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Alff, Audrey (Britt)   
April 23, 2005, of Dunkirk, NY, formerly of North Collins, beloved wife of
John Alff; mother of Barbara Cross, Jean, Charles C. (Lynell) Crawford, Donna
(Nelson) White and the late Paul Crawford and Daniel Alff; stepmother of
Donald and Debbie Alff; daughter of Cora Glow and the late Charles Britt; also
survived by 10 grandchildren and one great-grandchild; sister of the late
Alonzo Britt. No prior visitation. A Memorial Mass will be offered from Holy
Spirit Church, North Collins, NY on Friday, April 29 at 10 AM. Arrangements by
WENTLAND FUNERAL HOME, North Collins.

Published in the Buffalo News on 4/24/2005.

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.

Biggar, Elizabeth S. "Betty" (Short)   
April 20, 2005, daughter of the late Ellsworth and Charlotte Short; wife of
Frank McKay Biggar, Jr.; mother of F. McKay 'Kym' (Helen) Biggar III and
Cynthia Biggar; beloved grandmother of McKay (Heather), Stephen and Carolyn
'Carrie' Biggar; extended loving family includes; Alexander and Bette Mae
Biggar; Jeff, Wendy, Billy; Rick Hebard, Diane Hebard and Marcia Lyon. The
deceased was very active as a church member of First Presbyterian Church; for
many years, volunteered at Roswell Park Memorial Cancer Institute and Buffalo
General Hospital and enjoyed many seasons of active membership at the Derby
Club on the American Lake Shore. A Memorial Service will be held at First
Presbyterian Church at 1 Symphony Circle at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, April 26.
Flowers gratefully declined. Arrangements by JOHN E. ROBERTS FUNERAL HOME.

Published in the Buffalo News on 4/24/2005.

Buczek, Victoria M. (Sitarzewski)   
April 21, 2005, wife of the late Anthony; dearest mother of Alice (Lester)
VanPatten, Robert, Arlene (Joseph) Mrowinski and Roger (Wendy) Buczek; fond
grandmother of ten grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren; sister of Jean
Cooper; predeceased by three sisters; also survived by nieces and nephews.
Visitation Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the ORLOWSKI SUCHOCKI FUNERAL HOME, 173
Stanislaus, corner Sobieski St., with Mass of Christian Burial Monday 9:30 AM
at St. Adalbert Basilica. Relatives and friends please assemble at church.
Deceased was a past member of various parish societies.

Published in the Buffalo News on 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.

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.

Cullen, George Ernest   
Age 79, formerly of Westfield and Kenmore, NY, Friday, April 22, 2005 in
Warren, OH, father of Brian F. Cullen of Akron, OH, Wayne M. Cullen of
Burlington, NC and Amy Cullen Burd of Warren, OH; grandfather of five;
preceded in death by his wife, Ellen E. Cullen; son, Gary R. Cullen, and his
sister, Dorothy Harlan. A Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday, April
27, 2005 at 11:00 AM at the First Presbyterian Church in Westfield. The family
will be present to meet with friends in the church after the service.
Interment in Westfield Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made
to The National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI) of Chautauqua County at
16 East Terrace Avenue, Lakewood, NY 14750. Arrangements are entrusted to the
MASON FUNERAL HOME, 37 Clinton Street, Westfield, NY, logon to
www.masonfuneral.com to send an e-condolence. (716) 326-2811.

Published in the Buffalo News on 4/24/2005.

Del Prince, Louis J.   
April 22, 2005, beloved husband of Ann (nee Terhaar) Del Prince; devoted
father of Jane M. Hernandez and Mary Lou DelPrince; loving grandfather of
Jenny (Mark) Antonello, Aaron and Eric Hernandez; great-grandfather of Angelo
Marcus and Vincent Louis Antonello; brother of Caroline Lina, Mary Beth
(Edward) Arthur and the late Gerard, Frank, Paul, Ernesta Del Prince and
Margaret Van Camp; also survived by nieces and nephews. The family will be
present on Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at (Harris Hill Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL
HOME, INC., 8440 Main St. (near Harris Hill Rd.) where Funeral Services will
be held on Monday at 9:15 AM and a Mass of Christian Burial celebrated at
Sacred Heart Church, Bowmansville at 10 AM. Friends invited. Online register
at www.Amigone.com

Published in the Buffalo News on 4/24/2005.

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.

Exford, Myron E. "Mike"   
Arlington, TX, veteran, passed away of natural causes early Wednesday morning,
April 20, 2005 at his home. Burial: Cremated and burial at sea at a later
date. Myron was born on July 8, 1934 to Caroline and Harold Exford, Sr. in
Buffalo, NY. Survivors: wife of 45 years, Ann Traufler Exford of Arlington;
sons, Wayne A. Exford and wife, Debbie of Arlington, TX, Brett A. Exford and
wife, Jeanne of Fort Worth, TX; daughter, Dawn J. Exford of Arlington, TX;
brothers, Harold Exford and wife, Dorothy, Duane Exford and wife, Linda, all
of New York; sister, Bonnie LeBarron and husband, Lee of FL; grandchildren,
Amanda, Jacob and Ashley and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.
Arrangements by ARLINGTON FUNERAL HOME, 1221 E. Division St., Arlington, TX
(817) 548-1791.
Published in the Buffalo News on 4/24/2005.

Fetterman, Harry W. "Bill"   
Age 76, of Lancaster, NY, April 22, 2005, beloved husband of Margaret A.
(Over); dearest father of Carole, Kathleen (Paul) Rose, Deborah and Kenneth
(Melanie) Fetterman; greatly loved grandfather of nine; predeceased by one
brother and one sister; also survived by two sisters and three brothers.
Family will receive relatives and friends at the WENDEL & LOECHER INC. FUNERAL
HOME, 27 Aurora St., Lancaster, Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. A Mass of Christian
Burial will be celebrated at Our Lady of Pompeii Church, Lancaster, Tuesday at
10 AM. (Please assemble at Church) Donations may be made in Bill's name to the
Hospice Foundation.

Published in the Buffalo News on 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.

Giess, Betty (Klaus)   
April 19, 2005, wife of the late Edward A. Giess; dearest sister of Ruth Kruse
and the late Herbert, Ernest, William, Albert, George, Frederick Klaus,
Kathryn Fitzhenry and Dorothy Klaus; also survived by numerous nieces and
nephews. A private service was held. Interment in Hillcrest Cemetery. Memorial
Contributions may be made to the Sisters of Mercy, 625 Abbott Rd., Buffalo,
14220. Arrangements entrusted to REDDINGTON FUNERAL HOME.

Published in the Buffalo News on 4/24/2005.

Gregory, Christine A. (Winling)   
Of Hamburg, NY, April 23, 2005, beloved mother of Dennis, Kimberly (Donovan),
Cole, Matthew and Charlene Gregory; loving daughter of Mildred G. (Hirsch)
(late Joseph Winling, Sr.); loving sister of Joseph J. (Bonita), Jr., Joanne
M. (Alan) Wattie, John R. (Karen Sue) Winling, Mary C. (Tony) Puglisi and
Gerald M. Winling; also survived by nine grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Friends may call Sunday 7-9 and Monday 2-4 and 7-9 at LOOMIS, OFFERS & LOOMIS,
INC., Hamburg Chapel, 207 Main St., where funeral will be held Tuesday 9:15
followed by a Mass of Christian Burial from St. Francis of Assisi Church at 10
AM. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials to Roswell Park, Hospice Buffalo
Inc., or the American Cancer Society.

Published in the Buffalo News from 4/24/2005 - 4/25/2005.

Gryta, J. Beverly   
1928 - 2004. A memorial service will be held for J. Beverly Gryta, who passed
away in Austin, TX, over Christmas, 2004. The Service will be held at her
former church at Zion United Church of Christ, Parker Blvd and Koeng,
Tonawanda, Saturday, April 30, 11 AM where a brief reception will follow

Published in the Buffalo News on 4/24/2005.

Guadagna, Gloria S. (Salvo)   
Of Hamburg, NY, April 20, 2005, former wife of Sam S. Guadagna; dearest mother
of Salvatore S. III (Jane H.) and David R. (Michelle A.) Guadagna; grandmother
of Jenna , Samantha, Olivia, Sarah and Nathan; daughter of the late Russell M.
and Sara (Borzelleri) Salvo; sister of the late Frank (Ann) Cortese, Mary
(Sam) Zacarico, Marie (Dominic) Corsaro and Louis (Agnes) Cortese; also
survived by nieces and nephews. No prior visitation. Memorial Mass will be
held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements by ERIE COUNTY CREMATION
SERVICE 824-6435.

Published in the Buffalo News on 4/24/2005.

Hardie, Elizabeth "Betty"   
Please see VanBuren notice

Published in the Buffalo News on 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.

Hassenmayer, Walter H.   
Of East Aurora, NY, April 21, 2005, husband of the late Loretta (Smith)
Hassenmayer; predeceased by four brothers; brother-in-law of Raymond (Ann)
Smith, Francis (Melba) Smith, Albert (Norma) Smith, Jerome (Sophia) Smith and
Agnes (Rayburn) Hilbert; also survived by many nieces and nephews. No prior
visitation. Memorial Services will be held 11 AM Wednesday at the KENNETH HOWE
FUNERAL HOME, 64 Maple St., East Aurora. Memorial contributions may be made to
a charity of choice.

Published in the Buffalo News on 4/24/2005.

Howell, Richard M.   
Age 79 on Wednesday, April 20, 2005, husband of Lois (nee Hanes) Howell;
father of Bonnie Howell, Paul (Debra) Howell and Debra (James Buddenhagen;
grandfather of Jennifer (Mark) Mariglia, Timothy Dellario, Stephanie Howell
and Jason and Jake Buddenhagen; 'Boppa' of Tyler Mariglia; brother of Gordon
(Betty) Howell, Victor (Vivian) Howell and Mildred (Greg) Granger; also
survived by several nieces and nephews. Friends received by the family on
Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the BRUNNER FUNERAL HOME, (692-3841), 156 Robinson
St., North Tonawanda. Services will be held on Monday morning at 11:00.
Richard was a member of Salem United Church of Christ in Tonawanda. He was a
WWII U.S. Army Veteran. He retired from Linde Division of Union Carbide
Corporation after 33 years. During his retirement, Richard enjoyed spending
time with his family. He was a avid NASCAR Racing fan and also enjoyed hunting
and spending time at his camp in Belfast, NY. The family asks that memorials
be made to St. Jude's Research Hospital, 332 North Lauderdale St., Memphis, TN
38015.

Published in the Buffalo News on 4/24/2005.

Inglut, David E.   
April 20, 2005 of Buffalo, NY, beloved son of Betty Cora and the late Stanley
Inglut Sr.; dearest father of Lillian and Shelby; also survived by sisters,
brothers, nieces and nephews. Private services were held at the convenience of
the family. Funeral arrangements by THE COLONIAL MEMORIAL CHAPELS

Published in the Buffalo News on 4/24/2005.

Johnson, Ida (Jenke)   
April 21, 2005, beloved wife of the late John Johnson; dear mother of Carol
(Leon) Shatzel; grandmother of Susan (Philip) Gracey and John (Paula) Shatzel;
great-grandmother of Jessica and Mary; also survived by several nieces and
nephews. The family will be present to receive friends Sunday 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 Monday at 11:30 AM. Flowers
gratefully declined. If desired, contributions may be made in Mrs. Johnson's
memory to Camp Good Days and Special Times. On line register book at
www.Amigone.com

Published in the Buffalo News on 4/24/2005.

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.

Lazzaro, Victor S.   
April 22, 2005, loving husband of Rita (Mastrangelo); dear father of Angela
(Ismael) Anaya, Linda Lazzaro, Mary Ann (George) Schettler, Eileen (Thomas)
Giancarlo, Sandra (James) Preston and Louis (Inge) Mastrangelo and the late
Philip, Thomas, Margaret, Victor S. Lazzaro Jr.; proud grandpa of 16
grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; brother of Charles (late Adele)
Lazzaro; son of the late Philip and Angeline Lazzaro. The family will be
present Monday and Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the PERNA-PELLEGRINO FUNERAL
HOME, 1306 Hertel Ave. (Near Colvin) where Funeral Services will be held
Wednesday at 8:15. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated from Holy
Spirit Church at 9 AM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice
Buffalo Inc. Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery.

Published in the Buffalo News from 4/24/2005 - 4/25/2005.

Lewis, Boyd F.   
Of the Town of Tonawanda, April 23, 2005, after a short illness, beloved
husband of Marilynn J.; father of Gary (Adrienne), Diane, Cynthia and Brian
(Susan) Lewis; brother of Donald (Evelyn) Lewis; grandfather of Tammy and
Brianne Lewis. Friends may call Monday 2-4 and 7-9 at the BURY & ROBERTS
FUNERAL HOME, 3070 Delaware Ave., Kenmore where Funeral Services will be held
Tuesday at 11 AM. Interment White Chapel Memorial Park. Memorials may be made
to Hospice of Buffalo. Mr. Lewis was a retired Town of Tonawanda Police
Lieutenant and the owner of Lewis Collision.

Published in the Buffalo News from 4/24/2005 - 4/25/2005.

Long, Thelma W.   
Of Hamburg, NY; April 22, 2005; beloved aunt of Douglas (Janet) Schummer and
Marcia Lewis; dearest friend of Ethel Ringleben. No prior visitation. Services
will be held at a time to be announced. Memorials may be made to Roswell Park
Memorial Institute. Arrangements by the ADDISON FUNERAL HOME INC., Angola, NY.

Published in the Buffalo News on 4/24/2005.

Loretto, Linda (Thiel)   
April 22, 2005, of North Collins, NY, beloved of Conio Loretto Jr.; loved
mother of Conio Loretto III, Cathy (Jerid) Schenck and special mother of
Clifford Schlosser; grandmother of Justin, Cooper and Grace; daughter of Norma
and the late Howard Thiel; sister of Sally (Phil) Glow, Daniel Thiel and the
late Tommy Thiel; cherished aunt to many nieces and nephews. No prior
visitation. A Memorial Mass will be offered Wednesday, April 27, at 11 AM from
Holy Spirit Church, North Collins, NY. Arrangements by WENTLAND FUNERAL HOME,
North Collins, NY.

Published in the Buffalo News on 4/24/2005.

Lougen, Bernard J.   
Of West Seneca, NY, April 21, 2005, son of the late Bernard and Lorraine
Lougen; brother of Janet (Timothy) Smith and the late Thomas Lougen; also
survived by three nieces and one nephew. No prior visitation. Arrangements by
HOY FUNERAL HOME, INC.

Published in the Buffalo News on 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.

Mazgaj, Maximillian W. "Max"   
Of Blasdell, NY, suddenly, April 21, 2005, beloved husband of Mary (nee
Lokuta); dearest father of Max (Georgiann); grandfather of Mary Elizabeth and
Julie (Pedro) Vazquez; brother of Edwin (Joanne); pre-deceased by brothers and
sisters; also survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral from the JOS. M. LITWIN
FUNERAL HOME, 1629 Electric Ave., Lackawanna, Tuesday at 9:30 and at St.
Barbara's Church at 10 AM. Friends invited. Family present Sunday 7-9 PM and
Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Flowers gratefully declined. Donations may be made to
the Alzheimer's Assoc. of WNY. Mr. Mazgaj was a Fourth Degree member of K of
C, Father Baker Council #2243 and the American Legion Post #63.

Published in the Buffalo News from 4/24/2005 - 4/25/2005.

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.

McKeating, Rozella E. (Benedict)   
April 23, 2005, beloved wife of Michael P. McKeating; dear mother of Patrick
M. (Deserie) and Kate M. McKeating; dear sister of Barbara B. Bird;
grandmother of Michael P. McKeating II and Brendan McKeating; step-grandmother
of Michelle and David Stephenson; aunt of Todd and Colleen McKeating and
Jonathan Bird. The Funeral from the CHAS. F. McMAHON FUNERAL HOME, INC., 982
Abbott Rd., Tuesday at 9 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St.
Martin of Tours R.C. Church at 9:30 AM. Friends may call Sunday and Monday 2-4
and 7-9 PM. Burial in St. Aloyisius Cemetery, Springville. In lieu of flowers,
contributions may be made to the Rose McKeating Scholarship Fund c/o
Foundation for the Catholic Diocese of Buffalo, 795 Main St., Buffalo, NY
14203.

Published in the Buffalo News from 4/24/2005 - 4/25/2005.

Mees, Laura C.   
Of Buffalo, NY, entered into rest unexpectedly April 9, 2005; loving daughter
of the late Onofry and Apolonia (nee Kurgan) Mees; dear sister of the late
Walter Mees, Mary (William) Pieler, Adam (Josephine) Mees, Pearl (Richard)
Burke, Helen (Earl) Gleed and Edward Mees; cherished aunt of Barbara Meyer,
Daniel Mees, Leonard Mees, Frances Wagner, and Thomas Gleed; also survived by
great-nieces and nephews. No prior visitation. Relatives and friends are
invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial at SS Peter and Paul Church, 66
East Main St, Hamburg on Tuesday at 10 o'clock. Interment SS Peter and Paul
Cemetery (Hamburg).

Published in the Buffalo News on 4/24/2005.

Moran, Ross Henry   
75, died Wednesday, April 20, 2005. He was born may May 20 1929 in Auburn, NY
to Francis and Alberta (Brown) Moran. Ross was an MP in the military, serving
in Japan, Korea, Vietnam and several posts in the U.S. retiring as a Master
Sergeant in 1983. Ross is survived by his loving wife of 36 years, Louise
(Sorg); a brother, John G. (Mary Lou) Moran; four children, Sharon, John,
Jacqueline, Michael; three beloved step-children, Sandra (Marc) Lewis, John
Heintz, Robin (Michael) Bradbury; and a loving sister-in-law, Clara Helm
(Sorg); grandchildren David Wilcox, Eric Lewis, Daniel and Beth Bradbury; many
other grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was an avid quilter and loved
the game of golf. Arrangements have been entrusted to Jensen's Sierra Vista
Mortuary, Sierra Vista, AZ.
Published in the Buffalo News on 4/24/2005.

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 4/24/2005.

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.

Nelligan Jr., Charles D.   
Suddenly, April 21, 2005, of North Collins, NY; beloved father of Jill
(Travis) Usry and Christopher (Christina) Nelligan; grandfather of Brittany,
Cadence and Lane; son of Jean and the late Charles H. Nelligan; brother of
Keith (Becky), William and the late Karen Nelligan; nephew of Janice Dash;
uncle of Dan Nelligan. Friends may call Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the
WENTLAND FUNERAL HOME, 10634 Main St. (Rt. 62) North Collins, NY, where the
Funeral Services will be held Monday morning at 10 AM. Mr. Nelligan was a
former member of the North Collins Volunteer Fire Department.

Published in the Buffalo News on 4/24/2005.

Offers, Dorothy H. (Hietnen)   
Age 84 of Arcade; April 19, 2005; beloved wife of Harry; mother of Kim
(Joanne) Offers and Susan (Doug) Kraft; grandmother of Cortney (Rob)
Appelbaum, Kelly (Norm) Frazier, Megan Kraft and Mike Kraft; great-grandmother
of Emily and Evan Frazier and Jake Appelbaum; preceded in death by eight
brothers and sisters. There are no calling hours. A memorial service will be
held Saturday at 11:00 AM in Hope Lutheran Church, Arcade. In lieu of flowers,
donations may be made to Hope Lutheran Church or the Arcade Fire Department
and Rescue Squad. Arrangements were completed by W.S. DAVIS FUNERAL HOME INC.,
358 W. Main St., Arcade.

Published in the Buffalo News on 4/24/2005.

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.

Palczewski, Clara E. (Sumera)   
Of Blasdell, NY, December 26, 2003, beloved wife of the late Edward A.
Palczewski; dearest mother of Michele (David) Bedard, Jan (Marilyn) and David
(Margaret) Palczewski; grandmother of Janel, Micah (Michelle), Aaron (Carin),
Jesse, Jedidiah, Leah and Alisha; sister of Frank (Jane) Sumera and the late
Raymond (late Wanda) Sumera; also survived by nieces and nephews and other
loving family members. A Memorial Service will be celebrated Thursday morning
at 9:00 AM at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Church. Arrangements by JOHN J.
KACZOR FUNERAL HOME, INC.

Published in the Buffalo News on 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.

Rice, Veronica (Lengyel)   
April 22, 2005. Mother of Monty S. Rice; grandmother of David (Jolene) Rice
and Juliette (James) Gomez; great-grandmother of two; sister of John and the
late Stephen Lengyel; aunt of Linda Lengyel. Friends may call at the JAMES E.
GRACE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 335 Ontario St., Monday 5-8 PM. A Funeral Mass will
be held in St. Elizabeth Church, 986 Grant Street, Tuesday at 9:30 AM. Flowers
gratefully declined.

Published in the Buffalo News on 4/24/2005.

Richardson, Chad   
Went to be with the Lord April 20, 2005, son of Lindsey and Kathleen
Richardson; grandson of Lorrena Verney and Wilda and Walter Heinold; nephew of
Becky and Gene DeGraph, Marvin and Donna Heinold, Paul Heinold, Laverne and
Harold Schuette, Linda and Don Boswell and Judy Harrison; best and beloved
friend of Robin Guerin. Friends are invited to a Memorial Service Saturday,
May 7 at 11 AM at Big Tree Wesleyan Church, Blasdell. Flowers gratefully
declined. Memorials may made to the Big Tree Wesleyan Church. Arrangements by
THOMAS H. McCARTHY FUNERAL HOME

Published in the Buffalo News on 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.

Sanders, Jack L.   
April 22, 2005, age 74, beloved husband of Jean Sheila (McIndoo); loving
father of Melinda E. (Stephen) Sanders Obermeier and Matthew (Michelle)
Sanders; grandfather of Allison Isabelle and the late Natalie Simone Sanders;
dear brother of Nelle S. (Howard B.) Graves, the late Theodore R., Joseph A.,
Robert A., Albert Sanders and Juliana Pfohman; brother-in-law of Elizabeth K.
and Gloria 'Rhodie' Sanders, Philip L. McIndoo, Merrie I. Sheirich and Daniel
H. (Julie) McIndoo; also survived by 17 nieces and nephews. A Celebration of
Life will be held at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 724 Delaware Ave.,
Buffalo, NY 14209, Saturday, May 7 at 2:00 PM. Rev. Thomas Yorty, officiating.
Friends invited. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorial contributions may be
given to Westminster Church or Nichols School, 1250 Amherst St., Buffalo, NY
14216. Arrangements by JOHN E. ROBERTS FUNERAL HOME.

Published in the Buffalo News on 4/24/2005.

Smith, Andrew   
March 29, 2005, husband of the late Jeanne (O'Mara); father of Richard (Kate),
David, Mark (Kathleen) and Douglas (Joanne) Smith; brother of Betty (late
Chuck) Ducsay, the late Henry (late Sue), Orville (late Ella) Smith and Helen
(late Bill) Morey; brother-in-law of Jack (Marie) O'Mara, Irene (late Vincent)
Hynes, late Alice (late Wallace) Heilbron, Edward J. (late Eleanor) O'Mara and
Helen (late Carl) Day; also survived by 10 grandchildren. A Memorial Mass will
be held Friday, April 29 at 10 AM at St. Bernadette's Church, S. Abbott Rd.,
Orchard Park. Friends invited. Memorial contributions may be made to Mercy
Hospital, 565 Abbott Rd., Buffalo N.Y., 14220. Arrangements by the JOHN E.
ROBERTS FUNERAL HOME.

Published in the Buffalo News on 4/24/2005.

Tripoli, Mary K. (Carr)   
(Please see Waddell notice)

Published in the Buffalo News on 4/24/2005.

VanBuren, Betty Hardie   
Of Attica, April 21, 2005, loving wife of the late Elmer G. Hardie; beloved
wife of Robert VanBuren; mother of James R. (Betty), Robert J. (Janet) Hardie,
Sue (Don) Townsend, Judith V. Hardie, Donna (H. Andrew) Fay, Nicholas G.
(Katherine) Hardie, Mary Ellen (Chris) VanSon, William E. (Mary Beth) Hardie,
Katherine (William) Campbell, Mark (Susan), Brian (Robbie), Miles (Cindy)
VanBuren; sister of Raymond Beaver, Mary (Philip) Shed, Peggy (George)
Residorf and the late Mildred Montague, Agnes Simons and Walter Beaver; also
survived by 30 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and several nieces and
nephews. Calling hours Monday 2-4 and 7-9 at MARLEY FUNERAL HOME, 135 Main
St., Attica. Mass of Christian Burial Tuesday at 10 AM in St. Vincent de Paul
Church, East Avenue, Attica. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials to
G.W.C.C. School, 72 East Avenue, Attica, NY 14011.

Published in the Buffalo News on 4/24/2005.

Waddell, Mary K. (Carr)   
Age 81, of the City of Tonawanda, April 21, 2005, following a long illness,
beloved of John Tripoli; mother of Lynn (Henry) Guiher, Jean (John) Gendron,
Michael (Cherie) Tripoli and Rosalie (Steven) Warner; grandmother of 13;
great-grandmother of 14; daughter of the late Joseph and Jean Carr; sister of
Beverly (Donald) Van Hoover, Charlotte (Thomas) Damick, Barbara (Edward)
Ros'a, Margaret (Norman) Percy, Joseph (Joyce), Robert, Charles, Donald
(Lois), John (Barbara) and Timothy Carr and the late Katherine Pellicano and
Richard Carr; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Friends may call
Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at JOHN O. ROTH FUNERAL HOME, INC., 25 William St.
(between Morgan and Broad Sts.) in the City of Tonawanda where services will
be held Tuesday at 11 AM. Friends invited.

Published in the Buffalo News on 4/24/2005.

Warner, Marie E. (Amabile)   
April 20, 2005, age 77, of Pancreatic Cancer. She was preceded in death by
husband Duane and parents Gaetano (Thomas) and Lena Amabile; she is survived
by two daughters Marcia Cooper of Charlotte, NC and Debbie George of Austin,
TX; one granddaughter Sarah George of New York City and sister Josephine
Prucnal (Bernie). Marie was a cashier at Rite Aid Pharmacy. She wishes to
thank her co-workers, neighbors, family, and Hospice Personnel who shared her
last days. A Memorial Mass will be said on Wednesday, April 27 at 11:00 at St.
Leo the Great R.C Church in Amherst, Monseigneur Robert Zapfel Presiding. As
her husband did 30 years ago Marie donated her body for research and teaching
to UB Medical School. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to SUNY Buffalo
Anatomical Gift Program, PO Box 900, Bflo., NY 14226, St. Williams Catholic
Church Building Fund, 1000 McNeil Rd., Round Rock, TX 78681 or Hospice
Buffalo, 225 Como Park Blvd., Cheek, NY 14227.

Published in the Buffalo News on 4/24/2005.

Woods, Bertha I. (Gotham)   
April 23, 2005, beloved wife of the late Everett H. Woods; cherished mother of
Harlow 'Bud' (Margaret) Woods, Ronald (Martha) Woods, James (Carol) Woods,
Judy (Dennis) Kerl and the late Beverly 'Bonnie' Colburn and Wendy Woods;
beloved grandmother of 12 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren; dear
sister of Ruby McCormick and predeceased by three brothers and four sisters.
The family will be present on Monday from 9-11 AM at the (Elma Chapel)
Urban-AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, 7540 Clinton St. where Funeral Services will
follow at 11:00 AM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Mrs. Woods'
memory to Hospice Buffalo. Online guest register at www.Amigone.com

Published in the Buffalo News on 4/24/2005.

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.