OBITS: The Buffalo News Death Notices 2 Apr 2005; Buffalo, Erie co., New York text-formatted by W. David Samuelsen for The USGenWeb Archives Project *********************************************************************** 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 Aquilina, Anna M. (Divita) March 31, 2005; beloved wife of the late Charles S. Aquilina; dear mother of Frank J. (Caroline) Aquilina, Nora Ann Weinert and Joann ( Ken) Neyerlin; grandmother of eight grandchildren and eight great grandchildren; sister of the late Gabriel, Salvatore and Charles Divita. 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 services will be held Monday at 8:45 AM and from St. John the Baptist Church at 9:30 AM. Flowers gratefully declined, if desired contributions may be made in Mrs. Aquilina's memory to Hospice Foundation. Online register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 4/1/2005 - 4/2/2005. Beals, Nelson April 1, 2005. Husband of the late Jeanette M. Graap Beals; father of Nelson D., Dennis W., Judith E. Holly L. and the late Brian T. Beals; also survived by eight grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews; brother of William F. and Thomas C. Beals. Funeral services from the CARLTON A. ULLRICH FUNERAL HOME INC., 855 Englewood Ave., Tonawanda, Monday at 11 AM. Family present Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Mr. Beals was a WW II Veteran, past president of the Buffalo Calvary Assoc., 24 year member of the North Amherst Volunteer Fire Co. and worked for for 44 years at Occidental Durez Corp. Published in the Buffalo News from 4/2/2005 - 4/3/2005. Buchanan, Margaret E. (Oatmeyer) April 1, 2005; wife of the late Kenneth Woodruff; mother of Darlene Woodruff and Richard (Wilma) Buchanan; grandmother of Margaret, Timothy and Kara. Friends may call Saturday 7-9 PM and Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at LOOMIS OFFERS & LOOMIS, INC., Memorial Chapel, 1820 Seneca St., where funeral will be held Monday at 11:00 AM. Published in the Buffalo News from 4/2/2005 - 4/3/2005. Carter, Elizabeth K. (Travis) March 30, 2005, beloved wife of James J. Carter; dearest Mother of James T. (Kerry), Thomas E., Mary Beth, Catherine 'Catie Carter; sister of Mary Ellen Travis, Barbara Fitzgerald and William Travis; loving grandmother of Catherine Carter. Family will be present to receive friends Saturday and Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 at the THOMAS J. KELLEHER FUNERAL HOME, 192 Abbott Rd. (same location as Joseph K. Quinn Funeral Home, Inc.) where services will be held Monday at 8:45 followed by a Mass of Christian Burial from St. Ambrose Church at 9:30. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Roswell Park Cancer Institute or the American Diabetes Association. Entombment Holy Cross Cemetery Mausoleum. Published in the Buffalo News from 4/1/2005 - 4/3/2005. Cirillo, Rose M. (Vastola) April 1, 2005; beloved wife of the late Joseph D. Cirillo; dearest mother of Joseph B. (Crystal) and Francis P. (Lisa) Cirillo; dear grandmother of Chad, Victoria, Paige, Elise and Sarah; sister of Sr. Mary Eugenia Vastola, RSM, Carmen Vastola, Jean Textor and Jane Walter and the late Phyllis Giordano, Charles, William, Ralph, Anthony, Joseph and Francis Vastola; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Family will be present on Saturday 7-9 PM and Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the Urban-AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, 3645 Genesee Street where funeral services will be held on Monday at 9:00 AM and from Our Lady Help of Christians Church at 9:30 AM. Friends invited. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to The St. Francis Home (Williamsville, NY) or The Alzheimer's Association of WNY. Online register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 4/2/2005 - 4/3/2005. Dippold, Rita C. (Drews) March 29, 2005; beloved wife of the late Kenneth Dippold; dear mother of Darlene (Bernard) Kiel; grandmother of Shannon (Matthew Mulvaney) Craig-Mulvaney and Ian Craig; sister of William (Betty) Drews; sister-in-law of Mildred (late Karl) Wenzel; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Friends may call Saturday 7-9 PM and Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the DIETRICH FUNERAL HOME INC, 2480 Kensington. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday at 9:30 AM at Blessed Sacrament Church, 263 Claremont Ave., Buffalo, NY 14223 Published in the Buffalo News from 4/2/2005 - 4/3/2005. Ferguson, Martha E. (Walty) Of Blasdell, NY, March 31, 2005; beloved wife of George A. Ferguson; dearest mother of Mary Beth (Tom) Calzone; grandmother of three; daughter of Raymond and Loretta Walty; sister of Ray (Sharon) Walty and Betty Nash; also survived by many special nieces and nephews whom she loved dearly. Family present Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at The HOY FUNERAL HOME INC., 3855 Seneca St., West Seneca. Relatives and friends are invited to a Mass of Christian Burial at Our Mother of Good Counsel Church, 3688 South Park Ave., Blasdell, Monday morning at 9:30. Please assemble at Church. Published in the Buffalo News from 4/2/2005 - 4/3/2005. Ficner, Matthew G. Age 82, of Niagara Falls, NY, March 31, 2005, at his home while under the care of Niagara Hospice, beloved husband of Frances (Krupa) Ficner; dearest father of Pauline 'Penny' (David) Wilson of Cleveland, OH and William (Jewel) Ficner of Mobile, AL; dear grandfather of Kelly and Bethany Wilson; brother of Theresa Andrzejczyk of Niagara Falls; predeceased by his parents, Boleslaw and Paulina (Grzybowski) Ficner;, brothers Conrad R. Ficner and Stanley A. Ficner and sisters Joan Ficner, Helen Jarosz, Mary Penczek, Alfreda Ficner and Constance Ficner. Funeral Services will be held Monday at 9:15 AM at the LABUDA FUNERAL HOME INC., 356 Portage Rd., Niagara Falls, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 AM at Holy Trinity Church, 1419 Falls St., with Rev. Slawomir Siok officiating. Interment in Holy Trinity Cemetery, Lewiston, NY. Friends may call Saturday 7-9 PM and Sunday 2-4 and 6-8 PM. The American Legion Portage Post No. 1465 will conduct a prayer service Sunday at 7:30 PM. Memorial contributions may be made to the Holy Trinity Roof Fund or to Niagara Hospice Inc., 4675 Sunset Dr., Lockport, NY 14094. Mr. Ficner will be buried with military honors. Published in the Buffalo News on 4/2/2005. Gothard, Dorothy S. Passed away March 31, 2005; wife of the late Howard Gothard; mother of Gerald Winters of Niagara Falls and the late Janet Welge; also survived by five grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren. Friends may call Sunday evening 7 to 9 at PRUDDEN & KANDT FUNERAL HOME, 242 Genesee St., Lockport where funeral services will be held Monday at 11 AM. Published in the Buffalo News on 4/2/2005. Gullo, Mary R. (Bova) March 31, 2005, beloved wife of the late Michael F. Gullo; mother of Thomas (Florence) Gullo and Carol Gullo; grandmother of Deborah (Michael) Bartolotta; daughter of the late Rosario and Crocifissa (Gullo) Bova; sister of the late Rosalie (late Frank) Schiavo, Rosa (late Russell) Gugliuzza, Sally (late Joseph) Cappellino, Jennie (late Joseph) Zambito, Serafino 'Serf' (Rose) Bova and Patricia LaRuffa; also survived by nieces and nephews. Family present to receive friends Saturday 7-9 PM and Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the PERNA-PELLEGRINO FUNERAL HOME, 1306 Hertel Ave., (near Colvin Ave.), where Funeral Services will be held Monday at 8:15 AM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated from Holy Spirit Church (Dakota Ave.) at 9 AM. Interment Mount Calvary Cemetery. Flowers declined. Published in the Buffalo News from 4/2/2005 - 4/3/2005. Guntripp, Edward March 29, 2005, former husband of Kathleen McGrinder; best friend Matthew and Nora Horan and Bill and Ina McMahon of Waterloo, Ontario. Friends may call at the CHAS F. McMAHON FUNERAL HOME, INC., 982 Abbott Rd., Saturday from 3-7:30 PM where funeral services will immediately follow. Eddie was a member of Bricklayers Local #45. Published in the Buffalo News from 4/1/2005 - 4/2/2005. Hollander, Bessie March 31, 2005. Beloved wife of the late Maurice Hollander; devoted mother of Charles (Robin) Hollander and Marian (Steven) Lustig; devoted grandmother of Alyssa and Michele Hollander, Jason, Emily and Max Lustig. Funeral Services will be held on Sunday in New York City. No prior visitation. In lieu of flowers, those wishing may send donations in her memory to The Salvation Army. Arrangements by the AMHERST MEMORIAL CHAPEL INC. The family will be observing a period of mourning at the home of Steve and Marian Lustig Monday evening through Friday afternoon. Published in the Buffalo News from 4/2/2005 - 4/3/2005. Koronowski, Lottie (Michalek) April 1, 2005, wife of the late Raymond; dear mother of Raymond (Theresa), Richard (Susan) and the late Patricia Ann; grandmother of six grand and six great-grandchildren; sister of Chester Michalek and the late Helen Popek and Frances Michalek; also survived by nieces and nephews. Visitation Saturday 7-9 and Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the PACER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2275 George Urban Blvd. (two blocks east of Dick Rd.) Mass of Christian Burial at St. Casimir RC Church, Weimar and Casimir Sts., Monday 9:30 AM. Please assemble at church. Published in the Buffalo News from 4/2/2005 - 4/3/2005. Lekki, John S. April 1, 2005, beloved husband of the late Genevieve (nee Konarzewski); dear father of Mary Ann (Joseph) Kedron and Carol Ann Dracup; fond grandfather of Peter, Eric and John; dear brother of Lottie Mrowczynski and the late Walter (late Genevieve), William (late Betty) and Leonard (Grace) Lekki; 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 AM. Friends are invited. Family will be present Saturday 7-9 PM and Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Mr. Lekki was retired from Dunlop and was an active lifetime member of the Niagara Frontier Post 1041 American Legion under who's auspices Military Burial Services will be conducted. Interment St. Stanislaus Cemtery, Cheektowaga, NY. Published in the Buffalo News from 4/2/2005 - 4/3/2005. Leone, Lucy C. (Gianni) Of Town of Tonawanda, NY, March 30, 2005. Beloved wife of the late Joseph S. Leone; mother of Joseph V. (Loretta) Leone and Janice (Paul) Hodan; loving grandmother of Marie-Elana and Julie Ann Leone, Kristina (Andrew) Smith and Elizabeth (Brian) Fee; great-grandmother of Sydney and Reagan; sister of Marie Pollina, Rosine Lorefice, Virgil (Dorothea) Gianni and the late Sebastiana Martinez, Sebastian, Michael, Vincent (Mildred), Joseph and Mary Gianni; also survived by several nieces, nephews and dear friends. The family will be present Sunday from 2-6 PM at the GRECO FUNERAL HOME INC., 2909 Elmwood Ave. (near Sheridan Dr.), where funeral services will be held Monday morning at 9 and in St. Andrew's Church at 9:30. If desired memorials may be sent to Ken-Ton Presbyterian Village, 3735 Delaware Ave., Kenmore N.Y., 14217. Published in the Buffalo News from 4/2/2005 - 4/3/2005. Mazur, Sophia A. (Jedrysik) Of Angola, NY, March 31, 2005, beloved wife of the late Walter J. Mazur; dearest mother of Paul Sr. (Lucille), Daniel 'Danny the Nanny,' Marie (Walter) Stetz, Rev. Francis 'Butch,' Marcia (Lawrence) Krug, Carolyn and the late Judith and Susan; loving grandmother to eight grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren; daughter of the late Joseph and Caroline (nee Pietka) Jedrysik; sister of Helen (late Stanley) Gorkiewicz and the late Stanley (late Lottie), Vincent (late Victoria), Mary (late Stephen) Podosek, Sister Mary Celsia, C.S.S.F., Joseph (late Veronica), William (late Alice), Rita (late Dr. Leo) Kuczmarski and Charles; sister-in-law of the late Felix (Charlotte 'Patsy') Mazur and the late Genevieve Mazur; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Family will be present to receive friends Saturday and Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Hamburg Chapel) JOHN J. KACZOR FUNERAL HOME INC., 5453 Southwestern Blvd., (corner of Rogers Rd., 646-5555), where prayers will be said Monday morning at 8:30, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Vincent DePaul Church, North Evans, NY, at 9:30. Interment in St. Vincent's Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Vincent's Altar and Rosary Society. Published in the Buffalo News from 4/2/2005 - 4/3/2005. Morrison Sr., Richard E. March 30, 2005 of Amherst, NY; beloved husband of the late Grace K. Morrison; loving father of Richard E., Jr. (Nancy R.) and David C. Morrison; dearest grandfather of Jeffrey, Lori, Christopher, Jeremy and Matthew; also survived by three great-grandchildren; brother of David J. (Sydne) Morrison. Family and friends may call Saturday 2-5 at the LESTER H. WEDEKINDT, INC., FUNERAL HOME, 3290 Delaware Ave., where Funeral services will be held Saturday at 5. Family and friends invited. Published in the Buffalo News from 4/1/2005 - 4/2/2005. Nunn Jr., John A. "Jack" Of Akron, formerly of Alden, NY, March 31, 2005, beloved husband of JoAnn 'Jan' (Brown) Nunn; dear father of Julie (Albert) Barr, Jeff (Gail) and John 'Jay' (Karen) Nunn III; also survived by nine grandchildren and one great-grandchild; brother of James (Shirley) Nunn and the late Barbara Freeman; brother-in-law of Norman Freeman; also survived by several nieces and nephews. Requiem Eucharist will be celebrated Monday at 10 AM from St. Aidan's Episcopal Church, Alden, NY. (Assemble at church). Family will be present at the CHARLES MEYER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 13228 Broadway, Alden, NY, Friday and Saturday only 2-4 and 7-9 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Alden Fire Dept., or St. Aidan's Episcopal Church. Published in the Buffalo News from 4/1/2005 - 4/2/2005. Ormond Sr., Edward T. Of Buffalo, NY, March 31, 2005, beloved husband of the late Dolores (Gearhart) Ormond; loving father of Cheryl (Robert) Johnson and Edward Jr. (Helen Jean) Ormond; dear brother of Jessie (late Henry) Biber, Alice (late William) Tennant, Marian (Robert) Charnock, the late George (Gertrude), John (Marian) and Ralph (Jean) Ormond; cherished grandfather of eight grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren; Family will be present to receive friends Saturday 7-9 and Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 at the O'CONNELL-MURPHY FUNERAL HOME, 2286 South Park Ave. where funeral service will be held Monday at 10 AM. Rev. Douglas Sexton officiating. Mr. Ormond is Past Commander of American Legion Post #721, member of St. Jude Episcopal Church and a WW II Army veteran. Interment Lakeside Memorial Cemetery. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.oconnellfh.com Published in the Buffalo News from 4/2/2005 - 4/3/2005. Pienta, Joseph W. Of Orchard Park, NY, entered into rest March 31, 2005, beloved husband of the late Josephine M. (nee Sperduti) Pienta; devoted father of Donald J. (Elaine) Livsey, James T. (Dolores) Livsey and the late Shirley A. (late Richard) Bogdan, Bernard P. and Joseph F. Livsey; cherished grandfather of 17 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild; loving son of the late John and Frances (nee Pietszak) Pienta; dear brother of Edward (Florence) Pienta and the late Viola Druzbik, Helen Szewczyk, Frank and John Pienta; also survived by relatives and friends. Relatives and friends may visit The LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (Southtowns Chapel), 3060 Abbott Rd., near Lake Ave on Saturday from 7-9 PM and Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM where the funeral will be held on Moday morning at 9 o'clock and a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Bernadette Church at 10 o'clock. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. src='/Images/Cobrands/BuffaloNews/Logos/cross.gif' border='0'> Published in the Buffalo News from 4/2/2005 - 4/3/2005. Potts, Lynn Atwill Suddenly in Siesta Key, FL, March 30, 2005. Wife of Gerald K. Potts; mother of Melinda P. (Scott) Quigg of Montrose, PA, Christen P. (Mark) Weaver of Tiverton, RI and Carolyn P. (Paul) Sullivan; grandmother of Haleigh and Hunter Quigg, Andrew Weaver, E. Maxwell and Caitlyn Sullivan; sister of Donna A. (Willard) Pottle, Elaine (Paul) Ferguson of Wolfeboro Falls, NH. Friends may call Monday 2-4 and 6-8 PM at the DENGLER FUNERAL HOME, 2070 Eggert Rd., Amherst. Memorial Mass will be offered at St. Louis R.C. Church Tuesday at 11:00 AM. Memorials to the Nichols School or Elmwood Franklin School. Flowers gratefully declined. Published in the Buffalo News from 4/2/2005 - 4/4/2005. Pringle, Franklin A. At Gilmore Lodge on Wednesday, March 30, 2005, Beloved husband of Esther; dear father of Donna Thomas of Ridgeway, Ron (Lori) of Buffalo, NY, David (Sue) of Charlotte, NC and the late Don (1998); also survived by five grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Cremation has taken place. A private Memorial Mass will be held at a later date. Donations to Gilmore Lodge would be appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to NIAGARA FUNERAL ALTERNATIVES, Ridgeway, ON (905) 894-0120 Published in the Buffalo News on 4/2/2005. Reese, Anna L. Age 100, March 29, 2005 of Buffalo, NY; beloved wife of the late David L. Reese; mother of Lois (Joseph L.) Noto and the late Audrey Marschke, Shirley Andolina and Robert Reese; daughter-in-law of Jean Reese; also survived by 14 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren and predeceased by six sisters and four brothers. Friends may call Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 at the LESTER H. WEDEKINDT, INC., FUNERAL HOME, 3290 Delaware Ave., where Funeral services will be held Monday morning at 11. Friends invited. Published in the Buffalo News from 4/1/2005 - 4/2/2005. Robertson, Marilyn "Walberg" At Douglas Memorial Hospital on Thursday, March 24, 2005, Marilyn, beloved wife of John and dear mother of Dawn Lorenzo (Dennis) of Tonawanda, NY, Colleen Ritz of Buffalo, NY, Pamela Sheldrake (Brett) Dunnville, Anne Rynberk of Welland, ON; sister of Nancy Wiegel of Amherst, NY, Joyce Goffeau of Hermosa, CA, Beverly Farkas and Kathleen Fusco both of Kenmore, NY; also survived by 11 grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. At Marilyn's request cremation has taken place. A Memorial Mass will be held at St. Joseph's Church, Snyder, Ontario on Saturday, April 2, 2005 at 11 AM. Interment St. Joseph's Cemetery. The family will receive friends 1 hour prior to the service. Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family. Arrangements entrusted to NIAGARA FUNERAL ALTERNATIVES, Ridgeway, ON (905) 894-0120 Published in the Buffalo News from 4/1/2005 - 4/2/2005. Russo, Louis R. March 31, 2005, beloved husband of Ann (nee Girone) Russo; dearest father of Louis R. (Patricia) Russo, Lou Ann (Joseph) Lombardo and Michael (Mariann) Russo; loving grandfather of eight grandchildren; brother of Phyllis Caputi, Rudolph Alloy, the late Viola, Angie, Julia, Thomas, Anna and Leila; also survived by many nieces and nephews. The family will be present on Sunday from 7-9 PM and Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Amherst Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 5200 Sheridan Dr. (corner of Hopkins Rd. in Williamsville) where funeral services will be held on Tuesday at 8:30 AM and a Mass of Christian Burial celebrated from St. Leo the Great Church at 9:15 AM. Friends invited. Mr. Russo was a retired Chief Inspector with the City of Buffalo, an Army veteran of WWII, founder of Marvino's Pizzeria and D.E.M. Guys at The Village Glenn. Online register at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 4/2/2005 - 4/3/2005. Scheib, Virginia V. (Glowinski) Please see Vickner notice. Published in the Buffalo News from 4/1/2005 - 4/3/2005. Schultz, Frank R. March 31, 2005 of Sloan, NY. Dearest father of Frank Jr., Christopher (Lorri Clark) and Robin (Matti) Tonismae; loving grandfather to seven grandchildren; brother of Frances Sobkowiak and Chet Schultz; predeceased by other brothers and sisters; survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral services commencing at the DANIEL R. SMOLAREK FUNERAL HOME, 2047 Broadway, Cheektowaga-Buffalo City Line Monday at 2:00 PM and at St. Andrew's Church at 2:30 PM. Interment in St. Matthew's Cemetery. Family present Sunday only 2-8 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Response to Love Center, 130 Kosciuszko St., Buffalo, NY 14212. Published in the Buffalo News from 4/2/2005 - 4/3/2005. Sotet, Eileen P. (Carmody) March 31, 2005. Wife of the late Frank L. Mother of James G. (late Danielle) and Eileen Mary Sotet. Sister of the late Margaret Short and Mary Eggers. Sister-in-law of Edward Short and Les Eggers. Aunt of Brian, Laurie and James Short. Great Aunt of Timothy, Andrew and Callie Short. Mrs Sotet was a member of Timon Towers Social Club, Blessed Sacrament Altar & Rosary Society, All Saints Mothers Club Alumnae, Holy Spirit Senior Citizens, The Physically Handicapped, Disabled Club & St Jude Society. No prior visitations. A Memorial Mass will be held Tuesday at 9:30 AM in Blessed Sacrament Church, 1035 Delaware Ave, Buffalo. Arrangements by JAMES E. GRACE FUNERAL HOME Published in the Buffalo News from 4/2/2005 - 4/3/2005. Szrama, Leonard M. April 1, 2005; beloved husband of Mary Anna (O'Neill); dearest father of Michael (Susan), Ann Grillo (fiance Tony), Margaret (Daniel) Delano and Peter (Darlene) Szrama; loving grandfather of Philip, Aaron, Vincent, Maria, Catherine, Anthony, Matthew, Tony, Cody, Connor and two great-grandchildren; brother of Joseph (Laurie), late Richard (Dorothy) and the late Robert (Lori) Szrama; also survived by nieces and nephews. Visitation Saturday 7-9 and Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the ORLOWSKI-PIETSZAK FUNERAL HOME, 2400 William St. with Mass of Christian Burial Monday 9:30 AM at St. John Gualbert Church. Family and friends please assemble at church. Deceased served in the Marine Corp. during the Korean War and was a member of Local UAW #424. Published in the Buffalo News from 4/2/2005 - 4/3/2005. Tosch, Margaret E. (McGivern) Age 85, of the City of Tonawanda, Thursday, March 31, 2005; beloved mother of Patricia (Richard) Smith and Gerald F. Tosch; great-aunt of Michael (Jerilyn) McGivern; also survived by several great-nieces and great-nephews. Family will be present on Sunday from 2-4 only and Monday from 12-1 PM at JOHN O. ROTH FUNERAL HOME, INC., 25 William St. (between Morgan & Broad Sts.) City of Tonawanda where Funeral Services will be held at 1 PM following visitation. Friends invited. Burial will be in Elmlawn Cemetery. Flowers are gratefully declined. Published in the Buffalo News on 4/2/2005. Williams, Richard J. March 31, 2005. Beloved husband of the late Emma (nee Monroe) Williams; dearest uncle of Ruthie Brown, Claudia (Chuck) Conroy, Barb (Larry) Wozniak; brother-in-law of Robert (late Lila) Wozniak, Lorraine Buchanan and the late Ethel Robinson. The family will be present Sunday 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 Monday at 11 AM. Friends invited. Online register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News on 4/2/2005.