OBITS: The Buffalo News Death Notices 14 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 Ailinger, Eleanor Irmisch Of Buffalo and Boca Raton, FL, March 27, 2005 at 91 years, wife of the late Robert G. Bardol and Louis W. Irmisch Jr.; loving mother of Barbara (Ronald Miller) Bardol of Boca Raton, John (Susan) Bardol of Ft. Erie, OT, Louis (Leslie) Irmisch III and the late Kneeland and George W. Irmisch; sister of Sister St. Lawrence Ailinger S.S.M.N.; grand-mother of Jessica D. Benson, Aaron L., Sarah M., Elizabeth A. Beasley, Eleanor M. Bardol; great-grandmother of Damien S. Beasley. All are invited to a Memorial Mass at Sister of St. Mary of Namur Convent Annunciation Chapel, 241 Lafayette Ave., Buffalo, Friday at 10 AM, please assemble at Covenant Chapel. Internment Elmlawn Cemetery. Arrangements by D. LAWRENCE GINNANNE FUNERAL HOME, Kenmore, NY. Published in the Buffalo News from 4/13/2005 - 4/14/2005. Argen M.D., Nicholas April 12, 2005, unexpectedly, beloved husband of the late Mika Argen; loving father of Angelo (Kathleen), Lee (Cynthia) and Peter Argen; dearest grandfather of Nicholas, Alexander, Amanda and Emily. No visitation. Flowers gratefully declined. Family memorial-private. Arrangements by CASTIGLIA FUNERAL HOME, INC. 824-6435 Published in the Buffalo News on 4/14/2005. Bayle, Audrey S. April 13, 2005, wife of the late Rev. William M. Bayle; mother of Mary Margaret (Hoyt) Darnell and Beverly Ann (Peter) Brady; grandmother of Claire, Matthew and Brendan Brady; sister of Carolyn Probst. A Memorial Service will be held at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 4275 Harris Hill Rd., Clarence, Sunday at 2 PM. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Assn. Arrangements by the ROBERTS & DENGLER FUNERAL HOME. Published in the Buffalo News from 4/14/2005 - 4/16/2005. Burch Sr., William J. April 13, 2005 of Sloan, NY, beloved husband of Angeline (nee Pruchnowski); dearest father of Robert J. (Joan), Richard J. (Patricia), June (late Walter) Urbanski, William J. Jr. (Diane); grandfather of Denise (Joseph) Whalen, Brian (Virginia), Kimberly (John) Roncone, Melissa (Michael) Prendergast, Lisa Urbanski, Lindsey, Michael and Brianna and five great-grandchildren; also survived by a brother, sisters, nieces and nephews. Funeral services commencing at the DANIEL R. SMOLAREK FUNERAL HOME, INC,, 2510 Union Rd., Cheektowaga (two blocks south of William St.) Saturday morning at 9:15 and at St. Andrew's Church at 10 AM. Interment in St. Adalbert's Cemetery, Lancaster. Family present Thursday 7-9 and Friday 2-4 and 7-9. Flowers gratefully declined. Mr. Burch was a 50 year member of the Adam Plewacki Post #799. Published in the Buffalo News from 4/14/2005 - 4/15/2005. Campbell, Thelma C. April 11, 2005, daughter of the late William and Hildegarde Dechand; sister of the late William Dechand and Hildegarde Rogers. No prior visitation. Friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial Saturday 9:30 AM from Blessed Sacrament RC Church, 263 Claremont Ave. Kenmore. In lieu of flowers memorial may be made to the Erie County Bar Foundation, 438 Main St., Buffalo, NY 14202. Arrangements by the DENGLER & ROBERTS FUNERAL HOME Published in the Buffalo News from 4/14/2005 - 4/15/2005. Colvin, Judy D. (Gangloff) April 11, 2005 at age 60, beloved wife of John J. Colvin; devoted mother of Jeannine (Scot) Troost, Julie, John, Jason and Janice Colvin; daughter of Grace (nee Reardon) and the late James E. Gangloff; loving grandmother of Taylor Troost; dear sister of James (Nancy) Gangloff II and the late Jeannie Gangloff; also survived by nieces and nephews. The family will be present on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Cleveland Hill Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 569 Cleveland Dr. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday from St. Benedict's Church at 10 AM. (Please assemble at Church). Friends invited. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of ones choice. Online register at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 4/13/2005 - 4/15/2005. Dahler, David April 13, 2005; husband of the late Audrey Hanny Dahler; father of the late Michael Dahler; step father of John III, Robert (Patricia) and the late James Hanny; brother of Robert, Richard (Gerry) and the late Dorothea, Catherine, Walter, George and William Dahler; beloved companion of Mary-EL Minich; also survived by many nieces, nephews, grandchildren and great grandchildren. No prior visitations. Flowers gratefully declined. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a memorial service at Williamsville United Methodist Church, 5681 Main St., Saturday at 2 PM. Interment private in Williamsville Cemetery. Arrangements by the CARLTON A. ULLRICH FUNERAL HOME INC Published in the Buffalo News from 4/14/2005 - 4/15/2005. Demaria, Ronald R. Entered into rest suddenly April 9, 2005, beloved husband of Audrey E. (nee O'Donnell) DeMaria; devoted father of Deborah A. (Ronald) Roger, Donna L. DeMaria and Audrey F. (Robert) Tobin; cherished grandfather of Corey, Kaylin, Samuel, Emilio and Thomas; loving son of the late Samuel and Frances (nee Guizzotti) DeMaria; dear brother of Mary Ann DeMaria; also survived by relatives and many friends. Relatives and friends may visit the LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (Southtowns Chapel), 3060 Abbott Rd. near Lake Ave. on Wednesday and Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM where the funeral will be held on Friday morning at 10:45 o'clock and a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Church at 11:30 o'clock. Entombment Holy Cross Cemetery. Mr. DeMaria served in the United States Air Forces. src='/Images/Cobrands/BuffaloNews/Logos/flag.gif' border='0'> Published in the Buffalo News from 4/13/2005 - 4/14/2005. 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. Draves, Pearl W. Rug Of Orchard Park, April 6, 2005, wife of the late Edward J.F. Draves; beloved mother of Wayne (Mary) Draves of Corfu and Edward G. Draves of Amherst; grandmother of Kathleen (Steven) Pelkey, Marita (Peter) Costolnick, Edward (Anne), Bryan USN, Lisa and Christopher Draves; also survived by six great-grandchildren; sister of the late Helen Lang, Dorothy Schultz and Eleanor Meyer. All are invited to a memorial service at Christ United Church of Christ, 1335 Clinton St. at Baitz Ave. Buffalo Saturday at 10 AM. Please assemble at Church. Final resting place St. Matthew's Cemetery. Memorials to Christ UC of C are preferred. Published in the Buffalo News from 4/13/2005 - 4/14/2005. Feldman, Margaret A. LeRoy, April 12, 2005, age 94. Mother of Thomas J. (GeorgAnn) Feldman and Patricia (David) Moore. Grandmother of Stephen (Tracy) Moore, Timothy Moore, Kristen (Steve) Cassell, Thomas (Nancy) Feldman and James Feldman. Great grandmother of five. Sister of the late Edward, Clarence, William and Laura Tolan and Florence Hasenstah. Calling 4 to 8 PM Friday at H. E. TURNER FUNERAL HOME, 403 E. Main St, Batavia. Services, Saturday at 10 AM in St Peter's Church, LeRoy. Memorials to St Peter's Church, 44 Lake St or LeRoy Volunteer Ambulance, 1 Tountas Ave or LeRoy Village Green Sunshine Fund, 10 Munson St, all LeRoy, NY 14482. Published in the Buffalo News on 4/14/2005. Feuerstein, Louise (Fahrer) Of Lancaster, NY, April 9, 2005, wife of the late Ralph C. Feuerstein; loving mother of Rosemary L. Pastwick, Patricia L. Alessi and the late Sharon Feuerstein; grandmother of Kimberly M., Derek M. Pastwick, and Nicole D. Alessi; sister of the late Frances Krick. Family will receive relatives and friends at the WENDEL & LOECHER FUNERAL HOME INC., 27 Aurora St., Lancaster, Sunday only 2-4 and 7-9. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Mary's R.C. Church, Monday at 9:30. Please assemble at church. Published in the Buffalo News on 4/14/2005. Flisakowski, Joseph F. Age 91, April 13, 2005, beloved husband of the late Jessie (Swiatek) Flisakowski; dear father of Paula (Edward) Colburn, Peter (Judi) and John (Judy) Flisakowski; also survived by two grandchildren and one great-grandchild; also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. No prior visitation. Funeral services private. Mr. Flisakowski was a retiree of Teamsters Local #449 after 38 years of service and a member of the Bison City Rod & Gun Club. Arrangements by ERIE COUNTY CREMATION SERVICE, 824-6435 Published in the Buffalo News from 4/14/2005 - 4/15/2005. Folan, Loretta T. (Fitzgerald) April 13, 2005, loving wife of the late John P. 'Bud' Folan; dearest mother of John P. Jr., Peter J. (Sheila), JoAnn (late Paul) Winnert and the late James R. (Maureen) Folan; dear sister of the late Mary G., John P., Helen McDonald and James F. Fitzgerald; grandmother of 14 and great-grandmother of 25; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends may call Thursday 7-9 PM and Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at CUSACK FUNERAL HOME, 250 Orchard Park Rd., W. Seneca (same location as Sieck & Mast F.H.), where funeral will be held Saturday at 8:45 AM and from Our Lady of Victory Basilica at 9:30 AM. Mrs. Folan was a member of the Catholic Daughters of America (Father Baker Chapter), Altar & Rosary Society of Holy Family Church, Ladies of Charity and past president of Mt. Mercy Mothers Club. Published in the Buffalo News from 4/14/2005 - 4/15/2005. Foster, Mattie Lee April 12, 2005 in the E.C.M.C. Skilled Nursing Facility. The family will receive friends Saturday 11:00 AM. Funeral at 12:00 Noon from PROVIDENCE MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 1275 Sycamore at Oberlin. Published in the Buffalo News on 4/14/2005. Fyock, Terry Of Holland, N.Y., April 13, 2005. Beloved husband of Diane Barrett-Fyock (nee Jackson); son of Justin and Lois Fyock; father of Terry J. (Joyelle) Fyock, Eric P. (Nicole) Barrett, Jennifer (Michael) Menz and Keith Barrett; brother of Faye Neureuther and Pamela (Richard) Kosha; survived by 13 grandchildren; also survived by nieces and nephews. Friends may call Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the KENNETH HOWE FUNERAL HOME, 64 Maple St., East Aurora. Memorial services will be held 12 Noon Saturday at Nativity Lutheran Church, 970 East Main St., East Aurora. src='/Images/Cobrands/BuffaloNews/Logos/flag.gif' border='0'> Published in the Buffalo News from 4/14/2005 - 4/15/2005. Gibson, Dorothy M. (McLaughlin) April 12, 2005, age 90. Beloved wife of the late Charles J., Sr.; dear mother of Robert (Joan), Ronald (Susan) Gibson, Dorothy Ryan, Geraldine Gibson, Joseph (Sally) Gibson and the late Charles Jr. (Carol); grandmother of 20 grandchildren, 31 great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren; sister of Nelli Lolly Wagner, Jane Ahgeen, Arthur McLaughlin and the late William 'Sonny' McLaughlin; also survived by many nieces and nephews. The family will be present to receive friends Thursday 7-9 PM and Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Delaware Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME INC., 1132 Delaware Ave., where funeral services will be held Saturday at 12:15 PM and at St. Paul's Episcopal Cathedral at 1 PM. Friends invited. Online register book at www.Amigone.com. Published in the Buffalo News from 4/14/2005 - 4/15/2005. Gonzalez, Getrude A. (Stanton) April 11, 2005; beloved wife of Guillermo Gonzalez; dear mother of Maria (Joe) Farruggia, William Gonzalez, Vincenta (Pio) Messere and David Gonzalez; grandmother of ten grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; sister of William (Colleen), Bertram (late Audrey), George Stanton and the late Mary Jane (Howard) Fellenz, Timothy (Shirley) O'Connor, Michael (Patricia), Teddy (Shirley) Stanton, Florence (James) Cunningham, John (Deloris) Stanton; also survived by nieces and nephews. Family will be present to receive friends from Wednesday and Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the PERNA-PELLEGRINO FUNERAL HOME, 1306 Hertel Ave. (near Colvin Ave.) where funeral services will be held Friday morning at 8:45 AM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated from St. Margaret's Church at 9:30 AM. Interment White Chapel Memorial Park. Flowers are gratefully declined. Published in the Buffalo News from 4/13/2005 - 4/14/2005. Gronowski, Rose A. April 13, 2005, beloved wife of the late Joseph; mother of Susan (Joseph) Balon, Joseph, Thomas (Deanna), Kenneth (Brigette), Ronald (Sandy) Gronowski, Karen (late Danny), Christopher, James (Marlene), Diane (Jean) Gronowski and Gail (Dante) Pimpo; also survived by 16 grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Visitation with the family at the SINICKI FUNERAL HOME, 250 Orchard Park Rd., West Seneca, NY (same location as Sieck & Mast Funeral Home) Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Mass of Christian Burial Friday at St. Mary's RC Church, Lancaster at 10:00 AM. Please assemble at church. Relatives and friends invited. Published in the Buffalo News on 4/14/2005. Gunn, Peter C. April 12, 2005, of the Town of Tonawanda, NY, beloved husband of Lynette (Williams) Gunn; father of Matthew and Randi Gunn; brother of Mary Kaye Legge and William J., Jr. (Bonnie) Gunn; son of Diane and the late William J. Gunn Sr.; also survived by several nieces and nephews. Friends may call Friday 2-4 and 7-9 at the LESTER H. WEDEKINDT INC., FUNERAL HOME, 3290 Delaware Ave. Friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Rose of Lima R.C. Church (500 Parker Ave., Buffalo) Saturday morning at 9:30. Flowers gratefully declined. Published in the Buffalo News from 4/14/2005 - 4/15/2005. Hudson, Arlene April 9, 2005. Family will receive friends Friday 11 AM at Calvary Baptist Church 1184 Genesee St. where funeral service will follow at noon. Interment in Forest Lawn Cemetery. Arrangements by H. ALFRED LEWIS MORTUARY, INC., 968 Jefferson Ave. Published in the Buffalo News on 4/14/2005. Ireland-Magyar, Catherine (nee Cook) Of Buffalo, NY; entered into rest April 11, 2005; beloved wife of the late James Magyar and the late Cyrus Ireland; devoted mother of James (Gert), Joseph (Patricia), Mary (William), Ophelia (Gary), Michael (Patricia), Frank and Diana (George); cherished grandmother of 22 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren; loving daughter of the late John and Clara (nee DeMartin) Cook; dear sister of the late John, Mabel, Alice, Raymond and Gert; also survived by relatives and friends. Relatives and friends may visit the LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (City Chapel), 102 Linwood Ave. at Summer, on Thursday 4-8 PM. A Mass of Christian will be celebrated in Annunciation R.C. Church at Lafayette and Grant St. Buffalo on Friday morning at 9:30 o'clock (please assemble at church). src='/Images/Cobrands/BuffaloNews/Logos/cross.gif' border='0'> Published in the Buffalo News from 4/13/2005 - 4/14/2005. Kibler, Calvin C. In Buffalo, NY April 11, 2005, beloved husband of Eileen M. Kibler; father of Susan (Joseph) Szafranski, Kathleen (Frederick) Reeb, Kelly (Tony) Holubeshen; survived by five grandchildren and one great-grandchild. No prior visitation. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday from Christ the King R.C. Church at 9:30 AM. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Sisters Hospital, 2157 Main St., Buffalo, NY 14214. Arrangements by DIETRICH FUNERAL HOME, INC. Published in the Buffalo News from 4/13/2005 - 4/14/2005. Koszarek, Edward J. March 23, 2005, of El Paso, TX, formerly of the Town of Tonawanda, NY, beloved son of the late Edward and Jane (nee Stefanski) Koszarek; dearest brother of Eugene (Marilyn) Koszarek; loving uncle of Courtney, Robert and Karen; also survived by aunts, uncles & cousins. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service in Kenmore Presbyterian Church, 2771 Delaware Ave., Saturday, April 16 at 10 AM. Arrangements by the GRECO FUNERAL HOME, INC. Published in the Buffalo News on 4/14/2005. Kotowski, Thaddeus "Papa" April 12, 2005, of Depew, NY, beloved husband of Gloria (Tryon) Kotowski; dear Papa of Julie (Tib) Conklin, Lu Anne (Joe) Polak; grandpapa of Amy and Michael Przewozny; brother of Mildred (late Stanley) Felczak, Phyllis (Chester) Mekarski, late Lucian (Eleanor) Kotowski; son of the late Edward and Josephine Kotowski; son-in-law of the late Helen Tryon; brother-in-law of Alan Tryon, Dolores (Leonard) Krajnik, Caroline Greentaner; also survived by nieces and nephews; special friend of Richard (Patricia) Zielinski and Robert (Sandy) Krawczyk. Funeral service from BARRON-MILLER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3025 William St., near Union Rd., Cheektowaga, Saturday at 8:45 AM and in St. Mary's on the Hill at 9:30 AM. Family present Thursday 7-9 and Friday 2-8 PM. Mr. Ted Kotowski was a Korean veteran and a member of Leonard Post #6251. Published in the Buffalo News from 4/14/2005 - 4/15/2005. Kuberka, Victoria (Forman) April 12, 2005. beloved wife of the late Stephen A. Kuberka. dearest mother of Geraldine (Henry) Kowalewski of Ann Arbor MI and the late Melvina Drzewiecki. Dear grandmother of Michael (Joan) Drzewiecki, Susan (Dennis) Makowski, Paul and Lynn Kowalewski. Great grandmother of Michael and Molly Drzewiecki and Emily Makowski. Pre-deceased by seven brothers and three sisters; survived by nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends may call at BARRON-MILLER FUNERAL HOME INC, 3025 William St, near Union Rd, Cheektowaga, Thursday & Friday, 2-4 & 7-9. Mass of Christian Burial Saturday, 9:30 AM in Holy Mother of the Rosary Cathedral, 6298 Broadway. Assemble at church from 9 am. Mrs Kuberka was a member of the parish society CROS Published in the Buffalo News from 4/13/2005 - 4/14/2005. Malak, Richard E. April 11, 2005, son of the late Michael and the late Theresa (Warda) Malak; brother of the late Virginia (late Bronislaus) Waz, the late Adelaide (late Joseph) Jablonski and the late Raymond (Betty) Malak; also survived by several nieces and nephews. Services Friday at 8:30 AM from the KAZMIERCZAK FUNERAL HOME INC., 3640 Clinton St., (one block east of Union Rd.), and in Fourteen Holy Helpers RC Church at 9 AM. Family present Thursday only 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Richard was an Army Air Corps veteran of WW-II. In lieu of flowers, donations to Hospice Buffalo Inc., 225 Como Park Blvd., Cheektowaga, NY 14227. Published in the Buffalo News from 4/13/2005 - 4/14/2005. Mastrangelo, Bessie M. Formerly of Depew, April 12, 2005, wife of the late Perry Mastrangelo; mother of the late Perry Mastrangelo Jr.; survived by daughter-in-law JoAnn, grandsons Perry Mastrangelo III, Patrick (Kathy) Mastrangelo and Michael (Michelle) Mastrangelo, great-grandchildren Marissa, Mason, Madelyn, Patrick Jr., Ashlyn and Isabella. Friends may call at the C.B. BEACH & SON MORTUARY INC., corner of Routes 33 & 77, Corfu, on Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Services will be Friday at 10 AM at the mortuary. Published in the Buffalo News on 4/14/2005. Mc Coy, Marie (Kliemann) April 13, 2005, of West Seneca, NY. Beloved wife of the late James P. McCoy. Loving mother of James P Jr., Carol (Stephen) Chojnacki, Cherished grandmother of five grandchildren and one great grandson. Visitation with the family on Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 in the KAZMIERCZAK FUNERAL HOME INC 3640 Clinton St (one block east of Union Rd) with a liturgical service to be held at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, donations to Hospice, Buffalo, 225 Como Park Blvd, Cheektowaga, NY 14227 Published in the Buffalo News on 4/14/2005. Moeller, Edward D. Age 67, of North Tonawanda, April 11, 2005 in DeGraff Memorial Hospital after a lengthy illness, he is survived by his life partner Kathryn Sonnen; beloved father of Brian (Laurie) Moeller of North Tonawanda, Michael Moeller of Las Vegas, Steve (Angie) Moeller of Fort Wayne, IN and Tim Moeller of Aurora, OH; grandfather of nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; brother of Warren (Carolyn) Moeller of Woodenville, WA; brother-in-law of Helen Moeller, Dorothy Dick and Theresa Moeller; uncle of many nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the FRETTHOLD FUNERAL HOME INC., 1241 Oliver St. at Ward Rd., North Tonawanda on Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday at 10 AM from St. Peter's United Church of Christ, 1208 Oliver St., North Tonawanda, the Rev. Ronald Keaton will officiate. If so desired, memorials may be made to St. Peter's United Church of Christ. Published in the Buffalo News on 4/14/2005. Moore, Francis F. Died March 24, 2005 at Nazareth Nursing Home. Memorial service will be held April 24, 2005, 4 PM at Lincoln Memorial United Methodist Church, 641 Masten Ave, Buffalo, NY 14209. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent in her memory to the 'Rachel York Circle' at the above address. Published in the Buffalo News on 4/14/2005. Morris, Florence M. (Connors) April 13, 2005. of Lancaster, NY. Wife of the late Ansel R. Dear mother of Beverly (Edward) Hutter and Gary (Sheila) Morris. Also survived by five grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Friends may call Friday only 4-8 PM at the DANZER & DENGLER FUNERAL HOME, 5363 Genesee St, Bowmansville, where funeral service will be held Saturday at 11 AM. On line tributes may be sent to www.mem.com Published in the Buffalo News from 4/14/2005 - 4/15/2005. Nawrocki, Jerome H. April 12, 2005; husband of the late Casimera 'Kay' (nee Haloff); dear father of Robert (Virginia); son of the late Alexander and Anna Nawrocki; brother of the late Genevieve Anstett, John, Alexander (Rosemarie) Nawrocki; also survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral from the PACER FUNERAL HOME INC., 428 Penora St., Friday 9:45 and St. Augustine Church at 10 AM. Friends invited. Family present Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Mr. Nawrocki was WW II Veteran and member of Carpenter's Local #503 and Father John Schaus Council #4652. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Knight's of Columbus, Father John Schaus Council Building Fund. Published in the Buffalo News from 4/13/2005 - 4/14/2005. Nowak, Henry J. April 11, 2005, Of Lackawanna, NY; beloved husband of Shirley J. (nee Battleson); dearest father of Joseph M. (Lynn), Karen M. and Marie K.; grandfather of Aaron, Lindsey and Joshua; son of the late Stanley and Blanch (nee Kosakowski) Nowak; brother of Gertrude (Lester) Miller and the late Alice (late Steve) Dombrowski, Helen (late Frank) Dziak, Dorothy (Joseph) Dziak, Josephine (late Joseph) Kelly and Stanley (Fay); also survived by nieces and nephews. Services from THE COLONIAL MEMORIAL CHAPELS, INC., 3003 South Park Ave., Lackawanna, NY, Friday morning at 10:00 and from Our Lady of Victory Basilica at 10:30. Donations gratefully accepted to WNY Autistic Society in Henry's name. Visitation Wednesday and Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM Published in the Buffalo News from 4/13/2005 - 4/14/2005. Obstarczyk, Mary P. (Weber) April 10, 2005, beloved wife of the late Walter Obstarczyk; devoted mother of Bernadette (Anthony) Misita and Michael (Cheryl) Obstarczyk; loving grandmother of Angela Misita, Jennifer Obstarczyk and the late Randall Misita; great-grandmother of Nathen and Noah Hardy; dear sister of William Antecki, Carol Mozgawa and the late Wilma Covielo and Alice Savanah; also survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral services at BUSZKA FUNERAL HOME INC., 2005 Clinton St. (corner of S. Ogden) Friday at 8:30 AM and at Holy Cross Church at 9:30 AM. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to The Bereaved Parents of The U.S.A., WNY Chapter. Visitation Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Published in the Buffalo News from 4/13/2005 - 4/14/2005. Parisi, Elizabeth M. "Betty" Age 80, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on Monday, April 11, 2005 at her Santa Fe home. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Diane; siblings: Christopher Reddien, Marion Connor, Chuck Reddien, Dan Reddien, Neil Reddien, Gerald Reddien and Ruth McDonald. Betty was born August 29, 1924, the loving daughter of Elizabeth and Charles Reddien. Betty Reddien was born and raised in Buffalo, New York. One of nine siblings. She met and married Peter Parisi. Through their sixty years of marriage and partnership she remained a beautiful and devoted wife, mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother, co-worker and friend. Betty set a standard of beauty, grace, hard work and unconditional love which continues to spread her spirit, through those whose lives she touched. She is survived by her beloved husband, Peter Parisi; son, Edward Parisi and wife Dawn; daughter, Mary Beth Parisi and partner Laurie Friedman; brother George Reddien; grandchildren: Jason, Cale, Aron, Matthew, Ryan and Skye Parisi; great-grandchild, Jordan Parisi and numerous other family members and friends. A Memorial service will be conducted on Friday, April 15, 2005 at 10 AM in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel of the Cathedral Church of St. Francis of Assisi, 213 Cathedral, Santa FE, NM. Flowers may be sent to the parish office. Arrangements are under the direction of BERARDINELLI FAMILY FUNERAL SERVICE, 1399 Luisa Street, Santa Fe, NM 87505. (505) 986-8600. Published in the Buffalo News from 4/13/2005 - 4/14/2005. Parks, Veronne M. (Basher) Of Lancaster, NY, April 12, 2005; beloved wife of John Parks; loving mother of Alan (Debra), Shirley (Norman) Kloc; grandmother of Katherine, Andrew, Brian Parks, Laurie (Russ) Granata, Jamie, Nicole and Philip Kloc; sister of the late Fred, Elmer, Victor, Mildred, Floyd and Lawrence; sister-in-law of Olga, Marie Basher and Clifford Mavis. Funeral from THE FUNERAL HOME OF WENDEL & LOECHER INC., 27 Aurora St., Lancaster, Friday morning at 9:30 AM and at St. John's Lutheran Church, 55 Pleasant Ave., Lancaster, at 10:00 AM. Family present Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Published in the Buffalo News from 4/13/2005 - 4/14/2005. Pientka, Cecilia A. April 13, 2005; of Cheektowaga, NY; beloved daughter of the late John and Sophie Pientka; dearest sister of Alice M. (Richard) Pytak, late Stephania (late Harry) Gabryszak, late Joseph (Dorothy), late Alfred (late Esther) and the late Genevieve Pientka; 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.), Saturday morning at 8:45 and at Corpus Christi Church at 9:30 AM. Interment in St. Stanislaus Cemetery. Family present Thursday 7-9 PM and Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Cecilia was a retiree of Bell Aerospace Textron. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Response to Love, 130 Kosciuszko St., Buffalo NY 14212 Published in the Buffalo News from 4/14/2005 - 4/15/2005. Quick, Edward F. Of West Seneca, NY; April 13, 2005; beloved husband of Esther (Sugg) Quick; dearest father of Kevin Paul Quick and Pamela L. (Lawrence) Peters; grandfather of Ashlee, Justin, Mary and Sarah; brother of the late Jack Quick. Friends received on Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the CURTIN FUNERAL HOME, INC. 1340 Union Road, West Seneca where funeral will be held on Saturday at 8:30 AM and from Queen of Heaven Church at 9 AM. Condolences and directions at www.curtinfuneralhome.com. Published in the Buffalo News from 4/14/2005 - 4/15/2005. 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. Richelt, Bernard K. April 8, 2005; beloved husband of Helen (McLaughlin) Richelt; loving father of Maureen A. Allen, Robert P. (Merci) Richelt and Carol Wade-Coley; grand-father of Jennifer (Jeff) Toeppner, Kevin (Jessica) Allen, Peter Wade Jr., Molly Richelt, Katie Richelt, Julia Allen, Patrick Wade, Brenda Richelt; great-grandfather of Brandan, Jared, Hailey and Andrew; also survived by nieces and nephews. Friends welcome to attend a Memorial Mass Saturday at the Christ the King Church at 11 AM. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials made to Hospice Buffalo Inc. Arrangements by DIETRICH FUNERAL HOME INC. Published in the Buffalo News from 4/13/2005 - 4/15/2005. Robertson Jr., W. Laird Of Buffalo, NY entered into rest April 8, 2005, beloved husband of Linda Robertson; devoted father of Megan M. Roberston and W. Laird Robertson III; loving son of Winder L. Sr. and the late Lois S. (nee Schwettman) Robertson; dear brother of Nancy (Bob) McLees, Allyn Bensing and James (Liz) Robertson; also survived by relatives and many friends. No prior visitation. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a memorial service in First Presbyterian Church, One Symphony Circle, Buffalo on Saturday morning (April 16) at 11 o'clock. Arrangements by LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME. src='/Images/Cobrands/BuffaloNews/Logos/cross.gif' border='0'> Published in the Buffalo News on 4/14/2005. Rukat, Richard Scott April 11, 2005; Age 31 of Salisbury, MD; son of the late Garry Richard Rukat and Barbara (Crosier) Hurd; beloved husband of Jody Jean Rukat; dear father of Meghan Jean Rukat and Katharine Jean Rukat, both of Salisbury. Arrangements by the HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOME, Salisbury, MD (410-742-5141). In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be sent to the Meghan Jean and Katherine Jean Rukat Memorial College Fund, C/O First Shore Federal, PO Box 4248, Salisbury, MD 21803. www.delmarvaobits.com Published in the Buffalo News on 4/14/2005. Schepperly, Joseph April 13, 2005, father of Daniel Schepperly; son of the late Jean and Frank Schepperly. Brother of Thomas, Catherine 'Kitty' (Joseph) Lo Vollo, Frank Jr., William, Norman (Michelle), Paul (Judy), Mark, Jennifer (Joseph) Saraceno and the late Donald Schepperly; companion of Iva Ward; also survived by nieces and nephews. Friends may call Thursday 7-9 PM and Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the DENGLER FUNERAL HOME, 2070 Eggert Rd, Amherst. Funeral Services will be held at Bethesda Full Gospel Tabernacle, Delaware and Broad Sts., Saturday at 10 AM. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorial contributions may be made to Niagara Hospice. Published in the Buffalo News from 4/14/2005 - 4/15/2005. Schlau, Gregory John Crossed over to be with Jesus, on February 9, 2005 at his home in Gardnerville, Nevada at the age of 44; he is survived by his wife Judith Ann Maunu, of Gardnerville; his parents John Carlton Schlau (Janice), of Fort Erie and Jennifer S. Taylor-Munro, of St. Catherines; his daughter Carrie Ann (her mother Rosie), his son Gregory John Jr. (his mother Rena), all of NYS; his sisters Laura Caroline Linville (Jack) and Linda Cathleen Smith (Rickie, George), of North Tonawanda, NY; nephews Thomas and Matthew; nieces Cassie and Valerie and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. He will be lovingly remembered by his family and many dear friends. Gregory is predeceased by his grandparents Rev. and Mrs. Granville Taylor-Munro and Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Schlau and his brother Kevin Paul. He was born in Buffalo, NY, living in Tonawanda, NY, until moving to the Gardnerville area 17 years ago. Gregory was an electrician by trade. A special thank you to Gods messengers, Pastor Alan Dorway, St. Mary's Hospice, Kristen, Michelle, Marilyn and Ellen, of Nevada and to my Bethany Church family and small group. A Memorial Service will take place at Bethany Community Church, 1388 Third Street, St. Catherines, on Saturday, April 16, 2005 at 1:00 PM. Interment to follow. Published in the Buffalo News on 4/14/2005. Shumin, Jack W. Of Blasdell, NY; unexpectedly April 9, 2005; loving son of the late John and Helen (Nee Carroll) Shumin; dearest brother of William (Joan) Shumin; dear uncle of Scott (Lynn) Shumin and Kevin (Brenda) Shumin; great uncle of Haley, Brandon, Caitlyn, Chris, Ryan and Marissa; nephew of Frances McNeil, Geraldine Carroll and Catherine Sedor; pre-deceased by aunts and uncles; survived by many special cousins. Family will be present to receive friends Thursday 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 Friday morning at 9:00 followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at Our Mother of Good Counsel Church at 9:30. Entombment in Holy Cross Cemetery Mausoleum. Jack was a retiree of the Ford Stamping Plant and a member of U.A.W. Local #897. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of Jack to a charity of your choice. Published in the Buffalo News from 4/13/2005 - 4/14/2005. Sorto, Dominick (Don) Of North Tonawanda, suddenly April 11, 2005; beloved partner of Susan Propper; father of Dale, Lisa (Benny) Muto and the late David; survived by sister Sharon (Woody) Woodring; brother Louis (Karen), late Francis (Loray); loving grandfather of Rosie and Joey; survived by many nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the American Heart Association. Friends may call Thursday 7-9 PM and Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the WATTENGEL FUNERAL HOME, 307 Oliver St., North Tonawanda, where prayers will be said Saturday at 9 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 AM from Ascension R.C. Church. Interment St. Matthews Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News from 4/13/2005 - 4/15/2005. Sprissler/Ellis, Bernice G. (nee Witt) Of Hamburg, NY, April 13, 2005; beloved wife of John Sprissler and the late Glenn Ellis Sr.; mother of Carl (Fran) and Leonard (Karen) Ellis, Doris (Sam) Rose, Glenn 'Butch' (Janet) Ellis Jr., Lois (Pastor Bob) Downing, Mary (Thomas) Pellette, Allen (Mary) and Bruce (Jennifer) Ellis; predeceased by two sisters and one brother; also survived by more than 50 grand, great and great-great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Friends may call at The DONALD M. DEMMERLEY FUNERAL HOME INC., 21 Pierce Ave., Hamburg, Thursday 7-9 PM and Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Funeral from Hamburg Assembly of God Church, 150 Newton Rd., Saturday at 10:00 AM. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to Hamburg Adult Day Center, 353 Pleasant Ave. Published in the Buffalo News from 4/13/2005 - 4/14/2005. Stasio, Donald E. April 12, 2005 of Buffalo, NY; beloved father of Donald M. (Mindy), Laura Stasio and Lisa Callesto; predeceased by five brothers and one sister; also survived by seven grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services Saturday at 11 AM from the Old First Ward Chapel of the PETER K. LESLIE FUNERAL HOME, 580 South Park Ave. (corner of Hamburg St., 855-1411). Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Family will be present 9-11 AM. On-line condolences through buffalo.com. Published in the Buffalo News from 4/14/2005 - 4/15/2005. Sterlace, Francis J. April 12, 2005 of Buffalo, NY, beloved husband of Ann (Palumbo) Sterlace; dear father of Philip, Anthony (Mary), Frank (Mikki) Sterlace and Cheryl (David) Brady; brother of Richard Sterlace and Donna (Don) Lucarelli; also survived by nine grandchildren. The family will be present Thursday and Friday 2-4 and 7-9 at The JAMES W. CANNAN FUNERAL HOME INC., 2397 Seneca St. where funeral services will be held Saturday at 8:15 followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Agatha Church at 9:00. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to American Diabetes Association. Published in the Buffalo News from 4/13/2005 - 4/14/2005. Stewart, Loyce E. (Thomas) April 11, 2005. Mother of Lori Danielle Stewart, the late Michael Martin Stewart and Mark Etienne Stewart; grandmother of Ryan, Shai and Brandon Stewart; daughter of Edith (nee Ben-Ali) and the late Leonard Edward Thomas; life partner of Alexis DeVeaux; former wife of Michael Stewart; sister of Cheryl Jones, Donna Magruder and Dr. Michelle Thomas, M.D. Family will be present on Friday from 4-8 PM at the (Delaware Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME INC., 1132 Delaware Ave. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday at 9:30 AM from Blessed Sacrament Church (Delaware & Utica). Friends invited. If desired, contributions may be made to Roswell Park Alliance Foundation or Hospice Buffalo Inc. Online register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 4/13/2005 - 4/14/2005. Strickfaden, Harley H. April 12, 2005; husband of Mary (Scheetz) Strickfaden; father of Barbara (Bill) Wade of Perrysburg and Eric (Tammy) Strickfaden of Gowanda; brother of Caroline Rendell of FL and Ardiene Schmitz of North Collins; grandfather of Erica and Danielle. Friends are invited to attend visitation today from 7-9 PM, Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the MENTLEY FUNERAL HOME INC., 105 East Main St., Gowanda. A funeral service will be held Saturday, April 16, 2005 at 11 AM from the funeral home. Officiating will be Father Peter Karalus. Interment will be at the Collins Center Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Tri County Memorial Hospital, or American Cancer Society. Published in the Buffalo News on 4/14/2005. Tomaszewski, Stanley W. April 10, 2005, son of the late Walter and Sophie Tomaszewski; beloved husband of the late Stella T. (Pikul); loving father of Judy (late Tony) Dudziak; dear grandpa of Jen and Jeff Dudziak; dear brother of Gene (late Anthony) Zygmunt, Edward (Irene), Alex (Terry), Dolores (James) Jones Sr., Rita (Harold) Lus, Lottie (Bob) Zielinski, Raymond (Janie) and the late Fred (Sally), Ted (JoAnn), Betty (late Alex) Lis and John (Irene) Tomaszewski; survived by several nieces and nephews. Friends received on Thursday from 7-9 PM and Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the NIGHTENGALE FUNERAL HOME, 1884 South Park Ave. (near Tifft) where services will be held on Saturday at 9 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial from the Church of the Holy Family at 9:30 AM. Friends invited. Flowers gratefully declined. If desired contributions may be made to the American Kidney Foundation or the American Heart Association. Stan was a retiree of Bethlehem Steel Corp. Entombment in St. Stanislaus Cemetery Mausoleum. Published in the Buffalo News from 4/13/2005 - 4/14/2005. Vann, Marguerite B. (Hise) Age 84, of North Tonawanda, formerly of the Town of Tonawanda, Saturday, January 22, 2005 in Kenmore Mercy Hospital after a lengthy illness. She was the wife of the late Harold Vann; dear mother of Linda (John) Borcynski of North Tonawanda and the late Raymond Vann; grandmother of Thomas (Felicia) Dawes Jr. of North Tonawanda and Kelley (Rick) Dawson of Myrtle Beach, SC; great-grandmother of Tommy, Joey, Samantha, Alexys, Ricky and Jonathan; aunt of David and Skip Nuermberger. No prior visitation. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday at 11 AM from the FRETTHOLD FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1241 Oliver St. at Ward Rd. in North Tonawanda, the Rev. Dorothy Kirk will officiate. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Meals on Wheels of North Tonawanda. Published in the Buffalo News on 4/14/2005. Venneman, Reynold C. In Buffalo, NY April 3, 2005, husband of the late Hertha (Dallman) Venneman; brother of the late Audrey Loman and Edith Venneman; uncle of Gary and Jack Loman, Cathy Loman Wise, Wierich Stuhlmuller, and Ilka Krafft. No prior visitation. Friends invited to Memorial Services Saturday, April 16, 11 AM at University Presbyterian Church, 3330 Main St. at Niagara Falls Blvd. Arrangements REGER FUNERAL HOME, INC. Published in the Buffalo News from 4/14/2005 - 4/15/2005. Wood, Jane Witte April 12, 2005, wife of the late Richard F. Wood; mother of Richard L. and Delancy J. Wood; sister of Wilma (Oscar) Goehle and the late Alice Everding; also survived by nieces and nephews. Friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service at St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church, Brighton and Fries Rds., Tonawanda, Saturday at 10 AM. Mrs. Wood was a member of Osseo Chapter No. 386 and Mystic Art Chapter No. 568 O.E.S. Arrangements by CARLTON A. ULLRICH FUNERAL HOME INC. Published in the Buffalo News from 4/14/2005 - 4/15/2005. Yeates, Gerald A. "Jerry" Suddenly in Melbourne, Fl March 15, 2005, formerly of Buffalo, beloved husband of Rose Marie (Logan) Yeates; dearest father of Gerard A. (Sally) Kathleen J., Michael S. (Cheryl) and Timothy J.; dear brother of William R. (Marilyn) Jeanne Marie (Louis) Habig and the late Donald E. Yeates; cherished papa of Heather N., Kevin J. and Jarrett E. Yeates. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at All Saints Church, 207 Esser Ave, Saturday at 11:00 AM. Military Honors will follow at Mt. Olivet Cemetery in the Town of Tonawanda. Relatives and friends are invited to assemble at the church. Published in the Buffalo News on 4/14/2005. Zayn, Zahra April 11, 2005, at the Episcopal Church Home. Services Friday 3 PM at THOMAS T. EDWARDS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 995 Genesee St. Interment Ridgelawn Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News on 4/14/2005. Ziecker, Orville M. April 11, 2005 of Boston, N.Y. Husband of the late Ann (nee Leucht) Ziecker; father of Irene (Gary) Wood, Orville Jr. (Pat), Rick (Kate), Larry and Mark Ziecker; grandfather of ten grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; brother of Eric, Freeman, Raymond and the late Irene Fulton. Family will receive friends Wednesday 7-9 PM and Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the WURTZ FUNERAL HOME, 9287 Boston State Rd., Boston N.Y., where funeral services will be held Friday at 12:30 PM. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to St. Martins Lutheran Church, Cole Rd., Colden N.Y. Mr. Zieker was a member of American Legion Post 527 and Patchin Volunteer Fire Co. Published in the Buffalo News from 4/13/2005 - 4/14/2005.