OBITS: The Buffalo News Death Notices 20 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 Anderson, Esther A. (Levow) December 19, 2004, wife of the late Norman Anderson; dear mother of Betty J. Klomp and Bonnie (Dennis) Stevens; grandmother of Sarah (Joshua) Gershone and Rachel Stevens; sister of the late Dorothy Welch. Friends are invited to attend Funeral Services 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon at the ETKIN-SCHLAGER FUNERAL HOME, 4614 Main St. Published in the Buffalo News on 12/20/2004. Barrile, Angeline R. (Montante) Of Town of Tonawanda, NY, December 19, 2004, beloved wife of Michael J. Barrile; mother of Theresa (Darryl) Long, Charlene (Frank) Sardo, John J. Barrile and the late John M. Barrile; grandmother of Tara (Keith) Gipp, Brett (Christina) and Justin Long, Marc and Evan Sardo; great-grandmother of Joshua Darryl Long; sister of the late Josephine Gentile, Joseph, Raymond, Angelo, Theresa, Connie and Peter Montante; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Friends received Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM, at the GRECO FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2909 Elmwood Ave., (near Sheridan Dr.), where funeral services will be held Wednesday at 9:45 AM and in Blessed Sacrament Church (Claremont Ave.) at 10:30 AM. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be sent to the Leukemia Society. Published in the Buffalo News from 12/20/2004 - 12/21/2004. Benson, Sophia E. Lekacz December 19, 2004, of Cheektowaga, NY, beloved wife of the late Joseph Relinski and the late Joseph Benson; dearest mother of Richard (Diana) Relinski; cherished grandmother of Renee and Robin (Matthew) Skindzier of Pittsburgh, PA and great-grandmother of Francis Joseph and Theresa Josephine Skindzier; sister of Helen (late Stanley) Zielinski, Estelle (late Anthony) Rdyzinski and the late Joseph Lekacz; also survived by nieces and nephews. Family will be present to receive relatives and friends Tuesday 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 Wednesday at 10:30 AM and from Queen of Martyrs Church at 11:00 AM. Entombment St. Stanislaus Cemetery. Flowers gratefully declined. Published in the Buffalo News from 12/20/2004 - 12/21/2004. 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. Carmody, Florence H. (Basinski) Of Woodlawn, NY, December 18, 2004, beloved wife of the late Richard Carmody; loving mother of Susan (Jerry) Clark, Kathleen (William) O'Connell, James (Mary Beth) Carmody and the late Shirley O'Boyle; sister of the late Theresa (late Joseph) Stalica, Irene (late Frank) Grell and Rose (late Hubert) Rutkowski; also survived by 10 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Family will be present to receive friends Tuesday 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). A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Wednesday morning at 9:30 at Our Lady of Grace Church (please assemble at church). Interment will follow in Holy Cross Cemetery. Flowers gratefully declined. Published in the Buffalo News on 12/20/2004. Dailey, Rosalia (Knoll) December 18, 2004 of Amherst, NY, beloved wife of the late Michael J. Dailey; mother of Stephen A. (Tae) Dailey and Nancy (Justin) Neale; grandmother of Faith, Robyn and Angela. Friends may call Tuesday, 2-4 and 7-9 PM, at LESTER H. WEDEKINDT INC. FUNERAL HOME, 3290 Delaware Ave., where funeral services will be held Wednesday morning at 8:45. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Christopher's R.C. Church at 9:30 AM. Friends invited. Published in the Buffalo News on 12/20/2004. Depp, Evelyn M. (Dusenbury) December 18, 2004, wife of the late Ray Depp; mother of Cynthia (Harold) Heximer, Carol Hanley of Louisville, KY and Christie (James) Hoffman; grandmother of Sarah Heximer; sister of the late Catherine Matus and Winfield Dusenbury; aunt of Karen Stalker. The family will be present to receive friends Tuesday from 2-4 and 6-7:30 at BEACH-TUYN FUNERAL HOME, INC., 5541 Main St. (at Cayuga Rd.), Williamsville where a Memorial Service will follow at 7:30 PM. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to Hospice Buffalo, Inc. or Roswell Park Memorial Institute. Published in the Buffalo News from 12/20/2004 - 12/21/2004. Eck, George Francis Of Elma, NY, December 18, 2004, beloved husband of Suzanne J. Kawecki Eck; dearest father of Mary Jude (Kenneth) Sovinski; fond grandfather of twins, Andrew George and Peter Francis; dear brother of Mary Jane (late Norman) Duttweiler, Helen (late Harry) Simpson, John (Joanne) of Gales Ferry, CT, J. Thomas (Marie) of Clark, NJ and the late Robert (Nancy) Eck; dear brother-in-law of Michael (Mary Ann) Broderick and Gerald (Catherine) Kawecki; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Friends may call Monday 7-9 PM and Tuesday 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 Wednesday morning at 9:15 AM and from Annunciation Church at 10 o'clock. Friends are invited. George was a former Councilman in the Town of Elma, retired Lieutenant Buffalo Fire Dept. and Korean veteran. Published in the Buffalo News from 12/20/2004 - 12/21/2004. Foy, Fred December 18, 2004, of Buffalo. Friends may call Tuesday 6-8 Visitation at MEMORIAL CHAPELS OF BUFFALO, 66 E. Utica St. where family will be present. Interment will be in Birmingham, Alabama. Published in the Buffalo News from 12/20/2004 - 12/21/2004. France, Lawrence J. December 19, 2004, of the Town of Tonawanda, NY, beloved husband of Sophie France; father of Michael (Peggy) France and Karen (James) Stein; grandfather of Natalie France, Kateri (Fernando) Quinonez, Lea, Nathan and Eric Stein; brother of Irene Scranton and Dick (Jeanne) France. Friends may call Tuesday and Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 at the LESTER H. WEDEKINDT, INC. FUNERAL HOME, 3290 Delaware Ave. where funeral services will be held Thursday morning at 8:45. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Christopher's R.C. Church at 9:30. Friends invited. Flowers are gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to Holy Family Ministries, 2711 Carpenter Rd., Ann Arbor, MI 48108. Published in the Buffalo News on 12/20/2004. 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. 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. 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. 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. Jones-Simmance, Nora C. (Bondeur) December 19, 2004, wife of the late Earl W. Jones and Joseph A. Simmance; mother of David (Sandy), Mark (Denise) Simmance, Nancy (Mikel) Amos, Rachelle (Alan) D'Ettorre and the late Harry, Lisa and Bella Factor; also survived by 10 grandchildren, one great-grandchild and many nieces and nephews; sister of Donald Bondeur, Mildred Sernoffsky, Twila Bondeur and the late Willard, Ruth and Walter Bondeur. Funeral service from the CARLTON A. ULLRICH FUNERAL HOME, INC., 855 Englewood Ave., Wednesday 10 AM. Friends are invited. Family present Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Flowers gratefully declined. Gifts in Mrs. Jones' memory made to Hospice Buffalo or American Diabetes Assn. appreciated. Published in the Buffalo News from 12/20/2004 - 12/21/2004. Jordan, Edward G. December 19, 2004, beloved husband of the late Mary Kay (Wallace) Jordan; dear father of Anne Marie (Richard) Leverentz, Patricia (William) Shomers, Edward F. Jordan, Mary Kay Monk and Ellen (Joseph) DeBiso; brother of Theresa Gouchie, Gerald (Gloria) Jordan and Ronald Jordan; predeceased by 8 brothers and sisters; son-in-law of Anna and the late Francis Wallace; brother-in-law of Frances (Gerald) Konter; loving grandfather of 13 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren; also survived by several nieces and nephews. Friends received on Tuesday from 1-9 PM and on Wednesday from 10 AM-Noon at the NIGHTENGALE FUNERAL HOME, 1884 South Park Ave. (near Tifft) where services will follow at 12 Noon, Rev. Patrick Moloney officiating. Mr. Jordan was a member of St. Ambrose Senior Citizens and was a senior companion at West Seneca State School. In lieu of flowers, contributions to Hospice Buffalo would be appreciated. Entombment in Holy Cross Cemetery Mausoleum. Published in the Buffalo News from 12/20/2004 - 12/21/2004. 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. 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. Larson, Jacqueline J. December 19, 2004, beloved mother of Roy S. (Linda) Larson of North Tonawanda and Donald Larson of Henrietta; four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren also survive. Funeral service at 1:30 PM Wednesday in Brandy Camp United Methodist Church, Brandy Camp, PA. A Memorial Service at 2 PM Saturday, January 15, 2005 at St. James Lutheran Church, Williamsville. No visitation. Arrangements by LIND FUNERAL HOME, INC., Jamestown, 664-3800. Published in the Buffalo News on 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. 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. McCarthy, Laura L. (Yockey) December 18, 2004, of the Town of Tonawanda, NY, beloved wife of the late Allen E. 'Zip' McCarthy; loving mother of Don (Gayle) McCarthy; daughter of the late George and Mabel Yockey; sister of Bill (Grace) Yockey; nieces and nephews also survive. Friends may call Monday 2-4 and 7-9 at the LESTER H. WEDEKINDT, INC. FUNERAL HOME, 3290 Delaware Ave. where funeral service will be held Tuesday morning at 11:30. Friends invited. Published in the Buffalo News on 12/20/2004. Mohn, Andrew Of Lancaster, NY, December 19, 2004, beloved husband of Helen (Wrazen) Mohn; loving father of Andrea (Ron) Mohn and Allan (Mary Alice) Mohn; grandfather of Kristina; brother of Catherine (Bert) Danhof and Donald (Marie). A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. James R.C. Church, Depew, NY, Wednesday morning at 9:30 (please assemble at church). Family will receive relatives and friends at the WENDEL & LOECHER, INC. FUNERAL HOME, 27 Aurora St., Lancaster, Tuesday only 2-4 and 7-9. Andrew was a Korean War Era veteran. Published in the Buffalo News from 12/20/2004 - 12/21/2004. Murphy Sr., William F. Age 76, of Bradigan Road, Forestville, NY, formerly of Lancaster, Saturday, December 18, 2004 in TLC/HN-Lake Shore Hospital, Irving following a brief illness, husband of Ardys (Weitman) Murphy of Forestville; father of Kevin (Carol) Murphy, William Murphy, Jr., both of Buffalo and Lauren Murphy of Frederick, MD; brother of James Murphy of Corfu, NY, George Murphy of Avoca, NY, John Murphy of Cody, WY and Lorraine Hoffman of Pavilion; grandfather of Justin Cleary, Julia Kaplan, Maureen Suchak, Brian Murphy, Kellen Murphy and Daphne Murphy; also surviving are four great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews; predeceased by parents, George and Loretta (Gillette) Murphy and by a daughter, Pamela Murphy-Cleary. No prior visitation observed. Memorial Services will be held Wednesday afternoon at 3 o'clock from the RILES & WOOLLEY FUNERAL HOME, 39 Main Street, Forestville. Interment will be at the convenience of the family in Forestville Cemetery. The family suggests memorials be made either to the Forestville Fire Department Emergency & Rescue Squad, Chestnut Street, Forestville, NY 14062 or TLC-HN-Lake Shore Hospital, 845 Rts. 5 & 20, Irving, NY 14081. To send condolences, go to www.rilesandwoolleyfuneralhome.com Published in the Buffalo News on 12/20/2004. 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. 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. 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. Relinski, Sophia E. Lekacz (see Benson Sophia E. notice) Published in the Buffalo News from 12/20/2004 - 12/21/2004. Flowers Charities Rydzyk, Anna December 17, 2004, sister of Walter Rydzyk and the late Catherine Curtin, Theodore, Stefan, Mary Fekete, Olga Hicks, Helen Schabek, Jenny, Elsie and John Rydzyk; survived by nephews, great-nieces and nephews. Friends may call Wednesday from 4-8 PM (Panachyda Service 7 PM) at the STEPHAN-BURNS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 266 East St. at Austin. Services St. John Ukrainian Catholic Church, 3275 Elmwood Ave., Town of Tonawanda, NY, Thursday at 10 AM. Interment Elmlawn Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News on 12/20/2004. Scheeler, Alberta "Bert" (nee Hoock) December 19, 2004, of Cheektowaga, NY, beloved wife of the late George 'Bud'; dearest mother of Gail (Richard) Toy, Gregory (Janice) and Gwen Wagner; grandmother of Kimberly (Jay) Paul, Kelly Jo (Justin) Kilonsky, Jason Toy, Jennifer (Jesse) Andrzejewski, Jeffrey Toy, Korey Scheeler, Ashley Toy, Jacob, Jesse and Jared Scheeler; great-grandmother of Alyssa Kilonsky, Ethan Paul and Julia Kilonsky; sister of Rosalie McNamara, Joan (Paul) Gerbracht and Richard (Jackie) Hoock; also survived by nieces and nephews. Family will be present to receive relatives and friends Tuesday 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 Wednesday at 9 AM and from Queen of Martyrs Church at 9:30 AM. Interment St. John's Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Hospice Foundation, 225 Como Park Blvd., Cheektowaga 14227. Published in the Buffalo News from 12/20/2004 - 12/21/2004. Scherff, Marie F. (Mosgeller) December 18, 2004, of West Seneca, NY, wife of Elmer; mother of Larry (Carol) Scherff and Lynette Chelebian; grandmother of Alex, Simon and Charles. No prior visitation. Relatives and friends are invited to a Memorial Service at St. John's Lutheran Church, Clinton St. & Union Rd., West Seneca, day and time to be announced. Arrangements by HOY FUNERAL HOME. Published in the Buffalo News on 12/20/2004. Sprenger, Gerhardt F. Age 94, of North Tonawanda, December 18, 2004, husband of the late Theresa Sprenger; beloved father of William G. (Joan) Sprenger of North Tonawanda; grandfather of Bonnie (Tim) VanCuran and William W. (Heather) Sprenger; great-grandfather of Ashley and Tyler Sprenger. Friends may call at the FRETTHOLD FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1241 Oliver St. at Ward Rd. in North Tonawanda on Monday and Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Funeral Services will be held at the funeral home on Wednesday at 10:30 AM, the Rev. Dr. A. W. Moldenhauer will officiate. Interment in St. Matthew Lutheran Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society. Mr. Sprenger was a WWII veteran and a retired 35-year employee of John Hancock. He was a member of St. Matthew Lutheran Church and a lifelong member of Columbia Hook & Ladder. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and had a great love for his cabin in Cassadaga. He also loved his wood carving and will be deeply missed by his family and friends. Published in the Buffalo News on 12/20/2004. 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. Wheeler, William J. December 19, 2004, beloved husband of Mary Ann 'Micky' (nee White); dear father of William J., Nicholas and Dennis; brother of James and Raymond A. Wheeler; nephew of Raymond J. (Gertrude) Wheeler. The family will be present to receive friends Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM, at the, (Tonawanda Chapel), AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2600 Sheridan Dr., (at Parker Blvd.). Flowers gratefully declined. Published in the Buffalo News from 12/20/2004 - 12/21/2004. Zaccagnino, Jennie "Scally" (Puglisi) December 18, 2004, beloved wife of the late Louis Zaccagnino; dear mother of Daniel (Eleanor) Zaccagnino, Judy Zaccagnino and the late Louis Zaccagnino; loving grandmother of Danielle Tobin, Louis, Lisa and Benjamin Zaccagnino; great-grandmother of Gina and Christina Tobin; sister of the late John (late Ann) Puglisi, late Anthony (late Teresa) Puglisi, late Mildred (late Benjamin) Borzelleri, late Thomas (Bertha) Puglisi, late Frank (Jenny) Puglisi and the late Joseph (late Sally) Puglisi of Florida. Friends may call Wednesday from 4:30-8:30 PM at the JAMES W. CANNAN FUNERAL HOME, INC. (Buffalo Chapel), 2397 Seneca St. A Funeral Mass will be held Thursday at 9:30 AM at Holy Cross Church (please assemble at church). Flowers are gratefully declined. Published in the Buffalo News from 12/20/2004 - 12/21/2004. Zink, Victoria (Szostak) December 18, 2004, beloved wife of the late Bronislaus; sister of the late Stella (late Martin) Dulak and Joseph (late Helen) Szostak; also survived by Robert (Sally) Dulak, Godson and caregiver of Mrs. Zink; survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral Wednesday at 9 AM from the SITTNIEWSKI FUNERAL HOME, 154 Weimar, Buffalo and 9:30 from St. Casimir's Church. Interment in St. Stanislaus Cemetery. Family present Tuesday only from 2-4 and 7-9. Published in the Buffalo News from 12/20/2004 - 12/21/2004. Funeral home info Flowers Charities