OBITS: The Buffalo News Death Notices 29 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. 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. Dallman Jr., Arthur C. April 14, 2005, of West Seneca, NY, beloved husband of Ruth Lee (nee Karkau); dear father of Jon (Elizabeth), Martin (Jeanne), Steven (Beth) and Peter (Kara) Dallman; dear brother of Barbara (Reverend Alvin) Boehlke and the late Marion Rengstorf; dear grandfather of Jay, Kyle, Heather, Matthew, Hannah, Andrew and Kaley; also survived by nieces, nephews and many friends. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a memorial service Sunday, May 1, 2005 at 2 PM at Trinity Lutheran Church, 146 Reserve Rd., West Seneca. Memorials may be made to Trinity Lutheran Church and School, 146 Reserve Rd., West Seneca, NY 14224. Arrangements by SIECK & MAST FUNERAL HOME, 825-5205 Published in the Buffalo News from 4/29/2005 - 4/30/2005. David, Charles E. April 28, 2005, beloved husband of Eva V. (nee Jones); father of Jacquelyn (Joesph) Tuzzolino; grandfather of Alison, Anthony (Amy), Brianne and Nicholas. No prior visitation. A memorial service will be held on Saturday at 10:00 AM at St. Michael and All Angels Church, 81 Burke Dr., Buffalo, NY. Arrangments by AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME INC. On line register at www.Amigone.com. Published in the Buffalo News on 4/29/2005. 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. Dowd, Mary Elizabeth "Betty" (Fitzgerald) April 23, 2005, wife of the late Robert V. Dowd; dearest mother of Therese Dowd and Carol (Jeff) Hulick; loving grandmother of Selina and Zachary; dear sister of Rev. Patrick Fitzgerald, O.F.M. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a memorial Mass Saturday at St. Martin of Tours Church at 1 PM. Arrangements entrusted to REDDINGTON FUNERAL HOME. Published in the Buffalo News on 4/29/2005. Gross, Dr. William G. In Buffalo, NY, April 25, 2005, beloved husband of Suzann (Rogowski) Gross; father of Thomas William Gross, Alexander Scott (Margaret) Gross, Christopher Robin Gross, William Richard Gross and Rebecca Susan Gross; grandfather of Serena Marie Gross; son-in-law of Rita and the late Thomas Rogowski. Friends may call Saturday and Sunday, 2-4 and 7-9 PM, at the DIETRICH FUNERAL HOME INC., 2480 Kensington Ave., Amherst, NY, where prayers will be offered Monday at 9 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial from St. Gregory the Great R.C. Church at 9:30 AM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Kaleida Health Foundation, 901 Washington, Buffalo, NY 14203 attn OB/GYN Dept at Millard Suburban Hospital. Published in the Buffalo News from 4/29/2005 - 5/1/2005. Guest, Stacy April 23, 2005, of Buffalo, NY. Friends may call Saturday at Prince of Peace C.O.G.I.C., corner of Kensington & Deerfield, 10 AM visitation, 11 AM Funeral Service. Interment St. Matthew's Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to MEMORIAL CHAPELS OF BUFFALO, 66 E. Utica St. Published in the Buffalo News on 4/29/2005. 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. Halm, Robert W.F. April 27, 2005; beloved husband of Jean L. Halm; father of Suzanne J. Walz (John) and David H.A. Halm (Diane); grandfather of Robert A. Halm, Julie A. Halm and Emma S. Walz. Friends may call Sunday 2-5 and 7-9 PM at the HARRY A. WEDEKINDT FUNERAL HOME, INC., 280 Grover Cleveland Hwy. at N. Bailey, where services will be held Monday at 11 AM. Friends invited. Published in the Buffalo News from 4/29/2005 - 5/1/2005. Haskins, Gena (Poplewski) April 3, 2005, age 74. Beloved daughter of Anna Poplewski and the late Jan Poplewski; beloved mother of Anna E. Hurley, Robert (Patty) Hurley, Edward (Ramona) Hurley and the late Mark David Haskins; grandmother of Anne Jennifer Chaplin, Jason, Brian, Steven, Eric and Jason Gregory Hurley; great-grandmother of Jordann Luce and Jesse Hurley; sister of Chester Poplewski; aunt to Henry, Richard and Ewa Poplewski. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Wednesday, April 5, 2005 in Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church, Clarence. Flowers were gratefully declined. Contributions may be made to EWTN Catholic Radio or Hospice of Buffalo. Arrangements were made by the (Harris Hill Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME INC. Online register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News on 4/29/2005. Ivy, Carol Rae Age 68 of Virginia Beach, VA; April 21, 2005; wife of the late John Wallace Ivy Jr.; mother of Kenneth Ivy of King George Co., VA, Cynthia Ivy, James Ivy, all of Virginia Beach, VA and Lydia (Bryan) Sowers of Acworth, GA; grandmother of Kristina Edwards, Jessica Ivy, Jennifer Ivy and Bryan John Sowers. Carol belonged to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Her faith always remained strong and her kindness and strength were an inspiration to others. She served in church callings as a Sunday school teacher and as a chorister. She loved the hymns of the church. Carol loved her family, her church and her work. She earned her nursing degree late in life after raising her children. She was so proud of being a nurse and tried to impart that enthusiasm to her students. She taught LPN's at Tidewater Tech, Norfolk Campus. She loved teaching and loved her students. A graveside service will be held at Prospect Lawn Cemetery, Hamburg, NY on Friday, April 29, 2005 at 11:00 AM. Local arrangements by LOOMIS, OFFERS & LOOMIS INC. Published in the Buffalo News on 4/29/2005. Kasprzyk, Patricia L. (Brosche) April 27, 2005 of Holland, NY; survived by husband, Michael; beloved mother of three daughters, Lisa (Tim) Bennett, Theresa Kasprzyk and Catherine (Ron) Doty, seven grandchildren, Eric, Andrea, Jeremy, Kaithlyn, Gregory, Laura and Sara; also survived by her father and stepmother Ed and Lea Brosche, brother Eric Brosche, sister Vicki Dreher and stepsisters Leisa Abraham, Leslie Bell and stepbrother Jeff Welch; Patricia was predeceased by her mother Katherine and her sister Carol. Family will receive friends on Friday 1-4 and 7-9 PM at the WOOD FUNERAL HOME, 784 Main Street, East Aurora. Mass of Christian Burial from St. Joseph's RC Church, Main Street, Holland on Saturday at 12 Noon (please assemble at church). Those desiring may make memorials to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society or the Holland Fire Department. Interment in St. Joseph's Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News from 4/29/2005 - 4/30/2005. Kawalec, Chester Age 84, Wednesday, April 27, 2005 of North Tonawanda; father of Marcia (Vincent) DeNapoli. Friends may call Friday Only from 7-9 PM at the COLUCCI FUNERAL HOME, 652 Oliver St., North Tonawanda. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 9 AM in St. Joseph R.C. Church, Payne Ave., North Tonawanda. Please assemble at Church. Entombment Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News on 4/29/2005. Keith, Dorothy (Lelonek) April 27, 2005 after a brief illness, Beloved wife of John Keith. dearest mother of Lynn (Mike) Golas, John, Jr (Jamie) James (Amy), Crystal (Joe) Fialkiewicz and Barbara (Glenn) Ham, Daughter of the late Max Sr and Stella (Galza) Lelonek; dear sister of Raymond (Virginia), Robert (late Angeline) and the late Theresa Lelonek, Judith Ayala, Stanley, Max Jr, and Richard Lelonek. Also survived by 15 grandchildren, two great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Services Saturday at 8:45 AM from the KAZMIERCZAK FUNERAL HOME INC 3640 Clinton St (one block east of Union) and in St Stanislaus Church at 9:30 The family will be present Friday, 2-4 and 7-9 PM Published in the Buffalo News on 4/29/2005. King, Sarah (Miceli) April 27, 2007, wife of Vernon A. King; dear mother of Vern (Sharon), Alan (Trish) and Steve (Liz) King; daughter of Mary and the late Antonio Miceli; survived by eight grandchildren; sister of Rosemarie (Lawrence) Shields and the late Gaetano Miceli. Friends received on Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the NIGHTENGALE FUNERAL HOME, 1884 South Park Ave. (near Tifft), where services will be held Monday at 8:45 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial from St. Ambrose Church at 9:30 AM. Friends invited. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the Multiple Sclerosis Society appreciated. Interment in Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News from 4/29/2005 - 4/30/2005. Korn, Mary B. "Mollie" (nee Dronberger) Died suddenly of Cancer April 28, 2005, beloved wife of the late Clayton F. Korn; survived by many wonderful friends. No prior visitation. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday from St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 68 Eagle Street, Williamsville, NY, at 11:00 AM. Friends invited. If desired, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements by (Cleveland Hill Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC. Online register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 4/29/2005 - 4/30/2005. 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. Latke, Kenneth J. April 28, 2005, of West Seneca, NY; dear father of Jeffery (Lori) Latke, Deborah (John) Lester and Lori (Michael) Napierala; grandfather of Mike, Jonathan, Jeremy, Michelle, Rachel, James; ex-husband to Betty (Golda); brother of Jean (late Ted) Sikorski and Richard; uncle of Karen (Tom) Sipple and Mark Sikorski. Family will be present to receive friends Friday 7-9 PM and Saturday 2-4 at the JAMES W. CANNAN FUNERAL HOME, INC, (Southtowns Chapel) 3155 Orchard Park Rd. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 4 PM. Friends invited. Flowers gratefully declined. Published in the Buffalo News from 4/29/2005 - 4/30/2005. 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. 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. Lynch, Margaret Schneider April 28, 2005. Wife of the late James E. Lynch; mother of James P. (Jackie), Robert (Cathleen) and Barry (Claire) Lynch; sister of the late William (Irene) Schneider; also survived by 15 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. The family will be present to receive friends Sunday 3-7 PM at BEACH-TUYN FUNERAL HOME INC., 5541 Main St. at Cayuga, Williamsville, where services will be held Monday morning morning at 9:15 followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in Our Lady of Peace Church, Clarence, at 10 o'clock. Friends are invited. Mrs. Lynch was a member of Buffalo Public School #68 P.T.A. Published in the Buffalo News from 4/29/2005 - 4/30/2005. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. Smith, Robert B. Age 55, of North Tonawanda, NY, April 28, 2005, after a lengthy illness, beloved son of Bernardine (nee Rog) Smith and the late Walter Smith; brother of Thomas (Mary) Smith of Wheatfield, NY; uncle of Nathan and Catherine Smith. Friends may call at the FRETTHOLD FUNERAL INC., 1241 Oliver St., at Ward Rd., North Tonawanda, Saturday 7-9 and Sunday 4-8 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Monday at 10 AM from St. Joseph's RC Church, 1451 Payne Ave., North Tonawanda. Interment in Mount Olivet Cemetery. Robert retired from the U.S. Army as a Lieutenant Colonel. Published in the Buffalo News on 4/29/2005. Stevens, Marie Schirmer (nee Lischer) Of West Seneca, NY, April 26, 2005, wife of the late John 'Bud' H. Schirmer Jr. and Lewis E. Stevens; dearest mother of Lynn S. Green, Marcy A. Salvo and Diane L. Schirmer; grandmother of Cyndi (late Brian Donnelly) Green, Michael (Peggy) Green, Mark (Christina) and Scott (Leticia) Salvo; also survived by six great-grandchildren; sister of the late Marguerite Burns, Donald Lischer and Carol Mack. No prior visitation. Relatives and friends are invited to a memorial service Saturday May 7, 2005 at 2 PM at the First Presbyterian Church of West Seneca, 2085 Union Rd. West Seneca. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to the Church or the Alzheimer's Association. Arrangements by HOY FUNERAL HOME INC. Published in the Buffalo News from 4/29/2005 - 5/1/2005. Stoutenburg, Peter April 27, 2005; of Lawtons, NY; husband of the late Georgia (Gavner) Stoutenburg; father of Peter, Linda, Paul, Georgia, Nancy, John, Shirley and James Stoutenburg; grandfather of fourteen and many great-grandchildren. Friends may call Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 at the WENTLAND FUNERAL HOME, 10634 Main St. (Rt. 62) North Collins, NY, where funeral services will held Monday afternoon at 1:30 PM. Mr. Stoutenburg was a well known horseman at Buffalo Raceway. Published in the Buffalo News from 4/29/2005 - 4/30/2005. 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. Zaccagnino, Nora G. (nee Bongiorno) April 27, 2005, beloved wife of the late Victor J.; loving mother of Ronald (Myrna), Noreen, Norman (Grace), Victor and Douglas (JoEtte) Zaccagnino; dearest grandmother of nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; sister of Antinette Botticello, and the late Santina Dawes, Anegline Marnane, Josephine Calabrese, Sara Puleo and Sam Bongiorno; sister-in-law of June Bongiorno and Mary Zaccagnino; also survived by nieces and nephews. The family will be present Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Amherst Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME INC., 5200 Sheridan Dr., (at Hopkins). Family and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial Monday at 9:30 AM from Christ the King Church. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimers Association of WNY. On-line register book at www.amigone.com. Published in the Buffalo News from 4/29/2005 - 4/30/2005. 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. 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.