OBITS: The Buffalo News 1 May 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 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. Barrett, Joseph Patrick At the age of 90, passed away January 27, 2005, husband of the late Phyllis J.; father of Richard M. (Lynda) of Marina Del Ray, CA, Carol A. Barrett, Sr. Kathleen J. Barrett, SSJ and Karen M. (Harold) Sprague of Mission Viejo, CA; also survived by 6 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren; brother-in-law of Patricia Hering; brother of the late Frank, Clare, William, Marguerite Benns and Anna Barrett. Friends may call Saturday 9:30-11:30 AM at the DENGLER & ROBERTS FUNERAL HOME, 3000 Delaware Ave., Kenmore where prayers will be offered at 11:30 followed by a Mass of Christian Burial from St. Mark's R.C. Church at 12 Noon. Online tributes may sent to www.mem.com getlogo,mc0540 Published in the Buffalo News from 2/3/2005 - 2/4/2005. Bernas, Laura J. (Goddard) Of Hamburg, NY, February 2, 2005, wife of the late Thomas D. Bernas; mother of Cathy (Donald) Woodworth, Donna (Leon) Rouselle, David (Nancy), Terri, Thomas C. (Susan), Dan (Jane) and John (Tammy) Bernas; also survived by 15 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Funeral from the DONALD M. DEMMERLEY FUNERAL HOME, INC., 21 Pierce Ave., Hamburg Saturday morning at 9:30 and from SS Peter & Paul Church at 10:00. Friends invited. Visiting hours Thursday 7-9 PM and Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Memorials to St. Vincent de Paul Society. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/3/2005 - 2/4/2005. Binga, Wilbert January 31, 2005; beloved husband of the late Gertrude (nee Jelinski) Binga; dear father of Kathleen Binga of Sanderson, FL; step-father of Douglas (Doris) Guerdat of Washington, DC, David (Mia) Guerdat of San Francisco, CA and the late Thomas (Victoria) Guerdat; grandfather of nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Mr. Binga was predeceased by nine brothers and sisters; also survived by several nieces and nephews. The family will be present to receive friends Thursday evening 7-9 PM at the (Amherst Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME INC., 5200 Sheridan Drive (corner of Hopkins) where funeral services will be held Friday morning 11:30 AM. Friends invited. Flowers gratefully declined. Online register at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News on 2/3/2005. Brown, Martha W. Of Lancaster, NY, December 27, 2004, beloved wife of the late Harry Brown; mother of Paul (Kristan Blake) Brown; sister of Eleanor (the late Lewis) Perkins and the late Hella Hillger, Amanda (George) Kummer, Arnold (Anita) Hillger, Blondina (Martin) Franz, Henrietta (Carl) Dunmire, Mildred (Theodore) Krueger, Martin (Ann) Hillger and Marion Hillger; loving aunt of nieces and nephews and families. Arrangements by WENDEL & LOECHER, INC. FUNERAL HOME, 27 Aurora St., Lancaster. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday morning at 10:30 at the Faith Lutheran Church, Elma, NY. Memorials may be made to the Lutheran Women's Missionary League at Faith Lutheran Church, 1230 Bowen Rd., Elma, NY 14059. Published in the Buffalo News on 2/3/2005. Caramazza, Michael F. Age 54, January 31, 2005, Dear father of Michael F. Caramazza Jr.; son of Jim and Mary Caramazza; brother of Donna (Travis) Bailey, Kathleen, and James Caramazza Jr.; uncle of Chrissy and Richard Caramazza; nephew of Lee Albanese; cousin of Nick (JoAnn), Frankie Albanese and Rosalie Nealon. Family will be present at JOHN E. ROBERTS FUNERAL HOME (East Chapel), 1361 Hertel Ave. (near Colvin) Friday 7-8:30 PM immediately followed by a memorial service at 8:30 PM. Friends invited. Flowers gratefully declined. Published in the Buffalo News on 2/3/2005. 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. Carr Sr., Robert Lee Age 91, January 13, 2005 in Rock Hill, SC, formerly of Buffalo, husband of the late Dorothy M. Carr; father of five. Bob was a self-made businessman who lived in Buffalo for 62 years. He was a strong supporter of the Buffalo community. A celebration of his life will be held on Saturday, February 5, at 11 AM at St. Martin De Porres Church, Buffalo. Published in the Buffalo News on 2/3/2005. 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. Collins Jr., Robert J. February 2, 2005; beloved husband of Angela (nee Sanfilippo); cherished father of Ryan Collins and Robert Collins, III; beloved son of the late Robert J. Collins, Sr. and Caroline (nee Pierce) Collins; dearest son-in-law of Sarah Mulla; dear brother of Margaret (Richard) Haas; dear brother-in-law of Rosemary (Stan) Depczynski, and Marie Elena Sanfilippo; also survived by many nieces and nephews. The family will be present on Friday 1-4 and 6-9 PM at the (Amherst Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME INC., 5200 Sheridan Dr. (corner of Hopkins) where funeral services will be held on Saturday at 10 AM and from St. John the Baptist Church, 168 Chestnut St., Lockport at 11 AM. Burial will be in Acacia Park Cemetery. Online register book www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 2/3/2005 - 2/4/2005. Dellapenta, Joyce I. (Wagner) January 29, 2005; beloved wife of the late Richard E. Dellapenta; dear mother of Jan C. Tunnicliff; sister of the late Jean Burt; also survived by one niece and one nephew. The family will be present on Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Cleveland Hill Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 569 Cleveland Drive, where Funeral Services will be held on Saturday at 11:00 AM. Friends invited. Flowers gratefully declined. If desired Memorial contributions may be made to Arthritis Foundation. Online register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 2/3/2005 - 2/4/2005. Drabik, Alois L. Of West Seneca, NY; went home to be with God, February 1, 2005; beloved husband of the late Alice (Staszak) Drabik; loving father of Kathleen (David) Klawitter and Sharon (Jerry) Kuczmarski; cherished grandpa of Christopher (Julie) Adams, Aaron (Tricia) and Lisa Kuczmarski; loved great-grandpa of Tyler and Shelby; brother of Victoria (late Joseph) Kasper and the late Helen, Bernice, Anthony, Peggy and Ceclia; also survived by nieces & nephews. Friends received on Thursday from 7-9 PM and Friday from 2-4 & 7-9 PM at the CURTIN FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1340 Union Road, West Seneca, where Funeral will be held Saturday at 8:30 AM and from Queen of Heaven Church at 9 AM. Flowers gratefully declined, donations can be made to Queen of Heaven Building Fund. Online condolences at www.curtinfuneralhome.com. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/3/2005 - 2/4/2005. 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. Federici, Linda Marie February 2, 2005 of Buffalo, NY; dearest and beloved daughter of Dorothy R. (Burczyk) and the late Louis A. Federici; also survived by several aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends; dear friend of Richard Herman. Funeral service from the BARRON-MILLER FUNERAL HOME INC., 3025 William St. (near Union Rd.) Cheektowaga Saturday at 9:15 and in Holy Name of Jesus Church at 10:00 AM. Family present Friday only 2-8 PM. Linda was a U.B. Alumni. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/3/2005 - 2/4/2005. 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. Gillis, James January 29, 2005; of Delevan, NY, formerly of Boston, NY. Beloved father of Lucille (John) Zelter; grandfather of James, Jared and Jennifer; brother of the late John Gillis; also survived by his wife Lucille (Spors) Gillis. Family and friends are invited to a memorial service Friday, February 4, 2005 at 1 PM from Colden United Methodist Church, Colden, NY. Published in the Buffalo News on 2/3/2005. 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. Harper Jr., Lucious January 30, 2005. The family will receive friends Saturday 11 o'clock AM. Funeral to follow at 12 noon at PROVIDENCE MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 1275 Sycamore at Oberlin, 845-5545. Published in the Buffalo News on 2/3/2005. Hill, Ted A. Unexpectedly, January 31, 2005. The family will receive friends Friday 11 o'clock AM. Funeral to follow at 12 noon at PROVIDENCE MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 1275 Sycamore at Oberlin, 845-5545. Published in the Buffalo News on 2/3/2005. 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. Jones, Ronald B. Of Buffalo, NY, January 31, 2005, beloved husband of Vivian L. (Price) Jones; dear father of Gary V. Jones, Malikah A. (Khalif) Ramadan, Ronald H. Jones Jr. and the late Victor D. and Celeste Jones; also survived by 2 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. No prior visitation. Private cremation services. Arrangements, ERIE COUNTY CREMATION SERVICE, 824-6435. Published in the Buffalo News on 2/3/2005. Joseph, John A. February 2, 2005; of Amherst, NY. Beloved husband of the late Loraine M. Joseph; father of Virginia E. Dodson (Stanley) and John A. III (Judith); grandfather of Sarah Wilson (Ian) and John A. Joseph IV (Ellen), Jennifer A. Kilis (Kevin) and Jill A. Fiorella (Christopher); great-grandfather of Ronald and Spencer Joseph, Kate and Henry Wilson and Jacob Fiorella and Emily Kilis; brother of Margaret Larkin (Daniel) and Virginia Spear and the late Stewart Joseph and Robert Joseph. A memorial service will be held on Saturday at 11 AM at the HARRY A. WEDEKINDT FUNERAL HOME, INC., 280 Grover Cleveland Highway at N. Bailey. Friends invited. Flowers gratefully declined. If desired, memorials to Niagara County Hospice would be appreciated. Published in the Buffalo News on 2/3/2005. Kae Sr., Lawrence J. February 2, 2005, beloved husband of Geraldine (Radominski) Kae; devoted father of Mary Ann, Lawrence Jr. (Sandra), William E. Kae and Arlene Marie (Colin) Swank; loving grandfather of Christina; dear brother of John F. (Dolores) Kae; dear brother-in-law of Robert (Kathleen) Radominski. Funeral services at the BUSZKA FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2005 Clinton St., (corner of South Ogden), Saturday at 9 AM and at St. Bernard Church at 9:30 AM. Mr. Kae was a US Air Force veteran of the Korean War and a US Air Force Reserve retiree. Visitation Thursday and Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/3/2005 - 2/4/2005. Kilbert, John E. February 2, 2005; devoted husband of Ruth (nee Williams); dearest father of James (Ann) and John A. (Gail) Kilbert; also survived by grandchildren. Services were held privately. Arrangements by the PIETSZAK FUNERAL HOME. Published in the Buffalo News on 2/3/2005. Kolatschko, Helene Worfel Of Buffalo, February 2, 2005, beloved wife of Michael Kolatschko; dear mother of Marietta (James D.) Rotella of Grand Island and Michael C. (Marilyn) Kolatschko of Blasdell; grandmother of Kristin and Mark Rotella, David and Paul Kolatschko and the late Michael Kolatschko Jr.; also survived by a sister in Germany and several cousins. Friends may call at D. LAWRENCE GINNANE FUNERAL HOME, 3215 Delaware Ave., Kenmore, Thursday 7-9 and Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM where funeral will be held Saturday at 10:30. Funeral mass at St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church at 11 AM. Panachyda service at funeral home Thursday and Friday 7 PM. Interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/3/2005 - 2/4/2005. 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. Kuharek, Martin R. January 31, 2005 of Melbourne, FL, beloved husband of the late Rose Haney Kuharek, devoted father of the late Jacqueline (survived by Harry) Grupp; loving grandfather of Natalie (Edward) Dutton and Brian (Carolyn) Grupp; great-grandfather of Jake, Emily, Sydney, Kyle, Chelsea and Julia; brother of George Kuharek, Florence (Jack) Tortorice and the late Mary Kamenzind and the late John, Irene and Robert Kuharek; also survived by nieces and nephews. No prior visitation. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Joseph's R.C. Church, Rt. 16, Holland, NY on Saturday, at 12 Noon. Private internment in City of Melbourne Cemetery, Melbourne, FL. Mr. Kuharek was a WW II and Korean Air Force Veteran and was active in the Knights of Columbus in Melbourne, FL. Arrangements by the WOOD FUNERAL HOME, East Aurora. Published in the Buffalo News on 2/3/2005. Ledzion, John Of Cheektowaga, NY, February 1, 2005, beloved husband of Anna Lee (Konopa) Ledzion; dearest father of Erica, Valerie and Joseph Ledzion; dear son of Estelle (Zugay) and the late Joseph Ledzion; triplet brother of Mary Ellen (Kenneth) Lindenau and Joseph (Valentina) Ledzion of Tampa, FL; dear son-in-law of Richard and Marguerite Konopa. Friends may call Thursday and Friday 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 Saturday morning at 11 o'clock. Friends are invited. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/3/2005 - 2/4/2005. 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. McCabe, Audrey D. (Marx) February 1, 2005, of Orchard Park, formerly of South Buffalo; beloved wife of the late James J.; dearest mother of James D. (Delia), Edward C. (Delfina) McCabe; loving grandmother of Kelly, Michael and William McCabe; predeceased by four brothers. The family will be present to receive friends on Friday from 1-4 and 6-8 at the Orchard Park Chapel of the JOSEPH K. QUINN FUNERAL HOME, INC., 6170 West Quaker St. (Rte. 20A), where Funeral Services will be held on Saturday morning at 11:15. Entombment in Holy Cross Cemetery Mausoleum. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/3/2005 - 2/4/2005. McConnell, Robert C. February 1, 2005, of the Town of Tonawanda, NY, beloved husband of the late Rita (Armbrust) McConnell; father of Mary Ann (Charles Jr.) Vacanti; grandfather of Charles III, Jason, Jennifer and Alicia Vacanti; brother of Margaret (John) Bryant. Friends may call Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the LESTER H. WEDEKINDT INC FUNERAL HOME, 3290 Delaware Ave. where funeral services will be held Saturday morning at 8:15. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Amelia's R.C. Church at 9. Friends invited. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to Our Lady of Fatima Shrine Building Fund, PO Box 167, Youngstown, NY 14174. Published in the Buffalo News on 2/3/2005. Mingo, Maggie J. (Barnes) January 31, 2005. The family will receive friends Saturday 11 AM at Friendship Baptist Church, 402 Clinton St., where Funeral Services will follow at 12 Noon. Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery. Arrangements by THOMAS T. EDWARDS FUNERAL HOME, INC. Published in the Buffalo News on 2/3/2005. Moore, Minnie P. January 31, 2005; beloved wife of the late James E. Moore; daughter of Ferris Scott and the late Willie Scott; devoted mother of Carol (Howard) Powell, Deborah (Bruce) Thomas, Wanda (Lewis Varner), James and Gary (Sanora) Moore; loving grandmother of 13 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren; survived by two brothers and six sisters; also survived by a host of nieces, nephews and friends. The family will be present on Friday from 10am-12pm at the (Delaware Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1132 Delaware Ave. (near W. Ferry) where funeral service will immediately follow at 12 PM. Friends invited. Online register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News on 2/3/2005. 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. 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. 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. 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. Savage, Teresa E. (Tronolone) January 31, 2005, wife of the late Peter Savage; mother of Mary Lou (William) Beane, Christine Savage, Joan (Raymond) Rabb, Peter (Mary Jane) Savage, Virginia (Richard) Krollman and Paul Savage; grandmother of 14 grandchildren and one great-grandchild; sister of Francis (Mary) Tronolone, Agnes (late Lawrence) Gardner, Sister Catherine OSF (Grace Tronolone), Anthony (Eve) Tronolone, Dolores (Joseph) Calabotta, Veronica (late Alfred) Webdale and the late John (late Pauline), Carmen (Catherine) Tronolone, Cecelia (late Lee) Simmet and Caesar (Vel) Tronolone; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Family present to receive friends Thursday and Friday from 4-7 at the PERNA-PELLEGRINO FUNERAL HOME, 1306 Hertel Ave. (near Colvin Ave.) where funeral services will be held Saturday at 8:30 AM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated from Nativity of the B.V.M. Church (Albany St.) at 9:30 AM. Interment Mt. Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Teresa's memory may be made to The Lord of Life Adult Day Health Center, 1025 Borden Rd., Depew, NY 14043. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/3/2005 - 2/4/2005. Scarsella, Gerald February 2, 2005 of Lackawanna, NY; beloved husband of Christine (nee Gordon); dearest father of Lisa (David) Fauth, Janel (Jason) Wood and Joseph; grandfather of Rylee and Mya Wood and Hayley Fauth; son of the late Vincent and Ann (nee Kicszak) Scarsella; brother of David (Carol), Nancy (George) Moncho and Vincent (Rosanne); also survived by nieces and nephews. Services from the COLONIAL MEMORIAL CHAPELS INC., 3003 South Park Ave., Lackawanna, Saturday at 9:00 AM and from Our Mother of Good Counsel Church at 9:30 AM. Flowers gratefully declined. Visitation Thursday and Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/3/2005 - 2/4/2005. Schanne, Arline M. (Burke) February 1, 2005; of Orchard Park, NY; wife of the late Edwin C. Schanne Sr.; beloved mother of Nancy (Larry) Richardson, Darlene (Bob) Krueger and Edwin C. Schanne Jr.; sister of the late Raymond (late Dorothy) Burke, Lester (late Agnes) Burke and Nelson (late Roseagnes) Burke; also survived by eight grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews; grandmother of the late Scott S. Krueger. Funeral services Saturday at 9:15 AM from the SIECK & MAST FUNERAL HOME, 250 Orchard Park Rd., West Seneca, 825-5205 and in Nativity of Our Lord Church, Orchard Park at 10 AM. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Family will be present Friday 2-4 & 7-9 PM. Arlene was a former second grade teacher in Orchard Park. Flowers gratefully declined. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/3/2005 - 2/4/2005. 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. Semanchin, Helen (Kuc) January 23, 2005. Beloved wife of the late John A. Semanchin; dear mother of Elizabeth 'Betty' (Armando) DiCillo and Thomas J. (Nancy) Semanchin; dearest grandmother of Paul, John, MaryBeth, Mark (Lisa), Annette (Chris) and TJ (Denise); also survived by 3 great-grandchildren; predeceased by 4 brothers and 1 sister. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Mass at St Agnes Church, 194 Ludington St., Saturday morning, February 5, at 9:30 AM. No prior visitation. Arrangements by the MICHAEL A. DIVENCENZO FUNERAL HOME. Published in the Buffalo News on 2/3/2005. 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. Stokes Jr., John F. At age 84; past away in East Syracuse, NY; February 2, 2005; husband of the late Shirley; father of Nancy R. LeRoy of East Syracuse, Robert W. Stokes of Las Vegas and the late John Stokers; grandfather of Michael, Scott LeRoy; Rachel Stokes and Heather Mueller; great-grandfather of Kiele LeRoy; also survived by nieces, nephews and two great-nieces and a nephew. Friends may call Friday only 4-7 PM at the ROBERTS & DENGLER FUNERAL HOME, 8630 Transit Rd., East Amherst (1 mile North of Maple just past Klein) where funeral will be held Saturday at 10 AM. Mr. Stokes was a retired captain with the Erie County Sheriffs Dept. getlogo,mc0540 Published in the Buffalo News on 2/3/2005. Sullivan, David Of West Seneca, NY, February 2, 2005, beloved husband of Katarina (nee Gajer); dearest father of Derek (Laura), Courtney and Katarina Sullivan; grandfather of Luca Bella; also survived by many brothers and sisters. Family will be present Friday 2-4 and 6-8, at the HOY FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3855 Seneca St., West Seneca, where funeral services will follow at 8 PM. Friends invited. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/3/2005 - 2/4/2005. Takacs, Joseph S. Of Depew, NY, January 31, 2005, beloved husband of the late Mildred (Germain) Takacs; dear father of Ann Takacs, Patricia (Mark) Puto, Joseph (Michelle) Takacs, Rosemarie (David) Schnurstein and Mary Jo (George) DeRosa; fond grandfather of Mark, Daniel, Amanda, Charlene, Olivia, Julie and Christina; brother of the late Charles (late Josephine) Takacs; uncle of James (Del) and the late Robert (Patricia) Takacs; also survived by nieces and nephews. Friends may call Thursday 7-9 and Friday 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 will be held Saturday morning at 10 AM and from St. James Church (Depew) at 10:45. Friends are invited. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/3/2005 - 2/4/2005. Thielke, Margaret (Brady) Of Cheektowaga, NY, February 2, 2005, beloved wife of the late Allen A. Thielke; dearest mother of June Rudnicki and Janice (Michael) Zadner; loving grandmother of Michelle, Michael and Amy Rudnicki (Michael Reukauf) and Katie and Scott Zadner. Family will be present to receive friends Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM, at the, (Blasdell/Lackawanna Chapel), of the JOHN J. KACZOR FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3450 South Park Ave. Funeral services Saturday morning at 11:30 AM at St. Bernard's Church. (Please assemble at church). Interment will follow in St. Matthew's Cemetery. Flowers gratefully declined. Published in the Buffalo News on 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. 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. Wesolowski, Stella (Wienckowski) February 1, 2005, wife of the late Leon; dear mother of Lorraine Stachowiak, Diane (David) Drake and Cathie (Patrick) Licht; grandmother of Sister Michelle Marie, Carrie, Michael, Nicole, Curtis, Amanda, Alicia, Megan, Brian, three great-grandchildren; sister of Janina; predeceased by a sister and brothers; also survived by nieces, nephews. Funeral from PACER FUNERAL HOME INC, 2275 George Urban Blvd (2 blocks east of Dick Rd.), Saturday 9:30 and St. Augustine's Church at 10 AM. Visitation Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/3/2005 - 2/4/2005. 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. York, Donald A. Of Arcade, NY, January 29, 2005, husband of the late Judith A. (Smith) York; father of Judy Clark, Ken (Alexis) Clark, Don 'Dean' York Jr., Wayne York, Suzanne (Albert) Bauers, Mike (Elaina), Kenney (Kathy) and Jim (Karen) York; also survived by many grandchildren. Family will be present to receive friends Friday only, 2-4 and 7-9 PM, at the O'CONNELL-MURPHY FUNERAL HOME, 2286 South Park Ave., where funeral services will be held Saturday morning at 11 o'clock. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/3/2005 - 2/4/2005. Ziemann, James H. September 30, 2004, age 52, of Atlanta, GA, formerly of Amherst, NY, beloved husband of Nancy (nee Hamlin); dear father of Melissa Hamlin, Michele Jones, Jennifer (Dan) Franklin; cherished grandfather of Zachary Hamlin, Brett Jones, Madison and Thomas Franklin; dear brother of Fred (Carolyn), Carol (John) Julicher, Kathy (Ray) Nitsche and Jack (Shelly); also survived by many nieces and nephews. A Memorial Mass will be held Saturday, February 5 at 11 AM at St. Benedict's R.C. Church, 1317 Eggert Rd. (corner of Main St.) Amherst, NY. Friends invited. Memorials may be made to Hospice Buffalo, Inc. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/3/2005 - 2/4/2005.