OBITS: The Buffalo News Death Notices 16 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 Balcer, Frances E. (Monczynski) August 14, 2005, wife of the late Steven Walter; dear mother of Philip (Angela) Balcer and Carol Ann (Gary) Hoerner; sister of Judy Wood, Terry (Jerry) Sonnenfeld and the late Agnes Catalano, Pete (Helen) Monczynski and Marian Kowal; also survived by grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Funeral from the PACER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2275 George Urban Blvd. (two blocks east of Dick Rd.) Wednesday 8:45 and St. Catherine of Siena Church 9:30 AM. Friends invited. Family present Monday and Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Published in the Buffalo News from 8/15/2005 - 8/16/2005. Biersbach, Estelle M. (Kloc) August 13, 2005, in Mt. Pleasant, SC, formerly of Buffalo, NY, wife of the late Norman E. Biersbach; dear mother of Dolores Carr, Geraldine Wood and Norman A. Biersbach; grandmother of Michelle and Mary Wern, Norman J. and Rebecca Biersbach; sister of the late Frank (Elizabeth) Kloc. Friends may call Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the VANDERCHER & DICK FUNERAL HOME, 2549 Main St. Prayers Thursday at 9:15 AM and in Blessed Trinity Church at 10 AM. Interment in Mount Calvary Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News from 8/16/2005 - 8/17/2005. Bognar, Joseph 90 of Henderson, NV, passed away on August 11, 2005; he was born in Buffalo. He was a retired federal government immigration officer and served in the U.S. Air Force during World War II and the Korean War. He is survived by his wife, Jane; and son, Richard of Henderson. He is also survived by two sisters, Mary Howe and Dorothy Devine; one brother, Patrick Lannon; and 21 nieces and nephews, all of Buffalo. He was preceded in death by his parents John and Elizabeth Bognar; three sisters, Elizabeth Bognar, Irene Bognar and Ann Smereka; and one brother, John Bognar. Memorial services and burial will be in the Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Boulder City, NV. Family requests memorial donations be made to St. Michael's Church, Attn: Fr. Ronald Sam, 651 Washington St., Buffalo, NY 14203. Published in the Buffalo News on 8/16/2005. Boivin Sr., John M. August 13, 2005, of Lancaster, NY, dear father of John M. (Christa) Boivin, Dawn 'Cissy' (Mark) DiFonzo, Gabrielle, Nathan and Candace Boivin; also survived by six grandchildren, three brothers, five predeceased brothers and two sisters, nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service, Wednesday evening at 7:30 PM at the BARRON-MILLER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3025 William St. near Union Rd., Cheektowaga, 893-3620. Published in the Buffalo News on 8/16/2005. Ceriani, Albert August 13, 2005, beloved husband of the late Virginia (Ziomek) Ceriani; devoted father of Brian P. (Carol) Ceriani, Sr.; loving grandfather of Brian Jr. and Scott Ceriani; great-grandfather of Alyssa, Mackenzie and Mia; dear brother of Anne Ceriani, Eleanor (late Joseph) Mitter, Lucille (Alfred) Chilalli and Julio (Elaine) Ceriani; also survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral services at the BUSZKA FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2005 Clinton St. (corner South Ogden) Wednesday at 9 AM and at St. Bernard Church at 9:30 AM. Mr. Ceriani was a member of the St. Bernard Holy Name Society and UAW Local #897. Visitation Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Published in the Buffalo News from 8/15/2005 - 8/16/2005. Cuviello, Anthony B. "Tony" 81, of Atlanta and formerly of Buffalo, died August 13, 2005. Mr. Cuviello served with the Marine Corps in the Pacific Theatre during World War II and then had a 42 year career with the United States Government as an attorney. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Yvonne Cuviello; children, Donna, John (Carol), Barbara (Paul) Propis, Pam, Jacque (Marty) Aper; and grandchildren, Tony, Olivia, Vincent, and Anna Cuviello, Christopher and Ryan Propis, Erica and Ian Aper. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Lung Association, 2452 Spring Rd., Smyrna, GA 30080. A Memorial Service will be Thursday, August 18, 2005 at 12:30 PM at PATTERSON'S ARLINGTON CHAPEL in Atlanta with The Reverend Daniel J. O'Connor officiating. Arrangements by H.M. Patterson and Son, Arlington Chapel, Atlanta (404)851-9900. Published in the Buffalo News on 8/16/2005. Damba, Eileen M. (McCormick) Age 81, formerly of Java Center, NY, August 14, 2005. Wife of the late Edward Damba; mother of David (Carol) and the late Michael Damba; sister of Donald (Marilyn) McCormick, Bernice (Elwyn) Reeves, Ruth Moeder and the late Rita Henry, Loretta Parks, Claire, Earl, Claude McCormick; also survived by 2 grandchildren, several nieces, nephews. Friends may call 7-9 Wednesday at the W. S. DAVIS FUNERAL HOME INC, Arcade. Funeral mass Thursday at 11:00 at St. Patrick's Church, Java Center. Published in the Buffalo News on 8/16/2005. Dean, Iona August 13, 2005, of Buffalo, NY. Friends may call Wednesday, 11 AM visitation, 12 Noon Funeral service will follow at Memorial Chapels of Buffalo, 66 E. Utica St. Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News from 8/16/2005 - 8/17/2005. Dexter, Timothy E. Suddenly August 14, 2005; of Cheektowaga, NY; beloved husband of Michelle M. (nee Widmer); loving father of Haley and Hannah; brother of Chyrie (Robert) Williams, Andrea (Jim) Hunt, Rebecca DiBerardino and the late Dewey Dexter; son-in-law of Mary Ann Widmer. Family present Tuesday 7-9 PM and Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the HOY FUNERAL HOME INC., 3855 Seneca St., West Seneca, where a funeral service will be held Thursday at 11 AM. Friends invited. Published in the Buffalo News from 8/16/2005 - 8/17/2005. Eldred, Gladys V. (Matthewson) August 14, 2005 of Orchard Park, NY. Wife of the late Howard Eldred; mother of the late Ronald Eldred (Harriet Buffenmeyer); grandmother of Wayne A. Eldred; aunt of Shirley Czerniak, Carolee Lorenz and Stuart Adams and other nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-8 PM at the WURTZ FUNERAL HOME, 9287 Boston State Rd, Boston, NY. where the service will immediately follow at 8:00 PM. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to Colden United Methodist Church. Published in the Buffalo News on 8/16/2005. Fisher, Norma W. (Wistner) Of East Aurora, NY, entered into rest August 13, 2005, beloved wife of the late Cletus A. Fisher; devoted mother of Susan E., Michael A., Charles M. (Maria), Alan and the late Peter (Arlene) Fisher; cherished grandmother of Luke, Emma, Keith, Trevor, Tracey, Scott, Kristen and Jeff; loving daughter of the late Ernest and Emma C. (nee Ode) Wistner; dear sister of Eugene (late Phyllis), James (Maryann) and the late Robert and Charles Wistner; Godmother of Michelle, Jeannemarie, and Stacey. No prior visitation. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Immaculate Conception Church, 516 Oakwood Ave., East Aurora on Wednesday morning at 9:30 o'clock. Interment Hillcrest Cemetery. Arrangements by LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME. Published in the Buffalo News on 8/16/2005. Flynn, James T. August 14, 2005, beloved husband of Carol Clarkson Flynn; father of Kevin (Sabine) Flynn, Paul (Karen) Kromer, Gary (Diane) Kromer, Catherine (John) Pasquantino, Cindy (Thomas) Demitry and Lori (John) Saliba; also survived by 13 grandchildren. Friends may call Tuesday 4-8 PM at the DENGLER & ROBERTS FUNERAL HOME, 8630 Transit Rd., East Amherst (one mile north of Maple Rd., just past Klein). A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered Wednesday 10 AM at St. Mary's R.C. Church, Swormville. Memorials to Roswell Park Alliance. Published in the Buffalo News from 8/15/2005 - 8/16/2005. Gaughan, Francis P. August 14, 2005 of Angola, NY; beloved husband of Jane A. (Cartus) Gaughan; dear father of Eugene M. (Kathleen), Mary Jane (John) Burns, Daniel J. (Micki), Mark S. (Ellen), Paul G. (Chrisanne) and the late Joanne Carey and Patrick F. Gaughan; grandfather of 20 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; brother of Marie (the late Andrew) Morrisey and the late Vincent, Charles, and Lawrence (Teresa); brother-in-law of Margaret and Mary Gaughan; survived by nieces and nephews. Friends may call Wednesday from 2-7 PM at The SCHIAVONE FUNERAL HOME INC., 8434 N. Main St., Angola, NY. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday at St. Anthony's Church, 417 Commercial St., Farnham, NY at 12:00 PM. Please assemble at the Church. Memorial contributions may be made to Heritage Centers NYSARC, 101 Oak St., Buffalo, NY 14203 or Hospice Buffalo Inc. Published in the Buffalo News from 8/16/2005 - 8/17/2005. Geraci, Beaulah A. "Bea" August 15, 2005, beloved wife of the late Anthony Geraci and Albert O. Mueller; dear mother of Juliana (Edward) Kloss, Theodore L. (Mary Ann) Mueller and Richard A. Mueller; grandmother of eight grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild; sister of the late Carl, Belle and Lillian. The family will receive friends at the C. MERTZ AND SON FUNERAL HOME, Inc. 911 Englewood Ave Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial at The Shrine of St. John Neumann Chapel (Belmont & Englewood Ave) Thursday at 10:45 AM. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Beechwood/Blocher Foundation Inc. Bea was an active member of the Tonawanda Senior Citizens. Published in the Buffalo News from 8/16/2005 - 8/17/2005. Gordon, Violet (Schwender) July 17, 2005, wife of the late C. George Gordon; mother of David Gordon of Phoenix, AZ and Dr. Bonnie Gordon Flickinger; grandmother of Burt P. Flickinger, III (Catherine) of New York City, Catherine Flickinger Schweitzer and Molly Flickinger Ford (Scott) of Lake Placid, NY, Julie Gordon Baxter (Richard) and Jill Gordon Ganem (Dr. James) of Phoenix; also survived by nine great-grandchildren. Memorial Service at St. Paul's Episcopal Cathedral on August 16, 2005 at 4:00 PM. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to St. Paul's Cathedral, 128 Pearl St., Buffalo, NY 14202 or Hospice, 225 Como Park Blvd., Cheektowaga, NY 14227. Published in the Buffalo News from 8/15/2005 - 8/16/2005. Guercio, Mary A. (Dinino) August 13, 2005, beloved wife of the late Vincent J. Guercio; devoted mother of Catherine T. Semrau; sister of Francis (Rose) and Dominic (Betty) Dinino and the late Louis Dinino, Elizabeth LaPorta, Theresa Kopasz, Joseph Dinino, Augustine Dinino and Vincent Dinino; also survived by several loving nieces and nephews. The family will be present on Monday from 7-9 PM and Tuesday from 2-4 and 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 Wednesday at 8:45 AM and a Mass of Christian Burial celebrated at St. John the Baptist Church, Kenmore at 9:30 AM. Friends invited. Online register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 8/15/2005 - 8/16/2005. Jacobs, Terrance Michael Former resident of Buffalo, NY passed away on August 13, in Columbus, OH. Beloved husband of Shirley; loving son of Dolores R. Monat and the late Louis F. Jacobs; devoted father of Christine (Larry) Bowman, Michelle (Scott) White; stepfather of Christine Hicks and Steven Gall; grandfather of 6 grandchildren and 1 step-grandchild and the late step-grandson Joseph Gall Hicks; brother of Louis (Bud Jacobs). Terrence was a member of several fraternal organizations and was retired after 30 years from State Government. He was also a faculty member of the Ohio State University. Services will be held in Columbus, on Wednesday August 17. Published in the Buffalo News on 8/16/2005. LaFratta, Lena (Yantomasi) August 14, 2005, beloved wife of the late Louis LaFratta; dearest mother of Vincent (Sandra) LaFratta, RoseMary (John) Simon and Diane (Mike) Lukasik; devoted grandmother of six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; sister of Anthony (Mary) Yantomasi and the late Joseph Yantomasi and Florence (Gene) Kotlik; sister-in-law of Eleanor Yantomasi. The family will be present Monday 7-9 PM and Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Amherst Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 5200 Sheridan Dr. (corner Hopkins Rd.). Family and friends are invited to celebrate a Mass of Christian Burial on Wednesday at 11 AM in St. Francis of Assisi Church, 135 North Ogden St., Buffalo. Please assemble at church. Online register at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 8/15/2005 - 8/16/2005. Lauria, Eleanora (Selva) August 15, 2005, of Williamsville, NY, wife of the late Philip Lauria; beloved mother of Angelo (Katherine) Lauria, Stephanie (late Mario) Gambacorta, Louis M. (Jacqueline), Charles V. (Shirley) and the late Philip (Claudette) Lauria; survived by 15 grandchildren and 28 great-grandchildren; sister of Angelo (Carrie) Selva, Carmella (Dominic) Cippola, Jennie (late Vincent) Lauria and the late Mary (Angelo) Antonucci, Frank (Elizabeth) Selva and Josephine (John) Lomeo; dearest friend of Joanne Piddorf; survived by many nieces and nephews. Friends received Tuesday and Wednesday from 4-9 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 Blessed Sacrament Church (Claremont Ave.) at 9:30. Entombment Oakwood Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to The Leukemia Society; The Lymphoma Foundation or Carly's Club. Published in the Buffalo News from 8/16/2005 - 8/17/2005. McCabe, Bernadette M. "Bernie" (Kubik) August 15, 2005 of Hamburg, NY. Wife of the late John McCabe; beloved mother of Tammy (Jeffrey) Tedesco and Francis (Denise) McCabe; cherished grandmother of Johnny, Katlin, Lindsay, Francis, Daniel and Anthony; loving sister of Katherine (Robert) Zieziula, Edmund (Kathleen) Kubik, Gus (Marge) Kubik and Sophie (Eugene) Sims; also survived by nieces and nephews, especially Jeffrey. Friends received at the LAKESIDE MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME INC., S-4199 Lakeshore Rd (corner Camp Rd and Rte 5), Hamburg, 627-2919, Wednesday and Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM where funeral services will be held Friday at 9:00 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mary of the Lake Church at 9:30 AM. Charles A. Castiglia Director. Published in the Buffalo News from 8/16/2005 - 8/17/2005. 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 8/16/2005. Milovich, John "Monk" August 13, 2005, beloved husband of the late Joan (Smedley); dear father of Steven (Kathleen), Matthew (Susan), Michael, Daniel (Linette); grandfather of Rebecca, Melissa (Phil), Joshua, Elizabeth (Chris), Michael, Derek, Carrie, Erin, Christine, Nicole, Anthony and Trevor; great-grandfather of Amelia Poe. Funeral private. Monk was a member of Town Players and Santa for Riverside Drug Mart. Memorials to S.P.C.A. Arrangements by JAMES E. GRACE FUNERAL HOME. Published in the Buffalo News from 8/15/2005 - 8/16/2005. Minkler, Edward R. Of Kenmore, NY, August 6, 2005; beloved husband of the late Eleanor (nee Grzonkowski) Minkler; father of Eileen (Angelo) Giambra and Roy (fiance Christina D'Amato) Minkler; grandfather of Jarrett, Keith (Dolly), Adam and Phillip Minkler; great-grandfather of Aubrey and Joshua; brother of the late George Minkler; beloved friend of Ollie Bugajski. Friends received Wednesday from 5-8 PM at the GRECO FUNERAL HOME INC., 2909 Elmwood Ave. (near Sheridan Dr.) where funeral services will immediately follow visitation at 8:00 PM. Flowers gratefully declined. Mr. Minkler was a retired employee of the Chevrolet Motor Plant. Published in the Buffalo News on 8/16/2005. Rapport, Richard B. August 14, 2005, beloved husband of Gloria; loving father of Dana (Stephen) Yeckes and Robert (Emilia) Rapport; brother of Sheila (Melvin) Kadish and Beth (Sanford) Hoffman; also survived by four lovable grandchildren; lovingly cared for by the Harris Hill Nursing Facility Staff. A Memorial Service will be held Tuesday 11 AM from MESNEKOFF FUNERAL HOME, INC., 8630 Transit Rd. E. Amherst, NY. The family will be receiving friends at 10 AM. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association of WNY, 2805 Wehrle Dr., Williamsville, NY 14221. For online tributes, go to www.mesnekoff.com Published in the Buffalo News from 8/15/2005 - 8/16/2005. Rehak, Patricia O. (O'Mara) August 15, 2005. Beloved wife of John F. Rehak; dearest mother of John (Nancy) Rehak Jr., Mary 'Mimi' (John) Schanzlin and Tony (Laura) Rehak; grandmother of Mitchell, Matthew, Kendall, Bradley, Jacqueline, John III and Owen; sister of Brian J. (Candace) O'Mara; also survived by many brothers and sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces and cousins. The family will be present on Wednesday and Thursday 3-7 PM at the (Delaware Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1132 Delaware Ave., where funeral service will be held on Friday at 9:30 AM and from St. Rose of Lima Church at 10:30 AM. Friends invited. Flowers gratefully declined. If desired, memorial contributions may be made in Mrs. Rehak's memory to Holy Angels Academy, 24 Shoshone, Buffalo 14214; Hospice Foundation, 225 Como Park Blvd., Cheektowaga 14227; or Roswell Park Cancer Institute, Elm & Carlton, Buffalo 14203. Published in the Buffalo News from 8/16/2005 - 8/18/2005. Reid, Alice L. (Johnston) Of Orchard Park, NY, August 13, 2005, beloved wife of the late W. Garfield Reid; loving mother of Robert E.M. Reid, Jeffrey L. (Barbara) Reid and Elizabeth R. (Brian) Schumacher; grandmother of Amy L. (Chris) Barlow, Joshua G. (Kimberly) and Robbie L. Reid; great-grandmother of Katelyn, Joshua, Noah and Ethan; sister of Dorothy (late Jeremiah) Howard and the late Robert and June Johnston. The family will receive friends Tuesday 7-9 PM and Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the F.E. BROWN SONS FUNERAL HOME, INC., E. Quaker St., Orchard Park. Services Thursday 11 AM in The Orchard Park Presbyterian Church, 4369 South Buffalo St., Orchard Park. Friends invited. Memorials made to The American Red Cross. Published in the Buffalo News from 8/16/2005 - 8/17/2005. Robinson, Leonard Of Elma, NY, August 14, 2005, husband of Winifred (Fuller) Robinson; father of Ted Robinson and Matthew (Sylvana) Robinson; grandfather of Anja and Hunter Robinson; brother of Edward (the late Florence) Robinson and Herbert (the late Audrey) Robinson. No prior visitation. Funeral services will be held 11 AM Thursday at the KENNETH HOWE FUNERAL HOME, 64 Maple St., East Aurora. In lieu of flowers, donations made to the March of Dimes. Published in the Buffalo News from 8/16/2005 - 8/17/2005. Rosen, Robert N. August 15, 2005, beloved husband of Sybil (nee Lieberman) Rosen; dear father of Jamie I. and Gary David (Kathleen) Rosen of Green Brook, NJ; brother of the late Natalie Hayman; brother-in-law to Carol and Stanley Arbeit and Robert Hayman; also survived by nieces and nephews. Memorial services will be held at AMHERST MEMORIAL CHAPEL INC., 281 Dodge Rd., Wednesday at 1 PM. No prior visitations. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to Hospice Foundation Inc. or Temple Beth Am. Published in the Buffalo News from 8/15/2005 - 8/16/2005. Simson, Clifford W. August 15, 2005; of Wheatfield, NY, beloved husband of Shirley Davis Simson; father of Mark W. Simson and the late Clifford W. Simson, Jr ; grandfather of Brian C. and Cal W. Simson; also survived by nieces and nephews; brother of Mrs. Jerilyn (Donald) Davis, William (Karen) Simson and Mrs. Margaret (William) Schrader of Florida. Family present Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9. Funeral service from the the CARLTON A. ULLRICH FUNERAL HOME,INC, 8630 Transit Rd., (1 mile north of Maple Rd. just past Klein, East Amherst) Thursday 11 AM. Published in the Buffalo News from 8/16/2005 - 8/17/2005. Sitzer, Howard H. (Kent) Age 86, August 15, 2005. Predeceased by his wife of 50 years, Therese and also by son Tommy and brothers George 'Short Sitzer and Carl Knight; survived by his children Carol of Rochester, Peter of Kent, Margaret of Rochester, Joan of Rochester and Edward (Teena) of Niagara Falls; also by his brother John (June) Sitzer of Florida and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews, all the pride of his life. The family will receive friends at the CHRISTOPHER MITCHELL FUNERAL HOMES, INC., 21 West Avenue in Albion on Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday at 10:00 AM at St. Joseph's Church in Albion. Burial will be in St. Joseph's Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to either the Carlton or Kendall Fire Departments. Published in the Buffalo News on 8/16/2005. Stapleton, Wellington James Entered into rest August 13, 2005, former husband of Sally (Barber) Stapleton; loving father of Kathleen (Joseph) Parzych, Meg (Peter) Liebig and Laurie (Donald) Baldwin; grandfather of Joseph (Alison) Parzych III and James Parzych; dear brother of Hoover (Evelyn) Stapleton and Eleanor (Robert) Jaeger and the late Theodore C. and William H. Stapleton. Funeral services will be held on Friday at 10:00 AM in the CHILDS FUNERAL HOME, 10 Eckerson Ave., Akron. Family will receive friends Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Jim's memory may be made to the Newstead Historical Society, c/o the Rich Twinn Octagon House, PO Box 222, Akron, NY 14001. Published in the Buffalo News from 8/16/2005 - 8/17/2005. Sutton, Madeline August 12, 2005, wife of the late Warren A.; mother of Mary Kay Osborne, Jon L. (Marietta) and Nancy Jo; grandmother of Abbylynn, David Lee, Katie, Patricia, Debra, Kenneth, Lisa, Joseph, Judy, Linda, Wendy and the late Robert and Nicky; great-grandmother of 22 great-grandchildren and great-great-grandmother of 14 great-great-grandchildren. Visitation Tuesday from 3-8 PM at the DONALD J. SIWEK FUNERAL HOME, 3000 Delaware Ave. where services will be held Wednesday at 2 PM. Published in the Buffalo News from 8/15/2005 - 8/16/2005. Tizzano, Marion J. "Jim" August, 13, 2005; Age 89; in Peoria, AZ; formerly of Lancaster, NY; beloved husband of the late Dolores (Schummer); loving father of Thomas (Mary Ann), Mary Sajdak (Dennis), Norine Grenier (Dennis), Karen Schanne (Bill), Steven (Alison), Theresa Sak (Michael); dearest grandfather of seventeen grandchildren; also survived by a sister Virginia and many nieces and nephews. Mr. Tizzano retired to Sun City, Arizona in 1977 after practicing law in Buffalo, NY for 25 years which also included a 4 year term as Depew Village Attorney. A Memorial Mass was celebrated at St. Clements Church, Peoria, AZ. Arrangements were made by the SUNLAND MEMORIAL PARK, Sun City, AZ. Published in the Buffalo News on 8/16/2005. Tudor, Elizabeth J. (Seeley) Of Orchard Park, NY; August 14, 2005; beloved wife of the late Leroy J. Tudor; beloved mother of Elizabeth (William) Buckenroth, Timothy J. (Maureen) Russert, Kathleen (Glenn) Russert-Hughes and Patricia (Anthony) Scozzaro; grandmother of Jennifer, William, Luke, Jesse, Jake, Ashley, and Paige great-grandmother of Liam; daughter of the late William J. and Elizabeth (Gilhooley) Seeley; sister of Bernice (John) Rovnak and Bernard (Marie) Seeley; Family will receive friends Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the F.E. BROWN SONS FUNERAL HOME INC., E. Quaker St., 1.5 miles East or Rt. 219, Orchard Park. Service from the funeral home Wednesday 8:45 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in Nativity of Our Lord Church at 9:30 AM. Friends invited. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Roswell Park Cancer Institute, PO Box 631, Buffalo NY 14240. Published in the Buffalo News on 8/16/2005. Tzetzo, Laura Ann (Tchorznicki) August 14, 2005, survived by her loving husband of two years, Gregory A. Tzetzo and her puppy, Mollie; cherished daughter of Alfred and Catherine Tchorznicki; sister of Al (fiancee, Harriett Olyer) Tchorznicki; daughter-in-law of Constantine and Jean Tzetzo; sister-in-law of Jeff (Cynthia) Tzetzo, Hillary (Suzanne) Tzetzo, M.D., Tim (Kathy) Tzetzo and John (Patricia) Tzetzo; also survived by six nieces. The family will be present Monday 7-9 PM and Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Amherst Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 5200 Sheridan Dr. (corner Hopkins Rd.) where funeral services will be held Wednesday at 8:45 AM and from S.S. Peter and Paul Church at 9:30 AM. If so desired, memorials may be made to either The American Cancer Society or The Roswell Park Alliance Foundation. Online register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 8/15/2005 - 8/16/2005. Van Avery, Charles L. Of Kenmore, NY, entered into rest August 13, 2005, beloved husband of the late Rhoda H. (nee Harbin) Van Avery; devoted father of Keith Van Avery; loving son of the late Jasper and Edith (nee Younghans) Van Avery; dear brother of Jasper (Joyce) Van Avery and predeceased by two brothers and three sisters; also survived by relatives and friends. Relatives and friends may visit the LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (Northtowns Chapel), 885 Niagara Falls Blvd. (near Eggert/Sheridan Dr.) on Wednesday from 6-8 PM where the Funeral Service will immediately follow. Published in the Buffalo News on 8/16/2005. 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. White, Betty J. (Attmore) August 14, 2005, age 79. Beloved wife of Harold 'Hal' L. White; dear mother of Karen L. (Burton) Merriam of Pottstown, PA and Paul A. (Nancy Mueller) White; loving grandmother of Ryan G. Merriam and Erin Merriam; sister of the late Robert Attmore. Friends and relatives are invited to attend a Memorial Service at Deerhurst Presbyterian Church, 257 Deerhurst Pk. (cor. Colvin) Kenmore Friday August 19, 2005 at 11:00 AM. If desired, memorials may be made in Betty's memory to Kenmore West Alumni Scholarship Fund, 33 Highland Pkwy., Buffalo, NY 14223. Online guest register at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 8/16/2005 - 8/18/2005. Wiktor, Marie A. (Holtyn) August 13, 2005, of West Seneca, NY, beloved wife of Joseph P.; dear mother of Sheila Wiktor (Dave Koester); grandmother of Ronald, Gregory and Amberly Strzalka; sister of the late Lottie (late Henry) Jazwiecki, Faye (late John) Dera and Bernard (late Jennie) Holtyn; aunt of Marlene Ward (Bruce Hubbel) and Marcia (John) Lutz. The family will receive relatives and friends on Wednesday from 9:30-11:30 AM at the SIECK & MAST FUNERAL HOME, 250 Orchard Park Rd., West Seneca, 825-5205 where Funeral Services will take place at 11:30 AM. Donations may be made to The Alzheimer's Association. Interment in St. Adalbert's Cemetery, Lancaster, NY. Published in the Buffalo News from 8/15/2005 - 8/16/2005.