OBITS: The Buffalo News Death Notices 30 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 Adanti, Patrick V. Of Springville, NY, August 28, 2005, father of Daniel (Pamela), William (Marie) and Lee Adanti and Kim (Charles) McCormick; also survived by six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Friends may call Wednesday from 12-1 at SMITH-WEISMANTEL FUNERAL HOME, INC., 271 E., Main St., Springville, NY followed by a Memorial Service at 1:00. Expressions of sympathy may be made to Bertrand Chaffee Hospital or Springville Volunteer Fire Co. Published in the Buffalo News on 8/30/2005. Austin, Sylvia D. August 26, 2005 of Buffalo, NY. Friends may call Tuesday at Prayer Room Storehouse, 150 East Ferry, 11:00 AM visitation, 12:00 noon funeral service. Arrangements entrusted to MEMORIAL CHAPELS OF BUFFALO, 66 East Utica St. Interment private. Published in the Buffalo News on 8/30/2005. Bajorek, Marie P. August 29, 2005 of Lackawanna, NY. Daughter of the late Thomas and Mary (nee Mroz) Bajorek; sister of the late Frances (late George) Dudczak, Julius (late Anna), Emily (late Max) Kowalczyk, William J., Stella and Balbina T. (late Alex) Jarzembowski; also survived by nieces and nephews. Services from THE COLONIAL MEMORIAL CHAPELS, INC., 3003 South Park Ave., Lackawanna, NY, Thursday morning at 9:30 and from St. Hyacinth's Church at 10:00. Miss Bajorek was a member of the Altar and Rosary Society. Visitation Tuesday and Wednesday 2-8 PM. Published in the Buffalo News on 8/30/2005. Barry, Timothy P. August 27, 2005, of Lackawanna, NY; beloved husband of Becky A. (nee Burns); dearest father of Nicole, Timothy Jr. and Steven Barry; stepfather of John Jr., Melissa and Michael Uhrinek; son of Vincent and Patricia and the late Anna Marie (nee Nesbit) Barry; brother of James (Pam), Lynn (Mark) Robinson and Vincent (Mary); also survived by nieces and nephews. Visitation from The COLONIAL MEMORIAL CHAPELS INC., 3003 South Park Ave., Lackawanna, NY, Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM with a Chapel Service at 8:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the family. Published in the Buffalo News on 8/30/2005. Beyer, Charles W. "Chuck" Suddenly August 28, 2005 of Holland, NY; husband of Marianne R. (nee Abt) Beyer; father of Carolyn 'Carrie' M. Beyer; son of Norman and Shirley (nee Conrad) Beyer; brother of Barbara (David) Allein and Paul (Katherine) Beyer; son-in-law of Walter J. (late Ruth) Abt; also survived by loving nieces, nephews, cousins, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law; dear daddy of Cupid and Sammy. Friends may call Wednesday 7-9 PM and Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the KENNETH HOWE FUNERAL HOME, 64 Maple St., East Aurora, where Funeral service will be held Friday at 11 AM. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the American Heart Association or the American Cancer Society. Chuck was a very loving, caring person that will be deeply missed. Published in the Buffalo News on 8/30/2005. Blake, Charles S. Age 71 of New Port Richey, FL and formerly of North Tonawanda and the City of Tonawanda, August 28, 2005; husband of 47 years to Sally (nee Hartman) Blake; father of Steven Charles Blake and Brian Charles Blake; brother-in-law of Duane (Janet) Hartman; uncle of Alan (Lisa) Hartman and Susan (John) Bertram; nephew of Robert Fogelsonger. No prior visitation. A private burial in Elmlawn Cemetery. A Memorial Service will be held in First Trinity Lutheran Church, 1570 Niagara Falls Blvd. in the Town of Tonawanda, Thursday, September 1st, at 7pm. Friends invited. In lieu of flowers, memorials suggested to Hernando Pasco County Hospice, 12029 Majestic Blvd., Suite 1, Hudson, FL 12029. Arrangements by JOHN O. ROTH FUNERAL HOME, INC., Tonawanda. Published in the Buffalo News on 8/30/2005. Braden, Carol A. (Reinsel) August 28, 2005, age 66, wife of the late John J.; mother of Mindy (Kevin) Warnken and Christopher (Teresa); grandmother of Meagan and Molly Warnken, Matthew Braden; sister of Cathy (Jerald) Killion, the late James Reinsel; aunt to several nieces and nephews. Family will receive friends Wednesday 2-8 PM at St. Luke Lutheran Church (corner of Maryvale and Union Rd., Cheektowaga), where funeral services will be held Thursday at 10 AM. Flowers gratefully declined. Contributions may be made to the Carillon Fund of St. Luke Lutheran Church, 900 Maryvale Dr., Cheektowaga, 14225. Arrangements by Urban-AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME. Online register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News on 8/30/2005. Brown, Robert August 26, 2005, of Buffalo, NY. Friends may call Wednesday at Antioch Baptist Church, 1327 Fillmore. 10 AM visitation, 11 AM Funeral Service. Arrangements entrusted to MEMORIAL CHAPELS OF BUFFALO & CREMATION SERVICES. Interment in Forest Lawn. Published in the Buffalo News on 8/30/2005. 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 from 8/29/2005 - 8/30/2005. 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 - 8/30/2005. 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 from 8/29/2005 - 8/30/2005. 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 from 8/29/2005 - 8/30/2005. Cannon, William C. Of Kenmore, NY, August 28, 2005; beloved husband of Natalie (nee Palmeri) Cannon; father of Heather (Donald) Spencer, Cheryl, William and the late Deborah Cannon; also survived by two grandchildren. Friends received Wednesday 2-4 and 6-8 PM at The GRECO FUNERAL HOME INC., 2909 Elmwood Ave. (near Sheridan Dr.) where funeral services will be held Thursday morning at 9:00 and at All Saints Church at 10:00 AM. Flowers gratefully declined. Mr. Cannon was a Veteran of the Korean War. Published in the Buffalo News on 8/30/2005. 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 from 8/29/2005 - 8/30/2005. Clements, Dr. Tad Sheridan Peacefully August 27, 2005; at age 83 at his home. He is survived by his wife Dr. Colleen Clements; father of Collette (Charles) Dodson, Tamar (Hugh) Bush, Darcy (John) Quinn, Nicole (Donald) Pfuntner, Tod Clements (Pam Pupatelli), Dr. Carson Clements, Kirsten (Dr. Mentesinot) Woldeyohannes; grandfather of Heather, Holly and Heath Rosendale, Hunter & Harrison Dodson, Elric & Cameron Burgess, Rowan Quinn, Theodros and Elisabeth Woldeyohannes, Danielle Toote and Baby Boy Pfuntner; great-grandfather of Kiah Rosendale, Alexus and Amiyah Toote; nephews Barry Leon, Richard Clements, nieces Barbara Leon, Lauren Smith, Patricia Altemus. Dr. Clements was Emeritus Professor of Philosophy, SUNY Brockport and author of 'Science and Man' and 'Science Versus Religion'. He was an Army Veteran of WW II, a member of the Center for Inquiry in Buffalo and received his M.S. degree from the University of New Mexico and his PhD. from the State University of NY at Buffalo. He was a former curator of Live Exhibits at the Buffalo Museum of Science. A memorial service will be held at the Pullman Unitarian Universalist Church in Albion, NY, August 31, 2 PM Published in the Buffalo News on 8/30/2005. Deibel, Edward A. August 28, 20005, of the Town of Tonawanda, NY, loving husband of Mary, father of Deborah (Michael) Silla, grandfather of Kimberly, Kristen, Michael, Kaitlyn; brother of Marion Mangan, Raymond, Merven (Mary) and Maurand; brother-in-law of Jean. Friends may call Wednesday 7-9 and Thursday 9-10 AM at the LESTER H. WEDEKINDT INC. FUNERAL HOME, 3290 Delaware Ave., where funeral services will be Thursday morning at a time to be announced. Flowers gratefully declined. Published in the Buffalo News on 8/30/2005. 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 from 8/29/2005 - 8/30/2005. Fields, Edward G. August 28, 2005 of Buffalo, NY. Beloved husband of Janice Fields; father of Jerold (Joy) Fields, Jeanne (Sean) Fallon and Christine (John) Jasper; grandfather of Adam, Amy, Matthew, Zachary, Brendan and Cathryn. Friends are invited to attend services at Nazareth Lutheran Church (Skillen & Wiley) Thursday at 10:00 AM. Published in the Buffalo News on 8/30/2005. Hughes, Nelson C. Of Varysburg, NY; August 27, 2005 husband of Patricia Wagner Hughes; father of Caroline R., Kimberly A. and Jannine M. Hughes; brother of Nelson 'Butch' (Lucy) and Debbie (Chuck) Dale; son-in-law of Janet (late George) Wagner; brother-in-law of Michael (Pamela), Robert (Patti), Mary (Bill), Joseph (Laurie), John, Daniel, and Francis Wagner; also survived by nieces and nephews. Friends may call Tuesday 7-9 and Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at LOOMIS OFFERS & LOOMIS INC., Memorial Chapel, 1820 Seneca St. where funeral will be held Thursday at 9:30 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Bonaventure's R. C. Church at 10 AM. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials to the American Cancer Society, Leukemia Lymphoma Society & Roswell Park Published in the Buffalo News on 8/30/2005. 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 from 8/29/2005 - 8/30/2005. Johns, Ruth B. (Bement) August 28, 2005 of Kenmore, NY. Wife of the late Harold Johns; beloved mother of Clark J. (Shirley) Johns and the late Elnora (Carl) Dutcher; sister of Jennie Altes and the late Clarence, Raymond Bement, Esther Boyce and Florence Anderson; also survived by 5 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, and 11 great-great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made to Knox United Presbyterian Church. Published in the Buffalo News on 8/30/2005. King, Sharon A. (Parisi) Of Getzville, N.Y., August 28, 2005. Beloved wife of Kevin M. King; mother of Sara Jane King; daughter of the late Mariano and Jane 'Babe' Parisi; sister of Deborah Schubert, Barbara (John) Coogan, Lori (Louis) Amati and Charles (Jill) Parisi; daughter-in-law of Charlotte and the late Gordon King. Friends received Wednesday from 5-8 PM at the GRECO FUNERAL HOME INC., 2909 Elmwood Ave. (near Sheridan Dr.), where funeral services will immediately follow visitation at 8 PM. Sharon was a retired employee of Harrison Radiator. Published in the Buffalo News on 8/30/2005. Knuckols, Delphina August 28, 2005 of Buffalo, NY, beloved wife of the late Willie Knuckols; dearest mother of the late Alfredo Carias; grandmother of Aldo (Jackie) Grater, Alfredo Jr. (Kelly) Carias, Lori (Shawn) Keefe, Juan and Randy Carias; stepmother of Alfredo Alvarado; mother-in-law of Sharon Landahl; also survived by seven great-grandchildren. The family will be present to receive friends (today) from 3-8 PM at the South Buffalo Chapel of the JOSEPH K. QUINN FUNERAL HOME INC., 192 Abbott Rd., (near Southside Pkwy.), where funeral services will be held on Wednesday morning at 9:30. Friends invited. Flowers gratefully declined. Internment in WHite Chapel Memorial Park. Published in the Buffalo News on 8/30/2005. 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 from 8/29/2005 - 8/30/2005. Kraska, Mildred Of Ft. Myers, FL, formerly of Buffalo, NY, August 26, 2005, wife of Thomas Kraska. Funeral Services private. Arrangements by DENGLER & ROBERTS FUNERAL HOME. Published in the Buffalo News on 8/30/2005. Lapp, Lillian (Wolff) Age 94 of Wethersfield, CT. Beloved wife for 52 years of the late Floyd Lapp. Died Sunday, August 28, 2005. She was born in Lynn, MA and was a longtime resident of Niagara Falls, NY and for the past four years in Wethersfield, CT. Lillian was a member of the Salvation Army and active in its Home League and League of Mercy. She is survived by her beloved daughters Cerinda (Kenneth) Brynien of Cicero, NY, Major Joan (Major William) Brewer of Ashford, CT, and Capt. Bonnie (Capt. Matthew) Crisp of Watertown, NY; eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Lillian's funeral service will be held Wednesday at 1:00 PM at the Salvation Army, 7018 Buffalo Ave., Niagara Falls, with the Major Hubert Steele officiating. Interment will be in Acacia Park Cemetery, Pendleton, NY. Friends and relatives may call on Wednesday 11:00 AM-1:00 PM at the Salvation Army. Memorial donations may be made to the Salvation Army, 723 State St., Watertown, NY 13601 or the Salvation Army Connri Lodge, PO Box 176, Ashford, CT 06278. Published in the Buffalo News on 8/30/2005. 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 Cemetery Published in the Buffalo News from 8/29/2005 - 8/30/2005. Masterson, John T. August 27, 2005, Of Buffalo; beloved husband of the late Elizabeth J.; dearest father of John T. (Barbara) of San Diego, Mary (Edward) Degnan of Jamestown, Patrick M. of Florida, Elizabeth (Paul) Rowlands of Florida, Margaret E. 'Marge' of Buffalo and Laura (Richard) Englehardt of Springville; brother of James (Dolores) of West Seneca, Sally (late Buzz) Bissette and the late William Masterson; also survived by 16 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. The family will be present to receive friends on Tuesday from 7-9 PM and Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the South Buffalo Chapel of the JOSEPH K. QUINN FUNERAL HOME INC., 192 Abbott Rd. (near Southside Pkwy) where funeral services will be held on Thursday morning at 9:30 and followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Agatha's Church at 10:00. Friends invited. Mr. Masterson was a Navy Veteran of WW II and the Korean War. Flowers gratefully declined. If desired, memorials to the O.L.V. Homes of Charity. Published in the Buffalo News on 8/30/2005. Nowicki, Edward D. August 28, 2005. Beloved husband of the late Lucy V. (Koszelak) Nowicki; dear father of Michelle Rueter and Michael (Tina) Nowicki; grandfather of Edward, Marie, Lucianne and Alicia; brother of Rose (Henry) Zalenski, Frank (Debbie) Wypior and the late Arthur (Marilyn) Nowicki; also survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral service from the MATTHEW C. OKONIEWSKI FUNERAL HOME INC., 1168 Walden Ave. at Gualbert, Thursday at 9:30 AM and in St. John Gualbert Church at 10 AM. Family present Tuesday and Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9. Published in the Buffalo News on 8/30/2005. 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 from 8/29/2005 - 8/30/2005. O'Brien, Robert W. Age 79, of the City of Tonawanda, unexpectedly, Saturday, August 27, 2005 in the Town of Ellicottville, NY, son of the late William and Leona (Nelson) O'Brien, and father of the late Robert Jr. and Michael O'Brien; beloved husband of 57 years of Pearl L. (nee Shepherd) O'Brien; father of Patricia (David) Neamon, John O'Brien, Christine O'Brien, William (Christine) O'Brien and David (Barbara) O'Brien; brother of Dorothy Graham and William (Maryann) O'Brien; also survived by many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, a great-great-grandson and many nieces and nephews; brother of the late Beverly Burke and Richard O'Brien. There will be no prior visitation. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, September 1 at 10 AM in St. Francis of Assisi Church, 150 Broad St., City of Tonawanda. Friends invited. Flowers gratefully declined. If desired, memorials may be made to AMVETS. Arrangements by JOHN O. ROTH FUNERAL HOME, INC., City of Tonawanda. Mr. O'Brien was a U.S. Army veteran of WWII. Published in the Buffalo News on 8/30/2005. Ortolano, John L. August 27, 2005. Husband of the late Concetta (D'Alimonte) Ortolano; brother of Otillia (late Joseph) Fabozzi, Marian (late Joseph) Marranca, the late Connie (Nick) Calus, Dolores (late Donald) Horn; also survived by nieces and nephews. Family present to receive friends Tuesday only from 5-8 at the PERNA-PELLEGRINO FUNERAL HOME, 1306 Hertel Ave. (near Colvin Ave.), where funeral services will be held Wednesday at 8:30 AM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated from St. Andrew's Church at 9:30 AM. Flowers gratefully declined. Entombment Mt. Olivet Cemetery. John was a member of Laborers Local 210. Published in the Buffalo News on 8/30/2005. Osgood, Edmond Randolph Age 82, a Lake County resident for the past 53 years formerly of Buffalo, NY; passed Sunday, August 28, 2005 at Lake Hospital System, Willoughby, Ohio; born October 24, 1922 Angelica, NY; A decorated US Army Veteran of WWII serving in the Pacific Theatre; A retired Research Chemist from Diamond Shamrock in Concord Twp., Ohio where he worked for 30 years until his retirement in 1982. Prior to that he worked at Lucidol Division of Novadel-Agene Corp. for 3 years in Buffalo, NY; graduate of Canisius College in Buffalo, NY where he received his B.S. & M.S. in chemistry. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Marie (Fortman) Osgood) of Mentor, Ohio; daughter, Mary Ann (Scott) Morrison of Canton, Ohio; son, Dave (Judy) Osgood of Concord Twp., Ohio; four grandchildren, Larry Fiely III, Malissa Fiely, Sarah & Brian Osgood; also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, William and Ruth Osgood as well as his brother Dr. Raymond Osgood. Funeral Mass will be 9:30 AM Thursday at St. Mary of the Assumption Church, 8560 Mentor Ave., Mentor, Ohio. Visitation will be 2-4 and 6-8 PM Wednesday at BRUNNER FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICE, 8466 Mentor Ave., Mentor, Ohio. Graveside Service will be held Thursday at 2 PM at Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Cheektowaga, NY. Contributions may be made to Christ Child of the Western Reserve, 1535-R Mentor Ave., Painesvile, OH 44077. Online Obit: www.Brunners.com Published in the Buffalo News on 8/30/2005. Pestka, Marie J. (Passanisi) August 29, 2005; beloved wife of the late Florian Pestka; dearest mother of Sandra (Michael) Sanscrainte and Thomas (Donna) Pestka; dear grandmother of Douglas Sanscrainte, Michael (Ann Marie) Sanscrainte, Amy (Christopher) Thompson and great-grandmother of Mathew Sanscrainte; sister of Viola Johnston and the late Rita Lesser, Josephine Tourjie, James and Robert Passanisi. Family will be present on Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Cleveland Hill Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 569 Cleveland Drive, where funeral services will be held on Thursday at 10:30 AM and from St. Aloysius Gonzaga Church at 11 AM. Flowers gratefully declined. On line register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News on 8/30/2005. 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 from 8/29/2005 - 8/30/2005. Santillo, Jennie (Nicotra) Of Buffalo, NY. August 27, 2005. Beloved wife of the late Bernard S. Zglinicki Sr.; dearest mother of Ronald (Joan), Charles, Bernard S. Zglinicki Jr., Catherine A. (Douglas) Whalen and Joseph (Kim) Zglinicki; also survived by nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; sister of Frances (late Salvatore) DeFranco. No prior visitation. Private services. Arrangements by ERIE COUNTY CREMATION SERVICE, 824-6435. Published in the Buffalo News on 8/30/2005. Schultz, Frank G. August 26, 2005, age 91, of Gainsville, GA, formerly of Tonawanda, NY, beloved husband of the late Bertha C. (nee Vampotic) Schultz; dear father of Sharon A. (Robert) Warner, of Gainsville, GA; brother of the late Margaret Tupay. The family will be be present to receive friends Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM, at the (Tonawanda Chapel), AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2600 Sheridan Dr., (corner Parker), where Funeral Services will be held Wednesday morning at 8:15 AM and in St. Amelia Church at 9:00 AM. Friends invited. Online register at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News on 8/30/2005. Styka, Florence J. (Degenhart) August 29, 2005; beloved wife of Frank 'Fritz'' dear other of Michael (Kathleen) Styka, Mary Anne (Gill) Wylie, Gary (Sandra) Styka and Laurie (Eric) Bloom; grandmother of eleven; great grandmother of three and great-great grandmother of three; sister of Ralph (June) Degenhart, Alice (Andrew) Szanyi, Mildred (Raymond) Orrange and William (Madlyn) Degenhart; survived by nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the JAMES E. GRACE FUNERAL HOME, 335 Ontario St. Wednesday and thursday 5-8 PM where funeral services will be held in St. Andrew's Church, Sheridan Dr. at Elmwood, Kenmore at a time to be announced. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials to the St. Andrew's Development Fund, 1425 Sheridan Dr., Kenmore, 14217 or Hospice Buffalo Inc., 225 Como Park Blvd., Cheektowaga 14227 Published in the Buffalo News on 8/30/2005.