OBITS: The Buffalo News Death Notices 5 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. Altmeyer Jr., Frank A. August 2, 2005. Surviving children, Daughter Tammy Schultz, son Tom Altmeyer; mother Stella Altmeyer; sister Liz Jenkins. Mass in his memory August 13, at 11:00 at Assumption Church on Amherst St, Buffalo. Published in the Buffalo News on 8/5/2005. Azzinaro Sr., Daniel J. August 3, 2005. Dearest husband of Elaine (nee Sniezak) Azzinaro; loving father of Daniel Jr. and Angelina; dear son of Marie (nee Simone) and the late Salvatore Azzinaro; brother of Salvatore (Annette), David (Louise), Timothy (Cheryl), Perry (Lee), Peter (Lynn), Antoinette (Timothy) Payne and the late Concetta Crafts; son-in-law of the late Richard and Rita Sniezak; brother-in-law of Andrew (Christine) Sniezak, Rosemary (Robert) Goetz and Nancy Sniezak; also survived by aunts, uncles, and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. The family will be present Saturday and Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Tonawanda Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2600 Sheridan Dr. (at Parker), where funeral services will be held Monday at 10 AM. Friends invited. Online register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 8/5/2005 - 8/6/2005. Baer, James W. August 3, 2005. Beloved husband of Joan A. (nee Makey) Baer; dearest father of Amy Baer; dear brother of Willard (late Dorothy), George Jr. (Jean), Rita Galbo (Morrison), the late Kay (late Howard) Geisler and the late Audrey Getman; also survived by many nieces and nephews. The family will be present to receive friends on Saturday and Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Tonawanda Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME INC., 2600 Sheridan Dr. (cor. Parker) where funeral services will be held on Monday at 9:00 AM and from St. Michael's Church, 651 Washington St., Buffalo at 10:00 AM. Online guest register at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 8/5/2005 - 8/6/2005. Bennett, Viola (Walker) August 3, 2005, of Buffalo, NY, beloved mother of Gary, Ruth, Robert (Pamela), Cheryl (Thomas) Vagt, John (Julie), Alan, Wendy, Edward (Kim) and the late Janet and Roy; loving sister of George Campbell and Harry Walker; devoted grandmother of 20; great-grandmother of 16. Friends received Saturday 2-8 PM at the LINK-FOX & LUKA FUNERAL HOME, 355 Grant St., where services will be held at 8 PM. Published in the Buffalo News on 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. 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. Cutway, Alfred Leonard Of West Falls, NY, August 3, 2005, husband of Katherine L. (Balistrieri) Cutway; father of Diane (Mario) Valentin and the late Gerald T. Cutway; grandfather of Shannon (Sandy) Valentin, Clarice Valentin, and Renee Cutway; great-grandfather of Mercedez Mitchell, Elijah Maxwell and Aleaha Valentin; brother of Mildred (late James) Cole and the late Louis, Bernard Cutway and Edna Richey. No prior visitation. Services will be held 1 PM Saturday at KENNETH HOWE FUNERAL HOME, 64 Maple St., E. Aurora. Published in the Buffalo News on 8/5/2005. 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. Grobe, Eugenia H. (nee Wieszczecinski) Of Eden, NY, August 3, 2005. Wife of the late Norman E.; loving mother of Gary (Cecilia) and Alan J. Grobe; grandmother of Dawn and Philip; also survived by many nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday at 10 AM from Immaculate Conception Church, Eden. Visitation Sunday 5-9 PM at the LAING FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2724 West Church St., Eden. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to the Eden Fire Dept. #1, PO Box 85, Eden, NY 14057. Mrs. Grobe was a member of the I.C.C. Alter & Rosary Society, the I.C.C. & Eden Senior Citizens, and the Eden Nite Home Bureau. Published in the Buffalo News from 8/5/2005 - 8/7/2005. 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. 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. Leffler, Edward J. "Bud" August 3, 2005, of Derby, NY, beloved husband of the late Emilie J. Leffler; dear father of Jeffery, Marybeth Leffler and Thomas Olszewski; brother of Ruth (late Philip) Draudt, Alice Widdowfield and the late Sis McKee; also survived by nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday at St. Vincent dePaul Church, 2050 South Creek Rd., North Evans, NY at 11:15 AM, please assemble at church. Mr. Leffler was a member of the VFW Hamburg Township Post No. 1419. Arrangements by the SCHIAVONE FUNERAL HOME, INC. Published in the Buffalo News on 8/5/2005. Majchrzak, Patricia A. (nee Trzepkowski) August 3, 2005, of Alden, NY, beloved wife of Edward; dearest mother of Kelly, Amy and Bonny; daughter of Jennie and the late Frank Trzepkowski; sister of Barbara, Mary Ellen, Frank and Anthony; also survived by nieces and nephews. Family will be present to receive friends Saturday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the DANIEL R. SMOLAREK FUNERAL HOME, 2510 Union Rd., Cheektowaga, (two blocks south of William St.). In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice Buffalo. Published in the Buffalo News on 8/5/2005. 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. McPeek, Deborah J. Of Hamburg, NY, August 3, 2005, daughter of Marion (Barker) and the late Frank D. McPeek Jr.; sister of Ernest (Debbie), Ronald (Alice), Scot, Jeffrey (Diana), Mark (Michelle Trembath) and the late Michael McPeek; also survived by many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and dear friends. No prior visitation. Memorial service will be held in the Emanuel United Church of Christ, 6779 Powers Rd, Orchard Park, Wednesday August 17 4 PM. Family and friends invited. In lieu of flowers, memorials made to Emanuel United Church of Christ. Arrangements by the F.E. BROWN SONS FUNERAL HOME INC. Published in the Buffalo News on 8/5/2005. Miskey, Gertrude M. (Kerr) In Cheektowaga, NY, 8/5/05. Beloved wife of Walter B. Miskey; dearest mother of Pamela R. Miskey and Craig M. (Elizabeth) Miskey; sister of Bernard Kerr. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials to Hospice Buffalo, Inc. Private funeral was conducted. Arrangements by DIETRICH FUNERAL HOME, INC. Published in the Buffalo News from 8/5/2005 - 8/8/2005. 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. Funeral home info Flowers Charities Nicholson, Michael P. Of Hamburg, NY, August 3, 2005, beloved husband of Marilyn N. (nee Cavarella); dearest father of Michael A., Candace M., Philip J. and Scott P. Nicholson; son of Roy and Patricia (nee Scanlon) MacDonald; brother of William (Mary) and Dennis (Gail) Nicholson, Patricia (Greg) Snook, Kristin MacDonald and Kevin (Yvonne) MacDonald; brother-in-law of Robert Cavarella and Cynthia Fuller. Family will be present Saturday and Sunday only 5-8 PM at the HOY FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3855 Seneca St., West Seneca where prayers will be said Monday morning at 8:45 followed by a Mass of Christian Burial from St. Ambrose Church at 9:30. Friends invited. Flowers gratefully declined. Published in the Buffalo News from 8/5/2005 - 8/6/2005. Rebeck, Marilyn Ruth (Berglas) August 2, 2005 of Williamsville, NY, beloved wife of the late Henry M. Rebeck; mother of Andrea Rebeck of Williamsville, NY, Diane (David) Overy of Pittsford, NY, Laurie (Jeffrey) Levin of Germantown, MD; grandmother of Grant Avery, Anthony and Lauren Overy, Matthew and Rebecca Levin; sister of Esta (Jack) Gelfand of Boynton Beach, FL and Joyce Sloate of White Plains, NY; long time friend to Richard Brown of Kitchener, Ontario, Canada; also survived by three nieces and four nephews. Services were held in Elmira, NY. A Shiva Minyan will be held at 7:30 PM sharp on Saturday, Sunday and Monday, August 6, 7 and 8 at the family home in Williamsville. The family will also be receiving visitors there on Sunday and Monday between 1-4 PM. A gathering to celebrate her life will be held in the near future. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to Temple Beth Am, 4660 Sheridan Dr., Williamsville, NY 14221 or Hospice Buffalo Inc. Published in the Buffalo News on 8/5/2005. Skoog, Gladys E. (Lundquist) August 4, 2005 at age 95. Died suddenly in her home in Lewiston, NY. Survived by two sons Dr. Dale (Kathleen) Skoog of Lewiston, NY and Donn (Yuko) Skoog of Willmington, DE. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Donations may be made to Williamsville United Methodist Church, 5681 Main St., Williamsville, NY 14221. Arrangements by AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC. Online register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News on 8/5/2005. Troiano, Aldo H. August 3, 2005, age 93, husband of the late Rachel (nee Ireland); father of Salvatore (Ellen Rosette) and Teresa (Joseph) Brancato; grandfather of Anthony and Lisa Brancato; uncle to many nieces and nephews. Family will receive friends Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Cleveland Hill Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME INC., 569 Cleveland Dr., Cheektowaga, where services will be held Saturday at 10:15 AM, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 AM in Infant of Prague Church, 921 Cleveland Dr. Flowers gratefully declined. Contributions may be made to Infant of Prague Scholarship Fund or to a charity of your choice. On-line register book at www.AMIGONE.com. Published in the Buffalo News on 8/5/2005. Wesley, Evelyn V. Toliver August 2, 2005; beloved wife of Harry C.; dear sister of Almeta Boles, John (Marie) Baker, James (Lucille) Baker; also survived by grandchildren and other relatives. Family will receive friends Saturday at 11 AM at H. ALFRED LEWIS MORTUARY, INC., 968 Jefferson Ave. where Funeral Service will follow at Noon. Published in the Buffalo News on 8/5/2005. 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.