OBITS: The Buffalo News Death Notices 17 Dec 2004; Buffalo, Erie co., New York

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Bagley, Bernice (Jaszczak)   
December 15, 2004, of Cheektowaga, NY, beloved wife of the late Stanley; dear
sister of the late Victoria Skrzypkowiak; sister-in-law of Catherine (Donald)
Green; friend of Kathy (Ralph) Ferraina and Louis T. Miller. Family will be
present to receive friends at the DANIEL R. SMOLAREK FUNERAL HOME, 2510 Union
Rd., Cheektowaga, (two blocks south of William St.), Friday only 2-4 and 7-9
PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday at 9 AM at Holy Mother of
the Rosary Cathedral, 5776 Broadway, Lancaster. Please assemble at church.
Interment in parish cemetery. Mrs. Bagley was a member of Parish Senior
Citizens. On-line register book at www.smolarekfuneral.com.
Published in the Buffalo News on 12/17/2004.

Bauer, Charles A.   
Of Orchard Park, formerly of Cheektowaga, December 16, 2004, husband of
Phyllis M. (Westphal) Bauer; father of Beth (Andy) Donovan and Kris (Bill)
Marusza; brother of John (Judy) Bauer; brother-in-law of Peter (Jane Robbins)
Westphal; grandfather of Sean and Liam Donovan and Mary Marusza. Visitation
Saturday 7-9 PM and Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the NORMAN E. GANNON & SONS, INC.
FUNERAL HOME, 1075 Ridge Rd, Lackawanna (824-4000) where services will be held
Monday at 9:45 AM and at Our Lady of Victory Basilica at 10:30 AM. Burial to
follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Mr. Bauer was a member of the West Seneca
Retired Teachers Association and the Orchard Park Garden Club. Memorials may
be made to Our Lady of Victory Homes of Charity.
Published in the Buffalo News from 12/17/2004 - 12/19/2004.

Bobenread, Margaret (Perrino)   
December 16, 2004, wife of the late Walter; dear mother of David (Denise)
Bobenread, Peggy (Roger) Golimoski and Donna (Earl) Schwartz; grandmother of 6
grandchildren and 3 great-grandsons; sister of Agnes (Anthony) DiMuro, Ester
(late Whitey) Dietz, Florence (late William) Kerbeline, Eleanor (Chet) Dziewa
and Jean (James) Moore; pre-deceased by other brothers and sisters; also
survived by nieces and nephews. A Memorial service will be held at St.
Barnabas Church, 2049 George Urban Blvd. Saturday at 11 AM. Arrangements by
the PACER FUNERAL HOME, INC.
Published in the Buffalo News on 12/17/2004.

Boles, Alice M. "Peggy"   
(nee McCord) December 16, 2004; beloved wife of Bernard J. Boles and the late
Joseph F. Schwab; dearest mother of Joseph F. Schwab Jr., Mark F. (Karen)
Schwab and the late Jeffrey Francis Schwab; pre-deceased by brothers and
sisters of Canada. No prior visitation. Family and friends are invited to
attend a funeral service Wednesday, December 22 at 1:00 PM in the (Amherst
Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC. 5200 Sheridan Drive (corner of Hopkins Rd.)
Flowers gratefully declined. If so desired, donations may be made in Mrs.
Boles memory to Hospice Buffalo Inc., 225 Como Park Blvd., Cheektowaga, NY
14227. Online register book at www.Amigone.com
Published in the Buffalo News from 12/17/2004 - 12/19/2004.

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.

Burchalewski, Stella M.   
(nee Romanczak) Of Cheektowaga, NY, December 15, 2004, Age 85, beloved wife of
Karol L. Burchalewski; devoted mother of Edward M. (Carol), Daniel R. (Janet)
Burch and the late Diane M. Ras; dearest grandmother of Dr. Jill Ann
Burch-Brooks and Andrew M. Burch; daughter of the late Ignacy and Maryanna
(Druzynski) Romanczak; sister of the late Michael (Victoria) Romans, the late
Henry (Florence) and Sigmund Romanczak; also survived by nieces and nephews.
Family and friends may call 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 morning at 10:15 AM and from St. Gabriel's
Church at 11 o'clock. Friends are invited. Interment St. Adalbert's Cemetery.
Stella was a member of St. Gabriel's Ladies Guild and Parish Seniors.
Published in the Buffalo News on 12/17/2004.

Burke, RoseAgnes (Widmer)   
December 14, 2004; loving wife of the late Nelson M. Burke; mother of Martin
(Deborah), Nelson (Edith) Burke, Nancy (Timothy) Zuppinger and the late Jean
(Rodney) Smith and Patricia Oliver; sister of Lillian Melohusky, Loretta
Casper and the late Kathleen Tretyak and Mary McGraw; also survived by twelve
grandchildren; predeceased by three grandchildren; Friends may call at the
ADDISON FUNERAL HOME, 262 N. Main St., Angola, NY, Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM
where funeral services will be held Monday at 10 AM. In lieu of flowers
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 12/17/2004 - 12/18/2004.

Celano, Donald A.   
Of Buffalo, NY, December 16, 2004, beloved husband of Beverly (nee Bermel);
father of Donna (fiance Ronald Ross) and Steven; brother of Ronald (Dolores),
Lucille (William) Haubrick, Vincent (Bonnie) and the late Constance Celano;
also survived by many nieces and nephews. Friends received Saturday 7-9 PM,
and Sunday, 2-4 and 7-9 PM, at the GRECO FUNERAL HOME INC., 2909 Elmwood Ave.
(near Sheridan Dr.), where funeral services will be held Monday morning at 10
AM. Mr. Celano was a retired employee of General Motors-Tonawanda Plant.
Published in the Buffalo News from 12/17/2004 - 12/19/2004.

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.

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.

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.

Gawronski, Bernard   
December 16, 2004, predeceased by brothers and sisters; survived by nieces and
nephews. Family and friends may call Friday from 2-6 PM and Saturday from
9-11:15 AM at ST. JOHN'S FUNERAL HOME INC., 1456 Broadway, (892-4600), where
services will be held Saturday at 11:15 and at 11:30 AM in St. John Kanty
Church.
Published in the Buffalo News on 12/17/2004.

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.

Gugliuzza Allen, Martha   
December 16, 2004; wife of the late Robert Allen; beloved sister of Kate
(Nick) Carriero; beloved mother of Michael P. (Karen), David J.; devoted
stepmother of Rhonda Frederick, Lisa (Lester) Boeh, Robert (Fran) Armstrong &
Jeffrey Allen; loving & proud grandmother of Heather, Mikey, Corey & Sara;
dear friend of Vi Ortwein & Judith Wedekind. Friends invited to a Memorial
Mass, Saturday, January 8, 2005 at 9:30 AM at St. Margaret's Church, 139
Hertel Ave.
Published in the Buffalo News on 12/17/2004.

Hammond, Viola   
December 11, 2004, of Buffalo, NY. Friends may call Saturday 10 AM visitation,
11 AM funeral service will follow at Thankful Baptist Church, 197 Sumner Pl.
Arrangements entrusted to MEMORIAL CHAPELS OF BUFFALO, 66 East Utica St.
Interment St. Matthew's Cemetery.
Published in the Buffalo News on 12/17/2004.

Hulbert, Michael J.   
December 15, 2004 at age 45. Beloved husband of Ann Marie (nee Bohn) Hulbert;
dearest father of Kristopher, Jessica and William Hulbert; son of Norman and
Barbara Hulbert; brother of Daniel (Edyth) Hulbert, Cheryl (Gary) Kielaszek,
Joel (Kathy) Hulbert and Susan (Anthony) Basso; son-in-law of Louis and Mary
Bohn; also survived by 22 nieces and nephews. The family will be present on
Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM and on Saturday from 12 Noon-3 PM at the (Tonawanda
Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2600 Sheridan Dr. (at Parker Blvd.), where
a funeral service will follow at 3 PM. Friends are invited. Flowers are
gratefully declined. Online register book at www.Amigone.com
Published in the Buffalo News from 12/17/2004 - 12/18/2004.

Jasinski, Carl L.   
December 16, 2004, beloved husband of the late Constance (Marcinkowski); dear
father of Patricia (late Edward) Schuse and Robert (Susan) Jasinski; fond
grandfather of 10 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren; dear brother of
Marie (late Stanley) Goraj and the late Steve (Carrie) Jasinski and Jean (late
Walter) Lepiarz; also survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral from the KOLANO
FUNERAL HOME, 396 Amherst St. (near Grant) Saturday 8:30 and Assumption Church
at 9 AM. Friends are invited. Family will be present Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM.
Interment St. Stanislaus Cemetery.
Published in the Buffalo News on 12/17/2004.

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.

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.

Kuhn, Mary Grace
Age 68, of Bonita Springs, FL, died December 15, 2004 in Naples, FL. Mrs. Kuhn
was born in Buffalo, NY to James and Fawn (Wagner) Huffstidler; she was a
member of Ossed Mystic Art Tyrian Chapter #386 O.E.S., Amherst Chapter #555,
past Matron & District Deputy Grand Matron of Erie District in 1979. Mrs. Kuhn
is survived by her loving husband of 48 years James A. Kuhn; daughters Diane
(Brian) Maynard, Deborah (Dean) Steger-Kuhn, Linda (Richard) Davey; brother
James (Veronica) Huffstidler; sister Carole Jean (Gerald) Koehler; seven
grandchildren Erynn, Esther, James, Jehrid, Sean, Jeremy and Melinda. A
memorial service to celebrate her life will be Saturday, December 18, 2004 at
Eastern Hills Wesleyan Church, 8180 Greiner Rd., Williamsville, NY at 1 PM. In
lieu of flowers, please make memorial contributions to Eastern Star Home in
Oriskany, NY.
Published in the Buffalo News on 12/17/2004.

Nowicki, Robert J.   
Suddenly, December 14, 2004, dear son of Gloria M. (Audino) and the late
Eugene P. Nowicki; brother of Maria A. (Roy) Bonati and James R. Nowicki;
uncle of Anthony Joseph Bonati and Taylor Rae Bonati; also survived by aunts
and uncles. No prior visitation. Private funeral services were held at the
convenience of the family. Arrangements by PERNA FUNERAL HOME INC. Michael A.
and Constance J. Pellegrino, Directors, 874-1010.
Published in the Buffalo News on 12/17/2004.

Olson, Ralph K.   
Formerly of Lewiston, NY; December 16, 2004; Age 87; husband of the late
Marjorie (Bragg) Olson; son of the late Knute and Eva (Hanson) Olson; brother
of Ruth Gray and Richard Olson; also survived by several nieces and nephews,
great-nieces and nephews. Friends may call Saturday, December 18 from 2-4 PM
at the HARDISON FUNERAL HOME INC., North 4th & Ridge Streets, Lewiston. The
funeral service will be held Saturday at 5 PM at St. Paul's Episcopal Church,
400 Ridge St., Lewiston. Memorials to the Lewiston Volunteer Fire Co. #
Ambulance Fund or St. Paul's Episcopal Church.
Published in the Buffalo News on 12/17/2004.

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.

Pierce, Mary   
December 14, 2004, of Buffalo, NY. Friends may call Saturday 9 AM visitation.
10 AM funeral service will follow at New Jerusalem C.O.G.I.C, 38 Vernon St.
Arrangements entrusted to: Memorial Chapels of Buffalo, 66 E. Utica St.
Interment St. Matthew's Cemetery.
Published in the Buffalo News on 12/17/2004.

Pinkard, Eugene A.   
December 14, 2004; loving father of Regina L. (Willie) Chaplin of Sayeville,
NY, Renee Pinkard, Eugene A. (Sidney) Pinkard of Washington, DC; grandfather
of five; great-grandfather of two; brother of Joseph Pinkard, MarilynEnoch,
Harold (Princella) Pinkard, Donald Pinkard; also survived by a host of other
relatives & friends. Former employee of City of Buffalo as a City
Administrator. Family will be present today at 11 AM at THOMAS T. EDWARDS
FUNERAL HOME, 995 Genesee St. Funeral will be at 12 Noon. Interment Forest
Lawn Cemetery
Published in the Buffalo News on 12/17/2004.

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.

Romano, James T.   
December 15, 2004 at Brook's Memorial Hospital Dunkirk, NY, husband of the
late Rose Marie (Jarvis) Romano; father of Cindy (Fiore) Conti of Fredonia,
N.Y. and Lisa Romano of Sheridan, N.Y; brother of Peter (Beatrice) Romano,
Anthony J. (Carol) Romano and the late Salvatore Romano all of Buffalo, NY;
also survived by six grand children and several nieces and nephews. Funeral
Service will be held Monday at 10:00 A.M at St. Anthony Church Fredonia, N.Y.
were the Rev. C.J. Westfield, Pastor Officiating. Relatives & friends are
invited to attend the Funeral Mass and may call at the AMIGONE FUNERAl HOME at
2600 Sheridan Dr Tonawanda, NY, Sat 2-4 and 7-9 and at the Fantauzzi Funeral
Home 82 East Main St. Fredonia, Sun 2-4 and 7-9. Interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery
Tonawanda, N.Y. Donations to the Dialysis Unit of Brook's Memorial Hospital in
his memory.
Published in the Buffalo News on 12/17/2004.

Sannicola, Evelyn (Bower)   
December 16, 2004; beloved wife of the late John, Sr.; dearest mother of John,
Jr. and Vivian Sannicola; grandma of Paul, Zak, Brianna and Hunter. Funeral
services commencing at the DANIEL R. SMOLAREK FUNERAL HOME, 2047 Broadway,
Cheektowaga-Buffalo City Line, Saturday at 10:30 AM and at St. Francis of
Assisi Church at 11 AM. Interment Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Family present Friday
only 2-4 & 7-9 PM.
Published in the Buffalo News on 12/17/2004.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Ziemczonek, Stanislawa "Stella"   
(nee Majchrzak) December 16, 2004, wife of the late Bill; dear mother of
Anthony (Audrey) and Susan; grandmother of Michael and Tracey. Friends
invited. Family present Friday 4-8 PM at the ORLOWSKI- PIETSZAK FUNERAL HOME,
2400 William St. Mass of Christian Burial at St. John Kanty Church, Broadway
at Swinburne St., Saturday at 10:30 AM. Please assemble at church.
Published in the Buffalo News on 12/17/2004.

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.