OBITS: The Buffalo News Death Notices 12 Apr 2005; Buffalo, Erie co., New York

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Aiello, Margaret M. (Cutrona)   
April 9, 2005, wife of the late Peter S. Aiello; devoted mother of Dolores
Scorsone (Thomas Reinacher), Sarah (Sam) LoGalbo; loving grandmother of
Kathleen (James) Jendraszek, Joseph (Nancy) and Ann Marie LoGalbo; fond
great-grandmother of Lauren and Christine; dear sister of Sarah (late James)
LoDestro, Bertha (late Neal) Derion and the late Thomas, Charles, Angelo,
Josephine, Mary and Frank Cutrona; dear sister-in-law of Ann Cutrona; survived
by many nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the LESTER H. WEDEKINDT
FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3290 Delaware Ave., Tonawanda, NY, where Funeral will be
held Wednesday at 8:30 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Paul's
Church (Kenmore) at 9:15 AM. Family present Monday 7-9, Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9
PM. Flowers gratefully declined. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.
Published in the Buffalo News from 4/11/2005 - 4/12/2005.

Antonik Jr., Stanley T.
Age 86, of Blasdell, NY, April 10, 2005, beloved husband of Eugenia 'Jean'
(nee Piekarski) Antonik; dearest father of Alice DiDomenico and the late
Janice Anne Antonik; loving grandfather of Kelly DiDomenico; brother of
Norbert (late Pauline), Matthew (Blanche), Anthony (Julie) and the late Henry
(late Mary), Joseph (late Florence), Stella (John) Zale and Phyllis (late
Richard) Krasinski; also survived by nieces and nephews. Family will be
present to receive friends Tuesday from 7-9 and Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM
at the (Blasdell/Lackawanna Chapel) JOHN J. KACZOR FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3450
South Park Ave., where prayers will be said Thursday morning at 11:15,
followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at Our Mother of Good Counsel Church at
11:45. Interment in Hillcrest Cemetery. Mr. Antonik was a WWII Army Veteran, a
member of the American Legion Matthew Glab Post #1477 and retired from
Bethlehem Steel in 1981 after 44 years of service.
Published in the Buffalo News from 4/12/2005 - 4/13/2005.

Bartolotta, Salvatore   
Of West Seneca, NY, April 10, 2005, beloved husband of Marie DeLauro
Bartolotta; dearest father of Carrie Ann Tomczak and Patricia A. (George)
Edwards; brother of Joseph (Virginia) Bartolotta; also survived by six
grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Friends received on Monday 7-9 PM
and Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the CURTIN FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1340 Union Rd.,
West Seneca where funeral will be held Wednesday at 8:30 AM and from Fourteen
Holy Helpers Church at 9 AM. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be
made to The American Kidney Foundation.
Published in the Buffalo News from 4/11/2005 - 4/12/2005.

Bickerton, Margaret E. (Rennie)   
Of Kenmore, NY, April 10, 2005, beloved wife of the late Richard W. Bickerton;
dear mother of Barbara L. Bickerton, Heather M. (Bradley) Burtch, William R.
(Lynn), Rebecca S. Yeates, Richard W. Jr. (Lisa) and Andrew J. (Lynne)
Bickerton; grandmother of 10 grandchildren; sister of Barbara (Donald)
Sproule. Friends may call Tuesday 4-8 PM at the DENGLER & ROBERTS FUNERAL
HOME, 3000 Delaware Ave. at Tremont, Kenmore. A Memorial Service will be held
Wednesday at Elmlawn Cemetery, Chapel of The Elms, 3939 Delaware Ave.,
Kenmore, NY, at 9 AM. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice Buffalo.
Mrs. Bickerton was a 13-year employee of L.L. Berger and a longtime voting
inspector for the Town of Tonawanda G.O.P. Mrs. Bickerton enjoyed gardening,
biking and golf.
Published in the Buffalo News from 4/11/2005 - 4/12/2005.

Bruce, Howard G.   
April 9, 2005, beloved husband of the late Lois 'Betty' (nee Bruce); dear
father of Robert (Cynthia) Bruce, Jeffrey Bruce and Elizabeth Simpson; dear
brother of Virginia 'Missy' (late Peter) Lewis; grandfather of Tiffany, Adam
Bruce, Anita and Steven Simpson; also survived by several nieces and nephews.
The family will be present to receive friends Tuesday and Wednesday 2-4 and
7-9 PM at the (Amherst Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 5200 Sheridan Dr.
(at Hopkins). Burial at the convenience of the family. Flowers gratefully
declined. If desired, contributions may be made in his name to Buffalo
Hospice. Online register book at www.Amigone.com
Published in the Buffalo News from 4/11/2005 - 4/12/2005.

Cocciolo, Helen (Pysz)   
April 10, 2005, age 87, beloved wife of the late Ralph; devoted mother of
Ralph and Beverly; loving grandmother of four grandchildren and eight
great-grandchildren; also survived by nieces and nephews. The family will be
present Wednesday, 2-4 and 7-9 PM, at the Urban-AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, 3645
Genesee Street, where funeral services will be held Thursday. at 9:30 AM and
from the Chapel at Our Lady Help of Christians Church at 10:00 AM. Flowers
gratefully declined. Donations may be made to the charity of your choice. On
line register book at www.Amigone.com.
Published in the Buffalo News from 4/12/2005 - 4/13/2005.

Cooper, Alice L. (Miller)   
April 10, 2005, of Cheektowaga, NY, beloved wife of Robert; dearest mother of
Patrick (Brenda), Robert (Dawn) and Timothy (Jenni); grandmother of Jeremy,
Joshua, Andrew, Cory, Ryan, Cody, Cameron, Collin and Lukas; sister of the
late Norman (Joan); also survived by nieces and nephews. Family will be
present to receive relatives and friends Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the MELVIN
J. SLIWINSKI FUNERAL HOME, 85 George Urban Blvd. (west of Harlem Rd.) where
funeral services will be held Wednesday at 11 AM. Mrs. Cooper was a retiree of
M&T Bank.
Published in the Buffalo News from 4/11/2005 - 4/12/2005.

Coyne, Julia D. (Glowish)   
Of Clarence, NY, April 10, 2005, wife of the late Leo Coyne and William
Gregor; dear mother of Walter P. (Patricia) and the late William H. (Kathryn)
Gregor; also survived by three grandchildren; sister of Roy, John (Julia)
Glowish, Adeline Finach, Nancy (George) Newman and the late Shirley Pacific,
Marge Taylor, Helen Sabo, Pauline Pacific and Sylvia Evans. No prior
visitation. Private services. Arrangements ERIE COUNTY CREMATION SERVICE,
824-6435.
Published in the Buffalo News on 4/12/2005.

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.

Degenhart, Albert J.   
April 11, 2005, of Lackawanna, NY, beloved husband of Agnes (nee Bolibrzuch);
son of the late Albert and Mary (nee Maute) Degenhart; brother of Mary 'Sis'
(Joseph) Weixlmann, Carl (Paula) and the late Dorothy (late Ray) Alesch; also
survived by nieces and nephews. Services from THE COLONIAL MEMORIAL CHAPELS
INC., 3003 South Park Ave., Lackawanna, NY, Friday morning at 9 AM and from
St. Hyacinth's Church at 9:30. Mr. Degenhart was a member of the Holy Name
Society, Allied Society, K of C #2243, a Trustee of St. Hyaninth's and a WW II
Veteran. Visitation Wednesday and Thursday 4-8 PM.
Published in the Buffalo News from 4/12/2005 - 4/13/2005.

Dill, Christopher W.
April 4, 2005, beloved husband of Dawn M. (nee Derion) Dill; dear son of
William E. and Marsha M. (nee Varecka) Dill; dear brother of Dawn E. (Kevin)
Farrell and Merrilee M. Dill; son-in-law of Jan and Dorothy (nee Grundner)
Derion; grandson of Shirley R. and the late William Dill and Mary F. Varecka;
uncle of Grayson, Zachary, Jonathan, David, Brandon, Kelsey, Joshua, Ethan and
Ryan; also survived by many aunts, uncles and cousins. The family will be
present to receive friends Wednesday and Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the
(Tonawanda Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME INC., 2600 Sheridan Dr., (at Parker
Blvd.), where Funeral Services will be held Friday 9:00 AM and at St. Edmund's
Church at 10:00 AM. Christopher was a member of the Buffalo Fire Dept., Local
282, and the 98th Division, U.S. Army Reserves. Flowers gratefully declined.
In lieu of flowers, contributions to the Christopher W. Dill Fellowship Fund,
c/o Buffalo Fire Dept., 195 Court St., Buffalo, NY 14203. On-line register
book at www.Amigone.com.
Published in the Buffalo News from 4/12/2005 - 4/14/2005.

Dispenza, Bernard Louis   
Age 79, of Amherst, Sunday, April 10, 2005, at Kenmore Mercy Hospital; husband
of the late Nancy Ewart; father of Lee (Elaine) of Orion, MI and Paul
(Melissa) of Amherst; grandfather of Laurie Ann, Jeffrey, Samantha and
Michael; son of the late Charles and late Louise Philipone Dispenza; brother
of the late Charles and Frances DeVincentis; also predeceased by one
granddaughter, Elissa. He will be laid to rest with his wife and granddaughter
at Holy Cross Cemetery, Gowanda, NY. Arrangements by SCHINDLER FUNERAL HOME,
Gowanda, NY.
Published in the Buffalo News on 4/12/2005.

Dolinar, Joseph G.   
Suddenly, April 9, 2005, beloved husband of Teresa; loving father of Cathy
(Don) Zanelotti, Dawn and Tad (Kristina) Dolinar; dearest grandfather of
Christopher; brother of Arthur, Brian (Sue) Dolinar and the late Helen (late
Harry) Michalczak. No prior visitation. A Memorial Service will be held
Thursday morning at 10 AM from St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 360 Main St.,
Blossom, Elma, NY. Friends are invited. Arrangements by PAUL A. KLOC BLOSSOM
CHAPELS, INC., 668-5666.
Published in the Buffalo News on 4/12/2005.

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.

Ebling, Kathleen C. (Walsh)   
April 11, 2005, age 96, beloved wife of the late Edward Ebling; dearest sister
of the late J.V. (late Ann) and Bob Walsh; dear aunt of Mary Ann Henderson,
Kathryn Lubick; also survived by great and great-great nieces and nephews;
sister-in-law of Marie (John) Hester. A Mass of Christian Burial will be
celebrated on Wednesday in Blessed Sacrament Church, 1029 Delaware Ave,
Buffalo at 9 AM. Flowers gratefully declined. If desired, contributions may be
made to Blessed Sacrament Church. Online guest registerr book at
www.Amigone.com
Published in the Buffalo News on 4/12/2005.

Erickson, David W.   
April 10, 2005, beloved husband of the late Patricia A. Erickson; dear father
of Michael J. (Jodie) Erickson and Alan R. Thompson; grandfather of Michael J.
Erickson Jr. and Andrew C. Erickson; son of the late Walter and Pauline
Erickson; brother of Donna (Ray) Frasier and the late Susan Regan. Friends are
invited to a Memorial Mass in Ascension Church, 168 Robinson St., North
Tonawanda, NY Thursday, April 14th at 9:30 AM. No prior visitation.
Arrangements by the STEPHAN-BURNS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 266 East St. at Austin.
Published in the Buffalo News from 4/12/2005 - 4/13/2005.

Finley, Gavin M.   
March 29, 2005, son of Jason and Jessica Finley; brother of Autumn; grandson
of Michael and Sondra Finley and James and Phyllis Leavor. Memorial services
were held in Spokane, WA.
Published in the Buffalo News on 4/12/2005.

Fisher, Harold   
April 11, 2005, brother of Diana, Michael (Tina) and the late Ronald Fisher;
son of the late Edward Jr. and Gesa Fisher. Friends may call Tuesday from 2-4
and 7-9 PM and Wednesday from 2-4 PM at KENNETH HOWE FUNERAL HOME, 64 Maple
St, East Aurora, where services will be held Wednesday at 7:30 PM. Memorial
contributions may be made to The Kingdon Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, Rte 20A
& 78, East Aurora, NY 14052.
Published in the Buffalo News from 4/11/2005 - 4/12/2005.

Flanagan, Bernard "Barney"   
April 9, 2005, of Hamburg, husband of Eileen (McCarthy) Flanagan; father of
Kathleen Ballard, Timothy (Rosemary), James (Nancy), Patricia (Daryl) Pienta,
Kevin (Bridget), Brendan, Maureen (John) Schichtel, Margaret (Jeffrey) Reagan,
Diarmuid 'Moose', Denis, the late Colleen and Ciaran Flanagan; brother of
Kathleen (Louie) Kerlin and Michael Flanagan; also survived by 13
grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Funeral from the CHAS. F. McMAHON
FUNERAL HOME, INC., 982 Abbott Rd., Wednesday at 8:45 AM followed by a Mass of
Christian Burial at St. Mary's of the Lake R.C. Church at 9:30 AM. Friends may
call Monday and Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM.
Published in the Buffalo News from 4/11/2005 - 4/12/2005.

Gianni, Dorothea S. (Pietrocola)   
Of The Town of Tonawanda, April 11, 2005, beloved wife of Virgil T. Gianni;
dearest daughter of the late Mary C. Pietrocola; dearest mother of Joyce J.
Gianni, Edward (Sandra) Gianni, Laurel Ann (Charles) Santa Maria and Michelle
(Timothy) Beck; grandmother of Teresa, Andrew, Connie, Christa, Sarah, Katie,
Alex and four great-grandchildren; sister of the late Alfred Pietrocola.
Family and friends received Tuesday 6-8 PM and Wednesday 2-4 and 6-8 PM at the
GRECO FUNERAL HOME INC., 2909 Elmwood Ave., (near Sheridan Dr.), where Funeral
Services will be held Thursday at 9 AM and in St. Andrew's Church at 9:30.
Published in the Buffalo News from 4/12/2005 - 4/13/2005.

Gleber, Elizabeth C.   
April 10, 2005; of Buffalo, NY; dear friend of the late Bert Hildebrant;
sister of the late George J. (Marion) Gleber; aunt of Donald J. and Arthur
'Bud' (Ann Marie) Gleber. Interment in Lyndhaven Cemetery, Lyndonville, NY at
the convenience of the family.
Published in the Buffalo News on 4/12/2005.

Griesbaum, Caroline C. (Felser)   
April 10, 2005, beloved wife of the late Norman Griesbaum; devoted mother of
Patricia (Robert) Towlson and the late Charles (Dorothy) Griesbaum; loving
grandmother of Charles (Linda) and Michael (Debora) Griesbaum, Kim (Dwayne)
Brown and eight great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren;
predeceased by brothers and sisters; also survived by nieces and nephews.
Funeral services at the BUSZKA FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2005 Clinton St. (corner
South Ogden) Wednesday at 10 AM. Pastor Michael Griesbaum officiating.
Visitation Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM.
Published in the Buffalo News from 4/11/2005 - 4/12/2005.

Hagin, Irene (Slawiak)   
April 10, 2005, beloved wife of the late Carl B. Hagin, John Wozniak and Harry
Breitkrus; dearest mother of Diane (Wayne) Forrest, Joan Mamott and the late
Donald Breitkrus; mother-in-law of Christine Breitkrus; grandmother of Lynn
Fish, Lisa Forrest, Laura Moeller, David Forrest, Donald Breitkrus and the
late Jeffrey Mamott; great-grandmother of Lauren, Katherine, Kristen, James,
Michael and Melissa; dearest sister of Norbert Slawiak and the late Dorothy
Haremza. The family will be present Tuesday 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 Wednesday at 9 AM and from St. Gregory the
Great Church at 9:30 AM. Mrs. Hagin was a charter member of St. Gregory's
Senior Citizens and St. Ann's Sodality of Most Holy Redeemer Church. On-line
register at AMIGONE.com.
Published in the Buffalo News from 4/11/2005 - 4/12/2005.

Hames, Elmer L.   
Of Hamburg, NY, April 10, 2005, husband of Lana Ebeling C. Hames; son-in-law
of Alice and Robert Ebeling; brother-in-law of Charles (Tracy) Ebeling; uncle
of Shelby Rose Ebeling; also survived by cousins. Friends may call Tuesday 7-9
PM and Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at LOOMIS, OFFERS & LOOMIS, INC. Memorial
Chapel, 1820 Seneca St. A funeral service will be held at the Big Tree
Wesleyan Church, 4163 Fairview Pkwy., Blasdell Thursday at 2 PM.
Published in the Buffalo News from 4/12/2005 - 4/13/2005.

Herman, Irene (Lindbloom)   
April 8, 2005, beloved wife of the late Elmer (Dutch) Herman; dearest mother
of Gail (Keith) Wagner; grandmother of Shawn (Sally) Masterson and Christopher
(Kristina) Masterson; sister of Carol (Eustacio) Narciso and the late Eric
(Viola) Lindbloom. Friends and family are invited for a memorial service 10:30
AM Wednesday, April 13, 2005 at St. Vincent de Paul RC Church, 6441 Rice Road,
corner of Seneca Street, Springbrook, NY. Interment will be held at the
convenience of the family. Funeral arrangements by PACER FUNERAL HOME, 2275
George Urban Blvd., Depew, NY.
Published in the Buffalo News on 4/12/2005.

Hondzinski, Marion V. (Wrest)   
April 11, 2005; beloved wife of Leonard J.; sister of Dorothy (late Stanley)
Frank, Eugene (Pauline) Wrest, Joan (William) Slattery, Dennis (Annette) Wrest
and the late Robert (Marguerite) Wrest; sister-in-law of Arthur (Michelle),
Robert (Judith), Mary (late Leonard) Cohen and the late Stephen (Sharon)
Hondzinski; step-daughter-in-law of Arveda Hondzinski. The family will be
present on Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Amherst Chapel) AMIGONE
FUNERAL HOME INC., 5200 Sheridan Dr. (at Hopkins) where funeral services will
be held on Thursday at 10:00 AM and from St. Gregory the Great Church at 10:45
AM. Friends invited. Flowers gratefully declined. If desired, contributions
may be made to the American Heart Society. Online register at www.Amigone.com
Published in the Buffalo News on 4/12/2005.

Isbrandt, Joseph   
April 9, 2005, of West Seneca, NY, beloved husband of 46 years to Amelia (nee
Wozniak); dearest father of Gary (Annette), Joseph A., Kenneth and the late
Anne Marie; grandfather of John and Thomas; brother of the late Henry (Alice);
also survived by nieces and nephews. Family will be present to receive
relatives and friends Monday 7-9 PM and Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the MELVIN
J. SLIWINSKI FUNERAL HOME, 85 George Urban Blvd. (west of Harlem Rd.) where
funeral services will be held Wednesday at 9:30 AM and from St. John Gualbert
Church at 10 AM. Interment St. Stanislaus Cemetery. Mr. Isbrandt was a member
of Buffalo Typographical Union #9. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made
to Hospice Foundation, 225 Como Park Blvd., Cheektowaga 14227.
Published in the Buffalo News from 4/11/2005 - 4/12/2005.

Jacobson, Robert W.   
Of Blasdell, NY, April 11, 2005, beloved husband of Mary Jean (nee Blake)
Jacobson; loving father of Michael J., Robert J. and James A. Jacobson; dear
grandfather of Amy, Andrew, Michael J. Jr., Jeffrey, Marisa and Jesse; brother
of Eleanor (late Jack) Ring, Margaret (late John) Hayes and the late Mary
(late David) Bannister, Harry (late Alberta), Helen (late Walter) Crawford and
Charlie Jacobson; brother-in-law of Dorothy (Anthony) Coppola and Teri Blake;
also survived by many nieces and nephews. Family will be present to receive
friends Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Blasdell/Lackawanna Chapel) JOHN J.
KACZOR FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3450 South Park Ave., where prayers will be said
Thursday morning at 9 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at Our Mother
of Good Counsel Church at 9:30. Interment in Holy Cross Cemetery. Friends
invited.
Published in the Buffalo News from 4/12/2005 - 4/13/2005.

Kane, Charles J.   
Of West Seneca, NY, April 11, 2005; beloved husband of Mary MacLane Kane;
dearest brother of Dennis (Patricia) and Betty Kane; brother-in-law of Anne
(Jerry) Terminiello; godfather of Molly (Bill) Grabar; also survived by many
nieces and nephews. Friends received Wednesday only from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the
CURTIN FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1340 Union Rd., West Seneca where funeral will be
held Thursday at 9:00 AM and from Our Lady of Bistrica RC Church at 9:30 AM.
Directions at www.curtinfuneralhome.com
Published in the Buffalo News from 4/12/2005 - 4/13/2005.

Kania, Casimer J.   
Age 75, passed away Monday, March 28, 2005, in Orlando, FL; born in Buffalo,
NY, he graduated from South Park High School and University of Buffalo;
survived by his wife Marjorie; daughters Susan Tatu, of Richmond, VA. and
Elaine, of Orlando, FL. and sons Mark, of Sacramento, CA. and Michael, of
Atlanta, GA.; also survived by seven grandchildren.
Published in the Buffalo News on 4/12/2005.

Kapulka, Eleanore E. (Kuznicki)   
April 9, 2005, wife of the late Francis; dear mother of Kayrn (Philip)
Collins, Deirdre (Louis) Continelli and Wayne (Dale) Kapulka; grandmother of
Thomas Blair, Joel (Jamey), Erik Boccio, Christopher, Jacob, Rachelle Kapulka
and Sarah Collins; great-grandmother of Lorenzo Boccio; dear friend of Walter
Wurm. Funeral from the PACER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1949 Clinton St. (three
blocks west of S. Ogden St.) Wednesday 9 AM and St. Casimir's Church 9:30.
Friends invited. Family present Monday 7-9 and Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM.
Published in the Buffalo News from 4/11/2005 - 4/12/2005.

Karasemos, James   
April 11, 2005; son of the late John (Olga) Karasemos; brother of Bess
Karasemos and the late Chris G. (Helene) Kary; uncle of John D. II and
Christopher Kary; great-uncle of John D. III, Christopher and Julia Kary.
Family will be present Wednesday from 4-8 PM at the (Delaware Chapel) AMIGONE
FUNERAL HOME INC. 1132 Delaware Ave. Trisagion service will be held Wednesday
at 5:15. Funeral service will be held Thursday at 10 AM. Flowers gratefully
declined. Donations may be made to the American Heart Assoc. Online register
book at www.Amigone.com
Published in the Buffalo News from 4/12/2005 - 4/13/2005.

Kufel, Frank J.   
Of Depew, March 25, 2005, beloved husband of the late Jessie (Bijak) Kufel;
devoted father of Frank (Nancy) and Richard Kufel; loving grandfather of Mark,
Eric and Ellen; great-grandfather of Curtis, Nicholas, Jake, Mac and Anna;
dear brother of the late Fred (Agnes), Leonard (JoAnn) and Laura Dietz;
survived by nieces and nephews. No prior visitation. Relatives and friends are
invited to a Mass of Christian Burial in St. James Church 496 Terrace Blvd.,
Depew Saturday at 9:30 AM. Mr. Kufel was a member of many civic, fraternal and
religious organizations. Arrangements by the EDWARD J. CICHON FUNERAL HOME.
Published in the Buffalo News from 4/12/2005 - 4/13/2005.

Kusmierz, Mary J. (Dobies)   
of Lake View, NY; April 11, 2005. Wife of Donald Kusmierz; mother of Donna
Toth and Cheryl (Robert) Papson. Sister of Josephine Rutecki; Edward (late
Eileen), Theresa and Anthony (Cecelia) Dobies. Grandmother of Martin III
(Melissa), Nicole, Donald, Michele, Sarah, and Robert, Jr. great-grandmother
of Vanessa. Funeral from the DONALD M. DEMMERLEY FUNERAL HOME, INC, 21 Pierce
Ave, Hamburg, Thursday morning at 9:15 and from St Vincent de Paul Church,
North Evans, at 10:00. Friends invited. Visiting hours Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9
PM. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to the American Heart
Association. Mrs Kusmierz was a member of the Altar Rosary Society and
American Legion Post 527 Ladies' Auxiliary.
Published in the Buffalo News from 4/12/2005 - 4/13/2005.

Lenda, Shirley R. (Lewandowski)   
Of Lancaster, April 11, 2005, beloved wife of the late Edward; devoted mother
of Shirley A. Lenda; dear sister of Ann (late Bernard) Grabski, Mark (Peggy)
Lewandowski and Helen (late Paul) Senko; also survived by nieces and nephews.
Visitation with family in the EDWARD J. CICHON FUNERAL HOME, 4929 Broadway,
Depew Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM where prayers will be held Thursday at 9:15 AM
and in St. Augustine Church, Depew at 10 AM. Relatives and friends are
invited.
Published in the Buffalo News from 4/12/2005 - 4/13/2005.

Lestition, Mary S. (Rydzyk)   
April 11, 2005; beloved wife of the late Steven L. Lestition; dear mother of
Kathleen (late Bohdan) Struminski of Arlington, MA and Steven O. (Elizabeth
Morgan) Lestition of Princeton, NJ; cousin of Donald (Mary) Shabak, George
'Tom' Fekete, Robert (Toni), James (Joyce), Theodore (Florence) Rydzyk, Ronald
(Beatrice) Curtin and the late John (Joyce) Curtin. Friends received Wednesday
2-4 and 7-9 PM at the GRECO FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2909 Elmwood Ave. (near
Sheridan Dr.), where Funeral Services will be held Thursday at 9:30 AM and St.
John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church at 10. Panachyda service Wednesday
evening at 7:00. The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to
the Ukrainian National Women's League Scholarship Fund, 171 Main St., PO Box
24, Matawan, NJ 07747 or to Buffalo Hospice Foundation, 225 Como Park Blvd,
Bflo, NY 14227.
Published in the Buffalo News from 4/12/2005 - 4/13/2005.

Lombardo, Grace Jessica   
April 7, 2005; beloved infant daughter of Jeffrey and Joanne (nee Patti)
Lombardo of Wheatfield; sister of Joseph Lombardo; granddaughter of Marion and
Sharyn (nee Erickson) Lombardo and Joseph and Theresa (nee Ammirati) Patti;
also survived by several aunts, uncles, and cousins. No visitation. A Mass of
Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 AM Friday at St. Christopher R.C.
Church, Niagara Falls Blvd., Town of Tonawanda. Friends invited. If desired,
memorials to Perinatal Bereavement Services at Millard Fillmore Suburban
Hospital are preferred. Arrangements by the HAMP FUNERAL HOME INC., Tonawanda.
Condolences to www.hampfuneral.com
Published in the Buffalo News on 4/12/2005.

Mays, Murlease R.   
April 8, 2005. Family will receive relatives and friends Wednesday 11:00;
Funeral 12:00 at EXODUS GARDENS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 605 Masten.
Published in the Buffalo News on 4/12/2005.

McGillicuddy, Charles D.   
Of Tonawanda TWP., April 10, 2005, beloved husband of Alma Gutgunst
McGillicuddy; dear father of Maura P. of New York City, C. Daniel
(Jacqueline), Cornelius (Amy) and Brendan (Lisa) McGillicuddy of Portland, OR;
also survived by four grandchildren; brother of the late Joan, Sister Denise
O.S.F., Mary, Catherine, Sister Columba S.S.J., Charolette, Michael
(Virginia), Cornelius V. McGillicuddy. Friends may call at D. LAWRENCE GINNANE
FUNERAL HOME, 3215 Delaware Ave., Kenmore, Tuesday and Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9
PM where funeral will be held Thursday at 10:45. Mass of Christian Burial from
St. Amelia's R.C. Church at 11:30 AM. Entombment Holy Cross Cemetery.
Published in the Buffalo News from 4/12/2005 - 4/13/2005.

Morabito, Olga (Chicioryk)   
of Lackawanna, NY, April 10, 2005. Beloved wife of the late Felix Morabito;
loving mother of Mary Ann (Robert) Kuroski; dear grandmother of Erica
Morabito, Julia Kuroski and Laura Kuroski; great grandmother of Amber and
Jenna. Prayers will be said Wednesday morning at 9:45 at (Blasdell/Lackawanna
Chapel) JOHN J. KACZOR FUNERAL HOME INC, 3450 South Park Avenue, followed by a
Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of Victory Basilica at 10:30. Friends
invited.
Published in the Buffalo News on 4/12/2005.

Nowicki, Bernice J. (Rusin)   
April 11, 2005 of Sloan, NY; beloved wife of the late Raymond S. Nowicki;
dearest sister of Helen (late Anthony) Wisniewski and late Adeline (late
Walter) Wisniewski; also survived by great-nieces and nephews. Family present
to receive friends at the DANIEL R. SMOLAREK FUNERAL HOME, 2510 Union Rd.,
Cheektowaga (2 blocks South of William St.), Wednesday only 2-4 and 7-9 PM. A
Mass of Christian burial will be held on Thursday at 9:30 AM at St. Josaphats
R.C. Church, William & Peoria Sts. Please assemble at Church. Interment in St.
Adalbert's Cemetery, Cheektowaga.
Published in the Buffalo News from 4/12/2005 - 4/13/2005.

O'Dell, Arnold C.   
Of Eden, NY, April 11, 2005, husband of the late Dorothy B. (Percy) and Arline
B. (Klispie); beloved father of Barbara A. Flynn (Buck) and Michael A. O'Dell;
step-father of David C. Peters (Kathy); brother of Daniel, the late John,
James O'Dell and Betty Frye; grandfather of Ron, Barbie, Sandy, Jerry, Mike,
Robert, and Tina; great-grandfather of Danielle, Demi, Caitlin, Brianna,
Cassidy, Jade, Zachary, Jewel, and Evan. Friends may call Tuesday 7-9 and
Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 at the LAING FUNERAL HOME INC., 2724 W. Church St.,
Eden, where services will be held Thursday at 10:00 AM. Flowers gratefully
declined. Memorials may be be made to the Eden Emergency Squad, PO Box 111,
Eden, NY 14057. Mr. O'Dell was a veteran of WW II, was current third Vice
Commander of American Legion Post #880, a member of the Loyal Order of the
Moose #992, and the Buffalo Club of the Deaf.
Published in the Buffalo News on 4/12/2005.

Phillips, M. Gertrude McAndrew   
Of Kenmore, NY, April 10, 2005, wife of the late Henry O. Phillips; dear
mother of Mary Sheila (Robert) Bluff, Thomas (Kathleen), Joseph (Jacquelyn),
Martha (John) Quinlan, Michael (Cheryl), Patrick (Marsha), Kathleen Mursten
and Daniel (Lisa) Phillips; also survived by 37 grandchildren, 57
great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren; sister of the late
Estelle Sorge and Harry R. McAndrew. Friends may call at D. LAWRENCE GINNANE
FUNERAL HOME, 3215 Delaware Ave., Kenmore, Monday 2-5 and 7-9 PM where funeral
will be held Tuesday at 10. Mass of Christian Burial from St. Paul's R.C.
Church at 10:30 AM. Interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery.
Published in the Buffalo News from 4/11/2005 - 4/12/2005.

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.

Redinbaugh, Ian M.   
April 10, 2005, son of Margaret (nee Fitzgerald) and the late David G.
Redinbaugh; brother of David F. (Lynne), Margaret, Beth Date and Ellen
Redinbaugh; uncle of Meg and Liam Date and Meredith, Allison, and Keith
Redinbaugh; survived by aunts and cousins; best friend of Steven and Maureen
Rogers. Friends may call Wednesday 4-8 at the ROBERTS AND DENGLER FUNERAL
HOME, 8630 Transit Rd., E. Amherst (1 mile north of Maple. Mass of Christian
Burial will be offered Thursday at St. Gregory the Great Church at 9:30 AM.
Memorials to Inner City Youth Golfers Inc., PO Box 31901, Palm Beach Gardens,
FL, 33420 or Roswell Park Cancer Institute.
Published in the Buffalo News from 4/12/2005 - 4/13/2005.

Reynolds, Donald H.   
Of North Tonawanda, Saturday, April 9, 2005, husband of Nancy A. (Dalaco)
Reynolds; father of D. Michael Reynolds, Dawn (Michael) Rosky, and Douglas
Reynolds; brother of Richard, Shirley (Rick) Burnett, Donna Mauer, George
(Barb), Terry (Josie) and the late Homer, Fred, and Jack Reynolds; grandfather
of Christopher (Nadia) Rosky, Justin, Joshua, Andrea Reynolds, Jessica (Dave)
Elmore, Lindsay Rosky, Nicholas, Michael Rosky and Jillian Reynolds;
great-grandfather of Nicholas Rosky, Caleb Elmore and Isabella Rosky; also
surviving are several nieces and nephews. Friends may call Wednesday only from
2-4 and 7-9 PM at the WATTENGEL FUNERAL HOME, 307 Oliver St., North Tonawanda,
NY where prayers will be said Thursday at 10 AM followed by a Mass of
Christian Burial at 10:30 AM from Ascension R.C. Church. Interment Mt. Olivet
Cemetery.
Published in the Buffalo News from 4/12/2005 - 4/13/2005.

Rott, Susan L. (Zeitz)   
Of Eden, NY, April 11, 2005, mother of Brian and Daniel Rott; daughter of
Frederick and the late Ruth (Borst) Zeitz; sister of Karen (Ray) Maxon and
Linda Zeitz. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday at 10:00
AM from Immaculate Conception Church, Eden (please assemble at church).
Visitation Wednesday 7-9 and Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 at the LAING FUNERAL HOME
INC., 2724 West Church St., Eden. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may
be made to the Eden Fire Dept. #1, PO Box 85, Eden, NY 14057 or the Eden
Emergency Squad, PO Box 111, Eden, NY 14057. Susan was a member of Crossroads.
Published in the Buffalo News from 4/12/2005 - 4/13/2005.

Russo, Catherine (Farkas)   
April 10, 2005, wife of the late Anthony J. Russo; dear mother of Barbara A.
(Gregory) Bernas; loving grandmother of Laura Elizabeth Bernas; sister of
Elizabeth Dolce, Frank (Patricia) Farkas, Agnes English, August (Phyllis)
Farkas and the late Ann (Louis) Meister and Joseph Farkas. Friends received on
Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the NIGHTENGALE FUNERAL HOME, 1884 South Park
Ave. (near Tifft). Friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial
from St. Philip the Apostle Church (950 Losson Rd.) on Wednesday at 10 AM.
Please assemble at church. Mrs. Russo worked as a candy maker for the Quaker
Bonnet. Interment in Mt. Calvary Cemetery.
Published in the Buffalo News from 4/11/2005 - 4/12/2005.

Smith, Devora Dee   
Passed away April 11, 2005, wife of David W. Smith of Lockport; mother of
Holly Lippa; grandmother of Madison and Michael Lippa, Gabriella Fuerch,
Kimberly, Jessica and Kirsten Scherrer; sister of Calvin Smith. Friends may
call Wednesday 7 tp 9 PM and Thursday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 PM at PRUDDEN & KANDT
FUNERAL HOME, 242 Genesee St., Lockport. A Mass of Christian Burial will be
celebrated Friday at 10 AM in St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church, 168
Chestnut Street, Lockport. Memorials to Niagara Hospice, 4675 Sunset Drive,
Lockport, NY 14094 would be appreciated by the family.
Published in the Buffalo News on 4/12/2005.

Steinwachs, Ruth A. (Betz)   
April 9, 2005, beloved wife of 59 years to Clayton A. Steinwachs; dear mother
of Rev. David, OSB, Ann Manganello, Thomas, Carl (Leith) and Joseph (Jamie)
Steinwachs; grandmother of 10 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren;
sister of Marion (late Herman) Eggers, Jane (William) Rofe, Eleanor (Harry)
Steinwachs, Gladys (Thomas) Anderson, Janet (Ronald) Barlow and the late
Kenneth (Carol) Betz; also survived by many nieces and nephews. The family
invites you to join them for a Mass of Christian Burial in Blessed Trinity
Church, 317 Leroy Ave., on Thursday at 10:00 AM. Interment at Mt. Calvary
Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials to the Blessed Trinity Church Roof Fund
would be appreciated. Arrangements by VANDERCHER & DICK FUNERAL HOME.
Published in the Buffalo News from 4/12/2005 - 4/13/2005.

Szalay Sr., Joseph   
Of Medina, April 9, 2005, father of Joseph Jr. (Carol) of Shelby; grandfather
of Joseph, III (Cindy) of Middleport, Catherine (John) Zagmester of Medina,
Patricia (Dan) Kelyman of Florida and Mary Capper of Ontario; brother of
Margaret (Louis) Chaba of Kenmore; several nieces and nephews survive. No
prior visitation. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday at 10
AM at Sacred Heart Church, Medina. Arrangements by COOPER FUNERAL HOME,
Medina.
Published in the Buffalo News on 4/12/2005.

Szymanski, Edward (Starks)   
April 11, 2005. Dear brother of the late Mary, Sophie (late McKinley) Starks
and Anna (late Stanley) Gardon; uncle of Thaddeus (Barbara) Gardon, Theresa
(Paul) Lyons; also grand-nieces and nephews. Funeral Thursday at 9 AM from the
SITTNIEWSKI FUNERAL HOME, 154 Weimar, Buffalo and 9:30 AM from St. Casimer's
Church. Interment in Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Family present Tuesday from 7-9 PM
and Wednesday, 2-4 and 7-9 PM.
Published in the Buffalo News from 4/12/2005 - 4/13/2005.

Taylor, Dolores P.   
Age 86 of Spring Hill, died Thursday, April 7, 2005 after a short illness.
Born August 14, 1918 in Buffalo, NY to Urban and Katherine Pauly; she and her
late husband Mick came to Florida in 1980. She attended St. Theresa Catholic
Church and was a member of the Women's Guild Social Club and Knights of
Columbus Auxiliary. Survivors include two sons, Michael (Karen) of Washington,
Brian (Phyllis) of Connecticut and daughter Kathleen (John) of England.
Dolores is also survived by her brother Bob Pauly and sister Marge Mann. She
was known as Nana to her seven grandchildren and first great-grandson and as
Aunt Dee to 14 nephews and nieces. Dolores touched many hearts in New York,
Florida and the many places she and Mick visited during their stay with us. A
Mass of Christian Burial will be offered for her on Wednesday, April 13, 2005
at 1 PM at St. Theresa Catholic Church in Spring Hill, Florida. Services
entrusted to: BREWER & SONS FUNERAL HOMES AND CREMATION SERVICES. A family
owned service company, Seven Hills Chapel (352) 688-4991 www.brewerfuneral.com
Published in the Buffalo News on 4/12/2005.

Teemley, Marian R. (Zittel)   
Of Hamburg, NY April 11, 2005, beloved wife of the late Donald A. Teemley;
loving mother of Judy (Paul) Laurenzi, Kathy (Tom) Opalack and Terry Teemley;
cherished grandmother of Michael, Brandon, Meg and Kelsey; sister-in-law of
Laura (late Norman), Beverly (late Edward) and the late Alice Zittel; also
survived by nieces and nephews. Friends may call Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM
at LOOMIS, OFFERS & LOOMIS, INC., HAMBURG CHAPEL., 207 Main St. Funeral
services will be held at All Saints Lutheran Church, Hamburg, Thursday at 10
AM (please assemble at church). Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials to
Kaleida Health Foundation/Buffalo General Hospital, 901 Washington St.,
Buffalo, NY 14203. or the American Legion Post #527 Ladies Auxiliary greatly
appreciated.
Published in the Buffalo News from 4/12/2005 - 4/13/2005.

Tonsoline, Peter J.   
Of Cheektowaga, NY, April 11, 2005, beloved husband of Rose Fiorella
Tonsoline; dearest father of Peter V. and Philip (Colleen) Tonsoline; loving
grandfather of Jennifer (Thomas) Cantie, Peter B., Anthony and Andrew
Tonsoline; great-grandfather of Jacob. Friends may call Wednesday only 7-9 PM
at the PAUL A. KLOC BLOSSOM CHAPELS INC., 4680 Clinton St. (corner Borden Rd.)
West Seneca, (668-5666). A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated
Thursday from St. Gabriel's Church at 9:30 AM. Please assemble at church.
Flowers are gratefully declined.
Published in the Buffalo News on 4/12/2005.

Ulrich, Norma E. (Nicolas)   
April 10, 2005, age 72, wife of John L.; mother of Karen Jasinski, Karla
(John) Schrantz and Kristin Ulrich; grandmother of Brittany and Shawn
Jasinski, Courtney and Cassandra Schrantz; a brother, Marcel Nicolas, Jr.
Family will receive friends Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Harris Hill
Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 8440 Main St., Clarence where funeral
services will be held Thursday at 10:30 AM. Contributions to Multiple
Sclerosis Society, 4245 Union Rd., Cheektowaga 14225. Online register book at
www.Amigone.com
Published in the Buffalo News on 4/12/2005.

Waild, Stanley Bruce   
Age 62 of North Tonawanda, Saturday April 9, 2005 at home surrounded by his
loving family while under the care of Niagara Hospice. A lifelong resident of
North Tonawanda, Bruce was a retired employee of Delphi Thermal Systems
(Harrison Radiator) and a former employee of Remington Rand, an avid hunter,
fisherman, scuba diver and boater. Bruce was an active member of the Niagara
River Yacht Club on River Road. He was also involved as a coach, umpire and
groundskeeper at the Old Ramsey Field on Erie Avenue. Beloved husband of
Sherry (nee Cunningham) Waild; dearest father of Andrew (Carol) Waild of
Newburgh, NY and Donald C. (Lisa) Waild of Bowling Green, KY; proud and loving
grandfather of Joseph Loveric, Danielle, Rachel and Hunter Waild; dearest son
of Stanley Waild of Pendleton, NY and the late Sophia (nee Miller) Waild; dear
brother of Dennis (Amy) Waild of Baton Rouge, LA and Carol (James) D'Angelo of
Sanborn, NY; also survived by several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and
cousins. The family will be present to receive relatives and friends Tuesday
April 12 7-9 PM and Wednesday April 13 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the SABER FUNERAL
HOME, 549 Oliver St., N. Tonawanda ( 692-0271) where prayers will be said on
Thursday at 9:15 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Albert the
Great R.C. Church at 10 AM. Interment Acacia Park Cemetery. Memorials may be
made to Niagara Hospice Inc. or R.P.C.I. Research Center, Elm and Carlton
Sts., Buffalo, NY 14263.
Published in the Buffalo News on 4/12/2005.

Wunsch, Derek T.
April 10, 2005, Beloved son of Dale and Cindy (Zimmerman) Wunsch. Brother of
Kristin and Scott Wunsch. Grandson of Robert (late Helen) Wunsch, Roger and
Claudia Zimmerman. Also survived by aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral service
from the CARLTON A ULLRICH FUNERAL HOME INC, 855 Englewood Ave., Tonawanda
Thursday 8:30 AM and at St Leo the Great Church, at 9:15 AM. Friends are
invited. Family present Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM Gifts in Derek's name made to
Camp Good Days & Happy Times or Boy Scouts of America where Derek was a member
OF Troop 431.
Published in the Buffalo News from 4/12/2005 - 4/13/2005.