OBITS: The Buffalo News Death Notices 4 Aug 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 Allgaier, Roy Kenneth August 3, 2005; beloved husband of Nancy Allgaier; dear father of Kimberly (Nick) Leone, Susan (Tim) Houseknecht, Nancy Jo (Enrique) Ruiz, Jackie (Brian) Shannon, Kirk (Sally) Allgaier, Kristin (Erich) Mueller and Kelly (Chris) Smith; grandfather of 17 grandchildren; dear brother of Candace Allgaier and Delores (late Jon) Albertsson. The family will be present on Thursday 7-9 PM and Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Harris Hill Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME INC., 8440 Main St., where funeral services will be held on Saturday at 8:30 AM and from Infant of Prague Church at 9:15 AM. If desired, contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Assn. of WNY. Online register at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 8/4/2005 - 8/5/2005. Bitner, Elizabeth Jean (Mallory) Age 87 of The Beechwood Nursing Home and formerly of North Tonawanda, August 2, 2005, wife of Paul William Bitner, Sr. who died December 23, 2004; mother of Paul W. (Marlene) Bitner, Jr., Bonnie Lombardo (William) Wells and John M. Bitner; grandmother of Elizabeth A. Bitner, Amanda S. (Stephen) Van Pelt, Kathryn E. (Paul) Morinello, Michael A. (Elizabeth) Lombardo, Thomas P. (Melissa) Lombardo, Laura L. (Kemper) Lewis, Jennifer, Nathan E. and Molly Bitner and the late Rebecca L. Bitner; great-grandmother of eight; and sister of the late Paul L. Mallory, Jr.; also survived by four nieces. Friends may call Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at JOHN O. ROTH FUNERAL HOME, INC., 25 William St., (between Morgan and Broad Sts.) in the City of Tonawanda. A Memorial Service will be held at the Beechwood Residence Chapel, 2235 Millersport Hwy. in Getzville Saturday at 10:30 AM. Friends invited. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Beechwood Living Care Fund. Published in the Buffalo News from 8/4/2005 - 8/5/2005. Blocho, Joseph J. August 3, 2005, beloved husband of Marcia (nee Matyjasik) Blocho; loving father of Joseph Blocho; dearest brother of Diane Durmaj, Elizabeth (Ronald) Lehman, Bernard (Linda) Blocho Jr. and James (Wendy) Blocho; son of the late Bernard P. and Mary (nee Sopko) Blocho Sr.; also survived by nieces and nephews. Friends are invited to attend a Memorial Mass at St. Stephen's Church, 193 Elk St. Friday at 9 AM. Flowers gratefully declined. Arrangements by ERIE COUNTY CREMATION SERVICE 824-6435 Published in the Buffalo News on 8/4/2005. Boeckel Sr., William M. August 3, 2005, beloved father of William M., Jr., Amanda O. and Gina M.; former husband of Patricia Boeckel; son of the late Robert and Nancy Boeckel; brother of Robert (Fran) and the late John Boeckel (Karen Elardo). Friends and family may call Friday 7-9 PM at the DENGLER & ROBERTS FUNERAL HOME, 8630 Transit Rd, East Amherst, (1 mile north of Maple Rd.). A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at St. Pius X Church, 1700 North French Rd, Getzville, Saturday 10 AM. Please assemble at church. Flowers gratefully declined. Published in the Buffalo News from 8/4/2005 - 8/5/2005. Briggs, Arthur C. July 15, 2005, of Sarasota, FL; beloved brother of the late Percy and Gerald Briggs; born in 1915 in Cattaraugus, NY and a former Funeral Director and a member of the Fraternal Brotherhood of Masons. Arthur retired to Sarasota, FL. in 1972. Services will be held Friday, August 5, 11 AM at Liberty Park Cemetery, in Cattaraugus, NY. Friends welcome. Memorial donations may be made to United Methodist Church of Cattaraugus, NY. Published in the Buffalo News from 8/3/2005 - 8/5/2005. Buerster, Edward J. August 2, 2005. Beloved husband of the late Agnes (nee Rosner) and the late Bernadine (nee Hardie); dearest father of Melanie (Daniel) McCarthy; grandfather of David and Christopher Angierski; brother of Raymond (Mary), late Albert (Mary), late Jack (late Ernie), late Nicholas Buerster and the late Elizabeth (late William) Smith; also survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Saturday morning at the DANIEL R. SMOLAREK FUNERAL HOME, 2510 Union Rd., Cheektowaga (two blocks south of William St.) at 9:30. Family present Friday only from 2-4, 7-9 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Alzheimer's Association. Published in the Buffalo News from 8/4/2005 - 8/5/2005. Cheatle, Gerald F. "Jerry" Age 88, formerly of Hamburg in Greece, N.Y., August 2, 2005. Husband of the late Alice (nee McAloon); father of Pam (Patrick) Clark and Penni Cheatle; grandfather of Matthew Clark; brother of Mary Jane King and John (Joan) Cheatle; also survived by several nieces, nephews and dear friends. Funeral from the DONALD M. DEMMERLEY FUNERAL HOME INC., 21 Pierce Ave., Hamburg, Saturday morning at 9:30 and from SS Peter & Paul Church at 10:00. Friends invited. Visiting hours Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Assn., 435 East Henrietta Rd., Rochester N.Y., 14620. Mr. Cheatle was a member of the Dunkirk American Legion and American Assn. of Nurse Anesthestists. Published in the Buffalo News from 8/4/2005 - 8/5/2005. Costello, Helen W. (Benedict) August 3, 2005, of Buffalo, NY, beloved wife of the late Delmas A. Costello; mother of Stephen A. (Rivka), Henry D. (Barbara) and Bonita L.; Grandmother of Stephen, Russell, Christopher, John-Mark (Katie) and Elizabeth; Nana of Maxwell and Olivia; sister of Joyce Benedict. Friends may call Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the LESTER H. WEDEKINDT INC. FUNERAL HOME, 3290 Delaware Ave., where Funeral Services will be held Saturday morning at 10. Friends invited. Published in the Buffalo News on 8/4/2005. Cutolo, Rosa (Borrelli) August 2, 2005, beloved wife of the late Ferdinando; dear mother of Anthony (Laudi), Frank Cutolo, Rosa Wilcox, Maria (John) Walters, Josephine (Alo) Cutolo and Jennie (Perry) Ziegler; grandmother of 10 grandchildren; sister of Josephine Cutolo, Gennaro and Ralph Borrelli and the late Ferdinando and Vincenzo Borrelli. The family will be present to receive friends Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Delaware Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1132 Delaware Ave., (near West Ferry St.). Funeral services will be held Friday at 9:30 at Holy Cross Church. Published in the Buffalo News from 8/3/2005 - 8/4/2005. Doetterl, Sarah (Tortora) August 2, 2005, of Buffalo, NY; beloved wife of Richard A., Sr.; dearest mother of Ann (Joseph) DiChristina, Richard A. Jr. (Ann), Carla and Joseph Doetterl; sister of Mary (Amadore) Lleras, Carol (Joseph) Marinaro, Margaret (Stephen) Muscato; grandmother of Christin, Sarah, Lindsey, Adam and Richard. The family will be present to receive friends on Thursday (Only) from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the South Buffalo Chapel of the JOSEPH K. QUINN FUNERAL HOME INC, 192 Abbott Rd., ( near Southside Pkwy) where funeral service will be held on Friday morning at 8:45 and followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Agatha's Church at 9:30. Friends invited. Deceased was a member of the Altar & Rosary Society. Flowers gratefully declined. If desired memorials to the Hospice Foundation. Interment in Holy Cross Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News from 8/3/2005 - 8/4/2005. Fioretto, Larry J. August 1, 2005, beloved husband of Pamela (nee Shelp); loving father of Larry (Dawna) Fioretto Jr. and Kathleen (Jeffrey) Yowa; dearest brother of Marilyn (George) Stephens and Samuel (Doreen) Fioretto; also survived by six grandchildren. Friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service at St. Paul's Episcopal Cathedral, 128 Pearl St., Buffalo, Saturday at 11 AM. Flowers gratefully declined. Donations may be made to the local ALS Association. Arrangements by ERIE COUNTY CREMATION SERVICE, 824-6435. Published in the Buffalo News on 8/4/2005. Gagliardo, Joseph July 29, 2005, at Fort Meyers, FL, formerly of Cheektowaga, NY, beloved husband of the late Julia Tabone and Antoinette Banciere; dear father of Josephine (Joseph) Tripi, Mary (Rubert) Dupree, Julia (Joseph) Giardina, Dominick, Joseph (Sally), Rosalie (David) Bastian, Ann Marie, Orlando and the late Dominick Gagliardo; step-father of Ann Marie (Arthur) Parsons, Jeanette Elwood, Rocco (Sue) and Michael Piazza; also survived by several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; brother of Philip (Dolores) Conti, the late Lena (late William) Damiani, Laura Benvenuti, Peter Gagliardo and Angeline Bergum. Family present Thursday 7-9 PM and Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM, at the ORLOWSKI PIETSZAK FUNERAL HOME, 2400 William St., (3 blocks east of Harlem Rd.), where prayers will be said Saturday morning at 9 followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Francis of Assisi Church at 9:30. Mr. Gagliardo was a retired Teamster of Local #375. Published in the Buffalo News from 8/4/2005 - 8/5/2005. Hall, Phyllis J. Of North Tonawanda, Monday August 1, 2005, mother of Roy and Benjamin Thompson; daughter of Margaret (the late Roy) Hall; sister of Susan (late Ronald) Finck, David (Beverly) Hall and Ellen Hall; aunt of Krista, Stephen, Jeffrey, Matthew, Jennifer, Marcus, Kimberly and Katherine. No prior visitation. Memorial Service will be held Tuesday, August 9, at 2 PM at North Presbyterian Church, 168 Payne Avenue, North Tonawanda, NY. The Rev. Bronwen Boswell and Rev. Spencer Thompson officiating. Memorials may be made to American Liver Foundation or North Presbyterian Church. Arrangements by WATTENGEL FUNERAL HOME. Published in the Buffalo News from 8/4/2005 - 8/8/2005. Hoeckh, Rodney A. Of Eden, NY, July 30, 2005, beloved husband of Angela 'Teri' (Munella); loving father of Rodney D. (Tina), Barbara (Timothy) Mikolajczyk and Brian J. Hoeckh; son of Alice and the late Wesley Hoeckh; brother of Sandra Hoeckh; grandfather of Marissa, Nicole, Joseph and Dominic; brother-in-law of George (late Lucille) Wutz and Margaret (Edward) Zwirlein. Friends are invited to a Memorial Mass Saturday at 10 AM from Immaculate Conception Church, Eden. No prior visitation. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to Hospice Foundation. Arrangements by LAING FUNERAL HOME, INC. Published in the Buffalo News on 8/4/2005. Iannello, Charles July 24, 2005; loving father of Michelle and husband Phil; dearest brother of Josephine Burgio, James (Betty) of Florida, and the late Connie Iannello; uncle of the late P. David Burgio. Funeral Services private. Arrangements by AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME INC. Published in the Buffalo News on 8/4/2005. Jacobs, Frederick J. Of West Seneca, NY August 2, 2005. Beloved husband of Ruth M. (nee Bosz); dearest father of Deborah (Harry) Shaich, Daniel (Ann) Jacobs and Dawn (Christopher) Clark; cherished grandfather of Shannon (Ed) Helm, Heather, Jennifer, Valerie, Jason, Allison and Matthew Jacobs and Rachel Shaich; great-grandfather of Casey and Jaden Helm; brother of John (Phyllis) Jacobs and the late Mildred Genzel, William Jacobs, Dorothy Minekime and Nelson Jacobs; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Family will be present Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 at the HOY FUNERAL HOME INC., 3855 Seneca St, West Seneca where funeral services will be held Friday morning at 10:00. Friends invited. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials to Hospice Buffalo Inc. appreciated. Published in the Buffalo News from 8/3/2005 - 8/4/2005. Jamison Jr., John J. Beloved husband of Virginia E. (nee Monroe) Jamison; loving father of Nancy Ganoe; dear grandfather of Jason and Shayne Ganoe. The family will be present Friday evening 7-9 PM at the (Lancaster-Depew Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 6050 Transit Rd., where funeral services will be held Saturday at 11 AM. Friends invited. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to the Hospice Foundation. Online register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News on 8/4/2005. Jensen, Elizabeth D. (Hines) Suddenly August 2, 2005, beloved wife of the late Paul R. Jensen; dearest mother of Mary Gubala, James, Sheila (Ralph) Majchrowicz, Paul and the late Stephen Jensen; loving grandmother of seven grandchildren; sister of the late Margaret Becker. Bette was a 55 year member of St. Aloysius Parish and a long time member of 'The Club'. Friends may call Friday 2-4 and 6-8 PM at the DENGLER & ROBERTS FUNERAL HOME, 2070 Eggert Rd., Amherst (between N. Bailey and Niagara Falls Blvd.) where prayers will be offered Saturday morning at 9:15 followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Aloysius Church at 10 AM. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Aloysius Church. Online tributes may be made to www.mem.com Published in the Buffalo News from 8/4/2005 - 8/5/2005. Jerome, Catherine E. (McCabe) Of Elma, NY, August 2, 2005, beloved wife of Richard B. Jerome; dearest mother of Dr. David R. (Norene), Richard M. (Patricia), Lawrence T. (Cheryl), Timothy M. (Donna) and Christopher A. (Yvonne) Jerome; fond grandmother of 10 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren; sister of Margaret (late Matthew) Pantera; predeceased by six sisters and a brother. Friends may call Friday only 4-9 PM at the PAUL A. KLOC BLOSSOM CHAPELS INC., 4680 Clinton St., (corner of Borden Rd.), West Seneca, (668-5666), where funeral will be held Saturday morning at 8:45 AM and from St. Vincent de Paul Church, Spring Brook, at 9:30 o'clock. Friends are invited. Published in the Buffalo News from 8/4/2005 - 8/5/2005. Johnson Jr., George C. August 2, 2005, of Buffalo, NY; son of the late George Sr. and Gurli Malstrom Johnson; dear father of Dorothy A. Johnson of Buffalo and Rev. George L. Johnson of Jacksonville, FL; brother of Roy Johnson of Orlando, FL. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service Friday, August 5 at Ascension Lutheran Church, 4660 Main St., Snyder, NY at 10 AM. Arrangements by BUFFALO NIAGARA CREMATION SERVICE, 855-1311. Published in the Buffalo News from 8/4/2005 - 8/5/2005. Kamysz Sr., Franklin H. August 2, 2005; loving father of Franklin H. (Judith) Kamysz Jr., David and Raymond (Jean) Kamysz; also survived by five grandchildren; dearest brother of Burnetta Sobczak, Jane Stanley and Leo Kamysz; husband of Irene Kamysz; also survived by nieces and nephews. No prior visitation. Services will be held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements by ERIE COUNTY CREMATION SERVICE. 824-6435 Published in the Buffalo News on 8/4/2005. Kihl, Mary Louise (Witnauer) Of Lancaster, NY, August 2, 2005, beloved wife of Donald A.; loving mother of Donna, David (Susan), Darren, (Wendy); grandmother of Justin, Steven, Jordan and Emily; sister of the late Howard E. Jr. of Michigan. Family will receive relatives and friends at the WENDEL & LOECHER INC. FUNERAL HOME, 27 Aurora St., Lancaster, Thursday only 2-4 and 7-9. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Mary's R.C. Church, Friday at 12 Noon. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Hospice Foundation or the American Cancer Society. Published in the Buffalo News from 8/3/2005 - 8/4/2005. Knapp, Raymond C. Of Hamburg, N.Y., August 3, 2005. Beloved husband of Theresa (nee Mazurowski); devoted father of Karen (Michael) Denecke; loving grandfather of Kobie Lyn and Karlyn Rose Denecke. Friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service at Grace Lutheran Church, Newton Road & McKinley Pkwy., Hamburg, Friday at 10:00 AM. No prior visitation. Mr. Knapp was a member of American Legion Post 527. Arrangements by DONALD M. DEMMERLEY FUNERAL HOME INC. Published in the Buffalo News on 8/4/2005. Kociecki, William August 1, 2005, son of Theodore and the late Regina; brother of Kristine Canfield and Karen Freed. Family and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Mass Friday 9:30 AM at St. Florian Church. Arrangements by the DONALD J. SIWEK FUNERAL HOME, 3000 Delaware Ave., Kenmore. Published in the Buffalo News on 8/4/2005. Manfre, Angeline E. (Muscarella) August 2, 2005, wife of the late Angelo; dear mother of Frank (Angie) Manfre; grandmother of Angela (Ronald) Prabucki and Jo Marie (Jim) Konerth and great-grandmother of Andrew, Melissa, Anthony, Kristen, Joey and Jennifer; also survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral from the PACER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2275 George Urban Blvd. (two blocks east of Dick Rd.) Friday 9:30 and St. Barnabas Church 10 AM. Friends invited. Family present Wednesday 7-9 and Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Published in the Buffalo News from 8/3/2005 - 8/4/2005. Marabella, Pauline M. (Sciandra) August 2, 2005 at age 98, in Santa Rosa, CA. Beloved wife of the late Leo Anthony Marabella; devoted mother of Len (Pat) Marabella of Santa Rosa, CA. and the late Patricia Marabella; loving grandmother of Peter and David Marabella; great-grandmother of Gregory and Siena Marabella; sister of the late Daniel Charles Sciandra. Mrs. Marabella was a native of Buffalo and life resident of Buffalo until moving to California nine years ago. The family will be present on Friday from 7-9 PM at the (Tonawanda Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME INC., 2600 Sheridan Dr. (corner of Parker Blvd.), where funeral services will be held on Saturday at 9:15 AM and a Mass of Christian Burial celebrated from St. Benedict's Church at 10:00 AM. Friends invited. Online register at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 8/4/2005 - 8/5/2005. Marki, Mary A. (Korzeb) August 2, 2005 at age 87. Beloved wife of the late Emil J. Marki; dearest mother of Elizabeth (Gerald) Wisz and the late Theresa Koelemeyer and Sandra Marki; cherished grandmother of Michael Wisz, Jamie Wisz, Matthew Podwika and Kevin Podwika and great-grandmother of one; dear sister of Sophie (the late Anthony) Ulicki and Pearl (the late Frank) Domasiewicz; also survived by several nieces and nephews. There will be no prior visitation. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Gregory the Great on Saturday August 6, 2005 at 9:30 AM. Friends invited. If desired contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association. Online guest register at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 8/4/2005 - 8/5/2005. Mennillo, Henrietta "Ricky" July 31, 2005, daughter of the late Ralph and Antonia (Solmaine) Mennillo' dear sister of Sue (Michael) Marchioli, Rose (Peter) Scattolini, the late Domenic, Carmela and Frank Mennillo; also survived by nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a mass of Christian Burial at St. Francis of Assisi Church, 135 N. Ogden St., Friday morning, August 5, at 9:30. Arrangements by MICHAEL A. DiVINCENZO FUNERAL HOME. Published in the Buffalo News on 8/4/2005. Mitchell, E. Florence Age 93, formerly of Arcade, died July 27, 2005; beloved wife of the late Thomas B. Mitchell; mother of Thomas (Jan) Mitchell, Gary J. Mitchell and Evelyn (Donald) Satchell; mother in-law of Joan C. Mitchell and the late Jane Mitchell; sister of Liz Malinowski; also survived by ten grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren and nine great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by five sisters and a grandson. There are no calling hours. Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday at 10 AM in St. Mary's Church, East Arcade. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Memorials may be made to St. Judes Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Arrangements were completed by W.S. DAVIS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 358 W. Main St., Arcade. Published in the Buffalo News on 8/4/2005. Moran, Eugene J. "Gene" August 3, 2005 of Orchard Park, NY, beloved husband of Pauline J. 'Paula (nee Seweryn) Moran; loving father of Paul E. (Susan), Jena Quagliana, Thomas P. and Michael P. Moran; grandfather of Stephen, Kathryn Moran, and Stacy, Lori and Michael Quagliana; brother of Jane Strong, Robert and the late John Moran; Friends may call Thursday 7-9 PM and Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the CUSACK FUNERAL HOME, 828-1846, 250 Orchard Park Rd., West Seneca (same location as Sieck & Mast Funeral Home) where the funeral will be held Saturday at 8:45 AM and a Mass of Christian Burial at Nativity of Our Lord Church, Orchard Park at 9:30 AM. Gene Moran was the former owner of Orchard Park Roller Rink for 35 years. Published in the Buffalo News from 8/3/2005 - 8/5/2005. Pilger, Adeline L. (Leandre) August 2, 2005, of Springville, NY, wife of Bernard J. Pilger; mother of Dolly Meyers (fiance Jose) and the late Clement J. 'Sonny' Serrie Jr.; grandmother of Lisa (Rob) Lyons, Linda Wiedner and five great-grandchildren. Family and friends may call Friday evening 6:30-7:30 at the SMITH-WEISMANTEL FUNERAL HOME INC., 271 E. Main St., Springville, where Memorial Service will be held at 7:30 PM. Published in the Buffalo News on 8/4/2005. Rausch, Thomas H. August 2, 2005. Beloved husband of the late Virginia (nee Wallace) and Mildred K. (nee Steele) Rausch; dear brother of Erna Wiles and the late Harry, Richard and Glenn Rausch; dearest father of Stan, Dean (Joyce) Seneca, Spirit Seneca, Serena (Mark) Donahue and Milo Seneca; grandfather of Gina, Mark, Dean Seneca, Shena Seneca-Tharnish, Jay Dominguez, Brigette Becker, Luke Donahue, Farah Donahue, Serena and Renno Seneca; great-grandfather of Lauren Pettit, Janna Dominguez, Jayce Tharnish, Matthew Becker and Maya Donahue. The family will be present to receive friends Wednesday from 7-9 PM and Thursday 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 Friday at 10:00 AM. Online register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 8/3/2005 - 8/4/2005. Respress, Miguel Anthony Unexpectedly, July 28, 2005, in Marina Delray, CA; loving son of Michael Respress of Niagara Falls and Cassandra Briggs of Buffalo; cherished brother of Demone Brown, Marcel, Marcus, Maurice and Myron; admired grandson of Larnell Briggs of Niagara Falls and Josie Lee Respress and Elea Smith, both of Buffalo. Visitation Thursday 7PM-9PM at New Hope Baptist Church, 12th St. at Buffalo Ave., Niagara Falls, and again Friday 10AM followed by Funeral at 11 from Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 185 Kensington. Arrangements by BRIAN K. LEWIS FUNERAL HOMES, 347 Peckham, Bflo. Published in the Buffalo News on 8/4/2005. Roberts II, George H. August 3, 2005, husband of the late Juanita Susan (Ritenour); beloved son of George and Shirle Roberts; grandson of Dora Garthwaite-Major Ret. Salvation Army; dear father of Michelle (Joseph) Marion, Crystal (Chris) Bell, George Aaron Roberts, Kathrine Roberts and Matthew Roberts Terrano; dear brother of David (Elaine) and Rachelle Roberts; survived by 8 grandchildren, many nieces and nephews. Friends received on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the NIGHTENGALE FUNERAL HOME, 1884 South Park Ave. (near Tifft) where service will be held on Friday evening at 8 PM. Friends invited. Flowers gratefully declined. Published in the Buffalo News on 8/4/2005. Rule, Earl R. Age 89, of Arcade, died August 2, 2005, beloved husband of the late Ruth (nee Wilber) Rule; father of David E. (Linda) Rule, Donald L. (Rebecca) Rule and Diane (Robert) Armstrong; brother of the late William Rule; also survived by eight grandchildren, six great grandchildren and many nieces & nephews. He was preceded in death by a grandson. There is no prior visitation. Services will be held at the convenience of the family. Burial will be in Arcade Rural Cemetery. Arrangements by the W.S. DAVIS FUNERAL HOME., INC., 358 W. Main St., Arcade. Published in the Buffalo News on 8/4/2005. Sinicki, Leonard J. "Fritz" August 2, 2005; beloved husband of Irene (Zientek) Sinicki; loving father of Geraldine (William) LaMattina, Michael (Cheri); cherished grandfather of seven grandchildren and nine great grandchildren; brother of Frank (late Sophie), Frances (late Henry) Jaroszewski, Madge (late Sam) Redino, Esther (late Edward) Balon, Betty (late Matt) Skrok; brother-in-law of Rose (late Edward) Kazmierczak; also survived by nieces and nephews. Services Friday at 9:15 AM from the KAZMIERCZAK FUNERAL HOME INC., 3640 Clinton St. (1 block East of Union Rd.) and in St. Philip the Apostle RC Church at 10 AM. Family present Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Leonard was an Army Veteran of WW II and recipient of the Purple Heart. Published in the Buffalo News from 8/3/2005 - 8/4/2005. Slawatycki, David J. "Limo" In Washington, D.C., formerly of Lancaster, NY, beloved son of Kathleen (Nowak) and the late Edwin; dearest brother of Thomas (Margaret) and Rosanne (Christopher) Ferraro; dear uncle of Joshua, Benjamin and Sydney Rose; also survived by aunts, uncles and cousins. Family will receive relatives and friends at the WENDEL & LOECHER INC. FUNERAL HOME, 27 Aurora St, Lancaster, Thursday and Friday 2-4 and 7-9. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Mary's R.C. Church Saturday morning at 9:30. Please assemble at church. Flowers gratefully declined. Published in the Buffalo News from 8/3/2005 - 8/4/2005. Stearns, Karen B. (Backert) July 30, 2005, of Virginia Beach, formerly of Angola, NY; loving mother of Christine (Paul) Reilly; daughter of Frederick Sr. (Patricia) Backert; sister of Patricia (Steve) Brinkman, Frederick, Jr., Richard (Sharon) Backert and Meredith (Kenneth) Ruggiero; grandmother of Brittany and Sarah; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Friends may call Saturday from 9:30 AM to 11 AM at The ADDISON FUNERAL HOME, INC., 262 Main St., Angola, NY, where Funeral servies will follow at 11:15 AM. Published in the Buffalo News on 8/4/2005. Stojek, Betty J. (Helmich) Of West Seneca, NY, August 1, 2005, beloved wife of the late Zygmunt Stojek; mother of Linda Rashley, Bonnie (Richard) Haag, Ginger Parysek and Jacqueline Yarnes; also survived by five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; sister of Rita Stojek, Emil Helmich, Millie Paulson and Joe Helmich. The family will receive friends Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the F.E. BROWN SONS FUNERAL HOME INC., E. Quaker St. Orchard Park. A Memorial Mass will be held Friday 10 AM in St. Bernadette Church, 5903 South Abbott Rd, Orchard Park. Friends invited. Published in the Buffalo News from 8/3/2005 - 8/4/2005. Walkowiak, Mark J. July 23, 2005, of Las Vegas, NV and formerly of Sloan, NY, beloved son of Leonard and Josephine (nee Wojcik); dearest brother of Kenneth (Marlene) and Gary Walkowiak; loving uncle of Jenny Lyn and Godfather of Katie; survived by many aunts, uncles, and cousins. A memorial mass will be held on Friday at 10:00 AM at St. Andrew's R.C. Church, Crocker and Reiman Sts., Sloan. Interment in St. Stanislaus Cemetery. Mark was an Airforce veteran and served in the first Gulf War. Arrangements by the DANIEL R. SMOLAREK FUNERAL HOME. Published in the Buffalo News from 8/3/2005 - 8/4/2005. Williams Sr., Frankie J. Entered into rest suddenly August 2, 2005. Father of Frankie Jr. and Edwin Williams; son of Carol (Ernest) Bishop and Edwin Williams; brother of EddieLee; uncle of SamanthaLee; nephew of Patty, Concetta and Kim; people close to his heart Lisa, Kathleen and Devin; also survived by many relatives and close friends. Relatives and friends may visit the LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (City Chapel), 102 Linwood Ave at Summer on Friday 4 to 8 PM where funeral service will immediately follow. Published in the Buffalo News on 8/4/2005. Woodman, Gertrude (Griffin) August 3, 2005 of Buffalo, beloved wife of the late John E.; dearest mother of John D. (Cheryl), Gregory T. (Cindy) and Donna M. (Tony) Sebastiano; sister of Marie 'Rie' (late Jack) Roberts, Jack (Kate) Griffin, Michael (Carol) Griffin, Daniel (Sue) Griffin and the late Genevieve 'Sis' Giannoni, James (Grace) and Kathleen Griffin; also survived by eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. The family will be present to receive friends on Thursday 7-9 and Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 at the South Buffalo Chapel of the JOSEPH K. QUINN FUNERAL HOME INC., 192 Abbott Rd. (near Southside Pkwy) where funeral services will be held on Saturday morning at 8:45 and followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Agatha's Church at 9:30. Friends invited. Flowers gratefully declined. Interment in Hillcrest Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News from 8/4/2005 - 8/5/2005.