OBITS: The Buffalo News Death Notices 28 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 Arent, Stanley A. April 28, 2005, of West Seneca, NY, beloved husband of the late Helen K. (nee Kluss); loving father of Pamela S. and the late Valerie Arent; brother of Irene (late Stanley) Michalak and the late Tadeus, Victoria, Stephen, Edward, and Helen Arent; also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Family will be present Friday 2-4 and 7-9, at the HOY FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3855 Seneca St., West Seneca, where prayers will be said Saturday morning at 8:30, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial from Fourteen Holy Helpers Church at 9 AM. Friends invited. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to the Heritage-Oak Foundation, 101 Oak St., Buffalo, NY 14201 or Hospice Buffalo, Inc., 225 Como Park Blvd., Cheektowaga, NY 14227. Mr. Arent was a life member of VFW Post #6251 and a member of CBI Veterans Association Buffalo BASHA. Published in the Buffalo News from 4/28/2005 - 4/29/2005. Arnet Jr., Elmer A. "Moe" Retired Kenmore Chief of Police. April 26, 2005; beloved husband of Alice (Gesl) Arnet; loving father of Kathy, Debra (Daniel) McDermott, Betsy (Steve) Pauly and Elmer A.. 'Duke' (Deborah) Arnet III; grandfather of Danny, Mollie, Kate, Meaghan, Matthew and Mary Frances McDermott; Steve, Jenn and Allie Pauly; Brigitte, Chris, Nick, Joe and Olivia Arnet; brother of Jeanne Ryan and Jack Arnet. Friends may call Wednesday and Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the LESTER H. WEDEKINDT INC. FUNERAL HOME INC., 3290 Delaware Ave., where funeral services will be held Friday morning at 8:45. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Andrew R.C. Church at 9:30. Those wishing may make memorial contributions to Kenmore Mercy Hospital Foundation or St. Andrew's Capital Campaign Fund. Published in the Buffalo News from 4/27/2005 - 4/28/2005. Bernais, Eileen Mary Kenny Passed away suddenly on Saturday, April 23, 2005 at The Credit Valley Hospital in Mississauga. Eileen will always be treasured and missed by her husband Raymond of 35 years, and sons Jonathan of San Francisco, CA and Emmett of Mississauga, Ontario. Eileen is survived by her brothers Frank (Lea) Kenny of Indians Wells, CA and John (Nadine Quan) Kenny of San Francisco, CA; predeceased by her father Dr. Francis E. Kenny and mother Helen Anne Harrington Kenny, both of Buffalo, NY. In addition to being a caring and loving mother and wife, Eileen was a devoted long time substitute teacher with the Dufferin Peel Roman Catholic School Board where she endeared herself to students and staff alike with her dedication, professionalism and sparkling personality. Visitation will take place at NEWEDUK FUNERAL HOME-Mississauga Chapel, (905-828-8000), 1981 Dundas Street West (1 block east of Erin Mills Pkwy.), Mississauga on Thursday, April 28, 2005 from 2-5 PM and 6-9 PM. Vigil prayers for Eileen will be held in the funeral home on Thursday at 4:30 PM. Funeral Liturgy will be celebrated on Friday, April 29, 2005 at 10 AM at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 5440 Durie Road, Streetsville. Interment later Friday afternoon at the Victoria Lawn Cemetery, St. Catharines for the immediate family. Friends who wish to participate are welcome to do so. In light of Eileen's enduring love of children, the family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be directed in Eileen's name to the support of the Hospital of Sick Children, Toronto at Sick Kids Foundation, 555 University Avenue, Toronto, Ontario M5G 1X8. On-Line Guest Book at www.dartefuneralhome.com. Published in the Buffalo News from 4/27/2005 - 4/28/2005. Brautigam, Robert B. Age 85 of North Tonawanda N.Y., after a short illness. Mr. Brautigam was a former employee of Occidental Petroleum, Durez Plastics and Hooker Chemical. He was a graduate of Worchester Polytechnic Institute. Beloved husband of Joan (nee McClelland) Brautigam; father of Robert (Tassie) Brautigam of St. Charles, IL., John (Diana) Brautigam and Jane (David) Anderson both of Meadville, PA.; grandfather of Sarah, Gillian, Martin, Claire and Emily; brother of Hugh Marshall Brautigam, Lawrence C. Brautigam and the late J. Herbert Brautigam, Jr. No prior visitation. A Memorial Service will be held on Friday at 1:30 PM at Kenmore Presbyterian Church, 2771 Delaware Ave., in Kenmore. Flowers gratefully declined, if so desired, memorials may be made to Kenmore Presbyterian Church or to Habitat for Humanity Buffalo, P.O. Box 511, Buffalo N.Y., 14205. Arrangements by the FRETTHOLD FUNERAL HOME, North Tonawanda, N.Y. Published in the Buffalo News from 4/27/2005 - 4/28/2005. Corbett, Jeanne M. (McKeever) Of North Tonawanda, April 26, 2005, beloved wife of Thomas J. Corbett Jr.; dearest mother of Kevin (Joy) Corbett; proud grandmother of Brianna Corbett; dear sister of Michael McKeever and Patrick McKeever; also survived by an aunt, sister-in-law Joanne (James) Mroz, a niece, a nephew, several cousins and her Godmother Gloria Bailey. Family present Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the SABER FUNERAL HOME, 549 Oliver St., N. Tonawanda (692-0271) where prayers will be said Saturday at 9 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at Ascension R.C. Church (Robinson St.) at 9:30 AM. Flowers gratefully declined. For those who wish, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to the American Diabetes Assn. Jeanne was an operating room nurse at Children's Hospital Buffalo and DeGraff Memorial Hospital. Published in the Buffalo News from 4/28/2005 - 4/29/2005. D'Alessandro, Albert Of Lackawanna, NY; entered into rest April 25, 2005; beloved husband of Mary Ann (nee Ceravolo) D'Alessandro; devoted father of Nancy Eckert, Anthony D'Alessandro, Karen (Randall) Filippone and step-father of Michael, Brian, Mark, Karen Wetzler; cherished grandfather of eleven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; loving son of the late Orlando and Nunzia (nee Corvigno) D'Alessandro; dear brother of Carmen, Vincent (JoAnn) D'Alessandro, Dolores (Gerald) Stefanacci and Carmelina (Gerald) Kij; also survived by relatives and friends. Relatives and friends may visit the LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME, (Southtowns Chapel) 3060 Abbott Rd. near Lake Ave. on Wednesday and Thursday from 2-4 & 7-9 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Church, S. 3148 Abbott Rd., Orchard Park on Friday morning at 10 AM. Please assemble at Church. Flowers gratefully declined. Entombment Holy Cross Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News from 4/27/2005 - 4/28/2005. Davis, Betty Flieshman (Neafach) April 26, 2005. Dear mother of Diane Horowitz (Dr. Alan Pollock), Tara Addesa, Wendy (Steven) Schlabach and Patricia Davis; loving grandmother of Brett Mohorcic, Paul Addesa and the late Brian Horowitz; sister of the late Richard Neafach; dear friend of Dorothy Reade. Friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Delaware & Delavan Gate, Thursday at 10:00 AM. Memorials in Betty's memory to Brian Daniel Horowitz Memorial Fund, C/O Diane Horowitz. Arrangements by the AMHERST MEMORIAL CHAPEL INC. Published in the Buffalo News from 4/27/2005 - 4/28/2005. Delmonto, Rose F. April 28, 2005, beloved daughter of the late Donato and Carmela Delmonto; step-daughter of the late Carmela F. Delmonto; dearest sister of Donato J. (Patricia) Delmonto, Carmela (late Lawrence) Buckman, the late Anthony, Angeline Delmonto, Louisa (late Raymond) Mosack, Mary (William) Mango, Marion (Raymond) Campagnolo, Margaret Chiari; sister-in-law of Guido Chiari; also survived by nieces and nephews. The family will be present Friday 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 Saturday at 8:15 AM and from St. Joseph University Church at 9 AM. Friends invited. Online register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 4/28/2005 - 4/29/2005. Duszkiewicz, Anna H. OF Buffalo, April 27, 2005, daughter of the late Andrew and Katarzyna Dulniak Duszkiewicz; sister of the late Edward Duske, Charles, Leo, John Duszkiewicz, Bernice Stachowiak and Mary Mruk; beloved aunt and godmother of Kathleen (Donald) Mueller of Kenmore, and many other nieces and nephews. Friends may call D. LAWRENCE GINNANE FUNERAL HOME, 3215 Delaware Ave., Kenmore, Friday 4-8 PM. All are invited to a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Paul's R.C. Church, Delaware Ave. at Victoria Blvd., Kenmore, Saturday at 9:15 AM. Please assemble at church. Interment Mr. Olivet Cemetery. Memorials to Brothers of Mercy Nursing and Rehab Ctr., 10570 Bergtold Rd., Clarence, NY 14031 are preferred. Published in the Buffalo News on 4/28/2005. 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. Haider, John C. April 22, 2005. Beloved husband of Carole (Eckmark) Haider; dearest step-father of Brenda Payne, Gloria Wingrove and Rhonda Slayback; devoted grandfather of Justin, Nicole, Brandon, Shonna, Carrie, David and five great-grandchildren; dear brother of Audrey, Dorothy, Carol, Peggy, Patsy and the late Norman, Marty and Gerald. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Mass on Saturday, at St. Thomas Aquinas Church at 1:30 PM. Arrangements entrusted to REDDINGTON FUNERAL HOME. Published in the Buffalo News from 4/28/2005 - 4/29/2005. Juliano, Anna (LaCongo) Of Buffalo, NY, entered into rest April 25, 2005, beloved wife of the late Raymond J. Juliano; devoted mother of Michael (Julie), Joseph, Leonard (Tina), Raymond Juliano and Marianne (Patrick) McGuire; cherished grandmother of 14 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren; loving daughter of the late Leonard and Mary (nee Telesco) LaCongo; dear sister of Tom, Margaret, Angeline and Gracie; wonderful friend to Marie, Rita, Mary and Emily; also survived by relatives and friends. Relatives and friends may visit the LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (Southtowns Chapel), 3060 Abbott Rd. near Lake Ave. on Wednesday from 7-9 PM and Thursday from 3-5 and 7-9 PM where the funeral will be held on Friday morning at 8:30 o'clock and a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. John the Evangelist Church at 9:30 o'clock. Entombment Holy Cross Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News from 4/27/2005 - 4/28/2005. Kearns, Robert M. "Mike" Of Buffalo, NY, entered into rest April 26, 2005, devoted father of Michael Patrick Kearns and Brian Conley Kearns; beloved son of Constance and the late Robert E. Kearns; loving brother of Kathleen (Stan) Piotrowicz and Patrick Emmett Kearns; fond nephew of Helen M. Kearns; also survived by relatives and many friends. Relatives and friends may visit the LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (Southtowns Chapel), 3060 Abbott Rd., near Lake Ave. on Friday from 4-9 PM. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated in Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Church, S-3148 Abbott Rd. near Lake Ave., Orchard Park on Saturday morning at 9:30 o'clock. Published in the Buffalo News on 4/28/2005. Kinsella, James April 25, 2005; husband of the late Patricia (McGuire); father of Thomas (Linda), Kevin and Jamie (Geraldine) Kinsella; grandfather of Patrick, Edward and Julie; also survived by many relatives in Ireland. Funeral from the CHAS. F. MCMAHON FUNERAL HOME, INC, 982 Abbott Rd., Friday at 9 AM. Followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of Victory Basilica at 9:30 AM. Friends may call Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM Published in the Buffalo News from 4/27/2005 - 4/28/2005. Kraus, Dorothy L. (Blaney) Of West Seneca, N.Y., April 27, 2005. Beloved wife of the late Nelson H. Kraus; dearest mother of Linda (Norman) Ross, Lorea (Joseph) Caruso and the late Michael Kraus; cherished grandmother of Julie (Cliff Alf) Jemiolo, Michael Jemiolo, Joseph (Nadine) Caruso, James and Amy Caruso and Trese Ross; sister-in-law of Loraine Statt. Family will be present Thursday 7-9 and Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the HOY FUNERAL HOME INC., 3855 Seneca St., West Seneca, where a funeral service will be held Saturday morning at 10. Friends invited. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials to Hospice Buffalo Inc. appreciated. Mrs. Kraus was a member of South Buffalo Lioness and West Seneca Seniors Citizens. Published in the Buffalo News from 4/28/2005 - 4/29/2005. Krautsack, Richard F. April 27, 2005, Of Blasdell, NY; beloved husband of Judith (nee Smith); cherished father of Richard (Patricia) and Randall Krautsack; loving grandfather of Reanna (Craig), Rachel, Randy and Nicholas; dearest great-grandfather of Odessa and Cassidy; son of the late Robert and Elizabeth Krautsack; dear brother of Mary Lou (Jack) Seedorf and the late Robert and James Krautsack. Friends received at The LAKESIDE MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME INC., S-4199 Lakeshore Rd. (corner Camp Rd. & Route 5) 627-2919, Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM, where funeral services will be held Saturday at 8:45 AM, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of Grace Church at 9:30 AM. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice or Roswell Alliance Foundation. Charles A. Castiglia, Director. Published in the Buffalo News from 4/28/2005 - 4/29/2005. LeMar, Darwin D. Of Hamburg, NY, suddenly, April 26, 2005, husband of the late Patricia (nee O'Donnell); father of John (Susan), Daniel, Timothy (Leslie) and Anthony (Linda) LeMar and Patricia (Glen) Ahlfield; brother of Melba (Howard) Melton, Maida Goff and the late Owen (Delia) LeMar; also survived by 13 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial at SS Peter and Paul Church Saturday at 10:30 AM. No prior visitation. Mr. LeMar was a member of Hamburg Council 2220 K of C, Senior Knights, American Legion Post 527 and Herbert E. Shero Post 517, VFW. Arrangements by DONALD M. DEMMERLEY FUNERAL HOME, INC. Published in the Buffalo News from 4/28/2005 - 4/30/2005. Livermore, Sarah "Sally" (nee Shearer) April 25, 2005 of South Wales, NY; wife of the late Charles Livermore; beloved mother of Sarah 'Sue' (Steven) Marom, Rebecca Bates and Jonathan Livermore; stepmother of P. Charles and Fella F. Livermore; sister of Mary Ardelle Pitkin, Anne Bell and David Shearer; also survived by four grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews. Family will receive friends on Friday 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM at the WOOD FUNERAL HOME, 784 Main Street, East Aurora with Memorial Services to follow at 6:30 PM. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, a donation be made to the Hospice Foundation. Published in the Buffalo News from 4/27/2005 - 4/28/2005. Lukasik, Stanley D. April 27, 2005; beloved husband of the late Felicia (nee Kaznowski); dear father of Michael J. (Diane), David and Stanley D. (Koreen) Lukasik; grandfather of five grandchildren; brother of Mary (Joseph) Kluck and the late Walter, Theodore A. Roman Lukasik. The family will be present to receive friends 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 9:15 AM and from SS Peter & Paul Church, (Depew) at 10 AM. Flowers gratefully declined. Online register at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 4/28/2005 - 4/29/2005. Mangan M.D., William J. April 26, 2005, beloved husband of Joan M. (nee Barr); devoted father of David (Martha), MD, of Derby, NY, John (Ann), Brian (Amy) of Amherst, NY and James Mangan of Barnard, VT; grandfather of Connor, Peter, William, Patricia, Andrew, Mary Catherine, Patrick, Owen and Claire; brother of Gerald (Yvonne) Mangan of Niagara Falls, NY and the late Thomas Mangan; brother-in-law of Louise Mangan. The family will be present on Friday from 2-4 & 7-9 PM at the (Amherst Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME INC., 5200 Sheridan Dr. (at Hopkins Rd.), where funeral services will be held on Saturday at 12:15 PM and from St. Gregory the Great Church at 1 PM. Flowers gratefully declined. If desired, donations may be made to Hospice Buffalo, Inc., 225 Como Park Blvd., Cheektowaga, NY 14227 or Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP), 11350 McCormick Rd. #906, Hunt Valley, MD 21031. On line register at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 4/28/2005 - 4/29/2005. Maroney, Stella J. (Lipiec) Of Rotunda West, FL., formerly of South Buffalo, NY, April 27, 2005, beloved wife of the late Edward; loving mother of Joan M. Hartman and Kathleen Zimmerman; cherished grandmother of Edward Hartman, Sally Ann Barquist, Kathleen Wierzbowski, Jeffrey Zimmerman, Georgina Hartman, Katherine Zimmerman; great-grandmother of five; also survived by nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial , Saturday at 10:00 AM at St. Mary's Church, Swormville. No prior visitation. Interment in St. Stanislaus Cemetery, Cheektowaga, NY. Stella was the former owner of Sally's Tavern in South Buffalo. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to St. Mary's Church. Funeral arrangements by URBAN BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME INC., 6685 Transit Rd., East Amherst, NY Published in the Buffalo News from 4/28/2005 - 4/30/2005. Moss, James E. Of Blasdell, NY, suddenly, April 26, 2005, loving son of the late Edward F. and Louise (nee Heidersdorf) Moss Sr., dearest brother of Edward F. 'Buzz' (Mary Ann) Moss Jr., Richard (late Brenda) Moss and the late Suzanne Kelly; survived by nieces and nephews. Family will be present to receive friends Thursday from 4-8 PM at the (Hamburg Chapel) JOHN J. KACZOR FUNERAL HOME INC., 5453 Southwestern Blvd., (corner of Rogers Rd. 646-5555) where funeral service will be held Friday morning at 10:00. Entombment in Holy Cross Cemetery. Mr. Moss was a disabled American Veteran. Flowers gratefully declined. Published in the Buffalo News on 4/28/2005. Nasca, Salvatore "Sam" August 26, 1914 - April 11, 2005, in Winter Haven FL. A former resident of Eggertsville. He was meat manager and butcher for Loblaws and Bells Supermarkets. Wife Phyllis (Gena) died in 1980. Mr Nasca enjoyed gardening and was an avid Yankee fan. He is survived by his wife Pat Learn Nasca of Leesburg, FL and three sons Robert (Pat) of Pendleton, NY; Michael (Connie) of Tonawanda, NY and Gerald (Renee) of Williamsville, NY, a stepdaughter Andrea of Florida and seven grandchildren. Mr Nasca was a veteran of WW II. A Memorial Mass will be held Saturday, April 30, 9 AM, at St Amelia's Church, Eggert Rd, Tonawanda. Published in the Buffalo News from 4/28/2005 - 4/29/2005. Newman, Ruth E. (Hord) April 16, 2005, of the Town of Tonawanda, NY, beloved wife of the late Rev. Walter T. Newman; dearest mother of Ted and Philip (Elizabeth) Newman; loving grandmother of Michael; dear sister of Nancy (Allen) Elliott and the late Louise Hord. Friends are invited to attend a Celebration of Life in The Evangelical Covenant Church of Buffalo, 786 Kenmore Ave., Buffalo 14216, Saturday, April 30 at 11 AM. Memorials may be made to Evangelical Covenant Church. Published in the Buffalo News on 4/28/2005. Nye, Mark J. Of Arcade, NY, April 25, 2005, beloved son of the late James and Norma (Pernick) Nye; beloved fiance of Jennifer Isaacson; nephew of Louis (late Jane) Pernick, Alma Brigham, Marilyn (late Marvin) Pernick and the late Arline Brownell; cousin of Richard J. (Rosemary), Thomas (Ann) Brownell, Roger Brownell (Lori James), Robert (Carol) Brigham, Sandy (Clark) Thomas, Sharon Brigham, Mike (Michelle) Brigham, Linda Pernick (Michael) Tutaro, Diane (Daniel) Stoiber, Jacquelynn and the late Dennis Brownell. Friends are invited to attend a Memorial Mass Saturday afternoon from St. Aloysius Church, Springville at 1 o'clock. A memorial breakfast, directly to follow at the home of Richard and Rosemary Brownell, 147 East Main St., Springville. Mark graduated from St. Girards, Bryant and Stratton in accounting, past employee of Fleet Bank, Pioneer Collections and foreman of a NYC construction company. Arrangements by SMITH-WEISMANTEL FUNERAL HOME, INC. Published in the Buffalo News from 4/28/2005 - 4/29/2005. Paul, Marion W. (Majchrzak) April 27, 2005; beloved wife of the late Augustus C. Paul M.D.; dear mother of James J. (Gloria) Paul D.O.; loving grandmother of Jennifer (Neill) Robertson-Jones and Amanda C. Paul; sister of the late Netty Dean, Helen Klein, Clara Klaczyk, Edward & Stanley Marshall. Friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service Friday at 11:30 AM at Unity Church of Practical Christianity, 1243 Delaware Ave., Buffalo. Memorial may be made to the Buffalo Philharmonic, 499 Franklin St., Buffalo 14202. Arrangements by JAMES E. GRACE FUNERAL HOME INC Published in the Buffalo News on 4/28/2005. Penders, James J. March 28, 2005; son of Joan (Sullivan) and the late James J. Penders; brother of Joan M. and Maura K. and Katherine M. of Los Angeles, CA; nephews of Mary Fiore (late Edward F.) Penders, Katherine M. Sullivan and John J. (Anne) Sullivan of Phoenix, AZ. A Memorial Mass was held St. Cyril of Jerusalem Church in Encino, CA on April 2. 2005. Friends are invited to attend a Memorial Mass at St. Thomas Aquinas Church Saturday morning at 9:30. Arrangements by THOMAS H. McCARTHY FUNERAL HOME Published in the Buffalo News from 4/28/2005 - 4/29/2005. Pfister, Jacob Of North Evans, NY. Suddenly, while serving his country, April 19, 2005. Beloved husband of Ashleigh (Rosenberg) Pfister; loving father-to-be of Maddison Pfister; dearest son of Amy MacGregor (David Morrisey) and the late Dennis G. Pfister; heroic brother of Ian, Rachel, Marshall and Monica Morrisey, Joshua and Kaylee Cirritor and Andrea Pfister; dear grandson of Hugh and Edith MacGregor, Norman (late Eleanor) (late Geraldine) Pfister and Robert and Elaine Jamieson; survived and admired by a large loving family and many dear friends. Family will be present to receive friends Wednesday and Thursday from 3-8 PM at the (Blasdell/Lackawanna Chapel) JOHN J. KACZOR FUNERAL HOME INC., 3450 South Park Ave. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered Friday morning at 10:00 AM at St. Vincent de Paul Church, North Evans, NY. (Please assemble at church). In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Maddison Pfister Fund, c/o J.P. Morgan Chase, 2300 Main Place Tower, Buffalo, NY 14202. Published in the Buffalo News from 4/27/2005 - 4/28/2005. Poulton, Bernice A. (Kieck) Age 91 or North Tonawanda, April 27, 2005 after a brief illness in Northgate Manor Nursing Home and in the care of Niagara Hospice with her family present. She was the wife of the late Howard Poulton; beloved mother of Karen (Conrad) Stoll of Pendelton and the late Linda Steiert; grandmother of Kenneth (Ronda) Stoll, Sandra Yoder, Anita (Edward) Williams all of North Tonawanda, Robert (Dawn) Stoll of Amherst, Denise Steirt of Williamsville and Amanda Steiert of Newstead and 6 great-grandchildren. She was a member of Church Women United of the Tonawanda and had been a volunteer with Niagara Hospice. Friends may call at the FRETTHOLD FUNERAL HOME INC., 1241 Oliver St. at Ward Rd. in North Tonawanda on Friday from 4-6 PM and on Saturday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Funeral services will be held on Sunday at 2 PM from Grace Lutheran Church, Payne Ave. and Robinson St. in North Tonawanda. Interment in Acacia Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Niagara Hospice, Wings of Serenity Campaign Published in the Buffalo News on 4/28/2005. Randolph, Lillian M. (Joyce) April 27, 2005; of Buffalo, NY; beloved wife of the late John; dear mother of Francis (Barbara) Randolph; loving grandmother of John J. and James J. Randolph. Family will be present to receive friends from 2-4 and 7-9 PM Friday at the NIGHTENGALE FUNERAL HOME, 1884 South Park Ave. (near Tifft). Funeral service will follow at 9 PM. Interment in Elmlawn Cemetery. Arrangements by DANIEL J. LEONARD FUNERAL SERVICE. Published in the Buffalo News from 4/28/2005 - 4/29/2005. Rapp, John C. April 18, 2005, beloved husband of the late Helen (Schultz) Rapp; dear father of Carol (Rev. Edward) Roush, John (Patricia) Rapp, Roger (Merryl) and Debra (Chester) Korczak; grandfather of 14 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; dear brother of the late Kenneth Rapp; dear brother-in-law of Reta Rapp; survived by many nieces and nephews. Friends may call Friday, 2-4 and 7-9 PM, and Saturday 10-11 AM at the DIETRICH FUNERAL HOME, 2480 Kensington Ave., where services will be held on Saturday at 11 AM. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials to the American Heart Association. Published in the Buffalo News from 4/28/2005 - 4/29/2005. Rasinski, Joseph S. Of Lackawanna N.Y., April 26, 2005. Beloved husband of Catherine (nee Szarawaga); dearest father of Michael (Julie) and Rosemary (Richard) Appleby; grandfather of Paul, Alyssa Appleby, Robin, Jeff and Jordan Rasinski; brother of Theresa (late Joseph) Czaja and the late Bernice (late Thaddeus) Bartus, Adam (Stephania) and Annette (late Louis) Fabin; also survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral from the JOS. M. LITWIN FUNERAL HOME, 1629 Electric Ave., Friday at 9:15 and at St. Michael the Archangel Church at 9:30. Friends invited. Family present Wednesday 7-9 and Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Published in the Buffalo News from 4/27/2005 - 4/28/2005. Redmond, Eugene J. April 25, 2005. Beloved husband of Mary Alice (Meaney) Redmond; dearest father of Carol (Michael) Eagan, Annamarie (Dave) Dickman, Jean (Dennis) Janiga, Mary Pat (late Dennis) Shatzel and Pauline (Tim) McNamara; loving grandfather of 12 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; brother of the late Rev. James S.J., Thomas, Sr. Mary Teresita, R.S.M., William (Marguerite), Joseph (late Katherine), Sr. M. Pauline, R.S.M., Daniel (late Margaret), Rev. Francis, S.J., John and Lawrence (Jewel) Redmond. Friends may call Wednesday and Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the REDDINGTON FUNERAL HOME, 657 Abbott Rd. (corner Red Jacket Pkwy.), where services will be held Friday at 9 AM and at St. Martin of Tours Church at 9:30 AM. Friends invited. Published in the Buffalo News from 4/27/2005 - 4/28/2005. Renzi, Joseph A. Of Lackawanna, NY, entered into rest April 27, 2005, beloved husband of Helen and the late Dorothy Renzi; devoted father of Karen Renzi, Paulette Robinson, Donna (Carl) Kirkland, Kim Scupin, Cindy Renzi, Marceline (Richard) Zamborn, Beverly (Chip) Amrozowicz and Kathleen (Brian) Knauth; cherished grandfather of 20 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren; loving son of the late Dominic and Florence (nee Carnivale) Renzi; dear brother of the late Frank (late Viola) Renzi, Mary (late Mike) Militello, Phil (late Joe) Leone, Bill (Sis) Renzi, Josephine (late Joe) Liccata and Rose (late Sal) Guido; also survived by nieces, nephews, relatives and many friends. Relatives and friends may visit The LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (Southtowns Chapel), 3060 Abbott Rd. near Lake Ave on Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM where the funeral will be held on Saturday morning at 9:30 o'clock. and a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Our Lady of Victory Basilica at 10:30 o'clock. Mr. Renzi was a retiree of the Lackawanna Fire Dept., Air Force Veteran of WW II and a member of the Matthew Glab American Legion Post 1477. Published in the Buffalo News on 4/28/2005. Robinson, Arnold E. Of Alden, formerly of Lancaster, April 26, 2005, beloved husband of Susan (Hahn) Robinson and the late Elizabeth (Witkowski) Robinson; devoted father of Arnie (Kelly), Michael (Sherry), Marissa (Richard) Brandys; loving grandfather of seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; dear brother of Arthur (Carole), Donna Reid, Wayne, the late Harry, Richard and Emeline; also survived by nieces and nephews. Visitation with family in the EDWARD J. CICHON FUNERAL HOME, 4929 Broadway, Depew Thursday 7-9 PM, Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Relatives and friends are invited to a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Mary's on the Hill Church, 1 St. Mary's Hill, Lancaster Saturday at 8:30 AM. (Please assemble at church). Flowers gratefully declined. Published in the Buffalo News from 4/28/2005 - 4/29/2005. Rust, Beatrice R. (Urso) April 26, 2005, beloved wife of the late John P. Rust; dear mother of David B. (Elaine), James O. (Paulette), Jeffrey F. (the late Elaina), Kathy J. (Joseph) George and Susan M. (George) Schweizer; grandmother of 11 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; sister of Catherine (Donald) Reinhart and Mary Lou (Gerhard) Reile; also survived by loving nieces and nephews. Friends may call Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the DIETRICH FUNERAL HOME, 2480 Kensington Ave., where Services will be held on Friday at 9 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Peter & Paul Church at 9:30. Flowers declined. Memorials to Our Lady of Victory Basilica or St. Luke's Mission of Mercy. Published in the Buffalo News from 4/27/2005 - 4/28/2005. Schasre, June M. April 26, 2005, of Buffalo, NY, daughter of the late Joseph and Louise (Eichler) Schasre; dear Godmother of Lisa Miller; also survived by several loving cousins and friends. Funeral services Saturday at 10 AM from the SIECK & MAST FUNERAL HOME, 250 Orchard Park Rd., West Seneca, 825-5205. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Family present Friday from 4-9 PM. Memorials to St. Luke's Lutheran Church, 900 Maryvale Dr., Cheektowaga, NY 14225. Interment in Concordia Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News from 4/28/2005 - 4/29/2005. Scheffler, Harold April 25, 2005, husband of Mary Louise (Wallace) Scheffler; father of Pamela Glueck, Connie (Peter) Hitchcock, Barbara Scheffler Merman (David), Harold Scheffler II and the late Gary (Kelly) Scheffler; brother of Ann (Lester) Solomon; also survived by nine grandchildren. No prior visitation. Friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service in St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 4275 S. Harris Hill Rd., Saturday morning at 10 o'clock. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials to James A. Baker Institute for Animal Health, College of Veterinary Medicine, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14853. Arrangements by the BEACH-TUYN FUNERAL HOME, INC. Published in the Buffalo News from 4/27/2005 - 4/28/2005. 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. Taylor, Elizabeth J. "Liz" April 26, 2005 of Clarence, NY, daughter of the late George and Helen (Cartmell) Taylor; beloved sister of Eleanor (late Edwin) Kuczkowski of North Tonawanda and William (Karen) Taylor of West Haven, CT; also survived by two nephews, five nieces and nine great-nieces and nephews. Friends received Thursday 7-9 and Friday 2-4 and 7-9 at SHEPARD BROS. FUNERAL HOME, 10690 Main St., Clarence. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Saturday 10:15 AM from Our Lady of Peace Church, Clarence. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to the Clarence Concert Assoc., Box 117, Clarence, NY 14031. Published in the Buffalo News from 4/27/2005 - 4/28/2005. Tessmann, Edward W. April 14, 2005. Husband of the late Dorothy A. Johnson Tessmann. Father of Debra E. Tessmann and Laurie K. (Edward) Burkhardt. Grandfather Sarah D. Plants and Abigail V. Plants. Also survived by nieces and nephews, friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service at Zion Lutheran Church, 9535 Clarence Center Rd, Saturday 1 PM. Arrangements by the CARLTON A ULLRICH FUNERAL HOME, INC. Gifts in Edwards name made to the Church appreciated Published in the Buffalo News from 4/28/2005 - 4/29/2005. Thompson, Dorothy (McCaul) April 27, 2005. Beloved wife of Howard K. Thompson; dear mother of Kenneth (Mary Sheila) Thompson and the late Jean (Dennis) Schimpf; loving grandmother of six grandchildren and six great-granddaughters; sister of Michael (Lydia) McCaul and the late William (Kate) McCaul. Funeral from the JAMES W. CANNAN FUNERAL HOME, INC. (Southtowns Chapel) 3155 Orchard Park Rd., Saturday 9 AM and from St. John Vianney Church at 9:30 AM. Friends may call Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Flowers are gratefully declined. Dorothy was a retiree of the US Postal Service after 30 years of service. Published in the Buffalo News from 4/28/2005 - 4/29/2005. Tokarczyk, Joseph Of Lackawanna, NY, April 28, 2005, beloved husband of Anna (nee Kowalczyk) Tokarczyk; dearest father of Joan (Michael) Mahoney, Richard (Joann) Tokarczyk and the late Joseph Tokarczyk; dear brother of John (late Clara) and the late Frank, Stephania (late John) Lenard, Jean Tokarczyk and Steve Tokarczyk; also survived by four grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Family will be present to receive friends Friday 2-4 and 7-9 at the (Blasdell/Lackawanna Chapel) JOHN J. KACZOR FUNERAL HOME INC., 3450 South Park Ave. where prayers will be said Saturday 8:45 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at Our Mother of Good Counsel Church at 9:30. Entombment, Holy Cross Cemetery. Friends invited. Mr. Tokarczyk was a member of USW of A Local #2601 and Happy Go Lucky Seniors. Flowers declined; memorials may be made to Hospice Buffalo, Inc. Published in the Buffalo News from 4/28/2005 - 4/29/2005. Walczyk, Jane T. (Wojcik) April 26, 2005, beloved wife of the late Chester J. Walczyk; dearest mother of Dennis (Beth) and Chester (Diane) Walczyk; dear grandmother of Kristen and Johanna; sister of Helen (late Joseph) Zgoda, Judy (late Conrad) Gnacinski, Stanley (late Gloria) Wojcik, Marie (Tom) Matecki; predeceased by five brothers and sisters; also survived by nieces, nephews, grandnieces and nephews and a great-grandniece. Family will be present to receive relatives and friends on Friday 3-8 PM at the MELVIN J. SLIWINSKI FUNERAL HOME, 85 George Urban Blvd. (west of Harlem Rd.) where funeral services will be held on Saturday at 9 AM and from Queen of Peace Church at 9:30 AM. Interment St. Stanislaus Cemetery. Flowers declined. Memorials may be made to Catholic Charities of Buffalo, 525 Washington St., Buffalo, NY 14203. Published in the Buffalo News from 4/28/2005 - 4/29/2005. Wigdorski, Kathryn E. WIGDORSKI----Kathryn E.April 27, 2005 of Forestville N.Y. Loving wife of Eugene; cherished mother of Kathryn E. (Greg) Kubisty, Carrie(David) Goff; beloved grandmother of Gregory (Kathy), Aaron (Jackie), Jarrod and Megan; great-grandmother of Sara, Matthew, Kayla, Noah and Hayley; dear sister of Martin (Marion) Kronetka, John (Jean) Kronetka, Lillian (Joe) Dellis and the late Joseph Kronetka; sister-in-law of Caroline Kronetka. There will be no prior visitation. Funeral services at the convenience of the family. Arrangements by the HOLE-PARKER FUNERAL CHAPEL in Silver Creek. Published in the Buffalo News on 4/28/2005. Zaferakis, Genevieve (Chambos) Of Amherst, NY, April 28, 2005, beloved mother of Vicki (Martin) Schacht and the late Terry Zaferakis; loving grandmother of Tanya DiFrancesco; loving sister of James (Rita) Chambos. The family will receive friends at the BURY & ROBERTS FUNERAL HOME, 3070 Delaware Ave., Kenmore, Friday 4-8 PM. Funeral services will be held Saturday, 12 Noon, at the Hellenic Orthodox Church of the Annunciation, 146 W. Utica St. (Please assemble at church). Interment, Elmlawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, friends wishing may contribute to Roswell Park Alliance Foundation or the Hellenic Orthodox Church. Published in the Buffalo News from 4/28/2005 - 4/29/2005. Zeis, Elsie (Williams) March 15, 2005, wife of the late Raymond C. Zeis; mother of Kenneth (Patricia) and Robert (Mary) Zeis and the late Carol Mudie; grandmother of many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and a great-great-granddaughter; predeceased by two sisters and five brothers; also survived by nieces and nephews. Friends are welcome to attend a funeral mass at St. Thomas Aquinas Church Friday morning at 9:30. Arrangements by THOMAS H. McCARTHY FUNERAL HOME. Published in the Buffalo News from 4/27/2005 - 4/28/2005. Zimmerman, Helen M. Age 81, of Scottsdale, AZ, April 25, 2005 in Phoenix, AZ. Memorial Mass will be held at 9:30 AM Friday, April 29, 2005 at St. Louis the King Catholic Church in Glendale, AZ. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to St. Louis the King Catholic Church, 4331 W. Maryland Ave., Glendale, AZ 85301. Published in the Buffalo News on 4/28/2005. Zlotek, James R. April 27, 2005. Beloved husband of Susan A. (nee Gajewski); dearest father of Craig (Leanne), Laura and Leanne Zlotek; loving grandfather of Collin; son of the late Rita (Wojtulski) and Adam Zlotek, Sr.; brother of Adam Jr. 'Sonny', Edward (Patricia), Thomas Zlotek and Christine (Mark) Dudziak; brother-in-law of Kathryn (Richard) Czajkowski and Charles (Janice) Gajewski; also survived by nieces and nephews. Family will be present Thursday and Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at ORLOWSKI-PIETSZAK FUNERAL HOME, 2400 William St. (3 blocks east of Harlem), where services will be held Saturday 11:45 AM and St. Barnabas Church at 12:30 PM. Published in the Buffalo News from 4/28/2005 - 4/29/2005.