OBITS: The Buffalo News Death Notices 11 Nov 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/ut/utfiles.htm *********************************************************************** Source: The Buffalo News http://www.buffalonews.com Arent, Bronislaus L. "Brownie" Of Cheektowaga, NY, November 8, 2004, brother of the late Alice Arent; also survived by several cousins. Family present Thursday 3-9 PM, at the HOY FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3855 Seneca St., West Seneca, where funeral services will be held Friday morning at 11 AM. Friends invited. Memorials to Roswell Park or American Heart Assoc., appreciated. Published in the Buffalo News from 11/10/2004 - 11/11/2004. Ayres, Florence Redman November 3, 2004 in Illinois, of Lancaster, NY, beloved wife of the late Atherton Ayres; dear mother of Lawrence 'Larry' and Suzanne 'Sue'; sister of Rita, the late Wiliam, late Bernice, late Trudy. Relatives and friends may call at the ZURBRICK-AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, 5615 Broadway, Lancaster, where the family wil be present at 11 AM Saturday, November 20 for a memorial service. Published in the Buffalo News on 11/11/2004. Bajak, Anne L. Published in the Buffalo News from 11/11/2004 - 11/12/2004. Ballagh Sr., Charles L. "Larry" Of Cattaragus Indian Reservation. November 9, 2004; beloved husband of Cynthia L. (nee Jackson) Ballagh; loving father of Cheryl (James) Wienckowski, Charles L. Jr. (Judy) and Lisa (Danny) Mazurek; dear grandfather of Jennifer, Jessica, Daniel, and Lura; son of the late Charles H. and Marjorie A. Ballagh; brother of Brenda (Vince) Kaufmann and the late James W. Ballagh; also survived by nieces and nephews. The family will be present to receive friends Wednesday and Thursday 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 funeral services will be celebrated Friday morning at 10 o'clock. Interment will follow in the family cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Transplant Support Group of WNY Published in the Buffalo News from 11/10/2004 - 11/11/2004. Barrows, Theresa M. (Coughlin) November 9, 2004; beloved wife of Robert T. Barrows; loving mother of Susan, Patrick, Timothy, Teresa 'Trish' and Mary Kate Barrows; dear sister of James J. (Mary Ellen) Coughlin. Friends received on Wednesday and Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the NIGHTENGALE FUNERAL HOME, 1884 South Park Ave. (near Tifft), where Services will be held on Friday at 8:45 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial from St. Martin of Tours Church at 9:30 AM. Friends invited. Theresa was a member of the Perpetual Adoration Society. Entombment in Holy Cross Cemetery Mausoleum. Published in the Buffalo News from 11/10/2004 - 11/11/2004. Bermel Sr., Frank J. November 8, 2004; beloved husband of the late Wilma (nee Clark) Bermel; devoted father of Sue (James) Koller, Frank J. (Susan) Jr., David (Eileen) Bermel and Janice (Steven) Cipolla; loving grandfather of Rebecca, Andrew, David, Sean, Jessica, Christopher, Michael and Craig; dearest brother of Marcia Little and Patsy (Walter) Mruk; also survived by several nieces and nephews. Family will be present on Wednesday from 7-9 PM and on Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at (Tonawanda Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2600 Sheridan Dr. (corner of Parker Blvd.), where Funeral Services will be held on Friday at 9:15 AM and from St. Elizabeth's Church at 10 AM. Friends invited. Flowers gratefully declined. Mr. Bermel was a member of the American Legion Post #1041, Ensminger Rd Senior Center & a retiree of Linde Air Corp. Online register www.AmigoneFuneral.com Published in the Buffalo News from 11/10/2004 - 11/11/2004. Bliss, Phyllis F. "Mamie" (nee DeVito) November 9, 2004; beloved wife of the late Nathan Bliss; loving mother of Nathan M. (Martha) and Raymond M. (Gloria) Bliss; dearest grandmother of nine grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; sister of the late Luke, Michael DeVito and Mary Carestio. The family will be present Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Delaware Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME INC., 1132 Delaware (near West Ferry) where funeral services will be held Saturday at 8:45 AM and a Mass of Christian Burial celebrated from Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church at 9:30 AM. Friends invited. Online register book at www.AmigoneFuneral.com getlogo,am0580 Published in the Buffalo News from 11/11/2004 - 11/12/2004. Buettner, Gail L. (Nelson) Age 53 of the Town of Wheatfield, suddenly November 4, 2004 at her residence. Beloved wife of William L. Buettner; dear daughter of Margaret (Kornell) Nelson and the late Archibald Nelson; dear sister of Bruce Nelson and aunt of Faith Nelson both of Pompano Beach, FL. No prior visitation. A graveside committal service will be held Friday at 10 AM at Acacia Park Cemetery in the Town of Pendleton. The Rev Stephen Phelps will officiate. A funeral luncheon will be held at Pane Restaurant, 984 Payne Ave. North Tonawanda following the committal. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to the Erie County SPCA, 205 Ensminger Rd, Tonawanda, NY 14150. Arrangements by the FRETTHOLD FUNERAL HOME INC. Published in the Buffalo News from 11/10/2004 - 11/11/2004. Cassata, Esther A. Age 80 of Lakeland, FL; formerly of Buffalo, NY; wife of the late Joseph A. Cassata; mother of five sons, Arthur (Sandra) Cassata of Las Vegas, NV, Joseph (Sharon) Cassata of Cambridge, NY, James (Lisa) Cassata of Port Mouth, NH and the late David Cassata (Carol) Cassata of Lakeland and the late Paul Cassata (Gwen) of Lakeland, FL; two grandchildren, Karen and Jeff Cassata. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News on 11/11/2004. Catanzaro, John R. November 10, 2004, beloved husband of Joette (Sciolino) Catanzaro; dear father of Samuel J. Catanzaro and John M. Catanzaro; son of the late Samuel and Mae (Bellanca) Catanzaro; brother of Michael D. (Nancy) Catanzaro, Carol (Donald) Morris, Barbara (Louis) Fasolino; also survived by nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews and cousins. Family present to receive friends Thursday 7-9 PM and Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the PERNA FUNERAL HOME INC., 1306 Hertel Ave. (near Colvin Ave.) where funeral services will be held Saturday at 8:15 AM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated from Holy Spirit Church (Dakota Ave) at 9 AM. Flowers gratefully declined. Mr. Catanzaro was a retire official of the Laborers Local #210. Published in the Buffalo News from 11/11/2004 - 11/12/2004. Conway, Marie (Schmitt) November 9, 2004, of Buffalo, NY, daughter of the late August and Veronica Schmitt; wife of the late Robert Conway; dear sister of Marguerite (late Joseph) Leo and the late Martha Schmitt, Magdalena (late Carlton) Westfield, Norbert Schmitt, Mildred (late Kenneth) Park and Genevieve (late Roy) Kern; also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services Friday at 9 AM from the Old First Ward Chapel of the PETER K. LESLIE FUNERAL HOME, 580 South Park Ave. (corner of Hamburg St., 855-1411) and in Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church at 9:30 AM. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Family will be present Thursday, 4-8 PM. Marie was a resident of Lakewood Health Care Center for seven years and a member of the Confraternity of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church and a member of the Old First Ward Seniors. Interment in Holy Cross Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News on 11/11/2004. Crawford, Richard L. November 9, 2004 of Hamburg, NY, loving husband of Sue Crawford; father of Michelle (Tom) Huffman, Robert Crawford and Jeanine (Scott) Hinkle; son of Robert (Jenette) Crawford; brother of Judith (Robert) Ralyea. Friends may call at the LAING FUNERAL HOME, 2724 West Church St., Eden on Thursday from 4-8 PM. Funeral service will be held Friday at 11 AM in the First Baptist Church of Eden. Please assemble at church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association. Published in the Buffalo News on 11/11/2004. Cunningham, GeanneMarie Murphy November 9, 2004. Wife of the late Richard A. Cunningham; dear mother of Therese Reinagel (Thomas), Thomas (Mary Ann), Marie Kendall, Raymond 'Cash', Carol Robinson (Tim), Patrick (Cheryl), Anne Awald (Bill) and the late Robert (Marjorie) Cunningham; grandmother of 23 grandchildren; pre-deceased by three grandchildren; great-grandmother of nine great-grandchildren. Friends may call Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the DENGLER FUNERAL HOME, 2070 Eggert Rd., Amherst (between Niagara Falls Blvd. & North Bailey), where prayers will be offered Friday morning at 8:30 followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Benedict's Church at 9 o'clock. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorial contributions may be made to the Ladies of Charity, 1122 Broadway, Buffalo N.Y., 14212 or Hospice Buffalo. Mrs. Cunningham was a long time active member of St. Benedict's Parish, served as a Eucharistic Minister, a member of the Rosary & Altar Society and Past President of the Ladies of Charity. Published in the Buffalo News from 11/10/2004 - 11/11/2004. DeMarco, Peter A. November 10, 2004; beloved husband of the late Norma (nee Mari) DeMarco; dearest father of Paul A. (Nancy) DeMarco and Carole A. (Michael) White; dear grandfather of Bryan, Sarah, Alex, Julianne and Matthew; dear brother of Marie (James) Campanella and Antoinette DeMarco; also survived by several nieces and nephews. The family will be present on Thursday 7-9 PM and Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Tonawanda Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2600 Sheridan Dr. (cor. Parker Blvd.) where funeral services will be held on Saturday at 8:30 AM and from St. Amelia Church at 9 AM. Contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association. Online register book at www.AmigoneFuneral.com Published in the Buffalo News from 11/11/2004 - 11/12/2004. Denz, Irene M. (Kuzma) November 10, 2004, beloved wife of the late Charles A. Denz; dear mother of Charles E. (Yayoi) Denz, Patricia (Irv) Gardner, Jerome (Marlene) and James (Jean) Denz, Judy (Michael) Tweedy, Michael (Joann) and the late Frederick Denz; also survived by 19 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren; sister of Helen (late Hilary) Macey, Anthony (Joan) Kuzma, predeceased by one sister and four brothers. Friends received at the MICHAEL A. DiVINCENZO FUNERAL HOME, 1122 E. Lovejoy St., Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM where the funeral will be held Saturday morning, 8:45 and at St Agnes Church, 9:15 Published in the Buffalo News from 11/11/2004 - 11/12/2004. Diegelman, Beatrice Marie Schneller Of Kenmore, November 9, 2004, wife of the late Joseph L. Diegelman; dear mother of Mark (Teresa) Diegelman, of Hamburg, Faye A. Monette, of Lancaster, Paula (James Hart) Diegelman and the late Michael (JoAnne) Diegelman; also survived by eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; sister of the late Clarence (Thelma) Schneller; step-sister of Jane (Elmer) Axford, Marie Kaiser, of Riverhead, NY. Friends may call at D. LAWRENCE GINNANE FUNERAL HOME, 3215 Delaware Ave., Kenmore, Thursday 7-9 and Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM, where funeral will be held Saturday at 8:45. Mass of Christian Burial from St. Paul's RC Church at 9:15. Interment, Mount Olivet Cemetery. Memorial contributions to Hospice Buffalo, Inc., 225 Como Park Blvd., Cheektowaga 14227, are preferred. Published in the Buffalo News from 11/11/2004 - 11/12/2004. Dunz, Robert F. Of Blasdell, NY, November 8, 2004, beloved husband of Betty J. (Taylor); father of Linda J. (Ronald) Ehlers, Robert J. (Margaret), James A. (Marian) and John W. Dunz; grandfather of Ronald Jr., David, Michael, Kristine, Nicole and Amy; also survived by five great-grandchildren. No prior visitation. A Memorial Mass will be held Saturday 11 AM in Our Mother of Good Counsel Church, 3688 South Park Ave, Blasdell. Friends invited. Memorials made to Hospice Buffalo Inc. Arrangements by the F.E. BROWN SONS FUNERAL HOME INC. Published in the Buffalo News from 11/11/2004 - 11/12/2004. Dusch, Eugenia M. of West Seneca, NY, November 7, 2004. Beloved sister of Sylvester 'Guy' (Julia), Norman 'Bud' (Helen), Myron 'Babe' (Dolores), Edretta 'Retta' (late Arnold ) Lehman and the late Elveria 'Sis', Elmer (late Dorothy) and Clifford (late Marion) Dusch. Also survived by nieces and nephews. Family will be present Friday, 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the HOY FUNERAL HOME, INC, 3855 Seneca St., West Seneca, where prayers will be said, Saturday morning at 8:30 followed by a Mass of Christian Burial from Fourteen Holy Helpers Church at 9 AM. Friends invited. Flowers gratefully declined. Published in the Buffalo News from 11/11/2004 - 11/12/2004. Fredrickson, Julia K. November 8, 2004; wife of the late Madison M. Fredrickson; mother of Gordon (Nancy), Gary (Barbara) and June (Paul) Mikulski; grandmother of Christopher (Jennifer) and Brandon Eisenmann, Jennifer (Stephen) Sorrentino, James, Andrew and Sarah Mikulski; great-grandmother of Zachary Eisenmann and Julia Sorrentino; sister of Martin Katchmar and Blanche Szwedko; also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Friends may call Saturday 9 AM-10 AM at the Pine Lawn Chapel Mausoleum, 2951 Harlem Rd., Cheektowaga, where a Memorial Service will follow at 10:00 AM. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorial contributions in Mrs. Fredrickson's memory may be made to the Brother's of Mercy Foundation, 4520 Ransom Rd., Clarence, NY 14031. Mrs. Fredrickson was a long time member of St. Paul's Cathedral. Arrangements by the DENGLER FUNERAL HOME. getlogo,mc0540 Published in the Buffalo News from 11/10/2004 - 11/11/2004. Gegenfurtner, Adele (Wilk) Of Williamsville, NY, age 86; loving mother of Mary Ann (Joseph) Albert; cherished grandmother of Diana (Joseph) Slater; great-grandmother of Ryan and Adam Slater; dear sister of the late Michael, Edward, Vincent and Theodore Wilk; fond aunt of the late Edwin Wilk and Jack Murphy; also survived by many nieces and a nephew. Family and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Mass on Saturday in St. John Gualbert Church (83 Gualbert Ave.) at 9:30. Interment St. Adalbert Cemetery, Lancaster. Mrs. Gegenfurtner retired from Roswell Park Cancer Institute after 26 years of service. Arrangements by O'CONNELL- MURPHY FUNERAL HOME, 2286 South Park Ave. ( 823-0124). Published in the Buffalo News from 11/11/2004 - 11/12/2004. Gembar, Nicholas R. Of Elma, NY; November 7, 2004; beloved husband of Clara C. (nee Stephan) Gembar; dearest father of Jeanne (Kevin) Doran of Atlanta, GA, John M. (Marilyn) and the late Fred S. (Carol) Gembar; fond grandfather of Sean, Alicia, Andrew, Katie, Michael and Nicholas. Friends and relatives are invited to attend a memorial service from the PAUL A. KLOC BLOSSOM CHAPELS INC., 4680 Clinton St. (corner Borden Rd.) West Seneca ( 668-5666) on Friday morning at 9:30 o'clock. Sentiment may be expressed through a contribution to Hospice Buffalo Inc. in memory of Nicholas R. Gembar. No prior visitation. Published in the Buffalo News from 11/10/2004 - 11/11/2004. Gisel, Katherine Lee November 8, 2004, wife of the late William G. Gisel; mother of Sarah G. Green, Barbara G. Oehrle and William G. Gisel Jr.; grandmother of Katherine, Kael and Jennifer Robinson, Amanda and Devin Green, Hanna and Will Gisel; sister of Dorothy Ryden. A Memorial Service will be held at Westminster Presbyterian Church Saturday at 11 AM. Memorials may be made to Hospice Buffalo, Inc., Roswell Park Cancer Institute and Westminster Presbyterian Church. Arrangements GEORGE J. ROBERTS & SONS FUNERAL HOME. getlogo,mc0540 Published in the Buffalo News from 11/11/2004 - 11/12/2004. Glose, Bernadine M. (Lauth) November 9, 2004, wife of the late Herbert John Glose; beloved mother of Elaine A. (late Roger) Bock, Gerald P. (Maureen) Glose, Karen L. (Christopher) Mitchell and Herbert J. (Anne) Glose; grandmother of 12 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; sister of Verna Neuner and the late Leona Oswald and Cornelia Telaak. Friends may call Friday 4-8 PM at the DENGLER FUNERAL HOME, 2070 Eggert Rd., Amherst (between Niagara Falls Blvd. and North Bailey) where prayers will be offered Saturday morning at 9:00 followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Benedicts Church at 9:30. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorial contributions may be made to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, P.O. Box 5172, Buffalo NY 14240-5172 or the Multiple Sclerosis Society, 4245 Union Rd., Cheektowaga, NY 14225. Online tribute may be made to www.mem.com getlogo,mc0540 Published in the Buffalo News from 11/11/2004 - 11/12/2004. Gluszak, William R. Of Alden, November 10, 2004. Dear brother of Alice (late Stanley) Maslowski, Rita (Gene) Pawlowski, Alfreda (Thomas) Suchy, Adele (Edward) Bielecki, late Bernard (late Irene), late Dorothy (late Edward) Kamysz, late Henry (Helen) and the late Edward (Victoria); also survived by many nieces and nephews. Visitation with family in the EDWARD J. CICHON FUNERAL HOME, 4929 Broadway, Depew, Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM where prayers will be held Saturday at 8:45 AM and in St. John Church, Alden, at 10 AM. Relatives and friends are invited. Mr. Gluszak was an avid Buffalo Bills fan. Published in the Buffalo News on 11/11/2004. Green, Robert F. Of Cheektowaga, NY, November 9, 2004, beloved husband of Rosemary M. Meyers Green; dearest father of Robert E. (Antonietta), Kathryn (David) Odrobina and Francis (Deborah) Green of Fishers, IN; fond grandfather of Robert R., Michael, Anne Marie, Patrick, Michelle, Thomas and Francis; brother of the late Kenneth (Phylis), Gilbert (late Ruth) Green, Dawn (late Edward) Stowell and Shirley (Lawrence) Vogel; Friends may call Thursday 7-9 PM and Friday 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 Saturday morning at 9:15 AM and from St. Philip the Apostle Church at 10 o'clock. Friends are invited. Robert was a volunteer for Meals on Wheels, member of Railroad Retirement, and St. Catherine's Over 55 Club. Sentiment may be expressed through a contribution to Hospice Buffalo Inc. in memory of Robert F. Green. Published in the Buffalo News from 11/11/2004 - 11/12/2004. Hamilton, Grace (Witebsky) November 10, 2004. Dearest mother of Meegan (Angelo) Lococo. Loving grandmother of Michael. Dearest sister of Frank Witebsky. Dear friend of Lalia Melandinidis. No prior visitation. Family and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service Sunday at 1:30 PM from the Chapel of Forest Lawn Cemetery, 1411 Delaware Ave, Buffalo, NY, followed by entombment in Rosewood Mausoleum. Arrangements, AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME INC. Online register book, www.AmigoneFuneral.com Published in the Buffalo News on 11/11/2004. Harmon, Eva W. (Winch) November 9, 2004. Wife of the late William J. Harmon. Sister of the late Rita W. Scroback, Guy A., Gerard F. and Neil J. Winch. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. The family will be present to receive friends Friday 2-4 and 6-8 PM at BEACH-TUYN FUNERAL HOME, INC, 5541 Main Street, at Cayuga Road, Williamsville. Friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial in St Mary's Church, Swormville, Saturday at 10 AM (please assemble at church). Mrs Harmon was a member of A J Jurek Post 1672 Ladies Auxiliary & also traveled extensively throughout the world. Published in the Buffalo News from 11/10/2004 - 11/12/2004. Hoch, Mary Ellen November 10, 2004, of Orchard Park, NY, beloved wife of Henry J. Hoch; dear mother of Sharon (Mark) Ludwig; Sheila Hoch (Timothy) Numeracki and Thomas (Mary Beth) Hoch; grandmother of Matthew Numeracki, Harley Ludwig, Connor Hoch and Caitlin Hoch; sister of Timothy J. O'Connor; also survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral services Saturday at 8:30 AM from the West Seneca Chapel of the PETER K. LESLIE FUNERAL HOME, 250 Orchard Park Rd., 823-1699 (same location as Sieck & Mast funeral home) and in Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Church at 9:00 AM. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Family present Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Donations may be made in Mary Ellen's name to Father Baker Manor. Entombment in Holy Cross Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News from 11/11/2004 - 11/12/2004. Jones, Donald Of West Seneca, NY, November 8, 2004; husband of the late Alice (Pautler) Jones; father of David (Diane); Susan (David) Zalikowski and Maureen (Norman) Andrzejewski; also survived by ten grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. No prior visitation. Funeral services were held privately. Arrangements by CURTIN FUNERAL HOME, INC. Published in the Buffalo News from 11/11/2004 - 11/12/2004. Kinna, Donald November 11, 2004, beloved husband of Dorothy Hauenstenin Kinna; father of Penelope (Ronald) Foster, Gary (Kathleen) Gassman, Cheryl (David) Wieland, Kim (Diane) Gassman, Judy (Gary) Wallin; grandfather of Eric and Robin Foster, Ryan and Kelly Gassman, Michael and Lori Wieland, Kristopher, Jennifer, Kelley, Dana, Robert and Matthew Gassman, Robin Giaramits and Terry Wallin; also survived by great-grandchildren; brother of the late Charles Kinna; brother-in-law of Eleanor Kinna. Friends are invited to attend a memorial service at Faith United Church of Christ, 1300 Maple Rd., Saturday at 10:00 AM. Interment private. Arrangements by CARLTON A. ULLRICH FUNERAL HOME INC. Donations in Mr. Kinna's memory made to Canterbury Woods Memorial Fund appreciated. Published in the Buffalo News from 11/11/2004 - 11/12/2004. Knab, Mary Anne November 9, 2004 of Grand Island. Wife of Joseph Knab; mother of Christine Anne and Sara Marie Knab; daughter of Cherie (Thomas) Miller and Paul (Kathryn) Ostermeier; sister of Peter (Laurie) Martin, Theresa (Timothy) Brown, Earl Miller and Heather Mahar; godchild of Donald P. Martin; also survived by aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Friends may call Wednesday 7-9 PM and Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the KAISER FUNERAL HOME, 1950 Whitehaven Rd., Grand Island. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday at 10:00 AM at St. Stephen's Church, Grand Island. Published in the Buffalo News from 11/10/2004 - 11/11/2004. Kowalczyk, Dorothy (Orlowski) November 9, 2004; beloved wife of Bronislaus Kowalczyk; dearest mother of Diane (late Raymond) Michalek, Kathleen (George) Jacobs, Thomas, Carol (Robert) Penton and Arlene (Stephen) Marlinski; also survived by eight grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and several nieces & nephews. Visitation on Friday only 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the KAZMIERCZAK FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3640 Clinton St. (1 block east of Union). Mass of Christian Burial on Saturday in St. Gregory the Great R.C. Church at 9:30 AM. Kindly assemble at Church. Published in the Buffalo News from 11/11/2004 - 11/12/2004. Lalley, James E. "Red" November 11, 2004, beloved husband of Julia A. 'June' (Long) Lalley; dearest father of Edward M. (Kellie) Lalley, Peggy (Mark) Morgan, Kathy (Joe) Battin and Jim (Pam) Lalley; loving grandfather of 10 grandchildren; dear brother of Rosalind M. (Bob) Lally and the late Bernadette M. (James) Higgins. Friends may call Friday 2-8 PM at the REDDINGTON FUNERAL HOME, 657 Abbott Rd. (corner Red Jacket Pkwy.) Friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial Saturday at 10 AM at St. John Vianney Church, Orchard Park. Flowers are gratefully declined. Memorial contributions may be made to the Sisters of Mercy Retirement Fund. Published in the Buffalo News from 11/11/2004 - 11/12/2004. Lannoye, Dorothy R. November 9, 2004, of the Town of Tonawanda, NY, beloved wife of the late Warren A.; mother of David (Linda) and Gary Lannoye; grandmother of Lori Lannoye and Lisa (Jerry) Monroy; also survived by four great-grandchildren, one great-great-granddaughter, two sisters and two brothers; dear companion of Arnie Myers. Friends may call Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the LESTER H. WEDEKINDT INC. FUNERAL HOME, 3290 Delaware Ave., where Funeral Services will be held Saturday morning at 11. Friends invited. Published in the Buffalo News on 11/11/2004. Leising, Loraine M. (Baker) Of Buffalo, NY; November 10, 2004; beloved wife of the late Benjamin Leising; loving mother of Claire (late Robert) Schlum and Janet P. (Robert) Pfohl; grandmother of Laurie O'Connor, Lisa Militello, Nancy Ohnmeiss, Brett Schlum, Jean Phofl, Michael Phofl, Ben Schlum, Sally Gill, Judy Stoldt and Kate Parker; great-grandmother of fifteen; great-great grandmother of one. Funeral from the funeral home of WENDEL & LOECHER INC., 27 AURORA ST., Lancaster, Friday morning at 10:30 and at St. Mary's R.C. Church at 11 AM. The family will receive relatives and friends Friday morning from 9:30 to 10:30. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Hospice Foundation Published in the Buffalo News on 11/11/2004. Manne, Frances S. (Velocci) November 9, 2004, Age 81, Beloved wife of the late Anthony F. Manne; dear mother of Ronald (Susan) of Cincinnati, OH, James (Theresa) and Michael (Karen) Manne; grandmother of Scott (Kristin) Manne, Jill (Peter Drake) Oldham, Kevin (Kathleen), Andrew and Leanna; great-grandmother of three great-grandchildren; sister of Yolanda Kozak, Katherine Leo and the late James, Ralph and Norman Velocci; also survived by nieces and nephews. The family will be present to receive friends Wednesday 7-9 and Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Tonawanda Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2600 Sheridan Drive (corner Parker) where Funeral Services will be held Friday at 12:15 PM and at St. John the Baptist Church at 1:00 PM. Friends invited. Online register at www.Amigone Funeral.com Published in the Buffalo News from 11/10/2004 - 11/11/2004. Mattingly, Anne L. November 9, 2004; beloved mother of Mary Elizabeth Sherman, Patricia A. (Keith) Malinowkski, Sheila E. (James) Pesarchick, Margaret M. (Dr. Daniel) Valaik and Amy J. (James) Chambers; survived by ten grandchildren; sister of William (Bee) Mattingly and the late Jane Wisebeck and Margaret Halgren. Friends may call Friday 4-8 PM at the DENGLER & ROBERTS FUNERAL HOME, 3000 Delaware Ave., Kenmore. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered Saturday 9 AM at St. Margaret's R.C. Church. Arrangements by George J. Roberts & Sons Published in the Buffalo News from 11/11/2004 - 11/12/2004. McIntyre, Mary E. (Bruce) November 8, 2004, wife of the late Ray E. McIntyre; mother of Mary Ellen (Timothy) McManamon of Bay Village, OH, Ann Elizabeth Randolph (Roger) Fillion of Las Vegas, NV and R. Douglas (late Darlene) McIntyre; grandmother of Leslie (Robert) Massey, T. Scott McManamon, Michael Randolph and Matthew (Genevieve) Randolph; great-grandmother of Amanda and Brooke Randolph. The family will be present to receive friends Wednesday 7-9 and Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 at BEACH-TUYN FUNERAL HOME, INC., 5541 Main St. (at Cayuga Rd.), Williamsville, where a Funeral Service will be held Friday morning at 10 o'clock. Friends are invited. Memorials may be made to the Erie Shriner Hospital Orthopedic Care, 1645 West 8th St., Erie, PA 16505. Published in the Buffalo News from 11/10/2004 - 11/11/2004. Natanska, Nettie November 6, 2004, dearest sister of Ann (late Harry) Stelmach; predeceased by other brothers and sisters; survived by nieces and nephews. Family will be present to receive relatives and friends Friday 3-7 PM at the MELVIN J. SLIWINSKI FUNERAL HOME, 85 George Urban Blvd. (west of Harlem Rd.) where funeral services will be held Saturday at 9:30 AM and from St. John Kanty Church at 10 AM. Interment St. Stanislaus Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News from 11/11/2004 - 11/12/2004. Oliver, Faith C. (Lehr) November 9, 2004, of Getzville, NY, beloved wife of Edward B. Oliver; dear mother of Keith Oliver, Marcia (Ted) Skowron, Susan Oliver; grandmother of Kathleen (Michael) Porter, Lisa (Larry) Moore, Julie Davis; great-grandmother of Eric and Danielle Porter, Emmarie, and Iain Moore; sister of Gloria (late Fred) Stefano; survived by nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a memorial service in the Kingdom Hall of the Jehovah's Witnesses, 6710 Main St., Williamsville, Saturday, November 13, at 3:00 PM. Arrangements by BARRON-MILLER FUNERAL HOME INC. Published in the Buffalo News on 11/11/2004. Oliver, Monica "Tootsie" (Rago) November 9, 2004, of The Town of Tonawanda, NY, beloved wife of the late Carmen Oliver; mother of Joseph K., James K. (Sue), Patrick K. (Karen), Shelley R. (Jeff) Garlick, Shawn L., Craig D., Perry B., and the late Carl D.; grandmother of Joseph Jr. (Carrie), David, Jill, Nathaniel, Joshua, Amanda, Patrick Jr., Kelly, Robert, Richelle, Heather, Stefanie, and the late Lisa; great-grandmother of Rebecca, Zoe and Trinity; sister of Phyllis (Don) Baumeister and Patsy (Sheila) Rago; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Friends may call Wednesday and Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 at the LESTER H. WEDEKINDT FUNERAL HOME, 3290 Delaware Ave, where Funeral Services will be held Friday morning at 9. Friends invited. Published in the Buffalo News from 11/10/2004 - 11/11/2004. Otwell, James F. November 9, 2004, loving husband of Janet T. (Crotty) Otwell; father of James O. (Lynne), Jill (David) Grasso and Julienne (Dennis) Sands; grandfather of James, Patrick, Elizabeth, Thomas, Michael, Tosh and Aidan; son of the late Frederick and Elizabeth (Griffin) Otwell; brother of John, Kevin (late Gerry), Thomas (late Joan), William (Theresa), Eileen (John) Shimskey, Kathleen (Michael) Franks, Faith and the late Maureen Otwell. Friends may call Wednesday 7-9 PM and Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (West Seneca Chapel) THOMAS H. McCARTHY FUNERAL HOME, 250 Orchard Park Rd. (same location as Sieck & Mast F.H.), where funeral will be held Friday morning at 9:00 and from St. Ambrose Church at 9:30 AM. Mr. Otwell was a retired Special Agent with the IRS. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to Msgr. William Stanton Scholarship Fund at St. Ambrose School. Published in the Buffalo News from 11/10/2004 - 11/11/2004. Patterson, Elizabeth Cora (Link) November 10, 2004; beloved wife of 64 years to Robert Patterson; devoted mother of R. James (Susan), Thomas L. (Patricia), Jack R. (Kathleen), Richard L. (Charmaine), and Scot F. (Renee) Patterson; grandmother of 13 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren; sister of Joan (Eugene) Irek of Texas and the late Gomer B. Link; sister-in-law of Joyce Link; also survived by many nieces and nephews. The family will be present Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Cleveland Drive Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 569 Cleveland Dr., where funeral services will be held Saturday at 9:30 AM. If so desired, donations may be made to the Hospice Foundation, 225 Como Park Blvd., Cheektowaga, NY 14227. Online register book at www.AmigoneFuneral.com getlogo,am0580 Published in the Buffalo News from 11/11/2004 - 11/12/2004. Pieczynski, James P. Of Springbrook, NY November 8, 2004, beloved husband of the late Betty (Campbell) Pieczynski; brother of the late Joseph R. (Gloria) Pieczynski; brother-in-law of Judith A. (David) Carter and Robert J. (Mary Ann) Campbell; also survived by loving nieces and nephews. Friends received Thursday 7-9 PM and Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at CURTIN FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1340 Union Rd., West Seneca. Friends are invited to attend a Tridentine Requiem Mass in St. Anthony of Padua Church, 160 Court St., Buffalo Saturday at 9:30 AM. Please assemble at church. Interment in St. Matthew's Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News from 11/10/2004 - 11/12/2004. Prible, Shirley J. (Smith) November 8, 2004, in Virginia, wife of Donald J. Prible; mother of Michelle (Michael) Higgins, Donna Borresen, Donald J. Jr. and the late Ronald W. (Beverly) Prible; sister of Pauline Funk and P.J. Ryan; also survived by grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Friends may call Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at LOOMIS, OFFERS & LOOMIS, INC. Memorial Chapel, 1820 Seneca St. where funeral will be held Friday at 11 AM. Published in the Buffalo News from 11/10/2004 - 11/11/2004. Robert, Lois Hilts Age 75 of Fort Myers, FL and formerly of Buffalo/Syracuse, NY passed away Monday, November 8, 2004. She had resided at Poinsettia Park since 2001. Surviving are her husband of 53 years, Donald A. Robert, two children, Mike (Lynn) Robert of Dewitt, NY and Peggy (David) Harmon of Amherst, NY and five grandchildren. Following cremation interment will be at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Buffalo, NY. Published in the Buffalo News on 11/11/2004. Robinson, Frances Olive November 9, 2004, daughter of the late Glenn and Gladys Robinson; sister of Hazel (late Ervin) Fackler; also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Friends may call Friday from 10-11 AM at the Parlor of Central Park Methodist Church, 216 Beard Ave., (between Main & Depew), Buffalo, NY, where services will be held on Friday at 11 AM and where memorials may be made in lieu of flowers. Published in the Buffalo News on 11/11/2004. Rosenthal, Marjorie R. (Reigle) Age 90, of Arcade, died November 10, 2004; beloved wife of the late William John Rosenthal Sr.; mother of William Rosenthal Jr., Joanne (Harold) Kemp and the late Marilyn Northrup; sister of Malinda Gerhardt and the late Maud Rung, Marguerite Tiedt, Mary Everett, Mabel Preisch, Martha Allman, Myrtle Hedger and Otto, John, Frederick, George and Richard Reigle; also survived by seven grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, two great great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. No prior visitation. A memorial service will be held Saturday, November 20, 2004 at 11 AM in the Salem Lutheran Church, Rt. 39, Springville. Interment will be in Delevan Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Church or the American Cancer Society. Arrangements by W.S. DAVIS FUNERAL HOME INC., 358 W. Main. St., Arcade Published in the Buffalo News on 11/11/2004. Rosinski, Amy Lyn Of Hamburg, NY; November 8, 2004; beloved daughter of Suzanne (nee Noble) and the late Hon. Thomas H. Rosinski; dearest sister of Beth Ann and Thomas W. (Daniele) Rosinki; loving aunt of Katherine and Jake; niece of Grace (late Alfred) Rozbicki, Chester (Patricia) Rosinski, Nancy (Jerry) Smith and the late Robert (late Sally) Rosinski; also survived by great aunts, many loving cousins and dear friends. A private funeral service will be held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements by the JOHN J. KACZOR FUNERAL HOME INC Published in the Buffalo News on 11/11/2004. Flowers Charities Scott, Shirley M. November 7, 2004 of Buffalo, NY. Friends may call Friday 11 AM visitation, 12 noon funeral service will follow at St. John's Baptist Church on Goodell St. Interment Lakeside Memorial. Arrangements entrusted to MEMORIAL CHAPELS OF BUFFALO, 66 E. Utica. Published in the Buffalo News on 11/11/2004. Shriver, Arlene Josephine (Schalk) Friends and family are invited to attend a Burial Mass at St. Gerard's Church, Bailey and Delavan, Saturday, November 13 at 10 AM. Graveside ceremony will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Cheektowaga. She was born May 23, 1915 and died on July 30, 2004. She married Millard Shriver, who died in 1995. Survived by three children, Mary Lou (Wenger), Donna Lee (Owens) and Bruce, Sr., and 13 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren. Her oldest son, M. William, died in 1982 and she had three deceased grandchildren. Published in the Buffalo News on 11/11/2004. Staszczyk, Stanley J. of Waters of Westfield, November 9, 2004, beloved son of Rose and Joseph W. Staszczyk and the late Stanley Staszczyk; dear brother of Nancy, Jennifer and Joseph J. Staszczyk and the late Kathleen Staszczyk; grandson of Laura Grabowski and the late Felicia Wisniewski; loving uncle of Alan and Alana; predeceased by aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral services at the BUSZKA FUNERAL HOME INC., 2005 Clinton St (corner South Ogden) Friday at 9:30 AM. Visitation Thursday only 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Flowers gratefully declined. Published in the Buffalo News from 11/10/2004 - 11/11/2004. Teloh, Rosalyn S. (Schumacher) November 9, 2004, beloved wife of the late Norbert P. Teloh; dear mother of David (Joyce) Teloh, Paul (Kathleen) Teloh and Mary Lynn (William) Schwartzmeyer; grandmother of Katie, Sue, Michael, Nancy, Christy, Tim, Megan, Kristin and Katie; great-grandmother of Matthew, Ashley, Dan, Josh, Ryan and Christopher; also survived by nieces and nephews. Friends may call Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the DIETRICH FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2480 Kensington Ave., Amherst, NY. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday at 10 AM, at St. Aloysius Gonzaga Church, where memorials may be made in lieu of flowers and where Roslyn was a member of the Rosary and Altar Society and the Ladies of Charity. Published in the Buffalo News from 11/10/2004 - 11/11/2004. Veanes, Diane M. (Wroblewski) November 8, 2004; beloved wife of Angelo A. Veanes; dear mother of Angela and Julie Veanes, Scott Murawa and the late Carrie Pietrafesa; daughter of Daniel and Mildred Wroblewski; daughter-in-law of Anthony and Barbara Veanes; sister of Lori Kohler, Richard (Denise) and Daniel Wroblewski. The family will be present to receive friends Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Harris Hill Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 8440 Main St. (near Harris Hill Rd.), where Funeral Services will be held Friday at 9 AM and from the Hellenic Orthodox Church of the Annunciation at 10:00 AM. The Trisagion Prayer Service will be held Thursday at 7:30 PM. If desired contributions may be made in Diane's memory to Camp Good Days & Special Times. Online register at www.AmigoneFuneral.com Published in the Buffalo News from 11/10/2004 - 11/11/2004. Vogt, Sister Jean Baptiste OSF (Virginia Vogt) November 10, 2004, daughter of the late Joseph and Effie (Spitzer) Vogt; sister of Betty Bischof and Ruth Werner and the late Joseph Vogt; also survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral and Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mary of the Angels Convent, on Saturday at 9:30 AM. Friends may call Thursday 7-9 and Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at St. Mary of the Angels, 201 Reist Street, Williamsville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Sisters of St. Francis. Arragements by AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC. getlogo,am0580 Published in the Buffalo News from 11/11/2004 - 11/12/2004. Witebsky See Hamilton, Grace E. Notice Published in the Buffalo News on 11/11/2004. Yohe, Lori Ann (Bartolomei) Of North Tonawanda, November 7, 2004; Age 47 entered into rest after a courageous battle; beloved wife of Jeff R. Yohe; dearest daughter of Frances and the late Lawrence Bartolomei; sister of Lawrence A. Bartolomei Jr., daughter-in-law of James and Delores Yohe; sister-in-law of Kathy (Mike) Szczepanski; aunt of Keith and Katie Szczepanski; also survived by numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. No prior visitation. A memorial service to celebrate Lori's life will be held Saturday at 3 PM from Faith United Presbyterian Church, 3150 Elmwood Ave. In lieu of flowers memorials to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation or Niagara Hospice. Arrangements by WATTENGEL FUNERAL HOME 692-0440 Published in the Buffalo News on 11/11/2004. Zylinski, Frances (Strzalkowski) November 11, 2004; beloved wife of the late Vincent Slomka and the late William Zylinski; dear mother of Vincent (Arlene) Slomka and the late Eugene Slomka; fond grandmother of four grandchildren, six great and one great-great-grandchild; dear sister of the late Sophie Michalski, Nora Szumla, Mary Dudek, Alice Paige, Joseph Stralker, Peter Strzalkowski and John Strall; also survived by nieces and nephews. Family will receive friends at The KOLANO FUNERAL HOME, 396 Amherst St. (near Grant) Friday only, 4-8 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Assumption Church, 435 Amherst St., Saturday at 9:30 AM. Please assemble at Church. Mrs. Zylinski was a member of the Polish Cadets. Donations to the Assumption Church Preservation Fund are preferred. Interment St. Stanislaus. Published in the Buffalo News from 11/11/2004 - 11/12/2004.