OBITS: The Buffalo News Death Notices 23 Welcome to the Electronic Edition of the Buffalo News SearchSearch ArticlesSearch ArchivesSearch PhotosSearch More GO TO BUFFALO.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. 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. Ayers, George D. Of Ransmoville, NY, November 21, 2004; husband of Karin Ayers; son of Irma Jean (Thompson) Ayers Ellen and the late Everett Ayers; father of Paul F. (Karen) Miller and Denise Miller; brother of David, John, Wesley Ayers, Linda Carroll, Karen Bennett, Roberta Richmond, Mari Foster, Bekki Childress; grandfather of Kristen and Alex Miller; also survived by several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the HARDISON FUNERAL HOMES, INC., 3648 Ransomville Rd., Ransomville, Friday from 7-9 PM. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, November 17 at 10 AM at the Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers Memorials to the Ransomville Volunteer Fire Co. Ambulance Fund, PO Box 239 Ransomville, NY 14131 or Niagara Hospice, 4675 Sunset Dr., Lockport, NY 14094. Published in the Buffalo News on 11/23/2004. Buckley, Mary Anne (Bowen) November 23, 2004, of Williamsville, NY, dear wife of Thomas A. Jr.; dear mother of Mary Kay (Raymond) Waterman, Thomas A. III, Joseph R. (Cheryl), Kevin F., Anne M. (Kenneth) Wahl and Mark J. (Cynthia); sister of John (Rita) Bowen, Kathleen (George) DeBoldt, Agnes (Norman) Simons and the late James Bowen; also survived by 14 grandchildren. Friends may call Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM, Thursday 7-9 PM and Friday morning, 9-10 AM, at ROBERTS & DENGLER FUNERAL HOME, 8630 Transit Rd., East Amherst, (one mile north of Maple, just past Klein), where prayers will be offered Friday at 10 AM, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial from St. Gregory the Great RC Church at 10:45. Online tributes may be sent to www.mem.com getlogo,mc0540 Published in the Buffalo News from 11/23/2004 - 11/25/2004. Funeral home info Flowers Charities Busch, Ann Denise (Weilbacher) November 6, 2004 at home in Midland, MI; cherished wife of William F.; loving mother of Andrea, Sean, Bethany and Michelle; sister-in-law of Alicia (James) Braaten of Clarence Center and Douglas (Maryanne) Busch of Ludington, MI. Memorial Mass to be celebrated on Saturday, November 27, 2004 at 11:00, St. Augustine's R.C. Church, Goodrich Rd., Clarence Ctr. Memorials may be made to the Stefanie Spielman Fund for Breast Cancer Research, 300 W. 10th Ave., B-13-459, Columbus, OH 43210. Published in the Buffalo News on 11/23/2004. 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 Published in the Buffalo News from 11/21/2004 - 11/23/2004. Caulfield, Charles C. Of North Tonawanda, NY; November 20, 2004; husband of Billie (McLouth) Caulfield; brother of Margaret Dietzel of Buffalo. No prior visitation. Graveside service Tuesday at 11:00 AM in Evergreen Hill Cemetery in Corfu. A memorial mass will be held Saturday, December 11, 2004 at 11:00 AM in St. Teresa Avila R.C. Church, 5771 Buell St., Akron, NY. Published in the Buffalo News on 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 getlogo,am0580 Published in the Buffalo News from 11/22/2004 - 11/23/2004. 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. Furlani, Erminio "Ermo" October 23, 2004, Age 88, of Springfield, Vermont. A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, November 26, 10:15 AM at Queen Of Heaven Catholic Church in West Seneca, NY. Published in the Buffalo News on 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. Halt, James G. November 22, 2004; of Amherst, NY; beloved husband of Diane Merrell Halt; dearest father of Shannon M., Kevin J. (Molly), Sean M. (Maria) and Christopher G. Halt; grandfather of Morgan and Connor Halt; brother of Ronald (Pickens), Thomas (Carol) and Robert (Jan) Halt; also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Friends may call Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the DENGLER FUNERAL HOME, 2070 Eggert Rd., Amherst. (no calling hours on Thanksgiving Day). A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at St. Benedict's Church, Main St. & Eggert Rd., Friday at 9:30 AM. (Please assemble at Church) Flowers gratefully declined. Memorial contributions may be made to the ALS Assoc. of Upstate NY, PO Box 127, Elbridge, NY 13060 getlogo,mc0540 Published in the Buffalo News from 11/23/2004 - 11/25/2004. 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. Isaacson, Arthur C. November 22, 2004, of the Town of Tonawanda, NY, beloved husband of Barbara; father of Jennifer and Craig (Deborah) Isaacson; also survived by seven grandchildren. Friends may call call Wednesday, 2-4 and 7-9 at the LESTER H. WEDEKINDT INC. FUNERAL HOME, 3290 Delaware Ave., where funeral services will be held Friday at a time to be announced. Friends invited. Published in the Buffalo News on 11/23/2004. 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. Joyce, James R. November 21, 2004, beloved husband of Dorothy A. (nee Hoffman) Joyce; dearest father of Patricia A. (Michael) Pietruszka and Mary Ann (Michael) Kurzdorfer; dear grandfather of Megan, Melissa, Mark and James; brother of Daniel R. Joyce and Gerald B. Joyce; also survived by nieces and nephews. The family will be present Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the Urban-AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, 3645 Genesee St., where funeral services will be held Friday at 9:30 AM and a Mass of Christian Burial celebrated from Our Lady Help of Christians Chapel at 10 AM. Friends invited. (No visitation Thanksgiving Day). Online register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 11/23/2004 - 11/24/2004. Kidder, Alan T. Of Alden, NY, November 22, 2004, be- loved husband of 54 years to Vivian (Mosman) Kidder; dear father of Thomas (Patti), Lori Walker, David (Mary), Richard (Nancy), Jeffrey (Kathy) Kidder; grandfather of 11 grandchildren and one great-granddaughter; brother of Alvin (Marion) Kidder and the late Donal (Lilian) Kidder; also survived by several nieces and nephews; brother-in-law of William (Mary), Edward (Ann) Mosman, Phyllis Koblich, Judith (David) Prieto. Funeral services will be held at the CHARLES MEYER FUNERAL HOME INC., 13228 Broadway, Alden, NY Wednesday at 1 PM. Family will be present Tuesday, 2-4 and 7-9 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Alden Presbyterian Church. Published in the Buffalo News on 11/23/2004. 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. Kraska, Richard J. November 19, 2004, beloved husband the late Pat Kraska; dearest father of Rosemary Anderson, Arlene Jasiulek and Bonnie (Douglas) Roill; also survived by 3 grandchildren. Published in the Buffalo News from 11/23/2004 - 11/24/2004. Love, Bernice D. May Of North Tonawanda, NY. November 12, 2004. Wife of the late Walter J. Love. Dear mother of Thomas (Roberta) Love and Barbara A. Leonardis, both of North Tonawanda. Grandmother of Bridget (Alexander) Love-Meehan, David G. Leonardis. Sister of Walter (Bette) May. Also survived by nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to a Memorial Mass at St. Amelia's RC Church, 2999 Eggert Rd., at Cornwall Ave., Tonawanda, Saturday at 11:30 AM. Please assemble at church. Memorial contributions to the American Heart Assoc. of WNY, 25 Hazelwood Dr., Amherst 14228, are preferred. Arrangements by D. LAWRENCE GINNANE FUNERAL HOME, Kenmore, NY. Published in the Buffalo News from 11/23/2004 - 11/24/2004. 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. 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. Muhl, Doris R. (Eising) November 20, 2004, wife of the late Edward R., Sr.; dear mother of Edward R. Jr. (Susan); grandmother of Karen Muhl; sister of the late William Eising; also survived by nieces and nephews. Friends received Wednesday 7-9 PM at the SIECK & MAST FUNERAL HOME, 4614 Main St., Snyder (same location as the Schlager Funeral Home). Funeral Service will be held Friday at 10 AM at St. Luke Lutheran Church, 900 Maryvale Dr., Cheektowaga. Published in the Buffalo News from 11/23/2004 - 11/24/2004. 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. Petersen, Michael M. Suddenly, November 21, 2004, of Cheektowaga, NY, beloved husband of Jill K. (Hejza) Petersen; dearest father of Megan N.; dear son of Max and Marion Petersen; son-in-law of Eugene and Katherine Hejza; brother of Mary Ann (Brian) Woolley-Walkey; brother-in-law of Linda (Jack) Gilbert, Nancy (Joseph) Szadek; also survived by nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends. Relatives and friends may call at the BARRON-MILLER FUNERAL HOME INC., 3025 William St., near Union Rd., Cheektowaga, Tuesday and Wednesday 2-7 PM. Mass of Christian Burial Friday at 9:30 AM in Queen of Martyrs Church, 180 George Urban Blvd., Cheektowaga. Please assemble at church. Interment St. Adalbert's Cemetery, Lancaster. Flowers gratefully declined. Mr. Petersen was a member of UAW Local No. 897. No visitation Thanksgiving Day. Published in the Buffalo News from 11/23/2004 - 11/24/2004. 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. Singleton, Willie E. November 21, 2004, Age 57 years; beloved son of the late Abraham and Mary (nee Johnson) Singleton; brother of Gerald (Marilyn) Coleman, James (Audrey) Gardner and Deidre Gardner; dear friend of David A. Maciejewski and a host of relatives and friends. The family will be present to receive friends Wednesday from 7-9 PM at the (Delaware Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME INC., 1132 Delaware Ave. (near West Ferry St.). Online register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News on 11/23/2004. Slisz, Sophie (Iwanski) Age 99, November 23, 2004, beloved wife of the late Joseph F. Slisz Sr.; dear mother of Joseph F. Jr. (Mary Ellen), Henry L. (Margaret), Lorraine (Paul) Ludwig and Rev. Charles E. Slisz; loving grandmother of 12 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren; sister of Charles (Beatrice) Iwanski and the late Joseph (Martha), Edward (Ruth), Helen, Jerome (Dorothy) and Leonard Iwanski; sister-in-law of Jean Iwanski. The family will receive friends at the C. MERTZ & SON FUNERAL HOME INC., 911 Englewood Ave., Wednesday 2-7 PM. No visitation on Thanksgiving Day. Friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Andrew's Church (Sheridan and Elmwood Ave.), Friday at 10:30 AM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Andrew's Church Connections Campaign or SS. Peter and Paul Church, Hamburg, Building Campaign. Published in the Buffalo News from 11/23/2004 - 11/24/2004. Sloeman, Grace M. Linneborn November 22, 2004, wife of the late Phillip Sloeman; mother of the late Audrey DiAngelo. Friends may call at CARLTON A. ULLRICH FUNERAL HOME INC., 855 Englewood Ave., Tuesday 2-6 where funeral service will be held Wednesday at 10:00 AM. Published in the Buffalo News from 11/23/2004 - 11/24/2004. 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. Sobocinski, Jean C. (Popp) November 22, 2004, wife of Louis T. Sobocinski; mother of Patricia (Richard) Allen, Barbara (Peter) Boyd, Jayne (John) Mangione; sister of John (Norma) Popp; also survived by 5 grandchildren and one great-grandson. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Our Lady Help of Christian's Chapel, 4125 Union Rd., Cheektowaga, Friday at 11:30 AM. Friends invited. No prior visitation. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorial contributions may be given to the charity of your choice. Arrangements JOHN E. ROBERTS FUNERAL HOME. Published in the Buffalo News from 11/23/2004 - 11/25/2004. 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. Spaid, Beverly J. (Armstrong) November 21, 2004 of Kenmore, NY; beloved wife of Charles Spaid; mother of Kelly (Michael) Julius and Valerie (Thomas) Salatino; grandmother of Steven Julius; sister of Dale, Gary (Jackie) and Glenn (Mary) Armstrong. Friends are invited to a Memorial Mass in St. Paul's R.C. Church, Kenmore, Wednesday morning at 9:15. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or the SPCA. Published in the Buffalo News on 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. 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. Williams, Trevor J. Age 21, of Bliss, died November 21, 2004, beloved son of Dale Williams and Cynthia (Ray) Jacoby; brother of Brady Williams, Troy (Lori) Williams, Melissa Williams; half-brother of Raymond and Ryan Jacoby; special friend of Diana Bockhahn; grandson of Ken & Ruth Williams and Glen & Laura Vandercook; uncle of Kaiden and Chase Williams; also survived by many aunts, uncles and cousins. Friends may call Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at W.S. DAVIS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 358 W. Main St., Arcade. Funeral services will be held Friday at 11 AM in the New Beginnings Fellowship Church in Hermitage. No visitation Thanksgiving Day. Interment in Wethersfield Cemetery, Smith Corners. Memorials may be made to the family c/o P.O. Box 130, Yorkshire, NY 14173 to establish a scholarship in Trevor's name. Published in the Buffalo News on 11/23/2004. 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.