OBITS: The Buffalo News Death Notices 29 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 Beatty, Jeffrey A. August 28, 2005, husband of Sharon (Was) Beatty; son of Roy and Dolores (Bartlebaugh) Beatty; brother of Barry, David and Craig (Michelle) Beatty; son-in-law of Matthew and Melanie Was. Family present to receive friends Tuesday only from 2-4 and 7-8 at the PERNA-PELLEGRINO FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1671 Maple Rd. (between Hopkins & Youngs) where Funeral Service will be held at 8 PM. Flowers gratefully declined. Published in the Buffalo News on 8/29/2005. Broeneman, John R. Of Blasdell, NY, August 27, 2005, beloved husband of Thelma J. (Edwards) Broeneman; dearest father of Judith (late Walter) Clark, John (Diane), Louis (Susan) Broeneman, Linda (Leonard) Bigaj, Sharyn S. (James) Losel and Thelma Diane (Charles) Greenan; also survived by 23 grandchildren and 30 great-grandchildren; brother of Emma (late Hans) Walker. No prior visitation. Memorial Services will be held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements by ERIE COUNTY CREMATION SERVICE, 824-6435. Published in the Buffalo News on 8/29/2005. Burch, Angeline (Pruchnowski) August 28, 2005, of Sloan, NY, beloved wife of the late William J. Burch, Sr.; dearest mother of Robert J. (Joan), Richard J. (Patricia), June (late Walter) Urbanski and William J. Jr. (Diane); grandmother of Denise (Joseph) Whalen, Brian (Virginia), Kimberly (John) Roncone, Melissa (Michael) Prendergast, Lisa Urbanski, Lindsey, Michael and Brianna and five great-grandchildren; predeceased by brothers and sisters; survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral services commencing at the DANIEL R. SMOLAREK FUNERAL HOME, 2510 Union Rd., Cheektowaga (two blocks south of William St.) Wednesday at 9:15 AM and at St. Andrew's Church at 10 AM. Entombment in St. Adalbert's Cemetery, Lancaster. Family present Monday 7-9 PM and Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Flowers gratefully declined. Published in the Buffalo News on 8/29/2005. Burgio, Concetta "Jeanette" (Lachina) (nee Lachina) August 27, 2005. Age 68. Beloved wife of Charles J. Burgio of Plumbers Local 36; dear mother of Marie (Jeffery) Balen of Virginia Beach, VA, and Laurie (Joseph) Casciano; loving grandmother of Maria and Conor; daughter of the late Lucia and Salvatore Lachina; dear sister of Anna Furio of Wilmington, DE, and Salvatore Lachina of CA; sister-in-law of Carmela (Augusto) Zavatti, Serafina Bona, Rosaria (Andrea) Frezza; also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins. The family will be present to receive friends Monday 7-9 PM and Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Lancaster-Depew Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC. 6050 Transit Rd., where Funeral Services will be held Wednesday morning at 8:15 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at Fourteen Holy Helpers Church at 9:00 AM. Friends invited. Flowers gratefully declined. Online guest register at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 8/28/2005 - 8/29/2005. Burke, Frances E. Decker August 27, 2005, wife of the late James D. Burke and Ernest R. Decker; mother of Margaret (Peter) DeStefano and the late Rev. Raymond Decker; grandmother of Margaret (James) Ambrose, Ralph (Lori) DeStefano, Dee Dee (Rick) Raymond, Mary Jo (William) Henderson and Raymond (Heidi) DeStefano; also survived by 11 great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends may call Wednesday from 9-9:45 AM at the NIGHTENGALE FUNERAL HOME, 1884 South Park Ave. (near Tifft St.) where a Rosary will be recited prior to a Mass of Christian Burial in Our Lady of Victory Basilica at 10:30 o'clock. Mrs. Burke was a member of Ct. Msgr. Baker Catholic Daughters of America, The Legion of Mary and The Altar & Rosary Society. In lieu of flowers, donations to The Cause for Canonization of Father Baker are suggested. Arrangements by Donald J. Haggerty. Published in the Buffalo News on 8/29/2005. Campana SSJ, Sister Joan M. (Sister Mary John) Suddenly, August 28, 2005, daughter of the late Anne Kehoe Campana and Humbert Campana; sister of Richard (Martha) Campana and the late John (late Janet) and Robert (Jay) Campana; also survived by 16 nieces and nephews and numerous grand-nieces and grand-nephews. Friends may call at the Sisters of Saint Joseph Clarence Residence, 4975 Strickler Rd., Clarence, NY, Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 and Wednesday 2-4 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at Our Lady of Peace Church, 10950 Main St., Clarence, NY, Wednesday at 7:30 PM (please assemble at church). Memorial contributions in Sister Joan's memory may be made to the Sisters of Saint Joseph. Online tributes may be made to www.mem.com Arrangements by DENGLER & ROBERTS FUNERAL HOME. Published in the Buffalo News on 8/29/2005. Chmielewski, Helen Age 76, August 28, 2005, beloved wife of Chester Chmielewski; dear mother of Carol A. Zimmer of Houston, TX and Gail (Joseph) Pascal; dearest grandmother of Reed, Dana, Lana and Randee; sister of Richard (Sandy) and the late Stanley Matecki. Friends may call Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 at the DENGLER & ROBERTS FUNERAL HOME, 3000 Delaware Ave., Kenmore where prayers will be offered Wednesday 8:30 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Paul's R.C. Church 9 AM. Published in the Buffalo News on 8/29/2005. Crotty, Catherine L. "Kay" (Smith) August 27, 2005, beloved wife of the late John M.; dearest mother of John (Kim) and William (Lisa) Crotty; sister of Ann (late Robert) Hoffman, Gertrude (Francis) Piegay, late Joseph, late James (Frances), late Rev. John, Thomas and Matthew Smith, Mary (late James) Browne and the late Henry (Marie) Smith; loving grandmother of Caitlin, John Michael, Kristen and Jennifer Crotty; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Friends received on Sunday 7-9 PM and Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the NIGHTENGALE FUNERAL HOME, 1884 South Park Ave. (near Tifft) where funeral services will be held on Tuesday at 8:45 followed by a Mass of Christian Burial from St. Martin of Tours Church at 9:30. Interment in Woodlawn Cemetery. Mrs. Crotty was a member of St. Martin's Altar & Rosary Society. Published in the Buffalo News from 8/28/2005 - 8/29/2005. Durnell Sr., Donald E. August 24, 2005, of Buffalo, NY, beloved husband of Dorothy (nee Holdsworth); loving father of Donald E. (Jacqueline) Jr., Viola E. Kurhowski, Dorothy (Paul) Hoener, John and Barbara (Keith) Bane; cherished brother of Norman (Staryl), Eleanore (Robert) Kuldren, Ronald (Mary), Leonard and Cathy Asherman; devoted grandfather of 16 and great-grandfather of three; also survived by nieces and nephews. Private services at the convenience of the family. Arrangements by LINK-FOX & LUKA FUNERAL HOME (885-1709). Published in the Buffalo News on 8/29/2005. Elizabeth, Sister Ann Harding S.S.j August 28, 2005; daughter of the late Sylvester and Lucille Rider Harding; sister of Jeanne Tenley of Catonsville, MD, Virginia Grewe of Ellicott City, MD, William Harding of Hollywood, FL and the late Helen Mulkin and Robert Harding; also survived by nieces and nephews. Friends may call Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the Sisters of Saint Joseph Clarence Residence, 4975 Strickler Rd., Clarence, where a Mass of Christian burial will be offered Wednesday at 10AM. Friends invited. On-line tributes may be sent to www.mem.com. Arrangements by DENGLER & ROBERTS FUNERAL HOME. Published in the Buffalo News on 8/29/2005. Furman, Beatrice M. August 28, 2005, daughter of the late James and Louise Monester; longtime companion of Wilfird 'Wink' Dillsworth; dear friend of Kathleen Secord and the Dillsworth family. Friends received on Tuesday from 10-11 AM at the NIGHTENGALE FUNERAL HOME, 1884 South Park Ave. (near Tifft) where services will follow at 11 AM. Friends invited. Private interment in Acacia Park Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News on 8/29/2005. Gajewski, Florence H. (Ratajczak) August 28, 2005, of Cheektowaga, NY, beloved wife of Raymond; dearest mother of Donna (Michael) Mrozek, Donald (Maryann Golden), David (Lynn) and Daniel Gajewski; grandmother of Michelle Mrozek, Nicole, Jamie and Lee Ann Gajewski; sister of Dorothy Drabek, Eleanore Kohl, Delphine (Ronald) Handzlik and Felix (Carol) Ratajczak; also survived by nieces and nephews. Family will be present to receive relatives and friends Tuesday 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 Wednesday at 10 AM. Entombment St. Stanislaus Cemetery. Mrs. Gajewski was a lifetime member of The Reserves Ladies Auxiliary. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to Hospice Foundation, 225 Como Park Blvd, Cheektowaga, NY 14227 Published in the Buffalo News on 8/29/2005. Gembala, Josephine (Purpura) August 27, 2005 of Cheektowaga, NY. Beloved wife of Leonard; dearest mother of Joanne (Bruce) Gervan and Susan; grandmother of Emily, Stephanie, Olivia and Ava; sister of Rosemarie (late Walter) Syraski and Dolores (Ronald) Gorski. Funeral services commencing at the DANIEL R. SMOLAREK FUNERAL HOME, 2510 Union Rd., Cheektowaga (two blocks south of William St.), Tuesday morning at 11 and at Resurrection Church at 11:30. Entombment in St. Adalbert's Cemetery, Lancaster. Family present Sunday 6-9 PM and Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Flowers gratefully declined. Published in the Buffalo News from 8/28/2005 - 8/29/2005. Hartman, George H. Formerly of Orchard Park, NY; August 22, 2005; father of John P. (Laura) Hartman; Nancy A. (Brian) Martin and Sarah L. Hartman; grandfather of Jonathan, Gabrielle, Christopher, Angelena, Jackson, Gretchen and Jacquelyn; brother of Rita (late Richard) Nichols; uncle of Kathy Cosgrove and Julie Nichols. The family will receive friends Sunday, August, 28 at 7-9 PM and Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the F.E. BROWN SONS FUNERAL HOME INC., 6575 E. Quaker St., Orchard Park. Funeral services will be private. Memorials may be made to the Salvation Army Published in the Buffalo News from 8/24/2005 - 8/29/2005. Heubach, Richard F. Of Kenmore, NY, August 27, 2005, beloved husband of Debra (nee Reesor) Heubach; father of Peter (Davida), April (Frank) Soto, Matthew and Victoria Heubach; also survived by eight grandchildren; brother of Kenneth Heubach and Susan (Thomas) Askey; former husband of Mary (nee Pallidino) Heubach. Private Funeral Services were held at the GRECO FUNERAL HOME, INC. Mr. Heubach was a veteran of the Vietnam War. Published in the Buffalo News on 8/29/2005. Hotchkiss, Richard M. Of the Town of Tonawanda; entered into rest on August 25, 2005; beloved husband of Clara M. (nee Marrone); father of David (Jayme) and Gary (Paulette); grandfather of Chelsea. A memorial service will be held Tuesday, August 30, 2005 at 11:00 AM at the Augustana Lutheran Church, 3143 Eggert Rd., Town of Tonawanda. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Augustana Lutheran Memorial Fund or Town of Tonawanda Paramedic Unit would be appreciated. Arrangements by the HILLIARD-CREASEY FUNERAL HOME, INC. Published in the Buffalo News from 8/28/2005 - 8/29/2005. Hull, Beverly (Powell) Of Hamburg, NY, August 27, 2005, dearest companion of the late Dennis Sicheri; wife of the late Minert E. Hull; loving mother of Mary Alice (Dennis) Crissy; devoted grandmother of Chelsea Lynne Neathery; sister of Nedra (late Robert) Rooney, Grant (Marie) Powell, Irene (Calvin) O'Rourke and the late Norbert Powell, Fay Weber, Jean Koster and Robert Powell. The family will receive friends Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the F.E. BROWN SONS FUNERAL HOME, INC., E. Quaker St., Orchard Park. Services Wednesday 10 AM in St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 6595 E. Quaker St., Orchard Park. Friends invited. Memorials may be made to Hospice Buffalo, Inc. Published in the Buffalo News on 8/29/2005. Jasinowski, Benjamin August 25, 2005, beloved husband of Georgeann Becker; dear father of Douglas (Debra), Donna and Georgine Jasinowski; grandfather of Aimee, Michelle and Rachel; great-grandfather of Nikalus and Christopher; brother of Ronald (late Sis) Jasinowski, the late Rosalie Bakowski and Richard (late Beverly) Jasinowski; also survived by a dear family friend Joanne Langheier. Friends received at the Michael A. DiVincenzo Funeral Home, 1122 E. Lovejoy St. Sunday and Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM, where a funeral service will be held Tuesday morning at 10 AM. Mr. Jasinowski was a Medic in the US Army during the Korean War. Published in the Buffalo News from 8/28/2005 - 8/29/2005. Kelly, Eileen M. (Briel) Age 89, a native of Buffalo, daughter of Frank and Marie (Maack) Briel, passed away in Boonville, NY on August 28, 2005. She graduated from St. Mary's School for the Deaf in Buffalo, later married Sherwood Kelly, deceased in 1970. Survived by daughter, Dolores; grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews in the Buffalo area; predeceased by a son, Martin J. in 1995; a grandson, Timothy Fruin, 1988; a sister, Adeline; three brothers, Francis, Martin and John, all of Buffalo. Funeral Tuesday at 11:30 AM in TRAINOR FUNERAL HOME, INC., 143 Schuyler St., Boonville, NY. Interment in St. Mary's Cemetery, Constableville. Calling hours are Monday (today) 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Sunset Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Resident Activities Fund, 232 Academy St., Boonville, NY 13309. Published in the Buffalo News on 8/29/2005. Knight, Richard F. "Red Eye" Age 65, of North Tonawanda, August 28, 2005 in DeGraff Memorial Hospital, after a brief illness. Beloved husband of Liesel (nee Metz) Knight; father of Deonna (Ron) Ranney and Lisa (late Thomas) Warning, both of North Tonawanda; son of Carol Fitzpatrick of North Tonawanda and the late Frederick Knight; grandfather of Becky Ralston, Joseph Ranney, Thomas Warning, Michael Mosher, Nicholas Mosher and Danielle Ranney and three great-grandchildren; brother of Karen DiFlavio of West Seneca and David R. Knight of North Tonawanda; uncle of many nieces and nephews. Richard retired in 1995 from the U.S. Air Force with the rank of Master Sergeant, he joined the Air Force in 1957. He had served in Vietnam and was stationed at the Niagara Falls Air Force Base at the time of his retirement. He enjoyed boating and race cars. Friends may call at the FRETTHOLD FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1241 Oliver St. at Ward Rd. in North Tonawanda on Monday from 7-9 PM and Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Funeral Services will be held at the funeral home on Wednesday at 10:30 AM. Interment will be in Acacia Park Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News on 8/29/2005. Kopcho, Sandra M. (Pesch) August 26, 2005, of Tonawanda, NY, beloved mother of Michael, David (Maria) Kopcho and Suzanne Powell; loving grandmother of Loryn, Lindzee, Jamie, Zachary, Lydia, Melanie and Joshua; cherished daughter of the late Walter and the late Margaret Pesch; dear sister of Lee (Diane) and the late Donald (Donna) Pesch; also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins. A Memorial Service will be announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to a charity of your choice. Published in the Buffalo News on 8/29/2005. Maloney, Dorothy J. (Schnell) Of Town of Tonawanda, NY; August 29, 2005; beloved wife of the late George B. Maloney; mother of James (Shirley) Maloney; Ruth (Philip) Noah, Mary (Robert) Parker, Virginia (John) Garfield and David (Kim) Maloney; also survived by eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; sister of Ethel Gunsolus. Friends received Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the GRECO FUNERAL HOME INC., 2909 Elmwood Ave. (near Sheridan Drive) where funeral service will be held Wednesday morning at 10:45 and in St. Ameila Church at 11:30. Interment in Mt. Olivet. Published in the Buffalo News on 8/29/2005. Martin, Regina Virginia (Czaplinski) Entered into peace and God's loving care on August 28, 2005 at age 96, wife of the late John; mother of the late Thomas; devoted mother of Sally (Alex) Gabryszak of Cheektowaga, Joan (Robert) Przepiora of Canandaigua, Donna (late Leon) Lelonek of Cheektowaga and Margaret (late Michael) Gawronski of North Tonawanda; loving sister of Josephine Kay, Veronica Sokolowski and Clara (Joseph) Norton; dearest grandmother of 11; fondest great-grandmother of 19; aunt of many nieces and nephews. Regina is formerly from Cheektowaga, NY and had recently resided with her daughter and son-in-law, Joan and Robert Przepiora of Canandaigua. Relatives and friends may call Tuesday 5-9 at LUCEY-VAN VOORHIS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 301 West Main St., (Route 96), Victor. (Exit 45 Thruway, NY Route 96 south, funeral home 2.7 miles on right). Her Funeral Mass will be celebrated Wednesday morning at 11:00 o'clock at St. Patrick's Church, 115 Maple Ave., Victor. Interment St. Patrick's Cemetery, Victor. Expressions of sympathy in her memory may be directed to Victor-Farmington Ambulance Corp., 1321 East Victor Rd., Victor, NY 14564 or Victor Food Cupboard, 221 High St., Victor, NY 14564. Published in the Buffalo News on 8/29/2005. Morawski, Gerald J. "Moose" 'Suddenly' August 26, 2005 of Orchard Park, NY. Dear son of Sophie and the late Carl Morawski; beloved husband of Susan (nee Suhr); dear father of Dennis (Deborah), Thomas (Stacia), Mary Suzanne (Samuel) Palmeri, Deanna (George) Deacon and Johanna Morawski; brother of Robert (Janice) Morawski; dear grandfather of Jacob, Hanna, Alex, Justin and Amelia Morawski. Funeral services Wednesday at 8:30 AM from the SIECK & MAST FUNERAL HOME, 250 Orchard Park Rd., West Seneca, 825-5205, and in Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Church at 9 AM. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Family will be present Monday and Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Interment in St. Matthew's Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News from 8/28/2005 - 8/29/2005. Mueller, Richard A. Of Buffalo, NY, August 27, 2005, beloved husband of Arletta D. (Moeckel) Mueller; father of Karen S. (Gary) Lipinczyk, Nancy J. Mueller (Paul White) and the late Timothy R. Mueller; grandfather of Matthew and Devon; brother of Dorothy Pfeffer, Frank Mueller and the late Bertha, Marian, Charles and George. Friends may call Monday 7-9 PM and Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the RAPIN FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2480 Kensington Ave., Amherst, NY (same address as Dietrich Funeral Home). Funeral Service Wednesday at Epiphany United Church of Christ, 2205 Genesee St., Buffalo, NY at 10 AM. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Dunkirk Conference Center. Published in the Buffalo News from 8/28/2005 - 8/29/2005. Murray, Gerard E. "Red" August 23, 2005, husband of Eleanor (Thompson) Murray; father of Jane M. Trotter, Norman E. (Thuy), The Rev. William M. 'Mac' (Merline), George M. (Marcie) Murray and Lisa E. Trotter; grandfather of eight; great-grandfather of one; brother of The Rt. Rev. George M. (Margaret) Murray; also survived by two nephews and one niece. No prior visitation. Friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service Thursday afternoon at 4 o'clock in Calvary Episcopal Church, 20 Milton St., Williamsville, NY 14221. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials to Buffalo Prep, PO box 1192, Buffalo, NY 14215 or Calvary Episcopal Church. Arrangements by BEACH-TUYN FUNERAL HOME INC. Published in the Buffalo News from 8/28/2005 - 8/29/2005. Nunciato, Joseph A. August 27, 2005, beloved husband of the late Mary Visco; dear father of Felicia (late Joseph) Kupczyk and Joseph J. (Lorraine) Nunciato; grandfather of Paul, James, Karrie and Erika; great-grandfather of Alexandria, Julia, Joseph and Natalie; brother of the late Anna D'Alessandro, Mary Piccaretto, Ida Gallo, Pasquale, Frank and Ralph Nunciato. Friends received at the MICHAEL A. DiVINCENZO FUNERAL HOME, 1122 E. Lovejoy St., Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM where prayers will be said Wednesday morning at 9 followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Francis of Assisi Church at 9:30. Published in the Buffalo News on 8/29/2005. Petrinec, Karen L. (Shank) August 26, 2005, of East Aurora, NY, beloved daughter of the late Raymond C. and Helen M. Sherwood Shank; dearest mother of Dr. Steven Petrinec, Kevin (Gaby) Petrinec, Raymond Petrinec, Scott (Becky) Petrinec and the late Jeffrey Todd Petrinec; grandmother of Amanda, Shannon, Sean, Emily and Kristen Petrinec; beloved sister of the late Arlene (Fred) Dyttmer. Karen had a devoted group of friends including Jean Mendola, Mary Ann Clark, Debbie Guadagno, Marcia Miller, Barb Schultz, Faith Wohlhueter and everyone at 206 Maple Terrace. No prior visitation. Private services at convenience of family. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Children's Hospital in memory of the late Jeffrey Todd Petrinec. Arrangements by the WOOD FUNERAL HOME, East Aurora, NY. Published in the Buffalo News from 8/28/2005 - 8/29/2005. Phillips, Aileen E. (Mages) August 27, 2005, age 75, wife of the late Robert; mother of Beverly (Jim) Raiser, Morris (Cheryl), Robert (Maureen), Evelyn (Carl) Beach and Ann (Kevin) Drysdale; grandmother of nine; great-grandmother of four; sister of Jack (Shirley) Mages; aunt to several nieces and nephews. Family will receive friends Tuesday and Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at Urban-AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, 3645 Genesee St., Cheektowaga where funeral services will be held Thursday at 10 AM. Online register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News on 8/29/2005. Potenza, Rita M. August 27, 2005 at age 67. Beloved mother of Darlene (Shawn) Donohue, Denise (Daniel) Gebauer, Debra (Stephen) Radziwon and David (Michele) Swick; grandmother of Claire, Christian, Cameron, Jared, Julia, Ryan and Kayla; sister of Dolly Buscemi and Daniel (Cathy) Potenza, the late Lucian Potenza, the late Anthony Potenza and the late Judith Swarczak. Family will receive friends Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Cleveland Hill Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 569 Cleveland Dr., Cheektowaga. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday at 10:30 AM from St. George RC Church, Old Glenwood Rd., West Falls (please assemble at church). Flowers gratefully declined. Contributions may be made to Hospice of Buffalo or Hope Lodge. Online register at www.Amigone.com. Published in the Buffalo News from 8/28/2005 - 8/29/2005. Rabb, Phyllis A. (Gregorewski) August 28, 2005, beloved wife of the late John; devoted mother of Donna (late Jim) Everett, Thomas, David (Veronica) and James Rabb; grandmother of Susan (Scott) Koehler, Christopher Kaleta, Nicole Mittner-Rabb, Richard Latona, Brian Everett, Jessica and Jonathan Rabb; great-grandmother of Angelica Rabb and Scott T. Koehler. Family will be present Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the ORLOWSKI-PIETSZAK FUNERAL HOME, 2400 William St. (three blocks east of Harlem) where services will be held Wednesday at 9 and at St. Josaphat Church at 9:30 AM. Published in the Buffalo News on 8/29/2005. Scott, Dorothy Doane August 22, 2005. Wife of the late D. Sinclair Scott. A Memorial Service will be held at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 724 Delaware Ave., Wednesday at 4 o'clock PM. Memorials may be made to Westminster Presbyterian Church. Arrangements by GEORGE J. ROBERTS & SONS. Published in the Buffalo News on 8/29/2005. Shanahan, Carol K. Of Valparaiso, IN, age 73, passed away August 27, 2005 at Horton VNA Hospice Center. Born in Buffalo, NY, December 17, 1931. A Valparaiso resident 40 years, formerly of Buffalo, NY. Owner and operator of Carol's Hallmark Shop County Seat Mall, Valparaiso for 27 years. Member of St. Paul Catholic Church. Survivors include two daughters, Karyn (Charles) Stockwell and Terre Shanahan, both of Valparaiso; one son, John (Sharon) Shanahan of Valparaiso; eight grandchildren, Joseph, Kayla and Eric Shanahan, Craig Vansoest, Kellen and Caitlin Stockwell, Sabrena and Garret Markley; sister-in-law, Margaret Safe of Buffalo, NY; preceded in death by husband, Paul J. Shanahan; parents, James and Dorothy (Murphy) Fitzgerald. Funeral Services 9:30 AM from DYKES FUNERAL HOME, 2305 N. Campbell, Valparaiso, (219) 462-3125, Wednesday, August 31, 2005 with a 10 AM Mass at Queen of Apostles Chapel at St. Paul's Church, with Rev. Joseph Pawlowski officiating. Interment St. Paul Cemetery, Valparaiso. Friends may call Tuesday, August 30, 4-8 PM with a Wake Service at 4 PM. Memorials to VNA Hospice. Published in the Buffalo News on 8/29/2005. Spaeth, Elmer J. August 26, 2005. Age 82. Beloved husband of Marlene J. (nee Foeller) Spaeth; dear father of Karen (Bill) Partridge and Rev. Gary (Melissa) Spaeth; dear grandfather of Adam and Aaron; brother of Eleanor Spaeth, Philip (Hazel) Spaeth and the late Gertrude Miles, Joseph Spaeth, Dolores Prisinzano and Jerome Spaeth; also survived by many nieces and nephews. The family will be present to receive friends Sunday and Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Amherst Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 5200 Sheridan Dr. (corner Hopkins). Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 10:00 AM at The Chapel at CrossPoint, 500 CrossPoint Pkwy, Getzville, NY (please assemble at church). Friends invited. Online guest register at www.Amigone.com. Published in the Buffalo News from 8/28/2005 - 8/29/2005. Stephens Sr., Robert W. "Bob" August 27, 2005, beloved husband of Deborah (nee Fanning); dear father of Robert W. (Beth) Jr., Kevin (Beth), Kenneth Stephens, Kelly Stephens and the late Patrick; dear grandfather of Jason, Kevin, Robert III, Drew, Abby and Jacob; beloved son of Catherine and the late Lane Stephens; dear brother of Carol (late Jack) Huck, Kathie (David) LaPoma, Mary (Tony) Scapillato, Michael Stephens, James (Louann) Stephens, David (Sandy) Stephens, Richard (Elle) Stephens and the late Lane and Patrick Stephens. The family will be present to receive friends Monday and Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Amherst Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 5200 Sheridan Dr. (corner of Hopkins) where the Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday at 10 AM. Friends invited. Flowers gratefully declined. If desired, donations may be made in Robert's memory to Roswell Hospital. Online register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 8/28/2005 - 8/29/2005. Swick, Rita M. (Please see Potenza notice) Published in the Buffalo News from 8/28/2005 - 8/29/2005. Szyminski, Evelyn G. (Crummet) Of Derby, NY, August 27, 2005, wife of the late Arthur; dearest mother of James (Gerry), Thomas (Linda) and Linda (late Sam Pollak) Bottsford; daughter of the late Chester and Irene Crummet; sister of Marion (Charles) Rizzoni, Violet (Robert) Taylor and the late Richard and Chester Crummet; also survived by five grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Friends may call Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the ADDISON FUNERAL HOME, INC., 262 Main St., Angola where Funeral Services will be held Tuesday at 10 AM. Published in the Buffalo News from 8/28/2005 - 8/29/2005.