OBITS: The Buffalo News Death Notices 7 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 Aldridge, Pandora February 4, 2005, wife of the late Richard; mother of Terry, Tom and Tammy; grandmother of Sandie, Ryan, Meghan, Brandon and Christian. Friends may call Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 at the LESTER H. WEDEKINDT, INC. FUNERAL HOME, 3290 Delaware Ave. where Funeral Services will be held Tuesday evening at 7 PM. Published in the Buffalo News on 2/7/2005. Augustine, Inez C. (Brown) February 4, 2005, beloved wife of the late Mark M. Augustine; dedicated mother of Jane I. (William) Barnes, John M. (Patricia) Augustine, Kathleen R. (John) Devine and Kenneth W. (Rhonda) Augustine; sister of Kenneth Brown and predeceased by many sisters; grandmother of 11 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends at the C. MERTZ AND SON FUNERAL HOME, INC., 911 Englewood Ave., Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM where Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday at 11 AM. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Knox Presbyterian Church (Elmwood Ave.). Published in the Buffalo News from 2/6/2005 - 2/7/2005. Bliss, Faye Joy (Webster) Age 64, of Arcade, died February 5, 2005, beloved wife of DeVere; mother of Robert (Ronalda) Bliss, Nancy (Dave) Makowski, Mark (Dawn) Bliss, Steve (Patty) Bliss, Paul (Denise) Bliss and Vern (Tracy) Bliss; sister of Sandra Ward; also survived by 21 grandchildren, a great-granddaughter and many nieces and nephews. Friends may call Wednesday and Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at W.S. DAVIS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 358 W. Main St., Arcade. Funeral Services will be held Friday at 11 AM in the Sandusky Baptist Church. Interment will be in Sandusky Cemetery. Memorials may be made to The American Leukemia Society or The American Heart Association. Published in the Buffalo News on 2/7/2005. Bowers, James H. 'A Father Baker Boy' Of Lackawanna, NY, February 4, 2005, husband of the late Eleanor C. (Jourdanais) Bowers; father of Linda, Laurie (Kevin) McCarthy, Elizabeth (Edward) Phillips and Marguerite Bowers; grandfather of Christopher Ortiz, Lauren McCarthy, James and Mary Phillips and Deanna Bowers. Visitation Monday 4 to 8 PM at the NORMAN E. GANNON & SONS INC., FUNERAL HOME, 1075 Ridge Rd., Lackawanna (824-4000) where Services will be held Tuesday at 10:00 AM and at Our Lady of Victory Basilica at 10:30 AM. Burial to follow at Holy Cross Cemetery. Mr. Bowers was a member of the Fr. Baker Council #2243 Knights of Columbus, an active volunteer at the Basilica and a long-time employee of the Homes of Charity. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to 'The Cause for the Canonization of Fr. Baker,' 767 Ridge Rd., Lackawanna, NY 14218. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/6/2005 - 2/7/2005. Byron, Zenia (Smokowski) February 2, 2005, wife of the late Chester; sister of the late Isabelle (late Justin) Wilson and the late Jordan Smokowski; sister-in-law of Theodora (late Theodore) Byron; aunt of Wilma (James) Hackman, Peter Wilson and Penelope (David) Schlifke; also survived by several great-nieces and nephews. Services were held privately. Arrangements by PIETSZAK FUNERAL HOME. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/7/2005 - 2/8/2005. Carney, Lucille F. (Nicholson) Of West Seneca, NY, February 4, 2005, beloved wife of the late Albert F. Carney; dearest mother of James (Kathleen) Carney of Jamestown, NY, Katherine (Carmen) Leone of Las Vegas, NV, and Patricia (James) Sedor of Angola, NY; loving grandmother to nine grandchildren and one great-grandson; sister of Marion L. Nicholson and Katherine 'Kitty' (Joseph) Kowalski; also survived by nieces and nephews. Family will be present to receive friends Sunday from 1-5 PM and Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Hamburg Chapel) JOHN J. KACZOR FUNERAL HOME, INC., 5453 Southwestern Blvd. (corner of Rogers Rd., 646-5555) Family and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial Tuesday morning at 9:30 at St. Martin of Tours Church (Please assemble at Church). Interment will follow in Holy Cross Cemetery. Mrs. Carney was a member of St. Ambrose Altar & Rosary Society. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/6/2005 - 2/7/2005. Carpenter, Estella G. (Wright) February 4, 2005, beloved wife of the late Wilbur L.; dear mother of Ada (Robert) Loewer, Arthur L. (Linda) Carpenter and Gail (Stephen) Witkowski; grandmother of six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; sister of the late Margaret, Harold and Arthur. The family will be present to receive friends Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Harris Hill Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 8440 Main St. (near Harris Hill Rd.) where Funeral Services will be held Wednesday at 11 AM. Flowers gratefully declined. Donations may be made in Estella's memory to the Kristin Carpenter Memorial Scholarship Fund, c/o Clarence Central School District, 9650 Main St., Clarence, NY 14031. Online guest register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 2/6/2005 - 2/7/2005. Cummer, Jane E. (Danat) Of Amherst, February 6, 2005, mother of Noelle Skuse, William E. Cummer and Jan (Joel) Re; sister of Hazel E. Marshall and Jeanne Lipthay; also survived by seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Arrangements by SCHLAGER FUNERAL HOME, INC. Published in the Buffalo News on 2/7/2005. Falletta, Joseph J. February 5, 2005, beloved husband of Patricia (Swinehart) and the late Rose (Naples) Falletta; dear father of Nicholas (Linda), Joseph Jr. (Phyllis), Angela Bell and Catherine (Vito) Cinfio; stepfather of Mary Maier, Mark (Robin) Maier and the late Joseph Maier; also survived by 17 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren; brother of Angeline Muto, Josephine (Henry) Piwowarczyk, Charles (Joanne) and Carmella Biondo. Mass of Christian Burial from St. John's R.C. Church, Alden, NY, Tuesday at 10:00 AM (assemble at church). Family present at the CHARLES MEYER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 13228 Broadway, Alden, NY, Monday 2-7 PM only. Published in the Buffalo News on 2/7/2005. Franklin, Clifford S. Of West Seneca, NY, February 5, 2005, husband of Marie L. Craig Franklin; father of Don Franklin, Kenneth (Deborah) Franklin and Clifford W. (friend David Hewitt) Franklin; brother of Glennon and the late Harley (Pearl); grandfather of Jason, Christopher, Kenneth and Alyson. Friends may call Monday 7-9, Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 at LOOMIS, OFFERS & LOOMIS, INC., Memorial Chapel, 1820 Seneca St. where funeral will be held Wednesday at 11 AM. Mr. Franklin was a member of Matthew Glab American Legion Post #1477, Weber VFW Post #898, SOAR and Local #45. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials to The Blind Association. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/7/2005 - 2/8/2005. Gattie, Paul O. February 4, 2005, of East Aurora, formerly of Buffalo, NY; father of Paul Jr., Allen, Lawrence, and Joseph Gattie; brother of Ann (David) Sherman, Frank, Nancy (William) Boyce and the late James Gattie. A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Monday, February 7 at 1:00 PM at St. Vincent DePaul RC Church, Springbrook. Interment Union Cemetery, Elma. Arrangements by the WOOD FUNERAL HOME, East Aurora. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/6/2005 - 2/13/2005. Gechoff, Norma R. (Barone) February 5, 2005, of Lackawanna, NY, beloved wife of the late Raymond D.; dearest mother of Jacquline Sullivan, Raymond D. Jr., David and the late Karen C. (nee Brian) Grzybowski; grandmother of 10 and great-grandmother of four; son-in-law of Stephen Sullivan; daughter of the late Charles and Mary (nee DePasquale) Barone; sister of Florence (Edward) Shuski, Anthony, Lillian (Carlos) Chameli, Charles (Mary), Elizabeth and the late James; also survived by nieces and nephews. Services from THE COLONIAL MEMORIAL CHAPELS, INC., 3003 South Park Ave., Lackawanna, NY, Wednesday morning at 9:30 and from Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Church at 10. Visitation Tuesday only 2-8 PM. Published in the Buffalo News on 2/7/2005. Georgeades, John S. "The Greek" February 5, 2005, husband of the late Beverly (McNees) Georgeades; father of Steven Georgeades, Deborah Morrow, Patrick (Julie) Morrow, Edward (Laurie) Morrow, Anne (Paul) Kreutzer; grandfather of four grandchildren; son of Andronike (Nickles) and the late Steven Georgeades; brother of Paul (Roberta) Georgeades, Efterpe (Nicholas) Mecca; also survived by nieces and nephews. Family present to receive friends Monday only 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the PERNA-PELLEGRINO FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1671 Maple Rd. (between Hopkins & Youngs Rds.) where funeral services will be held Tuesday at 10:30 AM. Interment Elmlawn Cemetery. Trisagion Service Monday at 2:30 PM. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/6/2005 - 2/7/2005. Gerwitz, Dorothy T. (Budziszewski) February 3, 2005, wife of the late John J. Pawlowski and the late August Gerwitz; mother of Rosemarie Galucki and Nancy Pierce; grandmother of Tom, Tim, Todd, Tracy, Jon, Karl and David; great-grandmother of 12 great-grandchildren; sister of Leonard (Mary) Budziszewski, Patricia (Leonard) Pawlowski and the late Chester Budziszewski; sister-in-law of Lorry Castricone; also survived by nieces and nephews. No prior visitation. Private services will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The American Heart Association. Arrangements by KENNETH HOWE FUNERAL HOME. getlogo,mc0540 Published in the Buffalo News on 2/7/2005. Gibbons, Lawrence W. February 5, 2005, beloved husband of Marilyn (nee Prange) Gibbons; dearest father of Lawrence F. (Janet) and Scott C. Gibbons; dear grandfather of Dillon; brother of Evelyn, Charles, James (Carol) Gibbons and Mary Ellen (Gerald) Kolnacki; also survived by many nieces and nephews. The family will be present Monday 7-9 PM and Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Harris Hill Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 8440 Main St. where Funeral Services will be held Wednesday at 10:00 AM. Friends invited. Online register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 2/7/2005 - 2/8/2005. Giczkowski Jr., Chester J. February 5, 2005, beloved husband of Genevieve (nee Gorzynski); dear father of Daniel (Julie), Steven (Shelly), Kim Marie (David) Lipp and Lynn (Patrick) Feeney; grandfather of Benjamin, Casey, Karl, Adam, Erin, Eric and Kristen; brother-in-law of Rosemary (Thomas) Parkinson; also survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral from the PACER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2275 George Urban Blvd. (two blocks east of Dick Rd.) Wednesday 9:30, and Infant of Prague Church 10 AM. Visitation Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/7/2005 - 2/8/2005. Gilhooley, Kathleen (Regan) February 3, 2005, in Hershey, PA, formerly of Buffalo, NY, wife of the late Peter D. Gilhooley; mother of Margaret Anne (Michael) Marino; grandmother of Erin and Kevin Marino; predeceased by three brothers and four sisters. Friends may call Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Buffalo Chapel) THOMAS H. McCARTHY FUNERAL HOME, 1975 Seneca St. where funeral will be held Tuesday morning at 9 and from St. Teresa's Church at 9:30. Mrs. Gilhooley was a member of St. Joan of Arc Church in Hershey, PA. Memorials to Pinnaclehealth Hospice, 3705 Elmwood Dr., Harrisburg, PA 17110. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/6/2005 - 2/7/2005. Gzik, Casimer S. "Casey" February 5, 2005, of Cheektowaga, NY, beloved husband of Olga (nee Sopczuk) and the late Mary (nee Buwaj) Gzik; dearest father of Carol (Harvey) Wahl and Michael (Gail) Gzik; dear grandfather of Michael John, Matthew, James, Mary and Christine; brother of Edward (late Dolores) Gzik, Dorothy (Bronislaus) Sobczyk, John (late Melva) Gzik and the late Jean (late Steve) Jarmusz and Henry (late Florence) Gzik; brother-in-law of the late Mary Gzik; also survived by nieces and nephews. Family will be present to receive relatives and friends on 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 on Wednesday at 10:00 AM and from Queen of Martyrs Church at 10:30 AM. Interment St. Stanislaus Cemetery. Mr. Gzik was a Marine Corps veteran of WWII and a volunteer for the Food Shuttle of WNY. If desired, contributions may be made to the Food Shuttle of WNY, 100 St. Gregory Court, Williamsville, NY 14221. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/7/2005 - 2/8/2005. Haas, Lenore L. (Huebner) February 5, 2005, age 105 years, wife of the late Norman W. Haas; dear mother of Richard Haas and the late Erma Farrell and Donald (Ruth) Haas; grandmother of five grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren; sister of the late Mae Dixon. The family will be present to receive friends Tuesday and Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Cleveland Hill Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 569 Cleveland Dr. where funeral services will be held Thursday at 10 AM. Online register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 2/7/2005 - 2/8/2005. Horton, Zelma M. February 5, 2005, of Kenmore, NY, wife of the late William C. Horton; dear mother of James (Colleen), Art Horton and the late Glenda (late Richard) Boersma; also survived by eight grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Private Funeral Services will be held. Interment in Elmlawn Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Presbyterian Homes of WNY. Published in the Buffalo News on 2/7/2005. Jackson, Dorothy (Cooper) Of Blasdell, NY, February 5, 2005, beloved wife of Delvin Jackson; dearest mother of Stephen Kushner, Renee (Russ) Jackson and Darlene (Adalbert) Rojek; dear grandmother of Robert and Elizabeth; sister of Ronald (Ann) Cooper and the late Joyce (late Jimmy) Griffin and the late Gladys (late Johnny) Jackson; special aunt of Gary Griffin (Jason McGuire); also survived by nieces, nephews and many loving friends. Family will be present to receive friends Monday from 4-8 PM at the (Blasdell/Lackawanna Chapel) JOHN J. KACZOR FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3450 South Park Ave. where Funeral Services will be held at 8 PM. Flowers gratefully declined. If so desired, memorials may be made to The American Lung Association. Published in the Buffalo News on 2/7/2005. Kibler, Norbert E. February 3, 2005, son of the late Edward and Mary (Haas) Kibler; dear Godfather of Ann Schiller; also survived by cousins. A Memorial Mass will be held at St. John the Baptist Church on Saturday, February 12th, at 9:30 AM. Friends are invited. No prior visitation. Arrangements by JAMES W. CANNAN FUNERAL HOME, INC. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/6/2005 - 2/10/2005. Kwaizer Sr., Daniel C. February 5, 2005, beloved husband of Harriet (nee Roy); devoted father of Daniel, Jr., Lawrence (Mary), Robert (Lisa), James Kwaizer and Bonnie Pankiewicz; also survived by six grandchildren, six sisters, two brothers, nieces and nephews. Family present Monday and Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 at the PIETSZAK FUNERAL HOME, 806 Clinton St. (852-4499) where services will be held Wednesday at 9 AM and at Sts. Rita and Patrick Church at 9:30 AM. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/6/2005 - 2/7/2005. Lowe, Ethel M. (Gooseman) Age 70, of Delevan, died February 5, 2005, beloved wife of the late Stewart; mother of Susan (Stephen) Hope, Connie (Ray) Dean, Timothy (Daisy) Lowe and the late Donald Lowe; sister of Robert Gooseman and the late Marie Jetter; sister-in-law of Fred Jetter; also survived by eight grandchildren, a great-granddaughter and many nieces and nephews; grandmother of the late Derek Edmunds. Friends may call Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at W.S. DAVIS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 358 W. Main St., Arcade where Funeral Services will be held Wednesday at 11:30 AM. Interment in Delevan Cemetery. Memorials may be made to The American Heart Association. Published in the Buffalo News on 2/7/2005. Makolinski, Dolores M. (Komrek) Suddenly, February 6, 2005, beloved wife of Melvin Makolinski; dearest mother of Kathleen (William Benfanti) Makolinski; dear sister of Irene (Jerome) Yoerg, Robert (Mary Ann) and the late Richard Komrek; also survived by nieces and nephews. Services Wednesday at 10:15 AM from the KAZMIERCZAK FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3640 Clinton St. (one block east of Union) and in Infant of Prague R.C. Church at 11:15. Chapel hours on Monday from 7-9 PM, Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations to Feral Cat Focus, Box 404, E. Aurora, NY 14052. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/7/2005 - 2/8/2005. Mancuso, Julia (Cuckovich) February 3, 2005, age 76; beloved wife of Carmen L. Mancuso; dear mother of Christine (Eugene) Madej, Denise (John) Cipolla, Joanne (Edward) Hamilton, Michael (Adele) Mancuso, Katherine Mancuso and Julie (Charlie) Serra; dear grandmother of John (Elizabeth), Kristin, Nicholas, Jaclyn, Ashley, Michelle, Amanda, Carly; dear great-grandmother of Julia; dear sister of the late Michael Cuckovich; dear sister-in-law of Maryanne Cuckovich. The family will be present Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Amherst Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 5200 Sheridan Drive (at Hopkins) where Funeral Services will be held Tuesday at 9:00 AM and from St. Stephen's Serbian Orthodox Church in Lackawanna at 10:00 AM. A Pomen Service will be held Monday evening at 8:00 PM in the Funeral Home. Interment will be at Lakeside Cemetery in Hamburg, NY. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the National Kidney Foundation or the St. Stephen's Serbian Orthodox Church. Online register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 2/6/2005 - 2/7/2005. Mankoff, Harry Of Manalapan, NJ, formerly of Buffalo, February 5, 2005, husband of Jean; father of David and Barbara; brother of Robert and Goldie Jay; grandfather of four. Arrangements by FREEMAN FUNERAL HOME, Manalapan, NJ. Published in the Buffalo News on 2/7/2005. Manzik, Henrietta (Buczkowska) February 5, 2005, of Williamsville, NY, wife of the late John Manzik; mother of the late Joanne (Melvin) Kurtz and Jack (Marsha) Manzik; also survived by three grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, brothers, sisters, nieces and nephews. Friends received at the LAKESIDE MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, INC., S-4199 Lakeshore Rd. (corner Camp Rd. and Rt. 5), Hamburg, 627-2919, Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM where Funeral Services will be held Tuesday at 1 PM. Charles A. Castiglia Director. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/6/2005 - 2/7/2005. Martin, Heidi J. (Kelsch) Age 42, of Williamsville, died February 4, 2005, beloved wife of Jay Martin; daughter of Allen and Marlene (nee Fiscus) Kelsch; mother of Annelise Braun, Nicklaus Braun and Michael Murphy; sister of Christopher (Annette) Kelsch, Edward (Lori) Kelsch, Kathleen (Daryl) Fitzgerald, Martin (Dana) Kelsch and Holly (Anthony) Miller; also survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Friends may call Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at W.S. DAVIS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 358 W. Main St., Arcade where Funeral Services will be held Wednesday at 10 AM. Interment will be in Riverside Cemetery, Lewiston. Memorials may be made to Strong Memorial Hospital Solid Organ Transplant Program or Roswell Park Cancer Institute. Published in the Buffalo News on 2/7/2005. Masters, Marjorie O. (Keller) Age 70 of the City of Tonawanda and formerly of Grand Island, February 3, 2005 following a long illness; wife of the late Gene J. Masters; mother of Michael G. (Sharon) Masters and Cynthia L. (Alan) Khreis; grandmother of Jade, Jared, Shawn and Christopher Kennedy; daughter of the late Lyman and Olive (nee Proy) Keller; sister of Lyman Lee (Donna) Keller; also survived by nieces and nephews. Friends may call Monday and Tuesday Evenings only from 7-9 PM at JOHN O. ROTH FUNERAL HOME, INC., 25 William St. (between Morgan & Broad Streets) in the City of Tonawanda. Funeral Services will be held in Salem United Church of Christ, corner of Main and Morgan Streets, in the City of Tonawanda, Wednesday at 10 AM. Friends invited. Marge was a 1952 graduate of Tonawanda High School. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/6/2005 - 2/7/2005. McKenzie, Catherine J. (Drury) Of Lake View, NY, February 5, 2005, wife of the late William J. McKenzie; mother of Mary Patricia (John) Keppler, Mary Jean (Dr. Vincent) Birbiglia, Ann M. (James) Keppler, Kathleen (Dr. Eric) Goodwin and the late Kevin P. (Barbara) McKenzie; also survived by 16 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of the Rosary Church, 231 McKinley Pkwy. at Kimberly Ave., Buffalo, Tuesday at 10 AM. Visiting hours Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the DONALD M. DEMMERLEY FUNERAL HOME, INC., 21 Pierce Ave., Hamburg. Rosary Monday at 7 PM. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials to Our Lady of the Rosary Church. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/6/2005 - 2/7/2005. Morreale, Santina February 6, 2005, beloved daughter of the late Frank and Dominica Morreale; sister of the late Anna Petrella, Josephine, Onofrio and Mary Grace Morreale; aunt of Donald and Frank Petrella. The family will be present to receive friends Monday from 7-9 PM at the Urban-AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, 3645 Genesee St. where funeral services will be held Tuesday at 9 AM and from Our Lady Help of Christians Church Chapel at 9:30 AM. Online register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News on 2/7/2005. Moye, Sylvia L. (Sutton) February 2, 2005, wife of the late James Moye; daughter of Sophronia B. (Stanley) Sutton; sister of Janet Smalls,, Shirley L. Lewis and Sheila C. Brown; brother William S. Sutton, also survived by nieces, nephews and cousins. A Memorial Service will be held on Feb. 19, 2005, at Bright Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church, 292 Glenwood, Buffalo, NY at 11:00 AM. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/6/2005 - 2/8/2005. Reynolds, Matthew J. February 5, 2005, of Hamburg, NY, son of Norman and Diane (nee Michalczak) Reynolds; grandson of Martha (nee Kline) and the late Leon Reynolds and the late Harry and Helen (nee Dolinar) Michalczak; brother of Sarah T. Reynolds; also survived by aunts, uncles and cousins. Services from THE COLONIAL MEMORIAL CHAPELS, INC., 3003 South Park Ave., Lackawanna, NY, Wednesday morning at 9:45 and from SS. Peter & Paul Church at 10:30. Visitation Monday and Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/6/2005 - 2/7/2005. Schnell, Ervin C. February 5, 2005, age 74, beloved husband of the late Janet (nee Crossan); cherished father of Mark (Lisa) Schnell, Patti (Tim) Lachapelle, Timothy (Sandra) Schnell and Allison (Curt) Granger; dearest grandfather of Steven Schnell, Kayla Schnell, Tynan Granger, Clayton Granger and the late Beau Granger; loving brother of Willard (Gladys) Schnell. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, February 12 at 2:00 PM at The Hyatt Regency Buffalo, Two Fountain Plaza. Friends invited. Flowers gratefully declined. If desired, contributions may be made to Hospice Buffalo. Online guest register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 2/6/2005 - 2/8/2005. Simonson, Mary (Harnisch) February 5, 2005, beloved wife of the late Bernard Simonson; dear mother of the late Robert Simonson and the late Shirley McMaster; mother-in-law of the late Nancy Simonson; grandmother of Christine Hoover; step-grandmother of Cherie George, Kenneth, Edward, Donald and Russell Ceranski and 10 great-grandchildren. The family will be present to receive friends on Monday from 4-7 PM at the (Tonawanda Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2600 Sheridan Dr. (at Parker Blvd.) where funeral services will be held Tuesday at 8:30 AM and from St. Amelia Church at 9:00 AM. Online guest register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News on 2/7/2005. Skillicorn, Inez M. (Cimador) Of Arlington Heights, IL, formerly of Buffalo, NY, February 5, 2005, beloved wife of George; dear mother of Roy (Beth); loving grandmother of Nathan and Jessica; fond daughter of the late Andrew and Clelia Cimador. Visitation Thursday 9 AM until time of service 11 AM at the Lutheran Home, 800 West Oakton St., Arlington Heights, IL. Entombment All Saints Mausoleum. Longtime member of St. Andrew's Church Choir. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to The Alzheimer's Association, 4709 Golf Rd., Skokie, IL 60076. Arrangements by MEADOWS FUNERAL HOME, (847) 253-0224. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/7/2005 - 2/8/2005. Slade, Daniel Paul January 30, 2005, beloved brother of Gerald F. Sr. (Marlene) Slade; sister Gloria of Elma; son of the late Norman Sr. and Mildred Slade; preceased by his brother Norman Jr.; also survived by nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held February 10, 2005, 7:30 PM at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, corner of Pine and East Fillmore, East Aurora, NY. Pastor Robert Knepel presiding. Family and friends are invited. Burial St. John's Cemetery, Elma. Arrangements by WOOD FUNERAL HOME. Contributions to People Inc. or Emmanuel Lutheran Church. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/6/2005 - 2/7/2005. Stelman, Rose M. February 4, 2005; wife of the late Henry Stelman, M.D. and Henry Wylegala, D.D.S.; mother of Henry (Elaine) Wylegala, Gareth, and Rosalie (Carl Kidawski) Wylegala; grandmother of Jennifer Wylegala; sister of Emily (late Buddy) Gilbert, Sophie (late Max) Wisniewski, Alice Szmanda, the late Bertha (Chester) Suchocki, Charlotte Szmanda, and Conrad (Bessie) Szmanda. Family present to receive friends Monday only from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at The PERNA-PELLEGRINO FUNERAL HOME INC., 1671 Maple Rd. (between Youngs and Hopkins) where Funeral Services will be held Tuesday at 8:45 AM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated from St. Gregory the Great R.C. Church at 9:30 AM. Interment in Mt. Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations to Hospice of Buffalo. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/6/2005 - 2/7/2005. Thomas Jr., Paul Suddenly, February 2, 2005. Relatives and friends may visit the THOMAS T. EDWARDS FUNERAL HOME INC., 995 Genesee St., Monday 4-6 PM and at Centennial A.M.E. Zion Church, 127 Doat St., Tuesday 11 AM to 12 noon, where Funeral Services will immediately follow. Interment Ridgelawn Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/6/2005 - 2/7/2005. Valvo, Samuel J. January 8, 2005, of Kenmore, NY, father of Lisa Valvo; beloved son of the late Cosimo and Tomasena Valvo; brother of Annette Valvo; nephew of Esther (late Albert) Fest, Lena (Joseph) Palisano and Russell (Alice) Valvo; also survived by cousins. No prior visitation. Family and friends are invited to a Memorial Mass on Saturday, February 19, 2005 in St. Louis Church (Main & Edward) at 11 AM. Mr. Valvo served in the U.S. Marines from 1968-1972 and was a member of Pipefitters Local 22. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Louis Church, 35 Edward St., Buffalo 14202. Arrangements by MELVIN J. SLIWINSKI FUNERAL HOME. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/6/2005 - 2/13/2005. Wendling, Richard F. February 5, 2005, husband of Dolores Lechner Wendling; stepfather of Lisa (Kevin) Embree of Austin, TX; brother of Donald (Betty), Paul (late Ruth) Wendling and the late Edward (Shirley) Wendling; also survived by seven step-grandchildren and 10 nieces and nephews. The family will be present to receive friends Tuesday 2-4 and 6-8 PM at BEACH-TUYN FUNERAL HOME, INC., 5541 Main St. at Cayuga Rd., Williamsville where services will be held Wednesday morning at 8:45 followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in SS. Peter & Paul Church at 9:30. Friends are invited. Memorial contributions may be made to The Heart Assn. of WNY. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/7/2005 - 2/8/2005. Williams, L. Jack Of East Aurora, NY, February 6, 2005, husband of Norma E. Williams; father of Pamela (Gregory) Williams Wooster, Keith J. Williams and Jennifer W. Williams; grandfather of Alexander, Julia and Victoria Budzyn and Adrienne Wooster. No prior visitation. Memorial Services will be held Thursday at 11 AM from the KENNETH HOWE FUNERAL HOME, 64 Maple St., East Aurora. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice Buffalo, Inc. getlogo,mc0540 Published in the Buffalo News on 2/7/2005. Woeppel, Edward J. February 4, 2005, dearest husband of Marie Anna (nee Feine) Woeppel; loving father of Edward (Carol), Daniel, Phillip and the late Richard Woeppel; dear grandfather of Scott; brother of Frederick (Marcille) and the late Dr. Charles Woeppel, Dr. Albert Woeppel, Mary Paul and William Woeppel; also survived by nieces and nephews. The family will be present Monday 3-7 PM at the SAUER-LYNETT-AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, 1933 Kensington Ave. where funeral services will be held Tuesday at 10:30 AM. Friends invited. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Hospice Foundation. Online register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 2/6/2005 - 2/7/2005. Wylegala, Rose M. (Szmanda) (Please see Stelman notice) Published in the Buffalo News on 2/7/2005.