OBITS: The Buffalo News Death Notices 16 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 Andritz, Gerald J. of Orchard Park, NY, unexpectedly, December 13, 2004. Beloved husband of Connie J. (nee Nevling) Andritz. Loving father of Lisa (Chris) Vesperman and Michelle (Lenny) Saluzzo. Cherished grandfather of Christopher and soon-to-be Kimberley. Dear stepfather of Charles Mitchell; son of the late Robert and Jeannette (nee Schmauss) Andritz. Brother of Robert (Chris) Andritz. Also survived by a large loving family and many dear friends. Family will be present to receive friends Friday from 4-8 PM at the (Hamburg Chapel) JOHN J. KACZOR FUNERAL HOME, INC., 5453 Southwestern Boulevard (corner of Rogers Rd, 646-5555) where funeral services will be held Saturday morning at 10 AM; friends invited. Published in the Buffalo News on 12/16/2004. Beachy, Thomas of N. Tonawanda, December 14, 2004, son of the late Thomas and Albina (nee Olszowka) Beachy; dear brother of Walter R. Beachy and the late Susie Beachy; also survived by an aunt and many cousins. Family present Friday, 2-4 and 7-9 PM, at SABER FUNERAL HOME, 549 Oliver St., N. Tonawanda (692-0271), where prayers will be said on Saturday at 9:30 AM with the Rev. Dennis Fronckowiak officiating. Published in the Buffalo News on 12/16/2004. Brunner, Patricia A. (nee Fitzgerald) Of North Boston, NY, suddenly, December 15, 2004, mother of Donald Jr., Cheryl, Michael, William (Ann), Karen (Leo) Agozzino, Robert (Tracy), Patricia (Timothy) Collins and the late Colleen Brunner; sister of Maureen (Harold) Summar, James Fitzgerald and Sharon (Nelson) Palmer; also survived by 16 grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. Friends may call at the DONALD M. DEMMERLEY FUNERAL HOME INC., 21 Pierce Ave., Hamburg, Thursday 7-9 PM and Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at SS. Peter and Paul Church, Saturday at 9:45 AM. Friends invited. Memorials may be made to the Colleen Brunner Memorial Scholarship Fund, c/o SUNY College at Oswego. Published in the Buffalo News from 12/16/2004 - 12/17/2004. Crossetta, Edna A. (D'Aprile) December 13, 2004; wife of the late William J. Crossetta Sr.; beloved mother of Lou Ann (John) Gregory of Madison, NJ, William J. Crossetta Jr. (Linda) of Williamsville, NY and James (Patti) Crossetta of New Windsor, NY; sister of Vincent, Cornelius, Raymond, Gilda and Mary D'Aprile, Lucy Pitts and the late Ann D'Aprile and Edith Olympia; also survived by nine grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Funeral mass will be celebrated Friday at Sacred Heart Church, Newburgh, NY. Interment in Cedar Hill Mausoleum. The family will be present Thursday from 4-8 PM at COLONI FUNERAL HOME, 3001 Rt.9W, New Windsor, NY. Contributions may be made in her memory to Morristown Memorial Hospital, 100 Madison Ave., Morristown, NJ 07962. Published in the Buffalo News on 12/16/2004. 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. Demkoski, Rudolph M. Of Depew, NY; December 14, 2004; beloved husband of Ann (North) Demkoski; devoted father of Cheryl Osborne; loving grandfather of Jason & Christopher; predeceased by sisters and a brother; survived by nieces and nephews. Visitation with family in the EDWARD J. CICHON FUNERAL HOME, 4929 Broadway, Depew, Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM where a funeral service will be held Saturday at 10:30 AM. Relatives and friends are invited. Published in the Buffalo News on 12/16/2004. DiRienzo, Maria (Paladino) December 15, 2004; beloved wife of the late Michael DiRienzo; dear mother of Lucy (Eugene) Mages, Carlo (Phyllis) and Anthony (MaryAnn) DiRienzo; also survived by eight grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, one brother and three sisters. Friends received at the MICHAEL A. DiVINCENZO FUNERAL HOME, 1122 E. Lovejoy St., Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM where funeral will be held Saturday morning at 9 and at St. Francis of Assisi Church at 9:30. Flowers gratefully declined. Published in the Buffalo News from 12/16/2004 - 12/17/2004. Dormann, Albert G. December 14, 2004, of Cheektowaga, NY, beloved brother of June (William) Muehlman, Carol (Vic) Gambino, Susan (Dave) Jackson, Richard, Mark, Michael, William (Nancy) and the late Janet (Ralph) Orlando and the late Michelle. A funeral service will be held Friday at 1 PM at the DANIEL R. SMOLAREK FUNERAL HOME, 2510 Union Rd., Cheektowaga, (2 blocks south of William St.). Internment in Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Family present Thursday only 2-4 and 7-9 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Assn. Mr. Dormann was a Marine Veteran of the Korean War and a competitive marathon runner. www.smolarekfuneralhome.com Published in the Buffalo News on 12/16/2004. Eichenseer, Emil M. December 15, 2004, husband of the late Leitha; dear father of Janet Vandrei, Jane (Richard) Bohn and Judith (late Michael) King; grandfather of Jill (Dwayne) Prusiecki; great-grandfather of Kristen and Jordan; brother of the late Edward, Michael and Mary; also survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral from the PACER FUNERAL HOME INC. 2275 George Urban Blvd. (2 blocks east of Dick Rd.) Saturday 11:15 and Our Lady Help of Christians Chapel 11:30. Family present Thursday 7-9 and Friday 2-4 and 7-9. Published in the Buffalo News from 12/16/2004 - 12/17/2004. Ellis, James C. December 10, 2004, of Buffalo, NY. Friends may call Friday, 10 AM visitation, where family will be present. 11 AM funeral service will follow at MEMORIAL CHAPELS OF BUFFALO, 66 East Utica St. Interment private. Published in the Buffalo News on 12/16/2004. Gayle, Marietta D. Of Buffalo, NY, entered into rest December 9, 2004, devoted mother of Alana (Rubin), Karalenne, Helene, Jacob (Joyce) and Geoff; cherished grandmother of Jelani, Kofi, Britt, Calen and great-grandmother of Jonathan; also survived by relatives and friends. Relatives and friends may visit the LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (City Chapel), 102 Linwood Ave at Summer near Delaware Ave. on Friday from 2-7 PM and at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, 3105 Main St, Buffalo on Saturday from 11 to 12 visitation. Funeral service 12 Noon. Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News from 12/16/2004 - 12/17/2004. 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. 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. Jaskowiak, Norbert W. December 14, 2004, beloved husband of Grace (nee Drewniak); devoted father of Margaret (Michael) Scamacca, Cathleen (Leo Jr.) Szczutkowski, Michael (Shelly), Nancy (Richard Sr.) Coburn; dearest son of the late Daniel and Clara (Sokolowski) Jaskowiak; brother of Lorraine (Myrl) Sedor, the late Daniel (late Alice), late Leonard (Lorraine) Jaskowiak and the late Dorothy (Stanley) Frankiewicz; also survived by 11 grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Family present Thursday 7-9 and Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the ORLOWSKI-PIETSZAK FUNERAL HOME, 2400 William St. (897-2400), where services will be held Saturday at 9 AM and at St. John Kanty Church at 9:30 AM. Memorials in Norbert's name may be made to Variety Club No. 7. Published in the Buffalo News from 12/16/2004 - 12/17/2004. 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. Kisloski, Donald December 12, 2004, husband of Shirley; father of Suzanne (Larry) Gable, Donald Jr. (Joan); grandfather of Lisa, Stacey, Shannon, Michael, Mark and the late Michelle; brother of Victor Jr. (Eleanor), David (Patricia), Edward (Marlene) and the late Charles and Arthur; also survived by nieces and nephews. A Memorial Service will be held Monday, December 20 at 10:30 AM at the DONALD J. SIWEK FUNERAL HOME, 610 Hertel Ave. Family and friends are invited. Flowers gratefully declined. Donations may be made to the Kenmore Mercy Hospital Foundation. Published in the Buffalo News on 12/16/2004. Klein, Margaret B. "Peggy" December 12, 2004, of Buffalo, NY, beloved sister of Alice Loretta Hines and Arthur (late Dorothy) Klein; devoted aunt of Paul Hines, Linda, Frederick, Richard Muller, Diane Stackhouse, Daniel Klein, Jane Riggs, Patricia Anderson, Louis McFadden and the late Robert Muller; also survived by many great and great-great nices and nephews. Friends may call Friday 7-9 at the LESTER H. WEDEKINDT FUNERAL HOME, 3290 Delaware Ave., where funeral services will be held Saturday morning at 10:30. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Lawrence R.C. Church at 11:30. Friends invited. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to the Pet Emergency Fund, 25 Summer St., Buffalo, NY 14209. Published in the Buffalo News on 12/16/2004. Koszarek, Jane Stefanski Of Town of Tonawanda, NY, December 15, 2004, beloved wife of the late Edward Koszarek; dear mother of Edward Koszarek of Texas and Eugene (Marilyn) Koszarek; grandmother of Courtney Sorrento, Robert (Darcie) Koszarek and Karen (Ken) Cummins; sister of Lena Stefanski of Poland, Wanda (Edward) Jarnet, Raymond (Liz) Stefanski and the late Tessie Lemko; also survived by five great-grandchildren and many dear friends. The family will be present Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the GRECO FUNERAL HOME INC., 2909 Elmwood Ave (near Sheridan Dr.) where funeral services will be held Saturday morning at 9:00 and in St. Andrew Church at 9:30. Interment in Mount Olivet Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News from 12/16/2004 - 12/17/2004. 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. 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. Ortolano, Joseph A. December 15, 2004; beloved husband of the late Joanne A. (nee Downey) Ortolano; dear father of Michael J. Ortolano; grandfather of Chelsea Ortolano; brother of Myron (Donna), Catherine (late Philip) Trifiro, Charles (late Violet), Mary (John) Walls, James (Frances), Paul (Nancy), Thomas (Frances), Theresa (Andrew) Driskil, Margaret (John) Horton, Sharon (Rocco) Cretacci and the late John R., Dorothy Trianno and George Ortolano; also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins. The family will receive friends at the C. MERTZ & SON FUNERAL HOME, INC., 911 Englewood Ave., Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM where funeral services will be held Saturday at 10:30 AM and a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Margaret's Church at 11 AM. In lieu of flowers, donations to the American Cancer Society. Published in the Buffalo News on 12/16/2004. Petruzzella, Diego "Dick" Of Buffalo, NY, suddenly, December 14, 2004, beloved husband of the late Shirley (nee Pinkowski); father of Stephen (Patricia), Donna (Edward) Hiller, Karen (Joseph) Busse and Sandy (Michael) Stepien; grandfather of Diana, Richard, Stephanie, Michael, Aimee, Rachel, Matthew and Mitchell; son of the late Stefano and Anna Petruzzella; brother of Connie (Frank) Pascarella, Martha 'Marti', Sister Pauline, Sister of Mercy, Anna (Angelo) Caizza, Jean (James) Brighton, Charles (Madeline), Salvatore (Rosemary), Rosemarie and the late Paul Petruzzella; also survived by many nieces, nephews and dear friends. Friends received Friday from 4-8 PM at the GRECO FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2909 Elmwood Ave. (near Sheridan Dr.) where funeral services will be held Saturday morning at 8:15 and in Holy Spirit Church at 9. Flowers gratefully declined. Interment in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Dick was a U.S. Army Veteran and an avid bowler and golfer. Published in the Buffalo News from 12/16/2004 - 12/17/2004. Porter, William H. Passed away December 14, 2004, Husband of Sally Nichols Porter; father of Janice Porter, Susan (David) Stepnick and Jeffrey (Debra) Porter; also survived by his grandchildren Michael Buczkowski, Jennifer and Chelsea Porter and Kristina Yadloczky; Bill also leaves a sister Jean Porter Ockenfels and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call Thursday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 PM at PRUDDEN & KANDT FUNERAL HOME, 242 Genesee Street, Lockport. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service on Friday at 11 AM in Emmanuel United Methodist Church, 75 East Avenue, Lockport. Memorials to Niagara Hospice, 4675 Sunset Drive, Lockport, NY 14094 or to the Church would be appreciated by the family. Published in the Buffalo News on 12/16/2004. Rampino, Samuel A. Of Town of Tonawanda, NY December 16, 2004, beloved husband of the late Katherine (nee Gagliardo) Rampino; dear father of Kathy (William Cronberger) Alaimo Cronberger; grandfather of Brian (Joelle) and Andrew Alaimo; brother of Joseph (Marge), Nicholas (Grace) and Albert (Mary) Rampino. Friends received Friday, 2-4 and 7-9 PM, at the GRECO FUNERAL HOME INC., 2909 Elmwood Ave. (near Sheridan Dr.), where funeral services will be held Saturday morning at 9:45 and in St. Timothy's Church at 10:30. Interment in St. Matthew's Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News from 12/16/2004 - 12/17/2004. 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. Ruszczyk, Margaret D. (nee Suffoletto) Of Lackawanna, NY, entered into rest December 9, 2004, beloved wife of the late John W. Ruszczyk; devoted mother of John V. (late Margaret) Ruszczyk and Deborah (William) Dillon; cherished grandmother of Jason, Justine and William; loving daughter of the late Vincent and Carmela (nee Monago) Suffoletto; dear sister of Carmelina M. (Domenic) Russo and the late Matteo (Valeria), Peter (Olivia) and Deacon Albert (late Martha) Suffoletto; also survived by nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends may visit the LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (Southtowns Chapel), 3060 Abbott Rd, near Lake Ave. on Friday from 4-8 PM where the funeral will be held on Saturday morning at 8:30 o'clock and a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Our Lady of Victory Basilica at 9:30 o'clock. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Cause for the Canonization of Father Nelson Baker or Hospice Foundation in Margaret's name. Published in the Buffalo News on 12/16/2004. Scharf, Lillian A. Of Little Valley, NY, December 15, 2004. Calling hours Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the MENTLEY FUNERAL HOME INC., 411 Rock City St., Little Valley, NY, where Services will be held Saturday at 11 AM. Burial in Little Valley Rural Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News on 12/16/2004. 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. Senick, Richard P. December 15 2004 at age 72. Devoted father of Robin Senick, Scott (Susan) Senick, Richard S. Senick, Andrea (Russell) Dickson, Suzanne (Don) Arnts. Loving grandfather of six grandchildren. Brother of Jack (Donna) Senick, Ronald (Carolyn) Senick. The family will receive friends on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Amherst Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC, 5200 Sheridan Dr (at Hopkins Rd) where funeral services will be held on Saturday at 8:30 AM and from St Christophers Church at 9:30 AM. Friends invited. Online register at ww.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 12/16/2004 - 12/17/2004. Funeral home info Flowers Charities Sittniewski, Bernadine M. (nee Wozniak) In North Carolina, formerly of Lancaster, NY; December 14, 2004; beloved wife of the late Chester Sittniewski; loving mother of John (Dinah), Rose (Bruce) Campbell and Michael (Lisa); grandmother of twelve, great-grandmother of eight; sister of Siegfred (Josephine) Wozniak and the late Henry and Nobert (Sylvia) Wozniak. Funeral services were held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements WENDEL & LOECHER INC. Published in the Buffalo News on 12/16/2004. 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. Statz, Robert J. Of West Seneca, NY, December 14, 2004, beloved husband of Geraldine (Kempke) Statz; dearest father of Joseph R. (Jennifer) and David T. (Karen) Statz; grandfather of Brandon and Jesse; brother of the late Helen (Vincent) Bowhers. Friends will be received on Thursday 7-9 PM and Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the CURTIN FUNERAL HOME INC., 1340 Union Rd., West Seneca, where funeral will be Saturday at 12:30 PM and from Ebenezer United Church of Christ at 1:00 PM. Published in the Buffalo News from 12/16/2004 - 12/17/2004. Stedens, James J. December 14, 2004. Wake services will be held Saturday at 10 AM followed by an 11 AM funeral service at Gospel Temple COGIC, 143 Beard St. Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery. Arrangements by UNITED MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME. Published in the Buffalo News on 12/16/2004. Stilb, Marie M. (Mickes) December 14, 2004; beloved mother of Dennis A. (Kathleen) Stilb and the late Donald J. Stilb; grandmother of Dennis and Suzanne; dearest cousin of Lorna Granlun. No prior visitation. Family and friends are invited to attend a memorial service Saturday at 9 AM from the Chapel of the Sacred Heart Home, 4520 Ransom Rd., Clarence, NY. Flowers gratefully declined. Arrangements by Zurbrick-AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME. Online register at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 12/16/2004 - 12/17/2004. Strzelec, Mark J. Of Alden, NY, December 14, 2004; beloved husband of Amy B. Muniak Strzelec; dear father of Shelby, Alexander, Edward and Cassidy Strzelec; dear son of John and Christine (nee Turkiewicz) Strzelec; son-in-law of Richard and Diane Muniak; dear brother of Dawn (Bruce) Acquard, John T. (Lynnette) and Charlie (Robyn) Strzelec. Friends may call Thursday 7-9 PM and Friday 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 Saturday, 9:30 AM. Friends are invited. Mark was a member of the Marilla Volunteer Fire Co. Sentiment may be expressed through a contribution to help the Strzelec children. Published in the Buffalo News from 12/16/2004 - 12/17/2004. Suttle, Daisy (Ingram) December 14, 2004; beloved wife of the late James M.; loving mother of Nancy C. Freeland of Buffalo, NY. Family present Friday at 11:00 AM. Funeral to follow at 12:00 Noon from Edison Street Baptist Church, 28 Edison Ave. Arrangements by BRIAN K. LEWIS FUNERAL HOMES. Published in the Buffalo News on 12/16/2004. Szymanski, Ann (Malachowski) December 15, 2004, beloved wife of the late Myron Szymanski; devoted mother of the late Joanne Szymanski; dear daughter of the late John and Pearl (Skalski) Malachowski; dear sister of Dorothy (Bernard) Skobel; predeceased by three sisters; also survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral services at the BUSZKA FUNERAL HOME INC., 2005 Clinton St. (corner of South Ogden) Saturday at 9 AM and at St. Josaphat Church at 9:30 AM. Visitation Friday only 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Published in the Buffalo News from 12/16/2004 - 12/17/2004. Tiedt, Robert C. Of Akron, NY; entered into rest December 15, 2004; beloved husband of Eileen (Scalzetta) Tiedt; loving father of Robert M. (Debra) Tiedt of Akron, NY; dearest grandfather of Shanan, Christopher, Mark, Kelley and Andrew; brother of the late Richard. The family will be present Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM to receive friends at the BERNARDT FUNERAL HOME, 130 Main St., Akron. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday, December 18 at 10 AM in St. Teresa's R.C. Church, Buell St., Akron, NY. Family and friends invited to attend. Published in the Buffalo News on 12/16/2004. 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. Tysiac, Irene F. (Langa) of Clarence, NY, December 14, 2004. Beloved wife of the late Chester Tysiac; devoted daughter of the late John and Leonarda Langa; sister of the late Veronica Kraska and Leonard Langa. No prior visitation. Friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial Friday at 10 AM from Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church (Harris Hill). Private entombment in Forest Lawn Cemetery. Flowers gratefully declined. Online register at www.Amigone.com. Published in the Buffalo News on 12/16/2004. Virgilio, Vito December 12, 2004, beloved husband of Sophie Pietka; dear father of Mary (Dennis) Sullivan, Frank (Lisa), Antoinette, Vito, Sara and the late Joseph Virgilio; also survived by eight grandchildren; son of the late Frank and Mary Virgilio; best friend of Thomas Ryion and Mario. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service at St. Peter's United Church of Christ, 1475 Orchard Park Rd., W. Seneca, NY Saturday December 18, at 10 AM. No prior visitation. Published in the Buffalo News from 12/16/2004 - 12/17/2004. Williams, Bobbie December 13, 2004. Friends may call Thursday 12-5 PM at H. ALFRED LEWIS MORTUARY, INC., 968 Jefferson. Family will be present Friday 12 Noon at St. John Baptist Church, 184 Goodell, where funeral services will follow at 1 PM. Published in the Buffalo News on 12/16/2004. Wojteczek, Mary H. (Kolodziej) December 15, 2004, of Buffalo, NY, wife of the late Henry; beloved mother of Patricia (Leonard) Perry and Theresa Wojteczek (Raymond) Broniszewski; sister of Edward (late Hilda) Kolodziej and the late Charles Kolodziej, Sally (late Joseph) Stasiszyn and William (Alice) Kolodziej; dear grandmother of Lucile Perry; also survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral services Saturday at 9:30 AM from the Old First Ward Chapel of the PETER K. LESLIE FUNERAL HOME, 580 South Park Ave. (corner of Hamburg St., 855-1411) and in St. Valentine's Church at 10:00 AM. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Family will be present Thursday 7-9 PM and Friday 2-4 & 7-9 PM. Mary was a member of the Rosary Society of St. Valentine's Church, Valley Community Association Seniors and St. Stephen's Golden Agers. Interment in St. Stanislaus Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News from 12/16/2004 - 12/17/2004. 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. 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. Zulawski, Anthony J. Of West Seneca, NY, December 15, 2004, beloved husband of Wanda Sak Zulawski; dearest father of Carol M. (Leonard) Gielinski, James and the late John (Susan) Zulawski; fond grandfather of four grandchildren and great-grandchildren; brother of Frances (late Frank) Grabowski and the late James (late Shirley) and Casimer (Sophie) Zulawski. Friends may call Friday 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), where funeral services will follow at 9 PM. Friends are invited. Anthony was a member of Harvey D. Morin Post 2940. Published in the Buffalo News from 12/16/2004 - 12/17/2004.