OBITS: The Buffalo News Death Notices 6 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 America, William G. April 4, 2005; husband of Patricia (Campbell) America; father of Lynn (Terry) Brennan, Karen (Campion) Leczinsky and William (Tina) America; grandfather of Alison Brennan, Michael and Megan Leczinsky and Brittany America; brother of Raymond (late Anne), June (Donald) Weishaar, Molly (late Gordon) Solberg and the late John (Teresa), Donald (late Mary) America; son-in-law of Lorna (late Francis) Campbell. Friends may call Wednesday and Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Buffalo Chapel) THOMAS H. McCARTHY FUNERAL HOME, 1975 Seneca St., where funeral will be held Friday morning at 9:30 and from St. Thomas Aquinas Church at 10. Flowers gratefully declined. If desired memorials may be made to the American Heart Assoc. Published in the Buffalo News from 4/6/2005 - 4/7/2005. Antonacci, Mario W. Age 77, April 4, 2005 husband of the late Theresa C. (Formica) Antonacci; father of Marion (David) Bartley of Wheatfield, NY, Louis (Barbara) Antonacci, Frank (Joanna) Antonacci, Mario (Donna) Antonacci II all of Lewiston, NY; brother of Adeline (late Dominic) Colucci of Niagara Falls, NY and the late Nick (late Alice) Antonacci, Santa (late Peter) Frasca; also survived by eight grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, several nieces, nephews and cousins. Friends may call Wednesday 6-9 PM and Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at M.J. COLUCCI & SON NIAGARA FUNERAL CHAPEL, 2730 Military Rd., Niagara Falls, where services begin Friday at 9:30 AM and 10:30 AM in St. Joseph Church, 1413 Pine Ave., Niagara Falls. Entombment in Riverdale Cemetery, Lewiston, NY. Memorials to Erie County Medical Center Trauma Intensive Care Unit, 462 Grider St., Buffalo 14215. Mr. Antonacci was the proprietor of Como Restaurant, Niagara Falls, NY. Published in the Buffalo News from 4/6/2005 - 4/7/2005. Ashley, George E. Of Lewiston, NY, March 23, 2005, age 83. Husband of Helen (Loge) Ashley; father of Ronald (Donna) Ashley, Kenneth (Jan) Ashley and Joan (Joe) Hendrick; brother of Dorothy Moudy and Harold (Trudy) Ashley; also survived by five grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and several nieces, nephews and cousins. No prior visitation. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, May 7th at 11 AM from The Lutheran Church of the Messiah, 915 Oneida St., Lewiston. In lieu of flowers memorials to the American Cancer Society, 101 John James Audubon Pkwy., Amherst, NY 14228 or to The Lutheran Church of the Messiah. Arrangements by the HARDISON FUNERAL HOMES, INC., Lewiston, NY. Published in the Buffalo News on 4/6/2005. Barrowman, Glenn K. April 4, 2005, of Woodlawn, NY, beloved husband of Marie (nee Duvall); loving father of Glenn Barrowman, Sharon (Jon) Rogers, Carol (Michael) Robinson and Deborah Roth; cherished grandfather of Sheila, Michelle, Alicia, Angelique, Nicole, Glenn and Kevin; dear brother of Eileen (Walter) Saline; also survived by nieces and nephews. Friends received at the LAKESIDE MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME INC., S-4199 Lakeshore Rd. (corner Camp Rd-Rt. 5), Hamburg, 627-2919, Thursday, 2-4 and 7-8:30 PM, where funeral services will immediately follow at 8:30 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Woodlawn Church of Christ. Charles A. Castiglia, Director. Published in the Buffalo News on 4/6/2005. Boebel, Marion T. (Taylor) Beloved wife of the late Richard Boebel; devoted mother of the late Thomas and Joan Boebel; grandmother of Christopher (Joanne) and Timothy Boebel; great-grandmother of Zachary Boebel and Aidan Boebel; mother-in-law of Adelaide (Anderson) Boebel; sister of the late Edward Taylor. A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday at 11 AM at the DIETRICH FUNERAL HOME, 2480 Kensington Ave. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials to the SPCA. Published in the Buffalo News on 4/6/2005. 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. Bragg, Samuel W. April 3, 2005, beloved husband of Patricia A. Bragg. A Memorial Service will be held at a future date and time in Ellicottville, NY. Arrangements by C. MERTZ & SON FUNERAL HOME, INC., (836-2935). Published in the Buffalo News on 4/6/2005. Caico, Salvatore "Sam" Of North Tonawanda, April 2, 2005; husband of Josephine (Puleo) Caico; father of Rosemarie (Ben) Hill, Constance 'Pinky' (David) Fire, Gary (Tiffany) Caico; brother of Angelo (Kay), Bob, James Caico, the late Joseph Caico, Dorothy Dinky and Connie Caico; grandfather of Ricky, Randy, Shannon, Garrett, Tony, Nick, Tavis, Preston, Lacey and Serina; great-grandfather of Reese, Morgan, Liam, Nova, Ailin, Elise, Givanne, Julia and Ricky II; also surviving are several nieces and nephews. Friends may call Thursday only from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the WATTENGEL FUNERAL HOME, 307 Oliver St., North Tonawanda, NY, where prayers will be said Friday at 9 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 AM from Ascension R.C. Church. If desired, memorials may be made to the American Heart Association. Published in the Buffalo News from 4/6/2005 - 4/7/2005. Carlson, Dorothy (Flessing) April 5, 2005, Of Hamburg, NY; beloved wife of the late Oscar Carlson; dearest mother of Jacqueline (Robert) Weiss; loving grandmother of Kimberly (Michael) VanWagnen and Christopher (Gigi) Weiss; cherished great-grandmother of Matthew, Morgan VanWagnen and Liana Weiss. Funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements by LOOMIS, OFFERS & LOOMIS INC, Hamburg Chapel Published in the Buffalo News on 4/6/2005. 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. Conniff, Donald O. April 3, 2005, of Sloan, NY, beloved husband of the late Hazel (nee Desourdy); dearest father of Donald (Hyon), Michele (James) Fretthold and Paul (Lupe) Marshall; grandfather of Nicole, Andrew, Sara, Patrick, Lisa and Michael; brother of William Conniff and the late James Conniff, Roger Conniff and Pat Scibetta. A prayer service will be held on Thursday at 10 AM at the DANIEL R. SMOLAREK FUNERAL HOME, 2047 Broadway, Cheektowaga-Buffalo City Line. Entombment in Elm Lawn Cemetery. No prior visitation. Mr. Conniff was a veteran of WWII and retired U.S. Postal Carrier. Published in the Buffalo News on 4/6/2005. Crane, Marie E. (Salerno) Of Buffalo, NY, entered into rest April 4, 2005. Beloved mother of Christine (Daniel) Christopher and Mark Crane; cherished grandmother of four grandchildren; loving daughter of the late Marie (late Vincent) Laudico and Nicholas Salerno; dear sister of John (Diane) Salerno; also survived by relatives and friends. Relatives and friends may visit the LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (City Chapel), 102 Linwood Ave. at Summer near Delaware Ave. on Wednesday and Thursday from 4-8 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Holy Cross Church, at Maryland and Seventh St., Buffalo on Friday morning at 9:30 o'clock. (Please assemble at church). Interment Mt. Calvary Cemetery. src='/Images/Cobrands/BuffaloNews/Logos/cross.gif' border='0'> Published in the Buffalo News from 4/6/2005 - 4/7/2005. 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. D'Aurelio, Nicholas Of Hamburg, NY, entered into rest April 5, 2005, beloved husband of the late Jessie (nee Proulx) D'Aurelio; devoted father of Richard J. (Elaine) Darel and Linda M. (Scott) Smith; cherished grandfather of Daniel (Ann), Nicholas, Richard, Jessielyn, Michael and Lauren; loving son of the late Lorenzo and Angela (nee Rucci) D'Aurelio; dear brother of the late Joseph, Robert, Carmela, Anthony and Thomas D'Aurelio; also survived by relatives and friends. Relatives and friends may visit the LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (Southtowns Chapel), 3060 Abbott Rd. near Lake Ave. on Thursday from 5-9 PM where the Funeral will be held on Friday morning at 8:30 o'clock and a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Our Lady of the Sacred heart Church at 9:30 o'clock. Interment Hillcrest Cemetery. His memory and spirit will live in our hearts forever. src='/Images/Cobrands/BuffaloNews/Logos/cross.gif' border='0'> Published in the Buffalo News on 4/6/2005. 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. 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. 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. Gesel, George H. April 5, 2005, age 76, beloved husband of Dorothy (nee Hendricks) Gesel; devoted father of James (Cheryl), Gregory (Carolyn), Douglas (Michelle), Stephen (Nancy), Kenneth Gesel and Jeanne (Brian) Conklin; loving grandfather of 13 grandchildren; brother of Pearl (Rusty) Toellner, James (Joan) Gesel and the late Robert, John, Joseph Gesel, Eleanor Eger, Joan Maier and Dorothy Hannotte; brother-in-law of Joe Eger, Dorothy Gesel, Ted and Joanne Maier; also survived by nieces and nephews. The family will be present on Thursday 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 Friday at 8:45 AM and from St. Gregory the Great Church at 9:30 AM. Friends invited. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Air National Guard Family Support, 9910 Blewett, Niagara Falls, NY 14034. Mr. Gesel was a 20 year retiree of the US Air Force. Online register at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 4/6/2005 - 4/7/2005. 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. Grandberry, Ruby L. (Benton) April 3, 2005, loving wife of Charles E. Grandberry II; cherished mother of Charles E. 'Tony III pf Wilmington, DE and Kevin L. 'Veny (Ama) Grandberry of Desoto, TX; sister of Dorothy Franklin, Rosetta Jackson, James (Estelle) Benton of Cleveland, OH and Dr. Cynthia 'Tini Johnson of Albany, GA; also survived by four grandchildren, a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives. The family will receive friends Friday 10 at Mt. Olive Baptist Church, 701 East Delavan Ave. where funeral services will follow at 11 AM. Rev. William Gillison, officiating. Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery. Arrangements by THOMAS T. EDWARDS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 995 Genesee St. Published in the Buffalo News on 4/6/2005. Griffin, Donna R. Age 65, March 29, 2005 after a lengthy illness; of Newport Richey, FL; formerly of Buffalo, NY. Beloved wife of Raymond P. Griffin; mother of Kent Randolph of Orchard Park, NY and Deirdre Davidson (Ken) of Tonawanda, NY. Also survived by two grandchildren, Amanda Davidson and Kent McBride. A memorial contribution can be made to Hospice, Buffalo. Published in the Buffalo News on 4/6/2005. Heim, Florence L. (Balek) Of Lackawanna, April 5, 2005; wife of the late Robert F. Heim; mother of Carol (Ernst) Linnemann and Robert (Della) Heim; sister of Joseph (late Sarah) Balek, Helen Evans and the late Anna Carpenter, Julie Nolan, Marion Balek, John Balek and Stella Rivera; grandmother of Andrew (Lee Ann) Linnemann; great-grandmother of Sylas Linnemann. Visitation Thursday from 4 to 8 PM at the NORMAN E. GANNON & SONS INC., FUNERAL HOME, 1075 Ridge Rd., Lackawanna (824-4000) where services will be held Friday at 10 AM and at Our Lady of Victory Basilica at 10:30 AM. Burial to follow at Holy Cross Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News from 4/6/2005 - 4/7/2005. Herr, Richard T. April 5, 2005; beloved husband of the late Maryanne (Latimore); dear father of David (Josiane), Richard J. (Susan), Douglas (JoAnn), Diane (Kenneth) Nagel and the late Ronald (Elizabeth Kerl) Herr; loving grandfather of Shannon, Eric, Caitlyn, Colin, Carrie, Ronald, Lindsey, Monica, Ryan, David and Mitchell; great-grand father of Bryanna and Sydney; brother of the late Charles and the late Edwin (Joan) Herr. Friends may call on Wednesday from 7-9 PM and Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at JAMES W. CANNAN FUNERAL HOME INC., (Southtowns Chapel), 3155 Orchard Park Rd. Friends are invited to a Mass of Christian Burial Friday at 9:30 AM at St. Vincent DePaul Church in Springbrook, NY. Please assemble at Church. In lieu of flowers donations may be sent to the American Diabetes Assoc. Richard was a U.S. Navy veteran. Published in the Buffalo News from 4/6/2005 - 4/7/2005. 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. 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. Kelly, Francis "Joe" Of Winter Haven, FL. formerly of Cheektowaga, NY, April 2, 2005, loving husband of the late Dorothy (nee Gwerski); loving son of the late Edward and late Irene Torbicki; dearest brother of John (Carol) of Bridgeport, NY, Edwin (Linda) of Newfane, NY, Mable (Bernard) Deuel of East Bethany, NY and James (Jody) Torbicki of Cowlesville, NY; beloved step-brother of Patricia (Edwin) Glinski of Sloan, NY, loving uncle of Jennifer and Joseph Ward of Akron, NY and Lori Jo (Jamison) MacCrae of Tonawanda, NY. Funeral service Friday at 10:00 AM from the URBAN BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME INC., 6685 Transit Rd., E. Amherst (3 mi. north of Maple). Visitation Thursday only from 2-6 PM. Joe was a retired Police Lieutenant from the Cheektowaga Police Dept. and a veteran of the United States Coast Guard. Published in the Buffalo News from 4/6/2005 - 4/7/2005. Kelly, Mary A. "Mae" April 5, 2005, of Buffalo, NY, beloved wife of the late John F. 'Jack' Kelly; mother of Brian (Theresa), Sean (Sandy), Patrick and the late Mary P. Kelly; grandmother of Shauna, Garrett, Kyle and Samantha Kelly; sister of Patrick (late Mary) Lyons; aunt of Michael (Maureen) Lyons; also survives by many relatives in Ireland. Friends may call Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 at the LESTER H. WEDEKINDT, INC. FUNERAL HOME, 3290 Delaware Ave. where funeral services will be held Friday morning at 9:15 AM. Mass of Christian Burial in All Saints R.C. Church at 10. Friends invited. Published in the Buffalo News on 4/6/2005. Kern, Marian G. (Kroecker) April 4, 2005, wife of the late Joseph W. Kern; mother of David R. (Dawn) Kern, James W. (Maria S.) Kern and Robert J. (Carol) Kern; grandmother of Daniel, Brittney and the late Jenna; sister of Arthur 'Bud' (Betty Lou) Kroecker and the late LaVerne (Josephine) Kroecker; aunt of Kihm Kroecker, Kathy (Henry) Barrie, Larry (Mary Ann) Kroecker and the late Gary Kroecker; also survived by great-nieces and great-nephews. Friends may call 1-3 and 5-7 PM Thursday at the DANZER & DENGLER FUNERAL HOME, 5363 Genesee St., Bowmansville where funeral services will immediately follow at 7 PM. Published in the Buffalo News on 4/6/2005. Kordupel, Anna (nee Worobec) Chutko April 5, 2005. Beloved wife of John Kordupel and the late Michael Chutko; devoted mother of Irene (George) Colvin and Maria (Paul) Teluk; loving grandmother of Julianne (Bill) Renczkowski, Thaddeus Piusienski Jr., Celeste (Dennis) Carroll, Natalie (Eddie) Mercado, Michael (Aimee) and Tanya Teluk; also survived by five great-grandchildren; sister of Maria Petryk and Julia Kowal both of Siberia. Family will be present Thursday 7-9 and Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the ORLOWSKI-PIETSZAK FUNERAL HOME, 2400 William St. (3 blocks east of Harlem), where services will be held Saturday at 10 AM and at St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church at 10:30 AM. Panachyda Services Thursday at 8 PM and Friday at 7 PM. Donations in Anna's memory may be made to St. Nicholas Church in lieu of flowers. Published in the Buffalo News from 4/6/2005 - 4/7/2005. McGranahan, Shirley M. (Askey) Of Cheektowaga, NY, April 4, 2005; dearest mother of Kim McGranahan and Margaret (David) Hess; grandmother of Katherine Butler; sister of Gloria (Walter) Diringer, Judith (Willis) Easton, Carol (James) Boatfield and the late Dolores Askey; dear friend of Pat Mongielo; also survived by several nieces and nephews. Friends are invited to attend a Memorial Mass in Infant of Prague Church (Cleveland Drive) on Thursday at 10 AM. In lieu of flowers donations to Roswell Park Hospital appreciated. Arrangements by William O'Rourke of The CURTIN FUNERAL HOME, INC. Published in the Buffalo News on 4/6/2005. 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. Niziol, Sharon A. Of Lockport, passed away April 5, 2005, wife of Stephen Niziol; mother of Christopher P. Niziol and Michelle G. (Daniel) Connolly; grandmother of Paulina, Patrick, Ryan and Colin Connolly; sister of Paul Heller and Gail Borowicz. Friends may call Wednesday 7-9 PM and Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at PRUDDEN & KANDT FUNERAL HOME, 242 Genesee Street, Lockport where funeral services will be held Friday at 10 AM. Interment will be in Cold Spring Cemetery. Memorials to the Shriners Hospital for Crippled Children, Ismailia Temple, 1600 Southwestern Boulevard, West Seneca,, NY 14224 would be appreciated by the family. Published in the Buffalo News on 4/6/2005. 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. Reynolds, Marion E. "Dot" March 28, 2005, of Buffalo, NY, friend of the late Wynette Odell. A Memorial Service will be held at the HARRY A. WEDEKINDT FUNERAL HOME INC., 280 Grover Cleveland Hwy., at N. Bailey, on Saturday at 11 AM. Friends invited. Miss Reynolds was a 45-year employee of the New York Telephone Company, served in the U.S. Navy during WW-II, a member of the C.P.O. Club of Buffalo, and the Telephone Pioneers of America. Published in the Buffalo News from 4/6/2005 - 4/7/2005. 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. Rodriguez Sr., Jimmy Of Buffalo, NY, April 5, 2005, loving son of Felix 'Magui' and Jane (Jackovich) Rodriguez; dear father of Jimmy Jr. and Nina Rodriguez; cherished brother of Lou (Paul) Rodriguez, Cindy (Ron) Fraser and Paul Rodriguez; also survived by many nieces and nephews. The family will be present to receive friends on Thursday and Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at The O'CONNELL-MURPHY FUNERAL HOME, 2286 South Park Ave. where funeral services will be held Saturday at 10 AM. Mr. Rodriguez was a US Army Veteran and was with the US Steel Workers Local 593. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. On-line condolences may be sent to the family at www.oconnellfh.com Published in the Buffalo News on 4/6/2005. Ross, Virginia M. April 3, 2005, of the Town of Tonawanda, NY, beloved sister of Pauline, Paul (Shirley) and the late Donald Ross; sister-in-law of Ann L. Ross. Friends may call Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the LESTER H. WEDEKINDT INC. FUNERAL HOME, 3290 Delaware Ave., where Funeral Services will be held Thursday at 2 PM. Friends invited. Published in the Buffalo News on 4/6/2005. Tarquini, Alfreda E. "Jackie" April 4, 2005, beloved wife of Pasquale Tarquini; daughter of the late Waclaw and Ewa (Czubaj) Przespolewski; dear mother of Mary Lou (Hoagy) de la Plante, Pat David (Kathyrn) and the late Bernard Robert (Ben) and Barbara Ann; grandmother of Alexander and Zachery Tarquini; sister of Eugene (Lorraine Gonchiarz) Przespolewski. Friends may call Friday from 4-8 PM at the DENGLER FUNERAL HOME, 2070 Eggert Rd., Amherst, between North Bailey and Niagara Falls Blvd. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Saturday, April 9 at 11 AM at St. Joseph's University Church, 3269 Main St., near Winspear (UB South Campus Buffalo). Please assemble at church. Burial in Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to St. Joseph's University Church, Sisters of St. Francis, 6380 Main St., Williamsville, NY 14221, Corpus Christi Church, 199 Clark St., Buffalo, NY 14212. Guardian Angel Day Care, c/o Catholic Charities, Local Chapter of Women's Interest in Cystic Health (W.I.I.C.H.S.), American Institute for Cancer Research, Hospice-Buffalo Inc., or Roswell Park Cancer Institute. Published in the Buffalo News from 4/6/2005 - 4/8/2005. Trabold, Alphonsus A. Died April 5, 2005 in Olean, NY. Born August 19, 1925 in Rochester, he was ordained a priest in 1951 and taught theology in Callicoon, Croghan and St. Bonaventure University. Survived by two sisters, Vera Trabold and Ruth Moreland, both of Rochester; and nieces and nephews. A wake will be held Friday from 3:30-5:00 and 7:00-9:00 PM in the St. Bonaventure University Chapel. A Mass will be celebrated Saturday, April 9, at 11:00 AM. Burial will be in St. Bonaventure Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News on 4/6/2005. Tubin, Theresa R. Mroz April 3, 2005. Wife of the late Harry Tubin and the late Henry J. Mroz. Stepmother of Bruce (Beth) Tubin and Bonnie (James) Michelson. Sadly missed by her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Sister-in-law of Grace Heitzman and Richard Socha. Also survived by many dear friends, nieces, nephews and cousins. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place Saturday, April 9, 2005 in her native Lowell, MA. In lieu of flowers, those wishing may make donations in her memory to the Henry and Theresa Mroz Scholarship Fund c/o David Kronberg, Fairburn Building, Kearney Square, Merrimac at Prescott St., Lowell, MA 01852. Published in the Buffalo News on 4/6/2005. Vanwart, Thomas "Dutch" March 30, 2005; son of Anna Prygocki and the late Harold VanWart; husband of Louise VanWart; father of Scott, Audra and Rebecca VanWart; brother of Harold, Robert, and Michael VanWart, Anne Geluso and Alice Haaf; grandfather of three. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday April 9 at 10 AM in St. John the Baptist Church, Lockport. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to The Brain Tumor Center at Duke, DUMC, Box 3828, Durham, NC 27710. Published in the Buffalo News on 4/6/2005. Wachowiak, Jane (Taton) April 5, 2005, age 81, beloved wife of Henry Wachowiak; dearest mother of Richard (Kathleen) Wachowiak, Paula (Thomas) Flynn and Jane (William) Flury; grandmother of eight grandchildren; sister of Irene Gorski and the late Jean Flannigan, Stella Tomczak and the late Theodore Taton. No prior visitation. A Memorial Mass will be held at St. Philip the Apostle Church on Thursday at 10 AM. Friends invited. Arrangements by the Urban-AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME. Online guest register at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News on 4/6/2005. 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. Wolynski, Wanda (Hrycych) April 5, 2005, age 105. Beloved wife of the late Walter S. Wolynski; dearest mother of Dolores Klenk, Marcia (Albert) Metzinger and the late Alice Dybowski; dear grandmother of William W. Klenk, David J. Klenk, Tracy A. Dybowski, Jodi A. Dybowski and Kathleen A. Klenk-Ramspott. Family will be present on Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Amherst Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME INC., 5200 Sheridan Dr. (corner of Hopkins Rd.), where funeral services will be held Friday at 10 AM. Friends invited. Flowers gratefully declined. If desired, contributions may be made to the American Heart Association. Online register at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News on 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.