OBITS: The Buffalo News Death Notices 10 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 Adamski, Laura S. (Borucki) April 7, 2005, beloved wife of the late Louis J. Adamski; devoted mother and best friend of Nancy Rose (fiance Al Cherven) Adamski; dear daughter of the the late Anthony and Frances (Kruzel) Borucki; dear sister of Sophie (late Adam) Zastawny, Anthony Borucki, the late Florence Didio, Viola Brendal and Theresa Hasenoehrl; also survived by sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law in Poland and nieces and nephews here and in Poland. Funeral services at the BUSZKA FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2005 Clinton St. (corner South Ogden) Tuesday at 8:45 AM and at St. William's Church at 9:30 AM. Visitation Sunday and Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Published in the Buffalo News from 4/9/2005 - 4/10/2005. 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. Bartkowiak, Robert J. April 8, 2005; beloved husband of Bernice (nee Kowalczewski) Bartkowiak; dearest father of Dawn Marie (Paul) Rutkowski and Mary Beth (James) Binner; fond grandfather of Zachary, Megan, Adam and Aaron; brother-in-law of Gerry (Don) Christel, Ray Kowalczewski and the late Emily (Dan) Wozniak; also survived by several nieces and nephews. Services Tuesday at 9:15 AM from the KAZMIERCZAK FUNERAL HOME INC., 3640 Clinton St. (one block east of Union Rd.) and in St. Philip the Apostle R.C. Church at 10:00 AM. Family will be present on Sunday from 7-9 PM and Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Robert was an Army veteran. Published in the Buffalo News from 4/10/2005 - 4/11/2005. Bender, Robert P. Of Tonawanda, NY, entered into rest April 8, 2005, beloved husband of the late Myra Bender; devoted father of Kathleen (Charles) Swift, Patricia D. (Robert) Carroll, Dawn and Kevin Bender; cherished grandfather of 13 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren; loving son of the late Glenn and Vera (nee White) Bender; dear brother of George (Marge) Bender and the late Ellen Mutton, Gladys Bender, Glenn (Sallie) Bender and Lorraine (late Frank) LiPuma; also survived by nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends may visit the LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME, (Northtowns Chapel) 885 Niagara Falls Blvd. (near Eggert/Sheridan Drive) on Monday from 4-8 PM where Funeral Services will immediately follow. Mr. Bender was an army veteran of WWII. src='/Images/Cobrands/BuffaloNews/Logos/flag.gif' border='0'> Published in the Buffalo News on 4/10/2005. Borkowski, Florence C. (nee Jarzyniecki) Suddenly, April 8, 2005, of West Seneca, NY, dearest mother of Jacqueline (David) Szarafin; loving grandmother of Nicole, Paige and Riley; beloved sister of Irene (late Raymond) Sarnowski, late Sophie Grabski, late Edwin and the late Albin Jarzyniecki; cherished aunt of Sharon (Stanley) Lesakowski and Susan (Gregory) Grabowski; beloved great-aunt of Leanne, Matthew, Julie and Jonathan Lesakowski. Friends may call Saturday and Sunday, 2-4 and 7-9 PM, at the PAUL A. KLOC BLOSSOM CHAPELS INC., 4680 Clinton St. (corner Borden Rd.), West Seneca (668-5666), where funeral will be held Monday at 8:45 AM and from St. William's Church at 9:30 AM. Friends invited. Florence was a retired employee of Trico Products. Published in the Buffalo News from 4/9/2005 - 4/10/2005. Brakefield, Sharon M. (Walsh) April 8, 2005; beloved wife of James R.; dearest mother of James T. (Denise), Nancy L. (Robert) Marignoni and Patricia L. (Pete) Lazik; grandmother of James Patrick, Daniel and Brian Brakefield, Jason and Sarah Marignoni; sister of Robert (Barbara) Walsh and Gerald (Carol) Walsh; aunt to several nieces and nephews. Family will be present on Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the Urban-AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, 1024 French Rd., Cheektowaga (near Borden Rd.) where funeral services will be held Monday at 10:00 AM. Flowers gratefully declined. Contributions may be made to the American Lung Association. Online register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 4/9/2005 - 4/10/2005. Braniecki, Pearl (Krzmien) April 8, 2005, beloved wife of the late Bernard J.; dear mother of James (Carol) Braniecki; grandmother of James (Lori) Braniecki, Jr., Joel Braniecki and Julie (Mark) Gannon; sister of the late Stella Banach, Martha Lisiecki, Florence Ventura, Henry and Joseph Krzmien. The family will be present on Saturday from 7-9 PM and Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Amherst Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 5200 Sheridan Dr. (at Hopkins Rd.) where funeral services will be held Monday at 10:45 AM and from Christ the King Church at 11:30 AM. Friends invited. Flowers gratefully declined. Online register at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 4/9/2005 - 4/10/2005. Brown, Eddie April 7, 2005 of Buffalo, NY. Friends may call Monday 11 AM visitation, 12 noon funeral service will follow at MEMORIAL CHAPELS OF BUFFALO, 66 East Utica St. Interment private. Published in the Buffalo News on 4/10/2005. Colter, Alan L. 78, of Punta Gorda, FL, April 6, 2005; born August 16, 1926, in Miami, FL and moved to Punta Gorda in 1994 from Severna Park, MD. Mr. Colter was a retired Public Health Engineer for the state of Maryland. He was a Mason and served in the Navy, VT-4 Squadron, radio gunner, on the USS Tarawa during World War II. Survivors include his wife Jean (Vickers); sons Craig of Glen Burnie, MD; Keith of Glen Burnie, MD, Christopher of Port St. Lucie, FL; sister Andrea Adema of Williamsville, NY; brother Donald Rosenstiel of Birmingham, AL; step-sister Beverly Wolff of AZ, Marilyn Prins of AZ; step-brother Charles Maunz of CA; and five grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to American Lung Assn. of S.W. Florida, 2834 Kenwood Lane, Ste 25, Fort Meyers, FL. 33907. Arrangements by NATIONAL CREMATION SOCIETY OF VENICE Published in the Buffalo News on 4/10/2005. Conlin, Betty J. (Novak) Of West Seneca, April 8, 2005; wife of the late Herbert O. Conlin; mother of the late Katherine M. (Patrick) Daley, Herbert O. Conlin Jr., Stacey (Dan) Williard; loving mother-in-law of Ruth Daley; grandmother of Patrick Sean and Brian C. (Liz) Daley, Heather and Travis Conlin and Katie and Owen Williard; great-grandmother of William and Kevin Daley. No prior visitation. A Memorial Mass will be held at a later date. Memorials may be made to The WNY American Diabetes Association. Published in the Buffalo News from 4/9/2005 - 4/10/2005. Crowe, Thomas B. April 7, 2005, of Pendleton, NY, beloved husband of Sharon (nee Gasiewicz); dearest father of Jason and Derek; son of Donald (Kathy) and the late Natalie (nee Ferringer) Crowe; brother of Donald A. (Mary Jo), David (Janine), Richard (Mary), Karen (Jeffrey) Waldorf, James (Jennifer) and Patricia (Andy Hochworter); also survived by nieces and nephews. Memorial Mass from Immaculate Conception Church, Eden, NY, Thursday, April 14 at 6:00 PM. No prior visitation. Donations may be made to Roswell Developmental Office, Bone Marrow Transplant Program or Lymphoma Program, Elm and Carlton Streets, Buffalo, NY 14223 in Thomas' name. Arrangements by THE COLONIAL MEMORIAL CHAPELS, INC., 3003 South Park Ave. Published in the Buffalo News from 4/10/2005 - 4/13/2005. Dee, Catherine N. (O'Meara) April 7, 2005, beloved wife for 60 years of Albert G. Dee; loving mother of James (Renee) Dee, Jane (Thomas) Weinert, Thomas (Rosanne) Dee, Dennis (Lisa) Dee and Nancy (Joseph) Ryan; dear Nana of ten grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; sister of the late John and Timothy O'Meara; cousin of Lill LaDue. Friends received on Saturday and Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the NIGHTENGALE FUNERAL HOME, 1884 South Park Ave. (near Tifft) where services will be held on Monday at 8:45 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial from St. Ambrose Church at 9:30 AM. Friends invited. Catherine was a past member of St. Ambrose Mother's Club and Bishop Timon High Mothers Club. In lieu of flowers contributions to Hospice Buffalo would be appreciated. Entombment in Holy Cross Cemetery Mausoleum. Published in the Buffalo News from 4/9/2005 - 4/10/2005. Del Cotto Sr., Louis A. April 9, 2005; beloved husband of Josephine R. (nee Todoro) DelCotto; devoted father of Louis A. (Betsy) DelCotto Jr.; loving grandfather of Peter (Michelle) and Vincent DelCotto; great-grandfather of Killyan DelCotto; brother of Elda Bagar; brother-in-law of Dr. Anthony (Pauline) Todoro, Grace Todoro, Carol (Donald) Kirchberger and the late Dr. Joseph Todoro and Peter Todoro Sr. Esq.; also survived by nieces and nephews. The family will be present on Sunday from 7-9 PM and Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at (Amherst Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 5200 Sheridan Drive (Corner Hopkins Rd.) where Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday at 8:45 AM and from St. Gregory the Great Church at 9:30 AM. Friends invited. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to The Louis A. DelCotto Fund for Excellence in Tax and Tax-Related Studies at the University of Buffalo Law School. Online register at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 4/10/2005 - 4/11/2005. DiNatale, Betty G. April 7, 2005, wife of the late Anthony P. DiNatale; mother of Vincent (Heidi), Anna (Herb) Treat, Anthony P. Jr. and Beth (Herman) Martin; grandmother of 12 and great-grandmother of three; sister of Dolly Slaby and Michelle Fanton; sister-in-law of Dolly DiNatale. All are welcomed to a Memorial Service, Tuesday, April 12 at 11 AM in The New Covenant Tabernacle, 345 McConkey Dr., Tonawanda, NY. Betty was a devoted Christian for 50 years and is now in heaven with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Arrangements by the STEPHAN-BURNS FUNERAL HOME. Published in the Buffalo News on 4/10/2005. Drozd, Richard S. April 8, 2005, of Holland, NY, beloved husband of the late Rose E. Polakowski Drozd; dear brother of the late Stanley and Frank Drozd and Florence Kaczmarz; brother-in-law of Josephine Drozd and Benny Kaczmarz; also survived by 3 generations of nieces and nephews and many friends. Family present for visitation on Sunday 3-7 PM only at the WOOD FUNERAL HOME, 784 Main St., East Aurora. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Joseph's RC Church, Main St., Holland, NY on Monday at 10:00 AM (please assemble at church). Private interment in St. Joseph's Cemetery, Holland. Published in the Buffalo News from 4/9/2005 - 4/10/2005. Dylong, Phyllis T. (Barush) Suddenly April 7, 2005 in Austin, TX of Bemus Point, NY; beloved wife of Stanley G. Dylong; dearest mother of Maria (Rusinski) Kolasinski; fond grandmother of Heather Denaro and Thomas and Joseph Kolasinski; dear sister of Leo Barus and Irene Nowak; daughter of the late Anthony and Mary Barush; also survived by several nieces and nephews. Services Wednesday at 9 AM from the KAZMIERCZAK FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3640 Clinton St. (one block east of Union) and in St. Vincent R.C. Church (North Evans) at 10 AM. Family will be present on Tuesday only from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Phyllis was the past President of the Maple Springs Auxiliary Fire Dept., enjoyed greenhouse work, cooking, driving truck and was a cosmetologist. Published in the Buffalo News from 4/10/2005 - 4/12/2005. Francis, Michael A. Entered into rest April 6, 2005; loving son of Josephine Francis; brother of Neal (Alberta) Francis; predeceased by one sister Betty Francis; beloved nephew of Betty Wells, Bertha Sanford of Hamilton, OH, Mildred Payton, Dorothy Kelly, Ethel Neal and Alonzo Chapman of Cincinnati, OH; also survived by a host of relatives and friends. Companion of Nicole Edwards. Wake Monday 10 AM at Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church, 701 East Delevan Ave. Funeral 11 AM. Interment at St. Matthew's Cemetery. Arrangements by THOMAS T. EDWARDS FUNERAL HOME. Published in the Buffalo News on 4/10/2005. Gearhart, Dolores M. (Gross) April 7, 2005. Wife of the late Warren E. Gearhart; mother of William C. (Lisa), Thomas J. and the late Richard J. (Diane) Gearhart; sister of Norbert Gross; also survived by four grandchildren. Friends may call Sunday 4-7 at the DENGLER & ROBERTS FUNERAL HOME, 3000 Delaware Ave., Kenmore, where prayers will be offered Monday at 9:30 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at All Saints Church 10 AM. Published in the Buffalo News from 4/9/2005 - 4/10/2005. Graff, Thomas R. March 17, 2005 of West Seneca, NY, beloved husband of Helen M. (nee Meredith); dear father of Thomas C. (Rita) Graff; grandfather of Bryan T. (Christa) Graff; brother of the late Jack and Richard (late Loretta) Graff; also survived by nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial Tuesday April 12, 2005 at St. John Vianney Church, 2950 Southwestern Blvd, Orchard Park at 5:30 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Our Lady of Victory Homes of Charity Infant Home, 780 Ridge Rd, Lackawanna, NY 14218. Interment in Holy Cross Cemetery, Lackawanna, NY. Arrangements by The West Seneca Chapel of the PETER K. LESLIE FUNERAL HOME, 823-1699. Published in the Buffalo News from 4/10/2005 - 4/11/2005. Grunzweig, Peter J. April 6, 2005. Husband of the late Sofie M. Grunzweig; brother of Catherine (late Herbert) Miller and the late Jacob (survived by June) Grunzweig; also survived by six nieces and one nephew. Friends are invited to attend a Memorial Mass in St. Francis Xavier Church, Saturday, April 23rd at 9:30 AM. No prior visitation. Peter was a member of Moose Lodge #8 and an Army veteran of WW II. Arrangements by the STEPHAN-BURNS FUNERAL HOME INC., 266 East St. at Austin. Published in the Buffalo News on 4/10/2005. Haupt, William R. Of Williamsville, NY, entered into rest suddenly, April 8, 2005, beloved husband of Roberta S. (nee D'Angelo) Haupt; devoted father of Patricia R., Ian, Martina and Melissa; cherished grandfather of three grandchildren; loving son of John C. and the late Joan F. (nee Welch) Haupt; dear brother of John, Kathleen Reinbach, Thomas and Marian Haupt; also survived by aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Relatives and friends may visit the LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (Northtowns Chapel), 885 Niagara Falls Blvd. near Eggert/Sheridan Dr. on Tuesday and Wednesday from 4-8 PM where Funeral Services will immediately follow on Wednesday at 8 o'clock. src='/Images/Cobrands/BuffaloNews/Logos/cross.gif' border='0'> Published in the Buffalo News from 4/10/2005 - 4/11/2005. Hertrick, Charles K. April 7, 2005, formerly of Pittsburgh, PA, beloved husband of Dorothy (Francis) Hertrick; dear father of Sandra J. Warner and Charles F. (Joan) Hertrick; also survived by three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. A Memorial Service will be Friday, April 15 at 11 AM from the the Clarence United Methodist Church at the corner of Strickler and Greiner Rds. Memorials may be made to the Church. Published in the Buffalo News on 4/10/2005. Jones, Leona L. (Cummings) Of Lockport, NY, age 85, entered into rest April 9, 2005, wife of the late John L. Jones; loving mother of Gail (Mayland) Stafford of Lockport, NY and the late Donald C. Jones and Norma L. Jones; grandmother of Cheryl (Joseph) McKee of Tonawanda and Mark Stafford of Williamsville; great-grandmother of Allison and Eleanora; dear sister of Edith Frey of Akron, NY; half-sister of Floyd, Lloyd and Eugene Goff; also survived by nieces and nephews. The family will be present Monday from 7-9 PM and Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM to receive friends at the BERNHARDT FUNERAL HOME, 130 Main St., Akron, NY where Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, April 13 at 11 AM. Burial in Pioneer Cemetery, Akron. Memorials made to The Alzheimer's Association of WNY, 2805 Wehrle Dr., Suite 6, Williamsville, NY 14221 would be appreciated by the family. Published in the Buffalo News on 4/10/2005. Jordan, Mary R. (Pietrosimone) Age 95 of the Town of Tonawanda; April 9, 2005; beloved wife of the late Irving D. Jordan; mother of Irving L., Mary, Donald (Lorraine) and Sandra Benns; also survived by nine grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren; predeceased by two grandchildren; sister of Fannie Herbert, Dominic (Marion) Pietrosimone and Evelyn Downs. Friends received Tuesday morning from 9:30-11:00 AM at the GRECO FUNERAL HOME INC., 2909 Elmwood Ave. (near Sheridan Dr.) where a memorial service will be held immediately following visitation Tuesday 11:00 AM. Flowers gratefully declined. Mary was a retired employee of George R. Bennett Co. Published in the Buffalo News from 4/10/2005 - 4/11/2005. Kast, Wayne T. April 8, 2005, of Amherst, NY, beloved husband of Patricia (Ignatowski) Kast; dearest father of Wayne and the late Mark (Denise) Kast; dear grandfather of Melissa, Matthew, Ashley, and the late Stephen; special friend of Jerry Hallmets; brother of Joseph Kast, Thomas (Fran) Brown, Debbie (Mike) Orlowski, Janet Biering and the late Edward Brown; survived by nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends may call at the BARRON-MILLER FUNERAL HOME INC., 3035 William St., near Union Rd., Cheektowaga, Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9. Mass of Christian Burial Monday at 9:00 AM in Holy Spirit Church, 91 Dakota Ave., Buffalo. Please assemble at church. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials to the church fund. Published in the Buffalo News from 4/9/2005 - 4/10/2005. Kokoszka, Edward F. "Eddie Koko" April 7, 2005, of Cheektowaga, NY, beloved husband of the late Josephine (nee Jezewicz); dearest father of Elizabeth; brother of the late Josephine (late Walter) Napierski; brother-in-law of the late John (late Lottie) Jezewicz, late Jean (late Louis) Lagowski, late Helen (late Anthony) Wozniak and the late Estelle (late Joseph) Dubiel; survived by nieces and nephews. Family will be present to receive relatives and friends Saturday and Sunday 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 Monday at 9 AM and from Queen of Martyrs Church at 9:30 AM. Interment St. Stanislaus Cemetery. Mr. Kokoszka was a veteran of WWII and a member of many organizations. Flowers gratefully declined. Published in the Buffalo News from 4/9/2005 - 4/10/2005. Kolodziej, Jennie L. (Srynowosi) April 6, 2005, of Lackawanna, NY, beloved wife of the late Edward; dearest mother of Patricia (late John) Gentile; grandmother of John Gentile and Janine Sireika; great-grandmother of Patrick and Zachary Sireika; predeceased by brothers and sisters. No prior visitation. Mass Saturday, May 21, 2005 at 12:10 PM at Our Lady of Victory Basilica in Jennie's honor. Arrangements by THE COLONIAL MEMORIAL CHAPELS, INC Published in the Buffalo News on 4/10/2005. Koziel, Teresa C. "Tessie" (nee Bylewski) April 6, 2005; of Cheektowaga NY; beloved wife of the late Walter T.; dearest mother of Kathleen T. Koziel; sister of Marion Hahin; pre-deceased by other brothers and sisters; survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral services commencing at the DANIEL R. SMOLAREK FUNERAL HOME, 2510 Union Rd., Cheektowaga (2 blocks South of William St.) Monday at 9:15 AM and at St. Augustine R. C. Church at 10 AM. Interment in St. Adalbert's Cemetery, Lancaster. Family present Sunday only 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Flowers gratefully declined. Donations may be made to the American Diabetes Assoc. Published in the Buffalo News from 4/9/2005 - 4/10/2005. Lucci, Paul R. April 8, 2005 of Tonawanda, N.Y. Husband of the late Mary (McDonnell) Lucci; dear father of Sandra (Tom) Needham, Terrance (Paula) Lucci and Paul E. Lucci; grandfather of Thomas, Marisa, Emily, Brittany, Ashley and Sean; survived by five brothers and sisters. Friends may call Wednesday morning from 9-10 AM at the LESTER H. WEDEKINDT INC., FUNERAL HOME, 3290 Delaware Ave., where funeral services will be held at 10:00. Mr. Lucci was an Army veteran of WW II. Interment in Bath National Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News on 4/10/2005. Lynch, Kathleen (Kelly) April 7, 2005, age 76, of North Tonawanda, after a long illness; wife of the late Robert A. Lynch; mother of Michael (Rose), Steven and Patrick Lynch, and Kelly (Paul) Labonte; sister of Mary Dugan, Sr. Laurie Kelly, Mervyn (Connie) and Joseph Kelly; also survived by four grandchildren, Nathan Lynch, Joshua, Christopher and Zachary Labonte; and many nieces and nephews. Friends may call from 2-6 PM on Sunday only at the HAMP FUNERAL HOME INC., Adam & Seymour Streets, Tonawanda. A Solemn Requiem Mass will be celebrated at 10 AM Wednesday at Our Lady of the Rosary R.C. Church, 231 McKinley Parkway, Buffalo. Friends invited. Complete obituary, condolences and directions at www.hampfuneral.com Published in the Buffalo News from 4/9/2005 - 4/10/2005. Maloney, Helen M. (Flaherty) April 9, 2005, beloved wife of the late William H. Maloney; dearest mother of Helen Ann (late William) Emlock of Peabody, MA., Maureen (David) Canary of Wilton, CT. and Gail F. of Buffalo; loving grandmother to Erin and William Emlock and Christopher and Kathryn Canary; dear friend of Rosemary D'Agostino; sister of Virginia Davis, Robert (Florence) and the late Warren, Howard, Fred, Eugene, Walter and Frank Flaherty and Kathryn Fagen; also survived by several nieces and nephews. No prior visitation. Mass and Interment Services held at the convenience of the family. Memorials made to American Cancer Society. Arrangements by the F. E. BROWN SONS FUNERAL HOME, INC. Published in the Buffalo News from 4/10/2005 - 4/11/2005. Maniak, Sophie F. (Nowak) April 6, 2005 of Sloan, N.Y. beloved wife of the late Edward; dearest daughter of the late Michael and Rose (nee Napierala) Nowak; pre-deceased by brothers and sisters; survived by nieces and nephews. Family present to receive friends at the DANIEL R. SMOLAREK FUNERAL HOME, 2047 Broadway, Cheektowaga-Buffalo City Line, Sunday only 4-8 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday at 10 AM at St. Andrew's R.C. Church, Crocker & Reiman Sts., Sloan. Please assemble at church. Interment in St. Matthew's Cemetery. Mrs. Maniak was a member of the Sloan Seniors, Sloan Ladies Social Club, Parish Mother's Club & Rosary Society (Sunday at 4 pm) Published in the Buffalo News from 4/9/2005 - 4/10/2005. Marciniak, Antoni April 7, 2005. Beloved husband of the late Sophie (nee Mikolajewska); devoted father of Helen (Roger) Rahn, Mary (late Daniel) Pietrzak; Henry (Fiancee Joyce Wolff) Marciniak, Teresa Klink and the late Teddy, dearest grandfather of Sheila (Patti Flock) Mielcarek, Dawn (Rob) Person, Paul Marciniak, Jason (Tara) and Michael Urban, George Smierciak, Theodore and Sarah Klink; loving great grandpa of Summer and Jacob Person. Michael Jr, Jenna and Paige Urban; also survived by a niece and a nephew in Poland. Family will be present Sunday 4-9 PM at the ORLOWSKI-PIETSZAK FUNERAL HOME, 2400 William Street (3 blocks east of Harlem) where services will be held Monday at 8:45 AM and at St John Kanty Church at 9:30 AM. A prayer service will be held Sunday at 8:30 PM. Deceased was a 30 year retiree of Ford and a member of UAW Local 897. Published in the Buffalo News from 4/9/2005 - 4/10/2005. Martin, Irma J. (Nagy) Age 77, of Palmetto, FL and formerly of the City of Tonawanda, April 9, 2005, after a brief illness; wife of the late Addison W. Martin; mother of Jacqueline (late Charles) Greene, Alan R. (Jodie) Martin and the late David S. Martin; sister of Frances (Phillip) Alexander, Doris Dahlem, Steven (Ann) Nagy and the late Helen Haist Zeimer, Edward Nagy, Mary Dixon and Leona Dohm; also survived by six grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and many loving nieces and nephews. Friends may call Monday from 2-4 and 6-9 PM at JOHN O. ROTH FUNERAL HOME, INC., 25 William St. (between Morgan & Broad Sts.) in the City of Tonawanda where services will be held Tuesday at 11 AM. Friends invited. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice Buffalo Foundation, 225 Como Park Blvd., Cheektowaga, NY 14227-1480. Published in the Buffalo News from 4/10/2005 - 4/11/2005. Meredith, Raymond H. Of West Seneca, NY, April 6, 2005, beloved husband of Alicia G. (Lewandowski) Meredith; dearest father of Kathleen R. (late Dennis L.) Poff, Gregory E., Mark P. and Jeffrey J. Meredith; also survived by 6 grandchildren; son of the late William and Elizabeth (Duewiger) Meredith; predeceased by 3 brothers and 1 sister. No prior visitation. Private services. Arrangements by ERIE COUNTY CREMATION SERVICES 824-6435 Published in the Buffalo News on 4/10/2005. Miller Jr., William H. April 5, 2005. Husband of Ruth Miller. Relatives and friends may visit the THOMAS T. EDWARDS FUNERAL HOME INC., 995 Genesee St., Sunday 11 AM-3 PM and Monday 11 AM to 12 Noon, where funeral services will immediately follow. Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News on 4/10/2005. Morgante, Rosalie "Pat" (Aquilino) April 9, 2005, of Cheektowaga, NY, beloved wife of the late Prosper R. 'Bob' Morgante; dear mother of Linda (Joseph Porcelli), Richard (Edward McHale), Robert (Karen) Morgante; loving grandmother of Justin and Jonathan; sister of John (Rose) Aquilino of Florida and predeceased by other brothers; survived by nieces and nephews; special friend of Mae (Richard) Rogalski. Funeral service from the BARRON-MILLER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3025 William St. near Union Rd., Cheektowaga, Tuesday at 9:15 AM and 10:00 in Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church, 7580 Clinton St., Elma. Family will be present Monday from 2-4 and 7-9. Published in the Buffalo News from 4/10/2005 - 4/11/2005. Nichols, Marie M. (Girardi) April 6, 2005, wife of the late Christ Nichols; mother of Patricia Nichols of Phoenix, AZ, Dolores Murphy, Christ A. (Judi) Nichols of Phoenix, AZ, Steven (Anne) Nichols, Marie (Alphonsus A.) van der Poll; grandmother of 11 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren; sister of Vincent 'Jim' (Evelyn) Girardi, Anthony (Coletta) Girard, Joseph (late Norma) Girard and the late Rose (late Joseph) Delmont, Dolores SanFilippo; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Family present to receive friends Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the PERNA-PELLEGRINO FUNERAL HOME, 1306 Hertel Ave. (near Colvin Ave.) where funeral services will be held Tuesday at 8:45 AM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated from St. Margaret Church at 9:30 AM. Entombment at Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News from 4/10/2005 - 4/11/2005. Ostrander, Mary S. (Waklee) of Springville, NY, April 6, 2005. Wife of the late William Ostrander. Mother of Alice C. (Lee) Cory. Daughter of the late James 'Gus' and Minnie (Hinkley) Waklee. Sister of the late Arthur Waklee, Mae Atwater and Stella France. Funeral service was held from the SMITH-WEISMANTEL FUNERAL HOME, INC., Springville, NY. Burial in Colden Cemetery, Colden, NY. Expressions of sympathy may be made to Hospice Foundation, Buffalo, NY. Published in the Buffalo News on 4/10/2005. Page, Mildred L. (Lorenz) December 25, 2004, wife of the late Thomas Page; sister of Edith Pounds and Edward Lorenz; also survived by nieces and nephews. Friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service, Saturday, April 16 at 10 AM at Acacia Park Cemetery Chapel, 4215 North Tonawanda Creek Rd. (Pendleton). Flowers gratefully declined. Arrangements by BEACH-TUYN FUNERAL HOME, INC. Published in the Buffalo News on 4/10/2005. Pajak Jr., Paul Joseph April 7, 2005, of Cheektowaga, NY, beloved son of Paul J. (Joan) Pajak, Sr. and Gail Pajak; brother of Mark F., Pamela G. Pajak, Lorrie Ann (Bob) Germann; survived by nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. Relatives and friends may call at the BARRON-MILLER FUNERAL HOME INC., 3025 William St., near Union Rd, Cheektowaga, Monday only 2-4 and 7-8 PM at which time services will be held. Published in the Buffalo News on 4/10/2005. Polanski, Rudolph R. April 9, 2005; son of the late Rudolph Sr. and late Genevieve (Neumann) Polanski; brother of Lorraine (Hugo) DeSimone, Bernice 'Bonnie' (Joseph) Vona and the late Eugene Polanski and late Virginia (late Dominic) Corulli; brother-in-law of Judy Polanski; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Funeral from the JAMES W. CANNAN FUNERAL HOME, INC. (Southtowns Chapel), 3155 Orchard Park Rd., Tuesday 9:45 and from Queen of Heaven Church at 10:15 AM. Friends may call Monday from 12-9:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent in Rudy's name to Feed the Children, PO Box 36, Oklahoma City, OK 73101. Mr. Polanski was a member of The Matthew Glab Post, a retiree of General Mills and an avid golfer and bowler. He was a member of the Phaders Club, The Cook Owl's Club and The St. Peter & Paul Athletic Club. Published in the Buffalo News from 4/10/2005 - 4/11/2005. Raisen, Clara P. (Cavanaugh) April 9, 2005, beloved wife of 63 years to Jack J. Raisen; dear mother of Jill Raisen (Rev. John) Buerk; fond grandmother of Christian and Dietrich J. (Dawn) Buerk and Linda Buerk (Edward) Howell; great-grandmother of Zachary, Lillie and Hailey; sister of the late William P. Cavanaugh. Friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 1080 Main St. on Saturday at 11 AM. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The Clara C. Raisen Scholarship Fund, c/o The Community Music School, 1415 Elmwood Ave., Buffalo, NY 14222. Arrangements by VANDERCHER & DICK FUNERAL HOME. Published in the Buffalo News from 4/10/2005 - 4/15/2005. Ras, Hedwig "Irene" (Przybylak) April 4, 2005, beloved wife of the late Stanley E. Ras; devoted mother of Arlene (Gary) Wilk, Celeste Norrell and Benita Ras; loving grandmother of Richard Orlando and Kurt Norrell; dear sister of Florence (Charles) Dzierba; also survived by nieces and nephews. Family and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Bernard Church Monday at 9:30 AM. Visitation at the BUSZKA FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2005 Clinton St. (corner South Ogden) Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Flowers gratefully declined. Published in the Buffalo News from 4/9/2005 - 4/10/2005. Rickert, William C. Of Youngstown, NY, April 8, 2005, Age 82; brother of Lois Griebner of Lewiston; uncle of Kristin Lathrop, James Griebner; great-uncle of G. Aron and Robert Wright. Friends may call at the HARDISON FUNERAL HOMES INC., North Fourth and Ridge Sts., Lewiston, Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Services Tuesday at 10 AM from St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Eighteenth and Cleveland Ave., Niagara Falls, NY. Burial Riverdale Cemetery. Memorials to St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church. Published in the Buffalo News on 4/10/2005. Robinson Sr., John F. April 7, 2005, loving husband of Janet O. (nee Goodson); beloved father of Sonja F. and John F. Jr.; grandfather of Lori S. and Quincy M.; also survived by other relatives and friends. The family will receive friends Thursday 11 AM at Calvary Baptist Church, 1184 Genesee St., where Funeral Services will follow at 12 noon. Rev. David Keaton officiating. Interment Saturday, April 16 at Mt. Hope Cemetery, Raleigh, NC. Arrangements by THOMAS T. EDWARDS FUNERAL HOME INC. Published in the Buffalo News from 4/10/2005 - 4/11/2005. Ruper, Neil C. April 7, 2005. Beloved husband of Rosemary M. (Cioffi) Ruper. Dearest father of Marita (late Frank) Schwartz, Bernadette Ruper, Jeannette (B. Michael) Shevlin, and Robert C. Ruper. Loving grandfather of Christopher J. Ruper; dear brother of Audrey (Paul) Jalovick, brother-in-law of Kathleen (George) McCormick. Friends may call Saturday and Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the REDDINGTON FUNERAL HOME 657 Abbott Rd (corner Red Jacket Pkwy) where a Memorial Service will be held Monday at 9:30 AM. Published in the Buffalo News from 4/9/2005 - 4/10/2005. Rydel, Eleonore "Honey" (Kaczor) Of Lackawanna N.Y., April 3, 2005. Beloved wife of the late Leo W. Rydel; dearest mother of Jay (Terrie), Cynthia (Neal) Osborne and Thomas (fiance Joy) Rydel; grandmother of Michael, Jeffrey and Kevin Osborne, Dawn Rydel and Joshua, Natasia and Jacob Corral; sister of Edwin (Jean) Kaczor, John (Josephine) Kaczor, Dr. Daniel (Ruth) Kaczor and the late Eugene (Candace) Kaczor; also survived by nieces and nephews. Family and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial Wednesday morning at 9:30 at St. Barbara's Church. Inurnment will follow in Hillcrest Cemetery. No prior visitation. Arrangements by the JOHN J. KACZOR FUNERAL HOME INC. Published in the Buffalo News from 4/10/2005 - 4/11/2005. Schmidt, Elsie M. April 5, 2005 of Orchard Park, beloved daughter of the late Emil and Stephanie 'Stella' Schmidt; sister of Selma (late Michael) Fleissner, Ruth (late Eliott) Wolff and the late Margaret (late Harvey) Lederer; also survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held privately at the convenience of the family. Interment was in St. John's Lutheran Cemetery. Arrangements by The Orchard Park Chapel of The JOSEPH K. QUINN FUNERAL HOME INC. Published in the Buffalo News on 4/10/2005. Schmitt, James J. April 7, 2005, beloved husband of Natalie (nee Niespodziany) Schmitt; loving father of Barbara (late Craig) Tanner; cherished grandfather of Travis Tanner. Funeral service private. Funeral arrangements by The URBAN BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME INC., 5895 Goodrich Rd, Clarence Center, NY. Published in the Buffalo News on 4/10/2005. Schreiner, Joseph E. April 9, 2005, age 82, of Tonawanda, after a long illness, husband of the late Marilyn (nee Enright) Schreiner; father of Dave (Michele) Schreiner and Linda (late Roger) Rhodes; also survived by four grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. No visitation. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at 10 AM Tuesday at St. Timothy R.C. Church, Town of Tonawanda. Friends invited. If desired, memorials to Hospice In-Patient Unit on Como Park Blvd. are preferred. Mr. Schreiner was an Army veteran of WWII and was employed at Culligan Lincoln Mercury in Williamsville before retiring. Complete obituary and condolences at www.hampfuneral.com Published in the Buffalo News on 4/10/2005. Selcoe, Lillian M. April 9, 2005, Age 82; beloved wife of Charles D. Selcoe; dear mother of Charles T. (Bonnie) Selcoe. The family will be present to receive friends Monday 3-7 PM at the (Tonawanda Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2600 Sheridan Drive (corner Parker) where Funeral Services will be held Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 PM. Friends invited. Online guest register at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 4/10/2005 - 4/11/2005. Shiesley, Mary M. (Stevens) April 8, 2005, beloved wife of the late Wayne Z. Shiesley; dearest mother of Wayne F. (Lynne) Shiesley; loving grandmother of Nichole, Leah and Matthew Shiesley; dear sister of the late Frederick (Virginia) and Robert Stevens. Funeral Services held privately. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at a later date. Arrangements by the (Amherst Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC. Online register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 4/10/2005 - 4/11/2005. Sitterle, Violet K. (Reich) April 8, 2005, beloved wife of the late Robert K.; dearest mother of Elaine (late James) Merlette; grandmother of Sharon (Jerry) Thomas and Barbara; predeceased by five brothers, one sister and step-siblings. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Mass on Tuesday at 9:30 AM at St. Teresa's R.C. Church, 1974 Seneca St. Interment in St. Matthew's Cemetery. No prior visitation. Arrangements by the DANIEL R. SMOLAREK FUNERAL HOME. Published in the Buffalo News on 4/10/2005. Strek, Joseph A. April 8, 2005, of Lackawanna, NY, beloved husband of the late Helena (nee Rudna); dearest father of Richard (Beata); grandfather of Hanna and Maegan; son of the late Jacob and Anna (nee Idzior) Strek; brother of Kazimiera (late Zygmont) Borowiec and the late Anthony, Josephine (late Roman) Bartus, Czeslawa (late Stanley) Pawelek, John (Irene), Walter, Helen (late Michael) Wojtowicz and Mary; also survived by nieces and nephews. Services from THE COLONIAL MEMORIAL CHAPELS, INC., 3003 South park Ave., Lackawanna, NY, Monday morning at 10 and from St. Michael's the Archangel Church at 10:30. Visitation Saturday and Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Published in the Buffalo News from 4/9/2005 - 4/10/2005. Sylwester, Marion J. (nee Jackson) Of East Aurora, NY, April 8, 2005, wife of Lowell F.; mother of Judith A. and Steven L.; sister of William (Judith) Jackson, David (Katherine) Jackson and Robert (Mandy) Jackson; sister-in-law of Roger (Marilyn), Carmen (James) Hartling; also survived by nieces and nephews. Friends may call Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the KENNETH HOWE FUNERAL HOME, 64 Maple St., East Aurora. Funeral Services will be held 2 PM Tuesday at Baker Memorial United Methodist Church, Main and Center Sts., East Aurora. Memorial contributions may be made to The Multiple Sclerosis Association. Published in the Buffalo News on 4/10/2005. Tobia, Mary A. (Mannion) April 6, 2005 in Ocala, FL, formerly of Buffalo, NY; beloved wife of Vincent A. Tobia; dear mother of Marilyn (late Richard) DiBerardino, David M. (Carol) and the late Vincent A. Tobia, Jr. Esq.; also survived by seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren; sister of Joann (Robert) Tarson, the late Michael (Geraldine) Mannion and Joseph (late Ruth) Schmitz. Friends received at the MICHAEL A. DIVINCENZO FUNERAL HOME, 1122 E. Lovejoy St., Monday from 2-8 PM where prayers will be said Tuesday morning at 9 followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Francis of Assisi Church at 9:30 AM. Published in the Buffalo News from 4/10/2005 - 4/11/2005. Trykowski, Benedict "Ben" April 8, 2005, husband of the late Martha (nee Wlostowski); dear father of Patricia (David Wigdor), James, Ronald (Linda), Richard (Sandra) Trykowski, Shirley (Stephen) Graczyk, Darlene (John) Mazgaj; brother of Norman (Ann) Trykowski and predeceased by seven sisters and brothers; grandfather of ten grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; caretaker of Gene Smith; loving friends of Sophia Budny, John and Sybil Buner, Jim Jeziorski and many more. Funeral from the PACER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2275 George Urban Blvd. (2 blocks east of Dick Rd.) Tuesday 9 AM and Our Lady of Pompeii Church 9:30. Visititation Monday 2:00-9:00 PM. Published in the Buffalo News from 4/10/2005 - 4/11/2005. Varble, Kristin S. (Burchfield) April 8, 2005; beloved wife of Michael H. Varble; devoted mother of Michael R., Mark J. and Matthew J. (Raquel) Varble; daughter of Jean (nee Gaskins) and the late Richard Burchfield; loving grandmother of William and Seth Varble; sister of Gail (Joe) Tokos, Beth Borchert, Michael (Cookie) Burchfield, Patricia (Randy) Kreiger; also survived by nieces and nephews. The family will be present on Tuesday from 6-7 PM at (Amherst Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME INC., 5200 Sheridan Dr. (corner of Hopkins Rd.) where a memorial service will immediately follow at 7 PM. Friends invited. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Roswell Park Cancer Institute. Online register at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News on 4/10/2005. Ward, Paula L. (Jazwiecki) April 6, 2005 at age 32; beloved mother of Crystal A. Samanka; daughter of Paul Jazwiecki and Judy (Robert) Martin; half-sister of Joseph Martin; also survived by several aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends. The family will be present on Saturday and Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Cleveland Hill Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME INC., 569 Cleveland Dr. where funeral services will be held on Monday at 10:00 AM. Friends invited. Online register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 4/9/2005 - 4/10/2005. Weick, George F. April 3, 2005, of Tonawanda, NY, beloved husband of Pauline (nee Lytle); devoted father of Raymond, George Jr. (Tina) and Kathleen (Rodney) Brown; loving brother of Betty (late Milton) Carleton and John; also survived by four grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service Wednesday 7 PM at the Brighton Community Church (Tonawanda, NY). Arrangements by LINK-FOX & LUKA (885-1709). Published in the Buffalo News on 4/10/2005. Wojtowicz, Louise M. (Dziechciarz) Of Buffalo, N.Y., April 6, 2005. Wife of the late Louis J. Wojtowicz; dear mother of Carlisle 'Carl' (Judy) Walters of Cummings, GA., George (Barbara) Wojtowicz and the late Adrian Wojtowicz; also survived by seven grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren; sister of the late Joseph Jackson, Lillian, Cleo Makowski, Violet Bleckinger, Edward Jackson and Henry Dziechciarz. Friends may call at the D. LAWRENCE GINNANE FUNERAL HOME, 3215 Delaware Ave., Kenmore, Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM where funeral will be held Tuesday at 8:45. Mass of Christian Burial from St. Paul's R.C. Church at 9:15 AM. Interment in Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News from 4/10/2005 - 4/11/2005. Young, Willie A. April 7, 2005. Friends may call Monday, Noon-5 PM at H. ALFRED LEWIS MORTUARY, INC., 968 Jefferson Ave. Family will receive friends Tuesday 11 AM at Greater Hope Baptist Church, E. Utica/Verplank Sts. where Funeral Service will follow at noon. Interment in St. Matthew's Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News on 4/10/2005.