OBITS: The Buffalo News Death Notices 2 Feb 2005; Buffalo, Erie co., New York

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Argen, Mika   
February 1, 2005, unexpectedly, beloved wife of Nicholas Argen MD; loving
mother of Angelo (Kathleen), Lee (Cynthia) and Peter Argen; dearest
grandmother of Nicholas, Alexander, Amanda and Emily. No visitation. Flowers
gratefully declined. Family memorial-private. Arrangements by CASTIGLIA
FUNERAL HOME, INC. 824-6435
Published in the Buffalo News on 2/2/2005.

Arnst, Flora   
82 of North Tonawanda on Tuesday February 1, 2005 at DeGraff Memorial Hospital
after a brief illness. Mrs. Arnst was a member of Ascension R.C. Church. She
was the owner of Budweys Supermarket in North Tonawanda. Wife of the late
James Norman Budwey Sr and Edward L. Arnst; mother of the late Sally Vanthoff
and sister of the late Angeline Pallotta and Josephine Maiolo; beloved mother
of James N. Budwey Jr., Rodney S. Budwey, Frank S. Budwey, Catherine (Alvin)
Durgin, Jennifer (Terry) Schumacker and Paula Lopez; loving sister of Rose
(Norman) Dumais; grandmother of 20 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren;
also survived by several nieces and nephews. Friends received by the family on
Thursday and Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the BRUNNER FUNERAL HOME, 156 Robinson
St. North Tonawanda where services will be held on Saturday morning at 9:00
followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at Ascension R.C. Church at 9:30 AM.
Entombment will follow at Mt. Olivet Cemetery. The family has requested that
memorials be made to Ascension R.C. Church or Niagara Hospice Inc.
Published in the Buffalo News from 2/2/2005 - 2/3/2005.

Belton, Wendy Clare   
February 1, 2005; loving daughter of the late Frank K. and Pearl M. (nee Weis)
Belton; dear sister of Linda L. Stern and the late Gale M. Belton; aunt of
Alexander M. and Jacob N. Stern; dear niece of Marion and Ralph Preston and
the late Emma Jane Belton. A memorial service will be held at the C. MERTZ AND
SON FUNERAL HOME, INC., 911 Englewood Ave., Friday at 5 PM. Memorials in her
memory to St. Catherine Laboure Health Center, 2157 Main St., Buffalo, NY
14214 or Cleveland Hill United Methodist Church, 546 Eggert Rd., Buffalo, NY
14215
Published in the Buffalo News on 2/2/2005.

Bilotta, Salvatrice A.   
February 1, 2005; beloved daughter of the late August and Colgera (nee
Capitana) Bilotta; pre-deceased by two brothers and two sisters; she is
survived by her sister-in-law, Joan Bilotta, nieces and nephews. The family
will be present Thursday 7-9 PM at the (Tonawanda Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL
HOME, INC., 2600 Sheridan Drive (corner of Parker Blvd.) where services will
be held Friday at 10 AM. Online guest register at www.Amigone.com
Published in the Buffalo News on 2/2/2005.

Carluzzo, Michael J.   
January 27, 2005; of Crystal River, FL; formerly of Buffalo. A Memorial
Service will celebrated on February 4, 2005 at 6 PM at the Cazenovia Park
Baptist Church, 529 North Legion Dr., Buffalo. Friends & family invited.
Published in the Buffalo News from 2/2/2005 - 2/3/2005.

Carriero, Jean S. (Selengwicz)   
February 1, 2005, formerly of Brant, NY, beloved wife of the late Herman L.
Carriero; dear mother of John (Penny), Daniel (Karyn) Carriero and the late
Rosemary (Chester) Bedaske and Angelo (Patricia) Carriero; grandmother of 11
grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren. Friends may call Wednesday from 2-4
and 7-9 PM at the SCHIAVONE FUNERAL HOME INC., 8434 N. Main St. Angola, NY
where prayers will be said Thursday at 10:15 AM. A Mass of Christian Burial
will be celebrated at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, Brant NY at 11:15 AM.
Mrs. Carriero was a member of the Altar and Rosary Society of Our Lady of Mt.
Carmel Church and The Ladies Auxiliary of the Brant Volunteer Fire Co.
Published in the Buffalo News on 2/2/2005.

Cavar, Lena R. (Rosenbaum)   
January 31, 2005, wife of the late John Cavar Sr.; beloved mother of John
(Jacqueline) Cavar Jr.; dearest grandmother of John P., Tara and Kathryn
Cavar; sister of the late Elizabeth Maley, John and Julia Rosenbaum. Funeral
was held at the convenience of the family. If desired, memorials would be
appreciated to Children's Hospital. Online Condolences at
www.curtinfuneralhome.com
Published in the Buffalo News on 2/2/2005.

Ciesielski, June P. Poplawski   
January 31, 2005, beloved wife of the late Anthony B. Ciesielski; dear mother
of Natalie (Julius) Dorobiala and Carol (Frank) D'Angelo; also survived by
grandchildren, great-grandchildren and nieces. Friends may call Thursday 2-4
and 7-9 at LOOMIS, OFFERS & LOOMIS INC. MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 1820 Seneca St.,
where funeral will be held Friday at 9:30 AM, followed by a Mass of Christian
Burial at St. Teresa's RC Church at 10 AM.
Published in the Buffalo News from 2/2/2005 - 2/3/2005.

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.
Czagany, Irene M. (Heiczinger)   
Of Buffalo, NY, entered into rest January 30, 2005, beloved wife of the late
John D. Czagany; loving daughter of the late John and Margaret (nee Karolyi)
Heiczinger; dear sister of Mary and the late John and Stephen Heiczinger; fond
aunt of Helen Bujaki; also survived by relatives and friends. Relatives and
friends may visit the LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (City Chapel), 102 Linwood Ave. at
Summer on Thursday morning from 10-12 Noon where the Funeral Service will
immediately follow. Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery. getlogo,lo0240
Published in the Buffalo News on 2/2/2005.

DeBerry, Javan A.   
January 29, 2005; loving son of Edith M. and Jerry Williams; brother of Jason
M. DeBerry of Seattle, WA, Cherise P. and DeSeure C. DeBerry of Spokane, WA;
grandson of Mary A. (Keith) Mulvihill, John H. Pringle and Abner Archibald;
survived by a host of relatives and friends. Student at Cleveland Hill High
School. Viewing 6:00 PM Thursday at Ebenezer Baptist Church, 195 Ridge Rd.,
Lackawanna, NY. Funeral 7:00 PM. Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery. Arrangements
by THOMAS T. EDWARDS FUNERAL HOME, INC.
Published in the Buffalo News on 2/2/2005.

Eagan, Carol J. (Phillips)   
Of Tonawanda, NY, peacefully passed into eternal life on January 31, 2005,
dearly beloved mother of Susan (Claude) Merrin, David (Darlene), Sharon
Stocksdale, Elaine (late Allen G.) Evans, Marcia Roth, Daniel (Donna) and
Gayle; daughter of the late William and Marion Phillips; former wife of John
T. 'Jack' Eagan; cherished daughter-in-law of the late John T. and Edna Eagan;
also survived by 10 grandchildren. Visitation 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 at 11 AM. Interment in Mount Olivet Cemetery.
Published in the Buffalo News on 2/2/2005.

Eggers, Barbara A. (Lang)   
January 30, 2005; wife of David R. Eggers; mother of Cassandra, David and Eric
Eggers; sister of Russell J. (Milvi) Lang Jr. and Sister Kathleen Thomas. The
family will be present to receive friends Thursday 7-9 at BEACH-TUYN FUNERAL
HOME, INC., 5541 Main St. (at Cayuga Rd.) Williamsville. Friends are invited
to attend a Mass of Christian Burial Friday morning at 9:30 in S.S. Peter &
Paul Church (Williamsville). Please assemble at church.
Published in the Buffalo News on 2/2/2005.

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.

Ertl, Hildegard E.   
Of Darien, NY formerly of Cheektowaga, NY January 31, 2005. Wife of the late
Wolfgang Ertl; mother of Paul Ertl and Kathy (Joe) Caito; grandmother of
Zachary Caito, Kristy, Gregg, Keith and Paul Jr. Ertl; great-grandmother of
Charli Morgan Ertl; sister of Ernest (Carol) Rommel. No prior visitation. A
Memorial Service will be held at Townline Lutheran Church, Alden, NY Friday 10
AM. Arrangements by the CHARLES MEYER FUNERAL HOME, INC.
Published in the Buffalo News from 2/2/2005 - 2/3/2005.

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.

Friedly, Norma (Bauman)   
January 31, 2005; beloved wife of Nelson; dear mother of Nancy and Eric
Friedly; sister of Robert (Ann) Bauman, Ruth Frier, Florence Volker and the
late Dorothy Jenkins; also survived by nieces and nephews. Interment services
at St. John's Cemetery, Pine Ridge Rd. at Sugar Rd., Cheektowaga, Friday at 10
AM followed by a memorial service at The Tabernacle Church, 3210 Southwestern
Blvd., Orchard Park at 11 AM. Arrangements by the PACER FUNERAL HOME INC.
Published in the Buffalo News from 2/2/2005 - 2/3/2005.

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.

Gigante, Michael J.   
February 1, 2005, beloved husband of Antoinette (nee Longobardi) Gigante;
dearest father of Ann (Mellvyn) Grundner and Michelle A. (Kenneth) Casseri;
dear grandfather of five grandchildren; son of the late Frank and Angela Marie
(nee Suozzi) Gigante; brother of the late Vito M. (Mary), Daniel A. (Elda),
Joseph L. Gigante, Mary (Guy) Bucella, Margaret (Dominic) Morabito and
Philomena (Anthony) Capitano; also survived by nieces and nephews. The family
will be presnet to receive friends on 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 10:45 AM and from Christ the King
Church at 11:30 AM. Friends invited. Michael was a life member of the D.A.V.,
P.J. Schifferli Post #150, Christ the King Holy Name Society and a member of
the Senior Center of Amherst. Flowers gratefully declined. Online guest
register at www.Amigone.com
Published in the Buffalo News on 2/2/2005.

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.

Gurbacki, Dorothy J. (Kuklewicz)   
February 1, 2005, of Cheektowaga, NY, beloved wife of the late Edward J.
Gurbacki; dear mother of Barbara (Ralph) Zappia, Edward R. (Sharon) Gurbacki;
grandmother of Tami (Mark) Wujek, Tim Peplowski, Edward F. (Tina) Gurbacki,
Felix (Nina), Shannon Peplowski, Holly (Daniel) Therriault; also survived by
nine great-grandchildren; predeceased by three brothers, survived by nieces
and nephews. Funeral service from the BARRON-MILLER FUNERAL HOME INC, 3025
William St near Union Rd, Cheektowaga, Saturday at 9:15 AM and in St. Philip
The Apostle Church at 10 AM. Family will be present Thursday and Friday 2-4
and 7-9.
Published in the Buffalo News from 2/2/2005 - 2/3/2005.

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.

Hoffmann, David E.   
Of Orchard, Park, NY, January 29, 2005, beloved husband of Rosalie H.
(Kuzniarek); loving father of Deborah A. Kopecki, Alan D., Suzette M. (Dennis)
Gahagen; Russell J. (Donna), Steven P. and Sandra R. (Mark) Mejia; also
survived by 12 grandchildren and two great-grandsons. The family will receive
friends Wednesday 7-9 PM and Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the F.E. BROWN SONS
FUNERAL HOME INC., E. Quaker St., Orchard Park. Services from the funeral home
Friday 11:00 AM. Friends invited. Memorials made to Salvation Army or Pet
Connection.
Published in the Buffalo News from 2/2/2005 - 2/3/2005.

Kozlowski, Chester A.   
Of Buffalo, N.Y., December 28, 2004. Beloved husband of the late Alice
(Donasick) Kozlowski; dearest father of Eugene, Gary Kozlowski and Paul
Gabriel; grandfather of Nicolette Gabriel; sister of Barbara Rickert; also
survived by nieces and nephews. No prior visitation. Private services. Mr.
Kozlowski was a Navy veteran of WW II. Arrangements by ERIE COUNTY CREMATION
SERVICE, 824-6435
Published in the Buffalo News on 2/2/2005.

Kruk, Walter J.   
January 31, 2005 of Cheektowaga N.Y. Beloved husband of Mildred S. (Stec)
Kruk; dearest father of the late Cynthia (late Sam) Oliver and Suzanne
(Daniel) Podsiadlo; grandfather of Kyle Oliver, Ryan and Colin Podsiadlo;
brother of Helen (late Alex) Klaskov, late Joseph (late Gert) Kruk, late Mary
(late Leo) Niedzwiecki and the late Edna (Stanley) Sieroga; survived by nieces
and nephews. Funeral service from the BARRON-MILLER FUNERAL HOME INC., 3025
William St. near Union Rd., Cheektowaga, Friday at 8:45 AM and in Our Lady
Help of Christian Church at 9:30 AM. Family will be present on Thursday only
from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Mr. Kruk was a 25 year member of Forks Volunteer Fire
Co., Matthew Glab Post and Pvt. Leonard Post 6251.
Published in the Buffalo News from 2/2/2005 - 2/3/2005.

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.

Lewis, Nelson W.   
January 31, 2005, beloved husband of Angelyn J. (nee Urbanczyk); dear brother
of the late Eleanor Schreckenberger; brother-in-law of Anthony (Bettie), Joan
and the late Captain Louis Urbanczyk, USN. The family will be present to
receive friends Friday from 4-8 PM at the (Tonawanda Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL
HOME, INC., 2600 Sheridan Dr. (at Parker Blvd.). Funeral services will be held
Saturday from St. Edmund Church at 10 AM.
Published in the Buffalo News from 2/2/2005 - 2/3/2005.

Marchewka, Ricky D.   
Of Buffalo, NY, entered into rest January 31, 2005, beloved partner of John A.
Mondo; loving son of Gloria G. (nee Smokowski) and the late Leonard S.
Marchewka; dear brother of Sandra (Larry) Watroba, Mark (Cathy) and
Christopher P. (Deborah) Marchewka; fond uncle of Nicholas, Laura, Christopher
M., Lisa, Richard and Victoria; also survived by relatives and friends. No
prior visitation. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a funeral
service at Forest Lawn Chapel, Forest Lawn Cemetery, 1411 Delaware Ave.
Buffalo on Friday morning at 11 o'clock. Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery.
Arrangements by LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME. getlogo,lo0240
Published in the Buffalo News from 2/2/2005 - 2/3/2005.

Marciniak, Lucille A. (Sosnowy)   
February 1, 2005, wife of the late Stanley Marciniak; dear mother of Patricia
(Gerard) Gallisdorfer and the late Barbara Marciniak; grandmother of Michael,
Christine and Kelly Gallisdorfer; sister of Frances Midzinski, Violet Czaja
and the late Mary, Walter and Victor Sosnowy. Friends may call Thursday and
Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the VANDERCHER & DICK FUNERAL HOME, 2549 Main St.
Prayers Saturday at 9:15 and in Blessed Trinity Church at 10 AM. Mrs.
Marciniak was a member of the Blessed Trinity Ladies Sodality, Trinity
Seniors, Ladies Aux #249 Knights of St. John and the Salvation Army Golden
Agers. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Blessed Trinity Church
Roof Fund.
Published in the Buffalo News from 2/2/2005 - 2/4/2005.

Martina, Sister Mary   
Felician Sisters Congregation Veronica Baniszewski February 1, 2005, beloved
daughter of the late Alexander and Eleanore (Nitczynski); sister of Casimir,
Eleanore Dudzinski and the late Joseph, Steve, Edward and Alexander
Baniszewski, Helen Zaczyk, Anna Baniszewski, Harriet Stano and Sister Mary
Alphonsine Baniszewski CSSF; cousin of Sister Mary Josanne Buszek CSSF; also
survived by nieces and nephews. Felician Sisters and family present Wednesday
7-9, Thursday 2-5 PM at the Villa Maria Convent. Transfer of Sister from the
Convent to the Chapel Thursday at 5 PM. Mass of Christian Burial Friday at 9
AM at Villa Maria Convent Chapel, 600 Doat Street. Memorials may be made to
Villa Maria Convent. Arrangements: PIETSZAK FUNERAL HOME.
Published in the Buffalo News on 2/2/2005.

McClain, Samuel L.   
Entered into rest January 31, 2005, loving husband of the late Lurline (nee
Merrill). The family will receive friends Friday 11:00 AM at Friendship
Baptist Church, 402 Clinton St., where funeral services will follow at 12:00
noon. Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery. Arrangements by THOMAS T. EDWARDS
FUNERAL HOME INC.
Published in the Buffalo News on 2/2/2005.

Moses Sr., Claud   
Of Buffalo, NY, January 30, 2005, patriarch, cherished friend of Annie
Simmons; loving father of Mary E. Ware of Chicago, IL, Claude Moses Jr.,
Andrea K. Corley, Paula M. Moses, Judith A. (Adolphus) Jenkins, Brian A.
Moses, all of Buffalo, and Deborah L. (David) Bledsoe of Chattanooga, TN;
beloved brother of Emma (James) Watson of Buffalo, Ethel Thomas of Rome, GA
and Clarence (Vermena) of West Seneca; also survived by grandchildren,
great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and a host of friends and family. Public
visitation Friday 3 PM to 7 PM at Metropolitan United Methodist Church, 657
Best St., where an hour of sharing and remembering will be held Saturday at
2:30 Funeral to follow at 3:30. In lieu of flowers, family requests donations
be made to The Moot Center and Men's Club of Metropolitan U.M.C. in memory of
Mr. Moses. Arrangements by BRIAN K. LEWIS FUNERAL HOMES
Published in the Buffalo News from 2/2/2005 - 2/4/2005.

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.

Needham, Edward   
February 1, 2005, dear father of Patricia (late Daniel) Smith, Edward
(Eileen), Dennis (Carol), Timothy (Karen), Donna (Michael 'Mooch') Cullen and
Jeffrey (Eileen) Needham; loving grandfather of 13 grandchildren; brother of
Geraldine (Francis) Iannuzzelli, Dorothy (late Paul) Janis, James (Carol) and
the late Margie Needham. Funeral from the JAMES W. CANNAN FUNERAL HOME INC.,
(Southtowns Chapel), 3155 Orchard Park Rd., Saturday at 10:15 AM and from St.
Stephen's Church at 11 AM. Friends may call Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. In lieu of
flowers, donations may be sent to the Multiple Sclerosis Society. Ed was a
member of the Operating Engineers Local #17 for over 40 years.
Published in the Buffalo News from 2/2/2005 - 2/3/2005.

O'Hara, Jean (Trzecki)   
January 25, 2005; wife of the late Frank O'Hara; dearest mother of Joyce
Ewing; fond grandmother of Joseph (Lynn), Theresa (Steven) Halter, William
(Tracie), Linda, Michael ( Nancy) and Edward (Donna); dear sister of Irene M.
(late Walter) Binkowski; sister-in-law of Alice (late Arthur) Trzecki; also
survived by 12 great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends may call at The
KAZMIERCZAK FUNERAL HOME INC., 3640 Clinton St. (1 block East of Union) on
Saturday from 12 noon - 1 PM with memorial services to immediately follow.
Published in the Buffalo News on 2/2/2005.

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.

Quinn, John R.   
Of Buffalo, NY, January 31, 2005, beloved husband of Maureen (Cullen) Quinn;
dear father of Matthew (fiance Courtney), Timothy, Mark and the late Colleen
Erin Quinn; brother of Patrick (Judith) Quinn; also survived by nieces and
nephews. Family will be present to receive friends Wednesday and Thursday from
2-4 and 7-9 PM, at the O'CONNELL-MURPHY FUNERAL HOME, 2286 South Park Ave.,
where funeral will be held Friday morning at 8:45, followed by a Mass of
Christian Burial in St. Ambrose Church at 9:30. Interment, Holy Cross
Cemetery. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.oconnellfh.com
Published in the Buffalo News from 2/2/2005 - 2/3/2005.

Richthammer, Anthony J.   
Of Williamsville, NY, entered into rest February 1, 2005, beloved husband of
Gwen Richthammer; devoted father of Edward and Spc. Joseph J. Richthammer of
the U.S. Army; loving son of the late Joseph and Clara Richthammer; dear
brother of Mary (Roy) Freudenberger and the late James, Irene, Helen and
Lawrence; 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 Wednesday from 5-9 PM. A Mass of Christian
Burial will be celebrated in St. Leo The Great Church, 885 Sweethome Rd.,
Amherst, on Friday morning at 11:00 o'clock. Interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery. 
Published in the Buffalo News on 2/2/2005.

Ruda, Sylvester T.   
Of West Seneca, NY, February 1, 2005, beloved husband of the late Helen
(Czekalski) Ruda; dearest father of Michael (Victoria), Kathryn (Russell)
Ratajczak, David and Janice (James) Hill; fond grandfather of 7 grandchildren
and 6 great-grandchildren; predeceased by brothers and sisters. Friends may
call Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the PAUL A. KLOC BLOSSOM CHAPELS, INC.,
4680 Clinton St. (corner of Borden Rd.), West Seneca (668-5666) where funeral
services will be held Thursday morning at 10 o'clock. Friends are invited.
Published in the Buffalo News on 2/2/2005.

Rutecki, Frederick A.   
January 20, 2005 of Williamsville, NY husband of the late Barbara (nee Mruk);
beloved brother of Louise (Paul) Lukasiewicz; dear brother-in-law of Leonard
(late Lucy) Mruk; also survived by nieces and nephews. Friends are invited to
attend a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Gregory the Great Church on Friday at
9:30 AM. Arrangements by the LAKESIDE MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, INC. 627-2919.
Charles A. Castiglia, Director.
Published in the Buffalo News on 2/2/2005.

Sanchez, Angela M. (Pelosi)   
February 1, 2005, of Lackawanna, NY, beloved wife of the late Ramon; dearest
mother of Dolores Berryman; grandmother of James (Kathleen), Ann Marie, Susan
(Joseph) Coughlin and William P. (Jennifer); great-grandmother of Kristen
Berryman, Samantha Kittinger, Richard and Margaret Buffa and William J.
Coughlin; daughter of the late Frank and Carmella (nee Mazzarelli) Pelosi;
sister of the late Theresa (late Joseph) Ribalta and late Frank (late Theda);
also survived by nieces and nephews. Services from The COLONIAL MEMORIAL
CHAPELS INC., 3003 South Park Ave., Lackawanna, Friday at 9 AM and from Our
Lady of Victory Basilica at 9:30. Visitation Thursday only 2-4 and 7-9 PM
Published in the Buffalo News from 2/2/2005 - 2/3/2005.

Schilt, Earl A.   
January 31, 2005, of Greenfield Residence, Lancaster, NY, formerly of Kenmore,
NY, beloved husband of the late Mary B. Schilt; father of Susan (Bill) Hurt,
Margaret Schilt and Pamela (Feldon) Oliver; also survived by 10 grandchildren
and one great-granddaughter; brother-in-law of Dorothy Moran; uncle of Michael
(Sandy) Moran. Friends may call Friday 2-4 and 7-9 at the LESTER H. WEDEKINDT,
INC., FUNERAL HOM, 3290 Delaware Ave. Friends are invited to attend Funeral
Services in Augustanna Lutheran Church, 3143 Eggert Rd., Tonawanda, NY 14150,
Saturday morning at 10. Memorials may be made to Augustanna Lutheran Church.
Published in the Buffalo News from 2/2/2005 - 2/3/2005.

Smith, Eleanora A.   
Age 104, entered into rest on Monday January 31, 2005. A lifelong resident of
Tonawanda she was born March 1, 1900. She owned and operated 'Smith Yarn Shop
in Tonawanda. She was a member of the Grove Street Christian Church and wife
of the late Clarence Smith who died in 1964. Relatives and friends may attend
a graveside service Thursday 11:00 AM at Elmlawn Cemetery. Rev. James Girling
will officiate. Arrangements by HILLIARD-CREASEY FUNERAL HOME, INC. (
692-2708).
Published in the Buffalo News on 2/2/2005.

Smith, June Ann (Navaugh)   
January 31, 2005, beloved wife of the late Jack M. Smith; dear mother of Mary
Beth (Gary) Palmer and Jeffrey (Theresa) Smith; loving grandmother of Adam,
Mary Kathryn, Kyle and Ryan; loving companion of 'Dutch' Hartnett. Friends may
call Thursday and Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the JAMES W. CANNAN FUNERAL
HOME INC. (Southtowns Chapel), 3155 Orchard Park Rd., where services will be
held Saturday at 9 AM and followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. John
Vianney Church at 9:30 AM. June was a retired Orchard Park Teacher.
Published in the Buffalo News from 2/2/2005 - 2/3/2005.

Stachura, Sylvia J. (Pawlak)   
January 31, 2005 of Cheektowaga, NY, beloved wife of Leon R. Stachura; dear
mother of Michael (Julie) Stachura, Brenda (Bruce) Foster, Denise (Michael)
and Gregory Stachura; grandmother of Amanda, Gabriela, Gabriel and Nicholas;
daughter of the late William and Joan Pawlak; daughter-in-law of Rose (late
Leo) Stachura; sister of Robert (Eleanor), David, Jerome (Shirley), James
(Rita) and the late Judy Pawlak; sister-in-law of Dolores (late Norbert)
Wujek, Thomas (Arlene) Stachura, late Alice (Richard) Nowicki; also survived
by nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends may call at BARRON-MILLER FUNERAL
HOME INC., 3025 William St., near Union Rd., Cheektowaga, Thursday 2-4 and 7-9
PM. Mass of Christian Burial Friday at 9:30 AM in St. Adalbert's Basilica, 212
Stanislaus St., Buffalo. Please assemble at church. Flowers gratefully
declined.
Published in the Buffalo News from 2/2/2005 - 2/3/2005.

Staebell, Marion (Burst)   
January 31, 2005, beloved wife of the late Frank M. Staebell; dearest mother
of Donna (Gerald Jr.) Sansone; loving grandmother of Marc (Cherie) Sansone and
Cheryl (Thomas) Wanderlich; dear sister of Dorothy (Salvatore) Baldi, George
Burst and the late Robert, Anthony, Edward and Fritz Burst; also survived by
several nieces and nephews. No prior visitation. Family and friends are
invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Thursday at 10:00 AM in the
Chapel of Our Lady Help of Christians Church, 4125 Union Rd., Cheektowaga. In
lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Kaleida or the Hospice Foundation.
Online register at www.Amigone.com
Published in the Buffalo News from 2/2/2005 - 2/3/2005.

Steenberg, Martin P.   
January 29, 2005, of Indianapolis, IN, he is survived by Dinh Steenberg; his
children, Kim, David (Tresa) and Jennifer; his grandchildren, Olivia,
Isabella, and Emelyn; brother of Thomas (Joanne) Steenberg, Marie Dolinar and
the late Clara (Ronald) Alwine. Friends received at the LAKESIDE MEMORIAL
FUNERAL HOME, INC., S-4199 Lakeshore Rd., Hamburg, NY, (corner Camp Rd. and
Rte. 5), 627-2919, Friday 6-9 PM, where funeral services will be held Saturday
at 9 AM, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mary of the Lake Church
at 9:45 AM. Charles A. Castiglia, Director.
Published in the Buffalo News from 2/2/2005 - 2/3/2005.

Tiranno, Raymond J.   
February 2, 2005, beloved husband of the late Dorothy (nee Ortolano) Tiranno;
dear father of Marlene (Thomas) Snedden, Janice (Louis) Silverman and Raymond
(Julia) Tiranno; grandfather of Kym (Patrick) Valenti, Laura (Jacob) LaRock,
Rachel and Peter Silverman and Jacob Tiranno; great-grandfather of Olyvia;
brother of Carrie Calorico, Salvatore Tiranno and the late Nancy Gorski; also
survived by many nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends at the C.
MERTZ & SON FUNERAL HOME INC., 911 Englewood Ave., Thursday and Friday from
2-4 and 7-9 PM. Friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial at
St. John the Baptist Church (Englewood Ave.) Saturday at 9:30 AM.
Published in the Buffalo News from 2/2/2005 - 2/3/2005.

Vallone Jr., Arthur S.
Of Cheektowaga, NY, January 30, 2005, beloved husband of Kimberly A.
(Spoonley) Vallone; dearest father of Sara, Jacquelyn and Arthur S. Vallone,
III; dear son of the late Arthur S., Sr. and late Carol (Mazzola) Vallone;
dear brother of Mary Vallone, Josephine (Manny) Taibbi, Adele (Daniel)
Calieri, Sally (Jerry) Hayden and Jeff (Pam) Politano; dear son-in-law of Mari
Ann (Spoonley) Recktenwald and late Chester Spoonley; also survived by nieces,
nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, and in-laws. Friends may call Wednesday 7-9
PM and Thursday 3-8 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 at 8:45 AM and from St. James Church (Depew) at 9:30 o'clock. Friends
are invited. Sentiment may be expressed through a contribution to South
Buffalo Mercy Hospital Intensive Care Unit in memory of Arthur S. Vallone Jr.
Published in the Buffalo News from 2/2/2005 - 2/3/2005.

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.

Webb, Frances E. (Van Remmen)   
96 years, February 1, 2005, beloved wife of the late Harold Webb and John Van
Remmen; dearest mother of Kenneth (Geraldine Cudney) Van Remmen and the late
John Van Remmen; dearest grandmother of Kathleen (Michael) Browne, Karen
(Joseph Cartonia) Van Remmen, Kenneth (Paula) Van Remmen and Colleen (Thomas)
Schappert; also survived by ten great-grandchildren. The family will be
present to receive friends on Thursday from 2-4 and 6-8 PM at the South
Buffalo Chapel of the JOSEPH K. QUINN FUNERAL HOME INC., 192 Abbott Rd. (near
Southside Pkwy.), where funeral services will be held on Friday morning at
9:30. Friends invited. Mrs. Webb was a member of the Woodside Methodist
Church. Internment in Buffalo Cemetery.
Published in the Buffalo News from 2/2/2005 - 2/3/2005.

White, Sarah L. (King)   
Entered into rest January 31, 2005, wife of the late Spencer W. WHite; loving
mother of Patricia L. (Herman) Moore and Carol A. Brown; sister-in-law of Edna
W. (late Albert) Dunton) of Baltimore, MD; also survived by four
grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, a host of other relatives and
friends. The family will receive friends Friday 11 AM at the Lutheran Church
of Our Savior, 26 Brunswick Blvd. where funeral services will follow 12 noon.
Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery. Arrangements by THOMAS T. EDWARDS FUNERAL
HOME, INC., 995 Genesee St.
Published in the Buffalo News on 2/2/2005.

Williams, Aaron L.   
January 29, 2005, beloved husband of Phyllis (nee Zinermon); father of the
late Adrian and Tiffany Williams; brother of Anderson (Louise) Rainey of South
Bay, FL, Alphonso (Karen) Williams, Kathie Williams of North Hills, CA and
Darrell Kirkwood; also survived by a host of other relatives and friends.
Memorial services Friday 10 AM at THOMAS T. EDWARDS FUNERAL HOME INC., 995
Genesee St. Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery. At the request of Mr. Williams,
there will be no prior visitation.
Published in the Buffalo News on 2/2/2005.

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.

Wrobel, Kazimierz J.   
Of Cheektowaga, February 1, 2005. Beloved husband of Anni (nee Weber) Wrobel;
devoted father Robert (Dianne) Wrobel, Dorothy (Jeff Krull) Wrobel, Nancy
(Gerard) Kilian; survived by two sisters in Poland, nieces and nephews;
predeceased by brothers. Visitation with family in the EDWARD J. CICHON
FUNERAL HOME, 4929 Broadway, Depew, Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Relatives and
friends are invited to a Mass of Christian Burial in Holy Mother of the Rosary
Cathedral, 6298 Broadway, Lancaster, Friday at 9:30 AM (please assemble at
church.)
Published in the Buffalo News from 2/2/2005 - 2/3/2005.