OBITS: The Buffalo News Death Notices 9 Dec 2004; Buffalo, Erie co., New York

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Anello, Michael E.   
December 9, 2004, beloved husband of the late Alice D. (nee Vickner) Anello;
dearest father of Catherine (Arthur) Jaspe, Pamela (James) Brenyo, Michael J.
Anello, Carol (Jack) Welch, Alice (Felix) DiNunzio and Susan (Darwin
Blakenship) Younghans; dear grandfather of 13 grandchildren and three
great-grandchildren; brother of Henry (Mary Ellen) Anello. Family will be
present on Friday from 4-8 PM at the (Tonawanda Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME,
INC., 2600 Sheridan Dr. (corner of Parker Blvd.), where Funeral Services will
be held on Saturday at 8:30 AM and from St. Amelia Church at 9 AM. Friends
invited. Flowers gratefully declined. If desired, contributions may be made to
the Alzheimers Assoc. Online register book at www.Amigone.com. getlogo,am0580
Published in the Buffalo News from 12/9/2004 - 12/10/2004.

Aronica, Cora J. (Vassallo)   
December 8, 2004, beloved mother of Anthony (Bridget) and Susan (Elizabeth
Hansen) Aronica; daughter of the Salvatore and Josephine Vassalo; dearest
sister of Thomas (Linda) Vassallo. Friends received Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at
the GRECO FUNERAL HOME INC., 2909 Elmwood Ave. (near Sheridan Dr.) and are
invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial in Sacred Heart Home Chapel, 4520
Ransom Rd, Clarence, Saturday at 9 AM (Assemble at Chapel). Interment in Mt.
Calvary Cemetery.
Published in the Buffalo News from 12/9/2004 - 12/10/2004.

Badawy, Mulhim Z.   
Of Buffalo, NY, December 8, 2004, beloved husband of Mary A. Shahady Badawy;
dearest father of Fouad (Sonia) Badawy, Phillip (Sonia) Badawy, Moura (late
Elias) Khoury, Fahd (Silvana) Badawy, Claudette (Albert) Ramia, Claude
(Nadine) Badawy, Shirley (Mark) Kabalan and Jacqueline (Karam) Khoury; loving
grandfather of 24 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; brother of two
sisters and predeceased by a brother and sister. Friends may call Thursday 7-9
PM and Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM, at PAUL A. KLOC BLOSSOM CHAPELS, INC., 4680
Clinton St., (corner Borden Rd.), West Seneca, ( 668-5666), where funeral will
be held Saturday at 9:00 AM and from St. John Maron Maronite Church, 2040
Wehrle Dr., at 10:00 AM. Friends invited.
Published in the Buffalo News from 12/9/2004 - 12/10/2004.

Barnett, Beatrice   
Entered into rest December 6, 2004, of Rochester, NY, beloved daughter of
Louise Barnett; loving sister of George, Charles, David Barnett all of
Buffalo, NY; also survived by one aunt, one Godson and a host of relatives and
friends. Funeral Friday at 10 AM at Good Samaritan C.O.G.I.C., 265 Leroy Ave.
Interment St. Matthew's Cemetery. Arrangements by the THOMAS T. EDWARDS
FUNERAL HOME, INC. Miss Barnett was a retiree of The Rochester Psychiatric
Center.
Published in the Buffalo News on 12/9/2004.

Bellagamba, Mary Grace   
(nee Skobjak) Of Lackawanna, NY, entered into rest December 7, 2004, beloved
wife of Egilio 'Joe' Bellagamba; devoted mother of Mary Jo (Dean) Jackson;
cherished grandmother of Dean J. and Garrett Jackson; loving daughter of the
late Adalbert and Grace (nee Racz) Skobjak; dear sister of the late William
(late Sue) Skobjak; also survived by relatives and friends. Relatives and
friends may visit the LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (Southtowns Chapel), 3060 Abbott
Rd. near Lake Ave on Thursday from 6-9 PM and Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM where
the funeral will be held on Saturday morning at 9:30 o'clock and a Mass of
Christian Burial will be celebrated in Our Lady of Victory Basilica at 10:30
o'clock. Entombment Holy Cross Cemetery.
Published in the Buffalo News from 12/9/2004 - 12/10/2004.

Bolt, Mary Louise (Griffin)   
December 7, 2004, beloved wife of the late William F. Bolt; dear mother of
William T. (Marie Linda Miller) Bolt; adoring grandmother 'mama' of William
Kevin and Jeffrey Martin Bolt; sister of the late Catherine (late Peter)
Watson, late Helen (late William) Goergen, late Dorothy (Raymond) Hummel and
late James (late Doris) Griffin; also survived by many nieces and nephews,
great-nieces and nephews and great-great-nieces and nephews. A special member
of the Miller family. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday at
11:30 AM St. Mary's of the Lake Church (please assemble at church). Wake
services will be held Thursday from 7-9 PM and Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the
JAMES W. CANNAN FUNERAL HOME INC. (Southtowns Chapel) 3155 Orchard Park Rd. In
lieu of flowers donations may be sent to St. Mary's of the Lake Church Fund or
Juvenile Diabetes Foundation. Mrs. Bolt was an active member of St. Mary's of
the Lake Parish and a regular member of the 8 O'Clock Mass Group.
Published in the Buffalo News from 12/9/2004 - 12/10/2004.

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.

Buss, Dolores S. "Dorie"   
(nee Schwendner) December 7, 2004, beloved wife of the late Anthony M. Buss;
dear mother of Carol Nordvik and John 'Jac' Buss; grandmother of Jeffrey,
Kelsey and Katie Nordvik; sister of the late Francis (Eleanor) Schwendner and
the late Margaret Lorraine (William) Thomas. The family will be present on
Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Cleveland Hill Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL
HOME, INC., 569 Cleveland Dr where fuenral service will be held on Saturday at
8:45 AM and from Infant of Prague Church at 9:15 AM. Friends invited. Online
register at www.Amigone.com getlogo,am0580
Published in the Buffalo News from 12/9/2004 - 12/10/2004.

Butler, James R. "Jim"
Suddenly, December 7, 2004, son of the late Kenneth and Joan (nee Harlock)
Butler; brother of Penny (Al) Stangl, Kim (Ross) Au, Kenneth Butler Jr. and
Wendy (Gregory) Popadowski; also survived by aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews
and cousins. Friends received Saturday from 11 AM to 1 PM at the GRECO FUNERAL
HOME INC., 2909 Elmwood Ave. (near Sheridan Dr.) where funeral services will
immediately follow visitation at 1 PM. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials
may be sent to SPCA. Jim was an employee of Sears Roebuck at the Galleria
Mall.
Published in the Buffalo News from 12/9/2004 - 12/10/2004.

Caulfield, Charles Colton   
Of Niagara Falles, age 101, November 20, 2004, survived by wife of 68 years
Billie Mclouth Caulfield; brother-in-law Fred (Nora) Mclouth, of CA; survived
by many nieces and nephews. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Saturday,
December 11, 2004 at 11 o'clock AM, at St. Theresa of Avila R.C. Church in
Akron, NY.
Published in the Buffalo News on 12/9/2004.

Chapo, Anna (Swiston)   
Age 89 of the City of Tonawanda, December 4, 2004 in Indianapolis, IN. Beloved
wife of the late John Chapo; mother of John (Barbara) Chapo and Dolores
(Giles) Hoyt; grandmother of Robin, Robert, Clifford 'Kip and Heather;
great-grandmother of Nicole; sister of George (the late Mickey) Swiston and
the late John and William Swiston and Mary (the late Walter) Rakowski;
sister-in-law Helen (the late John) Swiston and Grace (the late William)
Swiston; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Friends may call Friday
from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the JOHN O. ROTH FUNERAL HOME, INC., 25 William St.
(between Morgan and Broad Sts.) in the City of Tonawanda where services will
beheld Saturday at 10 AM. Friends invited. Memorial contributions may be made
to The Ruth Lilly Hospice, PO Box 1367, Indianapolis, IN 46206.
Published in the Buffalo News on 12/9/2004.

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.

Dedrick, Laurence A. "Larry"   
December 7, 2004 of Belfast, NY; beloved father of Jean D. (Michael) Kramer of
Ellicottville, Mary E. Dedrick of Buffalo and the late infant Daniel W.
Dedrick and the late David L. Dedrick; brother of Lyle 'Rusty' (Patricia)
Dedrick of Summittville, Ruth Taber of Belfast and the late Arthur Dedrick,
Ward Dedrick and Mae Holland; also survived by several nieces and nephews. No
visitation. Private memorial service at the convenience of the family. In lieu
of flowers, donations may be made to the Laurence A. Dedrick Memorial 4-H
Scholarship Fund, Coop. Ext. of Allegany Co., c/o, Michelle Sloat, 5435A Co.
Rd. 48, Belmont, NY 14813.
Published in the Buffalo News from 12/9/2004 - 12/14/2004.

Dornhaffer, Marian E. Leslie   
Of Hamburg, NY December 8, 2004. Friends may call Friday 7-9 PM and Saturday
9:30 AM-10:30 AM at LOOMIS OFFERS & LOOMIS INC., Hamburg Chapel, 207 Main St.
A Memorial Service will be held at Hamburg United Methodist Church, 116 Union
St. on Saturday at 11 AM. Interment private. Flowers gratefully declined.
Memorials to Hospice Buffalo, Inc (See Obit).
Published in the Buffalo News on 12/9/2004.

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.

Dynarski, Frances B.   
Age 86 of Aiken, SC; November 19, 2004; formerly of Buffalo, NY; daughter of
the late Frank and Anna Blizniak; wife of the late Frank J. Dynarski; mother
of Chuck and Jeanie Dynarski of Aiken, SC; grandmother of Mary HOpe Burns of
Dallas, TX and Anna Dynarski of Columbia, SC; great-grandmother of Parker
McElwee Burns; sister of Florence Kogtek and Jeanne Choinski of Buffalo, NY.
Funeral services will be held Saturday morning, December 11, 2004 at 9:00 AM
at Fourteen Holy Helpers R.C. Church, West Seneca, NY. In lieu of flowers,
memorials may be directed to St. Mary Help of Christian Catholic Church, 219
York St., Aiken, SC 29801 or Thornwell Home for Children, P.O. Box 60,
Clinton, SC 29325. Please visit our online memorial at
http://shellhousefuneralhome.com
Published in the Buffalo News on 12/9/2004.

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.

Freitus, William H.   
December 6, 2004, of Lackawanna, NY, dearest husband of Ann M. (nee Watson);
dearest father of Arthur (Elaine) and Ellen (Dale) Wood; grandfather of David
Freitus and Katie, Jessica and Will Wood; son of the late Arthur and Ella (nee
Mason) Freitus; brother of Alice (Tino) Mariglia, Emanuel (Maryann) and the
late Mary (Pete) Paternostro, Margaret (Emerson) Marshall and Joseph Freitus;
also survived by nieces and nephews. Services from THE COLONIAL MEMORIAL
CHAPELS INC., 3003 SOUTH Park Ave., Lackawanna, NY Saturday morning at 9
o'clock and from Our Lady of Victory Basilica at 9:30. Mr. Freitus was a
member of Teamsters Local #375 and a US Army Veteran. Visitation Friday only,
2-4 and 7-9 PM.
Published in the Buffalo News on 12/9/2004.

Fries, Bernice (Goodrich)   
December 4, 2004. Beloved wife of the late Edward E. Fries; dearest mother of
Michael (Cheryl) Fries and the late Frank Fries; mother-in-law of Cynthia
Fries; loving grandmother of Catherine Kenney, Linda Basher, Renee Mihalko,
Douglas, Kevin and Karen Fries and five great-grandchildren; sister of the
late Jimmy and Walter Goodrich; also survived by nieces and nephews. The
family will be present on Friday from 6-8 PM at the (Lancaster-Depew Chapel),
AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME INC., 6050 Transit Rd., where funeral services will be
held on Saturday at 9:15 AM and from St. Barnabas Church at 10 AM. Online
guest register at www.Amigone.com getlogo,am0580
Published in the Buffalo News from 12/9/2004 - 12/10/2004.

Fries, John R. "Jack"   
December 7, 2004; of Grand Island; husband of Ann Fries; father of Janet
(Hans) Mobius and Gail (George) Petrie; grandfather of Hans Jr., Pam, Jennifer
and Kevin; great-grandfather of Kelsey and Joseph; brother of the late Raymond
Fries. Friends may call Thursday 7-9 PM and Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the
KAISER FUNERAL HOME, 1950 Whitehaven Rd., Grand Island. A Mass of Christian
Burial will be celebrated at 10 AM at St. Stephen's Church.
Published in the Buffalo News from 12/9/2004 - 12/10/2004.

Gerwitz, Patricia H.   
(nee Huebschwerlen) December 8, 2004; beloved wife of the late Harold G.
Gerwitz; dearest mother of Mary, Jane (Charles) Aquiline, Jeffrey (Peg),
Joanne, Joyce (Ernie) Frey, Daniel (Jane), Karen (John) Servis and the late
Kris; grandmother of six grandchildren; great-grandmother of two
great-grandchildren; sister of Marie Bester of London, Ontario and the late
Edward Hager. The family will be present Friday 4-8 PM at the (Tonawanda
Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC. 2600 Sheridan Dr. (at Parker Blvd.) Friends
are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial Saturday, at 9 AM from St.
Leo the Great Church. Online register book at www.Amigone.com getlogo,am0580
Published in the Buffalo News from 12/9/2004 - 12/10/2004.

Gullo, Mary E.   
Of Buffalo, NY, entered into rest December 6, 2004, Loving mother of Thomas
Gullo Jr., Marisa (Joseph) Garlock, Peter Gullo and Mark (Terri) Gullo; dear
grandmother of five grandchildren; sister of the late Rita Green. Family will
receive friends on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM in the CHILDS FUNERAL HOME, 10
Eckerson Ave., Akron ( 542-8888). Private services and burial will be at the
convenience of the family. Mrs. Gullo was a former employee for the Albright
Knox Art Gallery.
Published in the Buffalo News from 12/9/2004 - 12/10/2004.

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.

Hart, Dorothy (Ulrich)   
of Arcade, NY; formerly of Orchard Park, NY. December 8, 2004. Beloved wife of
the late Edward C. Hart. Mother of Barbara Hart Guzewicz, Arlene A. (Paul
Buziak) Blenker and Edward C. (Rebecca) Hart, Jr. Also survived by eight
grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild. Sister
of Marie (late Leroy) Brown, Carl (Ruth) and the late Arline Ulrich. No prior
visitation. Services will be held by the family at a later date. Arrangements
by THE F. E. BROWN SONS FUNERAL HOME, INC.
Published in the Buffalo News from 12/9/2004 - 12/10/2004.

Harvey, Homer M.   
Age 79, December 7, 2004, father of David (Constance) Harvey of Ransomville,
Wayne (Sue) Harvey of Collins, Marcia (Bruce) Tharnish of Lawtons, Lisa
(David) Kempisty of Cattaraugus and Tina (David) Richir of Sinclairville;
brother of Vivian Bromley of Perrysburg and Lucille (Clarence) Bolander of
Gulfport, MS; also survived by nine grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren
and several nieces and nephews; predeceased by his wife of 57 years Jean E.
Harvey, his parents Gerald and Nora Harvey, a sister Pauline Stoj. Friends are
invited to call Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 at the MENTLEY FUNERAL HOME INC., 105
E. Main St., Gowanda. A funeral service will be held Saturday, December 11 at
2 PM from the funeral home. Internment will be at the Collins Center Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Gowanda Ambulance, PO Box 143, Gowanda, NY 14070.
Published in the Buffalo News on 12/9/2004.

Highsmith, Norma G. (Besser)   
December 8, 2004. beloved wife of the late Noah; dear sister of Lissetta
Besser, Joan (Tom) Craft and the late Jack Besser. The family will be present
to receive friends Friday from 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM at the (Cleveland Hill
Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME INC, 569 Cleveland Dr., where funeral services
will follow at 11:30 AM. Flowers gratefully declined. On line register at
www.Amigone.com getlogo,am0580
Published in the Buffalo News on 12/9/2004.

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.

Janusz, Valerie V. (Zielinski)   
December 7, 2004, wife of the late Raymond S. Janusz; beloved mother of Diane
D. (Peter) Tardibuono and Stephen J. (Isolde) Janusz; dear grandmother of
Anthony and Jennifer; also survived by some nieces and nephews. Friends are
invited to attend a memorial mass 10:00 AM Saturday at St. Adalbert's Church.
If desired memorials to Hospice Buffalo Inc. Arrangements by SCHLAGER FUNERAL
HOME INC.
Published in the Buffalo News on 12/9/2004.

Jefferlone, Annalee (Nebgen)   
Suddenly December 7, 2004, beloved wife of Carlo Jefferlone; dear mother of
Joe Guthridge, Mary (John) Cepuchowski, Don (Nadia), Evelyn, Florence, Robert,
Pam and the late John Guthridge; step mother of David Jefferlone; grandmother
of 22 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; sister of Paul (Theresa)
Nebgen and the late Florence Bruce; Funeral from PACER FUNERAL HOME, INC. 2275
George Urban Blvd. (two blocks east of Dick Rd.) Saturday 11:45 and St.
Barnabas Church 12 noon. Family present Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Flowers
gratefully declined.
Published in the Buffalo News from 12/9/2004 - 12/10/2004.

Keib, Charles R.   
November 27, 2004, of Buffalo, NY, husband of the late Esther (nee Wyraz);
beloved father of Charles, Barbara (Richard) Nelson, Karen (Jon) Hall and the
late Elizabeth Keib; cherished grandfather of Colton, Christopher, Cailyn,
Kevyn, Zachary, Joshua and Morgan; brother of the late Joseph (Mary) Keib;
also survived by four stepchildren and two nieces. Friends are invited to
attend a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mary of the Lake Church, Saturday,
December 11 at 8:45 AM. Arrangements: LAKESIDE MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME INC.,
Published in the Buffalo News on 12/9/2004.

Kish, Mary Ann (Riedy)   
December 8, 2004; mother of Patricia (Georgia), Andrew J. (Suzette) and Nancy
M. Kish; grandmother of Nicholas, Ashley and Andrew; daughter of the late
Joseph J. and Marion E. (Dickman) Riedy; sister of Joanne K. Baron, Joseph A.
(Patricia), James D. (Barbara), William J. (Janice), Francis E. (Christine)
and Katherine A. Riedy; also survived by nieces and nephews. Friends may call
Thursday 7-9 and Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (West Seneca Chapel) THOMAS H.
McCARTHY FUNERAL HOME, 250 Orchard Park Rd. (same location at Sieck & Mast
Funeral Home) where funeral will be held Saturday at 9 and from St. Teresa's
Church at 9:30. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorial to Hospice Buffalo.
Published in the Buffalo News from 12/9/2004 - 12/10/2004.

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.

Larson, Stephen David   
November 13, 2004, in Mantica, CA, formerly of Tonawanda, NY, husband of Rita;
father of Robert, Danielle and Kyle; son of Joan Larson Reilly and the late
Kenneth Larson; brother of Michael (Sharon), Matthew (Carla), Mark (Eileen)
and Kenneth Jr. (Michelle) Larsen and Lauren Larsen; stepson of Joseph J.
Reilly; stepbrother of James, Sue (Lee) Casper, Paul (Margie) and Michael
Reilly; also survived by aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins;
son-in-law of Wayne and Judy Glover of California. Relatives and friends are
invited to attend a Memorial Service on Saturday, December 11, at 1:00 PM at
St. Francis of Assisi Chapel, 73 Adam St., Tonawanda. Memorials may be made to
the American Cancer Society.
Published in the Buffalo News on 12/9/2004.

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. 
Published in the Buffalo News from 12/8/2004 - 12/10/2004.

Mattoon, Michael J.   
Of Nikiski, Alaska, formerly of Ransomville, NY, December 6, 2004, age 51,
father of Jennifer Nashwinter, and Michelle Mattoon; son of Mildred (Weed)
Mattoon and the late Delbert Mattoon; grandfather of Savannah and Julia
Nashwinter and Stephen Imerse; brother of Rene Zafuto, Della Maines, Lonna
Reinbird and Mitchell Mattoon; also survived by several nieces and nephews.
Friends may call at the HARDISON FUNERAL HOMES, INC., 3648 Ransomville Rd.,
Ransomville, NY Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Services will be held Saturday at 2 PM
from the Ransomville Free Methodist Church, 3924 Ransomville Rd., Ransomville.
Memorials to Niagara Hospice Inc., 4675 Sunset Dr., Lockport, NY 14094.
Published in the Buffalo News on 12/9/2004.

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.

Mendolia Sr., John J.   
Of West Seneca, NY, entered into rest December 8, 2004, beloved husband of
Dolores K. (nee Villa) Mendolia; devoted father of Susan G. (Gary M.) Toomey
and John J. Mendolia Jr.; cherished grandfather of Jennifer A. Toomey, John C.
Toomey, Joseph J. Mendolia and Lisa M. Mendolia; loving son of Jean (nee
Catania) and Anthony Lentini and the late Joseph Mendolia; dear brother of
Iona (late Rex) Bell, Pauline (late Joseph) Santoro and Marie (late Peter)
Greenough; also survived by nieces, nephews, relatives and many friends.
Relatives and friends may visit the LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (Southtowns Chapel),
3060 Abbott Rd. near Lake Ave. on Thursday from 7-9 PM and Friday from 2-4 and
7-9 PM where the funeral will be held on Saturday morning at 8 o'clock and a
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Our Lady of the Sacred Heart
church at 9 o'clock. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. Mr. Mendolia was a
decorated Korean War Army Veteran.
Published in the Buffalo News from 12/9/2004 - 12/10/2004.

Mercurio, Martin P.   
Suddenly, December 7, 2004, dear father of Lisa (Jamie O'Connor) Mercurio and
Jeffrey Mercurio; long time companion of Rosemarie Bellomo-Scamacca; son of
the late Frank and Ruth Mercurio; brother of Francine (Louis) Pfohl, Marlene
(Thomas) Wessel; also survived by several nieces and nephews. Family present
to receive friends Thursday 7-9 PM and Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the PERNA
FUNERAL HOME INC., 1306 Hertel Ave. (near Colvin Ave.) where funeral services
will be held Saturday at 8:30 AM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be
celebrated from St. Michael's Church (Washington Street) at 9:30 AM. Interment
Mt. Olivet Cemetery.
Published in the Buffalo News from 12/9/2004 - 12/10/2004.

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.

Olchawski, Charlotte (Fuszara)   
December 8, 2004, beloved wife of Chester; dear mother of Charlene, James
(Rosemary) and Joan; daughter of the late Matthew and Josephine Fuszara;
sister of Thaddeus (Mary Ann) Fuszara, Irene (late Joseph) Duda and Rose (late
Marvin) Standingwolf. Family and friends may call Thursday 7-9 and Friday 2-4
and 7-9 at the ORLOWSKI-AMHERST FUNERAL HOME, 447 Amherst St. ( 875-0662)
where services will be held Saturday 8:45 and at 9 AM at Assumption Church. In
lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Assumption Preservation
Fund.
Published in the Buffalo News from 12/9/2004 - 12/10/2004.

Panek, Joseph E.   
Entered into rest December 7, 2004 at the age of 93 of Boston, NY; beloved
husband of the late Clara (nee Kulczyk); loving father of John M. (Jane) Panek
and the late Thomas A.; cherished grandfather of Susan Panek, David (Karla)
Panek and Julie (Eric) Heltz; devoted great-grandfather of Zachary and Sarah
Heltz; brother of Stella Glogowski, Henry (Margaret), Chester (Delores) Panek
and the late Walter, Edward and Edmund (Mary) Panek; also survived by nieces
and nephews. No prior visitation. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held
Saturday at 10:00 AM in St. Mary's R.C. Church, East Eden Rd., Eden, NY.
Memorials may be made to Hospice Buffalo Inc. Arrangements by MATTHEW C.
OKONIEWSKI FUNERAL HOME, ( 892-0426).
Published in the Buffalo News from 12/9/2004 - 12/10/2004.

Panek, Roman S.   
Of Cheektowaga, NY, age 95, entered into rest December 8, 2004, beloved
husband of the late Clara H. (Janiak) Panek; devoted father of Ronald Panek,
Rita Shalke and the late Marlene (Stanley) Wnoroski; cherished grandfather of
seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; 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
Friday from 4-8 PM where the funeral service will immediately follow.
Published in the Buffalo News on 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.

Proc-Procenko, Michael   
December 4, 2004, in Ashland, Ohio, of Amherst, NY, beloved husband of Rosli
(Huber); dear father of Ducia (Gordon) Hamm of Ohio; grandfather of
Christopher, Caleb and Emily; brother of the late Michael, Madelaine, Andrew
and Anna Proc. Friends may call Friday, 2-4 and 7-9 PM, at the LESTER H.
WEDEKINDT, INC. FUNERAL HOME, 3290 Delaware Ave. Relatives and friends are
invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial in St. John the Baptist Ukrainian
Catholic Church, 3275 Elmwood Ave. Saturday at 11 AM. Interment in St.
Matthew's Cemetery.
Published in the Buffalo News on 12/9/2004.

Redmond, Betty Jean (Hewitt)   
December 5, 2004. Private Services and Burial by NORMAN E. GANNON & SONS, INC.
FUNERAL HOME, 1075 Ridge Rd., Lackawanna (824-4000). getlogo,ga0320
Published in the Buffalo News on 12/9/2004.

Rehrauer, John D.   
December 7, 2004, loving husband of Judyth E. (nee Rohring) Rehrauer; dearest
father of Harry (Kris) Engelhart, of NC, Heather Engelhart and Torri Zirpola;
dear grandfather of Brittany D'Angelo, Michael, Gabriel, Nathaniel Engelhart
and Tyler; brother of Michael Rehrauer, of CA. The family will be present
Friday 7-9 PM at the, (Tonawanda Chapel), AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2600
Sheridan Dr., (at Parker), where funeral services will be held Saturday at 9
AM and from The Hellenic Orthodox Church of the Annunciation at 10 AM. Friends
invited. Online register at www.Amigone.com getlogo,am0580
Published in the Buffalo News from 12/9/2004 - 12/10/2004.

Reitmeier, Laraine J.   
December 4, 2004; Age 70 of Shawnee, KS; formerly of Buffalo, NY; wife of the
late Walter; mother of Alan of Shawnee, KS and Joy (Joseph F.) Maloney III of
Buffalo; grandmother of Richard M. Maloney, Michael F. Dipasquale, Julie
Dipasquale, Dawn L. Maloney and Matthew J. Maloney; great-grandmother of
Nathan R. Maloney, Logan N. Dipasquale and Devan W. Dipasquale; sister of
Harry, Monte, James, Mildred, Cheryl and the late Alfred and Art. Arrangements
by the PARK LAWN FUNERAL HOME, 8251 Hillcrest Rd., Kansas City, MO (816)
523-1234.
Published in the Buffalo News on 12/9/2004.


Sandlin, Heike (Hechler)   
Born in Germany in 1951, died December 6, 2004; beloved wife of Mark; mother
of Jeremiah and Joshua; dearest daughter of Christa and Fred Emil Hechler;
sister of Michael; survived by many relatives from Kentucky, Florida, Germany
and California, too numerous to mention. Funeral Service will be held
Thursday, December 9th at the (Tonawanda Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC.,
2600 Sheridan Drive at 1:00 PM. Friends invited. On-line register book at
www.Amigone.com getlogo,am0580
Published in the Buffalo News on 12/9/2004.

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.
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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.

Stuber, Rita   
December 3, 2004, dear sister of Doreen (Walter) Harrington and Robert (Cathy)
Stuber and the late Berniece Fortuna; survived by six nieces and nephews and
11 great-nieces and nephews. Friends may call Saturday, 9-11 AM, at the
DIETRICH FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2480 Kensington, where prayers will be held at 11
AM, followed by a Mass at 11:30 AM at St. Thomas Aquinas Church, 450 Abbott
Rd., Buffalo 14220, where memorials may be made in lieu of flowers and where
Rita was a member of the Altar and Rosary Society. Rita was also a dedicated
active volunteer for the Variety Club.
Published in the Buffalo News from 12/9/2004 - 12/10/2004.

Swist, Martha (Ciesiulka)   
of Buffalo, NY; November 25, 2004. Beloved wife of the late Joseph Swist.
Sister of Thaddeus (Kathleen) Ciesiulka, Matthew (Dorothy) Chesson and the
late Alfreda (late Raymond) Przybysz; also survived by nieces and nephews. A
Memorial Mass will be celebrated at St. Casimir RC Church, Saturday December
11, 9:15. No prior visitation. Arrangements by WENDELL & LOECHER, INC.
Published in the Buffalo News on 12/9/2004.

Tillman, Goldie M.   
December 5, 2004, of Buffalo, NY. Friends may call Friday 10 AM. Visitation,
11 AM funeral service where family will be present at MEMORIAL CHAPELS OF
BUFFALO, 66 East Utica St. Interment St. Matthew's Cemetery.
Published in the Buffalo News on 12/9/2004.

Williams, Augustine T.   
December 8, 2004, beloved husband of Maxine C. (nee Butler) Williams; dear
father of Margaret Williams, Mary Ann (Nicholas) Zissimopolus, Tom (Anna),
Gerard (Elizabeth), Patrick (Cherie) Williams and the late Michael Williams;
grandfather of 13 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. The family
will receive friends at the C. MERTZ AND SON FUNERAL HOME INC., 911 Englewood
Ave., Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be
celebrates at the Shrine of St. John Neumann Chapel (Englewood and Belmont
Ave.), Saturday at 9:30 AM. Donations in his memory to the Niagara Lutheran
Home, 64 Hager St., Buffalo, NY 14211.
Published in the Buffalo News from 12/9/2004 - 12/10/2004.

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.