OBITS: The Buffalo News Death Notices 8 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 Brimo, John C. August 6, 2005, of Lancaster, NY, dearest father of Michelle Brimo and Marc (Leah) Brimo; former husband of Rita Rivers; brother of Marcy and Carl Brimo; son of Angela (nee Sunlitus) and the late Carl Brimo; uncle of Benjamin C. Walle and Sarah L. Walle. Family will be present to receive friends at the DANIEL R. SMOLAREK FUNERAL HOME, 2510 Union Rd., Cheektowaga (two blocks south of William St.) Monday and Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday at 9:30 AM at St. Mary of the Assumption R.C. Church, 1 St. Mary's Hill, Lancaster. Please assemble at church. Interment in parish cemetery. Flowers gratefully declined. Donations may be made to The American Heart Association. John was the former owner of ITC, Inc., a volunteer for Crisis Services and a Religious Education Teacher at St. Gabriel's Church. Published in the Buffalo News from 8/8/2005 - 8/9/2005. Calak, Mark M. August 6, 2005, beloved husband of Margaret S. (nee Schreiner) Calak; dear father of Carol C. (Kevin) Doyle, Mark S. (Lynn) of Atlanta, GA and Stephen C. (Kathleen) Calak; loving grandfather of Ben, Matthew, Jacob, Kelly, Meghan and Christina. The family will receive friends at the C. MERTZ AND SON FUNERAL HOME, INC., 911 Englewood Ave., Monday from 7-9 PM and Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial celebrated at St. John the Baptist Church (Englewood Ave.) Wednesday at 9:30 AM. Published in the Buffalo News from 8/8/2005 - 8/9/2005. Elzer, Jean (Bova) August 6, 2005, beloved mother of Robert (Janet) Rowe and Carole Jean (late Raymond) Sears and Kimberly (Michael) Guido; loving grandmother of Charlene Infantino, Robert Rowe, Jr., Darlene Sears, Joseph (Julie) Rowe and the late Raymond Sears, Jr. and six great-grandchildren; sister of Eddie Bova and the late Josephine Girardi, Grace LoRusso, Angelo Bova, Ida Kightlinger, Christine Bova, Sally Romano and Andy Bova. The family will be present Tuesday 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 Wednesday at 8:15 AM and from St. Amelia Church at 9 AM. Friends invited. Online register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News on 8/8/2005. Frankhauser, John H. Of Blasdell, NY. August 5, 2005. Husband of Linda (Russillo) Frankhauser; father of Karryann (Joel) Zawistowski, Lisa Frankhauser and John W. Frankhauser; son of John W. and the late Lenchen (Werner) Frankhauser; brother of Carl (Karen) and Randy (Debra) Fellows, Sandra (Lance) Pearl; grandfather of Kayleigh and Mark; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Friends may call Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 at the LOOMIS OFFERS & LOOMIS, INC. MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 1820 Seneca St., where funeral will be held Wednesday at 11 AM. Published in the Buffalo News from 8/7/2005 - 8/8/2005. Gier, Donald G. Of Eden, NY, age 39, August 5, 2005, son of Ronald N. Gier, Sr. and the late Dolores (Bowers) Rizzo; brother of Ronald (Laurie Bonczar), Paul Gier, Jacqueline DiSteffano and Charles (Kim) Rizzo, II; stepson of Charles M. Rizzo and Janet Leone; also survived by two nieces, one nephew and many aunts, uncles and cousins. A Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday at 9:30 AM from Immaculate Conception Church, Eden. Please assemble at church. Visitation Monday 7-9 and Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 at LAING FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2724 West Church St., Eden. Flowers declined. Memorials may be made to Hospice Foundation. Mr. Gier was a member of The Eden 39ers and The Eden Trailblazers. Published in the Buffalo News from 8/7/2005 - 8/9/2005. 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. Kaczorowski, Harry J. August 7, 2005, of Buffalo, NY, loving husband of Theresa (Barczak) Kaczorowski; dearest father of Robert (Carol Nowak), James Kaczorowski; proud grandfather of Abbey, John, Amy and Derek Kaczorowski; brother of Daniel (Dorothy), late Stanley, late Henry Kaczorowski, late Victoria (late Bernard) Glinski, late Gertrude Von Craigh; also survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral service from the BARRON-MILLER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3025 William St. near Union Rd., Cheektowaga, Wednesday at 8:15 AM and in Holy Name of Jesus Church at 9 AM. Family present Monday 7-9, Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9. Mr. Kaczorowski was a decorated veteran of WWII, 24th Mechanized Cavalry Recon Squad, member of the Adam Plewacki Post #799, life member of the D.A.V., life member of the NARFE, active member of the Holy Name Parish Senior Club, dedicated Bingo volunteer and a retiree of the U.S. Post Office. Published in the Buffalo News from 8/8/2005 - 8/9/2005. Kaufman, Norbert E. August 7, 2005, of Cheektowaga, NY, beloved husband of the late Bonnie L. (Schubert) Kaufman; dear father of Susan (Michael) Kempa, Kathy (Roger) Mahnk, Dianna (James) Baker; also survived by seven grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren; brother of the late Arlene (William) Cassidy and the late Joseph (Fern) Kaufman; survived by nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends may call at the BARRON-MILLER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3025 William St. near Union Rd., Cheektowaga, Tuesday only 6-8 PM at which time services will be held. Mr. Kaufman was a retiree of the Highway Department in Cheektowaga and a WWII Army Air Force veteran. Published in the Buffalo News on 8/8/2005. Manzella, Nancy A. (Nightengale) August 2, 2005, in Greenville, NC, cherished mother of David and Mark Manzella; daughter of the late James and Margaret (Murtha) Nightengale; beloved sister of Margaret Cavnar, Patrick (Cara) Nightengale, Joyce (Brian) Koehler, Christine (Kevin) Nightengale-Krieger and the late PFC. Timothy J. Nightengale and James E. Nightengale; survived by many loving aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Friends are invited to attend a Memorial Mass at The Church of the Holy Family, 1885 South Park Ave. on Saturday, August 13 at 9:30 AM. No prior viewing. In lieu of flowers, contributions to Mt. Mercy Academy, 88 Red Jacket Pkwy., Bflo. 14220 appreciated. Arrangements by the NIGHTENGALE FUNERAL HOME, 1884 South Park Ave. (822-4371) Published in the Buffalo News from 8/7/2005 - 8/11/2005. Martinkiewicz, Darren A. August 6, 2005, beloved husband of Barbara S. Knupfer; dear father of Anthony Knupfer, Cayla and Raymond Martinkiewicz; son of Rita and the late Raymond Martinkiewicz; brother of David (Deborah) and Michele Martinkiewicz; also survived by nieces and nephews. Friends may call Tuesday from 7-9 PM and Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the STEPHAN-BURNS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 266 East St. at Austin. Published in the Buffalo News on 8/8/2005. Miller, Rita C. (Chase) August 7, 2005, wife of the late Daniel R. 'Bing' Miller, Sr.; dearest mother of Daniel R., Jr. (Theresa), Frank, John (Sue) Miller and Mary Elaine (Richard) Sicienski; loving grandmother of 10 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; dear sister of Lillian (late John) Stanley and the late Michael (late Joan) Chase and Rosemary (Paul) Zacharski; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Friends may call Monday 7-9 PM and Tuesday 2-4, 7-9 PM at the REDDINGTON FUNERAL HOME, 657 Abbott Rd. (corner Red Jacket Pkwy.) where services will be held Wednesday at 9:30 AM and at St. Thomas Aquinas Church at 10 AM. Published in the Buffalo News from 8/8/2005 - 8/9/2005. Mineo, Caroline F. (Golda) August 5, 2005. Beloved wife of the late Joseph Mineo; devoted mother of Thomas (Libby) and Roger (late Mina) Mineo, Diane (Ronald) Damasiewicz, Sharon Yunke and the late Adam (Sylvia) Mineo; loving grandmother of twelve grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren; predeceased by brothers and sisters; also survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral services at BUSZKA FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2005 Clinton St. (corner S. Ogden), Tuesday at 9 AM and at St. Bernard Church at 9:30 AM. Visitation Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Published in the Buffalo News from 8/7/2005 - 8/8/2005. 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. Morreale, Calogero J. "Charlie" August 7, 2005, beloved husband of Rosalie (nee Cibella); dear father of Carmen and Matthew Morreale; son of Carmelo and Carol Morreale; brother of Gus (Mary Ann) Morreale, Maria (Joseph) Mendola, Angelo (Thelma) and Russell (Marie) Morreale; son-in-law of Calogero and Josephine Cibella. The family will be present to receive friends Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Tonawanda Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2600 Sheridan Dr. (at Parker Blvd.) where funeral services will be held Wednesday at 8:45 AM and from St. Christopher Church at 9:30 AM. Flowers gratefully declined. Online register at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 8/8/2005 - 8/9/2005. Nightengale, Nancy A. (Please see Manzella notice) Published in the Buffalo News from 8/7/2005 - 8/11/2005. Parisi, Joseph E. August 6, 2005, of the Town of Tonawanda, NY, beloved husband of Charlotte Parisi; father of Joseph E., III (Cheryl), Susan (James) DeSantis, Patricia and Michael (Joann) Parisi; grandfather of Christina, Mikey and Julia Parisi. Friends may call Monday 7-9 and Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 at the LESTER H. WEDEKINDT, INC. FUNERAL HOME, 3290 Delaware Ave. where funeral services will be held Wednesday morning at 9. A Mass of Christian Burial in St. Andrew's R.C. Church at 9:30. Friends invited. Published in the Buffalo News from 8/7/2005 - 8/8/2005. Rowe, Jean (Please see Elzer notice) Published in the Buffalo News on 8/8/2005. Soos, Mary Louise (Gareau) Of Town of Tonawanda, NY. August 6, 2005. Beloved wife of the late Joseph P. Soos; dearest mother of Sharon (John) Stoll; very proud and adoring grandmother of Katie and Julia; daughter of Helen and the late John Gareau; sister of Ellie (Nick) Ceglia, Madonna (Andy) DiPalma, George, John (Dawn), Gregory (June) and the late Paul Gareau; daughter-in-law of Sophie and the late Joseph S. Soos; sister-in-law of Kathey (John) Niedzialowski. Friends received Tuesday from 2-4 and 6-8 PM at the GRECO FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2909 Elmwood Ave. (near Sheridan Dr.) where funeral services will be held Wednesday morning at 9:15 and in St. Timothy's Church at 10. Louise was a retired employee of the Erie County Department of Social Services. Published in the Buffalo News from 8/7/2005 - 8/9/2005. Soos, Wanda (Osika) August 6, 2005, beloved wife of the late Stephen; dear mother of Arlene (Gerald) Madigan and the late Gerald (survived by Nancy) Soos; grandmother of three; great-grandmother of three; sister of Bernice, Helen, Charles and the late Phyllis, Mary, Sister Mary Luciose, Albert, John and Stanley. Friends may call at the JAMES E. GRACE FUNERAL HOME, 335 Ontario St., Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM where services will be held Tuesday at 9:15 and at All Saints Church, 205 Esser Ave. at 9:45 AM. Published in the Buffalo News from 8/7/2005 - 8/8/2005. Funeral home info Flowers Charities Stroman, Ruth E. (Monin) August 5, 2005, wife of Henry A. Stroman; mother of Ardath Stroman of Batavia, NY and Patricia (John) Walker; grandmother of Katherine, Sydney and Emily Pfeifer and Eleanor, Andrew and the late Colin Walker; sister of Ellouise Kirkman, Herbert (Jane) Monin and the late Everett C. Monin. No prior visitation. Friends are invited attend a Memorial Service Saturday in St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 68 Eagle St., Williamsville at 2 o'clock with a reception to follow. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials to Roswell Park Cancer Institute or the Leukemia Society. Arrangements by BEACH-TUYN FUNERAL HOME, INC. Published in the Buffalo News from 8/7/2005 - 8/8/2005. Funeral home info Flowers Charities Tschachtli, Alvin A. "Tex" August 6, 2005 of Newstead, NY. Beloved husband of E. Mary (Cuthbert) Tschachtli; dear father of Melissa (William) Knight of Las Vegas, NV, Laurel (Charles) Miller of Darien, NY, Lucy Tschachtli of Buffalo and Jonathan (Carolyn) Tschachtli of Newstead; brother of John Tschachtli and the late Margaret Hersee; also survived by six grandchildren. Friends received Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at SHEPARD BROS. FUNERAL HOME, 10690 Main St., Clarence, where funeral service will be Thursday at 11 AM. Published in the Buffalo News from 8/7/2005 - 8/9/2005. Funeral home info Flowers Charities Vukson, Michael J. Of Elma, NY, August 5, 2005, beloved husband of the late Mildred M. Fuchs Vukson; dearest father of Michael H., Wayne D., Judith (James) Mehs and Jan (Terry) Morgan; fond grandfather of Richard (Laurie), Janessa, Tara, Nicole, Ryan and Justin; great-grandfather of Michael and Henry; brother of Daniel (Ivy), Nicholas (Donna), Florence Vukson, Marie (Dennis) Lindberg, Helen (Anthony) Bacoka, Ronald (Nancy) Vukson and the late Ann (Hector) Filion, Betty (Borah) Popovich and Diane (John) Colbert. Friends may call Monday and Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the PAUL A. KLOC BLOSSOM CHAPELS, INC., 4680 Clinton St. (corner Borden Rd.), West Seneca (668-5666) where funeral services will be held Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock. Friends invited. Published in the Buffalo News from 8/8/2005 - 8/9/2005. Webb, Mary F. (Kerr) August 6, 2005, of West Seneca, NY, wife of the late Richard T. Webb; beloved mother of Judith (John) James of Lindsey, OK, Linda (William) Kalenda, Richard (Donna) Webb and Frederick (Beverly) Metz; sister of the late Jean (late Robert) Texido and William Kerr; also survived by seven grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Funeral Services Wednesday 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 will be present Tuesday 4-8 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Erie County S.P.C.A. Interment in Hillcrest Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News from 8/8/2005 - 8/9/2005. Whipple, John P. Age 73, of North Tonawanda, August 7, 2005, beloved husband of Jean (Maerten) Whipple; dear mother of Mrs. Thomas (Jacqueline) Beckett of Madison, WI and Jane Neumann of North Tonawanda and her fiance, Paul Fronczak; brother of James Whipple of North Tonawanda; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the FRETTHOLD FUNERAL HOME, INC.,, 1241 Oliver St. at Ward Rd., North Tonawanda, Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Funeral Services will be held at the funeral home, Wednesday at 11 AM. The Rev. Karl Haeussler will officiate. Interment in White Chapel Memorial Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Paul's Lutheran Church. Mr. Whipple was a lifelong resident of North Tonawanda and a Korean War Air Force veteran. He was employed as a Technician for 35 years at Praxair in Tonawanda and retired in 1994. He was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church and the Rescue Fire Company. Published in the Buffalo News on 8/8/2005.