OBITS: The Buffalo News Death Notices 25 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 Baumeister, Geraldine A. (Horn) Of West Seneca, NY, December 23, 2004, wife of the late Edward B. Baumeister; dearest mother of Edward (Geraldine) Baumeister and Elaine (Walter) Mendel; grandmother of Karen (James) York, Diana Baumeister, Mark (Elena) Mendal, Barbara Baumeister and Brian Mendel; also survived by seven great-grandchildren. Friends received Sunday only from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the CURTIN FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1340 Union Rd, West Seneca where funeral will be held Monday at 8:30 AM and from Fourteen Holy Helpers Church at 9 AM. Published in the Buffalo News on 12/25/2004. Bitner Sr., Paul William Age 88, of The Beechwood Residence in Getzville and formerly of North Tonawanda, December 23, 2004, after a brief illness, husband of 67 years of Elizabeth Jean (nee Mallory) Bitner; father of Paul W. (Marlene) Bitner, Jr., Bonnie L. (William) Wells and John M. Bitner; grandfather of Elizabeth A. Bitner, Amanda S. (Stephen) Van Pelt, Kathryn E. (Paul) Morinello, Michael A. (Elizabeth) Lombardo, Thomas P. (Melissa) Lombardo, Laura L. (Kemper) Lewis, Jennifer Bitner, Nathan E. Bitner, Molly Bitner and the late Rebecca L. Bitner; great-grandfather of eight and brother of Donald (the late Kathleen) Bitner; also survived by four nieces. Friends may call Sunday 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. A Memorial Service will be held at The Beechwood Residence Chapel, 2235 Millersport Hwy. in Getzville, Monday at 10 AM. Friends invited. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Beechwood Living Care Fund. Published in the Buffalo News from 12/25/2004 - 12/26/2004. Borowski, Daniel J. Of Blasdell, NY; Entered into rest December 22, 2004; beloved husband of Jeanette M. (nee Pakulski) Borowski; devoted father of Dennis J. (Sandra L.), Gary V. (Charlene) and Christopher (Darlene) Borowski; cherished grandfather of seven grandchildren; loving son of the late John and Stella (nee Dobala) Borowski; dear brother of Arlene (Norm) Borkowski and the late John (Dolores) Borowski; also survived by relatives and friends. Relatives and friends may visit the LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (Southtowns Chapel), 3060 Abbott Rd., near Lake Ave. on Sunday from 4-8 PM where the funeral will be held on Monday morning at 11 o'clock and a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Francis of Assisi Church (Athol Springs) at 12 Noon. Interment in Lakeside Cemetery. Mr. Borowski was a Navy Veteran of WW II and a member of the Matthew Glab American Legion Post #1477. Published in the Buffalo News from 12/25/2004 - 12/26/2004. 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. Daruszka, Irene R. (Iwanek) December 22, 2004. Beloved wife of the late Thaddeus E. 'Ted' Daruszka; dearest mother of Therese (Paul) Bojanowski, Christine (John) Fiebelkorn, Thaddeus Jr. (Gloria) and Raymond Daruszka; survived by nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; sister of the late Wanda, Tessie and Jean; survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral Service from the BARRON- MILLER FUNERAL HOME INC., 3025 William St. near Union Rd., Cheektowaga, Monday at 8:45 AM and at Our Lady Help of Christians Church at 9:30 AM. Family present Sunday only from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Mr. Daruszka was formerly the Librarian at Holy Name Parish. Published in the Buffalo News from 12/25/2004 - 12/26/2004. Donovan, Jane M. (Flynn) December 23, 2004, wife of the late Paul F. Donovan, Sr.; mother of Thomas P., James L. (Patricia), Paul F. Jr. (Ellen), Colleen Volpe, Richard P. (Diane), Brian P. (Dione) and Robert M. (Tina) Donovan; grandmother of 10 grandchildren; sister of Anne 'Pat' (late Gerard) Bauer and Marguerite 'Peg' (Ray) Bauer; survived by many nieces and nephews. Friends may call Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the DENGLER FUNERAL HOME, 2070 Eggert Rd., Amherst where prayers will be offered Tuesday morning at 8:30 followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Amelia Church at 9 AM. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorial contributions may be made to the Hospice Foundation, 225 Como Park Blvd., Cheektowaga, NY 14227. Online tributes may be made to www.mem.com Published in the Buffalo News from 12/25/2004 - 12/27/2004. 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. Greene, Dorothy D. (Doll) December 22, 2004, wife of the late Gerald H. Greene, Sr.; mother of Gerald H. Jr. (Kathleen) and Robert M. (Catherine) Greene; grandmother of Mary Anne (John) Hettenhaus, Elizabeth L., Ellen C., Amy E., Megan A., Timothy M. and Daniel P. Greene; great-grandmother of Katherine and Meghan Hettenhaus. Friends may call Monday 4-8 PM at GEORGE J. ROBERTS & SONS FUNERAL HOME, 3000 Delaware Ave. at Tremont, Kenmore where prayers will be offered Tuesday at 8:45 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial from St. John the Baptist Church (Englewood Ave.) at 9:30 AM. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorial gifts may be made to St. Francis Home of Buffalo, 34 Benwood Ave., Buffalo 14214. Published in the Buffalo News from 12/25/2004 - 12/27/2004. 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. Heidel, Vera Koch (Flesch) December 23, 2004, beloved wife of the late John Heidel and the late Frederick Koch; dear sister of Arletta Winter of Avon Park, FL; dear aunt of Sandra (Joel) Snow of Oregon and James Winter of Australia; great-aunt of Judith (Thomas) Piskun and Thomas (Judy) Albert. Friends may call Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the DIETRICH FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2480 Kensington Ave., Amherst where services will be held Tuesday at 11 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Peter & Paul's Church at 11:30 AM. Mrs. Heidel was a member and past President of the St. Francis Guild, The Quota Club, Ladies Auxiliary Post #416 of VFW, The George F. Lamm Post American Legion and the Office Manager for Dr. Reis King. Flowers are declined. Memorials may be made to the Sisters of St. Francis, Reist St., Williamsville. Published in the Buffalo News from 12/25/2004 - 12/27/2004. Helinski, Walter J. December 22, 2004, beloved husband of Helene A. (nee Czechowski); son of the late Joseph and Stella Helinski; brother of Joseph S. (Stella), Fabian (late Maryann), Henrietta (Frank) Hoelzl and the late John (Helen) Helinski; brother-in-law of Theodosia 'Teddy' Czechowski; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Funeral form the PACER FUNERAL HOME INC., 428 Penora St., Tuesday 9:45 and St. Augustines Church 10:00 AM. Family present Sunday and Monday 2-4, 7-9. Published in the Buffalo News from 12/25/2004 - 12/27/2004. 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. Koestler, Carl J. December 23, 2004. Beloved husband of the late Lucille (nee Bartel) Koestler; loving father of Charlene Koestler; grandfather of Sarah (Todd) Klaiber; great-grandfather of Mackenzie and Cameron Klaiber; brother of Louis (Carmella) and William Koestler; also survived by several nieces and nephews. The family will be present Sunday and Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at (Cleveland Hill Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 569 Cleveland Dr., Cheektowaga, where funeral services will be held on Tuesday at 8:30 AM and from Mother of Divine Grace Church at 9 AM. Friends invited. Interment in Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Online register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 12/25/2004 - 12/26/2004. 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. 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. Price, Angeline M. (Raimondo) December 23, 2004, wife of the late Ernest S. Price; mother of Tina Thomasulo and the late Ronald Price; grandmother of Nicholas (Marie) Thomasulo, Marcie (Randy) Januchowski, Dorie Lynn Loschiavio and two great-grandchildren; sister of Theresa Bundy, Josephine (late Leonard) Graczyk and the late Russell (late Grace) Raimondo, Mary (late Nicholas) DeLuca, Pasquale (Rosadele) Raimondo, Rose (late Richard) Piechowicz. Family present to receive friends Sunday only 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the PERNA-PELLEGRINO FUNERAL HOME, 1306 Hertel Ave. (near Colvin Ave.) where funeral services will be held Monday at 8:45 AM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated from St. Margaret's Church at 9:30 AM. In lieu of flowers, donations to Hospice Buffalo, Inc., 225 Como Park Blvd., Cheektowaga, NY 14227. Published in the Buffalo News from 12/25/2004 - 12/26/2004. 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. Roach, Julie C. (Childs) Of Angola, NY, December 24, 2004, wife of the late Charles F. Roach, Sr.; dearest mother of Judy (Robert) O'Donnell, Julie A. 'Pix' Roach and the late Janice (Pat) Cirbus and Chuck (Myra) Roach; loving guardian of Anna Mathewson; sister of Edna Hagmier; grandmother of Julie (Joe) Pye, Robert and Charles (Melanie) O'Donnell, Tina (Chris) Rudnicki, Patrick and Robert Cirbus, Charles (Nancy) Roach and Rebecca Roach; survived by 10 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Friends may call Sunday from 4-8 PM at the ADDISON FUNERAL HOME, INC., 262 Main St., Angola. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday at 10 AM in Most Precious Blood Church. Please assemble at church. Memorials may be made to Troop #961, Girls Scouts of America. Published in the Buffalo News from 12/25/2004 - 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. Schultz, Emma M. (Richardson) December 22, 2004 of The Town of Tonawanda, NY, Beloved wife of Emil G. Schultz; mother of Edith (David) Burgasser and Elise Schultz; grandmother of Emily, David J., Elisa, Erika and Aydan; dear friend of Eileen Vogt and Betty Ralston. Friends may call Sunday 7-9 and Monday 2-4 and 7-9 at the LESTER H. WEDEKINDT FUNERAL HOME, 3290 Delaware Ave., where Funeral Services will be held Tuesday morning at 10:30. Friends invited. Mrs. Schultz was an Alumnae E.J. Meyer School of Nursing. Memorials may be made to Hospice Foundation. Published in the Buffalo News from 12/25/2004 - 12/26/2004. Seeger, Dolores N. (Ziolkowski) December 21, 2004, of Depew, NY, beloved wife of the late Harold J. Seeger; dear mother of Nancy (Michael) Heitzman, James Seeger; grandmother of Kelly and Nicole Heitzman, Crystal Seeger; daughter-in-law of Mae Miller; sister of Jean (Daniel) Spinder, Ruth (Joseph) Ciatello, Florence (Joseph) Wojcik, Robert (Marian) Ziolkowski; survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral service from the BARRON-MILLER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3025 William St. near Union Rd. where visitations will be Monday only 10 AM-11 AM at which time services will be held. Published in the Buffalo News from 12/25/2004 - 12/26/2004. Spinner, Lucy Rose (Vilardo) Suddenly, December 24, 2004, of Hamburg, NY, at the age of 89, beloved wife of the late Salvatore 'Sal' Spinner; beloved mother of Marie (Paul) Knibloe and Charles (Doreen) Spinner; grandmother of Julia (Theodore) Decker, James (Christine) Knibloe, Christina Spinner, Charles Jr. (Carrie) Spinner and John Spinner; great-grandmother of Colin Decker and Sophia Spinner; daughter of the late Anthony and Carmela Vilardo. Friends may call Sunday and Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the WENTLAND FUNERAL HOME, 10634 Main St. (Rte. 62), North Collins, NY where the funeral service will be held Tuesday morning at 9:30 followed by a 10 AM Mass of Christian Burial from Sacred Heart of Mary Church, North Collins. Mrs. Spinner was a member of The Sacred Blood of Jesus Society and a devoted member of The Sacred Heart of Mary Church. Published in the Buffalo News from 12/25/2004 - 12/26/2004. 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. Szymanski, Ronald A. December 22, 2004; beloved husband of Eileen 'Pat' (nee Domedion); dear father of Timothy (Jackie), Michael (Pamela), Daniel Szymanski and Cynthia (Conrad) Young; grandfather of Jessica, Sean, Matthew, Brandon, Sarah and Rebecca; son of Genevieve and the late Alois; brother of Christine (Ronald) Kaminski; also survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral from the PACER FUNERAL HOME INC., 2275 George Urban Blvd. (2 blocks East of Dick Rd.), Monday at 9 AM in Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Church at 9:30. Friends invited, family present Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. In lieu of flowers donations to The Former Troopers Helping Hands, PO Box 42, Lancaster, NY 14086 Published in the Buffalo News from 12/25/2004 - 12/26/2004. 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. Vara, Vincent J. December 22, 2004, Age 64; husband of Lucille C. (nee Brannan); father of Melissa; brother of Russell , Rosemarie (Donald) Adams, Joanne (Frank) Boblak, Charles and John (Marianne); uncle to several nieces and nephews. Family will receive friends 7-9 PM Monday and 2-4 and 7-9 PM Tuesday at (Tonawanda Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, 2600 Sheridan Drive (Corner of Parker). A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 9:30 AM Wednesday at Annunciation Church (corner of Lafayette & Grant St.) Buffalo. (Please assemble at Church). Flowers gratefully declined. Online register book at www.Amigone.com. Published in the Buffalo News from 12/25/2004 - 12/26/2004. Vogel Jr., Carl Of Niagara Falls, December 23, 2004, former husband of Edith Vogel; father of Suzette (Daniel) Rushwin of Little Valley, NY, Carl L. (Susan) Vogel, III of Clarence, NY, Richard (Minda) Vogel of Moncks Corner, SC, Cathy (Scott) Broomfield of Lawtons, NY and Thomas Vogel of N. Tonawanda, NY; brother of Virginia (Frank) Glomb of Cheswick, PA, Barbara (Vic) Shaver of Pahoa, HI and Gretchen (Skip) Wirick of Ben Lomond, CA; also nine grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call 2-4 and 7-9 PM Sunday at the LANE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 8622 Buffalo Ave., Niagara Falls. Funeral Services will be held Monday at 10 AM in St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, 616 Cayuga Dr., Niagara Falls. Published in the Buffalo News on 12/25/2004. Wyroski, Rose R. (Juszkiewicz) December 24, 2004, beloved wife of the late William Wyroski; devoted mother of Gerald (Beverly) Wyroski and David (Cheryl) Wyler; loving grandmother of eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; dearest sister of Walter (Florence) Juszkiewicz, Frances (Harry) Stachewicz and the late Mary (Peter) Osika, John (Sophie) Juszkiewicz, Veronica (Raymond) Lempko, Florianne (Edward) Lach and Joseph Juszkiewicz; dearest sister-in-law of Jenny Juszkiewicz; also survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral services at the BUSZKA FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2005 Clinton St. (corner South Ogden) Monday at 9 AM and at St. Bernard Church at 9;30 AM. Mrs. Wyroski was a retiree of Trico Products. Visitation Sunday 2-4 and 7-9. Published in the Buffalo News from 12/25/2004 - 12/26/2004.