OBITS: The Buffalo News Death Notices 19 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 Arcadipane, Ida (Cicero) December 16, 2004; Age 79, of Lockport, formerly of Tonawanda, after a brief illness; wife of Charles W. Arcadipane; mother of Michele (Michael) Snyder, Salvatore (Barbara) and the late Rev. Charles Arcadipane Jr., sister of John (Trish) Panzarella and the late Charles (Mary) Cicero; grandmother of Christopher, Nicole, Joel (Sandy), Jesse, Luke (Laura), Timothy, Micah, Gabrielle and the late Andrew Arcadipane, Joshua and Chad (Krista) Helmer and Bethany (James) Chase; great-grandmother of Bryana, Dylan, Aidan and Starr. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Friends may call on Sunday only from 12 Noon to 3:30 PM at the HAMP FUNERAL HOME INC., Adam & Seymour Sts., Tonawanda, where funeral services will be held at 3:30 PM Sunday. Friends invited. If desired memorials to the Hospice Foundation are preferred. Complete obituary, condolences & directions may be found at www.hampfuneral.com Published in the Buffalo News from 12/18/2004 - 12/19/2004. 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. 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. Brenon, Michael M. Of Amherst, NY, December 16, 2004, beloved husband of Lisa (nee Negast); dearest father of Michael and Matthew Brenon, loving son of Evelyn and the late Joseph Brenon; dearest brother of Joseph (Sue) Brenon Jr., Gary (Kathie) Brenon, Sandy (Paul) Pygon, Libby (John) Hawkins; also survived by aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial Tuesday at 10 AM at St. Pius X Church, Getzville, NY. No prior visitation. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice Buffalo Inc. Funeral arrangements by the URBAN BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME INC., 6685 Transit Rd., East Amherst. Published in the Buffalo News from 12/18/2004 - 12/19/2004. Brown, Richard H. December 8, 2004, husband of Marjorie A. (Dickinson) Brown; father of Suzanne (Kenneth) Gawronski, Cynthia Miranda and Barbara (Richard) Gasiewicz; grandfather of Peter, Michael, Elizabeth, Jonathan, Jillian and Ben; great-grandfather of Jasmine. No prior visitation. Friends are invited to attend a memorial service Monday, December 27 at 11 AM in Williamsville United Methodist Church, 5681 Main St. Memorials may be made to the SPCA or the Alzheimer's Assoc of WNY. Arrangements by BEACH-TUYN FUNERAL HOME INC. Published in the Buffalo News from 12/19/2004 - 12/26/2004. 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. Cieciwa, Adela Entered into rest December 18, 2004 of Lackawanna, NY; beloved wife of Peter; dearest mother of Donna (Eugene) Gonsiorek, John and Mary Ann (David) Grzybowski; cherished grandmother of Jennifer, Gene and Melanie Gonsiorek and Sherri Cieciwa; predeceased by brothers and sisters in Poland. Services from THE COLONIAL MEMORIAL CHAPELS INC., 3003 South Park Ave., Lackawanna, NY Monday at 9:30 AM and from St. Barbara's Church at 10:00 AM. Visitation Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Published in the Buffalo News on 12/19/2004. Dickie, Robert F. December 6, 2004, in Bradenton, FL, formerly of Buffalo, husband of Helen (nee Baldwin); father of Pamela Rose (Joel), Michael S. Morgan (Barbara), Brent E. Morgan (Kathleen) and Mark R. Dickie (Catherine), 10 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Services were held in Florida. Memorial donations may be made to the American Diabetes Assn Published in the Buffalo News on 12/19/2004. Erhardt, Rosemary Please see Farrell Notice Published in the Buffalo News from 12/18/2004 - 12/19/2004. Farrell, Rosemary (Hock) Of Hamburg, NY, December 17, 2004; beloved wife of Thomas P. Farrell, Jr. and the late Richard L. Erhardt; loving mother of Nancy (Edward) Michalski, Cheryl (Michael) Chinchen, Richard (Deborah Tonsoline) Erhardt; stepmother of Lynn Farrell, James (Karen) Farrell and the late Thomas Farrell III; sister of Betty (late Bernard) Stevens and the late Eleanor (Joseph) Leising; also survived by thirteen grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Family will be present to receive friends Sunday 1-7 PM at the (Hamburg Chapel) JOHN J. KACZOR FUNERAL HOME, IN., 5453 Southwestern Blvd. (cor. of Rogers Rd.), 646-5555, where prayers will be said Monday morning at 10:15 followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mary of the Lake Church at 11. Interment will follow in Lakeside Memorial Cemetery. Friends invited. Published in the Buffalo News from 12/18/2004 - 12/19/2004. Ferraro, Carmella M. (Mauri) December 17, 2004, of Angola, NY, beloved wife of the late Thomas J. Ferraro; dear mother of Marie (Richard) Panepento and Matthew (Teresa) Ferraro; grandmother of Marie (Jeffrey) White, Julie (Kurt) Maytum, Thomas (Beth) and Matthew Ferraro; great-grandmother of six; sister of Cosimo (Donna) and the late Louis (Sadie) Mauri; survived by nieces, nephews, grand-nieces and nephews. Friends may call Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the SCHIAVONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 8434 N. Main St., Angola, NY where prayers will be said Monday at 8:45 AM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Most Precious Blood Church, 9:30 AM. Mrs. Ferraro was a member of the Rosary & Altar Society of Most Precious Blood Church. Published in the Buffalo News from 12/18/2004 - 12/19/2004. Fisher, Lee M. (Waldraff) of West Seneca, NY, December 17, 2004. Wife of Emerson 'Spike' Fisher. Mother of Nancy (James) Joerger and Lynn Fisher. Grandmother of Emily and Sara Joerger. Sister of Donald (Rita) Waldraff. Survived also by Little Spikey. Private funeral services held at the convenience of the family. Lee was an active member of her West Seneca Community and known by those who loved her as 'Aunt Lee.' Arrangements by HOY FUNERAL HOME. Published in the Buffalo News on 12/19/2004. Fullmer, John F. December 15, 2004, beloved husband of Carol A. (Bailey) Fullmer; loving father of Janice Mulhollan, Aileen Mosher, Michelle (Kevin) Wilcox, Laura Hupp, John A. Fullmer and Karen Zuppinger; grandfather of 14 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild; brother of the late Robert Fullmer; son of the late Carl and Eleanor Fullmer. John was a lifetime member of Windom Fire Department. A Memorial Mass will be held at Our Lady of Sacred Heart, 3148 Abbott Rd., Orchard Park on December 21 at 10:30 AM. Friends are invited to attend.xl Published in the Buffalo News on 12/19/2004. Geising, Ruth K. (Coch) Age 100 years; December 18, 2004; Wife of the late Walter W. Geising; mother of the late Jack and Walter J. (Dorothy) Geising; predeceased by brothers and sisters; also survived by grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, great-great-great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. No prior visitation. A Memorial Service will be held at Christ UCofC, 1335 Clinton St., Buffalo, Wednesday at 1 PM. Mrs. Geising was a member of the Telephone Pioneers and AARP. Arrangements by LOOMIS OFFERS & LOOMIS INC. Published in the Buffalo News from 12/19/2004 - 12/21/2004. Gilmer, Laurence R. December 12, 2004, age 82, beloved husband of the late Margaret A. (McInnis) Gilmer; dear father of Paul (Betty) Gilmer of Niagara Falls, ON; step-father of Helen (Bob) Schmidt of St. Catharines, ON and Peter Woodfine of Port Dover, ON; brother of Philip (Carolyn) Gilmer, James (Dorothy) Gilmer and the late Raymond (Shirley) Gilmer, all of Port Hope, ON; grandfather of eight grandchildren and many great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at the (Tonawanda Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2600 Sheridan Dr. (corner Parker) Monday, December 20, 2004 at 12:00 Noon. Friends invited. Online guest register at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News on 12/19/2004. Glende, Lynne M. Of Hamburg, NY, December 17, 2004; Beloved daughter of Maryann (Hahn) and the late Henry Glende; sister of Robert and the late Kenneth Glende; also survived by aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and numerous close friends. Friends may call Monday 4-9 PM at LOOMIS OFFERS & LOOMIS INC., Hamburg Chapel, 207 Main St., where Funeral will be held Tuesday 11 AM. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials to Hospice Buffalo Inc. Published in the Buffalo News from 12/19/2004 - 12/20/2004. Goldman, Byron Richard December 17, 2004, beloved husband of Dorothy Freedman Goldman; devoted father of Dr. Richard S. (Cheri) Goldman and Michael E. (Cindy) Goldman; loving grandfather of Jacey (Daniel) Taub and Dr. Scott B. Goldman; great-grandfather of Lily and Zachary Taub; brother of Harold Goldman and the late Doris Cohn; uncle of Dr. Judy Wolf, Margy Sievers, Patty Ungar, Dr. Bobbi Cohn, Steven Cohn, Sydney Ratner and Dr. Norman Diamond. Memorial Service from the AMHERST MEMORIAL CHAPEL INC., 281 Dodge Rd., Sunday at 1 PM. Memorials in his memory to Temple Beth Zion, Weinberg Campus, Jewish Community Center, Albright Knox Art Gallery, Buffalo Philharmonic. Published in the Buffalo News from 12/18/2004 - 12/19/2004. Golonka, George P. Suddenly, December 13, 2004, loving son of the late Sigmund and Regina (nee Kuczynski) Golonka; dearest brother of Alice (Tom) Denn, Ann Focazio, Regina (Charles) Sarnowski, Mary (Daniel) Genzel, Teresa (Robert) Parker, Cecile (Stuart) Skopicki; dear friend of Ellen Bradley; also survived by many nieces and nephews. George was a 1976 Graduate of Canisius College. Private funeral services were held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements by JOHN J. KACZOR FUNERAL HOME INC. Published in the Buffalo News on 12/19/2004. Greco, John V. Of Rochester, NY, formerly of Kenmore, NY, December 18, 2004, beloved husband of the late Mary (nee Borsa) Greco; father of John P. (Debbie) Greco, Mary Ann Greco and Janet (Larry) Tiefel; grandfather of Katie Lee, Ashley Nicole, Michael and Todd; brother of Alice DeMarie, Edythe, Ralph (Anna Mae) and Joseph (Alice) Greco and the late Katherine DeMaria. Friends received Tuesday from 3-7 PM at the GRECO FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2909 Elmwood Ave. (near Sheridan Dr.) where funeral services will be held Wednesday morning at 8:45 and in St. Paul's R.C. Church at 9:15. Interment in Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Mr. Greco was a veteran of WWII and a retired employee of Westinghouse Corporation. Published in the Buffalo News from 12/19/2004 - 12/20/2004. Griffin, Rita B. Of Albion, December 17, 2004, Suddenly at age 87; predeceased by husband Francis; brother of Robert; sister Dorothy (Bill) Schipper; leaves five loving children, Richard (Janice) Griffin of Albion, Rev. David Griffin of Niagara Falls, Donald (Cathy) Griffin of Penfield, Susan (Roger) Kaniecki of Albion, Karen (David) Hobson of Brockport; grandchildren, Sarah (Scot) Hess, Mark Griffin, Martha (Dean) London, Beth (Steve) Mowers; brother Daniel (Marie) Gramlich, Paul (Pat) Gramlich; sister-in-law, Vera Gramlich; great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Calling hours on Tuesday, December 21, from 3-8 PM at the MERRILL GRINNELL FUNERAL HOME, 12 Ingersoll St., Albion. A Mass of Christian burial will be Wednesday, December 22 at 10:30 AM at St. Joseph's Church with celebrant Father David Griffin. Interment will be in St. Joseph's Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the charity of choice. Published in the Buffalo News on 12/19/2004. Hens, Geraldine A. (Radwan) Of Depew, December 15, 2004; beloved wife of Joseph; devoted mother of Joseph, Jr. (Susan), Lisa A., Anne, Peter and Julie; loving grandmother of Joseph III, Nicholas and Daniel; dear sister of Stanley (Christine) Radwan, late Peter Radwan and late Rita Hamilton. Visitation with family in the EDWARD J. CICHON FUNERAL HOME, 4929 Broadway, Depew, Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Relatives and friends are invited to a Mass of Christian Burial in St. James Church, 496 Terrace Blvd., Depew, Monday at 9:30 AM. Please assemble at church. Published in the Buffalo News from 12/18/2004 - 12/19/2004. Herpin, Mary P. (Geary) December 15, 2004, beloved wife of Guenther Herpin; devoted mother of Herbert (Mary), Therese (Norman) Polanski; dearest grandmother of Christopher (Lyneve), Michael, Katherine Herpin, Norman, Philip, Julie Polanski; great-grandmother of Kellie Plumer and Bryce Herpin; sister of Robert (Sharon), Marie (Joseph) Hayes, Donald (Catherine), James (Mary Lou), William (Cathleen), Lois (Edward) Smith and the late Martin (late Margaret) and late Daniel (Janice); sister-in-law of Alfred (Ann) Herpin; also survived by many nieces and nephews. At her request, her remains have been donated to the Anatomical Gifts Program of SUNYAB. Friends are invited to attend a Memorial Mass 7 PM Tuesday January 11, 2005 at St. Francis of Assisi Church, Athol Springs. Arrangements by SCHLAGER FUNERAL HOME INC. Published in the Buffalo News on 12/19/2004. Insalaco, Joseph S. Of Buffalo, NY, December 17, 2004, beloved husband of the late Carmella (nee Passerella) Insalaco; father of Joseph (Penny) and Thomas (Ardyce) Insalaco; also survived by four grandchildren; brother of the late Pauline Butera, Mary Nicosia, Samuel and Gaetano Insalaco. Friends received Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the GRECO FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2909 Elmwood Ave. (near Sheridan Dr.) where funeral services will be held Tuesday morning at 8:45 and in St. Margaret's Church at 9:30. Entombment in Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Mr. Insalaco was a retired employee of the former Chevrolet Axle Plant and a member of United Auto Workers. Published in the Buffalo News from 12/19/2004 - 12/20/2004. Jayne, Douglas O. December 18, 2004, of North Tonawanda, beloved husband of Shirley Jayne; devoted father of Kim Arellano and Sandra (Ronald) Derme; grandfather of Crystaliana and Holly Arellano; great-grandfather of Alexander Chorny; brother of Clark (Bonnie) Jayne; also survived by nieces and nephews. Friends may call Monday 2-4 and 7-9 at the WATTENGEL FUNERAL HOME, 307 Oliver St., North Tonawanda where services will be held Tuesday at 10. In lieu of flowers, memorials to The Church at Shawnee Landing, PO Box 196, North Tonawanda 14120. Mr. Jayne was the Niagara County Elections Commissioner for 20 years. Published in the Buffalo News from 12/19/2004 - 12/20/2004. Jordan, Evelyn (Hightower) JORDAN----Evelyn (nee Hightower) December 14, 2004, Wife of the late Otto Jordan; dearest mother of Juanita B. (Kenneth) Holland, Pamela S. Jordan and the late Marion (Dillard) Williams; sister of Isaac Hightower; also survived by 13 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, 10 great-great-grandchildren and other relatives. The Family will receive friends Monday 10 AM at Zion Dominion COGIC, 360 Genesee St., where Funeral Services will follow 11 AM. Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery. Arrangements by THOMAS T. EDWARDS FUNERAL HOME, INC. Published in the Buffalo News on 12/19/2004. Kaczmarek, Alexander "Kaz" December 18, 2004, of Angola, NY, Beloved brother of Hedy (Richard) Ross and Jean Kaczmarek; predeceased by brothers and sisters; survived by nieces, nephews, grand-nieces and grand-nephews. Friends may call Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the SCHIAVONE FUNERAL HOME INC., 8434 N. Main St., Angola, NY. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday at Most Precious Blood Church, 22 Prospect St., Angola, at 10:45 AM. Please assemble at Church. Mr. Kaczmarek was employed by Ford Motor Co. Published in the Buffalo News on 12/19/2004. Kaczynski, Alfred W. Of Depew, NY, entered into rest December 18, 2004, beloved husband of Shirley M. (nee Beagle) Kaczynski; devoted father of Elizabeth Lamb, Jerry (Pat), Donald (Nancy) and Thomas (late Cynthia) Kaczynski; cherished grandfather of Gia, Christopher, Jennifer, Timothy and Kathryn; fond great-grandfather of three great-grandchildren; loving son of the late Boleslaw and Mary Kaczynski; dear brother of the late Adele, Josephine and Frank; also survived by relatives and friends. Relatives and friends may visit the LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (Southtowns Chapel), 3060 Abbott Rd. near Lake Ave. on Monday from 4-8 PM where the funeral will be held on Tuesday morning at 8:15 o'clock and a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Church at 9 o'clock. Interment St. Matthew's Cemetery. Mr. Kaczynski was an Army veteran of WWII. Published in the Buffalo News on 12/19/2004. Kane, Bernard J. Of Kenmore, December 17, 2004, dear father of Bernard J. (Ruth), Cathleen (Harry) Anderson, John (Jo-Anne) Kane and the late Philip Kane; also survived by eight grandchildren; brother of Mary (John) Haensly, Charles (Claudia), Gerald (Linda) Kane, Trudy (Charles) Marie, and the late Lawrence Kane. Friends may call at the D. LAWRENCE GINNANE FUNERAL HOME, 3215 Delaware Ave., Kenmore, Monday 7-9 and Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM where Funeral Service will be held Wednesday at 10 AM. Interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News from 12/19/2004 - 12/20/2004. Kayser, Ralph W. December 17, 2004, husband of Audrey N. Kayser (nee Nachbar); father of Kenneth W. (Suzanne), Steven W. (Brenda) and Lynn D. (Daniel) Jay; grandfather of Wayne, Michael, Samantha, Suzanne, Kenneth and Andrew. Friends may call Monday 2-4 PM at the ROBERTS & DENGLER FUNERAL HOME, 8630 Transit Rd, E. Amherst, (1 mile north of Maple Rd) where a memorial service will be held Monday at 3:30 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice, Buffalo, Inc. On line tributes may be made to www.mem.com Published in the Buffalo News from 12/18/2004 - 12/19/2004. Kissel, Gerald December 16, 2004, of Buffalo. Beloved husband of Phyllis (DiLapo). Dearest father of Kim (Michael) Jozak and Deborah (Gary) Pragel. Brother of Walter J. (Rita), Diane (Russ) Baquett, Michael (Wendy) and the late Raymond Kissel. Grandfather of Kristian, Lacey and Matthew. The family will be present to receive friends on Monday (only) from 4-8 PM at the South Buffalo Chapel of the JOSEPH K. QUINN FUNERAL HOME INC, 192 Abbott Road (near Southside Pkwy) where funeral services will follow visitation at 8 PM. Mr Kissel was a member of the Carpenters Union Local 9. Flowers gratefully declined. Published in the Buffalo News on 12/19/2004. Kocieniewski, Gregory P. Of Buffalo, NY, entered into rest December 17, 2004, beloved fiance of Mary Jo Cretacci; loving son of Robert E. Kocieniewski and Esther C. Wojtan; dear brother of Linda Kocieniewski, Eileen (Michael) Basinski, David Kocieniewski (Denise Barricklow), Suzanne Kocieniewski (Sean Bradley) and Karen (Lee) Hales; fond uncle of Natalie, Kaylee, Lauren, Devin and Katia. Relatives and friends may visit the LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (Southtowns Chapel), 3060 Abbott Rd, near Lake Ave on Saturday from 5-9 PM and Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM where the funeral will be held on Monday morning at 9:15 o'clock and a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. John Vianney Church at 10:00 o'clock. Entombment St. Stanislaus Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News from 12/18/2004 - 12/19/2004. Lach, Florianne H. (Juszkiewicz) December 18, 2004, beloved wife of the late Edward; devoted mother of James; sister of Rose (late William) Wyroski, Walter (Florence) Juszkiewicz, Frances (Harry) Stachewicz and the late Mary (late Peter) Osika, late John (late Sophie) Juszkiewicz, late Veronica (late Raymond) Lempko and the late Joseph (Jenny) Juszkiewicz; also survived by sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces and nephews. Family will be present to receive friends Sunday 7-9 and Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the ORLOWSKI-PIETSZAK FUNERAL HOME, 2400 William St. (897-2400) where services will be held Tuesday at 8:45 AM and at Our Lady of Czestochowa Church at 9:30 AM. Florianne was a member of the parish Mothers Club, Rosary Society, Choir and 46-year member of the Bingo Committee. Published in the Buffalo News from 12/19/2004 - 12/20/2004. Lepczyk, Helen (Michalski) December 17, 2004, Wife of the late Thaddeus; dear mother of Marcia (late Richard) Kucharski; grandmother of Thomas (Sara) Kucharski, Deborah (James) Rogers and Cheryl (Dave) Klemenz; great-grandmother of John, Tad, Kent, Kelsey, Jordan, Maddie and Ricky; predeceased by a brother and sisters; survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral from the PACER FUNERAL HOME INC., 2275 George Urban Blvd. (2 blocks East of Dick Rd.) Tuesday 9:30 and St. Barnabas Church 10 AM. Friends invited, family present Sunday 7-9 and Monday 2-4 and 7-9. Published in the Buffalo News from 12/19/2004 - 12/20/2004. Lillith, Nancy E. (Mysker) December 14, 2004, of Granada Hills, CA, formerly of Buffalo, NY; dearest daughter of the late Henry and Jessica (Poindexter) Mysker; beloved sister of Laurel Keough; aunt of James Keough, Karen (Kenneth) Hejna and Laurie Giammarino; dearest friend of Henry Frogione of Los Angeles, CA. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Interment in St. Stanislaus Cemetery. Arrangements by The COLONIAL MEMORIAL CHAPELS INC. Published in the Buffalo News on 12/19/2004. MacDougall, Larry L. Of Buffalo, NY, Suddenly, December 17, 2004, beloved husband of Diane (nee Sarna) MacDougall; dearest father of Lyle (Debby), Patrick (Eileen) and the late Michelle MacDougall; loving son of Lillian (nee LaBarge) and the late Lyal MacDougall; dear brother of Shelva Dudek and Bonnie (late John) Carroccia; brother-in-law of Joan (Anthony) Tojek, Sylvia (George) Vertalino and the late William (Vivian) Sarna; also survived by a large loving family and many dear friends. Family will be present to receive friends Sunday from 3-8 PM at the (Blasdell/Lackawanna Chapel) JOHN J. KACZOR FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3450 South Park Ave., where funeral services will immediately follow at 8 PM. Larry was a contract supervisor for Aerotek at General Motors Corp. and a member of the American Legion Post #63. Published in the Buffalo News on 12/19/2004. MacLeod, Andrew D. December 16, 2004, beloved son of Alec C. and Nancy (nee Bossert) MacLeod; loving brother of Eryn and Lauren MacLeod; dear grandson of Dorothy Bossert and Ann MacLeod; also survived by aunts, uncles and cousins. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 15, 2005 at 11 AM at Central Park United Methodist Church, Buffalo. Friends invited. Flowers gratefully declined. Online register at www.Amigone.com. Published in the Buffalo News from 12/18/2004 - 12/20/2004. Miller, Genevieve (Beszczynski) December 18, 2004, beloved wife of the late Arthur Miller; devoted mother of Elaine (Ronald) Niedziela and William Miller (Sally Eisenberg); loving grandmother of Mark (Amy) and Paul (Rebecca) Niedziela, Sandra Miller and Christine (Ian) Hill; great-grandmother of Mary, Kaitlin, Mark and Sebastian Niedziela, Collin and Jordan Snyder and Abigial Hill; dear sister of Celia (late John) Prejna; dear mother-in-law of Nancy Dombrowski; also survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral services at the BUSZKA FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2005 Clinton St. (corner South Ogden) Tuesday at 9 AM and at St. Bernard Church at 9:30 AM. Visitation Monday 3-5 and 7-9 PM. Published in the Buffalo News on 12/19/2004. Mineo, Margaret (Maisano) December 18, 2004, of Kenmore, NY, beloved wife of the late Norman Mineo; father of Katherine Limardi, Thomas (Diane), Norman (Carrie) of Virginia, Roseann Mineo of New York City and the late Mary Bonvisutto; also survived by 14 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren; sister of Josephine Oliveri, Katherine Lee and the late Rose, James, Kelly, Carmen and Sam Maisano. Friends may call Monday 4-9 at the LESTER H. WEDEKINDT, INC. FUNERAL HOME, 3290 Delaware Ave. where funeral services will be held Tuesday at a time and place to be announced. Published in the Buffalo News on 12/19/2004. Montesano Jr., Michael J. December 11, 2004 of Newnan, GA; formerly of Buffalo, NY; beloved husband of Patricia L. (nee Butler) Montesano; dear father of Michael J. (Jin) Montesano III, Elena (Kenneth) Ballato and Peter J. (Ann) Montesano; grandfather of four grandchildren; brother of Lane (Diane) Montesano. Memorial services will be held at a later date. Published in the Buffalo News on 12/19/2004. Moskal, Raymond E. December 17, 2004 of Cheektowaga, NY; beloved husband of Geraldine M. (Baltus) Moskal; dear father of Edward C. Moskal, Patricia L. (James) McKillen of Spring Lake, MI, Christopher J. (Tammy) of Rockford, IL, Ann Marie Moskal and the late Michael R. Moskal; dear grandfather of Ryan, Ashley, Riley, Jeanmarie, Eric, Kyle and Raven; brother of Frank (Nancy) Moskal, Florence (Leo) Ochterski, the late Michael, Joseph, Edward and Dorothy. Private funeral service was held at the convenience of the family. Mr. Moskal was a WWII Navy veteran. Arrangements by BARRON-MILLER FUNERAL HOME INC. Published in the Buffalo News on 12/19/2004. Myers, Robert J. December 16, 2004, beloved husband of Barbara (nee George); dear father of Steven Myers and Kenneth (Ann Marie) Myers; brother of the late John and Paul Myers. The family will be present to receive friends Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Tonawanda Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2600 Sheridan Dr. (at Parker Blvd.) where funeral services will be held Monday at 9 AM and from St. John the Baptist Church at 9:30 AM. If desired, contributions may be made in Mr. Myers' memory to the American Heart Assn. or American Lung Assn. Online register at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 12/18/2004 - 12/19/2004. Notaro, Rose S. (Trimboli) December 17, 2004, of Hamburg, NY, wife of the late Thomas A. Notaro; beloved mother of Hon. Peter J. (Diana) and Dr. Carmen A. (Joanne) Notaro Ph.D.; cherished grandmother of Thomas (Meri), Anthony (Jennifer), Peter (Mary Beth), Joseph (Renee), Mark (Julie) and Paul (Sherry) Notaro; loving great-grandmother of Alexandra, Peter, Matthew, Sarah, Marisa, Olivia, Jessica and Jacob; dearest sister of Fay Ruffino, Vera Verrastro, Daniel Trimboli and the late Concetta Vasquez, Anthony Trimboli, Molly Cuccia, Mary Trimboli, Josephine Rich and Joseph Trimboli. Friends received at the LAKESIDE MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME INC., S-4199 Lakeshore Rd. (Corner Camp Rd. & Rte. 5) Hamburg 627-2919, Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM where funeral services will be held Tuesday at 8:45 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mary of the Lake Church at 9:30 AM. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Tom and Rose Notaro Scholarship Fund at Hilbert College. Charles A. Castiglia, Director. Published in the Buffalo News from 12/19/2004 - 12/20/2004. Overturf, Othel M. (Dolpp) Of the City of Tonawanda; December 17, 2004 at her residence; wife of the late William L. Overturf; mother of Leonard W. (Mary Beth) Overturf, Paul W. Overturf, Thomas O. Overturf and Darlene H. (Robert) Ollino; grandmother of Eric Overturf, Heather (Jon) Norton, Kyle and Jordyn Ollino; sister of Evelyn (the late Leonard) Mack, Audrey (George Phillips) Batt, Floyd (Delores) Dolpp, Arnold (Joyce) Dolpp, and the late LeVerne and Robert Dolpp and Dorothy Williams; also survived by three great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Friends may call Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at JOHN O. ROTH FUNERAL HOME INC., 25 William St. (between Morgan and Broad Sts.) in the City of Tonawanda. Funeral services will be held in Immanuel Lutheran Church, corner Scott and William Sts. in the City of Tonawanda, Monday at 11:00 AM. Friends invited. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or to Hospice Buffalo Foundation, 225 Como Park Blvd., Buffalo, NY 14227. Published in the Buffalo News from 12/18/2004 - 12/19/2004. Palumbo, Madeline A. (Abramo) December 17, 2004; Beloved wife of the late Thomas J.; sister of Concetta DiBiase, Rafeala Abramo, Angeline DiCorso and the late Bridget Syracuse; also survived by several nieces and nephews. The family will be present on Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Tonawanda Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2600 Sheridan Drive (at Parker) where Funeral Services will be held on Monday at 8:30 AM and from St. Amelia's Church at 9 AM. Friends invited. Online register at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 12/18/2004 - 12/19/2004. Parrish, John L. "Jack" December 18, 2004, beloved husband of Elizabeth 'Betty'; dear father of Christine Fabin, Robert (Darlene) and the late Richard Parrish; grandfather of Tina Parrish, Michael, William and the late Scott Von Stein; brother of May (late John) Hillmiller and the late Glyn 'Jimmy' Parrish, Truletta Gibbons and Georgiana Amenta. No prior visitation. Memorial Services will be held Wednesday, December 29 at 11:30 AM at the JAMES E. GRACE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 335 Ontario St. Jack was a member of The Moose Lodge #8. Published in the Buffalo News on 12/19/2004. Peterson, Lucille M. In Amherst, NY, December 16, 2004, wife of the late Harold Peterson, cousin of Sara Harvey; aunt of Judy Cold; friend of Bertamae Ives. No prior visitation. Funeral service will be held Monday at 11:30 AM at University United Methodist Church, Minnesota and Bailey Ave., Buffalo, NY. Arrangements RAPIN FUNERAL HOME, INC. Published in the Buffalo News from 12/18/2004 - 12/19/2004. Petko, Stephanie (Mikulec) December 17, 2004 at age 86; beloved wife of the late Frank J. Petko; devoted mother of Charles F., Robert and Jack (Linda) Petko; loving grandmother of Charles J., Cheryl M. and Michael S. Petko; great-grandmother of Stephanie, Charles J. and Haley; dear sister of the late Anna Bak, Joseph, Mary Pawlak, Helen Urban and Matthew Mikulec; also survived by nieces and nephews. The family will be present on Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at (Amherst Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME INC., 5200 Sheridan Dr. (at Hopkins Rd.) where funeral services will be held on Tuesday at 8:45 AM and from St. Gregory the Great Church at 9:30 AM. Friends invited. On-line register at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 12/19/2004 - 12/20/2004. Podger, Kenneth P. Of Hamburg, NY, suddenly, December 16, 2004, beloved husband of Carol (nee Cordaro) Podger: loving father of Keri (Michael) Schmidt, Jenny (Brian) Kauzala and Christopher Podger; cherished Papa of Marc, Alaina, Eric, Janey, Matthew and Jaclyn; son of Phyllis (nee Fox) and the late Louis Podger; brother of David and Alan (Maria) Podger; son-in-law of Carmella (nee Mecca) and Leonard Cordaro; brother-in-law of Tony Cordaro and Debra Andolina; also survived by a large, loving family and many dear friends. Funeral services Monday morning at 8:45 from the (Hamburg Chapel) JOHN J. KACZOR FUNERAL HOME INC., 5453 Southwestern Blvd., (corner of Rogers Rd. 646-5555), and at St. Mary Of The Lake Church at 9:30. Entombment will follow in Lakeside Memorial Park Cemetery Mausoleum. Friends are invited. Ken was the corresponding Secretary for the Southtowns Walleye Assn. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Assn. Family will be present to receive friends Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Published in the Buffalo News from 12/18/2004 - 12/19/2004. Rasnick, Ruth (Greisdorf) December 18, 2004, beloved wife of the late Julius Rasnick; dear mother of Thelma Richards of Tel Aviv, Israel and the late Ellen Davis and Seymour Rasnick; grandmother of nine grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Graveside Funeral Services from White Chapel Cemetery, Wednesday at 2:30 PM. No prior visitations. In lieu of flowers, donations to Weinberg Campus. A period of mourning will be observed at her grandson's residence, 7-9 PM Wednesday night. Arrangements by the AMHERST MEMORIAL CHAPEL, INC. Published in the Buffalo News from 12/19/2004 - 12/21/2004. Ristau, Annabelle (Gantz) Of Blasdell, NY, December 16, 2004, beloved wife of the late Charles H.; dearest mother of Barbara Canterbury, Diane (David) Nelson and the late Charles R. (Sandra), John (late Donna), Cindy Spooner, Alan Ogara and Rosemarie Ogara; grandmother of 28 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren; sister of Violet (late David) Ristau, Ruby (late Anthony) Massa, Audrey (Frank) Taydus and the late Andrew Gantz; survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral service from JOS. M. LITWIN FUNERAL HOME, 1629 Electric Ave., Lackawanna, Monday 1 PM, Rev. Thomas Lebeau officiating. Friends invited. Family present Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Mrs. Ristau was a member of the Matthew Glab Post No. 1477 Ladies Auxiliary, Queen of Red Hat Dabbers. Published in the Buffalo News on 12/19/2004. Robertson, Marjorie L. (Quade) Of Buffalo, December 18, 2004, wife of the late Donald C. Robertson; mother of Marc D. (Anne Bosch) Robertson of Mt. Horeb, WI and Linda (Laird) Robertson of Buffalo; grandmother of Megan M. Robertson and Laird Robertson, III. Private Cremation Services by NORMAN E. GANNON & SONS, INC. FUNERAL HOME, 1075 Ridge Rd., Lackawanna (824-4000). Published in the Buffalo News on 12/19/2004. Schultz, Marlene A. Of South Wales, NY, December 16, 2004, beloved sister of Wilfred M. Schultz; daughter of the Wilfred E. and Beatrice (Matthews) Schultz. No prior visitation. A Memorial Mass will be held in St. Mary's Church, Strykersville, NY, Saturday, January 15th at 10 AM. Friends invited. Burial services private. Memorials made to SPCA or to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Arrangements by F.E. BROWN SONS FUNERAL HOME INC. Published in the Buffalo News on 12/19/2004. Smith, Hallie Klapper December 16, 2004, wife of the late Nicholas V. Smith; mother of Ruth (Rusty) Smith, Joan Rokicki, Edward and Frederick Smith; also survived by 11 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; sister of Sally Privitera, Doris Smith, Donna Mehlenbacher, Frederick and the late Melvin Klapper; sister-in-law of Mae Dickinson. Friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial at St Leo the Great Church, 8455 Sweethome Rd., Monday at 9:15. Interment privated. Flowers gratefully declined. Calls may be made at the CARLTON A. ULLRICH FUNERAL HOME INC., 855 Englewood Ave. Tonawanda Sunday 4-8 PM. Mrs. Smith was a member of Phi Epislon NYS retired Teachers Assoc. Gifts to Buffalo Hospice or American Diabetes Assoc. Published in the Buffalo News from 12/18/2004 - 12/19/2004. Smith, Mary B. Of Corfu, NY, December 17, 2004, wife of the late Reuben W. Smith; mother of Lawrence Smith, James (Sandra) Smith and Terry Smith; grandmother of eight grandchildren and the late Mary Smith; great-grandmother of four; sister of Jean Smith and the late Shirley Markek and Richard Hutchinson. Friends may call at the C.B. BEACH & SON MORTUARY, INC., Corner of Rtes. 33 & 77, Corfu, on Wednesday 11 AM to 2 PM. Services will follow at 2 PM. Published in the Buffalo News on 12/19/2004. Steele, Loraine R. (Domon) December 17, 20004, of Depew, NY, beloved wife of Robert J. Steele and late Chester Golimowski; dearest mother of Kathleen (Terrance) Gladkowski, Pamela Marsh; dear grandmother of Christopher and Dale Burks; also survived by six sisters and pre-deceased by other brothers and sisters; also survived by nieces and nephews; devoted friend of Raymond (Pauline) Eisenhauer and Henry (Agnes) Brown. Funeral services from the BARRON-MILLER FUNERAL HOME INC., 3025 William St. near Union Rd., Cheektowaga, Monday at 9 AM and in St. Augustines Church at 10 AM. Internment St. Adalbert's Cemetery, Lancaster. Family present Saturday and Sunday 4-8 PM. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials to Hospice Buffalo Inc. Published in the Buffalo News from 12/18/2004 - 12/19/2004. Thompson, Jacqueline D. (Holley) December 16, 2004, loving mother of Jacqueline R., Damon A., Anthony A., Marie G. and the late Tiffany Thompson; cherished sister of Darlene D. DuBoise; also survived by five grandchildren, a host of other relatives and friends. The family will receive friends Tuesday 11:00 AM at Antioch Baptist Church, 1327 Fillmore Ave., where funeral service follow at 12:00 noon. Interment Ridgelawn Cemetery. Arrangements by THOMAS T. EDWARDS FUNERAL HOME INC. Published in the Buffalo News on 12/19/2004. Thompson, William E. Of Hamburg, NY, Unexpectedly December 16, 2004, Beloved son of Margaret J. (late Everett) Thompson; brother of Barbara T. (Paul) Morrison; uncle of Andrew W. Morrison and Amy M. (Edward) Papp; great-uncle of Eddie and Jonah Papp. Family will receive friends Tuesday 6-9 PM at the F.E. BROWN SONS FUNERAL HOME INC., E. Quaker St., Orchard Park (Rte. 20-A, 1-1/4 mile east of Rte. 219). A Memorial Service will be held Wednesday 2 PM in the Orchard Park Presbyterian Church, 4369 South Buffalo St. Memorials made to Second Chance Sheltering Network of East Aurora or Hamburg High School Alumnae Assn., P.O. Box 121, Hamburg, NY 14075 Published in the Buffalo News from 12/19/2004 - 12/21/2004. Tobola, Dale R. December 18, 2004, beloved husband of Irene (Szramka) Tobola; devoted father of Debarah (Peter) Sudyn, Dale (Teri) Tobola and Julie Hayes; loving grandfather of Sarah, Jessica, Rebekah, Lindsy and Jennifer; great-grandfather of Samantha; dear brother of Sally (Ray) Blachura and Ronald (Clara) Tobola; also survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral Services at the BUSZKA FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2005 Clinton St. (corner South Ogden), Wednesday at 9:30 AM and at St. Bernard Church at 10 AM. Mr. Tobola was a disabled Navy veteran of the Korean War and a retiree of the Buffalo Fire Dept. Ladder #2. Visitation Monday 6-9 PM and Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Published in the Buffalo News from 12/19/2004 - 12/20/2004. Triem, Shirley P. (Lines) December 16, 2004, of West Seneca, NY, wife of the late Albert H. Triem; mother of Valerie (Louie) Cedro and James Triem (Larry Holingbaugh); sister of Barbara Davis, William Lines, Elizabeth Block and Robert Lines; grandmother of Matthew, Sarah and Austin; great-grandmother of Kali; also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services Monday at 10:00 AM from the SIECK & MAST FUNERAL HOME, 250 Orchard Park Rd., West Seneca (825-5205). Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Family will be present Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the SPCA. Interment in St. Matthew's Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News from 12/18/2004 - 12/19/2004. Vanner, Henry David Born April 28, 1926 in Buffalo, NY; passed away November 20, 2004 in Aurora, CO. He was 78 and retired. He lived a full life, including service in the US Marine Corps, the Merchant Marines, and as a business owner. He was a survivor of a 46 year friendship with Don Willard, hero of the Korean War, his most beloved. His is survived by the following, among others, all beloved; dear friend Monty Casley, sister Laura Woolson, brother Albert Vanner, niece Janet Block, nephew Edward King and niece Shirley Ann Betz. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Humane Society of the U S in his name, as he was an avid animal lover. Published in the Buffalo News on 12/19/2004. Voss, Gunther H. Of Lake View, NY, December 17, 2004, beloved husband of Elfriede (nee Mohr) Voss; dearest father of Peter Voss, Claudia (Kevin) Yates, Susan Kelley, Christina Voss and Dieter (Sheri) Voss; loving grandfather of Vanessa and Travis Yates, Rebecca and Scott Kelley and Kiley, Kelsey and Collin Voss; brother of Barbara Koch, Heidi Stephens, Ellen Parker and the late Richard Voss; also survived by nieces and nephews. Family and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Wake Service Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Hamburg Chapel) JOHN J. KACZOR FUNERAL HOME, INC., 5453 Southwestern Blvd. (corner of Rogers Rd., 646-5555) where funeral services will be held Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock. Inurnment will follow in Hillcrest Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice Buffalo, Inc. or the American Heart Association. Published in the Buffalo News on 12/19/2004. Welch, Edgar E. December 15, 2004 of Blasdell, NY, husband of the late Helen and Anne Welch; father of the late John (Lea Brosche) Welch; beloved grandfather of Leisa (John) Abraham, Jeffrey (Sue) Welch and Leslie (Jamie) Bell; cherished great-grandfather of Sarah, Stacy, Julie and Tyler; dear brother of Roy (Janet) Welch. Private services where held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements by LAKESIDE MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME INC. 627-2919. Charles A. Castiglia, Director. Published in the Buffalo News on 12/19/2004. Wroblewski, Daniel E. December 15, 2004, beloved son of Mary (Sienicki) and the late Edward Wroblewski; dear brother of M. Francine (John) Stanciu and Paul (Mary) Wroblewski; dear uncle of Brandon Wroblewski and Tom, Edward and Suzanne Stetter. Mr. Wroblewski was a graduate of Canisius College and the University of Buffalo. Funeral services private. Arrangements by BUSZKA FUNERAL HOME INC. Published in the Buffalo News on 12/19/2004.