OBITS: The Buffalo News Death Notices 12 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 Acanfora, Paul S. Of Blasdell, NY, suddenly, December 9, 2004, loving father of Michael Acanfora, Jason Acanfora and Jennifer (Jason) Robillard; grandfather of Nicholas; dearest son of Mary Ellen (nee Haugh) and the late Salvatore F. Acanfora; dear brother of Sharon (Melvin) Kahler and Linda (John) Marsillo; uncle of John and Jennifer Marsillo, Kristen (Tom) Carmichael and Kim (Jim) Graves; also survived by a large, loving family and many dear friends. Funeral services Monday morning at 8:45 from the (Blasdell/Lackawanna Chapel) JOHN J. KACZOR FUNERAL HOME INC., 3450 South Park Ave. and at Our Mother of Good Counsel Church at 9:30. Internment will follow in Lakeside Memorial Cemetery. Friends invited. Paul was active in the Amherst Youth Hockey and Baseball Assn. If so desired, memorials to the American Lung Assn. Family will be present to receive friends Saturday and Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Published in the Buffalo News from 12/11/2004 - 12/12/2004. Bahl, Dr. Om P. December 10, 2004. Beloved husband of Nimi Bahl; dear father of Vic Bahl, Dr. Vinny (Bill Duddleson) Bahl, Meena (Kirk) Barton; grandfather of Ayanna, Maya and Karenna; brother of Sat (Tripta) Bahl, Prem, Ved, Muni, Bimla and Rani. The family will be present to receive friends Sunday from 3:30-4 PM at the (Tonawanda Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2600 Sheridan Dr. (at Parker Blvd.) where funeral services will follow at 4 PM. Friends may also call at Dr. Bahl's residence from 5:30-7:30 PM. Flowers gratefully declined. If desired, contributions may be made in Dr. Bahl's memory to Triveni, Inc. (cultural foundation), PO Box 115, Williamsville, NY 14231-0115. A memorial service will be held at a later date at the University of Buffalo. www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News on 12/12/2004. Balasis, Michael J. December 9, 2004; husband of the late Helen; brother of Helen (Charles) Liarakos; uncle of Jamie (Richard) Shaner, John and Charles Liarakos, PhD.; great-uncle of Scott and Tyler Shaner; also survived by several other great-nieces and nephews. The family will be present at the JOHN E. ROBERTS FUNERAL HOME, (East Chapel), 1361 Hertel Ave. (near Colvin Ave.), Monday 4-8 PM where funeral services will be held Tuesday at 9 AM followed by services at the Hellenic Orthodox Church of the Annunciation, 146 W. Utica St. (Delaware Ave. at W. Utica St.), Buffalo N.Y., 14222, at 10 AM. Friends invited. Trisagion Service Monday 7 PM. Memorial contributions may be given to Hellenic Orthodox Church of the Annunciation or American Legion Post 264, PO Box 66, 60 Main St., Tonawanda, NY 14150. Published in the Buffalo News from 12/12/2004 - 12/13/2004. Barcy, Mary Ann C. (Wisniewski) Of Cheektowaga, NY, November 25, 2004, dearest mother of Deborah Hann, Kenneth D. Morseon, Susan M. Tresch and the late David J. Morseon; also survived by five grandchildren; sister of Rita (Daniel) Struzyk, Thomas (Chris), John (Candy) and the late Edward (Lucy) Wisniewski; also survived by nieces and nephews. No prior visitation. Family and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Mass at St. Bernard Church (South Ogden and Clinton St.), Saturday, December 18, 2004 at 12 noon. Arrangements by ERIE COUNTY CREMATION SERVICE, 824-6435. Published in the Buffalo News on 12/12/2004. Battaglia, Irene E. (Gebler) Of West Seneca, NY; December 10, 2004; beloved wife of Mario S.; loving mother of Donna (Robert) Guest, Arlene (Leo) Kogler, Shirley (Gerald) McCormick and the late Charles Battaglia; sister of the late Bernard Gebler, Viola LaIose and Helen Kosciuch; also survived by twelve grandchildren, twenty five great-grandchildren and four step great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Family will be present Saturday and Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the HOY FUNERAL HOME INC., 3855 Seneca St., West Seneca where prayers will be said Monday morning at 8:45 followed by a Mass or Christian Burial from St. Williams Church at 9:30. Friends invited. Published in the Buffalo News from 12/11/2004 - 12/12/2004. Bednarz, John J. December 10, 2004 of Lackawanna; beloved husband of Shirley A. (nee Ryan); dearest father of Daniel (Donna), David and Joseph; grandfather of Danielle, Kristofer, Amanda, Steffanie and Melinda; son of the late John and Josephine (nee Pajak) Bednarz; brother of Robert (Lorraine), Stanley (Anita) and Joanne (late Steve) Jacobs; also survived by nieces and nephews. Services from THE COLONIAL MEMORIAL CHAPELS, INC., 3003 South Park Ave., Lackawanna, Monday at 9:30 AM and from Our Lady of Grace Church at 10. Mr. Bednarz was a member of Matthew Glab Post #1477, Holy Name and St. Vincent de Paul Society. Flowers gratefully declined. Donations may be made to Hospice Buffalo Inc., 225 Como Park, Cheektowaga 14227, in John's name. Visitation Sunday only 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Published in the Buffalo News from 12/11/2004 - 12/12/2004. 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. Boldt, Esther A. (Ruth) Of the Town of Tonawanda, NY, December 8, 2004, beloved wife of the late Carl C. Boldt; mother of Salli (Robert) Wagner, Barbara (late Richard) Chittenden, William (Judy) Boldt and the late Betty (William) Conard; also survived by seven grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. A Memorial Service will be announced at a later date. Arrangements GRECO FUNERAL HOME INC. Published in the Buffalo News on 12/12/2004. Boris, Arthur E. December 11, 2004, in Batavia, NY. Dear father of Eugene (Judy) Boris of Akron, NY; grandfather of Michael, Kelly, April, James and Megan. Relatives and friends may call at the BARRON-MILLER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3025 William St., near Union Rd., Cheektowaga, Monday only 4-7:30 PM at which time services will be held. Published in the Buffalo News on 12/12/2004. Burns, Hedwig B. "Heidi" (Walter) December 11, 2004 of Grand Island, N.Y. Wife of Kenneth M. Burns; mother of Peter H. (Judy), Petra E. (Dan) Brown, Kenneth R. (Cindy) and John M. (Liane) Burns; grandmother of Jennifer, Kenneth III, Christopher, Alexandria, Michael, Zachary, Autum, Kyle, Sarah, Adam and the late Justin; sister of Erika Mehl, Erwin and Hans Walter all of Germany and the late Maria Dollack and Fritz Walter. Friends may call Monday only 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the KAISER FUNERAL HOME, 1950 Whitehaven Rd., Grand Island. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday at 10 AM at St. Stephen's Church. Published in the Buffalo News on 12/12/2004. Cochrane, William J. Of Buffalo, NY, entered into rest December 10, 2004, beloved husband of Barbara L. (nee Sherman) Cochrane; devoted father of Cheryl, Terry (Dawn), Judi (Jay) Mudra and the late Tina Curfman; cherished grandfather of Tanya, Josh, Ashley, T.J., Alex, Jay and Caitlin; loving son of the late Leo and Lillian (nee Hill) Cochrane; dear brother of James (Marylou) Cochrane and the late Mary Jane DiStefano; also survived by relatives and friends. No prior visitation. Relatives and friends are welcome to attend a funeral service at LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME, (City Chapel) 102 Linwood Ave. at Summer on Tuesday evening at 7 o'clock. Mr. Cochrane was a Navy veteran of the Vietnam War. Published in the Buffalo News on 12/12/2004. Conley, Mary B. "Belle" December 10, 2004, age 92, beloved mother of the late Frank and Fred Aquino. Mrs. Conley was predeceased by ten brothers and sisters; loving companion of Glen F. Dupille; also survived by many nieces and nephews. The family will be present to receive friends Sunday and Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Delaware Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME INC., 1132 Delaware Ave., where funeral services will be held Tuesday morning at 8:45 AM and at St. Michael's Church at 9:30 AM. Friends invited. Online guest register at www.Amigone.com getlogo,am0580 Published in the Buffalo News from 12/12/2004 - 12/13/2004. Crawford, Elna M. (Noether) Of Wales, Center, NY; December 4, 2004; survived by nieces and nephews. No prior visitation. Memorials to Hospice Buffalo Inc. Arrangements by ERIE COUNTY CREMATION SERVICE 824-6435 Published in the Buffalo News on 12/12/2004. 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. Dolinski, Zdzislaw B. "Jack" December 10, 2004. Beloved husband of Lilo (nee Muenz) Dolinski; father of James Dolinski; grandfather of Jennie Dolinski; dear uncle of Marek (Peggy) Dolinski; great-uncle of Wesley and John Dolinski; also survived by many relatives and wonderful friends. The family will be present Sunday 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 Monday at 9:15 AM and a Mass of Christian Burial from Our Lady of Czestochowa Church at 10:00 AM. Friends invited. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to the Blind Assn. of OLC Church. Online register at www.Amigone.com getlogo,am0580 Published in the Buffalo News on 12/12/2004. Dwork, Louise E. Kern December 10, 2004; beloved wife of the late William G. Dwork. Private funeral service and interment will be held under the direction of CARLTON A. ULLRICH FUNERAL HOME INC. Published in the Buffalo News from 12/12/2004 - 12/13/2004. Fifield, Ivan S. December 6, 2004, age 76, beloved husband of Eva (Graf) Fifield; step-father of Renate Bauer of Germany; grandfather of Susan (Conrad) Huegel; great-grandfather of Lucy Ann Huegel; brother of Barbara (Richard) Allen and Beverly (Paul) Darby. No prior visitation. A Memorial Service will be held at the (Amherst Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME INC., 5200 Sheridan Dr. (corner Hopkins), Monday at 11:30 AM. Friends invited. online guest register at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 12/11/2004 - 12/12/2004. Gasiewicz, Cari Anne In Iraq of Cheektowaga, NY, December 4, 2004, beloved daughter of Paul F. and Kathleen M. Battista Gasiewicz; dearest sister of Paul F. Gasiewicz II; dearest companion of Sabre; fond granddaughter of Theresa (late Robert) Battista and Stephanie (late Stanley) Gasiewicz; also survived by aunts, uncles and cousins. Friends may call Saturday and Sunday 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 Monday morning at 9 AM and from St. Philip the Apostle Church at 10 o'clock. Friends are invited. Sentiment may be expressed through a contribution to the Cari Anne Gasiewicz Memorial Scholarship Fund, c/o Canisius College, 2001 Main St, Buffalo, NY 14208. Published in the Buffalo News from 12/11/2004 - 12/12/2004. Grzybowski, Karen C. (Gechoff) Of West Seneca, NY; entered into rest suddenly December 10, 2004; beloved wife of Brian E. Grzybowski; devoted mother of Paul G. (Shanan) Murphy, Jennifer A. Murphy and Christopher B. Grzybowski; cherished grandmother of Ashley, Nathan, Derek and Devon; loving daughter of Norma R. (nee Barone) and the late Raymond D. Gechoff; dear sister of Jacqueline (Stephen) Sullivan, Raymond, Jr. and David Gechoff; also survived by nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Relatives and friends may visit the LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME, (Southtowns Chapel), 3060 Abbott Rd., near Lake Ave., on Monday from 2-4 and 7-8 PM, where funeral services will immediately follow. Published in the Buffalo News on 12/12/2004. Haase, Ida C. (Warrington) December 11, 2004, dear mother of Mark (Kathy) Haase; grandmother of Sarah; sister of Donald, Janice (Chuck) Carson and the late Leroy (Josephine), Robert and Leo (Agnes) Warrington; also survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral from the PACER FUNERAL HOME INC, 2275 George Urban Blvd. (2 blocks East of Dick Rd.) Monday 9:15 and Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Church 9:30. Friends invited, family present Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Published in the Buffalo News on 12/12/2004. Hannen, Susan M. (Parrish) December 11, 2004. Dearest wife of the late Robert Hannen; beloved mother of Charles (Carol) Hannen, Judith (William) Sojda, Peter (Colleen), Gregory (Susan) and the late Robert T. Hannen; cherished grandmother of 11 and ten great-grandchildren. The family will be present Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the HOY FUNERAL HOME INC., 3855 Seneca St., West Seneca, where funeral services will be held Tuesday morning at 10:30. Friends invited. Published in the Buffalo News from 12/12/2004 - 12/13/2004. Hausman, Rose (Phillips) December 8, 2004; beloved wife of the late John H. Hausman, Sr.; dear mother of John H. Jr. (Susan), Robert (Joyce) of Clarksville, TN and Katherine (Paul) Stoner of Irvine, CA; grandmother of Gina Reinhart, Neil Mendel, Will Christmas, Hawke and Jolie Hausman, Robin Krueger, Reed Stoner and Paige Stoner and three great-grandchildren; sister of Norbert and the late Leroy, Floyd and Calvin Phillips. The family will receive friends at the C. MERTZ AND SON FUNERAL HOME, INC., 911 Englewood Ave., Saturday from 4-8 PM and Sunday 2-6 PM where funeral services will be held Monday at 9 AM and a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at the Shrine of St. John Neumann Chapel (Englewood & Belmont Ave.) at 9:30 AM. In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Jude/Claretian Missionaries, 205 West Monroe St., Chicago, IL 60606. Published in the Buffalo News on 12/12/2004. Hayes, Randall S. Suddenly, December 8, 2004. Son of Ronald and Maryann Hayes; brother of Ray and Russ Hayes; also survived by nieces and nephews. Friends may call Monday from 7-9 PM at the STEPHAN-BURNS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 266 East St. at Austin. Published in the Buffalo News on 12/12/2004. Hayhurst Jr., Robert E. December 10, 2004, of Buffalo, NY; father of Carrie Ann, Christine, Tammy and Robert Hayhurst, III; son of the late Robert, Sr. and Marjorie (nee Cochrane); also survived by five grandchildren, two brothers, two sisters, nieces and nephews. Friends received at the LAKESIDE MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, INC., S-4199 Lakeshore Rd. (corner Camp Rd. and Rt. 5), Hamburg, 627-2919, Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM where funeral services will be held Tuesday at 10 AM. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice Buffalo. Charles A. Castiglia, Director. Published in the Buffalo News on 12/12/2004. Hayhurst Sr., Robert E. December 10, 2004, of Hamburg, NY, beloved husband of Irene (formerly Lotina) and the late Marjorie (nee Cochrane); loving father of Lynne (Mark) Kozerski of Miami, FL, Robert Jr., James, Jeffery Hayhurst and Marjorie (Anthony Novack) Yale; dear stepfather of Diane (Roy) Larocque, Margaret (Clem) Royer, Joanne (Jim) Newman, Susan (Larry) Duncan, Darlene Roper and Kenneth Trider; dearest brother of George, Elizabeth Weber, Marjorie Krull and the late John Hayhurst; also survived by grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Friends received at the LAKESIDE MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME INC., S-4199 Lakeshore Rd., (corner of Camp Rd. and Route 5), Hamburg, 627-2919, Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM, where Funeral Services will be held Tuesday at 10 AM. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice Buffalo. Charles A. Castiglia, Director. Published in the Buffalo News on 12/12/2004. Heller, Stephen J.C. December 3, 2004, at age 44, Beloved son of the late Peter and Christiane (nee Menzel) Heller; dear brother of Anne Heller of Cambridge, MA, Joan Heller of Asheville, NC, Vivian Heller and spouse Kenji Fujita of Staatsburg, NY, and Eve Heller of Buffalo, NY; nephew of Marc and spouse Christine Heller of Cooperstown, NY; also survived by nieces, nephews and cousins. Friends may call at the JAMES E. GRACE FUNERAL HOME, 335 Ontario St., Friday, December 17. Visitation from 10 AM with Funeral Services from 11-1 PM. Interment Clarence Fillmore Cemetery at 1:45 PM. Memorials may be made to Poets In Need, PO Box 5410, Berkeley, CA 94705. Published in the Buffalo News from 12/12/2004 - 12/16/2004. Holevinski, Caroline F. December 10, 2004, of Tonawanda, NY. Beloved wife of the late Steven Holevinski; mother of Thomas, Richard, Steven, Joseph Holevinski and Mary Smist; also survived by eight grandchildren. Friends are invited to attend a Celebration of Life in Bethesda Full Gospel Tabernacle (Delaware and Broad Sts., Tonawanda, NY) Saturday, January 8, 2005 at 12 Noon. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimers Assoc. of WNY. Caroline was a born again Christian and is now Home with her Lord. Published in the Buffalo News on 12/12/2004. Holland, Amy S. (Smolinski) Of Blasdell, NY, December 7, 2004 after a long illness, beloved wife of Joseph H. Holland, dearest daughter of Edward and Lydia (nee Slisz) Smolinski; sister of Jill (Donald J.) Hamsik; aunt and godmother of Christopher Hamsik; also survived by many aunts, uncles and cousins. Family and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Mass on Saturday December 18, 2004 at 9:30 at Our Lady of The Sacred Heart Church, 3148 Abbott Rd., Orchard Park. No prior visitation. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Amy's memory to Roswell Park Alliance Foundation, PO Box 631, Buffalo, NY 14240 or Hospice Buffalo Inc., 225 Como Park Blvd., Cheektowaga, NY 14227. Arrangements by HOY FUNERAL HOME INC. Published in the Buffalo News on 12/12/2004. Jarzyniecki, David J. December 8, 2004, of Amherst, NY, beloved husband of 11 years of Christine (nee Zotara); dearest father of Theresa and Nicholas; beloved son of Raymond and Dolores (nee Doherty) Jarzyniecki and son-in-law of Thomas and Constance Zotara; brother of Sharon Sendor and Jeffrey (Sue) Jarzyniecki; brother-in-law of Edward (Shari) Zotara; also survived by aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Family will be present to receive relatives and friends Saturday and Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the MELVIN J. SLIWINSKI FUNERAL HOME, 85 George Urban Blvd. (west of Harlem Rd.), where funeral services will be held Monday at 8:30 AM and from St. Leo the Great Church at 9:15 AM. Interment St. Stanislaus Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News from 12/11/2004 - 12/12/2004. Jaskowski, Kenneth P. Of Rochester N.Y., formerly of Buffalo N.Y., December 10, 2004, age 50. Survived by his beloved daughter, Sarah; companion, Laurel Konarski; brothers, Robert (Carol) and Melvin (Betty); friends, Jeffrey and Debbie Bliss; advocate, John Landro; and the small animals he fed. Friends may call Wednesday from 10:30-11:30 AM, followed by a funeral service at FARRELL-RYAN FUNERAL HOME, 777 Long Pond Road (between English & Latta), Rochester N.Y. Interment private. Published in the Buffalo News on 12/12/2004. Jaworski, Florence (Teclaw) Of Buffalo, NY; December 10, 2004; beloved wife of the late Richard A. Jaworski; dearest mother of Joan (Daniel) Blum & Patricia (Christopher) Buziak; dear grandma of John Henry, Thomas Richard, Clare Catherine, Maximilian Felix Blum, Amelia Rose and Mariana Ann Buziak; sister of Marta Teclaw, Helen (late Joseph) Hoeflschweiger and the late Vincent Techlaw and Dorothy Pequeen; also survived by nieces and nephews. Family will be present Sunday only 3-7 PM at the HOY FUNERAL HOME INC., 3855 Seneca St., West Seneca. A Mass or Christian Burial will be held Monday at 9:30 AM from St. Stanislaus Church, (Peckham & Wilson Sts.) Buffalo. Friends invited. Published in the Buffalo News from 12/11/2004 - 12/12/2004. Jowdy, Lois M. Of Ransomville, NY, December 10, 2004. Wife of the late George Jowdy; mother of George G. Jowdy; sister of Dorothy Bidwell, DeSales Cronin and the late Eleanor Hile, Eloise Mann and William Bolents; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the HARDISON FUNERAL HOMES, INC., 3648 Ransomville Rd., Ransomville, Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Funeral Mass will be held Tuesday at 10:30 AM from the Immaculate Conception R.C. Church, 4671 Townline Rd., Ransomville. Please assemble at church. Memorials to Immaculate Conception R.C. Church. Published in the Buffalo News on 12/12/2004. Klein, Walter R. December 10, 2004, dear son of the late Stephen and Phyllis Kroczewski; dear brother of the late Sonny and Mary (Thomas) Czajkowski; beloved uncle of Sharon and Lisa; also survived by cousins. Funeral from the KOLANO FUNERAL HOME, 396 Amherst St. (near Grant) Monday 9 AM and St. Florian Church at 9:30. Friends are invited. Family present Sunday only 4-8 PM. Donations may be made to Roswell Park or The American Heart Assoc. Entombment Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News from 12/11/2004 - 12/12/2004. Funeral home info Flowers Charities Koza, Edward P. Of Kenmore, N.Y., December 4, 2004. Beloved husband of the late Jen (nee Schranak) Koza; father of the late Edward Koza; brother of the late Anna Dubiel, Theresa Rakoczynski, Clara Evans, Anthony and John (Alfreda) Koza; also survived by nieces and nephews. Private funeral services were held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements by the GRECO FUNERAL HOME INC. Published in the Buffalo News on 12/12/2004. Lapp, Kathleen Ann 'Kathy', 34, of Charlotte, N.C., died Tuesday, December 7, 2004, at her residence. She was born November 8, 1970, in Lancaster, N.Y., to Ronald and Jacqueline Kaczmarek. Kathy was a member of St. Mark's Episcopal Church, Huntersville, N.C., a graduate of St. Mary's High School and Buffalo State College. She taught for a number of years at Windsor Park Elementary School. Survivors include her husband, Kevin John Lapp, and surviving quadruplets, Brian, Nathan and Kiersten, all of the home; mother and father, Ronald and Jacqueline Kaczmarek, brother, Kevin Kaczmarek and grandmother, Viola Wawszczyk, all of Lancaster, N.Y.; father and mother-in-law, David and Carol Lapp, and grandmother-in-law, Evelyn Lapp, all of Niagara Falls, N.Y.; sister and brother-in-law, Patricia and Nick Emmons of Wheatfield, N.Y.; and a number of nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by the first-born male quadruplet, Joshua. A funeral service will be held at 11 AM on Tuesday, December 14, 2004 at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, 616 Cayuga Dr., Niagara Falls, N.Y., with Father Richard Molison officiating. Calling hours will be 2 to 4 PM and 6 to 9 PM, Monday, December 13, 2004 at the PETER A. WILSON FUNERAL CHAPEL, 8904 S. Military Rd., Niagara Falls, N.Y. Interment will follow at Riverdale Cemetery, Lewiston, N.Y. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Kathleen A. Lapp Memorial Fund, to benefit her children, c/o Bank of America Founders Hall, 100 North Tryon St., Charlotte, N.C. 28202, or any branch of Bank of America. Published in the Buffalo News on 12/12/2004. 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 getlogo,mc0540 Published in the Buffalo News from 12/10/2004 - 12/12/2004. Malacaro, Cosimo "Jerry" Of Buffalo, NY; entered into rest December 10, 2004; beloved husband of the late Lucy (nee Vizzini) Malacaro; devoted father of Nicholas (Suzanne), JoAnn Fox and Catherine (David) Limpert; cherished grandfather of seven grandchildren; loving son of the late Cosimo and Catherine (nee Peritano) Malacaro; dear brother of Peter Malacaro and the late Rose Cercone, Marion McLaughlin, Angelo and Nicholas Malacaro; also survived by nieces and nephews. No prior visitation. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Mass in St. Teresa's Church, 1974 Seneca St., Buffalo, on Saturday morning (December 18th) at 9:30 o'clock. Interment in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Mr. Malacaro was an army veteran of the Korean War. Arrangements by LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME. Published in the Buffalo News on 12/12/2004. Marracino, Dewey C. Of Blasdell, NY, December 10, 2004. Beloved husband of Yolanda (nee Marsillo) Marracino; loving father of Arthur (Sue) and Harold (Charlene) Marracino; dear grandfather of Maria and Andrea Marracino; loving son of the late Angelo and Margaret (nee Lalli) Marracino; brother of Albert (Emily), Raymond (Alice), Richard (Diane), Patricia (Libero) Gregoretti and the late Linda (late James) Bracci; also survived by nieces, nephews and other loving family members. Family will be present to receive friends Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Blasdell/Lackawanna Chapel) JOHN J. KACZOR FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3450 South Park Ave., where prayers will be said Tuesday morning at 8:45 followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at Our Mother of Good Counsel Church at 9:30. Interment will follow in Holy Cross Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News from 12/12/2004 - 12/13/2004. Mathien, Frances M. (Lucas) At 95 years; in Phoenix, AZ; formerly of Kenmore; December 10, 2004; wife of the late Howard J. Mathien; dear mother of F. Joan (James) Mansfield of Albuquerque, NM, James A. Mathien of Phoenix, AZ; predeceased by eight brothers and sisters; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Friends may call at D. LAWRENCE GINNANE FUNERAL HOME, 3215 Delaware Ave., Kenmore, Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM where funeral will be held Tuesday at 8:45. A Mass of Christian Burial from St. Pauls R.C. Church at 9:15 AM. Interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Mrs. Mathien is a former member of St. Paul's Women's Sodality and Kenmore Mercy Hospital Guild. Published in the Buffalo News from 12/12/2004 - 12/13/2004. McDonough, Dorothy J. "Dottie" (nee Dufort) December 10, 2004; beloved wife of John; dearest mother of James (Melanie), Kevin (Lynne) McDonough, Kathleen (John) Miskovski and Tricia (Timothy) Mattulke; grandmother of six grandchildren; sister of Robert (Colleen) Dufort, Carol (Al) Rand and Joan (Robert) Klock. The family will be present Tuesday from 5-9 PM at the PERNA-PELLEGRINO FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1671 Maple Rd. (between Youngs and Hopkins). Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated from St. Bernadette's Church, 5930 South Abbott Rd., Orchard Park, Wednesday at 10 AM. Please assemble at church. Interment in Hillcrest Cemetery. Flowers gratefully declined. Published in the Buffalo News from 12/12/2004 - 12/13/2004. Menth, Wayne A. December 11, 2004 of Amherst, N.Y. Beloved husband of Barbara J. (nee Pike); dear father of Deborah (Patrick) Walker and Jennifer Menth; brother of Dorothy Menth and the late Fred (Janet) Menth; dear grandfather of Nicholas and Molly Walker and Jonathan Menth; also survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral services Wednesday at 10 AM from the SIECK & MAST FUNERAL HOME, 4614 Main St., Snyder, 839-5990, (same location as Schlager Funeral Home), relatives and friends are invited to attend. Family will be present Monday and Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Wayne was a retiree from Harrison Radiator after 34 years of service. Flowers gratefully declined. Donations may be made to Hospice Buffalo Inc. Interment in Williamsville Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News from 12/12/2004 - 12/14/2004. Meyer, David December 11, 2004. Beloved husband of Minnette Meyer; devoted father of Robyn (Joe Dobies) Meyer and Elissa (Glenn Blanc) Tivona; loving grandfather of Daniel and Emily Dobies, Devon and Shannon Tivona; brother of Ruth L. (the late Paul) Schrauer, Rochelle (Gerald) Silverman and the late Marvin M. Meyer. Funeral services will be held from AMHERST MEMORIAL CHAPEL, INC., 281 Dodge Rd., Tuesday at 1:30 PM. No prior visitations. In lieu of flowers, donations to the charity of your choice. Published in the Buffalo News on 12/12/2004. Michalak, Robert F. November 29, 2004, of Las Vegas, NV, formerly of Lancaster, NY, beloved husband of Cynthia (nee Toti); loving son of Ernest and Mary (nee Hammerl) Michalak; dearest brother of Patricia Clark, Paul Michalak, Pamela Horvatits, Marie (John) Benevento and Michael Michalak; also survived by nieces and nephews. The family will be present to receive friends at a memorial visitation from 4-8 PM on Sunday, December 12, 2004, at the HOY FUNERAL HOME INC., 3866 Seneca St., West Seneca. A memorial mass will be held Monday, December 13, 2004 at 10:15 from Queen of Heaven Church, 4220 Seneca St., West Seneca. friends invited. Flowers gratefully declined. Published in the Buffalo News from 12/11/2004 - 12/12/2004. Miller, Milford P. "Bill" December 10, 2004 of South Buffalo, husband of Eleanor (Hess) Miller; loving companion of Wilhelmina 'Pat' Bidney; dearest father of Ronald (Marlene), Donna (Julio Hernandez), Cheryl (Joseph) Dixon, Kathleen, George (Diane), Robert (Laurie Beyers), Paula (Robert) Kantowski, Suzanne (Richard) Weber, David (Renee Shipley) and the late William (Lucinda) Miller; brother of George B. (Florence) and the late Frank Miller; also survived by 17 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews. Family will be present to receive friends on Monday from 2-4 and 6-8 at the South Buffalo Chapel of the JOSEPH K. QUINN FUNERAL HOME INC., 192 Abbott Rd. (near Southside Pkwy) where funeral services will follow visitation at 8 o'clock. Mr. Miller was a veteran of WW II. Private interment in Holy Cross Cemetery. Flowers gratefully declined. Published in the Buffalo News from 12/12/2004 - 12/13/2004. Mockler, Ruth M. Ruth died peacefully in her home in Stephentown, NY on November 29, from advanced dementia. She was the beloved wife of the late Martin J. Mockler; mother of Jim (Maureen), of Clarence, Joan (John) Seakwood, of New Lebanon, NY, Caro (Bill) Maxon, of Johnsonville, NY, Doug (Nancy), of Wynantskill, NY, and Claire (Joe) Miraglia, of Ashfield, MA; sister of Barbara (Bernie) Zawadzinski, of Hopewell Junction, NY; grandmother of 13 (including Kate and Kerry, of Clarence) and great-grandmother of 15. Ruth was 81 years old. She had helped established the family's mobile home park and worked in the NYS Senate's briefing office in Albany. She was a Literacy Volunteer in Berlin, NY, an active member of the Stephentown Federated Church and a volunteer at the church's food pantry. Burial was Friday, December 3, in Berlin Community Cemetery. Contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, Literacy Volunteer's or Hospice, in memory of Ruth. Published in the Buffalo News from 12/12/2004 - 12/14/2004. Naber, Clement December 9, 2004, age 94, of Aliquippa, PA., formerly of Cheektowaga, N.Y. Beloved husband of the late Clara Naber; dear father of James (Norma) Naber of Seattle, WA. and Judith (Norman) Steinagle of Aliquippa, PA.; grandfather of five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; brother of the late Milton Naber. Funeral services will be held Monday morning at the Urban-AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, 3645 Genesee St. (2 blocks east of Union Rd.), at 10:00 AM. Interment will follow in Our Lady Help of Christians Cemetery. Online register www.Amigone.com getlogo,am0580 Published in the Buffalo News on 12/12/2004. Nowak Sr., Raymond A. December 10, 2004; husband of the late Mary (Blonkowski) Nowak; father of Raymond A. (Susan) Nowak, Jr. and Rosemary (Michael) Csati; grandfather of five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; brother of Delores Santowski, Donald and the late Leonard Nowak. Friends may call Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the VANDERCHER & DICK FUNERAL HOME, 2549 Main St. Prayers Monday at 10:15 and in St. Mark's Church at 11 AM. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Kidney Fund. Published in the Buffalo News on 12/12/2004. Osborne, William R. Rochester, December 6, 2004, age 48. He is survived by his father Richard G. Osborne of Hamburg, NY; brothers Robert S. (Margaret) and George E. (Patrece); wife Anne Osborne and daughter Sarah. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Published in the Buffalo News on 12/12/2004. Pagan, George M. Age 84, Of Hilton, N.Y., December 10, 2004. Pre-deceased by his son, Robert and sister, Eleanor Bell. Survived by his wife, Violet 'Vicky' Mason Avery Pagan; children, John Pagan, Jean (Steven) Avery Erickson, Lynn (David) Avery Baerman; sister, Aletta VanHoesen; grandchildren, Jeffrey Pagan, Douglas Minster, Brian, Keith and Michael Erickson; many nieces and nephews. George was a graduate of Buffalo State Teacher's College. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1943-46. Upon discharge he was an instructor with the Veteran's Administration. George was owner and publisher of the Grand Island Dispatch. Later in life, George moved to Rochester, where he joined the Rochester City School District as an Industrial Arts Teacher and later an administrator with the Education Facilities Dept., retiring in 1980. George's Memorial Service will be held Tuesday at 7 PM at the THOMAS E. BURGER FUNERAL HOME INC., 735 East Ave., Hilton N.Y. Private inurnment, Parma Union Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Parkinson's Disease Center research, University of Rochester, 601 Elmwood Ave, 14642. Published in the Buffalo News on 12/12/2004. Partridge, Doris V. (Fleming) Of Blasdell, N.Y., entered into rest December 11, 2004. Beloved wife of the late H. Clayton Partridge; devoted mother of Donna Lee (John R.) Mallon and the late Clayton David Partridge; loving daughter of the late Ernest and Violet (nee Rood) Fleming; dear sister of the late Margaret I. (late George) Young; also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends may visit the LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (Southtowns Chapel), 3060 Abbott Rd. near Lake Ave. on Sunday from 7-9 PM and Monday from 4-8 PM. Funeral service will be held on Tuesday morning at First Baptist Church of Hamburg, 120 Main St., Hamburg at 10 o'clock. (Please assemble at church). Interment Hillcrest Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News from 12/12/2004 - 12/13/2004. Peacock, Edward A. Age 83 of the Town of Tonawanda, entered into rest December 10, 2004, beloved husband of the late Catherine (Peter); dear father of Patricia (Thomas) McTaggart and the late Judy (Kenneth) Tollner; dear grandfather of Shelly (Gerry) Stone, Erin (Geoff) Manne, Mark (Sarah) Tollner and Todd (Rhonda) Tollner; dear great-grandfather of Alex, Matthew, Megan, Emma, Wyatt and Morgan; dear brother of Irving (Dolores) Peacock; loving companion of Sylvia J. Maguire; also survived by several nieces and nephews. Memorial service will be held on Monday December 13 at 10:30 AM at the Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Friends invited. Arrangements by the AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME INC. Flowers gratefully declined. Mr. Peacock was a member of the Fraternal Order of the Elks. Online register at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News on 12/12/2004. Prine, Mark December 10, 2004. Beloved husband of Jeanne (Smith) Prine; dear father of Mark, Gabrielle (Sal) Perro, Alicia (Elia), Rhea, Uriah, Lia-Marie; step-father of Michael Smith; grandfather of seven grandchildren; son of June (George) Main and the late Thalis Prine; brother of Barry, Edward, John (Judy) Prine. Family present to receive friends Monday and Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the PERNA FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1306 Hertel Ave. (near Colvin Ave.) where funeral services will be held Wednesday at 11 AM. Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News from 12/12/2004 - 12/13/2004. Radoani, Josephine B. (Gullo) December 10, 2004, beloved wife of Alfonso C. Radoani; dear mother of John (Angie) Radoani, Cheryl Ann (Jerry) Kieffer and Alfonso Radoani Jr.; grandmother of Jeremy Kieffer, Jonathan and Brandon Radoani; daughter of the late John (Filippa) Gullo; sister of Joseph (late Ernie) Gullo and the late Frank (Josephine), Augustus Gullo. The family will be present Sunday, 4-8 PM, at the PERNA FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1306 Hertel Ave. (near Colvin), where funeral services will be held Monday at 8:30 AM and a Mass of Christian Burial from St. Michael's Church, (Washington St.), at 9:30 AM. Flowers gratefully declined. Interment in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News from 12/11/2004 - 12/12/2004. Rofot, Mary P. (Parker) December 9, 2004; wife of the late Alton (Jack); dear sister of William (Marilyn) Parker and the late Kathryn (Lawrence) McDermott; beloved aunt of Patrick McDermott of Tampa, FL, Kelly McDermott of Kenmore, Elisabeth (David) Weston of Winston-Salem, NC, Elaine (Carter) Mann of Portland, OR and Ellen (Andrew) Sidey of Snyder, NY; also survived by a great-niece and great-nephews. Friends may call Monday 4-8 PM at the DENGLER-ROBERTS FUNERAL HOME, 3000 Delaware Ave., Kenmore, where services will be held Tuesday at 11 AM. Mary was a retiree from the NY Telephone Co. after 39 years of service. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to a charity of your choice. Published in the Buffalo News from 12/12/2004 - 12/13/2004. Romanyszyn, Eugene N. Of West Seneca, NY; December 9, 2004; beloved husband of Berta (nee Heumann); dearest father of Eugene (Karol) Romanyshyn, and Maria (David) Klimtzak; grandfather of Jill, Jason, Laura and Lindsay; also survived by relatives in the Ukraine. No prior visitation. Relatives and friends are invited to funeral services at St. Nicholas Ukrainian Church, 308 Fillmore Ave., Buffalo, Tuesday at 9:30. Flowers gratefully declined. Arrangements by HOY FUNERAL HOME Published in the Buffalo News from 12/11/2004 - 12/12/2004. Rose, Ruth V. December 10, 2004, of the Town of Tonawanda, NY. Beloved wife of the late Dr. Arthur Glenn Rose; mother of Glenda (Thomas) Rose-Barba D.C. of Lewiston, NY and Sandra (Michel) Aymon-Rose D.C of Switzerland; grandmother of Nathalie and Adrien Aymon; sister of Alice Thompson. Friends are invited to attend services in the Chapel of the Elms in Elm Lawn Cemetery Tuesday afternoon at 1 o'clock. Published in the Buffalo News on 12/12/2004. Salminen, Eino V. Of Lancaster, December 10, 2004. Beloved husband of the late Margaret (Petrella) Salminen; devoted father of Sharon (Conrad) Golebiewski and the late Carol Armstrong; cherished grandfather of Debbi, Lori, Darci, Sherri, Brett and Kristi; great-grandfather of seven; great-great-grandfather of two. Funeral from the funeral home of WENDEL & LOECHER INC., 27 Aurora St., Lancaster, Monday at 9 AM and at St. Mary's R.C. Church, Lancaster at 9:30. Family present Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Hospice of WNY. Mr. Salminen was a WW II veteran. Published in the Buffalo News from 12/11/2004 - 12/12/2004. Schneggenburger, Gregory J. Age 92, of Leesburg, FL, died Saturday, December 11, 2004. Born in Buffalo, NY he moved to Leesburg from Cheektowaga, NY in 1988. He was the former owner and operator of Forks Auto Parts Store and a member of St. Mary of The Lakes Catholic Church, Eustis, FL. He is survived by his wife Rita D. Schneggenburger of Leesburg, FL; son Paul L. Schneggenburger of Leesburg, FL; sister Rita O. Eberl of Buffalo and many nieces and nephews. Published in the Buffalo News on 12/12/2004. Schneider, Sharon December 6, 2004, Of East Amherst, NY; Beloved and devoted daughter of Goldie Schneider Jay and the late Irving Schneider; Mother of Adam S., Jason I. (Susan S.), Amy R. Epstein and Alexander (AJ) Hladczuk; sister of Linda Reis, Ronda Wolfberg and Debra (Jerry) Baker; also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Private Funeral Services and Interment were held at the convenience of the family in Dallas, TX. Sharon graduated from Bennett High School, The University of Buffalo School of Pharmacy and received her PhD in Philosophy at SUNY Buffalo. Long time pharmacist worked for Rite Aid and Walgreens. Mom's mandate for all of us is to live rightly and get closer to God. Donations may be made to www.greenskynyc.org Published in the Buffalo News on 12/12/2004. Schurr, Carolyn R. "Carol" (nee Borschel) Of Orchard Park, NY, entered into rest December 10, 2004, beloved wife of the late Elmer L. Schurr Jr.; devoted mother of Diane (Wayne) Rogers, David (Patricia) Schurr and Douglas (Darlene) Schurr; cherished grandmother of Jason (Colleen) Rogers, Joshua (Danielle) Rogers, Jennifer Albert, David Schurr, Christopher (Adrian) Schurr and Erin Schurr; fond great-grandmother of Michael, Callie, Carter and Cooper Rogers, Ryan Albert and Summer Carolyn Schurr; loving daughter of the late George and Nellie (nee Rietter) Borschel; dear sister of Nancy Brown, Alice Stonitsch and Sue Hemmer; also survived by nieces, nephews, relatives and many friends. No prior visitation. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service at Emmanuel United Methodist Church, 7404 Ellicott Rd., Orchard Park, on Saturday (December 18th) at 2 o'clock. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Hospice of Buffalo Inc., or Emmanuel United Methodist Church in Carol's name. Arrangements by LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME. Published in the Buffalo News from 12/12/2004 - 12/16/2004. Sell Jr., Albin C. Of Williamsville N.Y., December 11, 2004. Husband of Patricia A. (Urbanek) Sell; father of Tiffany Sell. Visitation Monday and Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the NORMAN E. GANNON & SONS INC., FUNERAL HOME, 1075 Ridge Rd., Lackawanna (824-4000). Services will be held at Windom Community Church, Wednesday at 11:00 AM. Burial to follow at Hillcrest Cemetery. Mr. Sell was a Vietnam veteran of the U.S. Army Special Forces, 9th Division. getlogo,ga0320 Published in the Buffalo News on 12/12/2004. 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 Published in the Buffalo News from 12/10/2004 - 12/12/2004. Sosnowski, Helen B. (Benedyk) December 11, 2004; beloved wife of the late Stanley P. Sosnowski; dearest mother of Doreen (Dennis) Patro; dear grandmother of Adam and Rachel Patro; sister of Frances (Louis) Laskoski, late Walter (late Theresa), late Louis (Florence) Benedyk; survived by nieces and nephews. A private funeral service will be held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements by the BARRON-MILLER FUNERAL HOME, INC. Published in the Buffalo News on 12/12/2004. Spadafora, Genevieve December 9, 2004, beloved daughter of the late Josephine and Battista Spadafora; beloved sister of the late Mary (Frank) Villafranca, Connie Spadafora, Jane (George) Leone, Camille (Edmund) Bannister, James Spadafora, Sue (Joe) Syracuse, Gloria (Leonard) Ortolano; sister-in-law of Camille Spadafora; beloved aunt to JoAnn Ortolano, and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Monday at 10:30 AM at the (Cleveland Hill Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME INC., 569 Cleveland Dr. If desired, contributions may be made to Hospice Foundation. Online register at www.Amigone.com. Published in the Buffalo News on 12/12/2004. Szablewski, Doris A. (Spencer) Entered into rest Saturday, December 11, 2004. Beloved mother of Linda (William) Harber-Robidoux and John (Kathy); grandmother of John and Danielle; also survived by two sisters and five brothers. Services are private and at the convenience of the family. Memorials to Roswell Park Cancer Institute would be appreciated. Arrangements by the HILLIARD-CREASEY FUNERAL HOME INC. (692-2708). Published in the Buffalo News on 12/12/2004. Trznadel, Gladys M. (Smith) December 11, 2004; wife of the late Valentine; dearest mother of Diann Lawicki, Gloria (David) Krempa and Colleen (Kurt) Wachtman; fond grandmother of 12 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren; predeceased by four brothers and three sisters; also survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral services Tuesday 10 AM at the KAZMIERCZAK FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3640 Clinton St., 1 block east of Union Rd. Family present Monday only 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Published in the Buffalo News from 12/12/2004 - 12/13/2004. Wangelin, Bertha "Ethel" (Eaton) December 11, 2004 of Elma, N.Y. Beloved wife of the late Lester Wangelin; dearest mother of Marcia (late James Hotwes-late James) Fuchs, Nancy (Douglass) Keith and the late Ronald Wangelin; fond grandmother of nine grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren; sister of Darwin (Arlene) Eaton and Betty (late Jack) Babcock; pre-deceased by two brothers and two sisters; also survived by nieces and nephews. Friends may call Monday 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). Friends and relatives are invited to attend a funeral service from St. John's Lutheran Church, 2131 Woodard Rd., Elma on Tuesday at 10:30 AM. Sentiment may be expressed through a contribution to Hospice Inc. or St. John's Lutheran Church, Elma in memory of Bertha Wangelin. Bertha was a life member of the Ladies Auxiliary of Elma Volunteer Fire Co. and a member of F.O.E. Aire #475 of Huron Ohio Ladies Auxiliary. Published in the Buffalo News from 12/12/2004 - 12/13/2004. Wimberger, Josef Of Cheektowaga, NY, December 10, 2004, husband of the late Eleanor Krenn; beloved father of Eleanor Mastrangelo, Joseph (Heidi) Wimberger, of Germany; grandfather of Jack Mastrangelo, Michele Browarek, Renee Fiegel, Laura and Felix Wimberger; great-grandfather of Cassandra Fiegel, Michael and Mitchel Browarek; brother of Theresa Lahl, of Germany. Friends may call Sunday and Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM, at the DIETRICH FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2480 Kensington Ave., Amherst, NY, where prayers will be offered Tuesday at 9:30 AM, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial from Infant of Prague R.C. Church at 10 AM, 921 Cleveland Dr., Cheektowaga, NY. Published in the Buffalo News from 12/11/2004 - 12/13/2004. Zielinski, Helen A. (Zabinski) December 11, 2004; beloved wife of the late Edward J. Zielinski; cherished mother of the late Eugene and Theresa Zielinski; daughter of the late Albin and Caroline (Gorkiewicz) Zabinski; sister of the late Rev. Roger Zabinski O.F.M. Conv.; survived by cousins. Funeral service from the MATTHEW C. OKONIEWSKI FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1168 Walden Ave. at Gualbert, Tuesday at 10 AM and in St. John Gualbert Church 10:30 AM. Family present Sunday 6-8 and Monday 2-4 and 6-8 PM. Published in the Buffalo News from 12/12/2004 - 12/14/2004.