OBITS: The Buffalo News Death Notices 20 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. Beaver, Opal M. Age 95, of Gowanda, November 18, 2004, wife of the late Theodore; mother of Dale of Gowanda and Robert of Mystic, CT; also survived by 7 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren; sister of the late Alfreda 'Peggy' Long. Friends may call at the SCHINDLER FUNERAL HOME, 44 Center St., Tuesday, November 23 from 12-2 PM where Funeral Services will follow at 2 PM. Interment in The Collins Center Cemetery. Rev. Kenneth Snyder officiating. Published in the Buffalo News on 11/20/2004. Bish, Patty L. Kennedy November 19, 2004. of Hamburg, NY. Wife of Dick A. Bish. Mother of Daryl (Lynn Marie), Cindy (Ron) Monaco, Dennis (Janet), Cheri (Riker) and Connie Jo (Paul) Ziegelhofer. Sister of Richard (Naiomi) Kennedy, Beverly (Tom) Bish, Betty (Terry) Dinger, Keith (Kathy) Kennedy, David (Anna) Kennedy, Karen (Scott) Scheffler; also survived by 13 grandchildren, four great grandchildren, many nieces and nephews. Friends may call Saturday 7-9 and Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 at LOOMIS OFFERS & LOOMIS INC, Hamburg Chapel, 207 Main Street. A funeral service will be held at the Hamburg United Methodist Church, 116 Union St, Monday at 11 AM. Published in the Buffalo News from 11/20/2004 - 11/21/2004. 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. 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. Fanning, Cynthia Kay (Sager) Of Orchard Park, NY, November 18, 2004, beloved mother of Gene R. Jr. and Shannon L. Carter; grandmother of Jaime and Tristan; daughter of Harold W. and Joan F. (Wootton) Sager; sister of Sandra J. (late David) Croakman and Gary W. (Debra) Sager; also survived by nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends Sunday 7-9 PM only at the F.E. BROWN SONS FUNERAL HOME, INC., E. Quaker St. (Rte. 20A), Orchard Park. Memorial service will be held at Sunday 8 PM. Friends invited. Published in the Buffalo News from 11/20/2004 - 11/21/2004. Gordon, Mary Kate (Wiesner) Of Hamburg, NY; November 19, 2004; wife of the late Joseph F. Gordon; mother of Michael (Tammy) and Edward (Monica) Gordon; sister of Jane Berman and Patrick (Janet) Wiesner; also survived by five grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the DONALD M. DEMMERLEY FUNERAL HOME INC., 21 Pierce Avenue, Hamburg on Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM, where a funeral service will be held Tuesday morning at 10:00 AM. Friends are invited. Flowers are gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to Save-A-Pet or Niagara Hospice. Published in the Buffalo News from 11/20/2004 - 11/21/2004. Keelar, Eileen M. (Daigler) Of Lancaster, NY, November 18, 2004; beloved wife of the late Albert Keelar; loving mother of Linda (Michael) Dean, Maureen (Arthur) Weibel and the late Karen Dieterle; grandmother of Jason, Patrick, Scott, Ryan, Derek and Justin; great-grandmother of two; sister of Raymond (Betsy), Albert (Lucy) and the late James (Ruth) and Carol Childs. Family will receive relatives and friends at the WENDEL & LOECHER, INC. FUNERAL HOME, 27 Aurora St., Lancaster, Sunday 2-4 and 7-9. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Mary's R.C. Church, Monday morning at 9:30. Please assemble at Church. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Greenfields Health & Rehab Center Activity Department, 5949 Broadway, Lancaster, NY 14086. Published in the Buffalo News from 11/20/2004 - 11/21/2004. Kuwik, Pamela S. (Bastedo) Of East Aurora, NY, November 19, 2004, wife of John J. III; mother of John 'Jay' IV, Amanda and Jeff; sister of Homer (Lisa) Bastedo, Priscilla Bunce and Barbara (Mark) Miller; daughter-in-law of John J. Sr. (Grace) Kuwik; also survived by nieces and nephews. Friends may call Sunday and Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the KENNETH HOWE FUNERAL HOME, 64 Maple St., East Aurora where funeral services will be held Tuesday at 11 AM. Memorial contributions in Pamela's memory may be made to the SPCA. getlogo,mc0540 Published in the Buffalo News from 11/20/2004 - 11/21/2004. Kwiatek, Robert E. 'Warehouse Bob' Of Darien Center, NY; November 17, 2004; loving husband of Deborah R. (nee Arcese) Kwiatek, loving father of Shannon (Jamie) Johnson, Tammy (Jeremy) Fuller, Shawn, Kristen, Mallory, Karli, Carissa, James, Dylan, Gabrielle and many foster children; grandfather of seven beautiful granddaughters; brother of Sue (Blair) McElwain, Ronald (Debra) and the late Edwin Kwiatek Jr. The family will be present Saturday and Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the Zurbrick-AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, 5615 Broadway, Lancaster, NY. Family and friends are invited to attend funeral services Monday at 10 AM from The Tree of Life Assembly of God Church, 6090 Broadway, Lancaster, NY. Online register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 11/20/2004 - 11/21/2004. 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. Lichota, Stella (Granica) Of Lackawanna, NY; November 19, 2004; beloved wife of Anthony; dearest step-mother of Edward; daughter of the late Stanley & Anna Granica; sister of Walter (late Genevieve), Helen Janicki, Chester (Virginia) and the late Stanley, Mary (late John) Kusmierczyk, Sophia (late John) Prezewlocki, Laura (late Walter) Ogiego and Carol (Frank) Yakovac; also survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral from the JOS. M. LITWIN FUNERAL HOME, 1629 Electric Ave., Monday at 9:30 and at St. Barbara's Church at 10 AM. Friends invited. Family present Saturday 7-9 pm and Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Published in the Buffalo News from 11/20/2004 - 11/21/2004. Minter III, Edgar F. November 18, 2004, suddenly, age 46. Beloved husband of Lynn (nee Janson) Minter; dear father of Kelly and Benjamin Minter; dear son of E. Frederick II and Barbara Minter; dear brother of Craig (Diane) Minter; dear son-in-law of J. Richard 'Jack' and Margaret Janson; also survived by many nieces and nephews. The family will be present Sunday and Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Harris Hill Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME INC., 8440 Main St. (near Harris Hill Rd.). A funeral service will be held Tuesday at 11:00 AM in the Eastern Hills Wesleyan Church, 8445 Greiner Rd. If desired, memorials may be made to the Eastern Hills Wesleyan Church Building Fund. Online register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 11/20/2004 - 11/22/2004. Moulin, Edna C. (Thering) Of Lancaster, NY, November 18, 2004, wife of Robert S.; mother of Debra Moulin, Charles (Susan) and Rosemarie (Craig) Rupert; grandmother of Rebecca Sanders, Bob Moulin and Shelby Rupert. Friends may call Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the DANZER & DENGLER FUNERAL HOME, 5363 Genesee St., Bowmansville. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10 AM Monday from Sacred Heart R.C. Church, Bowmansville. Please assemble at church. getlogo,mc0540 Published in the Buffalo News from 11/20/2004 - 11/21/2004. 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. Neff, Victor "Don" Of Alden, NY November 18, 2004, husband of the late Grace L. Neff; dear father of Reyne (Thomas) Jankowski and Shirley (Craig) Collins; brother of the late Paul (Shirley) Neff, Goldie Snyder, Catherine Campbell, Martha Montondo, Sarah (Bernard) Foose, Hester Pawlaczyk and Daniel Neff. Funeral services from the CHARLES MEYER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 13228 Broadway, Alden, NY Monday at 10 AM. Family present Saturday 7-9 PM and Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Published in the Buffalo News from 11/20/2004 - 11/21/2004. 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. Porter, Carmen Of Buffalo, NY, entered into rest November 18, 2004, beloved father of Michael (Kathy) Porter and Randy Porter; cherished grandfather of Eric and Danielle; loving son of the late MacDonald and Marjorie (nee Johns) Porter; devoted brother of Jean, Faye, Carol and the late Raymond and Orval Porter; also survived by relatives and many friends. Relatives and friends are invited for a gathering at LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (City Chapel), 102 Linwood Ave. at Summer near Delaware Ave. on Sunday from 1-3 PM in remembrance of Carmen. Mr. Porter was a United States Air Force Veteran, served in the Korean War. Published in the Buffalo News on 11/20/2004. Pyzikiewicz, Stephania (Wachowski) November 19, 2004, beloved wife of the late Casimer Pyzikiewicz; devoted mother of Norman Pyzikiewicz, Patricia (Robert) Sturgess and the late Eleanore (Leonard) Mazurkiewicz; loving grandmother of Leonard (Jenny) Mazurkiewicz, Jo Ann (Paul) Wasiela, Cynthia Mazurkiewicz, Paul (Lori), Todd (Bonnie) and Jill Pyzikiewicz and the late Sandy Hinman and Ronnie Lasky; dearest great-grandmother of Jody, Jeff, Jason, Julie, Steffy, Lizzie, Chad, Nathan, Jacob, Kelsey and Tyla; sister of Elizabeth Kankiewicz and predeceased by 3 sisters and a brother; also survived by nieces and nephews. Family will be present Saturday 7-9 and Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the ORLOWSKI- PIETSZAK FUNERAL HOME. 2400 William St. (897-2400) where services will be held Monday at 9 AM and at 9:30 at St. Josaphat Church. Stephania was a member of the St. Josaphat's Seniors. Published in the Buffalo News from 11/20/2004 - 11/21/2004. 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. Seligman, Margaret (Johnson) Of Attica, NY November 18, 2004, wife of the late Murlin Seligman; mother of Barbara (Paul) Ruben and William C. Seligman; grandmother of Cherie Ruben (David Green) and Joel (Abbey) Ruben; great-grandmother of Maisa and Zoe Ruben; sister of the late Elizabeth Raut. Calling hours Saturday, 4-7 PM, at MARLEY FUNERAL HOME, INC., 135 Main St., Attica followed by a funeral service at 7 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Crossroads House, 11 Liberty St., Batavia, NY 14020 and Attica Presbyterian Church, Main St., Attica, NY 14011. Published in the Buffalo News on 11/20/2004. Stern, James E. Of Orchard Park, NY, November 18, 2004, beloved husband of Adele M. (Hadzicki) and the late Rita M. (Golombek); loving father of Jackie A. (Michael) Evans, James M. (Diane) and Patricia C. Stern; cherished grandfather of Michael, Season, Todd, Joshua, Samantha, James and Karl; also survived by four great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends Sunday 7-9 PM and Monday 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 Tuesday 8:45 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in Nativity Of Our Lord Church at 9:30. Friends invited. Memorials made to Orchard Park Fire Co. or to Villa Maria Convent. Published in the Buffalo News from 11/20/2004 - 11/21/2004. Tillner, Harry C. Of Port Richey, FL, formerly of Hamburg, NY, November 17, 2004, beloved husband of the late Eleanor (Fuhrmann) Tillner; dearest friend of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Fisher and family. Friends are invited to attend a Wake Service Sunday 4-6 PM and Monday 9-11 AM at the (Hamburg Chapel) JOHN J. KACZOR FUNERAL HOME INC., 5453 Southwestern Blvd., (corner of Rogers Rd., 646-5555), where Funeral Services will be held Monday morning at 11. Interment Prospect Lawn Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News from 11/20/2004 - 11/21/2004. 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. Washington-Nuwer, Mary R. (nee Raupp) November 19, 2004, wife of the late Edwin J. Nuwer and George Washington; dear mother of Audrey (George) Missland and Robert J. (Ruthann) Nuwer; grandmother of four grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; sister of the late Mildred Hoffert. Funeral from the PACER FUNERAL HOME INC., 2275 George Urban Blvd. (two blocks east of Dick Rd.), Monday at 9:15 and St. Philip The Apostle Church at 10 AM. Friends invited. Family present Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Published in the Buffalo News from 11/20/2004 - 11/21/2004. 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.