OBITS: The Buffalo News Death Notices 25 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 Andolina, Alice M. (Meyers) November 23, 2004 of North Collins, N.Y, age 87. Wife of the late John M. Andolina; beloved mother of John M. (late Nancy) and Robert J. (Grace) Andolina; grandmother of five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; sister of Leona (late James) Mason and John (Kathy) Kroll; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Friends may call Wednesday and Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. No visitation Thursday at WENTLAND FUNERAL HOME, 10634 Main St. (Rte. 62), where funeral services will be held Saturday morning at 9:30 followed by a 10 o'clock Mass of Christian Burial from Holy Spirit Church, North Collins. Flowers gratefully declined. If desired, memorials may be made to Alzheimer's Assn. or the charity of your choice. Mrs. Andolina was a former Food Service Manager for North Collins Central School for 32 years. Published in the Buffalo News from 11/24/2004 - 11/25/2004. Becker, Frank E. Of Farnham, NY, November 22, 2004, beloved husband of Maxine J. (Dommer); dearest father of Diane (Eugene) Czyz, Donna Becker and Julie (Robert) Sager; grandfather of Eugene Jr. (Tammy), Jennifer, Adam, Tara, Kyle; great-grandfather of Joshua and Nicholas. Friends may call Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the ADDISON FUNERAL HOME INC., 262 N. Main St., Angola, where prayers will be said Saturday at 9:15 AM, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 AM in St. Anthony's Church, Farnham. Flowers gratefully declined. Published in the Buffalo News from 11/24/2004 - 11/25/2004. Bilger, Jean Age 71; formerly of Eggertsville, NY; passed peacefully at home in Mesa, AZ on November 19, 2004; beloved twin sister of Joan R. Bilger; sister of Albert C. (Loretta), Clayton H. (late Shirley) and the late Audrey Marie (late Donald) Broker; aunt of Jean (Chick) Henn, Joan Harris, Holly (Daniel) Miller and Nancy (Randall) Pipkorn; great-aunt of Shannon, Kimberly, Ashley, Katlyn, Michael, Kyle and Dylan; great great-aunt of Olivia and Austin. Friends may call Friday 7-9 PM at the DENGLER FUNERAL HOME, 2070 Eggert Rd., Amherst, where prayers will be offered Saturday morning at 8:30 followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Leo the Great Church at 9:00 AM. Jean was born in Buffalo, NY where she was a long time resident and contributor to the health and civic community. Jean attended EJ Meyer Memorial Hospital School of Nursing, 1951-1955. Graduated from D'Youville College in 1964. Her nursing career included Nurse at EJ Meyer Memorial Hospital, nurse for Erie County Health Dept., public health supervisor for Buffalo Public and Parochial Schools, Public Health Supervisor of Well child Clinics of Erie County. Jean was a strong contributor to local Erie County Republican Party in post retirement. She was employed by Erie County Legislator William Pauly 1991-1996 at which time she performed innumerable services to the constituents of the 14th Legislative District. For her service she received the Ledwith J. 'Bud' Brennan Jr. Memorial Award from the Amherst GOP. Jean was a tireless volunteer at St. Leo the Great Catholic Church serving as a Eucharistic Minister in addition to her continual service throughout the community for which she receive a community service award in 1990. Jean then retired to Mesa, AZ with her twin sister Joan. During this time Jean continued her service to the community by volunteering at St. Vincent de Paul in Mesa, AZ. Jean was also a member of All Saints Catholic Church in Mesa, AZ. getlogo,mc0540 Published in the Buffalo News on 11/25/2004. Bohn, Harold F. Of Akron, NY; entered into rest November 23, 2004; loving husband of Doris (Feitshans); father of late Connie Bohn; dear grandfather of Lynn (Joseph) Laschinger and dear papa of Ryan; brother of Robert (Mary) Bohn; also survived by several nieces and nephews. Family will receive friends on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM in the CHILDS FUNERAL HOME, 10 Eckerson Ave., Akron, where funeral services will be held on Saturday at 10 AM. Burial in Pioneer Cemetery, Akron. Memorials may be made to St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Harris Hill Rd., Williamsville, NY 14221 Published in the Buffalo News on 11/25/2004. Bridge, Veronica M. (Starks) November 23, 2004; beloved wife of the late George Bridge; dear mother of Charles (Maureen), Mary (Joe Magee) Bridge, Robert (Linda) and Ruth (Lonnie 'Brown') Rencher; loving grandmother of 11 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren; sister of the late Clem (late John) Gordan and the late Neil (late Mildred) Starks. Funeral from the JAMES W. CANNAN FUNERAL HOME INC. (Southtowns Chapel), 3155 Orchard Park Rd., Saturday at 10 AM and from St. John Vianney Church at 10:30 AM. Friends may call Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to The Alzheimer's Assoc. Published in the Buffalo News from 11/25/2004 - 11/26/2004. Bryant, Bobbie Jenise November 20, 2004, beloved daughter of Alma C. Bryant; sister of Cyrilann (Micki) Clark and twin sister of Robbie Denise Wildman. Family will receive relatives and friends Saturday 11, funeral 12 at Hopewell Baptist Church, 1301 Fillmore Ave. Arrangement Exodus Gardens Funeral Home, 605 Masten Ave. Published in the Buffalo News from 11/25/2004 - 11/26/2004. 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 Published in the Buffalo News from 11/23/2004 - 11/25/2004. Colafranceschi, Theresa M. November 24, 2004, at age 73, dearest mother of Anthony J. Calato; loving grandmother of Danielle, Joseph, Joleen and Serena Calato; sister of Michael Colafranceschi, Nelda (Frank) LaManna and the late Irma DiSarno and Louise Persico; survived by many loving nieces and nephews. The family will be present on Friday 2-4 & 6-9 PM at the (Tonawanda Chapel), AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2600 Sheridan Drive, (at Parker), where funeral services will be held on Saturday at 9:15 AM and from St. Barnabas Church at 10:00 AM. Friends invited. On line register book at www.Amigone.com getlogo,am0580 Published in the Buffalo News from 11/25/2004 - 11/26/2004. Darner, Muriel A. November 23, 2004, of Williamsville, NY, beloved wife of the late Thomas L. Darner; mother of Althea Ann Lazroe (Jeffrey) and Paul (Donna) Darner of Winter Park, FL; grandmother of Matthew and Seth Lazroe, Mark and Mike Darner; sister of Esther Beardsley and the late Arthur Schoen (Gertrude). Friends may call Friday 3-5 and 7-9 PM at the HARRY A. WEDEKINDT FUNERAL HOME, INC., 280 Grover Cleveland Hwy at N. Bailey. Funeral services to be held on Saturday at 10 AM at Calvary Ev. Lutheran Church, 4110 Bailey Ave., Eggertsville, NY. Friends invited. Published in the Buffalo News from 11/25/2004 - 11/26/2004. Frank, Gertrude C. Formerly of Cheektowaga, Varysburg and Akron on November 23, 2004. Mother of James (Kathy) Frank of Cheektowaga, Nancy (William) Cooper of Warsaw; sister of Dorothy Vella of Cheektowaga; also survived by eight grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews; wife of the late Charles Frank and sister of the late James Meyers and Helen Beyer. Friends may call Friday 2-4 and 7-9 at ROBINSON & HACKEMER FUNERAL HOME, 246 North Main St., Warsaw. Services will be private. Interment White Chapel Memorial Park, Amherst. Published in the Buffalo News on 11/25/2004. Freeman, Fred W. November 24, 2004; beloved husband of Patricia (Fruet) and the late Christine; dear father of Fred J. 'Rick' (Cynthia); brother of Valmay (Burt) Nagel, Robert (Josephine), Donald (Pat) Freeman and the late Carol (Paul) Poppenberg; also survived by several nieces and nephews and his loving dog Amigo. Funeral service from the PACER FUNERAL HOME INC., 2275 George Urban Blvd. (two blocks east of Dick Rd.) Saturday at 11:15 AM. Friends invited. Family present Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Fred was a U.S. Army veteran, member of the Buffalo Masonic Lodge and Wood and Brook Sportsmen's Club and a retiree of N.F.T.A.-Metro. After his retirement he worked at the Albright-Knox Art Gallery. Published in the Buffalo News from 11/25/2004 - 11/26/2004. Gruntz, Elizabeth M. (Deck) November 22, 2004; wife of the late Richard D. Gruntz, Sr; beloved mother of Richard D. Gruntz Jr., DDS (Donna), Barbara E. Isherwood (Rick), Peter A. Gruntz (Shelley), Nancy E. Tepas (Clete), William G. Gruntz (Monika), Michael A. Gruntz (Susan), Daniel J. Gruntz (Kellie) and the late Kathleen A. Buchnowski (Karl); grandmother of 21 grandchildren, three great-grandchildren with twins due in February; sister of Gregory J. Deck Jr. (Joan), Patricia Phillips (Stanley), Thomas A. Deck and the late Frank and Paul Deck; also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. No prior visitation. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at St. John the Baptist Church, Englewood Ave., Kenmore, Saturday at 9:30 AM. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Assoc. or Hospice Buffalo. Online tributes may be made to www.mem.com. Arrangements by the DENGLER FUNERAL HOME. getlogo,mc0540 Published in the Buffalo News from 11/25/2004 - 11/26/2004. 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 Published in the Buffalo News from 11/23/2004 - 11/25/2004. Howard, Mary V. Formerly of Lackawanna, passed away Thursday, July 22, 2004 in Burlingame, California. She had resided in Fort Myers, Florida for the last 13 years, where she was an active member of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church and the Ladies Auxiliary Guild of the Knights of Columbus. Mary was an avid reader, and especially loved traveling to spend time with her children and grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, John J. Howard in 2000. Also preceding her in death were her brothers Donald Kennedy, George Kennedy, Gerald Kennedy and Joseph Kennedy and her sister, Evelyn Bausch. Surviving are her four children, John D. (Diane) Howard of Cleveland, OH, Daniel J. (Renee) Howard of Dallas, TX, Patrick D. (Lee Anne) Howard of Katonah, NY, and Marybeth Howard of Burlingame, CA; and was the loving grandmother of Melissa, Amanda, Mary Alice, John, Heather, Daniel, David and Laura. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, November 27, 2004 at 9:30 AM at Our Lady of Victory Basilica in Lackawanna with interment to follow at Holy Cross Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made in Mary's name to the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation, 1440 West Washington Blvd., Chicago, Illinois 60607. JAMES E. GRACE FUNERAL HOME. Published in the Buffalo News on 11/25/2004. Kaczmarek, Stephanie (Koslicki) November 23, 2004, age 97; wife of the late Leon; dear mother of Gertrude (late Oscar) Cramer, Irene (Joseph) Wayne, Harry (Barbara) and the late Donald (Barbara) and Patricia (late Richard) Miller; sister of the late Hattie Mach, Edward and Chester Koslicki; also survived by grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Funeral from the PACER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2275 George Urban Blvd. (2 blocks east of Dick Rd.), Saturday 9:30 and Infant of Prague Church 10:00 AM. Friends invited. Family present Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Mrs. Kaczmarek was a member of Cheektowaga and Cayuga Village Seniors. Flowers gratefully declined. Published in the Buffalo News from 11/25/2004 - 11/26/2004. Karan Sr., Daniel A. November 23, 2004, age 56; Beloved husband of Marcia (nee Mazurkiewicz) Karan; devoted father of Sherry (John) Wagner, Daniel A. (Tracy) Karan Jr. and Brenda Karan; loving grandfather of Johnny and Justin Wagner; brother of John Karan, George Karan, Mary Ann Reilly and Richard Karan; also survived by nieces and nephews. The family will be present on Friday from 5-9 PM at Zurbrick-AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, 5615 Broadway where Funeral Services will be held on Saturday at 8:45 AM and from St. Mary of the Assumption Church at 9:30 AM. Friends invited. Online register at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 11/25/2004 - 11/26/2004. Karas, Phyllis V. (Shaw) November 23, 2004, beloved wife of the late Henry Karas; dearest mother of Michael (Carol), Ann, Barbara and John (Tracy) Karas; sister of Barbara Ripple; sister-in-law of Gertrude Shaw; also survived by ten grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, and nieces and nephews. Friends received on Wednesday and Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM (No visitation on Thanksgiving) at the NIGTHENGALE FUNERAL HOME, 1884 South Park Ave. (near Tifft) where Funeral Services will be held on Saturday at 10 AM. Friends invited. Mrs. Karas was a long time member of the Holy Family Church Choir, the Altar and Rosary Society and an avid Bowler. Interment in Holy Cross Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News from 11/24/2004 - 11/25/2004. Kirchgessner, Robert A. November 10, 2004; Age 82 of Clarence, NY; beloved son of the late Albert and Lillian (Klug) Kirchgessner; nephew of the late Lucy (Klug) Sant. A graveside service will be held Friday afternoon at 1:00 PM in Forest Lawn Cemetry. (Please assemble at Delaware entrance). On-line guest register at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News on 11/25/2004. Krueger, Edna (LeSage) November 24, 2004 of Springville, N.Y. Wife of the late Arthur E. Krueger; mother of Betty I. (Albert) Neumann and the late Nancy Murray; also survived by nine grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; sister of Sid (Lil) LeSage from Canada; pre-deceased by 14 siblings. Friends may call Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the SMITH-WEISMANTEL FUNERAL HOME INC., 271 E. Main St., Springville N.Y followed by a funeral service on Saturday at 11 o'clock. Expressions of sympathy may be made to Jennie B. Richmond Nursing Home. Published in the Buffalo News from 11/25/2004 - 11/26/2004. Marchlewski, Rose B. "Rozalia" (Lata) Of Blasdell, NY, November 23, 2004, beloved wife of the late Anthony A. Marchlewski; loving mother of Anthony S. (Ann) of Alabama, Helen (Charles) Jensen of Montana and William (Stacey) of Hamburg; proud grandmother of five grandchildren and one great-grandson; also survived by one brother and nieces and nephews; predeceased by four brothers and one sister. Family will be present to receive friends Sunday 4-8 PM at the (Blasdell-Lackawanna Chapel) JOHN J. KACZOR FUNERAL HOME INC., 3450 South Park Ave. where prayers will be said Monday morning at 9 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at Our Mother of Good Counsel Church at 9:30. Interment will follow in Hillcrest Cemetery. Friends invited. Published in the Buffalo News from 11/25/2004 - 11/26/2004. Matuskik, Joseph S. Age 73, of Arcade, died November 23, 2004; beloved husband of the late Theresa (nee Rakowski); father of Kenneth, Joseph A., Timothy and the late Stephen Matusik; father-in-law of Joanne Matusik; grandfather of Johnna Matusik; brother of Mary (Charles) Dunkle and the late Cecelia Pawlowski; step-brother of the late Kazmeria Troutman, Stefania Horm, Frank Dziedzic and Tofil Dziedzic, also survived by many nieces and nephews. Friends may call Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the W.S. DAVIS FUNERAL HOME INC., 358 Main St., Arcade. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday at 11 AM in SS Peter & Paul Church, Arcade. Interment in the Church Cemetery Published in the Buffalo News on 11/25/2004. 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. Nowinski, Patricia A. (Huber) Suddenly, November 24, 2004; loving mother of the late Joseph E. Nowinski; beloved daughter of Ethel (nee Dill) and the late Nicholas E. Huber; dear sister of Ralph (Barbara) Huber and Margaret (Steve) Feliciano; also survived by many nephews; companion of Patrick Dailey; former wife of James Nowinski. The family will receive friends at the C. MERTZ & SON FUNERAL HOME, INC., 911 Englewood Ave., Sunday from 2-6 PM where funeral services will be held Monday at 9 AM and a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. John the Baptist Church (Englewood Ave.) at 9:30 AM. In lieu of flowers, donations to Roswell Park Alliance or the Hospice Foundation, Inc. Pat was a former teacher with the Buffalo School District. Published in the Buffalo News from 11/25/2004 - 11/27/2004. Noworyta, Helen C. (Lysak) November 22, 2004. Beloved wife of the late Frank; devoted mother of Frank Jr (Eileen) Noworyta, Maryann (Raymond) Klein and Rosanne (late James) Gertz. Loving grandmother of ten grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Pre-deceased by 15 brothers and sisters. Survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral Services at the BUSZKA FUNERAL HOME, INC, 2005 Clinton St (corner South Ogden) Saturday at 9 AM and at St Bernard Church at 9:30 AM. Visitation Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Published in the Buffalo News on 11/25/2004. Flowers Charities Olkowski, Arthur A. November 20, 2004; dear father of David (Lynn) and Jack (Robin); brother of Edwin (Dorothy) and Loretta Angierski; also survived by grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Stanislaus Church, Peckham at Townsend St., Saturday 9:30 AM. Please assemble at Church. No prior visitation. Mr. Olkowski was a WWII Veteran. Memorials to Corpus Christi Church. Arrangements by PACER FUNERAL HOME, INC. Published in the Buffalo News from 11/24/2004 - 11/25/2004. Page, Marina J. (Manolis) November 23, 2004, at age 97. Beloved wife of the late John A. Page; dearest mother of Thomas J. of Newark, N.Y., James J. (Carol) and the late Evangeline Page; loving grandmother of Brian J. Page, M.D. and Phillip M. Page; sister of the late Nicholas George and Christopher Manolis; also survived by nieces and nephews. The family will be present on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Amherst Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME INC., 5200 Sheridan Dr. (corner of Hopkins Rd.), where funeral services will be held on Saturday at 9:00 AM and from the Hellenic Orthodox Church of the Annunciation (Delaware & Utica) at 10:00 AM. The Trisigon Service will be held Friday at 7:30 PM. Flowers gratefully declined. If desired, memorials may be made to the Hellenic Orthodox Church of the Annunciation. Online register book at www.Amigone.com getlogo,am0580 Published in the Buffalo News from 11/25/2004 - 11/26/2004. Pasnik, Edward M. Of Medina, November 24, 2004, survived by his wife, Bernice; father of Richard (Debbie) of Stewart, FL, John (Teresa) of Middleport and Barb (Paul) Klatt of Medina; 13 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Friends may call Friday 2-4 and 7-9 at the COOPER FUNERAL HOME, 215 W. Center St., Medina. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday at 10 AM in Sacred Heart Church. Interment in Sacred Heart Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News on 11/25/2004. Pfohl, Leland J. November 21, 2004, age 48, dear son of Ruth (Vohwinkel) and the late Louis L. Pfohl; brother of Barbara A. (Erwin) Beckinghausen, Louis L. Jr. (Francine), Gary D. (Janice), Mark L. (Moreen), Christopher M. (Rebecca) and Mary Jo (Carl) Bennett; beloved uncle of many nieces and nephews. Friends may call Friday 2-4 and 7-9 at the DENGLER & ROBERTS FUNERAL HOME, 3000 Delaware Ave., Kenmore where prayers will be offered Saturday 9:15 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Mark's Church at 10 AM. Arrangements GEORGE J. ROBERTS & SONS. Published in the Buffalo News from 11/24/2004 - 11/25/2004. Pringle Jr., George Of Tonawanda, NY, November 22, 2004, Husband of the late Dorris T. (Kener); father of Susan D. (Rev. Dr. Brian K.) Scharf and Lauren H. (Rev. Dr. Gordon J.) De La Vars; grandfather of Christopher, Andrew and Jonathan Scharf; brother of the late Margaret McIntosh and Maisie Schuster; also survived by nieces and nephews. Friends may call Friday 2-4 and 6-8 PM at the DENGLER & ROBERTS FUNERAL HOME, 3000 Delaware Ave., Kenmore. Funeral Services will be held Saturday at 10 AM from Knox Presbyterian Church, 2595 Elmwood Ave., Kenmore. Please assemble at Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to the SPCA or the American Stroke Assn. getlogo,mc0540 Published in the Buffalo News from 11/24/2004 - 11/26/2004. Ryan Jr., Thomas J. November 23, 2004, loving husband of JoAnne P. (nee Pantano) Ryan; dedicated father of John Thomas and James Patrick Ryan; beloved son of Aida (nee D'Avalia) Ryan and the late Supreme Court Justice Thomas J. Ryan; dearest brother of Mark (Martha), Kevin, Mary Jo and Robert Ryan; son-in-law of John and the late Josephine Pantano; also survived by nieces and nephews. The family will be present Friday 2-8 PM at the (Amherst Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 5200 Sheridan Dr. (at Hopkins). Family and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial Saturday at 11 AM from St. Joseph's University Heights Church, 3269 Main St., Buffalo, NY. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to P.E.D.S., PO Box 1360, Buffalo, NY 14205. Online register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 11/25/2004 - 11/26/2004. Samul, Cecilia W. (Witczak) November 23, 2004, wife of Charles M. Samul; mother of Anita 'Leah' (Joseph) Caldarola of Berkeley, CA and Charles (Pamela) Samul of Wynnewood, PA; grandmother of Sophie Valentine Samul; sister of Wanda Rozek and the late Matthew and Ted Witczak and Eleanor Kujawa; also survived by nieces and nephews. The family will be present to receive friends Friday 2-4 and 6-8 at BEACH-TUYN FUNERAL HOME, INC., 5541 Main St. (at Cayuga Rd.), Williamsville. Friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial Saturday morning at 9:30 in St. Josaphat Church (please assemble at church). Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to Polish Falcons of America, 615 Iron City Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15205-4397. Published in the Buffalo News from 11/25/2004 - 11/26/2004. Say, Suzanne M. Of Newfane, NY, November 14, 2004; wife of Clarence Say; mother of Iesa (Daniel) Erck, Alaina (Chris) Moeller, Tiera Say and Damon Say; daughter of George Schafer and the late Marie Brinkman Schafer. A private graveside service was held at Corwin Cemetery, Newfane, NY. Arrangements RUTLAND CORWIN FUNERAL HOME INC Published in the Buffalo News on 11/25/2004. 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. 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. Valites, Charles J. Of Angola, NY; November 24, 2004; beloved husband fo Sharon A. (Dolencic); dearest father of Mark T., Matthew C., Nicholas J. and Christopher J. Valites; son of Eleanor (Urban) Valites and the late Charles Valites; brother of Richard (Carol) Valites and Janet (James) Kluskiewicz; also survived by several nieces and nephews. Friends may call Thursday from 7-9 PM and Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the ADDISON FUNERAL HOME INC., 262 North Main St., Angola, NY. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday at 11:30 AM in St. Anthony's Church, Farnham, NY. Please assemble at church. Published in the Buffalo News from 11/25/2004 - 11/26/2004. VanDyke, Jeannette Of Hamburg, NY, November 13, 2004, daughter of the late Herman and Sadie VanDyke; sister of Catherine VanDyke, Margaret (late Eugene) Holmes and the late John (late Helen), James (Patricia) and Vivian VanDyke; also survived by several nieces and nephews. Friends are invited to attend a Memorial Mass at SS. Peter & Paul Church, Friday at 2 PM and a reception immediately following at Romanello's South. No prior visitation. Private burial. Memorials may be made to The VanDyke Scholarship Foundation, c/o D'Youville College. Arrangements by DONALD M. DEMMERLEY FUNERAL HOME, INC. Published in the Buffalo News from 11/24/2004 - 11/25/2004. Voss, Joan M. (Myers) Of East Aurora, NY, November 23, 2004; wife of the late Alfred; mother of William (Kathryn) and Robert (Maureen); grandmother of Kate and Michael; sister of Norbert (Patricia) Myers and the late William Myers. Friends may call Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at The KENNETH HOWE FUNERAL HOME, 64 Maple St., East Aurora. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 9:00 AM Saturday from Immaculate Conception R.C. Church, 520 Oakwood Ave., East Aurora. (Please assemble at Church). Published in the Buffalo News on 11/25/2004. Waters, Adeline E. (Smith) November 22, 2004; wife of the late Kenneth Waters; sister of Cecelia Schmid and the late Bertha, Daniel, Emma Burgasser and Albert Smith; also survived by dear friend Margaret Daniels. The family will be present to receive friends Friday 4-8 at BEACH-TUYN FUNERAL HOME, INC., 5541 Main St. (at Cayuga Rd.), Williamsville. Friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial, Saturday morning at 9 O'Clock in Ss. Peter & Paul Church, Williamsville (please assemble at Church). Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials to St. Francis Home. Published in the Buffalo News on 11/25/2004. Wolf, Betty R. (Ledwin) November 22, 2004; wife of the late Earl J. Wolf; mother of Gary (Sharon) Wolf and Susan (late Norman) Lockwood; sister of Verna Wolf, Frank (Clair) Ledwin and the late Norma (Richard) Dean; grandmother of Jeffrey (Tammy), Kelly Ann (Brian), and Michael; great-grandmother of Ashley, Jarrett, Brandon, and Kaitlyn. Friends may call Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at LOOMIS, OFFERS & LOOMIS, INC., MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 1820 Seneca St., where funeral will be held Saturday at 11 AM. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials to Grace Lutheran Church, 174 Cazenovia St., 14210. Published in the Buffalo News from 11/25/2004 - 11/26/2004.