OBITS: The Buffalo News Death Notices 28 Nov 2004; Buffalo, Erie co., New York

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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.

Arcara Jr., Anthony A.   
Of Angola, NY, November 27, 2004, husband of the late Mary Arcara; dearest
father of Richard (Sandra), Donald (Ann K.) and Sharon (Philip) Kuppel;
brother of Lucille (Eugene) Urbanski, Dorothy (Melvin) Gaul, Angelo (Eleanor)
Arcara and the late Salvatore (Antonia) Arcara, Josephine (John) Petri and
Celia (Joseph) Gaul; also survived by nine grandchildren and 16
great-grandchildren. Friends may call Monday and Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM
at the ADDISON FUNERAL HOME, INC., 262 Main St., Angola where prayers will be
said Wednesday at 9 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 AM at
Most Precious Blood Church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to
Hospice Buffalo, Inc.
Published in the Buffalo News from 11/28/2004 - 11/29/2004.

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.

Batt, Eugene V.   
November 16, 2004; of Englewood FL formerly of Buffalo. Husband of Myrtle
'Pat' (Verity) Batt; father of Roger (Cheryl) and Ronald (Maria) Batt and
Sharon (Darrell Bott) Batt and the late Patricia Batt. Grandfather of seven
grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Brother of Joan (Carl) Sargent
and the late Audrey Richardson. Also survived by several nieces and nephews.
Mr Batt was a retired Buffalo Fireman, a veteran of WW II, and a former
Commanding officer of the Buffalo Coast Guard Reserve. The Funeral Service was
held in Florida, entombment will be in Arlington National Cemetery. Memorial
contributions in Eugene Batt's name may be made to Hospice of Buffalo.
Published in the Buffalo News on 11/28/2004.

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.

Belter, Gerhard B.   
November 24, 2004, beloved husband of the late Claire M. (nee Hall); beloved
father of Cameron (David) Stall of Nashville, TN and Wendy (Dr. Michael) Izzo;
dear grandfather of Marcy (Jeffery) Olson of CA., Correy (Jon) Petty of
Nashville, TN and Jarret and Arden Izzo. Mr. Belter was the youngest of six
brothers; also survived by three great-grandchildren and many nieces and
nephews. No prior visitation. Funeral was held at the convenience of the
family. Mr. Belter was a WW II veteran. Memorials in his memory may be made to
the Dominican Nuns, Doat St. Chapel. www.Amigone.com
Published in the Buffalo News on 11/28/2004.

Bizem, Alex   
November 27, 2004, beloved husband of E. Kathrine Bizem; devoted father of
Hinda (Antonio Monroy) Bizem; loving grandfather of Peninah and Rueben Monroy;
brother of the late Samuel Bizem. Graveside Services will be held at Elmlawn
Cemetery (Brighton Rd. entrance) Monday at 11 AM. No prior visitations. In
lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to The American Cancer
Society. Arrangements by AMHERST MEMORIAL CHAPEL, INC.
Published in the Buffalo News on 11/28/2004.

Breddy, Gladys D. (Nelles)   
November 27, 2004, beloved wife of the late James Clarence Breddy; dear mother
of Beatrice M. Pastor, Gladys Kathleen (Dennis) Zuchlewski and William C.
(Patricia) Breddy; loving grandmother of six grandchildren and eight
great-grandchildren; sister of the late Oscar (late Winifred) Nelles, Erie
(late Elson) Hoffman, Lorne (late Norma) Nelles, Howard (late Ethel) Nelles,
Blanche (late Martin) Schmidt and Ross (late Vivian) Nelles. Friends may call
Monday and Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the JAMES W. CANNAN FUNERAL HOME,
INC. (Southtowns Chapel), 3155 Orchard Park Rd. where a Prayer Service will be
held Wednesday at 10 AM at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations may
be sent to The Alzheimer's Association.
Published in the Buffalo News from 11/28/2004 - 11/29/2004.

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.

Cuthbert, Phyllis M.   
Age 83, of Buffalo, November 26, 2004, daughter of the late Paul and Agnes
Pilliterri; wife of the late Frederick Cuthbert; dearest mother of Patricia
(Ronald) Orton of Hamburg and the late Barbara Ann McHale; loving mimi of
Barbara (David) Kiernan of Gowanda, Sean (Leslie) McHale of Valrico, FL, Katie
(Joshua) Lane of San Diego, CA and Molly Orton of Hamburg; cherished
great-grandmother of Evan, Delaney and Madison Kiernan of Gowanda, Conor,
Hilary, Quinlan and Natalie McHale of Valrico, FL and Ava Grace Orton of
Hamburg; sister of Ross, Joseph, Paul and Roger Pilliterri, Florence Stevens
and Agnes Brown and the late Phyllis Hart and Mary Burgio; also survived by
several nieces and nephews. A Memorial Service will be held at the convenience
of the family. Arrangements are by the SCHINDLER FUNERAL HOME, 44 Center St.,
Gowanda.
Published in the Buffalo News on 11/28/2004.

Cwiklinski, Rita J. (Skalski)   
November 27, 2004, Beloved wife of the late Henry P. Cwiklinski; dear mother
of Charles (Kathleen) Cwiklinski, Catherine (Eugene) Emond, Annette Horvatits,
Paul (Judy Hyla) Cwiklinski; also survived by six grandchildren and three
great-grandchildren; sister of Frank (Evelyn), late Stanley (late Eleanor),
late Henry, late Joseph (late Stella), late Stephen (late Cornelia), late
Charles (Stephanie) Skalski; also survived by several nieces and nephews.
Funeral service from the BARRON-MILLER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3025 William St.
near Union Rd., Cheektowaga, Tuesday at 9:15 AM and in St. Philip The Apostle
Church at 10 AM. Family present Sunday 7-9 and Monday 2-4 and 7-9.
Published in the Buffalo News from 11/28/2004 - 11/29/2004.

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.

de Doelder, Dorothy "Dolly"   
(nee Cook) Age 84, of Bay City, MI and formerly of Buffalo, May 9, 2004,
mother of Ronald (Regina) de Doelder and Helen D. Bishop; grandmother of
Meredith K. Bishop; stepmother of Robert (Eileen) de Doelder; former wife of
John de Doelder; daughter of the late Charles W. and Wilhelmina (nee Reid)
Cook; sister of Charles D. Cook and the late Robert W. Cook; sister-in-law of
Evelyn R. Cook; also survived by many nieces, nephews, grand and
great-grand-nieces and nephews. Private graveside prayers and interment were
held in Elmlawn Cemetery on her birthday, November 27, 2004. Mrs. de Doelder
was a 1938 graduate of Bennett High School and had been employed by the State
University of New York College at Fredonia and The Military Order of the
Purple Heart. Throughout her life, she was an avid golfer and bridge player,
but her greatest love was her family. Arrangements by JOHN O. ROTH FUNERAL
HOME, INC., Tonawanda.
Published in the Buffalo News on 11/28/2004.

Donovan, Joan E.   
Of Fort Collins, CO, died November 23, 2004 at home. Arrangements entrusted to
RESTHAVEN FUNERAL HOME, (970) 667-0202.
Published in the Buffalo News on 11/28/2004.

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.

Eckam, Marie B. (Rogers)   
Of Arcade, N.Y., November 27, 2004. Beloved wife of the late Clarence Eckam;
loving mother of Glenn (Nancy) Eckam; dearest grandmother of Travis and Jesse
Eckam. No prior visitation. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date.
Arrangements by LOOMIS, OFFERS & LOOMIS INC.
Published in the Buffalo News on 11/28/2004.

Eschberger, Gertrude C.   
(nee Domzalski) Of Lancaster, N.Y., November 26, 2004. Beloved wife of Kenneth
E. Eschberger; dearest mother of Paula (Patrick) Gurz, Judith A., Susan J. and
Nancy (Leonard) Chinski; loving grandmother of Taylor and Lauren; daughter of
the late Frank A. and Marie T. Domzalski; sister of Norbert (Margaret) and the
late Francis Domzalski; also survived by nieces and nephews. Friends may call
Sunday and Monday from 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 from St. Augustine's
Church at 10 o'clock. Friends are invited.
Published in the Buffalo News from 11/28/2004 - 11/29/2004.

Fick, Norma B. (Brunner)   
November 26, 2004; beloved wife of the late Dr. Edward H. Fick; dear mother of
Bonnie L. (William A.) Holdren and Barbara J. Fick; grandmother of Laura
(Matthew) Dieter, Mark (Christina) Holdren, Heather Candon and Erin (Ryan)
Johnson and four great-grandchildren; sister of the late Edward Brunner. The
family will be present to receive friends Monday 2-4 and 7-8:30 PM at the
(Amherst Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 5200 Sheridan Dr. (cor. of
Hopkins Rd.) where funeral services will follow at 8:30 PM. Flowers gratefully
declined. If desired, contributions may be made in Mrs. Fick's memory to
Kenmore Mercy Hospital Foundation. Online register at www.Amigone.com 
Published in the Buffalo News from 11/28/2004 - 11/29/2004.

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.

Gburek, Gordon T.   
November 26, 2004; son of the late John Gburek and Helen (late Cornelius)
Boulange; brother of Patricia (Frank) Urban; uncle of Julian (Kathleen) Urban.
Mass of Christian Burial at St. Barnabas, 2049 George Urban Blvd., Tuesday at
10 AM. No prior visitation. Arrangements PACER FUNERAL HOME INC
Published in the Buffalo News from 11/28/2004 - 11/29/2004.

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 getlogo,am0580
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.

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.

Huebsch, Estelle   
Age 82, of North Ft. Myers, FL passed away on Saturday, November 20, 2004;
beloved spouse of the late Clement 'Mel' Huebsch; dear mother of Dennis
(Helene) Toczala of N. Ft. Myers, FL and Deborah (Robert) Gaydos of Annandale,
VA; also survived by stepchildren Paul (Joyce) Huebsch of Boonton, NJ, Ellen
(Carl) Gee of Marilla, NY, Mariann Martin of Lancaster, NY, Jim (Donna)
Huebsch of Windermere, FL; sister of John Sliwa of Naples, FL, Theodore Sliwa
of West Seneca, NY, Jane DeCarolis of Hamburg, NY and Joann Serbinowski of
Hamburg, NY; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Hope Hospice, 9470 HealthPark
Circle, Ft. Myers, FL 33908.
Published in the Buffalo News on 11/28/2004.

Infante, Anthony G.   
Of Blasdell, NY, entered into rest November 26, 2004, beloved husband of the
late Maria 'Assunta' (nee Alfieri) Infante; devoted father of Dominic (Linda),
Neil J. (Susan), Rose (Thomas) Murphy, Laura Ferrara and Antoinette (Steven)
Ambrose; cherished grandfather of 13 grandchildren and two
great-grandchildren; loving son of the late Aniello and Domenica (nee
Abbruzzese) Infante; dear brother of Dominic (Mary Ann) Infante, Concetta
(Vincent) Vivolo, late Mario (Grace) Infante; also survived by relatives and
friends. Relatives and friends may visit the LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (Southtowns
Chapel), 3060 Abbott Rd near Lake Ave, on Sunday and Monday from 4-8 PM, where
the funeral will be held on Tuesday morning at 11 o'clock and a Mass of
Christian Burial will be celebrated in Our Mother of Good Counsel Church at
11:45 o'clock. Entombment Holy Cross Cemetery.
Published in the Buffalo News from 11/28/2004 - 11/29/2004.

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.

Kaufman, Lila   
November 27, 2004, beloved wife of Edward Kaufman; devoted mother of Cheryl
(Jerry) Statman and Sandra Greenberg; loving grandmother of Scott, Brett and
Danielle Statman and Marlee Greenberg. Funeral Services will be held from
AMHERST MEMORIAL CHAPEL, INC., 281 Dodge Rd., Monday at 1:30 PM. In lieu of
flowers, donations in Lila's memory may be made to The American Heart Assn. or
Temple Bethel Of Greater Buffalo.
Published in the Buffalo News on 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.

Kranz, Lorraine L.   
November 24, 2004; of West Seneca, NY; wife of the late Norval R. Kranz;
mother of Norval Jr. (Arlene), Barry (Judith), Karen (Jeff), Eileen (Bob),
Jerry (Cindy) and the late Jeffrey; grandmother of John, Greg (Sue), Glenn
(Julie), Barry Jr. (Debbie), Dwayne (Sara), Kenneth (Linda), Kevin, Michael
(Toni), Gary (Katie), Jeffrey, Timmy, Joey, Melanie, Tommy, Sammy and Andy;
also survived by thirteen great-grandchildren; sister of the late Joanne
Alois. A Memorial service will be held Saturday, December 4, 2004 at 1:30 PM
at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, Depew, NY. Friends invited.
Published in the Buffalo News on 11/28/2004.

Kruzicke, Isabel   
November 23, 2004; beloved sister of Genevieve Meyer, Norm Kruzicke and the
late Dorothy McGaffick, Ella Tholman, Harold Kruzer, Regina Willard and
Florence Ayer; also survived by nieces and nephews. Services were held at the
convenience of the family.
Published in the Buffalo News on 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.

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.

Lonski, Theodore P.   
November 26, 2004. Funeral services were private. Arrangements by the BUSZKA
FUNERAL HOME, INC.
Published in the Buffalo News on 11/28/2004.

Maderer, John A. "Jack"   
Of West Seneca, NY; November 25, 2004; beloved husband of Elaine K. (nee
Priore); dearest father of Kathy (Tom Albert) Rupert, Clay (Julie) and Keith
(Lori) Maderer and Carrie (Grant) Reed; grandfather of 12; also survived by
many nieces and nephews. Family present Tuesday 2-4 and 7-8:30 PM at the HOY
FUNERAL HOME INC., 3855 Seneca St., West Seneca, where a memorial service will
follow Tuesday evening at 8:30. Memorials may be made to the John A. Maderer
Memorial Scholarship Fund, 5205 Chestnut Ridge Rd., Orchard Park, NY 14127 or
Hospice Buffalo Inc., 225 Como Park Blvd., Cheektowaga, NY 14227.
Published in the Buffalo News on 11/28/2004.

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.

Meahl, Wallace A.   
Of Amherst, November 26, 2004, beloved husband of Janet D. (Brosart) Meahl;
loving father of Judith (Lawrence) Kocher, Pam (John) Williams, Diane (Phil)
Grillo, Brian (Laura) Meahl, Keith (Kelly) Meahl and the late Wallace Meahl
Jr.; brother of John Meahl; also survived by eight grandchildren and three
great-grandchildren. Memorial Services will be held Tuesday at 2 PM from
Kenmore Presbyterian Church, 2771 Delaware Ave., where family will receive
friends in the Church hall following. Mr. Meahl was a dedicated Buffalo
Firefighter for 34 years. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Kenmore
Presbyterian Church or SPCA. Interment Elmlawn Cemetery. Arrangements BURY &
ROBERTS FUNERAL HOME.
Published in the Buffalo News from 11/28/2004 - 11/29/2004.

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, Clarence S.   
Suddenly, November 25, 2004. Husband of Souad Lamallam; father of Hagaar
Murray; son of the late Samuel and Martha (nee Patterson) Murray; nephew of
Mary G. Harris, Connell Bryant, Evelyn P. Merriweather and Charner D. (Hazel)
Patterson; also survived by a host of cousins and friends. Janaza services
Monday 11 AM at THOMAS T. EDWARDS FUNERAL HOME INC., 995 Genesee St. Imam Doud
Adeyola, officiating. Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery. No prior visitation.
Published in the Buffalo News on 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.

Neuhauser, Betty J. (Cole)   
November 21, 2004, of Clarence, NY. Wife of the late Joseph Neuhauser. A
Memorial Mass will be December 2, at 10 AM at the Claremount, 10338 Main
Street, Clarence, arrangements by SHEPARD BROS FUNERAL HOME.
Published in the Buffalo News on 11/28/2004.

Nowicki, Anthony P.   
November 23, 2004, beloved husband of the late Lorraine (Kulaga); devoted
father of Karen (Michael) Daddario and Kenneth Nowicki; loving grandfather of
Michael and Ashley; dear brother of Leon (Joyce) Nowicki; also survived by
nieces and nephews. Funeral services at the BUSZKA FUNERAL HOME INC., 2005
Clinton St., (corner S. Ogden) Tuesday at 9 AM and at St. Casimir Church at
9:30 AM. Visitation Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM.
Published in the Buffalo News on 11/28/2004.

Ortlepp, Ernest   
Of Orchard Park, N.Y., November 26, 2004. Beloved husband of Miriam P.
(Vogel); loving father of Miriam (Frederick) Radder and Richard (Patricia)
Ortlepp; grandfather of Miriam Leslie (Scott) Teresi, Michael Radder, Trista
(Mark) Broyles, Craig (Marcia), David and Kevin Ortlepp; also survived by
three great-grandchildren; uncle of Edith Bierly, Hilda King and the late
Robert Kumpf. The family will receive friends Sunday 7-9 PM and Monday from
2-4 and 7-9 PM at the F. E. BROWN SONS FUNERAL HOME INC., E. Quaker St.,
Orchard Park. Services from the funeral home, Tuesday 11 AM. Friends invited.
Published in the Buffalo News from 11/28/2004 - 11/29/2004.

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 getlogo,am0580
Published in the Buffalo News from 11/27/2004 - 11/28/2004.

Pawlak, Arthur E.   
Of West Seneca, NY, November 26, 2004, beloved husband of Mary T. (Giuliani)
Pawlak; dearest father of Rebecca (Dennis) Battaglia and Deborah (Christian)
Malchoff; grandfather of Megan and Adam Malchoff; brother of Rita Mucciaccio,
Leona Juliano, Elizabeth (Harry) McFadden and the late Blanche Avolio and
Daniel Pawlak; brother-in-law of Millie (Dante) DiBartolomeo and the late
Domenica Giuliani. Friends will be received on Sunday 7-9 PM and Monday 2-4
and 7-9 PM at the CURTIN FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1340 Union Rd, West Seneca, where
Funeral Services will be held Tuesday at 8:30 AM and from Fourteen Holy
Helpers Church at 9 AM.
Published in the Buffalo News from 11/28/2004 - 11/29/2004.

Pawlowski, Gerard T.   
November 26, 2004, of Buffalo, NY. Beloved husband and best friend of Linda A.
(nee Wright); dearest father of Gerard E; son of Thomas and the late Patricia
(nee Pieczynski) Pawlowski; son-in-law of Lary and Marcia Hotaling; brother of
Theresa; brother-in-law of Karen (Jim) Nosbich and Jean LeBarron; also
survived by one niece. Visitation from THE COLONIAL MEMORIAL CHAPELS, INC.,
3003 South Park Ave., Lackawanna, NY, Monday from 2-9 PM with a chapel service
at 8:30 PM.
Published in the Buffalo News on 11/28/2004.

Quinn, Loretta   
November 26, 2004. Daughter of the late Patrick and Sarah (Coggins) Quinn;
sister of the late John P. (late Clara), Sarah and Thomas Quinn; dear aunt of
John P. Jr., Robert J. (Thomasine), Dr. Richard T. (Joyce) Quinn and Patricia
(Donald) Selby. Funeral from the JAMES W. CANNAN FUNERAL HOME INC. (Buffalo
Chapel), 2397 Seneca St. Monday at 8:50 AM and from St. Rita's & St. Patrick's
Church at 9:30 AM. Friends may call Sunday from 4-8 PM. Flowers gratefully
declined. Interment in Holy Cross Cemetery.
Published in the Buffalo News on 11/28/2004.

Rackl, Gertrude R. (Ruff)   
November 24, 2004; wife of the late John Rackl and the late Albert Lorenz;
aunt of Thomas (Carol) Bradlee of Elkton, MD and Mary Ellen (Sylvester)
Kolassa of Bowmansville, NY. No prior visitation. Friends are invited to
attend a Mass of Christian Burial Tuesday morning at 9:30 in S.S. Peter and
Paul Church (Williamsville). Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be
made to Catholic Charities. Arrangements by BEACH-TUYN FUNERAL HOME, INC.
Published in the Buffalo News on 11/28/2004.

Remenicky, Helen J. (Zajdel)   
Of Lackawanna, NY, November 26, 2004, beloved wife of the late George
Remenicky; dearest mother of James (Mary), Jerome (Clare) and Susan (Gary)
Koch; sister of Antoinette (late John) Jedynak, Josephine (late Joseph)
Knapik; also survived by 12 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren;
predeceased by brothers and sisters. Family will be present to receive friends
Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Blasdell/Lackawanna Chapel) JOHN J. KACZOR
FUNERAL HOME INC., 3450 South Park Ave. A Mass of Christian Burial will be
celebrated Monday at 12 PM at St. Martin of Tours Church (please assemble at
church). Interment will follow in Holy Cross Cemetery. Friends invited.
Published in the Buffalo News on 11/28/2004.

Rishell Sr., Richard A.   
November 26, 2004; beloved husband of Marie E. Hurd Rishell; father of Richard
A. Jr. (Sharon), Danette (Wayne) King, Denise (Allen) Nicks and Helen
(Clayton) Rowlands; brother of James (Fay) Rishell and Jane Cavalieri; also
survived by eight grandchildren. Friends may call at the CARLTON A. ULLRICH
FUNERAL HOME, INC., 855 Englewood Ave., Tonawanda, Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM where
Funeral Service will take place at 4 PM. Interment private. Flowers gratefully
declined. Gifts to Cross Fork Sportsman Assoc., Barry Gipe, Cross Fork, PA
17729.
Published in the Buffalo News on 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.

Schlebus Jr., Leroy F.   
November 27, 2004, beloved husband of Patricia (nee Carroll); dear father of
Eric (Carlene) and Kurt (Julia) Schlebus; grandfather of Isaac, Joshua and
Miriam; brother of Karen (Louis) Saparito; uncle of Sarah. Visitation Monday
2-4 and 7-9 PM at the PACER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2275 George Urban Blvd. (2
blocks east of Dick Rd.) Funeral Services at St. John Lutheran Church, 67
Litchfield Ave., Depew, Tuesday 10:30 AM. Please assemble at Church. Mr.
Schlebus was a member of the American Legion Post #735, President of the
German-American Music Assn., Founder of the Worship Brass Quintet and
Lancaster and West Seneca Town Bands.
Published in the Buffalo News from 11/28/2004 - 11/29/2004.

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.

Spahr, Christine M.   
November 27, 2004, beloved wife of David C. Spahr; dear mother of Vicki (Eric)
Augustyn, Tricia (Raymond) Belanger, David (Kelly) Spahr, Leandra (Leonard)
Durnell and Michelle Spahr; loving grandmother of Jillian, Johnathan, Tylor,
Brenden and Kayla; sister of Raymond (Ceil) Sliz, Dolores (late Richard)
Osieja, Norbert (Lorraine) Sliz, Sylvia (Daniel) Koszuta, the late Richard
Sliz and Lorretta (Richard) Menczynski; sister-in-law of Rita Sliz; also
survived by nieces and nephews. The family will be present to receive friends
Monday and Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Cleveland Hill Chapel) AMIGONE
FUNERAL HOME, INC., 569 Cleveland Dr. where funeral services will be held
Wednesday at 8:30 AM and from Mother of Divine Grace Church at 9 AM. Online
register book at www.Amigone.com
Published in the Buffalo News from 11/28/2004 - 11/29/2004.


Strother-Kinney, Rita Jane   
(nee Padgett) Of Buffalo, NY, November 22, 2004, beloved wife of Charles R.
Kinney; dearest mother of Cheryl A. Strother, Paula J. (Jason) Evans, Charles
R. Kinney, Jr., Yvonne C. (Alan) Emke and Kathy Kinney; grandmother of
Danielle, Anthony, Alexandria and Samantha; sister of Carol (John) Guild; also
survived by nieces. No prior visitation. Family and friends are invited to
attend a memorial service at Calvary Full Gospel Church, 66 Somerton St.,
Kenmore, NY, Saturday, December 4, 2004, at 11 AM. Arrangements ERIE COUNTY
CREMATION SERVICE, 824-6435.
Published in the Buffalo News on 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
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.

Varosy, Lujza (Koroknay)   
November 26, 2004, wife of the late Gyula Varosy; mother of Magdalena (Kalman)
Boesze, Martha (Sandor) Gyimesi and Gyula (Johanna) Varosy; sister of Imre
(Margaret) Koroknay; also survived by 7 grandchildren and eleven
great-grandchildren. Friends may call Sunday 5-8 at the JOHN E. ROBERTS
FUNERAL HOME (East Chapel) 1361 Hertel Ave. (near Colvin). A Mass of Christian
Burial will be celebrated St. Elizabeth Church, 986 Grant St., Monday at 8:00
AM. Friends invited. (Please assemble at Church.) Flowers gratefully declined.
Memorial contributions may be given to St. Elizabeth Church or the Hungarian
American Social Club, 660 Tonawanda St., Buffalo, NY 14207.
Published in the Buffalo News on 11/28/2004.

Wagner, Constance M.   
November 25, 2004, of Amherst, NY, beloved wife of the late William J. Wagner,
Sr.; mother of William Jr. and Carol Ann Beaton (Brian); grandmother of Brenda
and Stephanie Beaton; sister of Mary Stevenson (Steve) and Stanley (June)
Hasbrook. Friends may call Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the HARRY A.
WEDEKINDT FUNERAL HOME, INC., 280 Grover Cleveland Hwy. at N. Bailey. A Mass
of Christian Burial will be held Tuesday at 9:15 AM from St. Leo the Great
Church. Friends invited. Please assemble at church.
Published in the Buffalo News from 11/28/2004 - 11/29/2004.

Wanderstock, Edith P. "Edie"   
(nee Poummit) Age 82, died November 3, 2004 in Ithaca, NY, wife of the late
Jeremiah James Wanderstock; mother of James D. (Carol Weidenbaum) and Jonathan
B. Wanderstock, Helen B. (Dr. Barry K.) Wershil, Janet L. (Louis J.) Shaheen,
Jr. and Joan Chira; grandmother of Allison P. and Jeremy A. Shaheen and Sarah
Jae Thuyhien Wershil; sister of Evelyn Meyers and Morris R. Poummit. Services
were private. Memorials may be made to Diabetes Research Foundation or Ithaca
Ballet Guild. Edith was a retired secretary at Cornell University and involved
with many civic, theatrical and singing organizations. Arrangements by HERSON
FUNERAL HOME (607) 272-2821.
Published in the Buffalo News on 11/28/2004.

Wilson, Pearlie Mae   
November 23, 2004. Friends may call Sunday 12-3 PM at H. ALFRED LEWIS MORTUARY
INC., 968 Jefferson. Family will be present Monday 10 AM at St. John Baptist
Church, 184 Goodell. Funeral services will follow at 11 AM.
Published in the Buffalo News on 11/28/2004.

Wozniak, Harriett M.   
November 24, 2004, Wife of the late Anthony F. Wozniak; mother of Walter
(Lisa) Wozniak; grandmother of Mark, John and Justin Wozniak. Funeral Services
private. Arrangements by JOHN E. ROBERTS FUNERAL HOME.
Published in the Buffalo News on 11/28/2004.

Zientara, Estelle (Slomka)   
November 26, 2004. Mother of the late Marion and Eugene; grandmother of
Leonard, Glenn and Corey; great-grandmother of Glenn Paul, Nicholas, Savanah,
Leonard, Taylor, Joseph, Breanna, Colin and Morgan; sister of Sr. Mary
Marcilia CSSF, the late Charlotte (late Zigmund) Tylock, Sr. Mary Jeremia
CSSF, and Mary (late Frank) Gagola; also survived by several nieces and
nephews. Family and friends may call at the ORLOWSKI-AMHERST FUNERAL HOME, 447
Amherst St., Buffalo, on Sunday from 2-8 PM, where funeral services will be
held Monday at 11:15 followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at Assumption
Church, 435 Amherst St. Friends invited.
Published in the Buffalo News on 11/28/2004.

Zurek, John J.   
November 24, 2004. Husband of the late Genevieve M. 'Jean' (Wrona) Zurek;
father of Patricia (James) Flood and the late Shirley (late James) Walsh;
brother of Joseph (late Mary), Casey (Mary), Edwin (Alice) Zurek, Celia (late
Edward) Rosnak, Helen (Edward) Mroczka, Irene (late Ray) Pastwick, late Walter
and Alex Zurek; grandfather of Kathy and Jennifer Flood, Michael (Rhonda),
Melissa, Jamie and Kristin Walsh; great-grandfather of Kayla Walsh. Services
at the convenience of the family. Arrangements by JOHN E. ROBERTS FUNERAL
HOME.
Published in the Buffalo News on 11/28/2004.