OBITS: The Buffalo News Death Notices 21 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 Albee, Sharon R. Colangelo April 20, 2005, at age 63, daughter of Louis Philip (late Rita Irene) Colangelo; wife of Clair J. Albee; mother of Amy L. and Erin M. Albee; sister of Linda (Michael) Warner; daughter-in-law of Florence Albee; also survived by brothers-in-law; sisters-in-law, aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Calling 2 to 4 and 7-9 PM Friday at BOHM-CALARCO-SMITH FUNERAL HOME, 308 East Main St., Batavia. Mass of Christian Burial at 12:00 PM (noon), Saturday at St. Joseph's Church, 303 E. Main St., Batavia. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Genesee Cancer Assistance, 16 Bank St., Batavia, NY 14020. Condolences at www.bataviafuneralhomes.com Published in the Buffalo News on 4/21/2005. 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. Azzarello, Russell B. April 19, 2005, of Cheektowaga, NY, beloved husband of Bonnie (nee Mac- Lauchlan); dearest father of Michael, Mark and Michele (Dan) Nash; loving grandfather of Jamie and Eric Nash, and Mark Azzarello Jr.; loving son of the late Russell (Frances) Azzarello; devoted brother of Frank (Mae), Ann Marie (late Frank) Barone, late Vincent 'Jimmy' (Leonore); also survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral services commencing at the DANIEL R. SMOLAREK FUNERAL HOME, 2510 Union Rd., Cheektowaga (2 blocks south of William St.), Friday morning at 9, and at St. Josaphat's Church at 9:30 AM. Interment in Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Family present Thursday only, 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Flowers gratefully declined. Published in the Buffalo News on 4/21/2005. Bautz, Herman W. April 16, 2005, beloved husband of the late Betty Joyce (nee Weber) Bautz; dearest father of Elaine Sheresky, William Bautz, Beverly Kirby, Barbara Schoene, Bernard Bautz, Beth Kinda and Bruce Bautz; brother of Ruth Rich and the late Emil and Frederick Bautz; also survived by 15 grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and other loving family members. Family and friends are invited to attend a memorial service Saturday morning at 10:30 at The Chapel, 895 North Forest Rd. Williamsville, NY, no prior visitation. Flowers gratefully declined. Arrangements JOHN J. KACZOR FUNERAL HOME INC. Published in the Buffalo News from 4/21/2005 - 4/22/2005. Belesovski, Zdravko April 20, 2005 of Lackawanna, NY. Beloved husband of Danica (nee Gorgieva). Dearest and honored father of Rebecca and Deni. Also survived by many relatives and friends. Services from THE COLONIAL MEMORIAL CHAPELS INC, 3003 South Park Ave, Lackawanna, NY, Saturday morning, 10 and from St Cyril & Methody Macedonian Orthodox Church, 10:30. Visitation Thursday & Friday 2-4 & 7-9 PM Published in the Buffalo News on 4/21/2005. Bickford, Harold D. April 20, 2005; beloved husband of Ann (nee Decker) Bickford; dearest father of Edward D. Bickford, Timothy D. (Cynthia) Bickford, and Ann (Bryan) Keller; loving grandfather of Andre, Nicolas, Katie, Bruce Bickford, Annie and Thomas Keller; brother of Faith McDonnell. There will be no prior visitation. A Memorial Service will be held on Friday at 2:00 PM at the Chapel at Forest Lawn Cemetery. Friends invited. Flowers are gratefully declined. If desired memorials may be made to Womens and Childrens Hospital. Arrangements by the (Delaware Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC. On line register book @ www.Amigone.com. Published in the Buffalo News from 4/21/2005 - 4/22/2005. Brandel, Robert H. Age 79, of Wheatfield on Sunday, April 17, husband of Marian (nee Maggiore) Brandel; father of Deborah (Dennis) Heim, Sherry Hoyt, Donald (Diana) Root, Robert (Linda) Brandel, Lorraine (Edward) May, William (Patricia) Brandel, Michael (Donna) Brandel, Robert Brandel and Diane Brandel; grandfather of eighteen grandchildren and nieces and nephews. Friends are invited to attend a tribute to Robert's life on Saturday, April 23, 2005 at Classics V Restaurant at 11 AM. The family asks that memorials be made to Niagara County Hospice, Inc. Robert was a member of S.P.E.B.S.Q.S.A. and an avid golfer. He retired from New York Telephone Company where he worked as a repairman for 46 years. He was a World Ward II US. Army Veteran and served in the Pacific Theater. Arrangements by BRUNNER FUNERAL HOME (692-3841) Published in the Buffalo News from 4/21/2005 - 4/22/2005. Brown, Mary Ann (Rampado) April 19, 2005, of Grand Island, wife of Jack Henry Brown; mother of Mary Carol Brown; sister of Edward (Mary) Rampado, Nell (John) White and the late Dan (survived by wife Dolores) and George (survived by wife Marianne) Rampado; daughter of the late Victor and Josephine Rampado; friend of Ryan Pettit; also survived by nieces and nephews. Friends may call Friday only 3-8 PM at the KAISER FUNERAL HOME, 1950 Whitehaven Rd., Grand Island where funeral services will be held Saturday at 12 noon. Interment will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Roswell Park Cancer Institute or Hospice Buffalo Published in the Buffalo News from 4/21/2005 - 4/22/2005. 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, RI, 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 4/21/2005. Chudyk, Donald W. Of West Seneca, April 20, 2005, beloved husband of the late Emily (Kreciszewski) Chudyk; devoted father of Gregory (Jenna) and Eric (Gretchen); loving grandfather of Aaron, Sarah, Melissa, Austin, Taylor, Greyson and Karenna; dear brother of Melvin (Kathy); also survived by nieces and nephews. Visitation with family in the EDWARD J. CICHON FUNERAL HOME, 4929 Broadway, Depew, Thursday 7-9 PM and Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM where prayers will be held Saturday at 8:15 AM and in Our Lady of Pompeii Church at 9 AM. Relatives and friends invited. Published in the Buffalo News from 4/21/2005 - 4/22/2005. Coppola, Vivian R. (Ducotey) April 18, 2005, dearest wife of Andrew G. Coppola; beloved mother of Douglas S. (Mimi Barnes) and Vianne S. Coppola; sister of the late Kathleen Tiede and Carl DuCotey; loving grandmother of Steven, Kellen and Evan Coppola. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Andrew's Church, 1525 Sheridan Dr. (Sheridan Dr. at Elmwood Ave.), Kenmore, Saturday at 10:;45 AM. Friends invited. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorial contribution may be made to Canisius High School CREW FUND, 1180 Delaware Ave., Buffalo, NY 14209. Arrangements by JOHN E. ROBERTS FUNERAL HOME. Published in the Buffalo News from 4/21/2005 - 4/22/2005. Cosimano, Theresa M. (nee Grotzinger) April 18, 2005, of Blasdell, NY, beloved wife of the late Augustine J.; dearest mother of Raymond (Beverly), George, William (Christine), Mary 'Peg' (Edward) Jackson, Dr. Thomas (Carol) and Joseph (Julie); grandmother of 11 grandchildren and one great-grandson; sister of Ernest (Louise), Joseph (Barbara) and the late Sr. M. Benedict Grotzinger, O.S.B.; also survived by nieces and nephews. Services from the THE COLONIAL MEMORIAL CHAPELS INC., 3003 South Park Ave., Lackawanna, NY, Saturday morning at 8:30 and from St. Ambrose Church at 9:00. Flowers gratefully declined. Donations may be made to American Cancer Society in Theresa's name. Visitation Friday only, 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Published in the Buffalo News from 4/21/2005 - 4/22/2005. 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. Fahs, Ronald C. Died January 7, 2005. Husband of Mary Ann Fahs; widower of Beverly A. (nee Pascuzzi) Fahs; survived by son, Randy C. Fahs (Margaret), stepsons, Larry (Laurie), Richard (Lisa), Jim (Diane) Fahs and seven grandchildren. Funeral services were held in Ft. Pierce, FL. Family and friends may attend a memorial mass, this Saturday 11 AM at St. Bartholomew Episcopal Church, 1064 Brighton Rd., Tonawanda, NY. Flowers declined. Memorials may be made to the University of Notre Dame/The Notre Dame Club of Buffalo & WNY Scholarship Fund or the American Lung Assn. Published in the Buffalo News on 4/21/2005. 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. Herrmann, Eleonora V. (Haas) April 20, 2005, of Buffalo, NY, beloved wife of the late Clarence F. Herrmann; dear mother of Wayne Ely, David Herrmann and the late Earl Ely; survived by grandchildren and great-grandchildren; sister of the late Clifford (late Lorraine) Haas. Relatives and friends may call at the BARRON-MILLER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3025 William St., near Union Rd., Cheektowaga, where family will be present Thursday 7-9 and Friday 2-4 and 7-9. Mass of Christian Burial Saturday at 9:30 AM in the Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, 381 Edison St., Buffalo. Please assemble at church. Mrs. Herrmann was an Auxiliary member and past President of the Red Jacket Post 3068, past County of District 6 of the VFW, volunteer of over 50 years at the VA Hospital. Published in the Buffalo News from 4/21/2005 - 4/22/2005. 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. Kubisty, Angeline M. (Kropski) April 19, 2005, beloved wife of the late Stanley F. Kubisty; devoted mother of Jerry (Teddy) Paprocki, Arlene (Tom) Stachura, Gene (Rosanne), George (Sharon), David (Doreen) Kubisty; survived by nine grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; sister of the late Jean and Rose; survived by nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends may call at the BARRON-MILLER FUNERAL HOME INC., 3025 William St. near Union Rd., Cheektowaga, where the family will be present Thursday 7-9 and Friday 2-4 and 7-9. Mass of Christian Burial Saturday at 10 AM in Resurrection Church, Union Rd. at Como Park Blvd., please assemble at Church. Published in the Buffalo News from 4/21/2005 - 4/22/2005. Kulikowsky, Helen (Huristna) of Angola, NY, formerly of Lackawanna, NY; April 20, 2005. Beloved wife of John Kulikowsky. Dearest mother of John J. (Valerie), Jill (late Gene) Coughlin, and Andrew. Loving grandmother of John (Audrey) and Nicolas Kulikowsky. Great grandmother of three. Sister of the late Mary Kosowski, Ann Toth, Emily Kish, Stephanie Corbo-Hryn and Julie Fox. Also survived by nieces and nephews. Family will be present to receive friends Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Blasdell/Lackawanna Chapel) JOHN J. KACZOR FUNERAL HOME, INC, 3450 South Park Avenue, where prayers will be said Friday morning at 10:15 followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Ukranian Catholic Church at 11 o'clock. Interment in Holy Cross Cemetery. Panachyda Services Friday evening at 7 PM. Flowers gratefully declined. Published in the Buffalo News on 4/21/2005. Leone, Anna (DePasquale) Formerly of Fredonia, NY, beloved wife of the late Harry C. Leone; dearest mother of Carol (Richard) Harvey of the Town of Tonawanda; loving grandmother of Kristen (Michael) Murdola; dear sister of Francis (Raymond) Connell, Marie (Carl) Kleppe, Albert (Betty) DePasquale, Gloria (Joseph) Chimera, and the late Martha Gugino, Bertha Pagano and Philip DePasquale; also survived by many loving nieces and nephews and godchildren. There will be no prior visitation. Services will be held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements by AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME INC. Online guest register at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News on 4/21/2005. Marcus Sr., Edward Valentine Age 74, of Phoenix, passed away on April 13, 2005 from renal failure. He was previously from Cheektowaga, New York and born on March 15, 1931 in Buffalo. Ed is survived by his unforgettable wife of 48 beautiful years, Dolly; he is the father of Edward Jr., Steven (Bonnie), Jacqueline (Michael) and Aaron; loving grandfather (Dziadzia), of Eric, Darrell, Gabriel, Shannon, Meghan, Alexander, Lauren, Marcus and Lindsay; son of the late Walter and Helen Marcus; and brother of Alice (William) Tedesco; he is also survived by his nephews, nieces, cousins and many friends. Ed was active as an usher, Eucharist Minister, money counter and a member of St. Vincent de Paul Society for Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church. He was also President and Ed-i-tor of Arizona Telephone Pioneer Club, as well as a volunteer for Hug-a-Bears, and he collected cancelled stamps, Campbell's labels and food for the hungry. Ed proudly served in the Air Force durning the Korean War. A Mass will be held on Friday, April 22, 2005 at 11:00 AM, at Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church, 3220 W. Greenway Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85053. Arrangements entrusted to Valley of the Sun Mortuary, 480-895-9232. Published in the Buffalo News on 4/21/2005. McAllister Sr., Charles A. Unexpectedly, April 17, 2005. Wake Friday 6-8 PM at PROVIDENCE MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 1275 Sycamore at Oberlin. Funeral Saturday 11 AM from Church of God of Prophecy, 2628 Bailey. Published in the Buffalo News on 4/21/2005. 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. Mecca, Paul J. April 19, 2005; beloved husband of Rose K. (nee Leggio) Mecca; dear father of Rosemary (late Norman) Michalek and Paul M. (Shirley) Mecca; grandfather of Renee (Thomas) Downing, Paul J. Mecca, Pamela (Bruce) Decker, Michelle (Chris) Reile, Amy (Roger) Bojanowski, Wendy (Jason) Weldy, Rene (Mark) Zimmerman; great-grandfather of 15 great-grandchildren; brother of Marie Costello, John (late Louise) Mecca and the late Joseph Mecca; brother-in-law of Lucy Mecca; also survived by nieces and nephews. The family will be present to receive friends Thursday from 7-9 PM and Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Lancaster-Depew Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 6050 Transit Rd., where Funeral Services will be held Saturday at 8:15 AM and at St. Barnabas Church at 9 AM. Friends invited. Flowers gratefully declined. Online register at www.Amigone.com. Published in the Buffalo News from 4/21/2005 - 4/22/2005. Mulvaney, Michael D. April 16, 2005. Husband of Mary Kay (O'Rourke) Mulvaney. Father of Colleen, Kathleen and Michael Mulvaney. Son of Margaret and the late Gilbert Mulvaney. Brother of Kevin (Leo) Mulvaney, Patricia (Paul) Roth and Kathleen Mulvaney. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Friends may call Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (West Seneca Chapel) THOMAS H. McCARTHY FUNERAL HOME, 250 Orchard Park Rd (same location as Sieck & Mast Funeral Home). Funeral will be held Saturday 10 AM at St Thomas Aquinas Church. Published in the Buffalo News from 4/21/2005 - 4/22/2005. 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. Oddi, Frances A. (Messina) April 19, 2005; beloved wife of the late Anthony N. Oddi; dearest mother of Joanne (Thomas) Fontana, Joyce (Kenneth) Rose and the late James R. Oddi; loving grandmother of Lisa, Robert, Daniel and Jennifer; great-grandmother of Benjamin. No prior visitation. Funeral services held privately. Arrangements by Sauer-Lynett-AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME. Online register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News on 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. Orsini, Theresa M. April 19, 2005; daughter of the late Joseph and Laura Orsini; sister of Steven (late Rita) Orsini; aunt of Lisa (Christopher) Wolf; great aunt of Christopher and Danielle Wolf. Friends may call Friday 4-8 PM and the DENGLER & ROBERTS FUNERAL HOME, 3000 Delaware Ave. Kenmore where prayers will be offered Saturday at 9 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. John the Baptist Church (Kenmore) at 9:30 AM. Published in the Buffalo News from 4/21/2005 - 4/22/2005. Penkacik, Meredith Lee April 20, 2005 of Tonawanda, NY; beloved mother of Jason J. (Shawnee) Penkacik; also survived by six grandchildren; daughter of Loretta and the late Lt. W. John Wightman of K.P.D.; sister of Bonnie (Guy) DiSilvestro and Joan (Bruce) Lamb; aunt of Donna (Wesley) Young, Gaetano DiSilvestro II and Raymond (Amy) Oppel. Friends invited to a Memorial service at The Chapel, 895 N. Forest Rd., Friday afternoon at 3. Memorials may be made to The Chapel. Published in the Buffalo News on 4/21/2005. 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. Ridge, Joseph Of Jupiter, FL formerly of Town of Tonawanda, NY, April 19, 2005; beloved father of Gregory (Cheryl) Ridge, Tamra Laine (Reggie) Stornelli and Darren Ridge; former husband of Virginia Ridge; dearest Poppie of Briana Laine and Dana Lauren; son of the late Charles and Katherine (nee Russo) Ridge; brother of Jane (John A.) Lomeo, Samuel 'Whitey (Maureen) and the late Charles Ridge. Friends received Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at GRECO FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2909 Elmwood Ave. (near Sheridan Dr.) and are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Christophers Church, 2660 Niagara Falls Blvd., Saturday morning at 9:30 AM. Please assemble at church. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be sent to the American Cancer Society. Published in the Buffalo News on 4/21/2005. Russell, James J. April 19, 2005, age 77, beloved husband of Rose Marie (nee Skarzynski); father of Thomas (Anne), Roslyn (Robert) Shadron, Diane (John) Swiatek, Susan (Terry) Hulett, Daniel (Karen); grandfather of Katherine, Karen and Kristen Swiatek, Mark, Matthew and Mitchell Shadron, Anthony and Kevin Russell; brother of Mary Lou (Francis) Aprile, Marjorie Glenn, Patricia (William) Smith, Kathleen Draudt, Gerald (Leslie) Russell; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Family will receive friends Thursday and Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM in the (Cleveland Hill Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 569 Cleveland Drive where funeral services will be held Saturday at 9:15 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Lawrence Church at 10 AM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Hospice Foundation, 225 Como Park Blvd., Cheektowaga, NY 14227. Online register at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 4/21/2005 - 4/22/2005. Rutkowski, Dennis H. Of West Seneca, NY, April 20, 2005, beloved husband of June (nee Morlock); dearest father of Dennis (Sandy), Wayne, Denise (Tony Szubinski) and Kim Rutkowski; grandfather of Richard Rutkowski; son of Wanda and the late John Rutkowski; brother of Christine (late Michael) Guari; also survived by many relatives. Family will be present Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 at the HOY FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3855 Seneca St., West Seneca where funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at 12:30 PM. Friends invited. Published in the Buffalo News on 4/21/2005. 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. Swenton, Darlene A. (Parrick) Of Buffalo, NY, April 18, 2005, beloved wife of the late John S. Swenton; mother of Deborah Sedota, Sandra (Joseph Mrowinski) Swenton, Patricia (Frank) Battaglia, John 'Gordy' (Judeann) Swenton and Tammy Swenton; also survived by seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Private funeral services were held at the GRECO FUNERAL HOME INC. Interment in Forest Lawn Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News on 4/21/2005. Swierski, Arlene (Przepiora) April 20, 2005 of Cheektowaga, NY, dearest mother of Linda (Philip) Senger, Judy (David) Braniecki, Jerry (Leslie); dearest GaGa of Philip, Britney, Joseph, Jonathan and Jacob; sister of Donald (Esther), Robert (Joan), Norbert (Betty), Natalie (late Marty) Jusiak, Marie, the late Edward and late Frank; also survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Saturday morning at St. Josaphat's Church at 9:30 AM (please assemble at church). Family will be present Friday only 2-9 PM at the DANIEL R. SMOLAREK FUNERAL HOME, 2510 Union Rd., Cheektowaga (2 blocks south of William St). Flowers gratefully declined. Published in the Buffalo News from 4/21/2005 - 4/22/2005. Szalai, Elizabeth (Dora) April 18, 2005, beloved wife of the late Gyula Szalai; dearest mother of Elizabeth (Fred) Kinley, Julius (Judy) Szalai and Catherine Rinard; cherished sister of Rozalia, Istvan Dora and Maria (Imre) Toth; also survived by six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Elizabeth's Church, 986 Grant St. Saturday at 9:30 AM. Friends invited. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorial contributions may be given to St. Elizabeth's Hungarian Church, 986 Grant St., Buffalo, NY 14207 or Hospice Buffalo, 225 Como Park Blvd., Cheektowaga, NY 14227. Arrangements by JOHN E. ROBERTS FUNERAL HOME. Published in the Buffalo News on 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. Thur, Richard K. "Rick" Of West Seneca, April 19, 2005; dearest son of Kenneth B. and Edwina V. (Berg) Thur; dear brother of Lynn M. (Daniel) Eichelberger; fond uncle of Nicholas W. Steck and Brendan K. Steck; also survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Friends and relatives are invited to attend a Funeral service from Lord of Life Lutheran Church, 1025 Borden Rd., Depew, NY on Saturday afternoon at 4 o'clock. No prior visitation. Sentiment may be expressed through a contribution to Lord of Life Lutheran Church or Hospice Buffalo, Inc. in memory of Richard K. Thur. Arrangements by PAUL A. KLOC BLOSSOM CHAPELS, INC. ( 668-5666). Published in the Buffalo News from 4/21/2005 - 4/22/2005. Wigler, Dorothy N. Of Lancaster, NY, April 19, 2005, wife of the late Harold 'Jake' Wigler; dear mother of Martha 'Lolly' (John) Fletcher and Darlene M. Wigler; grandmother of Debie Meerboth, Dawn Krayna, Kim Falter, Tim Fletcher and the late Mark Fletcher; also survived by four great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren; survived also by three sisters. Mass of Christian Burial from St. Philip the Apostle R.C. Church, 950 Losson Rd., Cheektowaga, NY, Friday at 10 AM. No prior visitation. Memorials may be made to the Lancaster Volunteer Ambulance Corp. Arrangements by the CHARLES MEYER FUNERAL HOME INC. Published in the Buffalo News on 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.