OBITS: The Buffalo News Death Notices 23 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 Banaszak, Irene V. (Switek) April 21, 2005, of Sloan, NY, beloved wife of the late Casimer Banaszak and the late Frank Giczkowski; dearest mother of Ronald (Nancy) Giczkowski, James (Lorraine) Giczkowski, Theresa (late Joseph) Lisowski, Frances (Alfred) Guminski and Norman (Christine) Banaszak; survived by 14 grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren; sister of Jane Paske, Dora Rydzynski, Gene Bulatek, Sophie Nowaczyk, late Florence Gemerek and the late Jerry Switek; also survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral services commencing at DANIEL R. SMOLAREK FUNERAL HOME, 2-47 Broadway, Cheektowaga-Buffalo City Line Tuesday at 9:30 AM and at St. Andrew's R.C. Church at 10 AM. Interment St. Stanislaus Cemetery. Family present Sunday and Monday, 2-4 and 7-9 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Andrew's Church or The Hospice Foundation. Mrs. Banaszak was a member of the parish Mother's Club and Rosary Society (Monday at 1:45 PM). Published in the Buffalo News from 4/23/2005 - 4/24/2005. Bardo, Theresa F. (Paprota) Of East Amherst, NY, April 20, 2005, beloved wife of the late Frederick H.; loving mother of James W., Nancy (Richard) Atkins, Susan (Jeffrey) Kinn and Frederick Jr.; grandmother of Richard and Nicholas Atkins, Desiree Cirrincione, Shane Kinn, Shannon and Ashley Bardo; great-grandmother of Seven Atkins. A Memorial Service will be held Monday at 8:30 AM at the URBAN BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME INC., 6685 Transit Rd., East Amherst (3 miles North of Maple). Visitation Sunday from 1-4 PM. Theresa was a member of the Getzville Fire Co. Ladies Auxiliary. Published in the Buffalo News from 4/23/2005 - 4/24/2005. Burger, Anna Marie (Wittig) Of West Seneca, NY, April 21, 2005; wife of the late Robert J. Burger; beloved mother of Michael (Helen), Diann (Richard) Folga, Paul (Cathy) and Kathleen (Robert) Krysztofowicz; also survived by seven grandchildren, one great-grandchild, brothers and sister. Friends received Sunday only from 2-4 & 7-9 PM at the CURTIN FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1340 Union Road, West Seneca, where Funeral will be held Monday at 8:30 AM and from Queen of Heaven Church at 9 AM. Published in the Buffalo News from 4/22/2005 - 4/24/2005. Casillas, Charity (Bickel) Entered into rest April 22, 2005, beloved wife of Eliacim Casillas; devoted mother of Anthony, Cynthia, Caitlyn, Mary and Caridad; loving daughter of Pamala Wood and the late Phillip Montana; dear sister of Brad Bickel, Rachel (Mike) Clapsaddle and Phillip Bickel; also survived by relatives and many friends. Relatives and friends may visit the LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (City Chapel), 102 Linwood Ave. at Summer on Sunday from 4-8 PM where the funeral and services will be held on Monday morning at 10 o'clock. Interment Mt. Hope Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News on 4/23/2005. Casseri, Rose C. (Mazza) April 21, 2005; beloved wife of late Andrew J. Casseri; loving mother of Andrianne P. (William J.) Crissy, Maureen (Peter) Quagliana, Richard A. (Patricia), Nicholas A. (Patricia) and Kenneth A. (Michelle) Casseri; dear grandmother of 16 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren and one great-great granddaughter; sister of Sara (Malcolm) Parker of Cincinnati, Ohio, Samuel J. Mazza of Williamsville and the late Frances (Sebastino) Gianni, Peter (Theresa) Mazza, Mildred (Max) Casciani and Concetto Mazza. The family will be present Saturday from 7-9 PM, and Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Tonawanda Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2600 Sheridan Dr. (at Parker) where funeral services will be held Monday at 8:45 AM and from Blessed Sacrament Church at 9:30 AM. Friends invited. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to The Hospice Foundation. Burial in St. Teresa's Cemetery, Akron, NY. On line register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 4/23/2005 - 4/24/2005. Crocoll, Russell P. April 22, 2005, age 86, beloved husband of Georgianna (nee Zugger); dearest father of Shirley (Jay) Gau, Bill (Darcie) Crocoll, Janet Cooper and the late Kathy Crocoll; cherished grandfather of Jennifer, Robin, Jessica, Rachel, Jamie, Amanda, Danielle and Russell and great-grandfather of three; pre-deceased by two brothers, James and Porter Crocoll. A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday at the (Tonawanda Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2600 Sheridan Dr. (corner Parker) at 12:00 PM with Rev. Hans-J.R. Irmer, officiating. Burial in White Chapel Memorial Park will follow the services. Online register at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News on 4/23/2005. Duquin, Doris L. (Hanley) April 11, 2005 in Springhill, FL, formerly of Buffalo, NY, wife of the late Elmer G. Duquin; mother of Lois (David) Bening, Diane (Peter) Zabel, Joyce (Donald) Irving, Carol (James) Beaver, and James (Connie) Duquin; also survived by 15 grandchildren and 28 great-grandchildren. Friends may call Sunday from 3:00 to 5:30 PM at the (Amherst Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 5200 Sheridan Dr. (corner of Hopkins Rd.), where a Memorial Service will follow at 5:30 PM. Flowers gratefully declined. If desired, memorials may be made to Hospice. On line register book at www.Amigone.com. Published in the Buffalo News from 4/22/2005 - 4/23/2005. Eastbury, Ruth A. (Moore) April 3, 2005, in Dunedin, FL, born in Buffalo, NY, October 24, 1907; dear mother of Paul Eastbury and the late Ruth Ann E. Neck. Memorial services April 30, at 2 PM, at the Kenmore Baptist Church, Kenmore, NY. Published in the Buffalo News from 4/22/2005 - 4/24/2005. Folger, Freida (Rubach) After a lengthy illness, April 22, 2005, beloved wife of the late Edward; dear mother of Nancy (Frank) Kropidlowski, Norm and the late Gary and James (Rita) Folger; loving grandmother of James (Carrie), David (Sarah) Kropidlowski, Kimberly and Kyle Folger; dearest great-grandmother of Zakary, Nikolas, Gavin and Hayden; loving sister of Clara (late Steven) Pincer, Amelia (late Joseph) Dubel, Raymond (late Irene) Rubach and the late Helen (late Edward) Majka; also survived by nieces and nephews. Visitation Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the PACER FUNERAL HOME INC., 1949 Clinton St. (3 blocks west of S. Ogden Street). Mass of Christina Burial at St. Bernard's Church, Clinton at S. Ogden St., Monday 9:30 AM. Please assemble at church. Flowers gratefully declined. Published in the Buffalo News from 4/23/2005 - 4/24/2005. Forse, Evelyn M. (Miller) April 18, 2005, wife of the late Edward F. 'Dutchie' Forse; dear mother of Marion (late John) Davis, Edward (Josephine) Forse, Judy (George) Colern and the late Elaine Forse; sister of Betty Donovan and the late Robert (Marion), John and William Miller; survived by seven grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandson. Friends received on Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the NIGHTENGALE FUNERAL HOME, 1884 South Park Ave. (near Tifft), where services will be held on Tuesday at 9:30 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial from The Church Of The Holy Family at 10 AM. Friends invited. In lieu of flowers, donations to The Alzheimer's Foundation appreciated. Mrs. Forse was a past Commander of the Womens Auxiliary of Col. Weber VFW Post 898 and was retired from Kaufmann's Dept. Store. Internment in Holy Cross Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News from 4/23/2005 - 4/24/2005. Harris, Frank April 21, 2005 of the Town of Tonawanda, NY, beloved husband of Helen and the late Clorinda Harris; father of Patricia (David) Onifer, Donald (Evelyne) Harris and Noreen (Jeffrey) Rosenthal; grandfather of Betsey, Anna, Randy, Richard, Jason, Jamie and Joshua; also survived by five great grandchildren; brother of William (Elizabeth), Jean (Leo) Gonzales and the late Robert Harris. Friends may call Saturday 7-9 and Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 at The LESTER H. WEDEKINDT INC. FUNERAL HOME, 3290 Delaware Ave. where funeral services will be held Monday morning at 10:15. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Andrew's RC Church at 10:45. Friends invited. Published in the Buffalo News from 4/23/2005 - 4/24/2005. Howard, Shirley M. April 21, 2005, beloved wife of Pete Druskis; loving daughter of Barbara (late Ralph) Howard; dear sister of Wayne (Lynn) Howard and Holly (Jim) Bell. Friends may call Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 at LOOMIS OFFERS & LOOMIS INC. MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 1820 Seneca St. Funeral will be held Monday 11 AM. Published in the Buffalo News on 4/23/2005. Jentz, Robert H. April 21, 2005, of Collins, son of Alice M. (Ortel) Hauth of Collins and the late Harold A. Jentz; brother of Walter W. (Karen) Jentz of Gowanda; step brother of Ronald (Barbara) Hauth of Albany, NY and Carol Kaylor of Buffalo; beloved uncle of Jennifer (Jeff) Abersole and Kimberly Jentz; also predeceased by his stepfather Raymond Hauth. There will be a private family service. Memorials may be made to the Roswell Cancer Institute or the Chautauqua County Hospice. Arrangements by MENTLEY FUNERAL HOME, INC., Gowanda. Published in the Buffalo News on 4/23/2005. Kondovski, Dana (Karapasha) April 22, 2005, of Blasdell, NY, beloved wife of the late Slavko; dearest mother of Liliana (Stephen) Chrzanowski and Lidia; grandmother of Maxwell and Zachary; sister of Milica Mojsovska; also survived by nieces and nephews. Services from the COLONIAL MEMORIAL CHAPELS INC., 3003 South Park Ave., Lackawanna, NY, Monday morning at 9:30 AM and from Sts. Cyril & Methody Macedonian Church at 10 AM. Visitation Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Published in the Buffalo News from 4/23/2005 - 4/24/2005. Matte Jr., Joseph E. "Hungey" Of Lackawanna, NY April 20, 2005, beloved husband of Loretta (nee Zak); dearest father of Joseph M. (Nan), Jerome, Mary Louise (Jerome) Herod, Thomas (Mary), John (Kathleen) and the late Nancy (Michael) Marks; grandfather of 18 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; brother of Rosemary (Ernest) Riberdy; predeceased by other brothers and sisters; also survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral from the JOS. M. LITWIN FUNERAL HOME, 1629 Electric Ave. Monday at 9:15 AM and at St. Michael the Archangel Church at 9:30 AM. Friends invited. Family present Saturday and Sunday, 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Flowers gratefully declined. Donations may be made to Hospice of Buffalo. Mr. Matte was a member of The Matthew Glab Post #1477 and the VFW Post #898. Published in the Buffalo News from 4/23/2005 - 4/24/2005. McGowan, Isabelle "Jennie" April 21, 2005, beloved wife of the late John P. McGowan Sr; dear mother of Sarah (John) Hawker, John P. Jr. (Patricia), Catherine (Thomas) Asarese, Dennis (Wendy) and Timothy (Debra) McGowan; grandmother of 13 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends at the C. MERTZ and SON FUNERAL HOME, INC., Sunday from 2-6 PM, where funeral services will be held Monday at 8:45 PM and a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Andrew's Church at 9:30 AM. In lieu of flowers, donations to Elizabeth Pierce Olmsted for the Visually Impaired. Published in the Buffalo News from 4/23/2005 - 4/24/2005. McLoughlin, Francis J. "Pepsy" Passed away April 14, 2005. Pepsy graduated from Canisius College in 1933 with an Associates degree in Business Administration. Husband of Elizabeth (Carberry) McLoughlin; father of Thomas (Jill) McLoughlin and Anne (David) Huyssen; grandfather of Andrew Christopher Huyssen and Michael Patrick Huyssen; brother of the late Joseph McLoughlin and Margaret Mary McLoughlin Grainge; also survived by several nieces and nephews. Friends may call Friday 3-7 PM at PRUDDEN & KANDT FUNERAL HOME, 242 Genesee St., Lockport where prayers will be offered Saturday at 10:30 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 11 AM in St. Patrick's Church, 76 Church St., Lockport. Interment will be in Cold Spring Cemetery. Memorials to the church, Alzheimers Association of WNY, 2805 Wehrle Drive, Suite 6, Williamsville, NY 14221-7380 or the Lumen Christi High School, Jackson, MI would be appreciated by the family. Published in the Buffalo News on 4/23/2005. Mullane, Mary E. (Burns) Of Plymouth, MA; formerly of Buffalo; Age 87; April 21, 2005; beloved wife of the late John A. Mullane; mother of Matthew of Plymouth, MA, Neil of Portland, OR, Stephen of Mt. Desert, ME, Nora Ann Mullane of Portland, OR and the late Molly Ann; also survived by nine grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. A funeral mass will be held on Monday, April 25 at St. Bonaventure's Church at 10:00 AM, leaving from the RICHARD DAVIS FUNERAL HOME, 619 State Rd. (Rt. 3A), Plymouth (Manomet), MA at 9:00 AM. Visiting hours will be held at the funeral home on Sunday, April 24 from 5-8 PM. Graveside services will be held at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Kenmore, NY on Wednesday, April 27 at 10:00 AM. In lieu of flowers, donations, in her memory, may be made to the Catholic Relief Services, 209 W. Sayette St., Baltimore, MD 21201-3443 or the Mass Audubon Society South Shore Regional Office, 2000 Main St., Marshfield, MA 02050. Published in the Buffalo News on 4/23/2005. Murray, Elizabeth Ann "Betty" (Reiser) (nee Reiser) April 21, 2005, beloved wife of the late Thomas W. Murray; dear sister of Louis G. 'Jerry (Rose) Reiser of Savannah, GA and the late Joseph N. Reiser; aunt of Michael (Mary Shawn) and Daniel J. Reiser; great aunt of Sarah and Patrick Reiser; loving friend of Christine 'Tina and Cindy. Family will be present on Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Tonawanda Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2600 Sheridan Drive (at Parker Blvd.) where funeral services will be held Monday at 9:15 AM and from St. Albert the Great Church at 10 AM. Friends invited. If desired, memorials may be made to Juvenile Diabetes Association. Online register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 4/23/2005 - 4/24/2005. Neil, Lillian M. (Flavin) April 21, 2005, age 92, of Clarence, NY, sister of Patricia (late Franklin J.) Flavin, Lawrence A. Flavin and the late Edgar Flavin; aunt of Dolores Kolb, Virginia (Norman) Rusch, Timothy (Heidi) Flavin, Dennis (Marion) Flavin, Sharon Flavin, Suzanne (Raymond) Shady, Maureen Kabana, Patricia Flavin (Paul Jacob), Sheila Flavin (James Morrissey), Franklin (Penny) Flavin, Nancy (Jean Luc) Sebbraro, Patrick Gonseth, Michael Gonseth and Dennis Gonseth; also survived by grand nieces, grand nephews and many devoted friends. She will be remembered by her family as caring, generous and loving. Retiree from Buffalo Catholic Schools Dept. Friends received Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at SHEPARD BROS. FUNERAL HOME, 10690 Main St., Clarence. A Mass of Christian Burial from Our Lady of Peace Church, 10950 Main St. Clarence. Monday at 10:00 AM. Published in the Buffalo News from 4/22/2005 - 4/23/2005. Opiela, Irene Lucy Age 86, passed away on April 21, 2005. Moved to Venice, FL in 2000, formerly of Amherst, NY. Born in Buffalo December 14, 1918. She was a Hairstylist, a member of Christ the King Church in Amherst and a member of the Catholic Laides of Charity. Irene is survived by her daughter Judith (Paul) Kehoe of Venice, FL; her granddaughter Monica Perry and two great-grandsons, Joseph and Ed Perry. Services and burial will be held at a later date. Burial will be in St. Stanislaus Cemetery in Cheektowaga. Arrangements by EWING FUNERAL HOME in Venice, FL. Published in the Buffalo News on 4/23/2005. Ortalano, Michael T. April 17, 2005; of Buffalo, NY; beloved husband of the late Connie (nee Parisi); step-father of Colleen (Ian) Wellsby and Kedra (Mark) Masters; son of the late Anthony and Lucille Rinaldo; brother of Thomas and Anthony. Relatives and friends may call Monday from 4-8 PM at THE COLONIAL MEMORIAL CHAPELS INC. 3003 South Park Ave., Lackawanna, NY, where a concluding prayer service will be held at 8 PM. Published in the Buffalo News from 4/23/2005 - 4/24/2005. Pusateri, Robert F. of Lockport. Entered into rest Thursday April 21, 2005, Beloved husband of Alice (Dussault) Pusateri. Beloved father of Barbara (Terry) Tempest, Jean (John) Fura, Carol (late Theodore) Link, Gary (Kathy Pattison) Pusateri, Greg (Denise) Pusateri and the late Judy Michelle Pusateri. Grandfather of 18 and great-grandfather of 25. Brother of Joseph Pusateri, Lucy Lipuma, Nicolas (Rose) Pusateri, George Pusateri, Charles Pusateri and the late Francis Pusateri, Roy Pusateri, Sarah Branch and Mary Gugliuzza. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the TAYLOR & REYNOLDS FUNERAL HOME, corner of Transit and Niagara Sts, Lockport, Sunday, 2-4, 7-9 where funeral service will be Monday at 9:30 AM. Mass of Christian Burial will follow at St Patrick's Church, 10 AM. Interment Coldsprings Cemetery Published in the Buffalo News from 4/23/2005 - 4/24/2005. Righetti, Charles C. Of Kenmore, NY, April 21, 2005; beloved husband of the late Tina (nee Drago) Righetti; dearest father of Jacquelyn (Paul) Conti, Maria and Joseph Righetti; also survived by grandchildren; brother of Phillip (Katherine), Salvatore and the late Alfonso Righetti. Friends received Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the GRECO FUNERAL HOME INC, 2909 Elmwood Ave., (near Sheridan Dr.) where funeral services will be held Monday morning at 8:15 and in Holy Spirit Church at 9. Interment in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News from 4/23/2005 - 4/24/2005. Rosenberg Sr., William J. April 20, 2005, of Appleton, NY; husband of Carol Havernick Rosenberg; father of Susan (Robert) Brott of Lockport, NY, John (Joanne) Rosenberg of Olcott, NY, Karen (Gregory) Sliwinski of Conway, AR, and William (Diane) Rosenberg Jr. of Newfane, NY; brother of the late Otilia, Judy, Francis, Edward, Freda and Emil; brother-in-law of Emily Rosenberg of Cheektowaga, NY, Alvira Rosenberg of Depew, NY and Don Schilling of Cowlesville, NY; special friend Bootsie; also survived by six grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and several nieces, nephews and friends. Friends may call at the RUTLAND-CORWIN FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2670 Main St., Newfane, NY, Saturday 7-9 PM and Sunday 2-6 PM. Funeral Services will be held Monday at 11:00 AM in Faith Lutheran Church, Transit Road, Newfane, NY. Burial will be in Corwin Cemetery Newfane, NY with Military Honors. In lieu flowers, memorials to Faith Lutheran Church or Inter Community Memorial Hospital. Published in the Buffalo News on 4/23/2005. Yaeger, Henry W. April 20, 2005, beloved husband of the late Betty Jane H. (nee Roll) Yaeger; dearest father of Sandra (Dennis) Brzezinski, Gary G. (Mary) and Donald (Robin) Yaeger; loving grandfather of eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. The family will be present on Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Amherst Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 5200 Sheridan Dr. (corner of Hopkins Rd.) where funeral services will be held on Monday at 9:15 AM and a Mass of Christian Burial celebrated from St. Pius X Church at 10:00 AM. Friends invited. Flowers gratefully declined. If desired, memorials may be made to Niagara County Hospice or The Kenmore Mercy Hospital Volunteers. Mr. Yaeger was a retired employee of Western Electric and a member of the Telephone Pioneers of America. Online register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 4/22/2005 - 4/24/2005. Young, Frances (Dailous) April 22, 2005, age 90, of the Town of Tonawanda, after a brief illness; wife of the late C. Fred 'Tick' Young; mother of Richard (Mary) and Patricia C. Young; also survived by five grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, a great-great-grandson and many nieces and nephews. Friends may call from 2-4 and 7-9 PM on Sunday only at the HAMP FUNERAL HOME, INC., Adam & Seymour Sts., Tonawanda, where Funeral services will be held 11 AM Monday. Friends invited. Mrs. Young was a member of the former Riverside Presbyterian Church and was an avid Buffalo Bills fan. Complete obituary, condolences & directions at www.hampfuneral.com. Published in the Buffalo News on 4/23/2005. Zielen, Sandra J. (Horey) April 20, 2005, of East Aurora, NY, dear mother of Wendy Zielen (Rob Beatty), Cheryl Zielen-Ersing (Joseph Ersing) and Kimberly Blalock; loving grandmother of Alison, Cameron and Julia Beatty, Desiree, Christopher, Matthew, Eric, Joshua and Katie Zielen-Ersing and Aaron Blalock; sister of Charles (Delores), Helen DeWaters and the late Pearl Baumgartner and Albert Horey; also survived by nieces and nephews. Family present to receive friends Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the WOOD FUNERAL HOME, 784 Main St., East Aurora. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Monday at 10 AM at St. Joseph's RC Church, Main St., Holland. (Please assemble at church). In lieu of flowers, memorials to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital would be appreciated. Interment in St. Joseph's Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News from 4/22/2005 - 4/23/2005.