OBITS: The Buffalo News Death Notices 8 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, Joseph C. Of Snyder, NY, April 6, 2005, husband of the late Theresa (Visone) Aquilina; father of Thomas (Ann) Aquilina, John Aquilina (Charles Munro), Maria Gump; beloved grandfather of Sarah, Rebecca, Deborah and Elizabeth Aquilina, Dana and Dale Gump; dear friend of Janet Mullaney; predeceased by several brothers and sisters. Family and friends may call Friday and Saturday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the DIETRICH FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2480 Kensington Ave., Amherst, NY where prayers will be offered Monday at 9 AM followed by Mass of Christian Burial from Christ the King Church at 9:39 AM. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Hospice Buffalo. Published in the Buffalo News from 4/8/2005 - 4/10/2005. Barnes, LaSandra K. Entered into rest April 5, 2005. Loving daughter of Lois J. Barnes; sister of Ricky (Cassandra), David K. Barnes; aunt of Porcha, Toya, Rachon, Reginald and Andre; great-aunt of Hannah, JorDan and Andre Jr.; also survived by a host of other relatives and friends. Family will be present 10 AM Saturday at Elim Christian Fellowship Annex, 20-25 Central Park Plaza, funeral at 11:00 AM. Interment Ridgelawn Cemetery. Arrangements by THOMAS T. EDWARDS FUNERAL HOME INC. Published in the Buffalo News on 4/8/2005. Barreca, Samuel C. Of Williamsville, NY, entered into rest April 5, 2005, beloved husband of Adeline (nee Cercone) Barreca; devoted father of Kathleen A. (Fred) Hook and Robert (Karen) Barreca; cherished grandfather of Albert Cowie and Ariana Barreca; loving son of the late Joseph and Roselia (nee Dolce) Barreca; dear brother of the late Laura Fial, Russell, Helen Barreca and Sarah Barreca; also survived by several nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends may visit The LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (Northtowns Chapel), 885 Niagara Falls Blvd, near Eggert/Sheridan Dr. on Thursday 7-9 and Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM where the funeral will be held on Saturday morning at 10 o'clock and a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Christ the King Church at 11 o'clock. Interment Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Mr. Barreca was a Decorated Army Veteran of WW II. src='/Images/Cobrands/BuffaloNews/Logos/flag.gif' border='0'> Published in the Buffalo News from 4/7/2005 - 4/8/2005. Baumler, Elizabeth "Betty" April 6, 2005, beloved wife of the late Francis Baumler; grandmother of John Francis (Brianne) Long; sister-in-law of Edward (Phyllis) Baumler; niece of Henrietta Moore; also survived by nieces and nephews. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Saturday at 11:30 AM at St. Edmund Church, 530 Ellicott Creek Rd. Arrangements by DIETRICH FUNERAL HOME INC. Published in the Buffalo News on 4/8/2005. Beiter, Alfred L. Of Kenmore, NY, April 5, 2005, beloved husband of the late Marilyn (nee Gray) Beiter; dearest friend of Carol Beiter; loving father of Christine (John) McGraw, Barbara (Albert) Chiaravalle, Lawrence (Sharon), Mary Lou DiPasquale, Thomas (Ethel) and Allan (Mary Jo) Beiter; also survived by 17 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren; brother of Kenneth (Shirley) Beiter, the late Francis (Elaine) Beiter and Virginia (Robert) Metzinger. Friends received Friday 2-4 and 6-9 PM at the GRECO FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2909 Elmwood Ave. (near Sheridan Dr.) where funeral services will be held Saturday morning at 9:15 and in St. Timothy's Church at 10. Flowers gratefully declined. If desired, memorials may be sent to Nazareth Nursing Home. Mr. Beiter was a Veteran of WWII and a retired employee of Columbus McKinnon Corp. Published in the Buffalo News from 4/7/2005 - 4/8/2005. Beres, Aloise J. April 6, 2005, husband of the late Florence and Angeline; special friend of Pauline Szabo; son of the late Joseph and Elizabeth; brother of Irene (late John) Gawron, Henry (Wanda), Chester (late Teresa), Frances (late Gerald) Tidd and the late Edward (Florence), Stella (Edward) Majchrzak, Alfred, Frank (Lorraine), Joseph and Joanne; also survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral from the PACER FUNERAL HOME INC., 2275 George Urban Blvd. (2 blocks east of Dick Rd.), Monday 10:30 and Our Of The Blessed Sacrament Church 11 AM. Family present Saturday and Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Al was a member of the Jurek American Legion Post No. 1672 and Parish Holy Name Society. Published in the Buffalo News from 4/8/2005 - 4/10/2005. Berner, Mary Ann (Krzos) Suddenly April 6, 2005, beloved wife of the late Donald E. Berner; loving daughter of Stella and the late John Krzos; dearest sister of Patricia (Joseph) Kania and the late Joseph (Patricia) Krzos; dear aunt of John (Lynn) Kania and Brittany Krzos; also survived by several aunts, uncles and cousins. Services Monday at 8:45 AM from the KAZMIERCZAK FUNERAL HOME INC. 3640 Clinton St. (1 block east of Union) and in St. Gabriel RC Church at 9:30. The family will be present on Friday from 7-9 PM, Saturday and Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Mary Ann was a member of the Ladies Guild and a Religious Education Teacher at St. Gabriel's and a member of the Rosary Society and the Sunshine Club at St. Stanislaus Church. Published in the Buffalo News from 4/8/2005 - 4/10/2005. Bonner, Alma Nye (Anderson) March 18, 2005, of Orchard Park, beloved wife of the late Harold William Bonner; dearest mother of Holly (Richard) Chipchak, Peter Nye (Sharon Lewis) Bonner and the late Carl Nye Bonner; loving grandmother of five. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Celebration of Life from 11-12 AM, April 16 at the Orchard Park Community Church, 7451 E. Quaker St., Orchard Park. A lunch reception with music to follow. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Peace of the City Ministries, Attn: Diann Takesns-Cerbone, 146 Barton St., Buffalo, NY 14213. Interment in Cypress Lawn Cemetery, Colma, CA. Arrangements by the JOSEPH K. QUINN FUNERAL HOME, INC. Published in the Buffalo News from 4/8/2005 - 4/14/2005. Buckley, Mabel A. (Willard) January 2, 2005 of Lancaster, NY; mother of Joan M. (Louis) Sweeney, William J. (Jeanette) Buckley, Maryann Buckley, Patricia (Walter) Koneski and John (Lorraine) Catania; grandmother of 16 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; sister of Rosemary Cummings. No prior visitation. A memorial service will be held at the DANZER & DENGLER FUNERAL HOME, 5363 Genesee St., Bowmansville, Sunday at 3:00 PM. Flowers gratefully declined. Published in the Buffalo News from 4/7/2005 - 4/8/2005. Chojnacki, Mary F. (Romani) April 7, 2005, wife of the late Leonard Sr.; dear mother of Toni (Robert) Iddings and Leonard (Linda) Chojnacki; grandmother of 9 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great granddaughter; predeceased by a brother and sister. Visitation Friday 4-8 PM at the PACER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2275 George Urban Blvd. (2 blocks east of Dick Rd.) with services to follow at 8 Published in the Buffalo News on 4/8/2005. Chu, DianeLee (Anello) April 4, 2005, of Downers Grove, IL, formerly of Buffalo, NY; mother of Linda (Mario) Moric of Highland Park, IL and Rebekah Chu of NC; grandmother of Alexander and Nikolas Moric; daughter of Phyllis Anello of Amherst, NY and the late John Anello; sister of Judith (Jim) MacGregor of MD and Anthony (Linda) Anello of Buffalo, NY. Please assemble at the Mt. Calvary Cemetery office (892-6600), Pine Ridge Rd. at Maryvale Dr., Cheektowaga, NY, Saturday morning at 11 AM, where a service will follow. Arrangements by the DENGLER FUNERAL HOME. Published in the Buffalo News from 4/7/2005 - 4/8/2005. Dietsche, Rev. William A. Of St. Catharines, OT, formerly of East Aurora, NY April 6, 2005; husband of Carolyn J. (Maxson) Dietsche; father of Rev. David W. (Susan), Elizabeth A. (Christopher) Merkle, Jean M. ( Jeffrey) Wieder, Douglas J. ( Catherine) and Lisa C. (Rev. Jack) Hetzel; grandfather of Tad, Meg, William, Katherine, Robert, Katelyn, Keri, Meredith, Courtney, Erin, Kirsten, Philip, Laura and Anna; brother of Carl (Carolyn) Dietsche. Friends may call Friday from 4-8 PM at KENNETH HOWE FUNERAL HOME, 64 Maple St., East Aurora. Funeral services will be held 11 AM Saturday at Faith Lutheran Church, Bowen Rd, Elma, NY. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to charity of your choice. Published in the Buffalo News from 4/7/2005 - 4/8/2005. Ferguson, Viester V. April 4, 2005 of Buffalo, NY. Friends may call Saturday 10 AM visitation, 11 AM funeral service will follow at Promise Land Baptist Church, 243 Mulberry St. Mt. Calvary Mausoleum Entombment. Arrangements entrusted to MEMORIAL CHAPELS OF BUFFALO, 66 East Utica St, Buffalo, NY. Published in the Buffalo News from 4/7/2005 - 4/8/2005. Figliola, Honorable Joseph D. April 6, 2005; beloved husband of the late Bernice (Collins); dearest father of Rose Marie (Ken) Rivera, Francis 'Bud' (Jackie) and Robert (Lisa) Figliola; cherished brother of Carmela (late Leo) Peter, Donald (Sally), the late Frank (late Ruth) and Ignatius 'Ned' Figliola; loving grandfather of Laura and Bobby Rivera, Joey, Tyler and Christian Figliola and Alyssa Karb. Friends may call at the JOHN E. ROBERTS FUNERAL HOME (West Chapel), 1357 Hertel Ave. (near Colvin) Thursday and Friday 4-8 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Michael's Church, 651 Washington St., Saturday morning at 10:00 AM. Friends are invited. Please assemble at church. Published in the Buffalo News from 4/7/2005 - 4/8/2005. Frey, LaVern C. April 6, 2005, beloved husband of the late Margaret Frey and the late Ruth Frey; survived by children Barbara (Nicholas) Bogdon of Arizona, Richard (Susan) Brownlee of North Tonawanda, NY, and Janet (George) DeVito of New Hampshire; stepfather of the late Thomas (Janet) Mungovan; grandfather of Brian (Laurie) Moeller, Michael Moeller, Steven (Angie) Moeller, Geoffrey DeVito and Mark DeVito; brother of the late Evelyn Krueger, Ruth Pfund, George and Melvin Frey; also survived by seven great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. A Memorial Service will be held Sunday at 3 PM at St. Peter's United Church of Christ, 1208 Oliver St., North Tonawanda 14120. Mr. Frey was a 55-year member of St. Peter's, a member of the Kiwanis Club, a retiree from Armstrong-Roth-Cady Insurance Agency and a veteran of WW-II. Memorial donations may be made to St. Peter's UCC or Heifer International, PO Box 8058, Little Rock, AR 72203. Arrangements by DANIEL R. SMOLAREK FUNERAL HOME. Published in the Buffalo News from 4/8/2005 - 4/9/2005. Gelzer, Catherine "Kay" (Millar) March 25, 2005, of Buffalo, NY; beloved wife of the late John 'Jack'; dear mother of John (Julia), Joanne (Clay) Bacher, Margaret (Edward) Hancock and Jill (William) Walsh; sister of Isabelle Tardif and Elizabeth Branch; grandmother of Jennifer Baker, Jacqueline Gelzer, John Gelzer III, Robert Slater and the late Thomas Jones, Michelle and John Atwell, Catherine Hancock and Michael and Laurie Sicerella; also survived by five great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service for both Catherine and John on Saturday at 2:00 PM at Deerhurst Presbyterian Church (Kenmore). Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association of WNY. Arrangements by LINK-FOX & LUKA FUNERAL HOME (885-1709). Published in the Buffalo News from 4/7/2005 - 4/8/2005. Gold, Ralph R. March 15, 2005, beloved husband of the late Josephine Gold; father of Ralph (Carolyn) Gold, Roger (Carol) Gold, Joanne (David) Beyer, Sharon Lanckton, Lori Gold; grandfather of nine; great-grandfather of three; brother of Larry Gold, Connie Willet, Janice Wiechec, Helene Hager and the late Orville, Donald and Harold Gold. A Memorial Service will be held at Maryvale Drive Presbyterian Church, Saturday, April 9 at 1:30 PM. Published in the Buffalo News on 4/8/2005. Grudniewski, Jerome April 7, 2005 of Cheektowaga, NY, beloved husband of Mary (nee Szczygiel); dearest father of Linda (John Sr.) Farley and Diane (Gregory) Bienias; cherished grandfather of John Jr., Ryan and Patrick Farley and Aaron, Nicole and Michael Bienias; brother of Edwin (Susan), late Norbert (Theresa), late Stanley and the late Thaddeus (late Mary); also survived by nieces and nephews. Family will be present to receive relatives and friends Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the MELVIN J. SLIWINSKI FUNERAL HOME, 85 George Urban Blvd. (west of Harlem Rd.). Mass of Christian Burial Saturday at Queen of Peace Church, 1955 Genesee St. at 9:30 AM. (Please assemble at church). Entombment St. Stanislaus Cemetery. Mr. Grudniewski was Veteran of WW II and member of Pvt Leonard Post VFW 6251. Published in the Buffalo News from 4/7/2005 - 4/8/2005. Harms, Denise M. (Moses) April 7, 2005; beloved wife of Steven R.; mother of Sarah E.; daughter of George 'Jim' and Donna Moses; sister of Patricia (Ralph) Ellis, and George (Katherine) Moses; step-daughter-in-law of Rafaella Harms; sister-in-law of Barbara Klang, Daniel Harms, Laura Wyrick, Timothy Harms; step-sister of Pablo (Erica) Gonzales, Jenny (Steven) McCord, Timoteo Gonzales and Dennis (Rocio) Gonzales; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Family will receive friends Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Amherst Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 5200 Sheridan Dr. (corner of Hopkins). A memorial service will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday at Amherst Alliance Church, 3915 Millersport Hwy., Amherst. Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Online register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 4/7/2005 - 4/8/2005. Hoelle, Christiane (Ziolo) April 5, 2005, dear daughter of Dorothy and the late Matthew Ziolo; loving sister of Paul (Deborah) Ziolo; dearest aunt of Dawn and P.J. Ziolo; dearest friend of James Scherbek. Funeral from the PACER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2275 George Urban Blvd. (2 blocks east of Dick Rd.) Monday 9:30 and St. Barnabas Church 10 AM. Friends invited., family present Saturday and Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the SPCA. Published in the Buffalo News from 4/8/2005 - 4/9/2005. Horbett, Julia R. (Gurowski) April 5, 2005, beloved wife of the late George Horbett; devoted mother of Arlene (Robert) Zak and Robert (Jo Ann) Horbett; cherished grandmother of ten grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; dear sister of the late Jean (Charles) Kruly, Louis Gurowski, Sophia Murawski and Stephania (Walter) Nowak; also survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral services at the BUSZKA FUNERAL HOME INC., 2005 Clinton St. (corner S. Ogden), Saturday at 9 AM and at St. Bernard Church at 9:30 AM. Visitation Thursday, 7-9 PM and Friday, 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Published in the Buffalo News from 4/7/2005 - 4/8/2005. Ingrando, Constance "Connie" (nee Spano) April 2, 2005, in Wintersprings, FL, formerly of Buffalo, NY; devoted mother of Michele Pierro (Maurice) and Vincent (Janice) Ingrando; loving grandmother of Nadine (Tony), Michael, Vincent (Nikki), Stephen, Karly; fond great-grandmother of Ana and Christina; dear mother-in-law of Michael Pierro; daughter of the late Joseph P. and Mary (nee Scibetta) Spano; dear sister of Marie (late Angelo) Milazzo, Lucille (late Antonio) Zarbo and the late Joseph F. (late Anna) Spano, Frank V. Spano and Pfc. Vincent Spano; survived by many nieces and nephews. Friends may call at The JOSEPH SPANO & SONS FUNERAL HOME INC., 473 Niagara St. where funeral will be held Saturday at 8:45 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in Holy Cross Church at 9:30. Family present Thursday, Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Entombment in Forest Lawn Rosewood Mausoleum. Flowers gratefully declined. Published in the Buffalo News from 4/7/2005 - 4/8/2005. Jedrzejek, Leonard F. April 4, 2005, beloved companion of Ceal Whelan; father of Debra Mattle, Lorene Dunleavy and Mari Wymer; grandfather of eight grandchildren; son of the late Pearl and Max; brother of the late Edward and Raymond. There will be a memorial service held at St. Mary's Church, 6919 Transit Rd., Swormville, Saturday, April 9, 2005 at 11 AM. Family and friends invited. Flowers gratefully declined. Published in the Buffalo News from 4/7/2005 - 4/8/2005. Joyce, Penelope F. (Faragher) April 6, 2005, beloved mother of Vicky America and Douglas P. Joyce; sister of Ruth Faragher Lesh, Ellen Faragher and the late Rita and John Faragher; grandmother of Sabrina Joyce. Family will be present to receive friends on Sunday from 3-7 PM at the South Buffalo Chapel of the JOSEPH K. QUINN FUNERAL HOME INC., 192 Abbott Rd (near Southside Pkwy). Graveside funeral services will be held on Monday at Holy Cross Cemetery at 12 Noon. Published in the Buffalo News on 4/8/2005. 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. Kelly, Mary V. April 5, 2005, married to the late Raymond Kelly; daughter of the late Ashton and Estelle Nevils; most dearly beloved mother of three children, predeceased by son Raymond Kelly Jr., and daughter Marylou Kelly and survived by her son and devoted companion for many years Thomas Coleman Kelly of Bradenton, Florida; grandmother of Paula Early (John) of Connecticut; great-grandmother of Ryan and Conner; a very dear and beloved friend Terry Connors of Buffalo. Mary Nevils Kelly was truly an unforgettable person and the best mother and friend anyone could be blessed with. A vibrant and beautiful woman with a personality to match, compassionate and understanding, Mary Nevils Kelly was one of a kind. There will never be another like her. My 'wonderful one and 'best beloved', you will be greatly missed by your good-luck child, 'Tommy'. Memorial contributions may be made to the Human Society of Manatee County, 2515 14th St., W. Bradenton, FL 34205 or to Hospice of Southwest Florida, 5955 Rand Blvd., Sarasota, FL 34238. Arrangements by BROWN & SONS FUNERAL HOME, Bradenton, Florida. Published in the Buffalo News from 4/7/2005 - 4/10/2005. Ledwon, Angela (Ludera) April 6, 2005. Beloved wife of the late Charles Ledwon; dear mother of Virginia L. (John) Parker and Rev. Jacob C. Ledwon; grandmother of Christopher (Kelly), Brian and Eric Parker; sister of the late Mary (late Jacob) Halady, Francis (late Carrie) Ludera, Stella (late Frank) Szczypta and Anthony (late Frances) Ludera; also survived by several nieces and nephews. Visitation Thursday 7-9 PM and Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at PACER FUNERAL HOME INC., 2275 George Urban Blvd. (2 blocks east of Dick Rd.). A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at St. Mary of the Assumption Church, Lancaster NY, Saturday morning at 10 AM. Published in the Buffalo News from 4/7/2005 - 4/8/2005. Lienert, Jane (Smith) April 5, 2005, wife of the late David P.; dear mother of Kathleen (Daniel) Szatkowski, Jill (Nayef) Zeina, Linda (Mark) Pacer and Elizabeth (Briggs) Price; grandmother of 17 grandchildren; sister of William (Patricia), Donald (Linda), Geraldine (Gary) Grabe and the late Robert Smith; sister-in-law of the late Donald (Joyce) Lienert; dear cousin of Sandra (John) Reid; also survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral from The PACER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2275 George Urban Blvd. (2 blocks east of Dick Rd) Monday 11 AM and St. Barnabas Church 11:15. Family present Saturday 6-8 PM and Sunday 1-4 PM. Published in the Buffalo News from 4/8/2005 - 4/10/2005. Lunghino, Robert M. Suddenly in Honolulu, Hawaii, of the Town of Tonawanda, NY, March 31, 2005, beloved husband of Rosemary (nee Betros) Lunghino; loving father of Peter M. Lunghino; son of the late Anthony and Mary (nee Petruzzi) Lunghino; brother of Rose (late Norman) Davern, Richard (Joan), the late Joseph 'Sonny' (Angela) and Anthony (Elaine) Lunghino; son-in-law of Nagibe (late Peter) Betros; brother-in-law of Amy Betros; also survived by many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends. Friends received Saturday and Sunday from 4-8 PM at the GRECO FUNERAL HOME INC., 2909 Elmwood Ave. (near Sheridan Dr.) and are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Edmund's Church, 530 Ellicott Creek Rd., Monday at 10 AM. Flowers gratefully declined. Robert was a retired City of Buffalo Firefighter, a US Army Veteran, a member of the Wyland Foundation and Charter Member of the Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame. Published in the Buffalo News from 4/8/2005 - 4/10/2005. Lyons, Dorothy M. March 26, 2005, beloved daughter of the late John and Mary (nee Hartnett) Lyons; dearest sister of the late Mary A., Edward Lyons and Rita C. Serio; also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. The family will be present on Friday from 3-7 PM at the (Delaware Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1132 Delaware Ave. where a Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday at Holy Angels Church at 11 AM. Friends invited. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery. On-line register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 4/7/2005 - 4/8/2005. Nagel Sr., Dennis C. of Gowanda, NY April 6, 2005. Father of Dennis C. Nagel, Jr., Jo Marie L., and Ashley M. Nagel. Also survived by three grandchildren. Brother of Sandra (Phillip) Smith, Larry L. (Ruth J.) Nagel, Donald R., Karen J. Blattenberger, Christine M. Statterfield, Michael E. (Tara), Lisa S. Nagel and the late James N., and Rodney W. Nagel. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Friends may call Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the SMITH-WEISMANTEL FUNERAL HOME INC, 271 E. Main St., Springville, NY, where funeral services will be held Saturday morning at 11 AM. Published in the Buffalo News on 4/8/2005. Partridge, Mary Agnes (Merrick) Of Lackawanna, NY, April 5, 2005, wife of the late Samuel Eugene Partridge; mother of Eugene Thomas (Mary Jane) Partridge, M.D., Maryann (Donald) Knott, Patrick Joseph (Constance) Partridge and Margaret Carol (late Jerry) Roberts; sister of the late Helen (late Terrence) Kaney, William Merrick, Thomas (late Kathleen) Merrick and Catherine (late Everett) Holdren; also survived by 16 grandchildren and 38 great-grandchildren. Visitation Thursday and Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the NORMAN E. GANNON & SONS, INC. FUNERAL HOME, 1075 Ridge Rd., Lackawanna (824-4000) where Services will be held Saturday at 10:00 AM and at Our Lady of Victory Basilica at 10:30 AM. Burial to follow at Holy Cross Cemetery. The family suggests memorials may be made to Our Lady of Victory and/or Hospice of Buffalo. Published in the Buffalo News from 4/7/2005 - 4/8/2005. Privitera, Beverly M. (Wood) Of Elma, NY, April 7, 2005, beloved wife of Daniel J. Privitera; dearest mother of Richard (Shirley) Greco, Emily (Gary) Robinson, Daniel Jr. and Michael Privitera; loving grandmother of 10 grandchildren; sister of Chester Wood and Judith (Domenico) Candino; also survived by nieces and nephews. Friends may call Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the PAUL A. KLOC BLOSSOM CHAPELS INC., 4680 Clinton St., (corner of Borden Rd.), West Seneca, (668-5666). A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday morning at 9 AM from St. Gabriel's Church. Please assemble at church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice Buffalo. Published in the Buffalo News on 4/8/2005. Przybyla, John M. Of Cheektowaga, NY, April 6, 2005, loving husband of the late Clara T. (nee Klein) Przybyla; cherished son of the late Peter and the late Veronica (Galus) Przybyla; loving brother of Joseph, Eddie of Florida, Veronica Wollnick of Niagara Falls, and the late Genevieve Rudnicki, Stephania Nycek, Stanley and Henry; also survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral service held at the convenience of the family. Interment St. Stanislaus Cemetery. Funeral arrangements by URBAN BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME INC., 665 Transit Rd., East Amherst, NY. Published in the Buffalo News from 4/8/2005 - 4/10/2005. Rice, Vernon H. "Barney" April 7, 2005, age 84; beloved husband of Jean (nee Miller) Rice and the late Verna M. Rice; devoted father of Howard A. (Linda) Rice; grandfather of Howard (Kim) Rice; step-father of four children and six step-grandchildren; brother of Jack (Lucille) Rice. The family will be present on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at (Tonawanda Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2600 Sheridan Dr. (corner of Parker Blvd.). Funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family. Flowers gratefully declined. If so desired, contributions may be made to the Hospice Foundation, 225 Como Park Blvd., Cheektowaga, NY 1427. Online register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 4/7/2005 - 4/8/2005. Russ, Joseph C. Of Tonawanda, NY, entered into rest April 7, 2005, beloved husband of Marjorie J. (nee Baker) Russ; devoted father of Gail (Stephen) Cavanaugh, Linda (James) Gavacs, Thomas (Karla), Richard (Rose), John (Karen) and Stephen (Catherine) Russ; cherished grandfather of 18 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; loving son of the late Joseph B. and Mildred (nee Langgood) Russ; dear brother of Norma (late Albert) Wadsworth and Donald Russ; also survived by relatives and friends. Relatives and friends may visit The LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME, (Northtowns Chapel) 885 Niagara Falls Blvd near Eggert/Sheridan Dr. on Saturday from 7-9 PM and Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM where the funeral will be held on Monday morning at 8:30 o'clock and a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Blessed Sacrament Church (Tonawanda) at 9:30 o'clock. Interment St. Mary's Cemetery, Waterloo, NY. Mr. Russ was an Army Veteran of WW II. src='/Images/Cobrands/BuffaloNews/Logos/flag.gif' border='0'> Published in the Buffalo News from 4/8/2005 - 4/10/2005. Salisbury, Joan S. (Lemke) Of Lockport, NY formerly of East Aurora, NY, April 5, 2005, beloved mother of Robert, Michael and Michele Salisbury; grandmother of Robert Andrew, Michael Anthony, Rebecca Anne and Arlene; sister of Dale (Katherine) Lemke and Susan (David) Roth; also survived by nieces and nephews. Friends may call Thursday 7-9 and Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the KENNETH HOWE FUNERAL HOME, 64 Maple St., East Aurora where funeral services will be held Saturday at 1 PM. Published in the Buffalo News from 4/7/2005 - 4/8/2005. Sandler, Charles R. April 7, 2005, Beloved husband of Gloria Sandler; devoted father of Alison Sandler and Sally (Nachum) Bitan; loving grandfather of Laura (Richard) Champury of Huntersville, NC, Marc Rosenblitt, Eliav Bitan and Keren Bitan; great-grandfather of Lillian Champury; son of the late Ella and Jacob Sandler; brother of the late Matthew (Fay) Sandler; also survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral Services will be held from the AMHERST MEMORIAL CHAPEL, INC., 281 Dodge Rd. Sunday at 2 PM. No prior visitations. Jewish War Veterans Ritual will preceed Funeral Service at 1:45 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the Holocaust Center of Rochester. Published in the Buffalo News from 4/8/2005 - 4/9/2005. 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. Tasner, Mary (Zugaj) April 6, 2005, wife of the late Edward; dear mother of Dolores Bald; fond grandmother of Mary Ann Bald (Phillip Wolfling), Edward and Lawrence; great-grandmother of Benedict and Simon Wolfling; sister of John and the late Andrew and late Vincent Zugaj. Family and friends may call Friday 3-8 PM at ST. JOHN'S FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1456 Broadway (892-4600), where services will be held Saturday at 9:15 and at 9:30 at St. John Kanty Church. Published in the Buffalo News from 4/7/2005 - 4/8/2005. Torrontor, Richard E. 'Dick the Pharmacist' Age 61, April 1, 2005; born in Buffalo, NY; he graduated from the University of Sanford in Birmingham, AL and was a sports enthusiast. He is survived by his loving wife, Laura A. Torrontor of Tampa, FL; father of Alan Torrontor of Eastaboga, AL and Sharon (Michael) Torrontor-Wales of Athens, AL; brother of Ken Torrontor of Clarence Center, NY. A funeral service was held Tuesday, April 5, 2005 at 2 PM at the BLOUNT & CURRY FUNERAL HOME, Tampa, FL. Memorial contributions may be made to Rainbow Omega, PO Box 740, Eastaboga, AL 36260 Published in the Buffalo News from 4/7/2005 - 4/17/2005. Veitch, Rosalie (Wawrzyniak) April 6, 2005, beloved wife of the late Andrew J.; dear sister of Irene (late Arthur) Bojanowski and the late Edward (Helen) Wawrzyniak; sister-in-law of Mary (late John) Wallace; dearest aunt of Michael (Diane) and John (Deborah) Bojanowski; also survived by other nieces, nephews and one great-grandnephew. The family present to receive friends Thursday 7-9 and Friday 2-4 and 7-9 at the South Buffalo Chapel of the JOSEPH K. QUINN FUNERAL HOME INC., 192 Abbott Rd (near Southside Pkwy) where funeral services will be held on Saturday morning at 9:15 and followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Thomas Aquinas Church at 10 o'clock. Friends invited. Interment Ridge Lawn Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News from 4/7/2005 - 4/8/2005. Wagner, Donald W. April 6, 2005, of New Oregon, NY, at age 86, beloved husband of Joyce M. (Kestner) Wagner; loved father of Michael G. (Kathleen) Wagner, Patricia A. Chlebowski, Rita M. (Jack) Reiter, Joseph D. (Jeannene) Wagner, M. Janey (Andrew Maggitti) Wagner and Christine E. Wagner; grandfather of 23 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren; brother of Sister Paul Marie Wagner of France (Mary Jane); predeceased by five brothers and two sisters. Friends may call Thursday and Friday, 2-4 and 7-9 PM, at the WENTLAND FUNERAL HOME, 10634 Main St. (Rt 62), North Collins, NY, where the funeral service will be held Saturday morning at 9:15, followed by a 10 AM Mass of Christian Burial from St. Mary's Church, New Oregon. Don was a former coach for North Collins Little League, past town councilman and accessor and exempt volunteer fireman, L.N.O.V.F.D. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice Buffalo. Published in the Buffalo News from 4/7/2005 - 4/8/2005. Warner Sr., Raymond F. Of Attica, NY, April 6, 2005, husband of Bonnie L. (Ulrich) Warner; father of Raymond F. Warner Jr., Connie (Wade) Richards and Lisa Clemente; grandfather of Ryan, Jaime and Jolene; brother of Paul (Sue) Warner, Karen (Ed) Smolinski and Ellen (James) Woolston; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Friends may call Saturday 3-5 PM and 7-9 PM at the KENNETH HOWE FUNERAL HOME, 64 Maple St., East Aurora, where funeral services will be held Sunday at 11 AM. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Mr. Warner was a truck driver for Agway for 12 years and drove for UPS for 26 years. In total, he drove over 3 million miles over the road. src='/Images/Cobrands/BuffaloNews/Logos/flag.gif' border='0'> Published in the Buffalo News from 4/8/2005 - 4/9/2005. Wydysh, Richard M. March 29, 2005; loving father of Michael (Peggy), David (Linda), Richard (Pam), Carolyne (Ron) Wahl, William (Lori) and the late Thomas Wydysh; cherished grandfather of 14 grandchildren and one great-grandson; dear brother of Jean (late Don) Chappell and Barbara (Don) Rose; also survived by nieces, nephews and cousins. Services Saturday at 9:30 AM in the KAZMIERCZAK FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3640 Clinton St. (1 block east of Union). The family will be present on Friday only from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Mr. Wydysh was a U.S. Navy Veteran of the Korean Conflict. In lieu of flowers donations to the American Heart Assn. Published in the Buffalo News from 4/7/2005 - 4/8/2005.