OBITS: The Buffalo News Death Notices 14 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 Andolina, Rose M. (Giordano) December 13, 2004, at the age of 90, wife of the late Thomas J. Andolina; dearest mother of Joan M. (Eugene S.) Wilczak and the late Anthony (late Sherry) Andolina; dear sister of Louis (Mary) Giordano, Ralph (Ethel) Giordano, Marge (Alex) Prokopiak and the late Phyllis (late George) Griffith, the late Mary Schadt and the late George Giordano; fond grandmother of six grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Services Thursday at 8:30 AM from the KAZMIERCZAK FUNERAL HOME INC, 3640 Clinton St. (1 block east of Union) and a Mass of Christian Burial in Fourteen Holy Helpers R.C. Church at 9 AM. Visitations on Wednesday only from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Mrs. Andolina was a member of the Sodality of Our Lady at her church. Published in the Buffalo News from 12/14/2004 - 12/15/2004. Antonucci, Betty E. (Zelonis) December 12, 2004 at the age of 76; beloved wife of Frank E. Antonucci; dearest mother of Christine M. of Williamsville, NY, Mary Beth of Jupiter, FL, Frank J. of Colden, NY, Thomas W. (Susan) of Sanborn, NY and John A. Antonucci of Jupiter, FL; loving grandmother of Lisa M. of Kenmore, NY, Thomas F., D.C., Nicholas Antonucci, both of Sanborn, NY, Michael K. Walaszek of Niagara Falls, NY, Jason Antonucci, Julie A. Walaszek, both of Williamsville, NY and the late Michelle E. Walaszek; sister of Eileen (William) Colosi and Matthew Zelonis of Las Vegas, NV. There will be no prior visitation. Private funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family. Flowers are gratefully declined. If desired, memorials may be made to U.C.P.A., 9812 Lockport Rd., Niagara Falls, NY 14304. Arrangements by SPALLINO-AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME. Online register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News on 12/14/2004. Bauer, Kathryn (Duggan) Of East Aurora, NY; December 13, 2004; wife of the late Frank A. Bauer; mother of the late Frank Bauer Jr. and John (survived by Joyce) Bauer; grandmother of Chris Wrona, Ann (Paul) Sargent, Debbie Bauer and Mike (Shawn) Bauer; survived by seven great-grandchildren and one great great-grandchild; sister of Otto Duggan and the late Raymond and Elmer Duggan. Friends may call Wednesday 2-4 and 6-8 PM at the KENNETH HOWE FUNERAL HOME, 64 Maple St., East Aurora, NY. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11:00 AM Thursday from St. George's R.C. Church, Old Glenwood Rd., West Falls (please assemble at church). In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the church chapel fund. Published in the Buffalo News on 12/14/2004. Baumgartner IV, John C. December 10, 2004 of Phoenix, AZ; son of Cynthia (Koester/Baumgartner) Cook and his father John C. Baumgartner; brother of Joseph R. Cook, Jenette (Cook) McCabe, Jessica Cook, Gunther Cook, Andreas Cook, Michael Cook, Melissa Baumgartner, Cindy Newman and Lisa Bradshaw; nephew of Paul Baumgartner (Caryn); cousin of Sean and Vicki and his brother-like cousin 'Pauly' among many other relatives. A memorial service will be held at St. Vincent's Church (Education Building), 2050 So. Creek Rd., Hamburg, NY on December 16th, from 2-4. Family and friends are welcome. Published in the Buffalo News on 12/14/2004. Bloom, Edith December 14. 2004, wife of the late David Bloom; mother of Paul S. (Dianne) Bloom; grandmother of Tiffany, Ryan, Katie and David Bloom; sister of Dorothy Winograd and the late Nathan Adler. Private services will be held at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, donations to Temple Beth El. Arrangements by AMHERST MEMORIAL CHAPEL INC. Published in the Buffalo News from 12/14/2004 - 12/15/2004. Braun, Elizabeth C. Coughlin December 11, 2004, beloved wife of Joseph Braun; dear mother of John (Ricki), Mary (Michael) Subkoviak, Margaret (Aaron Pomerantz) and the late Patricia Braun; grandmother of Patrick (Tracy), Christopher and Nicholas Braun, Erik, Matthew, Andrew (Jackee Hansen) and Peter Subkoviak, Brian Keavey, Shannon Dorsey, Brendan (Dawn Kyle) Keavey and Gabriel Pomerantz; sister of Maurice (late Emma) and the late Arthur (late Susan) Coughlin; also survived by five great-grandchildren. Funeral Service from the CARLTON A. ULLRICH FUNERAL HOME INC., 855 Englewood Ave., Wednesday at 9:30 and St. James Church at 10 AM. Friends are invited. Mrs. Braun was a member of St. James Ladies' Sodality and Choir and St. Aloysius Gonzaga Choir. Family present Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Published in the Buffalo News from 12/13/2004 - 12/14/2004. Bryant, Donald C. December 12, 2004. Husband of the late Frances (Wiser) and beloved mate of the late Sara Snedden; father of Jimmy (Kris), Linda (Patrick) Cook, late David, Edna (Ron) Eberle, Vanessa (Yvon) Corbeil, Paula (Michael) McDowell, Darlene (Michael) Zygmunt, Linda (Julio) Snedden, Kevin; loving grandfather of 16 and great-grandfather of eight; also survived by nieces and nephews; relatives and friends. Private services will be held at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 1080 Main St., Buffalo Wednesday, December 15 at 7:00 PM. Published in the Buffalo News on 12/14/2004. Budney, John E. December 12, 2004. Beloved husband of the late Eleanora (Domaniewski) Budney. Devoted father of John S., Ronald (Kathleen) and Michael (Rosanne) Budney. Loving grandfather of Bridget (Jeffrey) Winiarski and Gregory Budney. Great grandfather of Nathan Winiarski. Also survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral services at the BUSZKA FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2005 Clinton St (Corner South Ogden) Thursday at 9 AM and at St Bernard Church at 9:30 AM. Mr Budney was an Army Veteran of WW II and a retiree of the Westinghouse Corp. Visitation Tuesday 7-9 PM, Wednesday 2-4, 7-9 PM Published in the Buffalo News from 12/14/2004 - 12/15/2004. Cirino, Dominic A. December 11, 2004. Beloved husband of the late Frances Petock; dear father of Donald (Deborah) Cirino; dearest grandfather of Jeffrey and Andrea Cirino; brother of Dolores Sutkowski, Angelo, Michael, Joseph and the late Anthony Cirino. The family will be present at the MICHAEL A. DiVINCENZO FUNERAL HOME, 1122 E. Lovejoy St. on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Francis of Assisi Church, 135 N. Ogden St., Wednesday morning at 9:30. Please assemble at church. Published in the Buffalo News from 12/13/2004 - 12/14/2004. 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. Fedo, Anna V. (Paranich) Of Town of Tonawanda, N.Y., December 11, 2004. Beloved wife of the late George A. Fedo; loving mother of Shirley F. Kern, Babette (Gerald) Butkowski and the late George (Helga) Fedo; also survived by eight grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. Friends received Tuesday 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 Wednesday morning at 8:45 and in St. Christopher's Church at 9:30. If desired, memorials may be sent to St. Christopher's Church Outreach Program. Interment in Elmlawn Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News from 12/13/2004 - 12/14/2004. Ferrante, Dolores A. Passed away December 12, 2004. Wife of Alfred A. Ferrante; mother of Carol Donohue, Lisa (David) Blarr and Cindy (Joseph) McEachon; also survived by seven grandchildren; sister of Ralph (Violet) Scarcella, Anthony Scarcella, Francis (Judy) Scarcella, Bernice (Richard) Platek and Eleanor Schiavone; and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call Tuesday evening 7-9 and Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at PRUDDEN & KANDT FUNERAL HOME, 242 Genesee St., Lockport. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held in DeSales Catholic School, 6914 Chestnut Ridge Road, Lockport. Internment will be in Cold Spring Cemetery. Memorials to DeSales Catholic School would be appreciated by the family. Published in the Buffalo News on 12/14/2004. Fickhesen, Nancy (Ketter) December 12, 2004, beloved wife of the late Richard W. Fickhesen Sr.; beloved mother of Gary (late Sharyel), Lynn (Randall) Upson, David (late Sharleen) and Richard W. (Elizabeth) Fickhesen Jr.; grandmother of 13 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; dear sister of the late Charles and Jack Ketter; sister-in-law of Dolores Ketter; also survived by nieces and nephews. Friends may call Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the DIETRICH FUNERAL HOME INC., 2480 Kensington where services will be held on Thursday at 8 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Benedict Church at 8:30 AM. Published in the Buffalo News from 12/14/2004 - 12/15/2004. Fleck, Peter C. December 12, 2004. Husband of the late Sue (Pawloski) Fleck. Dear father of Teri Fleck, Peter C. (Kim) Fleck, Jr and Deanna Fleck. Grandfather of Kara, Corey and Ryan. Dearest friend of Connie Brown. Friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service 11 o'clock, Friday at the Creekside, 2669 Union Rd at William. Mr Fleck was a member of the Buffalo Teachers Federation, NYS Teachers Association and the National Education Association. If desired, memorials may be made to Hospice Buffalo, Inc. Arrangements by SCHLAGER FUNERAL HOME, INC. Published in the Buffalo News from 12/14/2004 - 12/15/2004. Follman, Susan K. (Herod) Of East Concord, NY, December 13, 2004, beloved wife of Robert C. Follman Sr.; mother of Robert C. (Shelly) Follman Jr., David Follman and Joanne S. Follman (fiance of Sonny) Swartzmiller; also survived by 5 grandchildren; sister of the late Alfred Herod. Friends may call Thursday fro 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the SMITH-WIESMANTEL FUNERAL HOME, INC., 271 E. Main St., Springville, NY where a prayer service will be held Friday morning at 10:30 followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 o'clock from St. Aloysius Church, Springville, NY. Published in the Buffalo News on 12/14/2004. Foser, Marion "Miggie" (Allein) December 12, 2004. Devoted wife of 60 years of the late Charles; beloved mother of Charles F. (Faith) and Donald J. (Shirley) Foser; loving and cherished grandmother of Julie, Douglas, Jacqueline and Brian Foser; step-grandmother of Carie Beesing; dear sister of Frances (late Frank) Niedbalski; dear sister-in-law of Marge (late William) Allein; pre-deceased by three brothers and two sisters; also survived by several nieces and nephews, loving neighbors and wonderful friends of Meals on Wheels. Funeral services at the BUSZKA FUNERAL HOME INC., 2005 Clinton St. (corner S. Ogden), Wednesday at 8:45 AM and at St. Josaphat's Church at 9:30 AM. Mrs. Foser was a member of the Niagara Mohawk Pension Club. Visitation Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Published in the Buffalo News from 12/13/2004 - 12/14/2004. Fuchs Jr., Louis G. December 12, 2004, of Lakeview, NY, beloved husband of Joanne (nee Wall); cherished father of Marylou (Kevin) Kallin, Louis J. (Lisa), Carol (Kevin) Collins, Susan McEwen, Thomas (Amy) and the late Joanne E. Fuchs; loving grandfather of Eric, Nicholas, Matthew, Alyssa, Justine, MariJo, Megan, Ryan and Jamie Lynn; son of the late Dr. Louis G. and Marion (nee Sahlen) Fuchs, Sr.; dear brother of Betty (late Walter) Hay, William (Sally) Fuchs and the late Joan (William) Fischer; also survived by nieces and nephews. Friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, Lakeview, Thursday at 10 AM. Family will be present to receive friends immediately following at Lucarelli's Banquet Center on Abbott Rd., Lackawanna. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Joanne E. Fuchs Scholarship Fund at Nardin Academy, 135 Cleveland Ave, Buffalo, NY 14222. Arrangements by LAKESIDE MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME INC., 627-2919. Charles A. Castiglia, Director. Published in the Buffalo News from 12/14/2004 - 12/15/2004. Gill, Gerald T. December 12, 2004, loving father of Erin (David) Dee and Meghann Gill; loving grandfather of Morganne; former husband of Ellen (nee Shepard) Gill; son of the late Aloysius and Esther (nee Corcoran) Gill; brother of Joseph (Patricia), Thomas (Michele) and the late Teresa (William) Dyson; also survived by nieces, nephews and other loving family members. Family will be present to receive friends Tuesday and Wednesday 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 Thursday 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 12/14/2004 - 12/15/2004. Grinewich, William T. December 13, 2004; husband of the late Aldona Masiulis Grinewich and Frances Grdina Grinewich; father of Robert (Joyce) Grinewich Sr.; grandfather of Robert Jr., Margaret Ann (Micheal) Paulisczak and Edward Grinewich; uncle of Walter Grinewich, Ruth Mott, Donna Rice and Thomas Grinewich. The family will be present to receive friends Tuesday 2-4 and 6-8 PM at BEACH-TUYN FUNERAL HOME, INC., 5541 Main St., at Cayuga Rd., Williamsville where services will be held Wednesday morning at 10:00 followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in S.S. Peter and Paul Church at 10:30. Friends are invited. Memorial contributions may be made to the Jazz Band at Williamsville South High School. Published in the Buffalo News on 12/14/2004. Gutlovics, Marie L. (Vallee-McPhee) December 13, 2004 of the Town of Tonawanda, NY; beloved wife of John C.; mother of Diane (Jerry) McPhee, Laurie (Ronald) Kamman, James McPhee, Deborah (Dennis) Debski, Michael (Lori Jo) McPhee, Kevin McPhee, Vicky (Brian) Hecei and Michelle Montemage; also survived by 15 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; daughter of Olive and the late Louis Vallee; sister of William (Sue) and the late Robert Vallee. Friends may call Tuesday 7-9 PM and Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the LESTER H. WEDEKINDT INC. FUNERAL HOME, 3290 Delaware Ave., where funeral services will be held Thursday at 11 AM. Friends invited. Memorials may be made to Hospice Foundation or Roswell Park. Published in the Buffalo News from 12/14/2004 - 12/15/2004. 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. Holman, Sadie December 13, 2004. Beloved wife of Kenneth Holman. Devoted mother of Robert and Paul Holman. Sister of the late Rose Weinstein, Betty Bookbinder, Morris Weinstein and Benjamin Weinstein. Funeral services will be held from AMHERST MEMORIAL CHAPEL INC, 281 Dodge Road, Wednesday at 11 AM. No prior visitation. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to Hadassah, Temple Shaarey Zedek or B'Nai B'Rith. Published in the Buffalo News from 12/14/2004 - 12/15/2004. Illuzzi, Mary A. (Sollami) December 13, 2004, of Cheektowaga, NY, beloved wife of Joseph V. Illuzzi; dear mother of Salvatore (Sylvia), Joseph, James (Andrea), late Anna, Thomas, Christopher (Marilyn), Mary Jo Illuzzi, Lena Marie (Ray) Cool, Joann (Daniel) Greenzweig, Maria (Raymond) Burgler; also survived by eight grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial Wednesday, December 15 at 10 AM in Resurrection R.C. Church, Union and Como Park Blvd., Cheektowaga, please assemble at Church. No prior visitation. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials to Salvation Army, 960 Main St., Buffalo, NY 14202. Arrangements by BARRON-MILLER FUNERAL HOME INC. 893-3620 Published in the Buffalo News on 12/14/2004. Jablonski, Elfriede "Omi" (nee Dinklage) Of Alden, NY, December 12, 2004; beloved wife of Richard 'Skip' Jablonski; dear mother of Elouise (Robert) DeFilippo and Richard J. (Ketsy) Jablonski; grandmother of Ricky, Katy, Abbey, Jenna; great-grandmother of Emily; sister of Karl Heinz (Else), Konrad (Hannelore), Helmut (Traudel), Herbert (Elke) Dinklage and the late Else Kaletsch. Funeral services from the Townline Lutheran Church, Alden, NY, Thursday morning at 11 AM (assemble at Church). Family present at The CHARLES MEYER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 13228 Broadway, Alden, NY, Tuesday and Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Mrs. Jablonski was a member of Townline Lutheran Church. In lieu of flowers memorials to the Townline Lutheran Church Memorial Fund, Hospice Buffalo, or Camp Good Days and Special Times. Published in the Buffalo News from 12/14/2004 - 12/15/2004. Jamieson, Barbara Carolyn (nee Learoyd) December 9, 2004, of Buffalo, NY. Wife of Charles P. Jamieson; mother of B. J. (Seth) Hinshaw of Downingtown, PA and Ted Jamieson of Reston VA; niece of Roger H. Poor of Danvers, MA. A memorial service will be held on January 2 at 2:30 PM at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Buffalo at 695 Elmwood Ave. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Association of University Women's Fund for Education, PO Box 397, Amherst, NY 14226-0397. Published in the Buffalo News on 12/14/2004. Jordan, Eddy B. December 12, 2004, of Springville, NY, husband of Peggy (nee Marsh); father of Emily (Mark) Woodring, Eric (Karen) and the late Jeremy Jordan; also survived by four grandchildren; son of Marie (nee Tyler) and the late Keith Jordan; brother of Judy (Ira) Conner, Gary (Barb) Jordan, and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call Tuesday evening from 7-9 at the SMITH-WEISMANTEL FUNERAL HOME INC, 271 E. Main St. Springville, NY. Funeral service will be held Wednesday afternoon at 1 PM from the Springville First United Methodist Church. Published in the Buffalo News on 12/14/2004. Killian, Dawn Marie Of Buffalo, N.Y., December 11, 2004. Beloved daughter of Francis (Robin) Smith and Gloria (Randy Withrow) Nichter; sister of Charles (Tanya Reid) and Melissa Smith; granddaughter of Eugenia Smith; niece of Amy Nichter; also survived by aunts, uncles and cousins. Family will be present Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the HOY FUNERAL HOME INC., 3855 Seneca St., West Seneca, where funeral services will be held Wednesday morning at 11:00. Friends invited. Published in the Buffalo News from 12/13/2004 - 12/14/2004. Krol, Victoria December 12, 2004. Beloved daughter of the late Andrew and Frances (Kokoszka); dearest sister of Caroline (late Joseph) Tatko, Florence (late William) Lawicki, Henry (Dorothy) Krol and the late Julia Krol and late Ann (late Walter) Mohalski; also survived by nieces and nephews. Family present Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the PIETSZAK FUNERAL HOME, 806 Clinton Street (852-4499) where services will be held Thursday at 9:30 AM and at Holy Apostles SS Peter and Paul Church at 9:45 AM. A Special Thank You to the Staff and Aides of Ridge View Manor for the wonderful care they extended to our Sister. Flowers gratefully declined. Published in the Buffalo News on 12/14/2004. Lamparelli, Rocco A. December 12, 2004. Beloved husband of Janet A. (Uebelhoer) Lamparelli; dear father of Sharon (Paul) Cortese, Mary (Joseph) Jacobi, Paul (Martha) Lamparelli, Barbara (Paul) Gregory and Peter (Debra) Lamparelli; loving grandfather of 13 grandchildren; brother of Nicholas (Roberta) Lamparelli and the late Marie (John) Spatola; special uncle of Nicholas (Cheryl) Lamparelli and other nieces and nephews. Family present Tuesday only 2-8 PM at PERNA-PELLEGRINO FUNERAL HOME INC., 1671 Maple Rd. (between Youngs & Hopkins). Relatives and friends are asked to assemble for a Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated from St. Joseph University Church, 3269 Main St., Wednesday 9:30 AM. In lieu of flowers, donations to Hospice Buffalo or Sister's Hospital Foundation. Published in the Buffalo News from 12/13/2004 - 12/14/2004. Lisie, Celia F. (Mihal) December 12, 2004, of North Evans, NY, beloved wife of the late Raymond J. Lisie; dear mother of Marilyn A. (late Douglas) Ramsey; grandmother of Nicole (Robert) Bitman; great-grandmother of three. Friends may call Wednesday from 7-9 PM at the SCHIAVONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 8434 North Main St., Angola, NY. Funeral services are private. Flowers are declined. Published in the Buffalo News from 12/14/2004 - 12/15/2004. Lohouse, Lena A. (Gullo) December 11, 2004. Wife of the late Elmer H. Lohouse; mother of David (Shelly), Dennis (Barbara), Donald (Deborah) Lohouse; grandmother of Chris, Keith, Kim, Kate, Zach, Karlie and Noah; daughter of the late Rosario and Anna (Tripi) Gullo; sister of Charles (Anna), Samuel (Josephine), Angelo (Tina) Gullo, Rosalie (George) Rossi and the late Serafino (late Anna), Thomas (late Nancy) Panzarella and Joseph (late Marie) Gullo; also survived by nieces and nephews. Family present Tuesday 7-9 PM and Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the PERNA FUNERAL HOME INC., 1306 Hertel Ave. (near Colvin Ave.), where funeral services will be held Thursday at 8:45 AM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated from St. Margaret's Church at 9:30 AM. In lieu of flowers, donations to the American Diabetes Association. Published in the Buffalo News from 12/13/2004 - 12/14/2004. Manhart, Mary Madeleine Charland December 11, 2004, age 74, of the Town of Tonawanda N.Y. Beloved wife of Donald C. Manhart; loving mother of Kathleen (Richard) Shepler, Deborah (David) Incorvia, Paula (Russell) LaDuca and the late Diane Grundner and Patricia Nowak; grandmother of ten grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; sister of Paul, the late Margaret and Jeannette Charland and Suzanne Heinz. Friends are invited to attend a Memorial Mass in St. Edmund's R.C. Church, 530 Ellicott Creek Rd., Tonawanda NY, Wednesday, December 15 at 10 AM. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Assn. Arrangements by the STEPHAN-BURNS FUNERAL HOME INC., 266 East St. at Austin. Published in the Buffalo News from 12/13/2004 - 12/14/2004. 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. 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. Mueller, Constance C. (Rumpl) December 13, 2004, of Cheektowaga, NY, beloved wife of the late John H. Mueller; dear mother of Thomas J. (Karen) Mueller of Dublin, Ohio, Virginia L. (Chester) Kasprzyk, late Deborah C. Mueller and Sandra J. (Michael S.) Woodard; sister of Arlene P. (late George) Olsker of Phoenix, AZ; loving grandmother 'Nana' of Adam (Alayna), Todd, Andrew, April, Ryan, Nicholas and Alex; also survived by nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends may call at the BARRON-MILLER FUNERAL HOME INC., 3025 William St. near Union Rd., Cheektowaga, NY, Wednesday only 2-4 and 7-9. Funeral service Thursday at 10 AM in the St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 3512 Clinton St., near Union Rd., West Seneca, please assemble at Church. Memorials to St. John's Cornerstone Mission Fund. Published in the Buffalo News from 12/14/2004 - 12/15/2004. Muscarello, Frances M. (nee Peplowski) December 11, 2004 of Niagara Falls, N.Y. Beloved wife of the late Joseph A. 'Cowboy Joe' Muscarello Jr.; daughter of the late Frank and Nellie (nee Sek) Peplowskli; dear sister of the late Alice Olearczyk, Stanley and Chester Peplowski; loving aunt of John (Eileen) Olearczyk, Michael Olearczyk and Kate (Tim) Partyka and several other nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. The family will be present Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the Spallino-AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, 1300 Pine Ave., where funeral services will be held Friday at 10 AM and a Mass of Christian Burial from St. Joseph's Church at 10:30 AM. Friends invited. If desired, memorials may be made to the charity of choice. Online guest register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News on 12/14/2004. Niedziela, Frances S. December 12, 2004. Beloved daughter of the late Walter and Grace (Travis) Niedziela; precious sister of Pat (the late Rowen) Garry, Kathy, Sandy (Norbert) Klinshaw, Butch (Moira) Niedziela, Nancy (Richard) Staychock; dearest aunt of 12 nieces and nephews; great-aunt of eight. Family will be present to receive friends 1-5 and 7-9 PM Tuesday only at the THOMAS J. KELLEHER FUNERAL HOME, 192 Abbott Rd. (same location as the Joseph K. Quinn Funeral Home Inc.), where services will be held Wednesday at 9:30 AM and from St. Williams Church at 10 o'clock. Flowers gratefully declined. Published in the Buffalo News from 12/13/2004 - 12/14/2004. Orence, Sister Mary Felician Sisters Congregation Mary Rucinski December 12, 2004. Beloved daughter of the late Frank and Valerie (Maruszewski) Rucinski; sister of Frances Soplop and the late Frank, Bernard, John and Michael Rucinski and Martha Minchin; also survived by nieces and nephews. Felician Sisters and family present Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM and Tuesday 2-5 PM at the Villa Maria Convent. Transfer of Sister from the Convent to the Chapel, Tuesday at 5 PM. Mass of Christian Burial on Wednesday at 9 AM at Villa Maria Convent Chapel, 600 Doat St. Memorials may be made to Villa Maria Convent. Arrangements by the PIETSZAK FUNERAL HOME. Published in the Buffalo News from 12/13/2004 - 12/14/2004. Potratz, Robert G. December 13, 2004; former husband of Audrey (nee Rogers); beloved father of Laura (Franklin) Thompson, Robert D. and James A. Potratz; grandfather of Cathy (David), John, Daniel, Barbara, Mark, Sarah, Brad and the late Jeffrey; also survived by three great-grandchildren; brother of Eileen Anderson and Fred Altreuther. Friends received Wednesday from 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 St. Amelia Church, 2999 Eggert Rd, Thursday morning at 9 AM. Mr. Potratz was a US Marine Corps Paratrooper during WWII. Published in the Buffalo News from 12/14/2004 - 12/15/2004. Raczka, Irene M. (Jablonski) December 11, 2004. Beloved wife of the late Eugene T. Raczka; loving mother of Paul, Kenneth (Mary), Thomas Raczka; dear grandmother of Jennifer (William) Cohen and Denise Raczka; also survived by sisters, nieces, nephews and cousins. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to Hospice Buffalo Inc. Visitation with the family Tuesday 6-9 PM at the MATTHEW C. OKONIEWSKI FUNERAL HOME INC., 1168 Walden Ave. at Gualbert. Mass of Christian Burial in St. John Gualbert Church, Wednesday at 10:00 AM. Please assemble at church. Published in the Buffalo News from 12/13/2004 - 12/14/2004. Rizzo, Michael J. Age 38 years, December 12, 2004, beloved son of the late Salvatore F. and Beverly A. (nee Grimm) Rizzo; dear brother of Roberta A. Neuschel, Salvatore F. Jr. (Grace Ann), Julianne Rizzo (James R. Ellegate) and David J. (Deborah) Rizzo; also survived by several nieces and nephews. The family will be present to receive friends Wednesday from 4-8 PM at the (Tonawanda Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME INC., 2600 Sheridan Dr., (at Parker Blvd) where funeral services will be held Thursday at 11 AM. Flowers gratefully declined. Online register at www.Amigone.com getlogo,am0580 Published in the Buffalo News from 12/14/2004 - 12/15/2004. Roses, Robert "Norman" December 13, 2004, former husband of Janette Roses; beloved companion of Christine Blay; loving father of Valerie (Vincent) DiGiacomo, Marc and Jay (Sandy) Roses; dear grandfather of Alexandria Roses, Jamie Hall, Casey and Juliana Climis and Dean DiGiacomo; great-grandfather of Alexander Hall; brother of the late Lydia Michelle; uncle of Debbie (Joe) Pristach. A Memorial Service will be held at AMHERST MEMORIAL CHAPEL, INC., 281 Dodge Rd., Thursday at 11:00 AM. No prior visitations. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the charity of your choice. Published in the Buffalo News on 12/14/2004. Sambora, Elma J. (Owen) Of Hamburg N.Y., suddenly, December 12, 2004. Wife of Harry Sambora; mother of Marshall 'Skip' Cooper, Sharon (Robert) Clark, David (Lora) Sambora and Debra (Charles) Fistola; sister of Richard (Dorothea) and Charles (Darlene) Owen and the late Lila Perry; also survived by seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Friends may call at the DONALD M. DEMMERLEY FUNERAL HOME INC., 21 Pierce Ave., Hamburg, Monday 7-9 PM and Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM, where a funeral service will be held Wednesday at 11 AM. Friends invited. Published in the Buffalo News from 12/13/2004 - 12/14/2004. Savage, Marie December 11, 2004, of Buffalo, NY. Friends may call Tuesday 11 AM visitation, 12:00 noon funeral service at First Calvary Baptist Church, 467 William St. Interment Forest Lawn. Arrangements entrusted to MEMORIAL CHAPELS OF BUFFALO, 66 East Utica Street. Published in the Buffalo News from 12/13/2004 - 12/14/2004. 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. Slammon, Robert W. December 12, 2004. Beloved husband of Alice (Pfohman); loving father of William, Kathleen and Robert (Amy Williams); grandfather of Ian and Brenna Lewis-Slammon; brother of James (Doris), Joanne Slammon, Mary Lou (Vincent) Christiano and Barbara (Edward) Arnold; son of the late Wilfred and Frances (Walsh) Slammon. The family will be present at the JOHN E. ROBERTS FUNERAL HOME (West Chapel), 1357 Hertel Ave. (near Colvin) Tuesday 7-9 and Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Benedict Church, Main St. & Eggert Rd., Thursday at 10 AM. Please assemble at church. Friends invited. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Robert's memory to the American Heart Assn., 25 Hazelwood Dr., Amherst N.Y., 14228. Published in the Buffalo News from 12/13/2004 - 12/14/2004. Sullivan, Irving W. Of West Seneca, N.Y. December 12, 2004. Beloved husband of Doris M. (nee Humes); dearest father of Carol (James) Hughes and Diane (Donald) Watson; also survived by four grandchildren; pre-deceased by one brother and one sister. The family will be present Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the HOY FUNERAL HOME INC., 3855 Seneca St., West Seneca, where funeral services will be held Wednesday morning at 9:30. Friends invited. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials to St. Paul's United Church of Christ or Shriners Hospital appreciated. Published in the Buffalo News from 12/13/2004 - 12/14/2004. Urbanski, Timothy J. December 13, 2004, beloved son of the late Victor and Margaret (nee Nowak) Urbanski; dearest brother of Ken Urbanski and Judy (Mark) Palumbo. The family will be present Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the Urban-AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, 3645 Genesee St. (two blocks east of Union Rd). Family and friends are invited to celebrate a Mass of Christian Burial Wednesday at 9:30 AM in Our Lady Help of Christians Chapel, 4125 Union Rd, Cheektowaga. Flowers graciously declined. If so desired, contributions may be made to Hospice Buffalo, Inc. or the American Cancer Society. Online guest register at www.Amigone.com. getlogo,am0580 Published in the Buffalo News on 12/14/2004. White, Linda A. (Rieche) December 13, 2004; beloved wife of Glenn T. White; dearest mother of Alison White and Brad White; loving grandmother of Samantha Malicki and Logan Doodigian; daughter of the late Charles and Rosemary Rieche; dear sister of Kathleen (Tom) Miller and Debra (Eric) Dobrick. Friends may call Tuesday 7-9 PM and Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the REDDINGTON FUNERAL HOME, 657 Abbott Rd. (corner Red Jacket Pkwy.) where services will be held Thursday at 9:00 AM and at St. Thomas Aquinas Church at 9:30 AM. Friends are invited. Published in the Buffalo News from 12/14/2004 - 12/15/2004. Williams, Helen M. (Glenn) December 12, 2004, beloved wife of the late John H. Williams; dearest mother of John H. Jr. (Janet), Susan (George) Burke, Brian T. (Patricia), Richard F. (Mara), Gordon J. (Dorothy) and the late Kevin J. Williams; sister-in-law of Vivian Hilliker; also survived by 12 grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. No prior visitation. Arrangements by NIGHTENGALE FUNERAL HOME, 1884 South Park Ave. Published in the Buffalo News on 12/14/2004. Wysocki, John A. December 11, 2004. Beloved husband of the late Adele (nee Gurbacki) Wysocki; dear father of Ronald J. (Laurie) Wysocki, David (Rita) Wysocki and Randolph (Sara) Wysocki; grandfather of nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; brother of the late Conrad Wysocki, Thaddeus Wysocki, Celia Lukaszewski and Marion Harla; also survived by nieces and nephews. The family will be present Tuesday from 7-9 PM and Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the Urban-AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, 3645 Genesee St., where Funeral Services will be held Thursday at 9 AM and from the Chapel of Our Lady Help of Christians Church at 9:30 AM. Flowers gratefully declined. Online register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 12/14/2004 - 12/15/2004. 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. Flowers Charities Zimmer, Donald J. Of Buffalo, NY, entered into rest suddenly December 12, 2004, beloved husband of Cristi A. (nee Bice) Zimmer; devoted father of Jessica, Donald II, Natalie and Robert; cherished grandfather of Jaedon and Natalia; loving son of the late Richard and Agnes (nee Kasprzak) Zimmer; dear brother of Renee, Gerald, Sandy, Cindy, Darrel, Susan and Kevin; fond son-in-law of Al and Betty Bice; also survived by nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Relatives and friends may visit the LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (City Chapel), 102 Linwood Ave at Summer near Delaware Ave. on Wednesday from 4-6 PM where funeral services will immediately follow. Published in the Buffalo News on 12/14/2004. Ziolkowski, Josephine (Kieta) December 12, 2004. Wife of the late William; dear mother of Sylvia (Thomas) Lumberg, Diane (Marlow) Hendrix and Gary (Patricia); fond grandmother of five grandchildren; sister of the late Anna Kieta, late Helen (Stanley) Gawel and the late Stanley (late Lottie) Kieta. Family and friends may call Monday 7-9, Tuesday 4-8 at the ORLOWSKI-AMHERST FUNERAL HOME, 447 Amherst St. (875-0662) and attend a Mass of Christian Burial Wednesday 9:30 AM at Assumption Church. (Please assemble at church). Josephine was a member of the Assumption Choir & Rosary Society. Donations may be made to the Assumption Preservation Fund or Alzheimer's Society. Published in the Buffalo News from 12/13/2004 - 12/14/2004.