OBITS: The Buffalo News Death Notices 10 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 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. Backus, Daisy L. December 9, 2004. Beloved mother of Theardis Baldwin; grandmother of three. Sister of Ida Til; also survived by a host of relatives and friends. Wake, Saturday 10 AM at THOMAS T. EDWARDS FUNERAL HOME, 995 Genesee Street; funeral following at 11 AM. Interment at the Ridgelawn Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News on 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. 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. Berkowski, Mary Koszuta December 9, 2004; wife of the late Henry Berkowski; mother of Beverly (Edward) Hornung and Christine (Gary) Spong; sister of Florence (Joseph) Skotarczak, Raymond (Alfreda) Koszuta, John (late Dorothy) Koszuta, the late Agnes Berkowski and Joseph Koszuta; grandmother of Michael Spong and Meghan and Edward Hornung. The family will be present to receive friends Sunday 2-4 and 6-8 PM at BEACH-TUYN FUNERAL HOME, INC., 5541 Main St., at Cayuga Rd., Williamsville. Friends are invited to a Mass of Christian Burial in S.S. Peter and Paul Church Monday at 9:30 AM. Contributions may be made to Alzheimer's Assoc. or Beechwood Nursing Home. Published in the Buffalo News from 12/10/2004 - 12/12/2004. Beverly-Zimmerman, Katharyn Bailey December 3, 2004, wife of the late John Zimmerman and Grant Beverly; survived by her loving daughter Lorelei; grandchildren Katharyn, Susannah, Mary, Michael; great-grandchildren Amelia, Colleen, Timothy, Amber, David, Caleb, Crystal, Maude, Serita, Katie, Cheyenne, Sister Elizabeth Poe Hoffman; step-children William, Carol, Patricia, Richard and their families; nieces and nephews. Friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service at CARLTON A. ULLRICH FUNERAL HOME, INC., 855 Englewood Ave., Tonawanda, Saturday at 11 AM. Interment private. Published in the Buffalo News on 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. 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. Coughlin, Edmund E. December 8, 2004, age 99, of East Aurora, beloved husband of the late Fern (Walker) Coughlin; beloved father of Sheila (Jack) Green of East Aurora, Gail McCarthy (Marvin Lunenfield) of Jensen Beach, FL, Denis (Margaret) Coughlin of Jensen Beach, FL. and Colleen Nassar (Rev. Constantine Nassar, St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church) of Beirut Lebanon; beloved brother of the late William, Eileen, Gerald, and Evelyn Coughlin; also survived by 16 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren. Visitation Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the WILLIAMS FUNERAL HOME, 722 Ridge Rd. North, Ridgeway, Ontario. Funeral Mass at St. George's Catholic Church, Crystal Beach, Saturday at 1:00 PM. Burial to follow at Ridgeway Memorial Cemetery. Mr. Coughlin was a retired Lieutenant of the Buffalo Fire Department. Memorials may be made to the Maryknoll Fathers, PO Box 302, Maryknoll, NY 14545. Local arrangements by the NORMAN E. GANNON & SONS, INC., FUNERAL HOME, 1075 Ridge Rd., Lackawanna (824-4000). Published in the Buffalo News from 12/10/2004 - 12/11/2004. D'Angelo, Vincent J. December 8, 2004, Age 88; husband of Phyllis (nee Cannizzaro); father of Rosalind (Michael) Kochmanski, late Vincent (Tracey), Mark (Kathryn) and Michael; grandfather of six; brother of Frank, late Mary Ciresi, late Joseph, late John. Family will receive friends 2-4 and 7-9 PM Saturday and Sunday at (Delaware Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME INC., 1132 Delaware Avenue (near West Ferry), where Funeral Services will be held at 10:15 AM Monday. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 AM from Holy Cross Church, 345 Seventh Street. Flowers gratefully declined. Online register book at www.Amigone.com. Published in the Buffalo News on 12/10/2004. 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. Dentice, Marcia L. Of Akron, NY, December 8, 2004, dearest mother of Dawn Marie Radetich and Michael Scott Radetich; grandmother of six; daughter of the late Charles and Lorraine (nee Rott) Dentice; sister of Marie Ridge, Joyce (Roger) Franklin, Sheila Pastore and late Louise Deeb and late June Dentice; also survived by nieces and nephews. Services from the URBAN BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME INC., 6685 Transit Rd, East Amherst, NY Saturday morning at 9:15 AM and from St. Pius X Church, Getzville at 10 AM. Visitation Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Flowers gratefully declined. Published in the Buffalo News on 12/10/2004. Dusenberry, Nicholas A. Of Snyder, NY, December 8, 2004, beloved son of Brian D. and Ninette M. (Messana) Dusenberry; loving brother of Alexander and Samuel Dusenberry; grandson of Samuel and Stella (Castiglia) Messana and Virginia Christie and the late Paul Dusenberry; dearest nephew of Mary (Ross) Giordano, Louis Messana, Paul Dusenberry, Patricia O'Connor and Kathy (William) Covey; also survived by many cousins and friends. Friends received Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM, at GRECO FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2909 Elmwood Ave., (near Sheridan Dr.), where funeral services will be held Saturday morning at 8:30 and Christ the King Church at 9:30. Entombment, Forest Lawn Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News on 12/10/2004. 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. Gleason-Sullivan, Carol A. Carol A. (Tedder) Suddenly, December 8, 2004. Dear mother of Coleen (Jack) Lacina; Arthur (Betty) Sullivan; Paul (Tammy) Sullivan; Mary Patricia (Joe) Nichols; and Maureen (Michael Fininzio) Sullivan. Loving grandmother of Marsia and Jack Lacina; Mia and Luke Sullivan, Paul, Patrick and Mackenzie Sullivan, Shannon and Timmy Nichols. Sister of Marylou (Joe) Weber. Daughter of the late Leonard and Loretta (Carpenter) Tedder. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Funeral from the JAMES W. CANNAN FUNERAL HOME, INC. (Southtowns Chapel) 3155 Orchard Park Rd, Monday at 9:30 AM and from St John Vianney Church at 10 AM. Friends may call Saturday from 7-9 PM and Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Donations may be sent to the National Association for Autism Research (NAAR.com) and the American Diabetes Assoc. Carol was a member of NY Telephone Co. Pioneers. Published in the Buffalo News from 12/10/2004 - 12/11/2004. Green, Lillian D. December 6, 2004, of Buffalo, NY. A memorial service will be held Saturday 11 AM at Second Temple Missionary Baptist Church, 812 East Delavan. Interment Private. Arrangements entrusted to MEMORIAL CHAPELS OF BUFFALO, 66 East Utica. Published in the Buffalo News from 12/10/2004 - 12/11/2004. 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. 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. 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. Kionke, Ernest J. December 8, 2004, of Gowanda, NY, husband of 60 years of Shirley (Kolb) Kionke; father of Ernest P. Kionke of East Aurora, Ann (Larry) Breski of West Seneca, Theresa (Keith) McClain of Alamosa, CO, Mary Beth (Michael) Trenchard of Little Valley and Nancy Ann Scott of San Diego, CA; also survived by nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Friends are invited to call Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the MENTLEY FUNERAL HOME INC., 105 East Main St., Gowanda. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Joseph's RC Church, Gowanda, Saturday at 11 AM. Memorials may be made to St. Joseph's Church or the American Cancer Society. Published in the Buffalo News on 12/10/2004. 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. Krajewski, Anastazja (Hajduk) December 8, 2004, beloved wife of John; dear mother of Theresa (Don) Pitt, Robert (Donna) and Barbara; grandmother of Sean, Michael and Timothy; also survived by family in Poland. Friends and family may assemble at St. Casimir RC Church, 160 Cable St., Buffalo, Saturday, 10:30 AM, for a Mass of Christian Burial. Arrangements: KOLANO FUNERAL HOME. Published in the Buffalo News on 12/10/2004. Laski, Elizabeth A. (D'Amico) December 9, 2004, wife of Richard J. Laski, of 22 years; mother of Paul, Francis, Mary Elizabeth and Joseph Laski; daughter of Martin and Mary D'Amico; sister of Joanne Mahoney and Stephanie Goetz and Louis (Paula) D'Amico; daughter-in-law of Catherine Laski; survived by numerous family and friends. Friends may call Saturday and Sunday 2-4 and 7-9, at the DENGLER FUNERAL HOME, 2070 Eggert Rd., Amherst, (between N. Bailey and Niagara Falls Blvd.). Friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial Monday at St. Stephen's R.C. Church, 2100 Baseline Rd., Grand Island at 10 AM. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Roswell Park Cancer Institute, Elm and Carlton Sts., Buffalo, NY 14263, St. Andrew's Connection Campaign, 1525 Sheridan Dr., Kenmore 14217 and St. Stephen's Completion Fund, 2100 Baseline Rd., Grand Island 14072. Online tributes www.mem.com Published in the Buffalo News from 12/10/2004 - 12/12/2004. Funeral home info Flowers Charities Leatherbarrow, Marie M. December 9, 2004; of Sunset Bay, Irving, NY; beloved wife of Vincent; mother of Vincent Jr. of Sunset Bay, Jeannie Davis of Depew and John of Angola; sister of Irene Stynes of Lewiston; also survived by nine grandchildren and seventeen great-grandchildren. Prayers Monday, December 13 at 9:30 from the HOLE-PARKER FUNERAL CHAPEL, 160 Central Ave, Silver Creek, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial 10 AM in Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, Silver Creek. Visitation at the funeral chapel from 2-4 and 7-9 PM Sunday. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorial contributions suggested to Hospice of Chautauqua, 4840 West Lake Rd., Mayville, NY 14757 Published in the Buffalo News from 12/10/2004 - 12/11/2004. Lewandowski, Aloysius F. December 9, 2004, beloved husband of the late Clara (Michalski) Lewandowski; devoted father of Renee Lewan-Hesse and Ruth (Robert) Fiorello; loving grandfather of Jennifer (Richard) Brennan; great-grandfather of Marissa and Sean Brennan; predeceased by brothers and sisters; also survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral services at the BUSZKA FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2005 Clinton St. (corner S. Ogden) Saturday at 9 AM and Our Lady of Czestochowa Church at 9:30 AM. Mr. Lewandowski was an Army veteran of WW II. Visitation Friday, 4-8 PM. Published in the Buffalo News on 12/10/2004. 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. McMullin, Jean (Brooks) December 8, 2004, of Bensalem, PA, formerly of the Cattaraugus Indian Reservation. Beloved wife of Ronald McMullin; step-mother of Rhonda, Ronald, Christopher and her beloved Michael; grandmother of Michael and Joseph; daughter of the late Doris Harris and Carl W. Brooks Sr.; sister of Carl (Patsy) Brooks Jr., Donald Brooks, Jane (Bruce) Williams and Sidney Brooks; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Friends may call Saturday at the family residence, Versailles Plank Rd., Cattaraugus Indian Reservation. Funeral Services will be held Sunday afternoon at 1 PM from the Four Corners United Methodist Church, Cattaraugus Indian Reservation. Jean was a member of the Ladies Legion Auxiliary Post 1587. Arrangements by WENTLAND FUNERAL HOME, North Collins. Published in the Buffalo News from 12/10/2004 - 12/11/2004. 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. 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. 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. Seymour, Timothy A. December 9, 2004, age 36 of North Tonawanda; husband of Dena (nee Hardy) Seymour; father of Caitlin Marie and Emily Rose Seymour; son of Alfred (late Maryann) Seymour; brother of Mark Seymour and Mary Kay (Sam) Bass; son-in-law of Rev. Thomas and Gail Hardy; brother-in-law of Jonathan and Jeremy Hardy; also survived by several nephews and cousins. Friends may call on Sunday only from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the HAMP FUNERAL HOME, INC., Adam & Seymour Sts., Tonawanda, where Services will be held at 10 AM Monday. Friends invited. If desired, Memorial for the Children's Education c/o Dena Seymour are preferred. Timothy was employed at Jamestown Industrial Trucks and was an avid auto racing enthusiast. Complete obituary, condolences and directions at www.hampfuneral.com. Published in the Buffalo News on 12/10/2004. Sheldon, Dorothy E. (Euller) December 8, 2004, wife of Leon E. Sheldon; mother of Rebecca E. (Scott) Roudebush; loving grandmother of Margaret Roudebush; daughter of Betty and the late Edmund Euller; sister of Judith (Frank) Lamm; Pamela (Glen) Perry, Michele Bedient, Gisele (Jim) Stoneking and Elizabeth (Michael) Reardon; sister-in-law of Ronald (Elaine) Sheldon; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Family will be present on Friday and Saturday from 2-4 and 7-9 at the (Amherst Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 5200 Sheridan Dr., (corner of Hopkins), where a funeral service will be held on Sunday at 3 PM. Friends invited. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Roswell Park Cancer Institute. Online register book at www.Amigone.com getlogo,am0580 Published in the Buffalo News from 12/10/2004 - 12/12/2004. Shongo, Cheryl J. December 7, 2004, of Buffalo, NY; loving mother of Raynard, Latoya, Ishea, Jaleel and Sierra; beloved daughter of Judith (nee Aventa) and the late Allen; cherished sister of Arthur, Yvonne, Melinda and Mary; also survived by nieces and nephews. Friends invited to a Memorial Service Saturday 2 PM at the LINK-FOX & LUKA FUNERAL HOME (355 Grant St.). Published in the Buffalo News on 12/10/2004. Smith, Rosie Lee Visitation 2-5 PM Sunday at UNITED MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, 3272 Bailey Ave. Wake services Monday at 11 AM followed by a 12 noon funeral service at Friendship Baptist Church, 402 Clinton St. Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News on 12/10/2004. Stratton, Robert L. December 8, 2004, of Barker, NY, husband of the late Suzanne Valley Stratton; father of Robert J. (Tamura) Stratton of Barker, NY, Michael A. (April) Stratton of Lima, NY and Brian D. (Lisa) Stratton of Gasport, NY; grandfather of Erik, Summer, Shayna, Dylan, Chelsea and Alexis Stratton; brother of Patricia Stratton Wayne of Rochester, NY and the late Albert and Ward Stratton; also survived by several nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the RUTLAND-CORWIN FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1708 Pallister Ave., Barker, NY, Sunday 2-6 PM where Funeral Services will be held Monday at 11:00 AM. Burial will be in Somerset Cemetery. Memorials to Roswell Park Cancer Institute would be appreciated by the family. Published in the Buffalo News on 12/10/2004. 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. Sullivan-Gleason, Carol Published in the Buffalo News from 12/10/2004 - 12/11/2004. 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. Wills, William R. December 9, 2004, of Tonawanda, NY; beloved husband of Elaine Wills; father of Ronald (Deborah) Wills and Janice (Edward) Wirth; grandfather of Kevin, Laura Wills, Shawn and Patrick Wirth. Friends may call Friday 5-9 PM at the LESTER H. WEDEKINDT, INC. FUNERAL HOME, 3290 Delaware Ave, where funeral services will be held Saturday morning at 11:00. Friends invited. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to The American Cancer Society. Mr. Wills was Past Master of Lakeland Lodge #952 F&AM. Published in the Buffalo News on 12/10/2004.