OBITS: The Buffalo News Death Notices 26 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 Andolina, Eugene C. August 24, 2005, husband of the late Josephine M. (Ganci) Andolina; son of the late Charles J. and Josephine Andolina; brother of Rosalie (Ermanno) Calucci, Sylvester (Antoinette), Richard (Olivia) Andolina, late John (late Alice), Russell (Louise), Sylvester, and Charles J. Andolina; dearest friend of Dorothy Czajka and uncle of many nieces and nephews. Family present to receive friends Friday from 5-8 PM at The PERNA-PELLEGRINO FUNERAL HOME INC., 1671 Maple Rd. (between Youngs and Hopkins Rds, Amherst) where Funeral Services will be held Saturday at 8:45 AM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated from St. Gregory The Great Church at 9:30 AM. Interment at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Flowers are gratefully declined. Published in the Buffalo News from 8/25/2005 - 8/26/2005. Barber, Sandra Lee August 24, 2005; loving daughter of Janet (Gephardt) Barber and the late Donald R. Barber D.D.S.; dear sister of Ned (Mary) Barber and Scott (Danielle) Barber; loving aunt of Ned Jr., Jeffrey, Anne, Noelle, Kirstin, Travis and Jenna Barber; dear niece of Ken (Patrice) Barber, Douglas (Marianne) Barber, William (Helene) Gephardt and Joanne Sprankle. Friends may call Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the DIETRICH FUNERAL HOME INC., 2480 Kensington Ave., Amherst, NY, where Funeral Service will be held Saturday at 11:15 AM. Flowers are gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to the Spina Bifida Assn., 300 Corporate Pkwy, Amherst, NY 14226. Published in the Buffalo News from 8/25/2005 - 8/26/2005. Benton, Robert A. August 24, 2005 of East Aurora, NY. Beloved husband of Janice Fralick Benton; loving father of Suzanne Benton, Patricia (Donald) Laribee, David and the late Robert; grandfather of Donald R. Laribee and Robert F. Laribee. No prior visitation. Friends are invited to attend Memorial Services on Monday at 10 AM at WOOD FUNERAL HOME, 784 Main St., East Aurora. Private interment in New Hartford, NY. Published in the Buffalo News on 8/26/2005. Budzinski, Joseph August 24, 2005. Beloved husband of Jennie (nee Marranca) and the late Gloria Franklin; dearest father of Barbara (Daniel) Rine, Joseph (Susan) and David (Susan) Budzinski; cherished grandfather of Timothy (Tricia) and Joseph (Erin) Rine and Connor and Rian Budzinski and great-grandfather of Preston Rine; dear brother of Frances Starzynski and was predeceased by 4 brothers. The family will be present to receive friends on Thursday from 7-9 PM and Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the Sauer-Lynett AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, 1933 Kensington Ave. where funeral services will be held on Saturday at 9:45 AM and from Infant of Prague Church at 10:30 AM. Online guest register at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 8/25/2005 - 8/26/2005. Chadwell, Harris Jesse August 21, 2005, beloved husband of Audrey (Albert) Chadwell; dear father of Louisa (David) Larson, Harris Jesse (Kim) Jr., Clifton (Linda) Chadwell; grandfather of Kristin, Rebecca, Craig, Ben, Melyssa and Michaela; brother of the late Margaret Stutesman; brother-in-law of John Stutesman; also survived by nieces and nephews. A Memorial Service will be held Tuesday, August 30 at 4 PM at the Westminster Presbyterian Church, 724 Delaware Ave, Buffalo. Flowers gratefully declined. Donations may be made to C. Penn Wettlaufer Memorial Scholarship, Empire State College Foundation, 1 Union Ave., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Arrangements by DIETRICH FUNERAL HOME. Published in the Buffalo News on 8/26/2005. Enos, Alexander R. August 22, 2005; beloved son of Nancy (the late George D.) Enos; dearest brother of Lauren (Daniel) Emery and Darcy Enos Cahill and the late Elizabeth Brooks Enos; dear uncle of Milly G. and Sara R. Cahill. The family will be present to receive friends on Saturday from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Chapel of Forest Lawn Cemetery, where services will follow at 11:00 AM. Flowers gratefully declined. If desired, contributions may be made to Hospice Buffalo, 225 Como Park Blvd. Arrangements by AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME INC. Online guest register at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 8/25/2005 - 8/26/2005. Fetto, Vincent D. August 21, 2005; beloved husband of the late Grace (nee Hickler); dear father of Joseph (Susan) Fetto, Susan Snopkowski and the late Michael Fetto; grandfather of seven grandchildren; brother of the late Raymond, Frank Fetto, Mary Romano, Marge Lobene, Theresa DiMariano, Helen Chenney and Rose Nero. The family will be present to receive friends Thursday from 7-9 PM and Friday from 4-8 PM at the (Cleveland Hill Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 569 Cleveland Dr. where Funeral Services will be held Saturday at 8:45 AM and from Christ the King Church at 9:30 AM. Flowers gratefully declined. Donations may be made to Town of Amherst/Fetto Park, please make checks payable to Town of Amherst/Comptroller's Office, 5583 Main St., Williamsville, NY 14221. Online register at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 8/24/2005 - 8/26/2005. Fulciniti, Dominick Of West Seneca, NY, August 25, 2005, beloved husband of Carol E. (nee Geyer); brother of Marianna and Frank Fulciniti and predeceased by several brothers and sisters; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Family will be present Friday 2-4 and 7-9 at the HOY FUNERAL HOME INC., 3855 Seneca St., West Seneca, where funeral services will be held Saturday morning at 11. Friends invited. Published in the Buffalo News on 8/26/2005. Hawkins, Rose S. Age 84, of Huntington, WV, died Sunday, August 21, 2005. She was born February 3, 1921 in Niagara Falls, NY, a daughter of the late Leon an Anna Miosga Stec. She was also preceded in death by her husband, William Hawkins and a brother, Edward Stec She was a retired Interior Decorator. She is survived by a daughter, Judith A. Schoonmaker and a grandson, Wesley Schoonmaker, both of Huntington; a sister, Sally Benchik of Niagara Falls, NY; a brother, Leo Stec of Williamsville, NY and several nephews. Services will be held at a later date in Largo, Florida. BEARD MORTUARY, Huntington is in charge of arrangements. On-line register book at www.beardfuneralhome.com Published in the Buffalo News on 8/26/2005. Heyer, Steven E. Suddenly, August 23, 2005, dear son of Edwin and the late Geraldine Heyer; beloved brother of Kimberly (Michael) Hyman; grandson of Mildred Heyer; also survived by three nephews. Funeral services from the PACER FUNERAL HOME INC., 2275 George Urban Blvd. (2 blocks east of Dick Rd.), Saturday at 11 AM. Friends invited, family present Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Published in the Buffalo News from 8/25/2005 - 8/26/2005. Janis, Allan A. August 24, 2005, beloved husband of the late Doris Lila (nee Samuel) Janis; dear father of Steven L. (Sharyn) Janis, Marion Janis-Wychules, Ronald H. (Dr. Susan Spear) Janis and Frederick L. (Cindy) Janis; loving grandfather of Dr. Sarah Janis, Melissa (Raymond) Henderson, Allison (Steven) Young, Naomi Wychules, Brian Wychules, Samuel Janis, Irene Janis, James Janis, Judith Gabrelle Janis, Jesse Janis and Jonathan Janis; brother of the late Sophia Garfield and Lillian Ennis. Funeral Services from Temple Beth Am, 4660 Sheridan Dr., Sunday at 1:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations to Buffalo Museum of Science. A period of mourning will be observed at The Marriot Hotel (Millersport Hwy) Sunday only to 8:00 PM. Arrangements by the Amherst Memorial Chapel, Inc. Published in the Buffalo News on 8/26/2005. Jeski, Irene (Zawadzki) August 24, 2005, of Lackawanna, NY, beloved wife of the late Chester A.; dearest mother of Elaine, Judith Grugel, Charles and David (Nancy); grandmother of Lindy, Andrea and Andrew; daughter of the late John and Estelle Zawadzki; sister of Florence (Edward) Sepanik and the late Arthur (late Marie) and John (late Harriet); also survived by nieces and nephews. Services from the COLONIAL MEMORIAL CHAPELS INC., 3003 South Park Ave., Lackawanna, NY, Saturday morning at 9 and from St. Hyacinth's Church at 9:30. Visitation Friday only 2-8 PM. Published in the Buffalo News from 8/25/2005 - 8/26/2005. Kujawski, Martin J. Of Batavia, August 25, 2005, husband of Florence W. (Gorecki); father of Jerry S. (Kris) Kujawski, Steven M. (Diane) Kujawski; grandfather of Bradley Kujawski; brother of Anthony Kujawski of Buffalo, Henry (Dorothy) Kujawski of Batavia, Marian (Harry) Malczewski of Lakeview; brother-in-law of Millie Kujawski and Rosemary Kujawski of Batavia. Visitation Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the J. LEONARD McANDREW FUNERAL HOME, 2 Bogue Ave., Batavia. Prayers Monday 8:45 AM at the Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial 9:30 AM, Sacred Heart Church. Published in the Buffalo News on 8/26/2005. Mahn, George M. August 25, 2005, of Hamburg, N.Y. Beloved husband of Dawn (nee Morrison); cherished father of Dennis (Rosemary) Mahn and Karen (Ron) Blandy; loving brother of Suzanne Scott; also survived by five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Friends received at the LAKESIDE MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME INC., S-4199 Lakeshore Rd. (corner Camp Rd. & Rt. 5), Hamburg, 627-2919, on Friday from 6-8 PM, where funeral services will immediately follow at 8 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice Foundation of WNY. Charles A. Castiglia, Director. Published in the Buffalo News on 8/26/2005. McKillen, Ryan S. Of Orchard Park, NY; suddenly entered into rest August 23, 2005; beloved son of Karen and Mark Jenkins and Glenn and Debbie McKillen; devoted brother of Samantha, Nicole (Craig), Colleen, Cathleen, Patrick, Catlin, Megan, and the late Glenn Jr.; cherished grandson of Ruth McKillen, Dennis McKillen, Jerry and Barbara Jenkins, Barbara and Bernie Esford and the late Anna Schumacher; dear nephew of Steven (late Jean) Mejia, Patrick (Jackie) McKillen, Jennifer Jenkins and the late Dennis McKillen; also survived by cousins and many friends. Relatives and friends may visit the LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (Southtowns Chapel), 3060 Abbott Rd, near Lake Ave on Thursday and Friday from 3-7 PM, where the funeral will be held on Saturday morning 8:30 o'clock and a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Church at 9:30 o'clock. Interment Hillcrest Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News from 8/25/2005 - 8/26/2005. Nightengale, Mary C. (Crotty) August 25, 2005, wife of the late Edward J. Nightengale; cherished mother of Marty, Janet M. (David) Prucnal, Peter (JoAnn), Paul and the late Edward and Thomas (Patricia) Nightengale; loving grandmother of Christopher and Martin Nightengale, Megan (Rich) Prucnal-Davis, Kate Prucnal and David Malizia; survived by many nieces and nephews. Friends received on Friday from 3-8 PM at the NIGHTENGALE FUNERAL HOME, 1884 South Park Ave. (near Tifft) where services will be held on Saturday morning at 9:30 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial from the Church Of The Holy Family at 10 AM. Friends invited. Interment in Holy Cross Cemetery. Mrs. Nightengale was a long time member of the Parish Rosary Altar Society. Published in the Buffalo News from 8/25/2005 - 8/26/2005. Peluso, Carrie (Falletta) Of Buffalo, NY, August 22, 2005, beloved wife of the late Victor J. Peluso; mother of Lillian (Phillipe) Croise, Carol (Charles J.) Bonda and Victor (Anna Marie) Peluso; also survived by grandchildren and great-grandchildren; sister of Alfonso (Ida) and Gasper (Dominica) Falletta. Friends received Friday from 2-4 and 6-8 PM at the GRECO FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2909 Elmwood Ave. (near Sheridan Dr.), where Funeral Services will be held Saturday morning at 8:15 and in Holy Spirit Church at 9 AM. Flowers gratefully declined. Interment in Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News from 8/25/2005 - 8/26/2005. Petrie, Concetta M. (Cangelosi) August 23, 2005, beloved wife of the late Victor; dearest mother of John T. (Linda) Petrie; grandmother of Timothy Petrie; sister of John T. Cangelosi, MD and the late Cajeta Ciola. The family will be present on Friday from 7-9 PM at the (Cleveland Hill Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 569 Cleveland Dr. where funeral services will be held on Saturday at 10:15 AM and from Christ the King Church at 11 AM. On-line register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 8/25/2005 - 8/26/2005. Salczynski, Lillian A. (Szulewski) Of Lancaster, NY August 24, 2005. Beloved mother of Lydia (Ernest) Hardesty of Valrico, FL, Sylvia (Thomas) Salczynski O'Connor; sister of Helen (late Sherry) Wisniewski and Richard (Elaine) Szulewski. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Mary's R.C. Church, Saturday morning at 9:30. (Please assemble at Church). Family will receive relatives and friends at the WENDEL & LOECHER INC FUNERAL HOME, 27 Aurora St, Lancaster Friday only 2-4 and 7-9. Flowers gratefully declined. Published in the Buffalo News from 8/25/2005 - 8/26/2005. Schanne Sr., Fred J. Age 86, of Lancaster, August 6, 2005, beloved husband of Norma M. (Rung) for 62 years; loving father of Fred Jr. (Susan), William (Karen) and Mary; dearest grandfather of Kathleen (Paul) Miska, Scott, Joel, Andrew, Nathan, Jonathan and Bryan. Fred was a life long resident of Lancaster, a Scout Master of Troop 551 and was affiliated with the Boy Scouts of America for over 50 years. Donations in his memory may be made to the Boy Scouts of America or St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 55 Pleasant Ave, Lancaster, NY 14086. Family and friends are invited to attend a memorial service at St. John's Church on Saturday, August 27, at 1:30 PM. Arrangements by ERIE COUNTY CREMATION SERVICE. Published in the Buffalo News on 8/26/2005. Siano, Santina (Zigrossi) August 24, 2005. Beloved wife of the late Frank L. Siano; dearest mother of Patricia (Paul) Kwitowski, Francis and George (Eileen) Siano; dear grandmother of Mary (Ronald) Houston, Marlene (Mark) Kalenak, Edward (Elizabeth) Kwitowski, Matthew Kwitowski, Stephanie and Jennifer Siano; great-grandmother of Morgaine, Bram, Fiona, Ronan, Conall, Cole and Matthew; sister of Geneva, Dom (Louise), George (Pat) Zigrossi, Elizabeth (late Ralph) Tegler, Mary (late Boniface) Pope and the late Betty, Samuel Zigrossi and Rose Buttino; also survived by nieces and nephews. The family will be present Friday 7-9, Saturday and Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Tonawanda Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2600 Sheridan Dr. (at Parker), where funeral services will be held Monday at 9:15 AM and a Mass of Christian Burial from St. Joseph Church-University Heights at 10 AM. Friends invited. If desired, memorials may be made to The Hospice Foundation, 225 Como Park Blvd., Cheektowaga, NY 14227. Online register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News on 8/26/2005. Smith, Ian D. August 24, 2005, age 83 of the Town of Tonawanda, after a long illness. Husband of the late Florence M. Smith; father of David B., Ronald (Sandy), Bruce (Maggie) Smith, Elizabeth M. Pauly and Kathleen (Frank) McKissock; also survived by 12 grandchildren, six great-grandsons and many nieces and nephews. Friends may call from 2-4 and 7-9 PM Sunday only at the HAMP FUNERAL HOME INC., Adam & Seymour Sts., Tonawanda, where funeral services will be held at 10 AM Monday. Friends invited. If desired, memorials to Hospice Buffalo are preferred. Complete obituary, condolences and directions at www.hampfuneral.com Published in the Buffalo News on 8/26/2005. Travis, Lawrence J. Of West Seneca, NY, August 24, 2005; beloved husband of Corinne L. (nee Hanson); loving father of Virginia (Donald) Gallant and Sandra (Austin) Scaccia; dearest grandfather of Michael (Lisa) Smith and Austin and Sarah Scaccia; loving great-grandfather of Evan and Garrett Smith; dearest brother of Modock Travis, Rose Mary Long, Sueann Burner and the late Charles and the late Nelson Travis; also survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral Service Saturday at 9 AM from the URBAN BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME INC., 6685 Transit Rd, East Amherst, NY (3 mi. North of Maple). Visitation Friday only from 3-7 PM. Interment in Acacia Park Cemetery, Pendleton, NY. Flowers gratefully declined. Please make donations to St. Joseph's Hospital Foundation for Hospice Care or Hospice of Buffalo. Lawrence was a retiree of Republic Steel of Buffalo, NY. Published in the Buffalo News from 8/25/2005 - 8/26/2005. Urbanek, Jean A. (Czaplinski) Of Cheektowaga, NY August 24, 2005; beloved wife of the late Felix Grenzicki and the late Michael Urbanek; dear sister of Virginia Martin, Josephine Kay, Veronica Sokolowski and Clara (Joseph) Norton; also survived by nieces and nephews. Friends may call Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the PAUL A. KLOC BLOSSOM CHAPELS, INC, 4680 Clinton St. (cor. Borden Rd) West Seneca, (668-5666) where funeral will be held Saturday morning at 9:15 AM. and from Annunciation Church ( Elma) at 10 o'clock. Friends are invited Published in the Buffalo News on 8/26/2005. Widdowfield, Alice J. (Leffler) Of Springville, NY, August 24, 2005, mother of Kevin (Jane), David (Shelly) and Lisa Widdowfield; grandmother of Kyle Widdowfield, Kirby (Matthew) Kennedy and Michael (Stephanie) Morgan; great-grandmother of Merissa, Mallory and James; sister of Ruth (late Phillip) Draudt and the late Edward 'Bud' (Emilie) Leffler and Sis McKee; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Friends are invited to attend a memorial service Saturday afternoon at 1:30 from the SMITH-WEISMANTEL FUNERAL HOME INC., 271 E. Main St., Springville, NY. Expressions of sympathy may be made to Hospice Foundation, 225 Como Park Blvd, Buffalo, NY 14240-0590. Published in the Buffalo News on 8/26/2005. Yost, Geraldyne C. (Cohen) August 24, 2005. Beloved wife of the late Dr. Murray A. Yost; dear mother of Dr. Murray A. (Linda) Yost Jr. and Robert R. (Elizabeth) Yost of Aurora, CO; grandmother of Elizabeth (Amir) Gollan, Peter (Gilian) Yost, Benjamin Yost, Molly Yost and Schyler Yost and one great-grandchild Ezra Gollan. Private funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family. Memorials in her memory may be made to the WNY Heart Association. Arrangements by the AMHERST MEMORIAL CHAPEL, INC. Published in the Buffalo News from 8/25/2005 - 8/26/2005.