OBITS: The Buffalo News Death Notices 23 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 Applegate, Mary B. (Carney) August 21, 2005. Mother of Mary, David and the late Robert Applegate; sister of Edward (late Irene) and Bernard (late Mary Ellen) Carney. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Holy Angels Church, 348 Porter Ave., Thursday at 10:00 AM. Friends invited. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorial contributions may be given to Alzheimer's Association, 2805 Wehrle Dr., Suite 6, Williamsville, NY 14221. Published in the Buffalo News on 8/23/2005. Atkinson, Charles S. Of Buffalo, NY, entered into rest August 19, 2005, devoted father of Ronald (Maria), Charles (Alice), Cherry, Derek and Cynthia Atkinson; cherished grandfather of nine grandchildren; loving son of Evelyn (nee Hopkins) and the late Spencer J. Atkinson; dear brother of Daniel and the late Maureen Gant; also survived by relatives and friends. Relatives and friends may visit St. Martin DePorres Church, 555 Northampton St., Buffalo on Wednesday from 10-11 AM where a Mass of Christian Burial will immediately follow visitation. Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News on 8/23/2005. Bieler, Henry F. August 20, 2005. Husband of the late Cecelia M. (Stroinsky) Bieler; father of Bonita (David) Wright and Cynthia M. (Craig) Urciuoli; grandfather of Vanessa and Lindsey Wright and Christopher Urciuoli; brother of Eleanor (late Carl) Schultz. The family will receive friends Tuesday 5-8 at the F.E. BROWN SONS FUNERAL HOME, INC., E. Quaker St., Orchard Park. Friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial Wednesday morning at 9:30 in Nativity of Our Lord Church (please assemble at church). Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials made to the American Cancer Society. Published in the Buffalo News from 8/22/2005 - 8/23/2005. Bowman, Doris P. August 21, 2005 of Doylestown, PA, formerly of Warminster, PA and Buffalo, NY. She was the loving wife of Frederick Bowman of Doylestown; mother of Michael (Carol) Bowman of Philadelphia, PA and Cindy (Thomas) Knotts of Chalfont, PA; grandmother of Tara Knotts; sister of John, Donald, Helene Capozzi, Sister Genevieve, SSMN, Donna D'Auria, 'baby brother' James and the late Roger and Robert. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a funeral service on Wednesday, August 24th, at 4 PM in St. Andrews United Methodist Church, 999 York Rd., Warminster, PA. Friends will be received after 2 PM until time of the service in the church. The family suggests that memorials may be made to St. Andrews United Methodist Church in Doris' memory. Arrangements by the DECKER FUNERAL HOME, Warminster, PA. Published in the Buffalo News on 8/23/2005. Cheplo, Mary J. Age 85 of Gowanda, NY, August 21, 2005, survived by son Edward (Angela) Herrington, sister Anna Stout, two grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; predeceased by her husband Frank, two brothers Michael and Edward, two sisters Molly Waitkus and Christine Meyer. Friends may call Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM from the MENTLEY FUNERAL HOME INC., 105 E. Main St., Gowanda, where prayer services will be held Wednesday at 10:30 AM, followed at a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 AM at St. Joseph's R.C. Church in Gowanda. Burial Holy Cross Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News on 8/23/2005. Coleman, Helene C. (Campbell) August 21, 2005, wife of the late George W. Coleman Sr.; mother of Marjorie Demerly, Mary Ellen (Thomas) Loncto, Carole Lee (Mark) Clifford, Edward J. (Linda) Coleman and the late George W. (Beverly) Coleman Jr.; grandmother of 18 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild; sister of John (Gladys) Gooder, Nora (Henry) Gow, Jessie (Norman) Robins, Ada Finnegan-Doneff, Frank (Mary) Gooder and the late Harry (late Florence) Gooder. Family present to receive friends Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 at the PERNA- PELLEGRINO FUNERAL HOME, 1306 Hertel Ave., (near Colvin Ave.), where funeral services will be held Thursday at 10 AM. Flowers gratefully declined. Interment Elmlawn Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News on 8/23/2005. Collareno, Carolyn F. (nee Szczygiel) Of Lackawanna, NY, August 22, 2005, beloved wife of Anthony E. Collareno; dearest mother of Lisa (Jeffrey) De Pasquale and the late David (Carolyn E.) Collareno; loving grandmother of Michelle, Caitlin and Matthew DePasquale; daughter of the late Frank and Charlotte (nee Kolano) Szczygiel; sister of the late James Seegel; loving aunt of Steven Seegel. Family will be present to receive friends Tuesday and Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Blasdell/Lackawanna Chapel) JOHN J. KACZOR FUNERAL HOME INC., 3450 South Park Ave., where prayers will be said Thursday at 9:00 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of Bistrica Church at 9:30. Interment in Holy Cross Cemetery. Friends are invited. Mrs. Collareno was Director of the Lackawanna Senior Citizen Center. Published in the Buffalo News on 8/23/2005. DiSanto, Philomena (Ciarlo) August 21, 2005, beloved wife of the late Daniel DiSanto; dear mother of Frank (Bonnie) DiSanto and Nancy (late Edward) Costantino; grandmother of Lisa Stuart, Edward (Debbie) Costantino, Cynthia (Mark) Wojnar and Andrea Costantino; sister of Antoinette Cusella, Angeline Bavaro and the late Sister Mary Magdalene Ciarlo, O.S.F., Jenny Arnesen, Louise Flinn, Joseph Ciarlo, Grace Belli, Mary Cercone and Joseph Bavaro; sister-in-law of Adeline Ciarlo. The family will be present to receive friends Monday from 7-9 PM and Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Cleveland Hill Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 569 Cleveland Dr. where funeral services will be held Wednesday at 8:45 AM and from St. Francis of Assisi Church (Buffalo) at 9:30 AM. Flowers gratefully declined. Online register at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 8/22/2005 - 8/23/2005. Dority, Tabitha L. August 17, 2005 of Buffalo, NY. Friends may call Thursday at MEMORIAL CHAPELS OF BUFFALO, 66 East Utica St. Visitation 10 AM. Funeral services will follow at 11 AM. Interment Lakeside Cemetery, Hamburg, NY. Published in the Buffalo News on 8/23/2005. Emerson, Newell William "Bill" August 21, 2005 of Clarence, NY; beloved husband of the late Colette Mary (nee Shreder); dearest father of William (Kathy), Alan (Michele), Suzette (Alan) Olhoeft and Annette (Peter) Hofer; grandfather of 10; great grandfather of six; special friend of Arlene Budzynski; also survived by nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends may call Tuesday from 6-9 PM at the URBAN BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME, INC, 6685 Transit Rd, East Amherst, NY (3 mi north of Maple Rd.) Memorial Mass Wednesday at 10 AM from Our Lady of Peace Church Clarence, NY (please assemble at church). Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials to the American Heart Association. Published in the Buffalo News on 8/23/2005. Gold Jr., Arthur M. August 20, 2005, husband of the late Marie (Tripi) Gold; father of Ruth (David) Meyer and James A. (Sandra) Gold; step-father of Judith Pucula and Maureen (Allan) Wittmeyer; also survived by 11 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. The family will be present to receive friends Tuesday 6-8, at BEACH-TUYN FUNERAL HOME, 5541 Main St., (at Cayuga Rd.), Williamsville. Friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial Wednesday in St. Gregory the Great Church at 9:30. (Please assemble at church). Memorials to a charity of your choice. Published in the Buffalo News from 8/22/2005 - 8/23/2005. Gregoire Sr., Gerard A. Of Blasdell, formerly of West Seneca, NY, August 21, 2005, beloved husband of Shirley M. (nee Belscher); dearest father of Andrea Jividen, Renee (Gerald Jr.) Hartnett, Alan (Debra) and Gerard Jr. (Tina Rae) Gregoire; grandfather of James, Jacqueline, Kayla, Alessandra, Kyle, Courtney, Nicolas, Jordan, Matteo, Brandon and Emily; brother of David (Marcella), James, Dennis (Betty), Norbert (Norma), Sister Jane Frances, O.S.F., Philip (Patricia) and the late Raymond (Ethel) and Susanne (Tim) File; also survived by cousins and 70 nieces and nephews. The family will be present Monday and Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 at the HOY FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3855 Seneca St., West Seneca, where prayers will be said Wednesday morning at 9:30 and followed by a Mass of Christian Burial from Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Church at 10:30. Friends invited. Memorials may be made to The Gift of Life Transplant House, 705 Second St. SW, Rochester, MN 55902 or Hospice Buffalo, Inc., 225 Como Park Blvd., Cheektowaga, NY 14227. Published in the Buffalo News from 8/22/2005 - 8/23/2005. Hagmeir, Susan F. (Reis) Of Lancaster, NY. August 20, 2005. Beloved wife of the late Thomas Hagmeir; loving mother of Catherine; daughter of Lillian and the late Dr. Albert King Reis; sister of Michael (Deborah) Reis; also survived by nieces and nephews. A Memorial service will be held Wednesday evening at Lord of Life Lutheran Church, 1025 Borden Rd, Depew NY at 7:30 PM. No prior visitations. Donations in Susan's name may be made to the American Diabetes Assn. Arrangements by WENDEL & LOECHER, INC. Published in the Buffalo News on 8/23/2005. Haim, Peter Of Town of Tonawanda, August 19, 2005, son of the late Stanley Haim and Marie (nee Rutkowski) Haim-Hordich; brother of Theresa Haim; also survived by an aunt, cousins and his dear friends Peter Filim, Marci and John Kukoda, Maureen Sullivan and Chester Topolski. No prior visitation. Private services will be held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements by SABER FUNERAL HOME, 692-0271. Published in the Buffalo News on 8/23/2005. Hetzel, Marie H. (Ziegler) August 22, 2005. Beloved wife of Edward F. Hetzel; dearest mother of Donna M. (James) Guy, Patricia A. (Greg) Bertone, Robert E. Hetzel and Jane Dawn; fond grandmother of Brian (Diane), Eric (Lisa), Craig (Andrea), Douglas, Emily and Joshua; dear sister of Adele Rausch and Lois (George) Messer; also survived by six great-grandchildren. Services Thursday at 9:15 AM from the KAZMIERCZAK FUNERAL HOME, 3640 Clinton St. (1 block east of Union) and in St. Philip the Apostle R.C. Church at 10 AM. The family will be present on Wednesday only from 4-8 PM. Published in the Buffalo News on 8/23/2005. Hrusa, Mary Lou August 20, 2005, of the Town of Tonawanda, NY, beloved mother of Hope (Tom) Hartman, David and the late Mark Hrusa; stepmother of Bill and Steve Upchurch; former wife of Alex John Hrusa; grandmother of Danielle, Elizabeth, Gregory, Josh, Zach, John and Sarah; dear aunt of Marilyn O'Brian. Friends may call Tuesday and Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 at the LESTER H. WEDEKINDT, INC. FUNERAL HOME, 3290 Delaware Ave. where Funeral Services will be held Thursday morning at 11. Friends invited. Published in the Buffalo News from 8/22/2005 - 8/23/2005. Kazmierczak, Laura V. (Owczarczak) August 21, 2005 of Cheektowaga, NY; beloved wife of the late Chester B. Kazmierczak; dear mother of Christine (Richard) Kret, Paul (Maren) Kazmierczak, Karen (Stephen) Kuryla, Mary Ann (Thomas Hitz; also survived by six grandchildren and one great grandchild; sister of Valentine (Bebe), Alois (Terry), late Bernard (late Rose), late Edmund, late Eleanor Owczarczak, late Casimer Ozark, late Mary (late Matthew) Michalski, late Richard (late Celia) Alexin; sister in-law of Terry, Gloria (late Robert) Kazmierczak; also survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral service from the BARRON-MILLER Funeral home, INC, 3025 William St., near Union Rd. Cheektowaga., Thursday at 8:45 AM. and in St. Josaphat's Church at 9:30 AM. Family present Tuesday and Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Mrs. Kazmierczak was a member of the Mother's Club, Mothers of Sorrow, PUA, and Seniors of St. Josaphat's and Schiller Park Published in the Buffalo News on 8/23/2005. Lisicki, Mieczyslaw Matt August 21, 2005; beloved son of the late Stanislaw and Zofia (nee Sawicka) Lisicki; brother of Kazimierz (Halina), Eustachy (Wanda) Lisicki, both of Poland, and the late Jozef (Anna) Lisicki; also survived by nieces and nephews. Family will be present to receive relatives and friends on Wednesday 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 8:45 AM and from St. Stanislaus Church at 9:30 AM. Interment St. Stanislaus Cemetery. Mr. Lisicki was a retiree of Ford Motor Company, Woodlawn Stamping Plant, member of U.A.W. Local #897, S.W.A.P.-Blue Army Assn. and the Polish Air Force Veterans Assn. Published in the Buffalo News on 8/23/2005. Mancini, Lillian P. (Sferrazza) Of Buffalo, NY. August 22, 2005. Beloved wife of Louis S. Mancini; mother of Linda (Harold) Colburn, Laurie (Frank) Medina, Lisa (Salvatore) Buscaglia, Rose (David) Gerue, Louis Jr. (Sandra), Lawrence (Phyllis) and Steven Mancini; also survived by 18 grandchildren; sister of Paul (Deborah) Vincent. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service in Calvary Full Gospel Church, 66 Somerton at Grammercy, Kenmore, Wednesday at 11:30 AM. No prior visitation. Flowers gratefully declined. Published in the Buffalo News on 8/23/2005. May, Eleanor C. (Golaszewski) Of Lancaster, NY August 22, 2005. Beloved wife of the late Walter A.; loving mother of Nancy (John) McGlynn, Mary (Jim) Monin and the late Robert May; grandmother of Sherri, Robert, Michelle, Phillip, Tyler and Alex; great-grandmother of 6; sister of Florence Mellody; also predeceased by other brothers and sisters. Funeral from the funeral home of WENDEL & LOECHER INC, 27 Aurora St, Lancaster, Thursday morning at 9:00 AM and at Our Lady of Pompeii Church at 9:30. Family present Wednesday only 2-4 and 7-9. Published in the Buffalo News on 8/23/2005. McCartan, Peter F. August 21, 2005 of Clarence, NY age 87. Husband of the late Myrtle; survived by two sons, Michael (Joan) and Peter (Rob); daughter, Kathleen (Pete) Weeks; and a large extended family. A memorial service will be held on October 1st. Arrangements by Frank Rubino Mortuary, 855-2244. Published in the Buffalo News on 8/23/2005. Mortensen, Marion E. (Leary) August 22, 2005; beloved wife of the late Royal Mortensen; dearest mother of Karen (Fran) Noonan, David (Sharon) and Peter Mortensen; cherished grandmother of Ben, Elizabeth and Katharine Noonan and Aaron, Rachel and Hillary Mortensen; predeceased by 3 brothers and 3 sisters. The family will be present to receive friends on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the Sauer-Lynett AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, 1933 Kensington Ave. where funeral services will be held on Wednesday at 8:15 AM and from Mother of Divine Grace Church at 9 AM. Flowers gratefully declined. If desired, contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association. Online register at www.Amigone.com. Published in the Buffalo News on 8/23/2005. Papadakis, Constance (Cokenis) August 21, 2005, beloved wife of the late George D. Papadakis; devoted mother of James (Christine) Papadakis, Joanne (late George) Mintzer, Penelope (Gus) Roussi, the late Catherine Papadakis and the late Harriett (Michael) LaRussa; loving yia-yia of nine grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; daughter of the late James and Stamatico (Papafagos) Cokenis; sister of Stella (late Anthony) Treantis, the late Catherine (late John) Tentis and Olga (late John) Tavalaris; aunt of Anna (Michael) Kirwan and James (Nancy) Treantis. Family present to receive friends Tuesday only from 2-4 and 7-9 at the PERNA-PELLEGRINO FUNERAL HOME, 1306 Hertel Ave. (near Colvin Ave.) where prayers will be offered Wednesday at 8:30 AM. Funeral Services will be held at The Hellenic Greek Orthodox Church of the Annunciation at 9:30 AM. Trisagion Service will be held Tuesday at 7:30 PM. Interment Elmlawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Constance's memory may be made to Church of the Annunciation. Published in the Buffalo News from 8/22/2005 - 8/23/2005. Przybylski, Jane M. (Cioch) August 21, 2005, of Depew, NY, beloved wife of the late Richard J. Przybylski; dearest mother of Marie (Kevin) Stroud, Michael (Ann Marie) Przybylski; dear grandmother of Shaun, Daniel and Amanda; sister of Alyce Wawrytko, Marie (Daniel) Przybylski, Christine (late Frank) Wojtczak, late Delphine (late Eugene) Drzewiecki; sister-in-law of Catherine (late John) and Viola Przybylski; also survived by nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends may call at the BARRON-MILLER FUNERAL HOME INC., 3025 William St., near Union Rd., Cheektowaga, Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9. Mass of Christian Burial Thursday at 9:30 AM in the Holy Mother of the Rosary Cathedral, 6298 Broadway, Lancaster, please assemble at church from 9 AM. Published in the Buffalo News on 8/23/2005. Raskin, Ronald W. August 22, 2005. Son of Phyllis (the late Eli) Raskin; beloved father of Molly Raskin; brother of Larry (Ingrid) Raskin; dear friend of Suzi Levitt. Ronny is survived by uncles, aunts, cousins and many dear friends. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 11 AM from MESNEKOFF FUNERAL HOME, INC., 8630 Transit Rd., E. Amherst. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to the Ron Raskin Sports Fund, 90 Wellington Rd., Buffalo N.Y., 14216. For online tributes go to www. mesnekoff.com Published in the Buffalo News on 8/23/2005. Russell, Esther P. (Peplinski) Of Blasdell, NY, August 22, 2005; beloved wife of Roger H. Russell; dearest mother of Kathy (Al) Schofer, Jane (Domenic) Vicaretti and Barbara (Paul) Rossi; loving grandmother of Jennifer, Kelly, Lyndsay, Nicky, Kevin, Megan, Ryan, Patrick and Andrew; great-grandmother to 11; survived by one sister and predeceased by one sister. Family will be present to receive friends Wednesday from 4-8 PM at the (Blasdell/Lackawanna Chapel) JOHN J. KACZOR FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3450 South Park Ave., where prayers will be said Thursday morning at 9 o'clock, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at our Mother of Good Counsel Church at 9:30. Entombment in Holy Cross Cemetery Mausoleum. Friends are invited. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association. Published in the Buffalo News on 8/23/2005. Saluzzo Sr., Alfred F. Of West Seneca, NY, entered into rest August 21, 2005, beloved husband of the late Emily (nee Piontek) Saluzzo; devoted father of Alfred Saluzzo, Norma (Frank) Marlinski, Richard F. (Patricia) and Charles V. Saluzzo; cherished grandfather of nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; loving son of the late Vincent and Catherine Saluzzo; dear brother of the late Ann Boccia, Lena Brooker, Mary Petronsky and John Saluzzo; also survived by relatives and friends. Relatives and friends may visit the LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (Southtowns Chapel), 3060 Abbott Rd. near Lake Ave. on Tuesday from 7-9 PM and Wednesday from 4-8 PM where the funeral will be held on Thursday morning at 8:45 o'clock and a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Martin's Church at 9:30 o'clock. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News on 8/23/2005. Schiffmacher, Paul D. August 20, 2005, of the Town of Tonawanda, NY, beloved husband of Marilyn; father of Todd (Jennifer), Paul (Jennifer), Andrew and Karen; grandfather of Ian, Sam, Hannah and Mia; son of Irene and the late Paul; brother of David (Ro), Christina Donegan, Mary (Fred) Colosimo, Tom (Karen), James (Nancy), Joseph (Anne) and Rob Schiffmacher. Friends may call Tuesday 7-9 and Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 at the LESTER H. WEDEKINDT, INC. FUNERAL HOME, 3290 Delaware Ave. where funeral services will be held Thursday morning at 9. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Andrew's R.C. Church at 9:30. Friends invited. Flowers are gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to St. Jude Hospital. Published in the Buffalo News from 8/22/2005 - 8/23/2005. Schrenk, Edward P. August 22, 2005, beloved husband of Irene C. (nee Estergome) Schrenk; dear father of Marc Schrenk, Kathy A. (Jerry) Ferger of Rochester, NY, Judy Ohleman and the late Susan P. Komm; father-in-law of Richard Komm; grandfather of Keri Walters, Amy Komm, Lindsay Komm, Laurene and Brent Schrenk, Jenelle, Marc and Jessica Ferger, Matthew and Eric Ohleman. The family will receive friends at the C. MERTZ & SON FUNERAL HOME, INC., 911 Englewood Ave. Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM where funeral services will be held Thursday at 11 AM. In lieu of flowers, donations to the American Cancer Society. Published in the Buffalo News on 8/23/2005. Whalen, Bernice "Bernis" (Holdner) August 20, 2005, beloved wife of Thomas J., Jr.; dearest mother of Michael (Debi) Whalen, Kathleen (Robert) Cromwell, Daniel (Paula) Whalen, Maureen (Michael) Wopperer, Mary (Thomas) Trometer, Anne (John) Hoffmann and Margaret (Kenneth) Brechtel; cherished grandmother of 18 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; dear sister of John 'Jack' (Patricia) Holdner, Arlene (late Raymond) Hassler and Patricia (Robert) Hirt; also survived by several nieces and nephews. The family will be present to receive friends on Monday from 7-9 PM and Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Cleveland Hill Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 569 Cleveland Dr. where funeral services will be held on Wednesday at 9:15 AM and from Infant of Prague Church at 10:00 AM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Ladies of Charity, 1122 Broadway Ave. Online guest register at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 8/22/2005 - 8/23/2005. Zachara, Helen K. (Domaracki) August 23, 2005; beloved wife of the late John H. Zachara; dearest sister of Stephanie (late Stephen) Byrwa and Regina (Leo) Sobocinski; also survived by several nieces and nephews. Family will be present on Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Tonawanda Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2600 Sheridan Dr. (corner of Parker), where Funeral services will be held on Thursday at 8:45 AM and from St. Paul's Church (Kenmore) at 9:15 AM. Online guest regiser at www.Amigone.com. Published in the Buffalo News on 8/23/2005. Zacholski, Stanley J. Of Eden, NY, entered into rest August 20, 2005, beloved husband of Mary D. 'Denise' (nee Kurtz) Zacholski; devoted father of Annette and Michael (Laurie) Zacholski; cherished grandfather of Jason Zacholski and Carrie Anne Kyle; loving son of the late Stanley and Helen (nee Przybylaki) Zacholski; dear brother of Henrietta Olszewski and Irene (John) Przybyszewski; also survived by relatives and friends. Relatives and friends may visit the LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (Southtowns Chapel), 3060 Abbott Rd. near Lake Ave. on Monday and Tuesday from 4-8 PM where the funeral will be held Wednesday morning at 8:30 o'clock and a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Immaculate Conception Church (Eden) at 9:30 o'clock. Mr. Zacholski was a Navy veteran of the Korean War. Published in the Buffalo News from 8/22/2005 - 8/23/2005. Zybczynski, Benjamin S. Of West Seneca, NY, August 20, 2005, beloved husband of Joy Turner Zybczynski and the late Patricia (Flaherty); dearest father of Patricia (James) Rogowski and Joan (Phillip) Canzoneri; son of Ethel (late Stanley) Zybczynski; brother of Margaret (Donald) Haney; dearest grandfather of Kory, Dominick, Matthew, Reilly and Madelyn; also survived by nieces and nephews. Friends received Monday and Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the CURTIN FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1340 Union Road, West Seneca where funeral will be held Wednesday at 8:30 AM and from Queen of Heaven R.C. Church at 9 AM. Flowers gratefully declined. Directions and online condolences at www.curtinfuneralhome.com Published in the Buffalo News from 8/22/2005 - 8/23/2005.