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Alessi, Harriet A. (Hall)   
April 24, 2005, wife of Joseph G. Alessi; mother of Joseph J. (Susan) and
Russell J. (Roberta) Alessi; grandmother of Lauren and Andrew Alessi; daughter
of the late George and Josephine Hall. Family present to receive friends
Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 at the PERNA-PELLEGRINO FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1671 Maple Rd.
(between Youngs & Hopkins Roads), Amherst where funeral services will be held
Wednesday at 8:45. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated from St.
Gregory the Great Church at 9:30. Entombment Forest Lawn Cemetery.

Published in the Buffalo News from 4/25/2005 - 4/26/2005.

Anderson, John A.
April 25, 2005, of the Town of Tonawanda, NY, beloved husband of Carole S.
Anderson; father of Kenneth (Mary), Julie Smith, Arthur (Deirdre) and Lynn
(Charles) Panzica; also survived by 12 grandchildren, two sisters and three
brothers. Friends may call Wednesday 4-8PM at the LESTER H. WEDEKINDT FUNERAL
HOME, 3290 Delaware Ave., where funeral services will be held Thursday morning
at 11. Friends invited. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Buffalo.

Published in the Buffalo News on 4/26/2005.

Balducci, Lucille L. (Nati)   
April 24, 2005, beloved wife of the late Arthur A. Balducci; dear mother of
Ronald (Mary Jo) and Robert A. (Catherine) Balducci; grandmother of Ronald
Jr., Gina and Nicolette; sister of Josephine Paolucci and the late Frances
Dimino and Orlando Nati. The family will be present to receive friends Tuesday
from 7-9 PM and Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Lancaster-Depew Chapel)
AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME INC., 6050 Transit Rd. where funeral services will be
held Thursday at 8:45 AM and from Our Lady Help of Christians Church at 9:30
AM. Online register book at www.Amigone.com

Published in the Buffalo News from 4/25/2005 - 4/27/2005.

Beck, Mildred D.   
April 23, 2005, beloved wife of Donald C. Beck; dearest sister of Florence M.
(Donald) Bailey; sister-in-law of Elaine C. Beck; aunt of Donna Marie (Eric)
Treiber. The family will be present Tuesday and Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM
at the (Amherst Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 5200 Sheridan Dr. (corner
Hopkins Rd.) where funeral services will be held on Thursday at 8:45 AM and
from St. Gregory the Great Church at 9:30 AM. Online register at
www.Amigone.com

Published in the Buffalo News from 4/25/2005 - 4/27/2005.

Block, Patricia H. (Sylves)   
April 24, 2005, beloved wife of Henry B. Block; devoted mother of James Block,
Timothy (Frances) Block, Mary Ellen (Robert) Papia, Daniel (Carolyn) Block and
Peter (Michelle) Block; loving grandmother of Denise, Nicholas, Holly, Robert,
James, Christopher, Daniel, Joshua, Rachael, John, Rylee and a
great-grandchild Colton; she is survived by four brothers and three sisters.
The family will be present on Tuesday from 7-9 PM and on Wednesday from 2-4
and 7-9 PM at (Tonawanda Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2600 Sheridan
Drive (at Parker Blvd.) where Funeral Services will be held on Thursday at
9:15 AM and from St. Timothy Church at 10:00 AM. Friends invited. Mrs. Block
was a retired drafter at N.Y. Telephone Company with 23 years of service and a
life member of the C.W.A. and the Telephone Pioneers of America. If desired,
memorials may be made to the Daniel DiTondo Foundation, P.O. Box 21036,
Washington DC 20009. Online register book at www.Amigone.com

Published in the Buffalo News from 4/26/2005 - 4/27/2005.

Bratek, William J.   
Of Woodlawn, NY, April 25 , 2005, beloved husband of the late Geraldine C.
(nee Szumlinski) Bratek; loving father of Billy Bratek (Desiree), Micki
Bratek, Jackie (David) Nowak and the late Donna Bratek; dear DziaDzia of
Rebecca, David, Dylan, Nicholas, Billy Bob and Kayla; son of the late Julius
A. and Julia H. (nee Pietrowski) Bratek; brother of Gene (Carol) Bratek,
Walter Sr. (Betty) Bratek and Patricia (Richard) Friedman; also survived by
nieces and nephews. Family will be present to receive friends Wednesday 3-8 PM
at the (Blasdell/Lackawanna Chapel) JOHN J. KACZOR FUNERAL HOME INC., 3450
South Park Ave., where funeral services will be held Wednesday evening at 8
PM. Memorials may be made to Hospice Buffalo Inc. Mr. Bratek was an exempt
member of the Woodlawn Volunteer Fire Co.

Published in the Buffalo News on 4/26/2005.

Brown, Howard P. "Brownie"   
Of Bemus, Point, NY, April 24, 2005; beloved husband of Betty (nee Solly)
Brown;; dearest father of David (Mary), Sandra (Elroy) Boteilho, Donna Browne,
and Edward (Ann); loving grandfather pf Myriah, Courtnay, Clare, Joshua,
Jillian and Nicholas; brother of Laura Reigle, David, Dorothy Weiss, Mary
Ellen Zimmer, Charles, Jack, George ' Mike' and the late Maxine Smith; brother
in-law of Robert (late Ethel) Lester; also survived by nieces and nephews.
Family will be present to receive friends Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the
(Hamburg Chapel) JOHN J. KACZOR FUNERAL HOME INC., 5453 Southwestern Blvd.
where prayers will be said Thursday morning at 11:00 followed by a Mass of
Christian Burial at Our Mother of Good Counsel Church at 11:45. Mr. Brown was
a member of I.B.E.W. Local # 41. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to
Hospice of Chautauqua County

Published in the Buffalo News from 4/26/2005 - 4/27/2005.

Case, Carl "Bud"   
Age 81, of Hartland, died Saturday, April 23, 2005. Born June 5, 1923 in
Shinglehouse, PA, he was the son of the late Carl and Barbara (Gretch) Case.
He was married to the late Shurlee Payne Case who died April 7, 1994. He was
president and owner of Case Boring of Gasport. He served in WWII in the U.S.
Army. Father of Mark (Linda) Case of Gasport, Matthew (Sue) Case of
Middleport, Molly Crowe of Rochester and Patrice (Paul) Bennett of Lockport;
dear friend of Brenda James-Case of Lockport; brother of Rita (Walt) Phillips
of Calabash, NC and the late Carol Dubois; he is also survived by eight
grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Family and friends are invited
to attend visitation on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM and Wednesday from 2-4 and
7-9 PM at the SHERRIE-BREAM FUNERAL HOME, 4521 Main St., Gasport. A Mass of
Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, April 28, 2005 at 11:00 AM
from St. Bridget's R.C. Church, 3455 Ewings Rd., Newfane, NY with the Father
John Leising officiating. Interment will be in Hartland Central Cemetery,
Gasport, NY. Memorials appreciated to Niagara Hospice.
Published in the Buffalo News from 4/25/2005 - 4/26/2005.

Ceriani, Virginia (Ziomek)   
April 24, 2005, beloved wife of Albert Ceriani; devoted mother of Brian P.
(Carol) Ceriani, Sr; loving grandmother of Brian Jr and Scott Ceriani. Great
grandmother of Alyssa, Makenzie and Mia. Dear sister of Melanie (late William)
Baerthlein. Also survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral services at the
BUSZKA FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2005 Clinton St (corner S. Ogden) Thursday at 9 AM
and at St Bernard's Church at 9:30 AM. Mrs. Ceriani was a member of the East
Clinton Seniors. Visitation Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM

Published in the Buffalo News on 4/26/2005.

Colafranceschi, Louis R.   
Of Hamburg, NY, entered into rest April 23, 2005, beloved husband of the late
Rita S. (nee Schintzius) Colafranceschi; loving son of the late Joseph and
Tulia (nee Clarone) Colafranceschi; devoted brother of Al (Dolores)
Colafranceschi, Jenny (late Peter) Bus and the late Joseph (Sharon)
Colafranceschi; cherished uncle of many nieces and nephews; also survived by
great-nieces and nephews, cousins, relatives and many friends. Relatives and
friends may visit the LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (Southtowns Chapel), 3060 Abbott
Rd. near Lake Ave. on Monday and Tuesday from 4-8 PM where the funeral will be
held on Wednesday morning at 9 o'clock and a Mass of Christian Burial will be
celebrated in SS. Peter & Paul Church at 10 o'clock. Interment Hillcrest
Cemetery. Louie was an Army veteran of the Korean War.

Published in the Buffalo News from 4/25/2005 - 4/26/2005.

Daugherty, Joan (Pelow)   
April 24, 2005, dear beloved mother of Thomas (Debra), Mary (Robert) Kulinski,
Robert (Greg) and Kathleen (Michael) Wrest; loving grandmother of Ryan,
Christopher, Brad, Jill and Kristina; great-grandmother of Brad; daughter of
the late Walter and Louise (McGowan) Pelow; beloved sister of Richard (Pat)
Pelow, Barbara Ryan, Betty (Ron) Pietrs, Robert 'Butch' Pelow and the late
Joseph Pelow and the late Mary Reidel. Friends may call Tuesday from 2-4 and
7-9 PM at the JAMES W. CANNAN FUNERAL HOME, INC. (Buffalo Chapel), 2397 Seneca
St. where a Prayer Service will be held Wednesday at 10 AM. Flowers are
gratefully declined.

Published in the Buffalo News from 4/25/2005 - 4/26/2005.

DeGolier, Marjorie M. (Hopkins)   
Age 88, of Sardinia, April 25, 2005, beloved wife of the late Leslie; mother
of Virginia (Everett) Domes, Duane (Dawn), Daniel and Dennis (Susan) DeGolier
and the late Douglas and Joy DeGolier; mother-in-law of Joanne 'Sis' DeGolier;
sister of the late Evalene Dinse, Emogene Ellis, Dorothy Fluker, Sally Grace,
Dudley, Hubert and Frank Hopkins; also survived by 10 grandchildren, 16
great-grandchildren, many nieces and nephews. Friends may call Tuesday 7-9 PM
and Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at W.S. DAVIS FUNERAL HOME INC., 358 W. Main St.,
Arcade. Funeral service will be held Thursday at 11 AM in the Sardinia United
Methodist Church. Interment in Sardinia Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the
Church or the Sardinia Historical Society.

Published in the Buffalo News from 4/26/2005 - 4/27/2005.

Gajewski, Theodore S.   
of Lancaster, NY; April 23, 2005. Beloved husband of Gertrude M. 'Jean'
(Lusiak) (Bak) Gajewski. Dearest father of James (Linda) Bak, Gary (Charlene)
Gajewski and Elaine (Thomas) Pokrywczynski. Fond grandfather of eight
grandchildren and two great grandchildren Brother of Edward (late Elizabeth),
Henry (Eleanor) and the late Alfred and Eleanor Gajewski. Also survived by
nieces and nephews. Friends may call Tuesday and Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at
the PAUL A. KLOC BLOSSOM CHAPELS INC, 4680 Clinton St (corner Borden Rd) West
Seneca (668-5666). where funeral will be held Thursday morning at 8:45 AM and
from St Gabriel's Church at 9:30 o'clock. Friends are invited.

Published in the Buffalo News from 4/26/2005 - 4/27/2005.

Galluch, Rita M. (Kreckel)   
Of Blasdell, NY, April 25, 2005; beloved wife of the late Dominic J. Galluch;
dearest mother of Donald (Margaret), Karen (James) McDwyer, Daniel (Karen),
Noel (Cheryl) and Michael (Judi); loving grandmother to 12 grandchildren and
one great-grandson; predeceased by two granddaughters, three brothers and one
sister; survived by many dear nieces and nephews. Family will be present to
receive friends Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at The (Hamburg Chapel) JOHN J.
KACZOR FUNERAL HOME INC., 5453 Southwestern Blvd. (corner of Rogers Rd,
646-5555) where prayers will be said Thursday morning at 8:45 followed by a
Mass of Christian Burial at Our Mother of Good Counsel Church at 9:30.
Interment in Hillcrest Cemetery.

Published in the Buffalo News from 4/26/2005 - 4/27/2005.

Gimbrone, Concetta L.   
'Connie' (nee Ferraro) April 24, 2005. Beloved wife of the late Charles M.
Gimbrone; dearest mother of Charles M.(Johanne) Gimbrone; sister of the late
Joseph (Josephine 'Dolly') Ferraro, Dominic 'Sputzy' Ferraro, Mary (Joseph,
'Norm') Sementelli, Sara (Lloyd) Yausie; sister-in-law of Grace Gimbrone (the
late Robert) McDonough, Michael 'Mimmi' (Esther) Gimbrone and Joseph (Marie)
Gimbrone; also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins. The family will
be present on Thursday from 1-4 and 6-9 PM at the (Delaware Chapel) AMIGONE
FUNERAL HOME INC, 1132 Delaware Avenue (near W. Ferry) where funeral services
will be held on Friday at 8:45 AM and a Mass of Christian Burial celebrated
from Annunciation Church (Lafayette and Grant) at 9:30. Friends invited.
Flowers are gratefully declined. If desired, memorials may be made to to the
American Cancer Society. Online register book at www.Amigone.com

Published in the Buffalo News from 4/26/2005 - 4/28/2005.

Keller Jr., George E.   
Age 83, of Sardinia, died April 25, 2005; beloved husband of Marlene (nee
Meyers); father of Robert Keller, Darlene (Dale) Hediger, Michael Keller,
LeAnn (Shawn) Haley, Tami (Ken) Marsh; step-father of Richard and Gary Hill;
father-in-law of the late Kari Keller; brother of Rose Hayden, Eleanor Kirsch,
Mable (Earl) Spencer, William Keller and the late Nelson Keller and Audrey
Sugg; brother-in-law of Jessie Keller; also survived by 16 grandchildren, four
great-grandsons and many nieces and nephews. Friends may call Wednesday from
7-9 PM and Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at W.S. DAVIS FUNERAL HOME INC., 358
W. Main St., Arcade, where funeral services will be held Friday at 11 AM.
Interment will be in Sardinia Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Sardinina
Fire Department, flowers gratefully declined.

Published in the Buffalo News on 4/26/2005.

Krawczyk, Mary T. (Jabrucki)   
April 24, 2005. Beloved wife of the late John J. Krawczyk. Dear mother of
Richard and Ronald (Rita) Krawczyk. Fond grandmother of Beth (Thomas) Kappan,
Dr. Christian (Katie), Elizabeth, Brian (Colleen), Craig (fiancee Kate Eakin)
and Katie Krawczyk. Great grandmother of Kathleen. Dear sister of the late
Stanley (Ann), Walter, Adele and Chester (late Joann) Jabrucki. Also survived
by nieces and nephews. Funeral from the KOLANO FUNERAL HOME, 396 Amherst St
(near Grant) Wednesday 9 AM and Assumption Church at 9:30. Friends invited.
Family present Tuesday only 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Mrs. Krawczyk was a member of the
Parish Rosary Society, The Mother's Club and the Polish Cadets. Donations may
be made to the Heritage Foundation. Interment, Mt. Olivet Cemetery.

Published in the Buffalo News from 4/25/2005 - 4/26/2005.

Madden, Gloria "Millie" (Lankin)   
Of Lancaster, NY, April 23, 2005, beloved wife of the late Harlow M. Madden,
Jr.; loving mother of Carolyn (William) Taylor, Janis (John) Carlson; loving
grandmother of eight; proud great-grandmother of 11; beloved aunt of Deanna,
Don and Brittany Gokey and lovingly remembered by many other nieces and
nephews. A Memorial Service will be celebrated at Trinity Episcopal Church,
5448 Broadway, Lancaster N.Y., 14086, Thursday morning at 11 AM. No prior
visitations. Donations may be made in Millie's name to the Church Building
Fund. Arrangements by WENDEL & LOECHER, INC.

Published in the Buffalo News from 4/26/2005 - 4/27/2005.

Mrozinski, Eleanor (Koerntgen)   
April 23, 2005, wife of the late Henry Mrozinski; dearest mother of Mary Lou
(Michael) Komisarof; loving grandmother of Amanda and Nicholas Komisarof;
sister of the late Mary (late Martin) Howard, Rita Koerntgen and Benton (late
Alouise) Hiltz; dear aunt of Robert (Carol) Howard, Eleanor Jean (Ronald)
Fronckowiak, Kathy (Richard) Pauly, Linda (Maxwell) Grzywna. Friends may call
Tuesday, 2-4 and 7-9 PM, at REDDINGTON FUNERAL HOME, 657 Abbott Rd. (corner
Red Jacket Pkwy.) where services will be held Wednesday at 9 AM and at St.
Thomas Aquinas Church at 9:30 AM. Eleanor was a member of The Rosary-Altar
Society.

Published in the Buffalo News from 4/25/2005 - 4/26/2005.

Murphy, Anne (Doherty)   
April 24, 2005, beloved wife of the late Charles C. Murphy; dear mother of
Charles C., of Montreal, Canada and Kevin (Elaine) Murphy, of Hudson, OH;
sister of Mary Doherty, Helen Swinton, Monica Vavricka, Kathryn Lowe and the
late James and Robert Doherty; grandmother of Sean, Laura and K. Connor
Murphy. The family will receive friends at the C. MERTZ & SON FUNERAL HOME,
INC., 911 Englewood Ave., Thursday from 4-8 PM, where funeral services will be
held Friday at 10:45 AM and a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at
St. Amelia's Church at 11:30 AM. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to
St. Amelia's Outreach.

Published in the Buffalo News from 4/26/2005 - 4/27/2005.

Neubauer, Adam J.   
April 23, 2005, beloved son of David J. and Kathi (nee Pane) Neubauer; dear
brother of Tarah and Nathan; grandson of Muriel and the late Joseph Neubauer
and Joseph and JoMarie Pane; uncle of Taylor and Rickie; also survived by
several aunts, uncles and cousins. The family will be present to receive
friends Wednesday 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
Thursday at 11:30 AM. Flowers gratefully decined. If desired contributions may
be made in Adam's memory to Renaissance House, 920 Harlem Rd., West Seneca, NY
14224. On line register at www.Amigone.com

Published in the Buffalo News from 4/26/2005 - 4/27/2005.

Nyznyk, Pawlo   
April 24, 2005, husband of the late Rozalia (nee Osadczuk); dearest father of
Roman (Phyllis) and Mary (Gary) Warren; loving grandfather of Paul Nyznyk,
Eric and Emily Warren; also survived by relatives in Ukraine. Family will be
present Tuesday 7-9 and Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the PIETSZAK FUNERAL HOME,
806 Clinton St. (3 blocks west of Fillmore) where services will be held
Thursday at 10:30 AM and at St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church at 11 AM.
Panachyda Services Wednesday 7 PM.

Published in the Buffalo News from 4/26/2005 - 4/27/2005.

Oh, Je Sook (Koh)   
April 25, 2005, wife of Dr. Young Rock Oh; daughter of the late Hyun and Ju
Koh; sister of Je Won Koh, Je Hoon Koh, Je Min Koh, and Je Hee Koh. Family
present to receive friends Tuesday only from 5-8 PM at PERNA-PELLEGRINO
FUNERAL HOME INC., 1671 Maple Rd. (between Hopkins and Youngs Rds.), where
funeral services will be held Wednesday at 11 AM. Interment Forest Lawn
Cemetery.

Published in the Buffalo News on 4/26/2005.

Palmer Sr., Bennett J.   
April 23, 2005, of Holland, NY, beloved husband of Pauline Robinson Palmer;
dearest father of Bennett J. Jr. (Marilyn), Barbara (Dennis) Shine, Diane
(Kenneth) Lewandowski and Gregory L. (Mary); brother of Gladys Williams, Edith
Lepine, David (Jane), Orvilla (Richard) Rogers, Raymond (Shirley) and the late
Margaret Seible; adoring grandfather of Colleen (Mike) Cottrell, Susan (Jason)
Prebile, Janna (Timothy) Lamey, Kelly (Jason) Graber, Jeffrey (Beckie) Ramsey,
Jennifer (Michael) Dolegoski, Carrie (Jason) Hubler, Michael (Melanie)
Lewandowski, Laurel Palmer, Hannah, Holly and Jacob Keenan; great-grandfather
of Jonathan, Gregory, William and Brianna; also survived by many nieces and
nephews. Family will receive friends Monday 7-9 PM and Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM
at the WOOD FUNERAL HOME, 784 Main St., East Aurora. Funeral Services will be
held at The Holland United Methodist Church, Partridge Rd., Holland on
Wednesday at 11:00 AM. Interment in Holland Cemetery. Those desiring may make
memorials to The American Heart Association.

Published in the Buffalo News from 4/25/2005 - 4/26/2005.

Parks, Richard Lee   
Of West Falls, NY, April 25, 2005, son of Margaret K. (late Robert A.) Parks;
father of Donna L. Heyden, Christine R. (JOhn) Hoerner and Robert C. Parks;
grandfather of Amanda, Jesse and Briana Hoerner and Olivia Parks and Megan
Heyden; brother of Barbara J. (Dennis) Guido, Kathleen (Charles) Freeman,
Deborah E. (Gary) Bockstedt, Sandra L. (John) Carrus and John A. Parks; loving
companion of Mary Denz; also survived numerous nieces and nephews. Friends may
call Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at The KENNETH HOWE FUNERAL HOME, 64 Maple St,
East Aurora. Funeral services will be held 11 AM Thursday at St. Paul's
Lutheran Church, West Falls Rd., West Falls, NY.

Published in the Buffalo News from 4/26/2005 - 4/27/2005.

Russell, Henrietta M.   
Of West Seneca, NY April 24, 2005, beloved daughter of the late Orlo and Lina
Russell; loving sister of Alice Silverstein and the late Alfred R. Russell;
dearest aunt of Patricia (William) South of Plantation, FL and Marcia (Allen)
Parrish of Greenville, SC; also survived by seven grand-nieces and nephews. No
prior visitation. Funeral services Wednesday at 11 AM from LOOMIS, OFFERS &
LOOMIS, INC. MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 1820 Seneca St., Buffalo. Friends invited. Miss
Russell was a member of Christ United Church of Christ.

Published in the Buffalo News from 4/25/2005 - 4/26/2005.

Russo, Joseph A.   
April 24, 2005; beloved husband of Joan N. (nee Balbierz); father of Guy
(Sandra), Todd (Sheila) Russo, Kim (Brent) Sutter, Jill (Ted) Graney;
grandfather of nine grandchildren; brother of Salvatore (Dolores) Russo, Mary
(late Leonard) Ribaulo and the late Ann (Samuel) Guercio. The family will be
present Wednesday 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 Thursday at 10:00 AM and from St. Gregory the Great Church at
10:45 AM. Flowers gratefully declined. Donations may be made to Juvenile
Diabetes Research Foundation or the Hospice Foundation. Online register book
at www.Amigone.com

Published in the Buffalo News from 4/26/2005 - 4/27/2005.

Sparks, Leonard   
of Boynton Beach, FL. April 24, 2005. Husband of the late Leokadia
(Grabowska). Father of Leonard Jr (Adele), and George A. (Karen) Sparks.
Grandfather of Caroline M. (Jack) Balthasar and Leonard M. Sparks. Great
grandfather of John L. and Bennett J. Balthasar. Brother of Zdislaw
Szparkowski of Warsaw Poland. The family will receive friends Tuesday 2-4 and
7-9 PM at the F. E. BROWN SONS FUNERAL HOME, INC., E. Quaker St (Rte 20A)
Services from the funeral home Wednesday 8:45 AM followed by a Mass of
Christian Burial in Nativity of Our Lord Church at 9:30 AM; friends invited.
Mr Sparks was previous owner of Sparks Pastry Shop in Lackawanna.

Published in the Buffalo News on 4/26/2005.

Spaulding, Helen M. (Heavey)   
April 25, 2005, wife of the late Roland M. Spaulding; beloved mother of Judy
(Jack) Hart, Michael (Dorothy), Suzanne (David) Vattimo, Patty (David) Savo,
Margaret (James) Allen, John (Joanne), Karen (Kathy Graves), Mary Anne (David)
Coombe and Sally (Richard) Cambio; grandmother of 15 grandchildren, 12
great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren; sister-in-law of Sis
Aiple; aunt of Ruth Kobosky. Friends may call Wednesday and Thursday 2-4 and
7-9 PM at DANZER & DENGLER FUNERAL HOME, 5363 Genesee St., Bowmansville where
prayers will be offered Friday morning at 11:00 followed by a Mass of
Christian Burial at Fourteen Holy Helpers Church at 11:45. Memorial
contributions may be made to Cystic Fibrosis, 4976 Transit Rd., Depew 14043 or
Hospice Buffalo, 225 Como Park Blvd., Chktg. 14227.

Published in the Buffalo News from 4/26/2005 - 4/28/2005.

Toczynski, Margaret M.   
(Szczepanek) April 24, 2005, wife of the late Stephen J. Toczynski Sr.; mother
of Stephen J. Jr., Barbara (Raymond) Seifried, Robert (Marcia) and James
Toczynski; sister of Helen Golonka, the late John, Walter, Mary Szczepanek and
Anne McCall; also survived by 6 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.
Funeral from the CHAS. F. McMAHON FUNERAL HOME, INC., 982 Abbott Rd. Thursday
at 10:15 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Catherine of Sienna
at 11 AM. Friends may call Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM.

Published in the Buffalo News from 4/26/2005 - 4/27/2005.

Toepfer, Richard E.   
April 25, 2005; of Bemidji, MN; beloved husband of Jennifer; dear step-father
of Zachary, Dustin and Gregory; son of Adelle F. and the late Richard W.
Toepfer; brother of Jack, Larry (Paula), Linda and Christine Toepfer. Services
held in Bemidji, MN.

Published in the Buffalo News on 4/26/2005.

Tomaszewski, Karol   
April 23, 2005, beloved husband of Estelle (nee Teodorowski) Tomaszewski;
dearest father of Ret. Col., USAF, Charles (Michelle) of Berlin, Germany and
Christopher Tomaszewski; fond grandfather of Timothy Tomaszewski; dear brother
of Roman (Jeanne) and Henry (Dr. Magda) Tomaszewski; brother-in-law of Donna
(Alojzy) Musiol; also survived by several nieces and nephews. Services
Wednesday at 8:15 AM from the KAZMIERCZAK FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3640 Clinton St.
(one block east of Union) and in St. Stanislaus R.C. Church at 9 AM. The
family will be present on Tuesday only from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Mr. Tomaszewski
was extremely active militarily, civically and culturally.

Published in the Buffalo News from 4/25/2005 - 4/26/2005.

Trecate, Joseph   
April 23, 2005, beloved husband of Isolina Gina (nee Lucca); father of
Michelle-Teri (Paul) Poch; grandfather of Deborah Michelle (Mark) Wutz and
Kenneth Paul Poch; great-grandfather of Natalie Grace Wutz. Family will
receive friends Monday 7-9 PM and Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the Urban-AMIGONE
FUNERAL HOME, 1024 French Rd. (near Borden Rd.), Cheektowaga where funeral
services will be held Wednesday at 9:15 AM with a Mass of Christian Burial to
be celebrated at 10 AM in St. Philip the Apostle Church, 950 Losson Rd.,
Cheektowaga. Mr. Trecate was an Army WWII veteran, where he was the recipient
of The Purple Heart being wounded at The Battle of the Bulge. He was a member
of Donovan VFW Post in Cheektowaga. Online register book at www.Amigone.com

Published in the Buffalo News from 4/25/2005 - 4/26/2005.

Trump Sr., Alvin H.   
Of Cheektowaga, April 25, 2005, loving father of William (Carol) Loder Sr.,
Sally (Michael Sr.) Cattarin, Carol (Dennis) Nimmo, Sherry (Michael) Zawadzki,
Lori (Lee Hopper) Bagne, Alvin H. Trump Jr. and the late Judy Hemming; brother
of Dorothy Thomas; also survived by 17 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren.
No prior visitation. Funeral services were held at the convenience of the
family. Memorial contributions to Hospice Buffalo Inc. Arrangements by LOOMIS,
OFFERS & LOOMIS.

Published in the Buffalo News on 4/26/2005.

Vega, Juan G.   
April 25, 2005 of Brant, NY, at the age of 81, born November 26, 1923 in
Sabana Grande, Puerto Rico. He loved gardening, growing fruits and vegetables
to feed his large family. Beloved husband of the late Maria (Batista) Vega;
beloved father of Virginia, Louis Mercado, Carmen Solla, Victor Casiano,
Carmen, Jose R. Vega, Martha Anastasia, Angel 'Gilberto' Vega and the late
Rosa Vega; brother of Betsy Rivera, Margarita Batista, Carmen Rodriguez, Jose
Louis Serrano, Manuel, John, Mildred 'Mimi' Vega; also survived by many, many
grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Friends may
call Wednesday and Thursday, 2-4 and 7-9 PM, at the WENTLAND FUNERAL HOME,
10634 Main St. (Rte. 62), North Collins, NY, where funeral services will be
held Friday at 12 Noon.

Published in the Buffalo News on 4/26/2005.

Wachowiak, Edward   
April 24, 2005, of Cheektowaga, NY, beloved husband of Helen J. (Molnar)
Wachowiak; dear stepfather of Marianne Schneider and Richard Simon; surived by
grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren; brother of Henry (the late Jane)
Wachowiak; brother-in-law of George Molnar and Eleanor (late Joseph) Molnar;
survived by the Simonick family and nieces and nephews. Funeral service from
the BARRON-MILLER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3025 William St. near Union Rd.,
Cheektowaga Thursday at 9:15 AM and in Resurrection Church at 10 AM. Family
present Wednesday only 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Ed was a WWII Veteran

Published in the Buffalo News on 4/26/2005.

Walker, George D.   
April 25, 2005, beloved husband of Margaret (Martin); father of Michael, Gary,
Jeffrey (Christine), Fay Walker and Susan (William) Keddie; grandfather of
Margaret Keddie, Rachel, Jason, and Jessica Walker; brother of Gregory Walker.
Friends may call at the JOHN E. ROBERTS FUNERAL HOME (West Chapel), 1357
Hertel Ave (near Colvin), Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial
will be held at St. Margaret's Church, 1395 Hertel Ave, Thursday at 9:30 AM.
Friends invited. Please assemble at Church. Flowers gratefully declined.

Published in the Buffalo News from 4/26/2005 - 4/27/2005.

Wilson, Irene M. (Green)   
April 24, 2005, beloved wife of the late Eugene Wilson; loving sister of Ralph
(late Carol) Green and the late Harold Green and Murial Barr; also survived by
nieces and nephews. No prior visitation. Funeral services will be held
Wednesday at 2 PM from LOOMIS, OFFERS & LOOMIS, INC., Hamburg Chapel, 207 Main
St. Flowers gratefully declined.

Published in the Buffalo News on 4/26/2005.