OBITS: The Buffalo News Death Notices 21 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 Adamczak, Pauline V. (Powenski) December 20, 2004, beloved wife of the late Stanley L.; dear mother of Cynthia (Abdul) Razzaq and the late Arthur (Jacqueline) Adamczak; fond grandmother of Paul, Sharon, Amanda and Cathy; great-grandmother of Christopher and Alexis; dear sister of the late John (Helen) and Michael (Julia) Powenski; also survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral from the KOLANO FUNERAL HOME, 396 Amherst St. (near Grant) Thursday 9 AM and Assumption Church at 9:30. Friends invited. Family present Wednesday only 3-8 PM. Donations may be made to the Assumption Church Preservation Fund. Mrs. Adamczak was a member of the Niagara Frontier Post #1041 Ladies Auxiliary. Interment Mt. Olivet. Published in the Buffalo News from 12/21/2004 - 12/22/2004. Alfieri, James December 19, 2004, beloved husband of the late Constance (nee Cervi); dear father of Linda Wailand, Gloria (William) Fenston and John (Monica) Alfieri; grandfather of Kate Wailand, James Scott and Bart Alfieri; brother of Sarah Bancroft, Eleanore (Phillip) Manzella and the late Carmelina Basile, Salvatore and Albert Alfieri; brother-in-law of Rosemary and Lenore Alfieri. The family will be present to receive friends Tuesday from 7-9 PM and Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Delaware Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME Inc., 1132 Delaware Ave. (near West Ferry St.). On Thursday at 9 AM, a funeral service will be held at the funeral home followed by a 10 AM Mass of Christian Burial at Blessed Sacrament Church, 1035 Delaware Ave, Buffalo, NY. Online register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 12/21/2004 - 12/22/2004. Atchison, Elder Claude December 12, 2004. Beloved husband of Leversie Bailey-Atchison. The family will receive friends Tuesday 10 AM. Funeral to follow at 11 AM at Old Landmark Church of God in Christ, 896 Jefferson. Arrangements by BRIAN K. LEWIS FUNERAL HOMES, 845-5545. Published in the Buffalo News on 12/21/2004. Bacher, Gary A. December 19, 2004; formerly of Buffalo, NY; after a long illness; loving husband of Joyce; father of Garrett and Julia; son of Richard (Martha) Bacher; brother of Joanne (Robert) Wojciechowski and Joyce (Kevin) O'Brien; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Memorial services to be held Thursday, December 23, at 10:00 AM at MURPHY FUNERAL HOME, 1961 Ridge Rd., Ontario, NY. Flowers gratefully declined. Donations may be made to Heart Transplant Unit, Strong Memorial Hospital, P.O. Box 679-T, 6011 Elmwood Ave., Rochester, NY 14642. Published in the Buffalo News on 12/21/2004. Bacote, Donella December 18, 2004. The family will receive friends Thursday at 11 AM. Funeral to follow at 12 Noon from Grace United Church of Christ, 875 East Delavan. Arrangements by BRIAN K. LEWIS FUNERAL HOMES, 845-5545 Published in the Buffalo News on 12/21/2004. 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. Blanchard, Dorothy E. (Rupp) December 19, 2004 of Cheektowaga, NY, beloved wife of the late Roy Blanchard; dear sister of Eleanor (late Jerry) Kress, Thomas (Linda) Uhl, late William (late Betty) Rupp, late Lillian (late George) Boettcher; stepmother of Dennis (late Norma) Blanchard; also survived by three grandchildren, nieces and nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews; dear friend of John Francescutti. Funeral service from BARRON-MILLER FUNERAL HOME INC., 3025 William St. near Union Rd., Cheektowaga on Thursday at 11 AM. Family present Tuesday 7-9 PM and Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials to Salvation Army, 960 Main St., Buffalo 14202. Published in the Buffalo News from 12/21/2004 - 12/22/2004. 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. Closs, John J. December 20, 2004, of Orchard Park, New York; loving husband of Eugenia 'Jean' Kisicki Closs; beloved father of John Jr. 'Jack' (Teresa), Debbie (Brian) Huckle and Dawn (Michael) Scull; devoted grandfather of Stephanie (Scott) Childress, Ryan Closs, Erin Huckle, Tyler Scull and the late Michael Closs and Kaylee Scull; brother of Lorraine 'Babe' (Reinhold) Dahlke, Shirley (late Anthony) Wiacek, Robert (Irene) and the late Darlene Swinarski Kominiarek and Edward; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Family will receive friends on Tuesday 7-9 PM and Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the WOOD FUNERAL HOME, 784 Main St., East Aurora, where prayers will be said Thursday at 8:30 AM and a Mass of Christian Burial at Nativity of Our Lord RC Church, Orchard Park at 9:30 AM. In lieu of flowers, those desiring may make memorials to the American Heart Association in John's memory. Interment in Nativity Cemetery, Orchard Park. John was retired from Worthington Corporation and was an exempt member of the Springbrook Fire Department. Published in the Buffalo News from 12/21/2004 - 12/22/2004. Cogan, John T. (Barney) December 20, 2004 of Cheektowaga, NY. Beloved husband of Mary P. 'Patsy' (Paxson) Cogan. Dear father of Rev. Patrick Cogan, SA, Michael, Timothy, Susan, Mary (Francis) Rera, Kevin, Sean, Colleen (Joseph) Scimia. Dear grandfather of Scott, Bridget, Brooke, Joseph, Elizabeth, Katherine, Erin, Adam and Meghan. great grandfather of Lila. Brother of the late Donald (Polly) Cogan, late Elizabeth 'Betty' (late James) Martin. Survived by nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends may call at the BARRON-MILLER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3025 William St., near Union Rd., Cheektowaga, Wednesday 7-9 only, Mass of Christian Burial, Thursday at 10 AM, in St Thomas Aquinas Church, 450 Abbott Rd, Buffalo. Please assemble at church. Family present Wednesday evening only 7-9 PM. Mr Cogan was a DAV of WW II in the Navy. Interment, Holy Cross Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News from 12/21/2004 - 12/22/2004. De Angelis, Raffae A. December 20, 2004 of Tonawanda, NY; beloved daughter of the late Peter and Louise De Angelis; dear sister of Josephine (late Samuel) Scuto and the late Carmen (late Elena) De Angelis, Anne (late Vincent) Desmond; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Friends may call Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the LESTER H. WEDEDKINDT, INC. FUNERAL HOME, 3290 Delaware Ave., where Funeral will be held Thursday at 8:45, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Andrews Church at 9:30. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to American Heart Assn or Alzheimers Assn. Published in the Buffalo News from 12/21/2004 - 12/22/2004. 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. Funeral home info Flowers Charities Domagala, Edward December 20, 2004, dear son of the late Andrew and Anna; dear brother of Walter (late Marge), Stanley (Dolores), Mary Ann (late Henry) Klos and the late Andrew, Joseph (Katie), Anna (John) Kiszka and John Domagala; also survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral from the KOLANO FUNERAL HOME, 396 Amherst St. (near Grant) Wednesday 9 AM and Assumption Church at 9:30. Friends are invited. Family will be present Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Donations to the Assumption Church Preservation Fund are preferred. Interment St. Stanislaus Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News on 12/21/2004. Dombek, Edward J. December 20, 2004, of Cheektowaga, NY, son of the late Joseph and Agnes Dombek; brother of Wanda (late Paul) Raisig, Priscilla (late Brownie) Tarabula, Alice (late Chester) Suchocki, late Charlotte (late Edward) Glosek, late Stanley (late Gertrude) Dombek, late Floriyanna (late Wojciech) Blocho, late Jean Reiman and the late Alexander (late Irene) Dombek; also survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral services commencing at the DANIEL R. SMOLAREK FUNERAL HOME, 2510 Union Rd, Cheektowaga (two blocks south of William St.), Thursday at 9:30 AM and at Resurrection R.C. Church at 10 AM. Interment in St. Stanislaus Cemetery. Family present Wednesday only 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Mr. Dombek was a veteran of WWII, member of the D.A.V. No. 1 and retiree of the U.S. Postal Service. Online guest register book at www.smolarekfuneralhome.com Published in the Buffalo News from 12/21/2004 - 12/22/2004. Donovan, Mark Anthony December 20, 2004. Beloved son of Thomas J. and JoAnn M. (nee Dworakowski) Donovan; dearest brother of Karen Donovan; grandson of Marguerite Donovan and Josephine Dworakowski. The family will be present Tuesday 6-9 PM and Wednesday from 2-4 and 6-9 PM at the (Amherst Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME INC., 5200 Sheridan Dr. (corner Hopkins Rd.), where funeral services will be held Thursday at 9:15 AM and from St. Joseph University Heights Church at 10:00 AM. Online guest register at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 12/21/2004 - 12/22/2004. 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. Freer, Doreen R. (Webster) December 19, 2004, age 75, beloved wife of the late Harold C. Freer; beloved mother of Brian Freer, Sandy (Thomas) Boczar, Linda (late Jack) Sierk, and Karen (Terry) McArdle; loving grandmother of Jack Sierk, Eric Boczar, Michael Szczepanik, Jenny McArdle, and Steven Sierk. The family will be present Wednesday from 11 AM-1 PM at AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME INC., 2600 Sheridan Dr. (corner of Parker Blvd.), Tonawanda, NY, where funeral services will follow at 1 PM. Friends invited. Online guest register at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News on 12/21/2004. 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. Groom, Virginia Y. (Silvestri) Of Blasdell, NY, December 19, 2004, beloved wife of the late Richard Groom; dearest mother of Sheryl (Thomas) Holy, Patrick Groom, Teresa (Stephen) Graham, Joseph (Susan) Groom and Madonna Groom; loving grandmother of James Flowers, Kenneth and Mitchell Graham and Nicole, Joseph and Aubrey Groom; great-grandmother of Dedra and Christopher Flowers; dearest daughter of the late Margaret (nee Croce) and Patrick Silvestri. Funeral services Thursday morning at 9:00 from the (Blasdell/Lackawanna Chapel) JOHN J. KACZOR FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3450 South Park Ave. and at Our Mother of Good Counsel Church at 9:30. Interment in Holy Cross Cemetery. Friends are invited. Family present to receive friends Wednesday 2-8 PM. Published in the Buffalo News from 12/21/2004 - 12/22/2004. Grover, Lillian M. Age 92 of Heritage Park Health Care Center, Jamestown, died at 10:15 PM, Sunday, December 19, 2004 in the home. Beloved mother of David Grover of Conewango Valley, Richard Grover of Jamestown, John Grover of North Tonawanda, Ann Lee of Delevan, Vivian Lee and Virginia Matter of Buffalo; preceded in death, her husband, Walter M. Grover. Funeral services will be held at 5:00 PM on Wednesday, December 22, 2004 in the VanRENSSELAER & SON FUNERAL HOME, 14 Church St., Randolph, N.Y. Friends will be received from 2-4:45 PM on Wednesday in the funeral home. Published in the Buffalo News on 12/21/2004. Gruber, James L. December 20, 2004, in Lockport; former husband of Darlene Stucke Gruber; beloved father of Michael (Donna) Gruber, Sherry (fiance, Jeffrey Rausch) Gruber, Sheila (Joseph) Hanczarowski and Darlene (Timothy) Rose; loving grandfather of Zachary Hanczarowski, Deanna and Megan Rose, Chloe and Oliver Gruber, Emma Gruber and Taylor Rausch; brother of Gerald (Judy) Gruber and Mary (Glenn) Yearke; also survived by several nieces and nephews. Friends may call Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 OM at PRUDDEN & KANDT FUNERAL HOME, 242 Genesee Street, Lockport. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday at 10 AM in St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church, 168 Chestnut Street, Lockport. Published in the Buffalo News on 12/21/2004. Haeffner, Michael A. Formerly of Hamburg, NY, in Hialeah, FL, December 16, 2004, father of Robert (Teri) and Amy Haeffner; son of Rosemary and the late Joseph Haeffner; brother of Anne Chinn; also survived by 4 grandchildren. Private graveside services will be held at SS Peter and Paul Cemetery, Hamburg. Published in the Buffalo News on 12/21/2004. Hansom, Ollie B. "Dollie" (Brown) December 17, 2004, at age 86, beloved wife of Willie J. Hansom; dearest mother of Arnold (Lucretia) Keith and Karen (Fidel) Hansom-Fonseca; dear mom of Michael (Janet) Hansom and the late James Keith and LaVerne Elder; mother-in-law of Bernice Keith; sister of Leona Evelyn Person, Carl Brown, Aileen Rogers and Alga Fay Brown; also survived by grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. The family will be present on Wednesday from 10 AM-12 PM at New Hope Missionary Baptist Church, 543 Richmond Ave., Buffalo where Funeral Services will follow at 12 Noon. Friends invited. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to a charity of your choice. Online register at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News on 12/21/2004. Holler, Lorraine D. (Ginter) Of Lancaster, NY, December 20, 2004, beloved wife of Robert Holler; loving mother of Robert Jr. (Patricia) and William (Mona) Holler; grandmother of April, Eric, Christina and Michelle. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Mary's R.C. Church, Lancaster, Thursday 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, Wednesday only 2-4 and 7-9. Published in the Buffalo News from 12/21/2004 - 12/22/2004. Jarzynski, Elizabeth J. "Bette" (Gabalski) December 19, 2004 of Angola, NY, dear wife of Stanley 'Steve' Jarzynski; cherished mother of Jeffrey (Ann Margaret), John S. (Amelia) Jarzynski and Jane M. (Jack) Brueckl; sister of Walter (Madeline) Gabalski, Arlene (John) Dubay and Mary (Gasper) Belluccio; grandmother of Clark, Drew, Jay Brueckl, Quentin and Henry Jarzynski. Friends may call Tuesday, 2-4 and 7-9 PM, at ADDISON FUNERAL HOME INC., 262 N. Main St., Angola, NY. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Wednesday at 9:30 AM in Most Precious Blood Church, Angola, NY. Please assemble at church. Published in the Buffalo News on 12/21/2004. 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. Kaczmarek, Linda M. (Coons) Of Glenwood, NY, December 19, 2004; much beloved wife of Robert H. Kaczmarek; dear mother of Deborah L. (Edward) Dickinson, Ronald R. Kaczmarek and Brian J. (Jennifer) Kaczmarek; also survived by six grandchildren; sister of Ronald (Mary) Coons. Friends may call Tuesday evening 7-9 and Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the SMITH-WEISMANTEL FUNERAL HOME, INC., 271 E. Main St., Springville, NY, where a Prayer Service will be held Thursday morning at 10:30 and a Mass of Christian Burial from St. Aloysius Church, Springville, NY at 11 O'Clock. Published in the Buffalo News on 12/21/2004. Leon, Alice (Obireck) It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Alice Leon of Thornhill, Ontario, who was born February 18, 1931 in Welland, Ontario. Alice died peacefully at home on December 19, 2004. She was the loving, devoted wife of the late Edward M. Leon of Thornhill, Ontario and will be truly missed by their loving sons and daughters and their families; Charlene (Larry, Robert and Andrew), Alice Elizabeth (Don), Diane (Anthony), Michael (Lea, Amber, Justin and Christian), Edward (Lucy, Matthew, Alexander and Adriana), Timothy, Shawn (Eileen, Emma, Ethan), Leah (Theodore and Sabrina), Darlene (Dave, David Jr., William and Kristen), Carolyn (Joe, Jordan and Nicholas), Daniel (Angela, Alysha, Nicole and Bianca), Darren (Andrea, Ashley and Kyle), Alice's beloved sisters and brothers; James (deceased) and Rose Obireck (deceased), Julius and Janey Obireck, Walter (deceased) and Molly Obireck (deceased), Rose and John Lipic (deceased), Bernice and Adam Sczelecki, Jane and Don Rose, Betty and Fred Leon (deceased), Alice's brother and sister in laws; Roger (deceased), Mary Tonnos (deceased) and Vera Leon (deceased), Lewie (deceased) and Margaret Leon, George (deceased) and Marie Leon, Anthony, Ellen (deceased), and Connie Leon, Dr. Joe and Laurice Leon, Sadie (deceased) and George Michael (deceased), Marjorie Leon (deceased), Mary (deceased) and Eugene Dileo, Catharine and George Repar (deceased), Roseanne and Eddy Egnatios as well as her dear 85 nieces and nephews. Alice was a devoted mother of 13 children and pillar of strength to her entire community. She was a warm, caring, kind and generous person whose love of life was an inspiration to all who knew her. She was a founding and active member of St. Luke's Choir for the past 40 years. Alice was an artisan of ceramics and studied for many years under the tutelage of Liz Lackner of Thornhill. Her ceramic pieces have been lovingly distributed from coast to coast. She will be sadly missed by all. Visitation will be held at the JERRETT FUNERAL HOME, 6191 Yonge Street (2 lights south of Steeles), on Monday from 6-9 PM, Tuesday from 2-4 and 6-9 PM. Funeral mass Wednesday 10:30 AM, St. Luke's Catholic Church, 39 Green Lane, Thornhill. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News from 12/21/2004 - 12/22/2004. May, J. Paul Of East Aurora, N.Y., December 20, 2004. Husband of Frances V. (Sansone) and the late Marjorie H.; father of John P. May, Nancy Wilder and Donald (Jessie) May; step-father of Patricia Boreanaz; grandfather of Leslie, Eric, Taylor, Kelly and Jacob; great-grandfather of Stewart and Elliot; brother of the late Leo May. Friends may call Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the KENNETH HOWE FUNERAL HOME, 64 Maple St., East Aurora. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 9:00 AM Thursday from Immaculate Conception R.C. Church, 520 Oakwood Ave., East Aurora. (PLease assemble at church). Published in the Buffalo News from 12/21/2004 - 12/22/2004. 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. O'Brien, Adele C. (Kuzniewski) December 19, 2004, beloved wife of the late John J. O'Brien; dearest mother of Mary Lou (Jerry) Raychel, Jack (Janice), Maureen (Dave) Quinlan, Jim (Jamie), Margaret (Eric) TenBrock and Carolyn (Ray) Tirado; cherished Grandma of Ben, Katie, Jeremy, Rebecca, Patrick, Rachel, Molly, Jolie, Zac, Jon, Colleen and Austin; great-grandma of Shea Adeline. Adele was a dear friend to many at St. Teresa's Church including the 'Chickabiddies'. Friends may call Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Buffalo Chapel) THOMAS H. McCARTHY FUNBERAL HOME, 1975 Seneca St. where funeral will be held Wednesday at 9 AM and from St. Teresa's Church at 9:30. Published in the Buffalo News on 12/21/2004. Owen Jr., Donald F. Of Middleport entered into rest December 19, 2004, at the Medina Memorial Hospital. He was born July 12, 1934 in Middleport, he was the son of the late Donald F. and Anna Margaret (Gardner) Owen. Mr. Owen was an advertising agent for the Dunlop Co. in Buffalo, NY until his retirement. He is survived by a brother of Richard (Sandra) Owen of Middleport, and two nephews; Guy (Gretchen) Owen, and Chad Owen, both of Middleport. Private funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family, with burial in Hartland Central Cemetery. Memorials to the Middleport Food Pantry, or the American Cancer Society, would be appreciated by the family. Arrangements by BATES, WALLACE & HEATH FUNERAL HOME, Middleport, NY. Published in the Buffalo News on 12/21/2004. Palmeri, JoAnn E. "Josie" (nee Cascio) December 20, 2004, beloved sister of the late Frances M. Cascio, Ann G. Rampulla and Jennie E. Julian; dearest aunt of Philip J. Rampulla Jr., Virginia J. Siciganano, James P. Julian and Carol A. Roberts; also survived by several grand nieces and nephews. Friends may call Wednesday 4-7 PM at ROBERTS & DENGLER FUNERAL HOME, 8630 Transit Rd., E. Amherst (1 mi. north of Maple) Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at St. Gregory the Great Church Thursday 9:30 AM Published in the Buffalo News from 12/21/2004 - 12/22/2004. Pasek, Mary A. (Biernat) December 19, 2004; beloved wife of the late Henry Pasek; dear sister of Helen Pieczonka and the late Sophie, Rose, William and Louis Biernat; loving aunt of John (Karen) Pieczonka; loving great-aunt of Jennifer (Richard) Reese; dear sister-in-law of Emily Pasek; also survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral Services at the BUSZKA FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2005 Clinton St. (corner S. Ogden), Thursday at 9 AM and at St. Casimir Church at 9:30 AM. Visitation Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Published in the Buffalo News on 12/21/2004. Pfeffer, Norman R. December 20, 2004 of Boston, N.Y. Husband of the late Lorraine (nee Lask) Pfeffer; father of David (Lindy), Michael and Robert (Laurie) Pfeffer; grandfather of Daniel and Kimberly; brother of the late Earl and James Pfeffer. Family will receive friends Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-8:30 PM at the WURTZ FUNERAL HOME INC., 9287 Boston State Rd., Boston N.Y., where a funeral service will be held immediately following. Flowers gratefully declined. Mr. Pfeffer was a member of American Legion Post 527 and VFW #1419. Published in the Buffalo News on 12/21/2004. 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. Reuter, Edna M. December 19, 2004, age 86, she is survived by daughter, Elaine (Lynn) Miller of Waterport; grandchildren, Corey (Rachel) Miller, Chad Miller; sister Ruth (Robert) Niederhofer of Albion; nieces and nephews. Her husband John Sr.; son John Jr., and daughter, Betty Jane, preceased her. Calling hours will be Wednesday, December 22, 2004 2-4 and 7-9 at MERRILL-GRINNELL FUNERAL HOME, 12 Ingersonll St., Albion. A mass of Christian burial will be Thursday, December 23, 2004 at 10:00 AM. at St. Joseph's Church (Albion). Burial will be in Lancaster Rural Cemetery in the spring. Memorials to Hospice of Orleans. Published in the Buffalo News on 12/21/2004. Rizzo, Pasquale C. December 21, 2004; beloved husband of the late Christine (nee Capirchio); dear father of Donna (Jeff) Hansen, Jim (Linda) Alduino, Patti (Jim) Miranto and Christopher (Arlene) Rizzo; grandfather of seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; brother of Lucy Latona, Carl, Charles (Nell), Joseph (Carol) Rizzo and the late Salvatore Rizzo; brother-in-law of Fran Rizzo. The family will be present to receive friends Wednesday from 2-5 and 7-9 PM at the (Amherst Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME INC., 5200 Sheridan Dr. (corner of Hopkins Rd.) where funeral services will be held Thursday at 8 AM and from Holy Spirit Church at 9 AM. Flowers gratefully declined. If desired contributions may be made in Mr. Rizzo's memory to Hospice Foundation. On line register at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 12/21/2004 - 12/22/2004. Rondina, John V. December 19, 2004, beloved husband of MaryLou Vecere; dear father of Michelle Duszynski; brother of the late Aurora (late Richard) Sorbini; brother-in-law of the Matthew 'Marty' (Cecelia) Vecere; also survived by many nieces and nephews; friend of Rocky, Dino and Buster. Friends received at the MICHAEL A. DIVINCENZO FUNERAL HOME, 1122 E. Lovejoy St., Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM where the funeral will be held Thursday morning at 9 and at St. Francis of Assisi Church at 9:30. Published in the Buffalo News from 12/21/2004 - 12/22/2004. 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. Shotwell, Grace A. (Max) December 20, 2004. Beloved wife of the late Donald J. Shotwell, Sr. Dearest mother of William (Geraldine Dunell) , Grace A. and Donald J, Jr (Linda) Shotwell and the late Evelyn Brown. Grandmother of five grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Sister of Frank Max, Shirley Peachey and the late Charles, William, Hazel, and Hattie Max. The family will receive friends at THE C. MERTZ & SON FUNERAL HOME INC, 911 Englewood Ave, Tuesday 7-9 PM and Wednesday 4-8 PM where funeral services will be held Thursday at 11 AM. In lieu of flowers, donations to Hospice Foundation, Inc. Published in the Buffalo News from 12/21/2004 - 12/22/2004. Skorka, John E. Of East Amherst, NY, December 20, 2004, beloved husband of Elizabeth A. (nee Krezmien); dearest father of Shaylynn and Colson; son of Edward (Barbara) Skorka and Jewel Bartkowski; brother of Robin (Arnold) Nowaczewski, Kimberly (Michael) Kagan and Linda Antczak; also survived by aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends may call Wednesday from 4-8 PM at the URBAN BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 6685 Transit Rd., East Amherst, NY. Funeral service Thursday morning at 11 AM from Eastern Hills Wesleyan Church, 8445 Greiner Rd., Clarence (Please assemble at church). Flowers gratefully declined. Published in the Buffalo News from 12/21/2004 - 12/22/2004. Smith, Robert Lee December 15, 2004. The family will be present Thursday at 10 AM. Funeral starting at 11 AM from Gethsemane Baptist Church, 55 Grape St. Robert was a General Motors retiree. Arrangements by BRIAN K. LEWIS FUNERAL HOMES, 845-5545 Published in the Buffalo News on 12/21/2004. St. George, Frank December 18, 2004, of Buffalo, NY, beloved husband of the late Marie St. George; father of Maxine Insera; grandfather of Jennie Marie, Frank (Dawn Cresine) and Victor (Beth Gross) Insera; great grandfather of Chedon; brother of Frances Cotroneo, Anthony St. George, Josephine Ciocca, Sam St. George and the late Charles St. George. Private services at the convenience of the family. Published in the Buffalo News from 12/21/2004 - 12/22/2004. Stuerzebecher, Helen Mae Of Cortland, NY, formerly of Buffalo, NY, entered into rest December 18, 2004, beloved daughter of the late Adolph and Hazel (nee Bump) Stuerzebecher; devoted sister of Robert E. (June) and Richard J. (Sally) Stuerzebecher; also survived by nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. No prior visitation. Relatives and friends may visit Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 1080 Main St., Buffalo on Wednesday from 10-12 Noon where funeral services will immediately follow. Interment Hillcrest Cemetery. Arrangements by LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME. Published in the Buffalo News on 12/21/2004. 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. Tiedemann, Sandy (Terranova) Age 54 of the City of Tonawanda, December 19, 2004 at her residence following a long illness; wife of thirty-five years of Larry J. Tiedemann; mother of Tracie (Jeffery) Blackman, Tina (Robert) Wittman and Thomas (Amber) Tiedemann; also survived by six grandchildren; also many nieces and nephews. Friends may call Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at JOHN O. ROTH FUNERAL HOME, INC., 25 William St. (between Morgan & Broad Sts.) in the City of Tonawanda. Funeral services will be held in First Presbyterian Church, 149 Broad St. in Tonawanda, Thursday at 10 AM. Friends invited. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice Buffalo Foundation or to Roswell Park Cancer Institute. Published in the Buffalo News on 12/21/2004. Tomaszewski, Leo M. December 20, 2004, of Cheektowaga, NY, beloved husband of Eleanor (Szymanski) Tomaszewski; beloved father of Joan (Alan) McGrath, Marcia (James) Mortek, Christine (Daniel) Overcast; also survived by 7 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren; brother of Helen (late Stanley) Podlewski; also predeceased by 4 brothers; survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral service from BARRON-MILLER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3025 William St. near Union Rd., Cheektowaga Thursday at 9:15 AM and in St. Josaphat's Church at 10 AM. Family present Tuesday 6-8 PM, Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Mr. Tomaszewski was a member of the Holy Name Society, assemble Wednesday at 7 PM, and a retiree of Conrail. Published in the Buffalo News from 12/21/2004 - 12/22/2004. Trala, David John December 20, 2004, dear father of Kayle Rose and Kadin David Trala; beloved son of Frank Sr. and Nancy (Kessel) Trala; brother of Frank Jr. (Tracy) Trala, Joseph William (Shannon) Trala and Kariann Trala; loving fiance of Jennifer Witkowski Trala; step-father of Kalvin and Kevin Witkowski; uncle of Joseph Jr., Alyssa Nancy Trala and Joseph, Taylor and Starr; dear grandson of Eleanor (Carey) Kessel and the late John Kessel and the late William Sr. and late Rose (Olejniczak) Trala;; also survived by many aunts, uncles and cousins. In lieu of flowers, friends may call Tuesday and Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the JAMES W. CANNAN FUNERAL HOME, INC., (Buffalo Chapel), 2397 Seneca St., where a prayer service will be held Thursday at 12:30 PM. Flowers are gratefully declined. Published in the Buffalo News from 12/21/2004 - 12/22/2004. Umphreyville, Pearl A. (Kinnen) December 20, 2004, of Clarence, NY; wife of the late Richard D. Umphreyville; beloved mother of Thomas Umphreyville and Nancy (Robert) Wiegand; sister of Edwin (Ellen) Kinnen; also survived by grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Friends received Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at SHEPARD BROS. FUNERAL HOME, 10690 Main St., Clarence. A Funeral Service Thursday 10 AM from Zion Lutheran Church, Clarence Center. Memorials may be made to the Church. Published in the Buffalo News from 12/21/2004 - 12/22/2004. Urban, Burt J. December 20, 2004, of Buffalo, NY, husband of the late Arlita (Block) Urban; dear father of Sheral (Thomas) Welsh; grandfather of Tracy (David) Zizzi and Thomas (Lori) Welsh; great-grandfather of David Jr., TJ III and Maxx; brother of late Faith Giovino. Friends may call Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the LESTER H. WEDEKINDT INC. FUNERAL HOME, 3290 Delaware Ave. where funeral services will be held Thursday morning at 11. Published in the Buffalo News from 12/21/2004 - 12/22/2004. Watson, Gerard F. "Jerry" Of Hamburg, NY, December 20, 2004, beloved husband of Jeanne (nee Beers) Watson; devoted father of Cory; loving son of Mary (nee Farrell) and the late Richard Watson; brother of Jim (Gabi), Richard (June), Sheila Leavitt, Michael and the late Bill Watson; proud Godfather of Maria Pirinelli; also survived by nieces, nephews and many dear friends. Family will be present to receive friends Tuesday and Wednesday 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 prayers will be said Thursday morning at 8:45 followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Francis of Assisi Church at 9:30. Interment will follow in Hillcrest Cemetery. Jerry was a member of the Lakeshore Goodfellows Club. If so desired, memorials may be made to Hospice Buffalo, Inc. Published in the Buffalo News from 12/21/2004 - 12/22/2004. 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. Woolley, Margaret E. Of Hamburg, NY, December 17, 2004; beloved daughter of the late Clark and Ellen (Jewel) Woolley; loving sister of Laura Ellen Woolley; also survived by many loving cousins, close friends and neighbors. No prior visitation. A Memorial Service will be held at a date and time to be announced. Memorial contributions to the Hamburg Presbyterian Church, H.E.A.R.T., 10 Lives, PO Box 253, North Boston, NY 14110. Arrangements by LOOMIS OFFERS & LOOMIS, INC., Hamburg Chapel. Published in the Buffalo News on 12/21/2004. Yager, Charles L. Of Orchard Park, NY, December 20, 2004, beloved husband of Sara (Montgomery Morosini); father of Katherine (Dale) Patterson, Elizabeth (Art) Richardson, Maria (Jose) Leone and David (Rong) Yager; step father of John (Zoe) and Joseph Morosini; cherished grandfather of Charles, Taylor, Dillon, Teresa, Aaron and Miranda; brother of Suzanne Jones; also survived by two nieces and one nephew. The family will receive friends Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the F.E. BROWN SONS FUNERAL HOME, INC., E. Quaker St., Orchard Park. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Thursday, 9:30 AM in St. Catherine of Siena Church, Seneca St., West Seneca. Friends invited. Please assemble at church. Published in the Buffalo News from 12/21/2004 - 12/22/2004. 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.