OBITS: The Buffalo News Death Notices 24 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 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. Evans, Debra A. December 20, 2004, of Derby, NY, beloved wife of Stephen C. Evans; loving mother of Jennifer (Mark DePalma) Evans, Alicia, Andrew and Joshua Evans; dearest daughter of Mary Ellen (Meiler) and the late Edward James Foody; sister of Lori (Reuben) Lay, Lisa (Gerard) Morina and Erin (Ron) Fodor; cherished grandmother of Jessica DePalma; also survived by nieces and nephews. No prior visitation. Family and friends are invited to a celebration of her life at the Armor Bible Presbyterian Church. 5650 Powers Rd., Orchard Park on December 27 at 7:00 PM. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions to Roswell Park Cancer Institute. Arrangements by LOOMIS OFFERS & LOOMIS INC., Hamburg Chapel Published in the Buffalo News from 12/22/2004 - 12/26/2004. Gonka, James Peter Of Tonawanda; December 22, 2004; beloved husband of Mary Anne (Esene) Gonka; dear father of Ricky J. Gonka, Donna (Daniel) Sentz; grandfather of six grandchildren; brother of Frank (Carol) Gonka of Lewiston, Sophie (Benjamin) Lowiec, Lottie (Walter) Broda, Terry Nieman of Sun City, FL and the late Blanch Young; also survived by nieces and nephews. Private memorial service will held at the convenience of the family. Memorials to Parkinsons Wellness Group of WNY (222 Seabert Ave., Depew, NY 14043) preferred. Arrangements by D. LAWRENCE GINNANE FUNERAL HOME, Kenmore, NY. Published in the Buffalo News from 12/23/2004 - 12/24/2004. Hanley, Karen A. December 23, 2004, of Grand Island, NY, beloved wife of Neil Hanley; daughter of Helen Sorenson and the late Wesley Sorenson; sister of John (Sandra) Sorenson. Karen was a body donor to U.B. School of Medicine. Memorials may be made to Hospice Buffalo, 225 Como Park Boulevard, Cheektowaga, NY 14227. Published in the Buffalo News from 12/23/2004 - 12/25/2004. Harris Sr., Harold J. December 20, 2004; of Delevan, formerly of Tonawanda; husband of the late Ruby; long time companion and best friend of Helen Tesch; father of David (Judy), Patricia Jean and the late Harold J. (Patricia) Harris; brother of Arlene Searles; also survived by four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Friends may call Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the WATTENGEL FUNERAL HOME, 307 Oliver St., North Tonawanda where services will be held Tuesday at 10 AM. Published in the Buffalo News on 12/24/2004. Hutton, Glenn S. Of Tonawanda, Wednesday, December 22, 2004; son of Arnold 'Rock' and Margaret 'Peggy' (Downey) Hutton, brother of Patrick (Donna), and James Hutton, nephew of Jacqueline Miller and John Downey, uncle of Danielle and Andrea Hutton, and dear friend of Karen Kida. Friends may call Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the WATTENGEL FUNERAL HOME, 307 Oliver St., North Tonawanda, NY. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Monday at 9:30 AM from Ascension R.C Church. Interment Riverdale Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Ascension R.C. Church. Published in the Buffalo News from 12/24/2004 - 12/25/2004. Kern, Barbara E. (Goss) Of Eden, NY, December 12, 2004, wife of the late Clarence F.; loving mother of Mary Lou (James) Schwanz; grandmother of Michael J., Robert J., John G. Schwanz and Carolyn Wampler; sister of the late Lorraine Rupert, Margaret Brock, Mildred Corcoran and George Goss; also survived by eight great-grandchildren. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday at 11 AM from Immaculate Conception Church, Eden (Please assemble at Church). Visitation Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 at the LAING FUNERAL HOME INC., 2724 West Church St., Eden. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to the Eden Emergency Squad, P.O. Box 111, Eden 14057. Published in the Buffalo News on 12/24/2004. Matthews Sr., William F. December 18, 2004 of Angola, NY; beloved husband of the late Helen; dearest father of Patricia A. (Fred) Hemmer, William F. 'Bud' (Helen) Matthews, Jr., and Sara Jane (Vincent) Montante; loving grandfather of Keith C. Hemmer, Melinda J. (Jayson) Montante-Pooler, Jena F. Montante and Timothy J. Matthews; cousin of Rosemary Reinke and John Boyle. Friends and relatives are invited to attend a Memorial Mass on Monday morning, December 27 at 11 AM at St. Anthony's R.C. Church, 421 Commercial St., Farnham, NY. No prior visitation. Flowers gratefully declined. If desired Memorials to Legal Services for the Elderly, 821 Ellicott Square Bldg., Bflo, NY 14203. Arrangements JOSEPH K. QUINN FUNERAL HOME, INC. Published in the Buffalo News from 12/23/2004 - 12/26/2004. Meister, Dr. Peter C. December 22, 2004, father of John D. (Deborah) Meister of Dunkirk, Peter C. (Nancy) Meister of Hamburg, Susan R. (Leonard) Star of Hudson, OH, and Gretchen E. (Terry) Leja of Cave Creek, AZ; ten grandchildren and several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews also survive. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial which will be celebrated Monday, December 27, at 10 o'clock in St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, 328 Washington Ave., Dunkirk. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, Dunkirk. Calling hours Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the McGRAW-KOWAL FUNERAL HOME, 736 Central Ave., Dunkirk, NY. Published in the Buffalo News on 12/24/2004. Pordum, Ann A. (Buczek) Of Lackawanna, NY, December 22, 2004, beloved wife of the late Frank Pordum; dearest mother of Virginia (Leonard) Antos, Fred (Jane) Pordum, Francis (Rebecca) Pordum and the late Daniel (Theresa) Pordum Sr.; loving grandmother of Brian Antos, Barbara Bowen, Daniel Pordum Jr., Pamela Pordum, Dr. Laurie Pordum-McKee, Dr. Frederick Pordum II and Carolyn Portillo; great-grandmother of four; sister of Verna (Joseph) Lofek, Leonard (late Dolores) Buczek and the late Violet (late Brownie) Warmus, Elsie (late John) Salyers, John Buczek, Edward (late Emily) Buczek, Ted Buczek, Adeline (late Leo) Twarozek, S/Sgt. Joseph Buczek and Albin (late Ursula) Buczek; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Family will be present to receive friends Sunday and Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM, at the (Blasdell/Lackawanna Chapel), JOHN J. KACZOR FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3450 South Park Ave., where prayers will be said Tuesday morning at 9:15, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Barbara's Church at 10 o'clock. Entombment in Holy Cross Cemetery. Friends are invited. Mrs. Pordum was once active in numerous church and civic organizations. Published in the Buffalo News from 12/24/2004 - 12/27/2004. Rebadow, Norman W. "Jay" December 5, 2004, age 53, of Clearwater, FL., son of Florence and the late Norman A. Rebadow; brother of Cynthia (Wesley) Borysewicz, John (Elizabeth), Rita (Ronald) Cress of Deltona, FL., Donna Rebadow of Phoenix, AZ., Michael Rebadow and Michelle (Richard) Brown of Rochester, NY; also survived by a large loving family and many dear friends. No prior visitation. A Mass of Christina Burial will be offered at 9:00 AM Monday, December 27, in St. Amelia Church, 2999 Eggert Rd., Town of Tonawanda. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to The Fisher House, PO Box 5005 (00FH), Bay Pines, FL., 33744 or Bay Pines Hospice Unit C/O Pay Bines VA Medical Center, Hospice Unit, Ward 4B, PO Box 5005, Bay Pines, FL. 33744 Published in the Buffalo News from 12/24/2004 - 12/26/2004. Schmidt Sr., Richard Joseph December 21, 2004; beloved husband of Susan; dear father of Richard Jr. (Melanie), Susan Anne, Colleen Jayne, and Cathleen Mary; stepfather of Vanessa and Julie Reich; son of the late Howard and Mary Jane; grandfather of Hunter, Marissa and Janiyah. Friends may call Sunday only 7-9 PM at the DENGLER & ROBERTS FUNERAL HOME, 3000 Delaware Ave., Kenmore, where prayers will be offered Monday at 9:15 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Bburial from St. Rose of Lima R.C. Church at 10 AM. In lieu of flowers, donations in Richard's memory may be made to Cradle Beach Camp. Online tributes may be sent to www.mem.com. Arrangements by George J. Roberts Published in the Buffalo News from 12/24/2004 - 12/25/2004. Szatkowski, James W. Of Blasdell, NY, December 21, 2004; beloved husband of the late Elaine C. (nee Hair) Szatkowski; father of Debra Szatkowski; loving son of Victoria and the late John Szatkowski; stepfather of Cheryl Gutekunst and Debbie (Jeff) Garretson; step-grandfather of four; brother of Ronald (Rosemary), Fred (Becky), Robert (Mary) and the late Judy Szatkowski; also survived by a large, loving family and many dear friends. Family and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial, Monday morning at 9:30 at Our Mother of Good Counsel Church. No prior visitation. Jim was a member of UAW Local #897 and was proud to have served his country as a Marine. Arrangements by the JOHN J. KACZOR FUNERAL HOME, INC. Published in the Buffalo News from 12/24/2004 - 12/26/2004. Funeral home info Flowers Charities Trawinski, Carol A. (Nagel) Of West Seneca, NY, December 22, 2004, wife of the late Francis J. Trawinski; dearest mother of Paul F. and Anne C. Trawinski; dear daughter of Ethel (Henry) Erb and Charles (Myrna) Nagel; sister of Patricia (late James) Kenyon and John Druschitz; step-sister of Beverly Erb and David Erb. Friends may call Sunday only 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the PAUL A. KLOC BLOSSOM CHAPELS, INC., 4680 Clinton St. (corner Borden Rd.), West Seneca (668-5666) where funeral will be held Monday morning at 10:45 AM and from Fourteen Holy Helpers Church at 11:30 o'clock. Friends are invited. Sentiment may be expressed through a contribution to Hospice Buffalo, Inc. in memory of Carol A. Trawinski. Published in the Buffalo News from 12/24/2004 - 12/26/2004.