OBITS: The Buffalo News Death Notices 5 Apr 2005; 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 Alexin, Richard A. April 2, 2005, beloved husband of the late Celia (Piechowiak) Alexin; dearest father of Garret (Judith), Timothy (Valerie); dear grandfather of Brent, Aaron, Ryan, Mitchell and Ethan; brother of Laura (late Chester) Kazmierczak, Valentine (Bebe), Alois (Terry), late Bernard (late Rose), late Edmund (late Eleanor) Owczarczak, late Casimer Ozark, late Mary (late Matthew) Michalski; brother-in-law of Conrad (Helen) Piechowiak; survived by many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends may call at the BARRON-MILLER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3025 William St. near Union Rd., Cheektowaga, Tuesday only from 2-4 and 6-9. Mass of Christian Burial Wednesday at 9:30 in The Holy Mother of the Rosary Cathedral, 6298 Broadway, Lancaster. Please assemble at church from 9 AM. Mr. Alexin was a WWII veteran, a member of the George Lamm Post #622, member of the YMS of R and the Cathedral Choir. Published in the Buffalo News from 4/3/2005 - 4/5/2005. Alfano, Joseph S. April 2, 2005, beloved husband of the late Nellie (nee Biscotto) Alfano; loving father of Carmelita (Frank) Zogaria, Angelo (Kathy) Alfano and Grace Ann (Paul) Collier; grandfather of seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; son of the late Angelo and Carmella (nee Montione) Alfano; brother of Sam Alfano and Rose (Tony) Angelella; predeceased by two brothers and two sisters; also survived by many nieces and nephews. The family will be present Monday 7-9 PM and Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the Urban-AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, 1024 French Rd. where funeral services will be held Wednesday at 8:30 AM and a Mass of Christian Burial celebrated from St. John the Baptist Church (Kenmore) at 9:30 AM. Friends invited. Flowers gratefully declined. Joseph was a 35-year retiree of General Motors. Online register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 4/4/2005 - 4/5/2005. Bogdan, Francis John "Frank" Age 59, of Wilson, died tragically Sunday, April 3, 2005, after a car accident. He was born January 31, 1946 in Lancaster, NY. He joined the Navy in 1964 and served until 1968. He worked as an Electrician at Delphi Thermal Systems. He enjoyed his family, hunting, fishing, antiquing and was an avid runner. He married his loving wife Jeanne February 15, 1991; dear father of Frank J. Bogdan (Michelle Mackowiak) and Kyle J. Bogdan; son of Leo and Frances Bogdan; brother of Julia (Paul) Corda, Dorie Helminiak and the late Leo Bogdan. He is also survived by several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins. Family and friends are invited to attend visitation on Wednesday, April 6, 2005 from 2-7 PM at the KENNETH H. SHERRIE FUNERAL HOME, 6139 East Avenue, Newfane where funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM Thursday followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 AM from St. Bridgets R.C. Church, Ewings Rd, Newfane, NY. Interment will be in Cold Spring Cemetery, Lockport. Memorials appreciated to Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America, 386 Park Ave South-17th Floor, New York, NY 10016. Published in the Buffalo News on 4/5/2005. Bohmhauer, Elmer R. "Mickey" April 4, 2005, beloved husband of Mary J. (Miller) Bohmhauer; step-father of Mary Frances (Richard) Hastrich, Karen Lorenc and Kenneth Abel; step-grandfather of Michael, Daniel and Gregory Lorenc, Eric and Steven Abel; brother of Arling Pitman, Sylvia Schisler, Ross Bohmhauer, Janet Yusczyh and the late Albert and Arthur Bohmhauer; also survived by nieces and nephews. Friends may call Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the STEPHAN-BURNS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 266 East St. at Austin, where services will be held Thursday at 10 AM. Mickey was a member of the Harry E. Crosby V.F.W. Post #2472 and Army Korean War Veteran and a retired 42 year employee of Pratt & Lambert Company. Memorials may be made to the Hospice Foundation, 225 Como Park Blvd., Cheektowaga, NY 14227. Published in the Buffalo News from 4/5/2005 - 4/6/2005. Bolognese, Nicholas L. April 3, 2005, beloved husband of the late Rose A. Casciano; dear father of Nicholas M. (Marianne) and the late Daniel Bolognese; also survived by eight grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren; predeceased by four sisters and five brothers. Friends received at MICHAEL A. DiVINCENZO FUNERAL HOME, 1122 E. Lovejoy St. Wednesday evening from 7-9 PM and Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM where prayers will be said Friday morning at 9 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Francis of Assisi Church at 9:30 AM. Published in the Buffalo News from 4/5/2005 - 4/6/2005. Caudill, Cameron Michael April 2, 2005, of Grand Island, age three months, passed away unexpectedly at Kenmore Mercy Hospital, born January 12, 2005, with twin sister Alexandrea Mary at Sisters Hospital, Buffalo, infant son of proud parents, Bryan and Denise (Mulvena) Caudill; grandson of Bruce and Rosemary Wojick, Daniel and Susan Mulvena and the late Andrea (Caudill) Nye; nephew of Chad Caudill, Michael Mulvena and Michelle Mulvena. Cameron will be remembered as a baby who shared his smile with the world and was ready to face any challenge life could bring. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Wednesday at 10 AM at St. Stephen's Church, Grand Island. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to Cameron's family. Published in the Buffalo News on 4/5/2005. Coia, Mary C. (Nocera) Of Angola, NY, April 4, 2005, wife of the late Hugo J. Coia; daughter of the late Antoinina and Cologero Nocera; dearest mother of Joseph (Molly) Coia, Marie Murray, Joanne (James) Hammer, Robert T. Coia and Carol (George) Ruffles; sister of the late Cologero (Katherine) Nocera, Vincenza Lauricella, Florence Nocera, Josephine Aronica and Marian Fragale; also survived by 15 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. Friends may call Wednesday and Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the ADDISON FUNERAL HOME, INC., 262 North Main St., Angola, NY. Friends are invited to attend Mass of Christian Burial Friday at 9:30 AM in Most Precious Blood Church, Angola, NY. Memorials made to Hospice Buffalo, Inc. or The Evans Community Concern. Published in the Buffalo News from 4/5/2005 - 4/6/2005. Crowley-Neasman, Doris Lee March 30, 2005. Beloved mother of LaShari Davis; sister to Genoris, Jackie and Halbert. Friends received 6-8PM, today, at Providence Memorial Chapels, 1275 Sycamore, Funeral Service 11 AM, Wednesday, St Martin DePorres RCC. Arrangements by BRIAN K. LEWIS FUNERAL HOMES, 347 Peckham Published in the Buffalo News from 4/5/2005 - 4/6/2005. Davis, Henrietta C. (Bailey) April 1, 2005. The family will receive friends Thursday 11 AM at Pilgrim Baptist Church, 655 Michigan Ave. where funeral services will follow at 12 noon. Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery. Arrangements by THOMAS T. EDWARDS FUNERAL HOME, INC. Published in the Buffalo News on 4/5/2005. Dekdebrun, Allen E. March 29, 2005, In North Fort Meyers, FL., age 84; dear father of Greg (Patricia) of Ellicottville, NY and Rick (Laura) Dekdebrun of Fort Collins, CO; dear grandfather of Kylie, Jason and Adam; dear brother of Audrey (Howard) Schmidt and Betty (late Bill) Lyons; former husband of Corkey Lund. The family will be present to receive friends Friday (April 15, 2005) from 6:00-8:00 PM at the (Amherst Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 5200 Sheridan Dr. (at Hopkins Rd.) where a prayer service will be held Friday (April 15, 2005) at 8 o'clock PM. If desired, memorials may be made to Hope Hospice, 2430 Diplomat Pkwy. East, Cape Coral, FL 33909. Online register book at www.AMIGONE.com Published in the Buffalo News on 4/5/2005. Dijoseph, Mary (Zappone) Of Elma, NY, April 3, 2005, wife of the late Frank M. DiJoseph; dearest mother of Laureen (Darrell) Osland, Patrick(Claudia) and the late John (Shirley) DiJoseph; grandmother of Gina Vanschoonhoven, Lisa Maduro, John, Norine Ferguson and Michael DiJoseph; also survived by eight great-grandchildren. No prior visitation. Friends are invited to a Mass of Christian Burial on Wednesday at 10:30 AM in St. Bonaventure R.C. Church. Arrangements by CURTIN FUNERAL HOME INC. Published in the Buffalo News on 4/5/2005. Diller, Elaine P. (Perry) Of Orchard Park, NY, April 1, 2005; beloved wife of Burton F. Diller; mother of Susan K. (Mark) McLaughlin, John E. (Van), Kenneth W. (Jo Onna) and James E. Diller; also survived by nine grandchildren; sister of Edward L., Raymond V. and the late Alvin F. Perry. Family will receive friends Monday 7-9 PM and Tuesday 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 Wednesday 8:45 AM, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial from Nativity of Our Lord Church at 9:30 AM. Friends invited. Memorials made to Hospice or Orchard Park American Legion. Elaine was past commander of the Orchard Park American Legion Post 567. Published in the Buffalo News from 4/4/2005 - 4/5/2005. Dufrane, Sophia Catherine On April 4, 2005, Sweet Angel Baby of Michael and Pauline (nee Digati) DuFrane; tiny sister to Emmi and Max James; smiling grandchild of Edie DuFrane, Pauline and Charles Digati, Hank and Roberta DuFrane. Sophia touched many and was loved by all. Family will be present to receive friends at the F.E. BROWN SONS FUNERAL HOME INC., 6575 E. Quaker St., Orchard Park, Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Funeral services held in the Orchard Park Wesleyan Church, 7295 Ellicott Rd, Orchard Park, NY on Thursday at 1 PM. Friends invited. Flowers are gratefully declined. Published in the Buffalo News from 4/5/2005 - 4/6/2005. Ecker, Howard G. March 25, 2005. A Memorial Service will be held on April 9, 2005 at 10 AM at Trinity Lutheran Church, 146 Reserve Rd., West Seneca. Published in the Buffalo News from 4/3/2005 - 4/5/2005. Faulhaber, Mark R. Suddenly, April 4, 2005, beloved husband of Carol M. (Wilson) Faulhaber; dearest father of Kevin J. (Lisa) Faulhaber and Renee (Jason) Pritchard; loving grandfather of Corbin and Kira Faulhaber and Gwyn Pritchard; dear son of Mary E. (Tretter) (late Joseph T.) Faulhaber; dear son-in-law of Edwin (Anne) Wilson; brother of William (Carol), Rev. Gregory Faulhaber, of Christ the King Seminary, Rosemary (Donald) Cavaretta, Valerie (William) Hanes, Thomas (Laurie), Claudia (Paul) Musialowski and Daniel (Janet) Faulhaber; brother-in-law of Jane (Emil) Di Salvo and David (Susan) Wilson; also survived by many aunts, uncles, nephews, nieces and cousins. Friends may call Tuesday 7-9 PM and Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM, at the PAUL A. KLOC BLOSSOM CHAPELS INC., 4680 Clinton St., (corner Borden Rd.), West Seneca, ( 668-5666). Friends and relatives are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial from St. Mary's on the Hill Church, Lancaster, NY on Thursday morning at 9:30 o'clock. Mark was a member of Bishop Benincasa Council #10868 K of C and St. Maximillian Kolbe Assembly 4th Degree. Published in the Buffalo News from 4/5/2005 - 4/6/2005. Finley, Mildred G. (Gardiner) of Amherst, NY, March 26, 2005. Wife of the late James H. Finley; mother of Joan (Lawrence) Wright and James (Gloria) Finley Jr, survived by six grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. Friends and relatives are invited to attend a Memorial Service, April 9, 10 AM at Amherst Community Church, 77 Washington Hwy, Snyder, NY. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to the Beechwood Foundation, 2235 Millersport Hwy, Getzville, NY 14068. Arrangements by DIETRICH FUNERAL HOME, INC. Published in the Buffalo News from 4/3/2005 - 4/7/2005. George, Frances V. (Milosh) Of Buffalo, NY, entered into rest April 3, 2005, beloved wife of the late Michael George; devoted mother of Darlene, Joseph (Tammy) George, Barbara (Raymond) Jackson and Loann Albano; cherished grandmother of Leasha, Michael, Chantel, Maryann, Mykayla; great-grandmother of seven great-grandchildren; loving daughter of the late Anthony and Josephine (nee Milosh) Bello; also survived by relatives and friends. Relatives and friends may visit The LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME, (City Chapel), 102 Linwood Ave. at Summer on Tuesday from 5-9 PM and Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 where the funeral will be held on Thursday morning at 9:15 o'clock and a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Coronation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church at 10 o'clock. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. src='/Images/Cobrands/BuffaloNews/Logos/dove.gif' border='0'> Published in the Buffalo News on 4/5/2005. Gerardi, Joseph M. April 4, 2005, beloved husband of the late Anna T. (Silvestri) Gerardi; dear father of Lucy (Daniel) Lofft, Anthony (Maureen), Joseph M. (Sherri) Gerardi Jr., grandfather of eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; son of the late Giuseppe and Lucia (Calabrese) Gerardi; brother of George (Dolores), Russell Gerardi and the late Nicholas, Santo (late Angeline), Sam, Louis Gerardi; brother-in-law of Rose (late Anthony) Silvestri; also survived by nieces and nephews. Family present to receive friends Wednesday only 4-8 PM at the PERNA- PELLEGRINO FUNERAL HOME, 1306 Hertel Ave., (near Colvin Ave.), where funeral services will be held Thursday at 8:45 AM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated from St. Margaret's Church at 9:30 AM. Interment Mt. Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Margaret's Church. Mr Gerardi was the Past Erie County Commander of the American Legion and an Usher at St. Margaret's Church. Published in the Buffalo News from 4/5/2005 - 4/6/2005. Graf, Albert E. April 3, 2005, age 76, of Tonawanda, husband of Mary (nee Barnes) Graf; father of Margaret (John) Garrisi M.D., James A., John (Donna) and Maryann J. Graf, Teresa (Charles) Palmieri and the late Kathleen M. Benke; father-in-law of William Benke; brother of Anne (Richard) Carney and the late George Graf; brother-in-law of Jean Graf; also survived by 11 grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call from 2-4 and 7-9 PM on Wednesday only at HAMP FUNERAL HOME INC., Adam and Seymour Sts., Tonawanda. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 AM Thursday at St. Francis Chapel, Adam St., Tonawanda. Friends invited. If desired, memorials to St. Francis Food Bank are preferred. Mr. Graf was an Navy veteran of WW II, a land surveyor and assessor in the City of Tonawanda before retiring in 1990. Complete obituary, condolences and directions at www.hampfuneral.com. Published in the Buffalo News from 4/5/2005 - 4/6/2005. Haskins, Gena (Poplewski) April 3, 2005; age 74; beloved mother of Anna E. Hurley, Robert (Patti) Hurley, Edward (Ramona) Hurley, and the late Mark David Haskins; grandmother of Anne Jennifer Chaplin, Jason, Brian, Steven, Eric, and Jason Gregory Hurley; great-grandmother of Jordann Luce; sister of Chester Poplewski; aunt to Henry, Richard, and Ewa Poplewski. Family will receive friends Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at (Harris Hill Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 8440 Main St., Clarence where funeral services will be held Wednesday at 9:30 AM with a Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 10 AM in Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church, 8500 Main St., Clarence. Flowers gratefully declined. Contributions may be made to EWTN Catholic Radio, or Hospice of Buffalo. Online register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News on 4/5/2005. Helmich, Richard J. April 2, 2005, of West Seneca, NY, husband of the late Arline E. (nee Domros); dear father of Richard (Katherine) Jr. and the late Carol (Daryl) Knupp of Arizona; brother of the late Myra (late Edward) Enser, Katherine (late George) Herle, Jeanette (late William) Hummell and Fredrick (late Margaret) Helmich; also survived by four grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral Services Wednesday at 10 AM from the SIECK & MAST FUNERAL HOME, 250 Orchard Park Rd., West Seneca, 825-5205. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Family will be present Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The Ismailia Temple Children's Hospital. Interment in Ridgelawn Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News from 4/4/2005 - 4/5/2005. Honan, Marilyn (Wiest) April 3, 2005, beloved wife of Hon. John J. Honan; loving mother of David M. (Elizabeth A.), Dennis J. (Marlene), Marianne (Larry), Carolyn (Michael) Chaiko and John C. (Lisa) Honan; dear grandmother of 18 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; dear sister of Carol (late Sebastian) DiMaria and the late Chalres H. (Claire) Wiest. Friends received Tuesday 7-9 PM and Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 pm at the NIGHTENGALE FUNERAL HOME, 1884 South Park Ave., (near Tifft) where services will be held on Thursday at 9:30 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial from the Church Of The Holy Family, 1885 South Park Ave. at 10 AM. Friends invited. In lieu of flowers, contributions to Our Lady Of Victory Homes Of Charity would be appreciated. Marilyn was a member of the Rosary Altar Society and the Evergreens of Holy Family Church and the St. John Evangelist Travel Club. Entombment in Holy Cross Cemetery Mausoleum. Published in the Buffalo News from 4/5/2005 - 4/6/2005. Illig, Loretta C. Of Lancaster, NY, entered into rest April 4, 2005; loving daughter of the late Charles J. and Magdaline (nee Duvernell) Illig; dear sister of the late Lena Illig, Mary Kron, Rose Sullivan, Lucille Smith, Charles Illig and Clara Brown. Relatives and friends may visit The LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (Northtowns Chapel), 885 Niagara Falls Blvd, (near Eggert/Sheridan Dr.) on Wednesday from 4-8 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday morning in Our Lady Help of Christians Church at 9:30 o'clock. Please assemble at church. Interment Our Lady Help of Christians Cemetery. src='/Images/Cobrands/BuffaloNews/Logos/cross.gif' border='0'> Published in the Buffalo News on 4/5/2005. Jackson, Martin L. Suddenly March 30, 2005. Loving husband of Darinda L. Jackson; father of Martin T., Dayshon T., Martaijah L., DaMara M. Jackson and step-father Letelle R. Staten; son of Bezzie A. (Marvin) Smith and Emitt McKee of Chicago, IL; beloved grandson of the late Fannie Mae Love; brother of Marlow, Marcus Smith, Deshawne Phillips, Atiya Johnson; nephew of Evette Green of Seattle, WA; also survived by a host of relatives and friends. Wake 11 AM Thursday at True Bethel Baptist Church, 907 East Ferry St. Funeral 12:00 noon. Interment in St. Matthew's Cemetery. Arrangements by THOMAS T. EDWARDS FUNERAL HOME INC. Published in the Buffalo News on 4/5/2005. Karaszewski, David F. April 4, 2005, of Cheektowaga, NY; beloved son of the late Francis and Estelle (Malinowski) Karaszewski; dearest brother of Robert (Monica) Karaszewski, Carol (Leonard) Lemanski; dear uncle of Cynthia (Floyd) Ace, Kathleen Karaszewski, Lawrence, Michael Lemanski, Robert (Kathy Jo) Karaszewski Jr., Lorraine Lemanski, Joseph (Karen) Karaszewski, Jocelyn (Robb) Serra and the late David Frank Karaszewski. Funeral Service from The BARRON-MILLER FUNERAL HOME INC., 3025 William St., near Union Rd., Cheektowaga, Thursday at 9:15 AM and in Resurrection Church at 10 AM. Family will be present on Wednesday only 2-4 and 7-9 PM. David was a member of the St. Stans A.C. Club, a member of the Choir and Holy Name Society of Resurrection, Cayuga Village Seniors and a retired employee at Buffalo General Hospital for 39 years. Published in the Buffalo News from 4/5/2005 - 4/6/2005. Karmelek, Ann Marie "Angie" March 30, 2005, of Blasdell, NY, beloved wife of Eugene; dearest mother of Gene (Nancy), Gary (Judy), Kathy (Peter) Trillizio and Karen (Rob) Voit; grandmother of Jason (Kate), Nick, Alison, James, Mary, Leah, Hannah, Emma and Mark; great-grandmother of Brady; sister of Emily Connolly, Josephine Majcher, Mamie Dura and Dolly (Hank) Mach; sister-in-law of Lucile (Bill) Murray and Pat (Gene) Nowicki; also survived by many nieces and nephews. There will be a memorial mass on Saturday, April 9, 2005 in St. Hyacinths at 10:00. Mrs. Karmelek was a member of Altar and Rosary Society and Mother's Club. Arrangements by THE COLONIAL MEMORIAL CHAPLES INC., 3003 S. Park Ave., Lackawanna, NY. No prior visitation. Donations to Holy Angles Inc., 6600 Wilkinson Blvd., PO Box 710, Belmont, NC 28012-0710 in memory of Ann Marie. Published in the Buffalo News from 4/3/2005 - 4/8/2005. Keating, Maximillian J. April 3, 2005; beloved husband of Ruth Geiger Keating; dear father of Therese Keating, Tim (Claudia), Lisa (Bob) Boyce, Kent (Lisa) and Rene (John) Wagner; brother of Joe, Alice Roth, Martha Carrigan and Josephine Warrington; also predeceased by 9 brothers and sisters; beloved grandfather of seven grandchildren. Friends are invited to attend a Memorial Mass 9:30 Thursday morning at St. Benedict's Church. Mr. Keating was a member of St. Benedict's Men's Club and Choir, the WNY Restaurant Association, Delaware Council Knights of Columbus. If desired memorials in Max's memory may be made to Hospice Buffalo, Inc. Arrangements by SCHLAGER FUNERAL HOME, INC. Published in the Buffalo News from 4/5/2005 - 4/6/2005. Ledwin, Esther L. April 3, 2005, dear daughter of the late George and Clara Ledwin; sister of Elvina Ledwin, Evelyn Ledwin, Doris (Robert) Neumann, Janette (John) Dalton and the late Henry Ledwin; aunt of Donald Dalton, Nelson (Gail) Schneck, Linda (Dennis) Rowell and Marilyn Schneck. Friends may call Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at DIETRICH FUNERAL HOME INC., 2480 Kensington, where services will be held on Wednesday at 9 AM, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at Queen of Martyrs Church at 9:30 AM. Esther was a machine operator for 23 years at Arcata Graphics, now Quebecor. Flowers declined. Memorials to the charity of your choice. Published in the Buffalo News from 4/4/2005 - 4/5/2005. Leonard, Donald Reed Age 79 of Attica; April 4, 2005; husband of the late June (nee Hoover); father of Chris (Anne) Leonard, Kathy (Jim) O'Brien, Mary (Steve) Schoppmeyer and Tim (Haley) Leonard; grandfather of eight grandchildren; brother of the late Joan Piedmont and Gloria LeBlanc; brother-in-law of William (Georgia) Hoover, Harvey (Ruth) Hoover, Robert (Leah) Hoover, Pat (Dan) Keene and Joyce (Bob) Meisner. Calling hours Wednesday, April 6th from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at MARLEY FUNERAL HOME, 135 Main St., Attica. A Memorial Eucharist will be held Friday, April 29, at 11:00 AM at St. Luke's Church, Favor St., Attica. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Arthritis Foundation, Upstate New York Chapter, 3300 Monroe Ave., Suite 319, Rochester, NY 14618 or to Alexander Fire Dept., Main St., Alexander, NY 14005. Published in the Buffalo News on 4/5/2005. Longboat, Marjorie Adele (nee Bomberry) At her home on Monday, April 4, 2005, at the age of 71 years. Beloved wife of William Longboat; loving mother of Debbie Longboat, Mary and Danny Musser, Leslie and Boyd Kronberg and Shellie Marquette; dear grandmother of Danny, Amy, Karin, Amanda, Jillian, Annessa, Boyd and Austin; dear great-grandmother of Colin and Anthony; sister of Annie and Kenneth General, Shirley and the late George Carpenter, Sandra and Peter Powless, and Russ and Yvonne Bomberry; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Marge worked for 20 years at School #19, Buffalo, in the cafeteria. A Memorial Service and burial of Cremated Remains will be held at Christ Church, Six Nations on Friday, April 8, 2005, at 11 AM. Arrangements by STYRES FUNERAL HOME, Ohsweken. Published in the Buffalo News on 4/5/2005. Martell, Frank (Rupert Monfuletho) April 3, 2005, of the City of Tonawanda, beloved husband of the late Patricia Martell; loving companion of Bridget Hobler; father of Patricia Miller and Linda Bower. Friends may call Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9, at the LESTER H. WEDEKINDT FUNERAL HOME, 3290 Delaware Ave., where funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon at 12:30. Friends invited. Published in the Buffalo News on 4/5/2005. Moroge, Evelyn (Feidt) Of Orchard Park, NY, April 3, 2005, beloved wife of the late Charles J. Moroge; mother of Elaine Becker, John (Kellee), Donald (Phyllis), Guy (Virgil), Linda Swing and the late Ronald Moroge, Shirley Reynolds and Michele Heary; also survived by 20 grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren and one-great-great-grandchild. The family will receive friends Tuesday 7-9 PM and Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the F.E. BROWN SONS FUNERAL HOME INC., East Quaker St., Orchard Park. Services from the Funeral Home on Thursday at 10 AM. Friends invited. Published in the Buffalo News on 4/5/2005. Mundy, Walter L. March 29, 2005 in Saginaw, MI; husband of Dorothy R.; former husband of the late Dorothy C.; father of Christine Collins, Martha (Tim) Esford, Adrienne (Brad) Lewis of Saginaw, MI and Samantha (Ted) Gustke of Waupaca, WI. Private Funeral services held in Saginaw, MI. Published in the Buffalo News on 4/5/2005. Murray, Ralph A. April 4, 2005; beloved husband of Arlene (nee Franz) Murray; dearest father of Sharon (Frank) Dluhy, John (Kathleen), and Debbie (William VanWagner) Murray; loving grandfather of Shauna (Mark) Stisser, Jennifer (Dana) Cadwallader, Dawn (Brian) MacDonald, Wendy (Michael) Kubiak, and four great-grandchildren; brother of the late Mildred (Bud) Boyle, Beulah Reagen, and Donald (Mildred) Murray; also survived by nieces and nephews. The family will be present on Tuesday and Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Cleveland Hill Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 569 Cleveland Dr. Funeral services will be held on Thursday at 10:00 AM from St. Luke's Lutheran Church. Friends invited. Flowers gratefully declined. If desired, memorials may be made to St. Luke's Lutheran Church, 900 Maryvale Dr., Cheektowaga, NY 14225. Online register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 4/5/2005 - 4/6/2005. Nesterowicz, John T. Of Angola, NY, April 2, 2005, husband of the late Rose Nesterowicz; beloved companion of Jo Holland; beloved father of Catherine (Kevin) Caffery, Linda (Mario) Bibiloni, John (Cathy) Nesterowicz and Nancy (Karen) Nesterowicz; dearest grandfather of Thomas (Connie), Danielle, Nicholas (Rebecca) Sobczyk, Kelly and Kevin Caffery, Jessica and Derek Nesterowicz; great-grandfather of Noah Sobczyk and Alex Hyncer. Friends may call Tuesday from 7-9 PM and Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the ADDISON FUNERAL HOME, INC., 262 North Main St., Angola, NY. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Thursday at 10 AM in St. Anthony's Church, Commercial St., Farnham, NY. Please assemble at church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice Buffalo. Published in the Buffalo News from 4/4/2005 - 4/6/2005. Packard, Stuart K. April 4, 2005, beloved husband of the late Pearl M. Packard; devoted father of Clark H. (Deborah) Packard; loving grandfather of Todd J. and Lauren L. (Jeremy) Pautler; dear friend of Ida Shapiro; predeceased by three sisters. Funeral services will be held from AMHERST MEMORIAL CHAPELS INC, 281 Dodge Rd., Tuesday at 1:00 PM. No prior visitations. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice Buffalo, Inc. Published in the Buffalo News on 4/5/2005. Pikul, Loretta J. (Bartkowiak) April 2, 2005, wife of the late Henry; dear mother of James (Helene) and Richard (Lydia) Pikul; grandmother of Brian, Melissa, Sarah and Valerie; sister of Elizabeth (Jerome) Biedny, Rosemarie (late Fred) Drzewiecki, Jerry (Elaine) and the late John (Christina) Bartkowiak; also survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral from the PACER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1949 Clinton St. (three blocks west of South Ogden) Wednesday 9 AM and St. Josaphat's Church 9:30. Friends invited. Family present Monday 7-9 and Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Roswell Park. Published in the Buffalo News from 4/4/2005 - 4/5/2005. Poplawski, Timothy H. April 3, 2005, of Cheektowaga, NY, beloved father of Kevin (Elizabeth) Poplawski and Kim Poplawski; dearest grandfather of Ryan and Andrew; dear son of Eugenia C. (nee Mioduszewski) Poplawski and the late Stephen J. Poplawski; brother of Dennis (Sandra) Poplawski; uncle of Wendy (Jason) Bain and Keith Poplawski; dear friend of Ed Len. Family will be present to receive relatives and friends on Tuesday 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 on Wednesday at 10: 30 AM. and from Queen of Martyrs Church at 11:00 AM. Interment St. Stanislaus Cemetery. Mr. Poplawski was a Army veteran. Published in the Buffalo News on 4/5/2005. Pralow, Marie H. (Saxer) April 4, 2005; beloved wife of the late Charles E. Pralow; dearest mother of David M. (Sheila) Pralow; loving grandmother of Ryan and Kara Pralow; sister of Donald (Rose) Saxer, Arleen (Amalio) Ayala and Gerald (Mary Jane) Saxer; also survived by nieces and nephews. The family will be present Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Cleveland Hill Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME INC., 569 Cleveland Dr. Family and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial Thursday at 10:15 AM from St. Aloysius Gonzaga Church. Friends invited. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to Muscular Dystrophy Assn. Online register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News on 4/5/2005. Rachuna, Joseph T. Of Lackawanna, NY, April 3, 2005, beloved husband of the late Betty J. (nee Little) Rachuna; dearest father of Joseph (Michele) Rachuna and Darlene (John) Krumpek; grandfather of Dennis, David, Brian, Jeffrey (Kelly) and Stephen Rachuna, John (Bernadette) Krumpek and Nicole (Chris) Socha; great-grandfather of Jeffrey, Haley and Zoe Rachuna; brother of Frank (Jackie) and the late Elma (late Joseph) Drabek, Matthew (late Jane), Jennie (Chester) Szyszkowski and Mary (late John) Helinski; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Family will be present to receive friends Wednesday 2-9 PM at the (Blasdell/Lackawanna Chapel) JOHN J. KACZOR FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3450 South Park Ave. where prayers will be said Thursday morning at 8:45 followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of Victory Basilica at 9:30. Interment will follow in Holy Cross Cemetery. Friends invited. Published in the Buffalo News from 4/4/2005 - 4/5/2005. Reed Sr., John P. April 2, 2005, Beloved husband of Marianne (nee Salerno) Reed; dearest father of John Paul Reed Jr., Andrew S. and Gregory M. Reed; loving son of Donald R. Reed, Sr., and the late Eileen (nee Murphy) Reed; brother of Donald R. (Linda) Reed Jr. and Kathleen (Keith) Dixon. The family will be present on Wednesday from 2-9 PM at the (Amherst Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 5200 Sheridan Drive, (Corner of Hopkins Rd.) where Funeral Services will be held on Thursday at 8:45 AM and a Mass of Christian Burial celebrated from S.S. Peter & Paul Church in Williamsville at 9:30 AM. Friends invited. Flowers are gratefully declined. If desired, memorials may be made to the 'Sons of John P. Reed Memorial Fund.' Online register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 4/5/2005 - 4/6/2005. Riccio, Lucille March 19, 2005, born in 1926; mother of Laurie (Richard) Haisch and the late Michael Riccio; sister of Frank. Services were private. Published in the Buffalo News from 4/5/2005 - 4/6/2005. Romanowski, Ruth Marie (Habicht) Beloved wife of the late Bernard; survived by her son, Thomas and her grandchildren. No prior visitation. Funeral held privately. Arrangements by Urban-AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME. Published in the Buffalo News on 4/5/2005. Scolese, Anthony F. In loving memory of Anthony Frank Scolese who passed away at the age of 82. A loving father and grandfather, he is preceded in death by parents Frank A. and Mary Loretta Scolese, brother Christopher Scolese (Helen). Anthony was a US Army Air Corps Veteran having served in World War II. Employed as a Buffalo Police Officer and retired from City Hall. He is survived by his children Donna M. Papay (Timothy), Catherine E. Bloniaz (John). Grandchildren Donna M. Haslip (Ken), Ann Marie Thomas (Jay), Mary Catherine Goodrich; great-grandchildren James and Kenneth Haslip, Savannah Thomas, brother Francis E. Scolese (Gloria), and sister Rose Marie Beltrami (Dr Eugene). Memorial Service will be private. Arrangements made by the family. Published in the Buffalo News on 4/5/2005. Stanek, Edward Of Lancaster, NY, April 3, 2005, beloved husband of Theresa (Marino); loving father of Richard, Dennis, Linda (Richard) Dutka, Mary (William) Twarozek, Ronald (Bridget) and Donna (Chris) Terray; grandfather of 14; great-grandfather of eight; brother of Walter (late Phyllis) and Lottie (late Stanley) Kasza; also predeceased by two brothers. Funeral from the funeral home of WENDEL & LOECHER, INC., 27 Aurora St., Lancaster, Wednesday morning at 9 AM and at St. Gabriel's R.C. Church at 9:30. Family present Tuesday only 2-4 and 7-9. Published in the Buffalo News from 4/4/2005 - 4/5/2005. Traina, Mary (Santomauro) April 3, 2005, wife of the late Orazio S. 'Rocky' Traina; mother of Roslyn, Kathleen and Russell Traina; grandmother of Donna Louise Traina, Melanie (Michael) Kerns, Lisa Marie Traina and Meghan Cogan; great-grandmother of Alexander; sister of Josephine (Joseph) Todaro; also survived by nieces and nephews. Friends may call Tuesday 4-8 PM at the DENGLER FUNERAL HOME, 2070 Eggert Rd., Amherst (between North Bailey & Niagara Falls Blvd.) where prayers will be offered Wednesday at 9 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial from St. Benedict's Church at 9:30 AM. Memorial contributions may be made to The American Diabetes Association. Published in the Buffalo News from 4/4/2005 - 4/5/2005. Warmus, Josephine M. April 3, 2005, dear daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Zielinski) Warmus; dear sister of Irene Warmus, Emily (late Steven) Opoka, Rose (late Alfred) Pokornowski, Dorothy (late Stanley) Gniewecki and the late Edward (late Anastasia) Warmus; also survived by nieces and a nephew. Funeral services at the BUSZKA FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2005 Clinton St. (corner South Ogden) Thursday at 9 AM and at our Lady of Czestochowa Church at 9:30 AM. Visitation Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Published in the Buffalo News from 4/5/2005 - 4/6/2005. Young, Wilber C. Of Angola, NY, April 4, 2005, husband of the late Phyllis (Garlock); beloved father of Margene (William) Marvin and Keith (Karen) Young; dearest grandfather of Kristopher Young, son of the late Fred and Wilihemina (Gross) Young; brother of Raymond (late Geraldine) Young and the late Theodore (Doris), Norman (Bernice) Young, Martha (Glenn) Nellis and Elizabeth (Woodrow) Nellis; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Friends may call Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the ADDISON FUNERAL HOME INC., 262 N. Main St., Angola, NY, where funeral services will be held Thursday at 11 AM. Published in the Buffalo News from 4/5/2005 - 4/6/2005. Zygmunt, Pauline M. April 4, 2005, of Cheektowaga, NY, beloved wife of the late Raymond; dearest mother of Thomas (Cheryl), Joanne (Mark) Burzik, Roberta (Thomas) Larsen and Mary Ellen (Ted) Doyle; cherished grandmother of Michael Burzik, Jason Burzik, Danielle Larsen, Andrea Doyle and Brian Doyle; sister of Edmund, Josephine (late John) Juda and Dorothy (Norbert) Jeziorski; also survived by brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews. Family will be present to receive relatives and friends Wednesday 2-8 PM at the MELVIN J. SLIWINSKI FUNERAL HOME, 85 George Urban Blvd., (west of Harlem Rd.) Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday at 9:30 AM in Queen of Martyrs Church, 180 George Urban Blvd. (Please assemble at church). Interment St. Stanislaus Cemetery. Mrs. Zygmunt was a member of Cheektowaga Town Park Home Bureau. Published in the Buffalo News from 4/5/2005 - 4/6/2005.