OBITS: The Buffalo News Death Notices 29 Nov 2004; Buffalo, Erie co., New York

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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.

Boldt, Tacie M. (Ganoe)   
November 28, 2004, of Alden, NY, beloved wife of Dean M. Boldt; mother of
Timothy Ganoe and Steven Boldt; daughter of Daniel and Donna Ganoe; sister of
Danny (Tina), Raymond and Dawn Ganoe. Family present Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 at
the HOY FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3855 Seneca St., West Seneca, NY where Funeral
Services will be held Wednesday morning at 10. Friends invited.
Published in the Buffalo News from 11/29/2004 - 11/30/2004.

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.

Capitano, Salvatore "Sam"   
November 27, 2004, beloved husband of Angela (nee Spataro) Capitano; dear
father of Joseph Capitano and Karen Dotterweich; loving grandfather of Erin
Dotterweich; brother of Angeline (Richard) Oviatt and the late John Capitano;
also survived by many nieces and nephews. Friends received Tuesday from 3-7 PM
at the GRECO FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2909 Elmwood Ave. (near Sheridan Dr.) where
funeral services will immediately follow visitation Tuesday evening at 7 PM.
Flowers gratefully declined.
Published in the Buffalo News from 11/29/2004 - 11/30/2004.

Chodrow, Sherman G.   
November 27, 2004, beloved husband of Gloria Chodrow; devoted father of
Deborah, Suzanne and David; stepfather of Robin (Peter) Keogh, Eden Overton,
Brian (Christina) Fineberg and Jeffrey (Kim) Fineberg and eight grandchildren;
son of the late Rebecca and Irving Chodrow. Funeral Services will be held from
AMHERST MEMORIAL CHAPEL, INC., 281 Dodge Rd., Monday at 10:30 AM. No prior
visitations. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to
Weinberg Campus.
Published in the Buffalo News on 11/29/2004.

Comardo, Dominic P. "Deamer"   
November 28, 2004, beloved husband of Frances J. Spagnola Comardo; loving
father of Joanne (Robert) Kieffer and Marlene (Stephen) Stowe; loving
grandfather of six; great-grandfather of nine; brother of Margaret (late
Larry) Camiola, Samuel (Jennie) Comardo and Vicky (Thomas) Cirrincione; also
survived by nieces and nephews. Friends may call Monday 7-9 PM at the DIETRICH
FUNERAL HOME INC., 2480 Kensington Ave., where services will be held Tuesday
at 9 AM, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at Christ the King Church at
9:30, where Dominic was an active member. He was also a district manager at
Prudential Insurance Company for over 30 years. Flowers gratefully declined.
Memorials may be made to Beechwood Nursing Home.
Published in the Buffalo News from 11/29/2004 - 11/30/2004.

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.

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.

French M.D., Everett E.   
Age 82, of Collins, November 28, 2004, dear husband of Loretta French; father
of Lynda Smith, Mrs. David (Leslie) Honeychurch; stepfather of Joseph DeCarlo;
brother of Dewayne and Ronald French and the late Arthur, Ray, Martin, Glenn,
Francis, Caroll and Edna; seven grandchildren and one great-granddaughter also
survive, along with several nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the
SCHINDLER FUNERAL HOME, 44 Center St., Gowanda from 7-9 PM on Monday and 2-4
and 7-9 PM Tuesday where Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, December 1
at 11 AM. The Rev. Kenneth Pratt will officiate. Interment in the Maplewood
Cemetery, Springville, NY. Memorials may be made to The Cherry Creek Assembly
of God Church.
Published in the Buffalo News on 11/29/2004.

Gagnon, Marguerite M.   
(nee Lewandowski) Age 36, of Arcade, died November 27, 2004, beloved wife of
Mark Gagnon, Sr.; daughter of Ray and Bev Lewandowski; mother of Kendall and
Karlee Gagnon; stepmother of Mark Gagnon, Jr.; sister of Bradley Lewandowski
and Kristina (Wayne) Abbott; also survived by many aunts, uncles and cousins.
Friends may call Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at W.S. DAVIS FUNERAL HOME,
INC., 358 West Main St., Arcade. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held
Thursday at 11 AM in St. Mary's Church, East Arcade. Memorials may be made to
the family to be put into a fund for her children.
Published in the Buffalo News on 11/29/2004.

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.

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.

Haberer, Francis   
November 28, 2004, of Angola, formerly of Brant, NY, father of Gina (Shawn)
Buffum and Crissy L. (Kurt) Sipos; survived by two grandchildren; brother of
Rosie Strawder, Marty (Judy), Dicky (Carm) and Mary (Bill) Nelson. Friends may
call Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the SCHIAVONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 8434 N.
Main St., Angola, NY. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Wednesday
at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, Brant-Angola Rd., Brant, NY at 9:30 AM.
Please assemble at church.
Published in the Buffalo News on 11/29/2004.

Hennessey, Ida C. (Hazel)   
November 27, 2004; beloved wife of the late Harold J.; dear mother of Jeanette
(late William) Fedick, Rita M. (late LaVern) Schmitt, Norma C. Hennessey and
the late Harold J. and Glenn (Mary Ann) Hennessey; grandmother of ten
grandchildren and eighteen great-grandchildren. A memorial mass will be held
at a later date. On-line register book at www.Amigone.com getlogo,am0580
Published in the Buffalo News on 11/29/2004.

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.

Jenson, Alfred H. "Fred"   
Age 71, November 23, 2004 at his home in McCormick, SC. Born in Buffalo, he
was a former resident of West Seneca and Campbell Hall, NY. Adoring husband of
Camille (nee Dziak); loving father of Pamela, Mark and Wendy; father-in-law of
Edward Bonci and Cynthia Leberman Jenson; proud grandfather of Alexandra and
Erica; brother of the late Arthur (Helen) Jedrzejewski, the late Irene (late
Frank) Larwa, the late Norbert (Evelyn) Jenson, the late Melanie (late
Brownie) Sobon, the late Daniel (Florence) Jedrzejewski, Clara (late Eugene)
Dudek and Natalie (Edwin) Bucki. Enurnment at Holy Cross Cemetery, Holy
Trinity Mausoleum on Wednesday, December 1, 2004 at 10 AM. Memorial
contributions may be made to The Good Shepherd Catholic Church, Hwy. 221
North, PO Box 1468, McCormick, SC 29835 or HospiceCare of the Piedmont, 408 W.
Alexander Ave., Greenwood, SC 28646.
Published in the Buffalo News from 11/29/2004 - 11/30/2004.

Kelly, Ruth A. (Lampman)   
November 27, 2004, beloved wife of the late Robert Kelly and Richard Buras;
dearest mother of Robert (Sonia) Buras, Lynda (David) Brent and stepmother of
Karen Snyder and Robert (Linda) Kelly; dear grandmother of two grandchildren
and four step-grandchildren; sister of Shirley (late Thomas) Lynch, Joseph
(Frances) Lampman, James (Margaret) Lampman and Mary Jane (Joseph) Zydel.
Family will be present on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Harris Hill
Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 8440 Main St. where funeral services will
be held Wednesday at 11 AM and from Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church
at 11:30 AM. Flowers gratefully declined. If desired, contributions may be
made to Hospice Foundation, 225 Como Park Blvd., Cheektowaga, NY 14227. Online
register at www.Amigone.com getlogo,am0580
Published in the Buffalo News from 11/29/2004 - 11/30/2004.

Kinmartin, John E. "Jack"   
November 27, 2004, at age 90, beloved husband of the late Ruth M. (nee
DeGrood) Kinmartin; dearest father of Barbara A. Schmidt of Homerville, GA and
Sandra L. (Frank) Mendel; loving grandfather of Sharon, Deborah, Donald,
Julie, Andrew, Chris, Whitney and nine great-grandchildren; also survived by
nieces and nephews. The family will be present on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM
and on Wednesday from 2-4 PM at the (Harris Hill Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME,
INC., 8440 Main St. (near Harris Hill Rd.) where a Funeral Service will follow
at 4:00 PM. Friends invited. Flowers are gratefully declined. Online register
book at www.Amigone.com
Published in the Buffalo News from 11/29/2004 - 11/30/2004.

Lavere Sr., Ronald C.   
November 27, 2004, husband of Suzanne I. (Ingalsbe) Lavere; father of Joan
(Dennis) Gold, Janet (Robert) Everson, Joyce (Peter) Masich, Jacqueline
(Patrick) Leman, Ronald (Andrea) Lavere, Jr., Keith (Dhana) Lavere and Jeanne
(Dennis) Sabastian; brother of Robert (Karen) Lavere; also survived by 18
grandchildren and two great-grandsons. The family will be present to receive
friends Tuesday 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, Wednesday morning at 9:30 in SS. Peter & Paul Church,
Williamsville (please assemble at church). Flowers gratefully declined.
Memorials to Hospice Buffalo, Inc.
Published in the Buffalo News from 11/29/2004 - 11/30/2004.

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.

Murray, Beverly R.   
Of Ransomville, NY, November 27, 2004, age 61, wife of Lloyd E. Murray; mother
of Tina Murray Castile and the late Teresa Mae Murray; grandmother of Amanda
and Matthew Castile; stepmother of Duane and Edward Reynolds; sister of Dale
Myers, Jr.; daughter of the late Dale and Ruth (Buttery) Myers, Sr. Friends
may call at the HARDISON FUNERAL HOMES, INC., 3648 Ransomville Rd.,
Ransomville, NY, Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Funeral Service Thursday,
December 2 at 11 AM from the funeral home. Burial North Ridge Cemetery.
Memorials to Niagara Hospice, Inc., 4675 Sunset Dr., Lockport, NY 14094.
Published in the Buffalo News on 11/29/2004.

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.

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.

Pesany, Julia "Julie" (Czopko)   
Of Lancaster, NY, died November 27, 2004 in the loving arms of her family at
Hospice Buffalo after a long illness, beloved wife of the late Samuel Pesany;
dearest mother of Joseph S. (Christine) Pesany, Dr. Judith (Dr. Douglas R.)
Robertson and Nancy (Robert R.) Brown; loving grandmother of Kim (Alann) Au,
Joseph S. (Jennifer) Pesany, Sr., Lisa (Ted) Kulikowski, Geoffrey S. (Dr.
Jocelyn) Robertson, Nicole A. Robertson (Richard Garber), Jenifer (Tim)
Turelli, Sean Brown, Dr. Kerry (Christopher) Hasbrook, Shane (Catherine)
Brown, Amanda and Megan Brown; loving great-grandmother of Joseph S. Pesany,
Jr. and Maria Pesany, Zoe and Ally Robertson, Julie and Alann Patrick Au,
Kirsten and Carson Kulikowski, Brendan, Tierney and Dylan Turelli; sister of
Florence (Frank) Pfeifer and the late Clara Nilsen; also survived by nieces
and nephews. The family will be present Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the
(Lancaster-Depew Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 6050 Transit Rd. where
funeral services will be held Wednesday at 8:45 AM and a Mass of Christian
Burial celebrated from Our Lady of Pompeii Church at 9:30 AM. Friends invited.
Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to Hospice Buffalo or Our
Lady of Pompeii Church. Online register book at www.Amigone.com getlogo,am0580
Published in the Buffalo News from 11/29/2004 - 11/30/2004.

Peters, Helen Louise (Potempa)   
November 28, 2004, of the Town of Tonawanda, NY, beloved wife of the late
Ernest Peters; mother of Kelly (David) Stolar, Scott (Jennifer) Peters, Kathy
(Gary) Konitsch and the late Mark Peters; grandmother of Gregory, Mark,
Michael, Kevin, Nicholas, Hillary and Kaeli; sister of the late Eleanor Wilson
and Louis Potempa. Friends may call Tuesday 2-9 at the LESTER H. WEDEKINDT,
INC. FUNERAL HOME, 3290 Delaware Ave. where funeral services will be held
Wednesday morning at 9:15. A Mass of Christian Burial in St. Edmund's R.C.
Church at 10. Friends invited. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be
made to Roswell Park or Carly's Fund.
Published in the Buffalo News from 11/29/2004 - 11/30/2004.

Rogers, Charles W.   
Of Alden, NY, November 27, 2004, beloved husband of Mary (DeVito) Rogers; dear
father of Vicki (Lawrence) DeRue, Rebecca (Robert) Reeder, Daniel (Barbara),
Catherine (Thomas) Stegmaier and Laura Jean Shipley (Jeffrey Kaczorowski);
also survived by nine grandchildren and one great-grandson; brother of Tom and
Pat Rogers. Mass of Christian Burial from St. John's R.C. Church, Alden, NY,
Wednesday at 10 AM (please assemble at church). Family present at the CHARLES
MEYER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 13228 Broadway, Alden, NY, Tuesday 2-5 and 7-9 PM.
In lieu of flowers, memorials to The Alzheimer's Assn. or Greenfield Health
and Rehab Center.
Published in the Buffalo News from 11/29/2004 - 11/30/2004.

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.


Sliwinski, Tessie C. (Woszczycki)   
November 28, 2004, of Cheektowaga, NY, beloved wife of the late John J.;
dearest mother of the late Melvin J. (Geraldine) Sliwinski; grandmother of
Melvin Jr., Michael, David and the late Darlene; great-grandmother of
Jennifer, Kimberly, Amy and Darlene; sister of the late Alfreda (late Paul)
Stankiewicz and the late Casimir (late Irene) Woszczycki. Family will be
present to receive relatives and friends Tuesday 7-9 PM and Wednesday 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 Thursday at 9:00 AM and from
Queen of Martyrs Church at 9:30 AM. Interment St. Stanislaus Cemetery.
Published in the Buffalo News from 11/29/2004 - 12/1/2004.

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.

Szramkowski, Geraldine (Zoghibe)   
November 27, 2004, at age 71, beloved wife of Ronald S. Szramkowski; dearest
mother of James (Kathryn), Richard (Karen) Szramkowski, Susan (Wayne) Rogers
and Joseph (Carol) Szramkowski; loving grandmother of Steven, Angela, Kristen,
Sarah, Joseph, Jake and Joshua; sister-in-law of Karen Rudney and Melvin
Szramkowski. The family will be present on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the
(Harris Hill Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 8440 Main St. (near Harris
Hill Rd.) where funeral services will be held on Wednesday at 9:30 AM and a
Mass of Christian Burial celebrated from Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Church at 10:00 AM. Friends invited. Flowers are gratefully declined. If
desired, memorials may be made to The Roswell Park Alliance Foundation. Online
register book at www.Amigone.com
Published in the Buffalo News from 11/29/2004 - 11/30/2004.

Vitello, Margaret   
November 27, 2004, beloved daughter of the late Anthony and Frances Vitello;
dear sister of Phyllis, Laura, Frank (Evelyn) Vitello, Leila Dillon and the
late Verna (Raymond) Rasch, Mae (Anthony) Morealli, Stephen and Anthony
Vitello; sister-in-law of Frances Vitello; also survived by several nieces and
nephews. The family will be present to receive friends Monday from 7-9 PM and
Tuesday 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
Wednesday at 10:15 AM and from St. Timothy Church at 11 AM. Flowers gratefully
declined. If desired, contributions may be made to Mercygrove, c/o Fr. Richard
Rasch, 7758 E. Main Rd., LeRoy, NY 14482. Online register at www.Amigone.com 
Published in the Buffalo News from 11/29/2004 - 11/30/2004.

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.

Zydowicz, Mae T.   
(nee Szczerbowski) November 23, 2004; beloved wife of the late Matthew
Zydowicz; dear sister of the late Estelle Babisz, Sr. M. Ildephonse C.S.S.F.
and Anthony Szczerbowski; also survived by nieces and nephews. Family and
friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Bernard Church
Wednesday at 10 AM. No prior visitation. Arrangements by the BUSZKA FUNERAL
HOME INC.
Published in the Buffalo News on 11/29/2004.