) Pease; dearest father of Cindy (Daniel) Worth, Donna (Joseph) Fuchs, James Pease, and Ellen (Mark) Urbanski; devoted grandfather of Stephen, Kelley, Bryan, Ashley, Anthony, Andrew, Ani, Joseph, Christopher and Sarah; dear brother of Evelyn (Roger) Ruhland, Thomas (late Rose) Pease, and the late Margaret Lindner, Patricia Lindner, Winifred Strzalkowski and Barbara Holmer; brother-in-law of Henry Lindner, Terry (late John) Lisowski and Marcia (Frank) Wrazen; also survived by many nieces and nephews. The family will be present Wednesday 7-9 PM and Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the Urban-AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, 1024 French Rd. (west of Borden Rd.) where funeral services will be held Friday at 8:45 and from Most Holy Redeemer Church at 9:30 AM. Online guest register at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 12/8/2004 - 12/9/2004. Pierino, Vincent R. Of Kenmore, NY December 7, 2004, beloved husband of Colleen (nee Felder) Pierino; dear father of Vincent (Cori) Pierino; step-father of Sean Cunningham; grandfather of Alivia; son of Mildred (nee Paul) Santasiero, the late Anthony Santasiero and Vincent Pierino; brother of John (Kathleen) Pierino; uncle of Nina, Max, and Jason; also survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. The family will be present Thursday from 2-4 and 6-8 PM at the GRECO FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2909 Elmwood Ave. (near Sheridan Dr.) where funeral services will be held Friday morning at 8:30 and in St. Paul's R.C. Church at 9:15. Vincent was a U.S. Marine Corps Vietnam Veteran, an Erie County Deputy Sheriff, and a member of The Badge & Shield Club and The Italian American Police Association. Published in the Buffalo News from 12/8/2004 - 12/9/2004. Pileri, Iris M. (See Drzewiecki notice) Published in the Buffalo News from 12/7/2004 - 12/8/2004. Poeller, Helen E. (Sorge) of Alden, NY; December 6, 2004. Wife of the late Charles Poeller. Dear mother of Marve (Cheryl) Poeller and the late Janice Poeller. Grandmother of Robert (Gretchen), David and Scott Poeller. Great grandmother of Laurie Poeller. Sister of Ethel (Edward) Kuelhwind and the late Alfred (Lois) Sorge and Lucille (Vincent) Muffoletto. Funeral Services from the Millgrove Bible Church, Thursday, 10:30 AM (Assemble at Church). Family present at the CHARLES MEYER FUNERAL HOME, INC, 13228 Broadway, Alden, NY, Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Mrs Poeller was a 70 year member of the Millgrove Ladies Auxiliary and a Member of Millgrove Bible Church. Memorials may be made to the Millgrove Ladies Auxiliary. Published in the Buffalo News from 12/7/2004 - 12/8/2004. Rigo, Elizabeth A. "Betty" (nee Becht) December 5, 2004, beloved wife of the late Peter A. Rigo; dear mother of James P. Rigo and Rosanne (Chris) Przybyl; grandmother of Tiffany, Tara and Torie; sister of Dolores (Joseph) Schapker and Rosemarie (Jim) Deeg. The family will be present to receive friends Wednesday, 7-9 PM, at (Cleveland Hill Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME INC., 569 Cleveland Dr. On line register at www.Amigone.com getlogo,am0580 Published in the Buffalo News from 12/7/2004 - 12/8/2004. 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. Silvestri, Virginia G. (Palermo) December 6, 2005; beloved wife of the late Joseph A. Silvestri; devoted mother of Joseph M. (Cathy) and Mark J. (Karen) Silvestri; dear sister of the late Carmen, Anthony and Joseph Palermo and Felece Kingsland; also survived by six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Friends may call Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at VICTORIAN PARK, 4199 Lakeshore Rd., corner Camp (same location as Lakeside Memorial Home), where Funeral Services will be held Friday morning at 10. Flowers gratefully declined. Published in the Buffalo News from 12/8/2004 - 12/9/2004. Simon, Joseph M. December 6, 2004, husband of Sylvia (nee Lane); father of Harry (Nancy) Simon of Eunice, LA, Peter (Barbara) Simon and David (Kim Landon) Simon of Clinton, NY; brother of Arlene Kantor of Delray Beach, FL; grandfather of Becky, Jessie, Celeste, Julianna, Katie and Julie. Funeral services Wednesday 11:30 AM from Temple Beth Am, 4660 Sheridan Dr., Williamsville. Memorials may be made to Temple Beth Am or a charity of the donor's choice. Shiva will be observed at 130 Haverford Ln, Williamsville, Wednesday and Thursday at 7 PM. For online tributes go to www.mesnekoff.com. Arrangements by MESNEKOFF FUNERAL HOME, INC. Published in the Buffalo News from 12/7/2004 - 12/8/2004. 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. Spitalny, Lucy December 8, 2004, beloved wife of the late Max Spitalny; devoted mother of Marilyn (Larry) Katz; loving grandmother of Jacob Robert and Daniel Aaron Katz; sister of the late Marvin (Miriam) Gross; also survived by two nieces and one nephew. Funeral services from AMHERST MEMORIAL CHAPEL, INC., 281 Dodge Rd. Thursday at 11 AM. No prior visitations. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to Hadassah or Weinberg Campus. Published in the Buffalo News from 12/8/2004 - 12/9/2004. Trueheart, Queen E. (Austin) December 5, 2004, beloved wife of Thomas J. Trueheart; devoted mother of Zaneta (Charles Jr.) Garner; stepmother of Thomas Jr. (Kim), Linda, Naziera (Yolanda) and Vernon (Erica) Trueheart; daughter of the late Pastor Essa Mae and William Jenkins; grandmother of Jovan, Diamond, Marlin and Charles Garner III; sister of Geraldine Gladden, Ellen and Elaine Jenkins, Mary (Al) Hayes, David, Leonard (Judy) and Tony Jenkins and the late Victoria Jenkins; also survived by nieces and nephews. The family will be present on Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Delaware Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1132 Delaware Ave. (corner of W. Ferry) where a Homegoing Celebration will be held on Friday at 11 AM. Friends invited. Online register at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News on 12/8/2004. Watson, Betty G. (Boggs) December 6, 2004, beloved wife of Richard D. Watson; dear mother of Catherine Kish, Burton 'Ray' (Rose) Blake, Samuel (Kate) Blake, Basil (Brenda) Blake and Darlene (Stephen) Pepi; grandmother of ten grandchildren; daughter of Ruth Lewis; sister of Sharon (Tom) Thomas, Kenna (Anne), Samuel, Larry (Linda), Lowell (Pat) Lewis, Ramona (Levi) McClintic; niece of Samuel Boggs. The family will be present to receive friends Wednesday 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 Thursday at 11 AM. Online register at www.Amigone.com. getlogo,am0580 Published in the Buffalo News from 12/7/2004 - 12/8/2004. Wesolek, Eugene F. Of Buffalo, NY, December 4, 2004, beloved husband of Joyce M. (Cross) and the late Martha Jane (Dunbar) Wesolek; loving father of Virginia (Richard) Brady, Michael, Richard (Vickie), Timothy (Bridget), Thomas, James Wesolek, Debbie (Don) Schweitzer, James (Colleen) and Daniel (Tia) Losel; dear brother of Dolores (John) Matwijow and Timothy (Joni) Wesolek; cherished grandfather of 12 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. The family will be present for a Memorial gathering on Wednesday from 6:30-7:30 PM with Memorial Service immediately following at O'CONNELL-MURPHY FUNERAL HOME, 2286 South Park Ave. Mr. Wesolek was a member of the South Park Moose Lodge, Hamburg Volunteer Fireman and UAW Local #55. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.oconnellfh.com Published in the Buffalo News on 12/8/2004. White, Adrienne G. (Vastbinder) Of Derby, formerly of West Seneca, NY; December 5, 2004, beloved mother of Sandra (Kenneth) Horner, Janette, Katherine (Stan) Mazur, Christina (Mark) Laskowski and Marsha (Brian) King; sister of the late Eloise Long; also survived by 11 grandchildren. Friends received Thursday only from 2-4 and 7-9 PM, at the CURTIN FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1340 Union Road, West Seneca, where funeral will be held Friday at 10 AM. Published in the Buffalo News on 12/8/2004. Wieczorek, Lottie V. (Rederowicz) OF Tonawanda Twp, December 5, 2004, wife of the late Stanley J. Wieczorek; dear mother of Stanley (Louise) Jr. and Barbara (Timothy) Reidy; grandmother of David (Diana), Peter, Alicia Wieczorek, Kara, Timothy (Jana) Reidy, Kristen (Mario) Belculfine; great-grandmother of Matthew Wieczorek and Morgan Reidy; sister of Helen Kolos and Rose (Matthew) Kwasek; sister-in-law of Lottie Kondek and the late Helen (Ignatius) Suska. Friends may call at D. LAWRENCE GINNANE FUNERAL HOME, 3215 Delaware Ave., Kenmore Wednesday 3-8 PM where funeral will be held Thursday at 9. Mass of Christian Burial from St. Andrews R.C. Church at 9:30 AM. Interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Memorial contributions to St. Andrews Connection Fund or Hospice Buffalo, Inc. are preferred. Published in the Buffalo News from 12/7/2004 - 12/8/2004. Williams, Susanne Suddenly December 5, 2004, of the Cattaraugus Indian Reservation at the age of 42. Beloved daughter of Emery H. Williams Sr. and CaraLeta M. (Melvin) Brooks; loved sister of Joleen, Murray, John, Jordan Williams and the late Emery H. Williams Jr. 'Big Boy'; also survived by several nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the home of CaraLeta and Melvin Brooks, Seneca Rd. Lawtons NY Thursday and Friday where the funeral service will take place Saturday morning at 10:30. Susanne was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary American Legion Post 1587, a Manager of Clothing and Accessories for Detroit Harley Davidson and a member of the Turtle Clan. Arrangements by WENTLAND FUNERAL HOME, North Collins. Published in the Buffalo News from 12/8/2004 - 12/9/2004. Wilson, Narcisse December 5, 2004; beloved mother of Willie James Baldwin, Jr.; also survived by niece Rayetta Davidson; one brother, two sisters and other relatives. Family will receive friends Thursday 11 AM at Nazzareth Missionary Baptist Church, 475 Berkshire Ave., where Funeral Service will follow at 12 Noon. Interment in Forest Lawn Cemetery. Arrangements by H. ALFRED LEWIS MORTUARY, INC., 968 Jefferson Ave. Published in the Buffalo News on 12/8/2004. Zadworski, Helen C. (Buszka) December 4, 2004; beloved wife of the late Frank T. Zadworski; dear sister of Florence (late Walter) Bak and the late Anthony (Alice) Buszka, Mary (Frank) Cymerman, Stella (Stanley) Piejda, Benedict (Charlotte) Buszka, Sophie (Casey) Smith, Joseph (Lillian) Buszka, the Rev. Stephen, Celia and Frank Buszka; dear friend of Rev. Bernard Sokolowski. Family and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial at Immaculate Conception Church, 520 Oakwood Ave., East Aurora, NY Friday at 9:00 AM (please assemble at church). Visitation at BUSZKA FUNERAL HOME INC., 2005 Clinton St., (corner S. Ogden St.), Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Published in the Buffalo News on 12/8/2004.