OBITS: The Buffalo News Death Notices 18 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 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. 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. 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. Buccella, Suzanne (Dettman) April 12, 2005, of Greensburg, PA, formerly of Buffalo, NY, mother of Christine Teal, Hank Buccella, Jr. and Michael Buccella; also survived by six grandchildren; daughter of Mary Dettman and the late Frank Dettman; sister of James A. (Dolores) Dettman; aunt of AnneMarie (Patrick) Broad and William (Pamela) Dettman. A Memorial Mass will be offered at Holy Family Church Chapel (South Park Ave. & Tifft St.) Wednesday at 10:30 AM. Published in the Buffalo News from 4/18/2005 - 4/19/2005. 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. Choinski, Florence A. Of Town of Tonawanda, NY, April 15, 2005, beloved sister of Julia Budney; predeceased by five brothers and three sisters; survived by several nieces and nephews. Friends received Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the GRECO FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2909 Elmwood Ave. (near Sheridan Dr.) where funeral services will be held Wednesday morning at 9 and in St. Andrew's Church at 9:30. Interment in White Chapel Memorial Park. Florence was a member of The Dominican Sisters Third Order. Published in the Buffalo News on 4/18/2005. 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. Conte, Adrienne (Emond) Saturday, April 16, 2005 at the Maple Park Lodge in Fort Erie, beloved mother of Jeannette (Bill) Chapin and Peggy Lane (Don); much loved sister of Jeannette and Paulette Babcock; loving grandmother of William (Norma), David (Cheryl) and Michael (Kim) Chapin, Catherine (Damon) Gruber and Sarah (Ian) Sutherland; also survived by 10 great-grandchildren, three great-great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews; predeceased by her brothers, Marcelle and Maurice Emond. Friends may call at THE WILLIAMS FUNERAL HOME, 722 Ridge Road North, Ridgeway from 2-4 and 7-9 Tuesday. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated in St. George's Catholic Church, Crystal Beach on Wednesday morning at 11 o'clock. Interment Ridgeway Memorial Cemetery. Memorial donations would be appreciated to The Lung Association or Maple Park Lodge. Published in the Buffalo News on 4/18/2005. Cunningham, Robert Louis Unexpectedly, April 12, 2005 in Sisters Hospital, loving father of Denise of Woodbridge, VA, Darcel Jones (Zackery) of Lorton, VA and Derrick (Christie) of Buffalo. The family will receive friends Tuesday 11:00 AM. Funeral at 12 Noon from Antioch Baptist Church, 1327 Fillmore at Urban. Arrangements by BRIAN K. LEWIS FUNERAL HOMES. Published in the Buffalo News on 4/18/2005. Flowers 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. De Plato, Margaret E. (Pellow) April 16, 2005, beloved wife of Victor J. De Plato; dear mother of Richard J. (Diane), V. Philip (Susan) De Plato, Elaine C. (Michael Tauro) De Plato-Bergler and Andrea M. (Michael) Beacham; grandmother of 10 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; sister of Allan, Albert and Fanny. The family will be present to receive friends Tuesday from 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 on Wednesday at 8:15 AM and from St. Amelia's Church at 9 AM. Online register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 4/18/2005 - 4/19/2005. Dougherty, Thomas K. April 15, 2005, beloved brother of Karen (Thomas) Milke of Concord, NC, Patricia (Robert) Chojnacki and Doris (Ronald) Anderson; loving uncle of Adrienne (William) Evans, Audrey (William) Newman, both of Caneadea, NY and Rick (Sandie) Young of Centerville, NY; also survived by his Ruie Road family. No prior visitation. A Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday at 11:00 AM at the (Tonawanda Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2600 Sheridan Dr. (at Parker Blvd.). Friends invited. Online register at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News on 4/18/2005. Ehms, Alvin H. April 16, 2005, of the Town of Tonawanda, NY, beloved husband for 56 years to Lucille (Retel) Ehms; father of Denise LaFalce, Gary, Karen (Craig) Wilson, Mark (Debbie), Robin (Joseph) Graci, Robert (Diane), Laurie (Amy), Kimberly (Richard) Wainwright and Michael (Beth); also survived by 19 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren; brother of Donald and the late Howard Ehms. Friends may call Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 at the LESTER H. WEDEKINDT, INC. FUNERAL HOME, 3290 Delaware Ave. where funeral services will be held Wednesday morning at 8:45. Mass of Christian Burial in Blessed Sacrament R.C. Church (Claremont Ave.) at 9:30. Friends invited. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to Hospice Foundation. Published in the Buffalo News on 4/18/2005. Galperin, Fannie (Michaels) April 16, 2005, beloved wife of the late Samuel Galperin; sister of Bessie Spector and the late Mona Goldman, Belle Kardaman, Gertrude B. Kardaman and Samuel Michaels; also survived by nieces and nephews. Graveside Services from The Holy Order of the Living Cemetery (Pine Ridge Rd.) Tuesday at 12:30 PM. No prior visitations. In lieu of flowers, donations in Fannie's memory may be made to Temple Sinai or Meals-On-Wheels, 100 James E. Casey Dr., Buffalo, NY 14206. Arrangements by AMHERST MEMORIAL CHAPEL, INC. Published in the Buffalo News on 4/18/2005. Hehr, Clara I. In Amherst, NY, April 16, 2005; daughter of the late Fred and Carrie Hehr; sister of Franklin Hehr and the late William Hehr and Helen Birkmeyer; survived by nieces and nephews. Friends may call Wednesday 10 AM-12 noon, at the DIETRICH FUNERAL HOME,INC, 2480 Kensington Ave., Amherst, NY where services will be held Wednesday at 12 noon. Published in the Buffalo News from 4/18/2005 - 4/19/2005. Heppeard, Audrey (Baker) April 14, 2005, wife of the late Foster Heppeard; sister of Glen (Edith) Baker; stepmother of Douglas and Harold Heppeard; also survived by grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and devoted friends. Memorial Services will be held Tuesday at 11 AM from First United Methodist Church, Main and Tremont Streets, North Tonawanda. Arrangements by WATTENGEL FUNERAL HOME. Published in the Buffalo News on 4/18/2005. Incavo Jr., Russell J. April 17, 2005, of Silver Creek, NY. Prayers will be held Wednesday, April 20 at 9:30 AM from the HOLE-PARKER FUNERAL CHAPEL in Silver Creek followed by a Mass of Christian Burial 10 AM in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, Silver Creek. Interment will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. The family will be present at the funeral chapel from 2-4 and 7-9 PM Tuesday. Published in the Buffalo News on 4/18/2005. 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. Kallett, Samuel April 17, 2005, husband of the late Sarah Kallett; father of Jerome (Vicki) Kallett of Colorado and Joan (Hyman) Nemirov; grandfather of six grandchildren, the late Daniel Kallett and 11 great-grandchildren. Graveside Services will be held from Elmlawn Cemetery (Brighton Rd. Entrance), Tuesday at 2:30 PM. No prior visitation. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the charity of your choice. Arrangements by the AMHERST MEMORIAL CHAPEL INC. Published in the Buffalo News from 4/18/2005 - 4/19/2005. Kaymore, Alvin N. April 17, 2005, of Dunkirk, father of Odette (James) Hice of Raleigh, NC, Debora (Joseph) Becerra of Dunkirk and Renate Scott of Lakeview; seven grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Funeral Services will be held Wednesday morning at 9:15 from the McGRAW-KOWAL FUNERAL HOME, 736 Central Ave., Dunkirk and 10:00 in St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, 328 Washington Ave., Dunkirk. Entombment will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, Dunkirk. Calling hours Monday 7-9 PM and Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Published in the Buffalo News on 4/18/2005. Knezetic, Michael J. April 17, 2005, at age 80, beloved husband of the late Flora 'Penny' Knezetic; devoted father of Linda Hall, Donna LoVullo and the late Michael Knezetic; loving grandfather of Rebecca Hall, Thomas LoVullo, Jeremy Hall, Michael, Lauren, Victoria LoVullo, Elizabeth, Theresa Hall, Stephen LoVullo and Bernadette Hall; great-grandfather of Ashley Wager; brother of Ann (Woodrow) Burns. The family will be present on Tuesday from 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 on Wednesday at 8:45 AM and from St. John the Baptist Parish (St. John Neumann Chapel) at 9:30 AM. Friends invited. Flowers gratefully declined. Online register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 4/18/2005 - 4/19/2005. Kozlowski, Gerald J. "Jerry" April 16, 2005, beloved husband of Barbara (Wozniak) Kozlowski; loving father of John, Patricia (Richard O'Donnell) and Stephanie Kozlowski; loving grandfather of Samantha; dear son-in-law of Irene and the late Chester Wozniak; dear brother of Theresa (late Robert) Gordon, Rosemary (Jake) Josey of Ohio and the late Steven and Charles Kozlowski; dear brother-in-law of Margaret (Todd) Gabryszak of Maryland; also survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. Visitation at the BUSZKA FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2005 Clinton St. (corner South Ogden) Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Family and friends are invited to assemble for a Mass of Christian Burial at St. John the Evangelist Church, 2315 Seneca St., Wednesday at 9:30 AM. Mr. Kozlowski was a member of The Building and Grounds Committee of St. John the Evangelist Church, Quartermaster for Boy Scout Troop #9 and a member of U.A.W. #774. Published in the Buffalo News from 4/18/2005 - 4/19/2005. Kyser, Jane M. Russell (Downing) Age 98, of Arcade, died April 16, 2005, beloved wife of the late Gail Russell and the late Robert Kyser; mother of Dale (Yvonne) Russell and Bradley (Judy) Russell; sister of the late Edith Morgan, Ethel Mitchell, Edna Olin, Esther Barbour, Edward, Elmer, Earl, Andrew and Harry Downing; also survived by five grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. Friends may call Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at W.S. DAVIS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 358 W. Main St., Arcade where funeral services will be held Tuesday at 12:30 PM. Interment in Curriers Cemetery. Memorials may be made to The Strykersville Rescue Squad. Published in the Buffalo News on 4/18/2005. 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. 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. McLouth, Virginia (Houseknecht) Of Corfu, April 16, 2005, beloved wife of Dr. Sydney L. McLouth; cherished mother of Gary M. (Providence) McLouth, Suzanne (Anthony) Affigne and Janet S. (James T.) Curry; grandmother of seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; also survived by one sister, Dorothy (Richard) Kogle and many nieces and nephews; she was the sister of the late Joshua D., Robert W. and William K. Houseknecht. Friends may call at the Corfu United Presbyterian Church, 63 Allegheny St., Corfu, Monday and Tuesday from 1-3 and 6-8 PM. Funeral Services from the church on Wednesday at 11 AM. Memorials to Evergreen Hill Cemetery, c/o Linda Tucker, 108 Main Street, Corfu, NY. Arrangements by the C.B. BEACH & SON MORTUARY, INC., Corfu. Published in the Buffalo News on 4/18/2005. Meeder, Joelle M. Age 28, of Pike, died April 16, 2005, beloved daughter of Wayne and Mary Jane (nee Cross) Meeder; devoted mother of Emily Sue Cushman; sister of Erin (Dan Clinch) Meeder and Elisha (Rob) Jines; granddaughter of Helen Cross; also survived by her boyfriend, Zachary Stroud. Friends may call Tuesday from 3-5 and 7-9 PM at W.S. DAVIS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 358 W. Main St., Arcade. Private services will be held at the convenience of the family. Interment will be in Elmwood Cemetery, Pike. Published in the Buffalo News on 4/18/2005. Newman, Ruth E. (Hord) April 16, 2005, of the Town of Tonawanda, NY, beloved wife of the late Rev. Walter T. Newman; dearest mother of Ted and Philip (Elizabeth) Newman; loving grandmother of Michael; dear sister of Nancy (Allen) Elliott and the late Louise Hord. Friends may call Tuesday 4-8 at the LESTER H. WEDEKINDT, INC. FUNERAL HOME, 3290 Delaware Ave. Friends are invited to attend a Celebration of Life in The Evangelica Covenant Church of Buffalo, 786 Kenmore Ave., Buffalo 14216, Saturday, April 30 at 11 AM. Memorials may be made to Evangelica Covenant Church. Published in the Buffalo News on 4/18/2005. Pfeil, William E. "Buster" Of Lancaster, NY, formerly of Alden, April 16, 2005; husband of the late Lucille (Schneider) Pfeil; dear father of Linda (Thomas) Woleslagle, Kathy (Howard) Hartman, Robin ( Pati), Chris ( Nancy) and Lori ( John) Ross; also survived by seven grandchildren and seven great grandchildren; brother of the late Alma (Richard ) Adolf and Ruth Pfeil. Mass of Christian Burial from St. John's R.C. Church, Alden NY Wednesday at 10 AM (Assemble at church) Family present at the CHARLES MEYER FUNERAL HOME, INC, 13228 Broadway, Alden,NY. Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM Published in the Buffalo News from 4/18/2005 - 4/19/2005. Pieszala, Dorothy (Dudas) April 16, 2005, beloved wife of Joseph Pieszala; dearest mother of Joseph M. (Mary), Dennis (Tracy), Douglas (Ann), Gregory (Jennifer) and Kimberly (Jason) Rashko; survived by 11 grandchildren; sister of Raymond and Paul Dudas; sister-in-law of Clara Lawson. Funeral services commencing at the DANIEL R. SMOLAREK FUNERAL HOME, 2047 Broadway, Cheektowaga-Buffalo city line, Wednesday at 9:30 AM and at St. Andrew's R.C. Church at 10 AM. Interment in St. Stanislaus Cemetery. Family present Monday and Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Published in the Buffalo News from 4/18/2005 - 4/19/2005. Raybould, Judith A. April 17, 2005, mother of Kevin, Dennis (Patricia), Michael, Ellen (Kenneth) Lauer; grandmother of Katherine 'Babes', Caroline Raybould, Kenny and Jonathan Lauer; sister of Lynne Hertienne. Judith was a retiree of NYS Dept. of Environmental Conservation. Relatives and friends may call at the CARLTON A. ULLRICH FUNERAL HOME INC., 855 Englewood Ave., Tonawanda Tuesday from 3-8 PM and are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Joseph's Church (University Heights), 3269 Main St., Wednesday at 10:30 AM. Interment private. Published in the Buffalo News from 4/18/2005 - 4/19/2005. 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. Renczkowski, Gertrude (Gajewski) April 17, 2005, of West Seneca, NY, beloved wife of the late Leonard; dearest mother of Patricia (John) Weston, Dennis (Kathy), William (Cynthia), Christine (Sean) Carney and James (Cynthia) Weston; dear sister of Henry (Florence) Gajewski; also survived by eight grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Services Wednesday at 8:45 AM from the KAZMIERCZAK FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3640 Clinton St. (one block east of Union) and in Our Lady of Czestochowa R.C. Church at 9:30. The family will be present on Tuesday only from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Mrs. Renczkowski was a former member of The Senior Citizens at the parish. Published in the Buffalo News from 4/18/2005 - 4/19/2005. Sekuterski, Mary C. (Majka) April 17, 2005, of Depew, NY, wife of the late Harry B. Sekuterski; beloved mother of Elizabeth 'Betty' (late Edward) Sobus, Barbara Sekuterski and Margaret 'Marge' (David) Falkner; dearest grandmother of David (Kimberly), Gary, Sr. (Maureen), Christopher (Sharon) Sobus, Rachel Falkner and great-grandmother of Ashlie, Gary, Jr. 'Eddie', Luke, Kenneth, John, Nicole and Matthew; sister of Charlotte (Edward) Brzyski, Adele (late Frank) Minorczyk, Joseph (Jane) Majka and the late Clara (late Frank) Dziarnowski, Edward (late Helen), Stanley (Stella), Matthew, Bronislaus, William and Frank Majka; also survived by nieces and nephews. Family will be present to receive relatives and friends on Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the MELVIN J. SLIWINSKI FUNERAL HOME, 85 George Urban Blvd. (west of Harlem Rd.) where funeral services will be held on Wednesday at 9:30 AM and from St. Barnabas Church at 10 AM. Interment St. Stanislaus Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News from 4/18/2005 - 4/19/2005. Sweetland, Heidi A. April 17, 2005, of Hamburg, NY, beloved mother of Keith Donley; loving companion of John Donley; daughter of the late George and Dolores (nee Walters) Sweetland; cherished sister of Jeffrey (Kathleen), Gary Sweetland and Wendy Plumer; also survived by nieces and nephews. Friends received at the LAKESIDE MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, INC., S-4199 Lakeshore Rd. (corner Camp Rd. & Rte. 5), Hamburg, 627-2919, Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM where Funeral Services will be held Wednesday at 10 AM. Charles A. Castiglia, Director. Published in the Buffalo News from 4/18/2005 - 4/19/2005. Szoka, Anna (Gabor) April 17, 2005, beloved wife of the late John; dear mother of Betty (Anthony) Metkowski, Geraldine (Michael) Delmont and Shirley Beamish; grandmother of six; great-grandmother of 11; sister of Andrew Gabor, Kathryn Cesa, Michael Gabor, Helen Andrzejewski and the late Susanne Pytlik, Mary Blasko, Betty Torok and Rose Jesz; survived by several nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the JAMES E. GRACE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 335 Ontario St., Tuesday 1-4 and 7-9 PM. Friends may gather for a Mass of Christian Burial on Wednesday in All Saints Church (205 Esser, Buffalo) at 10 AM. Anna was a member of The National Slovak Society. Published in the Buffalo News on 4/18/2005. 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. Tooke, Norma L. (Palumbo) April 16, 2005, of East Amherst, NY, dear wife of Jay L.; dear mother of Jill L.; daughter of John Palumbo and Bedie Evens; daughter-in-law of James and the late Anita Tooke; sister of Nancie (William) Speer, Andrew and Kenny Palumbo; sister-in-law of Bruce, Jane Desseraux, James Tooke; niece of Norma Kamp; cousin of Mark and Susan Kamp; aunt of Trevor, Stacy, Eva Grace and Margaret Alice, Angela, Steven and Alicia. Friends may call Monday and Tuesday 4-8 PM at the ROBERTS & DENGLER FUNERAL HOME, 8630 Transit Rd. (one mile north of Maple just past Klein). Friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial, Wednesday 10 AM from St. John Maron Church, 2040 Wehrle Dr., Amherst, NY. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The Juvenile Diabetes Foundation, 331 Alberta Dr., Amherst 14226. Published in the Buffalo News from 4/18/2005 - 4/19/2005. 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.