OBITS: The Buffalo News Death Notices 17 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 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. Chernoff, Raymond C. August 16, 2005, son of the late Maurice and Bertha Chernoff; brother of Robert (Donna) Chernoff and Edith Greenberg; uncle of Jacqueline Nowlin, Vicki Chernoff and David Chernoff; also survived by a great-niece and nephew. Graveside services will be held Friday 11 AM from Elmlawn Cemetery, Brighton Rd. entrance. No prior visitations. Memorials may be made to a charity of the donor's choice. For online tributes, go to www.mesnekoff.com. Arrangements by MESNEKOFF FUNERAL HOME, INC. Published in the Buffalo News from 8/17/2005 - 8/18/2005. Choinski Sr., William T. Of Lancaster, NY. August 16, 2005. Beloved husband of Bonnie (Gisler); loving father of William T. Jr., Michelle (John) Hach and Jacquelyn; grandfather of Cody and Gretchen Hach; brother of Carol (Charles) Molesworth, Robert and the late Peter (Beverly); also survived by many nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be celebrated at St. Mary's RC Church, Lancaster, Thursday morning at 9:30. No prior visitations. Arrangements by WENDEL & LOECHER, INC. Published in the Buffalo News on 8/17/2005. 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. Deuitch, Steven M. August 16, 2005, suddenly. Beloved husband of Robin Zander; loving son of Dianne and the late Don Deuitch; dear brother of David, Robin (John) Rigazio, Douglas (Barbara), Thomas (Alexa), Timothy (Marge), Kimberly (Alfred) Gibson and Susan (Julius) Byrd; also survived by many nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at the C. MERTZ & SON FUNERAL HOME, INC., 911 Englewood Ave., Friday at 12 noon. Memorials in his memory to the Heart Center at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center. Published in the Buffalo News from 8/17/2005 - 8/18/2005. 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. Filipowicz, John C. Of Depew, NY; entered into rest August 16, 2005; beloved husband of Carol B. (nee Grotke); devoted father of Timothy Filipowicz and Jamie (James) Mercurio; cherished grandfather of Phillip and Matthew Mercurio; loving son of the late Henry Sr. and Virginia (nee Zarajczyk) Filipowicz; dear brother of Ronald (Pamela), Richard (Gladys), Frederick (Arleen) Filipowicz, Henrietta (Russell) Lons and the late Donald (Patricia), Henry Jr. and Mary Lou Filipowicz; also survived by relatives and friends. Relatives and friends may visit the LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (Southtowns Chapel), 3060 Abbott Rd. (near Lake Ave.) on Thursday 4-7 PM, where the funeral service will immediately follow. Flowers gratefully declined. Published in the Buffalo News on 8/17/2005. Fragale, Shirley Ann Addesa August 15, 2005, daughter of the late Thomas and Katherine 'Shirley' Gremo Addesa; survived by her loving husband, General (Ret.) Frank M. Fragale; mother of Frank T. (Camille), Martin (Donita), Thomas (Cheryl) and Philip (Kimberly); grandmother of Gina, Cathy, Martin Jr., Michael, Ashleigh, Thomas Anthony, Ciarra and Matalyn. A Catholic Mass will be held on August 19, 2005 at 12:00 PM at St. Paul R.C. Church, New Bern, NC. Burial will immediately follow at Coastal Carolina State Veterans Cemetery, Jacksonville, NC. A reception will follow at the River Bend Golf and Country Club at 4:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her name to the National Diabetes Association. Arrangements by COTTEN FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY. Published in the Buffalo News on 8/17/2005. Garasz, Genevieve T. (nee Kornaszewski) See SCHALK notice. Published in the Buffalo News from 8/17/2005 - 8/18/2005. 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. Gebauer, Ralph C. August, 16, 2005; of Tonawanda, NY; beloved husband of Patricia (Reding) Gebauer; dear father of Pam Gebauer and Karen (Gary) Buerman; grandfather of Elizabeth, brother of Carlton (Janet) Gebauer, Betty (Donald) York and Ruth (Chuck) Schaus; also survived by several nieces, nephews and cousins. Friends may call Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the LESTER H. WEDEKINDT FUNERAL HOME INC., 3290 Delaware Ave. Friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Andrew's R.C. Church (Elmwood & Sheridan Dr.) Friday morning at 9:30. Memorials may be made to Kenmore Mercy Hospital or Canisius College Published in the Buffalo News on 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. Grandinetti, Jennie (Gaudio) Of Town of Tonawanda, NY; August 16, 2005; beloved wife fo the late Joseph R. Grandinetti; mother of Frank (Patricia) and Lewis (Linda) Grandinetti; grandmother of Joseph (Jennifer), Frank (Annette), Jodie (David) Buckley, Nicole (Thomas) Caruana, Maria (Phil) Philbin, Lewis (Angela), Nicole Gawel and Jennifer Grandinetti; also survived by eleven great-grandchildren; sister of Joseph (Clara) Gaudio and the late Josephine (late Angelo) Bonin; sister-in-law of John (Carol) Martello and Amelia (late Louis) Cambria. Friends received Thursday from 2-4 and 6-8 PM at the GRECO FUNERAL HOME INC., 2909 Elmwood Ave., where funeral services will be held Friday morning at 10:15 and in St. Edmund's Church at 11. Entombment in Elm Lawn Cemetery. Jennie was a retired employee of M. Wile & Co. Published in the Buffalo News from 8/17/2005 - 8/18/2005. Jasinski, Stanley J. "Stas" August 12, 2005; in Scottsdale, AZ; formerly of Buffalo, NY; beloved husband of Dorothy (nee Partyka) and the late Chestress (nee Fiddler) Jasinki; dearest father of Dr. Michelle J. Marinello and Dr. Marie J. (Frank) Tapparo of Arlington, VA; loving grandfather of 2 grandchildren. He is also survived by 3 brothers and 2 sisters all of Detroit, MI. There will be no prior visitation. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday at 9:30 AM at St. Gregory the Great Church. Friends invited. A private committal will follow. Flowers are gratefully declined. If desired memorials may be made to the 'The Hospital for Blind Children' on Leski Poland c/o St. Stanislaus Church, 123 Townsend St., Bflo, NY 14212 or the 'The Cancer Foundation' 1250 Fourth Street, Santa Monica, CA 90401. Arrangements by (Amherst Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME INC. www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 8/17/2005 - 8/18/2005. Jeziorski, Raymond J. Of Boynton Beach, FL, passed away on July 27, 2005. Mr. Jeziorski was formerly of Buffalo, NY. He is survived by his wife Norma, son and daughter-in-law James & Barbara Jeziorski of Williamsville; daughters and sons-in-law Judith and Craig Curran of Lake Worth, FL, Joann and Charles Wagner of Lake Worth, FL; and four grandchildren: Alison, Kevin, Amanda and Matthew; also survived by a sister Eleanor Kuch, brother Arthur (Kay) Jeziorski; brother of the late Robert (Yvonne) Jeziorski; also survived by nieces and nephews. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, August 20 at 11 AM at Deerhurst Presbyterian Church, 257 Deerhurst Park Blvd., Kenmore, NY 14223. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Hospice of Palm Beach County, 5300 East Ave., West Palm Beach, FL 33407. Published in the Buffalo News from 8/17/2005 - 8/18/2005. Kamm, Florence O. (Krackehl) At age 92, August 16, 2005, of West Seneca, NY, wife of the late Gerald Kamm; mother of Shirley (Donald) Ortwein and the late Richard (Theresa) Schupp; also survived by eight grandchildren, many great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Family present Thursday, 2-4 and 7-9, at the HOY FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3855 Seneca Street, West Seneca, where prayers will be said Friday morning at 8:30, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at Fourteen Holy Helpers Church at 9:00 AM. Friends invited. Published in the Buffalo News from 8/17/2005 - 8/18/2005. Katsiantonis, Evangelos August 16, 2005; beloved son of the late Dimitrios and Vasiliki (Lemona); cherished husband of Melpomeni Katsiantonis; dear brother of Agoritsa, Stavroula, Efthimios, Antigoni, Sophia and Vasilios. There will be no prior visitation. All services will be held in Greece. Arrangements by AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC. Online guest register at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News on 8/17/2005. Kingston, M. Eileen (Horrigan) August 15, 2005. Beloved wife of the late Henry L. Kingston; loving mother of Patricia M. Kingston of Albuquerque, NM, Carol A. (Terrance) Carone of Sauquoit, NY, James H. (Tracie) Kingston of Kenosha, WI and the late Margaret Jackett; dear grandmother of Mark R. (Bevin) Jackett, Terrance W., Sean H. (Rene) and Kelly E. Carone and Lyndsey Melton; great-grandmother of Scarlett and Lily Jackett and John Henry Carone; sister of the late John and Joseph Horrigan and the late Kathlyn Ellement; sister-in-law of Elizabeth Aungst and the late Gloria Horrigan; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Friends received Thursday 6-8 PM and Friday 4-8 PM at the NIGHTENGALE FUNERAL HOME, 1884 South Park Ave., (near Tifft), where services will be held Saturday morning at 10 AM, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial from the Church of the Holy Family at 10:30 AM. Friends invited. Eileen was a member of the Parish Rosary and Altar Society and the Evergreens. Interment in Holy Cross Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News from 8/17/2005 - 8/18/2005. Kipler Jr., Francis J. "Sparky" August 15, 2005, father of Kenneth (Nancy), Kevin (Melissa) and the late Francis J. III 'Skippy' Kipler; loving brother of Eleanor Osborne, Mildred (Jake) Smith, Norman (Eva), Donald, Virginia (Richard) Thies, Edward (Faye), Patrick (Barbara), Theresa (Haryadi) Hardy and the late Thomas, Lawrence and Beatrice; also survived by 5 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild; numerous nieces and nephews. Friends may call Thursday and Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at LOOMIS, OFFERS & LOOMIS, INC., Memorial Chapel, 1820 Seneca St. where funeral will be held Saturday 9 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial from St. Teresa's Church at 9:30. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials to the New York State Veteran's Home, 220 Richmond Ave., Batavia, NY 14020. Published in the Buffalo News from 8/17/2005 - 8/18/2005. 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. Lehner, Irene F. (Hoppa) August 16, 2005 of Cheektowaga, NY, beloved wife of Robert; dearest mother of John (Geraldine nee Jaszcz); grandmother of ReneeMary, SamanthaElise and EricJohn; sister of Helen (late John) Hutch, Eleanor (late Henry) Was, Anthony (Carol) Hoppa, Mary (Edward) Szatkowski, late Emily (late Paul) Wilhelm and the late Gerald (Barbara) Hoppa; also survived by nieces and nephews. Family will be present to receive relatives and friends Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the MELVIN J. SLIWINSKI FUNERAL HOME, 85 George Urban Blvd. (west of Harlem Rd.) where funeral services will be held Friday at 9 AM and from Queen of Martyrs Church at 9:30 AM. Interment St. Matthew Cemetery. Mrs. Lehner was a member of Queen of Martyrs Altar and Rosary Society and Nocturnal Adoration. Flowers gratefully declined, memorials made to Hospice Foundation, 225 Como Park Blvd, Cheektowaga, NY 14227. Published in the Buffalo News from 8/17/2005 - 8/18/2005. Lucchino, Mildred (Cavalieri) August 15, 2005, beloved wife of the late Michael V. Lucchino; devoted mother of Ronald (Barbara) and the late Michael Lucchino; daughter of the late Angelo and Martha (nee Licata) Cavalieri; loving grandmother of Jennifer Lopez, Michael Lucchino and Jaclyn Lucchino; sister of Sam (Dorothy) Cavalieri, Nancy (Mike) Radice, Angeline (Joe) Marchione, Joseph (Maryann) Cavalieri, John Cavalieri, Rosemarie (Jim) DiBlasi, Josephine (Joe) Romanello, Russell (Linda) Cavalieri, Vincent 'Jimmy' Cavalieri of Long Beach, CA and the late Angelo Cavalieri; sister-in-law of Karon Cavalieri. No prior visitation. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday from St. John the Baptist Church, Kenmore, at 9:30 AM. Friends invited. Arrangements by AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME INC, 2600 Sheridan Dr., Tonawanda, NY 14150. Online register at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News on 8/17/2005. Lucci, Delma (Anselmi) August 16, 2005; Wife of Nicholas Lucci; mother of Susan Mayne and Robert 'Chip' Lucci; grandmother of Scott and Jordan Mayne; daughter of the late Beningno and Anna (Santi) Anselmi; sister of the late Levia (late Joseph) Siragusa. Family present to receive friends Thursday from 5-8 at the PERNA-PELLEGRINO FUNERAL HOME, 1671 Maple Rd. (between Youngs & Hopkins Rd.), Amherst, where prayer services will immediately follow. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Heart Assn. Published in the Buffalo News from 8/17/2005 - 8/18/2005. 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. McGee, Nelson E. Of Amherst, NY, August 16, 2005, beloved husband of Patricia A. (nee Mulvey); dearest father of Kevin (Eileen), Brian (Cindy), James, Patrick (Ruth), Maureen (William) Mayer, Thomas, Brendan (Alona), John and Molly; grandfather of 13; great-grandfather of one; brother of Daneen Tapasto, Donna Modica and the late James. Services from the URBAN BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 6685 Transit Rd., East Amherst, NY Friday morning at 9:30 AM and from St. Mary's Church, Swormville at 10 AM. Deceased was a member of St. Patrick's Irish American Club, Amherst Senior Center, Buffalo Theater Organ Society, Antique Boat Club and former chief North Amherst Fire Co. Visitation Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials to Hospice Buffalo Inc. or Roswell Park Cancer Institute. Published in the Buffalo News from 8/17/2005 - 8/18/2005. Miceli, Anthony R. Of Orchard Park, NY. August 14, 2005. Beloved husband of Marjorie M. (Doherty); loving father of Daniel E. , Judith A. and Cynthia S. (Gregory Robinson) Doherty; grandfather of Daniel, Katherine, Shawn, Samantha and Shannon; brother of Frank (Evelyn) Miceli and Elaine (Joseph) Terranova; also survived by nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends Wednesday 7-9 and Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the F.E. BROWN SONS FUNERAL HOME, INC., E. Quaker St., Orchard Park. Services from the funeral home Friday 9:15 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 AM in St. John Vianney Church, 2950 Southwestern Blvd., Orchard Park. Friends invited. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials made to the American Diabetes Association. Published in the Buffalo News from 8/17/2005 - 8/18/2005. Montante, Mary L. (Swinehart) Of the City of Tonawanda, NY, August 16, 2005; beloved wife of Louis Montante; dear mother of Dominic (Ellen), Jeffrey (Colleen), Kim (Jay) Carpenter, Susan Tempest, Michael (Cheryl), Gina (Jeff) Blasko and the late Louis Montante; grandmother of 12 grandchildren; sister of Patricia Falletta and the late Harley Wright; also survived by nieces and nephews. Friends received Thursday from 4-8 PM at the GRECO FUNERAL HOME INC., 2909 Elmwood Ave (near Sheridan Dr.) where funeral services will be held Friday morning at 9:15 and in St. Francis of Assisi Church at 10:00. Published in the Buffalo News on 8/17/2005. Pawlowski, Lottie C. (nee Strzelczyk) Of Hendersonville, TN, July 26, 2005, beloved wife of the late Felix Mazgaj and Edward Pawlowski; dearest mother of Philip J. (Linda) Mazgaj and Barbara (Ronald) Swiatek; grandmother of Christopher and Julie Mazgaj and Jeffery Swiatek; sister of Jane (late John) Klimas; predeceased by other brothers and sisters. A Memorial Mass was celebrated at St. John Vianney Church in Galatin, TN. Interment Thursday, August 18 at 1 PM at Holy Cross Cemetery, Lackawanna, NY. Arrangements by the JOS. M. LITWIN FUNERAL HOME. Published in the Buffalo News on 8/17/2005. 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. Schalk-Garasz, Genevieve T. (nee Kornaszewski) August 16, 2005 of Sloan, NY. Beloved wife of the late Kenneth Schalk and the late Edmund Garasz; dearest mother of Jerome (Carolyn) Garasz, Lawrence (Susan) Garasz and Janice (Christopher) Szuflita; grandmother of Kimberly, Kevin, Kelly and Jennifer; also survived by five great-grandchildren; sister of John Korn, Irene Pilarski, late Benedict Kornaszewski, late Florence Kuznik and the late Stanley Kornaszewski; also survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral services commencing at the DANIEL R. SMOLAREK FUNERAL HOME, 2047 Broadway, Cheektowaga-Buffalo city line, Friday morning at 9:30 and at St. Andrew's Church at 10 AM. Interment in St. Adalbert's Cemetery, Lancaster. Family present Wednesday 7-9 PM and Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Published in the Buffalo News from 8/17/2005 - 8/18/2005. Schlueter, Anthony J. Of Buffalo, NY, August 16, 2005, beloved husband of the late Martha (nee Foit) Schlueter; dearest father of Carol (Norman) Drabek and Dennis (Donna) Schlueter; loving grandfather of eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; predeceased by two brothers. The family will be present to receive friends Thursday 3-8 PM at the (Blasdell/Lackawanna Chapel) JOHN J. KACZOR FUNERAL HOME INC., 3450 South Park Ave., where prayers will be said Friday morning at 8:45, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Ambrose Church at 9:30 AM. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. Mr. Schlueter was a lifetime member of VFW Post No. 8113, AMVETS Post No. 8113, American Legion Post No. 1593 and the Blasdell Senior Citizens. Flowers gratefully declined. Published in the Buffalo News from 8/17/2005 - 8/18/2005. 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. Slisz, Henry L. "Papa Hank" Of Tonawanda Twp. August 15, 2005. Beloved husband of Margaret Letwinker Slisz; dear father of Catherine, Mary, Henry 'Butch' (Cheryl) Slisz and Eileen (Gregory) Lexner; grandfather of John Slisz, Erin and Jacob Lexner; son of the late Joseph F. Sr. and Sophie Iwanski Slisz; brother of Joseph Jr. (Mary Ellen) of Fairport, NY, Lorraine (Paul) Ludwig of Hamburg, Rev. Charles E. Slisz. Friends may call at D. LAWRENCE GINNANE FUNERAL HOME, 3215 Delaware Ave., Kenmore, Wednesday 7-9, Thursday 2-4 & 7-9 PM. All are invited to a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Andrew's RC Church, 1525 Sheridan Dr. at Elmwood Ave., Kenmore, Friday at 10:45 AM. Please assemble at church. Memorials to St. Vincent de Paul Society of St. Andrew's Church or Hospice Foundation Buffalo preferred. Published in the Buffalo News from 8/17/2005 - 8/18/2005. 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. Swatsworth, Cheryl A. (Ippolito) August 15, 2005, of Derby, NY; beloved wife of Kevin L. Swatsworth; dear mother of Brittany, Chelsey and the late Kevin Swatsworth; sister of Joseph (Pat), Vincent (Shirley), Lulu (Lonny) Torsell, Carmela (John) Ford, Annette (William) Cretacci and the late Harold, John, Rosemary Ippolito; sister-in-law of Patricia and Rose Ippolito; survived by nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Thursday at St. Vincent dePaul Church, 2063 South Creek Rd., N. Evans at 9:15 AM. Please assemble at the Church. Arrangements by SCHIAVONE FUNERAL HOME, INC. Published in the Buffalo News on 8/17/2005. Viney, Robert D. Of Spencerport, NY on August 15, 2005, age 57. Predeceased by his father, Donald C. Viney. Survived by his loving wife, Linda, and sons Christopher (Kellie and son Ryan) and Jeffrey (Sara and sons Michael and Alexander). He was a loving son to Nan Viney of Lackawanna; brother to Charles (Bernie) of Derby, Mary Ann Barbarita (Thomas), Dawn Quinn (Michael) of Lackawanna. He was the loving son-in-law of Buryle and Winnie Marvin of LeRoy; brother-in-law to Paul Marvin (Joan) of Hilton and faithful uncle to many nieces and nephews. Bob was a 1st Lieutenant in the US Marine Corps serving in Vietnam. He was employed at Xerox (Webster) for 30 years. His favorite past-times were church, family and golf. Calling hours will be Wednesday 2-4 & 7-9 and Thursday 2-4 at ARNDT FUNERAL HOME, 1118 Long Pond Rd. (south of Maiden Ln), Rochester, NY 14626. A memorial service will be held Thursday 6:30 PM at Lakeview Community Church, 30 Long Pond Rd., Rochester, NY 14612. Donations may be made in his memory to the Memorial Fund at Lakeview Community Church or to the American Cancer Society. Published in the Buffalo News from 8/17/2005 - 8/18/2005. Walker, Patrick K. August 15, 2005; son of the late Henry and Marie (nee Kennel) Walker; brother to Kathleen (Ronald) Pawelski and Karen (Joseph) Falzone and several nieces; also survived by his dear friends and staff of the Little Valley Group Home, 9296 Woodbridge Ln., Little Valley, NY, where his memorial service will be held on Saturday (August 27, 2005) at 2:00 PM. Published in the Buffalo News on 8/17/2005. Whaley, Clarence D. Age 95, of Java Village, NY August 15, 2005, husband of the late Mabel (Winch); father of Bernard (Carol) Whaley; brother of Shirley Jenkins and the late Laura Stanley; grandfather of Jacquelyn Ellinwood, Kathleen Whaley and David (Paula) Whaley; also survived by seven great-grandchildren, two nieces and two nephews. Friends may call 4-8 Friday at W.S. DAVIS FUNERAL HOME, INC., Arcade with funeral service on Saturday at 11 AM. Memorials to Strykersville Rescue Squad. Published in the Buffalo News on 8/17/2005. 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. Wronski, Edmund E. "Mundy" August 16, 2005; Age 91; beloved husband of the late Stella (nee Solowski) Wronski; dearest father of Carolyn (late Kenneth) Klimczak and Edmund J. Wronski; dear grandfather of Michael (Angela) and Jeffrey (Victoria) Klimczak and great-grandfather of Emily, Jacob and Owen; brother of the late Stella (late Anthony) Kania, late Mary (late Theodore) Drews, Stephanie Wronski, Jennie (late Ralph) Schowalter, Josephine (late Stanley) Szczepanski and the late Helen (David) Price; brother-in-law of the late John Solowski, late William (late Delphine) Solowski, Josephine (late Bronislaus) Bicio and Walter (Gertrude) Solowski; also survived by nieces, nephews and friends. Family will be present to receive relatives and friends on Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the MELVIN J. SLIWINSKI FUNERAL HOME, 85 George Urban Blvd. (west of Harlem Rd.) where funeral services will be held on Thursday at 9:00 AM and from Queen of Peace Church at 9:30 AM. Interment St. Stanislaus Cemetery. Mr. Wronski was a member of Top Hill Social and Athletic Club and the Schiller Park Senior Citizens. Published in the Buffalo News on 8/17/2005. Funeral home info Flowers Charities Yearke, Clarence A. "Turk" August 17, 2005, beloved brother of Lois (late Nicholas) DiCarlo; cherished uncle of Matthew and Nicole DiCarlo; loving companion of Wynona Sikora and her family, Lynn (Todd) Staples, Elizabeth (John) McFarland, Kathryn (Jerrid) Lamontagne, Nicholas, Jenna, Olivia and Kiera. Family will be present Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 at the HOY FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3855 Seneca St., West Seneca, where Funeral services will be held Friday morning at 9:30. Friends invited. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials to Hospice Buffalo, Inc., appreciated. Published in the Buffalo News from 8/17/2005 - 8/18/2005. Funeral home info Flowers Charities Zienski, Lorraine C. (Wagner) August 16, 2005, beloved wife of Jack R. Zienski; loving mother of Craig (Rosanne), Christopher and Nicole Zienski; dear grandmother of Jack and Zoey Zienski; sister of John Wagner, MaryAnn (Don) Flaig, Robert (Barb) Wagner and Gerri (John) Kremer; sister-in-law of Carol (late Ron) Murphy; also survived by many nieces and nephews. The family will be present Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Elma Chapel) Urban-AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, 7540 Clinton St. (corner Girdle Rd.) where funeral services will be held Friday at 9:30 AM and from Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church at 10 AM. Flowers graciously declined. if so desired, memorials may be made to Multiple Myeloma Research, c/o Asher Chanan-Khan, M.D., Roswell Park Cancer Institute, Elm and Carlton Sts., Buffalo, NY 14263. Online register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 8/17/2005 - 8/18/2005. Zimmerman, Martha (Baum) Of Hamburg, NY; Formerly of Elma, NY; August 16, 2005; beloved wife of the late Ferdinand Zimmerman; dearest mother of the late Elizabeth (late Richard) Spaltabak; fond grandmother of Thomas Spaltabak and the late Susan Marie Spaltabak. Friends may call Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the PAUL A. KLOC BLOSSOM CHAPELS INC., 4680 Clinton St. (corner of Borden Rd) West Seneca (668-5666) where funeral service will be held Thursday morning at 9:15 AM and from St. Vincent de Paul Church (Springbrook) at 10 o'clock. Friends invited. Published in the Buffalo News on 8/17/2005.