OBITS: The Buffalo News Death Notices 15 Apr 2005; Buffalo, Erie co., New York

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Bartkowiak, Dorothy A.   
(McConville) April 14, 2005, of Cheektowaga, NY; beloved wife of Raymond
Bartkowiak; dearest mother of Carol Nelson, Lynne Bartkowiak; dear grandmother
of Christopher, Kevin and Kelly; sister-in-law of Leonard (Connie) Bartkowiak.
Funeral service from The BARRON-MILLER FUNERAL HOME INC., 3025 William St.,
near Union Rd., Cheektowaga, Monday at 9:15 AM and in Resurrection Church at
10:00 AM. Family will be present on Sunday only 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Mrs.
Bartkowiak was a member of The Cheektowaga Seniors.
Published in the Buffalo News from 4/15/2005 - 4/16/2005.

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.

Boldt Sr., Frederick N.   
Of Cheektowaga, NY, April 14, 2005, husband of Frances (nee Dake) Boldt;
father of Frederick N. Jr. and Cheryl Rupe; grandfather of Frederick III
(Michelle), Danielle (Dee) Huff, Allison and four great-grandchildren; brother
of Norma Kowalski and Leona Fies. Private services will be held at the
convenience of the family. Arrangements by the GRECO FUNERAL HOME INC.
Published in the Buffalo News from 4/15/2005 - 4/17/2005.

Bowser, Gladys I. (Pond)   
Of Kenmore, NY, entered into rest April 13, 2005, beloved wife of Edgar W.
Bowser; devoted mother of Gail C. (William III) Hamilton and Barbara J.
Bowser; cherished grandmother of William IV and Robert Hamilton; loving
daughter of the late Arthur A. and Olivine M. (nee Beland) Pond; dear sister
of Arthur (late Florence) and the late Harris (Mary) Pond; also survived by
relatives and friends. Relatives and friends may visit The LOMBARDO FUNERAL
HOME (Northtowns Chapel), 885 Niagara Falls Blvd. (near Eggert/Sheridan Dr.)
for a remembrance gathering on Saturday afternoon from 12 Noon-1 PM where the
funeral service will immediate follow.
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Published in the Buffalo News on 4/15/2005.

Brock, Bruce C.   
Age 65 of North Tonawanda, April 14, 2005 in Kenmore Mercy Hospital after a
brief illness. Beloved husband of Marcia (nee Robertson) Brock; father of
Christopher (Cheryl) Brock of Herndon, VA and Lisbeth Campbell of Laurel, MD;
grandfather of Scott (Katherine) Brock, Sean Brock, Brock Campbell, Alexander
Brock and Caroline Campbell; great-grandfather of Ryan Brock; brother of
George (Carol) Brock of Newfane and the late Robert and Alan Brock; uncle of
several nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the FRETTHOLD FUNERAL HOME,
INC., 1241 Oliver St., at Ward Rd. in North Tonawanda on Friday from 6-9 PM.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday at 1 PM from St. Bartholomew's
Episcopal Church, Brighton & Fries Rds., Town of Tonawanda. Interment in White
Chapel Memorial Park. Mr. Brock was a Marine Corps veteran and was a member of
the Conrad F. Kania Marine Corps League. He was an active member of St.
Bartholomew's Episcopal Church and a past Master Counselor of University
Chapter Order of DeMolay. He was a former employee of Western Union Telegraph
and MCI Communications. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to
the Episcopal Church Home.
Published in the Buffalo News on 4/15/2005.

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.

Cho, Sunboo Oh   
April 14, 2005, age 93 years, beloved wife of the late Young Chan Cho; dear
mother of Dr. Sung Whan (Young Sook Chung) Cho, Clara Sung-Won Cho-Yoon (Dr.
Sigmund Yoon) and Sunghee Cho; grandmother of five grandchildren and five
great-grandchildren. The family will be present to receive friends Friday 6-8
PM at the (Amherst Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 5200 Sheridan Dr.
(corner Hopkins) where a wake service will be held Friday from 8-9 PM. Funeral
service will be held Saturday at 11:30 AM. Burial will be in Elmlawn Cemetery.
Friends invited. Online guest register at www.Amigone.com
Published in the Buffalo News on 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.

Cooke, Audrey (Pearson)   
April 15, 2005, of Getzville, NY beloved wife of the late Melvin K. Cooke;
mother of Janice (William) Feigenbaum, Robert (Sandra), Elizabeth Aland,
Douglas (Angela), Brian, Laura (Raymond) Hinton and the late Richard; also
survived by 13 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; sister of Robert
Pearson (LouAnn) and the late Jackie Gants (late Charles). Friends may call
Saturday and Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the HARRY A. WEDEKINDT FUNERAL
HOME, INC., 280 Grover Cleveland Hwy. at N. Bailey. Funeral services will be
held Monday at 9:30 AM in Bethel Baptist Church, 995 Dodge Rd., Getzville, NY.
Friends invited. Flowers gratefully declined. If desired memorials to the
above Church's Music fund or the Buffalo Hospice Foundation or Buffalo City
Mission/Cornerstone Manor would be appreciated.
Published in the Buffalo News from 4/15/2005 - 4/17/2005.

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.

Duggan Sr., Otto J.   
Age 93, of Hamburg, NY; April 14, 2005; husband of the late Irene (nee
Timmel); father of Otto Jr. (Arlene), Patricia (William) Eckel, Marjorie
(Frank) Skrzypek and Joseph (Cynthia) Duggan; brother of the late Elmer and
Raymond Duggan and Kathryn Bauer; also survived by twelve grandchildren,
seventeen great-grandchildren. Friends are invited to attend a Mass of
Christian Burial at SS. Peter & Paul Church, Saturday at 11:30 AM. Visitation
at the DONALD M. DEMMERLEY FUNERAL HOME INC., 21 Pierce Ave., Hamburg Friday,
2-4 and 7-9 PM. Memorials may be made to SS. Peter & Paul Church Building
Fund, Hamburg, NY.
Published in the Buffalo News on 4/15/2005.

Fagnan, Annabelle (McSkimming)   
Of Angola, NY; April 14, 2005; beloved wife of Charles J. Fagnan; dearest
mother of William J. (Debbie), Linda J. (Dennis) Rubeck and Gayle A. (Tom)
Pelz; sister of William R. Jr. (Mildred) McSkimming, Elmer (Marlene)
McSkimming, Mary (Mark) Konieczny and the late Wilhemina (William) Mott;
grandmother of William Fagnan, Matthew, Jocelyn and Alison Rubeck and Joshua
Pelz; also survived by three great-grandchildren. Friends may call Saturday
from 7-9 PM and Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the ADDISON FUNERAL HOME INC.,
262 Main St., Angola, NY. Funeral services will be held Monday at 10:30 AM in
the First Congregational United Church of Christ, Angola, NY. Memorials may be
made to the First Congregational United Church of Christ.
Published in the Buffalo News from 4/15/2005 - 4/16/2005.

Fencil, Delores F.   
April 6, 2005. Survived by close friends and family. No prior visitation.
Friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial Saturday morning in
SS Peter & Paul Church, Williamsville at 9 o'clock. (Please assemble at
church). Arrangements by BEACH-TUYN FUNERAL HOME INC.
Published in the Buffalo News on 4/15/2005.

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.

Fotheringham, Shirley R.   
April 13, 2005 of the Town of Tonawanda, NY. Beloved wife Charles; mother of
Scott (Linda), Janet (Gerald) Stewart, Bruce (Margaret) and Carol (Robert)
Rumpl. Grandmother of Sarah (fiance Edward), Justin (Joy), Andrew, Amy and
Christopher. Great grandmother of Elise. Friends may call Saturday 3-7 at the
LESTER H WEDEKINDT FUNERAL HOME, 3290 Delaware Avenue where funeral services
will be held Saturday evening at 7. Friends invited. Memorials may be made to
Roswell Park or Hospice, Buffalo.
Published in the Buffalo News on 4/15/2005.

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.,
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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.

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.

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.

Lajudice, Sanford "Sonny"   
April 8, 2005, of Buffalo, NY, husband of the late Rose Agnes (nee Grover);
father of Sanford L. and Rose M.; survived by two grandchildren and seven
great-grandchildren. Friends invited to a Memorial Sunday 1 PM at Morgans
Restaurant (3485 Delaware Ave.) Arrangements by LINK-FOX & LUKA FUNERAL HOME.
( 885-1709).
Published in the Buffalo News from 4/15/2005 - 4/17/2005.

Lowden, Nora Jane   
April 12, 2005 in Warsaw N.Y. Beloved mother of Robert of Los Angeles, CA. and
Chad of Warsaw N.Y.; also survived by other relatives and friends. Eulogies
for Mrs. Lowden will be held Saturday at 6:00 PM from the First Baptist Church
of Warsaw, 65 South Main St., Warsaw N.Y. Friends are invited. Interment
private. Arrangements are entrusted to MEMORIAL CHAPELS OF BUFFALO, 66 East
Utica St.
Published in the Buffalo News on 4/15/2005.

McCollum, Lionel Vernon "Vern"   
April 12, 2005. Family will receive friends Saturday at 10:00 AM at Antioch
Baptist Church, 1327 Fillmore Ave., where funeral service will follow at 11:00
AM. Interment in Forest Lawn Cemetery. Arrangements by the H. ALFRED LEWIS
MORTUARY INC., 968 Jefferson Ave.
Published in the Buffalo News on 4/15/2005.

Miller, Eleanor Blum   
100, of Mount Dora, FL, passed away on Wednesday, April 13, 2005. She was born
to the late Edward Blum and Mary (Sultzbach) Blum on November 7, 1904 in
Buffalo, NY. Mrs. Miller was a member of the Trinity Old Lutheran Church in
Buffalo, NY and St. Philip Lutheran Church of Mount Dora, FL. Mrs. Miller was
preceded in death by her husband George C. Miller. She is survived by her
daughter, Elaine Nehrbass of Mount Dora, FL; her son, Donald Miller of
Pittsburg, PA; her sister Ruth Schmitt; four grandsons, nine
great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. The family has
requested that in lieu of flowers, donations be sent in Mrs. Miller's memory
to Trinity Old Lutheran Church Building Fund, 3445 Sheridan Dr., Eggertsville,
NY or to St. Philip Lutheran Church Building Fund, 1050 Boyd Dr., Mount Dora,
FL 32757. Services are private. Arrangements are by ALLEN J. HARDEN FUNERAL
HOME, 1800 N. Donnelly St., Mount Dora, FL 32757. Phone: 352-383-8178.
(www.allenjharden.com)
Published in the Buffalo News on 4/15/2005.

Montanino, Dennis Michael   
April 13, 2005 of Clarence NY. Beloved father of Laura and Marc Montanino.
Dear son of Marietta (late Domenic L) Montanino. Brother of Domenic J.,
Ronald, Gloria (William) Browning, and Mary Montanino. Former husband of
Rhonda M. Biondolillo. Friends and family received Saturday 2-4 and 6-8 PM at
SHEPARD BROS FUNERAL HOME, 10690 Main St, Clarence, with a prayer service at 7
PM. Memorials may be made to the American Lung Assoc.
Published in the Buffalo News on 4/15/2005.

Moore, Barbara   
Of Buffalo, NY; entered into rest April 11, 2005; daughter of the late Perry
Moore and Nellie Mae Young; beloved partner of Jimmie Larke Jr; dearest mother
of Jimmie III and Justin; survived by sisters Nellie (L.C.), Ernestine (late
Pete), Mary Jean (June); brothers Melvin (Tina) and Jerry; also survived by
many aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews who loved her dearly. Wake Saturday at
10 AM followed by funeral service at 11 AM at Unity Missionary Baptist Church,
183 Sycamore Street. Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery. Arrangements by
PROVIDENCE MEMORIAL CHAPELS INC., 1275 Sycamore.
Published in the Buffalo News on 4/15/2005.

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.

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.

Plesur, Lillian   
April 11, 2005 Wife of the late Marvin. Mother of Jaroslawa Myaytiuk, Danuta
Myaytiuk, Renee (Konstantinos) Dimoulas, Richard (Kay) Plesur and the late
Maryanne; sister of Hattie Hiczun. Also survived by 11 grandchildren and 13
great grandchildren. Visitation Saturday from 9-11 AM at the DONALD J. SIWEK
FUNERAL HOME, 610 Hertel.
Published in the Buffalo News on 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.

Romney, Lucy A. (Seminara)   
March 21, 2005, wife of the late James A. Romney; sister of Carmen (Joanne)
Seminara and the late Philip (Livia), Max (late Yolanda), Louis Seminara, Mary
(Pat) Gerbasi, Laura Seminara, Rosalyn McKeon. No prior visitation. Relatives
and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Mass to be celebrated from the
Basilica of Our Lady of Fatima Shrine, (Lewiston), Sunday, April 17 at 5 PM.
Interment was in Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Arrangements by PERNA-PELLEGRINO
FUNERAL HOME, INC. ( 632-8200).
Published in the Buffalo News on 4/15/2005.

Rozeski, Jean V. (Krajewski)   
Of Elma, NY, March 21, 2005, beloved wife of the late Emil Rozeski; dearest
mother of Robert J. (Wendelyn) Rozeski Sr. and Joan (Sam) Wilczak; fond
grandmother of six grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren; predeceased by
one brother and three sisters. Friends and relatives are invited to attend a
Memorial Mass from St. Vincent RC Church, (Springbrook, NY), on Saturday April
16, 2005 at 10 AM. Arrangements by PAUL A. KLOC BLOSSOM CHAPELS INC. 668-5666.
Published in the Buffalo News on 4/15/2005.

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.

Shanahan, David J.   
April 14, 2005, son of the late Joseph and Ella Shanahan; brother of Margaret
(late William) Safe and the late Robert (Dothea), Paul (Carol) and Joseph
Shanahan; devoted uncle of many nieces and nephews. Friends may call Friday
from 4-8 at the (Buffalo Chapel) THOMAS H. McCARTHY FUNERAL HOME, 1975 Seneca
St., where funeral will be held Saturday at 9 and from St. Teresa's Church at
9:30. Flowers gratefully declined.
Published in the Buffalo News on 4/15/2005.

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.

Stachowski, Valentine V.   
April 14, 2005, beloved husband of the late Josephine (Suminski) Stachowski;
dearest father of Dennis (Diane) and Michael Stachowski; loving grandfather of
Valentine (Shannon), Aaron (Deanne), Jason (Marie), Jennifer, Vicki, and
Alyssa Stachowski; great-grandfather of Aaron 'AJ', Deanne 'Dee Dee' and
Alexandra Stachowski; dear brother of Carl, Ted, Norbert, Ernest, Sylvia,
Ronald and the late Gloria and Melvin; also survived by nieces and nephews.
Funeral services at the BUSZKA FUNERAL HOME INC., 2005 Clinton St. (corner
South Ogden) Saturday at 9:00 AM and at St. Casimir Church at 9:30 AM. Mr.
Stachowski was a Marine Veteran of WW II and a lifelong member of the VFW
Leonard Post Jr. Post #6251. Visitation Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM.
Published in the Buffalo News on 4/15/2005.

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.

Streebel, Ralph A.   
April 14, 2005, husband of the late Gloria; dear father of Mark (Donna)
Streebel and Cynthia (late William) Jonas; grandfather of William (Melodee),
Robert, Michael (Lori) Jonas, Marc Streebel, Tanya and Andrea Soler;
great-grandfather of four; brother of Lorraine Helbig, Kenneth, Arthur
Streebel and Shirley (Rich) MacVitte; predeceased by other brothers and
sisters; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Funeral from the PACER
FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2275 George Urban Blvd. (two blocks east of Dick Rd.),
Monday at 11 AM. Visitation on Saturday only, from 2-4 and 7-9 PM.
Published in the Buffalo News from 4/15/2005 - 4/16/2005.

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.

Zanghi, Concette A. "Connie"   
Age 79, of Park St., Brocton, NY, April 13, 2005 at home she was a retired
librarian assistant for the Brocton Central School; she is survived by her
husband Samuel, one son Doughlas (Mary Jo Zanghi, one daughter Cynthia Cassidy
of Fredonia, NY; granddaughter Mallory Kay Zanghi; great-grandson Brenden
Samuel Rybij; sister of Mildred Flocco of North Carolina. Funeral services
will be held Saturday at 12 PM from St. Patrick's Church of Brocton, NY, where
a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated. There will be no prior
visitation. Funeral arrangements by the MORSE FUNERAL HOME of Brocton.
Published in the Buffalo News on 4/15/2005.