OBITS: The Buffalo News Death Notices 4 Feb 2005; Buffalo, Erie co., New York text-formatted by W. David Samuelsen for USGenWeb Archives *********************************************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.org/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.org/ny/nyfiles.htm *********************************************************************** Source: The Buffalo News http://www.buffalonews.com 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. Brochowicz, Florence T. (Bystrak) February 2, 2005, beloved wife of the late John; dear mother of Cathleen (Richard) Kotas, John (Lorie), Kenneth (Jeanne), Michael and Ronny; loving grandmother of Robert, Katie, Kenneth, Marisa and David; sister of Louis (Suzanne) Bystrak and the late Ann Bystrak and Diane (Carl) Metzger; also survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral from the PACER FUNERAL HOME INC., 2275 George Urban Blvd. (2 blocks east of Dick Rd.) Monday at 9 AM and at Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Church at 9:30 AM. Friends invited. Family present Saturday 2-4 and 7-9 PM and Sunday 2-6 PM. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/4/2005 - 2/5/2005. Carson, Richard L. "Dick" February 2, 2005, he was 70; survived by his lifetime companion Darrell Reamsnyder; brother of Samuel D. (Alice) Carson; also survived by many nieces and nephews. He was a longtime employee Lipsitz, Green, Fahringer, Roll, Salisbury & Cambria. Flowers gratefully declined. Contributions may be made to Harborview Medical Center, Kenmore Mercy Hospital in memory of Richard L. Carson. Arrangements by ERIE COUNTY CREMATION SERVICE, 824-6435 Published in the Buffalo News on 2/4/2005. 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. 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. Fisher, Marjory M. (Moltrup) Age 62 of Arcade, NY, February 3, 2005, beloved wife of the late Norman; mother of Edward (Michele) Fisher and Kenneth Fisher; sister of Irvin Moltrup, Cora Waterman, Marie Miller, Alice Fawcett, Sandra Close and the late Robert, William, Evelyne Moltrup and Jayne Fisher; also survived by six grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. There is no visitation. Services will be held at the convenience of the family. Internment will be in Java Village Cemetery. Arrangement complete by W.S. DAVIS FUNERAL HOME INC., 358 W. Main St., Arcade. Published in the Buffalo News on 2/4/2005. Gray, Bradd M. Of Buffalo, NY, entered into rest February 2, 2005, loving son of Janet (nee Falcone) and the late Clarence Gray Sr.; also survived by relatives and friends. No prior visitation. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a funeral service at the LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (City Chapel) 102 Linwood Ave. at Summer on Saturday afternoon at 2 PM. getlogo,lo0240 Published in the Buffalo News on 2/4/2005. Jarrett, Alfred R. February 1, 2005; beloved brother of Mildred Stalling. Family will receive friends Saturday 10 AM at St. Luke A.M.E. Zion Church, E. Ferry/Lonsdale Road where funeral service will follow at 11 AM. Interment Forest Lawn Cemeery. Arrangements H. ALFRED LEWIS MORTUARY INC., 968 Jefferson Ave Published in the Buffalo News on 2/4/2005. 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. Kelly, Patricia H. "PK" Suddenly, February 2, 2005 of East Aurora, NY, loving companion of Lewis Leipler; beloved mother of Sarah, Jessica and Patrick Kell; fabulous Grammy of Christopher Keller, Jr.; daughter of Edward and Helen Kelly; dear sister of Roseanne (James) Rosenthal, Elizabeth (Steve) Gilligan, John (Christine), Ted (Judith) and the late Paul Kelly (survived by Mary); also survived by Bennet Kell, nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of many dear friends. Family will receive friends at the WOOD FUNERAL HOME, 784 Main St., East Aurora, on Saturday 4-6 only and on Sunday 1-4 PM. Mass of Christian Burial at the Immaculate Conception RC Church, 520 Oakwood Ave., East Aurora, on Monday at 9:30 AM (please assemble at church). Published in the Buffalo News on 2/4/2005. Kibat, Muriel A. (DeMille) Of North Tonawanda entered into rest on February 3, 2005, Beloved mother of Bonnie (Thomas) Brandel, Doreen (Mark) Masterman, Sharon (Theodore) Mikos, Teresa Murdoch and Scott (Marilyn) all of North Tonawanda; sister of Calvin (Beverly) Bennett and the late Eleanor Trautman; grandmother of 12 and great-grandmother of four; also surviving are several nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends may call Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the HILLIARD-CREASEY FUNERAL HOME, INC., 147 Delaware St., Tonawanda where a Funeral Service will be held Saturday at 10:00 AM. Published in the Buffalo News on 2/4/2005. 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. 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. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/31/2005 - 2/6/2005. Lewenight, Florence U. (Urban) Of the Town of Tonawanda; February 3, 2005; Age 101; wife of the late Harry Lewenight; mother of the late Douglas and Elaine Lewenight; grandmother of Mary, Christ and Beth; great-grandmother of Kaitlyn Lynch; sister of the late Shirley Kneller, Carl, Henry and Edward Urban, aunt of Shirley (nee Urban) Miller, Gil Brennan and Terri (Mark) Miller; mother-in-law of Joan Lewenight; dear friend of Rich Lynch. Friends received Sunday from 1-5 PM at the GRECO FUNERAL HOME INC . 2909 Elmwood Ave. (near Sheridan Dr) where funeral services will be held Monday, 11 AM. Florence was a retired employee of the former Linde Air Corp. Interment in Acacia Park Cemetery Published in the Buffalo News from 2/4/2005 - 2/5/2005. Manucha, Mary F. (nee Chmielewski) February 3, 2005, beloved mother of Edward F. (Patricia) Manucha; also survived by nieces and nephews. The family will be present Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the Urban-AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, 3645 Genesee St. where funeral services will be held Saturday at 9 AM and from Our Lady Help of Christians Chapel at 9:30 AM. Friends invited. Published in the Buffalo News on 2/4/2005. Manz, Bernice (Rydzewski) February 3, 2005, dear mother of Fred (Joann) Keller; grandmother of Drew (Barbara), Scott (Sue Eichler), Jill (Ron) Mason and the late Jeffrey (Kelley) Keller; great-grandmother of Sara, Tracie and Eric; sister of the late Josephine Matusiak, Lottie Pryjomski, Wanda Nowicki, Joseph Ross, Andrew Ross, Jack Ross and Sophie Kosinski; also survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral services from the PACER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2275 George Urban Blvd., (2 blocks east of Dick Rd.), Friday, 9:30 and Resurrection Church, 10 AM. No prior visitation. Published in the Buffalo News on 2/4/2005. 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. McCarthy, Donald H. February 3, 2005, of Buffalo, NY, beloved husband of Patricia A. (nee Schlesinger); dear father of Joseph (Jacqueline) McCarthy and Thomas (Lisa) McCarthy; brother of Patricia (Michael) McGrath; dear grandfather of Joseph, Brett, Sean, Hannah and Bryce McCarthy; also survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral services Monday at 9 from the SIECK & MAST FUNERAL HOME, 250 Orchard Park Rd., West Seneca 825-5205 and in St. Ambrose Church at 9:30 AM. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Family will be present Saturday 2-4 and 7-9 PM and Sunday 1-5 PM. Flowers gratefully declined. Donations may be made to St. Ambrose Church. Entombment in Holy Cross Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/4/2005 - 2/6/2005. Meholick, Andrew Age 91, at the Northgate Health Care Facility on Thursday, February 3, 2005, after a long illness. Andrew was a member and Trustee of St. Stephen's Byzantine Church. He retired from Durez Plastic Company. He was a proud U.S. Army veteran who was in the first wave at Normandy. He was awarded the Purple Heart, the Distinguished Unit Badge and the European, African and Middle Service Medal with three Bronze Stars. Andy enjoyed Square and Round Dancing with his wife and friends. Brother of the late Eli Meholick, Agnes Volensky and Helen Carney. Beloved husband of Anne L. (nee Kennis) Meholick; loving father of Barbara (Joseph) Cushner and Richard (Diane) Meholick; proud grandfather of Bradley (Sharon) Meholick, Laurie Meholick and Joseph and Sandra Cushner; dear brother of Ann Ivoska, William (Dorothy) Meholick and John (Doris) Meholick. Friends received by the family on Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the BRUNNER FUNERAL HOME, 156 Robinson St., North Tonawanda, where services will be held on Monday 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 asked that memorials be made to the Alzheimer's Assn. of WNY. Published in the Buffalo News on 2/4/2005. 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. Murray, Dolores M. (Hund) February 2, 2005 at age 90, beloved wife of the late Paul R. Murray; devoted mother of Sharon L. and Paul R. Murray; loving grandmother of Michele (William) Dowd, Michael and Cherie Murray; great-grandmother of William Dowd; aunt of Kenneth Wopperer. No prior visitation. Funeral services will be held on Saturday at 10 AM from (Tonawanda Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME INC., 2600 Sheridan Dr. (corner Parker Blvd). Internment to follow at Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Friends invited. Online register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News on 2/4/2005. Nevinger, Willard A. January 31, 2005; husband of the late Wilhelmine 'Wilma (Jacobs) Nevinger; father of Carol (Noel) Cook of Lakeview, NY and James (Mignone) Nevinger of Chicago, IL; brother of Donald Nevinger; grandfather of Daniel and Autumn Nevinger. Private services were held at the convenience of the family. Memorial contributions may be made to the Heart Association of WNY. Mr. Nevinger retired from National Fuel in 1980 after 41 years of service. Arrangements by BEACH-TUYN FUNERAL HOME, INC. Published in the Buffalo News on 2/4/2005. Noonan, Muriel S. (Sullivan) February 3, 2005, wife of Donald J. Noonan; mother of Judith (Richard) Was, Patricia (Ronald) Cumming, Barbara (Terry) Riley, Donna (Robert) Allen and Hiram Peter Marin; survived by nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; sister of Richard Sullivan, Theodore (the late Joan) Sullivan and the late Frederick (survived by Marjorie) Sullivan and late John (Mary) Sullivan; sister-in-law of Thomas and Ruth Noonan, and Jean Sullivan; also survived by many nieces and nephews; dear friend of Edith Batty. No prior visitation. Memorial Services will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Robinsonn Terrace, 28652 Harper St., Stanford, NY 12167 or Catskill Area Hospice Palliative care, 542 Main St., Oneota, NY 13820. Arrangements by KENNETH HOWE FUNERAL HOME. getlogo,mc0540 Published in the Buffalo News on 2/4/2005. Perna, Paul F. February 2, 2005, husband of Allegra (Storts) Perna; father of Paul and Jennifer Perna; son of the late Frank J. and Sophia (Barsotti) Perna; step-son of Maria Perna; brother of Sandra Reynolds; uncle of Sean and Lindsey Reynolds; step-brother of Stephen A. LoJacano and Margaret (Donald) Laux; son-in-law of Maria and the late William A. Storts. The family will be present to receive friends Saturday 5-8 and Sunday 3-6 at the PERNA-PELLEGRINO FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1671 Maple Rd., (between Hopkins and Youngs). Relatives and friends are asked to assemble at St. Gregory the Great R.C. Church for a Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated Monday at 9:30 AM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice Buffalo or the Roswell Park Cancer Institute. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/4/2005 - 2/6/2005. Rizzo, Genevieve (DelGatto) February 2, 2005; wife of the late Michael A. Rizzo; mother of Frances (Jeffrey) Rosokoff and Charles F. Rizzo; grandmother of Trisha (Henry) Allenbach; daughter of Margaret and the late James DelGatto; step-daughter of the late Angelo DiSalvo; sister of Vincent DiSalvo, Anna (late Frank) Misso and the late Lucille DiSalvo, Lucille Ventura; also survived by nieces and nephews. Family present to receive friends Friday 6-9 PM at the PERNA-PELLEGRINO FUNERAL HOME, 1306 Hertel Ave (near Colvin Ave) where funeral services will be held Saturday at 10:30 AM. Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations to the Niagara Lutheran Home or the Alzheimers Assc. Published in the Buffalo News on 2/4/2005. 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. Shepker, Paul F. 65, of Naples, FL, died on January 29, 2005. Born in Buffalo, he was a former resident of the Eden-Derby, NY area. He moved to Naples in 1989. He is survived by his loving wife, Shirley; beloved daughter Elizabeth (Francis) Peckay of Catonsville, MD and treasured granddaughter, Sara Peckay; dear sister and brother, Jeanne Durni of Derby, NY and Tom (Pat) Shepker of Champion, OH; nieces, nephews and other loving family and friends. A memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to the charity of one's choice. FULLER FUNERAL HOME, Naples, FL, (239) 417-5000 Published in the Buffalo News on 2/4/2005. Silla, Frank C. Of Buffalo, NY, January 31, 2005. Husband of the late Concetta R. (Galletti) Silla; dearest father of Nora L. (Vincent) Roberto, Michael C. (Deborah) and Benedetto J. (Pamela) Silla; also survived by nine grandchildren; brother of Charles (late Kathleen) and the late Josephine (Joseph), Anna (Samuel) Alba and Mary (Samuel) Ciretto; also survived by nieces and nephews. No prior visitation. Family and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial at SS Peter & Paul Church (Williamsville) Saturday morning at 9. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the American Heart Association. Arrangements by CASTIGLIA FUNERAL HOME, INC., 824-6435 Published in the Buffalo News on 2/4/2005. Steinman, Vera At the Douglas Memorial Hospital Wednesday, February 2, 2005. Vera is predeceased by her husband Al Steinman, brother Al Hopley and sisters Gladys Ware, Grace Radigan, Edith Knight and Audrey Skerrett-Wodle. She is survived by several nieces and nephews. Friends may call at THE WILLIAMS FUNERAL HOME, 722 Ridge Road North, Ridgeway from 2-4 and 7-9 Friday. Funeral Services will be conducted in St. John's (Ridgemount) Anglican Church on Saturday morning at 10:30. Interment St. John's Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News on 2/4/2005. Stumpf, Ruth L. (Blacker) January 25, 2005, wife of the late Gordon A. Stumpf; mother of Susan Saur and Nancy Margerum; grandmother of Kim Saur, Benjamin (Alyson) Margerum and Sarah Margerum. No prior visitation. Friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service Saturday, February 5, at 2 PM, in Coventry Hall, Trafalgar Village at Canterbury Woods, 705 Renaissance Dr., Williamsville. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to Holy Trinity Lutheran Church Memorial Fund, 1080 Main St., Buffalo, NY 14209 or Hospice Buffalo, Inc., 225 Como Park Blvd, Cheektowaga, NY 14227. Arrangements by BEACH-TUYN FUNERAL HOME INC. Published in the Buffalo News on 2/4/2005. 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. Tills, Garnett A. (Freiert) February 2, 2005. Age 68, wife of the late Frank W.; mother of Darryl F., Steven W. and Michael R. (Jill); daughter of Walter J. Freiert and the late Garnett Tills; sister of Carolyn Cover, and Walter Freiert; grandmother of Shannon, Darryl Jr., Steven, Shaun, Melissa, Adam, Andrea, Emily, Alex and the late Nathaniel; aunt to several nieces and nephews. Family will receive friends 2-4 and 7-9 PM Saturday and Sunday at Urban-AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, 1024 French Rd., (west of Borden Rd.). Family and friends are invited to attend funeral services Monday at 10 AM in Winchester Community Church, 909 Harlem Rd., West Seneca. Contributions may be made to Hospice of Buffalo, 225 Como Park Blvd., Cheektowaga, NY 14227. Online register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 2/4/2005 - 2/5/2005. Tyler, Donna L. (Zimmer) February 1, 2005, of Clarence Center, NY, beloved wife of Frederick Tyler; dear mother of Wendy (Michael) Collins and Vickie (Dennis) Londos; loving daughter of Betty (late William) Zimmer; sister of Brenda (Marc) Piette; grandmother of Katelyn, Alex, Liam, Aidan, Bridget and Andrew. Friends received Saturday and Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM, at SHEPARD BROS. FUNERAL HOME 10690 Main St., Clarence. A funeral service Monday, 11 AM from The Clarence United Methodist Church, at the corners of Strickler and Greiner Rds. Memorials may be made to Kidney Foundation of WNY. Published in the Buffalo News on 2/4/2005. Vincent, DeForest D. Of Alden, NY. February 2, 2005; husband of the late May (Dickey) Vincent; dear father of Roberta Vincent and Susan (Michael) Gorup; step-grandmother of Jeremy Gorup. No prior visitation. Funeral services held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements by The CHARLES MEYER FUNERAL HOME INC. Memorials may be made to Hospice Buffalo, Inc. Published in the Buffalo News on 2/4/2005. Weber, Anna Marie (Erhard) February 3, 2005, beloved wife of the late Wilhelm Weber; dearest mother of Hermann J. (Laura) Weber, Eleanore K. (Mark) Jones and Christina E. (Robert) Weber-Binda; devoted grandmother of Ryan, Elizabeth, Olivia, Samantha, Emily, Mitchell and Thomas; dear sister of Albert Erhard of Sasbach, Germany and the late Hermann Erhard; cousin of Carl, Pat and Robert Dege; also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins in Germany. Family present Sunday and Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the SAUER-LYNETT-AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, 1933 Kensington Ave. Family and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial Tuesday at 10:45 AM in SS. Peter and Paul Church, 5480 Main St., Williamsville, NY. Burial will be in Williamsville Cemetery. Flowers graciously declined. Donations may be made to the Attica Volunteer Fire Co., 11 Water St., Attica, NY 14011, American Heart Assn. or the Memorial & Honor Research Program, St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Pl., Memphis, TN 38105-1942. Online guest register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 2/4/2005 - 2/6/2005. 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. 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. Zee, Doris M. Of East Aurora, NY, February 3, 2005, beloved sister of the late Emery, Raymond, Lawson Zee and Louella Bellis; aunt of Barbara (Leon) Schiltz, Sharon (Jerry) Zonker, Martha (Paul) Diller, Kathy (Lee) Furnal, Charles Pulver and the late Wilfred 'Will' (survived by Joann) Zee and the late Gary Zee. No prior visitation. Private services will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of your choice. Arrangements by KENNETH HOWE FUNERAL HOME. Published in the Buffalo News on 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.