OBITS: The Buffalo News Death Notices 17 Feb 2005; Buffalo, Erie co., New York

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Albing, Ruth P.   
Age 82, of Bernards Township, NJ, died on February 10, 2005 at her residence.
She was born in Buffalo, NY and resided there for many years. Memorial
Services will be held on Saturday at 3 PM in Fellowship Hall at Fellowship
Village, 8000 Fellowship Road, Basking Ridge, NJ. Arrangements under the
direction of the HOLCOMBE-FISHER FUNERA LHOME, 147 Main St., Flemington, NJ.
Please visit www.holcombefisher.com for futher information or to send
condolences.
Published in the Buffalo News on 2/17/2005.

Amos, Bertha   
February 10, 2005, of Buffalo, NY. Friends may call Friday, 10:00 AM
visitation, 11:00 AM funeral service will follow at 2nd Baptist Church,
located 18 Church St., Lackawanna, NY. Interment St. Matthew's Cemetery.
Arrangements entrusted to MEMORIAL CHAPELS OF BUFFALO, 66 East Utica St.
Published in the Buffalo News on 2/17/2005.

Arcuri, Genevieve L.   
February 16, 2005, beloved wife of Joseph T. Arcuri; dearest stepmother of Jim
and Rita; loved by Alex, Renee, Nicole, B.G., Bruce-Todd, Corky, and Juliette.
Friends may call on Friday, 2-4 and 7-8:30 PM, at the MELVIN J. SLIWINSKI
FUNERAL HOME, 85 George Urban Blvd. (west of Harlem Road), where a prayer
service will follow at 8:30 PM.
Published in the Buffalo News from 2/17/2005 - 2/18/2005.

Aughtry, Larry Wayne   
February 14, 2005; of Buffalo, NY, beloved husband of Patricia; father of
Troy, Damon, Malcolm (Laura), Denivre & Tiffany all of Buffalo; grandchildren
Tyshawn, Tysheen, Melina, Vanessa, Calvin, Candice, Michael, Angel and Justin,
brother Charles, niece Amber; nephew Charles Jr. 'Chaz'; aunts Dorothy Hunter,
Tino, Wofford, Ruth Harris; uncles Frank (Charlotte) and Edward Lewis;
brother-in-laws Michael Fossett & Walter (Carol Cole); a host of family &
friends. Wake at the Lognen Memorial AME Zion Church, 210 Southampton St,
February 19 at 10 AM to 11 AM. Funeral services at 11 AM.
Published in the Buffalo News from 2/17/2005 - 2/18/2005.

Barberio, Orlando V.   
February 15, 2005, son of the late Victor and Lena (Giovino) Barberio; brother
of Rose (late Norman) Friedman, Gilbert J. (Mary Ann) Barberio and the late
Connie Orlando and Josephine Griffo; also survived by several nieces, nephews
and great-nieces and nephews. The family will be present to receive friends
Thursday, 2-4 and 7-9 PM at BEACH-TUYN FUNERAL HOME, INC., 5541 Main St., (at
Cayuga Rd.) where a funeral service will be held Friday morning at 10 o'clock.
Friends are invited.
Published in the Buffalo News from 2/16/2005 - 2/17/2005.

Bartholomew, Ethel C. "Bonnie"   
February 16, 2005; beloved sister of Dolores (late Francis) Gerstner; devoted
friend of Shirley Hess; also survived by many nieces and nephews. The family
will be present Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the Urban-AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME,
3645 Genesee (two blocks east of Union Rd.) where funeral services will be
held Saturday at 10:00 AM. Friends invited. Online guest register at
www.Amigone.com
Published in the Buffalo News on 2/17/2005.

Bickford, Allan M.   
February 14, 2005, of East Aurora, NY, beloved husband of Frances Slocum
Bickford; loving father of Jane (Timothy) Keohane of East Aurora, John Allan
Bickford of Alden; dearest grandfather of Joanna Keohane, Timothy (Theresa)
Keohane and Allan Keohane; brother of Norman (Robina) and the late Roger and
Paul; also survived by nieces and nephews. Family will receive friends on
Wednesday 6-8 PM and Thursday 1-3 and 6-8 PM at the WOOD FUNERAL HOME, 784
Main Street, East Aurora where services will be held on Friday at 10:00 AM. In
lieu of flowers, memorials to a church or charity of your choice would be
appreciated.
Published in the Buffalo News from 2/16/2005 - 2/17/2005.

Bilowus, Helen (Ribovich)   
February 13, 2005, of Lackawanna, NY; beloved wife of the late John M.;
dearest mother of William (Molly) and the late Robert J.; grandmother of
Matthew; daughter of the late Stephen and Kathleen (nee Evanko) Ribovich;
sister of the late Mary (late Chester) Bolas. Services from THE COLONIAL
MEMORIAL CHAPELS, INC., 3003 South Park Ave., Lackawanna, NY, Saturday morning
at 10:30 and from Our Lady of Perpetual Help Ukrainian Church at 11 O'Clock.
Visitation Friday only 6-8 PM. Flowers gratefully declined. Donations may be
made to Our Lady of Perpetual Help Ukrainian Church in Helen's name.
Published in the Buffalo News on 2/17/2005.

Biniewski, Peter J.   
Of West Seneca, NY, February 16, 2005, beloved husband of Ruth M. Rombkowski
Biniewski; dearest father of Linda (James) Thibault and the late Peter and
John (Paula) Biniewski; fond grandfather of 11 grandchildren and 13
great-grandchildren; brother of Frank (Marge) and the late Jean (late Raymond)
Woods and Violet (late Jack) Sim. Friends may call Thursday 7-9 PM and Friday
2-4 & 7-9 PM at the PAUL A. KLOC BLOSSOM CHAPELS INC., 4680 Clinton St.
(corner of Borden Rd.) West Seneca (668-5666) where funeral will be held
Saturday at 8:15 AM and from Fourteen Holy Helpers Church at 9 o'clock.
Friends are invited.
Published in the Buffalo News from 2/17/2005 - 2/18/2005.

Bloom-Schoellkopf, Toby   
February 15, 2005; dearest wife of Fred J. 'Rick' Schoellkopf; loving mother
of Leah J. and Karen Anne Schoellkopf; sister of Seth Bloom of Maryland and
Donna (Steven) Schukal of Oakdale, NY; also survived by one aunt, nieces,
nephews and cousins. The family will be present Friday 7-9 PM and Saturday 2-4
and 7-9 PM at the (Tonawanda Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2600 Sheridan
Dr. (at Parker) where funeral services will be held Sunday at 10 AM. Friends
invited. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Multiple Sclerosis
Society, WNY Chapter. Online register book at www.Amigone.com
Published in the Buffalo News from 2/17/2005 - 2/18/2005.

Bothwell, Herbert L.   
On Sunday, February 13, 2005, husband of Catherine A. Bothwell and the late
Mary Lamb Bothwell; father of Patricia Young, Michael D., Susan M. and Robert
J. Bothwell; step-father of Monica (Jim) Tyger, Cathy (Michael) Szczepaniak,
Robert (Shirley) Allgeier, Regina (Bruce) Foster, Beth (Bill) Farrell and Jim
(Lucy) Allgeier; brother of St. Mary de Angelis SND and the late John M.
Bothwell; grandfather of Jonathan Yang, Connor McCutcheon and Eleanor
Bothwell; also survived by 13 step-grandchildren and six
great-step-grandchildren. Mr. Bothwell was in the United States Army Air Corp
94th Field Artillery Battalion, 4th Armored Division in European Theatre of
Operations durning WW II; Recipient of the Silver Star, Air Medal with four
clusters, Distinguished Unit Badge and was inducted into Soldiers and Sailors
National Military Museum Hall of Valor in 1998. Contributions may be made to
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton School, Carnegie, or your local VA Center or charity
of your choice. Services and interment private. Arrangements by the
SZAFRANSKI-EBERLEIN FUNERAL HOME, INC. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
Published in the Buffalo News on 2/17/2005.

Brown, Hazel H.   
Age 93, February 11, 2005, of the Town of Tonawanda, NY, beloved wife of the
late William Brown; mother of Frederick (Eleanor) Brown of Arizona;
grandmother of Scott (Anita), Brian (Kathy) and Robert Brown;
great-grandmother of Cammie; also survived by 3 nephews and one niece. Friends
are invited to attend Funeral Services at the LESTER H. WEDEKINDT FUNERAL
HOME, 3290 Delaware Ave. Saturday morning at 10. Mrs. Brown was a member of
Bethlehem Chapter #634 OES.
Published in the Buffalo News on 2/17/2005.

Cole, Willard L. "Billy"
Of Cheektowaga, NY, February 14, 2005; beloved husband of Jacqueline G.
Stachowiak Cole; dearest father of Willard (Jody) Cole, Jr., Patricia (David)
Owen, Sherry Osmin and Cathy (late Earle) Houghtaling; fond grandfather of 20
grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren and 5 stepgrandchildren; also survived by
nieces and nephews. Friends may call Wednesday 7-9 PM and Thursday 2-4 and 7-9
PM at the PAUL A. KLOC BLOSSOM CHAPELS, INC., 4680 Clinton St. (corner Borden
Rd.), West Seneca (668-5666), where Funeral will be held Friday morning at
8:45 AM and from St. Mary's on the Hill Church at 9:30 O'Clock. Friends are
invited.
Published in the Buffalo News from 2/16/2005 - 2/17/2005.

Damico Jr., John J.   
Of Orchard Park, NY, entered into rest February 16, 2005, beloved husband of
the late Joyce M. (nee Bieter) Damico; devoted father of Valerie Damico and
John J. III (Phyllis) Damico; cherished grandfather of 3 grandchildren and 1
great-grandchild; loving son of the late John J. Sr and Anna (nee Bianco)
Damico; dear brother of Marie (Matt) Troidl; beloved companion of Jean
Anderson; also survived by relatives and friends. Relatives and friends may
visit the LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (Southtowns Chapel) 3060 Abbott Rd. near Lake
Ave. on Thursday from 7-9 PM and Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM where the funeral
will be held on Saturday morning at 8:15 o'clock and a Mass of Christian
Burial will be celebrated in Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Church at 9 o'clock.
Interment Hillcrest Cemetery.
Published in the Buffalo News from 2/17/2005 - 2/18/2005.

Doyle, Agnes Bretchko   
February 15, 2005, wife of the late Vincent E. Doyle; mother of Thomas
(Kimberly) and Donald (Marsha) Doyle; grandmother of Evan, Andrew and Erik
Doyle; sister of Mary Bretchko, Ann Goodman, Helen Payavis and the late
Francis and Elizabeth Spencer. Funeral service from CARLTON A. ULLRICH FUNERAL
HOME INC., 855 Englewood Ave., Saturday at 8:45 AM, and Saint John the Baptist
Church (Neumann Chapel) at 9:30 AM. Family present Friday, 5-9 PM.
Published in the Buffalo News from 2/17/2005 - 2/18/2005.

Dziak, Sophie D. "Dorothy"   
(nee Polkoski) Of Lackawanna, N.Y., February 15, 2005. Beloved wife of 66
years of Joseph J. Dziak; dearest mother of James D. (Linda) Dziak, Kenneth
(Lynn) Dziak and Kathleen Rogers; loving grandmother of Nadine, Colleen,
Nicole, Jannine, Blair, KJ and Keith; great-grandmother of three; sister of
Gertrude (Lester) Miller, Henry (Shirley) Nowak and the late Alice (late
Steve) Dombrowski, Helen (late Frank) Dziak, Josephine (late Joseph) Kelly and
Stanley (Fayme) Nowak; also survived by nieces and nephews. Family will be
present to receive friends Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the
(Blasdell/Lackawanna Chapel) JOHN J. KACZOR FUNERAL HOME INC., 3450 South Park
Ave., where prayers will be said Friday morning at 8:45 followed by a Mass of
Christian Burial at Our Lady of Victory Basilica at 9:30. Entombment in Holy
Cross Cemetery Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the
Cause for the Canonization of Father Baker.
Published in the Buffalo News from 2/16/2005 - 2/17/2005.

Faltisco, Thomas E.   
In Buffalo, NY, February 14, 2005, beloved husband of Dorothy (Sobieski)
Faltisco; father of Dennis (Luann) Faltisco; grandfather of Kevin and Emily
Faltisco; brother of Ralph Faltisco and the late Helen, Jerome, Cecilia,
Charles and Margaret; also survived by nieces and nephews. Friends may call
Friday 8:30 AM at the DIETRICH FUNERAL HOME INC., 2480 Kensington Ave.
Amherst, NY. Mass of Christian Burial from the Christ the King RC Church
Friday at 9:30 AM.
Published in the Buffalo News on 2/17/2005.

Fitzgibbons, Theresa I.   
Of Buffalo, NY, February 14, 2005; beloved daughter of the late Michael and
Agnes Fitzgibbons; predeceased by two brothers and three sisters; dear aunt of
Rev. Michael D. O'Hara of Franklinville, NY, Mary A. (Theodore) Fisher,
Patricia Fitzgibbons and Burton L. Collin. Relatives and friends are invited
to attend a Memorial Mass in St. Christopher's Church, 2660 Niagara Falls
Blvd., Saturday morning at 11 AM. Flowers gratefully declined. No prior
visitation. Arrangements by the GRECO FUNERAL HOME, INC.
Published in the Buffalo News from 2/17/2005 - 2/18/2005.

Fraize, William F.   
February 12, 2005, suddenly, dearest father of Bridget, Natalie and Julian
Fraize; former husband of Sylvia Fraize; brother of Rinaldo (Carol), Nancy and
Jonathan Fraize; survived by nieces and nephews. No prior visitation. A
Memorial Mass will be held on Friday at Queen of Martyrs Church, 180 George
Urban Blvd at 11:00 AM. Arrangements by MELVIN J. SLIWINSKI FUNERAL HOME.
Published in the Buffalo News from 2/16/2005 - 2/17/2005.

Gattie, Ruth (Byrnes)   
February 15, 2005 of West Seneca, NY, wife of the late Clarence; mother of
Gregory (Maureen), Kenneth (Linda), Dennis, Barbara, Joseph, Douglas and
Jeffrey (Kathleen) Gattie; sister of Hazel Fuhrey and the late Mary Snell and
Lorraine Szewczyk; sister-in-law of John Schieber; also survived by 13
grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Family present Wednesday 7-9 PM and
Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the HOY FUNERAL HOME INC., 3855 Seneca St.,
West Seneca, where prayers will be said Friday morning at 8:30 followed by a
Mass of Christian Burial at Fourteen Holy Helpers Church at 9 AM. Friends
invited.
Published in the Buffalo News from 2/16/2005 - 2/17/2005.

Goetz, Alberta "Bertie"   
February 16, 2005, daughter of the late Simon and Regina (Lambertus) Goetz;
sister of Natalie Goetz and the late Abbie Kennedy, Carrie Goetz, Henrietta
Grubb, Herbert, Winnie, Humiltas, Clemens, John and Marie Goetz; also survived
by nieces and nephews. Funeral from the JAMES W. CANNAN FUNERAL HOME INC.
(Buffalo Chapel), 2397 Seneca St. Saturday at 9:30 AM and from St. John the
Evangelist Church at 10 AM. Friends may call Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Bertie was
a Major in the US Army in WW II. She was also an RN at several local
hospitals.

Published in the Buffalo News from 2/17/2005 - 2/18/2005.

Gondree, Bertha Deane   
February 11, 2005; beloved wife of the late Howard E. Gondree; mother of
Howard F. (Lillian) Gondree; grandmother of Kathryn Elisabeth Rand, Eric D.
and Mark A. Gondree; survived by two great-grandchildren. Memorial Services
will be held Monday, February 21 at 10 AM at Canterbury Woods Coventry Hall.
Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials to a charity of your choice or the
Benevolent Fund of Canterbury Woods, 705 Renaissance Drive, Williamsville
14221. Arrangements by GEORGE J. ROBERTS & SONS.
Published in the Buffalo News from 2/13/2005 - 2/20/2005.

Gore Smallwood, C. Phyllis   
February 14, 2005. Family will receive friends Friday 12 noon at the Lutheran
Church of Our Savior, 26 Brunswick Blvd. where Funeral Service will follow at
1 PM. Interment in Forest Lawn Cemetery. Arrangements by H. ALFRED LEWIS
MORTUARY, INC., 968 Jefferson.
Published in the Buffalo News on 2/17/2005.

Grannell, Leo Thomas   
February 14, 2005, beloved husband of Mary (Kinsella); dear father of Thomas
(Kathleen), Gary, Maureen (Wayne) Walgate and John (Carolyn) Grannell; loving
grandfather of Timothy, Laura, Melanie, Kathryn and John; brother of Helen
(Edward) Helmbrecht. Funeral from the JAMES W. CANNAN FUNERAL HOME INC.,
(Southtowns Chapel), 3155 Orchard Park Rd., Friday at 8:30 AM and from Queen
of Heaven Church at 9 AM. Friends may call Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Leo was a
retiree of General Mills Maintenance Dept.
Published in the Buffalo News from 2/16/2005 - 2/17/2005.

Hale, Raymond E.
Of Grand Island, NY, February 13, 2005, beloved son of Isabelle (nee Montero)
Hale; brother of Dennis (Linda), Michael and Claude (Linda) Hale; uncle of
Casey James Hale; dear beloved friend of Patricia and Crystal Robins. Friends
received Wednesday 7-9 and Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the GRECO FUNERAL HOME
INC., 2909 Elmwood Ave., (near Sheridan Dr.), where Funeral Services will be
held Friday morning at 8:30 and in St. Anthony of Padua Church at 9:30.
Flowers gratefully declined. Ray was an accomplished blues guitarist, an avid
outdoorsman, a retired employee of General Motors Tonawanda Plant and a member
of the UAW.
Published in the Buffalo News from 2/16/2005 - 2/17/2005.

Hamm, Charles K.   
February 15, 2005, beloved husband of the late Olga (nee Small); dear father
of Kathy (Ralph) Russo, Kenneth (Carol), Keith (Nancy) and Kevin (Kim) Hamm;
grandfather of six grandchildren; brother of the late Wesley and Edward Hamm.
The family will be present to receive friends Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at
the (Tonawanda Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2600 Sheridan Dr. (at
Parker Blvd.) where funeral services will be held Friday at 10:45 AM and from
St. Amelia Church at 11:30 AM. Flowers gratefully declined. If desired,
contributions may be made in Mr. Hamm's memory to Hospice Foundation. On line
register book at www.Amigone.com
Published in the Buffalo News from 2/16/2005 - 2/17/2005.

Hammond, William J.   
Of N. Tonawanda, February 14, 2005, husband of the late Dorothy (nee Rex)
Hammond; dearest father of John L., Judith (Ted) Belczak and William (Donna);
proud grandfather of nine grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren; dear
brother of Stella Bertrum, Elwood Hammond, Theresa (Thomas) Wojcik, Phyllis
Eckenrode and the late Anna Marie Bernini and Mary Wojcik; brother-in-law of
John (Janet) Rex; also survived by nieces and nephews. Family present Thursday
7-9 PM and Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the SABER FUNERAL HOME, 549 Oliver St., N.
Tonawanda ( 692-0271) where prayers will be said Saturday at 8:30 AM followed
by a Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of Czestochowa Church at 9 AM. Bill
was a Navy veteran of WW II and a retired employee of Spaulding Fibre.
Published in the Buffalo News on 2/17/2005.

Hogan, Margaret (Sparks)   
February 15, 2005; wife of James Hogan; mother of Margaret (Paul) Drees of
Tonawanda, Timothy, Dennis (Judy), Peter (Pamela), Daniel (Jennifer) and Molly
Hogan, all of North Tonawanda and Margaret (Thomas) Nelson of Varysburg, the
late David and Patrick Hogan; predeceased by two sisters and one brother; also
surviving are several nieces and nephews. Friends may call Friday from 2-4 and
7-9 PM at the WATTENGEL FUNERAL HOME, 307 Oliver St., N. Tonawanda, where
funeral services will be held Saturday at 10 AM.
Published in the Buffalo News from 2/17/2005 - 2/18/2005.

Hornberger, Michael E.   
Of Hamburg, NY; entered into rest February 16, 2005; beloved son of Richard G.
and Margaret J. 'Peggy' (nee Kennedy) Hornberger; devoted brother of Richard
(Thelma) Hornberger, Jane (Larry) Sicurella, Brian (Brenda) Hornberger,
Patricia (late Peter) Slyder, Carol Pelowski and John Hornberger; cherished
uncle of many nieces and nephews; also survived by relatives and many friends.
No prior visitation. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of
Christian Burial in St. Bernadette's Church, 5930 South Abbott Rd., Hamburg,
on Friday morning at 10:00. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to
Hospice of Buffalo, 225 Como Park Blvd, Cheekotwaga, NY 14227 in Michael
Hornberger's name. Arrangements by LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME. getlogo,lo0240
Published in the Buffalo News on 2/17/2005.

Howell, Berdell R.   
Of Eden, NY, February 15, 2005, husband of the late Jacqueline M. (Annand);
loving father of Linda (Joseph) DiMario, Richard (Shirley) and John (Tammy);
brother of the late Shirley Howell; also survived by 8 grandchildren and 4
great-grandchildren. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday
10 AM from Immaculate Conception Church, Eden. Visitation Thursday 2-4 and 7-9
PM at the LAING FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2724 W. Church St., Eden. Mr. Howell was
retired after 30 years with the Erie County Sheriff's Department as a
Sergeant/Shift Captain and a Navy Veteran of WWII.
Published in the Buffalo News from 2/16/2005 - 2/17/2005.

Julian, Samuel W.   
Of Wheatfield, NY, February 16, 2005, beloved husband of Rose (nee Sieta)
Julian; father of Cynthia and Salvatore Julian; also survived by six
grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; brother of Charles Julian of
Florida and Terry LaTorre. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a
Memorial Mass in St. Christopher's Church, 2660 Niagara Falls Blvd., Saturday
morning at 9:30. No prior visitation. Mr. Julian was a veteran of WW-II, a
member of American Legion Henry Mosher Post No. 638 and Knights of Columbus
Kenmore Council No. 3076. Arrangements by GRECO FUNERAL HOME INC.
Published in the Buffalo News from 2/17/2005 - 2/18/2005.

Kim, Yang Soon (Suh)   
February 15, 2005; Age 92; wife of the late Hee Suk Kim; dearest mother of Won
Tae (Sue) of Korea, Joon Tae (Ok) and Moon Ja Lee (Soo Yoon) of Buffalo, Keun
Tai (Choon Ja) of Atlanta, Woong Tae (Phil Yu), Hun Tae (Kyung Ja) and Jong
Tae (Sook Jung), both of New York City and Ok Lee (Kyu Jung) of New Jersey;
loving grandmother of Sung Eun Kim-Kubiak (Phil), Sung Kook and Sung Hoon Lee,
Sung Min (Amy) and Sung Sam, Sung Won, Daniel, Samuel, Kyung Hee Kim, Ji Sun,
Yu Sun and Yeon Sun Lee; great-grandmother of Sara Kim-Kubiak and Elsa Kim.
The family will receive friends on Friday from 7-8 PM at the (Amherst Chapel)
AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME INC., 5200 Sheridan Dr. (corner of Hopkins) followed by a
Memorial Service at 8:00 PM. Funeral services will be held on Saturday from
the Funeral Home at 10:30 AM. Interment in Elmlawn Cemetery. Friends invited.
Online register book at www.Amigone.com
Published in the Buffalo News on 2/17/2005.

Kurzepa, Jan   
Of Hamburg, NY; February 14, 2005; husband of the late Margarete Kurzepa; son
of the late Thomas and Annie Kurzepa of Poland. Friends received at the
LAKESIDE MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME INC., S-4199 LAKESHORE Rd., (corner of Camp Rd.
& Rt. 5) Hamburg 627-2919 Thursday and Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM where funeral
service will be held Saturday at 9:15 AM followed by a Mass of Christian
Burial at St. Marys of the Lake Church at 10 AM. Charles a Castiglia Director
Published in the Buffalo News from 2/17/2005 - 2/18/2005.

Lattanzio, Italia (D'Ascano)   
February 15, 2005; of Elma, NY. Beloved wife of the late Giuseppe; loving
mother of Angelo (Grace), Dominic (Peggy), Maria (Philip) LaRosa, Gabriel
(Nolene), Frank (late Dolores), Yvonne (late Morris) Arcara, Lucy (Tom)
Nunciato; also survived by 23 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren.
Family present Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 at the HOY FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3855 Seneca
St., West Seneca, where prayers will be said Friday morning at 9:45 followed
by a Mass of Christian Burial at Queen of Heaven Church at 10:15. Friends
invited.
Published in the Buffalo News from 2/16/2005 - 2/17/2005.

Lawson, Richard "Dick"   
February 15, 2005, beloved husband of the late Ruth (Collins); dear father of
Robert, David (Bonnie), Karen (Richard) Ryan, Theodore (Janice) and James
(Theresa) Lawson; loving grandfather of 10 grandchildren; brother of Margaret
(Jack) Garvin and the late Bob (Janet) Lawson; dear friend of Marge. Friends
may call Wednesday and Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the JAMES W. CANNAN
FUNERAL HOME, INC. (Southtowns Chapel), 3155 Orchard Park Rd. A Mass of
Christian Burial will be held Friday at 9:30 AM at St. Martin's Church.
(Please assemble at Church). Donations may be sent to the American Cancer
Society West Seneca Relay for Life, c/o D. Owczarczak, 11 Pine Tree Lane, West
Seneca, NY 14224. Dick was retired from the Great Lakes Towing Co., Globe
International Chief Engineer, Engineer at Buffalo School #69, West Seneca
Recreation Commission Board member and a youth baseball coach for over 20
years, a U.S. Army Sgt. WWII Pacific Theatre, a member of the Harvey D. Morin
Post and a Bills' season ticket holder since 1961.

Published in the Buffalo News from 2/16/2005 - 2/17/2005.

Levan, Wilbur L.   
February 16, 2005 of the Town of Tonawanda, NY; beloved husband of Elizabeth
LeVan; loving father of Stephen (Patricia), Mark (Natalie) and Kay (Vincent)
Escuyer; dearest grandfather of Matthew (Elizabeth), Eric, Paul (Katrina),
Catherine LeVan, Paul and William Escuyer; brother of Robert and Eugene
(Delores) LeVan. Friends may call Friday 2-4 and 7-9 at the LESTER H.
WEDEKINDT, INC., FUNERAL HOME, 3290 Delaware Ave., where Funeral services will
be held Saturday morning at 11. Friends invited.
Published in the Buffalo News from 2/17/2005 - 2/18/2005.

Lipka, Dorothy A. (Rozniak)   
February 14, 2005 of Cheektowaga, N.Y. Beloved wife of the late Leonard F.
Lipka; dearest mother of Michael (Tricia) Lipka, Patricia Lipka, Paul Lipka,
Joan (Wayne) Woronowski and Daniel (Mary) Lipka; dear grandmother of 10
grandchildren; sister of Betty (Richard) Czerwinski and the late John (Irene)
Rozniak and Thomas Rozniak. Family will be present to receive relatives and
friends on Thursday and Friday 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 Saturday at 9:00 AM and from Queen of Martyrs Church
at 9:30 AM. Interment St. Adalbert Cemetery.
Published in the Buffalo News from 2/16/2005 - 2/17/2005.

Lotz Jr., Raymond E.   
Suddenly, February 14, 2005; of Elma, NY. Former husband of Jacqueline
Surowiercki Lotz; devoted father of Kristin, Jennifer (Christopher)
Hutchinson, Raymond E. III and Joseph; loving grandfather of Tristian; brother
of Audrey (Gordon) Fisher, Susan Green, Carl (Karen) and the late Christopher;
also survived by nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends Friday
2-4 and 6-8 PM at the WOOD FUNERAL HOME, 784 Main St., East Aurora, where
funeral services will be held Saturday at 10:00 AM. Mr. Lotz was an employee
of American Axle and a Navy Veteran.
Published in the Buffalo News from 2/16/2005 - 2/17/2005.

McCartney, Marilyn B. (Bonning)   
February 10, 2005, wife of the late Gerald L. McCartney and Seth Watkins;
sister of Lucetta (late Edward) Aschbacher and John (Margaret) Bonning of
Waldoboro, ME; aunt of Lisa, Beth and Mark Aschbacher, Jennifer Ruddy, Melissa
Clapp, Susanne Bradley and Amiee Pearson; also survived by eight great-nieces
and nephews and a dear friend Tom Davis of Arlington, VA. Private services at
the convenience of the family. Memorials may be made to Andover Rescue Squad,
Andover, NY 14806 or the National Kidney Foundation, 3871 Harlem Rd., Suite
11, Buffalo, NY 14215-1937. Entombment in Arlington National Cemetery,
Arlington, VA. Arrangements by BEACH-TUYN FUNERAL HOME, INC.
Published in the Buffalo News on 2/17/2005.

McLaughlin, Audrey "Irish"   
Of Buffalo, NY, entered into rest February 14, 2005, beloved mother of Marylou
N. (Richard) Sicignano and Thomas Nola (Judy LaBuzzetta); cherished
grandmother of seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren; loving
daughter of the late Raymond and Gertrude (nee Behring) McLaughlin; dear
sister of Irene (late John) Hierl and the late Leroy McLaughlin; fond
mother-in-law of Kathy Nola; predeceased by her dear friends Bernie Roy, Lois
Ballard and Jay Graw; survived by relatives and friends. Relatives and friends
may visit The LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (City Chapel), 102 Linwood Ave. at Summer
near Delaware Ave. on Wednesday from 6-9 PM and Thursday from 2-7 PM where the
funeral will be held on Friday morning at 8:15 o'clock and a Mass of Christian
Burial will be celebrated in Blessed Sacrament Church at 9 o'clock. Flowers
gratefully declined. getlogo,lo0240
Published in the Buffalo News from 2/16/2005 - 2/17/2005.

Mecca, Mae (Grieco)   
February 14, 2005. Beloved wife of the late Peter J. Mecca. Dear mother of
Paul P. (Marsha) Mecca. Sister of John A. Grieco and the late Pasquale,
Angelo, Peter (Deborah), Joseph (late Mary) Grieco. Family present to receive
friends Thursday 5-8 PM at the PERNA-PELLEGRINO FUNERAL HOME, 1306 Hertel
Avenue, (near Colvin Avenue) where funeral services will be held on Friday at
9:30 AM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated from Holy Angels Church
(348 Porter Avenue) at 10:30 AM. Interment, United German and French Cemetery.
Published in the Buffalo News from 2/16/2005 - 2/17/2005.

Miller, Esther G.   
February 16, 2005, daughter of the late Thomas and Anna Miller; sister of the
late Thomas, Florence Smith and Daniel Miller; dear sister-in-law of Rita
Miller; dearest aunt of James (Annmarie), John (Sue) Miller, Daniel (Terry),
Frank (Donna) Miller and Mary Elaine (Dick) Sicienski; also survived by many
great-nieces and nephews. Friends may call Friday 6-9 PM at the REDDINGTON
FUNERAL HOME, 657 Abbott Rd. (corner Red Jacket Pkwy.) where services will be
held Saturday at 10 AM and St. Thomas Aquinas Church at 10:30 AM. Friends
invited. Esther was retired from New York Telephone Co.
Published in the Buffalo News from 2/17/2005 - 2/18/2005.

Mitchell, Charles F.   
February 16, 2005, Of Buffalo, NY; son of the late William and Helen Mitchell;
beloved father of Dawn, Joseph (Mary), Lisa (Chuck), Mary Rush, and Helen
(Richard) Mitchell, and the late Ruth Mitchell; brother of Raymond (Ellie)
Mitchell and the late William (Kathy) Mitchell; also survived by 18
grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services Saturday at 11:00 AM from the Old First Ward Chapel of The
PETER K. LESLIE FUNERAL HOME, 580 South Park Ave. (corner of Hamburg St.,
855-1411) Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Family will be present
Friday 2-9 PM. Charlie worked for Heinz & Weber for 52 years. Interment in
Holy Cross Cemtery.
Published in the Buffalo News from 2/17/2005 - 2/18/2005.

Mueller, Richard J.   
February 15, 2005; beloved husband of Mary Jane (nee Habel) Mueller; dearest
father of Peggy (Paul Mann), Michael (Francine) Mueller, Gerald (Barbara)
Mueller, Madonna (Steve) Pawlik and the late Joseph and James Mueller; dear
grandfather of eleven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; pre-deceased
by brothers and sisters. The family will be present Thursday 4-7 PM at the
Urban-AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, 3645 Genesee Street (two blocks east of Union
Road). Family and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial,
Friday at 11 AM from Our Lady Help of Christians Church. Friends invited.
Flowers gratefully declined. If desired, contributions may be made to the
Alzheimer's Association of WNY. Online register book at www.Amigone.com
Published in the Buffalo News on 2/17/2005.

Nieman, Viola A.   
Formerly of Orchard Park, NY, February 15, 2005, beloved wife of the late
Edwin Reitz and Henry Nieman; mother of Robert (Jean) Reitz, Mariann (Fred)
Nieman, Gordon (late Sandy) Reitz, Alfred (Fran) Reitz, Ray (late Bernice)
Nieman; and Al (late Pearl) Kaefer; also survived by 17 grandchildren and 24
great-grandchildren; sister of Lauretta Prior and Edward Haller and the late
Elmer and Arthur Haller and Rosemarie Sullivan. Private visitation and burial
services. Memorial service will be held Friday 10:30 AM in the Wesleyan Church
of Orchard Park, 7295 Ellicott Rd. (Rt 240). Friends invited. Memorials made
to Hospice Buffalo Inc. Arrangements by the F.E. BROWN SONS FUNERAL HOME INC.
Published in the Buffalo News from 2/16/2005 - 2/17/2005.

Olewniczak, Lisa M. (Sturniolo)   
February 15, 2005, of Cheektowaga, NY. Daughter of the late Anthony and
Josephine Sturniolo; beloved wife of Carl; dear mother of Eric and Sarah
Olewniczak; sister of Lorine Sturniolo and Lynne (Rick) Greiner;
daughter-in-law of Joan (late Charles) Olewniczak; also survived by
brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Funeral
services Saturday at 9 AM from the SIECK & MAST FUNERAL HOME, 250 Orchard Park
Rd., West Seneca, 815-5205, and in St. Catherine of Siena Church at 9:30 AM.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Family present Thursday 7-9 and
Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Flowers gratefully declined. Interment in Mt. Calvary
Cemetery.
Published in the Buffalo News from 2/17/2005 - 2/18/2005.

Palamuso, Mildred E. (D'Anna)   
February 15, 2005, wife of the late Angelo D. Palamuso; mother of Angelo
(Rosalie) Palamuso and Thomas J. (Carol) Palamuso; grandmother of Jennifer
(Daniel) Golinski, James (Lura), Mark (Kelly), Michael Palamuso;
great-grandmother of Angela, Christopher, Daniel Golinski, Jennifer, Tiffani,
Jasmine, Justin, Trevor, Katelyn Palamuso; sister of Mary (Albert) Strianese
and the late Michael (Thelma) D'Anna; also survived by nieces and nephews.
Family present Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the PERNA-PELLEGRINO FUNERAL HOME,
1306 Hertel Ave. (near Colvin Ave.) where funeral services will be held Friday
at 8:30 AM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated from Annunciation
Church (Lafayette Ave.) at 9:30 AM. Interment Mt. Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of
flowers, donations to Niagara Lutheran Home, 64 Hager St., Buffalo, 14208.
Published in the Buffalo News from 2/16/2005 - 2/17/2005.

Sable, Michael   
February 15, 2005, husband of the late Verle (McKeighan) Sable; beloved father
of Carla Sable Benitez, Michael Sable of Jacksonville, FL.; also survived by
five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Friends may call at the JOSEPH
SPANO & SONS FUNERAL HOME INC., 473 Niagara Street, where funeral will be held
Friday morning at 9:45 followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in Blessed
Sacrament Church (Delaware Ave.) at 10:30. Mr. Sable was a former pitcher for
the New York Yankees and played semi pro hockey for the Kitchener Hockey
League. Family present Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM.
Published in the Buffalo News on 2/17/2005.

Scalzi, Alice M. (Zboch)   
February 17, 2005, beloved wife of Russell; dear mother of Ann (Victor)
Collura, Donna (Scott) Bertini, John (Anne), Thomas (Mary), Michael
(Michelle), Nancy Scalzi and Teresa MacDonald; grandmother of Anthony, Angela,
Amanda, Eric, Michael, Johanna, Catherine, Elizabeth, Charlotte, Leah,
Benjamin, Laura, Matthew, Chelsea, Alexis, Jonathan and Thomas; sister of
Walter Zboch. Funeral from the PACER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2275 George Urban
Blvd. (2 blocks east of Dick Rd.) Saturday 9 AM and Our Lady of the Blessed
Sacrament Church 9:30. Visitation Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. In lieu of flowers,
donations may be made to the American Lung Assn.
Published in the Buffalo News on 2/17/2005.

Schaefer, Lawrence   
February 15, 2005, of Clay, NY, formerly of Buffalo, beloved husband of the
late Elizabeth Schaefer; dearest father of Brenda Schaefer of Clay, NY, Joyce
(Charles) Richards of Depew, NY, and Kenneth Schaefer of Randolf, NJ. Family
will be present to receive friends Friday 5-8 PM at the South Buffalo Chapel
of the JOSEPH K. QUINN FUNERAL HOME INC., 192 Abbott Rd. (near Southside
Pkwy.) where services will be held Saturday at 9:30 and followed by a Mass of
Christian Burial from the Church of the Holy Family at 10:00 AM. Mr. Schaefer
was a Production Manager for 47 years at Milbrook Bakery, before retiring in
1978 and a World War II Army veteran. Interment St. Adalbert's Cemetery.
Published in the Buffalo News on 2/17/2005.
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Published in the Buffalo News on 2/17/2005.

Smaldone, Michael A.   
Of Clarence, NY, entered into rest February 17, 2005, beloved husband of
Dorothy (nee Schott) Smaldone; devoted father of JoAnne (Donald) Minderler and
Nancy LaTona; cherished grandfather of Stephen, Amie, Renee, Nicholas and
great-grandfather of Anthony; loving son of the late Gaetano and Marietta (nee
Marchese) Smaldone; dear brother of the late Nicholas (Angeline) Smaldone,
Angeline (Peter) Thomas, Julia Smaldone-Rine, Paul (Mary) Smaldone, PFC Joseph
Smaldone of the US Army, Concetta Smaldone and Helen (Anthony) Fatta; also
survived by many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends may visit The
LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME 885 Niagara Falls Blvd. (near Eggert/Sheridan Dr.) on
Friday from 4-8 PM where the funeral service will be held on Saturday morning
at 11 o'clock. Interment United German and French Cemetery. Mr. Smaldone was
an Army Veteran of WW II.
Published in the Buffalo News from 2/17/2005 - 2/18/2005.

Sojka, Bernice R. (Benbenek)   
February 13, 2005, in Arlington,VA, formerly of Cheektowaga, NY, wife of the
late Leon J.; mother of Gary Sojka of Springfield, VA; grandmother of Ben,
Kim, Pam and Jan; sister of Ann (Rudolph) Jablonicky; sister-in-law of Anthony
and John Sojka; also survived by nieces and nephews. Family will be present
Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 at the ORLOWSKI-PIETSZAK FUNERAL HOME, 2400 William St
(897-2400) where services will be held Friday, 9 AM and at St Josephat's
Church, 9:30 AM
Published in the Buffalo News from 2/16/2005 - 2/17/2005.

Spurck, Dorothy M. (Skidmore)   
February 12, 2005 of Blasdell, NY, beloved wife of the late Frederick; dearest
mother of David (Jane) and Sheila (Paul) Mortellaro; grandmother of seven and
great-grandmother of six; daughter of the late David and Oda (nee Jones)
Skidmore; sister of Charles (Dolores) Walters, Arthur (Shirley) Walters and
the late Kenneth (Betty) Skidmore, Earl (Marion) Skidmore and Gladys (late
Jess) Porter; also survived by nieces and nephews. Chapel service from THE
COLONIAL MEMORIAL CHAPELS INC., 3003 South Park Ave. Lackawanna, NY Saturday
afternoon at 2:00. Flowers gratefully declined. Donations to Hospice Buffalo,
Inc. 225 Como Park Blvd, Cheektowaga in Dorothy's name.
Published in the Buffalo News on 2/17/2005.

Suchocki, Eufemia (Dobinski)   
February 14, 2005, beloved wife of the late Henry Suchocki; devoted mother of
Susan T., James T., William (Donna), Linda A., Thomas A. Suchocki, Andrea
(Douglas) Rohr and the late Barbara M. and Michael Suchocki; loving
grandmother of 11 grandchildren; dear sister of Alice (Ralph) Kozlowski, Irene
Dobinski and the late John (Mary Jane) Dobinski; sister-in-law of Richard
Suchocki; also survived by nieces, nephews and cousins. Mrs. Suchocki was an
honorary member of the Kalina Singing Society and an alumnus of Villa Maria
Academy. Family and friends are invited to a Memorial Mass of Christian Burial
at St. William's Church Saturday at 11 AM. Memorials in Mrs. Suchocki's name
may be made to Roswell Park Cancer Institute. No prior visitation.
Arrangements by BUSZKA FUNERAL HOME INC., 825-7777.
Published in the Buffalo News on 2/17/2005.

Tirone, Libby H. (Vaccarella)   
Of Buffalo, NY, February 16, 2005, beloved wife of the late Gasper Tirone;
sister of Andrew (Mary) Vaccarella of Silver Springs, MD and Jennie (late
Russell) Tripi; aunt of Jennifer (James) McMahon; great-aunt of Melissa
(Gerald) Krajewski and Denise (James) Woodin; great-great-aunt of Johnathan,
Jordan, Ciara, Gabrielle and Jared. Friends received Friday from 7-9 PM at the
GRECO FUNERAL HOME INC., 2909 Elmwood Ave., (near Sheridan Dr.), where Funeral
Services will be held Saturday morning at 8:45 and in St. Paul's RC Church at
9:15. Interment in Mount Calvary Cemetery.
Published in the Buffalo News from 2/17/2005 - 2/18/2005.

Tollefson Ph.D., Donald L.   
February 16, 2005. Professor of Psychology at Canisius College. Son of the
late Lloyd Tollefson and Marie Whetzel. Friends may call at the JOHN E.
ROBERTS FUNERAL HOME, 1357 Hertel Ave., (West Chapel) Friday 4-8 PM, where
funeral service will be held Saturday at 8:45 followed by a Mass of Christian
Burial at St Margaret's Church, 1395 Hertel Avenue at 9:30 AM. Entombment,
Forest Lawn Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Luke's Mission
of Mercy, PO Box 448, Buffalo, NY 14215.
Published in the Buffalo News from 2/17/2005 - 2/18/2005.

Wilson, Mary (Murphy)   
February 13, 2005. Formerly of Potsdam, NY. Friends may call Thursday 7-9 PM
and Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the ADDISON FUNERAL HOME INC, 262 Main St,
Angola, where services will be held Saturday at 10 AM and at Most Precious
Blood Church at 11 AM. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Our Loving
Arms, PO Box 310, Buffalo, NY 14215.
Published in the Buffalo News from 2/17/2005 - 2/18/2005.

Woods, Mary Elizabeth   
February 13, 2005, age 84, formerly of Williamsville, NY; born in Oil City, PA
on August 7, 1920, daughter of the late Albert and Mabel Flynn Beighley;
mother of Bernard (Barbara) Woods Jr., of Rochester, NY, Bruce (Dale) Woods,
of Youngstown, NY, Brian (Linda) Woods, of Rochester, NY, Bradley (Nancy)
Woods, of Penfield, NY and Bridget (Jeffrey) Vandermaster, of Wilson, NY; also
survived by 16 grandchildren. Friends may call Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at
HAMILTON & CLARK, INC. FUNERAL HOME, 270 Young St., Wilson, NY, where funeral
services will be held Friday at 12 PM. Burial will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery.
Memorials to the Catholic Charities, gratefully accepted.
Published in the Buffalo News from 2/16/2005 - 2/17/2005.

Yox, Elvira C. (Schutz)   
February 15, 2005 of Cheektowaga, NY, wife of the late Calvin A.; dearest
mother of Cherlyn (Dr. Edgar) Calvelo, Pamela (Gary) Kraft and the late Diane
(Dale) Bundt and Janet (George) Koster; sister of Clifford M. (Magda) Schutz
and the late Charles (Evelyn) Schutz Jr.; also survived by seven grandchildren
and four great-grandchildren. Friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service
Saturday, February 19, 2005 at Cleveland Hill Lutheran Church, 261 Cleveland
Dr., Cheektowaga at 10 AM. Those desiring may send memorials to Cleveland Hill
Lutheran Church or the American Heart Association. Elvira was very active at
Cleveland Hill Lutheran Church and the Home Bureau. Interment in Woodlawn
Cemetery. Arrangements by SIECK & MAST FUNERAL HOME, 825-5205
Published in the Buffalo News from 2/17/2005 - 2/18/2005.

Zyglis, Irene C. (Luczak)   
February 15, 2005, beloved wife of Stanley; loving mother of Judith and Paul
(Susan); cherished grandmother of Aaron, Adam and Elliot Zyglis. Funeral
Services Private.
Published in the Buffalo News from 2/17/2005 - 2/18/2005.