OBITS: The Buffalo News Death Notices 12 Nov 2004; Buffalo, Erie co., New York

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Bajak, Anne L.   

Published in the Buffalo News from 11/11/2004 - 11/12/2004.
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.

Brobeil, Paul H.   
Age 85, of North Tonawanda, NY, November 10, 2004 in DeGraff Memorial
Hospital; beloved husband of Mildred (nee Spinney) Brobeil; father of Donald
W. Brobeil of Buffalo, Paul Miller and Linda Ahern of Indianapolis, Indiana
and William P. Brobeil of Moretown, VT; grandfather of four grandchildren;
brother of Eleanor Forgette or Loveland, CO, Clara Armbrust of Orchard Park,
NY, Gertrude Gerald of St. Petersburg, FL and the late Francis G. Brobeil,
Agnes Oddy, Mary Camp and Helen Sommer; uncle of many nieces and nephews.
Friends may call at the FRETTHOLD FUNERAL HOME INC., 1241 Oliver St. at Ward
Rd., North Tonawanda on Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM and on Monday at 9:30 AM,
followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 AM from St. Albert R.C. Church,
entombment in Mt. Olivet Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made
to the Elizabeth P. Olmstead Center for the Visually Impaired, 1170 Main St.,
Buffalo, NY 14209. Mr. Brobeil was a decorated WW II pilot. He co-founded
Brobeil Marine in 1945 with his late brother Francis; he operated the business
until 1987. He was a member of the Black Rock Businessmen's Assn. Paul was an
avid outdoorsman and an accomplished fisherman and hunter.
Published in the Buffalo News on 11/12/2004.

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.

Csapo, Tibor Lazlo "Tibi"   
November 11, 2004, unexpectedly, age 39, beloved father of Joseph and Alison
and surived by their mother Ann (Knoble); dearest son of Tibor (Maria) Csapo;
brother of Violet Tredo, Martha (Lou) Berecz and Steven Csapo; survived by
nieces and nephews and family in Hungary. Friends may call at the JAMES E.
GRACE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 335 Ontario St. Friday 6-10 PM where funeral service
will be held Saturday at 11:15 AM and a Mass of Christian Burial in St.
Elizabeth Church, 986 Grant St., Buffalo at 12 Noon. Tibi was a graduate of
Burgard High. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to c/o Tibor
and Maria Csapo, 109 Frontenac, Buffalo, NY 14216. pending a future trust for
the children.
Published in the Buffalo News from 11/12/2004 - 11/13/2004.

Currie, Mary C. (Spinuzza)   
November 11, 2004, Beloved wife of Ian D. Currie; dearest mother of Heather A.
(Jason G.); loving grandmother of Aislin M.; sister of Lucille (Arthur) Becker
and the late Angeline Reger. The family will be present on Saturday and Sunday
from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Tonawanda Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2600
Sheridan Drive (corner Parker Blvd.), where Funeral Services will be held on
Monday at 10 AM. Friends invited. Online register book at
www.AmigoneFuneral.com getlogo,am0580
Published in the Buffalo News from 11/12/2004 - 11/13/2004.

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.
Funeral home info   Flowers   Charities
Divita, Anthony C.   
November 7, 2004, age 70, life long resident of Canandaigua, NY; son of the
late Calcedonio and Mary (nee Zagone) DiVita; also survived by many cousins.
The family will receive friends at the C. MERTZ AND SON FUNERAL HOME INC., 911
Englewood Ave. Sunday from 2-6 PM where funeral services will be held Monday
at 11:00 AM. Anthony is a Veteran of the Korean Conflict.
Published in the Buffalo News from 11/12/2004 - 11/13/2004.

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.

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.

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
Published in the Buffalo News from 11/11/2004 - 11/12/2004.

Gramza, Gary J.   
November 10, 2004, suddenly age 54, beloved husband of Connie A. (nee Lampka);
dear father of Leah E. Gramza; dear son of Clara and the late Edwin Gramza;
dear brother of Jeffrey (Maryann) Gramza and Judy (David) Czechowski; dear
brother-in-law of Christine Dumphrey and Jenny (James) Wangelin; also survived
by several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. The family will be present
Saturday and Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Amherst Chapel) AMIGONE
FUNERAL HOME, INC., 5200 Sheridan Dr. (at Hopkins Rd.). A Mass of Christian
Burial will be celebrated Monday at 10:30 AM in St. Mary RC Church, 6919
Transit Rd. in Swormville, NY. Interment will be in St. Mary's Cemetery.
Online register book at www.Amigone.com getlogo,am0580
Published in the Buffalo News from 11/12/2004 - 11/14/2004.

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.

Harris, Charles M.   
November 11, 2004, of East Aurora, NY, beloved husband of Joanne Horni Harris;
dear father of Deborah (Steve) Soeffing of Rochester, NY; grandfather of
Christian and Kelsey Soeffing; brother of Mary (Paul) Colsmann and the late
Ruth Cadro and Naomi Greer. Family will be present to receive friends on
Saturday, November 13 from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the WOOD FUNERAL HOME, 784 Main
St., East Aurora. Flowers gratefully declined. Services will be held at a
later date at the convenience of the family.
Published in the Buffalo News from 11/12/2004 - 11/13/2004.

Hinz, Alice V.   
Of Williamsville N.Y., November 11, 2004, age 74, born October 17, 1930.
Daughter of the late Otto and Marian Hinz; she was a registered nurse at
E.C.M.C. for 30 years, where she supervised the O.R. She was pre-deceased by
her parents and her brother Richard; she is survived by two sisters, Lois
(late Elbert) Parker of Fillmore and Linda (Glenn) Burns of Hunt; three
brothers, Norman (Rosemary) of Williamsville, Roger (late Jean) of Fillmore
and Leslie (Charlene) of Rock Glenn; one sister-in-law, Ruth Hinz of Van
Etten; also survived by many nieces, nephews, grand-nieces and nephews.
Friends may call Saturday from 1-3 PM at the MANN FUNERAL HOME, State St.,
Nunda N.Y., where funeral services will be held following visitation at 3 PM.
The Revs. David Hotchkiss and Donald Crane officiating. Interment Hunt's
Hollow Cemetery, Hunt N.Y. Memorial contributions to the Livingston County
Hospice, 2 County Campus, Mt. Morris N.Y., 14510.
Published in the Buffalo News on 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.

Huebsch, Raymond A.   
November 12, 2004, beloved husband of Marion (Hahn) Huebsch; dear father of
Ronald (Cynthia), Thomas (Jean) and the late Robert Huebsch; grandfather of
Thomas, Steven, Andrew, Abigail and Timothy; brother of Sr. M. Maurice O.S.F.,
Bernadine Huebsch, the late John (Wilhelmina), Clement (Bernice), Anna,
Marguerite, and Richard (Mary) Huebsch; also survived by nieces and nephews.
Friends may call Saturday and Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the DIETRICH FUNERAL
HOME, INC., 2480 Kensington, where services will be held on Monday at 9:30 AM,
followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Aloysius Gonzaga Church at 10
AM.
Published in the Buffalo News from 11/12/2004 - 11/14/2004.

Hyland, Dorothy J.   
Of Attica, NY, November 10, 2004, wife of the late Lawrence J. Hyland; mother
of Kathleen (Joseph) Beszczynski, Karen Hyland and the late Lawrence P., J.
Michael and Robert T. Hyland; sister of Jean (Brice) Sanford and the late
Alice DeSantis, Marcella Healey, John McCarthy and James McCarthy;
mother-in-law of EllaMae Hyland; grandmother of seven and the late Robert P.
and Keith Hyland; great grandmother of three; also survived by many nieces and
nephews. Calling hours Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at MARLEY FUNERAL HOME, 135 Main
St., Attica. Mass of Christian Burial Saturday at 10 AM in St. Vincent dePaul
Church, Attica. Memorials to Attica Rescue Squad, 11 Water St., Attica, NY
14011.
Published in the Buffalo News on 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.

Kingan, Ruth (Bowman)   
November 11, 2004; of Angola, NY; wife of the late Earl Kingan; loving mother
of Bette (Phillip) Witt, Dennis (Deborah) Kingan, Patricia (late James) Smyser
and Robert (Anne) Kingan; also survived by thirteen grand and eleven
great-grandchildren. Friends may call Sunday from 12-4 PM at the ADDISON
FUNERAL HOME INC., 262 N. Main St., Angola. Funeral services will be held
Monday at 10 AM in the First Congregational United Church of Christ.
Published in the Buffalo News from 11/12/2004 - 11/13/2004.

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.

Kolb, C. Isabelle (Jennings)   
Of East Aurora, NY, November 11, 2004, wife of the late William Delos Maier
and Willard Kolb; sister of Charlotte Kill, Ruth Ells and the late Rixford U.
Jennings and Muriel Jennings Case; aunt of Connie Ells Catlin, Peter Ells,
Daniel Ells, Janie Kill Glenn, Rixford O. Jennings, Andrew Jennings and Liza
Jennings Seiner. No prior visitation. Private burial will be in Oakwood
Cemetery. Arrangements by KENNETH HOWE FUNERAL HOME. getlogo,mc0540
Published in the Buffalo News on 11/12/2004.

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.

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
getlogo,mc0540
Published in the Buffalo News from 11/11/2004 - 11/12/2004.

Matus, Catherine T. "Kay"   
(Dusenbury) November 9, 2004, of the Town of Tonawanda, NY, beloved wife of
Francis J. 'Fran'; mother of Karen (late Jim) Stalker; sister of Evelyn (late
Ray) Depp; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Friends may call Saturday
and Sunday 2-4 PM at the LESTER H. WEDEKINDT INC. FUNERAL HOME, 3290 Delaware
Ave., where Funeral Services will be held Monday morning at 9. Mass of
Christian Burial in St. Andrew's RC Church at 9:30. Friends invited. Memorials
may be made to the SPCA or the American Diabetes Association of WNY.
Published in the Buffalo News from 11/12/2004 - 11/14/2004.


Menefee, Noreen   
November 7, 2004, of Buffalo, NY. Friends may call Saturday, 9 AM visitation,
10 AM funeral service at Edison Baptist Church, 18 Edison St. Interment,
Forest lawn. Arrangements entrusted to MEMORIAL CHAPELS OF BUFFALO, 66 E.
Utica St.
Published in the Buffalo News on 11/12/2004.

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.

Oates, Anne Julia (Schiketanz)   
89, of Hamden, CT, formerly of Buffalo, NY; She was the wife of the late
Joseph P. Oates; she is survived by her daughter Patricia A. Oates of Hamden;
besides her husband she was predeceased by a brother Adam Schiketanz and a
daughter Sharon Anne Oates. Anne was born in Buffalo on January 1, 1915;
daughter of the late Vitus and Katherine (Hoch) Schiketanz. A Memorial Mass of
Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday November 13 in All Saints Church
in Buffalo at 11 AM. Burial services will be conducted in Mt. Olivet Cemetery.
Published in the Buffalo News on 11/12/2004.

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.

Pickens, Frederick G.   
November 7, 2004 at age 92; loving husband of the late June; survived by
grandchildren, Krys Seibold, Bonnie Ulrich, Dawn Littlejohn, Robin Nash.
Published in the Buffalo News on 11/12/2004.

Schenk, Robert R.   
November 11, 2004, Beloved husband of the late Ruth Schenk; devoted father of
Carole C. (John) Zaranek and Faye G. Schenk; loving grandfather of John,
Andrew, James, Martin and Laura; great-grandfather of ten great-grandchildren;
brother of William Schenk, Arlene (William) Schweitzer and the late Carlton,
Raymond and Bernard Schenk; also survived by nieces and nephews. The family
will be present on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at (French Rd. Chapel)
Urban-AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, 1024 French Rd. where Funeral Services will be
held on Saturday at 10 AM. Friends invited. Online register book at
www.AmigoneFuneral.com getlogo,am0580
Published in the Buffalo News on 11/12/2004.

Seege, David T.   
November 11, 2004; beloved husband of Gelene (nee Conner); dear father of Lynn
(Salvatore) Tulumello, David (Rose), Dawn (Jimmy) Smith, Scott (Sandy) Seege;
grandfather of seven grandchildren and one great-granddaughter; brother of
Theodore (June) Seege and Doreen (late Neil) Posmantur; also survived by
nieces and nephews. Friends invited. Family present Saturday and Sunday 2-4
and 7-9 PM at The PACER FUNERAL HOME INC., 2275 George Urban Blvd. (2 blocks
east of Dick Rd). Funeral services at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 2311
George Urban Blvd, Depew, Monday at 10:00 AM. Please assemble at Church. Mr.
Seege was a Korean War Veteran. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to
the Church's Discretionary Fund.
Published in the Buffalo News from 11/12/2004 - 11/14/2004.

Sturm, Laferne I. (Cook)   
Of Lancaster, NY, November 11, 2004, age 101, beloved wife of the late Howard
Sturm; loving mother of Gloria (Ronald) Richards and the late Robert (Marie)
Sturm; grandmother of Carol (Charles) Lee, Howard (Penny) Sturm, Thomas and
Brian Richards; great-grandmother of Jennifer, Christopher, Melissa and
Monica. Family will receive relatives and friends at the WENDEL & LOECHER INC.
FUNERAL HOME, 27 Aurora St., Lancaster Saturday morning from 9:30-11 AM where
services will be held at 11 AM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a
charity of your choice.
Published in the Buffalo News on 11/12/2004.

Tanner, Emma R.   
Of Alma, NY, November 10, 2004, wife of the late Howard A. Tanner; mother of
Jack (Charlotte) Tyler of Valley, AL, Floyd (Carol) Tyler of Punta Gorda, FL,
Frank Tanner of Wildwood, PA and Karen (Steve) Dickerson of Alma; also
survived by ten grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren; foster mother of the
late John Van Dette. Friends are invited to call on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM
at the J.W. EMBSER SONS FUNERAL HOME INC., Wellsville. The funeral will be
Saturday, November 13 at 10 AM in the funeral home. Burial will be in Holy
Cross Catholic Cemetery, Angola.
Published in the Buffalo News on 11/12/2004.

Vickers, Robert R.   
November 10, 2004 of Oakfield N.Y., formerly of Hamburg N.Y. Beloved husband
of Mary Ann (Mangino) Vickers; father of Robert (Brenda) Vickers, Brian
(Kelly) Vickers, Jenine (Dennis) Wech, Susan (Steven) Chesler and Sandra
(Todd) Curtis; brother of Richard Vickers and Katherine Rosser; also survived
by six grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Friends may call on Friday from 2-4
and 7-9 PM at BURDETT & SANFORD FUNERAL HOME, 11 Maple Ave., Oakfield N.Y. A
Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday at 11 AM at St. Cecilia's
Church, 56 Maple Ave., Oakfield. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to
the American Cancer Society.
Published in the Buffalo News on 11/12/2004.

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.

Waclawski, Rev. Msgr. Joseph P.   
November 11, 2004, Age 87, Pastor Emeritus of St. James Church, Depew, NY;
Beloved son of the late Helen (nee Bek) and Andrew Waclawski; dear brother of
Mary Penksa, Thaddeus (Elsie) Waclawski, and the late Stella Ziolkowski,
Edward, Rose, Helen, Julia and Richard Waclawski; also survived by many nieces
and nephews. The family will be present to receive friends Friday evening 7-9
PM and Saturday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Lancaster- Depew Chapel) AMIGONE
FUNERAL HOME, INC., 6050 Transit Rd. Msgr. Waclawski will lie in state Sunday
4-8 PM at St. James Church, 496 Terrace Blvd., Depew, where a Concelebrated
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday at 10:30 AM. Most Rev.
Edward M. Grosz, DD Auxiliary Bishop of Buffalo will be Principal Celebrant.
Burial will be in St. Stanislaus Cemetery. Flowers gratefully declined. If
desired, memorials may be made to St. James Church. Online guest register at
www.AmigoneFuneral.com getlogo,am0580
Published in the Buffalo News from 11/12/2004 - 11/14/2004.
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Wilson Sr., William D.   
November 10, 2004 of the City of Tonawanda; husband of Eileen Wilson and the
late Doris Wilson; father of William D. (Barbara) Wilson Jr. of Grand Island
and Christine L. (William) Kinney of Lewiston; proud grandfather of Rebecca L.
(Adam) Mason and W. David Wilson III; great-grandfather of Molly C. and Laura
A. Mason; brother of the late Doris Schimminger. Interment will be private at
White Chapel Memorial Park. If desired, memorials may be made to American
Cancer Society or Hospice Buffalo.
Published in the Buffalo News from 11/12/2004 - 11/13/2004.

Wisbaum, Elmer Hy   
November 11, 2004, Age 95, of Lenox, MA, formerly of Niagara Falls and
Eggertsville, New York; Beloved husband of the late Hornice Ann (nee Cohen)
Wisbaum; father of Aileen (Dr. Albert) Bliss of Stockbridge, MA, and Maxine L.
(Nicholas) Wisbaum-Hubacker of Pittsfield, MA.; son of the late Louis and Ida
(nee Boff) Wisbaum; brother of the late Samuel Wisbaum, Franklin Wisbaum,
Mollie Cohen and Joseph, Jacob and Albert Wisbaum; also survived by three
grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Funeral
Services will be held Sunday morning at 11:00 AM at Temple Beth Israel, 905
College Ave., Niagara Falls, NY. Burial will be in Beth Israel Cemetery,
Lewiston, NY. Friends invited. Flowers gratefully declined. If desired,
memorials may be made to Temple Beth Israel or a charity of your choice.
SPALLINO-AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, 1300, Pine Avenue, Niagara Falls, NY. Online
guest register at www.Amigone.com getlogo,am0580

Published in the Buffalo News on 11/12/2004.
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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.