OBITS: The Buffalo News Death Notices 22 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 Alioto, Antonina (Balistrieri) November 21, 2004, dear wife of the late Angelo Alioto; mother of Peter (Kathleen) Alioto, Santina (Bertram) Dolata, Marianne (Frank) Biondo; grandmother of 10 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren; sister of Dorothy (John), Pearl (late Joseph), Charles (late Louise) Balistrieri and the late Mario (Ann), Grace (late Charles) Balistrieri; also survived by nieces and nephews. Family present to receive friends Monday and Tuesday 5-8 PM at the PERNA FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1306 Hertel Ave. (near Colvin Ave.) where funeral services will be held Wednesday at 9:00. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated from Coronation of the B.V.M. Church (Dewitt St.) at 10 AM. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Mrs. Alioto was past President of The Rosary & Altar Society, Religious Education Instructor of the Year and President of CEM Seniors, all at Coronation Church. Published in the Buffalo News from 11/22/2004 - 11/23/2004. Andrzejewski, Florian E. "Andy" Of Cheektowaga, NY, November 19, 2004, beloved husband of Dorothy A. Sajdak Andrzejewski; brother of Rita Wasikowski, Casey (Maude), Christine (late John) Jakubowski, Eugene (Maude), Theresa (Willard) Wallace, Geraldine (late Louis) Wiecek and the late Stephen Andrzejewski (Kay Manion); brother-in-law of Joseph 'Sonny' (Nancy) and Dennis (Mary) Sajdak; also survived by nieces and nephews. Friends may call Sunday and Monday 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 Tuesday morning at 9:15 AM and St. Philip the Apostle Church at 10 o'clock. Friends invited. Mr. Andrzejewski served his country and community as a Vietnam Veteran in the US Navy, a Eucharistic Minister and Volunteer Fireman at Aetna Hose Company in Depew. Published in the Buffalo News from 11/21/2004 - 11/22/2004. Archibald, Ralph S. Of Tonawanda Twp., November 21, 2004, beloved husband of Charlaine Freedman Archibald; dear father of Leah Archibald (David McBride) of Brooklyn, NY and Amy (Robert) Lepertine; loving grandfather of Kira and Sam McBride, Elizabeth, Robert Jr. and AnnMarie Lepertine; brother of the late Jean Lawrence and Charles Archibald; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Friends may call at D. LAWRENCE GINNANE FUNERAL HOME, 3215 Delaware Ave., Kenmore, Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM where Funeral Service will be held Wednesday at 1 PM. Interment White Chapel Cemetery. Memorial contributions to St. Paul's Ev. Lutheran Church, 68 Eagle St., Williamsville 14221 are preferred. Published in the Buffalo News from 11/22/2004 - 11/23/2004. Brown, John K. "Jack" November 20, 2004, of East Aurora, NY, beloved husband of Ann Augustine Brown; devoted father of Kevin (Andrea), Susan (Michael) Steinwachs, Douglas (Patricia), Mark (Daisy), Gregory (Andrea) and Tracey (Brian) Brown-Cashdollar; brother of Patricia (late Robert) Carlson; also survived by 17 grandchildren. Friends may call Tuesday 2-4 and 6-8 PM at the WOOD FUNERAL HOME, 784 Main St., East Aurora. Mass of Christian Burial at Immaculate Conception R.C. Church, 520 Oakwood Ave., East Aurora, Wednesday at 9:30 AM (please assemble at church). Interment in Oakwood Cemetery. Mr. Brown was a WWII Navy veteran, a member of The Association of Former Intelligence Officers, McLean, VA and The Frederic Remington Art Museum, Ogdensburg, NY. Contributions in John's memory may be made to A New Arrival, Inc., P.O. Box 445, Twin Bridges, MT 59754 (a Haiti Orphanage). Published in the Buffalo News from 11/21/2004 - 11/22/2004. Calire, Marie D. (Menza) November 20, 2004, age 78. Beloved wife of the late James V. Calire; devoted mother of James F. (Donna), Aimee. Frank J. (Doreen), David M. (Cheryl M.) Calire and Kathleen (Craig) Wakefield; daughter of the late Vito Menza and Emilia (Traficante) Menza; loving grandmother of 14 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; sister of Herman, Sebastian (Mary) and Tom (Willie) Menza and the late Lucy DeBellis and Michael Menza; also survived by nieces, nephews and cousins. The family will be present on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Harris Hill Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME INC., 8440 Main St. (near Harris Hill Rd.), where funeral services will be held on Wednesday at 10:15 AM and from Nativity of BVM Church at 11:00 AM. Friends invited. Online register at www.Amigone.com getlogo,am0580 Published in the Buffalo News from 11/21/2004 - 11/23/2004. Choinski Sr., Peter A. November 21, 2004; beloved husband of Beverly A. (nee Ray); dear father of Peter A. Choinski Jr., Angela A. Choinski and Tiffany A. (Jamis) Richardson; grandfather of six grandchildren; brother of Carol, William (Bonnie) and Robert Choinski. The family will be present to receive friends Tuesday from 5-7 PM at the (Delaware Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME INC., 1132 Delaware Ave (near West Ferry St.) where funeral services will be held Wednesday at 1:00 PM. On line register book www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 11/22/2004 - 11/23/2004. Daniel, William H. November 21, 2004, age 71, beloved husband of Erika (nee Becker) Daniel; dear father of Karl (Julie) Daniel and Linda (Brian) James; grandfather of Karl, Emily, Lauren, Erika and Andrea; brother of Lorraine Collins, Helen Mitchell and Walter Daniel; also survived by nieces and nephews. Private Funeral Services will be held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements by AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC. Online guest register at www.Amigone.com getlogo,am0580 Published in the Buffalo News on 11/22/2004. Dylik, August F. "Augie" Of Blasdell, NY, November 20, 2004, beloved husband of Alberta (nee Sermak) Dylik; devoted father of Michael (Paola), James (late Kathleen), Jeanne (Michael) Zimmermann, Ronald (Ann), Michele (Robert) Hefner and Mark (Andria); proud Dziadzi of Kristopher, Ronnie, Jacob, Zachary, Danielle, Benjamin, Alexa and Sofia; son of the late August and Frances (nee Wojtaszczyk) Dylik; brother of Gertrude (John) Storm, Theresa (Adalbert) Rojek, Bernice (Daniel) Gawlak and Joseph R. Dylik; brother-in-law of Anthony (Judy) Sermak and Rev. Ronald Sermak O.F.M.C.; also survived by a large loving family and many dear friends. Funeral Services Wednesday morning at 8:45 from the (Blasdell/Lackawanna Chapel) JOHN J. KACZOR FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3450 South Park Ave., and at Our Mother of Good Counsel Church at 9:30. Interment will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery. Friends are invited. Augie was a past commander of the Harry H. Clifton Post #60. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice Buffalo Inc. Family will be present to receive friends Monday and Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Published in the Buffalo News from 11/21/2004 - 11/22/2004. Dyson-Teresa, M. (Gill) Of West Seneca, NY; November 19, 2004; beloved wife of William W. Dyson; dearest mother of William Dyson II and Alicia Dyson (J.R. Geis); grandmother of Caleb Dyson and Jasmine and Alexis Geis; sister of Gerald Gill, Joe Gill and Tom 'Herb' Gill; also survived by many friends at Leisurewood Camp Grounds. Family present Monday and Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 at the HOY FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3855 Seneca St., West Seneca, where prayers will be said Wednesday morning at 9:45 followed by a Mass of Christian Burial from St. John Vianney Church at 10:30 AM. Friends invited. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials to Hospice, 225 Como Park Blvd., Cheektowaga 14227 appreciated. Published in the Buffalo News from 11/21/2004 - 11/22/2004. Fashana, Sally A. (Flood) November 20, 2004, wife of the late Charles Fashana; daughter of the late James and Margaret (Callen) Flood; aunt of Kathleen (late Charles) Emhof, Susan (Michael) Wagner, Linda (Lynn) Camp, Robert (Patricia) Manley and Sara (Milton) Hart; sister of James (Kay) Flood and the late Joan (Robert) Manley; also survived by nieces, nephews and many dear friends. A Memorial Mass will be held at the convenience of the family at a later date. Memorials may be made to The National Kidney Foundation, Transplant Team of WNY, 3871 Harlem Rd., Cheektowaga, NY 14215. Arrangements by THOMAS H. McCARTHY FUNERAL HOME. Published in the Buffalo News on 11/22/2004. Foster, Pastor-Mother Eula B. November 18, 2004, beloved wife of Rev. Odell Foster. The family will receive friends Tuesday 7-9 PM at Pentecostal Deliverance Prayer Center, 74 Cornwall Ave. and again on Wednesday 10 AM followed by Funeral Services at 11 at Prince of Peace C.O.G.I.C., 669 Kensington. Arrangements by BRIAN K. LEWIS FUNERAL HOMES, 845-5545. Published in the Buffalo News on 11/22/2004. Fuller, Judith M. (Carroll) November 21, 2004, of Lackawanna, beloved wife of William E. Fuller; dearest mother of Richard T. (Cindy) Cordier, Daniel J. (Carolyn) Cordier and the late Cheryl Cordier; daughter of the late Thomas and Helen (Foley) Carroll; sister of the late Joyce Zubler; dearest grandmother of nine; also survived by many cousins. Family will be present to receive friends Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 at the South Buffalo Chapel of the JOSEPH K. QUINN FUNERAL HOME, INC., 192 Abbott Rd. (near Southside Pkwy.) where services will be held Wednesday at 10 AM. Mrs. Fuller was a member of The Loyal Order of the Moose, an avid bowler and a member of WIBC and a former employee of Baker Victory Services. Published in the Buffalo News from 11/22/2004 - 11/23/2004. Funk, Betty M. (Kain) November 20, 2004, beloved wife of Alfred A. Funk; cherished mother of Carol (Paul) Weber, Gary (Barbara) Funk and Susan (James) Taylor; loving grandmother of Brian (Jillian) Weber, Nicole (John) Locklear, Kevin Weber, Jennifer (Todd) Farrell and Kelly Funk; dearest great-grandmother of Taylor Locklear. Friends may call Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the ROBERTS & DENGLER FUNERAL HOME, 8630 Transit Rd., East Amherst (one mile north of Maple) where prayers will be offered Wednesday at 9:30 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mary's Church, Swormville at 10 AM. getlogo,mc0540 Published in the Buffalo News from 11/21/2004 - 11/23/2004. Ginal, Edward F. Of Town of Tonawanda, NY, November 21, 2004, beloved husband of Antoinette (nee Bonk) Ginal; father of Maureen (Michael) Hurysz and the late Marsha S. Ginal; grandfather of Michael Edward Thomas Hurysz; sister of Viola Sinclair. 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 8:15 and in St. Timothy's Church at 9. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be sent to The Dominican Convent, 335 Doat St., Buffalo, NY 14211. Mr. Ginal was a combat veteran of WWII, a retired 40-year employee of Kittinger Furniture Co., a member of The Third Order of St. Dominic, a member and past Commander of American Legion Niagara Frontier Post #1041, a member and past President of United Furniture Workers of America Local #39 and active in numerous other civic and religious organizations. Published in the Buffalo News from 11/22/2004 - 11/23/2004. Haber, Sally November 21, 2004, beloved wife of Irving Haber; devoted mother of Cicily Fox, Rose and Gail Haber; loving grandmother of Mitch (Barbara), Julie, Steven, Keith Fox and Eric Haber; proud great-grandmother of Matty and Brandon Fox and Kaili Haber; sister of the late Lillian Brownrout, Louis and Max Garbarsky. Graveside Services will be held at New B'Rith Sholem Cemetery (Pine Ridge Rd.) Tuesday at 3:00 PM. No prior visitations. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to The American Cancer Society. Arrangements by AMHERST MEMORIAL CHAPEL, INC. Published in the Buffalo News on 11/22/2004. Hess, Gladys Schue November 20, 2004, wife of the late Richard D. Hess; mother of Linda (Steven) Bourie and Marianne (Rich) Roberts; sister of Rosemary (Wesley) Dubois, the late Louis Schue and Bertalee Ball; grandmother of William (Allie) Kimmick; great-grandmother of Billy and Jesse Kimmick. The family will be present to receive friends Tuesday 4-8 PM at BEACH-TUYN FUNERAL HOME, INC., 5541 Main St. at Cayuga Rd., Williamsville. Friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Amelia's RC Church, 210 St. Amelia Dr., Tonawanda Wednesday morning at 11:30. In lieu of flowers, memorials to The National Spinal Cord Injury Assn. or The S.P.C.A. Published in the Buffalo News from 11/22/2004 - 11/23/2004. Hickok, Dorothy M. (Karstedt) Of Hamburg, NY, November 22, 2004, wife of the late Harold Hickok; mother of Coralee (Richard) Hines, Joanne Hofner, Wayne (Pamela) Hickok and Louise (Michael) Badding; sister of Harold (Hilda), Glen and the late Chester Karstedt; also survived by 13 grandchildren. Friends may call at the DONALD M. DEMMERLEY FUNERAL HOME INC., 21 Pierce Ave., Hamburg, Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM, where a Funeral Service will be held Wednesday at 11 AM. Friends invited. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association. Published in the Buffalo News from 11/22/2004 - 11/23/2004. Hudson, Charles D. Of Cheektowaga, November 19, 2004. Beloved father of Charles (Eleanor) Hudson, Jr. and the late Alyce Robinson; grandfather of Charles III and Melissa; brother of Alice Lampkin of Detroit, MI and the late Brown Ford and George Hudson; also survived by nieces and nephews. All are invited to a funeral service at North Park Lutheran Church, 310 Starin Ave., at Wingate Rd., Buffalo, Monday at 1:30 PM. Please assemble at church. Interment Acacia Park Cemetery. Arrangements by D. LAWRENCE GINNANE FUNERAL HOME, Kenmore, NY. Published in the Buffalo News from 11/21/2004 - 11/22/2004. Ivancic, Wilma D. Unexpectedly November 15, 2004, in Mesa, AZ; daughter of the late Joseph A. and Anna Bubas Ivancic; sister of Dorothy (Paul) Beauregard, Betty (John) Zedick of Mission Viejo, CA, Carl (Marion) Ivancic of San Diego, CA, Sylvia (Richard) Diebold; also survived by 15 nieces and nephews and 21 grand-nieces and nephews. All are invited to a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Andrews R.C. Church, 1525 Sheridan Drive at Elmwood Ave., Kenmore, Wednesday at 10:45 AM. Please assemble at Church. Interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Memorials to Our Lady of Victory Home for Children, 780 Ridge Rd., Lackawanna, 14218 are preferred. Arrangements by D. LAWRENCE GINNANE FUNERAL HOME, Kenmore. Published in the Buffalo News from 11/22/2004 - 11/23/2004. Jaskowiak Sr., Raymond J. Of Buffalo, NY, November 20, 2004, Beloved husband of the late Gladys (nee Shanor) Jaskowiak; father of Raymond J. Jr. (Denise), Robert and MaryBeth Jaskowiak; son of the late Henry and Genevieve (nee Barry) Jaskowiak; brother of Margaret (Andrew) Reinard, Charles (Marilyn), James (Joan) and Joseph M. Jaskowiak Sr.; brother-in-law of Jack (Sue), Leonard and Gordon (MaryAnn) Shanor; also survived by several nieces and nephews. Friends received Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the GRECO FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2909 Elmwood Ave. (near Sheridan Dr.) and are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial in All Saints Church, 205 Esser Ave., Tuesday morning at 10:30. Entombment in Forest Lawn Cemetery. Mr. Jaskowiak was a U.S. Army Veteran and retired employee of Dunlop Tire & Rubber Corp. Published in the Buffalo News from 11/21/2004 - 11/22/2004. Koziej, Janice A. November 22, 2004. formerly of Batavia and Alden, NY. Wife of the late John 'Snap' Kuhn and Leo Koziej. Sister of Caroline (Alfred) Mon, Elizabeth (Robert) Wilcox, Mary (Donald) Falker, Herbert Richenberg, William H. (Sally) Richenberg and the late Patricia Dodson, Harlen Richenberg, Gladys Juby and Glenn Roth. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Family present at the CHARLES MEYER FUNERAL HOME, INC, 13228 Broadway, Alden, Tuesday 2-4, 7-9 PM where funeral services will be held Wednesday 11AM Published in the Buffalo News from 11/22/2004 - 11/23/2004. Larsen, Helen K. (Brader) Of West Seneca, NY, November 20, 2004, beloved wife of the late Leonard H. Larsen; dearest mother of Kurt (Ruth) Larsen, Karen (Richard) Wohlert and Kristine (late David) Wiser; fond grandmother of six grandchildren and 13 great-grandhcildren; sister of Jack (Dorothy) Brader of Midway, GA. Friends may call Sunday and Monday 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 Tuesday at 1 PM and from Winchester Community Church at 1:30 o'clock. Friends invited. Mrs. Larsen was a member of West Seneca Senior Line Dancers and West Seneca Home Bureau. Sentiment may be expressed through a contribution to Hospice Buffalo Inc. or the American Cancer Society in memory of Helen K. Larsen. Published in the Buffalo News from 11/21/2004 - 11/22/2004. Lewis, Marilyn S. (Seelbach) Of Buffalo, NY, November 20, 2004, beloved wife of Charles W. Lewis; dearest mother of Diane L. (Alan) Schroeder, Susan L. (David) Pillsbury and Nancy L. (Jeffrey) Siler; grandmother of Elizabeth (Brian) Whiteman, Adam Pillsbury, David Schroeder, Molly (Christopher) Burks, Barrett Taylor and Abigail Pillsbury; great-grandmother of Alexandra Burks; cousin of Marjorie (Norman) Lang. No prior visitation. Private Cremation Services. Memorials to Westminister Presbyterian Church. Arrangements by ERIE COUNTY CREMATION SERVICE, 824-6435. Published in the Buffalo News on 11/22/2004. Maccarone, Dolores M. (Helms) (nee Helms) November 20, 2004, of Depew, NY, beloved wife of John T. Maccarone; devoted mother of Linda (Thomas) Van Nortwick and the late John D. Maccarone; loving grandmother of Melissa A. (Carl) Kustell, Ryan J. and Jonathan T. Van Nortwick; great-grandmother of Jackson C. Kustell; dear sister of John 'Jack' (Pattie), James (Jeanine) Helms, Ann Newman, Peggy (Donald) Kittelson, Carol (Joseph) Bartoszek and the late Mary Jane Santasiero; also survived by several nieces and nephews. The family will be present on Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Lancaster-Depew Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 6050 Transit Rd. where funeral services will be held on Tuesday at 8:45 AM and from Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Church at 9:30 AM. Friends invited. Online register book at www.Amigone.com getlogo,am0580 Published in the Buffalo News from 11/21/2004 - 11/22/2004. Manning, Richard "Dick" November 21, 2004, beloved husband of Virginia 'Jenny' (Marion); dear father of Joseph (Betsy) and Timothy Manning; loving grandfather of Jessica, Eric and Shannon; great-grandfather of Jayson; brother of Eileen (late Oliver) Heeb and the late Francis (late Alice) Manning and the late Marie (late George) Simpson. Funeral from the JAMES W. CANNAN FUNERAL HOME (Buffalo Chapel), 2397 Seneca St., Wednesday at 9:00 and from St. John Evangelist Church at 9:30. Friends may call Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Dick was a member of the St. John the Evangelist Church Parish Council and St. Vincent De Paul Society. Published in the Buffalo News from 11/22/2004 - 11/23/2004. Mayer, Alta G. November 15, 2004, of Amherst, NY, Beloved wife of the late Theodor Mayer; mother of Rebecca R. Torres and Felix (Carol Ann) Mayer; grandmother of Bertram, Benedick, Vincent and Christina; sister of Gloria Gallup. Friends are invited to attend a celebrated of life Tuesday, November 30, at 2 PM in the Unitarian Universal Church. Mrs. Mayer had 30 years of service as cellist for the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra. Memorial gifts may be made to the music fund of the Unitarian Universalist Church, 695 Elmwood Ave., 14222. Published in the Buffalo News from 11/21/2004 - 11/28/2004. Merkling, Neil T. November 21, 2004, beloved husband of Barbara; dear father of Jacquelyn (Joseph) Rankin, Michael, Mary and the late Peter and Kevin; grandfather of Joseph, Joshua, Jennifer, Marissa and Clayton; son of Albertine and the late Harold; brother of the late Paul (Lorraine) Merkling; also survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral from the PACER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2275 George Urban Blvd. (two blocks east of Dick Rd.) Wednesday at 9:30 and St. Barnabas Church at 10 AM. Friends invited. Family present Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Neil was retired from the Buffalo Fire Dept. in 2000. Flowers gratefully declined. Published in the Buffalo News from 11/22/2004 - 11/23/2004. 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. Morphis, Aphrodite G. (Conomikes) November 20, 2004, beloved wife of James W. Morphis; dear mother of Peter (Alexandra) Morphis and Georgette (George) Hasiotis; grandmother of Elizabeth, James, Elena, John and Katherine; beloved daughter of the late George and Stella (nee Kamichi) Conomikes; dearest niece of Alexandra Lambrakos of Detroit, MI; cousin of Demetra Harpalas of Batavia, NY, Nick Chambers of Ft. Montgomery, NY and Penelope Bellas; also survived by many nieces, nephews and loving, devoted employees. The family will be present on Monday from 7-9 PM and Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Lancaster-Depew Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 6050 Transit Rd. where funeral services will be held on Wednesday at 10 AM and from The Hellenic Orthodox Church of the Annunciation at 11 AM. A Trisagion Service will be held Tuesday at 8 PM. Flowers graciously declined. If desired, donations may be made to The Hellenic Orthodox Church of the Annunciation, c/o Priest Discretionary Fund. Online register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 11/22/2004 - 11/23/2004. Ott, Joyce A. (Taylor) November 21, 2004, of Grand Island, wife of the late Thomas E. Ott, Sr.; mother of Terry E. (William) Shindledecker, Deborah A. (Dennis) Sallander, Thomas E. (Nancy) Ott, Jr. and Lori J. (Joseph) Fielding; grandmother of Jennifer, Katie, Erin, Tom, Kelly, Michelle and Taylor; sister of Marcia (Jack) Schubert. Friends may call Monday 7-9 PM and Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the KAISER FUNERAL HOME, 1950 Whitehaven Rd., Grand Island where Funeral Services will be held Wednesday at 11 AM. Memorials may be made to Roswell Park Cancer Institute. Published in the Buffalo News from 11/22/2004 - 11/23/2004. Pingitore, Ruth E. (Campbell) November 20, 2004 of Angola, NY, beloved wife of the late Anthony T. Pingitore; dear mother of Nancy (Harry) Rosel, Robert (late Dolores) and Mary Ann (Klaus) Baake; grandmother of six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; sister of Erwin (late Mary) Campbell; survived by several nieces and nephews. Friends may call Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the the SCHIAVONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 8434 N. Main St, Angola, NY, Where prayers will be said Wednesday at 9:15 AM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Most Precious Blood Church 10 AM. Mrs. Pingitore was a member the Altar and Rosary Society of Most Precious Blood Church, The American Legion Newcomb-Long Post #928 Auxiliary, VFW Post #5798 Auxiliary and a member of the Evans Senior Citizens. The American Legion Auxiliary and the VFW Auxiliary will have their Service Tuesday evening at 7:30 PM at the Funeral Home. Published in the Buffalo News on 11/22/2004. Reid, Harold J. November 20, 2004, beloved husband of the late Dolores (Gaskill); dear father of Diane Reid, James (Marla) Reid and the late Ronald (Dona) Reid; loving grandfather of three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; brother of the late Gladys (late Edward) Donohue and Gertrude (late Charles) Jacke; survived by many nieces and nephews. Friends and family are invited to a Memorial Mass, Saturday, December 11 at 9:30 AM at St. Gabriel's Church, 5271 Clinton St. in Elma. Private services were held at the request of the family. Entombment at St. Adalbert's Cemetery. Mr. Reid was a member of the Knights of Columbus Baker Council. Arranged by JAMES W. CANNAN FUNERAL HOME, INC. Published in the Buffalo News from 11/21/2004 - 11/22/2004. Sabatowski, Felix Of Lackawanna, NY, November 20, 2004, Beloved husband of Sophie (nee Zajas) Sabatowski; dearest father of Barbara (Mark) Hoff; loving grandfather of Holly-Ann and Kara Hoff; dear brother of the late Rose (Henry) Wiechec and late John (late Dolores) Sabatowski; also survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral services Tuesday morning at 9:15 from the (Blasdell/Lackawanna Chapel) JOHN J. KACZOR FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3450 South Park Ave., and at St. Barbara's Church at 10. Entombment will follow in Holy Cross Cemetery, Sacred Heart Chapel Mausoleum. Friends invited. Mr. Sabatowski was an active Parishioner at St. Barbara's Church for many years. Flowers graciously declined. Family will be present to receive friends Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Published in the Buffalo News from 11/21/2004 - 11/22/2004. Sciortino, Joseph November 19, 2004; beloved husband of the late Catherine (nee Cucinotta) Sciortino; dearest father of Rosalind (Harold) Kulju; grandfather of Kristin and David Kulju; brother of Mary (late Joseph) Dublino and the late John (Grace) Sciortino and Rose (Carl) Masi. The family will be present to receive friends Tuesday from 4-8 PM at the (Amherst Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 5200 Sheridan Dr. (corner of Hopkins Rd.), where Funeral Services will be held Wednesday at 9:15 AM and from Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church (Harris Hill) at 10 AM. Online register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 11/21/2004 - 11/23/2004. Seibert, Lois V. (Brown) November 20, 2004, of West Seneca, NY, wife of the late Joseph F.; mother of Joseph R. (Becky), Gary M., Kenneth (Debbie) and Joanne (Buddy) Leith; sister of Diane (Randy) Howes and the late Clayton Brown; also survived by 11 grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and her pet dog, Prince. No prior visitation. Relatives and friends are invited to a Memorial Mass, Saturday at 10:15 AM from Queen of Heaven Church, Seneca St. and Mill Rd., West Seneca. Arrangements by HOY FUNERAL HOME, INC. Published in the Buffalo News from 11/22/2004 - 11/25/2004. Simmons, Hazel J. November 19, 2004. The family will receive friends Wednesday 12 Noon. Funeral to follow at 1 PM at the BRIAN K. LEWIS FUNERAL HOME, 2528 Bailey Ave., 845-5545. Published in the Buffalo News on 11/22/2004. Snyder, Richard D. November 21, 2004, of Buffalo, NY, beloved husband of Louise (Balicki) Snyder; dearest father of Linda (Robert) Samrock, Darlene (Brian) Weber, Susan Kelleher; dear grandfather of Suzanne Kelleher, Michael Backstrom, Richard Samrock; brother of Michael (Pat), Paul Snyder, Herbert (Joan) Wutz, Crescentia Lodico and the late William Snyder and the late Jeanette Mitchell; survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral service from the BARRON-MILLER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3025 William St. near Union Rd., Cheektowaga, Wednesday at 8:45 AM and in St. Casimir's Church at 9:30 AM. Family present Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9. Mr. Snyder was a WWII and Korean War veteran. Published in the Buffalo News from 11/22/2004 - 11/23/2004. Soderholm, Gordon H. Of West Seneca, NY, November 19, 2004, dearest life companion of Beverly J. Colby, Ardath C. Soderholm, mother of children; father of Gordon M. P.E. (Shelly), Dale A., Lloyd E. and Dawn C. Soderholm (George Cardona); fond grandfather of five grandchildren. Friends may call Sunday and Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the PAUL A. KLOC BLOSSOM CHAPELS INC., 4680 Clinton St. (corner Borden Rd), West Seneca ( 668-5666). Friends and relatives are invited to attend Funeral Services from Lord Of Life Lutheran Church, 1025 Borden Rd., Cheektowaga, on Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock. Sentiment may be expressed through a contribution to the Musical Fare Theater Company, 4380 Main St., Amherst, NY 14226 or Lord of Life Lutheran Church Memorial Fund in Memory of Gordon H. Soderholm. Published in the Buffalo News from 11/21/2004 - 11/22/2004. Soldaczewski, Edward T. "Gumba" November 20, 2004, of Cheektowaga, NY, beloved husband of 59 years to Alice (nee Rydzynski); dearest father of Diane (Arthur) Romanowski and Edward D. (Sandra); grandfather of the late Jason, Renee (Daryl) Vernon and Brian Soldaczewski; brother of the late Victor (Emily), late Stephen (late Helen), late Frank (Ceil) and Joseph (Patricia) Sanders; also survived by nieces and nephews. Family will be present to receive relatives and friends Monday 7-9 PM and Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the MELVIN J. SLIWINSKI FUNERAL HOME, 85 George Urban Blvd. (west of Harlem Rd.) where funeral services will be held Wednesday at 9:00 AM and from St. Stanislaus Church at 9:45 AM. Entombment St. Stanislaus Cemetery. Mr. Soldaczewski was a veteran of WWII and a retiree of Quebecor (formerly JW Clement). Published in the Buffalo News from 11/22/2004 - 11/23/2004. Stack, Charlotte (Opiela) November 21, 2004, of Sloan, NY, beloved wife of the late Adam; dearest mother of the late James (Ruth) Stack; grandmother of Angel and Gregory; great-grandmother of Amber, Taylor and Collin; aunt of Alice Macadlow. Funeral services commencing at the DANIEL R. SMOLAREK FUNERAL HOME, 2047 Broadway, Cheektowaga-Buffalo city line, Wednesday morning at 9:30 and at St. Andrew's Church at 10 AM. Interment in Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Family present Tuesday only 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Mrs. Stack was a member of the parish Rosary Society (Tuesday 2 PM). www.smolarekkefuneralhome.com Published in the Buffalo News from 11/22/2004 - 11/23/2004. Sulkowski, Dorothy Irene "Mickey" (Petoniak) Of Town of Tonawanda, NY, November 19, 2004, beloved wife of Bronislaus M. 'Brownie' Sulkowski; dear mother of Michael (Brenda) Sulkowski; grandmother of Allison and Mitchell; sister of George and Joseph Petoniak; sister-in-law of Michelene Mioducki, Phyllis and Mildred Sulkowski; predeceased by other brothers and sisters; survived by several nieces and nephews. Friends received Sunday and Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the GRECO FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2909 Elmwood Ave. (near Sheridan Dr.) where funeral services will be held Tuesday morning at 8:45 and in St. Elizabeth's Church at 9:30. Interment in Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News from 11/21/2004 - 11/22/2004. Swain Jr., Milton November 19, 2004. The family will receive friends Tuesday 7-9 PM at PROVIDENCE MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 1275 Sycamore. Funeral and burial Friday, November 26 in Talladega, AL. Published in the Buffalo News on 11/22/2004. 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. Warner, Norma A. (Kantowski) November 20, 2004, of Depew, NY, beloved wife of Richard H.; dearest mother of David (Debra), Susan (Dr. Richard) Gilbert and James (Dr. Lindsay Gray) Warner; loving grandmother of Richard, Chelsea, Alexis, Rachel and Zachary; sister of Dr. Eleanore Kantowski, Melvin (Lynn) Kent and Janice (Harold) Sugg. Funeral services commencing at the DANIEL R. SMOLAREK FUNERAL HOME, 2510 Union Rd., Cheektowaga (two blocks south of William St.) Wednesday at 9:30 AM and Resurrection RC Church at 10 AM. Family present to receive friends Monday 7-9, Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. On-line register book at www.smolarek funeral.com. Published in the Buffalo News from 11/22/2004 - 11/23/2004. Waterman, George F. November 22, 2004, of the Town of Tonawanda, NY; beloved husband of Adeline and the late Maxine Waterman; father of Thomas Waterman, Susan (Gary) Burr, David (Diane) Waterman, Carole (Michael) Brown; stepfather of Robert (Kathy) Brewer, William (Suzy) Brewer and Elizabeth Wolf; also survived by several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews; brother of James (Sally) and the late John (Irene) Waterman. Friends may call Monday 7-9 and 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 morning at 9:15. Mass of Christian Burial in Blessed Sacrament R.C. Church at 10:00 AM. Friends invited. Memorials may be made to Hospice Foundation. Published in the Buffalo News from 11/22/2004 - 11/23/2004. Weaver, Elsol G. November 18, 2004. Family present Wednesday 11:00. Funeral to follow at 12 Noon from Dayspring Church of God of Prophecy, 2628 Bailey. Mr. Weaver was a WWII Navy veteran. Arrangements by BRIAN K. LEWIS FUNERAL HOMES, 845-5545. Published in the Buffalo News on 11/22/2004. Woroniecki Jr., Edward J. Of Buffalo, NY, November 20, 2004, husband of Christine (Narcoonis) Woroniecki; loving father of Deborah Woroniecki, Pamela (Thomas) Hennigan and Todd (Donna) Woroniecki; dear son of Bernice and late Edward Woroniecki Sr.; dear brother of Joanne (late Richard) Shields; cherished grandfather of Ashley, Brittani, Devin Woroniecki, Caitlyn, McKenna 'Chuckie' and Kylie Hennigan. Family will be present to receive friends on Monday from 7-9 and Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 at the O'CONNELL-MURPHY FUNERAL HOME, 2286 South Park Ave. where funeral will be held Wednesday at 8:15 followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Church at 9:00. Flowers gratefully declined. Interment Hillcrest Cemetery. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.oconnellfh.com Published in the Buffalo News from 11/22/2004 - 11/23/2004. Zukowski, Zina (Antonuke) November 20, 2004, beloved wife of the late Stafan; dearest mother of George, Stanley (Linda), Peter and Alex; grandmother of Jessica, Paige Herbison, Jack and Kelly Campbell; aunt of Kim Herbison and Jeff Zukowski. Family will be present to receive relatives and friends Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the MELVIN J. SLIWINSKI FUNERAL HOME, 85 George Urban Blvd. (west of Harlem Rd.) where funeral services will be held Wednesday at 8:30 AM and from Holy Trinity Ukrainian Orthodox Church at 9 AM. Interment St. Matthew's Cemetery. Panachyda Tuesday 7 PM. Flowers gratefully declined. Published in the Buffalo News from 11/21/2004 - 11/22/2004.