OBITS: The Buffalo News Death Notices 27 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 Alessi, Mario Of Buffalo, NY, entered into rest November 25, 2004, beloved son of the late Salvatore and Sarah (nee Cammilleri) Alessi; devoted brother of Stephen J. (Lucy) Alessi, Lucy Gehrmann, Mary (Paul) Pillitieri, Shirley Ann (John) Favata and the late Sam Alessi, Angelo Alessi and Michael (Florence) Alessi; cherished uncle of many nieces, nephews and great-nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends may visit the LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (City Chapel), 102 Linwood Ave. at Summer near Delaware Ave. on Sunday from 4-8 PM where the funeral will be held on Monday morning at 8:30 o'clock and a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Our Lady of Loretto Church at 9:30 o'clock. Flowers gratefully declined. Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News from 11/27/2004 - 11/28/2004. Archambault, Evelyn L. (Radtke) November 25, 2004 of Depew, NY, dear mother of Deborah (late Peter) Grieco, Gregory (Constance) Archambault, Yvonne (Walter) Pirong, Connie (Chris) Eichler, Susan (James) Rudroff; also survived by nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service, Monday November 29, at 6 PM in the St. John Lutheran Church, 2131 Woodard Rd. off Bowen Rd., Elma. No prior visitation. Arrangements by the BARRON-MILLER FUNERAL HOME. Published in the Buffalo News from 11/27/2004 - 11/28/2004. Bauer, Kenneth E. November 25, 2004; beloved son of the late Jean (Hassel) and Neal Bauer; Dear brother of Patricia (Fredrick) Hubert; loving companion of Angi Paner and family; survived by a niece and a grandson. Visitation with family in the EDWARD J. CICHON FUNERAL HOME, 4929 Broadway, Depew, Saturday 3-6 PM where a funeral service will be held at 6 PM immediately following visitation. Relatives and friends are invited. Flowers gratefully declined. Published in the Buffalo News on 11/27/2004. Bausch, Betty J. Of Orchard Park, NY, November 25, 2004, dearest daughter of Annabelle and the late Herbert Bausch; loving companion of Mickey Dobson; loved by Karen (Mark) Grady, Kathy (Mike) Lavar DeRousseau and Mark (Cathy) Dobson; loving sister of Lynn (Arthur) Karneth, Connie (Kenneth) Weixlmann, Sharon Renn-Sorrentino, Thomas (Joanie), Deborah and Cynthia (Michael) Sullivan; loved by six grandchildren; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Friends received Saturday and Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the CURTIN FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1340 Union Rd., West Seneca where funeral will be held Monday at 9:30 AM. Published in the Buffalo News from 11/26/2004 - 11/28/2004. Becker, Robert H. In Amherst, NY, November 23, 2004, husband of the late Marie G. Zimmerman Becker; beloved father of Thomas (Barbara), Donna (William) Przybysz, Robert (Beverly), Paul (Michele) and John (Pamela) Becker; survived by 12 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Friends may call Saturday and Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the DIETRICH FUNERAL HOME INC., 2480 Kensington Ave., Amherst, where prayers will be offered Monday at 8:15, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial from St. Leo the Great RC Church at 9:15 AM. Mr. Becker was a member of the Holy Name Society, Church Trustee, the Ushers Club, Eucharistic Minister, Chairman of the Finance Committee, Bingo Worker and a trusted advisor to the pastors of St. Leo's. Published in the Buffalo News from 11/26/2004 - 11/27/2004. Comfort, James A. Formerly of Getzville, NY and Ocala, FL; beloved husband of Anne (Keough) Comfort; loving father of Constance, Kathleen (Gerald) Zasowski, James (Michelle), Daniel (Margie), Mary, Thomas (Ann), Patricia and Michael (Josy); grandfather of nine; brother of Eleanor (Richard) Morton and the late Richard (Mae). A memorial mass will be celebrated at St. Pius the X Church, Getzville, NY, Monday morning at 10:00 AM. No prior visitation. Arrangements by WENDEL & LOECHER, INC. Published in the Buffalo News from 11/27/2004 - 11/28/2004. Connors III, John M. "Jack" November 23, 2004, of Angola, NY, dear father of Michael (Linda), Debra (Phillip) Fein and Sharon (Kevin) Hart; grandfather of four grandchildren; brother of William (Bobbie) and Gerald (Carol); survived by nieces, nephews and cousins. Friends may call Sunday from 5-9 PM at the SCHIAVONE FUNERAL HOME INC., 8434 N. Main St., Angola, NY. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday at St. Vincent DePaul Church (N. Evans) at 9:30 AM. Please assemble at church. Published in the Buffalo News from 11/27/2004 - 11/28/2004. Constantino, Frank P. Of Lancaster, NY, November 26, 2004, beloved husband of Louise (DiPizio) Constantino; loving father of Sibby (Peggy), Mary Ann, Paulette, Frankie Joe Constantino; grandfather of Michael and Benjamin Batchelder; brother in law of Josephine (late Henry) Bukowski, Jeanette Salvadore, Bernard (Dorothy) and Joseph (Anne) DiPizio; also survived by 44 nieces and nephews. The Family will receive relatives and friends at the WENDEL & LOECHER INC. FUNERAL HOME, 27 Aurora St., Lancaster, Saturday and Sunday from 2-9 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Our Lady of Pompei Church Monday at 9:30 (please assemble at church). Published in the Buffalo News from 11/27/2004 - 11/28/2004. Cronin, Gerald J. November 25, 2004; Age 87; beloved husband of Lucille H. (nee DeLang) Cronin; dearest father of Nancy (Gerry) Siuda and Marilyn (John) Sanak; grandfather of Jeffrey, Pamela (Kevin) Geraci, Kari (Walter) Potocki and Tami; great-grandfather of Vanessa, Nicholas and Alexander; brother of Fran (Carol) Cronin and the late Edward, Eleanor Gorman, Margaret (Francis) Kneeland, Richard (Jean), John and Julianne; brother-in-law of Robert Gorman, Phillis Cronin and Casey; also survived by by many nieces and nephews. The family will be present on Saturday ONLY from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Tonawanda Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME INC., 2600 Sheridan Dr. (at Parker) where funeral services will be held Monday at 8:15 AM and a Mass of Christian Burial from St. Amelia's Church at 9 AM. Friends invited. Online register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 11/27/2004 - 11/28/2004. Daniels, Clara E. (Price) November 25, 2004, dear mother of Edward (Judy) and Bruce P. Daniels; grandmother of Samantha and Sarah; also survived by 3 brothers and 2 sisters of Oklahoma. Friends received Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the GRECO FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2909 Elmwood Ave. (near Sheridan Dr.) where funeral services will be held Monday 10:00 AM. Published in the Buffalo News from 11/27/2004 - 11/28/2004. Draksic, Kata (Grgincic) Of the Town of Tonawanda, NY, November 25, 2004, born in Croatia on April 16, 1913, she came to the USA in June of 1969 and settled in Buffalo's Riverside Community, beloved wife of the late Marko Draksic; dearest mother of nine children, Mato (Ana), Marija (Petar) Golubic, Jana (Marko) Krajacic, Josip (Danica), Jure (Zorica), Slavo (Ankica), the late Thomas, Helena and Barbara; she is also survived by 14 loving grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. The family will be present on Saturday and Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Tonawanda Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2600 Sheridan Dr. (at Parker Blvd.) where funeral services will be held on Monday at 9:15 AM and from Blessed Sacrament Church, 263 Claremont Ave., Kenmore at 10 AM. Friends invited. Online register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News on 11/27/2004. Drzewiecki, Alfred A. November 26, 2004 of Lancaster, NY; Beloved son of the late Andrew and Rozalia (nee Przybylski) Drzewiecki; dearest brother of Celia (late John) Zielinski, Jean (John) Dubiel, Frank (late Catherine) Drzewiecki, Harriett (late Frank) Dobiesz, Walter (Dolores) Drzewiecki and the late Sr. Mary Chester, CSSF, John (late Jeanette), Benedict, Leonard (late Dorothy) and Alois (late Irene) Drzewiecki; also survived by nieces and nephews. Family will be present to receive relatives and friends Sunday 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 Monday at 8:45 AM and from St. Mary of the Assumption Church at 9:30 AM. Interment St. Stanislaus Cemetery. Alfred was an Army Veteran of WWII and a member of the Adam Plewacki Post #799. Published in the Buffalo News from 11/27/2004 - 11/28/2004. Dudziak, Mary D. (Kopacz) November 24, 2004; wife of the late Steve; sister of Viola (late Ted) Wawszczyk, Adele and the late Frank (late Laura), Bernard (late Julia), Helen Kopacz, Clara (late John) Szalanski and Ted (Dorothy) Kopacz; also survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral from the PACER FUNERAL HOME INC., 1949 Clinton St. (3 blocks west of S. Ogden St.) Monday 9:00 AM and St. Casimir's Church at 9:30 AM. Friends invited. Family present Saturday and Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Mrs. Dudziak was a member of the Polish Union of America, a former parishioner of St. Florian's Church and a resident of Delaware Heights Health Care Center. Flowers are gratefully declined. Published in the Buffalo News from 11/26/2004 - 11/28/2004. Fuhrmann-Reitmeier, Anne Teresa 'Tess' (nee Smith) of West Seneca, NY; November 23, 2004. Beloved wife of the late George Reitmeier and John Fuhrmann, Sr. Dearest mother of George W. Reitmeier, Dolores (Donald) Zeis, stepmother of William (Theresa), Edward (Rosemary), Fred (Barbara) and the late Carl (Caroline) and John (Doris) Fuhrmann. Also survived by 33 grandchildren, 59 great grandchildren and 27 great great grandchildren. Predeceased by many brothers and sisters. Family present Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 at the HOY FUNERAL HOME INC, 3855 Seneca Street, West Seneca where prayers will be said Monday morning at 9 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial from St William's Church at 9:30. Friends invited. Flowers gratefully declined; memorials may be given to the charity of your choice. Published in the Buffalo News from 11/27/2004 - 11/28/2004. Fuller, Josephine Marie "Jo" Of Lockport, passed away November 23, 2004; she was predeceased by her husbands Andrew Perry Reese and Richard Fuller. She leaves her son Roger A. Reese and grandsons Robert Reese and Randall Reese and Daniel Gentzler and granddaughter Chelsea Gentzler; her step-daughters Susan Lancaster and Dorian Gentzler; also survived by nieces, nephews and cousins. There will be no prior visitation. Friends are asked to please attend the Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated in St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church, 391 Market Street, Lockport, on Tuesday, November 30, 2004 at 10 AM. Interment will be private in Glenwood Cemetery. Memorials to the Church Building Fund would be appreciated. Published in the Buffalo News on 11/27/2004. Goodman, Norval T. Of Ransomville, NY, November 25, 2004, age 85, husband of Agnes J. (Rodeke) Goodman; father of Ann (Kevin) Cornell, Randolph (Christine) Goodman and Mary Jo (Raymond) Crawley; grandfather of Michael and Kathryn Cornell, Christie (Timothy) Williams, Theresa (Brenden) Monaco, Jessica and Angela Goodman, Matthew, Sarah, Olivia, Amanda and Abigail Crawley; brother of Lyle (Muriel) Goodman and the late Marjorie Canfield and Marion Moreth; brother-in-law of Harry Moreth and Margaret (Frank) Zellner. Friends may call at the HARDISON FUNERAL HOMES, INC., 3648 Ransomville Rd., Ransomville, NY Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Services will be held Monday at 11 AM from the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Salvation Army, PO Box 56, 708 Buffalo Ave., Niagara Falls, NY 14303. Published in the Buffalo News on 11/27/2004. Grieco, Kathleen C. (Stellrecht) November 24, 2004, of Clarence, NY, wife of the late James F. Grieco Jr; beloved mother of Gina C. Grieco; sister of Patricia (George) Windnagle, John (Susan) Stellrecht and Annabelle (Thomas) Aquilina; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Friends received Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at SHEPARD BROS. FUNERAL HOME, 10690 Main St., Clarence. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday at 10 AM from Our Lady of Peace Church, 10950 Main St., Clarence. Published in the Buffalo News from 11/27/2004 - 11/28/2004. Gross, Alma S. (Spaulding) November 26, 2004; age 91; beloved wife of the late Herbert Gross and the late Wesley Graver; dearest mother of Charles (Christine) Graver and Diane (Robert) Blakely; grandmother of Chad and MMW. Chase Graver U.S.N. and William, Martin and Laura Blakely; great-grandmother of six; aunt to several nieces and nephews; sister of Eleanor (late Kenneth) Spaulding. Family will receive friends 2-4 and 7-9 PM Monday at Zurbrick-AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, 5615 Broadway, Lancaster. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM Tuesday at Elma United Methodist Church, 2991 Bowen Rd., Elma. Online register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 11/27/2004 - 11/29/2004. Guido, Anita M. Age 84 of Highland Mills, NY; November 25, 2004; wife of Michael Guido and the late William C. Thomas Jr.; mother of Kathleen Thomas of Stone Ridge, NY, Betsy Thomas of Tonawanda, NY, Nancy Frey of Highland Mills, NY and the late William C. Thomas III; grandmother of Daniel Myrick, Julia Frey and Cheryl Frey. Friends may call Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the SMITH, SEAMAN & QUACKENBUSH INC. FUNERAL HOME, 515 Rt. 32, Highland Mills, NY. A mass will be held Monday at 10:00 AM in St. Patrick's Church, Rt. 32, Highland Mills, NY. Rev. Gerard P. Travers officiating. Mrs. Guido was a member of Catholic Daughters of America, Court Margaret Mary and a member of St. Patrick's Church, Highland Mills, NY. Contributions may be made to Woodbury Community Ambulance Corps, Rt. 32, Central Valley, NY 10917 or St. Luke's Cornwall Hospital, Laurel Ave., Cornwall, NY 10918. Published in the Buffalo News from 11/27/2004 - 11/28/2004. Harvey, Angeline R. (Hamilton) November 25, 2004; wife of William J. Harvey; mother of Donna (William) Stevens, David (Cheddy), Douglas Harvey, Patricia (Carl) Boyd, Mark (Pam) Harvey and Joan (John) Boneberg; sister of Florence Leszcynski; also survived by 10 grandchildren; nieces and nephews. No prior visitation. Friends are invited to attend a Memorial Mass Monday morning at 9:30 in S.S. Peter and Paul Church (Williamsville). Memorials may be made to the St. Vincent de Paul Society, 1298 Main St., Buffalo, NY 14209. Arrangements by BEACH-TUYN FUNERAL HOME, INC. Published in the Buffalo News from 11/27/2004 - 11/28/2004. Hinterberger, Florence J. (nee Gagnon) November 26, 2004, age 96, of Springbrook, NY; wife of the late Ira 'Ike' Hinterberger; mother of Dorothy (Thomas) Kotarski and Iris (David Reed) Huck; grandmother of Denise Steiner, Gregory (Lisa) Zimmerman, Heidi (Michael) Bly and Wendy (John) Marshall; sister of Frances Turcotte, Evelyn Becker and the late Dorothy Henry, Clyde and Armand Gagnon; also survived by eight great-grandchildren and one great-great-granddaughter. Friends may call Sunday only, 2-4 and 6-8 PM at the WOOD FUNERAL HOME, 784 Main St., East Aurora, NY. Funeral services and interment private. Published in the Buffalo News on 11/27/2004. Homan, Leonard R. Suddenly November 24, 2004; dearest husband of the late Carol (nee Engelhardt); most beloved father of Kathleen (Valentine) Ignatjew, Cherylann (Clinton) Bright, Debra (Joseph) Rayter and the late Lawrence; loving papa of Jason, Kelly, Tamika, Angela, Steven, Rebecca and Erica. Funeral services from the PACER FUNERAL HOME INC., 2275 George Urban Blvd. (two blocks east of Dick Rd.), Monday at 11:30 AM. Friends invited. Family present Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Mr. Homan was a WWII Naval veteran, member of D.E.S.A. and a retiree of Lancaster Central Schools. Published in the Buffalo News from 11/27/2004 - 11/28/2004. Jakubczak, Dorothy (Zawisky) November 24, 2004, beloved wife of Frank; dear mother of Marlene (Richard) Prather and Deborah Raichel; fond grandmother of Lindsey, Richard, Dan, Derek, Mary and Jessica; dear sister of Anna (John) Kapus and Michael (Christine) Zawisky; also survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral from the KOLANO FUNERAL HOME, 396 Amherst St. (near Grant) Monday 9 AM and Assumption Church at 9:30. Friends are invited. Family will be present Saturday 7-9 PM and Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Mrs. Jakubczak was a member of Post #1041 American Legion Ladies Auxiliary. Donations may be made to Hospice Buffalo or Assumption Church Preservation Fund. Intermet Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News from 11/27/2004 - 11/28/2004. Kasprzak, Walter J. November 25, 2004, beloved husband of Monica (nee Kasprzyk); dearest father of Rosemarie (Gregory) Kud, Joanne (Timothy) Kud, Ronald (Constance) Kasprzak; grandfather of Jacquelynn, Jennifer (Melvin) Kirchner, Derek, Robert, Kevin and Krystle; great-grandfather of Joshua; brother of Helen Burzynski and Dorothy Budzynski and predeceased by brothers and a sister; also survived by nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be held Monday morning at 9:30 AM at Queen of Martyr's Church (please assemble at church). Interment in St. Stanislaus Cemetery. Family will be present at the DANIEL R. SMOLAREK FUNERAL HOME, 2510 Union Rd., Cheektowaga (2 blocks south of William St.), Saturday 7-9 and Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Mr. Kasprzak was a 25 year member of the Plewacki Post #799. www.smolarekfuneralhome.com Published in the Buffalo News from 11/27/2004 - 11/28/2004. Kolodziej, Agnes M. (Hughes) November 25, 2004 of West Seneca, N.Y. Wife of the late Raymond W.; beloved mother of Joseph (Tamara), Karyn and Kristyn (Paul) Gosciak; dear sister of Sr. Margaret Mary Hughes, R.S.M., Sr. Marie Hughes, R.S.M., Sr. Ann Hughes, R.S.M., Theresa (John) Healy and the late Lawrence (late Shirley) Hughes, John (Audrey) Hughes, Joseph (Patricia) Hughes and Rita (late Robert) Meier; dear grandmother of Nikolas Kolodziej, Morgan, Meaghan and Stephen Gosciak; also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services Monday at 9:30 AM from the SIECK & MAST FUNERAL HOME, 250 Orchard Park Rd., West Seneca (825-5205), and in St. Bonaventure Church at 10:00 AM. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Family will be present Saturday 7-9 PM and Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Interment in Holy Cross Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News from 11/27/2004 - 11/28/2004. Kubasiak, Edward J. November 25, 2004. Beloved husband of Barbara (Galuszka); dearest father of Margaret A. Kubasiak (Joseph Vitale Jr.); pre-deceased by two brothers and two sisters. Funeral Monday 9:45 AM from the ORLOWSKI-SUCHOCKI FUNERAL HOME, 173 Stanislaus (corner Sobieski St.), with a Mass of Christian Burial 10 AM at St. Adalbert Basilica. Deceased was a member of the Polish Air Force Organization (Lotnicy). Family present Sunday only 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Published in the Buffalo News from 11/27/2004 - 11/28/2004. Kwarciany, Helen Of N. Tonawanda, November 25, 2004, daughter of the late Michael and Stephania (nee Dymek) Kwarciany; dear sister of Stephen (Victoria) Kwarciany and the late Stanley (Jane) Kwarciany, Edward Kwarciany and Chester Kwarciany; dear aunt of Paul (Michele) Kwarciany and two great-nephews, Michael and Kenneth Kwarciany; also survived by many cousins. Family present Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the SABER FUNERAL HOME, 549 Oliver St., N. Tonawanda (692-0271) where prayers will be said Monday at 9 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady Of Czestochowa Church at 9:30 AM. Flowers graciously declined. Memorials may be made to O.L.C. Renovation Fund. Helen was a retired employee of Strippit Inc. of Akron, NY. Published in the Buffalo News on 11/27/2004. Lauridsen, Alice M. (Johnson) November 25, 2004, of Depew, NY; beloved wife of the late Christian M. Lauridsen; dearest mother of Sherie (Larry Krajewski) Garmone; dear grandmother of Kathie (Tim) Gluszak, Tony (Melanie) Garmone and great-grandmother of Chelsie, Aubrie, Alyssa and Jaclyn; sister of Amelia and predeceased by six sisters and one brother. Family will be present to receive relatives and friends Sunday 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 Monday at 10:15 AM and from Lancaster Presbyterian Church at 11:00 AM. Interment Clarence Fillmore Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News from 11/27/2004 - 11/28/2004. Lee, William J. November 25, 2004, beloved husband of Doris (Gall) Lee; dearest father of Linda (late Walt) Barrett, Kathleen Deet and Pamela (Michael) Coyle; loving grandfather of Michael Barrett, Matthew (Mary) Barrett, Elizabeth Deet, Kevin Deet, Molly (John) O'Neil, Maggie Coyle, Kaitlin Coyle and Papa of Billy, Madeline and Grace O'Neil and Breanna and Sean Barrett; dear brother of James (Jo) Lee, Marianne Lee, Elizabeth Boso and the late Dr. Herbert Lee. Friends may call Saturday and Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the REDDINGTON FUNERAL HOME, 657 Abbott Rd. (corner Red Jacket Pkwy.) where services will be held Monday at 9 AM and at St. Martin of Tours R.C. Church at 9:30 AM. Friends invited. Flowers are gratefully declined. Mr. Lee was a member of The Blackthorn Club. Published in the Buffalo News from 11/27/2004 - 11/28/2004. Mary OSF, Sister Mark (Marian Quinlan) November 24, 2004, daughter of the late John and Mary (Eibl) Quinlan; sister of the late Florence C. Meyer and Grace A. Jacobs; survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral and Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mary of the Angels Convent on Monday at 9:30 AM. Friends may call Saturday and Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at St. Mary of the Angels, 201 Reist St., Williamsville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Sisters of St. Francis. Arrangements by AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC. Online register at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 11/26/2004 - 11/27/2004. Matusik, 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 11/27/2004. 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. Mikulski, John M. Of West Seneca, NY; November 26, 2004; beloved husband of the late Lena A. (nee Accordino); dearest father of Michael J. (Terry) Mikulski, John M. (Margie) Mikulski Jr. and the late Sandra (Donald) Wilkey; also survived by nine grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and three great great-grandchildren; brother of Lionel, Margaret McCarville, Wellington, Bethene, Meredith Wagner and the late Winston, Raymond and Russell. Family present Sunday and Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the HOY FUNERAL HOME INC., 3855 Seneca St., West Seneca, where prayers will be said Tuesday morning at 8:45 followed by a Mass of Christian Burial from St. Martin of Tours R.C. Church at 9:30. Friends invited. Memorials to Buffalo Hospice Inc. appreciated. Published in the Buffalo News from 11/27/2004 - 11/29/2004. Moore, Kathleen Marie Suddenly, November 25, 2004 of Elma, NY, beloved daughter of Michael and Evelyn (Jarosz) Moore; dearest sister of Traci Moore; survived by aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service Monday at 11 AM in the BARRON-MILLER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3025 William St. near Union Rd. No prior visitation. Kathy was an employee at the American Red Cross and a freelance Graphic Artist. Published in the Buffalo News from 11/27/2004 - 11/28/2004. Murray, Gail E. (Murphy) November 24, 2004, of the Town of Tonawanda, NY, beloved wife of the late Russel W. Murray; mother of Michael (Susan), Thomas, David (Kathleen) Murphy and Andrew Munro; stepmother of Thomas and David Murray; also survived by 10 grandchildren and one great-grandson; sister of Jean Trapper and Evelyn Garrison and the late Neal Ball. Friends may call Sunday 4-7 at the LESTER H. WEDEKINDT, INC. FUNERAL HOME, 3290 Delaware Ave. where funeral services will be held Monday morning at 8:45. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Margaret's R.C. Church at 9:30. Memorials may be made to Hospice Foundation. Published in the Buffalo News from 11/27/2004 - 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. Pardi, Josephine M. (Notto) November 25, 2004; age 98; beloved wife of the late Louis Pardi; devoted mother of Florence (late Nicholas) Hill and the late Joseph Pardi; mother-in-law of Connie Pardi; loving grandmother of Robert (Karen) Hill, Linda (Michael) Kowalski, Joseph (JudyAnn) Pardi and Mark Hill; great-grandmother of Kimberly, Nicholas, Alex, Lisa, Michael, Timothy and Alyssa; great-great-grandmother of Anna and Stephen; also survived by nieces and nephews. The family will be present Saturday and Sunday from 6-9 PM at the (Delaware Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1132 Delaware Ave. (corner of W. Ferry) where funeral services will be held on Monday at 8:45 AM and from Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church (Buffalo) at 9:30 AM. Friends invited. Online register at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 11/27/2004 - 11/28/2004. Rosinski, Josephine (nee Kopycinski) Of Blasdell, NY, November 26, 2004, beloved wife of the late Edwin W. Rosinski; dearest mother of Edwin J. and the late James E. (late Theresa), John A. (Barbara) Rosinski; also survived by six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; sister of John (late Florence) Kopycinski, Helen (late John) Chudzik and the late Stanley (late Irene) Kopycinski, Alice (late Walter) Patronik, Mary (late William) Chlosta; also survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral services Tuesday morning at 9 AM 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 in Holy Cross Cemetery. Friends invited. Family present Sunday 7-9 and Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Published in the Buffalo News from 11/27/2004 - 11/28/2004. Schuster, Clara D. (Drozdowski) November 26, 2004. Formerly of Orchard Park. Beloved wife of the late Robert E. Dearest mother of Robert (Deborah) Jr; Donna (James) Domino; Karen Cswaykus and Susan (Gerald) Byrne. Grandmother of Frederick, Andrew, Rebecca, and Catherine. Also predeceased by several brothers and sisters. The family will be present to receive friends on Sunday (only) 3-7 at the Orchard Park Chapel of the JOSEPH K. QUINN FUNERAL HOME, INC, 6170 West Quaker St (Rte 20A) where funeral services will be held on Monday morning at 8:15 followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of Sacred Heart Church at 9 o'clock. Friends invited; flowers gratefully declined. If desired, memorials to the American Lung Assoc. Entombment in Holy Cross Cemetery Mausoleum. Published in the Buffalo News from 11/27/2004 - 11/28/2004. Sims, Donald C. November 26, 2004, beloved husband of Frances (nee Walsh); dear father of Barbara (Jose) Cacho, David and Mary (Shawn) Smith; grandfather of 9 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren; brother of Ethel Nelson and Clarence (Barbara) Sims; also survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral from the PACER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2275 George Urban Blvd. (2 blocks east of Dick Rd.) Monday 10:30 and Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Church 11 AM. Friends invited. Family present Saturday and Sunday 2-4 anf 7-9 PM. Mr. Sims was lifetime member of VFW Post 7967, the Depew and OLBS Seniors and U.T.U. and was a Locomotive Engineer retired from Conrail. Published in the Buffalo News from 11/27/2004 - 11/28/2004. Szmanda, Robert November 25, 2004; beloved husband of Linda J. (nee Willis); dear father of Nancy A. (David) Carlon and David J. (Christine) Szmanda; step-father of Jason Jelonek, Joshua Jelonek, Michael (Rene) Turton, Lance (Cynthie) Turton, Brett Szary and Thomas Szary; grandfather of Alexa Marie, Alexa, Kristina, Kacie, Nicholas and Mia. The family will be present to receive friends Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Tonawanda Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME INC., 2600 Sheridan Dr. (at Parker Blvd.) where funeral services will be held Monday at 9:15 AM and from St. Francis of Assisi Church Chapel at 10:00 AM. Flowers gratefully declined. On-line register book at www.Amigone.com getlogo,am0580 Published in the Buffalo News from 11/27/2004 - 11/28/2004. Trawinski, Daniel J. Of Swormville, NY, November 25, 2004, loving husband of the late Marie 'Mimi' (nee Krupa) and the late Antoinette (nee Krawczyk); dearest father of Suzanne Trawinski, Jeffrey (Jennifer) Trawinski, Patricia (Scott) Russell, late James D. Trawinski; loving step-father of Rebecca Scanlon and Eugene (Tammie) Krupa; grandfather of six; dearest brother of the late Theodore (Theresa) Trawinski; also survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral service Monday at 9:30 AM from the URBAN BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME INC., 6685 Transit Rd. (3 miles north of Maple) and a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mary's Church, Swormville at 10:00 AM. Visitation Saturday and Sunday 2-4 and 6-8 PM. Daniel was a member of the A.J. Jurek American Legion Post #1672 and a member of the Swormville Euchre Club. Published in the Buffalo News from 11/27/2004 - 11/28/2004.