OBITS: The Buffalo News Death Notices 13 Jul 2005; Buffalo, Erie co., New York

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Annunziato, Guy A.
July 9, 2005, husband of Lucy S. (Ricotta) Annunziato; father of Carol Hofmann
(Patrick Brewster), Carmen (Joy) and Guy Annunziato, Jr. (Todd Cleckley); also
survived by many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews;
brother of Arline (late Walter) Brock and the late Carmen (late Rose), Joseph
and Ronald (Jeanette) Annunziato. Family present to receive friends Wednesday
2-4 and 7-9 PM at the PERNA-PELLEGRINO FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1671 Maple Rd.
(between Youngs & Hopkins Rds.), Amherst. Relatives and friends are invited to
assemble at St. Timothy Church (500 East Park at Ensminger) where a Memorial
Mass will be celebrated Thursday at 10 AM. Entombment Mt. Olivet Cemetery.
Flowers gratefully declined. Col. Annunziato proudly served over 32 years in
the U.S. Army.
Published in the Buffalo News from 7/12/2005 - 7/13/2005.

Carter, Frances (Luczak)
July 11, 2005 of Cheektowaga, wife of the late Harrison Carter; mother of
Harrison 'Corky (Joan) Carter, Beverly (Paul) Lown, Marlene (Walter) Moore and
Richard (Pat) Carter; also survived by 11 grandchildren and several
great-grandchildren; sister of Edward (Dolores) and Henry Luczak; predeceased
by five sisters and two brothers. Memorial services will be held Thursday at
10 AM at the Chapel of the Elms, Elmlawn Cemetery, Tonawanda. Mrs. Carter was
a member of the Schiller Park Senior Center, Buffalo.
Published in the Buffalo News on 7/13/2005.

Cusimano, Andrew P.
Of Town of Tonawanda, NY, July 12, 2005, beloved husband and sweetheart of
Connie 'Dolly' (nee Tomasello) Cusimano; father of Andrew (Cindi) Lepkowski,
Gina (Kevin) Brown and Diana (James) Archie; grandfather of Matthew and
Michael Brown; brother of Sandra (late Leonard) Piraino and the late Frank
Cusimano. Friends received Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the GRECO FUNERAL
HOME INC., 2909 Elmwood Ave. (near Sheridan Dr.) where funeral service will be
held Friday morning at 8:45 and in St. John the Baptist Church, Englewood
Ave., at 9:30. Interment in Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Mr. Cusimano was a veteran of
the Korean War.
Published in the Buffalo News on 7/13/2005.

Dussault, Irene B. (Borowiak)
July 11, 2005, beloved wife of the late Gilbert J. Dussault, Sr.; dearest
mother of Gilbert J. (Sandra), Jr. of Alden, NY, David J. of Miami, FL and
Richard J. (Cory) Dussault of Strykersville, NY; loving grandmother of
Michelle L., Brian J. (June) Dussault, Kristen N. (Ronald) Kavanagh and
Kristina Dussault; great-grandmother of Dylan and Anna Dussault, Jared Poe,
Kyle and Jenna Kavanagh; dear sister of the late Casimer (Ida) Borowiak, Clara
Ciesielski-Lacki, Florence (John) Mach, Virginia (Stanley) Holewinski, Leonard
(Alvina), Alfred (Ceola) Borowiak and Adele (Peter) Croce; dear sister-in-law
of Alice (late Robert) Pusateri and Betty Jane Carpenter both of Lockport, NY;
also survived by many nieces, nephews and friends. The family will be present
on Thursday from 1-4 and 7-9 PM at the Zurbrick-AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, 5615
Broadway (Lancaster) where Funeral Services will be held on Friday at 10:30
AM. Friends invited. Flowers gratefully declined. If desired, memorials may be
made to St. Francis Home, Attn: K. Demler, 147 Reist St., Williamsville, NY
14221. Online register at www.Amigone.com
Published in the Buffalo News on 7/13/2005.

Edwards, Elder Larry C.
Entered into peaceful rest July 11, 2005; beloved son of Administrative
Assistant Johnnie Q. and Evangelist Missionary Sylvia Edwards; loving brother
of Johnnie L. (Ula), Cynthia A. (Elder Daniel) Benning, Evangelist Missionary
Christina Y., Iola Darlene, Evangelist Missionary Sherry K. (Kenneth)
Robinson, Elder Paul A., Lisa P. and Doris 'Bunchie' Edwards; father of Porsha
Ariel Coaxum; also survived by nine aunts, four uncles, a host of nieces,
nephews, other relatives and friends. Family visitation and 'Back Home Hour'
Friday 6-9 PM at Upper Room COGIC, 131 Florida St. Home Going celebration,
Saturday 11 AM at Prince of Peace Temple COGIC, 669 Kensington Ave. Entombment
Rosewood Atrium Mausoleum, Forest Lawn Cemetery. Final arrangements entrusted
to THOMAS T. EDWARDS FUNERAL HOME, INC.
Published in the Buffalo News on 7/13/2005.

Gregory, Sister Mary
Felician Sisters Congregation Mary Wilemski July 12, 2005, beloved daughter of
the late Valentine and Antoinette (Kaczmarek); sister of the late Benjamin,
Thaddeus, Leonard, Steve, Rose, Alexandra and Irene Wilemski and Theresa
Williams; sister-in-law of Lillian Wilemski; also survived by nieces and
nephews. Felician Sisters and family present Wednesday 7-9 PM and Thursday 2-4
and 7-9 PM at the Villa Maria Convent. Mass of Christian Burial Friday 9:15 AM
at Villa Maria Convent Chapel, 600 Doat St. Memorial may be made to Villa
Maria Convent. Arrangements by the PIETSZAK FUNERAL HOME.
Published in the Buffalo News on 7/13/2005.

Grosso, Doris M. (Sambuchi)
Of Lackawanna, NY, entered into rest July 12, 2005, beloved wife of the late
Angelo M. Grosso; devoted mother of Donald (Rosalie) Grosso and Gerard
(Elizabeth) Grosso; cherished grandmother of Mark (Lisa) Grosso, Michael
(Kristen) Grosso, Melissa (Joseph) Marguccio and Joseph Grosso; fond
great-grandmother of five great-grandchildren; loving daughter of the late
Daniel and Stella (nee Arceci) Sambuchi; dear sister of Jenny (late Leo)
Falsioni, Albert (late Rose) Sambuchi, Gloria (late Joseph) Reuther and the
late John (Veronica) Sambuchi; also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends may visit the LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (Southtowns Chapel),
3060 Abbott Rd. near Lake Ave. on Thursday and Friday from 4-8 PM. A Mass of
Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Anthony's Church, 306 Ingham Ave.,
Lackawanna on Saturday morning at 9 o'clock. (Please assemble at Church).
Interment Holy Cross Cemetery.
Published in the Buffalo News on 7/13/2005.

Hervey, Virginia R. (Dunker)
Age 90, of Tonawanda entered into rest on Monday, July 11, 2005. She is
survived by three nephews. A memorial service will be held 7:00 PM Friday at
the Grove Street Christian Church, 85 Grove St., Tonawanda. Born February 27,
1915 in Tonawanda to the late Raymond and Ruth (nee Snyder) Dunker. Mrs.
Hervey was a 3rd grade school teacher in the Niagara Wheatfield School
District. She was a member of the Grove Street Christian Church, the Sirius
Chapter #301 Order of the Eastern Star and the DeGraff Memorial Hospital
Auxillary. Wife of the late Honorable Judge G. Delwin Hervey who passed away
in September 1999. In lieu of flowers Memorials to the Grove Street Christian
Church would be appreciated. Arrangements by the HILLIARD-CREASEY FUNERAL
HOME, INC.
Published in the Buffalo News on 7/13/2005.

Hintz, John C.
July 10, 2005, of Orchard Park, NY; husband of the late Lillian C. (nee
Childs); dear father of Susan Laubmeier (Joseph Scano), Patricia (Arthur)
DiSarno and the late John C. Jr.; grandfather of Eric Hintz and Byron
Laubmeier; also survived by nieces, nephews and close friends. Relatives and
friends received Wednesday 2-4 & 7-9 PM at the SIECK & MAST FUNERAL HOME, 250
Orchard Park Rd., W. Seneca, 825-5205. Funeral service private. Memorials may
be made to St. John's Lutheran Church, Orchard Park or Hospice Buffalo, Inc. A
Memorial Service will be held Saturday July 30, 2005 at 11 AM at St. John's
Lutheran Church, Orchard Park. Interment in Maplewood Cemetery, Springville,
NY.
Published in the Buffalo News from 7/12/2005 - 7/13/2005.

Irizarry, Anneliese (Winkler)
July 12, 2005, of Grand Island, wife of the late Robert D. Irizarry; mother of
Karin (the late George) Ayers of Ransomville and Ramona (Wayne) DeWitt of
Grand Island; grandmother of Paul (Karen) Miller, Denise Miller, Melanie
(Michael) Lewandowski and Christopher DeWitt; great-grandmother of Kristen and
Alex Miller; predeceased by four sisters and one brother. Friends may call
Wednesday 7-9 PM at the KAISER FUNERAL HOME, 1950 Whitehaven Rd., Grand
Island. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday at 10 AM at St.
Stephen's Church. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials to Hospice Buffalo.
Published in the Buffalo News on 7/13/2005.

Janosz, Josephine A. (Zabawa)
Of Elma, NY, July 12, 2005; beloved wife of the late Stanley F. Janosz;
dearest mother of Richard (Dolores), Gloria (James) Schunk and Robert (Dinah)
Janosz; fond grandmother of six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren;
predeceased by brothers and sisters. Friends may call Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM
at the PAUL A. KLOC BLOSSOM CHAPELS, INC., 4680 Clinton St. (corner Borden
Rd.), West Seneca (668-5666) where funeral will be held Thursday at 8:45 AM
and from St. Vincent de Paul Church (Spring Brook) at 9:30 o'clock. Friends
invited.
Published in the Buffalo News on 7/13/2005.

Johnson, Ruben C.
Vice-Chairman of First Centennial Missionary Baptist Church Trustee Board.
Entered into peaceful rest after a lengthy illness July 8, 2005. Beloved
husband of Doris E. Johnson; loving father of Walter L. (Deborah) of Atlanta,
GA, the late Lucy A. (Jerrold) Skillon, Shirley J., Gloria (Ronald) Cade, Leo,
Ruben (Michelle) of Atlanta, GA, Darrell (Celeste), Carlos (Kellyina) of
Atlanta, GA, Marilyn (Milton), Maria Johnson; step-father of Charles (Manuela)
of Marlton, NJ, Rev. Ray (Suzy), and Doug Thompson; grandfather of thirty-two;
great-grandfather of twenty-four; great-great grandfather of one; brother of
Carrie Dennis, Pearl Burton of Chester, PA, Lila Shamburger, Carl, Donald,
Edward Shamburger, Lela Collier, Alberta Johnson, all of Pine Hill, AL, John
Shamburger and Jeff Shamburger, of Los Angeles, CA; also survived by a host of
other relatives and friends. Viewing Thursday 6-9 PM at First Centennial
Missionary Baptist Church. Wake Friday 12 noon at New Zion Missionary Baptist
Church, 318 High St. Funeral 1 PM. Interment at Forest Lawn Cemetery.
Arrangements by THOMAS T. EDWARDS FUNERAL HOME, INC.
Published in the Buffalo News on 7/13/2005.

Kapinos, Victor
July 12, 2005, of Lackawanna, NY, dearest friend of Mary Newell; son of the
late Victor and Helen (nee Hobor) Kapinos; brother of Linda (late Richard)
Patronik and Lorraine (Edmund) Kuntz; uncle of Scott (Trisha) Patronik, Jason
(Tammee) Patronik and Jonathan Kuntz; great-uncle of Luke Patronik. Services
from the THE COLONIAL MEMORIAL CHAPELS INC, 3003 South Park Avenue,
Lackawanna, NY, Thursday morning at 8:30 AM and from Our Lady of the Scared
Heart Church at 9 AM. Mr. Kapinos earned a degree in electrical engineering
and was a member of IEEE. Visitation Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM.
Published in the Buffalo News on 7/13/2005.

Kovach, Paul A.
Of West, Seneca, NY; unexpectedly July 10, 2005; loving husband of Mary Lou
(nee Tyloch) Kovach; devoted father of Karen (Timothy) Mullins and Julie
(Phillip) Botsford; brother of Betty (Nicholas) Bado, Charles (Margaret), John
(late Bonita) and the late James (Anna) and Rose Marie Kovach; also survived
by nieces, nephews and cousins. 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 funeral services will be held
Thursday at 10 AM. Entombment will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery. Friends
invited
Published in the Buffalo News from 7/12/2005 - 7/13/2005.

LaBelle, Douglas T.
entered into rest Tuesday, July 12, 2005; father of James LaBelle, of Oregon;
beloved brother of Sandra of Tonawanda, Roger LaBelle of Ohio, and the late
Maureen Misko; uncle of several nieces and nephews. No prior visitation.
Memorial Service will be held Sunday at 4 PM from the WATTENGEL FUNERAL HOME,
307 Oliver St. North Tonawanda, NY 14120. 692-0440
Published in the Buffalo News on 7/13/2005.

Lauchert, Harriet L. Zittel
Of Hamburg, NY, July 12, 2005, wife of the late John J. Lauchert; mother of
John J. (Mary Lou) of Clinton, NY, Gary W. (late Cindy) and Linda (Michael)
Doherty of Texas; sister of Norma (Jim) Stumpf, Carole (late John) Smith and
Richard (Connie) Zittel; also survived by 9 grandchildren. Friends may call
Thursday 7-9 and Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at LOOMIS, OFFERS & LOOMIS, INC.,
Hamburg Chapel, 207 Main St. A Funeral service will be held at Hamburg United
Methodist Church, 116 Union St., Saturday at 10:00 AM.
Published in the Buffalo News on 7/13/2005.

LoBuglio, Jean E. (Linnan)
Of Buffalo, NY. July 11, 2005. Beloved wife of the late John LoBuglio; loving
mother of Ann (Marc) LaBlanc, John Jr. and Thomas LoBuglio; dear sister of
Joan (James) Ralph, Noreen Carothers, Judy (Ted) Szymaszek and Nancy (Michael)
Whalen; cherished grandmother of five grandchildren; also survived by nieces
and nephews. The family will be present to receive friends on Tuesday from 7-9
PM and Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the O'CONNELL-MURPHY FUNERAL HOME, 2286
South Park Ave., where funeral services will be held Thursday at 9:30, Msgr
David Lee officiating. Online condolences and a video tribute may be seen at
www.oconnellfh.net.
Published in the Buffalo News from 7/12/2005 - 7/13/2005.

Maina, Blanche M. (Stewart)
July 11, 2005, beloved wife of the late Ernest Maina; mother of the late
Delores J. (late John F.) Kennedy and Maryellen (late Robert) Wallace;
grandmother of John (Kathleen) Kennedy, Patricia (Tom) Walsh, Christine (Fran)
Riedy, William (Margie) Kennedy, Kathleen (Jim) Bolibrzuch, Terrance (Wendy)
and Thomas (Carolyn Gala) Kennedy; great-grandmother of twelve and
great-great-grandmother of three; predeceased by a brother and a sister; also
survived by nieces and nephews and many friends at Maplewood Health Care
Center. Friends may call Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (West Seneca
Chapel) THOMAS H. MCCARTHY FUNERAL HOME, 250 Orchard Park Rd. (same location
as Sieck and Mast) where funeral will be held Thursday morning at 9:00 and
from St. Martin of Tours Church at 9:30. Memorials may be made to Hospice
Buffalo or Juvenile Diabetes.
Published in the Buffalo News on 7/13/2005.

McCloskey, Michael A.
July 8, 2005, of Buffalo, NY, beloved son of Merril and Betty McCloskey (nee
Jacobsen); dear father of Jennifer Gay McCloskey; grandfather of Scott Wilson;
dear brother of Donald, Daniel, James and Merril McCloskey; also survived by
numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Relatives and friends are
invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial Thursday at 11 AM at Our Lady of
Perpetual Help Church, 115 O'Connell Ave. No prior visitation. Arrangements by
the Old First Ward Chapel of the PETER K. LESLIE FUNERAL HOME, 855-1411.
Published in the Buffalo News on 7/13/2005.

McDonald, Patricia E. (Thomas)
Of Cape Coral, FL., July 10, 2005, beloved wife of the late Robert E.
McDonald; loving mother of Lauren (Dale) Watkins, Susan (Robert) Clark; dear
grandmother of Rachel, Jenna, Alex, and Kristin; sister of Vivian (late John)
Molea and the late Eugene (Mary) Thomas; sister-in-law of Joan (William) Nagy.
Family will be present for a memorial wake service on Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM
at the (Hamburg Chaple) JOHN J. KACZOR FUNERAL HOME INC., 5453 Southwestern
Blvd., (corner of Rogers Rd.) 646-5555. A Mass of Chrisitain Burial will be
celebrated Friday morning at 10:00 AM at S.S. Peter & Paul Church, Hamburg, NY
(Please assemble at church.). Friends invited.
Published in the Buffalo News on 7/13/2005.

Monteleone, A. Thomas
Suddenly July 11, 2005; son of the late Charles J. 'Jerry' and Margaret (nee
Cutrona) Monteleone; beloved brother of Charles (late Mary Lou) and Robert
(Beverlyann) Monteleone; survived by nieces Donna (Paul) Schnell, Kathleen and
Lynn Monteleone; nephews Charles 'Chucky' and Jeremy Monteleone; great-nephews
Christopher, Justin and Matthew Schnell. The family will be present Thursday
5-9 PM at the Urban-AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, 3645 Genesee St. (two blocks east of
Union Rd.), where funeral services will be held Friday at 8:45 AM and from SS
Peter and Paul Church at 9:30 AM. Online register book at www.Amigone.com
Published in the Buffalo News on 7/13/2005.

Morga, Dennis Anthony
Age 56, of Canandaigua, formerly of Orchard Park, NY, died Monday, July 11,
2005 after a short illness. Dennis grew up in South Buffalo, NY and graduated
from Orchard Park High School in 1967. He was a United States Marine Officer
for 30 years, achieving the rank of Colonel and a veteran of Desert Storm. As
a CPA he was a partner at the Eldredge, Fox and Poretti firm in Rochester and
a distinguished member of the Canandaigua, NY and Finger Lakes business
community. He is survived by his loving wife of 33 years Jayne (Bourcy) Morga;
three daughters, Elizabeth (John) Foley, Lindsay Morga and Katherine Morga;
his mother, Josephine Morga; two brothers, Ronald Morga and Michael (Anida)
Morga; one sister, Maria (John Berchert) Morga; nieces and nephews. He was
predeceased by his father, Pasquale in 2000. Friends may call Wednesday from
7-9 and Thursday from 4-8 PM at JOHN C. JOHNSON FUNERAL HOME, INC., 47 N. Main
St., Canandaigua. His Funeral Mass will be celebrated Friday 10 AM at St.
Mary's Church, 95 N. Main St., Canandaigua. Interment in Calvary Cemetery,
Canandaigua. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in his
name to Operation Homefront, 1631 Sunflower Ave., Suite C34, Santa Ana, CA
92704 or on the internet at operation homefront.net
Published in the Buffalo News on 7/13/2005.

Moyer, Donald A.
July 10, 2005; beloved husband of Sophie J. (nee Guadagna) Moyer; dearest
father of Elizabeth J. (Andy) Calavano and Donald A. (Linda) Moyer, Jr.;
loving grandfather of Kayla, Dustin, Kelly and Dominick; son of Kathryn
(Leonard Sell) Moyer Belmonte; also survived by aunts, uncles, cousins,
nieces, nephews and many loving friends. The family will be present on
Wednesday and Thursday from 1-4 and 6-9 PM at the (Amherst Chapel) AMIGONE
FUNERAL HOME, INC., 5200 Sheridan Dr. (Corner of Hopkins Rd., Williamsville)
where funeral services will be held on Friday at 11:30 AM. Friends invited.
Flowers are gratefully declined. If desired, memorials may be made to the
SPCA. Online register book at www.Amigone.com
Published in the Buffalo News from 7/12/2005 - 7/13/2005.

Ragione Jr., Joseph Alfred
Born August 11, 1918 - July 10, 2005 86, of Crimora, formerly of Roanoke,
passed away Sunday, July 10, 2005. He is predeceased in death by his parents
Joseph Sr. of Italy and Mary DePlato of Buffalo, NY and by his pet 'The Little
Dog' Nora. Mr. Ragione served his country faithfully in the U.S. Army at a
large military hospital during WWII. He graduated from the University of
Buffalo in NY and from Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska. He worked as
Regional Medical Director for the Norfolk-Southern Railway from 1969-1983. Mr.
Ragione traveled extensively around the U.S. in his RV and had a great love
for baseball. He is survived by his wife Vera; son, Joseph A. Ragione III; and
sister, Josephine Wiercynski, Dunkirk, NY. Funeral services will be conducted
12 noon Thursday, July 14 from OAKLEY'S NORTH CHAPEL with Father Rene Castillo
officiating. Interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family
will receive friends from 6-8 PM Wednesday at Oakley's North Chapel.
Published in the Buffalo News on 7/13/2005.

Rauth, Marlene F. (Stryker)
Age 71, of the City of Tonawanda, unexpectedly, July 11, 2005, at her
residence; wife of the late Paul E. Rauth; mother of Rick P. (Linda) Rauth,
Christopher M. (Susan) Rauth and Jennifer Lynn (Scott) Piper; grandmother of
Timothy and Sean Rauth, Marla and Jenna Piper; sister of the late Betty Jane
Stryker and Kennard Stryker; sister-in-law of Norma (the late Kennard) Stryker
and was the dearest friend of Pete Whitman; also survived by several nieces,
nephews and cousins. Friends may call Wednesday from 7-9 PM and Thursday from
2-4 and 7-9 PM, at JOHN O. ROTH FUNERAL HOME, INC., 25 William St., (between
Morgan and Broad Sts.), in the City of Tonawanda. Funeral services will be
held at Salem United Church of Christ, corner of Main and Morgan Sts., in the
City of Tonawanda, Friday, July 15th at 10 AM. Friends invited. In lieu of
flowers, memorials may be made to the Heart Assoc. of WNY or to the American
Cancer Society.
Published in the Buffalo News on 7/13/2005.

Robinson, Evelyn V. (Hays)
In Bradenton, FL, of Holland, NY, July 11, 2005, wife of the Robert M.
Robinson; mother of Paul Robinson, Patricia Robinson (Michael Cochran), Jane
(George) Johnston and Michael (Nancy) Robinson; survived by five
grandchildren, one great-grandchild, six step-children and 14
great-step-grandchildren; sister of the late Herbert Hays. Friends may call
Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the KENNETH HOWE FUNERAL, 64 Maple St., East Aurora.
Memorial Services will be held 11 AM Saturday from Holland United Methodist
Church, Partridge Rd., Holland. Donations may be made to the Church or Holland
Meals On Wheels.
Published in the Buffalo News on 7/13/2005.

Rohauer, Marcelline A. (Spychaj)
Of Hamburg, N.Y., July 11, 2005. Beloved wife of the late Robert J. Rohauer;
dearest mother of Elizabeth Rohauer, Nancy (Frank) Pluta, Roberta (David)
Johnson, Eric Rohauer and Joy (Lenny) Gasiewicz; loving grandmother of
Jessica, Cara, Sean and Kaitlyn; daughter of the late Bernard and Angeline
(nee Motak) Spychaj; also survived by many other loving family members and
dear friends. Family will be present to receive friends Thursday from 4-8 PM
at the (Hamburg Chapel) JOHN J. KACZOR FUNERAL HOME INC., 5453 Southwestern
Blvd. (corner of Rogers Rd., 646-5555), where prayers will be said Friday
morning at 8:45, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mary of the
Lake Church at 9:30. Interment in Lakeside Memorial Cemetery. Mrs. Rohauer was
a life member of the Lakeshore Volunteer Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary.
Published in the Buffalo News on 7/13/2005.

Schweitzer, Frederick C.
July 12, 2005. Beloved husband of Genevieve Schweitzer (nee Snell); loving
father of Karen (Thomas) Hubner, Bonnie (David) Wright, Randy (Christina)
Schweitzer and the late Jerry Schweitzer; grandfather of nine grandchildren
and nine great-grandchildren; brother of Franklin Schweitzer and the late
George and Carlton Schweitzer; also survived by nieces and nephews. The family
will be present on Wednesday from 7-9 PM and Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at
the (Amherst Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 5200 Sheridan Dr. (Hopkins
Rd.), where funeral services will be held on Friday at 10 AM. Friends invited.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Faith United Church of Christ,
1300 Maple Rd., Williamsville, NY 14221. Online register book at
www.Amigone.com
Published in the Buffalo News on 7/13/2005.

Scott, Mary A.
Of Crystal Beach and Buffalo, 87 years old, died suddenly, wife of the late
Gerald R. Scott; mother of Sean J. Scott, Nancy Rose, Sandra Lynn, Phyllis
Jane; also 10 grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Published in the Buffalo News on 7/13/2005.

Sinicki, Richard F.
Age 66, of Las Vegas, NV., formerly of the Town of Tonawanda, entered into
rest on Monday, July 11, 2005. Husband of the late Joyce (nee Gallager)
Sinicki who passed away July 24, 2003; father of Wayne R. (Serene), Charles R.
(Stacey) and Susan M.; grandfather of Ryan and Paige; brother of Theresa
(Steve) Dmochowksi and Alice (Daniel) Wloszek and the late Gertrude
Kozakiewics. Relatives and friends may call on Friday from 6-9 PM only at the
HILLIARD-CREASEY FUNERAL HOME, INC., 147 Delaware St., Tonawanda. A graveside
funeral service will be held Saturday at 10:00 AM at Acacia Park Cemetery.
Published in the Buffalo News on 7/13/2005.

Skowronski, Judith M. (Boryszak)
July 11, 2005. Beloved wife of Norman C. Skowronski; dear mother of Scott
(Jackie) Gorko, Dawn (Scott) Benson and Jillian (Jarrett) Kowalski;
grandmother of 9 grandchildren; sister of Barbara (Mike) Stengel, Doreen
(David) Garbacz, Shirley (Robert) Stefaniak and the late Nancy (late Pete)
Sawynsky; also survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral services from the PACER
FUNERAL HOME INC., 2275 George Urban Blvd (2 blocks east of Dick Rd) Thursday
10:00 AM. Friends invited, family present Tuesday 7-9 and Wednesday 2-4 and
7-9 PM.
Published in the Buffalo News from 7/12/2005 - 7/13/2005.

Sliwinski, Gerald
Of Elma, NY, July 9, 2005, beloved husband of Mary Ann Szrama Sliwinski;
brother of Ruth Hoey; also survived by nieces and nephews. Friends and
relatives are invited to attend a Memorial Mass of Christian Burial from St.
Vincent DePaul Church, Seneca St. at Rice Rd., Spring Brook, NY on Friday
morning at 10 o'clock. No prior visitation. Arrangements by PAUL A. KLOC
BLOSSOM CHAPELS, INC. (668-5666).
Published in the Buffalo News on 7/13/2005.

Spitzer, Violet G. (Cechini)
Of Lockport, N.Y., formerly of North Tonawanda, N.Y., July 10, 2005. Beloved
wife of Robert J. Spitzer; loving mother of Linda (Gary) Belz and Robert
(Maria) Spitzer; dearest grandmother of John (Audrey) Belz, Lisa and Suzanne
Belz, Olivia and Elliot Spitzer; loving sister of Norine (Edwin) Sherwood,
Mary (Daniel) Mordell, Vincent Cechini and Thomas (Sara) Cechini; also
survived by nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral service Thursday at 9:30 AM
from the URBAN BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME INC., 6685 Transit Rd., Swormville, N.Y.
and a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mary's Church, Swormville at 10:00 AM.
Visitation Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be
made to Hospice Buffalo.
Published in the Buffalo News from 7/12/2005 - 7/13/2005.

Tisack, Anna
Passed away July 10, 2005. She is survived by daughters, Marian (William)
Gebera, Ann Marie Tisack and Janet (William) Luff; a grandson Jeffrey M.
Madden; sister Margaret (Edward) Hern and several nieces and nephews. Anna was
predeceased by her husband of 64 years Michael Tisack. Friends may call
Wednesday 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 on Thursday in St.
John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church, 168 Chestnut St., Lockport at 12 PM.
Interment will be in Glenwood Cemetery. Memorials to St. John's Building Fund
or to a charity of one's choice would be appreciated by the family.
Published in the Buffalo News on 7/13/2005.

Vandette Jr., William G.
July 10, 2005, age 66, beloved husband of Barbara F. (nee Mackiewicz); dearest
father of Mark (Merry) VanDette, Kathleen (Daniel Schroeder) Beatty, Donna
(Lee) Kassay and Robert (Sandra) VanDette; cherished grandfather of Kimberly,
Timothy, Heather, Brooke, Andrew, Jake, Benjamin, Sara, Kaitlyn and Emilee;
dear brother of Marie (John) Kaszuba. The family will be present on Wednesday
and Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Lancaster-Depew Chapel) AMIGONE
FUNERAL HOME, INC., 6050 Transit Rd. where funeral services will be held on
Friday at 9:00 AM and from St. Lawrence Church (1520 E. Delevan Ave.) at 10:00
AM. Online guest register at www.Amigone.com
Published in the Buffalo News from 7/12/2005 - 7/13/2005.

Voelz Sr., Wilbert F.
Of Eden, NY, July 11, 2005, husband of Ethel (Chipman); father of Wilbert
(Sandra) Jr.; grandfather of Barbara (Brian), Robert (Rebecca) and Cheryl;
also survived by five great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.
Friends may call Tuesday 7-9 and Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the LAING FUNERAL
HOME, INC., 2724 West Church St., Eden, where Services will be held on
Thursday at 1 PM. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to
Hospice Foundation.
Published in the Buffalo News from 7/12/2005 - 7/13/2005.

Webb, Bette (Cannon)
Formerly of Buffalo, NY, July 12, 2005, beloved wife of the late Edward H.
Webb; loving mother of Kathy A. (Dennis) Chamberlain, Lynn (David) Benton,
Richard (Teresa) Webb and Jim B. Webb; cherished grandmother of Jamie, Cary,
Rob, Kohl, Brandon and Jarrod; great-grandmother of Austen, Jacob and Taylor;
sister of Helen (late Louis) Frascella, Richard (Marion) Cannon, Annette
(Daniel) Marmion, and the late Harry, George and Robert Cannon; also survived
by many nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends Thursday 7-9 PM at
the F.E. BROWN SONS FUNERAL HOME INC., E. Quaker St, Orchard Park. Services
from the funeral home Friday 8:30 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in
Immaculate Conception Church at 9:30. Friends invited. Memorials made to
Roswell Park Alliance.
Published in the Buffalo News on 7/13/2005.

Weber, John J.
July 10, 2005. Beloved husband of Christine R. (nee Hens); dearest father of
Kelly (Joe) Bushen, Dawn (Chris) Klein, Robin (John) Anderson and Christy
Weber; grandfather of Matthew, Quinn, John, Mike, Anna and Blaise; brother of
Jerome (Carole) and Robert (June); also survived by nieces and nephews. Family
will receive friends Tuesday 7-9 PM and Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the
Urban-AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, 1024 French Rd. (near Borden), where services will
be held Thursday at 8:45 AM with a Mass of Christian burial to be celebrated
at 9:30 AM in St. Gabriel Church, 5271 Clinton St., Elma. Flowers gratefully
declined. Donations in John's memory can be directed to St. Gabriel Church
Building Fund. Online register book at www.Amigone.com
Published in the Buffalo News from 7/12/2005 - 7/13/2005.

Witaszek, Alfreda J. (Jusiak)
July 11, 2005 of Cheektowaga; daughter of the late Martin and Victoria Jusiak;
beloved wife of Edward; dearest mother of Victoria A. (Ted Nowak)
Witaszek-Nowak, Edward L. (Rose) and Cynthia M. (Chuck) Kotarski; grandmother
of Julianne, Edward G., Justyn and Jessica; great-grandmother of Dominick and
Brooke; sister of the late Edwin (Eleanor), late William (Jean), late Chester
(late Alice), late Martin (Natalie) Jusiak and late Florence (Henry) Gill;
also survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral services commencing at the DANIEL
R. SMOLAREK FUNERAL HOME, 2510 Union Road, Cheektowaga (two blocks south of
William St.), Friday at 9:15 AM and at Resurrection R.C. Church at 10 AM.
Family present Wednesday and Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Mrs. Witaszek was a
member of Resurrection Altar Aid Society and Cheektowaga Senior Citizens
Center.
Published in the Buffalo News from 7/12/2005 - 7/13/2005.

Wojtaszek, Christine M.
(nee Brzezowski) July 9, 2005, of Lackawanna, NY, beloved wife of Michael N.;
dearest mother of Michael J. and Richard A.; daughter of the late John and
Catherine (nee Baranik) Brzezowski; sister of Barbara (Chuck) Palmer and the
late Joseph (Mary) Brzezowski; aunt of Joseph, Donald, Eugene, Gerald and
Timothy Brzezowski and John and Mark Palmer; also survived by great nieces and
great nephews. Services from THE COLONIAL MEMORIAL CHAPELS INC., 3003 South
Park Ave, Lackawanna, NY, Thursday morning at 9:30 AM and from Our Lady of
Perpetual Help Ukranian Catholic Church at 10 AM. Visitation Tuesday and
Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Panachyda Wednesday at 7 PM.
Published in the Buffalo News from 7/12/2005 - 7/13/2005.

Wurster, Martin J.
July 10, 2005 of Buffalo, NY. Age 88. Husband of Ruth M. (nee Boekman)
Wurster; father of Kathleen Dougherty and Gail Cobb; grandfather of Crystal
Dougherty; brother of Edwin Wurster and the late Betty Walker. A private
memorial service will be held. Arrangements by JOHN E. ROBERTS FUNERAL HOME.
Published in the Buffalo News from 7/12/2005 - 7/13/2005.

Yehl, Robert "Stub"
Of Little Valley, NY, July 12, 2005. Friends may call Wednesday 7-9 and
Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM from the MENTLEY FUNERAL HOME INC., 411 Rock City St.,
Little Valley. A Mass of Christian Burial will be said Friday at 10 AM at Holy
Name of Mary RC Church, Ellicottville, NY. Burial in Little Valley Rural
Cemetery.
Published in the Buffalo News on 7/13/2005.