OBITS: The Buffalo News Death Notices 6 Feb 2005; Buffalo, Erie co., New York

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Amico, Pauline F. (Giumento)   
Age 87, January 30, 2005 after a long illness. Beloved wife of the late Samuel
J. Amico; dearest mother of Samuel J. (Dolores), Ross L. (Margeret) and Louis
T. Amico; sister of Samuel Giumento and the late Carrie Giumento, Josephine
Amico, Sara Beatty and Patricia Demariano; also survived by numerous
grandchildren, nieces, nephews and friends. Relatives and friends are invited
to a Memorial Mass at St. Lawrence Church, 1000 N. Greece Rd., Greece, NY on
Saturday, February 26, 2005 at 10:00 AM. Arrangements by HOY FUNERAL HOME,
INC.
Published in the Buffalo News from 2/5/2005 - 2/6/2005.

Andrews, Robert H.   
Suddenly, February 4, 2005, of Orchard Park, NY, beloved husband of Mary Jane
(Rojek); dearest father of Courtney and Nicole Andrews; beloved son of Roger
and Jean Andrews; brother of Ronald (Kathy) and Donald (late Karen) Andrews.
The family will be present to receive friends on Tuesday (only) from 2-4 and
6-8 PM at the Orchard Park Chapel of the JOSEPH K. QUINN FUNERAL HOME, INC.,
6170 West Quaker St. (Rt. 20A) where Services will follow visitation at 8 PM.
Friends invited. Flowers gratefully declined.
Published in the Buffalo News on 2/6/2005.

Augustine, Inez C. (Brown)   
February 4, 2005, beloved wife of the late Mark M. Augustine; dedicated mother
of Jane I. (William) Barnes, John M. (Patricia) Augustine, Kathleen R. (John)
Devine and Kenneth W. (Rhonda) Augustine; sister of Kenneth Brown and
predeceased by many sisters; grandmother of 11 grandchildren and 16
great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends at the C. MERTZ AND SON
FUNERAL HOME, INC., 911 Englewood Ave., Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM where
Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday at 11 AM. In lieu of flowers,
donations to the Knox Presbyterian Church (Elmwood Ave.).
Published in the Buffalo News from 2/6/2005 - 2/7/2005.

Barletta, Lois A. (Deemer)   
February 4, 2005 of Springville, N.Y. Wife of Alfred P. Barletta; mother of
Dr. Daniel (Nancy), Donald, Nancy and Carolyn (Chet) Ogrodnik; grandmother of
Christopher, Robert, Caitlin, Torey, Danny, Aaron and Sammy; sister of Tom
(Barbara), Marlin (Barbara), Luke (Kathy), Doris (Asher) Galbraith, Jim
(Polly) and Carol (Allan) Cooke; Friends may call Sunday and Monday 2-4 and
7-9 PM at the SMITH-WEISTMANTEL FUNERAL HOME INC., 271 E. Main St.,
Springville N.Y., where a prayer service will be held Tuesday morning at 10
o'clock and a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 from St. Aloysius Church,
Springville, NY.
Published in the Buffalo News from 2/5/2005 - 2/6/2005.

Bigham, Kenneth B.   
Of N. Tonawanda, February 4, 2005, husband of the late Carolyn 'Irene' (nee
Tallman) Bigham; dearest father of Robert (Joyce) Bigham and Kenneth B.
(Marilyn) Bigham Jr.; proud grandfather of ten grandchildren and 18
great-grandchildren; dear brother of Ruth Perry, Donald (Joan), and the late
Raymond, Clarence and Harry Bigham; also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Family present Monday 2-4 and 7-8:30 PM at the SABER FUNERAL HOME, 549 Oliver
St., N. Tonawanda (692-0271) where Funeral Services will be held Monday at
8:30 PM with the Rev. Thomas E. Hardy Officiating. Flowers graciously
declined. Memorials made to the Donors Choice. Mr. Bigham was a retired
employee of General Motors (River Rd. Engine Plant) and a member of U.A.W.
Local #774.
Published in the Buffalo News on 2/6/2005.

Bluman, Kelly M. (Rogan)   
February 3, 2005, age 36, beloved wife of Michael Bluman; dear mother of
Sydney Nicole and Mackenzie Carl Bluman; loving daughter of William and Nancy
Rogan; sister of Erin (Brian) DiDiano and Megan (Robert) Thomas. The family
will receive friends at the C. MERTZ AND SON FUNERAL HOME, INC., 911 ENGLEWOOD
AVE., Saturday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM and Sunday from 2-6 PM, where funeral
services will be held Monday at 9:15 AM and a Mass of Christian Burial will be
celebrated at Blessed Sacrament Church, (Claremont Ave.), at 10:00 AM. In lieu
of flowers, donations to Blessed Sacrament Church.
Published in the Buffalo News from 2/5/2005 - 2/6/2005.

Bounds Sr., Carl   
January 31, 2005. The family will receive friends Monday 10:00 AM at the
THOMAS T. EDWARDS FUNERAL HOME INC., 995 Genesee St., where funeral services
will follow at 11:00 AM. Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery.
Published in the Buffalo News on 2/6/2005.

Bowers, James H.   
'A Father Baker Boy' Of Lackawanna, NY, February 4, 2005, husband of the late
Eleanor C. (Jourdanais) Bowers; father of Linda, Laurie (Kevin) McCarthy,
Elizabeth (Edward) Phillips and Marguerite Bowers; grandfather of Christopher
Ortiz, Lauren McCarthy, James and Mary Phillips and Deanna Bowers. Visitation
Monday 4 to 8 PM at the NORMAN E. GANNON & SONS INC., FUNERAL HOME, 1075 Ridge
Rd., Lackawanna (824-4000) where Services will be held Tuesday at 10:00 AM and
at Our Lady of Victory Basilica at 10:30 AM. Burial to follow at Holy Cross
Cemetery. Mr. Bowers was a member of the Fr. Baker Council #2243 Knights of
Columbus, an active volunteer at the Basilica and a long-time employee of the
Homes of Charity. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to 'The
Cause for the Canonization of Fr. Baker,' 767 Ridge Rd., Lackawanna, NY 14218.
Published in the Buffalo News from 2/6/2005 - 2/7/2005.

Bragg, Nelson A. "Bud"   
February 1, 2005 of Blasdell, NY, husband of the late Delores (nee Mahon)
Bragg; beloved father of Brenda (William) Pries and Dennis Bragg; loving
sister of Ellen (George) Gardner; cherished grandfather of Kristin Lee (Jon)
Shank, Jeffrey and Gregory Pries. Private funeral services will be held at the
convenience of the family. Arrangement by LAKESIDE MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME INC.,
627-2919. Charles A. Castiglia, Director.
Published in the Buffalo News from 2/5/2005 - 2/6/2005.

Bunts Sr., Robert D.   
February 3, 2005, age 80 of Tonawanda after a brief illness; husband of the
late Mae (nee Tennant) Bunts; father of Wayne, Thomas, William (the late
Deborah), Terry (Valerie) and Robert (Dawn) Bunts Jr.; grandfather of Katie,
Ashley, Carrie and Kristine; brother of Rodney (Betty) Bunts Jr.; also
survived by several nieces and nephews. Friends may call on Monday only from
2-4 and 7-9 PM at the HAMP FUNERAL HOME, INC., Adam and Seymour Streets,
Tonawanda where services will be held at 8:30 PM Monday. Friends invited. If
desired, memorials to the Christian Fellowship Baptist Church are preferred.
Mr. Bunts was an Army veteran of WW II, a member of the Dupont 25 year club
and his church. Complete obituary, condolences and directions may be found at
www.hampfuneral.com
Published in the Buffalo News on 2/6/2005.

Carney, Lucille F. (Nicholson)   
Of West Seneca, NY, February 4, 2005, beloved wife of the late Albert F.
Carney; dearest mother of James (Kathleen) Carney of Jamestown, NY, Katherine
(Carmen) Leone of Las Vegas, NV, and Patricia (James) Sedor of Angola, NY;
loving grandmother to nine grandchildren and one great-grandson; sister of
Marion L. Nicholson and Katherine 'Kitty' (Joseph) Kowalski; also survived by
nieces and nephews. Family will be present to receive friends Sunday from 1-5
PM and Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Hamburg Chapel) JOHN J. KACZOR
FUNERAL HOME, INC., 5453 Southwestern Blvd. (corner of Rogers Rd., 646-5555)
Family and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial Tuesday
morning at 9:30 at St. Martin of Tours Church (Please assemble at Church).
Interment will follow in Holy Cross Cemetery. Mrs. Carney was a member of St.
Ambrose Altar & Rosary Society.
Published in the Buffalo News from 2/6/2005 - 2/7/2005.

Carpenter, Estella G. (Wright)   
February 4, 2005, beloved wife of the late Wilbur L.; dear mother of Ada
(Robert) Loewer, Arthur L. (Linda) Carpenter and Gail (Stephen) Witkowski;
grandmother of six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; sister of the
late Margaret, Harold and Arthur. The family will be present to receive
friends Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Harris Hill Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL
HOME, INC., 8440 Main St. (near Harris Hill Rd.) where Funeral Services will
be held Wednesday at 11 AM. Flowers gratefully declined. Donations may be made
in Estella's memory to the Kristin Carpenter Memorial Scholarship Fund, c/o
Clarence Central School District, 9650 Main St., Clarence, NY 14031. Online
guest register book at www.Amigone.com
Published in the Buffalo News from 2/6/2005 - 2/7/2005.

Catapano, Ann Marie "Mary" (Vinti)   
Of Maple Plain, MN, formerly of Buffalo, January 5, 2005, beloved wife of
Salvatore 'Sam' Catapano; devoted mother of Ann Marie (Steve) Jennings, Sam,
Joanne (Dawn), Marianne (Robert) Helland, Rozanne Catapano (Timm Stoffel) and
Dianne (Matt) McConville; cherished grandmother of five; loving daughter of
the late Giovanni and Grace (nee Ingrao) Vinti; dear sister of Frances and the
late Robert Blake, Irene (Joseph) Cianciosi and the late Angelo (Charlotte)
Vinti and Rose (Donald) Stoessel; sister-in-law of Michael (Lila) Catapano.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Mass at Christ the King
Chapel at Canisius College, 2001 Main St., Buffalo on Saturday, February 12 at
11 AM.
Published in the Buffalo News on 2/6/2005.

Colangelo, Katherine (Caldarella)   
February 4, 2005, wife of the late James Colangelo; beloved mother of Lucille
M. Grillo; dear grandmother of Paula M. (Andrew) Terranova, Linda M. (Robert)
Brooks, Frank J. (Karen) Grillo and Natalie A. (Michael) Deluca;
great-grandmother of Andrew C. and Nicholas J. Terranova. Friends may call
Sunday 4-8 at the ROBERTS & DENGLER FUNERAL HOME, 8630 Transit Rd., East
Amherst (1 miles north of Maple Rd. just past Klein) where prayers will be
offered Monday 12:15, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Gregory
the Great RC Church 1 PM. getlogo,mc0540
Published in the Buffalo News from 2/5/2005 - 2/6/2005.

Davis, George Grant   
Of Hamburg, NY, February 4, 2005; beloved husband of the late Carmen L.
(Belfit) Davis; loving father of Patricia (Jim) Williams, Anne (Bruce)
Hoffmaster, Kate Brown, Lynn (Tom) Crabtree and G. Grant Davis; also survived
by seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. No prior visitation. A
memorial service will be held Sunday from the Hamburg Presbyterian Church, 177
Main St. at 2:00 PM. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorial contributions to
charities of ones choice. Arrangements by LOOMIS OFFERS & LOOMIS INC., Hamburg
Chapel.
Published in the Buffalo News from 2/5/2005 - 2/6/2005.

Day, Elisabeth (Holmes)   
February 4, 2005; wife of the late Dr. Robert L. Day; aunt of Lynne Gregg;
great aunt of Deborah Gibson, Robert and Richard Gregg; also survived by five
great-great nieces and nephews. Friends may call Sunday at the VANDERCHER &
DICK FUNERAL HOME, 2549 Main St., beginning at 1 PM where funeral services
will follow at 2:30 PM. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Central
Presbyterian Church.
Published in the Buffalo News from 2/5/2005 - 2/6/2005.

DeMunn, Betty Lutes (Dickinson)   
Age 84, of West Palm Bech, FL, formerly of Buffalo, NY, January 16, 2005.
Known especially for her work with the Studio Arena Theatre, Betty was a
prominent actor on the local theatre scene for many years. She is survived by
her three daughters, Patricia Schmidt of Norwich, NY, Mary Lutes of Delray
Beach, FL and Royanne Nilson of Wellington, FL. Married to James DeMunn;
parents deceased; she is also the beloved stepmother of actor Jeff DeMunn of
Round Top, NY and Elise Feier of Medford, NJ. Granedmother of Lori Reyes, Kurt
Schmidt, Karen Rainville, Kevin DeMunn, Heather DeMunn, Kevin Feier and
Matthew Feier. Interment in Tequesta, FL.
Published in the Buffalo News on 2/6/2005.

Dragonette, Madeline   
February 5, 2005, of Wheatfield, NY, Beloved wife of the late Daniel
Dragonette; loving mother of Daniel (Julia), Mary Ann (Mickey) Testa, James
(Nancy) and the late Joseph; mother-in-law of Mary Ann Dragonette; also
survived by nine grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; predeceased by
one great-grandson; sister of Viola DiGeorgio, Maria Drew and the late
Margaret Allen and Frank Carnevale. Friends may call Sunday 1-6 at the LESTER
H. WEDEKINDT FUNERAL HOME, 3290 Delaware Ave., where Funeral Services will be
held Monday morning at 8:45. Mass of Christian Burial in Holy Spirit R.C.
Church at 9:30. Friends invited. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be
made to Niagara Hospice.
Published in the Buffalo News on 2/6/2005.

Edmund Jr., Fred   
February 2, 2005 of Buffalo, NY. Friends may call Monday 11 AM visitation, 12
Noon funeral service will follow at Antioch Baptist Church, Fillmore and Urban
St. Internment Forest Lawn. Arrangements entrusted to MEMORIAL CHAPELS OF
BUFFALO, 66 E. Utica.
Published in the Buffalo News on 2/6/2005.

Esford Sr., John A.   
February 4, 2005 of Cheektowaga, NY; beloved husband of the late Rose (nee
Rogowski) Esford; dearest father of John, Jr. (Cynthia), Dennis (Susan) and
Colleen Esford; dear grandfather of Erin, LeeAnn (Jacob) Kopec, Cathleen, Neal
and Lindsay; brother of Patrick (Jean), Donald (Nancy) Esford and Maureen
(James) Reeb; also survived by nieces and nephews. Family will be present to
receive relatives and friends Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the MELVIN J. SLIWINSKI
FUNERAL HOME, 85 George Urban Blvd. (West of Harlem Rd). Mr. Esford was an
Army Veteran.
Published in the Buffalo News on 2/6/2005.

Foloran, Sylvia J.   
Age 75, of Gowanda, February 5, 2005, wife of the late Richard J. 'Dickie
Bird'; mother of Nanette and Rosalie, both of Gowanda; grandmother of Ian
Williamson of Gowanda; sister of Stanley (Daisy) Korbar of Pennsylvania, Mrs.
Frank (Alvina) Rote of Gowanda, Mrs. Anthony (Josephine) Catalano of North
Collins and the late Henry (Tillie) Korbar; several nieces and nephews
survive. Friends may call at the SCHINDLER FUNERAL HOME, 44 Center St.,
Gowanda from 2-4 and 7-9 PM on Monday where funeral services will be held
Tuesday, February 8 at 11 AM. Father Dan Walsh will officiate. Interment in
Holy Cross Cemetery.
Published in the Buffalo News on 2/6/2005.

Galfo Sr., Frank A.   
Of Angola, February 3, 2005, beloved husband of Lucille (Zoda) Galfo; dearest
father of Anthony J. (Jean Brown) and the late Frank A. Jr. (Carol Johnson)
Galfo; brother of Dominic (late Gerry) DiMariano, Petrina (late James)
Loretto, Carmello (late Dorothy) Galfo, John (Lucy) Galfo, Rose (Dominic)
Sack, Lucille (late Louis) Campagna, Barbara (late Kenneth) Herman and the
late Dolores (Frank) Zeffiro, Gerald (late Florence) Galfo, Mary (late John)
Guzzetta and Stella (Ralph) Ball; grandfather of Anthony J. Jr., Frank A. III,
and Nicholas Galfo, and Corey and Justin Johnson. Friends may call Saturday
and Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the ADDISON FUNERAL HOME, INC., 262 Main
St., Angola. Family and friends are invited to assemble Monday at 9 AM in The
Chapel of Most Precious Blood Church, a Mass of Christian Burial will follow
at 9:30 AM.
Published in the Buffalo News from 2/5/2005 - 2/6/2005.

Gasinski, Mary (Cyran)   
February 5, 2005, Beloved wife of the late Henry Sr.; devoted mother of Henry,
Jr. (Carol) Gasinski, Patricia Peters and Michael (Margot) Gasinski; sister of
Thaddeus and Joseph Cyran and Jean Pajak; also survived by four grandchildren,
a great-granddaughter, nieces and nephews. Family will be present Monday only
3-7 PM at the PIETSZAK FUNERAL HOME, 806 Clinton Street ( 852-4499). Relatives
and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial at Holy Apostles
S.S. Peter & Paul Church (Clinton at Smith St.) Tuesday at 10 AM. (Please
assemble at Church)
Published in the Buffalo News on 2/6/2005.

Gattie, Paul O.   
February 4, 2005, of East Aurora, formerly of Buffalo, NY; father of Paul Jr.,
Allen, Lawrence, and Joseph Gattie; brother of Ann (David) Sherman, Frank,
Nancy (William) Boyce and the late James Gattie. A Mass of Christian Burial
was held on Monday, February 7 at 1:00 PM at St. Vincent DePaul RC Church,
Springbrook. Interment Union Cemetery, Elma. Arrangements by the WOOD FUNERAL
HOME, East Aurora.
Published in the Buffalo News from 2/6/2005 - 2/13/2005.

Georgeades, John S. "The Greek"   
February 5, 2005, husband of the late Beverly (McNees) Georgeades; father of
Steven Georgeades, Deborah Morrow, Patrick (Julie) Morrow, Edward (Laurie)
Morrow, Anne (Paul) Kreutzer; grandfather of four grandchildren; son of
Andronike (Nickles) and the late Steven Georgeades; brother of Paul (Roberta)
Georgeades, Efterpe (Nicholas) Mecca; also survived by nieces and nephews.
Family present to receive friends Monday only 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the
PERNA-PELLEGRINO FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1671 Maple Rd. (between Hopkins & Youngs
Rds.) where funeral services will be held Tuesday at 10:30 AM. Interment
Elmlawn Cemetery. Trisagion Service Monday at 2:30 PM.
Published in the Buffalo News from 2/6/2005 - 2/7/2005.

German, Pansy (Daniels)   
Departed this life January 31, 2005; wife of the late Isaac; loving mother of
Eleanor Pettijohn, Gordon (Lynn), Isaac L., late William B. (Delores) and late
Charles J. German; sister-in-law of Emma Smith and Mary Dodds of Cincinnati,
Ohio; also survived by 16 grandchildren, a host of great-grandchildren and
other relatives. The family will receive friends Monday 11:00 AM at First
Shiloh Baptist Church, 15 Pine 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 2/6/2005.

Gilhooley, Kathleen (Regan)   
February 3, 2005, in Hershey, PA, formerly of Buffalo, NY, wife of the late
Peter D. Gilhooley; mother of Margaret Anne (Michael) Marino; grandmother of
Erin and Kevin Marino; predeceased by three brothers and four sisters. Friends
may call Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Buffalo Chapel) THOMAS H. McCARTHY
FUNERAL HOME, 1975 Seneca St. where funeral will be held Tuesday morning at 9
and from St. Teresa's Church at 9:30. Mrs. Gilhooley was a member of St. Joan
of Arc Church in Hershey, PA. Memorials to Pinnaclehealth Hospice, 3705
Elmwood Dr., Harrisburg, PA 17110.
Published in the Buffalo News from 2/6/2005 - 2/7/2005.

Glowicki, Mary A. (Styka)   
February 5, 2005, beloved wife of the late Leonard F.; daughter of the late
Bertha and Anthony Styka; loving mother of Barbara A. (Daniel) Kwandrans and
Colleen M. Glowicki; grandmother of Lisa (Scott Wagner) Burke, Sherri (John)
Rupp, Todd (Cheri) and the late James A. (Kim) Burke; great-grandmother of
J.T., Shawn, Corey, Rachel, Anna, Shannon, Janessa and Jordan; sister of Alice
(late Joseph) Preteroti, Arthur Styka and the late John (Hattie) Stefaniak,
late Ferdinand Styka, late Emily (late Richard) Kaczmarek and late Florence
(Leo) Golebiewski, daughter-in-law of the late Anna and Adam Glowicki;
sister-in-law of Viola (late John) Sokolowski, Dorothy (late Richard)
Dzierzanowski, Emily (late Frank) Byczynski, Theresa (Florian) Jendrasiak and
the late Mary (Felix) Braniecki, late Anthony (Hattie) Glowicki, late Frances
(Robert) Gearhart, late Henry (late Irene) Glowicki; also survived by nieces
and nephews. Family will be present Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the
ORLOWSKI-PIETSZAK FUNERAL HOME, 2400 William St. (897-2400) where Services
will be held Tuesday at 8:45 and at Corpus Christi Church at 9:30 AM. Mary was
a member of the parish Seniors and Mothers Club.
Published in the Buffalo News on 2/6/2005.

Granitstein, Bertha   
February 3, 2005, wife of the late Harry G. Granitstein; mother of Jeffrey L.
(Jody and the late Christine) Granitstein of Fort Meyers, FL; sister of Nancy
Kantor of North Carolina and the late Gertrude Funderberk and Charles
Michaels; grandmother of Lane G. Granitstein. Memorial services will be held
from AMHERST MEMORIAL CHAPEL, INC., 281 Dodge Rd. Monday at 10:00 AM. Those
wishing may make donations in Bertha's memory to the American Cancer Society.
Published in the Buffalo News on 2/6/2005.

Harlock, Joan A. (MacVittie)   
Lovingly known as Midge. January 25, 2005; unexpectedly; beloved wife of
Richard 'Dick' Harlock, Jr.; dearest mother of Richard III (Donna), Roderick
(Carole), Russell (Sarah); grandmother of eight grandchildren, Timothy,
Roderick, Adam, Kathryn, Kurt, Kristian, Rhett and Blake; dear sister of Carol
(Harold) Wik, Gladys (Bob) Vetter, Richard (Thelma) MacVittie, Bonnie (Bob)
Adams and Harold MacVittie; predeceased by five siblings, Elva, Dorothy, Bill,
Tom and John; loving daughter of the late Harry and Rose MacVittie. Relatives
and friends are invited to a Memorial Service being held on Monday, February 7
at 11 AM at the Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, 9535 Clarence Ctr. Rd.,
Clarence, NY. Flowers gratefully declined.
Published in the Buffalo News on 2/6/2005.

Heinen, William B.   
Of Hamburg, NY, February 2, 2005, beloved husband of Beverly J. (nee Karl);
dearest father of Craig (Cheryl) Rappold, Jeffrey Rappold, William F. and
Karla Heinen; grandfather of 11; great-grandfather of one; brother of the late
Arlene, Frank and Robert Heinen; also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Family will be present Sunday 2-4 and 7-9, at the HOY FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3855
Seneca St., West Seneca, where a funeral service will be held Monday morning
at 11 AM. Friends invited.
Published in the Buffalo News from 2/5/2005 - 2/6/2005.

Horbachewski, Alexander   
February 5, 2005, of Blasdell, NY, beloved husband of Katherine (nee Cupples);
dearest father of Marsha (Peter) Phillips, Alan (Mary), David (Debra), Karen
(Donald) James, Pamela (Jerry) Hartel, Lisa, Maureen (Gordon) Ball;
grandfather of eight grandchildren; son of the late Constantine and Sophia
(nee Pashkevich) Horbachewski; brother of Helen (late Anthony) Rukavina,
William (late Alice), Mary (late Michael) Denis and Ann (late Nicholas) Halas;
also survived by nieces and nephews. Chapel Service from THE COLONIAL MEMORIAL
CHAPELS, INC., 3003 South Park Ave., Lackawanna, NY, Tuesday morning at 10.
Flowers gratefully declined. Visitation Monday only 2-4 and 7-9 PM.
Published in the Buffalo News on 2/6/2005.

Karkau, Pearl (Demsky)   
Of North Tonawanda, Friday February 4, 2005, wife of the late Milford J.
Karkau; mother of Judy (Bob) Wattam of North Tonawanda and the late Timothy L.
Karkau; sister of Norman (Betty) Demsky, Helen (the late Erwin) Schulz and the
late Mildred (Donald) Wagner; grandmother of Deanna (Michael) Roberts of North
Tonawanda; great-grandmother of Zachary, Dylan, Joshua and Allison Roberts;
also surviving are several nieces and nephews. Friends may call Saturday from
7-9 PM and Sunday from 12-4 PM at the WATTENGEL FUNERAL HOME, 307 Oliver St.,
North Tonawanda, NY where funeral services will be held Monday at 11 AM.
Interment Friedens Cemetery. Memorials may be made to St Paul's United Church
of Christ, Shawnee; 3921 Mapleton Rd., N. Tonawanda, NY 14120.
Published in the Buffalo News from 2/5/2005 - 2/6/2005.

Kibler, Norbert E.   
February 3, 2005, son of the late Edward and Mary (Haas) Kibler; dear
Godfather of Ann Schiller; also survived by cousins. A Memorial Mass will be
held at St. John the Baptist Church on Saturday, February 12th, at 9:30 AM.
Friends are invited. No prior visitation. Arrangements by JAMES W. CANNAN
FUNERAL HOME, INC.
Published in the Buffalo News from 2/6/2005 - 2/10/2005.

Kolkowicz, Esther   
February 4, 2005, wife of the late William Kolkowicz; loving mother of Roman
(Donna) Kolkowicz of Topanga, CA and Mark (Theresa) Kolkowicz; grandmother of
Susan, Lisa, Gabriella, Deborah and Dawn. Graveside services will be held
Monday 10 AM from Elmlawn Cemetery, Brighton Rd, entrance. Memorials may be
made to the UJF, 787 Delaware Ave., Buffalo, NY 14209. For online tributes go
to www.mesnekoff.com getlogo,me0441
Published in the Buffalo News on 2/6/2005.

Kwaizer Sr., Daniel C.   
February 5, 2005, beloved husband of Harriet (nee Roy); devoted father of
Daniel, Jr., Lawrence (Mary), Robert (Lisa), James Kwaizer and Bonnie
Pankiewicz; also survived by six grandchildren, six sisters, two brothers,
nieces and nephews. Family present Monday and Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 at the
PIETSZAK FUNERAL HOME, 806 Clinton St. (852-4499) where services will be held
Wednesday at 9 AM and at Sts. Rita and Patrick Church at 9:30 AM.
Published in the Buffalo News from 2/6/2005 - 2/7/2005.


Lagenor, Luella Rodgers   
February 4, 2005, mother of Jane Peterson of Akron and Darlene Aymerich of
Akron; grandmother of John (Sue) Rodgers, Susan Davidson and Kent (Rachel)
Miller; 11 great-grandchildren also survive; sister of Cecelia Roggen of
Akron; several nieces and nephews also survive; wife of the late John Randall
Rodgers and Everald C. Lagenor; mother of the late John A. Rodgers;
grandmother of the late Shannon Lee Miller. Visitation Monday 1-6 PM at the J.
LEONARD McANDREW FUNERAL HOME, 32 John St., Akron. Services to follow at 6 PM.
Those desiring, may make memorial contributions to the family.

Published in the Buffalo News on 2/6/2005.

Mancuso, Julia (Cuckovich)   
February 3, 2005, age 76; beloved wife of Carmen L. Mancuso; dear mother of
Christine (Eugene) Madej, Denise (John) Cipolla, Joanne (Edward) Hamilton,
Michael (Adele) Mancuso, Katherine Mancuso and Julie (Charlie) Serra; dear
grandmother of John (Elizabeth), Kristin, Nicholas, Jaclyn, Ashley, Michelle,
Amanda, Carly; dear great-grandmother of Julia; dear sister of the late
Michael Cuckovich; dear sister-in-law of Maryanne Cuckovich. The family will
be present Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Amherst Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL
HOME, INC., 5200 Sheridan Drive (at Hopkins) where Funeral Services will be
held Tuesday at 9:00 AM and from St. Stephen's Serbian Orthodox Church in
Lackawanna at 10:00 AM. A Pomen Service will be held Monday evening at 8:00 PM
in the Funeral Home. Interment will be at Lakeside Cemetery in Hamburg, NY. In
lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the National Kidney Foundation or
the St. Stephen's Serbian Orthodox Church. Online register book at
www.Amigone.com
Published in the Buffalo News from 2/6/2005 - 2/7/2005.

Manzik, Henrietta (Buczkowska)   
February 5, 2005, of Williamsville, NY, wife of the late John Manzik; mother
of the late Joanne (Melvin) Kurtz and Jack (Marsha) Manzik; also survived by
three grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, brothers, sisters, nieces and
nephews. Friends received at the LAKESIDE MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, INC., S-4199
Lakeshore Rd. (corner Camp Rd. and Rt. 5), Hamburg, 627-2919, Monday 2-4 and
7-9 PM where Funeral Services will be held Tuesday at 1 PM. Charles A.
Castiglia Director.
Published in the Buffalo News from 2/6/2005 - 2/7/2005.

Margarucci, Sally   
February 3, 2005, age 93, formerly of Buffalo, N.Y. in Banning, CA. Mother of
Marie Rudy of Banning, CA. and Alfred Margarucci of San Marcos, CA.; sister of
Anthony Guarino of Orchard Park, N.Y.; also survived by five grandchildren and
eight great-grandchildren. Mrs. Margarucci was a former resident of Riverside
for nine years and Stockton for 23 years, and was also a former member of
Presentation of Virgin Mary Church in Stockton. For information contact Marie
Rudy, 951-849-0063.
Published in the Buffalo News on 2/6/2005.

Martin, James A.   
February 4, 2005 of East Concord, New York; beloved husband of the late
Dolores Williams Martin; dear father of Dennis (Dawn) Pickard, Theresa
(Philip) Brooks, Hollie Pickard, Brenda Martin (Marc Rummenie) and Pauline
(Jeremy) Johnson; loving grandfather of Carey Ann, Nina and Amanda Pickard,
Blake Kaleel, Raven and Phoneix Johnson and Ryan Benzin; also survived by
three great-grandchildren. Family will receive friends on Sunday 12:00 Noon to
5:00 PM only at the WOOD FUNERAL HOME, 784 Main St., East Aurora. Those
desiring may make memorials to the East Aurora Blazing Star Lodge #694 F & AM
of which Mr. Martin was a Past Master.

Published in the Buffalo News from 2/5/2005 - 2/6/2005.

Masters, Marjorie O. (Keller)   
Age 70 of the City of Tonawanda and formerly of Grand Island, February 3, 2005
following a long illness; wife of the late Gene J. Masters; mother of Michael
G. (Sharon) Masters and Cynthia L. (Alan) Khreis; grandmother of Jade, Jared,
Shawn and Christopher Kennedy; daughter of the late Lyman and Olive (nee Proy)
Keller; sister of Lyman Lee (Donna) Keller; also survived by nieces and
nephews. Friends may call Monday and Tuesday Evenings only from 7-9 PM at JOHN
O. ROTH FUNERAL HOME, INC., 25 William St. (between Morgan & Broad Streets) in
the City of Tonawanda. Funeral Services will be held in Salem United Church of
Christ, corner of Main and Morgan Streets, in the City of Tonawanda, Wednesday
at 10 AM. Friends invited. Marge was a 1952 graduate of Tonawanda High School.
Published in the Buffalo News from 2/6/2005 - 2/7/2005.

Mazur, Leocadia "Lottie" (Luszcz)   
January 30, 2005, age 87. Beloved mother of Carol (Jack) Wind, Patricia (Bill)
Murphy, David (Barbara) Mazur and Sylvia (John) Vena.
Published in the Buffalo News on 2/6/2005.

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.

McGee, Willie V. "Bud"   
January 30, 2005. No prior visitation. Memorial services will be held Monday
10 AM at THOMAS T. EDWARDS FUNERAL HOME, INC, 995 Genesee.
Published in the Buffalo News on 2/6/2005.

McKenzie, Catherine J. (Drury)   
Of Lake View, NY, February 5, 2005, wife of the late William J. McKenzie;
mother of Mary Patricia (John) Keppler, Mary Jean (Dr. Vincent) Birbiglia, Ann
M. (James) Keppler, Kathleen (Dr. Eric) Goodwin and the late Kevin P.
(Barbara) McKenzie; also survived by 16 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren
and one great-great-grandchild. Friends are invited to attend a Mass of
Christian Burial at Our Lady of the Rosary Church, 231 McKinley Pkwy. at
Kimberly Ave., Buffalo, Tuesday at 10 AM. Visiting hours Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM
at the DONALD M. DEMMERLEY FUNERAL HOME, INC., 21 Pierce Ave., Hamburg. Rosary
Monday at 7 PM. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials to Our Lady of the
Rosary Church.
Published in the Buffalo News from 2/6/2005 - 2/7/2005.

Meyer, Louise C. (Christmann)   
February 4, 2005, of West Seneca, NY, beloved wife of the late Fred L. Meyer;
loving mother of Villette (Ronald) Lester, Stuart (Bonnie) and Lynette Meyer;
sister of the late Leona Kolbe; also survived by eight grandchildren and three
great-grandchildren. Family will be present Sunday 2-6 PM at the HOY FUNERAL
HOME INC., 3855 Seneca St., West Seneca. Funeral Services will be held Monday
morning at 11 AM at Grace Lutheran Church, 174 Casanovia St., Buffalo. Friends
invited. Mrs. Meyer was a member of Grace Lutheran Church Super 60's, Ruth
Circle and the West Seneca Republican Club. Memorials may be made to Grace
Lutheran Church Memorial Fund.
Published in the Buffalo News on 2/6/2005.

Moye, Sylvia L. (Sutton)   
February 2, 2005, wife of the late James Moye; daughter of Sophronia B.
(Stanley) Sutton; sister of Janet Smalls,, Shirley L. Lewis and Sheila C.
Brown; brother William S. Sutton, also survived by nieces, nephews and
cousins. A Memorial Service will be held on Feb. 19, 2005, at Bright Morning
Star Missionary Baptist Church, 292 Glenwood, Buffalo, NY at 11:00 AM.
Published in the Buffalo News from 2/6/2005 - 2/8/2005.

Murray, Roger K.   
February 5, 2005, of Clarence, NY, beloved husband of Virginia (Butler)
Murray; father of Roger K. Jr. (Diane) Murray of Newark, DE; grandfather of
Rev. Stephen B. (Cynthia) Murray of Galway, NY and Laura A. Murray of Newark,
DE; great-grandfather of Hunter H. Murray of Galway, NY. A Graveside Service
will be Friday, February 11, 10 AM at Clarence Fillmore Cemetery, Ransom Rd.
Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to The Clarence United
Methodist Church. Arrangements by SHEPARD BROS. FUNERAL HOME.
Published in the Buffalo News on 2/6/2005.

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.

Petersen, Mary H. (Haberer)   
February 3, 2005, beloved wife of the late Frank L. 'Bud' Petersen and the
late Thomas O. Bogan; dear mother of Marguerite K. (Arthur) Weston of
Rochester, NY, Patricia M. Bogan and Christina J. (Alphonse Berger) Bogan;
grandmother of Kenneth T. (Mary) Vincent of Chittenango, NY and Jennifer M.
LeBlanc of Boston, MA; great-grandmother of Rachel M. Vincent, Joseph M.
Vincent, Hannah E. Vincent and Mya I. Vincent. Family will be present to
receive friends Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Tonawanda Chapel) AMIGONE
FUNERAL HOME INC., 2600 Sheridan Dr., (corner Parker). Mrs. Petersen was a
member of the Veterans' Administration Medical Center Women's Retiree Group of
Buffalo, NY. Online guest register at www.Amigone.com.
Published in the Buffalo News on 2/6/2005.

Piazza Sr., Michael F.   
Of West Seneca, NY, entered into rest January 30, 2005; devoted father of
Jennifer, Jessica, Sara, Kaelyn and Michael Jr.; beloved son of Sam and Leta
'Joan' (nee Bullard) Piazza; loving brother of Anthony (Ann) Piazza; also
survived by relatives and friends. No prior visitation. Private funeral
services were held. Interment St. Peter's Cemetery, Oswego, NY. Arrangements
by getlogo,lo0240
Published in the Buffalo News on 2/6/2005.

Przybyszewski, Jerzy   
Of Lackawanna, NY; February 5, 2005; beloved husband of Wanda (nee Skubich)
Przybyszewski; dearest father of Eric (Lisa) Przybyszewski, Elizabeth and the
late John (Barbara) Przybyszewski; loving grandfather of Robert Przybyszewski,
Christopher and Sherry Etterle, Jennie Przybyszewski and the late Eric
Przybyszewski; brother of Edmund (Jadwiga) Przybyszewski and the late Leopold
(Jadwiga) Przybyszewski and the late Antek (Jadwiga) Przybyszewski. Funeral
services Tuesday morning at 9:15 AM and from the (Blasdell/Lackawanna Chapel)
JOHN J. KACZOR FUNERAL HOME INC., 3450 South Park Ave., followed by a Mass of
Christian Burial at St. Barbara's Church at 10:00 o'clock. Interment in St.
Stanislaus Cemetery. Friends invited. Family will be present to receive
friends Sunday and Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM.
Published in the Buffalo News on 2/6/2005.

Reynolds, Matthew J.   
February 5, 2005, of Hamburg, NY, son of Norman and Diane (nee Michalczak)
Reynolds; grandson of Martha (nee Kline) and the late Leon Reynolds and the
late Harry and Helen (nee Dolinar) Michalczak; brother of Sarah T. Reynolds;
also survived by aunts, uncles and cousins. Services from THE COLONIAL
MEMORIAL CHAPELS, INC., 3003 South Park Ave., Lackawanna, NY, Wednesday
morning at 9:45 and from SS. Peter & Paul Church at 10:30. Visitation Monday
and Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM.
Published in the Buffalo News from 2/6/2005 - 2/7/2005.

Santa Maria, Richard A. (Boyler)   
February 4, 2005, loving father of Ramona Santa Maria (Christopher) Gallant;
brother of Jeannette Boyler, Michael (Shannon), Joseph Boyler and the late
John Boyler; former husband of Deborah Frandina; longtime companion to Mary
Rose Zupa; close friend of Vincent and Joan Frandina family; son of Wilfred
Boyler and the late Rose Beatrice Santa Maria. The family will receive friends
at the C. MERTZ AND SON FUNERAL HOME, 911 Englewood Ave., Monday from 2-4 and
7-9 PM. Friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service celebrated at the BSC
Newman Center (1280) Elmwood Ave.) Tuesday at 10:00 AM.
Published in the Buffalo News on 2/6/2005.

Schmitz, Joachim M.   
February 4, 2005, of North Collins, N.Y. Beloved husband of Laura (Schasel)
Schmitz; dear father of the Rev. Barbara Grace Schmitz and the late Robert
Edward Schmitz. Friends may call Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the WENTLAND
FUNERAL HOME, 10634 Main St. (Rte 62), North Collins, NY. A Mass of Christian
Burial will be offered Tuesday morning at 11 AM from Holy Spirit Church, North
Collins. Please assemble at church. Flowers are gratefully declined. Memorials
may be made to the Hamburg Adult Day Care Center, 353 Pleasant Ave, Hamburg,
NY 14075.
Published in the Buffalo News on 2/6/2005.

Schnell, Ervin C.   
February 5, 2005, age 74, beloved husband of the late Janet (nee Crossan);
cherished father of Mark (Lisa) Schnell, Patti (Tim) Lachapelle, Timothy
(Sandra) Schnell and Allison (Curt) Granger; dearest grandfather of Steven
Schnell, Kayla Schnell, Tynan Granger, Clayton Granger and the late Beau
Granger; loving brother of Willard (Gladys) Schnell. A Memorial Service will
be held Saturday, February 12 at 2:00 PM at The Hyatt Regency Buffalo, Two
Fountain Plaza. Friends invited. Flowers gratefully declined. If desired,
contributions may be made to Hospice Buffalo. Online guest register book at
www.Amigone.com
Published in the Buffalo News from 2/6/2005 - 2/8/2005.

Schwartz, John Carl "Colly"   
February 3, 2005; of Fort Erie, Ontario; husband of Winifred (nee Gorman);
step-father of Janet (Frank) Gengo, and Robert (Barbara) Schultz, and the late
Walter Schultz; grandfather of six; great-grandfather of 12; brother of the
late Agnes Ort, Joseph, Margaret Bleb, Rita Kolb, Edmund, and Dolores
Wurstner; uncle of many nieces and nephews. Family will receive friends 2-6 PM
Sunday at (Lancater-Depew Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME INC., 6050 Transit Rd,
Depew. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10 AM Monday at Sacred
Heart RC Church, 5337 Genesee St. Bowmansville (assemble at church). Flowers
gratefully declined. Mr. Schwartz was a US Army Veteran of WW II, receiving
the bronze star, and a 50 year member of Boiler Maker Lodge #7 in Orchard
Park. Online register book at www.amigone.com
Published in the Buffalo News from 2/5/2005 - 2/6/2005.

Senn, Helen Jane (Hanks)   
Of Angola, NY, February 4, 2005, wife of the late Herman W. Senn; beloved
mother of Dennis W. (Pamela) and Daniel A. (Sharlene) Senn; grandmother of
Heather (James) Horne, Rachel Wagner, Marcus and Chelsea Senn;
great-grandmother of Christian Horne; predeceased by five brothers and
sisters; also survived by several nieces and nephews. Friends may call Sunday
from 1-5 PM at the ADDISON FUNERAL HOME INC., 262 North Main St., Angola, NY,
where Funeral Services will be held Monday at 10 AM.
Published in the Buffalo News on 2/6/2005.

Shea, Jackie (Dykas)   
February 3, 2005, mother of Michael E. (Monique) Shea; sister of Tim (Marylou)
Dykas and the late Richard (Patricia Hudson) Pinkowski; daughter of the late
Walter and Maryann Dykas. Memorial Mass will be held Saturday, February 12,
10:00 AM at St. Timothy's RC Church, Tonawanda. Memorials to Hospice
Foundation of Roswell Park Cancer Institute. Arrangements by DENGLER & ROBERTS
FUNERAL HOME. getlogo,mc0540
Published in the Buffalo News on 2/6/2005.

Slade, Daniel Paul   
January 30, 2005, beloved brother of Gerald F. Sr. (Marlene) Slade; sister
Gloria of Elma; son of the late Norman Sr. and Mildred Slade; preceased by his
brother Norman Jr.; also survived by nieces and nephews. A memorial service
will be held February 10, 2005, 7:30 PM at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, corner of
Pine and East Fillmore, East Aurora, NY. Pastor Robert Knepel presiding.
Family and friends are invited. Burial St. John's Cemetery, Elma. Arrangements
by WOOD FUNERAL HOME. Contributions to People Inc. or Emmanuel Lutheran
Church.
Published in the Buffalo News from 2/6/2005 - 2/7/2005.

Sorrentino, Antoinette   
(nee Marconi) Of Buffalo, NY; entered into rest February 4, 20905; beloved
wife of the late Joseph J. Sorrentino; devoted mother of Ralph 'Knobby' (Mary
Ann), Michael (Sharon), Dominic, Joseph (Roberta) and Richard 'Rocco' (Tara)
Sorrentino; cherished grandmother of eight grandchildren and seven
great-grandchildren; loving daughter of the late Joseph and Josephine (nee
Ambrose) Marconi; dear sister of Rose (William) Zeiner and the late Dominic,
Anna (late Bosco) Manna, Louis (Betty), Pat (Marie) Marconi and Fanny Morrano;
also survived by relatives and friends. Relatives and friends may visit the
LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (Southtowns Chapel), 3060 Abbott Rd. (near Lake Ave.) on
Monday from 4-8 PM where the funeral will be held on Tuesday morning at 9:45
o'clock and a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Our Lady of the
Sacred Heart Church at 10:30 o'clock. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.
Published in the Buffalo News from 2/5/2005 - 2/6/2005.

Spallino, Pasquale F. "Pat"   
February 2, 2005; Age 87, of Mandeville, LA. Beloved husband of the late
Mildred (Ricci) Spallino; father of the late Mario 'Butch' Spallino and late
Luci (Brian) Jakes; brother of Ann Falsone; also survived by three
grandchildren; five great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Private services
to be held at the convenience of the family. Mr. Spallino was an Army veteran
of WW II. Interment in Hillcrest Cemetery. Arrangements by NIGHTENGALE FUNERAL
HOME, 822-4371
Published in the Buffalo News on 2/6/2005.

Stawicki, John   
73, of Green Valley, AZ and formerly of Buffalo, NY; passed away Tuesday
January 25, 2005; John is survived by his wife diAnn; his son Sandor of
Williamsville and his sister Estelle Urbanik also of WNY. He proudly served
four years in the U.S. Navy. John, a quiet gentleman, was a graduate from and
fullback for the University of Buffalo. He boxed in the Navy and enjoyed
playing tennis for most of his life. He retired as Office Manager in the
family transmission business. No services are planned.
Published in the Buffalo News on 2/6/2005.

Stelman, Rose M.   
February 4, 2005; wife of the late Henry Stelman, M.D. and Henry Wylegala,
D.D.S.; mother of Henry (Elaine) Wylegala, Gareth, and Rosalie (Carl Kidawski)
Wylegala; grandmother of Jennifer Wylegala; sister of Emily (late Buddy)
Gilbert, Sophie (late Max) Wisniewski, Alice Szmanda, the late Bertha
(Chester) Suchocki, Charlotte Szmanda, and Conrad (Bessie) Szmanda. Family
present to receive friends Monday only from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at The
PERNA-PELLEGRINO FUNERAL HOME INC., 1671 Maple Rd. (between Youngs and
Hopkins) where Funeral Services will be held Tuesday at 8:45 AM. A Mass of
Christian Burial will be celebrated from St. Gregory the Great R.C. Church at
9:30 AM. Interment in Mt. Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations to
Hospice of Buffalo.
Published in the Buffalo News from 2/6/2005 - 2/7/2005.

Szymkowiak, Lenore C. (Budd)   
Born May 29, 1938, died December 14, 2004, beloved mother of Jim, Linda, Ann;
grandmother of Jim and Christina; friend of Betty Rothen; dear sister of the
late Theodore Jr. and Shirley Dobosz and Gerald Budd, Louise Neunder and Kathy
Birkman; Lenore was born and raised in Buffalo and was a graduate of Foisdeck
High School. She retited from Verizon Telephone Co., after 40 years of
service. She joined her children in Minnesota in 2002, where she enjoyed her
few years of retirement. Lenores favorite past time was fishing and quick to
advise that the best baked for Walleye and Pike was a Sahlens hot dog. She had
a passion and uncanny luck at Bingo and the slot machines. Lenore died after a
year long battle with cancer with strength, courage and grace. She will be
remembered as a woman who refused to allow her illness to darken her spirits.
Thankful always at the end to be with her children and grandchildren. Lenore
passed in her sleep at home, but her spirit shines brightly above. Interment,
Resurrection Cemetery, Shorewood, MN.
Published in the Buffalo News on 2/6/2005.

Tauriello, Marie D. (Todaro)   
Of Kenmore, February 4, 2005; wife of the late Donald Tauriello; dear mother
of Robert J. Tauriello and Donna Kolb; grandmother of Steven (Jennifer),
Daniel and Julie Kolb; great-grandmother of Ashleigh & Nicholas Kolb; all are
invited to a Memorial Mass at St . Paul's R.C. Church, Delaware Ave at
Victoria Blvd., Kenmore, Monday at 9:15 AM. Private at entombment at Mt.
Olivet Cemetery. Mrs. Tauriello was a 50 year member of the St. Paul's Women's
Sodality. Arrangements by the D. LAWRENCE GINNANE FUNERAL HOME
Published in the Buffalo News from 2/5/2005 - 2/6/2005.

Thomas Jr., Paul   
Suddenly, February 2, 2005. Relatives and friends may visit the THOMAS T.
EDWARDS FUNERAL HOME INC., 995 Genesee St., Monday 4-6 PM and at Centennial
A.M.E. Zion Church, 127 Doat St., Tuesday 11 AM to 12 noon, where Funeral
Services will immediately follow. Interment Ridgelawn Cemetery.
Published in the Buffalo News from 2/6/2005 - 2/7/2005.

Tricoli, Ignatius V.   
Of West Seneca, NY, February 4, 2005, beloved husband of the late Mary Anne
(nee Toporek) Tricoli; loving father of Stephen (Deana), Debra Tricoli,
Jacqueline (Patty Sullivan) Tricoli, Barbara (Ronald) Salisbury, Margaret
(David) Steitz; grandfather of Dennis, Jennifer, Kristen, Melissa (William)
Rahe, Joshua, Victoria and Cody; great-grandfather of William IV and Cadance;
brother of Bart (Theresa), Millie Tricoli, Constance (Sam) Gallo, Mary (late
Peter) Bertola, James (Margaret) and the late Joseph Tricoli. Family will be
present to receive friends Sunday 1-5 PM at the (Blasdell/ Lackawanna Chapel)
JOHN J. KACZOR FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3450 South Park Ave. where prayers will be
said Monday Morning at 9 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St.
Bonaventure Church at 10 AM. Interment in Holy Cross Cemetery. Friends
invited.
Published in the Buffalo News on 2/6/2005.

Valvo, Samuel J.   
January 8, 2005, of Kenmore, NY, father of Lisa Valvo; beloved son of the late
Cosimo and Tomasena Valvo; brother of Annette Valvo; nephew of Esther (late
Albert) Fest, Lena (Joseph) Palisano and Russell (Alice) Valvo; also survived
by cousins. No prior visitation. Family and friends are invited to a Memorial
Mass on Saturday, February 19, 2005 in St. Louis Church (Main & Edward) at 11
AM. Mr. Valvo served in the U.S. Marines from 1968-1972 and was a member of
Pipefitters Local 22. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Louis
Church, 35 Edward St., Buffalo 14202. Arrangements by MELVIN J. SLIWINSKI
FUNERAL HOME.
Published in the Buffalo News from 2/6/2005 - 2/13/2005.

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.

Wheatley, Richard D.   
Of Lockport, February 4, 2005 in Tavares, FL, beloved husband of Althea
Roskopf Wheatley; loving father of Richard (Christine), Carol Gala, Joan
(Fred) Boeheim, Cindy (Larry) Brown, Steve (Andrea) Wheatley and the late Mark
Wheatley; also survived by 15 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren;
brother of Thomas, James, Roy Wheatley, Mary, Lucille Reisburg and Ann Howell.
Friends may call Tuesday 2-4 and 6-9 PM at PRUDDEN AND KANDT FUNERAL HOME, 242
Genesee St., Lockport. Relatives and friends are invited to a Mass of
Christian Burial to be celebrated Wednesday morning February 9, 2005 at 11
o'clock in St. Bridget's Church, 3455 Ewings Rd., Newfane. Interment will be
in Cold Spring Cemetery. Memorials to The American Cancer Society, 101 John
James Audubon Pkwy., Amherst, NY 14228-1198 would be appreciated by the
family.
Published in the Buffalo News on 2/6/2005.

Wittenrich, Gertrude F.   
(Sager) (Crandell) Of West Falls, NY, February 3, 2005, loving wife of 'Bud'
and the late Ray Sager; beloved mother of Douglas (Claudia) Sager, Sharon
(Fredrick) Cole and Bonnie (Alan) Rogers; cherished grandmother of Todd, Rick,
Kevin and Kyle; also survived by four great-grandchildren; step-mother of John
(Diann), and Ken (Betty) Wittenrich and Cathy Fahey; also survived by
eight-stepgrandchildren; sister of Becky (John) Rogers and the late Howard and
Nelson Persons. The family will receive friends Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the
F.E. BROWN SONS FUNERAL HOME INC., E. Quaker St., Orchard Park. Service from
the funeral home Monday 2:00 PM. Friends invited. Memorials may be made to
West Falls Fire Company.
Published in the Buffalo News from 2/5/2005 - 2/6/2005.

Woeppel, Edward J.   
February 4, 2005, dearest husband of Marie Anna (nee Feine) Woeppel; loving
father of Edward (Carol), Daniel, Phillip and the late Richard Woeppel; dear
grandfather of Scott; brother of Frederick (Marcille) and the late Dr. Charles
Woeppel, Dr. Albert Woeppel, Mary Paul and William Woeppel; also survived by
nieces and nephews. The family will be present Monday 3-7 PM at the
SAUER-LYNETT-AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, 1933 Kensington Ave. where funeral services
will be held Tuesday at 10:30 AM. Friends invited. In lieu of flowers,
memorials may be made to the Hospice Foundation. Online register book at
www.Amigone.com
Published in the Buffalo News from 2/6/2005 - 2/7/2005.

Wood, Mary (Henzler)   
January 31, 2005, wife of the late James R. Wood; mother of Judith (late
George) Watkins and Bonnie (Richard) Wickham; sister of Raymond (Jeanne)
Henzler and the late Charles Henzler Jr., Lillian Crawford, Dorothea Schneider
and Robert Henzler; also survived by four grandchildren and seven
great-grandchildren. No prior visitation. A Memorial Service will be held
Thursday, April 7th at 11 AM in Acacia Park Cemetery. Friends are invited.
Memorials may be made to Hospice Foundation, 225 Como Park Blvd., Cheektowaga,
NY 14227. Arrangements by BEACH-TUYN FUNERAL HOME, INC.
Published in the Buffalo News on 2/6/2005.

Woods, Thurman   
February 2, 2005 of Buffalo, NY. Friends may call Monday 10 AM visitation, 11
AM funeral service will follow at Prince of Peace Temple, 669 Kensington Ave.
Interment Lakeside Cemetery, Hamburg. Arrangements entrusted to MEMORIAL
CHAPELS OF BUFFALO, 66 East Utica St.
Published in the Buffalo News on 2/6/2005.

Zell, Mabel I. (Whittier)   
Of Orchard Park, NY, February 2, 2005; beloved wife of the late Fred K. Zell;
mother of Fred C. (Ruth) Zell; also survived by four grandchildren and seven
great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends Sunday 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 Monday 11 AM. Friends invited
Published in the Buffalo News from 2/5/2005 - 2/6/2005.

Zeno, Maria C.
Of Buffalo, NY, entered into rest February 4, 2005, beloved mother of Andre M.
Walker; devoted daughter of Andres L. and Elena (nee Gonzalez) Zeno; loving
sister of Pedro Arroyo, Francisco Torres, Betzaida (Kurt) Lauer and Madelene
(James Jr.) Torres-Hammer; cherished aunt of 11 nieces and nephews; dear
girlfriend of Marquel Reid; also survived by relatives and many friends.
Relatives and friends may visit the LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (City Chapel), 102
Linwood Ave at Summer near Delaware Ave. on Sunday from 7-9 PM and Monday from
2-9 PM where the funeral will be held on Tuesday morning at 8:30 o'clock and a
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Our Lady of Loretto Church at
9:30 o'clock. Interment Mt. Calvary Cemetery. getlogo,lo0240
Published in the Buffalo News on 2/6/2005.