OBITS: The Buffalo News Death Notices 19 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 Anderson, Shirley Rogers at 97 years, of Cheektowaga, August 17, 2005, wife of the late Harold L. Anderson; dear mother of Judith (Kenneth) Schimpf of Oconomowoc, WI, and late Harold (Donna) Anderson Jr.; also survived by four grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren. Friends may call at D. LAWRENCE GINNANE FUNERAL HOME, 3215 Delaware, Kenmore, Monday 10 AM to 1 PM when funeral service will commence. Interment Elmlawn Cemetery will follow. Memorials to Hospice Foundation Buffalo preferred. Published in the Buffalo News on 8/19/2005. Barr, William August 17, 2005, of Hamburg, NY, husband of the late Muriel (nee Green); uncle of David (Vicki) McClosky; great-uncle of Kate and Ryan; dear friend of Deborah Lavin. Friends received at the LAKESIDE MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME INC., S-4199 Lakeshore Rd (corner Camp Rd and Rt 5), Hamburg, 627-2919,Friday 2-8 PM, where funeral services will be held Saturday at 9:45 AM and at Trinity Episcopal Church at 10:30 AM. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice or the American Diabetes Assoc. Charles A. Castiglia, Director. Published in the Buffalo News from 8/18/2005 - 8/19/2005. Benedict, Margaret M. August 10, 2005; of Buffalo NY; beloved mother of Bonita (late Ralph) Pembleton; devoted grandmother of Todd Pembleton and Tammy Voll; great-grandmother of Stephanie Hailey and Jacob; also survived by nieces and nephews. Friends are invited to attend a Funeral Mass Saturday 10 AM at st. Louis R.C. Church, Buffalo. Arrangements by LINK-FOX & LUKA FUNERAL HOME (885-1709) Published in the Buffalo News on 8/19/2005. Berchou, Mabel E. (Perry) August 16, 2005, beloved wife of the late Wilbur F. Berchou; loving mother of Susan (Joseph) Fox, Daniel (Carol), Thomas (Sheila) and Lawrence Berchou; dearest sister of Noreen Helmbrecht and Joan Schubert; also survived by 11 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews. Friends may call Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at LOOMIS, OFFERS & LOOMIS INC MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 1820 Seneca St where funeral will be held Saturday 1 PM. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials to charities of one's choice. Published in the Buffalo News from 8/18/2005 - 8/19/2005. Brown, Mary Louise August 15, 2005, wife of the late Norman Brown; mother of the late Stephanie Kasper; grandmother of Alexis Lenssen; great-grandmother of Montana and Mary Grace; sister of Virginia Whetstone and Leo Ryan Jr. of Arizona and the late Ruth White, Marion Gethoefer, Jean Kertzie and Carol Gibbons. A Memorial Mass will be held Saturday, at 9:30, August 20, 2005 at St. Benedicts Church, Main and Eggert, Amherst, NY. Donations may be made to the Hospice Foundation. Arrangements by AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME INC. Published in the Buffalo News on 8/19/2005. Cieslak, Geraldine J. (nee Niedzelski) Suddenly, age 57, August 17, 2005 of Cheektowaga, NY. Beloved daughter of Martha (nee Ciszewski) and the late Stanley Niedzelski; dearest niece of Florence (late Zygmund) Szczepanski; cousin of Robert (Theresa) Szczepanski, Diane Kelly, Catherine (Kraig) Bekke and Patricia (Karl) Nesensohn; also survived by 2nd and 3rd cousins and friends. Family will be present to receive relatives and friends Friday 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 Saturday at 9:00 AM and from St. John Gualbert Church at 9:30 AM. Entombment St. Adalbert Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News from 8/18/2005 - 8/19/2005. Codd, Dorothy (George) August 16, 2005, wife of the late James P.; dear mother of Michael (Suzanne), Timothy (late Nancy), Daniel (Patricia) and Maureen (Dennis) Barrick; also survived by 9 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren; dear cousin of Marian Schlum. Friends may call Thursday 7-9 and Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the DENGLER & ROBERTS FUNERAL HOME, 2070 Eggert Rd., Amherst, (between N. Bailey and Niagara Falls Blvd.) where prayers will be offered Saturday at 8:30 followed by a Mass of Christian Burial from St. Leo the Great R.C. Church at 9 AM. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice Buffalo, Inc., 225 Como Park Blvd., Cheektowaga, NY 14227 or St. Columba Restoration Fund, 418 North Division St., Buffalo, NY 14204. Online movie may be viewed at www.mem.com Published in the Buffalo News from 8/18/2005 - 8/19/2005. Cohen, Tara A. (Geaney) August 18, 2005, age 36; beloved wife of Peter C. Cohen; cherished mother of Amanda and Tia Cohen; devoted daughter of Michael R. and Sheila (nee Corcoran) Geaney; loving sister of Susan (Paul) Moliski, Robyn (Christopher) Sansone and Erin Geaney; loving and generous aunt of Michael, Tori, Morgan, Maci and Sean. The family will be present on Sunday from 1-3 and 6-8 PM at (Harris Hill Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 8440 Main St., (near Harris Hill Rd.) where funeral services will be held on Monday at 9 AM and a Mass of Christian Burial celebrated from St. Pius X Church at 10 AM. Friends invited. Online register at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 8/19/2005 - 8/21/2005. Dagonese Jr., Joseph Suddenly August 17, 2005, age 33, beloved husband of MaryJane (nee Glabien) Dagonese; dearest son of Joseph Sr. and the late Mary Lou (nee Marinaro) Dagonese; son-in-law of Stanley and Sandra Glabien; brother-in-law of Steven, Sara and Timothy Glabien; uncle of Dominyc; nephew of Thomas (Mimi) Dagonese, Caroline (late Mark) Savone, Carmela (Luigi) Farace and Teresa (John) Lavoratore; godson of Vicki Zylinski and Mark Savone Jr.; also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins; special cousin to Annette Osinski. Friends received Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the GRECO FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2909 Elmwood Ave., (near Sheridan Dr.) where funeral services will be held Saturday morning at 8:30 and in Assumption Church at 9:30. Flowers gratefully declined. Published in the Buffalo News from 8/18/2005 - 8/19/2005. Domino, Joseph A. August 17, 2005, husband of the late Gertrude (Orpwood) Domino; father of Daniel Domino, Mary Jo (Edward) Heft and Denyse (Richard) Russo; grandfather of Edward and Michael Heft, Sarah Fotheringham, Alayna Domino, Richard Russo and Christina Iraci; beloved companion of Tyson; great-grandfather of Anthony J. Heft; son of the late Daniel and Mary (DiGiacomo) Domino; brother of Lucy (Stephen) Alessi, Antionette (Raymond) Barclay, Edward (Nancy), Anthony, Annamarie, and the late Daniel (Dolores) Domino. Family present to receive friends Friday from 4-8 at PERNA-PELLEGRINO FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1671 Maple Rd. (between Youngs and Hopkins Roads), Amherst, where funeral services will be held Saturday at 8 AM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated from St. Paul's Church, Kenmore at 9:15 AM. Entombment at Elmlawn Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News from 8/18/2005 - 8/19/2005. Enos, Marcus R. Of New Smyrna Beach, FL, formerly of Lockport, NY, suddenly August 15, 2005; beloved husband of Donna B. (nee Bewley); dearest father of Robert (Mimi) and William (Ann) Enos and Martha (Daniel) Buchanan; cherished grandfather of Cynthia, Brian, Elizabeth, Christine and Bridgette Enos, Kevin, Gregory and Christopher Buchanan; brother-in-law of Carol McIntosh; also survived by nephews and cousins. Family will be present Friday 2-4 and 7-9 at the LANGE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 186 East Ave., Lockport. Funeral services will be held Saturday morning at 11 AM at Christ Episcopal Church, Rochester Rd. and Fieldcrest Dr., Lockport, NY. Friends invited. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials to Christ Episcopal Church or the charity of your choice appreciated. Arrangements by HOY FUNERAL HOME, INC. Published in the Buffalo News from 8/18/2005 - 8/19/2005. Eron, Cecelia M. August 17, 2005; beloved daughter of the late Joseph and Ladislawa (Kozuta) Eron; dear sister of Marie Frances (Edward) Holewinski, late Joseph (Margaret) Eron; survived by 11 nieces and nephews. Funeral service from the BARRON-MILLER FUNERAL HOME, INC, 3025 William St., near Union Rd, Cheektowaga, Saturday at 10 AM. and in St Stanislaus Church at 10:30 AM. Family will be present Thursday and Friday 6-9 PM . Entombment St. Stanislaus Cemetery Marian Mausoleum Published in the Buffalo News from 8/18/2005 - 8/19/2005. Fetter, Margaret "Ann" Of Niagara Falls, died August 17, 2005. Wife of Stanley C. Fetter Jr.; mother of Lynnette Fetter of Buffalo; sister of Charles Frawley of Mobile, AL, Dorothy Snider of Sanborn and Elaine Trbovich of Grand Island; grandmother of Lisa Lawton of Azle, TX, Jon LaTona and Amie LaTona both of Buffalo. Friends 2-4 and 7-9 PM Friday in the LANE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 8622 Buffalo Ave., Niagara Falls where funeral services will be held Saturday at 11:00 AM. Memorials to American Cancer Society of Niagara Hospice. Published in the Buffalo News on 8/19/2005. Fraustino, Caroline (Lazzara) August 18, 2005. Wife of the late Rocco Fraustino; sister of the late Anthony, Joseph, Frank, Salvatore, Frances Lazzara and Stefana Paolucci; survived by nieces and nephews. Family present Saturday morning from 9-10:30 AM at the PERNA-PELLEGRINO FUNERAL HOME, 1306 Hertel Ave., (near Colvin Ave.) where funeral services will immediately follow visitation at 10:30 AM. Interment Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News on 8/19/2005. Greiner, June E. (Janish) Of Akron, NY; entered into rest August 17, 2005; beloved wife of Paul E. Greiner; loving mother of Lynn (John) Saari, Laurie Fox, and Julie (Joel) Merle; sister of Frank (late Alma) Janish, Edward Janish, Eleanor (late Robert) Kittsley, Mildred (late Norm) Lenney, Marge (late Danny) Zehler, Jean (Robert) Kisker and the late Fritz, Ray, and Anna Knab; also survived by six grandchildren. The family will be present Friday, August 19 from 7-9 PM to receive friends at the BERNHARDT FUNERAL HOME, 130 Main St., Akron. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday, August 20 at 10 AM in Our Lady of Good Counsel R.C. Church in Darien, NY. Family and friends invited to attend. (Please assemble at Church). Burial in Dairen Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Darien Fire Co. or Buffalo Hospice Inc. Published in the Buffalo News on 8/19/2005. Halizak, Chester Of Lackawanna, NY, August 18, 2005, loving son of the late Albert and Stephania Halizak; dearest brother of Joseph (Sonia) Halizak, Wanda (late Eugene) Lewandowski, Irene (late John) Prybylski and the late Matthew (late Irene) Halizak; also survived by nieces and nephews. Family will be present to receive friends Friday from 2-8 PM at the (Blasdell/Lackawanna Chapel) JOHN J. KACZOR FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3450 South Park Ave. Family and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial Saturday morning at 9:30 at St. Barbara's Church (Please assemble at church). Interment will follow in Holy Cross Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News on 8/19/2005. Hannah, Martin J. August 17, 2005; husband of Jacqueline Hope Hannah; father of Daniel Hannah, Nancy Shields, Alan, David and Martin P. Hannah; brother of Edward Hannah; grandfather of Joshua, Kristen, Brandon, Katie, Andrew, Olivia and Nicole. No prior visitation. Friends are invited to attend a Memorial service in Calvary Episcopal Church, Cayuga and Milton St., Williamsville, Monday morning at 11 O'Clock. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorial contributions may be made to the Leukemia Society or Hospice Buffalo, Inc. Arrangements by BEACH-TUYN FUNERAL HOME, INC. Published in the Buffalo News from 8/18/2005 - 8/21/2005. Hurley, Sister Mary Janet The former Sister Mary Andrew; August 17, 2005, of the Sisters of St. Mary of Namur. Sister Mary Janet served her order for more than 61 years as an elementary school teacher and Pastoral Associate. She is survived by many nieces and nephews and her sisters in the Congregation of St. Mary of Namur. Friends may call from 7-9 PM Thursday and 3-8 PM Friday at the St. Mary Center, 241 Lafayette Ave., Buffalo where a vigil service will be held at 8 PM Friday and a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 AM Saturday. Friends invited. If desired, memorials to the Sisters of St. Mary Infirmary Fund are preferred. Complete obituary and condolences may be found at www.hampfuneral.com Published in the Buffalo News from 8/18/2005 - 8/19/2005. Kaminski, Thaddeus A. "Ted" August 13, 2005, in New Port Richey, FL. Beloved husband of the late Carrie (Tienken) Kaminski; dearest father of Nancy (Peter) Dombrowski, Thomas (Cynthia) Kaminski and the late William Kaminski; survived by grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Mr. Kaminski was a WWII Veteran. A Memorial Mass will be held Saturday at 10:30 AM at Our Lady of Victory Basilica, 767 Ridge Rd, Lackawanna. Donations may be made to Hernando Pasco Hospice, 12107 Majestic Blvd, Hudson, FL 34667. Published in the Buffalo News from 8/18/2005 - 8/19/2005. Kennedy, June L. (Brown) August 17, 2005; loving wife of the late Robert Marshall Kennedy; beloved mother of Kevin (Valerie) and the late Brian Michael Kennedy; dearest grandmother of Kristen, Bobby and Eric; daughter of the late Alvin John and Jean Elizabeth Smith; dear sister of Jean (Bob) Fish and the late Tom and Jerry Smith. The family will be present Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the ZURBRICK-AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, 5615 Broadway, Lancaster, NY where funeral services will be held Saturday at 10 AM. Friends invited. Flowers gratefully declined, memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association. Online register at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News on 8/19/2005. Krawczyk, Lorraine (Howaniec) August 17, 2005, wife of the late Emil; dear mother of Lawrence (Lynda) and Sharon Krawczyk; grandmother of Brant and Melissa; sister of Dorothy (late Harold) Eron, Richard (late Patricia) Howaniec, Eleanor (late Edward) Hughes and the late Florence (late Harold) Langiewicz, Alice (late Joseph) Langiewicz, Alfred (late Clara) Howaniec and Daniel (Helene) Howaniec; also survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral from the PACER FUNERAL HOME INC., 2275 George Urban Blvd., (2 blocks east of Dick Rd.), Saturday at 9 AM and St. Andrew's Church, Sloan at 9:30. Friends invited. Family present Thursday 7-9, Friday 2-4 & 7-9 PM. Published in the Buffalo News from 8/18/2005 - 8/19/2005. Lops, James M. Of Buffalo, NY, August 17, 2005, beloved husband of the late Lucia (Marchione) Lops; loving son of the late Paul and Mary Lops; dear brother of Paul Lops Jr., Angela D. 'Nina McClellan, Nancy (George Sr.) Terhaar, Michael (Eileen) Lops, Rose Marie Meierer, Joseph Lops, Lucille Freilich, William (Chong Hui) Lops and the late John Lops; also survived by aunts, uncles, cousins and many nieces and nephews. The family will be present to received friends on Friday 2-4 and 7-9 at O'CONNELL-MURPHY FUNERAL HOME, 2286 South Park Ave. where funeral will be held Saturday at 8:15 followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Ambrose Church at 9 AM. Mr. Lops was a First Lieutenant in the United States Navy during WW II. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. Online condolences may be sent to the family www.oconnellfh.net Published in the Buffalo News on 8/19/2005. Flowers Charities Napieralski, Barry J. August 17, 2005, of Hamburg, NY, beloved husband of Kathleen (nee Keitz); cherished father of Renee and Todd Napieralski; son of the late Zygmund and Alveda (nee Souza) Napieralski; loving brother of Shelley (Christopher) Au; also survived by nieces and nephews. Friends received at the LAKESIDE MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME INC., S-4199 Lakeshore Rd (corner Camp Rd and Rt 5), Hamburg, 627-2919, Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM, where funeral services will be held Saturday at 8:30 AM, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Francis of Assisi Church, Athol Springs at 9 AM. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Roswell Park Cancer Institute. CHARLES A. CASTIGLIA, Director. Published in the Buffalo News from 8/18/2005 - 8/19/2005. Funeral home info Flowers Charities Paz, Juan Of Orchard Park, NY. August 15, 2005. Beloved husband of Marie (Maceiras); loving father of Maria C. (Allen) Baun, John J., Anthony and the late Peter B. Paz; grandfather of Lisa (Mark) Haase, Allen (Julie) Baun, Jennifer J., Anthony J. and Victoria M. Paz; also survived by seven great-grandchildren. All services private. Arrangements by F.E. BROWN SONS FUNERAL HOME, INC. Published in the Buffalo News from 8/18/2005 - 8/19/2005. Piazza, Rev. Salvatore J. Pastor Emeritus of St. Joseph Church, Lockport, NY, August 17, 2005; beloved son of the late Salvatore and Jennie Piazza; dear brother of Patricia (late Anthony) Ilardo; uncle of Mary Oksman, Samuel (Marcia) and the late Joseph (Sophia) Ilardo. Friends may call at the DONALD M. DEMMERLEY FUNERAL HOME, INC., 21 Pierce Ave., Hamburg, Thursday 7-9 PM, Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM and at SS. Peter & Paul Church, 66 E. Main St., Hamburg, Saturday 9:30-10:00 AM, where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 AM. Friends invited. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to Alzheimer's Association of WNY. Published in the Buffalo News from 8/18/2005 - 8/19/2005. Rabb, Jessie (Igielski) August 16, 2205; wife of the late Edward; dear mother of Raymond (Joan) and Gregory Rabb; grandmother of Jennifer (Gregg) Deinhart, Andrew, Daniel and Robert (Amanda) Rabb; great-grandmother of Nicholas; sister of Vivian (late Stephen) Jasieniecki and the late Bernard (late Frances) Igiel; also survived by nieces, nephews and cousins. Mass of Christian burial at Corpus Christi Church, 189 Clark St., Saturday at 11:30 AM. No prior visitation. Mrs. Rabb was a lifelong member of Corpus Christi Church. Donations can be made to Hospice of Chautauqua Co., 4840 West Lake Rd., Mayville, NY 14759. Arrangements by the PACER FUNERAL HOME, INC. Published in the Buffalo News on 8/19/2005. Sawynsky, Brian R. Suddenly, August 17, 2005, of Eden, NY, son of the late Peter and Nancy (nee Boryszak) Sawynsky; beloved brother of Peter (Tammy) Sawynsky and Barbara (Vinny) Guzman; cherished uncle of Erica, Jessi and Nick Sawynsky, Samantha, Brandon and Kaylee Guzman; also survived by aunts, uncles and cousins. Friends received at the LAKESIDE MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, INC., S-4199 Lakeshore Rd. (corner Camp Rd. and Route 5) Hamburg, 627-2919 Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM where funeral services will be held Saturday at 11:15 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Vincent DePaul Church at 12 Noon. Charles A. Castiglia, Director Published in the Buffalo News on 8/19/2005. Smith, Sylvester B. August 17, 2005; Age 85; beloved husband of Eleanor (nee Woltz) Smith; devoted father of Sally (Charles) Goldschmidt of Liverpool N.Y., Gregory Smith of Buffalo N.Y. and Sharon (William) Boland of Wellington, FL.; loving grandfather of Bradley and Connor; dear brother of Irene Dickson and Raymond Smith and the late Donald Smith and Dorothy Stebbins; also survived by nieces and nephews. The family will be present to receive friends on Friday 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 Saturday at 9:45 AM and a Mass of Christian Burial celebrated from Blessed Sacrament Church, Kenmore at 10:30 AM. Friends invited. Memorial donations can be made to Hospice-Buffalo Inc., 225 Como Park Blvd., Cheektowaga N.Y., 14227. Mr. Smith is a veteran of WW II and retired from the FBI as a Special Agent. Online register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 8/18/2005 - 8/19/2005. Weidenborner, Kenneth E. August 17, 2005. Husband of the late Lillian; beloved father of Patricia Cardoza of Naples, FL; brother of Edward; brother-in-law of Robert and Doreen Miller; also survived by grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday, August 20 at 9:30 AM from the Chapel at St. Columban's on the Lake, Silver Creek. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery, Angola, NY. The family will be present at the HOLE-PARKER FUNERAL CHAPEL, Silver Creek, from 7-9 PM today. Published in the Buffalo News on 8/19/2005. Wingerter Jr., Robert John August 18, 2005, of Cheektowaga, NY; beloved husband of Diane; father of Mark (Kelly), Eileen (Charlie) Justice and Karen Wingerter; stepfather of Nick and Katie Mangione; grandfather of Shawn and Melissa Wingerter; brother of Janet (Jimmy) Deuser; son of Louise and the late Robert J. Sr.; grandson of Irma Babineau; also survived by several nieces and nephews. Friends may call Sunday 2-9 PM at The LESTER H. WEDEKINDT INC FUNERAL HOME, 3290 Delaware Ave. Friends are invited to a Mass of Christian Burial in Christ the King R.C. Church (Main St. and Lamarck St., Snyder , NY) Monday morning at 9:30. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to Hospice Foundation. Published in the Buffalo News from 8/19/2005 - 8/21/2005. Witherspoon, Agnes August 17, 2005 of Buffalo, NY. Friends may call Saturday, 9:30 visitaton, 10:30 funeral service will follow at Blessed Trinity Church, 317 Leroy St. Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to MEMORIAL CHAPELS OF BUFFALO, 66 East Utica St. Published in the Buffalo News on 8/19/2005.