OBITS: The Buffalo News Death Notices 15 Nov 2004; Buffalo, Erie co., New York

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Bellavia, Rose (Burgio)   
November 13, 2004, beloved wife of the late Joseph S. Bellavia; loving mother
of Carl (late Carolyn) Bellavia, Patricia (Joseph Barry) Quinn and Carole
Bellavia; loving grandmother of Christine (Randy) Korytkowski, Charlene (Eric)
Larsen, Charles J. Bellavia, James (Christina) Quinn and Joseph Barry (VyLene)
Quinn; adoring great-grandmother of Rebecca, Andrew, Ben, Joshua, Danielle,
Hannah and Matthew; dear sister of Jennie, Angelo, Dominic (Kaye), Delores,
Mary and the late Sam, Carl, Clara, John, Helen, Joseph and Louis; also
survived by nieces and nephews. The family will be present Monday and Tuesday
2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Tonawanda Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2600
Sheridan Dr. (at Parker) where funeral services will be held Wednesday at 8:45
AM and a Mass of Christian Burial celebrated from St. Rose of Lima Church at
9:30 AM. Friends invited. Flowers gratefully declined. Online register book at
www.Amigone.com
Published in the Buffalo News from 11/15/2004 - 11/16/2004.

Blake, Florence R. (Biedron)   
November 14, 2004, beloved wife of the late Joseph S.; dearest mother of Paul
J. Blake of Rochester, NY, Julienne (Anthony) Bifaro of Clifton Park, NY and
the late Joseph Blake, Jr.; grandmother of Laura (Paul) Cannata, Eliza Blake,
Aaron and Jillian Bifaro; great-grandmother of Caroline Cannata; sister of
Christine Stachura and the late Alexander Biedron; also survived by several
nieces and nephews. Family will be present to receive friends on Monday from
4-8 PM at Urban-AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, 3645 Genesee St. (two blocks east of
Union Rd.) where funeral services will be held on Tuesday at 9:00 AM and from
the Chapel of Our Lady Help of Christians Church at 9:30 AM. Mrs. Blake was a
lifelong member of The Polish Woman's Alliance of America and The Christian
Mother's Society of Our Lady Help of Christians. She also served as a Board
Member of The Maryvale Teen Center in the 1960's and a Girl Scout Leader in
the 1950's. If desired, memorials may be made to The Alzheimer's Assn. of WNY,
2805 Wehrle Dr., Williamsville, NY 14221 or The Special Olympics NY, 504
Balltown Rd., Schenectady, NY 12304. Online register book at www.Amigone.com 
Published in the Buffalo News on 11/15/2004.

Bongi, Joseph M.   
Of Town of Tonawanda, NY, November 14, 2004, beloved husband of the late Marie
(nee Severino) Bongi; dear father of Joseph M. Bongi, Jr., Ronald M. (Carolyn)
Bongi and David M. Bongiovanni; grandfather of Ronald J. 'R.J.' (Alexandra)
Bongi and Christina M. (David) Passariella; brother of the late Sam Bongi.
Friends received Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the GRECO FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2909
Elmwood Ave. (near Sheridan Dr.) where funeral services will be held Wednesday
morning at 8:45 and in Blessed Sacrament Church at 9:30. Flowers gratefully
declined. Memorials may be sent to Blessed Sacrament Outreach Program, 263
Claremont Ave., Buffalo, NY 14223. Mr. Bongi was a U.S. Navy veteran, a
retired Buffalo Police Detective, a member of Italian American Police Assn.
and the Police Detectives Assn.
Published in the Buffalo News from 11/15/2004 - 11/16/2004.

Bucknam, Dean   
November 13, 2004, of Grand Island, NY, husband of the late Velma (Newhall)
Bucknam; dear father of Louanne (late Thomas) Farrell, Carolyn (David)
McFarland, Gordon (Barbara) and Timothy (Diana) Bucknam; brother of Joy
(David) DeGraff and the late Gordon Bucknam; also survived by 13 grandchildren
and 23 great-grandchildren. Friends may call Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the
LESTER H. WEDEKINDT, INC. FUNERAL HOME, 3290 Delaware Ave. where Funeral
Services will be held Wednesday at 10:30 AM. Mr. Bucknam was a member of Knox
United Presbyterian Church and The R.S.E.S. of WNY. Memorial contributions may
be made to Knox Presbyterian Church Building Fund.
Published in the Buffalo News from 11/15/2004 - 11/16/2004.

Drescher, Daniel C.   
(U.S. Navy Retired) November 14, 2004, of Strykersville, NY, beloved husband
of Nancy Brewster Drescher; brother of the late Joseph Drescher, Ellen Ryan
and Bess Zoltowski; also survived by many loving nieces and nephews and their
families. Friends may call Tuesday 3-7 PM at the WOOD FUNERAL HOME, 784 Main
St., East Aurora. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mary Queen of the Rosary
R.C. Church, Strykersville, NY on Wednesday at 11:00 AM (please assemble at
church). Daniel was a retired Navy veteran with 21 years of service, a member
of Elma VFW Post #5861, 8th Air Force Historical Society and East Aurora
American Legion. Flowers gratefully declined.
Published in the Buffalo News from 11/15/2004 - 11/16/2004.

Hoffman, Dorothy G.   
November 13, 2004, of Silver Creek, NY, wife of the late John E. Hoffman
(1981); beloved aunt of Mary Jane Wagner of Cheektowaga; great-aunt of
Rosiland Prince, Shelley (Steven) Tebbutt, Lorry (Michael) White, all of Maine
and Michael (Tinka) Prince of Norway; predeceased by parents, William and
Katherine (Hillabrand) Behlmair; two sisters, Katherine Behlmair and Alice
Wilbert; one niece, Patricia Prince. Funeral Services will be held Wednesday,
November 17 at 1 PM from the HOLE-PARKER FUNERAL CHAPEL, Silver Creek.
Interment will be in Glenwood Cemetery. The family will be present at the
funeral chapel from 2-4 and 7-9 PM Tuesday. Memorial contributions suggested
to Silver Creek Emergency Squad.
Published in the Buffalo News on 11/15/2004.

Kasniak, Leonard H.   
Of Cheektowaga, November 13, 2004, beloved husband of Donna (Young) Kasniak;
devoted father of Jennifer (Dominic) Patterson, Sue, Leonard, Mark and Jason;
loving grandfather of David, Jacob and Ethan; dear son of Irene (nee Baran)
and the late Casimer; brother of Richard (Dona), Patty (late Ronald) Miller
and the late Tommy (Jenny). Visitation with family in the EDWARD J. CICHON
FUNERAL HOME, 4929 Broadway, Depew Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM where prayers will be
held Tuesday at 9:15 AM and in St. Augustine Church at 10 AM. Relatives and
friends are invited. Mr. Kasniak is a retiree of the Erie County Sheriff's
Department and a member of the Buffalo R&R Club.
Published in the Buffalo News from 11/14/2004 - 11/15/2004.

Korn, Richard J.   
November 12, 2004, Beloved husband of Jeanne M. (nee Beilman) Korn; loving
father of Dawn M. (Steven) Williams and Lawrence E. Korn; son of the late
Lawrence L. Korn and the late Dorothy Dean; step-son of the late Estelle Korn;
son-in-law of Dorothy (John) McIreath and the late Edward Beilman;
brother-in-law of Betty (late Michael Sr.) Braun, Barbara (Chris) Keller,
Robert (Melanie) Beilman and the late Mary Ann (late John) Dahm; also survived
by many nieces and nephews. The family will be present Wednesday and Thursday
from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the Urban-AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, 7540 Clinton St.
(corner of Girdle Rd.). Family and friends are invited to attend a Mass of
Christian Burial Friday at 10 AM from Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to
Hospice-Cattaraugus. Online register book at www.Amigone.com
Published in the Buffalo News from 11/14/2004 - 11/15/2004.

Kriegbaum, Henry R. "Hank"   
Age 72, of Bliss Road, Mayville, formerly of Tonawanda, died Saturday,
November 13, 2004 at Hamot Medical Center, Erie, PA following a brief illness.
Friends may call at the MASON FUNERAL HOME, 37 Clinton St., Westfield,
Tuesday, November 16, 2004 from 2-4 and 7-9 PM and are invited to attend the
Funeral Service on Wednesday at 11:00 AM at the Lakeshore Assembly of God in
Westfield. Flowers are gratefully declined. Memorials are suggested to the
Lakeshore Assembly of God, 252 East Main St., Westfield, NY 14787. To sign the
guest book or send an E-condolence logon to www.masonfuneral.com
Published in the Buffalo News from 11/15/2004 - 11/16/2004.

Lepczynski, Dorothy (Bogdan)   
November 11, 2004, beloved wife of the late Henry; dear mother of Elaine
(Ronald) Sikorski, Diane (Martin) Stawicki, Patricia (Paul) Mann and David
(Kathy) Lee (Lepczynski); survived by brothers and sisters, nine grandchildren
and eight great-grandchildren. A private Funeral Service was conducted on
Saturday. Arrangements by the SITTNIEWSKI FUNERAL HOME.
Published in the Buffalo News on 11/15/2004.

McCann, Timothy J.   
November 13, 2004, husband of the late Cindy (Saddler) McCann; loving father
of Timothy M. and Jay E. McCann; dear brother of Kathleen Smith, Jean Bryant
and the late John McCann. Friends may call Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the
REDDINGTON FUNERAL HOME, 657 Abbott Rd. (corner Red Jacket Pkwy.) where a
Funeral Service will be held Wednesday at 10 AM. Friends invited.
Published in the Buffalo News from 11/15/2004 - 11/16/2004.

Murphy, Esther D. (Sumbrum)   
Of Buffalo, NY, entered into rest November 13, 2004, beloved wife of William
J. Murphy; devoted mother of Patricia (John) Gullo, William Murphy, Donald
(Pauline) Murphy, Thomas (Susan) Murphy, Mary Anne (Kevin) Byrne and John
(Barbara) Murphy; cherished grandmother of 16 grandchildren and two
great-grandchildren; dearest sister of Helen (late Walter) Skrzynski and the
late Marion (late Louis) Sreniawski, late Joseph (Mary Ellen) Sumbrum, late
Margaret (late George) Stewart; also survived by relatives and friends.
Relatives and friends may visit the LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (Southtowns Chapel),
3060 Abbott Rd. near Lake Ave. on Sunday from 7-9 PM and Monday from 2-4 and
7-9 PM where the funeral will be held on Tuesday morning at 9 o'clock and a
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Martin's Church at 9:30
o'clock. Entombment Holy Cross Cemetery.
Published in the Buffalo News from 11/14/2004 - 11/15/2004.

Nosbisch, Ralph T.   
November 14, 2004, beloved husband of Elizabeth (nee Kammerer); dear father of
Dennis (Gloria) and Scott (late Pamela) Nosbisch; grandfather of Lance (Sara)
Wistner; brother of Arthur (Jean) Nosbisch; also survived by nieces and
nephews. Funeral from the PACER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2275 George Urban Blvd.
(two blocks east of Dick Rd.) Thursday 11:00 and Sacred Heart Church 11:30 AM.
Family present Tuesday 7-9 and Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Mr. Nosbisch was a
past Scout Master of Troop #56. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to
American Cancer Society or Hospice.
Published in the Buffalo News from 11/15/2004 - 11/17/2004.

Polland, Paul D.   
November 12, 2004, of Kenmore, beloved husband of Sudjai Polland; son of the
late Raymond and the late June (nee Draper) Polland. Friends may call Tuesday
from 4-8 PM at the BURY & ROBERTS FUNERAL HOME, 3070 Delaware Ave. where
services will be held Wednesday at 10 AM. Burial in Acacia Park Cemetery. Mr.
Polland was a CPA working as Controller of Lads Pet Supply Co.
Published in the Buffalo News from 11/15/2004 - 11/16/2004.
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Russell, Arlene E. (Jowsey)   
November 13, 2004, wife of the late Frederick Russell; mother of Barbara
(Orazio) Ippolito, Frances (Salvatore) Indelicato, Isabella (Lawrence) Mendola
and the late Olga Mae Braley; grandmother of eight grandchildren and 12
great-grandchildren; daughter of the late Francelia Cartwright; sister of
Doris (late Jim) Pierce, Alice (Richard) Stratton and the late Ralph, Richard
Jowsey and Joyce Bussendorf. Family present to receive friends Tuesday 2-4 and
7-8:30 PM at the PERNA FUNERAL HOME INC., 1306 Hertel Ave. (near Colvin Ave.)
where Services will follow the visitation at 8:30 PM. Flowers are gratefully
declined.
Published in the Buffalo News on 11/15/2004.

Santoro, Michael   
November 14, 2004, beloved husband of Rosina (nee Ciampa) Santoro; father of
Anna Maria Santoro, Anthony (Alice) Santoro and Pina (Brian Delmont) Walker;
grandfather of Noelle, Katherine, Hilary and Katelyn. Friends received Monday
7-9 PM and Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the GRECO FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2909
Elmwood Ave. (near Sheridan Dr.) where funeral services will be held Wednesday
morning at 10:15 and in St. Andrew's Church at 10:45. If desired, memorials
may be sent to Hospice Buffalo, Inc.
Published in the Buffalo News from 11/15/2004 - 11/16/2004.

Schattner, Dolores E.   
Of Derby, NY, November 14, 2004, beloved wife of Albert J. Schattner, Sr.;
loving mother of Albert J. Jr. and Elizabeth (Rev. Dennis) Wadsworth, Jr.;
grandmother of Alexander and Andrew Wadsworth; also survived by nieces and
nephews. Friends may call Monday 7-9 PM and Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at LOOMIS,
OFFERS & LOOMIS, INC., Memorial Chapel, 1820 Seneca St. Funeral Services will
be held at the St. Matthew's Cemetery Chapel, 180 French Rd., West Seneca on
Wednesday at 11 AM. Please assemble at the chapel. Flowers gratefully
declined. Memorials to The Hope Evangelical Free Church, Fertile, MN. Rev.
Dennis Wadsworth officiating.
Published in the Buffalo News from 11/15/2004 - 11/16/2004.

Schlee, Mark F.   
November 13, 2004, beloved father of Michael J. Schlee; dearest son of James
F. and Joanne (nee Sheehy) Schlee; Mark leaves behind many aunts, uncles and
cousins; loving friend of Marcy Naples. There will be no public visitation. A
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday at 9 AM at St.
Amelia's Church, 2999 Eggert Rd. in Tonawanda, NY. Friends invited. Mark was a
Corrections Officer who served at the Gowanda Correctional Facility.
Arrangements by the (Tonawanda Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC. Online
register book at www.Amigone.com
Published in the Buffalo News from 11/15/2004 - 11/16/2004.

Shaver, Beverly A. (Wesolowski)   
November 11, 2004, beloved wife of Willis L. Shaver; devoted mother of Bryan,
Brandon and Rodney Shaver and the late Robert Shaver; loving grandmother of
Tanisha, Latoya, Bryan, Brandon, Israel and Anthony; great-grandmother of
Taylor and Myzel; sister of Susan (James) Olszewski and Kenneth (Judy)
Wesolowski; also survived by many nieces and nephews. The family will be
present on Tuesday from 10 AM to 12 noon at the (Delaware Chapel) AMIGONE
FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1132 Delaware Ave. (corner of W. Ferry) where funeral
services will be on Tuesday at 12 noon. Friends invited. Online register at
www.Amigone.com
Published in the Buffalo News on 11/15/2004.


Sirica, Michael   
November 12, 2004, beloved husband of Sophia Maria (nee Lanzetta) Sirica;
loving father of Louise (Donald) Grabinowski, Rose M. (Jim) Kalinowski, Dan
(Sue), Tony (Maria), Michael Jr. (Lisa) and Michelle Sirica; dearest
grandfather of 14 grandchildren. The family will be present Monday 2-4 and 7-9
PM at the (Lancaster-Depew Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 6050 Transit
Rd. where funeral services will be held Tuesday at 9:15 AM and a Mass of
Christian Burial celebrated from St. Barnabas Church at 10 AM. Friends
invited. Online register book at www.Amigone.com getlogo,am0580
Published in the Buffalo News from 11/14/2004 - 11/15/2004.

Siwy, Edward George   
October 7, 2004 of Lorain, Ohio, formerly of Lackawanna, NY; beloved husband
of 56 years of Irene (nee Janicki) Siwy; brother of Chester, Ted and Lottie,
all of Orchard Park, NY. He was preceded in death by his brother Bill and
sisters, Clara Story and Bertha Zumda; also survived by nieces, nephews and
great-nieces and great-nephews. A veteran of the US Army; he served in WWII in
the Pacific Theater, receiving the Purple Heart. He was employed at Ford Motor
Co. for 43 years. A private service was held in Lorain, Ohio. Friends and
family are invited to attend a Memorial Service to be held at Our Lady of
Victory Basilica on Friday the 19th of November at 10:30 AM.
Published in the Buffalo News from 11/14/2004 - 11/16/2004.

Sliwinski, Eugene V.   
November 12, 2004, beloved husband of Rita (nee Gura); devoted father of
Michaeline, Sister Jean CSSF and Andrew (Dora) Sliwinski; grandfather of
Hannah; brother-in-law of Joseph and Alberta Gura and Mary Myszewski; also
survived by nieces and nephews. Family present Sunday 7-9 PM and Monday 2-4
and 7-9 PM at the ORLOWSKI-PIETSZAK FUNERAL HOME, 2400 William St. ( 897-2400)
where services will be held Tuesday at 9 AM and at St. Josaphat Church at 9:30
AM. Eugene was a member of the Parish Seniors, Holy Name Society (Monday 7
PM), William Street Taxpayers and UAW Local 897. Flowers gratefully declined.
Donations in Eugene's memory may be made to Felician Sisters of Villa Maria or
Hospice Buffalo, Inc.
Published in the Buffalo News from 11/14/2004 - 11/15/2004.

Smielecki, Joseph E.   
November 14, 2004, beloved husband of Josephine (nee Rusinek); dear father of
Edward and David (Stephanie); loving grandfather of Susan (John) Williams and
Karen Smielecki; fond great-grandfather of Alex and Meghan Williams; brother
of Dorothy Miller and predeceased by a brother and a sister. Family and
friends may attend a Mass of Christian Burial Wednesday at 9:30 at St.
Josaphat's Church. No prior visitations. Interment St. Matthew's Cemetery.
Arrangements by the ORLOWSKI-PIETSZAK FUNERAL HOME, 897-2400
Published in the Buffalo News on 11/15/2004.

Staffield, Robert D.   
Of Orchard Park, NY, November 12, 2004, brother of Richard A. (Jeanne)
Staffield of Fort Lauderdale, FL; uncle of James P. Staffield of Clifton Park,
NY, Sara Hogan of Saratoga Springs, Penny Davies of Salt Lake City, UT and
Alison Luciano of Half Moon, NY; and son of the late Cora Mae Price Staffield.
Robert was born in Lancaster, NY, living most of his life in Orchard Park and
died unexpectedly at his residence. Robert was a retired Accountant of
International Milling in Buffalo and he was a proud veteran serving as Cpl. in
the U.S. Army Air Corps. No prior visitation. Services will be held Tuesday 11
AM in the F.E. BROWN SONS FUNERAL HOME, INC., E. Quaker St., Orchard Park.
Burial with military honors immediately following in Woodlawn Cemetery.
Friends invited. Memorials made to Orchard Park Fire Company.

Published in the Buffalo News from 11/14/2004 - 11/15/2004.

Stoll, Michael K.   
Of Lackawanna, NY, November 13, 2004. Beloved son of Sherwood and Shirley (nee
Maul) Stoll; dearest brother of David N. (Marsal) and Joanne (Steven)
Herberger; dearest friend of Darlene (nee Brown) Ciolek; also survived by
nieces and nephews. Services from the URBAN BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 6685
Transit Rd., E. Amherst, NY, Tuesday morning at 10:15 AM and from St. Pius X
Church, Getzville, at 11 AM. Visitation Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Memorials to
the American Kidney Foundation.
Published in the Buffalo News from 11/14/2004 - 11/15/2004.

Sullivan, Dorothy R. (Heimiller)   
November 14, 2004, wife of the late Leo E. Sullivan, Sr.; mother of Maria
Sullivan, Dorothy 'Angel' Sullivan and Leo 'Juny' (Michelle) Sullivan, Jr.;
grandmother of Kathryn Sullivan; daughter of the late Herman and Florence
(Lavocat) Heimiller; sister of Francis (Lila) Heimiller, Marie (Raymond)
Hauser and the late Herman, Al (Wilhelmina), Raymond Heimiller and Rosemary
(Robert) Owen. Family present to receive friends Tuesday only 4-8 PM at the
PERNA FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1306 Hertel Ave. (near Colvin Ave.). Relatives and
friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated from
Holy Spirit Church (Dakota Ave.) Wednesday at 9 AM. Interment Elmlawn
Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to Hospice Buffalo, Inc. or The
Schofield Nursing Home.
Published in the Buffalo News from 11/15/2004 - 11/16/2004.

Szyperski, Edward A.   
November 12, 2004, husband of the late Dolores (nee Manikowski); dear father
of Elaine (Dr. Justin) Uku and the late Rodney Szyperski; grandfather of
Leslie and Melissa; brother of Raymond (Mary) Szyperski and the late Florence
Cherubin; also survived by nieces and nephews. Mass of Christian Burial at St.
Leo the Great Church, 885 Sweet Home Rd, Saturday, November 20, at 9 AM. No
prior visitation. Mr. Szyperski was a member of Leonard Post 6251 VFW.
Arrangements by PACER FUNERAL HOME.
Published in the Buffalo News from 11/14/2004 - 11/15/2004.

Teufel, M. Florence (Nuwer)   
November 12, 2004, of East Aurora, NY; beloved wife of the late Arthur J.
Teufel; dear mother of June C. (late Adrian) Keem, Janet M. (Paul) Griffin,
Arthur J. Teufel, Linda G. (William) Boehm, Diana M. Adams and the late Albert
C. Teufel; sister of the late Michael, Fred, Charlotte Ellis, Clement,
Veronica Gassman, Leo, Stella Mindler, Myron, Edwin and Eleanor Hoeh; also
survived by 15 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and many nieces, nephews
and friends. Family will receive friends at the WOOD FUNERAL HOME, 784 Main
Street, East Aurora on Monday, November 15 from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Mass of
Christian Burial from Immaculate Conception R.C. Church, 520 Oakwood Avenue,
East Aurora, on Tuesday at 11:00 AM (Please assemble at Church). Interment in
Oakwood Cemetery, East Aurora.
Published in the Buffalo News from 11/14/2004 - 11/15/2004.

VanDusen, Richard G.   
November 12, 2004, Of Amherst, NY, Beloved husband of Frances M. (Schutt);
dear father of Christopher (Barbara), Kathleen, Barbara and Gregory (Cynthia)
VanDusen; loving grandfather of Mary Kate, Rachel, Theresa and Melissa; son of
the late Sherwood and Mildred Ahrens VanDusen; brother of Mildred 'Dolly'
(Fred) Scott and the late Donald VanDusen; also survived by nieces and
nephews. Friends may call Sunday and Monday 2-4 & 7-9 PM at the ROBERTS &
DENGLER FUNERAL HOME, 8630 Transit Rd., East Amherst (1 mile north of Maple
Rd.) Friends are invited to attend a Funeral Service Tuesday at 10:30 AM at
The Good Shepard Lutheran Church, 2669 Sheridan Drive, Tonawanda. Online
tributes may be sent to www.MEM.com
Published in the Buffalo News from 11/13/2004 - 11/15/2004.

VanDyke, Jeannette   
Of Hamburg, NY, November 13, 2004, daughter of the late Herman and Sadie
VanDyke; sister of Catherine VanDyke, Margaret (late Eugene) Holmes and the
late John (late Helen), James (Patricia) and Vivian VanDyke; also survived by
several nieces and nephews. Friends are invited to attend a Memorial Mass at
SS. Peter & Paul Church, Friday, November 26 at 2 PM and a reception
immediately following at Romanello's South. No prior visitation. Private
burial. Memorials may be made to The VanDyke Scholarship Foundation, c/o
D'Youville College. Arrangements by DONALD M. DEMMERLEY FUNERAL HOME, INC.
Published in the Buffalo News on 11/15/2004.

Whalen, Irene (Leonarczyk)   
November 14, 2004, wife of the late Donald E. Whalen; mother of Jane (late
Angelo) Pinterpe, Donald F. (Wynn) Whalen and Barbara (Dennis) O'Keefe;
grandmother of Sharon (Tony) Tojek, Angelo (Karen) Pinterpe, Alec (Maureen)
Pinterpe, Brian (Sheila) Whalen, Katie (Joseph) Polowski, Kelly (Joseph)
Zimmer, Dennis (Linda) O'Keefe, Rev. Fr. Patrick O'Keefe and Kevin (Susan)
O'Keefe; great-grandmother of Jennifer and Anthony Tojek, Allison, AJ, Amanda,
Melissa, Alec, Kaitlin and Rebecca Pinterpe, Megan, Shawn and Erin Whalen,
Derrick, Kaitlin and Justine Polowski, Sydney, Madison, Joshua and Joseph
Zimmer; sister of Josephine Keicher; predeceased by several other brothers and
sisters. Funeral from the CHAS. F. McMAHON FUNERAL HOME, INC., 982 Abbott Rd.,
Wednesday at 9 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Martin of
Tours R.C. Church at 9:30 AM. Friends may call Monday 7-9 PM and Tuesday 2-4
and 7-9 PM.
Published in the Buffalo News from 11/15/2004 - 11/16/2004.

Zeck, Robert F.   
November 13, 2004, of Buffalo, NY, beloved husband of Helen (Brown) Zeck; dear
father of Robin (Barbara) and Ronald (Sharon) Zeck; brother of Louise (late
Michael) Martarana and the late Edward Behrent, Margaret Donovan, Sally
Havrilik and William Zeck; also survived by four grandchildren and nieces and
nephews. Family will be present to receive friends Sunday 7-9 and Monday 2-4
and 7-9 PM at the NIGHTENGALE FUNERAL HOME, 1884 South Park Ave. (near Tifft).
Funeral Services will be held Tuesday in South Park United Methodist Church,
73 Ashton Place at 10:30 AM. Mr. Zeck was a member of The American Legion
Hamburg Post #527 and The South Buffalo Ecumenical Assn. Memorial
contributions may be made to South Park United Methodist Church or Buffalo
Hospice Foundation. Arrangements by DANIEL J. LEONARD FUNERAL SERVICE.
Published in the Buffalo News from 11/14/2004 - 11/15/2004.