OBITS: The Buffalo News Death Notices 15 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. Babbidge IV, Eben G. Formerly of Buffalo (Webster, NY and Southfield, MI) died in his sleep Saturday, December 11, 2004, in Melbourne, FL. He was 83. He was many things to many people, his accomplishments and contributions great, but most of all was a loving father to his daughters, Lisa Babbidge Caskey of Colorado and Lynne Babbidge of Arizona; and a devoted husband to his beloved wife of 62 years, Anne. We have been blessed to have been a part of his life and to have learned from his wisdom and shared in laughter. He will forever be in our hearts. Published in the Buffalo News on 12/15/2004. 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. Braungart, William A. December 8, 2004, of Buffalo, NY, husband of Jerrilynn (nee Crehan); father of William T. (Bonnie), Nancy L., Jason M. and Thomas F.; grandfather of three; brother of Joyce (Thomas) Troy and John P. (Christine); also survived by nieces and nephews. Private services at the convenience of the family. Arrangements by LINK-FOX & LUKA FUNERAL HOME, (885-1709). Published in the Buffalo News on 12/15/2004. Buck, Arthur L. December 14, 2004, of Kenmore, NY, beloved husband of Eleanor Buck; father of Carol (late David) Cannon; grandfather of Tammy (Scott) Hernandez and Tina (Nick) Balesteri; great-grandfather of Nicholas and Samuel; stepbrother of William (Jerry) Swart. Friends may call Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 at the LESTER H. WEDEKINDT INC. FUNERAL HOME, 3290 Delaware Ave., where funeral services will be held Friday morning at 10. Friends invited. Memorials to the Hospice Foundation. Published in the Buffalo News on 12/15/2004. 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. Carlson, Raymond C. December 10, 2004, of the Town of Tonawanda, NY, formerly of Ludlow, PA, beloved husband of Dorothy Carlson; dear father of Sue (Christopher) Bish; grandfather of Thomas Syers; brother of Margaret Peterson and the late Mildred Nelson; uncle of M. Louise Nelson. Friends are invited to attend a celebration of life in St. Mark's Lutheran Church, 576 Delaware Rd. Saturday morning at 11:00. Memorials may be made to St. Mark's Lutheran Church. Published in the Buffalo News on 12/15/2004. Carmichael, Arthur J. December 13, 2004. Wake services will be held Thursday from 7-9 PM at UNITED MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, followed by a Friday wake at 11 AM at Calvary Baptist, 1184 Genesee St. The Funeral service will start 12 noon. Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News on 12/15/2004. Cwiklinski, Francis A. "Frank" December 14, 2004 of Depew, NY, beloved husband of Shirley A. (nee Bakowski) Cwiklinski; dearest father of Timothy (Wende Wagner) and James (Nicole) Cwiklinski; brother of Richard Cwiklinski, Patrick Cwiklinski, Mary (Gerald) Romanczak and the late Eugene Cwiklinski and Leonard (Dorothy) Cwiklinski; brother-in-law of Pat Bakowski. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Family will be present to receive relatives and friends Thursday and Friday 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 Saturday at 8:30 AM and from St. Barnabas Church at 9:00 AM. Interment St. Stanislaus Cemetery. Frank was a Air Force Veteran and a member of the Knights of St. John Commandery #204. Flowers gratefully declined. If desired contributions may be made to Camp Good Days and Special Times, 2440 Sheridan Dr., Tonawanda, NY 14150. Published in the Buffalo News from 12/15/2004 - 12/17/2004. Daigler, James G. December 4, 2004, son of the late Raymond and Elizabeth Bishop Daigler; brother of Raymond T. (Mary), Robert W. (Loretta) and Garry F. (Marilyn); also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. No prior visitation. A Memorial Mass will be offered at St. Mary's Church, 6919 Transit Road, Swormville, NY, Saturday at 10 AM. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary's Church or Hospice Buffalo. Jim was a Life Member of the Swormville Fire Company and a member of Local No. 36 of the Plumbers' Union. Arrangements by the ROBERTS & DENGLER FUNERAL HOME. Published in the Buffalo News from 12/15/2004 - 12/16/2004. Darvill Jr., David C. of Hamburg, NY, December 14, 2004, beloved husband of Jean (nee Stanton) Darvill; loving father of David (Deborah), Daniel (Barbara) and Debbie (Martin) Burke; dear brother of the late Elaine (late Walter) Conley and late Charles Elmer; also survived by 9 grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Family will be present to receive friends Friday from 2-8 PM at the (Hamburg Chapel) JOHN J. KACZOR FUNERAL HOME, INC., 5453 Southwestern Blvd. (corner of Rogers Rd., 646-5555) where funeral services will follow at 8 PM. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to the Madison McCarthy Cardiac Care Coalition for Children, PO Box 485, Derby, NY 14047. Published in the Buffalo News from 12/15/2004 - 12/16/2004. Errington, Katherine A. December 12, 2004, of Fairview, PA, formerly of Springville, NY, wife of the late Harold Errington; mother of Dudley W. (Virginia) and Bradley H. (Mary) Errington and Leslie (Richard) Wilson; also survived by 5 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren; sister of Isabelle (Alvin) Boll. Friends may call Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the SMITH-WEISMANTEL FUNERAL HOME, INC., 271 E. Main St., Springville, NY. A memorial service will be held at 12 Noon on Saturday from the First Presbyterian Church, Springville, NY. Arrangements by BURTON FUNERAL HOME, Girard, PA. Published in the Buffalo News on 12/15/2004. 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. 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. Gritzke, Lee K. December 11, 2004, of Cheektowaga, NY, husband of Michelle (nee Kania); loving father of Daniel and Heather; beloved son of Kenneth and Arlayne (nee Mutton); brother of Lynn (James), Roy (Kelli) and Tina (Chris) Kaplan; also survived by nieces and nephews. Memorial services to be announced. Arrangements by LINK-FOX & LUKA FUNERAL HOME (885-1709). Published in the Buffalo News on 12/15/2004. 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. Hubbard, Clyde N. December 14, 2004. Beloved husband of Claire-Lisette 'Pat' Hubbard; dear father of the late Robert N. Hubbard; brother of Thelma (Newton) Shaw of San Antonio, TX, Nancy (Donald) Lever of Sommerdale, NJ and the late Norman Hubbard and Ruth Shaw; uncle of many nieces and nephews. A Memorial Service will be held at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, 3105 Main St., Buffalo, NY 14214 on Thursday, January 6, at 11:00 AM. In lieu of flowers, memorials in his memory to St. Andrew's Episcopal Church. Arrangements by C. MERTZ & SON FUNERAL HOME INC. Published in the Buffalo News from 12/15/2004 - 12/16/2004. Hugar, Charles R. Of Buffalo, NY. December 13, 2004. Beloved husband of Ann (nee Kirst) Hugar. Father of Charles (Deborah) Hugar II, Cheryl O'Hara, Mary (David) Luongo and Michael (Paula) Hugar. Grandfather of Matthew, Susan, Christopher, Ashley, Brittany and Brody. Brother of Katherine Graham, Lorraine Sucato, Daniel and Ray Hugar, the late Dorothy Kirst and Vivian Smith. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Friends received Wednesday 7-9, Thursday 2-4, 7-9 PM at the GRECO FUNERAL HOME INC., 2909 Elmwood Ave. (near Sheridan Dr.) where funeral services will be held Friday morning, 9:30. Flowers gratefully declined. Mr Hugar was a US Army veteran; a retired employee of Dunlop Tire; a member of Mayville, NY American Legion and Loyal Order of Moose. Published in the Buffalo News from 12/15/2004 - 12/16/2004. Ignaszak, Rev. Gabriel "Anthony" December 11, 2004, age 99, of Libertyville, IL, formerly of Buffalo, NY, beloved son of the late Martin and Marcyanna (Klamrowski) Ignaszak. Fr. Gabriel was predeceased by four brothers and four sisters. Friends may call Friday morning 10:00-11:00 AM at St. John Gualbert Church (Gualbert & Doat St.) where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 AM, Rev. John Grigus, OFM, Conv. officiating. Burial will be in St. Stanislaus Cemetery. If desired, memorials may be made to Our Lady of Fatima Friary (Marytown), 1600 Park Ave., Libertyville, IL 60048. Online guest register at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 12/15/2004 - 12/16/2004. 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. Kelly Jr., Nelson "Dave" December 12, 2004, beloved husband and soul mate of Patricia A. Kelly; dearest father of Blane (Cecelia) Kelly and Susan (Edward) Brucato and Jill Kelly and the late Lori Kelly; devoted grandfather of Christopher, Patrick, Jennifer Kelly, Jaclyn and Kelly Brucato; great-grandfather of Kierstyn Kelly; dear brother of Gayle (Robert) Ward, Michael (Judith) Kelly, Cheryl (William) McAughlin. Memorial services will be held Saturday 10:00 AM at Amherst Community Church, 77 Washington Hwy., Amherst. Arrangements by ROBERTS & DENGLER FUNERAL HOME. Published in the Buffalo News from 12/15/2004 - 12/16/2004. 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. Manguso, Anthony December 13, 2004; beloved husband of Maria 'Mary' (nee SantaMaria) Manguso; dearest father of James W. (Susan) Manguso and Maria (Gary) Arieno; loving grandfather of James Anthony (Patricia) Manguso and Nicholas Philip (fiance Lindsey Grimm) Manguso; brother of Rose Caparella, Helen (Thomas) Failla, Marie (Tex) Barnes, Michael Manguso, Gloria (Steve) Maggio and the late Clara Occhino, Edward, Carlo and Samuel Manguso; also survived by many nieces and nephews. The family will be present on Wednesday from 7-9 PM and Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Delaware Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1132 Delaware Ave., where funeral services will be held on Friday at 8:45 AM and a Mass of Christian Burial from Annunciation Church at 9:30 AM. Friends invited. Online register at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 12/15/2004 - 12/16/2004. Militello, Joseph A. of Angola, NY, December 13, 2004. Beloved father of Dennis J. and Karen A. Militello. Pre-deceased by eight brothers and sisters. Loving grandfather of Jennifer Cooney and Lisa and Tracie Zdeb. Survived by four great grandchildren. Very dear friend of Mark Rosenblatt and Walter Zdeb. Friends may call 2-4 and 7-9 Thursday and Friday at the ADDISON FUNERAL HOME INC, 262 N Main St., Angola, where prayers will be said Saturday at 8:45 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 AM in St Vincent DePaul Church, N. Evans Published in the Buffalo News from 12/15/2004 - 12/16/2004. Miller, Frank A. December 11, 2004. Beloved husband of the late Florence M. (McCarthy) Miller; dear father of Frank A.J. Miller, Melanie A. (Donald) Scherer, Nancy E. Miller and the late Norene Brent; grandfather of nine grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; brother of Helen Eichorn and the late Catherine Miller. The family will receive friends at the C. MERTZ & SON FUNERAL HOME INC., 911 Englewood Ave. on Friday from 2-5 and 7-9 PM, where funeral services will be held Saturday at 9:00 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. Donations in his memory to the Alzheimer's Assn. of WNY. Published in the Buffalo News from 12/15/2004 - 12/16/2004. 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. Muffoletto, Joseph T. Of Darien Center, NY, December 13, 2004, beloved husband of Grace M. (Kuehlewind) Muffoletto; dear brother of Vincent (late Lucille) Muffoletto; loving brother-in-law of Edward (Ethel) Kuehlewind, Pearl (Irvin) Johnson and Don (Mary Jane) Peters; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Funeral Services from the Cowlesville Baptist Church, Cowlesville, NY, Friday at 10:30 AM. Assemble at church. Family present at CHARLES MEYER FUNERAL HOME, 13228 Broadway, Alden, NY, Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Cowlesville Baptist Church or a charity of your choice. Published in the Buffalo News from 12/15/2004 - 12/16/2004. Polzin, Lucille (Domon) December 13, 2004 of Lawtons, NY, beloved wife of the late Harold Polzin; loved mother of Phyllis (Fred) Haier, Evelyn (Richard) Dole, Patricia (Wesley) Schmitt and the late Paul 'Skip' Polzin; mother-in-law of Lois Polzin; grandmother of 20 grandchildren, 44 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren; sister of Lawrence, Donald and, Gordon Domon. Friends may call Wednesday, 2-4 and 7-9 PM, at the WENTLAND FUNERAL HOME, 10634 Main St. (Rte. 62), North collins, NY, where funeral services will be held Thursday morning at 10:00. Mrs. Polzin was a member of the North Collins Senior Citizens Club. Published in the Buffalo News on 12/15/2004. 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. Reimer, John E. Of Cheektowaga, NY, December 14, 2004; beloved husband of the late Marylou Hoffman Reimer; dearest father of John Jr., Ricky and Scott (Deborah) Reimer; fond grandfather of 12 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; brother of Robert (Mary) Reimer. Friends may call Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the PAUL A. KLOC BLOSSOM CHAPELS INC., 4680 Clinton St. (corner Borden Rd) West Seneca ( 668-5666) where funeral will be held Thursday morning at 9:30 o'clock. Friends are invited. Mr. Reimer was a member of Depew-Lancaster Fraternal Order of Eagles Aire #2692. Published in the Buffalo News on 12/15/2004. 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 Published in the Buffalo News from 12/14/2004 - 12/15/2004. Rockwitz, Mary Ann (Mackiewicz) December 14, 2004; beloved wife of Stephen N. Rockwitz; devoted mother of Linda (Lewis) Grandinetti and Dawn (Peter) Smith; loving grandmother of Nicole Gawel and Brianna and Jacob Smith; dear daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Owczarczak) Mackiewicz; dear sister of Joseph (Ann Marie) Mackiewicz; also survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral services at the BUSZKA FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2005 Clinton St. (cor. S. Ogden), Friday at 9 AM and at St. William's Church at 9:30 AM. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to St. Adalbert's Response to Love Center. Visitation Wednesday 7-9 PM and Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Published in the Buffalo News from 12/15/2004 - 12/16/2004. Schlierf, Marcella Lou (Sally) September 29, 2004; of West Seneca in Mercy Hospital, of West Seneca, NY. A Memorial service was held at St. Joseph's R.C. Church in Oil City, PA on October 21. Published in the Buffalo News on 12/15/2004. 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. Simpson, Ross E. December 13, 2004, husband of Kathleen M. (nee McPhee); father of Warren J. (Diane) Simpson, Karen (Arthur) Ray and Gail (Gary) Sterlace; grandfather of John Hyzy, Mark Hyzy, Todd Simpson, Colleen Hubay, Susan Bryant, Adam Sterlace and great-grandfather of 13 great-grandchildren. The family will be present on Thursday from 5-7 PM at the (Amherst Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC, 5200 Sheridan Dr. (at Hopkins) where a Memorial Service will follow at 7 PM. Friends invited. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to the Roswell Park Cancer Institute (Pediatric Ward) in Memory of Shaina Sterlace. Online register at www.Amigone.com. Published in the Buffalo News on 12/15/2004. Sonnen, Ernest H. Age 86, of North Tonawanda, formerly of the City of Tonawanda, December 13, 2004, after a brief illness. Husband of the late Katherine A. (nee Meyer) Sonnen; father of Michael (Linda) Sonnen, Katherine Burdette and the late David M. Sonnen; grandfather of Steven (Carrie) Sonnen, US Army; Jennifer (Peter) Fleischman and Daniel (Jennifer) Sonnen. Great grandfather of Kathryn, David, Brian, Michael and Katelyn. Brother of Martha Parnell and the late Louis and Paul Sonnen. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Friends may call Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the JOHN O. ROTH FUNERAL HOME, INC, 25 William St. (between Morgan and Broad Sts.) in the City of Tonawanda. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St Francis of Assisi Chapel, 71 Adam St. City of Tonawanda, Friday at 10 AM, friends invited. Please assemble at the Chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to North Tonawanda Meals on Wheels. Published in the Buffalo News from 12/15/2004 - 12/16/2004. Tallchief, Norman December 13, 2004 of the Cattaraugus Indian Reservation, survived by daughter Michelene and pre-deceased by three children; brother of Margaret Kohut and the late Elsie Mohawk, Eleanor Doctor and Harold Mohawk; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Friends may call Wednesday, from 10 AM-11 AM, at the WENTLAND FUNERAL HOME, 10634 Main St. (Rte. 62), North Collins, NY, at which time funeral services will be held . Published in the Buffalo News on 12/15/2004. Trybuskiewicz, Irene E. December 13, 2004; wife of the late Richard; daughter of the late Stanley and Catherine Zalewski; sister of Sophie VanBrunt, Mary Joyce, Florence Noker and the late Alex, Alfred and Constantine; also survived by nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews. Family and friend may call on Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 at the DONALD J. SIWECK FUNERAL HOME, 610 Hertel where services will be held Friday at 9 AM followed by a Mass at St. Florian Church at 9:30 AM. Donations may be made to Roswell Park. Published in the Buffalo News from 12/15/2004 - 12/16/2004. Usiak, Agnes (Hojnowski) December 11, 2004, age 105; wife of the late Edwin; dear mother of Eileen (Louis) Keller; grandmother of Suzanne and Christine; aunt of Richard (Rita) Jenczka, Gloria (Dick) Haberkorn and Barbara Millar. Funeral from the PACER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2275 George Urban Blvd. (2 blocks east of Dick Rd.) Saturday 9:15 and Our Lady Help of Christian Chapel at 9:30 AM. Family present Friday 2-6. Published in the Buffalo News on 12/15/2004. Vitello, Emily (Douchett) Departed this life on December 12, 2004, wife of the late Leonard Vitello; dear mother of Louis (Ruth) Vitello, Carmella (Edward) Martin, Emily (Richard) Foser, Maria (Tom) Gertson; survived by 19 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. Friends are invited to attend a service Thursday from Southtown Church of Christ, 16 Good Ave. (off S. Park Ave.) at 11:00 AM. Private interment at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Online guest register at www.Amigone.com deathart,am0580 Published in the Buffalo News on 12/15/2004. West, David P. December 12, 2004, of Buffalo, NY, husband of Colleen George West; father of David S. and Shannin M. Mercado; brother of Sue (Gerald) Cummins, Timothy (Cinda) West, Tina Kociszewski and the late Charles and William; also survived by four grandchildren, nieces and nephews. No prior visitation. Memorial services will be held at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Falls Rd., West Falls, on Saturday, December 18 at 2:00 PM. Those desiring may make memorials to Upstate New York Transplant Services, 165 Genesee St., Buffalo, NY 14203. Arrangements by the WOOD FUNERAL HOME, East Aurora, NY. Published in the Buffalo News on 12/15/2004. 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. Woodard, Dean L. Of Amherst, NY, entered into rest December 14, 2004, beloved husband of Marian A. (nee Parisi) Woodard; devoted father of Nancy (Roger) Hyde, Kathryn (David) Pray and Wynne (Gilbert) Brien; cherished grandfather of Amy (Michael) Vitale, John, Betsy Pray and great-grandfather of Abagail, Amanda and Anna Vitale; loving son of the late Fred and Flossie (nee Robinson) Woodard; dear brother of Frances Strong and the late Doris, Marion, Erron, Clare, Kenton and Curtis; also survived by relatives and friends. Relatives and friends may visit the LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (Northtowns Chapel), 885 Niagara Falls Blvd. (near Eggert/Sheridan Dr.) on Thursday from 4-8 PM where the funeral service will be held on Friday morning at 10:30 o'clock. Mr. Woodard was an Army/Air Corps. Veteran of WW II. Published in the Buffalo News from 12/15/2004 - 12/16/2004. 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. Yea, Andrew J. December 13, 2004, age 33, of Cheektowaga, NY, beloved son of MaryAnn (Jim) and Richard A. Yea; dearest brother of Carol (Abdul) Said, Richard (Susan) Balch, and Thomas Balch; Grandson of Doris Yea; step-grandson of Doris McGurrin. Andy will also be missed by many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and friends. The family will be present Saturday, 1:30 PM-2:30 PM at the Urban-AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, 3645 Genesee St. (2 blocks east of Union Rd.), where a Memorial Service will follow at 2:30 PM. Flowers graciously declined. If so desired, contributions may be made to the charity of your choice. Online guest register at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 12/15/2004 - 12/16/2004.