OBITS: The Buffalo News Death Notices 14 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 Bell, Bruce A. Suddenly, August 9, 2005, beloved husband of Robin (nee Holmes); dear father of Kayla Rae; step-father of Justin Holmes; dear son of Albert and Catherine Bell; dear brother of David (Natalie) Bell and Catherine (David) Lee; also survived by several nephews and a great-niece. The family will be present on Saturday and Sunday from 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 Monday at 8:10 AM and from St. Gregory the Great Church at 9:30 AM. Friends invited. If desired, contributions may be made in Trooper Bell's memory to the WNY Diabetes Association. Trooper Bell was a member of the NYS Police. Online register at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 8/12/2005 - 8/14/2005. Beras, Matthew M. Of Buffalo, NY, entered into rest August 12, 2005, beloved husband of Ann M. (nee Tomasello) Beras; devoted father of Joseph (Robin), Veronica (Kim) and Peter Beras (Lori Brennan); cherished grandfather of three grandchildren; loving son of the late Martin and Agnes (nee Adamek) Beras; dear brother of Stanley Beras and Ann (late Stan) Nizinski; predeceased by three brothers. Relatives and friends may visit the LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (City Chapel), 102 Linwood Ave. at Summer near Delaware Ave. on Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM and Monday from 4-8 PM where the Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock. Interment Elmlawn Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News on 8/14/2005. Bernardini, Catherine M. Of Lancaster, NY. August 12, 2005. Beloved wife of the late John Bernardini, Sr.; mother of Eileen (late James) Lembicz and John Jr. (Diane) Bernardini; grandmother of Michael (Glenda) Lembicz, Jonelle (fiance James Zabesky) and Andrea Bernardini; great-grandmother of Paul Lembicz. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated Wednesday morning at Our Lady of Pompeii Church, Depew, at 9:30 AM. Family will be present at the WENDEL & LOECHER FUNERAL HOME, Lancaster, Tuesday from 1-7. Published in the Buffalo News from 8/14/2005 - 8/15/2005. Biernat Sr., Joseph July 2, 2005, beloved husband of Joan (Jagodzinski) Biernat; devoted father of Joseph and Christine Biernat; loving grandfather of Suzzie; dear brother of Terry (Daniel) Miller, Marion (Edward) Lynch and the late Bernard Biernat. Family and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Mass of Christian Burial at st. Bernard Church, Monday at 9:30 AM. Arrangement by BUSZKA FUNERAL HOME INC. Published in the Buffalo News on 8/14/2005. Bley, Winifred "Winnie" (Yochum) Suddenly, August 11, 2005, of North Collins, NY, at the age of 77, beloved wife of the late Paul R. Bley; loving mother of Sharon (Leonard) Fiaschetti, Melvin (Sue), Richard (Kathy) Bley and the late Marvin Bley; grandmother of Angela, Jeff, Kelly, Courtney, Christopher; predeceased by two grandchildren Stacey and Jason Bley; great-grandmother of Trey, Arrika, Bethany, Melissa and Luke; sister of Evelyn Holcomb and the late Alverta Cooper, Norine Ortel and Luther W. Yochum Sr.; sister-in-law of Phyllis Bley and Calvin (Ginny) Bley. Friends may call Saturday and Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the WENTLAND FUNERAL HOME, 10634 Main St., (Rt. 62) North Collins, NY, where funeral services will be held Monday at 11 AM from the First Congregational Church, please assemble at church. Published in the Buffalo News from 8/13/2005 - 8/14/2005. Boeheim, Norman W. Of Cheektowaga, NY. August 13, 2005. Beloved husband of Janet C. (Smith) and the late Marjorie M. (Launder) Boeheim; dear father of Karen (Gregory) Lehner, Maureen (Bruce) Heatley and Eileen (Gregory) Henderson; step-father of Gerald D. (Debra), Mark A. (Stacey) and Michael D. (Maura) Shaffer; also survived by 13 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren; brother of Marion, Eleanor and the late Melvin (Teddi) Boeheim. No prior visitation. Memorial service will be held at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers memorials to Hospice Buffalo, Inc. Arrangements by ERIE COUNTY CREMATION SERVICE, 824-6435. Published in the Buffalo News on 8/14/2005. Boris, Fred "Kiddo" August 12, 2005. Beloved husband of the late Mary; dear father of Mark; fond grandfather of Kenneth. Family and friends may call Monday 2-4 and 7-9 at the ORLOWSKI-PIETSZAK FUNERAL HOME, 2400 William St. (897-2400), and attend a Mass of Christian Burial Tuesday 9:30 at St. Adalbert's Basilica (please assemble at church). Fred was a veteran of WWII and a member of the Leonard Post #6251 VFW. Published in the Buffalo News on 8/14/2005. Borom, Joseph A. August 12, 2005, beloved husband of the late Genevieve (nee Knaszak); dear father of Judith (Lewiston) Manuel, Audrey (Thomas) Scibor and Carol; grandfather of Clare Lindauer, Mary Lou (Mark) Simoncelli, Melissa Manuel, Cheryl Wiech, Lewis (Mary Ellen) Manuel, Julann (Brian) Scanlon, Michael (Danielle), Jason (fiancee Melissa), Thomas (Donna) and David Scibor and 12 great-grandchildren; dear family friend Debbi Zamrock; predeceased by brothers and sisters; survived by nieces and nephews. Visitation Saturday 7-9 PM and Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the PACER FUNERAL HOME INC., 1949 Clinton St., (three blocks west of S. Ogden). Mass of Christian Burial Monday, 11 AM, at St. Casimir RC Church, corner of Weimar and Casimir Sts. Please assemble at church. Published in the Buffalo News from 8/13/2005 - 8/14/2005. Bott, John Age 61 of Riverview, FL. Formerly of Hamburg, NY. Passed away on Friday, August 12, 2005. He is survived by his wife, Sharon; son, Kenneth Bott, Riverview, FL; two daughters, Brenda Carson, Eden, NY and Deborah Ballou, Angola, NY; and four grandchildren, Morgan, Kelsey, Jack and Jessica. Services will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Research Foundation, 12902 Magnolia Dr., Tampa, FL 33612. SERENITY MEADOWS FUNERAL HOME, Riverview, FL. www.serenitymeadows.com Published in the Buffalo News on 8/14/2005. Caruso, Antoinette R. (Chisari) Of Scottsdale, AZ, formerly of Williamsville, NY, passed away on August 10, 2005 at the age of 80. She was born in Buffalo, NY to Benedict and Petrina Chisari. Antoinette moved to Arizona 21 years ago and was a member of St. Maria Goretti Catholic Church. Antoinette was preceded in death by her parents and is survived by her husband, Vito J. Caruso; son, Joseph (Sharon); daughter, Angela (Gary) Pollock; six grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. A Memorial Service was held in Scottsdale, AZ. Published in the Buffalo News on 8/14/2005. Cauley, Willease August 12, 2005, beloved wife of the late Pink Cauley; dear mother of Joan (Alvin) Conner, Roger Cauley of Buffalo, Bernard (Claudia) Cauley of West Yarmouth, MA, Paul (Denise) Cauley of Colorado Springs, CO and the late Joseph Cauley and Lucious Carpenter; loving sister of Melvyn (Issac) Simmons, Evelyn Saunders and Charles Reedy; survived by eight grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. The family will receive friends Tuesday 7-9 PM at PROVIDENCE MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 1275 Sycamore at Oberlin and again Wednesday 11 AM. Funeral at 12 Noon from Friendship Baptist Church, 402 Clinton St. Published in the Buffalo News from 8/14/2005 - 8/15/2005. Chojecki, Lawrence (Larry) Died August 8, 2005, age 54 of St. Peters, Mo. Formerly of Buffalo. Son of the late Raymond & Esther Chojecki, survived by wife Ann; son Daniel; brother of Amelia & Randolph. Memorial Mass will be held Wednesday, August 17 at 11 AM at Queen of Martyrs Church, George Urban Blvd, Cheektowaga. Friends and relatives welcomed. Published in the Buffalo News from 8/14/2005 - 8/15/2005. Cicero, Carmella L. Of Buffalo, NY. August 12, 2005. Beloved daughter of the late Louis and Josephine (nee Galbo) Cicero; dear mother of Lynn (Louis) Guercio, Julie (Mark) Jamieson, Gil (Debbie) Brennan and Lori Brennan; dear grandmother of Louis, Crystal, Stan, Steven, Jesse, Jennifer, Juston, Gilly, Joseph and Jessica; sister of Rose (late James) Diati, Patricia (late Sam) Battles, Steve, Phil (Cynthia), Louis (Tina), Ronnie (Fran), Eddie, Kenny (Mary) and the late Kay Marchese and Josephine 'JoJo' Cicero; also survived by several nieces and nephews. Friends received Sunday 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 Monday at 10:15 AM and in Annunciation Church at 11 AM. Memorials to Hospice Buffalo, Inc. appreciated. Published in the Buffalo News on 8/14/2005. Cycon, Richard G. August 11, 2005, of Cheektowaga, NY, beloved son of the late John and Wanda (nee Sendlak) Cycon; dearest brother of Robert (Judy) Cycon of Los Angeles, CA; uncle of Michael (Jillian) Cycon, Kenlynn DeCamp and Robert (Jan) Cycon, Jr.; great-uncle of Tyler, Kristopher, Luke, Kimberly, Caroline and Julia; also survived by aunts, uncles and cousins. Family will be present to receive relatives and friends on Monday 4-7 PM at the MELVIN J. SLIWINSKI FUNERAL HOME, 85 George Urban Blvd. (west of Harlem Rd.). Family and friends are invited to a Committal Service, Tuesday at 11:30 AM in St. Stanislaus Cemetery, 700 Pine Ridge Rd. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to Hospice Foundation, 225 Como Park Blvd., Cheektowaga, NY 14227 or St. Joseph Hospital Foundation, 2605 Harlem Rd., Cheektowaga, NY 14225. Published in the Buffalo News on 8/14/2005. Dent Jr., Clarence D. August 10, 2005, husband of the late Marsha L. Dent; loving father of Jeannine (Brian) Harris, Victoria Dent, Terrance (Keisha) Thornton, Jillian Dent, Kayla Broadus, Jazette (Roosevelt) Simmons, Robin Henley, Anthony (Erin) Muscarella; dearest son of Eleanor Dent and the late Clarence D. Dent, Sr; brother of Jean Woods, Cheryl Thomas, Patrick (Carman) Washington; and nine grandchildren. Wake services at 10 AM Tuesday at True Bethel Baptist Church, 907 E. Ferry, funeral service following at 11 AM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Clarence D. Dent, Jr Memorial Fund at M&T Bank, 1877 Main St., Buffalo, NY 14208. Published in the Buffalo News from 8/14/2005 - 8/15/2005. Dewey, Sarah Ellen (Curran) August 12, 2005. Beloved wife of the late Robert R. Dewey; dearest mother of Suzanne, Fred and Andrew (Sharon) Dewey; loving grandmother of Angela, Erica, Jeffrey, and Robert Dewey. There will be no prior visitation. Private funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements by the (Tonawanda Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME INC. Online register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News on 8/14/2005. DiChristina, Salvatore "Sam" Unexpectedly, August 9, 2005, beloved son of Theresa (Territo) and the late Joseph J. DiChristina; brother of Victoria DiChristina, Christopher (Lynn) DiChristina and Carla (Mark) Longo; godson of Carm Missico; godfather of Dena Barone; also survived by nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. Family present to receive friends Sunday only 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the PERNA-PELLEGRINO FUNERAL HOME, 1306 Hertel Ave., (near Colvin Ave.), where Funeral Services will be held Monday at 8:30 AM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated from St. Margaret's Church at 9:30 AM. Flowers gratefully declined. Published in the Buffalo News from 8/13/2005 - 8/14/2005. DiCristofaro, Carlo August 12, 2005, age 59, beloved husband of 39 years of Rita DiCristofaro; loving father of Mirella (Edwin) Jablonski and Connie (Patrick) Miner; loving and devoted grandfather of Allegra and Carys; son of Liberato and Concetta DiCristofaro; dearest brother of Franco (Lucia), Pasquale (Paola), Mario (Maria) and Emilio (Patrizia) DiCristofaro; dear brother-in-law of Attilio (Manuela) and Corrado (Maria) DiCristofaro; also survived by nieces and nephews. The family will be present Sunday and Monday from 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 Tuesday at 10:15 AM and from St. Benedict's Church at 11 AM. Friends invited. Online register at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 8/13/2005 - 8/14/2005. Dziadaszek, Jean (Weymer) August 13, 2005 of Cheektowaga, NY. Beloved wife of Leonard S. Dziadaszek; devoted mother of Linda (Robert) Kulach, Aline (James) Brooks; fond grandmother of Dawn Marie Kulach, James and Christopher Brooks and the late Stacie Lynn Kulach; daughter of the late Raymond and Helen Weymer; daughter-in-law of the late Stephen and Lottie Dziadaszek; also survived by brothers, sisters, sisters and brothers-in-law, nieces and nephews. Funeral service from the BARRON-MILLER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3025 William St. near Union Rd., Cheektowaga, Tuesday at 8:45 AM and in St. Gabriel's Church at 9:30 AM. Family present Sunday evening 7-9, Monday 2-4 and 7-9. Entombment St. Adalbert's Cemetery, Lancaster. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials to Hospice Buffalo, Inc. Published in the Buffalo News from 8/14/2005 - 8/15/2005. Eckert, Herbert B. In Amherst, NY; August 6, 2005; husband of the late Dorothy L. (Buhr) Eckert; dearest father of Judith A. (Richard) Talmon, Linda J. (Karl) Kuechler, Donna E. Eckert (Fred) Rademaker and Brian H. (Kathie) Eckert; survived by seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; brother-in-law of Katherine Buhr. Mr. Eckert will be laid to rest by the family at a private service. Arrangements by the DIETRICH FUNERAL HOME INC. Memorial contributions may be made to Herbert Eckert Memorial Scholarship, Daemen College, 4380 Main St, Amherst, NY 14226 Published in the Buffalo News on 8/14/2005. Fischer, David H. August 12, 2005; loving husband of Renata G. (nee Gandl) Fischer; dearest father of Carolyn (Timothy) Wanat and David P. (Lisa) Fischer; devoted papa to Alex, Nicholas and Marissa; dear brother of Fred (Pat) and John (Ruth) Fischer; brother-in-law of Vincent (Anna Marie) Gandl; also survived by nieces and nephews. The family will be present Sunday and Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the Urban - AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, 3645 Genesee St. where funeral services will be held Tuesday at 9:30 AM and from Our Lady Help of Christians Church at 10 AM. Friends invited. Online register at www.Amigone.com. Published in the Buffalo News from 8/13/2005 - 8/14/2005. Ganger, Jane E. (Bridge) Peacefully August 11, 2005; Age 86 in Largo, FL; formerly of Buffalo; beloved wife of Herbert G. 'Skip' Ganger; dearest mother of Beverly (nee Babcock) (late Harold J.) Miller of Kenmore, NY, Judith (nee Babcock) (late Floyd) Barcus of St. Petersburg, FL, James (late Joyce Woodman) Ganger of Buffalo, NY and Michael (late Kathy Marks) Ganger of North Richland Hill, TX; loving grandmother of Michael (Carole) Corson, Daniel Perry, Jeffre H. (Teresa Mark) Miller, Shawn Barcus, Sean Ganger, Jane Barcus, Robert Barcus, Scott Ganger, Andrew Ganger and Kori Ganger; also survived by eleven great-grandchildren. Memorial services will be held at a later date. Arrangements by the C. MERTZ & SON FUNERAL HOME INC. ( 836-2935). Published in the Buffalo News on 8/14/2005. Gostomski, Jessi (Jagiello) August 11, 2005, of Orchard Park, NY, beloved wife of the late Arthur; loving mother of Donna (Frank) Grabowski and Wayne Gostomski; grandmother of Eric, Craig and Max (Tina); dearest sister-in-law of Ramona (late Emil); sister of late Edmund (late Mary); also survived by nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services will be held Monday morning at St. John Vianney Church at 10:00 AM (please assemble at Church). Interment in Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Family present Sunday only 3-7 PM at the DANIEL R. SMOLAREK FUNERAL HOME, 2510 Union Rd, Cheektowaga (2 blocks south of William St). Published in the Buffalo News on 8/14/2005. Harzewski, Anna R. Suddenly August 12, 2005. Beloved daughter of Vincent R. and Rebecca (Bloss) Harzewski; sister of Elizabeth B. Harzewski; granddaughter of Doris (late Harlan) Bloss and Shirley (late Vincent W.) Harzewski; also survived by aunts, uncles and cousins. Friends may call 7-9 PM Sunday, 2-4 & 7-9 PM Monday at VANDERCHER & DICK FUNERAL HOME, 2549 Main St. Funeral services Tuesday at 12 noon in Parkside Lutheran Church (Depew, Wallace & Linden Aves.). Interment in Forest Lawn Cemetery. Anna was a 2004 graduate of Riverside Academy of Science & Math. Published in the Buffalo News from 8/14/2005 - 8/15/2005. Homjak, Natalie August 12, 2005. Daughter of the late John and Felicia Borowski; beloved wife of the late Edward; dear mother of Diana (Arthur) Papaj and the late James; sister of Regina Purvis and the late Henry Borowski; grandmother of Teresa (Charles) Bahne and Adam J. Papaj; also survived by six great-grandchildren; aunt of Elizabeth O'Hara and John (Sherrie) Purvis and several great-nieces, nephews and cousins. Visitation Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 and Monday from 4-8 PM at the DONALD J. SIWEK FUNERAL HOME, 3000 Delaware Ave., Kenmore, where services will be held Tuesday at 8:30 followed by a Mass at St. Amelia's Church at 9 AM. Published in the Buffalo News from 8/14/2005 - 8/15/2005. Hooper, Rolland E. August 13, 2005. Beloved husband of Annette (McNutt) Hooper; devoted father of Diane (James) Barrett, Ronald (Colleen), Lynn (Bernie) Sheffer and the late Susan Hooper; loving grandfather of Timothy, Kira, Ronald Jr., Melissa, Jason, Lauren and Blaine; great-grandfather of Cody, Samantha and Ronald III; stepfather of Linda (Tony) Cooper, James Ostrowski, John Ostrowski and Rebecca (Robert) Avery; step-grandfather of Corey, Julie, Robert, Kristen, Allison, Zachary and Nicholas; brother of Gerald Hooper and Janet Knoy; also survived by nieces and cousins. Visitation with family in the EDWARD J. CICHON FUNERAL HOME, 4929 Broadway, Depew Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM where a funeral service will be held Tuesday at 10:00 AM. Relatives and friends are invited. Flowers declined. Published in the Buffalo News from 8/14/2005 - 8/15/2005. Howlett, Willard E. August 4, 2005; beloved husband of Gladys M. (nee Cooper) Howlett; stepfather of Gerald (Nancy) Pilon; brother of Charlotte Green, Margaret (Vincent) Vullo and the late Bertram Howlett, Joyce Summerville and Ellen Yarnes; grandfather of Valerie (Francis) Renond and great-grandfather of Mitchell and Miranda Renond. Friends are invited to attend a Memorial service at the C. MERTZ AND SON FUNERAL HOME, INC., 911 Englewood Ave., Tuesday, August 16 at 12:30pm. Flowers gratefully declined. Published in the Buffalo News on 8/14/2005. Huk Sr., Michael M. 1935-2005. Born in Buffalo, grew up in Depew, NY. Husband of the late Geraldine for 47 years; father of Monica (Craig); Michael Jr. (Laura) and Sr. Chief Petty Office USN Geoffrey (Roxanne); grandfather of six. Mr. Huk was retired from Chevrolet, Saginaw Plant, Buffalo and spent his retirement years in Sun City, AZ, enjoying golf and travel. He will be missed by many in both Buffalo and Arizona. Published in the Buffalo News on 8/14/2005. Hupp, Dorothy F. (Barber) August 11, 2005, age 89; beloved wife of the late Thomas J. Hupp; dear mother of the late Sr. Joan Hupp, OSF. Friends are invited to attend a Memorial Mass of Christian Burial Saturday August 20, 2005 at 9 AM at St. Mary of the Angels Convent, 201 Reist Street, Williamsville, NY. If desired, memorials may be made to the Sisters of St. Francis, P.O. Box 275, Williamsville, NY 14321-0275. Arrangements by AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC. Online register at www.Amigone.com. Published in the Buffalo News on 8/14/2005. Hutton, Lucille K. July 11, 2005. Beloved wife of the late John D. Hutton; dear mother of Rosemary (late Jerry) Shaffer, John (Gisela), Janet (William) Laufer, Kathleen, Patrick (Lee); also survived by grandchildren and great-grandchildren; sister of Edward (late Lorraine), late Robert (Lillian), William (Eillen) Courtade. Memorial service 11 AM Saturday, August 20, 2005 at St. Edmunds RC Church, 530 Ellicott Creek Rd., Tonawanda 14150. Memorials to Hospice of Buffalo, Inc. Published in the Buffalo News on 8/14/2005. Johnson Jr., Kenneth F. Suddenly, August 12, 2005, beloved husband of Kathleen A. (Newman); dear father of Tammy Krause and Kenneth F. (Renee) Johnson, IV; dear papa of Josh and Nicky; son of Kenneth F. and the late Betty Johnson; brother of Beverly (Jerry) Wyroski, Terry (Jackie) and the late Richard Johnson. Private services at the convenience of the family. Arrangements by the NIGHTENGALE FUNERAL HOME, 1884 South Park Ave. (822-4371). Published in the Buffalo News on 8/14/2005. Kane, Helen T. (Hemedinger) Of Williamsville, NY, entered into rest August 12, 2005, beloved wife of the late Maurice T. Kane; loving daughter of the late Henry and Pauline (nee Meyers) Hemedinger; dear sister of the late Martha (late Fred) Rinker and the late Charles Hemedinger; sister-in-law of Catherine (Joseph) Intrabartolo; fond aunt of many nieces and nephews, great-nieces and nephews and great-great-nieces and nephews; also survived by relatives and friends. No prior visitation. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a memorial service at St. Leo the Great Church, 885 Sweethome Rd, Amherst on Monday morning at 9:15 o'clock. Entombment Elmlawn Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News on 8/14/2005. Kilduff, Daniel Ryan August 12, 2005. Precious infant son of Jeremy and Melina; beloved brother of Alexandra Spicer and Benjamin Kilduff; dearest grandson of Mary Kay and Robert Kilduff, Judy and Dan Hanson; dearest great-grandson of John McGraw, Douglas and Betty Melin; beloved nephew of Eric Hanson. Funeral services private. Arrangements by JOHN E. ROBERTS FUNERAL HOME. Published in the Buffalo News on 8/14/2005. Langley, Gladys (Fleming) August 12, 2005 of the Town of Tonawanda, NY; beloved wife of the late Harold H. Langley; dear mother of Joan (Edmund) Shaw and James Langley; grandmother of James (Margoe) and Mark Shaw; great grandmother of Samuel James and Cooper Langley; sister of Clarine Mueller of VA. Friends may call Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the LESTER H. WEDEKINDT, INC., FUNERAL HOME, 3290 Delaware Ave., where Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 11:00 AM. Memorial contributions may be made to Kenmore Baptist Church or Hospice Foundation. Published in the Buffalo News from 8/14/2005 - 8/15/2005. Leo, Damian P. "Dan" August 11, 2005, dear father of Robert (Joan) and the late Raymond J. (late Beverly Jane) Leo; also survived by four grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; brother of Carmella (late Adam) Ziccardi, Florence (late) Henry Piechowicz, Frank Leo, Peter (Kay) Leo, the late Nicholas (Teresa) Leo, Yolanda (late Anthony) Blasio and Anthony (Mary) Leo. Friends received at the MICHAEL A. DiVINCENZO FUNERAL HOME, 1122 E. Lovejoy St., Sunday from 2-4 and 6:30-8:30 PM at which time a Funeral Service will follow visitation. Published in the Buffalo News from 8/13/2005 - 8/14/2005. Lyons XIII, Leo E. August 11, 2005; beloved husband of the late Eileen (Callahan) Lyons; dearest father of William C., Jane (Richard) Lyons Patterson of Penfield, NY, Richard Leo (Kathleen) of Seattle, WA and the late Mark Edward Lyons; survived by ten grandchildren; son of the late Patrick and Ellen (Hylant) Lyons. Memorial Service will be held in the Chapel at D'Youville College at a future date. Mr. Lyons body was donated to the Medical School at the University of Buffalo. Memorials can be made to the Leo and Eileen Callahan Lyons Scholarship Fund at D'Youville College, 320 Porter Ave. Buffalo, NY 14201. Arrangements by GEORGE J. ROBERTS & SONS. Published in the Buffalo News on 8/14/2005. s Norton, Laura J. August 12, 2005 of Lockport, NY. Dear mother of Justin, Catherine and Rachael; grandmother of Tai-Lynn; sister of the late Mark. Private funeral services will be held. Published in the Buffalo News on 8/14/2005. Reed, Catherine O. Age 94, passed away on Wednesday July 27, 2005 at Legacy House in Ocala. a Native of Pittsburg, PA, she came to Ocala in 1964 from Buffalo, N.Y. and was a retired bookkeeper from Kennedy's Men's Clothier in Ocala. Catherine was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Ocala and a past Matron of Bethlehem chapter, Order of the Easter Star, Kenmore, NY. Mrs reed was also a volunteer at Ocala Region Medical center from 1985-2000, where she also served on the volunteer Board of Directors for 10 years as Member, and Historian. She is survived by her son James Reed II and his wife Janet of Rochester, NY; daughter Nancy Wittlake and her husband frank of Ocala; grandchildren Lori, Susan, Sandra, Sheri, and Kelly; great grandchildren Katie, Kelly, Molly, Jessica, Rachel, Amber, Meagan, Jonathan, Jennifer, and Kaitlyn. Catherine was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, the late James F. Reed on July 25, 1984 Published in the Buffalo News on 8/14/2005. Saunders M.D., Stephen B. Of Springville, NY; August 7, 2005; husband of Wilma W. Saunders (nee Whitney); father of Daniel (Sandra) Saunders and the late Douglas P. and Mark S., Saunders; also survived by eight grandchildren; brother of Phillip (Elaine) Saunders and the late Harriet Saunders, Rachel Poplier, Virginia (Steele) and Hannah Crump. Friends are invited to attend a memorial service Saturday, August 20, 2005 at the First United Methodist Church, 474 East Main. St., Springville at 11 o'clock. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the Jennie B. Richmond Nursing Home, Bertrand Chaffee Hospital, Springville League for the Handicapped, Hurlbut Memorial Church of Chautauqua or the First United Methodist Church of Springville. Arrangements by SMITH-WEISMANTEL FUNERAL HOME, Springville, NY. Published in the Buffalo News on 8/14/2005. Schalberg, Anna M. (Lehner) Age 91, August 9, 2005 formerly of West Seneca, wife of the late Herbert Sr.; mother of Herbert Jr. (Jean) and Dorothy Schnieder; also survived by five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Private service in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. Published in the Buffalo News on 8/14/2005. Schlabig, Franklin R. Of Akron, NY. Formerly of Buffalo, NY. Entered into rest August 9, 2005. Beloved husband of Josephine (nee Tonetti) Schlabig; loving father of David Schlabig; brother of Jane (Edmund) Zyla, Kitty (late Donald) White and the late Harry Schlabig, brother-in-law of Theresa Schlabig and Louise Monde. No prior calling hours. Flowers gratefully declined. The family suggests memorial condolences in the form of Church Masses. Family and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Mass of Christian Burial at St. Teresa's RC Church, 5771 Buell St., Akron, NY on Tuesday, August 16 at 10 AM. Mr. Schlabig served in the US Army during the Korean Conflict and was a retired chef from Lord Chumley's Restaurant. Arrangements BERNHARDT FUNERAL HOME, Akron, NY (542-9522). Published in the Buffalo News on 8/14/2005. Shimo, Robert E. Of Rochester, NY, formerly of Buffalo, NY, August 10, 2005, loving son of Dolores and the late Ludwig Shimo; dearest brother of David (Patricia) Shimo, Linda (Angelo) Maldonado, Diane (Howard) Riedel, Mary Jo (Steven) Shahin, James (Charmaine) Shimo; loving uncle of Nicole (Scott) Gruenauer, Michael (fiancee Holly Strickland) Maldonado, Amy, Michelle and Brian Shahin, Kristine Shimo, James Jr., Joseph, Victoria and Joshua Shimo; dearest friend of Lawrence Baughman. Robert will be greatly missed by his kitties Junior and Shadow. Funeral service Tuesday at 10:30 AM from the URBAN BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME INC., 6685 Transit Rd., Swormville, NY (3 miles north of Maple), and a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mary's Church, Swormville, NY, at 11 AM. Visitation Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Interment at St. Mary's Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Strong Memorial Hospital, 601 Elmwood Ave., Rochester, NY, 14580 or the American Cancer Society. Published in the Buffalo News from 8/13/2005 - 8/15/2005. Sommer, Frances C. (Cameron) August 12, 2005, beloved wife of Robert E. Sommer; devoted mother of Gregory (Buffy) Sommer, Diane (James) Murphy, Donna (John) Purdy and Robert (Lea) Sommer; loving grandmother of Andrew, James, Sarah, Jason, Susan, Gregory, Amanda and Chelsea; great-grandmother of Ryann, Shannon, Alexander and Camryn; sister of Fay Harter and Richmond (Laurie) Cameron and the late James Cameron, Roberta Higbee and Orin Cameron; also survived by nieces and nephews. The family will be present to receive friends on Saturday from 7-9 PM at the (Amherst Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 5200 Sheridan Dr. (corner of Hopkins Rd.) where Funeral Services will be held on Sunday at 2 PM. Friends invited. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Roswell Park Alliance Foundation, PO Box 631, Buffalo, NY 14240. Online register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 8/13/2005 - 8/14/2005. Susko, Paul A. 63, of Port Charlotte, FL, formerly of Buffalo, NY, August 9, 2005, husband of Christine; father of Jennifer Odasz of Port Charlotte and Brian Paul (Cindy) Susko of North Port, FL; brother of Dave and Theodore Susko of Buffalo; stepson of Gene Susko; stepbrother of Ed Nagle; grandfather of Alexis and Collin Odasz, Ashley and Stephanie Susko. A Memorial Service will be held Friday, August 19 at 3 PM at St. Maximilian Kolbe Catholic Church in Port Charlotte. Mr. Susko served in the U.S. Navy and was retired from Sprint Telephone. He was a golfer and fisherman, a devoted grandfather and all-around good neighbor. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Southwest Florida, 1144 Veronica St., Port Charlotte, FL. Published in the Buffalo News on 8/14/2005. Tirado, Maria (Perales) Of Buffalo, NY. Entered into rest August 13, 2005. Beloved wife of the late Toribio Tirado; devoted mother of Eppy (Israel) Diaz, Frank (Listhel), Joe (Micki) and Jerry (Betsy) Tirado; cherished grandmother of 11 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren; loving daughter of the late Lorenzo and Marcolina (nee Baerga) Perales; dear sister of Alfonsa (late Erasmo) Fernandez and predeceased by three sisters and four brothers; also survived by relatives and friends. Relatives and friends may visit the LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (City Chapel), 102 Linwood Ave. at Summer, on Tuesday from 4-8 PM, where the funeral service will be held on Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock. Interment Lakeside Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News on 8/14/2005. Toczyski, Edward F. August 12, 2005. Beloved husband of late Estelle (nee Sulik); devoted father of Leona (George) Sorri, Linda (Ron) Rich and Mark (Kathleen) Toczyski; brother of Angeline (late Richard) Demblewski, Eleanore (late Bud) Burkard, and the late Florence (late Harold) Holtz, late Harriet (late Edward) Banko, late Stephen and late Irene Toczyski; also survived by eight grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Family will be present Sunday 7-9 PM and Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the ORLOWSKI-PIETSZAK FUNERAL HOME, 2400 William St. (three blocks east of Harlem), where services will be held Tuesday at 8:45 and at Our Lady of Czestochowa Church at 9:30 AM. Published in the Buffalo News from 8/14/2005 - 8/15/2005. Troidl, Janny F. August 13, 2005. Age 51. Mother of the late Jeremy James Dirschberger; dear daughter of Margarete (Gawlitzech) and Richard P. Troidl; sister of Sylvia, Bonnie, Paul (Anna), Monica (Terry) and Edward; fiancee of David Lange. The family will be present to receive friends Monday evening 5-8:30 PM at the (Lancaster-Depew Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 6050 Transit Rd., where funeral services will follow at 8:30 PM. Friends invited. Online guest register at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News on 8/14/2005. Valantasis, Mary J. (Mathews) August 11, 2005, beloved wife of the late John G. Valantasis; beloved sister of the late Gust M. Mathews; survived by dearest sister Katie Mathews; devoted mother of Gust (Janet) and Michael (Maureen) Valantasis; loving grandmother of John (Paige) and Marcus (Mia) Valantasis; great-grandmother of Dani, Brie, Shae, Brooklyn and Keira; also survived by nieces and nephews. The family will be present to receive friends Sunday 7-9 PM at (Tonawanda Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME INC., 2600 Sheridan Dr., (corner of Parker Blvd.), where Funeral Services will be held Monday from the Hellenic Orthodox Church of the Annunciation at 12:30 PM. (Please assemble at church). If desired, contributions may be made to the Hellenic Orthodox Church, 146 W. Utica St., Buffalo, NY. Online register at www.Amigone.com. Published in the Buffalo News from 8/13/2005 - 8/14/2005. Ventura, Eleanor H. (Engler) August 11, 2005; beloved wife of the late Salvatore Ventura; devoted mother of Betty Ann (John) Hager and Helene (Francis) Zielinski and the late Marie (James) Godden; loving grandmother of eight grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren; sister of Dorothy (Donald) Weinert, Walter (Carol) Engler and the late Robert Engler; sister-in-law of Irma Engler; also survived by several nieces and nephews. The family will be present on Thursday from 2-4 and 6-8 PM at the ZURBRICK-AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, 5615 Broadway, Lancaster, where funeral services will be held on Friday at 10 AM. Friends invited. Online register at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 8/14/2005 - 8/16/2005. Viverto, John V. August 12, 2005 of Buffalo, NY; beloved husband of Mary L. (nee Naughton); dear father of John T. (Patricia) of Bisbee, AZ, Madonna Beatty and MaryAnne Viverto of Fort Worth, TX; dear brother of Lucy Beckett and Camille (Gloria) Viverto; grandfather of Suzanne and Thomas Beatty and Teresa Viverto; also survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral Services Tuesday at 9 AM from the THOMAS H. McCARTHY FUNERAL HOME (Buffalo Chapel) 1975 Seneca St. and in St. Teresa's Church at 9:30 AM. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Family will be present Sunday 7-9 PM and Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society. Entombment in Holy Cross Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News from 8/14/2005 - 8/15/2005. Vogel, Joseph Vincent August 13, 2005, of Derby, NY, beloved husband of Candice A. (nee LaCorte); cherished father of Craig, Lisa Nicewicz, Tracy (Peter) Vosburg, Reed, Dean (Gina) and Sara Anne Vogel; dearest son of Edith and the late Joseph Vogel; loving brother of Marjorie Ernst and George Vogel; also survived by 19 grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held in Connecticut where Mr. Vogel lived most of his life. Arrangements by LAKESIDE MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, INC., 627-2919. Charles A. Castiglia, Director. Published in the Buffalo News on 8/14/2005. Warthling, Ana Elizabeth August 12, 2005, age 7. Beloved daughter of Gina (nee Ferraina) and William F. Warthling; dear sister of Oliver and Jonathan Warthling; dear granddaughter of Marian and Paul Warthling and Janet and John Ferraina; also survived by many aunts, uncles and cousins. The family will be present Sunday from 4:00-8:00 PM at the (Delaware Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1132 Delaware Ave. (near W. Ferry St.). A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday at 10:00 AM in St. Louis Church in Buffalo. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Ana Warthling Memorial School Fund, c/o International Medical Relief of WNY, 811 Maple Rd., Williamsville, NY 14221. Online register at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 8/13/2005 - 8/14/2005. Whalen, Agnes C. (Krampen) August 13, 2005, loving mother of Debbie (Dale) Nappo and Jimbo (Julie) Whalen; dear gram of Dawn, Joe (Chrissy), Krystle (Neil Roach) and Kurtis; dear nana of Justin and Jessica; survived by five brothers and sisters, many loving nieces, nephews, friends and Zoe; predeceased by four brothers and sisters. Friends received on Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the NIGHTENGALE FUNERAL HOME, 1884 South Park Ave. (near Tifft) where services will be held on Tuesday at 10:30 AM. Friends invited. Rev. William R. Bigelow officiating. In lieu of flowers, contributions to Hospice appreciated. Mrs. Whalen was a longtime employee of Advanced Marketing. Interment in Holy Cross Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News on 8/14/2005. Williams, Mary Jane (Kelleher) Of Buffalo, NY, August 10, 2005, beloved wife of the late Percy J. Williams; loving mother of John (Marlene) Williams of Syracuse and the late Joseph G. Williams; dear sister of Eleanor Wujkek, Gloria Kelleher; also predeceased by other brothers and sisters; cherished grandmother of Joseph G., Aaron, Jeffery, Keith, Clayton, Michael and the late Shannon; also survived by great-grandchildren and the late Patrick. The family will be present to receive friends on Sunday from 3-8 PM at the O'CONNELL-MURPHY FUNERAL HOME, 2286 South Park Ave., where funeral will be held Monday at 8:45 followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Martin's Church at 9:30. Internment Holy Cross Cemetery. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.oconnellfh.net Published in the Buffalo News from 8/13/2005 - 8/14/2005.