OBITS: The Buffalo News Death Notices 20 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 Adams, Anna Elizabeth "Betty" April 17, 2005, of Kenmore, NY, dear cousin of Ruth Adams (John) Templeton; also survived by many friends. Friend may call Wednesday, 4-8, at the LESTER H. WEDEKINDT INC. FUNERAL HOME, 3290 Delaware. Friends are invited to attend a memorial service in Kenmore Presbyterian Church, Tuesday April 26, at 11 AM. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to Kenmore Presbyterian Church or the SPCA. Miss Adams was a member of Abigail Fillmore Chapter of the DAR, Meals on Wheels, Churchillers and Hamilton Mission at Kenmore Presbyterian Church. Published in the Buffalo News from 4/19/2005 - 4/20/2005. Alessi, Antoinetta (Scozzari) April 17, 2005, beloved wife of the late Giuseppe Alessi; dearest mother of Santina 'Sandy' (David) Hutchinson, Maria (Domenic) Liberta and Charles (Lisa) Alessi; loving grandmother of Joseph, Domenic, Anthony, Jaclyn, Michael, Madelyn and Miranda; dear sister of Carol (Russell) Avino, Connie (Carmen) Cimato, Maria (Fred) Cimato and Josephine (Sebastiano) Vitali; also survived by nieces and nephews. The family will be present Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Lancaster-Depew Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME INC., 6050 Transit Rd, where funeral services will be held Thursday at 9:15 AM and a Mass of Christian Burial from St. Philip The Apostle Church at 10 AM. Friends invited. Online register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 4/19/2005 - 4/20/2005. Ayler, Evelyn S. (Matla) Of West Seneca, NY, April 19, 2005, beloved wife of the late Frank A. Ayler; dearest mother of Shirlee (late John) Varga and Sandra (Jack Irvin) Melius; loving grandmother of Rhonda (Alfred) Groszkowski, Darryl (Susan) Varga, John Chmiel, Dena Krueger, Traci Chmiel and Nicole Melius; great-grandmother of A.J., Amber, Andrew, Michael, Melissa and Lauren; sister of Irene (Robert) Ambellan and the late Josephine (late Joseph) Budzyn, Joseph (Marie) Matla, Estelle (late Joseph) Dura, Walter (late Edith) Matla, Charlotte (late Alex) Nistor and Matthew Matla; also survived by nieces and nephews. Family will be present to receive friends Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Blasdell/Lackawanna Chapel) JOHN J. KACZOR FUNERAL HOME INC., 3450 South Park Ave. where prayers will be said Friday morning at 8:45 followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of Victory Basilica at 9:30. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society. Published in the Buffalo News from 4/20/2005 - 4/21/2005. Barowski, Anna V. Of Town of Tonawanda, NY, April 18, 2005, at age 91; beloved sister of the late Josephine (late E. Vern) Ackerman; dearest aunt of Joseph (JoAnn) Ackerman, Barbara Ann Margolis and Terry Marie (Robert) Benson; great-aunt of Joshua Margolis and Daniel Ackerman; special aunt of LuEllen (Charles) Grant, Laura, David and Donna Grant. Friends received Thursday from 5-8 PM at the GRECO FUNERAL HOME INC., 2909 Elmwood Ave. (near Sheridan Dr.), where funeral services will be held Friday morning at 10 AM. Anna was a retired employee of the City of Buffalo and a long time volunteer at Kenmore Mercy Hospital. Published in the Buffalo News on 4/20/2005. Funeral home info Flowers Charities Bidner, Jean April 17, 2005, wife of the late John F.; mother of Marjorie and Carol Bidner and Merribeth (Timothy) Carlton; sister of Robert E. Sessions and Margaret Crain. Memorial Service pending. JAMES E. GRACE FUNERAL HOME INC. Published in the Buffalo News on 4/20/2005. Buccella, Rose (Mattina) April 19, 2005, beloved wife of Louis R. Buccella; dear mother of Donna Wetzel, Susan (late Dennis) O'Neill and Louis J. Buccella; loving grandmother of Jennifer and Chris Wetzel, Lauren O'Neill, Louis and Anthony Buccella; sister of Josephine Falkner, Jennie Mattina, James (Marion) Mattina and Orazio Mattina. Funeral from the JAMES W. CANNAN FUNERAL HOME INC., Southtowns Chapel, 3155 Orchard Park Rd. on Saturday at 9:45 AM and from Queen of Heaven Church 10:15 AM. Friends may call Thursday and Friday, 2-4, 7-9 PM. Published in the Buffalo News from 4/20/2005 - 4/21/2005. Burrell, Barbara M. April 17, 2005, beloved wife of the late John S. Burrell; dear mother of Judith Moon, Leah (Brian) Nemenoff, both of Peoria, IL and the late Leslie Mangia; grandmother of seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. At Barbara's request, there will be no funeral service. Her daughters will receive visitors on Friday afternoon and evening April 22 at their mother's home. Flowers gratefully declined. If desired, contributions may be made in Mrs. Burrell's memory to the Leslie Burrell-Mangia Fund at Otterbein College, One Otterbein College, Westerville, OH 43081. Arrangements by AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME INC. Published in the Buffalo News from 4/20/2005 - 4/21/2005. Chazan, Helene S. (Nasoff) April 18, 2005, of blackstone Blvd., Providence, FI, beloved wife of Dr. Joseph A. Chazan; devoted mother of Michael J. Chazan, Providence, Kimberly Chazan Zwetchkenbaum, Providence and Kathy Chazan Starr, Newton; loving daughter of Hannah (Grabel) Nasoff, Poughkeepsie, NY and the late Hyman Nasoff; devoted grandmother of nine; sister of Lewis (Levi) Nasoff of Israel. Funeral was in Rhode Island. Contributions in her memory may be made to the Patients' Assistance Fund, c/o Dialysis Centers of Rhode Island, 324 Waterman Ave., East Providence, RI 02914. For information call SUGARMAN-SINAI MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 800 447-1267. Published in the Buffalo News on 4/20/2005. Cirelli, Martin E. April 19, 2005, of Kenmore, NY, beloved husband of Claire (Dunbar) Cirelli; father of Claire Lorraine (Thomas) Marra and James Martin (Dana) Cirelli; grandfather of James, Ann Marra, James, Nicholas and Grace Cirelli; brother of Loretta Stewart. Private services at families convenience. Published in the Buffalo News on 4/20/2005. Clark Sr., Ronald April 17, 2005, beloved husband of the late Sharon (nee Williams); dear father of Michele (Aaron) Wittcop, Ron Jr. (Savina), Steven (Jessie), Danielle (William) Biscotto, William, Nicole (Robert) Benjamin; Pa to Jonathan, Danata, Calla, R.J., Ilana, Donovan, Carrigan, Keith, Michell, Justin, Logan and the late Madison; brother to Jerry (Ruth), George (Mitzy), Carol (Gordy) Theil, Sue (Ray) Caso, the late Elmer (Dorothy) and Kathy (Frank) Fish; survived by many nieces and nephews. Funeral service from the CARLTON A. ULLRICH FUNERAL HOME INC., 855 Englewood Ave., Tonawanda Thursday at 8:30 AM and St. Paul's Church, Kenmore, at 9:15 AM. Friends invited. Family present Tuesday and Wednesday, 2-4, 7-9 PM. Published in the Buffalo News from 4/19/2005 - 4/20/2005. Croston, George (George Croston) April 19, 2005, age 74, member of the Brothers of Mercy, beloved son of the late George and Nora (Riordan) Croston; dear brother of Nora Mae (late George) Ehrhardt, Judith (Raymond) Bubel, both of Rochester, NY, and Eileen Hahn of New Albany, IN; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Friends may call Thursday, 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the Brothers of Mercy Residence, 4540 Ransom Road, Clarence. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday morning in the Sacred Heart Chapel of the Brothers of Mercy at 10 AM. Friends invited. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Brothers of Mercy. Arrangements by AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC. On line guest register at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 4/20/2005 - 4/21/2005. Gardon, Stephania A. (Hala) Age 103, April 18, 2005, beloved wife of the late Andrew A. Gardon; devoted mother of Margaret (late Frank) Manista, Mary Anne Gardon and the late Richard (Barbara) Gardon; loving grandmother of Kenneth (Louise) Manista, Thomas Witakowski, Joanne (Jack) Gresmer, Louise Witakowski, Andrea (Rob) Dunk and Stephen (Tracy) Gardon; great-grandmother of 7 and great-great grandmother of 1; predeceased by 3 brothers and 1 sister; also survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral services at the BUSZKA FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2005 Clinton St. (corner S. Ogden) Thursday at 9 AM and at St. Casimir Church at 9:30 AM. Visitation Wednesday 2-8 PM. Published in the Buffalo News from 4/19/2005 - 4/20/2005. Gaylord, Lenita E. Age 72, of Highlands Ranch. Born and raised in Buffalo, NY, formerly of Kansas City, MO. Memorial service, So. East Christian Church, 9650 Jordan Rd., Parker, CO, Friday 2:30 PM. Survived by sons Tim (Betty), Joel Jr., Jeff, daughter Sarah; 18 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by husband Joel and son Jason. Published in the Buffalo News on 4/20/2005. Gibbons Sr., Earl F. April 19, 2005, beloved husband of Lois J. (Graupman) Gibbons; dear father of Earl (Dianne) Gibbons, Jr. and Susan (Thomas) Flynn; dear grandfather of Megan and Kyle Gibbons; brother of the late Charles, James, Eugene and Evelyn. The family will be present to receive friends Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM, at BEACH-TUYN FUNERAL HOME INC., 5541 Main St. (at Cayuga Rd.), Williamsville. Friends are invited to attend a funeral service Friday morning at 10:30 in St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 68 Eagle St, Williamsville, NY 14221. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials to St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church. Published in the Buffalo News from 4/20/2005 - 4/21/2005. Grunzweig, Peter J. April 6, 2005. Husband of the late Sofie M. Grunzweig; brother of Catherine (late Herbert) Miller and the late Jacob (survived by June) Grunzweig; also survived by six nieces and one nephew. Friends are invited to attend a Memorial Mass in St. Francis Xavier Church, Saturday, April 23rd at 9:30 AM. No prior visitation. Peter was a member of Moose Lodge #8 and an Army veteran of WW II. Arrangements by the STEPHAN-BURNS FUNERAL HOME INC., 266 East St. at Austin. Published in the Buffalo News on 4/20/2005. Herrington Sr., Jonathan E. Suddenly of Hamburg, NY April 16, 2005, beloved husband of Judy (nee Sprague) Herrington; loving father of Jonathan E. Jr. (Noriko) and Jason (Elizabeth) Herrington; dear grandfather of Jeremy, Jessica and Rachael; son of the late Edward and Carmela (nee Tobia) Herrington; also survived by many other loving family members and dear friends. Family will be present to receive friends Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at (Hamburg Chapel) JOHN J. KACZOR FUNERAL HOME, INC., 5453 Southwestern Blvd. (corner of Rogers Rd., 646-5555) where funeral services will be celebrated Thursday morning at 11:30. Friends invited. Published in the Buffalo News from 4/19/2005 - 4/20/2005. Kohler, Ruth E. (Schneider) Of Elma, NY, April 14, 2005, beloved wife of the late Howard A. W. Kohler Sr.; dearest mother of Ronald (Mary Ellen), of Aurora, OH, Bonnie Hammer, of Southampton, NJ, Linda (Roger) Besser, of Apalachin, NY, Howard A. W. 'Joe' Kohler Jr. and Deborah (Keith) Mildenstein, of Provo, UT; fond grandmother of 14 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren; sister of the late Luella (late Charles) Dumke. No prior visitation. Family and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service on Friday morning 11 AM, from St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 360 Main St., (Blossom) Elma, NY. Contributions to the Care Unit of Harris Hill Nursing Facility, 2699 Wehrle Dr., Williamsville, NY 14221. Arrangements by PAUL A. KLOC BLOSSOM CHAPELS, INC., 668-5666. Published in the Buffalo News from 4/20/2005 - 4/21/2005. Lillis, Richard A. April 17, 2005, of East Amherst, NY, beloved husband of Carol A. (nee Stenman); loving and cherished father of Sean P. (Kim) Lillis, Maureen Lillis, Erin McCarthy, Tara (Mark) Niederpruem and Megan (Jody) Rosen; sweetest papa of Brendan, Bryan, Sean, Caitlin, Madeline, Alison, Garrett, Ryan, Rory, Kelly, Caroline, Catherine, Margaret, Patrick and Kylie; dearest brother of the late Bernard (Joan) Lillis, Margaret (Charles) Krawczyk, Patricia (Rene) Bascobert and Michael P. (Donna) Lillis; also survived by many cousins, nieces and nephews. The family will be present on Wednesday and Thursday from 4-8 PM at the (Amherst Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 5200 Sheridan Dr. (at Hopkins) where funeral services will be held on Friday at 9:45 AM and from St. Mary's Church (Swormsville) at 11:00 AM. Flowers gratefully declined. Donations may be made to the Roswell Park Cancer Institute. The family would like to thank Roswell Park for their kindness. Online register at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 4/19/2005 - 4/20/2005. Lis, Betty (Mex) April 19, 2005, beloved wife of William J. Lis; dear mother of Janet, William (Sandra), Michael (Rose), Patricia (Paul) Galgovich, David (Melanie) of Atlanta, GA, Judith (Michael) Buckley of Atlanta, GA, and Tammy Lis; grandmother of 11 grandchildren; sister of Ruth Stahl and the late Mary Lis, Carl and James Mex. The family will receive friends at the C. MERTZ AND SON FUNERAL HOME INC., 911 Englewood Ave., Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM where Funeral Services will follow at 9 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Jude's Children's Hospital. Published in the Buffalo News on 4/20/2005. Luce, Lloyd A. Of Hamburg, NY, April 19, 2005, husband of the late Fern (nee Bussing); father of David (Alice) and Brian Luce; grandfather of Julie (Michael) Reynolds, David (Ann) and Michael (Michelle) Luce; also survived by six great-grandchildren. Friends may call at the DONALD M. DEMMERLEY FUNERAL HOME INC., 21 Pierce Ave. Hamburg, Thursday 2-4, 7-9 PM, where a funeral service will be held Friday at 10 AM. Friends invited. Mr. Luce was a member of Evans Lodge #261 F&AM and BUffalo Consistory. Published in the Buffalo News on 4/20/2005. Makowski, Edward A. April 18th ,2005 of Buffalo, NY, following a long illness; loving son of the late Walter and Angeline Makowski; beloved brother of the late Florence (late Stanley) Trzewieczynski, late Richard (Clara) Makowski, late Eugene (MaryAnn) Makowski; survived by many loving nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews. A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be offered May 14th at 9:30 AM in the St. Mary's On the Hill Chapel. No prior visitation. Please asemble at the chapel. Mr Makowski was a retiree of Union Carbide of Lindy Div, an avid bowler and baseball player. Flowers gratefully declined. Arrangements by the BARRON-MILLER FUNERAL HOME ,INC Published in the Buffalo News on 4/20/2005. McCall, Wayne T. Town of Tonawanda, April 14, 2005; beloved son of Evelyn and the late John T. McCall; dear brother of Marie (Keith) Stendahl and Chuck (Linda) McCall; cherished uncle of Leanne, John, Sarah, Tanya, Lindsay and also Matthew; respecting Wayne's wishes their will be no services. In lieu of services a Memorial gathering will be held at Sensations Too, 2875 River Rd., Town of Tonawanda at 2 PM April 24th. Published in the Buffalo News from 4/19/2005 - 4/20/2005. McCarthy, Mary M. "Mae" (Hughes) April 18, 2005. Beloved wife of the late John M. McCarthy; mother of Kevin (Laura), Patrick (Ann), Shawn (Doris) and the late Michael J. McCarthy. Grandmother of Mollie, Patrick, Kevin, Meghan, Lauren, Sean and the late David McCarthy. Sister of the late George and Helen M. Hughes. Friends may call Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 at the (Buffalo Chapel) THOMAS H. McCARTHY FUNERAL HOME, 1975 Seneca St where funeral will be held Friday morning at 9 AM and from St Martin of Tours Church at 9:30 Published in the Buffalo News from 4/20/2005 - 4/21/2005. 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. McKoy, LouEtta In loving memory of LouEtta 'Lou' of Henderson, Nevada, passed away Sunday, April 17, 2005, at the age of 57. Lou was born in Buffalo, NY to Willis and Mary Sackinger at a young age her family moved to Lima, Ohio where she grew up and met her loving husband Frank McKoy. In 1978, Frank and Lou moved to the Las Vegas Valley and they have resided in Henderson for the last 25 years. Lou was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church, The Children's Advocacy Alliance, and the Co-Founder of Blackjack Fireworks. Her husband Frank survives Lou along with three sons, Anthony, Michael, Frank Jr., and Timothy Allen all of Henderson, Nevada. Her mother Mary Rose Sackinger of Buffalo, NY, sisters Rebecca Rose DellaPenta and Tammy Jean Wisniewski both of Buffalo, NY and Katherine Ann Andolina of Jacksonville, FL; brothers Willis Leo Sackinger Jr. of N. Carlolina and Gregory Joseph Sackinger of Buffalo, NY also survives her. She will be deeply missed by her five grandchildren. Viewing will be held on Wednesday, April 20th, from 5-7 PM and Thursday, April 21st from 12 PM to 7 PM at PALM MORTUARY, 7600 S. Eastern Ave. Mass of Christian Burial will be said at Holy Family Catholic Church (Mt. Vista at Harmon) on Friday, April 22 at 11 AM, burial will follow in Palm Valley View Cemetery. Donations may be made in Lou's memory to Lung Cancer Research or The Children's Advocacy Alliance. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. PALM MORTUARY DIRECTORS 702-464-8500 Published in the Buffalo News on 4/20/2005. Messana, Carmela A. (Pistone) April 16, 2005, wife of the late Joseph Messana; mother of Thomas (Rosemarie) Messana and Carolyn (Robert) Morrow; grandmother of Mary Beth, Joseph, Thomas, Christopher, Ashley Messana and Emily Morrow; sister of Rose (late Joseph) Oliveri, Vincent (Mary) Pistone, Josephine Pistone and the late Mary (late John) Gambino; also survived by nieces and nephews. Family present to receive friends Tuesday evening 7-9 PM and Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the PERNA-PELLEGRINO FUNERAL HOME INC., 1671 Maple Rd., (between Youngs and Hopkins Rds.), Amherst, where Funeral Services will be held Thursday at 8:15 AM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated from St. Leo the Great Church at 9:15 AM. Entombment Mt. Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials made to the Arthritis Foundation. Published in the Buffalo News from 4/19/2005 - 4/20/2005. O'Donnell, Elizabeth S. (Sabo) April 18, 2005 of East Aurora, NY; beloved wife of the late James F. O'Donnell; loving mother of Elizabeth 'Bunnie' (Bradley) Palmquist, Joseph (Marge), Debra Hensley and Eileen O'Donnell; sister of Irene Hardie, Pearl Yuhas and the late Joseph (survived by Marie) Sabo, Sandor Sabo and Emily Birkbeck; also survived by 11 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. No prior visitation. Friends are invited to attend Memorial Services to be held at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Pine & Fillmore Street, East Aurora on Monday evening (April 25th) at 7 PM. Memorials to City Mission in memory of Elizabeth would be appreciated. Arrangements by WOOD FUNERAL HOME, East Aurora Published in the Buffalo News from 4/20/2005 - 4/21/2005. Olszowy, John J. April 18, 2005; of Cheektowaga, NY; dearest father of Anthony, Martin and Richard; also survived by two grandchildren; loving brother of Eleanor (late Adam) Kozakiewicz, Walter (Leah) and Norbert; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Funeral service commencing at the DANIEL R. SMOLAREK FUNERAL HOME, 2510 Union Rd., Cheektowaga (2 blocks South of William St.), Saturday morning at 9:30 and at St. Philip the Apostle Church at 10 AM. Entombment in St. Stanislaus Cemetery. Family present Thursday and Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to St. Philip the Apostle Church. Mr. Olszowy was a Navy Veteran of WW II and a long time volunteer for Meal on Wheels. Published in the Buffalo News from 4/20/2005 - 4/21/2005. Peruzzini, Anita L. (Perpetus) April 18, 2005, beloved wife of the late Henry; dearest mother of Janice Kirschner; grandmother of Ray (Heidi) Kirschner, Anita (Miles) Kijania, Lynn (Joseph) Kohut, Cheryl Kirschner (Jim); great-grandmother of Melanie, Ray III, Mitchell, Alex, Kevin and Amber; sister of Sam (Gerri) Perpetus, Verna (late Martin) Smardz and the late Mary (late Thomas) Peruzzini; also survived by nieces and nephews. Family will be present to receive relatives and friends Thursday 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 Friday at 9:30 AM and from St. Lawrence Church at 10 AM. Interment Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News on 4/20/2005. Prescott, Marjorie A. (Howard) Of N. Tonawanda, unexpectedly April 17, 2005, beloved wife of 58 years of John F. Prescott; dearest mother of Rev. Karl (Margie) Kindt III, John F. (Nancy) Prescott Jr. and Michael (Lori) Prescott; proud grandmother of six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; dear sister of Jean (Frank) Lawlor, Winifred (Russell) Swatsworth, Carol (Paul) Gannon and the late Shirley Johnson; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Family present Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the SABER FUNERAL HOME, 549 Oliver St., N. Tonawanda ( 692-0271) where funeral services will be held Friday at 11 AM. The Rev. Thomas Hardy officiating. Published in the Buffalo News on 4/20/2005. Prince, Richard D. April 19, 2005, beloved husband of Jacqueline Conley Prince; dear father of Cheryl (Joseph) Stoetzel, Debbie (John) Haeick, Robert (Amanda) Prince; also survived by 8 grandchildren. Friends may call at the D. LAWRENCE GINNANE FUNERAL HOME, 3215 Delaware Ave., Kenmore, Thursday 2-4 and 6-8 PM where funeral will be held Friday at 8:15 AM. Mass of Christian Burial from St. Amelia's R.C. Church at 9 AM. Interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Memorials to Priests for Life, PO Box 141172, Staten Island, NY 10314 are preferred. Published in the Buffalo News from 4/20/2005 - 4/21/2005. Rabe, Marie L. (Vogel) Entered into rest April 19, 2005 at age 103, of East Aurora, NY, wife of the late Fred Rabe Sr.; mother of Karen Andruschat, Fred (Jeanine) Rabe Jr. and the late Robert (survived by Beverly) Rabe and Charles Rabe; grandmother of Sue (Jerry) Neal, Pam (Steve) Casey, Amy Andruschat, Debbie (Jim) Leumer, Kathy (Ray) Lantzy, Paul (Shelly) Rabe, Christine Krzminski, Gary Rabe, Cheryl Rabe, Kathleen Woodson and the late Fred Rabe; great-grandmother of Jennifer, Isaac, Olivia, Andrew, Heather, Christopher, Greg, Sarah, Emily and Josh; great-great-grandmother of Brett and Casey; sister of Marion (late Glen) Mansfield and the late Hans Vogel, Chris Vogel and Margaret Krueger; also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Friends may call Wednesday 7-9 PM and Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at KENNETH HOWE FUNERAL HOME, 64 Maple St., E. Aurora. Funeral services will be held 10 AM Friday at Immanuel Lutheran Church, E. Fillmore & Pine Sts., E. Aurora. Memorial contributions made to Hospice Buffalo. Published in the Buffalo News from 4/20/2005 - 4/22/2005. 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. Roetzer, George N. April 18, 2005, of Amherst, NY, beloved husband of the late Nancy M. Roetzer; father of Ronald (Mary Frances), David (Marion), Marilyn Schaeffer (Howard), Michael (Judy) and Mark (Debra); also survived by 12 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Friends may call Wednesday 7-9 PM at the HARRY A. WEDEKINDT FUNERAL HOME, INC., 280 Grover Cleveland Hwy at N. Bailey. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held from St. Leo the Great Church Thursday at 11 AM. Friends invited. Please assemble at church. Published in the Buffalo News from 4/19/2005 - 4/20/2005. Schork, James L. April 17, 2005, of Depew, NY, dearest father of Jennifer Moore; brother of Joan Gloss, Joseph (Nicki) Schork, Douglas (Karen), Jack (Joan), William (Maureen), Edward (Maureen) Wielinski, late Arleen Pennacchio, late Gary (Donna) Schork; also survived by several nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends may call at the BARRON-MILLER FUNERAL HOME INC., 3025 William St., near Union Rd., Cheektowaga, where family will be present Wednesday 2-4 and 7-8 PM at which time services will be held. Published in the Buffalo News from 4/19/2005 - 4/20/2005. Smith, Daryl M. Suddenly, April 16, 2005; loving father of Danae, Deja, Laquysha and Daryl Jr. all of Buffalo; cherished son of Montez and Brenda Smith. The family will receive friends Thursday 10 AM. Funeral 12 Noon from Greater Faith Temple COGIC, 480 Hickory St. Arrangements by BRIAN K. LEWIS FUNERAL HOMES, 347 Peckham Street. Published in the Buffalo News on 4/20/2005. Sobierajski, Florence M. (nee) Golata April 18, 2005, of Cheektowaga, NY, beloved wife of the late Edmund; dearest mother of Nancy (Robert) Cymerman and Carol (Paul) Gerace; dear grandmother of Matthew Merrins and Brian Cymerman; sister of Dorothy (Kay) Habib, Julian (Audrey) Golata and the late Lucy (late Henry) Wahl; also survived by nieces and nephews. Family will be present to receive relatives and friends on Thursday 4-7 PM, at the MELVIN J. SLIWINSKI FUNERAL HOME, 85 George Urban Blvd., (west of Harlem Rd.). Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday at 9:30 AM at Queen of Martyrs Church, 180 George Urban Blvd., (please assemble at church). Interment, St. Stanislaus Cemetery. Mrs. Sobierajski was a member of Queen of Martyrs Choir. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to Hospice Foundation, 225 Como Park Blvd., Cheektowaga, NY 14227. Published in the Buffalo News on 4/20/2005. Spampinato, Lena Of Depew, NY, April 19, 2005, beloved wife of the late Orazio Spampinato Sr.; loving mother of Anthony E., Mario and the late Orazio Jr.; grandmother of Gina (Richard) Hansen and Amy Spampinato; great-grandmother of three. Family will receive relatives and friends at the WENDEL & LOECHER INC., FUNERAL HOME, 27 Aurora St., Lancaster Thursday only 2-4 and 7-9. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Mary's RC Church, Lancaster Friday at 10 AM. (Please assemble at church). Published in the Buffalo News from 4/20/2005 - 4/21/2005. Thomas, Concetta R. (Chido) Of Buffalo, NY, April 18, 2005, beloved wife of the late Joseph C. Thomas; mother of Charlene T. Romanello and the late Marie E. Guther; grandmother of Lisa Michelle, Kimberly and Matthew Guther, Mellisa and John Romanello; sister of Rose (Lou) Young and the late Benjamin and Frank Chido. No prior visitation. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held in St. Michael's Church, 651 Washington St., Buffalo, Friday 10:00 AM. Friends invited. Memorials made to Alzheimer's Association. Arrangements by the F. E. BROWN SONS FUNERAL HOME INC. Published in the Buffalo News from 4/20/2005 - 4/21/2005. Wojtowicz, John A. Of Derby, NY, April 18, 2005, beloved husband of Alice (Kelly) and the late Carol Wojtowicz; father of John and Carolyn; brother of Steve (Kathy) Wojtowicz; uncle of Nancy (Greg), Jennifer (John), Jeff (Heather), Terry (Paula), Mark, Dawn (Mike), Tammy (Bob), Mert, Nicole (Tom); special great-uncle of Hannah, Austin, Lauren, Colin, Steven, Matthew, and Cassie. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday at 9:30 AM in St. Vincent DePaul Church, North Evans, NY. Friends invited. Arrangements by ADDISON FUNERAL HOME INC. Published in the Buffalo News from 4/20/2005 - 4/21/2005. Young, Josephine J. (Eich) Of West Seneca, NY; April 19, 2005; beloved wife of the late John Young and William Young; dearest mother of Mabel 'Pat' (Joseph) Huber, John, Henry and Nicholas (Maxine) Young and Jo (James) McCarthy; grandmother of 13, great-grandmother of 32 and great-great grandmother of 5; sisters of Helen (late Thaddeus) Osika and pre-deceased by many brothers and sisters. Family will be present Wednesday 7-9 and Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 at the HOY FUNERAL HOME INC., 3855 Seneca St., West Seneca, where funeral services will be held Friday morning at 10 AM. Friends invited. Memorials to Hospice Buffalo Inc., 225 Como Park Blvd., Cheektowaga, NY, 14227 are appreciated. Published in the Buffalo News from 4/20/2005 - 4/21/2005. Zawadzki, David T. Age 50, of Westborough, MA, April 18, 2005; beloved husband of Kathleen (Weiss); father of Kristin and Katie, both of Westborough; brother of Eugene of California and Kathleen Cortes of New Jersey; son of Eugene and Louise (Kopera) Zawadzki; also survived by dear friends, Jim and Kay Coleman of Webster NY, in-laws Orville and Arlene Weiss of Depew, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, many nieces, nephews and other friends in Buffalo. Mr. Zawadzki was employed as a product manager for Analog Devices in Cambridge. He had worked for Xerox in Rochester for 27 years. He enjoyed playing guitar and was an avid golfer, runner and hiker. He was educated at AAS Electronics Technology at Alfred State College, earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering and a Masters of Science degree in Engineering/Management Science at the National Technology University in Ft. Collins, CO. He was an active member of the PDMA. Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday, April 22 in Westborough. Interment private. Flowers are gratefully declined. The family requests donations be made to ALS Association, 75 McNeil Way, Suite 310, Dedham MA 02062. Arrangements by the RAND-HARPER-PICKERING WESTBOROUGH FUNERAL HOME. westboroughfuneralhome.com Published in the Buffalo News on 4/20/2005.