OBITS: The Buffalo News Death Notices 18 Nov 2004; Buffalo, Erie co., New York

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Anderson, Alyce L.   
Age 95, November 16, 2004, beloved wife of the late Peter O. Anderson, loving
mother of William (Nancy) and Richard (MaryAnn) Anderson; step-mother of
Elgene (late Ralph) Peck; dearest grandmother of Leslie, Joshua, Jason and
Benjamin; step-grandmother of Deborah and Michael; great-grandmother of nine
great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. The family will be
present on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the ZURBRICK-AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME,
5615 Broadway, Lancaster. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 10 AM in
St. John's Lutheran Church, 67 Litchfield Ave., Depew (please assemble at
Church). Online register book at www.Amigone.com
Published in the Buffalo News from 11/18/2004 - 11/19/2004.

Bean, Charles D.   
Of Youngstown, NY, November 17, 2004, Age 64, Husband of Martha (Davis) Bean;
father of Charles E. (Jennifer) Bean, Rebecca M. (Kirby) Roberts and Katherine
A. Bean; brother of Edwin (Virginia) Bean Jr., Barbara Rauch, Janet Pacatte
and Elizabeth (Michael) Palmer; also survived by six grandchildren and several
nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the HARDISON FUNERAL HOMES INC., North
Fourth & Ridge Sts., Lewiston, Saturday from 7-9 PM. A Memorial Service will
be held Sunday at 2 PM from the First Presbyterian Church of Youngstown, Main
& Church Sts., Youngstown, NY. Memorials to Niagara Hospice or Roswell Park
Alliance Foundations.
Published in the Buffalo News on 11/18/2004.

Boltz, Frank   
November 17, 2004, beloved husband of the late Helen (Fassel); loving uncle of
Diane (Norman) Shultz, James (Joan) Reitz and Shirley (Norman) Suplicki;
brother of Charlotte Stenzel. Funeral from PACER FUNERAL HOME INC., 1949
Clinton St., (three blocks west of South Ogden), Saturday, 9 AM, and in St.
Casimir's Church at 9:30. Family present Friday 4-8 PM. Mr. Boltz was a
retiree of Buffalo Forge. In lieu of flowers donations to Hospice Bflo. Inc.
Published in the Buffalo News from 11/18/2004 - 11/19/2004.

Brady, James K.   
Age 88; November 17, 2004; husband of the late Noreen M. Brady; father of
Carmel (Robert) Snyder, Elizabeth (Terry) Johnson, Patrick (Nancy) Brady,
Bernadette (Anthony) McCarthy, Kathleen (Richard) Koch, Theresa (Joel)
Brady-Smith, William (Cheryl) Brady, Margaret (Tsvi) Somech, Joseph (Denise)
Brady, Maureen (Charles) Driessnack, Eileen (Randall) McClure, Gail (Shahram)
Hejazi and Peter (Rachel) Brady; brother of Basil (Helen) Brady, The Rev.
Philip (Pat) Brady and Mary (Michael) Wynne and the late Margaret Bonney;
grandfather of 29 grandchildren. Friends received on Thursday 7-9 PM and
Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the BRUNNER FUNERAL HOME, 156 Robinson St., North
Tonawanda, where services will be held on Saturday morning at 9:00 AM followed
by a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 AM at Ascension R.C. Church. Entombment
at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Resurrection Chapel Mausoleum. James was a Probation
Officer for Erie County before his retirement. Memorials may be made to St.
Luke's Mission, 325 Walden Ave., Buffalo, NY 14211 or Ascension Church
Bereavement Fund.
Published in the Buffalo News on 11/18/2004.

Brand Sr., Melvin W.   
November 17, 2004; husband of the late Mabel Roeser Brand; father of Melvin W.
(Lori) Jr., Dennis B. (Doris) Brand, and Sherry (Philip) Horn; brother of
Alvin (Marilyn) Brand, Wilma (late Richard) Grifhorsts and Erma (late George)
Dunn; grandfather of Alissa, Steven, William, Elizabeth, Johnathon and the
late Tami. The family will be present to receive friends Thursday 7-9 PM and
Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at BEACH-TUYN FUNERAL HOME, INC., 5541 Main St. at
Cayuga Rd., Williamsville. Friends are invited to attend a funeral service in
St. Luke's Lutheran Church, 900 Maryvale Dr. at Union Rd., Cheektowaga,
Saturday morning at 10:00. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorial contributions
may be made to the American Cancer Society or St. Luke's Church.
Published in the Buffalo News from 11/18/2004 - 11/19/2004.

Dosch, Thomas J.   
Of Orchard Park, NY, November 15, 2004, husband of Joan M. (Kerr) and the late
Constance (Hurley); father of Claudia D. (John) Newton, Thomas K., Diana E.,
Joseph B. (Nancy Evangelista), Bill H. (Marcia Gangemi), Dan E. (Susan),
Jeffrey J. (Sonia Efron), Aimee M., Stacie M. (Tomislav) and the late Nina C.
and Maura L. Dosch; also survived by 14 grandchildren. The family will receive
friends Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the F.E. BROWN SONS FUNERAL HOME INC., E.
Quaker St., (Rte. 20-A, 1-1/4 mile east of Rte. 219). Services from the
Funeral Home Friday at 8:45 AM, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in
Nativity of Our Lord Church at 9:30 AM. Friends invited. Memorials may be made
to Catholic Charities, WNY Land Conservancy or Roswell Alliance.
Published in the Buffalo News from 11/17/2004 - 11/18/2004.

Dudzick, Alice C. (DeSeyn)   
Of Buffalo, NY, November 16, 2004, beloved wife of the late Joseph F. Dudzick;
dearest mother of Carol (Dennis) Szymanski, Paul (Lenore), Joan (David)
Syhlowy, Michael and Thomas (Holly) Dudzick; loving grandmother of Michael and
Mark Syhlowy, Todd and Mary Szymanski, Jeff, Charles and Emma Dudzick;
predeceased by three sisters; also survived by nieces and nephews. Friends may
call Friday only, 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 8:15 AM and from Fourteen Holy Helpers Church
at 9:00. Friends are invited. Sentiment may be expressed through a
contribution to Buffalo City Mission or Hospice Buffalo in memory of Alice
Dudzick.
Published in the Buffalo News from 11/18/2004 - 11/19/2004.

Elias, Mary Lee   
November 13, 2004, beloved daughter of the late Joseph and Rajoune Elias; dear
sister of the late Victoria and Elizabeth Elias; also survived by cousins.
There are no prior visitations. Family and friends are invited to attend a
Mass of Christian Burial at St. John Maron's Church, 2040 Wehrle Dr.,
Williamsville Saturday at 10 AM. Donations may be made in memory of Mary Lee
to St. John Maron's Church. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. Arrangements by
KOLANO FUNERAL HOME.
Published in the Buffalo News from 11/18/2004 - 11/19/2004.

Gnacinski, Conrad B.   
November 17, 2004; beloved husband of Julianna M. (nee Wojcik); dear father of
Kenneth, Kathleen Siergiej, Timothy J. Gnacinski; grandfather of Michael,
Danielle, Joseph and Nicholas; brother of the late Edward, Jean Lysiak,
Raymond, Henry (Emily) and Benjamin Gnacinski; also survived by nieces and
nephews. Funeral from the PACER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2275 George Urban Blvd. (2
blocks east of Dick Rd.), Friday 9 AM and Our Lady Help of Christians Church
9:30. Friends invited. Family present Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Flowers
gratefully declined.
Published in the Buffalo News on 11/18/2004.

Gowin, William H.   
November 18, 2004, of Eden, NY, beloved husband of the late Nancy (nee
Welchoff); dearest father of Paula (John) Shatzel, William (Kathryn) and
Karen; dearest Grandpa of William, Emily, Jessica, Margaret, Mary and Mugsy;
brother of Donald (Sylvia), Ronald (Joanne) and the late Hallie (Raymond)
Weber; also survived by nieces and nephews; dear friend of Carole Holtz and
Mary Thomas. Relatives and friends may call Friday only from 4-8 PM at the
COLONIAL MEMORIAL CHAPELS INC., 3003 South Park Ave., Lackawanna, NY. Mr.
Gowin was a Korean Army Veteran. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials to
Hospice Buffalo Inc.
Published in the Buffalo News from 11/18/2004 - 11/19/2004.

Hallas, Margaret M.   
November 17, 2004, daughter of the late Frank J. and Elizabeth Hallas; sister
of Barbara (David) McLaughlin and Elizabeth Hallas; fiancee of Darryl
Sadkowski; aunt of Kelly and Nicholas McLaughlin. Friends may call Friday 7-9
PM and Saturday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the STEPHAN-BURNS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 266
East St. at Austin. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to
Roswell Park Cancer Institute or the American Cancer Society.
Published in the Buffalo News on 11/18/2004.

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.

Kirsten, Jean A. (Mittendorf)   
Of Orchard Park, NY, November 17, 2004, mother of Diane (Richard) Skovenski,
Betty (William) Hines and Mary (Thomas) Hutchings; sister of Ruth Wahl, Sally
Fuller and the late Carl, Earl and Al Mittendorf and Grace Drouillard; friend
of Clayton Wallace and Charlotte Martindale; also survived by eight
grandchildren. Friends may call Thursday 7-9 and Friday 2-4 and 7-9 at LOOMIS
OFFERS AND LOOMIS INC., Hamburg Chapel, 207 Main St. A Funeral Service will be
held at the Weslyan Church of Hamburg Saturday at 10 AM. Friends invited.
Memorials to Hospice Buffalo Inc. or the Don Brocious Fund of Hamburg.
Published in the Buffalo News from 11/18/2004 - 11/19/2004.

Kuster, Harry A.   
November 17, 2004, Of Buffalo, NY, Beloved husband of Florence (Laughlin)
Kuster; dearest father of Jackie Organisciak, Michael (Kathy) Kuster and Jerry
Kuster; brother of Leonard (Jeane) Kuster and the late Milford Brechtel;
dearest grandfather of David Kuster, Danielle Abend, Gregory Organisciak and
Jodie Organisciak; dearest great-grandfather of two. Family will be present to
receive friends Thursday 7-9 and Friday 2-4 and 7-9 at the South Buffalo
Chapel of the JOSEPH K. QUINN FUNERAL HOME INC, 192 Abbott Rd. (near Southside
Parkway) where Services will be held Saturday at 10 AM. Mr. Kuster was a
member of the American Legion #721. Interment Buffalo Cemetery.
Published in the Buffalo News from 11/18/2004 - 11/19/2004.

Lyons, Lavere   
November 17, 2004; beloved husband of Carol L. (nee Heysel) Lyons; father of
Mark I.; brother of Clifford (Virginia) Lyons and Eva (late John) Keller; also
survived by many loving friends and family. Friends may call Friday 2-4 and
7-9 at the BURY & ROBERTS FUNERAL HOME, 3070 Delaware Ave., where prayer
services will be held Friday evening at 8:30. In Lieu of flowers memorial to
the American Lung Assoc.
Published in the Buffalo News on 11/18/2004.

Malin, Emanuel   
November 16, 2004, Peacefully in East Longmeadow, MA; devoted husband of the
late Celia (Norman) Malin; father of Arnold (Brenda) Malin of Longmeadow, MA
and the late Michael Malin; grandfather of Darren and Lee Malin; brother of
the late Joseph Malek; half brother of Robert Malek and Sylvia Berger;
brother-in-law of Lois Malek; beloved uncle of several nieces and nephews.
Graveside service from B'Nai Israel Cemetery, Pine Ridge and Maryvale Rds.,
Cheektowaga, Friday, 2:00 PM. No prior visitation. In lieu of flowers,
memorials to Temple Beth Zion's Mens Club or a charity of your choice.
Arrangements by AMHERST MEMORIAL CHAPEL, INC.
Published in the Buffalo News on 11/18/2004.

Maziarczyk, Margaret M. (Tulley)   
'Peggy' Of Eden, NY, November 15, 2004, beloved wife of Henry Maziarczyk;
loving mother of Frank, Alice (Richard) Dybowski, Marie (Michael) Way and the
late John Maziarczyk; dear grandmother of Robert O'Neil, Peggy O'Neil, John
(Karen) Dybowski, Eric Way, Richard Dybowski and Alex Way; great-grandmother
of Ryan Perez, Zoe Dybowski, Ethan Dybowski, Jayden Northrupt and Gabrielle
Corsun; sister of Alice (late Jack) Harrison, Cathal (Anne) Tulley, Maura
(Richard) Moyle, Cecelia (Desmond) Victory and the late Elizabeth Tulley; also
survived by nieces, nephews and other loving family members. Funeral services
Friday morning at 8:45 from the (Hamburg Chapel) JOHN J. KACZOR FUNERAL HOME,
INC., 5453 Southwestern Blvd. (corner of Rogers Rd., 646-5555) and at St.
Vincent DePaul Church at 9:30. Interment will follow in St. Vincent's
Cemetery. Friends invited. Family present Wednesday and Thursday 2-4 and 7-9
PM.
Published in the Buffalo News from 11/17/2004 - 11/18/2004.

Murphy, Richard L.   
November 16, 2004. Husband of the late Margaret (Lynch). Son of the late John
and Doris (Dyer) Murphy. Uncle of Gerald (Therese) Bergdorf. Brother-in-law of
Donald Lynch and Maureen Edwards. Friends are invited to attend a Memorial
Mass at St Agatha's Church, 65 Abbott Rd, on Saturday at 9:30 AM. No prior
visitation. Mr Murphy was a member of the South Park Senior Citizens and was a
long time volunteer at Buffalo General and South Buffalo Mercy Hospitals.
Arrangements by the NIGHTENGALE FUNERAL HOME (822-4371)
Published in the Buffalo News on 11/18/2004.

Noella F.S.S.J., Sister Mary   
(Mary Antonina Walas) Of Hamburg, NY, November 15, 2004, daughter of the late
John and the late Antonina (nee Mendel) Walas; sister of the late Joseph J.
(late Lottie); aunt of Carolyn Walas. Funeral service Friday at 9:30 from the
Immaculate Conception Convent Chapel, 5286 South Park Ave., Hamburg, NY.
Interment in St. Stanislaus Cemetery. Relatives and friends are invited to
attend. Visiting hours Thursday, 2-4 and 6-8 PM. Funeral arrangements by the
URBAN BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME, INC.
Published in the Buffalo News from 11/17/2004 - 11/18/2004.

Nowak, Richard "Rich"   
November 17, 2004, beloved husband of Mary Ann (nee Fudalak); dearest father
of Renee (Kevin) Mason; grandfather of Jeffrey and Amanda; son of the late
John (Lottie); brother of John (Jean), Edward (Eleanor), Rose (Howard) Huber,
Judy (Jerry) Walters and the late Angie; also survived by nieces and nephews;
brother-in-law of Cindy Kielaczek. Funeral services commencing at DANIEL R.
SMOLAREK FUNERAL HOME, 2510 Union Rd., Cheektowaga (2 blocks south of William
St.) Saturday morning at 8:45 and at St. Francis of Assisi Church at 9:30 AM.
Family present Friday only 2-4 and 7-9 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations may
be made to the American Cancer Society. www.smolarekfuneralhome.com
Published in the Buffalo News from 11/18/2004 - 11/19/2004.

Putnam, Grace W. (Whitwell)   
November 14, 2004, beloved wife of the late J. Stanley Putnam; dearest mother
of Elizabeth (Richard) Coates; dear grandmother of Gary (Mary Beth), David P.
(Michelle), Catherine (Greg) Miller and great-grandmother of Connor, Hannah,
Bethany Grace, and Matthew. No prior visitation. A Memorial Service will be
held on Friday at 11:00 AM at the (Tonawanda Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME,
INC., 2600 Sheridan Dr. (corner Parker Blvd). Friends invited. Flowers
gratefully declined. If desired, contributions may be made in Grace's memory
to the Schofield Residence, 3333 Elmwood Ave., Kenmore, NY 14217. Online
register book at www.Amigone.com. getlogo,am0580
Published in the Buffalo News from 11/17/2004 - 11/18/2004.

Radwan Jr., Stanley M.   
Of West Seneca, NY, November 16, 2004, beloved husband of Dolores (nee Kane)
Radwan; dearest father of John (Barbara), Kathy (Lawrence) Miga, Mary (Ronald)
Miller, Richard (Carol), James (Laurie) , Robert (Lori) and Thomas (Sheila);
loving grandfather to 17 grandchildren; predeceased by one grandson; brother
of Helen (late Stanley) Kielbasa, Richard (Theresa) Radwan and Daniel (late
Joan) Radwan; predeceased by brothers and sisters; brother-in-law of Loretta
(Edwin) Klimczak; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Funeral services
Friday morning at 8:45 from the (Blasdell/Lackawanna Chapel) JOHN J. KACZOR
FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3450 South Park Ave. followed by a Mass of Christian
Burial at Our Lady of Victory Basilica at 9:30. Entombment will follow in Holy
Cross Cemetery Holy Trinity Mausoleum. Friends are invited. Mr. Radwan was a
member of the American Legion Matthew Glab Post #1477 and K of C Father Baker
Council #2243. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to OLV Restoration
Fund or The Franciscan Center, 1910 Seneca St., Buffalo, NY 14210. Family will
be present to receive friends Wednesday and Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM.
Published in the Buffalo News from 11/17/2004 - 11/18/2004.

Rinaldo, Robert J.   
November 16, 2004, husband of the late Eleanor M. Rinaldo; father of Robert,
Susan (Lane) Gallo, Michael (Linda) Rinaldo and Tammy (Robert) Garretson; also
survived by nine grandchildren. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated
at St. Amelia's Church, 210 St. Amelia Dr., Town of Tonawanda, NY, Friday at
9:00 AM. Friends invited. Arrangements by JOHN E. ROBERTS FUNERAL HOME.
Published in the Buffalo News on 11/18/2004.

Robinson Jr., Rev. Sidney S.   
November 8, 2004, husband of the late Sally Ann (Taylor) and Carolyn (Mahaney)
Robinson; beloved father of Stephen B., Peter M. and Sarah H. Robinson;
brother of Donald L. (Molly), the late Margaret and Samuel Robinson;
step-father of Carrie Morrow; grandfather of Stephen C., Brent P. Robinson and
Joey Carvalho. A Memorial Service will be held at St. Paul's Episcopal
Cathedral, Richmond Chapel, 128 Pearl St., Saturday at 1 PM. Friends invited.
Arrangements by JOHN E. ROBERTS FUNERAL HOME.
Published in the Buffalo News from 11/18/2004 - 11/19/2004.

Russell, Stella B.   
November 14, 2004. The family will receive friends Friday, 10 AM, at the White
Rock Baptist Church, 480 East Utica St., where Funeral Services will follow at
11 AM. Arrangements by THOMAS T. EDWARDS FUNERAL HOME INC.
Published in the Buffalo News on 11/18/2004.

Scherer, James T.   
Of Cheektowaga and Deltona, FL; entered into rest November 16, 2004, beloved
husband for 58 years to Laura (nee Allen) Scherer; devoted father of James T.,
Mary, Wayne (Karen), Joyce (George) Torge, Gloria Murphy, Judy Sanchez and the
late Pat Scherer; cherished grandfather of eight grandchildren; loving son of
the late Francis and Marjorie Scherer; dear brother of Mildred (late Luke)
Dillemuth; also survived by relatives and friends. No prior visitation.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Mass in Infant of
Prague Church, 921 Cleveland Dr., Cheektowaga on Friday morning at 10:15
o'clock. Arrangements by LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME.
Published in the Buffalo News on 11/18/2004.

Schultz, Elsie G. (Bommer)   
Age 100, November 18, 2004, beloved wife of the late Emil Zimmerer and the
late Herman W. Schultz; dearest mother of Marilyn (George) Orzeszek;
grandmother of Laura L. Orzeszek; sister of the late William F. Bommer and
Arthur Bommer. Family will be present to receive friends at the DANIEL R.
SMOLAREK FUNERAL HOME, 2047 Broadway, Cheektowaga-Buffalo City Line Thursday
7-9 PM and Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM where prayer service will be held on Saturday
at 11 AM. Interment in Lancaster Rural Cemetery.
Published in the Buffalo News from 11/18/2004 - 11/19/2004.

Sharp, Gloria Y.   
Formerly of Youngstown, NY November 14, 2004 in Mesa, AZ; wife of the late
Richard G. Sharp; mother of Judy S. Williamsville of North Tonawanda, NY and
Eric M. (Susan) Sharp of Mesa, AZ; grandmother of Brett (Kate) Williams, Eric
S. and Melissa Williams, Allison and Jennifer Sharp, Jordan, Hannah and Haley
Decker and the late Trevor Williams; great-grandmother of Gregory, Emma, and
Tori Williams. The family will be present at RHONEY FUNERAL HOME, Cayuga and
South Ninth Streets, Lewiston, NY (754-2526) Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM, where
funeral services will be held on Saturday at 10:00 AM. Interment in the
Riverdale Cemetery, Lewiston. Visit www.rhoneyfuneralhome.com for guest
register.
Published in the Buffalo News on 11/18/2004.

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.

Smith-Gilmore, Gladys E. (Waldraff)   
of West Seneca, NY, November 15, 2004. Beloved wife of Norman W. Gilmore; and
the late Raleigh Smith. Dearest mother of Raleigh (Carol) Smith, Joan (John
DePasquale) Robinson and Clyde (Ilga) Smith; grandmother of 11 and
great-grandmother of 14. Sister of Mildred (late Wilbur) Ernst, Beatrice
(Howard) Kramer, Ruth (Alfred) Buchholz, Edward Waldraff, late Charles (late
Ruth) Waldraff, Robert (Mary) Waldraff and Betty Smith. Family will be present
Thursday 2-4, 7-9 at the HOY FUNERAL HOME INC, 3855 Seneca St., West Seneca,
where funeral services will be held Friday morning at 10 AM. Friends invited.
Published in the Buffalo News from 11/17/2004 - 11/18/2004.

Starkey, William L.   
November 16, 2004, husband of Mary Helen (Frazier) Starkey; father of Richard,
Patti, Mark, Kurt (Maureen) Starkey, Molly Perks, Michelle (Gerry) Krupski,
Susan Mitchell and the late William Starkey Jr.; brother of Harry (Judy)
Starkey, Donna (Lyman) Keller, Nye (Grover) Lipp, the late Paul and Jack
Starkey and Wanda Ruggiero; also survived by many grandchildren and
great-grandchildren. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date.
Arrangements by JOHN E. ROBERTS FUNERAL HOME.
Published in the Buffalo News on 11/18/2004.

Strasser, Ruth Catherine   
November 17, 2004, beloved wife of the late Francis X. 'Hank' Strasser;
devoted mother of Susan (Frederick) Watson and Maryellen (late Larry)
Sanderson; grandmother of four grandchildren David, Kevin (Amanda), Rebecca
and Elizabeth; and eight great-grandchildren; sister-in-law of Dorothy
Hohensee; also survived by nieces and nephews. Friends may call Friday 2-4 and
7-9 PM at the DIETRICH FUNERAL HOME INC., 2480 Kensington where services will
be held on Saturday at 9:30 AM. Flowers declined. Memorials made to the
Alzheimer's Association.
Published in the Buffalo News from 11/18/2004 - 11/19/2004.

Tronolone Jr., John J.   
Of West Seneca, NY, November 15, 2004, husband of Constance (nee Karecki);
father of Susan (Paul) Feld, Debra (Leonard) Graczyk, Elizabeth (Mark)
Marotto, John (Deborah) III, Joseph (Joette), Stephen (Michelle), Michael
(Michelle), Dawn (John) Chapman and Patrick (Tracy); brother of Michael
(Loretta), Madeline Perna and Anthony (Patricia); also survived by 18
grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Friends are invited to attend a
Mass of Christian Burial at S.S. Peter and Paul Church, 66 E. Main St.,
Hamburg, Saturday, at 10 AM. No prior visitation. Flowers gratefully declined.
Memorials may be made to Hospice Foundation. Arrangements by DONALD M.
DEMMERLEY FUNERAL HOME INC., Hamburg.
Published in the Buffalo News from 11/17/2004 - 11/24/2004.

Valenti, Joseph J. "Pepe"   
November 17, 2004, husband of the late Irene (Michalak) Valenti; father of
Ronald Valenti, Betty Diana, Elaine Bolla, Renee (Terrance) Dolan and the late
Nancy Valenti; grandfather of 8 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren;
brother of Paschal (Muriel) Valenti, Ida (late Charles) Sacco, Peter, Nicholas
(late Annette) Valenti and the late Lucy (Nicholas) Longo; also survived by
many nieces and nephews, especially Joanne Lackie. Family present to receive
friends Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the PERNA FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1306 Hertel
Ave. (near Colvin Ave. ) where services will be held Saturday at 8:45 AM. A
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated from St. Margaret's Church at 9:30
AM. Entombment Mt. Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to the
Hospice Room at Wyoming County Hospital, 400 Main St., Warsaw, NY 14569. Mr.
Valenti was a member of Local #774.
Published in the Buffalo News from 11/18/2004 - 11/19/2004.

Vogt, Bernard J. "Bernie"   
November 14, 2004 of Holland, New York; beloved husband of the late Cleo 'Liz'
Minney Vogt; loving father of Mike (Donna), Steve (Martha), Terry (Judy), Joy
(Jim Hewson) and Jim (Paula); brother of Gerald (late Mary), Ethel Farrar,
Bernice (Walter) Demler and the late John and Charlie (survived by Lee); also
survived by 10 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Friends may call Thursday and Friday 2-6PM only at the WOOD FUNERAL HOME, 784
Main Street, East Aurora. Mass of Christian Burial from St. Joseph's R.C.
Church, Rte. 16, Holland, NY, Saturday at 12 Noon. (Please assemble at
Church). Interment in St. Joseph's Cemetery.
Published in the Buffalo News from 11/17/2004 - 11/18/2004.


Ward, Florence L.   
November 17, 2004, of Huntsville, AL; formerly of Akron, NY. WIfe of the late
Roy D. Ward; mother of Eileen Yim; sister of the late Mabel Roehm, Catherine
Bentis and Viola Lamb. Friends may call at the C.B. BEACH & SON MORTUARY,
INC., corner of Rts. 33 & 77, Corfu, NY on Saturday from Noon to 1 PM.
Services will follow at 1 PM. Memorials suggested to Darien Cemetery or the
Akron United Methodist Church.
Published in the Buffalo News on 11/18/2004.

Ward, Rosetta   
Entered into rest, November 13, 2004, loving mother of Mary A. Craig, Alice,
Linda Marsh, Stella, Larry, Sara Ward, Evelyn (Eliot) Birdsong, Hallie
(Melvin) Griffin and Karen Marsh (Al Anderson); grandmother of 24;
great-grandmother of 42; sister of Susie Walker, Mary (Charles) Allen, Clara
Allison; sister-in-law of Mary Lee Lewis of Chicago, IL; also survived by a
host of other relatives and friends. Wake Friday 6-8 PM at THOMAS T. EDWARDS
FUNERAL HOME, 995 Genesee St. Funeral Saturday 11 AM at Potters House
C.O.G.I.C., 279 Ingham Ave., Lackawanna, NY. Interment in St. Matthew's
Cemetery.
Published in the Buffalo News on 11/18/2004.

White, Sophie (Kedron)   
November 15, 2004, wife of the late Henry White; beloved mother of Clarence,
John (Robin), Henry White Jr.; also survived by 7 grandchildren; dear sister
of Joseph, Walter Kedron. No prior visitation. Friends are invited to attend
the funeral services from Mt. Olivet Cemetery on Friday at 10 AM. Please meet
within the cemetery gates located on Elmwood Ave. and Knoche Rd, Tonawanda.
Arrangements by JOSEPH SPANO & SONS FUNERAL HOME, INC.
Published in the Buffalo News on 11/18/2004.

Williams, Madelaine "Babe" (Currey)   
November 16, 2004 at 88 years of age. Beloved wife of Edwin 'Cy' Williams.
Loving mother of Robert Williams, Janet (Hon. Jerome) Gorski, James
(Virginia), Thomas (Joan), Edwin (Cynthia) Williams and Maureen Bowen (James
Denman). Dearest grandmother of Linda (Tim) Hopkins, Robert (Barbara), Timothy
(Cheryl) Williams, Michelle (James) Dickson, Catherine (Raymond) Martinelli,
Paul Gorski, Susan Gorski, Mark, Kathleen, Michael (Amy) and Thomas
(Catherine) Williams. Sister of the late Arthur (Betty) Currey and Eleanor
(late Richard, Sr.) Whelan. Friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian
Burial on Saturday at 12 noon at St. Martin of Tours R. C. Church, 1140 Abbott
Rd, Buffalo. Arrangements entrusted to REDDINGTON FUNERAL HOME (822-1260)
Published in the Buffalo News from 11/18/2004 - 11/19/2004.

Williams, Marian T. (Tripodi)   
November 18, 2004, beloved wife of the late Allan J. Williams Jr.; mother of
Mary Joan (Herbert) Carlin, Peter, Katherine Ann O'Connell, A. Joseph
(Patricia) Williams and the late Michael Williams; mother-in-law of Frances
Williams; friend of Chester Pawelczyk; also survived by 11 grandchildren and 3
great-grandchildren; sister of Kathryn Ponterio, Josephine Brunsing and Joseph
J. Tripodi. Funeral service from CARLTON A. ULLRICH FUNERAL HOME INC., 855
Englewood Ave., Saturday at 9:00 AM and Mass of Christian Burial will be
celebrated at the Shrine of St. John Neumann Chapel, at 9:30. Family will be
present Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM.
Published in the Buffalo News from 11/18/2004 - 11/19/2004.

Winger, Constance Bolton   
November 10, 2004. Wife of the late Frederick H. Winger. Mother of Marjorie
Bernecky, Douglas B. Winger and the late Bruce (Grace) Winger. Also survived
by seven grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. No prior visitation.
Friends are invited to attend a memorial service in Randall Memorial Baptist
Church, 6301 Main Street, Williamsville, Saturday morning at 10 o'clock.
Flowers gratefully declined. Memorial contributions may be made to the
Alzheimer's Assoc. Arrangements by BEACH-TUYN FUNERAL HOME
Published in the Buffalo News on 11/18/2004.

Wisniewski, Florence (Grzeskowiak)   
November 16, 2004, wife of the late Stanley; loving mother of Christine (late
Alex) Guzda, Geraldine (late Robert) Mejak, Anthony (Star), Victoria (William)
Kania, Barbara (Danny) Tomaszewski, James, Celeste (Ricky) Tebo and the late
Stanley (Pat) and Dolores Wisniweski; dear friend of Seba Bissette; also
survived by grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Funeral
from the PACER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2275 George Urban Blvd. (2 blocks east of
Dick rd) Friday 8:45 & St. Adalbert's Church 9:30. Friends invited, family
present Thursday 2-8 PM.
Published in the Buffalo News from 11/17/2004 - 11/18/2004.

Wolff, Jack F.   
Of Alden, NY, entered into rest on November 14, 2004, devoted husband of the
late Ann V. (nee Schmid); loving father of Emy Lou (Robert) Tollar, Jacqueline
(Don) Jay; cherished grandfather of Robert (Danielle) and Amy Tollar, Don and
Katie Jay; great-grandpa to Riley and Jack Tollar. Private services to be held
at the convenience of the family. In memory of his late, wife Ann, memorials
can be made to Hospice Buffalo Inc. Mr. Wolff was a US Army Veteran of WW II
and retired Buffalo Police Officer.
Published in the Buffalo News from 11/17/2004 - 11/18/2004.

Zabranskey, Margaret (Machina)   
November 16, 2004 of Lackawanna, NY; beloved wife of the late John; dearest
mother of Margaret L., Anne (Walter) Burnicki, John (Audrey) and Marie (Dean)
Ziccarelli; grandmother of Caroline, Amy, Holly, Giselle, Leslie, Dayna,
Colin, Brandon and Emily; great grandmother of Matthew; daughter of the late
John and Mary (nee Dijach) Machina; sister of the late Frank, Lillian, Stella,
Rose, Lucy, Walter and John; also survived by nieces and nephews. Services
from the COLONIAL MEMORIAL CHAPELS, INC., 3003 South Park Ave., Lackawanna,
NY, Saturday morning at 9 AM and from Our Lady of Victory Basilica at 9:30 AM.
Visitation Friday only 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Flowers gratefully declined. Donations
to Our Lady of Victory Building Restoration Fund.
Published in the Buffalo News from 11/18/2004 - 11/19/2004.

Zielinski, Lorraine S.   
November 17, 2004, Beloved wife of Robert J. Zielinski; devoted mother of Kim
(Rich) Jowsey, Cindy (Paul) Gegenfurtner, Tim (Karen), Robert (Linda Monette),
Kevin (Denise) and Jeffrey (Monica) Zielinski, Jamie (Henry) Dembski and Paul
(Joanna) Zielinski; loving grandmother of Nicole, Douglas, Rachel, Timothy,
Eric, Ashley, Daniel, Brandon, Jessica, Joshua, Alyssa and Corinne; daughter
of the late Stephania and late Bronislaus (Helen) Lewandowski; sister of Diane
(Larry) Wolcott; sister-in-law of the late Patricia (late Richard)
Lewandowski, step-sister of Theresa Mondel, Rosemarie (Tom) Byrd, Denise and
late Edward and late Robert Peplowski; also survived by nieces and nephews.
Family present Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at ORLOWSKI-PIETSZAK FUNERAL HOME, 2400
William St. ( 897-2400) where services will be held Saturday at 9:15 AM and at
Precious Blood Church at 10 AM. Lorraine was a member of the Parish Altar and
Rosary Society and the Dulski Center Seniors.
Published in the Buffalo News from 11/18/2004 - 11/19/2004.