OBITS: The Buffalo News Death Notices 27 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 Amoia, Louis December 25, 2004, at age 69, beloved husband of Phyllis V. (nee LoTempio) Amoia; dearest father of Libby M. (Charles) Gramaglia and Louis J. Amoia; loving poppy of Michelle (Sabatino) Cimato, Julie Gramaglia and Louis Amoia, III; great-grandfather of Isabella Cimato; brother of Faye (late James) Terragnoli, Dorothy (John) Pezzino, Mary (Philip) Todaro, the late Joseph, Sam 'CoCo' Amoia, Ann Pisto, Bessie Mucci, Rose DiMartino and Mickey Carosa; brother-in-law of Fran Amoia and Anthony DiMartino; also survived by many nieces and nephews. The family will be present on Monday and Tuesday from 2-4 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 on Wednesday at 8:30 AM and a Mass of Christian Burial celebrated from St. Leo the Great Church at 9:15 AM. Friends invited. Mr. Amoia was a member of Teamsters Local #375. Online register at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 12/27/2004 - 12/28/2004. Aquino, Aurelia (Franzese) December 24, 2004, wife of the late Pasquale Aquino; dear mother of Ferdinando (Tina) of Italy, Giovanni (Corinne), Maria Aquino; grandmother of Valeria, Mariella of Italy, Maryanne, Mark Aquino; great-grandmother of Elisa and Lucia; sister of Costantino, Salvatore, Vincenza Franzese. Family present to receive friends Sunday and Monday 5-8 PM at the PERNA-PELLEGRINO FUNERAL HOME, 1306 Hertel Ave. (near Colvin Ave.) where funeral services will be held Tuesday at 8:30 AM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated from St. Anthony of Padua Church (Court St.) at 9:30 AM. Entombment Forest Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to Hospice Buffalo, Inc., 225 Como Park Blvd., Cheektowaga, NY 14227. Mrs. Aquino was a member of Circolo Sportivo Italia and Dante Alighieri Cultural Club. Published in the Buffalo News from 12/26/2004 - 12/27/2004. Barton, Monica Quinn December 21, 2004; beloved wife of 50 years of Robert J. Barton Sr.; dearest mother of John J. (Mary Pat) Barton, Robert J. (Ann) Barton Jr., Patrick (Nancy) Barton, Christopher Barton, Joseph P. (Krista) Barton, Margaret 'Maggie' Barton, Elizabeth 'Betsy' Barton and the late Kathleen Barton; also survived by 11 grandchildren; sister of Margaret (the late Alfred) Sutton, Mary (late Nelson) Tubridy, Robert (Jean) Quinn, Kathleen (Richard) Kolerski, Paul (Ilene) Quinn and the late Thomas and John Quinn; survived by many nieces and nephews. Friends may call Monday and Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the DIETRICH FUNERAL HOME INC., 2480 Kensington Ave., Amherst, where services will be held on Wednesday at 10:30 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 AM from Sts. Peter and Paul Church, Main St., Williamsville. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to MDA-ALS Division or Hospice Buffalo. Published in the Buffalo News from 12/26/2004 - 12/28/2004. Budd, Betty Jean (Lamareaux) Of West Seneca, entered into rest December 25, 2004, beloved wife of Robert L. Budd; devoted mother of Robert E. (Kathy Lynn) Budd and Linda Jean Budd (Edward Schuster); loving daughter of the late John and Linda (nee Dailey) Lamareaux; also survived by relatives and friends. Relatives and friends may visit the LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (Southtowns Chapel), 3060 Abbott Rd. near Lake Ave. on Tuesday from 4-8 PM where funeral services will immediately follow. Interment Hillcrest Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News on 12/27/2004. Bund, John A. December 23, 2004, of Silver Creek, NY, husband of Ellen (Myers); father of Brandi (Christopher) Morris of Calcium, NY, Carmello Incorvaia of Buffalo, RoeAnn Bund and Tiffany Bund, both of Silver Creek; son of Barbara Bund of Little Valley and the late Richard; brother of Christine (Tim) Taylor of Angola, Sandra (Paul) McGuire of Busti, NY, Mary (John) Bartolucci of Buffalo, Ronald Bund of Silver Creek and Karen (Dan) Chamblin of West Union, OH; also survived by grandchildren, Hayden, Tooley and Carmello Incorvaia and several nieces and nephews. Funeral Services will be held Tuesday, December 28 at 11 AM from The HOLE-PARKER FUNERAL CHAPEL, Silver Creek. The family will be present at the funeral chapel from 2-4 and 7-9 PM today. Published in the Buffalo News on 12/27/2004. Burkhart, Charles L. December 25, 2004, of Angola, NY, beloved husband of Marianne (nee Cavalieri); cherished father of Rose Burkhart, Lisa (Edward) Mis and the late Charles L. Burkhart, II; loving grandfather of Brandon, Amanda, Carrie, Matthew and Kimberly; dear brother of Frank, David (Roberta), late William (late Darla) Burkhart and the late Lucille (James) Pernick; also survived by nieces and nephews. Friends received at the LAKESIDE MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, INC., S-4199 Lakeshore Rd. (corner of Camp Rd. & Rte. 5), Hamburg, 627-2919, Monday 7-9 PM and Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM where funeral services will be held Tuesday at 8:30 PM. Flowers gratefully declined. Charles A. Castiglia, Director. Published in the Buffalo News on 12/27/2004. Chaplin, Stacey Ann Age 17, of Attica, December 24, 2004, loving daughter of Robert E. and Cynthia A. Elmore Chaplin; sister of Justin R. Chaplin; granddaughter of Jean (late Justin E.) Chaplin Bailey and John R. (late Ann) Elmore; niece of Ronald (Deb) Chaplin, Gerald (Sue) Elmore, Ronald Elmore and the late Randall Chaplin; also survived by many cousins. Calling hours Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 at MARLEY FUNERAL HOME, 135 Main St., Attica. Funeral Service Wednesday at 11 AM in St. Paul's United Church of Christ, Attica. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials to St. Paul's U.C.C., 11 Washington St., Attica, NY 14011. Published in the Buffalo News on 12/27/2004. Christiansen Jr., Harold C. December 20, 2004, of Wixom, MI, formerly of Williamsville, husband of the late Pat (Harding) Christiansen; father of Nancy Ann Christiansen, Harold C. (Marion) Christiansen, III, Sally L. (Rob) Santoni and Jennifer M. (Kevin) White; also survived by five grandchildren. The family will be present to receive friends Monday from 5-7 at BEACH-TUYN FUNERAL HOME, INC., 5541 Main St. (at Cayuga Rd.), Williamsville. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Tuesday morning at 9:30 in SS. Peter & Paul Church, Williamsville (please assemble at church). Friends are invited. Published in the Buffalo News on 12/27/2004. Cubello, Dominic F. December 26, 2004, beloved husband of Paula M. (Bellanca) Cubello; stepfather of James William Yates of Niagara Falls and the late Paulette Giove; father-in-law of Frank Giove of Niagara Falls, NY; grandfather of Stephen and David Giove and Kathryn Blackman and nine great-grandchildren; brother of the late Frank Cubello and Mary Giove. The family will be present on Tuesday from 5-8 PM at the SPALLINO-AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, 1300 Pine Ave. where funeral services will be held on Wednesday from St. Peter's Church (Lewiston) at 9:30 AM. Online register at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News on 12/27/2004. Cunningham Ph.D., Roger K. December 24, 2004, husband of Nancy Cascino Cunningham; father of Roy (Sarah DiThomas) Cunningham, Carl Cunningham, Shiela (David) Fricke and the late Anna Cunningham; brother of Thomas (Kathleen) and the late Richard Cunningham; grandfather of Ella Williams. No prior visitation. A private Memorial Service will be held at the convenience of the family. Memorials may be made to Hospice Buffalo, Inc. Arrangements by BEACH-TUYN FUNERAL HOME, INC. Published in the Buffalo News from 12/27/2004 - 12/28/2004. Curry, Carrel A. December 21, 2004, of Buffalo, NY. Memorial service will be held Tuesday, 11 AM at Fellowship Christian Center, location-1420 Main St. Arrangements entrusted to MEMORIAL CHAPLES OF BUFFALO, 66 E. Utica St. Published in the Buffalo News from 12/27/2004 - 12/28/2004. DiVincenzo, Frank J. Of Tonawanda, NY, December 25, 2004, beloved husband of the late Mary J. (Quagliana) DiVincenzo; dear father of Charles J. (Rose Marie M.) and the late Louis A. (Cara) DiVincenzo; also survived by seven grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren; brother of the late Caspar (Rose), Sam (Antoinette) DiVincenzo and Anna (Vincent) Millioto; also survived by nieces and nephews; dear companion of Helen A. Merz. Friends received Monday from 4-8 PM at the GRECO FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2909 Elmwood Ave. (near Sheridan Dr.) and are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Gregory the Great Church (Maple Rd.) Tuesday morning at 9:30 (please assemble at church). Private Interment Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News from 12/26/2004 - 12/27/2004. 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. Duewiger, Roy R. Of Hamburg, NY, December 25, 2004, beloved husband of Jane (Dase) Duewiger; loving father of Mark (Lorrie), Paul Duewiger and Lynne (Mark) Johnston; brother of Clarence Duewiger; grandfather of Brian, Emily and Anna; also survived by nieces and nephews. Friends may call at St. Matthew's U.C.C., 5289 McKinley Pkwy, Hamburg on Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 and Wednesday 9-11 AM at which time a Funeral Service will be celebrated. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials to the church. Arrangements by LOOMIS, OFFERS & LOOMIS, INC. Published in the Buffalo News from 12/27/2004 - 12/28/2004. Fairfax, Howard J. December 21, 2004, beloved husband of Ernestine. Family present Tuesday 11 AM. Funeral to follow at Noon from Dayspring Church of God of Prophecy, 2628 Bailey at Dorris Ave. Arrangements by BRIAN K. LEWIS FUNERAL HOMES, 845-5545. Published in the Buffalo News on 12/27/2004. Felber, Donald R. Of Akron, NY, December 22, 2004, after a long illness, loving husband of Carol (nee Zies); dear father of Donna (Daniel) Neff, Sharon (Kevin) Guari and Deborah (Shawn) Large; grandfather of Kevin, Samantha, Aaron, Danielle, F. Duane and Sydney; brother of Mary Jane (William) Gern, Theodore (Patricia) Felber, Robert (Elaine) Felber and Jerry (Erika) Felber; several nieces and nephews; brother of the late Richard and Herbert Felber, Dorothy Hofer and Ruthie Adkins; brother-in-law of Luann Felber. Funeral Services will be held on Sunday, January 2 at 2 PM with Masonic Services to follow in The First Baptist Church, 122 Main St., Akron. Private burial. Memorials may be made to The Alzheimer's Assn., 2805 Wehrle Dr., Williamsville, NY 14221. Arrangements by CHILDS FUNERAL HOME, 10 Eckerson Ave., Akron (542-8888). Published in the Buffalo News from 12/27/2004 - 12/29/2004. Gall, Joseph G. Of Hamburg, NY, December 25, 2004, beloved husband of the late Ethel R. (nee Roth) Gall; loving father of Thomas (Nancy) Gall and the late Kathleen A. Gall; brother of Joan (late Richard) Sterling. Family will be present to receive friends Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Hamburg Chapel) JOHN J. KACZOR FUNERAL HOME, INC., 5453 Southwestern Blvd. (corner of Rogers Rd., 646-5555) where prayers will be said Wednesday at 8:45 followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mary of the Lake Church at 9:30. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery. Friends invited. Mr. Gall was a member of Teamsters Local #264. Published in the Buffalo News from 12/27/2004 - 12/28/2004. Goeseke, Mary A. (Stosits) Of West Seneca, NY, went with the Lord December 25, 2004, beloved wife of the late Henry Goeseke; sister of the late Elizabeth (late Stephen) Sifkovits, John (late Emily), Teresa (late James) Horrigan, Anna, Joseph (Virginia) Stosits, Catherine (late Vincent) Regan and Madeline (late Jacob) Martin; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Friends and relatives are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial from St. Gabriel's Church, 5271 Clinton St., Elma, NY on Tuesday morning at 9:30 o'clock. No prior visitation. Sentiment may be expressed through a contribution to The Carmelite Monastery, 79 Carmel Rd., Buffalo, NY 14214 in memory of Mary Goeseke. Arrangements by PAUL A. KLOC BLOSSOM CHAPELS, INC., (668-5666). Published in the Buffalo News on 12/27/2004. Gosselin, Harold C. Of Cheektowaga, NY, December 24, 2004, beloved husband of Jane Caffery Gosselin; dear brother of Dorothy (Frank) Caldarelli, Hilton 'Bill' Gosselin and Sandra (Skender 'George') Capullari; also survived by nieces and nephews. Friends may call Monday 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 Tuesday morning at 9:15 AM and from St. Philip the Apostle Church at 10 o'clock. Friends are invited. Flowers gratefully declined. Published in the Buffalo News from 12/26/2004 - 12/27/2004. Gratwick, Frederick Coleman Of Buffalo, NY, December 23, 2004, at the age of 94, brother of Davies Gratwick; also survived by many loving family and friends. No prior visitation. Memorial Services will be held at the convenience of the family. Memorial contributions may be made to Roswell Park Cancer Institute, Elm & Carlton Sts., Buffalo, NY 14263. Arrangements by DENGLER FUNERAL HOME. Published in the Buffalo News on 12/27/2004. 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. 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. Hodil, Diana I. Of Orchard Park, NY, Peacefully at home under care of Hospice, December 23, 2004; loving wife of George Hodil Jr.; mother of Susan and Richard Ziegler, George III and Dana Hodil; daughter of the late Oscar and Ida Shulz. No prior visitation. Private entombment services Hillcrest Cemetery. Memorials made to Hospice Buffalo Inc. Arrangements by The F.E. BROWN SONS FUNERAL HOME INC. Published in the Buffalo News on 12/27/2004. Honsberger, Frances E. (nee Townsend) December 25, 2004, of Clarence Center, NY, wife of the late Elmer F. Honsberger; beloved mother of Beth (Harold) Frey, Sharon (James) Leighton and Carol (Marvin) Deahn; also survived by 10 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. Friends received Tuesday from 3-9 PM at SHEPARD BROS. FUNERAL HOME, 10690 Main St., Clarence. A Funeral Service will be Wednesday at 11 AM at The Clarence Church of Christ, 5375 Old Goodrich Rd., Clarence. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to the church. Published in the Buffalo News from 12/27/2004 - 12/28/2004. Huber SSJ, Sister Alice December 24, 2004, formerly known as Sister Mary Lawrence; daughter of the late Charles and Margaret Huber; sister of the late Charles Huber and Evelyn Huber Clyde. Friends may call Monday 2-4 and 7-9 and Tuesday 2-4 PM at The Sisters of Saint Joseph, Clarence Residence, 4975 Strickler Rd. where a Mass of Christian Burial will be offered Tuesday evening at 7:30. Friends invited. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The Sisters of Saint Joseph. Online tributes may be sent to www.mem.com Arrangements by DENGLER FUNERAL HOME. Published in the Buffalo News from 12/26/2004 - 12/28/2004. Janicki, Helen S. (Granica) Of Lackawanna, NY, December 24, 2004, loving mother of Lorraine (Don) Barnes, Janice Romanowski and the late Albert Janicki; dear grandmother of Kenneth and Wendy Barnes and Laura Romanowski; great-grandmother of Erik and Nicole; sister of Walter Granica, Chester Granica and the late Stanley Granica, Mary Kuczmierczyk, Sophie Prezlowcki, Laura Ogiego, Stella Lichota and Caroline Yakovac. Funeral services Wednesday morning at 11:30 from the (Blasdell/Lackawanna Chapel) JOHN J. KACZOR FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3450 South Park Ave. and at St. Thomas Aquinas Church at 12:15. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to The American Diabetes Association. Family present Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Published in the Buffalo News from 12/26/2004 - 12/27/2004. Jankowiak, Noreen A. (Lalley) December 21, 2004, beloved wife of the late Thomas Jankowiak; dear mother of Peter J., Kristen and the late Thomas S. Jankowiak; cherished sister of Kathleen (Brendan) Casey, Joseph M. (Anne Marie), Michael V. (Karen), Mark F. (Margaret) and the late Clare A. Lalley; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Friends and relatives may call Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the JONES, RICH & HUTCHINS FUNERAL HOME, 199 Woodford St., Portland, ME where the funeral will be held Tuesday at 9:00 followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Joseph's Catholic Church at 10 AM. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, South Portland, ME. Published in the Buffalo News from 12/26/2004 - 12/27/2004. Jaroni, Joseph A. December 23, 2004, of East Amherst, NY, beloved husband of the late Joan (nee Buwaj); beloved father of Jodie L. (David) Robinson and Joseph A. Jaroni, Jr.; brother of the late Suzanne Jeziorski. No prior visitation. Friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial, Wednesday from St. Gregory the Great R.C. Church, 100 St. Gregory Court at 9:30. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice Buffalo, Inc., 225 Como Park Blvd., Cheektowaga 14227. Online tributes may be sent to www.mem.com Arrangements by ROBERTS & DENGLER FUNERAL HOME, East Amherst, NY. Published in the Buffalo News from 12/26/2004 - 12/27/2004. Kleindinst-Grundner, Dolores A. (Eckert) December 23, 2004, beloved wife of the late George E. Grundner and Edgar L. Kleindinst; loving mother of Richard Grundner (Martha), Darleen (Richard) Pasternack, Kathleen Budzynski (Allen Koscielny) and Michael Grundner; grandmother of eight grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren; survived by five sisters; predeceased by one brother and one sister; also survived by nieces and nephews. No prior visitation. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Mass, Tuesday at 10 AM from Resurrection Church (Union Rd. & Como Park Blvd.). Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to The Hospice Foundation. Arrangements by AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC. Published in the Buffalo News from 12/26/2004 - 12/27/2004. Koch, Patricia Ann (McNab) Suddenly, at 63, on December 18, 2004, at Sunnybrook & Women's Health Sciences Centre in Toronto. Cherished daughter of Roxena F. and the late Kenneth G. McNab; predeceased by her beloved husband Dr. Gerald W. Koch of Buffalo; loving mother of Jeffrey A., Robert K. (Beth), and Heather A. Koch; devoted grandmother of Michael, Kristin, Courtney Lyn, Caleigh Ann Koch and the late Gerald J. Mesmer; dearest sister of Ronald K. (Wendy) McNab, Margaret F. (Peggy) Barrick, and John M. (Susan) McNab; she will be missed be her many nieces and nephews and her cat Cha Cha. A private memorial service to be held at a later date. For additional information please contact her son Robert at 716-602-5862. Published in the Buffalo News from 12/26/2004 - 12/27/2004. Kowal, Thomas A. December 23, 2004, Beloved husband of Dorothy (nee Kowalkowski); son of the late Chester and Stephanie; brother of Eleanor (Thomas) Griffin; brother-in-law of Bettie (Anthony) Urban; also survived by nieces and nephews. Visitation Wednesday 4-8 PM at the PACER FUNERAL HOME INC., 2275 George Urban Blvd. (2 blocks East of Dick Rd.) Mass of Christian Burial at St. Amelia's Church, 2999 Eggert Rd. Thursday at 11:30 AM. Please assemble at Church. Published in the Buffalo News from 12/27/2004 - 12/28/2004. Langheier, Dorothy E. (Schauf) December 19, 2004, wife of the late Edward Langheier and Henry F. Senn; mother of Shirley (late William) Shannon of Haddon Heights, NJ, Roy H. (Mary) Senn of Rome, NY and Beverly A. (Tom) Smith of Citra, FL; grandmother of William (Michelle) Shannon, Leslie G. and Lindsey A. Senn, Timothy (Jessica) Gally and Robin (Robert) Bremner; also expecting one great-grandchild; sister of Richard (Betty) Schauf and the late Charles Schauf, Charlotte Troust, Albert Schauf, Marion Neff and Betty Schauf; special aunt of Regina Armstrong. The family will be present to receive friends Tuesday from 3-5 and 7-9 at BEACH-TUYN FUNERAL HOME, INC., 5541 Main St. (at Cayuga Rd.), Williamsville. Friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service, Wednesday morning at 11 o'clock in St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Eagle & Ellicott Sts., Williamsville. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice Foundation. Published in the Buffalo News from 12/27/2004 - 12/28/2004. Lesinski, Alexander J. December 24, 2004, beloved husband of the late Florence (Latham) Lesinski; devoted father of Christine (Ken Cegielski) Olsen and Michael Lesinski; loving grandfather of Brandon Olsen. Mr. Lesinski was a Navy veteran of WWII. Visitation at the BUSZKA FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2005 Clinton St. (corner of South Ogden), Monday from 4-8 PM to be followed immediately by Funeral Services. Flowers gratefully declined. Published in the Buffalo News on 12/27/2004. Mammoser, Mildred (nee Winkelman) Of East Eden, NY, December 26, 2004, age 91, wife of the late Roy C.; mother of Marlyn (Francis Sawtelle) Euler, Allen (Joan), Gordon (Ellen), Diane Mammoser and Judy (Akio) Wake; sister of the late Lillian Schreiber, Albert, Edmund Winkelman and Cecelia Krauss; grandmother of 11 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren. Friends may call Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the LAING FUNERAL HOME INC., 2724 West Church St., Eden, where prayers will be held Wednesday at 9 AM, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial from St. Mary's Church, East Eden, at 9:30 AM. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society and Hospice Foundation Inc., 225 Como Park Blvd., Cheektowaga, NY 14227. Published in the Buffalo News from 12/27/2004 - 12/28/2004. Meyer, Mildred C. "Millie" (nee Rubenstein) December 26, 2004, beloved wife of the late Charles Meyer; devoted mother of Janet Meyer Herman and Susan J. (Wayne) Shenk of North Potomac, MD; predeceased by her brothers and sister; loving grandmother of Scott (Renee) Herman, Samantha and Jamie Shenk; great-grandmother of Charles Meyer Herman. Graveside Services were held Sunday in Erie, PA. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Hospice Buffalo, Inc. or Anshe Hesed Temple, 10th and Liberty Sts., Erie, PA 16502. Millie was a member of The Eastern Star Rose Chapter #22. Arrangements by AMHERST MEMORIAL CHAPEL, INC. Published in the Buffalo News on 12/27/2004. Michalak, Anna (Horodyska) December 25, 2004, beloved wife of the late Peter Michalak; loving mother of Sophia (Thomas) Flatley and Andrew Michalak; dearest grandmother of Angela (Scott) Plante, Andrea (Victor) Irizarry and Richard (Kim) White; dear great-grandmother of Andrew and Skylar. The family will be present on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the Urban- AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, 1024 French Road where funeral services will be held on Wednesday at 8:45 AM and a Mass of Christian Burial from St. Gabriel's Church at 9:30 AM. Friends are invited. Online register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News on 12/27/2004. Milano, Samuel M. December 24, 2004, of Lackawanna, NY, beloved husband of the late Rose L. (nee Sylvester); dearest father of Diane (Peter) Barry; grandfather of Brandon; son of the late Gaetano and Maria (nee Sperduti) Milano; brother of Nicholas (late Ann) and the late Florence (late Neil) Cuomo, Virginia (late Walter) Topinko, Joseph (late Viola) and Anna Mattucci; survived by many nieces and nephews. Chapel Service from THE COLONIAL MEMORIAL CHAPELS, INC., 3003 South Park Ave., Lackawanna, NY, Wednesday morning at 9:30. Visitation Tuesday only 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Published in the Buffalo News from 12/26/2004 - 12/27/2004. Miller, Leo C. Of Blasdell, NY, December 23, 2004, beloved husband of the late Helen (nee Karcheske) Miller; dearest father of Thomas (Barbara), Charles (Susan), John and Michael (Renee) Miller; loving grandfather of James, Susan and Amanda; brother of the late Ralph Miller. Funeral Services Tuesday morning at 11:00 from the (Hamburg Chapel) JOHN J. KACZOR FUNERAL HOME, INC., 5453 Southwestern Blvd. (corner of Rogers Rd., 646-5555) and at Our Mother of Good Counsel Church at 11:45. Interment in Hillcrest Cemetery. Friends invited. Flowers graciously declined. Family present Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Published in the Buffalo News from 12/26/2004 - 12/27/2004. Mrgich, Dorothy P. (Molea) Of Lackawanna, NY, December 25, 2004, beloved wife of the late George Mrgich; dearest mother of Glenn (Tracey) Mrgich and Mary Anne Mrgich-Wynia; loving grandmother of five grandchildren; daughter of the late Anthony and Mary Molea; sister of the late John (Vivian) Molea. Funeral services Tuesday morning at 10 AM from the (Blasdell/Lackawanna Chapel) JOHN J. KACZOR FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3450 South Park Ave. and at Our Lady of Victory Basilica at 10:30. Interment in Holy Cross Cemetery. Friends invited. Family present Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Published in the Buffalo News on 12/27/2004. Parenti, Lena (Ferri) December 22, 2004, of Alamo, TX, formerly of Hamburg, NY, beloved wife of the late Robert R. DePasquale and the late Louis J.; dearest mother of Barbara (Dean) Crawford; beloved grandmother of Debra Farley; daughter of Adolf and Cicilia (nee Pasquale) Ferri; sister of the late Ada Giori of Italy, late Rose (Albert) Sambuchi and the late Alessio Moretti; sister-in-law of Peggy (Robert) Crawford and Arlene (Joseph) Falgiano; also survived by nieces and nephews. Services from THE COLONIAL MEMORIAL CHAPELS, INC., 3003 South Park Ave., Lackawanna, NY, Tuesday morning at 9:45 and from St. Mary's of the Lake Church at 10:30. Flowers gratefully declined. Donations to American Cancer Society or American Heart Association in Lena's name. Visitation Monday only 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Published in the Buffalo News from 12/26/2004 - 12/27/2004. Pearce, Scott N. December 25, 2004, of West Seneca, NY, beloved husband of Suzanne (nee Rouse); dearest father of Dylan and Mitchell; son of Donald and Marion Pearce; son-in-law of Kenneth and Dorothy Rouse; brother of Douglas (Sharon), Kenneth (Sandy) and Jeffrey (Paula); survived by several nieces and nephews. Family present Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 at the HOY FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3855 Seneca St., West Seneca. A Funeral Service will be held Wednesday morning at 10 AM from St. David's Episcopal Church, 3951 Seneca St., West Seneca. Friends invited. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials to Hospice Buffalo, Inc. appreciated. Published in the Buffalo News from 12/27/2004 - 12/28/2004. Pietruszewski, Anna (Kuszczak) Age 95, December 26, 2004, wife of the late Joseph; dear mother of Edward (Patricia) Pietruszewski and the late Joan Sears; grandmother of Martin (Rosemary), David (Wendy) and William (Lisa); also survived by 10 great-grandchildren; sister of the late John (late Emily) Kuszczak; also survived by sisters in Ukraine. Funeral from the PACER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2275 George Urban Blvd. (two blocks east of Dick Rd.), Thursday 9:45 and St. Barnabas Church 10 AM. Friends invited. Family present Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Published in the Buffalo News from 12/27/2004 - 12/28/2004. Podsiadlo, Henry A. December 26, 2004, beloved husband of Angie (nee Starczewski); dear father of Henry F. (Rita), Barbara, Janice Fischer and Daniel (Sue) Podsiadlo; grandfather of 11 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren; also survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral from the PACER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 428 Penora St., Wednesday 9:45 and St. Augustine Church 10 AM. Friends invited. Family present Tuesday 2-4 & 7-9. Published in the Buffalo News from 12/27/2004 - 12/28/2004. 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. Pucci, Eleanor E. (Schmidt) Of Marilla, NY, December 23, 2004, wife of the late Anthony Pucci; dear mother of Michael (Catherine), Mary (Daniel) Bohall and the late Anthony 'Skip' Pucci; also survived by 10 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; sister of Dorothy (late Bernard) McCabe and the late Maynard Schmidt. Family present at the CHARLES MEYER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 13228 Broadway, Alden, NY, Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM where Funeral Services will be held Tuesday at 11 AM. In lieu of flowers, memorials to The Williston United Methodist Church or The Marilla Fire Co. Auxiliary. Published in the Buffalo News from 12/26/2004 - 12/27/2004. Rudnicki Sr., John J. December 23, 2004, of Blasdell, NY, beloved husband of the late Stephanie (nee Dziechciarz); dearest father of Elaine (Louis) Luba, John Jr. (Nancy) and Camille (Neil) Long; grandfather of 10; great-grandfather of 10; son of the late Anthony and Mary (nee Kendra) Rudnicki; brother of Loretta (Joseph) Dorolek, Stella (Lloyd) Rumfola and the late Leo (late Mary), Alice (late John) Poloncarz, Anthony (Phyllis) and Edward (Adele); also survived by nieces and nephews. Services from THE COLONIAL MEMORIAL CHAPELS, INC., 3003 South Park Ave., Lackawanna, NY, Tuesday morning at 9 and from Our Mother of Good Counsel Church at 9:30. Mr. Rudnicki was a member of K of C Father Baker and The Lions Club. Visitation Monday only 2-9 PM. Published in the Buffalo News from 12/26/2004 - 12/27/2004. Rupp, Frances (O'Neil) December 26, 2004, Loving wife of the late Richard W. Rupp; dearest mother of Susan S. Rupp, Christina Rupp (Mark Bunnell) and William (Holly) Rupp; dear grandmother of Jennifer LaForte, Cynthia LaForte and Matthew Rupp; sister of Sidney (late Mary Jane) O'Neil. No prior visitation. Family and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service, Wednesday at 3:30 PM from Westminster Presbyterian Church, 724 Delaware Ave., Buffalo, NY. Flowers gratefully declined. Gifts may be made to Millard Fillmore Hospital. Arrangements by the (Delaware Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC. Online register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 12/27/2004 - 12/29/2004. Sammarco Sr., John J. December 26, 2004, beloved husband of the late Clara (nee Ruffino); dear father of John (Evelen) Sammarco of Las Vegas, NV, Charlene (Tony) Christie and the late Joel Sammarco; father-in-law of Marguerite Sammarco; grandfather of John (Lori), Philip, Joel, Gianni, Rossi, Perri Sammarco and Zachelle (Victor) Jordan; great-grandfather of Basia, Natassia, Brysten, Jordan and Gia Rose Sammarco; brother of Joan (late Dominic) Amodeo, Russell (Agatha), Samuel (Eleanor) Sammarco, Marion (late Lawrence) Amodeo, Joseph (Ruby) Sammarco and the late Frank (Lucille), Concetta, Anthony (Julia) and Peter Sammarco; brother-in-law of Catherine Sammarco. The family will be present to receive friends Monday and Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Tonawanda Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2600 Sheridan Dr. (at Parker Blvd.) where funeral services will be held Wednesday at 8:45 AM and from St. Christopher Church at 9:30 AM. Online register at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 12/27/2004 - 12/28/2004. Schwabe, William E. Of East Amherst, NY, December 25, 2004, beloved husband of Erna Schwabe; loving father of Ernest (Edna) Schwabe and George (Linda) Schwabe; dearest grandfather of William Schwabe, Sylvia (Bill) Payton, Christian (Alyssa) Schwabe, Darin (Erin) Schwabe and Ryan Schwabe. Funeral Service Wednesday at 11 AM from the URBAN BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 6685 Transit Rd., East Amherst (three miles north of Maple). Visitation Tuesday from 4-7 PM only. Published in the Buffalo News from 12/27/2004 - 12/28/2004. Senn, Dorothy E. (Schauf) (Please see Langheier notice) Published in the Buffalo News from 12/27/2004 - 12/28/2004. Shattuck, Athol A. "Shadow" Of Woodlawn, NY, peacefully, December 24, 2004 in his 93rd year, beloved husband of 50 years to the late Marion (nee Pinter) Shattuck; father of Patricia Gokey, Ethan, Louis, Vincent, Wayne, Lois and Joseph Shattuck and the late Ronald and Edward Shattuck; also survived by a host of grandchildren and great-grandchildren; special friend of Judy Klarowski. Family will be present Tuesday 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 Wednesday morning at 8:45 followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of Grace Church at 9:30. Interment will follow in Lakeside Memorial Cemetery. Flowers gratefully declined. Published in the Buffalo News from 12/27/2004 - 12/28/2004. Siebold, Jane A. (Reardon) December 26, 2004, dear mother of James (Janice) Siebold and Meg Syracuse; grandmother of Amy (Kevin) Martin, Erik, Christopher, Kelly and Lindsey; great-grandmother of Nicholas. If desired, memorials may be made to St. Joseph's Hospital Foundation, 2605 Harlem Rd., Cheektowaga, NY 14225. Arrangements by SCHLAGER FUNERAL HOME, INC. Published in the Buffalo News on 12/27/2004. Sitek, Estelle (Patko) December 26, 2004, wife of the late Bruno; dear mother of Christine Sitek and David (Diane) Sitek; grandmother of Desiree, Mandy, Adina, Amber and Aaron; great-grandmother of Alan, Haley, Athena, Matthew, Almahdi, Aref, Arianna and Taylor; sister of Rose (late Michael) Marcezin; predeceased by other brothers and sisters; also survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral from the PACER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2275 George Urban Blvd. (two blocks east of Dick Rd.), Wednesday 9 AM and Our Lady Help of Christians Church 9:30. Friends invited. Family present Monday 7-9 and Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Published in the Buffalo News from 12/27/2004 - 12/28/2004. Sobaszek, Lena (Mendez) December 23, 2004, of Hamburg, NY, wife of the late Joseph Sobaszek; beloved mother of Joseph Sobaszek, David Sobaszek and Sandy (Jeffrey) Scritchfield; cherished grandmother of Michelle, Kimberly, Cherie (Edward) Tan, James, Shannon, Jeremy, Scott, Joey and Renee; loving great-grandmother of Edward Tan; dearest sister of Trinia Selvaggio; also survived by nieces and nephews. Friends received at the LAKESIDE MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, INC., S-4199 Lakeshore Rd. (corner of Camp Rd. & Rte. 5), Hamburg, 627-2919, Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM where funeral services will be held Wednesday at 11 AM. Charles A. Castiglia, Director. Published in the Buffalo News on 12/27/2004. Sonntag, Mary L. (Lowke) Of West Falls, NY, suddenly, December 24, 2004, wife of Ted Sonntag; daughter of the late Norman and Mary Lowke; sister of Gail Lowke. Friends may call at the DONALD M. DEMMERLEY FUNERAL HOME, INC., 21 Pierce Ave., Hamburg, Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM where a Funeral Service will be held Wednesday at 10 AM. Friends invited. Published in the Buffalo News from 12/26/2004 - 12/27/2004. Standart, Mary Jane (Krummel) Of Elma, NY, December 25, 2004, beloved wife of the late Robert Standart; dearest mother of Sandra A. (Edward 'Ted') Handschumaker; fond grandmother of Kristen (Steven) Hawkins and Scott Handschumaker; great-grandmother of Lindsey and Robert Hawkins; sister of Edwin Krummel. Friends may call 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 services will be held Wednesday morning at 11 o'clock. Friends invited. Published in the Buffalo News from 12/27/2004 - 12/28/2004. Stengel, Esther L. (Ehlers) Of Marilla, NY, December 24, 2004, wife of the late John Stengel and Albert Loos; dear mother of Richard (Judy) Loos, Raymond (Barbara) Loos, John (Chris) Stengel and the late Gerald (Elaine) Loos; also survived by two step-children; sister of Arthur Ehlers and the late William, Frank, Wilbert, Florence Young and Mildred Kirsch; also survived by grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Memorial Services at the convenience of the family. Arrangements by the CHARLES MEYER FUNERAL HOME, INC. Published in the Buffalo News on 12/27/2004. Szeider, Peter Of West Seneca, NY, December 23, 2004, beloved husband of the late Elisabeth (nee Peischel); dearest father of Peter R. (Laurel) Szeider and Linda E. (Gregory W.) Lindstrom; grandfather of Jennifer and Peter J. Szeider and Michael and Kristin Lindstrom. Family present Monday 7-9 and Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 at the HOY FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3855 Seneca St., West Seneca where funeral services will be held Wednesday at 10 AM. Friends invited. Published in the Buffalo News from 12/26/2004 - 12/27/2004. Thompson, Francis H. "Frank" Of Cheektowaga, NY, December 23, 2004, beloved husband of Vera D. (nee Smith); dearest father of Larry (Marie) Thompson, Richard (Shirley) Thompson and Jane (David) Sirgey; cherished granddad of Laura, Greg (Tara), Paul and Geoffrey Thompson, Heather (Sam) Gere, Lisa (Matthew) Lafferty, Sarah and Michael Sirgey; brother of the late Clifford (Hope) and Benjamin Thompson; also survived by nieces and nephews. Family will be present Monday 7-9 PM at the HOY FUNERAL HOME INC., 3855 Seneca St., West Seneca. A Memorial Service will be held Tuesday at 11 AM at Trinity Lutheran Church, 146 Reserve Rd., West Seneca. Friends invited. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be given to Trinity Lutheran Church and School. Published in the Buffalo News from 12/26/2004 - 12/27/2004. Thompson, Gladys E. (Muchow) Of West Seneca, December 24, 2004, beloved wife of the late James H. Thompson; dearest mother of Bernard (Mildred) Thompson, Eileen (Gerald) Ciepiela and the late Carol Thompson; grandmother of eight; great-grandmother of nine. No prior visitation. Relatives and friends are invited to a Memorial Service, Tuesday afternoon at 1 PM at Ebenezer United Church of Christ, 630 Main St., West Seneca. Arrangements by HOY FUNERAL HOME, INC. Published in the Buffalo News from 12/27/2004 - 12/28/2004. Twoguns Sr., Tennyson Age 73, of Irving, December 26, 2004, father of Wayne Steeprock, Calvin, Timothy, Tennyson Jr., Jeffrey, Carmen, James, Rodney, Andrea Thomas and Cheryl Twoguns and the late Victoria; brother of Kenneth; also survived by several grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. Friends may call from 6-9 PM this evening and 2-4 and 7-9 PM on Tuesday from the SCHINDLER FUNERAL HOME, 44 Center St., Gowanda where Funeral Services will be held Wednesday at 10 AM. Interment will be in the Seneca Nation Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News on 12/27/2004. Vallone, Cecilia "Sally" (Szymanski) December 21, 2004, of Buffalo, NY, loving wife of the late James; devoted mother of Charles (Linda), James and the late Paul; cherished grandmother of Michael, Andrew, Jessica and Rachael; loving sister of Gertrude Szymanski of Phoenix, AZ and predeceaesd by 10. Friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial Tuesday 1 PM at Annunciation R.C. Church. Memorials may be made to The Alzheimer's Assn. of WNY. Arrangements by LINK-FOX & LUKA FUNERAL HOME (885-1709). Published in the Buffalo News on 12/27/2004. Zangerle, Harold W. December 25, 2004, at age 89, beloved husband of the late Mary L. (nee Lonergan) Zangerle; dear brother of the late Eleanor Skolnik, Florence Hoerst and Rita Volk; survived by nieces, nephews, a cousin, Dolores Yeates, and his dear friend, Ellie. The family will be present Tuesday from 4-8 PM at the (Amherst Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 5200 Sheridan Dr. (corner of Hopkins Rd.) where funeral services will be held Wednesday at 10:00 AM and a Mass of Christian Burial celebrated from St. Gregory the Great Church at 10:45 AM. Flowers are gratefully declined. If desired, memorials may be made to a charity of your choice. Friends invited. Online register at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 12/27/2004 - 12/28/2004. Zurbrick, Eleanor E. (Pacyna) December 24, 2004, at age 74, beloved wife of the late Herbert H. Zurbrick; dearest mother of Larry S. (Nancy) Zurbrick of San Jose, CA, Karen E. (Thomas) McGuire and Susan (Kevin) McHale; loving grandmother of William, Cheryl, Michael, Patrick, Ryan and Daniel; sister of Jacob (Rose) Pacyna and MaryAnn Suchora; also survived by nieces and nephews. The family will be present on Tuesday from 6-7 PM at the ZURBRICK-AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, 5615 Broadway where a Funeral Service will follow at 7:00 PM. Friends invited. Flowers are gratefully declined. If desired, memorials may be made to Hospice Buffalo, Inc. Online register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 12/26/2004 - 12/27/2004.