OBITS: The Buffalo News Death Notices 9 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 Ashcraft Jr., Rick O. Age 47, of Delevan, died suddenly August 6, 2005; beloved son of the late Richard Ashcraft, Sr. and Dolores (late James) Roblee; husband of Lois Wilson, stepfather of 2nd Lt. Melissa Nagell; brother of Denise (Jeff) Abood, Patricia (Greg) Barhite, Janine (Roger) Brown and the late Michael Ashcraft; son-in-law of Mavis Wilson; uncle of Krista Proietry, Athena and Nicholas Abood and Staci Brown; also survived by several aunts, uncles and cousins whom he cherished. Friends may call Wednesday 4-8 PM at W.S. DAVIS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 358 W. Main St., Arcade, where Funeral services will be held at 11 AM Thursday. Interment will be in Farmersville Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Farmersville Cemetery Association. Published in the Buffalo News on 8/9/2005. Bak, Edward M. August 7, 2005, beloved husband of Loretta (Dunkowski) Bak; devoted father of Deborah (Albert) Buccilli and Doreen (George) Matthews; loving grandfather of Robert, Greg, Ryan, Kevin, Lindsay and Jennifer; dear brother of Lottie (late Charles) Modzier, Bertha (late Frank) Nawrot, Rose (late Tim) Cotter, the late Frank, John Bak, Victoria Kaznica and Jean Praczkawa; dear brother-in-law of Genevieve Bak; also survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral Services at the BUSZKA FUNERAL HOME INC., 2005 Clinton St., (corner of South Ogden), Thursday at 9:30 AM and at Queen of Heaven Church at 10:15 AM. Mr. Bak was an Army Veteran of World War II. Visitation Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Published in the Buffalo News from 8/9/2005 - 8/10/2005. Becker, Helen L. Of Sheldon, NY, August 8, 2005, wife of the late Norman J. Becker; mother of Norman J. (Dianne) Becker Jr.; grandmother of Adam and Bradley Becker; sister of William (Betty) Mest, Anna Barvian, Leona (Sylvester) Meyer and the late Marian Perl, John and George Mest. Calling hours Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at MARLEY FUNERAL HOME, 135 Main St., Attica, NY. Mass of Christian Burial Wednesday at 1 PM in St. Cecilia's Church, Sheldon. Memorials to North Java and Sheldon's Fire Departments. Published in the Buffalo News on 8/9/2005. Beger, Patricia C. Of Hamburg N.Y., August 7, 2005. Wife of Frank Beger for almost 64 years; mother of John (late Barbara), Roy (Brenda) and Brian (Nora) Beger; step-sister of Howard and Gerald Welsted, Gertrude Gildea and Sally Booth; also survived by several grandchildren and step-grandchildren. Friends may call at the DONALD M. DEMMERLEY FUNERAL HOME INC., 21 Pierce Ave., Hamburg, Thursday 3-5 and 7-9 PM. Mass of Christian Burial at SS Peter & Paul Church, Friday at 10 AM. Friends invited. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials to Chandler Hall Hospice, 99 Barclay St., Newtown PA., 18940. Mrs. Beger was a member of Hamburg Antique Study Group, CD of A Court St. Agnes 817, Armor Senior Travel Club and SS Peter & Paul Bible Study. Published in the Buffalo News from 8/9/2005 - 8/10/2005. 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. Brzezniak, Patricia (Buchwald) August 6, 2005, dear mother of Carolyn and Ronald Brzezniak; dearest grandmother of Louis and Joseph Gubala; great-grandmother of Haley Lynn Gubala; also survived by brothers and sisters. Friends received at the MICHAEL A. DiVINCENZO FUNERAL HOME, 1122 E. Lovejoy St. Tuesday and Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM where prayers will be said Thursday morning at 8:45 followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Agnes Church at 9:15. Published in the Buffalo News from 8/9/2005 - 8/10/2005. 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. Cass, Barbara Sullivan Age 73, of Wallingford, VT, August 7, 2005; born in Buffalo on February 23, 1932, daughter of the late Daniel Patrick and Ruth (Chittenden) Sullivan. She was married to William F. Cass on April 7, 1958. The marriage ended in divorce. Mother of Rebecca Cass Fallon (Arnold E. Jr.) of North Bennington, VT, Anne Elizabeth Cass of Straham, NH and Barbara Anne Cass of Berwick, ME; grandmother of Amelia C. Fallon of NY, Derrick and Noak Fallon of North Bennington, VT; sister of Alice Sullivan Dillon of Westfield, NJ, Melissa Sullivan deCastro of Buffalo and the late Landers J. Sullivan; also survived by nieces and nephews. Mrs. Cass was graduated from the Elmwood-Franklin School and Buffalo Seminary. She attended Wells College in Aurora, and graduated from Castleton State College in Castleton, VT with a BA in Psychology, and from SUNY Albany with a Master's degree in Rehabilitation Counseling. She workerd at Al Care Clinic in Colonie, NY and the Albany Citizens Council on Alcoholism. She then took a counseling position at Beech Hill Hospital in Dublin, NH and then at Evergreen Center in Rutland, VT. She was a licensed Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor and retired as a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor. Mrs. Cass was a board member of the Turning Point Club and was a founding member of the Coalition on Substance Abuse in Older Vermonters. She was also a member of the Trinity Episcopal Church where she served on the Vestry and was a hospital visitor. When she lived in Peru, VT, she was organist at the Peru Congregational Church and was a co-owner of the Peru General Store for four years. She enjoyed playing the piano and taught piano lessons for many years. At the time of her death she was living at the Wallingford House in Wallingford, VT. A memorial service will be held Friday, August 12 at 2 PM in Trinity Episcopal Church in Rutland, VT. Rev. Alan G. Gibson, rector, officiating. There are no calling hours. Memorial contributions may be made to Trinity Episcopal Church, 85 West St, Rutland, VT 05701 or the American Cancer Society, VT Div., 121 Connor Way, PO Box 1460, Williston, VT 05495. TOSSING FUNERAL HOME is in charge of arrangements. Published in the Buffalo News on 8/9/2005. Caven, Alice L. August 8, 2005 of Buffalo, NY; beloved daughter of the late Loretta and Hector Caven; dear sister of the late Helen Donahue and William Caven; survived by many nieces and nephews. Family will be present to receive friends on Wednesday from 2-8 PM at the NIGHTENGALE FUNERAL HOME, 1884 South Park Ave. (near Tifft) where Funeral will be held Thursday at 8:45 followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Martin's Church at 9:30. Arrangements by DANIEL J. LEONARD FUNERAL SERVICE. Published in the Buffalo News on 8/9/2005. Ciesla, Alice I. (Chisholm) Of Lackawanna, NY, August 8, 2005, beloved wife of the late John A.; dearest mother of John (Christine); grandmother of Julia (Matthew) Hanley; sister of Margaret (late Edwin) Kasperek, Aileen (Eugene) Widlak and the late Janet (late Val) Sturm and Joseph (Loretta) Chisholm; also survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral from the JOS. M. LITWIN FUNERAL HOME, 1629 Electric Ave., Wednesday at 10 AM. Friends invited. Family present Tuesday only 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Flowers gratefully declined. Published in the Buffalo News on 8/9/2005. DiTillio, Jack M. Age 53, of Dracut, MA., formerly of West Seneca, N.Y., died Friday, August 5, 2005. He was the husband of Kathleen (Jonas) DiTillio, with whom he was married for 32 years. Born in Los Angeles, CA. on July 22, 1952, he was the son of the late Thomas C. and Eleanor (Calderone) DiTillio. In addition to his wife, he is survived by three daughters, Angela R., Laura K. and Julia C. DiTillio. He was the son-in-law of the late Robert and Rosemary (Mangan) Jonas. Services will be held by the McKENNA-OUELLETTE FUNERAL HOME, 327 Hildreth St. in Lowell, MA. Donations in Jack's name may be made to the Immaculate Conception School Giving Program, 218 East Merrimack St., Lowell MA., 01852 or to the M. G. Parker Memorial Library, 28 Arlington St., Dracut MA., 01826. For condolences, www.mckennaouel lette.com Published in the Buffalo News on 8/9/2005. 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. Haas-Doyle, Joan D. (Didas) Of Boca Raton, FL; August 3, 2005; beloved wife of the late Thomas M. Doyle and the late John F. Haas; loving mother of Michael (Judy), James, John & Marilyn Doyle; dear friend of Kathleen Zibauer, and loving grandmother of Todd, Brian & Lindsay Doyle; dearest sister of Paul and John Didas and the late William Didas; also survived by many nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be held 11 AM on Saturday August 13 at Nativity Cemetery, Orchard Park. Contact 662-3667 for details. Arrangements by BABIONE FUNERAL HOME. (561) 395-8787 Published in the Buffalo News on 8/9/2005. Irvine, Carleton C. August 7, 2005. Dearest father of Rich (Lori) Irvine, Cindy Irvine, Robert (Tracy) Irvine, Christine (Jerry) Bonk and Randy (Melanie) Irvine; cherished grandfather of eight; dear brother of Norreen Tyska and the late Dick, Jack, and Marlene (Coe). The family will be present to receive friends on Thursday from 6-9 PM at the (Amherst Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 5200 Sheridan Dr. (corner Hopkins) where funeral services will be held on Friday at 10:00 AM. Online guest register at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News on 8/9/2005. 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. Kuznia, Alice R. (Bojarski) August 7, 2005 of the Town of Tonawanda; wife of the late Adam P. Kuznia; beloved mother of Camille (Terrence) Starck, Marilynn (Barry) Nowicki, Paul J. and Joan A. Kuznia; loving grandmother of Allison Ann (Steven) Gnozzo, Heather (Richard) Burke and Brent J. Nowicki; great-grandmother of Abby and Emily; sister of the late Charlotte Horwath, Adele Keenan and Arthur Bojarski. Friends received Wednesday from 4-8 PM at the GRECO FUNERAL HOME INC., 2909 Elmwood Ave. (near Sheridan Dr.) where services will be held Thursday at 8:45 AM and in St. Andrew R.C. at 9:30 AM. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Christ the King Seminary or Our Lady of Fatima Shrine, Lewiston, NY. Published in the Buffalo News from 8/9/2005 - 8/10/2005. 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. McAuley, Lorraine M. (Groell) Of Cheektowaga, NY, August 8, 2005, wife of the late John J. McAuley; mother of Michael (Charlotte) McAuley, Mary (Jerry) Yates, Mark (Karen) McAuley and Maureen (Jim) LoBue, Kevin (Colleen) McAuley and the late John (survived by Mary Ellen) McAuley and Paul McAuley; survived by 12 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; sister of the late Thelma Finnegan. Friends may call Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the DANZER, DENGLER & ROBERTS FUNERAL HOME, 5363 Genesee St., Bowmansville, where prayers will be offered Thursday at 9:30 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial from Sacred Heart Church at 10 AM. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society. Published in the Buffalo News from 8/9/2005 - 8/10/2005. McConnaughey, Kenneth E. Of North Tonawanda, and previously of Punta Gorda, FL, August 7, 2005, husband of Judith (Fischer Klein) McConnaughey and the late Shirley (Beacom) McConnaughey; father of Chip (Lori), John (Toni), Steven (Kathleen) McConnaughey and Sherry (Jerry) Cantrell; brother of Kathleen (Noble) Myers, Robert (Margaret) and Joseph (Patricia) Smith; also survived by three grandchildren, six step-grandchildren, two-step-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Friends may call Tuesday Tuesday 7-9 and Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 at the WATTENGEL FUNERAL HOME, 3-7 Oliver St., North Tonawanda, where services will be held Thursday at 11 AM. Entombment Elmlawn Cemetery. Memorials to Salem U.C.C., 114 Morgan St., Tonawanda, 14150. Published in the Buffalo News on 8/9/2005. McDonough, Howard "Hoppy" Of Lancaster, NY, August 5, 2005, beloved husband of the late Lucy; devoted father of Mary Louise (Ben) Monti, the late Thomas (Elaine) and the late Jackie McDonough; loving grandfather of several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; dear brother of the late Norma Zielinski. No prior visitation. Relatives and friends are invited to a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Mary's on the Hill Church, Lancaster, Thursday at 9:30 AM. Arrangements by EDWARD J. CICHON FUNERAL HOME, 684-1736. Published in the Buffalo News on 8/9/2005. 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. 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. Neubert, Karl E. August 8, 2005. Beloved husband of Virginia (nee Lithgow); dear father of Patricia (Gary) Neu and Kevin Coyle; dear grandfather of Karyn (Chris) Coppola, Jennifer Manning, Eric, Nicole Neu, Colleen and Jeanna Coyle; great-grandfather of Breyonne, Alexis and Alexander, son of the late Albert and Eleanor Neubert; dear brother of Albert (Carol), Fred (Christina), Robert, Lillian (Lester) Bowland and the late Theodore and Victor Neubert; also survived by several nieces and nephews. The family will be present to receive friends Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Amherst Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME INC., 5200 Sheridan Dr., where funeral services will be held Thursday at 10 AM at St. Augustine Church, 8700 Goodrich Rd., Clarence. If desired, donations may be made to Hospice Niagara County. Online register book www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 8/9/2005 - 8/10/2005. Nightengale, Nancy A. (Please see Manzella notice) Published in the Buffalo News from 8/7/2005 - 8/11/2005. Nokovich, Patricia A. (Frye) Of Cheektowaga. August 3, 2005. Beloved wife of Joseph; devoted mother of Katie Ann; dear daughter of Pat (Eddie) Rieg and the late Norman Frye; sister of Susan Crummet, David Frye and Beth (Chris) Johnson; step-mother of Suzanne (Robert) Wozniak, Joseph (Terri) Nokovich, Barbara (James) Hodgis, Tina (John) Kiripolsky and Mary Tromanhauser; step-grandmother of eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. No prior visitation. Relatives and friends are invited to a Memorial Mass of Christian Burial in Our Lady Help of Christians Chapel, 4125 Union Rd. (at Genesee St.), Thursday at 9:30 AM. Arrangements by EDWARD J. CICHON FUNERAL HOME. Published in the Buffalo News on 8/9/2005. Orlando, Grace M. Of Dunkirk, August 8, 2005. Beloved mother of Sandra (Robert) Heubel of Cheektowaga and the late Patricia Orlando; dearest grandmother of Yetti Orlando. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday morning at 10 o'clock in St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, 328 Washington Ave., Dunkirk. Burial will be in St. Anthony's Cemetery, Fredonia. Calling hours are Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the MCGRAW- KOWAL FUNERAL HOME, 736 Central Ave., Dunkirk. Published in the Buffalo News on 8/9/2005. Paolini, Joseph R. Of Lackawanna, NY, entered into rest suddenly August 8, 2005, beloved husband of Lucy S. (nee Lanza) Paolini; devoted father of Elizabeth Paolini, Debra (David) Regelski and Joseph (Diana) Paolini; cherished grandfather of David and Daniel Regelski; loving son of the late Nazzareno and Lisa (nee Vitali) Paolini; dear brother of Primo (Effie), Aldo (Grace), Dorothy (Mario) Sorbini and the late Richard (Harriet) Paolini; also survived by relatives and many friends. Relatives and friends may visit The LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (Southtowns Chapel) 3060 Abbott Rd near Lake Ave. on Tuesday and Wednesday from 4-9 PM where the funeral will be held on Thursday morning at 9 o'clock and a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Anthony Church (Lackawanna) at 10 o'clock. Entombment Holy Cross Cemetery. Mr. Paolini was an Army Veteran of the Korean War and owner of Paolini's Luncheonette in Lackawanna. Published in the Buffalo News from 8/9/2005 - 8/10/2005. Parisi, Joseph E. August 6, 2005, of the Town of Tonawanda, NY. Friends may call 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 on 8/9/2005. Payne, Loretta M. (Greene) Age 76 of Arcade; August 8, 2005; beloved wife of Howard Payne; mother of Peggy (Edward) Aldrow, Max (Janet) Payne, Hal (Deanna) Payne and Jud (Claudia) Payne; sister of Ronald (Valena) Greene, Catherine (Pat) Kelly and Audrey (Richard) Blue; also survived by seven grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the W.S. DAVIS FUNERAL HOME INC., 358 W. Main St., Arcade. Funeral services will be held Friday at 2:00 PM in the Arcade United Methodist Church. Interment will be in the Arcade Rural Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the church. Published in the Buffalo News on 8/9/2005. Sadek, Eugene August 7, 2005. Beloved husband of Sharon (Kocialski) Sadek; devoted son of the late Eugene and Florence; son-in-law of Frank and Pauline Kocialski; nephew of Norm Sadek. Visitation with family at EDWARD J. CICHON FUNERAL HOME, 4049 Broadway, Depew, Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM where funeral service will be held Thursday at 9:30 AM. Relatives and friends invited. Published in the Buffalo News from 8/9/2005 - 8/10/2005. Schanne Sr., Fred J. Age 86, of Lancaster, August 6, 2005, beloved husband of Norma M. (Rung) for 62 years; loving father of Fred Jr. (Susan), William (Karen) and Mary; dearest grandfather of Kathleen (Paul) Miska, Scott, Joel, Andrew, Nathan, Jonathan and Bryan. Fred was a life long resident of Lancaster, a Scout Master of Troop 551 and was affiliated with the Boy Scouts of America for over 50 years. Donations in his memory may be made to the Boy Scouts of America or St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 55 Pleasant Ave, Lancaster, NY 14086. Family and friends are invited to attend a memorial service at St. John's Church on Saturday, August 27, at 1:30 PM. Arrangements by ERIE COUNTY CREMATION SERVICE. Published in the Buffalo News on 8/9/2005. Schectman, Harold "Heshy" August 8, 2005, husband of Verna; father of Melissa Schwartz, Beth Schectman Tubbs, Brian (Jennifer) Schectman and the late Michael Schectman; brother of Louis (Lillian) of New York, Mildred (Eugene) Daniels and the late Beck Nisberg and Anne Cohen; also survived by nine grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Services were held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements by MESNEKOFF FUNERAL HOME, INC. Memorials in Harold's memory may be made to the Alzheimer's Association. A period of mourning will be observed at 73 Beresford Court, Williamsville Tuesday through Thursday For online tributes www.mesnekoff.com Published in the Buffalo News on 8/9/2005. Smith Jr., Nicholas J. August 7, 2005, son of the late Nicholas and Marie Stone Smith; brother of Jeanne M. Smith and Patrick Smith; uncle of Nicholas J. Schwartz, Catherine M. Cotton, Nicholas J. Smith, Alicia M. Beecher, Jessica A. Smith and 1st Lieutenant Patrick G. Smith. Friends may call Wednesday 5-9 PM at GEORGE J. ROBERTS & SONS FUNERAL HOME, 3000 Delaware Ave. at Tremont Ave., Kenmore where prayers will be offered Thursday at 8:30 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial from Blessed Sacrament Church (Delaware and West Utica) at 9 AM. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to West Side Rowing Club. Published in the Buffalo News from 8/9/2005 - 8/10/2005. 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. Steinberg, Marvin L. August 8, 2005, husband of Gertrude; father of Jerome (Leah) and Norman (Melissa) of New York City; stepfather of Beverly (Fred) Yoskowitz, Gary (Lynne) and Robert Singer; brother of the late Clarice Macoff and Mildred Nisberg; also survived by four grandchildren, five step-grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Funeral Services at the MESNEKOFF FUNERAL HOME, 8630 Transit Rd., East Amherst, Wednesday at 2 PM. Memorials may be made to a charity of your choice. A period of mourning will be observed at his late residence through Friday afternoon. For on-line tributes: www.mesnekoff.com. Published in the Buffalo News on 8/9/2005. Taylor, Donald August 5, 2005, age 63, beloved son of Lillian; dearest brother of Joan Milazzo; uncle of Gary (Darlene) Ghosen; great-uncle of Audra, Sarah, Katherine and John. Donald was employed by CRS Trucking Co. in Niagara Falls. His memorial Service will be celebrated August 13, 2005 at 1 PM at Holling Homes Community Center, corner of Virgil and Taunton, Buffalo. Published in the Buffalo News on 8/9/2005. 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. Funeral home info Flowers Charities Wark, Joan L. Of Tonawanda, NY; wife of Allan H. Wark; entered into rest August 8, 2005; mother of Mark (Sue) Wark of Lockport, NY and Beth (Norton) Lowe of Tonawanda, NY; grandmother of Tara, Holly, Courtney Wark and Megan and Joshua Lowe; sister of the late Donald L. Bradley; sister-in-law of Jane Bradley of Lockport, NY; also survived by several cousins, nieces and nephews. Friends may call at HILLARD-CREASY FUNERAL HOME, 147 Delaware St., Tonawanda, NY on Wednesday 7-9 PM and Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday at 10:45 AM in St. John the Baptist Church, 1085 Englewood Ave., Buffalo, NY. Burial Corwin Cemetery, Newfane, NY at the convenience of the family. Memorials to St. John the Baptist Church appreciated by the family. Published in the Buffalo News from 8/9/2005 - 8/10/2005. 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. Wilson, Hazel A. Age 87, of Delevan; died August 7, 2005. Beloved sister of the late Claude, George and Glenn Wilson and Iva Howell; sister-in-law of Mavis Wilson of Delevan; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Friends may call Wednesday from 4-8 PM at W.S. DAVIS FUNERAL HOME, INC., Main St., Arcade. Funeral services will be held at 3 PM Thursday in the Yorkshire Free Methodist Church. Interment in Yorkshire Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the church. Published in the Buffalo News on 8/9/2005. Zell, Ruth E. (Vossler) Of Orchard Park, NY, August 6, 2005, beloved wife of Fred C. Zell; dearest mother of Sandra (Stephen) Shafer, Richard (Rose), David (Bette) and James (Sharon) Zell; loving grandmother of Heather, David, Katelyn, Michael, Donna, Jeffrey Shafer and Timothy Shafer. The family will receive friends Wednesday 6-7 PM at the F.E. BROWN SONS FUNERAL HOME INC., E. Quaker St., Orchard Park, where services will follow at 7. Friends invited. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to Roswell Park Alliance. Published in the Buffalo News from 8/9/2005 - 8/10/2005.