OBITS: The Buffalo News Death Notices 17 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 Armstrong, Thomas J. April 14, 2005 of Hamburg, NY, beloved husband of Joan (nee Anger); loving father of Linda (Michael) Janczak, Diane (Richard) Loehr, Thomas Jr. (Jeannie) and James (Carolyn) Armstrong; cherished grandfather of Rachelle, Justin, Amy, Scott, Traci, Sarah and Chloe; dearest great-grandfather of Arianna and Gabriella; dear brother of Kenneth (Virginia) and the late Donald (Phyllis) Armstrong; also survived by nieces and nephews. Friends received at the LAKESIDE MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, INC., S-4199 Lakeshore Rd. (corner Camp Rd. and Rte. 5, 627-2919) Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Funeral services will be held Monday at 9 AM and at St. Francis of Assisi Church, Athol Springs at 9:30 AM. Charles A. Castiglia, Director. Published in the Buffalo News on 4/17/2005. Barrett, Maryann L. (Mulkin) April 15, 2005, beloved wife of the late Frank C. Barrett; dear mother of William (Carol), Richard (Mary), Deborah (Joseph) Piccirilli, Robert and the late Francis Barrett; grandmother of Timothy, Joseph, Allison, Caitlin, Emma, Brian, Erin and Bridget; dear sister of John (Gini) Mulkin; sister-in-law of Edna Mulkin and Chester (Helen) Pawenska; also survived by nieces and nephews. Friends may call Sunday 7-9 PM and Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the DIETRICH FUNERAL HOME, 2480 Kensington, where services will be held on Tuesday at 8:30 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Leo the Great Church at 9:15 AM. Memorials made to the American Cancer Society. Published in the Buffalo News from 4/17/2005 - 4/18/2005. Battaglia, Louise (Vella) Of Buffalo, formerly of Mt. Morris, NY, April 16, 2005; beloved wife of the late Charles T. Battaglia; dearest mother of Marguerite (David Evans) Battaglia-Evans and Patricia (Kent Cruse) Battaglia; loving grandmother of Philip and Juliana Evans; great-grandmother of Damien; Big Nani to Ruby. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Rose of Lima Church, Parker and Parkside Ave., Tuesday morning at 10 AM. No prior visitation. Entombment in Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Arrangements by the GRECO FUNERAL HOME INC. Published in the Buffalo News on 4/17/2005. Bender, Norman R. April 10, 2005, beloved husband of the late Eleanor (Hoffman-Sellers) Bender; devoted father of Burt A. (Roslyn) Sellers; grandfather of Dr. Ellyn (Steve) Selin and Burt James (Tracy) Sellers; dear brother of Esther (late Fred) Werman, Norma Collyer and the late William Bender and Betty Bender; brother-in-law of Phyllis Bender; survived by nieces and a nephew; dear friend of Lillian Ramsay. Friends may call Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the DIETRICH FUNERAL HOME INC., 2480 Kensington Ave., where Odd Fellow will conduct a prayer service Tuesday at 7:30 PM and where funeral services will be held Wednesday at 9:15 AM, followed by a Service at Cleveland Heights Christian Church at 10 AM. Flowers declined. Memorials made to Odd Fellow & Rebekah Health Care Facility, 104 Old Niagara Rd, Lockport, NY 14094 Published in the Buffalo News from 4/17/2005 - 4/19/2005. Bensman, Robert D. Of the Town of Tonawanda, entered into rest April 9, 2005; beloved husband of Patricia (nee Zack); father of James (Maggie), Janet (James Bracken) and John (Barbara); grandfather of six and great-grandfather of one; brother of Richard (Pauline). A Memorial Service will be held Thursday, April 28, 2005 at 11:00 AM at the Westminster Presbyterian Church, 724 Delaware Ave., Buffalo, NY. In lieu of flowers, donations to Alzheimer's Assn., Binswanger Dementia research (www.alz.org) or a charity of your choice. Arrangements by the HILLIARD-CREASEY FUNERAL HOME, INC. Published in the Buffalo News on 4/17/2005. Biddle, Eleanor (Laszewski) April 11, 2005. Private services will be held with Interment in St Stanislaus Cemetery. Arrangements by the NIGHTENGALE FUNERAL HOME, 1884 South Park Ave. (822-4371) Published in the Buffalo News on 4/17/2005. Binner, Dorothy A. (Hyder) April 15, 2005, wife of the late Arthur N. Binner; mother of Barbara (Paul) Justin and the late Judy (John) Schwab; also survived by four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. The family will be present to receive friends Monday 4-7 at BEACH-TUYN FUNERAL HOME, INC., 5541 Main St. (at Cayuga Rd.), Williamsville, where friends are invited to attend a Funeral Service Tuesday at 11 o'clock. Published in the Buffalo News from 4/17/2005 - 4/18/2005. Bissell Jr., Earle H. April 14, 2005, beloved son of the late Earle and Amelia A. Peckham Bissell; also survived by cousins and Florence and Karen as Guardians. Friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service at the CARLTON A. ULLRICH FUNERAL HOME INC., 8545 Englewood Ave., Tonawanda, Monday 12 noon. Published in the Buffalo News from 4/16/2005 - 4/17/2005. Blaszak, Richard P. April 15, 2005, of West Seneca, NY; beloved husband of Florence (nee Brzana); dearest father of Marilyn (Jeff) Rosinski, Ted (Sharon), Tom (Denise), Stan (Debbie) and Gregory (Beverly) Blaszak; survived by 16 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; brother of the late Helen (Leonard) Dzimian; brother-in-law of the late Most Reverend Bishop Brzana DD, Frank (late Leona) Brzana, late Matthew (Lillian) Brzana and Helen (late Ray) Kasprzak. Funeral services commencing at The DANIEL R. SMOLAREK FUNERAL HOME, 2510 Union Rd., Cheektowaga (2 blocks south of William St.) Monday at 9:00 AM and at St. Josaphats R.C. Church at 9:30 AM. Interment in St. Stanislaus Cemetery. Family present Saturday and Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Mr. Blaszak was a member of the Mosesorg Assn. and Army Veteran of both WW II and the Korean War. Published in the Buffalo News from 4/16/2005 - 4/17/2005. 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. Brown, George R. Age 79, of Bliss, died April 15, 2005. Beloved husband of the late Lillian Lockard Brown and Bernice Lockard Brown; father of Larry (Sandra) Brown; grandfather of Robert (Patricia) and Ronald (Ronda) Brown; great-grandfather of Krista, Brad, Brendon, Jessica and Chelsey; also survived by two sisters, a brother and many nieces and nephews. Services will be held at the convenience of the family with burial in Green Lawn Memorial Park, Montgomery, PA. Memorials to Mercy Flight. Arrangements by W.S. DAVIS FUNERAL HOME, INC., Arcade. Published in the Buffalo News on 4/17/2005. Brzycki, Angeline M. (Kwasniewski) (nee Kwasniewski) April 15, 2005 of Sloan, NY, beloved wife of Alex; dearest mother of Michael and Kathy; sister of the late Stanley, Leo and Clara; sister in law of Irene Pospichal. Funeral services commencing at the DANIEL R. SMOLAREK FUNERAL HOME, 2047 Broadway Cheektowaga-Buffalo City Line Monday at 9:30 AM and at St. Andrew's RC Church at 10 AM. Interment in St. Matthew's Cemetery. Family present Sunday only 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Published in the Buffalo News from 4/16/2005 - 4/17/2005. Buell, Charles A. April 15, 2005, former husband of Joan and Diane; dear father of Sharon (Michael) Pantera, Chuck (Ann), Karen (Robert) Hauser, Gary (Shari-Ann) and Krista (Paul) Hollins; fond grandfather of 15 grandchildren; dear brother of Frank (Robin) and Lucille Buell; dear uncle of Frank and Cathy. There are no prior visitations. Family and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Mass, Wednesday 10 AM at Assumption Church, 435 Amherst St., Buffalo. Memorials may be made to Hospice Buffalo, Inc. or The Assumption Church Preservation Fund. Arrangements KOLANO FUNERAL HOME. Published in the Buffalo News from 4/17/2005 - 4/19/2005. Clark, Kenneth G. April 15, 2005; husband of Joan A. (nee Repetowski); dear father of Kevin and Bryan (Sharon) Clark; grandfather of Justin, Jillian (Adam) Cotton and Randall Clark; brother of William, Jean Braunscheidel, Jack and the late Donald Clark; also survived by nieces and nephews. The family will be present on Wednesday from 2-4 and 6-8 PM at the PACER FUNERAL HOME INC., 2275 George Urban Blvd. (two blocks east of Dick Rd.) where services will follow at 8:00 PM. Published in the Buffalo News from 4/17/2005 - 4/18/2005. 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. Dallman Jr., Arthur C. April 5, 2005 of West Seneca, NY, beloved husband of Ruth Lee (nee Karkau). Private funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family. A memorial service will be scheduled at a later date. Arrangements by the SIECK & MAST FUNERAL HOME, 825-5205. Published in the Buffalo News on 4/17/2005. Davies, Daniel J. "Jack" April 11, 2005, in Peachtree City, GA, beloved husband of Lorraine M. (nee Schlifke; dearest father of Barbara (Michael) Moranski of Silver Creek, NY and Daniel (Jean) of Jamestown, NY; grandfather of 4 grandsons and great-grandfather of 5; also survived by 2 brothers and 2 sisters. Relatives and friends may call Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the URBAN BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 6685 Transit Rd., E. Amherst, NY 14051. Funeral service Tuesday morning at 10 AM from Trinity Lutheran Church, 8760 Transit Rd., E. Amherst. Interment Acacia Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials to your favorite church or charity. Published in the Buffalo News from 4/17/2005 - 4/18/2005. Flood, Elizabeth (Garner) Entered into rest April 14, 2005, wife of the late Alexander C. Flood; dearest mother of Karen E. Flood and Michele C. (Nathaniel) Geter; beloved grandmother of Corey L. Sr. and Nicole S. Stokes; great-grandmother of Shakera, Corey Jr., Tyree Jr. and Nicholas; daughter of the late Emmett and Clara Mae Garner; sister of Emmett L. Garner of Chattanooga, TN; also survived by other relatives and friends. The family will receive friends Wednesday 11 AM at Friendship Baptist Church, 402 Clinton St., where funeral services will follow at 12 Noon, the Rev. Dr. W.S. Wilson Jr. officiating. Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery. Arrangements by the THOMAS T. EDWARDS FUNERAL HOME INC., 995 Genesee. Published in the Buffalo News on 4/17/2005. Furey, Carol E. (Vetri) Of Orchard Park, NY, Unexpectedly April 11, 2005; beloved wife of John F. Furey; loving mother of Jim M. (Carol), Jack R. (Marion), Chris T. (Celeste), Patrick A. (Denise) and Matthew B. (Megan Fallin) Furey; grandmother of Christine, Laura, Megan, Drew, Shauna, Joe, Daniel, Hannah, Karin (Mike), Catherine, Michael, Colleen, Sean, Brendan, Samantha and Aidan; great-grandmother of Charlotte; sister of Dominick and Wally (Rachel) Vetri. The family will receive friends Sunday 7-9 PM at The F.E. BROWN SONS FUNERAL HOME INC., E. Quaker St., Orchard Park. Services from the funeral home Monday, 9:00 AM, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Bernadette's Church, 5930 S. Abbott Rd., Orchard Park. Friends invited. Memorials to The American Cancer Society. Published in the Buffalo News from 4/16/2005 - 4/17/2005. Galante, Carmela "Mayme" (Terranova) (nee Terranova) April 14, 2005, beloved wife of the late John Galante; dearest mother of Judyth (Arthur) Maloney, Patricia (William) Long and Joseph (Susan) Galante; loving grandmother of John (Deanna) Maloney, Matthew Long, Joseph, Andrew, Tera and Peter Galante; sister of Michael (late Marie) Terranova and the late Salvatore (Teresa) Terranova, Angeline (Carl) Massaro, Andrew (Josephine 'Bella') and Joseph Terranova; sister-in-law of Elizabeth Terranova; also survived by nieces and nephews. The family will be present on Sunday 4-8 PM at the (Tonawanda Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2600 Sheridan Dr. (at Parker Blvd.) where funeral services will be held on Monday at 8:45 AM and from St. Margaret Church at 9:30 AM. Friends invited. Flowers gratefully declined. Online register at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 4/16/2005 - 4/17/2005. Gavin, James J. "Jimmy" April 15, 2005; beloved husband of Alice (Wisler); dear father of Donna (David) Peters, Linda Barschefski, Janice (Bill) Pauley, Nancy Gavin and Maureen Molly Fornoff; loving grandfather of 11 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren; brother of Robert (late Dolorita), Thomas and Kathleen Dolan and the late Daniel Gavin. Funeral from the JAMES W. CANNAN FUNERAL HOME, INC., (Buffalo Chapel), 2397 Seneca St., Tuesday at 9:00 AM and from St. John the Evangelist Church at 9:30 AM. Friends may call Sunday and Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. In lieu of flowers donations may be sent to Roswell Park Institute. Jimmy was a member of the American Legion #735, an usher at St. John the Evangelist Church, Msgr. Nash Council of K of C, U.S. Army 82nd Airborne in WWII. Published in the Buffalo News from 4/16/2005 - 4/17/2005. Glinski, Frances M. (Borynski) April 14, 2005 of Cheektowaga, NY, beloved wife of the late Edward Glinski; dearest mother of Edward S. (Patricia) Glinski and Theresa (late Edward) Heigl; dear grandmother of seven grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren; sister of Mary Klaczyk, Jane Szeluga and the late Stanley, Stephen, Joseph Borynski, Valerie Maloney and Ann Drzazgowski; also survived by nieces and nephews. Family will be present to receive relatives and friends on Saturday and Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the MELVIN J. SLIWINSKI FUNERAL HOME, 85 George Urban Blvd (west of Harlem Rd) where funeral services will be held on Monday at 9:30 AM and from St. John Gualbert Church at 10 AM. Entombment St. Stanislaus Cemetery. Flowers gratefully declined. If desired, contributions may be made to Hospice Buffalo, Inc., 225 Como Park Blvd, Cheektowaga, NY 14227. Published in the Buffalo News from 4/16/2005 - 4/17/2005. Glosser, Robert F. April 15, 2005, husband of the late Deenie (nee Khale); father of Wade Wm. (Paulette), Robert (Dorothy), Benjamin (Debbie Shaffer) Glosser and Emma (Dennis) Klepp; step-father to Cindi Cornwall; grandfather of 16 grandchildren; predeceased by a son Charles Glosser and a grandson; brother of Wayne, Roy, Dennis Glosser, Marjorie Wolbert, Patricia Elkins. Friends will be received Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the BABBITT & EASTON FUNERAL HOME, 7 N. Main St., Franklinville, NY. Funeral Service Tuesday (April 19, 2005) at 2 PM at Franklinville Presbyterian Church. Burial Mt. Prospect Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News on 4/17/2005. Goldberg, June (Neumann) Age 79, of Carteret, NJ, formerly of Buffalo, died on April 4, 2005. She was a graduate of Fosdick-Masten Park High School. June was Member and past Financial Secretary to the Carteret Jewish Community Center. She was past President of the Sisterhood of the Center and Lifetime member of Hadassah. Late husband was Benjamin Goldberg. Daughter of the late Wolff and Edith Neumann. She is Survived by a daughter Idelle Goldberg of Carteret, 2 sons Charles of Massachusetts and Jeffrey of Milwaukee. Funeral Service was held on Thursday, April 7, 2005 in New Jersey. Interment Beth Israel Cemetery, Woodbridge, NJ. Published in the Buffalo News on 4/17/2005. Gunn, Louis J. April 16, 2005, beloved husband of Frances (nee Thomes); beloved father of Patricia (Michael) Concannon, William (Pearl), Michael (Donna), Paul (Carol), Robert (Anne) and James (Susan) Gunn; dear grandfather of 12 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; dear brother of Rita J. Gunn, Mary B. (Donald) Ogilvie and the late Frank and Patricia. The family will be present to receive friends Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Tonawanda Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2600 Sheridan Dr. (corner of Parker Blvd.) where Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday at 10 AM. Friends invited. Mr. Gunn was a veteran of the United States Navy. Online register at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News on 4/17/2005. Ihrig, Sharon Ann Peacefully, at home, on Thursday, April 14, 2005. Sharon Ihrig, beloved wife of Charles H. III and cherished mother of Megan and Charles Gerald; much loved daughter of Gerald and Ruth Smollett and dear sister of Peggi (Ken) Woehl and Lloyd (Dianne) Smollett; pre-deceased by her mother, Doreen in 1989. Friends may call at THE WILLIAMS FUNERAL HOME, 722 Ridge Road North, Ridgeway, on Saturday 7-9 PM and Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Funeral services in the chapel Monday morning at 11 o'clock. Interment Ridgeway Memorial Cemetery. Donations may be made in her memory to an Oncology Department or Palliative Care provider of your choice. Published in the Buffalo News on 4/17/2005. Irace, Rita (Moriarity) April 12, 2005; beloved wife of the late Fred Irace; dear sister of Thomas Moriarity; fond aunt of Denise (Richard) Kunkle; great-aunt of Trevor and Brett; also survived by nieces and nephews. The family will be present on Monday from 9-10 AM at the (Tonawanda Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2600 Sheridan Drive (at Parker Blvd.) where Funeral Services will follow at 10 AM. Published in the Buffalo News on 4/17/2005. Jaworski, Andrew H. Of West Seneca, NY, April 15, 2005, beloved husband of Diane (nee Ozimek); dearest father of Scott (Kimberly), Christopher (Julie) and Robert (Cheryl) Jaworski; brother of Grace (James) Jaworski, Paul, Henry and Peter Chlebek; also survived by five grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Family will be present Monday 2-4 and 6-8 PM at the HOY FUNERAL HOME INC., 3855 Seneca St., West Seneca. Relatives and friends are invited to a Memorial Mass Tuesday morning at 10:15 at Queen of Heaven Church, corner of Seneca St. and Mill Rd., West Seneca. Mr. Jaworski was retired from Ford Motor Company. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials to American Lung Assn. appreciated. Published in the Buffalo News from 4/17/2005 - 4/18/2005. Jordon, Michelle (Pasinski) Of Akron, April 16, 2005, dear wife of David; loving mother of Brittany Jordon and Zachary Jordon; daughter of Gerald J. and Patricia (Demblewski) Pasinski; sister of Jay (Lisa) Pasinski of Akron and Suzanne (John) Witnauer of Akron; daughter-in-law of Kathy and Richard Fielder of Rhode Island. Visitation Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the J. LEONARD McANDREW FUNERAL HOME, 32 John St., Akron. Prayers will be Tuesday at 9:15 AM at the funeral home. Mass of Christian Burial at 10 AM in St. Teresa's Church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in the form of Mass offerings or to the family for the children. Burial in St. Teresa's Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News from 4/17/2005 - 4/18/2005. 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. Lang, Beverly (Young) April 14, 2005 'It is Done. Age 78, of Liverpool, passed away Thursday. Born in Buffalo, she was a graduate of Kenmore High School and had lived in Colton, NY before returning to Liverpool in 1997. A homemaker, Beverly was a member, lay Eucharistic minister, junior and senior warden, chairman of the food pantry and evangelism of Zion Episcopal Church in Colton, on the board of trustees of the Colton Historical Society and the Pleasant Mound Cemetery Association, and was a member of the Colton Raqueteer's Sing-A-Long. She was predeceased by her husband James and daughter Kathleen. Surviving are her daughter Patricia (Charles) LaPoint of Liverpool, son, James A. Lang, Jr. of Selkirk, sister, Shirley Buck of Tonawanda, brother, Richard Young of Newton, MA, grandchildren, Kathleen, Elizabeth, Jennifer, Douglas, Daniel and Gregory. Services will be Monday May 2, 2005 at 11:00 AM in the Zion Episcopal Church, Colton. Burial will be in Pleasant Mound Cemetery, Colton. There will be no calling hours. Contributions may be made to St. Francis Adult Day Service, 1108 Court St., Syracuse, NY 13208 or the CNY Childrens Hospital at University Hospital, 750 E. Adams St., Syracuse, NY 13210. The family would like to give Special Thanks to all staff at Menorah Park and St. Francis Adult Day Service. MAURER FUNERAL HOME, MOYERS CORNERS, 3541 Rt. 31, Baldwinsville, NY has charge of arrangements. Published in the Buffalo News on 4/17/2005. Lenz, Joyce Sztuk April 15, 2005; mother of Billy; sister of Sue and Jack; grandmother of Joshua. A Memorial Service will be held at Unity Church, 1245 Delaware Ave., Buffalo, Saturday, May 7, 2005 at 10:30 AM. Friends invited. Arrangements by JOHN E. ROBERTS FUNERAL HOME. Published in the Buffalo News on 4/17/2005. Locke, Curtis H. April 15, 2005, husband of Penelope Wheeler Locke; father of Wendy Locke Gidez and Cindy Locke Phelan; also survived by four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Funeral will be private. Memorials may be made to Hospice Buffalo Inc. Arrangements GEORGE J. ROBERTS & SONS. Published in the Buffalo News on 4/17/2005. Lynott, William "Hoey" April 15, 2005, beloved husband of Ruth L. (nee Ritts); dear father of Robert W., Susan M. (Robert) Schooping and the late Michael Lynott; grandfather of Carrie and Amy; brother of the late Matthew Lynott and Dorothy Bilan. The family will be present to receive friends Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Cleveland Hill Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 569 Cleveland Dr. where Funeral Services will be held Tuesday at 9:30 AM and from Infant of Prague Church at 10 AM. Online register at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 4/17/2005 - 4/18/2005. Maniscalco, Anthony Of Kenmore, NY; April 14, 2005; beloved husband of the late Carrie (nee D'Amato) Maniscalco; father of Andrew M. Maniscalco, Rosemarie (Frank) Gengo and the late Frank Gino Maniscalco; loving grandfather of Carrie (Thomas) Fetes, Andrew Jr. (fiancee', Stacey), Philip A. (Melissa) Maniscalco, Anthony and Giana Gengo and the late Anthony Maniscalco; also survived by six great-grandchildren; brother of Josephine Maluso and the late Francesco Maniscalco and Lillian D'Amato. Friends received Sunday 4-8 PM at the GRECO FUNERAL HOME INC., 2909 Elmwood Ave. (near Sheridan Dr.) where services will be held Monday at 9:15 AM and in Kenmore Baptist Church at 10:00. Interment Mt. Calvary Cemetery Published in the Buffalo News from 4/16/2005 - 4/17/2005. May, Norbert April 15, 2005; son of the late Ignace and Viola May; brother of Richard (late Frances) and the late Robert May; step-dad of Cindy (Richard) Kush; uncle of Mary Diane Myc, Shirley (William) Woch, Sharon Barnet, Carol (Paul) Blendowski; also survived by nephews; long time friend of Edward Robinson. Friends may call Monday from 4-8 PM at LOOMIS, OFFERS & LOOMIS INC. MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 1820 Seneca St., where funeral will be held Tuesday at 9:00 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at SS. Rita & Patrick R.C. Church at 9:30 AM. Mr. May was a Navy veteran, former owner of Norm's Tavern, Sloan and a member of the Southside Social Club. Published in the Buffalo News from 4/17/2005 - 4/18/2005. McClemont, Irwin Roy "Mac" April 12, 2005; of Hamburg, NY; beloved husband of Janet (nee McClintic); cherished father of Douglas, Victor and Matthew (Christa) McClemont; loving grandfather of Emily Beth and Abbey Jane; brother of Marguerite Clark and the late George (Ethel) McClemont. Friends are invited to attend a memorial service at the South Park United Presbyterian Church, 519 McKinley Pkwy., Saturday, April 23 at 11 AM. Memorials may be made to the Roswell Park Alliance. Arrangements by LAKESIDE MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME INC., 627-2919. Charles A. Castiglia Director Published in the Buffalo News from 4/17/2005 - 4/22/2005. Miller, Robert W. April 14, 2005, beloved husband of the late Geraldine C. (Barzer) Miller; loving father of Shawn (Beth), Richard, Loriann, Todd, William (Valeria Kornowski) and the late Scott Miller; stepfather of Catherine (Timothy) Myers and Elizabeth (Edward) Smith; dear grandfather of many grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. The family will be present Saturday 7-9 PM and Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Tonawanda Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME INC., 2600 Sheridan Dr. (at Parker), where funeral services will be held Monday at 12:15 PM and from St. Timothy's Church at 1 PM. Friends invited. On line register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 4/16/2005 - 4/17/2005. Mullane, Richard T. "Dick" Of Clarkston; April 13, 2005, Age 78; loving husband of Ruth (Lautz) for 54 years; father of Patty (Bud) Kimmel of Farmington Hills, Maureen Mullane of Pontiac, Teri Kimmel of Ohio, Mike Mullane of Waterford and Rich Mullane of AZ; grandpa of Dan and Julie Kimmel, John and Sarah Kimmel; brother of Bernard (Mary) Mullane of NY. Dick's career spanned a period of 38 years with Boys and Girls Clun of America. The last 19 years were spent as Executive Director of the Boys and Girls Club of Pontiac, MI. Scripture service Sunday 4:30 PM at The LEWIS E. WINT & SON TRUST 100 FUNERAL HOME, Clarkston, MI, where friends may visit Saturday 7-9 PM and Sunday 3-5 and 7-9 PM. Funeral Mass Monday 10 AM at St. Daniel Catholic Church, Clarkston, MI. Rite of Committal All Saints Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Boys & Girls Club of Southeastern Michigan, 26777 Halstead Rd., Suite 100, Farmington Hills, MI 48331-3560. www.legacy.com Published in the Buffalo News on 4/17/2005. Overkamp, Anna Martha (Engle) April 14, 2005, mother of Paul L. (Marcia A.) Overkamp; grandmother of Gretchen (Eric) Shapiro, Craig (Debra) Overkamp and Christopher Overkamp. No prior visitation. A Memorial Service will be held at a time and place to be announced. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to a charity of your choice. Arrangements by BEACH-TUYN FUNERAL HOME, INC. Published in the Buffalo News on 4/17/2005. Peters, George W. In Buffalo, NY April 15, 2005; beloved husband of 48 years of Virginia (Vester) Peters; dearest father of Nancy Peters, Michael Peters and Kimberly Peters; grandfather of David, Daniel and Heather; brother of Jean (Walter) Olenich; also survived by nieces and nephews. Friends may call Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the DIETRICH FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2480 Kensington Ave., Amherst, NY where funeral services will be held Monday at 11:00 AM. Published in the Buffalo News from 4/16/2005 - 4/17/2005. Preshoot, Joseph F. Of West Friendship, MD formerly of Lackawanna, NY entered into rest April 12, 2005, beloved husband of the late Roberta M. (nee Parks) Preshoot; devoted father of Dennis (Michele) Preshoot and Denise (Mederick) Woods; cherished grandfather of three grandchildren; loving son of the late Karl and Mary (nee Thomas) Preshoot; dear brother of Jenny (late Casimir) Michaels and the late Henry (late Julia) Patrucci, Louis (late Firmina) Patrucci, Angie (late Russell) Barreca, Samuel (Shirley) Preshoot and Mary (late Fred) Rose; also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins. Relatives and friends may visit The LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (Southtowns Chapel) 3060 Abbott Rd near Lake Ave on Monday from 2-9 PM where prayers will be said on Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock followed by funeral service in Southtowns Christian Center, 6619 Southwestern Blvd, Lakeview at 11 o'clock. Mr. Preshoot was an Army Veteran of WW II. src='/Images/Cobrands/BuffaloNews/Logos/flag.gif' border='0'> Published in the Buffalo News on 4/17/2005. Read, Suzanne Cutler April 15, 2005, wife of Lawrence E. Read; mother of Wendy Suzanne (Michael) Reynolds, L. Randall (Kristen) and the late L. Scott (Rebecca) Read; grandmother of Sarah and Emily Reynolds, Preston and Pierce Read. Memorial Services will be held Friday 4 PM at Westminster Presbyterian Church. Memorials may be made to L. Scott Read Memorial Scholarship, Williamsville Rotary Foundation, P.O. Box 45, Williamsville, 14221. Arrangements by GEORGE J. ROBERTS & SONS. Published in the Buffalo News from 4/17/2005 - 4/21/2005. Reid, Joyce Y. April 15, 2005. Family will receive friends Tuesday 10 AM at Tried Stone Baptist Church, Humboldt/Woodlawn Ave. where Funeral Service will follow at 11 AM. Interment in Acacia Park Cemetery. Arrangements by H. ALFRED LEWIS MORTUARY, INC., 968 Jefferson Ave. Published in the Buffalo News on 4/17/2005. Sironich, Benjamina April 16, 2005, of West Seneca, NY, daughter of the late Francis and Marija (nee Brajkovic) Sironich; also survived by nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the Convent, 171 Knox Ave., West Seneca, Sunday, April 17 from 3-7 PM. Mass of Christian Burial, Monday 9:30 AM from Our Lady of Bistrica Church. Please assemble in church. Arrangements by THE COLONIAL MEMORIAL CHAPELS, INC. Published in the Buffalo News on 4/17/2005. Sowinski, Anthony J. April 15, 2005, beloved husband of Anna (Kovach); dear father of Joseph, Christopher (Hollace) and Michael (Marcy); grandfather of Jill, Kelly, Kristin, Andrew, Sarah and Matthew; brother of Jenny (late Sam) Mercurio; survived by nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the JAMES E. GRACE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 335 Ontario St., Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM where funeral services will be held Monday at 9:30 AM and in All Saints Church, 205 Esser Ave. at 10:00 AM. Tony was a retiree of Bell Aircraft after 49 years of service. Published in the Buffalo News from 4/16/2005 - 4/17/2005. Tarapacki, Dale S. Suddenly April 11, 2005; dear father of Sky Lynn and Anna Claire; beloved son of David C. and Rosanne (nee Meller); brother of Dayna and Derek Tarapacki; grandson of Chester and Irene Meller and David V. and the late Theresa Tarapacki. Visitation Sunday 7-9 PM and Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the PACER FUNERAL HOME INC., 2275 George Urban Blvd. (two blocks east of Dick Rd.). Mass of Christian Burial at St. Barnabas Church, 2049 George Urban Blvd., Tuesday at 10 AM. Assemble at church. Flowers gratefully declined. Published in the Buffalo News from 4/16/2005 - 4/18/2005. Theonilia, Mary Felician Sisters Congregation Michaeline Tokarczyk April 14, 2005; beloved daughter of the late Joseph and Anna (Mroz); sister of the late John Tokarczyk, Anna Manicki, Josephine Tojek, Frances Kopacz and Sister Mary Adalbert Tokarczyk CSSF; aunt of Rev. Msgr. Matthew S. Kopacz and many other nieces and nephews. Felician Sisters and family present Sunday 2-5 PM at the Villa Maria Convent. Transfer of Sister from the Convent to the Chapel Sunday 5 PM. Mass of Christian Burial Monday at 9:30 AM at Villa Maria Convent Chapel, 600 Doat Street. Memorials may be made to Villa Maria Convent. Arrangements by PIETSZAK FUNERAL HOME. Published in the Buffalo News from 4/16/2005 - 4/17/2005. Tyra, Roderic S. Of Lewiston, NY; April 15, 2005; Age 82; husband of Betty J. (Johnson) Tyra; father of Arthur E. (Melody) Tyra, Eric L. (Cynthia) Tyra and Timur J. (Elizabeth) Tyra; grandfather of Sean, Jason, Jessica, Alexander, Eric and Harrison Tyra. No prior visitation. Private services at the convenience of the family. Memorials to the American Cancer Society of WNY. Arrangements by HARDISON FUNERAL HOMES, Lewiston. Published in the Buffalo News from 4/16/2005 - 4/17/2005. Waczkowski, Raymond A. April 14, 2005, dear brother of Chester 'Sonny,' Dorothy (late Bernard) Borucki and the late Marian (late Chester) Repetowski, Matthew, John, Henry and Steve Waczkowski; also survived by nieces and nephews. Visitation Sunday only 2-4 PM at ORLOWSKI SUCHOCKI FUNERAL HOME, 173 Stanislaus St., corner of Sobieski. Mass of Christian Burial Monday, 9:30 AM, at St. Adalbert's Basilica. Relatives and friends please assemble at church. Published in the Buffalo News from 4/16/2005 - 4/17/2005. Walters, Barbara L. (Krieder) April 14, 2005, beloved wife of Conrad Jr., dear mother of Robin Lewandowski, Conrad III (Randi) Walters and Amy (David) Day; grandmother of Christopher and Kaitlin Lewandowski, Emiley and Conrad IV Walters, and Noah Walters and David Day; daughter of Beatrice and the late Arthur Krieder; sister of John (Beatrice) Krieder; also survived by nieces and nephews. Visitation Monday 7-9 PM at The PACER FUNERAL HOME INC., 2275 George Urban Blvd., (2 blocks east of Dick Rd.). Memorial service at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 2311 George Urban Blvd. Wednesday 11 AM. Please assemble at church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the church's memorial fund. Mrs. Walters was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Past Matron of Amherst Chapter 555 and Pond Chapter 853, Grand Representative to State of Maryland. O.E.S. Service to be held at 7:30 Monday. Published in the Buffalo News on 4/17/2005. Watson, Dale R. April 13, 2005, age 67, of the Town of Tonawanda, NY, son of Eugenia Dolecki and the late George F. Watson Sr. Funeral services were held privately. Arrangements by the GRECO FUNERAL HOME INC. Published in the Buffalo News on 4/17/2005. Wierzbicki, Thaddeus F. April 14, 2005, dearest brother of Ceil (late John) Gawlowicz, Richard (late Joan) Wierzbicki and the late Edmund and Raymond (late Victoria) Wierzbicki; also survived by nieces, nephews, grand-nieces and grand-nephews. Visitation at the ORLOWSKI SUCHOCKI FUNERAL HOME, 173 Stanislaus St., corner of Sobieski, Monday only 2-4 and 7-8 PM. Mass of Christian Burial Tuesday, 9:30 AM, at St. Adalbert Basilica. Family and friends assemble at church. Deceased was an Army veteran of the Korean War. Published in the Buffalo News from 4/17/2005 - 4/18/2005. Wolodka, Gloria M. (Guzinski) April 16, 2005, beloved wife of the late Harry B. Wolodka; devoted mother of Patricia (Thomas) Cooper, Paul Wolodka and Karen (Paul) Derry; loving grandmother of Kevin and Kelly Derry, Aaron and Tommy Cooper; dear sister of Genevieve (late Eugene) Herzog and Peter (Terri) Guzinski; predeceased by three brothers and three sisters; also survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral Services at the BUSZKA FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2005 Clinton St. (corner South Ogden) Tuesday at 9 AM and at St. Casimir Church at 9:30 AM. Mrs. Wolodka was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary VFW Post 6245. Memorials in Mrs. Wolodka's name may be made to a charity of your choice. Visitation Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Flowers gratefully declined. Published in the Buffalo News from 4/17/2005 - 4/18/2005. Wood, Theodora D. "Dorothy" (nee Kubiak) April 14, 2005; Age 100; beloved wife of the late Edward Fields and Michael Wood; daughter of the late Victoria T. and Francis Kubiak; sister of the late Agnes, Hattie, John, Edward and her twin, Theodore; also survived by nieces, nephews and other family members. The family will be present to receive friends on Monday from 4-8 PM at the (Amherst Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME INC., 5200 Sheridan Dr. (corner Hopkins). A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday at 9:30 AM from SS. Peter & Paul Church, Williamsville. (Please assemble at church). Flowers gratefully declined. Contributions may be made to the American Heart Assn. Online register book at www.Amigone.com. Mrs. Wood was a buyer of womens apparel for Federated Department Stores, Detroit, MI, member of Michigan Regional LIly Society and Recording Secretary 1940-1950 of Fairlane Rose Society and Greater Detroit Rose Society; member of the Greater Detroit Chrysanthemum Society since 1960 and Recording Secretary from 1973-1983. Published in the Buffalo News from 4/17/2005 - 4/18/2005. Zurek, Esther B. (Kielma) April 14, 2005. Beloved wife of Daniel; sister of Richard (Florence) Kielma and the late Gerald Kielma. Also survived by nieces and nephews. Family and friends may call Saturday and Sunday, 3-8 PM at the ORLOWSKI-PIETSZAK FUNERAL HOME 2400 William St, (897-2400) and attend a Mass of Christian Burial Monday 10:45 at St Josephat's Church (please assemble at church) Published in the Buffalo News from 4/16/2005 - 4/17/2005. Zydel, Helen M. (Samol) April 16, 2005, beloved wife of the late Stanley; devoted mother of Gerrie (David) Heckler and Donna Zydel; dear grandmother of Becky Rinker, Noelle, Stacy, Ricky and Paige DeBlasi and the late Thomas and Charles Rinker; sister of Anne Samol and the late Joseph (Marge), late Edward (Elynor) and the late Stephan, Michael, Andrew and Mamie Samol; also survived by nieces and nephews. Family will be present Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the ORLOWSKI-PIETSZAK FUNERAL HOME, 2400 William St. (three blocks east of Harlem) where services will be held Tuesday at 8:45 AM and at Sts. Rita and Patrick Church at 9:30 AM. Published in the Buffalo News on 4/17/2005.