OBITS: The Buffalo News Death Notices 30 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 Albano, Paul A. Suddenly November 28, 2004; loving son of Donna M. Palmer; step-son of Ray Palmer; fiance of Lindsay Dylong; father of Draven and Layla; dear brother of Ray J. Palmer and Angela Palmer; grandson of Christina and the late Stephen Hilbert; step grandson of Thomas Morgan; also survived by many aunts, uncles, a nephew and cousins. The family will receive friends at the C. MERTZ & SON FUNERAL HOME INC., 911 Englewood Ave. on Wednesday from 5-9 PM. Flowers gratefully declined. Published in the Buffalo News on 11/30/2004. Barron, Alexander November 22, 2004, husband of the late Pauline (nee Volino); dear father of William (Joanne), Linda (Dennis) Eckert, Paul and the late Mike Barron; grandfather of eleven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; brother of Mary (late Franklin) Powell, Bill (Mary) Barron, Isabella (late Donald) and the late Stanley (Carmela) and Gertrude; also survived by nieces and nephews. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Gabriel's Church, 5271 Clinton St., Elma Saturday at 9 AM. No prior visitation. Alex was a veteran of WW II. Memorials may be made to Vive, 50 Wyoming Ave., Buffalo, NY 14215. Arrangements by the PACER FUNERAL HOME, INC. Published in the Buffalo News on 11/30/2004. Berryman, Diane (Cimminelli) Age 53, November 26, 2004 in Davie, Florida, after a lengthy illness; wife of Paul Berryman; mother of Bryan, Marc and Michael Berryman; daughter of Armond and Prudy Cimminelli; sister of Mark (Kathy) Cimminelli, Lisa (Neil) Allen, Kim (Joseph) Mesi; also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Friends may call Wednesday from 2-4 and 6-8 PM, at the JAMES W. CANNAN FUNERAL HOME, (Southtowns Chapel), 3155 Orchard Park Rd. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Thursday at 10:00 AM at St. Mary of the Lake Church. (Please assemble at church). Entombment at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Published in the Buffalo News on 11/30/2004. 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. Call, Grace M. (James) November 28, 2004, of Springville, NY, wife of the late John L. Call; mother of Patricia D. (Thomas) Bean-Dingler, William John Call and Jacquelyn Poe (Johnny) Shaw; sister of the late Mary Lou Wolf, Florence and James. Mrs. Call enjoyed playing bridge, bowling and golfing. She was a member of the Brighton Fire Company Ladies' Auxiliary, Tonawanda, NY. A Memorial Service will be held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements by SMITH-WEISMANTEL FUNERAL HOME. Published in the Buffalo News on 11/30/2004. 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. Clark, Leslie W. November 29, 2004 at age 88. Beloved husband of the late Kathryn E. (nee Nixon) Clark; dearest father of Vance D. (Molly) Clark; predeceased by seven brothers and four sisters; also survived by nieces and nephews. The family will be present on Tuesday from 7-9 PM and Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the Zurbrick-AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, 5615 Broadway in Lancaster, where funeral service will be held on Thursday at 11 AM. Friends invited. Online register book at www.Amigone.com getlogo,am0580 Published in the Buffalo News from 11/30/2004 - 12/1/2004. 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. Cuthbert, Phyllis M. Age 83, of Buffalo, NY, November 26, 2004. Memorial Services will be held at the convenience of the family. Memorials may be made to Hospice Buffalo, 225 Como Park Blvd., Cheektowaga, NY 14227-1480. Arrangements by SCHINDLER FUNERAL HOME, Gowanda, NY. Published in the Buffalo News on 11/30/2004. Devine, John P. "Jack" Suddenly, November 29, 2004, beloved son of the late Patrick and Winifred (Carroll) Devine; dear brother of Mary (late William) Larkin and the late Michael (survived by Kathleen Archbold) Devine; uncle of Daniel (Audrey) Devine, Susan (Richard) Wisniewski, Margie (Timothy) Wagner, Jane (Dr. John) Corbelli, James (Deborah) Larkin, Kathleen (Gary) Berchou, Joseph (Cara), Terrance (Marion), Patrick (Ginger), Michael and Maureen Devine; also survived by 22 great-nieces and nephews and numerous cousins. Friends may call at the JAMES E. GRACE FUNERAL HOME INC., 335 Ontario St., Wednesday and Thursday, 5-8 PM, where services will be held Friday at 9:15 and a Mass of Christian Burial in All Saints Church, 205 Esser Ave. at 9:45 AM. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Riverside Food Pantry, 809 Tonawanda St., Buffalo, NY 14207. Published in the Buffalo News from 11/30/2004 - 12/1/2004. DeVinney, Margaret M. "Peg" (nee O'Connell) Of Springville, NY, November 29, 2004, beloved wife of the late Carl F. DeVinney; mother of William F. (Catherine O'Donnell), James and Robert 'Rocky' (Janet) DeVinney; also survived by four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; sister of Eileen (Edward) Shanley and the late Alice Brogan, Daniel and John O'Connell. Friends may call Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the SMITH-WEISMANTEL FUNERAL HOME INC., 271 E. Main St., Springville, NY, where a Prayer Service will be held Thursday morning at 10:30 followed by a Mass of Christian Burial from St. Aloysius Church, Springville at 11 o'clock. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the St. Aloysius Church Building Fund. Published in the Buffalo News on 11/30/2004. Duske, Henrietta C. (Tamol) November 29, 2004, beloved wife of the late Harold F. Gallagher and Edward Duske; stepmother of Kathleen (Donald) Mueller; dear sister of Grace Yogerst, Emily (Richard) Fox and the late Stephanie (late Charles) Finlayson, late Laura (late Frank) Nowicki, late Joseph (late Blanche) Tamol and late Irene (late Frank) Plec; also survived by nieces and nephews. Family will be present on Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 at the Sauer-Lynett-AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, 1933 Kensington Ave (near Harlem Rd), where funeral services will be held on Thursday at 9:15 AM and from St. Aloysius Gonzaga Church at 10 AM. Friends invited. Flowers gratefully declined. If desired, contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Assoc., Buffalo Office, 315 Alberta Dr., Amherst, NY 14226. Henrietta was a member of Sultanas Social Club and Ladies of Charity. Online register book at www.Amigone.com. getlogo,am0580 Published in the Buffalo News from 11/30/2004 - 12/1/2004. Fejer, George November 28, 2004 of Tonawanda, NY, husband of Nelli (Richner) Fejer; father of Peter and Martin Fejer. Dr. Fejer was retired from Bell Aerospace where he was a Mechanical Engineer. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Hospice Foundation of WNY. Funeral private. Published in the Buffalo News on 11/30/2004. Finley, Joan A. (Smith) Of Buffalo, NY, November 29, 2004, beloved wife of the late Thomas P. Finley; loving mother of Timothy M., Thomas M. Finley and Mary L. (Gregg) Blosat; dear sister of the late James M. (Eleanor) Smith; sister-in-law of Francis M. Finley; cherished grandmother of Geoffrey T. and Patrick N. Blosat. The family will be present to receive friends on Tuesday 2-8 PM at the O'CONNELL-MURPHY FUNERAL HOME, 2286 South Park Ave. where funeral will be held Wednesday at 8:45 followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Ambrose Church at 9:30. Flowers gratefully declined. Donations may be made the St. Ambrose Renovation Fund or the Columban Sisters. Mrs. Finley was a member of St. Ambrose Senior Citizens and a lunch monitor at St. Ambrose School. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.oconnellfh.com Published in the Buffalo News on 11/30/2004. Gallagher, Henrietta C. (Tamol) See Duske Notice. Published in the Buffalo News from 11/30/2004 - 12/1/2004. Gutman, Sydney November 29, 2004, loving husband of Sallie Gutman; uncle of Sherry (Ronald) Schreiber, Alan Gutman, Leah (Dani) Leal and Ann Gutman; brother of the late Robert Gutman; brother-in-law of Claire Parness; also survived by three great-nephews. Funeral services will be held Wednesday 11:30 AM from MESNEKOFF FUNERAL HOME INC., 8630 Transit Rd, E. Amherst (1 mi. north of Maple, just past Klein). Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society. Shiva will be held at the Schreiber residence, 71 Audley End, Eggertsville, Wednesday and Thursday evening at 5 PM. For online tributes go to www.mesnekoff.com Published in the Buffalo News on 11/30/2004. Hagen, Althea B. (Pettis) November 28, 2004 at age 87. Beloved wife of the late Douglas B. Hagen; dearest mother of Gerald (Judith) Hagen, Donald (Barbara) Hagen, Judith (William) Bryant, Paul Hagen, Marjorie (Dennis) Krupski and William Hagen; dear grandmother of 16 grandchildren and great-grandchildren. No prior visitation. Private funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family. Flowers are gratefully declined. If desired, memorials may be made to Hospice Buffalo Inc. Arrangements by the (Lancaster-Depew Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME INC. Online register book at www.Amigone.com getlogo,am0580 Published in the Buffalo News on 11/30/2004. Henel, Pamela M. (Kuntz) Of Cheektowaga, NY, November 27, 2004, dearest mother of Brittany Christine Henel; daughter of Mary Ann (Kempker) and the late Eugene E. Kuntz. No prior visitation. Memorial Services will be held at the convenience of the family. Memorials to The American Diabetes Association. Pamela was an RN at Mercy Hospital for 10 years. Arrangements by ERIE COUNTY CREMATION SERVICE, 824-6435. Published in the Buffalo News on 11/30/2004. 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. Kendrick, Alma R. Of West Seneca, NY, November 28, 2004, beloved wife of the late Bruce W.; mother of Robin B.; grandmother of Michael; sister of the late Irving (Glenda) and the late Glen (late Geraldine) Davies. Alma was in the care of her niece, Jean Savitts, while residing at Wm. Penn Nursing Home in Lewistown, PA; also survived by nieces and nephews, great-nieces and nephews. Friends may call Wednesday, 3-8 PM, at the HOY FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3855 Seneca St., West Seneca. Funeral services will be held Thursday morning at 11 AM at Trinity Lutheran Church, 146 Reserve Rd., West Seneca. Relatives and friends invited. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of Alma to The SPCA, 205 Ensminger Rd., Tonawanda, NY 14150 or Amvets, 2900 Walden Ave., Depew, NY 14043. Published in the Buffalo News from 11/30/2004 - 12/1/2004. 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 getlogo,am0580 Published in the Buffalo News from 11/29/2004 - 11/30/2004. Kurzdorfer, Patricia A. (nee Pitass) Of Cheektowaga, NY, November 28, 2004, beloved wife of George J. Kurzdorfer; dearest mother of Lynn (Daniel) Syracuse and Scott (Jennifer) Kurzdorfer; fond grandmother of Jessa and Aaron Syracuse; sister of John (Joan) Pitiss, Roger (Mary) Pitiss and the late Jane (Donald) Kuerzdoerfer. Friends and relatives are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial from Fourteen Holy Helpers Church, Indian Church Rd and Union Rd, W. Seneca on Wednesday at 9 AM. No prior visitation. Sentiment may be expressed through a contribution to Hospice Buffalo Inc. in memory of Patricia A. Kurzdorfer. Arrangements by the PAUL A. KLOC BLOSSOM CHAPELS INC., 668-5666. Published in the Buffalo News on 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. Loftus, John J. "Tiny" Of West Seneca, NY, November 29, 2004, husband of the late Mary T. Loftus; dearest brother of Elizabeth (John) Galbraith, James (Alice), Robert (Barbara) and the late William and Tom Loftus; also survived by many nieces Tuesday 7-9 PM and Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the CURTIN FUNERAL HOME INC., 1340 Union Rd., West Seneca, where funeral will be held Thursday at 9 AM. Mr. Loftus was a life member of Harvey D. Morin VFW Post 2940. Published in the Buffalo News from 11/30/2004 - 12/1/2004. Marion, Gabriel F. November 26, 2004 in Las Vegas, NV; beloved husband of the late Mary Rose; father of Richard of Las Vegas and David Mariano of Honolulu; son of the late Cesidio and Liberata Mariano; brother of Palma Mariano, Jennie Chapin and the late Michael Marion and Jamma Mariano; survived by nieces, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Private services and inurnment to be held at Santa Rosa Memorial Park, California. Published in the Buffalo News on 11/30/2004. Mills, Lillian Carol (Smith) November 28, 2004. Beloved wife of the late Richard I. Mills; dear mother of Richard V. (Denise), Michael W. (Mary) and Patricia 'Trisha' (David) Walter; grandmother of Sean, Anna, Elizabeth, Nicholas, Laura, David and Jason; sister of Edward (Shirley) Smith and Connie Hale. The family will receive friends at the C. MERTZ & SON FUNERAL HOME INC., 911 Englewood Ave. on Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Thursday at 9:30 AM at St. Joseph's University Church, 3275 Main St. Flowers gratefully declined. Donations in her memory may be made to the Alzheimer's Association of WNY. Published in the Buffalo News from 11/30/2004 - 12/1/2004. Moore, Camilla MOORE----Camilla Entered into rest November 26, 2004, beloved daughter of the late William B. and Lula Ann Little; cherished wife of the late Ralph Moore; dear mother of the late Odessa Beard; devoted sister of the late Alonzo Little, Lenna Pigram, Rose Edwards and Alma Little; grandmother of Clarence R. (Yvonne) Beard Jr. Paulette N. Beard; sister-in-law of Mozelle Little; also survived by eight great-grandchildren and nine great-great grandchildren; survived by three nephews and a host of relatives and friends. Viewing will be Wednesday at 12 noon - 5 PM at The THOMAS T. EDWARDS FUNERAL HOME INC., 995 Genesee St., Wake at 11 AM Thursday at Free Spirit Missionary Baptist Church, 60 Titus St., Funeral following at 12 Noon. Officiating Rev. Anthony G. Harrison. Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News on 11/30/2004. 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. Sammarco, Peter J. November 29, 2004, beloved husband of Catherine (Giovinazzo) Sammarco; dear brother of John (late Clara) Sammarco, Joan (late Dominic) Amodeo, Russell (Agatha), Samuel (Eleanor) Sammarco, Marion (late Lawrence) Amodeo, Joseph (Ruby) Sammarco and the late Frank (late Lucille), Concetta, Anthony (late Julia) Sammarco; loving father and grandfather to his nieces and nephews. Family present to receive friends Wednesday only 5-8 PM at the PERNA FUNERAL HOME INC., 1306 Hertel Ave (near Colvin Ave), where funeral services will be held Thursday at 8:15 AM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated from Holy Spirit Church (Dakota Ave) at 9 AM. Entombment Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Flowers are gratefully declined. Mr. Sammarco was a member of the Holy Name Society at Holy Spirit Church. Published in the Buffalo News from 11/30/2004 - 12/1/2004. 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. Funeral home info Flowers Charities Szczypuch, Stanley J. Entered into rest November 26, 2004. Friends may visit the LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (City Chapel) 102 Linwood Ave at Summer near Delaware Ave. on Wednesday from 11-2 PM where funeral services will immediately follow. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Mr. Szczypuch was a retiree of the South Buffalo Railroad and an Army Veteran of WW II. Published in the Buffalo News on 11/30/2004. 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 getlogo,am0580 Published in the Buffalo News from 11/29/2004 - 11/30/2004. Tooker, Mary (Royer-Haas) November 28, 2004; beloved wife of the late Charles C. Tooker; dear mother of Shirley (late John) Anderson of Depew, NY, Vincent Leonard (Lorraine) Haas of Lake Wales, FL, Robert A. (Teresa) Haas of Bolivar, NY and the late Patricia A. Kennedy; grandmother of William Vandervoort, Marsha Foster, Melissa Schneiter, Jeffrey Haas; great-grandmother of eight; sister of Frederick Royer of Salt Lake City, Utah and Bertha Donahey of Olean, NY. No prior visitation. Online register book at www.Amigone.com getlogo,am0580 Published in the Buffalo News on 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.