OBITS: The Buffalo News Death Notices 1 Feb 2005; Buffalo, Erie co., New York text-formatted by W. David Samuelsen for USGenWeb Archives *********************************************************************** 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 Ackerman, Louise A. (Bricka) January 30, 2005, of Grand Island, beloved wife of Allen W. Ackerman; mother of Ann (Jeffrey) Stewart, Nancy (Michael) Maloney, Allen P. and Thomas (Elizabeth) Ackerman; grandmother of Sarah Stewart, Katherine and Grace Ackerman; sister of Betty (Willard) Goodwin and the late Jean Bricka; daughter of the late Charles and Jeanetta Bricka; also survived by several nieces and nephews. Friends received Tuesday 1-4 and 7-9 PM at the GRECO FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2909 Elmwood Ave. (near Sheridan Dr.). A Memorial Service will be held at St. Timothy Lutheran Church, 1453 Staley Rd., Grand Island, Wednesday at 10:30 AM. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The American Heart Assn. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/31/2005 - 2/1/2005. Aloisio, Carol M. (Domizio) Departed this life January 29, 2005, dear wife of Nicholas Aloisio; mother of Nicholas Aloisio, Debra (William) Copeland, Carol (Carmen) Cibella, Mark Aloisio and Christine (Douglas) O'Shei; survived by nine grandchildren. Family will be present to receive friends at the (Delaware Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1132 Delaware Ave. (near W. Ferry) on Tuesday from 4-8 PM where prayers will be held on Wednesday at 8:45 AM and from Annunciation Church at 9:30 AM. In lieu of flowers, donations to The Heart Association would be appreciated. Burial will be in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Online register at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 1/31/2005 - 2/1/2005. Ann, Sister Mary Grace Felician Sisters Congregation Hedwig Krzemien January 31, 2005; beloved daughter of the late Peter and Josephine (Juszczyk); sister of William and the late Walter, Edward, Roman and Rita Krzemien, Rose Rymo and Veronica Sawicki; also survived by nieces and nephews. Felician Sisters and family present Tuesday 7-9 PM and Wednesday 2-5 PM at the Villa Maria Convent. Transfer of Sister from the Convent to the Chapel Wednesday 5:00 PM. Mass of Christian Burial Thursday at 9:00 AM at Villa Maria Convent Chapel, 600 Doat Street. Memorials may be made to Villa Maria Convent. Arrangements by the PIETSZAK FUNERAL HOME. Published in the Buffalo News on 2/1/2005. Annunziato, Rose Saeva January 30, 2005, wife of the late Theodore A. Annunziato; mother of Gloria Nowakowski; grandmother of Theodore (Heather) and Kimberly; great-grandmother of Joshua, Nicolas, Jessica and Theodore; also survived by family and friends. Friends may call at the CARLTON A. ULLRICH FUNERAL HOME INC., 855 Englewood Ave., Wednesday 4-8 and are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial at St. John the Baptist Church, 1085 Englewood Ave., Thursday at 9:30 AM. Published in the Buffalo News on 2/1/2005. Basarab, Olga (Ivanow) January 30, 2005, wife of the late Walter Basarab; beloved mother of Irene Walker, Walter (Debra) Basarab and Nadia (Thomas) Watson; dear grandmother of Lisa (Jim) Cox, Susan (Blaine) Witt, Kevin W. Basarab; great-grandmother of Owen Walker Witt and Todd Alan Witt. The family will be present Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM and Wednesday 5-7:30 PM at the PERNA-PELLEGRINO FUNERAL HOME, 1306 Hertel Ave. near Colvin where Panachyda Prayer Service will immediately follow visitation at 7:30 PM. Entombment Venice, Florida. Flowers gratefully declined. Donations may be made to The Alzheimer's Association and American Heart Fund. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/31/2005 - 2/1/2005. Bass, Kathryn L. (Lennon) January 26, 2005, wife of the late Roy A. Bass Sr.; mother of Roy A. (Linda) Bass Jr. and Deborah B. Wachs; also survived by six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. No prior visitation. Friends are invited to attend a Memorial Mass Wednesday morning at 9:30 in St. Gregory the Great Church. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials to the Olmsted Center, 1170 Main St., Buffalo, NY 14209. Arrangements by BEACH-TUYN FUNERAL HOME INC. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/31/2005 - 2/1/2005. Baughman, Hazel J. (Warham) Of North Tonawanda, NY, passed away peacefully, January 29, 2005, mother of Gloria (Harry) Schuster, Jacki Kreuger, Gregory and Roger (Carol) Baughman; sister of Ruth Benson; also survived by six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. A Memorial Service will be held at the JOHN E. ROBERTS FUNERAL HOME (East Chapel), 1361 Hertel Ave., Wednesday at 6:30 PM. Friends invited. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/31/2005 - 2/1/2005. Borchert, Florian H. January 30, 2005, of West Seneca, NY, beloved husband of Marion (nee Bauder); dearest father of Janice, Alice (Gregory) Maurer and Clifford (Margaret) Borchert; grandfather of Joanne and David Maurer; brother of Harvey Borchert; predeceased by many brothers and sisters; brother-in-law of David Homjak and Alice Luders; also survived by nieces and nephews. Family present Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the HOY FUNERAL HOME INC., 3855 Seneca St., West Seneca. A Funeral Service will be held Wednesday morning at 11 AM from St. John's Lutheran Church, Clinton St., and Union Rd., West Seneca. Friends invited. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/31/2005 - 2/1/2005. Funeral home info Flowers Charities Cardarelli, Paschal D. "Pat" January 29, 2005, beloved husband of Caesarina (nee Ciminelli) Cardarelli; devoted father of Carol (James) Fanning and Marcia (Michael Shapiro) Cardarelli; loving grandfather of Marlene Fanning, Brian (Lindsay) Fanning, Rebecca and Benjamin Shapiro; great-grandfather of Owen Fanning; brother of Alice Brockman and the late George Morgan, Anthony, Eugene, August and Nuncio Cardarelli; also survived by several nieces and nephews. The family will be present on Monday and Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Amherst Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 5200 Sheridan Dr. (corner of Hopkins Rd.) where funeral services will be held on Wednesday at 8:45 AM and from SS. Peter & Paul Church at 9:30 AM. Friends invited. Online register at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 1/31/2005 - 2/1/2005. Colden III, Frank W. January 28, 2005. Wake services will be held Thursday at 11 AM, followed by a 12 o'clock funeral service at Second Chance Ministries, 381 East Ferry St. Interment, St. Matthew's Cemetery. Arrangements by UNITED MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME. Published in the Buffalo News on 2/1/2005. Corcoran, Edward B. January 30, 2005; husband of Ann M. (Anderson) Corcoran; father of Paul, Richard (Janice), Dennis (Catherine), Edward (Lynn), Thomas (Nancy), Kathleen (John) Hannon, Ronald (Cynthia) and Doreen (Rob) Doty; grandfather of 18 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren; brother of William (late Verda), John (Pat), Richard (late Alice), Margaret (Al) Kraus and the late Robert (Lillian) Corcoran. Friends may call Tuesday and Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (West Seneca Chapel) THOMAS H. MCCARTHY FUNERAL HOME, 250 Orchard Park Rd. (same location as Sieck & Mast F.H.), where Funeral will be held Thursday morning at 9 and from St. Martin of Tours Church at 9:30. Mr. Corcoran was a retired member of the Buffalo Fire Dept. and a highly decorated veteran of WWII. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to Father Baker Manor, Orchard Park, NY. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/1/2005 - 2/2/2005. Daly, Ellen M. (O'Hearn) January 29, 2005, of East Aurora, NY, wife of the late Vincent George and the late James T. Daly; mother of Steven V. (Gail), Laurie (Carl) Goff, Charles D., Colleen M. (late David) West, Kathleen L. (Gary) Smith, Julie A. Reynolds and Susan M. (Eric) Canaski; sister of Robert (Susan) Kulp, Judy (Jack) Humphrey, Sheila (Art) Harding, Kathy O'Hearn, Patricia (Ron) Cameron and the late Paul and Michael O'Hearn; also survived by 16 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Family will receive friends at the WOOD FUNERAL HOME, 784 Main St., East Aurora on Tuesday 7-9 PM and Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Funeral directly from St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Falls Road, West Falls on Thursday at 11:00 AM. Private interment in Oakwood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials to East Aurora American Legion Scholarship Fund would be appreciated. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/31/2005 - 2/1/2005. DiFloria, John T. January 30, 2005, beloved husband of Doris V. (nee Hansen) DiFloria. There will be no prior visitation. Private Funeral Services will be held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements by the (Tonawanda Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME INC. Online register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News on 2/1/2005. Enright, James W. January 29, 2005; dearest father of John T. (Anita), William A. (Sandi), James P. (Victoria), Robert P. (Kandi), Patrick J. (Keri), Thomas M. (Cheri) and Michael J. Enright; grandfather of fourteen grandchildren; former husband of Patricia Bauer; brother of the late Raymond (Rita) Enright and Grace (Donald) Deehan; also survived by nieces and nephews. Friends may call Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the DENGLER FUNERAL HOME, 2070 Eggert Rd., Eggertsville where prayers will be offered Thursday morning at 9:30 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Christopher's Church at 10 AM. Mr. Enright was a long time employee of Conrail. Online tributes may be made to www.mem.com getlogo,mc0540 Published in the Buffalo News from 2/1/2005 - 2/2/2005. Fish, Kathleen M. (Clark) Of Amherst, NY, entered into rest January 30, 2005, beloved wife of the late Franklin D. Fish, Sr.; devoted mother of Darla Fish (Robert Lucas), Tammy (Mark) Abbarno, Franklin D. Jr. (Paula) Fish and Brian (Jennifer) Fish; cherished grandmother of 11 grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and the late Dominique Mendofik; loving daughter of the late Elmer J. Sr. and Evelyn I. (nee Mullen) Clark; dear sister of Jerry (Ruth) Clark, George (Mitzie) Clark, Carol (Gordon) Theil, Ronald (late Sharon) Clark, Sue (Raymond) Caso and the late Elmer Jr. (Dorothy) Clark; also survived by relatives and friends. Relatives and friends may visit the LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (Northtowns Chapel), 885 Niagara Falls Blvd. (near Eggert/Sheridan Dr.) on Tuesday from 7-9 PM and Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM where the funeral will be held on Thursday morning at 8:15 o'clock and a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Paul Church at 9:15 o'clock. getlogo,lo0240 Published in the Buffalo News from 2/1/2005 - 2/2/2005. Foster Jr., William S. January 30, 2005, beloved husband of Marcia (nee Hildebrand) Foster; loving father of Amy Norman and Jody (James) Brydalski; devoted grandfather of Courtney and Aidan; son of Margaret (nee Squier) and the late William S. Foster, Sr.; brother of Judy (Harry) Snyder; son-in-law of Patricia Hildebrand and the late Milton Hildebrand. The family will be present on Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-8:30 PM at the (Harris Hill Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 8440 Main St. (near Harris Hill) where Funeral Services will follow at 8:30 PM. Donations may be made in Mr. Foster's memory to Hospice Foundation, 225 Como Park Blvd., Cheektowaga, NY 14227. Online register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 2/1/2005 - 2/2/2005. Furnari, Anthony A. January 30, 2005, dear husband of Angela Alterio Furnari; father of Amy (Jay) Roeder and Jacquelyn Vernon of Coral Springs, FL.; grandfather of Lori (Richard) Grabenstatter and Lisa (Todd) Scherrer; great-grandfather of John 'JC', and David Grabenstatter and William and Amie Scherrer. The family will be present to receive friends Wednesday 4-8 PM at BEACH-TUYN FUNERAL HOME INC., 5541 Main St. at Cayuga Rd., Williamsville. Friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Anthony of Padua Church, 160 Court St., Buffalo, Thursday morning at 9:30. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association or Hospice Buffalo, Inc. Mr. Furnari was a member of the George F. Lamm Post. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/1/2005 - 2/2/2005. Goldberg, Edward A. January 31, 2005; beloved husband of the late Jeanne Goldberg; devoted father of Dr. Michael (Donna) Goldberg and Ellen (Gunnar) Stalemark; loving grandfather of Seth and Allison Goldberg. Funeral service will be held Wednesday in Lauderdale Lake, Florida. Those wishing may make donations in this memory to the National Parkinsons Foundation. Arrangements by AMHERST MEMORIAL CHAPEL, INC. Published in the Buffalo News on 2/1/2005. Greenman, Anne M. (Occhipinti) January 29, 2005, wife of the late Julius Greenman; mother of David J. (Rhetta) Greenman, Ph.D., Louise (Thomas) Beatty and the late Judy (William) Schierlitz; grandmother of Clarissa (Andre, Esq.) Raspanti, Esq., David (Gretchen, Ph.D.), Paul Greenman, Leah Schierlitz, T. Sgt. Thomas (Isabella) Beatty, Matthew Beatty, M.D.; great-grandmother of Catherine Raspanti and Kathleen Greenman; daughter of the late Paul and Louisa (Azzolina) Occhipinti; sister of the late John (Frances) Occhipinti, Fanny (late Caesar) Naples, Thomas (Rose) Pine and Salvatore (late Mary) Occhipinti; also survived by nieces and nephews. Family present Wednesday only from 4-7 at the PERNA-PELLEGRINO FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1671 Maple Rd. (between Hopkins & Youngs Rds.). Relatives and friends are asked to assemble at St. Mark's R.C. Church (Woodward Ave.) for a Mass of Christian Burial celebrated Thursday at 10:30 AM. Flowers gratefully declined. Interment United German & French Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/1/2005 - 2/2/2005. Hamilton, Jean H. (Hess) January 30, 2005, beloved wife of Thomas R. Hamilton; dearest mother of Jane (Richard) Gingerich, Nancy (Thomas) Crowe and John (Gail) Hamilton; grandmother of seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; sister of Estelle Marie Sullivan and the late George Hess. The family will be present Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Amherst Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 5200 Sheridan Dr. (corner Hopkins Rd.). Family and friends are invited to attend a Funeral Service, Thursday at 11 AM in Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 1080 Main Street, Buffalo, NY 14209. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Holy Trinity Lutheran Church. Online guest register at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 1/31/2005 - 2/1/2005. Hansen, Mary (Sullivan) January 31, 2005; wife of the late Adolph R. Hansen; survived by several nieces and nephews. Private services will be held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements by BEACH-TUYN FUNERAL HOME, INC. Published in the Buffalo News on 2/1/2005. Haynes, Leslie Entered into rest, January 30, 2005, father of Rosalind Haynes; also survived by relatives and friends. Relatives and friends may visit the LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (City Chapel) 102 Linwood Ave. on Tuesday from 5-7 PM. Private services. getlogo,lo0240 Published in the Buffalo News on 2/1/2005. Hens, Sister Mary Ermina (Bernice Marie Hens) January 30, 2005, of Buffalo, NY, daughter of the late Bernard and Mary A. (Coughlin) Hens; sister of Margaret (Arthur) Seeger, Bartholomew (Patricia), Mary (Fred) Bialkowski, John (Margaret), Ann (Robert) Hammill, Eileen, Joseph (the late Geraldine), James (Margaret) and the late Bernard (Barbara), Patricia Hens (Chet) Walker. Friends received at Mercy Center, 625 Abbott Rd. Tuesday, February 1st, 2=4 and 7-9 PM and Wednesday, February 2nd, 2 PM-7 PM. Vigil service 7 PM Tuesday. Mass of Christian Burial Wednesday, February 2nd, 7 PM, Mercy Center Chapel. Memorials may be made to the Sisters of Mercy. Burial in Holy Cross Cemetery, Lackawanna. Arrangements by VICTORIAN PARK FUNERAL HOME. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/1/2005 - 2/2/2005. Hohler, Dorothy (Bull) Of Lackawanna, NY; January 31, 2005; beloved husband of the late Carlton J. Hohler Sr.; dear mother of Doris J. (Stanley) Lipowicz, Robert P. (Jeanette) and the late Carlton J. (Edith) Hohler Jr.; also survived by six grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. 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 2/1/2005. Hunt, Darryl Of West Seneca, NY, suddenly, January 30, 2005, beloved husband of Cynthia (nee Trella) Hunt; loving father of Courtney and Lindsay Hunt; dearest grandfather of Tyler Joseph Hunt; dear son of Sydney (nee Patis) Hunt and the late Kenneth Hunt; brother of Valla (Mel) Roy; also survived by a large loving family and many dear friends. Family will be present to receive friends Tuesday from 7-9 PM 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 funeral services will be held Thursday morning at 9:15 followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at Queen of Heaven Church at 10:15. Interment in Holy Cross Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/31/2005 - 2/1/2005. Kellner, Margaret Loretto (Leonard) January 31, 2005. Beloved wife of the late Francis G. Kellner; daughter of the late Thomas and Margaret Leonard; cherished mother of Margaret (late Paul) Hanover, Mary Elizabeth (Paul) Wieland, Constance (late Howard) Schuster, the late Joseph and Nancy Kellner and Carol (late James) McLaughlin; beloved friend of John and Jeanine O'Neil; sister of the late Mary Louise (Bert) Reiche; beloved grandmother of Julie (James) Knight, Laurie Hanover, Cynthia and Karen Wieland, Marcy (Geoffrey) Hertz, Mark McLaughlin, Mary (Larry) Quinn, Martin McLaughlin, Kristen (Thomas) Tascone, Keith and Kregg Schuster, the late Michael and Matthew McLaughlin; cherished great-grandmother of Johnathan and Jennifer Knight, Michael and Elizabeth Hertz, Jeffrey, Charlene and Jamie Carol Quinn, Nikkolas, Shayne, Benjamyn, Joshua and Jessyka Tascone. The family will be present at the JOHN E. ROBERTS FUNERAL HOME (West Chapel), 1357 Hertel Ave. (near Colvin) on Wednesday from 4-8 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Rose of Lima Church, 201 Winston Rd., Thursday at 9:30 AM. Friends invited. Please assemble at church. Published in the Buffalo News on 2/1/2005. Kuzara, John January 29, 2005, beloved husband of Rose (nee Kajdan); dearest father of Patricia (Jerome) Grabowski and Arlene (Val) Zuba; fond grandfather of Brian and Gregory (Claudia) Grabowski; great-grandfather of Elizabeth, Jacob and JonMichael; predeceased by several sisters and brothers; survived by several nieces and nephews. Services Wednesday at 9:15 AM from the KAZMIERCZAK FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3640 Clinton St. (one block east of Union) and in Resurrection R.C. Church at 10 AM. Chapel hours on Tuesday only from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/31/2005 - 2/1/2005. Lerch, Loren W. January 29, 2005, husband of the late Edith Mabey Lerch; father of Janet E. (Robert) Monaghan and Robert L. (Patricia) Lerch; grandfather of Kimberly Byrne and Mindy Jo Posa; also survived by three great-grandchildren; brother of George Lerch. Funeral Services will be private. Arrangements by the DENGLER FUNERAL HOME. getlogo,mc0540 Published in the Buffalo News from 1/31/2005 - 2/6/2005. LeVine, Jerry C. January 29, 2005, of Lockport, NY, beloved husband of Mary Jo (nee Cancilla); dear father of Jennifer (Debra Fehrman) LeVine and Deborah (Todd) Kofoed; brother of Ronald (Mary) LeVine; also survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral services Wednesday at 10 AM from the SIECK & MAST FUNERAL HOME, 4614 Main St., Snyder, 839-5990 (same location as Schlager Funeral Home). Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Family will be present Monday 7-9 PM and Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Niagara Hospice, 4675 Sunset Dr., Lockport, NY 14094. Interment in Elmlawn Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/30/2005 - 2/1/2005. Maxwell, J. Herbert January 30, 2005, beloved husband of Betty Maxwell; father of William A. (Teri) Maxwell and Carol (Michael) Conley; grandfather of Scott, Jana Maxwell, Caitlin and Daniel Conley; brother of Dorothy Maxwell and Jean (Richard) Newell. Friends are invited to attend a celebration of life in the Kenmore United Methodist Church, 32 Landers Rd., Kenmore, NY 14217 Wednesday at 11 AM. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to Kenmore United Methodist Church. Published in the Buffalo News on 2/1/2005. Moskal, Geraldine M. January 30, 2005 of Cheektowaga, NY. Beloved wife of the late Raymond E. Moskal; dear mother of Edward C. Moskal, Patricia L. (James) Mc Killen of Spring Lake, MI; Christopher J. (Tammy) of Rockford, IL; Ann Marie Moskal and the late Michael R. Moskal; dear grandmother of Ryan, Ashley, Riley, Jeanmarie, Eric, Kyle and Raven; sister of Lucille (late Harry) Tudor. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service, February 3, at 1 PM in Mt Calvary Cemetery Chapel, 800 Pine Ridge Rd, Cheektowaga. Services jointly will be for Raymond E. and Geraldine M. at that time. Arrangements by the BARRON-MILLER FUNERAL HOME, INC. (893-3620) Published in the Buffalo News on 2/1/2005. Napierala, Richard January 31, 2005, of Cheektowaga, NY, devoted husband of Lorraine (nee Kacprowicz); dearest father of Jim (Diane) and Lisa (Michael) Mason; beloved grandfather and Papa of Nora, Jackson, Matthew and Steven; brother of the late Henry Napierala; survived by several nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Resurrection RC Church on Thursday at 10 AM (please assemble at church.) Famly present at the DANIEL R. SMOLAREK FUNERAL HOME, 2510 Union Rd, Cheektowaga, Wednesday only 4-9 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Hospice Foundation, Richard was a veteran of WW II. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/1/2005 - 2/2/2005. Nunn Sr., William January 29, 2005, husband of the late Helen J., beloved father of William 'Billy' Jr. (Beverley) of North Las Vegas, NV and Robert W. (Ingrid) of West Hills, CA.; also survived by four grandchildren, five great-grandchildren a host of other relatives and friends. The family will receive friends Thursday 12 noon at First Calvary Baptist Church, 467 William St., where funeral service will follow at 1 PM. Rev. Whitfield Washington Jr. Officiating. Entombment Forest Lawn Rosewood Atrium Mausoleum. Arrangements by THOMAS T. EDWARDS FUNERAL HOME INC. Published in the Buffalo News on 2/1/2005. Panek, Alexandra B. "Lucy" (Kubiszyn) January 31, 2005, beloved wife of the late Frank A. Panek; devoted mother of Frank Jr. (Patricia) Lucille (late Charles) McCabe , Richard (Phyllis), Joseph (Earlene) and Robert (Tanna) Panek; also survived by 18 grandchildren and 28 great-grandchildren; sister of Sophie (late Edward) Galus, Bernice (Nick) Moskaluk, late John (Angie), late Michael (late Sophie), late Joseph (late Frances) and late Walter (Mary) Kubiszyn. Family will be present Wednesday 7-9 & Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the PIETSZAK FUNERAL HOME, 806 Clinton St., (852-4499) where services will be held Friday at 9 AM and at Holy Apostles SS Peter & Paul Church at 9:15 AM. Mrs. Panek was a member of the Parish Holy Name Auxiliary, Saint Rita and Patrick Seniors and Valley Community Center Seniors. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/1/2005 - 2/2/2005. Peters, Emily (Kmiec) January 30, 2005 of the Town of Tonawanda, beloved wife of the late Alfred F. Peters; dear daughter of the late Frank and Anna Kmiec; dearest sister of Helen (John) Suwinski and the late Stephania (late Eugene) Czarnecki. 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 PM. Mass of Christian Burial Thursday at 11:15 AM in St. Christopher's Church, 2660 Niagara Falls Blvd., Tonawanda, please assemble at church. Flowers gratefully declined. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/1/2005 - 2/2/2005. Piazza Sr., Michael F. Of West Seneca, NY, entered into rest January 30, 2005; devoted father of Jennifer, Jessica, Sara, Kaelyn and Michael Jr.; beloved son of Sam and Leta 'Joan' (nee Bullard) Piazza; loving brother of Anthony (Ann) Piazza; also survived by relatives and friends. No prior visitation. Private funeral services were held. Interment St. Peter's Cemetery, Oswego, NY. Arrangements by Published in the Buffalo News on 2/1/2005. Puzzella, Vincenza (Smiraglia) January 30, 2005, wife of the late Peter Puzzella; mother of Joseph (Diane) Puzzella, Teresa (Orazio) Mistretta and Carmelo (Deborah) Puzzella; grandmother of Enza (Mark) Eberle, Pietro (Tracy) Puzzella, Vincent (Corinna) Mistretta, Pietro (Lena) Mistretta and Angela Puzzella; great-grandmother of five; sister of the late John (Carrie) Smiraglia, Maria (Dieco) Micceche, Antonia (Carmelo) Micceche and Carmela (Carlo) Micceche. Family present to receive friends Tuesday only from 2-4 and 7-9 at the PERNA-PELLEGRINO FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1671 Maple Rd. (between Youngs & Hopkins) where funeral services will be held Wednesday at 8:30 AM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated from St. Margaret's R.C. Church at 9:30 AM. Entombment Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/31/2005 - 2/1/2005. Sadowski, Raymond S. January 31, 2005; formerly of Angola and Hamburg, NY; beloved husband of Anna Sadowski; father of JoAnne (Daniel) VanHise and the late Raymond Jr. (Deborah) Sadowski; brother of Dorothy Derusha, Irene Klepas, Nancy Tyndall and predeceased by several brothers and sisters; grandfather of Richard and Alex Sadowski. Friends may call Wednesday from 6-8 PM at the ADDISON FUNERAL HOME INC., 262 N. Main St., Angola, NY where prayers will be said Thursday at 9:15 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Anthony's Church, Farnham, NY at 10 AM. Mr. Sadowski was a member of Evans Township V.F.W. Post No. 5798 and the Lakeshore Vol. Fire Dept. Published in the Buffalo News on 2/1/2005. Schrantz, Dorothy E. January 31, 2005 of Dunkirk, NY; former owner and operator of Schrantz's Grocery Store on King St. in Dunkirk. Sister of Mildred Schrantz of Dunkirk; several cousins also survived. Funeral services will be held Thursday morning at 9:15 from the McGRAW-KOWAL FUNERAL HOME, 736 Central Ave., Dunkirk and 10:00 in St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, 328 Washington Ave., Dunkirk. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, Dunkirk. Calling hours Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Chautauqua County Home, 10836 Temple Rd., Dunkirk, NY 14048. Published in the Buffalo News on 2/1/2005. Smercak, Edna C. (Bettinger) January 31, 2005, of Springville, NY. Wife of the late John A. Smercak. Mother of Audrey (William) Filarecki, Thomas Smercak, Doris (John) Olivo, John Paul Smercak, Linda Dwaileebe and the late Lester Bettinger, Richard and Warren Smercak. Mother-in-law of Bonnie Smercak. Also survived by several grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. Grandmother of Jeanne Wagner. Sister of Evelyn Vandermeer. Predeceased by several brothers and sisters. Friends may call Wednesday and Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the SMITH WEISMANTEL FUNERAL HOME INC, 271 E. Main St, Springville, NY, where a prayer service will be held Friday morning at 10:30 and a Mass of Christian Burial from St Aloysius Church, Springville, at 11 o'clock. Published in the Buffalo News on 2/1/2005. Stutzman, Shirley M. (Pagels) Age 75, Sunday, January 30, 2005, the day after her 50th wedding anniversary; beloved wife of Philip R. Stutzman, Sr.; mother of Randy (Rebecca) Stutzman, Jr. and Lori Stutzman; grandmother of Sean Evan and Brianna Lynn Stutzman; sister of Sandra (Al) Skeffington and Bruce (late Gloria) Pagels. Family will receive friends on Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 at JOHN O. ROTH FUNERAL HOME, INC., 25 William St. (between Morgan & Broad Sts.) City of Tonawanda. A Memorial Service will be conducted on Thursday (February 3) at 10 AM in Tonawanda United Methodist Church, 221 Morgan St., City of Tonawanda. Friends invited. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Tonawanda United Methodist Church, 221 Morgan St., Tonawanda, NY 14150. Published in the Buffalo News on 2/1/2005. Wagner, Lawrence H. January 30, 2005, beloved husband of the late Rita (Beyer) Wagner; devoted father of Lawrence D. (Angela) Wagner, Anne Tierney and Mary Ellen (Richard) Bott; dear grandfather of Adam Wagner, Nicholas Bott, Dennis Wagner and Emily Bott; brother of Gertrude Abel and the late Rev. Eugene L. Wagner; survived by several nieces and nephews. Friends may call Tuesday and Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the DIETRICH FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2480 Kensington Ave., Amherst. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday at 10 AM at Christ the King Church. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Buffalo. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/1/2005 - 2/2/2005. Welsh, Katherine I. (Joyce) Of Lackawanna, NY January 30, 2005, beloved wife of the late James; dearest mother of James, Kathy Stevens and the late John; grandmother of four grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; sister of Lillian (late John) Randolph and the late Elizabeth (late Edward) Latsch, Eileen (late Michael) Cumbo and Francis; also survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral from the JOS. M. LITWIN FUNERAL HOME, 1629 Electric Ave. Wednesday at 9:15 AM and at St. Michael the Archangel Church at 9:30 AM. Friends invited. Family present Tuesday only 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Mrs. Welsh was a member of The Textile Union Workers. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/31/2005 - 2/1/2005. Wilson, Beatrice M. (Hirtz) January 29, 2005, beloved wife of the late William Wilson; dear mother of Jeffrey D., Russell (Annette), Diane (David) Hutchinson, Rosemary Lopez and the late Janet (Gerard 'Jerry') Achterberg and Bruce (Tammy) Wilson; loving grandmother of 21 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; sister of William (Helen) Hirtz, Eleanor (late Chick) Fischer and the late Dolores 'Sis' (Martin) Blum and Joseph Wilson. Friends may call Tuesday and Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the JAMES W. CANNAN FUNERAL HOME INC., (Buffalo Chapel), 2397 Seneca St., where funeral will be held Thursday at 9 AM and from St. John the Evangelist Church at 9:30. Beatrice was a member of St. John the Evangelist Altar and Rosary Society and an avid bingo and slot machine player. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/31/2005 - 2/1/2005. Wise, Betty A. (Norcia) January 30, 2005; beloved mother of Betty Lou (Norman V.) Scott; dearest grandmother of four grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and two great great-grandchildren; dear sister of Lt. Col. Benjamin (Mary) Norcia; fond aunt fo Barbara Troutman. Family will be present on Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Tonawanda Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME INC., 2600 Sheridan Dr. (corner of Parker Blvd.) where funeral services will be held on Friday at 8:30 AM and from St. Leo the Great Church at 9:15 AM. Friends are invited. Flowers are gratefully declined. If desired, contributions may be made to the Parkinson's Assn. Online guest register at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 2/1/2005 - 2/2/2005. Wlodarczyk, Mildred (Adamczak) January 30, 2005, at the age of 86, of Strykersville, NY, beloved wife of the late Thaddeus Wlodarczyk; dear mother of David G. (Joanne) and Gerald D. (Judith Coffey); dear grandmother of Julie (Bill) Herman, Kathleen (Christopher) Karam, David F. (Bonnie), and William L. (Candace); great-grand mother of Rebecca, Renee and Timothy Herman, Anthony and Logan Karam, and Chrissy, Thomas and Andrew Wlodarczyk; sister of Steven (Josephine) and the late Stella Block, Helen Dargacz, Joseph, Chester, Walter Adamczak and Irene Niedczwiecki. No prior visitation. Mass of Christian Burial directly from St. Mary Queen of The Rosary R.C. Church, Main Street, Strykersville Wednesday at 11:00 AM. Interment St. Matthew's Cemetery, West Seneca. Memorials to Hospice Buffalo, Inc., or the Strykersville Fire Dept. would be appreciated. Arrangements by the WOOD FUNERAL HOME, East Aurora. Published in the Buffalo News on 2/1/2005.