OBITS: The Buffalo News Death Notices 19 Nov 2004; Buffalo, Erie co., New York text-formatted by W. David Samuelsen for USGenWeb Archives *********************************************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.org/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.org/ny/nyfiles.htm *********************************************************************** Source: The Buffalo News http://www.buffalonews.com Abati, Thomas J. November 17, 20004, beloved husband of Charlotte M. (nee McFaul) Abati; father of Joseph Abati; grandfather of Timothy Abati; brother of Marie (late Larry) Insinna, Celestina Abati and the late Joseph Abati; dearest friend of Vincent (Diane), Jennifer and Jason (Donna) Reggiero; also survived by cousins. Friends may call Sunday from 3:00 to 8:00 PM at the (Amherst Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME INC., 5200 Sheridan Dr. (corner of Hopkins Rd.) where funeral services will be held Monday at 10 AM. Friends invited. Flowers gratefully declined. Online register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 11/19/2004 - 11/20/2004. 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. 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. 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. Canavan, Bridget "Bridie" (Horgan) November 18, 2004; beloved wife of the late Alexander; dear mother of Richard (Carol) Canavan, Mary (Lyndon) Sharrow and the late Colleen Canavan; grandmother of Jessica and Ryan Sharrow, Alex (Becky), Timothy, Richard (Danielle) and Robert (Amanda) Canavan; great-grandmother of Carly, Devin, Richard and Gracieann; survived by several loving siblings in Ireland. Friends may call at the JAMES E. GRACE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 335 Ontario St., Saturday 6-8 PM and Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM, where Funeral Services will be held Monday at 9:30 and in All Saints Church, 205 Esser Ave. at 10 AM. Bridie was a Eucharistic Minister at All Saints Church, a member of their Altar & Rosary, Senior Citizens, RCIA and an affiliate of Sisters of Mercy. Casual Irish wear welcome. Published in the Buffalo News from 11/19/2004 - 11/21/2004. DiCenso, Peter November 18, 2004, of Buffalo, husband of Vilma (Cellini) DiCenso; father of Frank DiCenso, John DiCenso and Anthony DiCenso; brother of Gina (Attilio) Incretolli of OT, Lisa (Paul) DeRubeis of OT, Orlando (Angie) DiCenso of CT, Italia DiPlacido of Italy and Americo DiCenso of Italy; grandfather of Natalie, Peter, Philip, Justin, Evan, and Dana DiCenso. Family will be present to receive friends Friday 2-4 and 6-8 at the South Buffalo Chapel of the JOSEPH K. QUINN FUNERAL HOME INC., 192 Abbott Rd., (near Southside Pkwy.) where services will be held Saturday at 8:45 and followed by a Mass of Christian Burial from St. Rita and Patrick Church at 9:30. Entombment Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News on 11/19/2004. Drawbaugh, Shirley H. of East Amherst, NY; November 18, 2004. Beloved wife of the late William; loving mother of Debbie (John) Hollick, Bill Drawbaugh, Cindy (Mike) Buettner. Dearest grandmother of Scott Hollick and Amy (Art) Siwecki. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service Saturday at 12 noon at the URBAN BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME, INC, 6685 Transit Rd, East Amherst (3 mi north of Maple). Rev. Robert Yetter officiating. Visitation, Saturday from 10:30 AM-12 noon. In lieu of flower, memorials may be made to Hospice of Buffalo Published in the Buffalo News from 11/19/2004 - 11/20/2004. 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. Easterling, George P. November 17, 2004, fiance of Ida Staley; dear father of Brian Thomas and Holly (Eric) Jablonowski; loving grandpa of Valerie and Blaise; brother of Robert Easterling; survived by many dear friends. Friends received on Saturday from 2-4 and 7-8:30 PM, at the NIGHTENGALE FUNERAL HOME, 1884 South Park Ave., (near Tifft), where services will follow at 8:30 PM. Friends invited. George was an active member since 1977 and a Bingo worker at the South Buffalo Moose Lodge #1407 and was an Air Force veteran. Published in the Buffalo News on 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. Gabner, Joseph A. Age 82, of Newman, GA, formerly of Spring Hill, FL and Buffalo, NY, passed away Tuesday, November 16, 2004. Mr. Gabner was born to the late Mary and Joseph Gabner in Buffalo, NY. He served in the United States Navy in WW II and in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. He was retired from South Buffalo Railroad. He was preceded in death by a son, Richard. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Arlene Vickery Gabner, sons and daughters-in-law, Raymond and Maureen of Newman, GA, Robin and Barbara of Pembroke Pines, FL, Joe and Jean of Buffalo, NY, a sister, Rita Singleton of Sarasota, FL, seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Published in the Buffalo News on 11/19/2004. 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. 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. Knochenhauer, Madeline C. In Amherst, NY November 18, 2004, wife of the late Oscar Knochenhauer; sister of the late Eleanor Wrightmyer and Raymond G. Christ, Mildred Tiffany and Frederick E. Christ; survived by loving nieces and nephews. No prior visitation. Arrangements by RAPIN FUNERAL HOME INC. Published in the Buffalo News on 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. Lee, Charles B. November 18, 2004. dear father of Debra Lee, Susan Preziuso, Michael (Diane), Kathy (fiancee Jason Maxwell) Lee; step-father of Louis and Thomas (Marie) Bouchard; grandfather of 11, great-grandfather of one. Friends may call at the JAMES E. GRACE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 335 Ontario St., Saturday 12:30-3:30 PM where funeral services will be held Sunday 11:30 AM. Published in the Buffalo News from 11/19/2004 - 11/20/2004. MacPherson, Eda M. (Cristofanilli) November 18, 2004, wife of Robert MacPherson; dear mother of Frank MacPherson, Christine (Ken) Barger and the late Richard (Gail) MacPherson; loving grandmother of Justin, Sean, Heather and Scott MacPherson, Kaylee and Emily Barger and two great-grandchildren; sister of Frank Cristofanilli and the late Angeline Balesteri and Margaret Fraccica. Friends and family are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Bonaventure's Church Saturday at 11 AM. No prior visitations. Flowers gratefully declined. Donations may be sent to the charity of your choice. Arrangements by the JAMES W. CANNAN FUNERAL HOME INC. Published in the Buffalo News on 11/19/2004. Mc Louth, Lillian E. 94, of East Otto, NY. November 18, 2004; Springville, NY. Friends may call at the MENTLEY FUNERAL HOME INC, 411 Rock City St, Little Valley, Friday, November 19, from 2-4 and 7-9 PM where funeral services will be held Saturday at 10 AM, Rev Irwin Reist officiating. Burial in East Otto Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News on 11/19/2004. Mullin, Michael J. November 17, 2004; Age 56, of Buffalo, formerly of Tonawanda; after a brief illness; son of John and Therse (nee Ferrand) Mullin; brother of Maureen G. and Mark (Joan) Mullin; father of Kristin and Kimberly Mullin; also survived by several aunts, uncles and cousins. Friends may call on Saturday from 2-5 PM Only at the HAMP FUNERAL HOME, Adam & Seymour Sts. Tonawanda. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 9:30 AM Monday at St. Christopher's R.C. Church on Niagara Falls Blvd., Town of Tonawanda. Friends invited. Mr. Mullin was a Navy veteran of Vietnam Conflict. Complete obituary, condolences and directions at www.hampfuneral.com Published in the Buffalo News on 11/19/2004. Neaf, Francis G. "Frank" November 18, 2004; 94 years old. Beloved husband of the late Mary (nee Loncher) Dear father of Dennis (Carol), James (Christine) Neaf. and Maria (Robert, DDS) Dommer. Loving grandfather of Joshua, Rachel, Kerry, Kelly, Gavin, Megan, and Peter. Predeceased by brothers James and John and sister Catherine. The family will be present on Sunday 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 Monday at 8:45 AM and from St. Gregory the Great Church at 9:30 AM. Friends invited. Flowers gratefully declined. Online guest register book at: www.amigone.com. Published in the Buffalo News from 11/19/2004 - 11/21/2004. 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. Peita, Lawrence B. November 19, 2004, son of Henry and Elaine Peita and the late Roberta (nee Bernstein) Peita; brother of Stuart Peita; nephew of Allan (Marilyn) Peita. Graveside funeral services from Elmlawn Cemetery (Brighton Rd. entrance) Sunday at 10:30 AM. In lieu of flowers, donations to Hospice Foundation, Inc. Arrangements by the AMHERST MEMORIAL CHAPEL, INC. Published in the Buffalo News from 11/19/2004 - 11/20/2004. Robinson, Glenna I. (Werkley) Of Lockport, NY, November 18, 2004, beloved wife of the late Roy C. Robinson; dearest mother of Janice (Frederick) Hansen; cherished grandmother of Jill (David) Abdo and Erick Hansen; great-grandmother of Nicholas and Isaac Abdo; sister of the late George (Marion) Werkley. Family present Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the HOY FUNERAL HOME INC., 3855 Seneca St., West Seneca, where Funeral Services will be held Monday morning at 11. Friends invited. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials to Hospice of Chautauqua County, 4840 West Lake Rd., Mayville, NY 14757-9408. Published in the Buffalo News from 11/19/2004 - 11/21/2004. 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. 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. 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. Wehrfritz, Mary S. (Simmons) November 17, 2004, beloved wife of James H. Wehrfritz; dearest mother of Susan L. Ness, Mary E. Johnson and James J. (Deborah) Wehrfritz; grandmother of Kyle Ness, James, Katherine and William Wehrfritz; sister of Michael Simmons, Arlene Lerch and the late Samuel, Peter and Andrew Simmons; sister-in-law of Paul (Mary Jane) Wehrfritz, Ann Maher, Thomas (Mary) Wehrfritz and the late H. John Wehrfritz; also survived by many nieces and nephews. The family will be present Saturday 7-9 PM and Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Amherst Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME INC., 5200 Sheridan Dr. (corner Hopkins Rd.), where funeral services will be held Monday at 8:45 AM and from Most Holy Redeemer Church at 9:30 AM. Online register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 11/19/2004 - 11/21/2004. 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. 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.