OBITS: The Buffalo News Death Notices 16 Nov 2004; Buffalo, Erie co., New York

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Albini, Caterina   
Age 74 of Sanford, Florida went home to be with her Lord on November 13, 2004.
Published in the Buffalo News on 11/16/2004.

Angierski, Stanley G.   
November 14, 2004, beloved husband of Charmaine (Reynolds); devoted father of
Michael (Debra) and Ronald (Nancy) Angierski and Diane Karan; loving
grandfather of Gregory and Kristen Angierski and David, Jessica, Kristin and
Jennifer Karan; dear brother Ronald (Shirley) Angiers and Gary Angierski; also
survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral services at the BUSZKA FUNERAL HOME
INC., 2005 Clinton St. (corner S. Ogden) Thursday at 9 AM and at Our Lady Of
Czestochowa Church at 9:30 AM. Visitation Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9. Flowers
gratefully declined.
Published in the Buffalo News from 11/16/2004 - 11/17/2004.

Bagel, James   
November 15, 2004, beloved husband of the late Anne Bagel; devoted father of
Nadine Bagel and Mark (Ellen Dickstein) Bagel; brother of Nat Bagel and the
late Julius Bagel, Shirley Wolffe and Edward Bagel. Funeral services will be
held from AMHERST MEMORIAL CHAPEL INC., 281 Dodge Rd, Wednesday at 1:00 PM. No
prior visitations. In lieu of flowers, donations to Weinberg Campus. A period
of mourning will be observed at the Nat Bagel residence through Friday
afternoon.
Published in the Buffalo News from 11/16/2004 - 11/17/2004.

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.

Blatt, Robert C.   
Of Lackawanna, November 13, 2004, loving son of Deborah (Friend) and Charles
Blatt III; loving brother of Nicolas Blatt; cherished grandson of the late
Robert (Marion Szymkowiak) Friend Sr. and the late Charles (Ellamae Hyland)
Blatt Jr.; special nephew of Robert (Dawn) Friend Jr. and Mary Anne (Dennis)
Jackson; also survived by many loving aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
Friends may call Tuesday and Wednesday, 2-4 & 7-9 PM at LOOMIS, OFFERS &
LOOMIS INC. MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 1820 Seneca St. A Mass of Christian Burial will
be celebrated Thursday, 9:30 AM at Our Mother of Good Counsel Church,
Blasdell. Please assemble at church. Robert was a freshman at Lackawanna Sr.
High School. Flowers gratefully declined
Published in the Buffalo News from 11/16/2004 - 11/17/2004.

Bluff Jr., Edward T.   
November 14, 2004; beloved husband of Jean M. (nee Abbe); dear father of
Edward T. (Gena) Bluff III, Brian J. (Cassandra), Timothy M. (Mary), Daniel M.
(Lori) and Kevin M. (Nichole) Bluff; step-father of Diana (Kevin) Akers and
David Way; grandfather of 12 grandchildren and two step-grandchildren and one
great-grandchild; brother of Violet Havlik, Robert (Shelia), Thomas Bluff,
Nancy Able, Virginia Bluff, Gerald (Diane) Bluff and Mary Rynkowski. The
family will be present to receive friends Tuesday from 7-9 PM and Wednesday
from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Tonawanda Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2600
Sheridan Dr. (at Parker Blvd.) where funeral services will be held Thursday at
9:15 AM and from St. Benedict Church at 10:00 AM. Online register at
www.Amigone.com
Published in the Buffalo News from 11/16/2004 - 11/17/2004.

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.

Clees, Marilyn (Sheffield)   
November 15, 2004, of Collins, NY, formerly of Eden, wife of the late James H.
Clees; beloved mother of Mary Louise Bertino, James H. (Barb) Clees II and
Darleen (Douglas) Deike; grandmother of five grandchildren; sister of Louise
Borzeiler and the late Harold Eugene Sheffield, Linda Curnew, Raymond, Richard
and Burdette Sheffield. Friends may call Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the
the WENTLAND FUNERAL HOME, 10634 Main St. (Route 62), North Collins, NY where
the funeral service will be held Thursday morning at 11 o'clock.
Published in the Buffalo News on 11/16/2004.

Dikeman, Gordon A.   
69 years old of Portland, NY, retired Journeyman Pressman for the Buffalo
News. Died November 14, 2004 at Westfield, NY. Survived by his wife Norma,
four daughters Cathy L. Ruch, Debra Thayer, Rebecca Lauto'o, Sandra Franzen
and one son Richard Dikeman. Funeral Services will be held Thursday November
18, 2004 at 11 AM from the MORSE FUNERAL HOME, Brocton, NY. Friends are
invited to call Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM.
Published in the Buffalo News on 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.

Galenski, Cora A. (Fracassi)   
November 13, 2004 of Cheektowaga, NY; beloved wife of the late Stefan
Galenski; mother of Stephen Jr., Mark (Charlene) Galenski; stepmother of Jean
(Richard) Sinski; sister of Leonard (Georgeiann) Fracassi; grandmother of
Christine, Dana, Kyle Galenski; also survived by nieces and nephews.
Visitation with the family Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the BARRON-MILLER
FUNERAL HOME, 3025 William St., Cheektowaga, NY where prayer service will be
held Thursday at 9:15 AM. Family friends are invited.
Published in the Buffalo News on 11/16/2004.

Gould, Henry P.   
Of West Seneca, NY, November 15, 2004, beloved husband of Elizabeth Feyes
Gould (nee Suto). Father of Denis and Dwight Gould, father-in-law of Joyce
Gould; stepfather of Joseph (Deborah), Robert and David (Susan) Feyes and
Barbara (Edward) Steffan. Grandfather of James and Timothy (Mattie) Gould,
Douglas, Timothy, Adam and Alan Feyes, Peter and Eric Steffan. Also survived
by cousins, nieces and nephews. Family will be present Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9
at the HOY FUNERAL HOME INC, 3855 Seneca St, West Seneca, where funeral
services will be held Thursday morning at 10. Friends invited; flowers
gratefully declined. Memorials to United Church of Christ, 1940 Clinton
Street, Buffalo, NY 14206 appreciated.
Published in the Buffalo News from 11/16/2004 - 11/17/2004.

Hayes, Mary A. (Paddon)   
November 14, 2004, beloved wife of Eugene F. Hayes; dear mother of M. Diane
(Gary) Smith, David L. (Gail) Hayes and Kevin P. (partner Johnny Vargas)
Hayes; grandmother of Geoffrey, Brandon and Timothy; sister of the late Eileen
Stambaugh; sister-in-law of Lillian (late John) McNamara and A. Rita (late J.
Norman) Hayes. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated Saturday from St. Timothy's
Church, East Park Dr. and Ensminger Rd., Tonawanda, NY at 10 AM. Flowers
gratefully declined. If desired, contributions may be made in Mrs. Hayes'
memory to the Dominican Nuns of the Perpetual Rosary, 335 Doat St., Buffalo,
NY 14211. On line register at www.Amigone.com getlogo,am0580
Published in the Buffalo News from 11/16/2004 - 11/17/2004.

Herrscher, Eleanor (Fischer)   
Beloved wife of the late John F. Dearest mother of Judith (David) Uschold, the
late Richard and Thomas (Betsy) Herrscher. Devoted grandmother of David
(Melinda) Uschold, Marjorie (Rusty) Ragona, Richard (Renee) uschold and
Daniel-John Herrscher. Dear sister of Mary Barone. Foster mother of Stewart
'Bud' Conover. The family will be present to receive friends Wednesday from
2-4 and 7-9 PM at BEACH-TUYN FUNERAL HOME, INC, 5541 Main St at Cayuga Rd,
Williamsville. Friends are invited to attend aMass of Christian Burial in SS
Peter & Paul Church Thursday morning at 10:45. Flowers gratefully declined.
Memorials may be made to Hospice, Buffalo, Inc.
Published in the Buffalo News from 11/16/2004 - 11/17/2004.

Huer-Tiburzi, Lillian R.   
November 16, 2004, loving wife of Kurt L.; loving mother of Melissa R. and
Ashley N.; loving daughter of Edda and the late Lattanzi Tiburzi; loving
sister of Donald D. (Keirstin), Renzo and Davis R. (Michelle) Tiburzi; also
survived by many nieces and nephews. Friends may call Wednesday and Thursday
2-4 and 7-9 PM at the ROBERTS & DENGLER FUNERAL HOME, 8630 Transit Rd, East
Amherst (1 mile north of Maple just past Klein) where prayers will be offered
Friday at 9:15 followed by a Mass of Christian Burial from St. Pius X RC
Church at 10 AM. Friends invited. Memorials may be made to Hospice Buffalo
Inc. On-line tributes may be sent to www.mem.com getlogo,mc0540
Published in the Buffalo News from 11/16/2004 - 11/18/2004.

Intorre, Robert J.   
November 13, 2004 of Derby, NY, beloved husband of the late Josephine
(Sciolino) Intorre; dear father of Donna Marie (Leonard) Chmiel, Marlene
(Robert) Klawon, Celine (D.J.) Jones, Carmella Mary (Anthony) Suriani and
Maria Alaina (David) Richards; grandfather of Crystal, Lisa, Shauna, Cory,
Michael, Anthony, Zachary, Mark and Jennifer; predeceased by two sisters and
three brothers; survived by nieces and nephews. Friends may call Wednesday 2-4
and 7-9 PM at THE SCHIAVONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 8434 N. Main St, Angola, NY. A
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday at St Vincent dePaul
Church (N. Evans) at 10 AM. Please assemble at church. Mr. Intorre was a
member of Teamsters Local No. 375.
Published in the Buffalo News on 11/16/2004.

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.

Livolsi, Santo B. "Sandy"   
November 14, 2004, in Mt. View Health Facility; beloved husband of JoAnn
(Carey) Livolsi; dear father of Gail (Nick) Benedetti and the late Robert
Livolsi; son of the late Sarah and Michael Livolsi; grandfather of Caryn
(Craig) Czajka, Ben, Eric and Lisa Benedetti, Celeste, Emily and Luke Livolsi,
Carl Day; great-grandfather of Alexis, Mercedes and Jordan; brother of the
late Kathryn Notery, Frank Venti and Mary Aquilina; many nieces and nephews
also survive. Friends may call Wednesday from 3-8 PM at the LESTER H.
WEDEKINDT, INC. FUNERAL HOME, 3290 Delaware Ave, where funeral services will
be held Thursday morning at 10:00; Mass of Christian Burial in St. John the
Baptist RC church at 10:45. In lieu of flowers, those wishing, may send
memorials to Mt. View Health Facility Activities Fund, 5465 Upper Mountain
Rd., Lockport, NY 14094.
Published in the Buffalo News from 11/16/2004 - 11/17/2004.

Lund, Maxine M. (Goodemote)   
Age 72, of Delevan, November 14, 2004, beloved wife of the late Ernest F.
Lund; mother of Steven (Ronna) Lund, Ernest Lund and the late Tammy Rose Lund;
sister of Donald Goodemote and the late Leon Goodemote and Joyce Lund;
grandmother of Megan, Steven, Reid, Rachel and Christopher Lund; also survived
by several nieces, nephews and foster children. Friends may call Tuesday 2-4
and 7-9 PM at W.S. DAVIS FUNERAL HOME INC., 358 W. Main St., Arcade, where
funeral services will be held Wednesday at 11 AM. Interment in Sandusky
Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Odosagih Bible Conference, Machias.
Published in the Buffalo News on 11/16/2004.

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.

Meyer, Ruth H. (Hall)   
November 14, 2004. Beloved wife of the late Charles J. C. Meyer; dear mother
of Phyllis (late Kenneth) Hicks. step-mother of Charles W. Meyer; grandmother
of Ronald (Judy), Lawrence (Teresa), Brian Hicks and the late Gary Hicks;
great-grandmother of two great-grandchildren. Sister of Roswell W. Hall. A
graveside service will be held Wednesday at 11 AM at Forest Lawn Cemetery.
Flowers gratefully declined. Arrangements by AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME INC. Online
guest register book at: www.Amigone.com
Published in the Buffalo News on 11/16/2004.

Michael, Carole J. (Zettlemoyer)   
November 14, 2004, of Angola, NY, be- loved wife of Norman J. Michael; dear
mother of Norman Jr. (Gail), Susan, Michael (Jennifer) and Karen Michael;
grandmother of eight loving grandchildren; sister of Dorothy (Gary) Whitley
and predeceased by two brothers; sister-in-law of Patricia Zettlemoyer;
survived by nieces and nephews. Friends may call Tuesday and Wednesday, 2-4
and 7-9 PM, at SCHIAVONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 8434 N. Main St., Angola, NY. A
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday at Most Precious Blood
Church, 11:30 AM. Please assemble at church.
Published in the Buffalo News from 11/16/2004 - 11/17/2004.

Militello, Gina   
November 15, 2004, passed away after a long, courageous battle with cancer at
the age of 36. Beloved daughter of Sebastian 'Sibby' and the late Josephine
'Babe' (Ricotta) Militello; cherished sister of David Militello and Maria
(James) Lipiec; proud aunt of Andrea and Godmother of Cole Lipiec; dearest
friend of Jamie M. Gebhard. The family will be present Wednesday from 2-4 and
7-9 PM at the (Amherst Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME INC., 5200 Sheridan Dr.
(corner of Hopkins) where funeral services will be held on Thursday at 9:00 AM
and from St. James Church, Hastings Ave. (Bailey near Kensington Ave) at 10
AM. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Cancer
Society, Attn: Breast Cancer Research. Online register book at www.Amigone.com 
Published in the Buffalo News from 11/16/2004 - 11/17/2004.

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.

Palumbo, Catherine (Vertalino)   
November 15, 2004; of Kenmore, NY; beloved wife of the late William; mother of
Joseph (Connie) and the late Blase 'Ben' (Mary) Palumbo; grandmother of
Catherine McGuire, William, Michael (Sandra), Annette (Lewis) Wargo and Paul
Palumbo; great-grandmother of Christopher, Ashley and David; sister of Mary
(Alfred) Caldarelli; sister-in-law of Anna Vertalino. Friends may call Tuesday
7-9 and Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 at the LESTER H. WEDKINDT FUNERAL HOME, 3290
Delaware Ave. where funeral services will be held Thursday morning at 10. Mass
of Christian Burial in St. Paul's R.C. Church at 10:30. Friends invited.
Published in the Buffalo News from 11/16/2004 - 11/17/2004.

Pecoraro, Connie C. (Dimarco)   
Age 84, of the City of Tonawanda and formerly of Buffalo, November 15, 2004;
wife of the late Angelo M. Pecoraro; dearest mother of Carol (Richard)
Anderson, Martin C. Pecora and Charles (Paula) Pecoraro; grandmother of Dr.
Lisa (William) Stephens, Lori (Joseph) Arbour, Jacqueline Pecoraro, Chelsea
Pecoraro and Michael Groshon, great-grandmother of Elizabeth, Emily, Amanda,
Rebecca, Jacob, Christian Tyler and Michael Jr.; sister of Carmella Gramaglia
and Sam (Maryann) DiMarco; also survived by nieces and nephews. There will be
no prior visitation. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated in St. Francis of
Assisi Chapel, 71 Adam St. in the City of Tonawanda, Thursday, November 18 at
11 AM. Friends invited. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St.
Francis of Assisi Church. Arrangements by JOHN O. ROTH FUNERAL HOME INC.,
Tonawanda, NY
Published in the Buffalo News from 11/16/2004 - 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.

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 getlogo,am0580
Published in the Buffalo News from 11/15/2004 - 11/16/2004.

Siejak, Irene (Cegielski)   
November 15, 2004; of West Seneca, NY; daughter of the late Peter and
Veronica; beloved wife of the late Joseph; dearest mother of Eugene J. (Susan)
and Kenneth R. Siejak; grandmother of Joelle (John) Bicherl; great-grandmother
of Jillian; sister of Rita (late Henry) Czachorowski, Mildred Szeluja and the
late Virginia Jankowski, Gertrude Cwiczewicz and Esther Cegielski; also
survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral services commencing at the DANIEL R.
SMOLAREK FUNERAL HOME, 2047 Broadway, Cheektowaga-Buffalo city line, Thursday
at 9:00 AM and at St., John Kanty Church at 9:30. Interment in St. Adalbert's
Cemetery Lancaster. Family present Tuesday & Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Online
guest register book at www.smolarekfuneral.com
Published in the Buffalo News from 11/16/2004 - 11/17/2004.

Siuta, Anna M. (Melnyk)   
Of Buffalo, NY, entered into rest November 14, 2004, beloved wife of the late
Walter J. Siuta; devoted mother of Carol A. Martin, Richard W. (Teresa) and
David A. (Mary Susan) Siuta; cherished grandmother of David, Judy (David), Pam
(Paul), Christopher, Jonathon; great-grandmother of Elizabeth and Carly;
loving daughter of the late Andrew and Alice Melnyk; predeceased by three
sisters; also survived by relatives and friends. Relatives and friends may
visit The LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (Southtowns Chapel), 3060 Abbott Rd, near Lake
Ave on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM where the funeral will be held on Wednesday
morning at 8:30 o'clock and a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in
St. John the Evangelist at 9:30 o'clock. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery.
Published in the Buffalo News on 11/16/2004.

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.

Slachciak, Viola (Suplicki)   
November 15, 2004, beloved wife of the late Paul; dear mother of John (Donna)
Sr.; also survived by 3 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, 2 sisters and a
pre-deceased brother. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass
Wednesday at 10 AM in Holy Name of Jesus Church. Please assemble at church. No
prior visitation. Arrangements by the BARRON-MILLER FUNERAL HOME.
Published in the Buffalo News on 11/16/2004.

Smerka, Frederick G.   
November 15, 2004, beloved husband of 40 years to Maureen (nee Daugherty);
dearest father of James and Frederick (Lynnee); dearest grandpa of Michael;
son of the late Leo and Stella Smerka; brother of the late Leo (Patricia).
Services from the COLONIAL MEMORIAL CHAPELS INC., 3003 South Park Ave.,
Lackawanna, NY, Thursday morning at 9:30 AM and from St. Barbara Church at 10
AM. Mr. Smerka was a retiree of the Lackawanna Police Dept. Visitation
Wednesday only 2-4, 7-9 PM.
Published in the Buffalo News from 11/16/2004 - 11/17/2004.


Smith, Richard C.   
Of Eden, NY, November 15, 2004, dear husband of Susan (Shaughnessy); loving
father of Christopher (Monique), Robin, Matthew Smith and Amy (Paul) Shephard;
brother of Bettyann (Gerald) Neifer, Rosemary Gugino and the late Clifford
Smith; also survived by six grandchildren. Friends are invited to a memorial
mass on Saturday 10 AM from the Immaculate Conception Church, Eden. Memorial
visitation Thursday 7-9 and Friday 2-4 and 7-9 at the LAING FUNERAL HOME INC.,
2724 West Church St., Eden. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be made
to Hospice Foundation Inc., 225 Como Park Blvd, Cheektowaga 14227 or the Eden
Community Foundation Inc., P.O. Box 96, Eden, NY 14057.
Published in the Buffalo News from 11/16/2004 - 11/18/2004.

Stewart, Ann Marie   
November 14, 2004 (nee Raymond); wife of the late Donald R. Stewart; sister of
the late John J., Nora C. Mahoney, William J. and George M. Raymond; survived
by many nieces and nephews. Friends may call Wednesday 2-5 PM only at ROBERTS
& DENGLER FUNERAL HOME HOME, 8630 Transit Rd., E. Amherst (1 mile north of
Maple Rd.) where prayers will be offered Thursday at 9:30 AM followed by a
Mass of Christian Burial from Nativity of BVM CHurch (Harris Hill) at 10 AM.
Memorials may be made to Our Lady of Victory Homes of Charity.
Published in the Buffalo News from 11/16/2004 - 11/17/2004.

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.

Tate, Virginia L.   
November 11, 2004; formerly of East Aurora; wife of the late James E. Tate;
mother of Terance Tate of Buffalo, Virginia (Robert) Williams of Akron, Cheryl
(David) Cummings of Elon College, NC and Timothy (Lynn) Tate of Clearwater,
FL; grandmother of eleven grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren; sister
of Ella Kalbfliesch of Texas. A graveside service was held in Acacia Park and
Resthaven Memorial Gardens, North Tonawanda. Mrs. Tate was a Charter member of
Cleveland Drive United Presbyterian Church and former secretary for the
University of Buffalo. Funeral arrangements by KOPLER-WILLIAMS FUNERAL HOME,
21 N. Genesee St., Fillmore.
Published in the Buffalo News on 11/16/2004.

Trusnik, Louis L.   
November 14, 2004 of Buffalo, NY, son of the late James and Rose Trusnik;
brother of James (Dorothy), Stanley and the late Barbara (late Fred) Shaw,
Jackie (late Frank) Mariani, Dorothy (late Arthur) Koska, Joseph and Robert
(Vicki) Trusnik. Louis was a WW II Veteran of the Navy Seabees. Private
funeral services were held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements by
the Old First Ward Chapel Of The PETER K. LESLIE FUNERAL HOME 855-1411
Published in the Buffalo News on 11/16/2004.

Vegna, Rose (Pacini)   
November 15, 2004, beloved wife of Carl P. Vegna; dear sister of Eva (Louis)
Menchetti, Yolanda (Fred) Monte-DiPaolo, Urbano (Deanna) Pacini and the late
Joseph Pacini. Family present to receive friends Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at
the PERNA FUNERAL HOME INC., 1306 Hertel Ave. (near Colvin Ave) where funeral
services will be held Thursday at 8:45 AM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be
celebrated from St. Margaret's Church at 9:30 AM. Interment Holy Sepulchre
Cemetery.
Published in the Buffalo News from 11/16/2004 - 11/17/2004.

Vera, Mary (Gateff)   
November 14, 2004, of Lackawanna, NY, dearest mother of Floyd and the late
John; grandmother of Melanie (Eric) Fusco, Sara, and Floyd Jr.;
great-grandmother of Madelynne Fusco. Memorial service from COLONIAL MEMORIAL
CHAPELS INC., 3003 South Park Ave, Lackawanna, NY, Thursday morning at 11:30
AM. Mrs. Vara was a member of the Lackawanna Senior Citizens. Flowers are
gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to the charity of your choice. No
prior visitation.
Published in the Buffalo News from 11/16/2004 - 11/17/2004.

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.

Woods, John C. "Jack"   
November 12, 2004, beloved husband of the late Bertha (McCollister) Woods;
survived by a son and a daughter; stepfather of Patricia (Wayne) Hall; loving
friend of Doris Unger and George Church; brother of Leo (Charlotte) Woods;
step-grand father of four grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and three
great-great-grandchildren; uncle of Timothy Woods and Nancy (Joseph) Koebel,
Cheryl (John) Wille and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call
Wednesday, 2-4 and 7-9 PM, at the DIETRICH FUNERAL HOME INC., 2480 Kensington
Ave. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday at 9:30 AM at
Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, 381 Edison St., Buffalo, NY.
Published in the Buffalo News from 11/16/2004 - 11/17/2004.

Work, Harry K.   
Of Orchard Park, NY, November 14, 2004; beloved husband of the late Emma M.
(Albright); loving father of Karen A. Murphy, Linda R. (Charles) Dana, and
Joyce M. (Mark) Rote; also survived by seven grandchildren; and eight
great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM
at the F.E. BROWN SONS FUNERAL HOME, INC., E. Quaker St., Orchard Park.
Services from the funeral home Thursday 8:45 AM followed by a Mass of
Christian Burial in Nativity of our Lord Church at 9:30 AM. Friends invited.
Published in the Buffalo News from 11/16/2004 - 11/17/2004.

Yousey, Mary Sarah (Schrock)   
Of Akron; November 15, 2004; wife of the late Norman Yousey; mother of
Kathleen (James) Bower of Redmond, WA, Joanne Yousey of Akron, NY, Marlene
(John) McCollister of Akron, NY, Terrence Yousey of Akron, NY; grandmother of
12 grandchildren and one great-granddaughter; sister of Ruth Geddes of Akron,
Marcille Bull of Florida, Sanford Schrock of Pennsylvania and the late Lester
Schrock. Visitation Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the J. LEONARD McANDREW FUNERAL
HOME, 32 John St., Akron. Services Friday 10:30 AM at Clarence Center Akron
Menonite Church, Clarence Center Rd., Clarence Center. Memorials may be made
to the church or Hospice Buffalo, 225 Como Park Blvd., Cheektowaga, NY 14227.
Interment in The Good Cemetery, Clarence Center.
Published in the Buffalo News on 11/16/2004.