OBITS: The Buffalo News Death Notices 28 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 Abplanalp, Winfred E. Of Phelps, NY, age 79, December 22, 2004, husband of 53 years of Elinor Malchoff Abplanalp; father of Beverly Abplanalp of Lansing, NY and Calvin (Laura) Abplanalp of Bristol, NY; grandfather of David, Christine, James, John and Emily Abplanalp; brother of Dorothy Blank of Canandaigua, NY and the late Betty Marks of Geneseo, NY; also survived by several nieces and nephews. Friends may call Tuesday, December 28, 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the CHENEY FUNERAL HOME, 70 Main St., Phelps. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, December 29 at 11 AM in the Clifton Springs United Methodist Church, 1 East Main St., Clifton Springs, NY, with the Rev. Lynn Spence officiating. Burial will be in Rose Cemetery. It is suggested that memorial donations be made to the Clifton Springs United Methodist Church, 1 East Main St., Clifton Springs, NY 14432 or Hillman Cancer Center for Melanoma Research, 5115 Centre Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15232 or a charity of one's choice. Published in the Buffalo News on 12/28/2004. 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. Augrum, Edsel V. December 27, 2004 of Leroy NY. Husband of the late Gertrude Augrum; loving father of Charles (Dolores) Augrum of Batavia NY, Marcia (John) Aloi of New Jersey and William (Susan) Augrum of Wyoming NY; also survived by nine grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Friends may call Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the ADDISON FUNERAL HOME INC., 262 North Main St., Angola, where funeral services will be held Thursday 10 AM. Published in the Buffalo News on 12/28/2004. 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. Byrd, Willie Mae December 26, 2004; wife of the late Rev. Samuel Byrd; mother of Willie Jean Gibson; grandmother of Gaylena, Robert L. Gibson, II and the late Anthony Jordan; sister of Arthur Johnson and Willie Johnson of Alabama. Wake 11 AM, Wednesday, Funeral 12 Noon at New Hope Baptist Church, 543 Richmond Ave. Interment at Forest Lawn Cemetery. Arrangements by THOMAS T. EDWARDS FUNERAL HOME. Published in the Buffalo News on 12/28/2004. Cavarella, Maryann (Adimey) Of Buffalo, NY; entered into rest December 27, 2004; beloved wife of the late Anthony N. Cavarella; devoted mother of Marilyn N. (Michael) Nicholson, Robert A.(Marge) Cavarella and Cynthia A. Fuller; cherished grandmother of eight grandchildren; loving daughter of the late George and Marian (nee Beck) Adimey; dearest sister of Regina DiGiacomo, John (Gail) Adimey and Monica Benes; also survived by relatives and friends. Relatives and friends may visit the LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (Southtowns Chapel), 3060 Abbott Rd. (near Lake Ave) on Wednesday from 4-9 PM where the funeral will be held on Thursday morning at 8:30 o'clock and a Mass of Christian will be celebrated in St. Ambrose Church at 9:30 o'clock. Interment Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News on 12/28/2004. Chmielewski, William A. Age 73, of Sun City, AZ, formerly of West Seneca, NY, December 25, 2004, after a long illness, beloved husband of 54 years of Alice (nee Skokowski); dear father of Nancy Beck (Anthony) of West Seneca, Sandra Qualiana (David) of East Amherst, NY and the late James 'Jimmy' Chmielewski of Phoenix, AZ; brother of Richard (late Dorothy) Moleski of Cheektowaga, NY, and the late Edward (late Vicki) Chmielewski, late Sally (late Stanley) Ratka and late Thaddeus (Rita) Chmielewski; loving grandfather of seven grandchildren: Lisa, Jimmy, Joel, Jason, Eric, Tim and Josh and one great-grandchild, Sera. No services. Memorials may be made to the American Lung Association. Published in the Buffalo News on 12/28/2004. Cologgi, Josephine (Spinelli) December 26, 2004, wife of the late Alfonso Cologgi; beloved mother of Alphonse Rocco (Florine) and William J. (Marylee) Cologgi; dearest grandmother of Michael, Barbara, Paula and Andrea; also survived by four great-grandchiLdren; sister of William (Martha Jane) Spinelli, Rose (late Pete) Marrara, Archangelo (Joan) Spinelli, Joseph (Flora) Spinelli and the late Vincent Violanti and Assunta Cologgi. Friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Michael's Church, 651 Washington St., Buffalo, Wednesday morning at 9:30 AM. No prior visitation. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Michael's Church, Buffalo, NY. Arrangements by D'AMICO FUNERAL HOME. Published in the Buffalo News on 12/28/2004. Cowan, Annie M. (Pringle) December 27, 2004; of Kenmore, NY; wife of the late John; dear mother of Patricia (David) Withrow, Joyce (Cliff) Moore, Susan (Kurt) Strach, Cameron and Douglas (Emily) Cowan; also survived by nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Friends may call Wednesday only 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the DENGLER & ROBERTS FUNERAL HOME, 3000 Delaware Ave., Kenmore. Friends are invited to attend a memorial service Thursday from the Kenmore Baptist Church, 10 Wardman Rd. at 11:30. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Kenmore Baptist Church Published in the Buffalo News from 12/28/2004 - 12/29/2004. 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. Dispenza, Robert G. December 26, 2004 of North Tonawanda, NY; beloved father of Dominic; son of George and Sylvia ; brother of Vincent (Linda), Cindy Smith and Tracey (Steve) Gawron; dear friend of Cindy Bonnabeau; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Friends may call Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 pm at the LESTER H. WEDEKINDT FUNERAL HOME, 3290 Delaware Ave. where funeral services will be held Thursday morning at 8:30 Mass of Christian Burial in St. Leo the R.C. Great Church at 9:15 AM. Friends invited Published in the Buffalo News on 12/28/2004. 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. Duk, John W. December 27, 2004; beloved husband of Barbara (Allen) Duk; devoted father of Thomas (Julie), Louise, Leonard (Carrie) and Edward (Cynthia) Duk; loving grandfather of eight grandchildren; dear brother of Stanislaw, Wladyslawa, Wladyslaw, Franciszek and the late Apolania and Stefan; 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. Bernard Church at 9:30 AM. Mr. Duk was an Army Veteran of the Korean War. Visitation Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Published in the Buffalo News from 12/28/2004 - 12/29/2004. Eich, Dolores J. (Kaczmarek) December 27, 2004. Beloved wife of Norman Eich; devoted mother of David (Rhonda) Eich, Jacqueline, Darren, Nancy (John) Behm, John (Janet) Eich; grandmother of four grandchildren; sister of Robert, Gloria, Angie and Gertrude. Friends may call on Wednesday from 7-9 PM at the DIETRICH FUNERAL HOME INC., 2480 Kensington Ave., Amherst. Funeral Services will be held Thursday 11 AM at the Kingdom Hall of the Jehovah Witness Congregation, 6710 Main, Williamsville. Published in the Buffalo News on 12/28/2004. 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. Guiher Jr., Max E. December 24, 2004; beloved son of Max (Sylvia) Guiher, Sr. and Betty (Joseph) Ippolito; dear brother of William, Patricia and the late Raymond Guiher; uncle of Matthew, Brandon and Jeremy. Friends are invited to attend Funeral Services Thursday at 1 PM in the Faith Bible Baptist Church, 8688 South Main St., Eden. Arrangements ADDISON FUNERAL HOME INC. Published in the Buffalo News on 12/28/2004. Gutierrez, Belen Z. December 24, 2004; beloved sister of Dr. Irineo (Dr. Florentina) Gutierrez, Emerito (Anita) Gutierrez and Luz (Juanito) Esguerra and the late Dr. Jose Gutierrez Jr.; also survived by several nieces and nephews. The family will be present to receive friends Wednesday 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 Thursday at 8:45 AM and from St. Gregory the Great Church at 9:30 AM. Flowers gratefully declined. If desired contributions may be made in Belen's memory to St. Gregory the Great Church. Online register book at www.Amigone.com. Published in the Buffalo News on 12/28/2004. Harm, Harry M. Age 71, of Lutz, FL formerly of Buffalo, December 23, 2004. Born November 10, 1933 in Buffalo to Harry Martin Harm and Frances Hoffman Harm. He was a retired sprinkler fitter for local 703/669 and was employed by Hillsborough County Sheriff's Department as a Crossing Guard at Schwarzkopf Elementary School in Calusa Trace, FL; father of Katherine Harm of Sauquoit, NY, Toni Harm of Dade City, FL, Marty Harm of Dade City, FL and Harry Harm III of Houston, TX; brother of David Harm, Dorothy Ersing and Joan Draves; grandfather of Lisa, Philip, Anthony and Connor; great-grandfather of Sera. Friends may call Wednesday 3-5 and 7-9 at LOOMIS, OFFERS & LOOMIS INC., MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 1820 Seneca St. where funeral will be held Thursday at 10:30 AM. Published in the Buffalo News on 12/28/2004. Heyer, Gertrude M. (Powers) December 27, 2004; beloved wife of the late Richard F. Heyer; dearest mother of Sharon (Larry) Peet, Joyce (Robert) Ciesielski and Paula (Jerome) Walter; cherished grandmother of seven grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren; dear sister of Helen Powers, Pauline Powers, Ruth (Melvin) Bennett and the late Francis (Lawrence) Miller; also survived by many nieces and nephews. The family will be present Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM and Wednesday from 9:30 AM to 11 AM at the (Cleveland Hill Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 569 Cleveland Dr., where prayers will follow at 11 AM and a Mass of Christian Burial from Infant of Prague Church at 11:30 AM. Friends invited. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to the Hospice Foundation. Online register book at www.Amigone.com. Published in the Buffalo News on 12/28/2004. Hilliard, Fanniemai December 25, 2004. Wife of the late William O. Hilliard Sr.; dearest mother of William O. II, Brian D., Janet L. and Wende D. Hilliard; sister of Freddrick Williams Jr. and Marlene Williams-Lockett (Herman Jr.); also survived by four grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren and other relatives. The family will receive friends Wednesday 7-9 PM at Pilgrim Baptist Church, 665 Michigan Ave. where funeral services will be conducted Thursday at 11 AM, Rev. Kinzer M. Pointer officiating. Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery. Mrs. Hilliard was Past Worthy Matron of Naomi Chapter #10 O.E.S.P.H.A. under whose auspices services will be Wednesday 7:30 PM. Arrangements by THOMAS T. EDWARDS FUNERAL HOME INC. Published in the Buffalo News on 12/28/2004. Hirgstetter, Frederick J. Suddenly, December 26, 2004 of Cheektowaga, NY, beloved husband of Sonja (nee Erika); dearest father of Diane (Buddy) Bell, Chris (Karen Gleason); step father of Jurgen of Germany; grandfather of Kaitlyn; son of the late Joseph and Martha Hirgstetter; brother of Ann (Dave) Cross; also survived by nieces, cousins and friends. Family will receive friends Tuesday and Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the DANIEL R. SMOLAREK FUNERAL HOME, 2510 Union Rd. (two blocks south of William St.) where a funeral service will be held at 8 PM on Wednesday. Flowers gratefully declined. www.smolarekfuneralhome.com Published in the Buffalo News from 12/28/2004 - 12/29/2004. Holmes, Claudia December 21, 2004, the family will receive friends Wednesday 10:30 AM at Thomas T. EDWARDS FUNERAL HOME INC., 995 Genesee St., where funeral services will follow at 11:00 AM. Interment Mt. Hope Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News on 12/28/2004. 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. Jachlewski, Daniel B. December 27, 2004; beloved of Evelyn M. Re; dear father of James Jachlewski and Denise Multari of AZ; survived by grandchildren; brother of Adeline (late Thaddeus) Dombrowski and the late Regina Jachlewski and Helen Nevins. Funeral Service from the MATTHEW C. OKONIEWSKI FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1168 Walden Ave. (at Gualbert), Wednesday at 10:45 AM and in Holy Name of Jesus Church at 11 AM. Family present Wednesday morning 9 - 10:45 AM. Mr. Jachlewski was a retiree from ADT Security after 41 years of service and a member of the NRA and various clubs. Published in the Buffalo News on 12/28/2004. Jacobi, Donald P. Of Orchard Park, NY, age 77, December 27, 2004, beloved husband of Jane (Gavin) Jacobi; loving father of Jo Ellen (Bruce) Johnson, Mary Beth (Dave) Sweeney and Nancy (Robert) Rosenberry; grandfather of Corey, Kelsey, Kristen, Michael, Connor and Mary Clare and the late Whitney; brother of James (Beverly) Jacobi and the late Marilyn Hess; son of the late Norman and Eleanore Jacobi; also survived by nieces and nephews. 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. Services from the funeral home Thursday 8:45 AM, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in Nativity of Our Lord Church at 9:30. Friends invited. Memorials made to the former State Troopers Helping Hands, PO Box 42, Lancaster, NY 14086. Published in the Buffalo News from 12/28/2004 - 12/29/2004. Jones, Pauline E. (Bragg) December 23, 2004, in Greensboro, NC; wife of the late Linwood Jones Sr.; beloved mother of Wardell 'Carl' Jones, Elizabeth Marie 'Chico' Hodges, John (Mary) Jones, Paulette and Curtis Jones of North Carolina; cherished grandmother of Lisa (Halbert) Shamburger, Carlie Partin, Nicole Hodges, Corey Alexander, Shatikqua Lewis, John Jones Jr., Yolanda, Curtis Jones Jr. and Sabrina (Timothy) Crowley; also survived by nine great-grandchildren and other relatives. Relatives and friends may visit THOMAS T. EDWARDS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 995 Genesee St., Tuesday, 7-9 PM and at St. Ann RC Church, 491 Emslie St., Wednesday 11 AM-12 noon where Mass of Christian Burial will immediately follow. Interment Buffalo Cemetery. Mrs. Jones was a member of Elite Temple #143 IBPOE of W under whose auspices services will be held Tuesday at 7:30 PM. Published in the Buffalo News on 12/28/2004. Kaczmarski, Robert J. December 26, 2004 of Depew, NY; beloved husband of 42 years to Patricia (nee Reinstadtler); dearest father of Lori (Michael) Cecere and Susan (Donald) Wartinger; grandfather of D.J., Chelsea, Mitchel, Jessie and Kayla; brother of Edward; also survived by 4 nieces and nephews. Family will be present to receive relatives and friends Wednesday 4-5 p.m. at the MELVIN J. SLIWINSKI FUNERAL HOME, 85 George Urban Blvd. (west of Harlem Road), where a Memorial Service will be held at 5:00 p.m. Flowers gratefully declined. Published in the Buffalo News on 12/28/2004. Kawa, Stanley "Coffie" December 26, 2004, beloved husband of Harriett Stiegler; dear father of Cynthia (Michael) Pietrasik, Jeffrey (Joyce) Kawa, Jill (Keith) Bond, Sandra (James) Trainer and Andrea (James) Ridolfi; dearest grandfather of Holly, Rebecca, Katherine, Amy, Jonathan, Christine, Andrew, Jessica, Alexander and Emma; brother of Mary Rampino; predeceased by four brothers and two sisters. Friends receive at the MICHAEL A. DI VINCENZO FUNERAL HOME, 1122 E. Lovejoy St. Tuesday and Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM where the funeral will be held Thursday morning at 8:45 and at St. Agnes Church at 9:15. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Hospice Foundation, 225 Como Park Blvd., Cheektowaga, NY 14227 or to the St. Agnes Fix the Bricks Campaign, 194 Ludington St., Buffalo, NY 14206. Published in the Buffalo News from 12/28/2004 - 12/29/2004. 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. Lingenfelter, Oscar L. Of Orchard Park, NY, entered into rest December 26, 2004, beloved husband of the late Beatrice V. (nee Sesti) Lingenfelter; devoted father of Todd A. (Deborah L.); cherished grandfather of Justine Marie; also survived by relatives and friends. Relatives and friends may visit the LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (Southtowns Chapel), 3060 Abbott Rd. near Lake Ave. on Wednesday from 4-8 PM, where funeral services will be held on Thursday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock. Interment Hillcrest Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News on 12/28/2004. Long, Effie W. (Paterson) December 26, 2004, wife of the late Roy H. Long; mother of Joan (Paul) Carroll, Carol (David) Baer and Linda Long; survived by nine grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. No prior visitation. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Arrangements by KENNETH HOWE FUNERAL HOME. Published in the Buffalo News on 12/28/2004. Lortz, Arthur L. December 27, 2004; of West Seneca, NY; beloved husband of the late Norma L. (nee Morton); dearest father of Gerald (Barbara) Lortz, Judy (Robert) Eardman and Greg Lortz; also survived by six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; predeceased by two brothers and two sisters. Family will be present Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 at the HOY FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3855 Seneca St., West Seneca where funeral services will be held Thursday morning at 10:30. Friends invited. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials to Hospice Buffalo, Inc. appreciated. Published in the Buffalo News from 12/28/2004 - 12/29/2004. Maj, Dorothy J. (Motyka) Of West Seneca, NY, December 26, 2004, beloved wife of Alfred A.; dearest mother of Paul, James (Deborah) and Mark; grandmother of seven grandchildren; sister of Stanley (Patricia), Frank (late Dolores and late Phyllis), Richard (Shirley), Ronald (Mary) and the late Virginia (late John) Niziurski; also survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral from the JOS. M. LITWIN FUNERAL HOME, 1629 Electric Ave. Lackawanna, Thursday at 9:45 and at Queen of Heaven Church at 10:15. Friends invited. Family present Tuesday 7-9 PM and Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Flowers gratefully declined. Contributions may be made to Roswell Park Cancer Institute. Published in the Buffalo News from 12/28/2004 - 12/29/2004. 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. Martin, Robert F. Of Elma, NY, December 26, 2004, beloved husband of Joan B. MacIver Martin; dearest father of Susan (William) Boyles, Richard, Nancy (Ronnie Sampson) Martin, Joan (Max) Batson, Robert (Diane) and Carolyn Martin; fond grandfather of six grandchildren and one great-grandchild; brother of Kristine Martin; nephew of Richard F. (Patricia) Martin. Friends may call Wednesday only 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the PAUL A. KLOC BLOSSOM CHAPELS INC., 4680 Clinton St., (corner of Borden Rd.), West Seneca, (668-5666), where Funeral Services will be held Thursday morning at 10 o'clock. Friends are invited. Sentiment may be expressed through a contribution to Hospice Buffalo Inc. in memory of Robert F. Martin. Mr. Martin was a member of the Millennium Lodge No. 1179 F&AM, life member of the Elma Conservation Club, West Seneca Masonic Temple Lodge No. 1111, Ismailia Shrine and East Aurora Moose Lodge No. 370. Published in the Buffalo News from 12/28/2004 - 12/29/2004. McCarthy Jr., James V. December 27, 2004; beloved son of James and Dolores (Hogg) McCarthy Sr.; loving brother of William (Christa), Karen (Randall) Gajkowski, Lori (Martin) Scholl, Martin (Jeanne) and Patrick (Rosalie) McCarthy; also survived by many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. A funeral mass will be held Wednesday at 11:00 AM at the St. Lawrence Church, 1520 East Delavan Ave. Flowers are gratefully declined. Arrangements by JAMES W. CANNAN FUNERAL HOME. Published in the Buffalo News on 12/28/2004. Mitchell, Robert M. Of Punta Gorda, FL, December 24, 2004, He was born on March 5; brother of Carol M. (Edward) Rankie of Punta Gorda, FL, the late Norma M. Cary and the late Helen Elaine Mitchell and uncle of many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews. Private Funeral Services will be held at the convenience of the family. Interment in Acacia Park Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Women's and Childrens Hospital Bereavement Program. Arrangements by the LANGE FUNERAL HOME, INC. Published in the Buffalo News on 12/28/2004. Mohr, Alene "Tootie" (Kramer) Age 78, of the Town of Tonawanda, December 27, 2004, after a brief illness; wife of the late Milton H. 'Bud' Mohr; sister of Stewart (Evelyn) Kramer and the late Emmitt J. (the late Doris) Kramer and Glenn Kramer and sister-in-law of Gladys (the late Glenn) Kramer, Ruth Schiwietz and Charles F. Mohr Jr; also several 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 St. Pauls' UCC of Wendelville, 7416 Campbell Blvd., in Wendelville, Thursday at 11:00 AM. Friends invited. Memorials may be made to St. Pauls' UCC of Wendelville or the the Cancer Society of WNY. Published in the Buffalo News from 12/28/2004 - 12/29/2004. Moore, Richard W. Of Hamburg, NY, suddenly, December 26, 2004; beloved husband of Patricia (nee Schumacher) Moore; loving father of Michele, Rob and the late Brian Moore; dearest son of Margaret (nee Dowdall) White and William Moore; dear brother of Margaret (Mitch) Farrell, Cheryl Moore and Darlene Becker; also survived by a large loving family and many dear friends. The family will be present to receive friends Wednesday from 2-8 PM at the (Hamburg Chapel) JOHN J. KACZOR FUNERAL HOME INC., 5453 Southwestern Blvd (corner of Rogers Rd, 646-5555) A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday morning at 9:30 at St. Mary of the Lake Church (Please assemble at Church) In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Brian W. Moore Memorial Scholarship Fund, c/o 5666 Stilwell Rd., Hamburg, NY 14075. Published in the Buffalo News from 12/28/2004 - 12/29/2004. Moore, Talia R. (Druitt) December 26, 2004; loving wife of Albert Moore Jr.; loving mother of Ashia Moore; step-mother of Nina (Hannible) Adams; step-grandmother of Brenden and Grace Marie; dearest daughter of James E. Druitt and the late Florence (nee Anderson) Druitt; dear sister of Beverly, Janice, Donald (Karen), Teresa (Kevin) Lewis, Donna and the late James Druitt Jr.; aunt of the late Marshall Marsh III; also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. The family will be present Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the Sauer-Lynett-AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, 1933 Kensington Ave. and Thursday 10-11 AM at the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, 226 Cedar St., Buffalo, NY where funeral services will follow from the church at 11:00 AM. Friends invited. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society. Online register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 12/28/2004 - 12/29/2004. Nicastro, Edith E. Entered into rest December 24, 2004; beloved wife of the late Samuel Nicastro. Relatives and friends may visit the LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (Northtowns Chapel), 885 Niagara Falls Blvd., near Eggert/Sheridan Dr. on Wednesday morning from 11-2 PM where funeral services will immediately follow. Interment Acacia Park Cemetery Published in the Buffalo News from 12/28/2004 - 12/29/2004. 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. Piniarski, Margitta (Boldt) December 25, 2004, beloved wife of Harry; dear mother of Darcee, Carrie, and the late Harry Piniarski; sister of Inge (Richard) Felps; beloved aunt of Dolores; also survived by other nieces and nephews. Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Church, Thursday 9:30 AM. Please assemble at church. Arrangement by the PACER FUNERAL HOME INC. Published in the Buffalo News from 12/28/2004 - 12/29/2004. 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. Pratt, Wilma L. (Paul) Of Eden, NY, December 26, 2004. Beloved wife of Donald P. Pratt; dearest mother of Tracy (James) Savage, Glenn J. (Kathy), Jeffrey P., Paul D. (Maja) and Carolyn Pratt, Thilan of Sri Lanka, Sirin of Cyrus, Guillermo of Venezuela, Tony (Shona) and Maggie (Ian) of England; also survived by 7 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. No prior visitation. Family and friends are invited to attend a memorial service at Wayside Presbyterian Church, 5017 Lakeshore Rd., Hamburg, Thursday at 7 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Hospice Buffalo or Roswell Park Cancer Institute. Arrangements by ERIE COUNTY CREMATION SERVICE, 824-6435. Published in the Buffalo News on 12/28/2004. Preston, Norman Of Lancaster, NY, December 24, 2004, beloved husband of the late Zoe Ann (Laurie) Preston; loving father of Rhys (Tina), Lauren (Val) Konnell, Carrie Minard, Neil (Cyndi) Preston; grandfather of 12. A Memorial Service will be held Sunday, January 2 at 3 PM at the Bowmansville Fire Hall with a reception to follow. Norm was a life member of the Bowmansville Fire Hall. No prior visitations. Arrangements by WENDEL & LOECHER, INC. Published in the Buffalo News on 12/28/2004. Riester, William C. December 26, 2004, beloved husband of the late Carol E. (Whynot) Riester; dear father of Thomas (Edie), Roger (late Diane), Keith, Nancy (John) Wesolowski and William G. (Nancy) Riester; grandfather of nine grandchildren and one great-grandchild; brother-in-law of Mary Riester; also survived by nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 4275 Harris Hill Rd. on Saturday, January 8 at 6:30 PM. Arrangements by the DIETRICH FUNERAL HOME INC. Published in the Buffalo News on 12/28/2004. 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. Samek, Gregory R. December 24, 2004, dear father of three; dear son of the late Bronislaus and Stella Samek; dear brother of David (Sharon) Samek and Patricia Valenti; also survived by nieces and nephews, aunts and uncles. Friends may call at KOLANO FUNERAL HOME, 396 Amherst St. (near Grant) Wednesday 2-4 & 7-9. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Thursday 9:30 AM at Assumption Church, 435 Amherst St. Mr. Samek was a member of the Polish Cadets. Published in the Buffalo News from 12/28/2004 - 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. 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. Skea Sr., Richard C. December 24, 2004; beloved father of Richard Jr. (Cathleen), Joseph (Donna), Francis (Miriam), Deborah (Donald) Loops, Diane (James) Barco and Denise Bale; former husband of Rose (Cronin) Skea; brother of Ralph (Ann) Skea and Nancy (John) Ross; also survived by 16 grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Friends may call Wednesday 12-9 PM at LOOMIS, OFFERS & LOOMIS INC. MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 1820 Seneca St., where funeral will be held Thursday 1:00 PM. Published in the Buffalo News from 12/28/2004 - 12/29/2004. 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. Steffan, Dianne M. December 26, 2004, beloved daughter of Norma Lankes Steffan and the late Walter J. Steffan; dear sister of Anne S. (Robert) Gunderman, Dr. W. John (Vi) and Mark L. (Melanie) Steffan; also survived by ten nieces and nephews and 13 great-nieces and nephews. Funeral will be private. Memorials may be made to the Greenfields Benevolent Fund, 5953 Broadway, Lancaster 14086. Arrangements GEORGE J. ROBERTS & SONS. Published in the Buffalo News on 12/28/2004. Surdam, Howard L. December 26, 2004, beloved husband of the late Emily (Gawronski) and the late Rose Ann (Zdrojewski) Surdam; dear father of Ernest (Martha), Leonard (late Eleanor), Martin Sr. (Brigitte), late Edward, late Fred (late Marge), late Arthur and the late Eleanor; also survived by several grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; brother of Irene (late William) Carson; also survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral service from the BARRON-MILLER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3025 William St. near Union Rd., Cheektowaga, Thursday at 11 AM. Family will be present Wednesday only 4-8 PM. Published in the Buffalo News from 12/28/2004 - 12/29/2004. Szczepanski, James R. December 26, 2004, son of Josephine and the late Stanley Szczepanski; father of Renee (Michael) Monteith and Dawn Szczepanski; brother of Stanley J. (Christine) and Peggy (Chuck Morlock) Wierzbicki; grandfather of Taylor, Talia, Zoe, Jacob and Matthew; also survived by five nephews. Friends may call Wednesday 6-9 PM at LOOMIS, OFFERS & LOOMIS, INC. Hamburg Chapel, 207 Main St. where a memorial service will be held during visitation. Published in the Buffalo News on 12/28/2004. 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. Welch, Lorraine (Britt) December 27, 2004, age 76 of Pendleton after a long illness; wife of the late Charles H. Welch; mother of Joan (Richard) Wilson; grandmother of Quinn T. Wilson; sister of John (Margaret) Britt and Patricia (Philip) Devole; also survived by many nieces and nephews. No visitation. A Memorial Service will be held at 4 PM Thursday (December 30) at Pendleton Center United Methodist Church, 6864 Campbell Blvd. at Bear Ridge Rd. Friends invited. Complete obituary and condolences at www.hampfunearl.com Published in the Buffalo News on 12/28/2004. Welman, Gerald P. December 26, 2004, beloved husband of Priscilla (Hammond) Welman; father of Susan Hickmann; grandfather of Christopher, Matthew, Daniel, of Ft. Meyers, FL.; step-father of Susan Walker, of Peachtree City, GA, Sharon Lynn (James) Matus, of Wheaton, IL, Steven Hammond, of Boulder, CO, Scott (Lisa) Hammond, of Atherton, CA and eight step-grandchildren. Friends are invited to attend a memorial service, Thursday morning at 10:30 in Calvary Episcopal Church, (Milton and Cayuga Sts., Williamsville). Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials to the Alzheimers Assoc. of WNY. Arrangements by BEACH-TUYN FUNERAL HOME, INC. Published in the Buffalo News from 12/28/2004 - 12/29/2004. Wienckowski, Ronald Leon December 26, 2004 of Kenmore; beloved son of the late Leon and Marcia (nee Tomoser) Wienckowski; brother of Kim (Jeff) Spriegel, Marsha (Jim) Wienckowski, Lesley (Bill) Guarino, Mark and the late Keith Wienckowski. Friends may call Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the LESTER H. WEDEKINDT INC. FUNERAL HOME, 3290 Delaware Ave., where funeral services will be held Friday morning at 11. Friends invited. Published in the Buffalo News from 12/28/2004 - 12/29/2004. Williams, Clarence R. Of Cheektowaga, NY, December 24, 2004, beloved husband of the late Mary Ellen Mickalow Williams; dearest father of Robert D. (Susan) of Tampa, FL, Michael (Oreene) of Baltic, CT, Shawn K. (Tracey) of N. Tonawanda, NY and Mark (Angel) Williams of West Seneca, NY; fond grandfather of seven grandchildren; brother of Albert, Donald (Cora), Raymond (late Nancy) and the late Beverly (late Zachary) Salim and Shirley (late Donald) Schultz; special friend of Patricia Weixlmann. Friends and relatives may call Wednesday from 11:30 AM til 2 PM where funeral services will follow at the PAUL A. KLOC BLOSSOM CHAPELS INC., 4680 Clinton St. (corner Borden Rd.) West Seneca ( 668-5666). Published in the Buffalo News on 12/28/2004. 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. Ziobro, Stanley B. Of Lackawanna, NY, December 27, 2004, beloved husband of Genevieve T. (nee Laska) Ziobro; brother of John (Marcia), Robert (Louise) and the late Joseph (Barbara) Ziobro; also survived by many nieces and nephews; loving dziadzia to many great-nieces and great-nephews. Family will be present to receive friends Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Blasdell/Lackawanna Chapel) JOHN J. KACZOR FUNERAL HOME INC., 3450 S. Park Ave., where prayers will be said Thursday morning at 8:45 followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of Victory Basilica at 9:30. Interment will follow in Holy Cross Cemetery. Mr. Ziobro was retired foreman of 43 years from Bethlehem Steel and a member of the American Legion Matthew Glab Post #1477. Published in the Buffalo News from 12/28/2004 - 12/29/2004.