OBITS: The Buffalo News Death Notices 8 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 Abraham, Joseph J. Of Akron, NY, entered into rest February 7, 2005, husband of the late Romaine (Gongwer) Abraham; loving father of Anne (Robert Engel) Abraham and Sandra Abraham; grandfather of Brian and Danielle; brother of Michael (Mary) Abraham, Frank 'Ozzie' (June) Abraham, Jean (late Kenneth) Keller and the late Freida Abraham, George (Freida) Abraham, Mary (Michael) Joseph, Nicholas (Florence) Abraham and Catherine Lago; also survived by several nieces and nephews. The family will be present Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM to receive friends at the BERNHARDT FUNERAL HOME, 130 Main St., Akron, NY, where funeral services will be held Thursday at 11 AM. In lieu of flowers, memorials made to the Akron Fire Co. Ambulance Fund or the charity of the donors choice would be appreciated. Mr. Abraham served in the US Coast Guard during WW II. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/8/2005 - 2/9/2005. Ambellan, Stephen William February 6, 2005; beloved husband of Paulette (nee Berzer) Ambellan; dearest father of Nicole N. and Colin M. Ambellan; devoted son of Rita C. (nee Hart) and the late George W. Ambellan; loving brother of Susan M. (Andrew) Hay, Kenneth G. (Kate), Dianne H. and Kevin J. Ambellan; uncle of Andrea (Ryan) Galicia, Philip J. Seggio, Jon G. McLellan, Amanda (Michael) Grzegorczak, David and Michael Rebman; also survived by other family member and many friends. The family will be present on Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Amherst Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME INC., 5200 Sheridan Dr. (corner of Hopkins Rd.) where funeral services will be held on Thursday at 8:45 AM and a Mass of Christian Burial from St. Joseph's Church, 3269 Main St., at 9:30 AM. Interment will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery. Friends invited. If desired, memorials may be made to the National Parkinson Disease Foundation. Online register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 2/8/2005 - 2/9/2005. Andrus, Richard February 3, 2005, beloved husband of 50 years to Marion (Klatt) Andrus; loving father of Wendy and Lisa Malinowski; loving grandfather of Ashley and Ryan; brother of Dorothy (late Joseph) Cisko and the late Leonard (Sarah) and Aline Bender; also survived by cousins, nieces and nephews. Friends may call Thursday 3-8 PM at the DIETRICH FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2480 Kensington. A Memorial Service will be celebrated on Sunday at 3:30 PM at St. Stephen's Bethlehem UCC Church, 750 Wehrle Dr., Amherst 14225 where memorials may be made or to Hospice in lieu of flowers. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/8/2005 - 2/9/2005. Bauman, Ruth V. (Rindfleisch) February 6, 2005, age 92, wife of the late Harold J.; mother of Harold (Linda), Sharon (late David) Zelasko, Louise (John) Pawlick, Gerry (Jean), the late Gloria (late Herbert) Jarvis; grandmother of 11; great-grandmother of 22; aunt to several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Services will be held Saturday, February 19 at 11 AM at St. Luke's Lutheran Church, 900 Maryvale Dr. (corner of Union Rd) Cheektowaga. Flowers gratefully declined. Contributions may be made to St. Luke's Lutheran Church. Online register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 2/8/2005 - 2/9/2005. Bovanizer, Earl F. "Bucky" February 6, 2005, of Youngstown, NY, age 82, beloved husband of Violet I. (MacKellar) Bovanizer; dear father of Sharon (Richard) Pouliot of Kendall, NY, Janet (William) Collesano of Holmes, NY, Earl F. Bovanizer Jr. of Buffalo, NY, Keith (Betty Ann) Bovanizer of Youngstown, NY and Brian (Karen) Bovanizer of Wheatfield, NY; grandfather of nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; brother of Robert (Marge) Bovanizer, Thelma Ridgeway both of Niagara Falls, NY and the late Allen Bovanizer. The family will be present to receive friends Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the SPALLINO-AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, 1300 Pine Ave., Niagara Falls, where funeral services will be held Wednesday morning at 11 AM, Rev. John Cook officiating. Friends invited. If desired, memorials may be made to the Niagara Falls Memorial Heart Center, Youngstown Volunteer Fire Dept. or Niagara Hospice. Online guest register at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News on 2/8/2005. Bremiller, Julia M. (Lumley) Of Buffalo, NY entered into rest February 6, 2005, beloved wife of Richard L. Bremiller; devoted mother of Tina M. (Leroy) Bremiller and the late Betty Lou Ramen; cherished grandmother of seven grandchildren; loving daughter of the late Dewey and Mary Lumley; dear sister of Eleanore, Ida, Rosemary and Paul Lumley; also survived by relatives and friends. Relatives and friends may visit the LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (CITY CHAPEL),102 Linwood Ave. at Summer on Wednesday from 4-8 PM where funeral and services will be held on Thursday morning at 11:30 o'clock. Interment St. John Cemetery. getlogo,lo0240 Published in the Buffalo News on 2/8/2005. Burr, Julia Margaret (Hogan) February 6, 2005 of Amherst, NY; beloved wife of Charles C. Burr; loving mother of Kathleen Burr, Kristine (David) Murray-Mack, Eileen (Kevin) Graham and Brian (Kathleen) Burr; cherished grandmother of Sarah and Diana Ranni, Andrew and Allison Burr, Padraic and Brendan Murray and John and Connor Graham; also survived by her beloved sister Mary L. Hogan, brother John F. (Agnes) Hogan, sister-in-law Jeanne Burr and many nieces and nephews. Friends may call Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Amherst Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME INC., 5200 Sheridan Dr. (corner Hopkins) where funeral services will be held on Thursday at 8:30 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial from St. Gregory the Great Church at 9:30 AM. Flowers gratefully declined. Interment will be at Mt. Olivet Cemetery at a later date. If desired, contributions may be made to the American Heart Assn. Online register at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 2/8/2005 - 2/9/2005. Byron, Zenia (Smokowski) February 2, 2005, wife of the late Chester; sister of the late Isabelle (late Justin) Wilson and the late Jordan Smokowski; sister-in-law of Theodora (late Theodore) Byron; aunt of Wilma (James) Hackman, Peter Wilson and Penelope (David) Schlifke; also survived by several great-nieces and nephews. Services were held privately. Arrangements by PIETSZAK FUNERAL HOME. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/7/2005 - 2/8/2005. Cranston, Walter February 6, 2005. Beloved husband of the late June (nee Winch); dear father of Rex (Claudette), Cheryl (late Gary) Mosher, Scott (Linda); survived by five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Private funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family. Published in the Buffalo News on 2/8/2005. Cutler, Dr. Alvin B. Lifelong companion of the late Eileen Wilson; brother of the late Marabelle Sultz, Esther Reingold, Lillian Cohen, Sol Cutler and Peggy Arbesman; also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Funeral services held Wednesday at 1:30 PM, from the MESNEKOFF FUNERAL HOME, INC., 8630 Transit Rd., E. Amherst (1 mi. north of Maple, just past Klein) with a Masonic Service under the auspices of Perseverance Suburban Lodge #948 starting at 1:15 PM. Memorials to The WNY Physically Challenged Youth Inc., 262 Parkwood Ave., Kenmore, NY 14217. For online tributes go to www.mesnekoff.com Published in the Buffalo News from 2/8/2005 - 2/9/2005. Darling, Charles E. February 6, 2005, beloved husband of Agatha C. (nee Ceravolo) Darling; dearest father of Jeffrey A. (Allene) Darling of Lexington, KY, Mary Jo (Ben) Ferro and Andrea (John) DiDonato; loving grandfather of seven grandchildren; brother of Marjorie (George) Herman. The family will be present Tuesday 7-9 PM and Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Harris Hill Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 8440 Main St. where funeral services will be held on Thursday at 9:15 AM and a Mass of Christian Burial celebrated from Our Lady of Peace Church at 10 AM. Friends invited. If desired, memorials may be made to The Father Baker Crib Fund. Online register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 2/8/2005 - 2/9/2005. DelMonte, Elizabeth P. (Pontecorvo) Of Niagara Falls, NY February 7, 2005, beloved mother of Michael DelMonte and Marsi (John) Rohde; dearest grandmother of Jonathan Rohde; sister of Emilia Pontecorvo, Clelia DiPalma, Eva Criswell, Frances Mary Egloff and the late Theresa Laven; also survived by nieces and nephews. Friends are invited to a Mass of Christian Burial at St. John deLaSalle R.C. Church, Buffalo Ave. at 86th St., Niagara Falls, NY Wednesday at 10:30 AM. Arrangements by DIETRICH FUNERAL HOME, INC. Published in the Buffalo News on 2/8/2005. Franklin, Clifford S. Of West Seneca, NY, February 5, 2005, husband of Marie L. Craig Franklin; father of Don Franklin, Kenneth (Deborah) Franklin and Clifford W. (friend David Hewitt) Franklin; brother of Glennon and the late Harley (Pearl); grandfather of Jason, Christopher, Kenneth and Alyson. Friends may call Monday 7-9, Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 at LOOMIS, OFFERS & LOOMIS, INC., Memorial Chapel, 1820 Seneca St. where funeral will be held Wednesday at 11 AM. Mr. Franklin was a member of Matthew Glab American Legion Post #1477, Weber VFW Post #898, SOAR and Local #45. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials to The Blind Association. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/7/2005 - 2/8/2005. Gates, Bettie M. Kingston (Simons) February 6, 2005 of East Aurora, NY; beloved wife of the late Gordon M. Gates and the late Dick J. Kingston; devoted mother of Jack (Donna), Peter (Donna) and Gary (Nadine) Kingston and Patricia (Gerald) Hice; sister of Bernice Wright and the late Robert (survived by Florence) Simons; stepmother of Gary (Mary Lee) Gates, Phyllis Paige, Marilyn and Michael Gates; also survived by 12 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. Friends may call Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the WOOD FUNERAL HOME, 784 Main Street, East Aurora where Funeral Services will be held Thursday at 11:00 AM. Interment in Oakwood Cemetery. Bettie was a member of East Aurora American Legion Post #362 Auxiliary. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorial contribution may be made to the Alzheimers Assn of WNY. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/8/2005 - 2/9/2005. 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. Gibbons, Lawrence W. February 5, 2005, beloved husband of Marilyn (nee Prange) Gibbons; dearest father of Lawrence F. (Janet) and Scott C. Gibbons; dear grandfather of Dillon; brother of Evelyn, Charles, James (Carol) Gibbons and Mary Ellen (Gerald) Kolnacki; also survived by many nieces and nephews. The family will be present Monday 7-9 PM and Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Harris Hill Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 8440 Main St. where Funeral Services will be held Wednesday at 10:00 AM. Friends invited. Online register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 2/7/2005 - 2/8/2005. Giczkowski Jr., Chester J. February 5, 2005, beloved husband of Genevieve (nee Gorzynski); dear father of Daniel (Julie), Steven (Shelly), Kim Marie (David) Lipp and Lynn (Patrick) Feeney; grandfather of Benjamin, Casey, Karl, Adam, Erin, Eric and Kristen; brother-in-law of Rosemary (Thomas) Parkinson; also survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral from the PACER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2275 George Urban Blvd. (two blocks east of Dick Rd.) Wednesday 9:30, and Infant of Prague Church 10 AM. Visitation Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/7/2005 - 2/8/2005. Gzik, Casimer S. "Casey" February 5, 2005, of Cheektowaga, NY, beloved husband of Olga (nee Sopczuk) and the late Mary (nee Buwaj) Gzik; dearest father of Carol (Harvey) Wahl and Michael (Gail) Gzik; dear grandfather of Michael John, Matthew, James, Mary and Christine; brother of Edward (late Dolores) Gzik, Dorothy (Bronislaus) Sobczyk, John (late Melva) Gzik and the late Jean (late Steve) Jarmusz and Henry (late Florence) Gzik; brother-in-law of the late Mary Gzik; also survived by nieces and nephews. Family will be present to receive relatives and friends on Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the MELVIN J. SLIWINSKI FUNERAL HOME, 85 George Urban Blvd. (west of Harlem Rd.) where funeral services will be held on Wednesday at 10:00 AM and from Queen of Martyrs Church at 10:30 AM. Interment St. Stanislaus Cemetery. Mr. Gzik was a Marine Corps veteran of WWII and a volunteer for the Food Shuttle of WNY. If desired, contributions may be made to the Food Shuttle of WNY, 100 St. Gregory Court, Williamsville, NY 14221. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/7/2005 - 2/8/2005. Haas, Lenore L. (Huebner) February 5, 2005, age 105 years, wife of the late Norman W. Haas; dear mother of Richard Haas and the late Erma Farrell and Donald (Ruth) Haas; grandmother of five grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren; sister of the late Mae Dixon. The family will be present to receive friends Tuesday and Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Cleveland Hill Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 569 Cleveland Dr. where funeral services will be held Thursday at 10 AM. Online register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 2/7/2005 - 2/8/2005. Halicki, Cecelia H. February 6, 2005 of Williamsville, NY, beloved daughter of the late Nicholas and Helen (nee Dekowska) Halicki; survived by a sister, nieces and nephews; predeceased by other brothers and sisters. Family will be present to receive relatives and friends Wednesday, 2-4 and 7-9 PM, at the MELVIN J. SLIWINSKI FUNERAL HOME, 85 George Urban Blvd. (west of Harlem Road), where funeral services will be held Thursday at 12:30 PM and at St. Lawrence Church at 1:00 PM. Interment St. Stanislaus Cemetery. Flowers gratefully declined. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice Buffalo, 225 Como Park Blvd., Cheektowaga, NY 14227. Published in the Buffalo News on 2/8/2005. Handzlik, Sophie (Jezierski) February 6, 2005; beloved wife of the late Walter Handzlik; devoted mother of Walter (Emilia), Ronald (Delphine) Handzlik, Patricia (Thomas) Wesolowski, Norbert (Sharon) Handzlik, Jacqueline Kleotzer, Dennis Handzlik, Eugenia (Kenneth) Janiszewski, Annette (Les) Serafin and Lorraine (Joseph) Nunciato; loving grandmother of 12 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren; dear sister of Irene (late Clayton) Lackemeyer, Richard (Florence) Jezierski, Clara (late Leonard) Wisniewski, and the late John Jezierski, Celia Surdel and Phyllis (Edward) Kowalelski; loving sister-in-law of Stella Jezierski; survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral services from the BUSZKA FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2005 Clinton St. (corner So. Ogden) Thursday at 9:15 AM and at St. Stanislaus Church at 10 AM. Mrs. Handzlik was a member of Our Lady of Czestochowa Seniors. Visitation Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Published in the Buffalo News on 2/8/2005. Horbachewski, Debra J. (Whelan) February 6, 2005 of East Aurora, N.Y. Beloved wife of David M.; loving mother of Ellen and Keith; dearest daughter of the late George and Mary Whelan; dear sister of George (Mary Eileen) of Philadelphia, PA. and Wayne (Susan) of Seaville, N.J.; also survived by sisters-in-law, a brother-in-law, nieces and nephews. Family will receive friends on Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the WOOD FUNERAL HOME, 784 Main St., East Aurora. Mass of Christian Burial at Immaculate Conception RC Church, 520 Oakwood Ave., East Aurora, Thursday at 9:30 AM. Interment in Lakeside Memorial Cemetery, Hamburg. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/8/2005 - 2/9/2005. Houseman, Rose E. (Gaudioso) February 7, 2005, wife of the late Charles Houseman and Richard J. O'Keefe Sr.; former wife of James Dormer; mother of James (Georgiana) Dormer, Thomas (Donna) Dormer, Patricia (Richard) Kindron, Richard J. O'Keefe Jr., Kathleen (Kenneth) Sarratori, Charles (Peggy) Houseman and the late James H. 'Jammie O'Keefe; also survived by 16 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren; sister of Victor Gaudioso, Christine Rizzutto and the late Mary Gerta and Katherine Infausto. Friends may call Wednesday and Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM, at the DENGLER & ROBERTS FUNERAL HOME, 3000 Delaware Ave. (at Tremont) Kenmore where prayers will be offered Friday morning at 9:15 followed by funeral services at the North Presbyterian Church, 168 Payne Ave., North Tonawanda, NY at 10:00 AM. Flowers gratefully declined. Mrs. Houseman was a long time resident of the Bishop Gibbon Residence and a long time member of the North Presbyterian Church, North Tonawanda, NY. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/8/2005 - 2/9/2005. Hurley, Helen (Whitney) Age 90, widow of Daniel J. Hurley, died Saturday (February 5, 2005) at Seabury Retirement Community, Bloomfield, CT. Born in Great Neck, NY on March 4, 1914, daughter of the late Miles Standish Whitney and Mayme Noble Young, she had lived in Buffalo, NY and Honolulu, HI for most of her life. Helen was an active volunteer for area charities and her church. She leaves her daughter and her husband, Diana and William A. Baker, III of South Windsor, CT; three grandchildren, William A. Baker, IV and his wife, Carolanne of Ellington, CT, Stephen H. Baker and his wife, Kelly of Hollidaysburg, PA and Daniel J. Baker and his wife Leigh of San Diego, CA and five great-grandchildren, William A. Baker, V, Baileigh and Delaney Baker and Felicity and Cameron Baker. A Memorial Service & interment will be in Buffalo, NY. SAMSEL & CARMON FUNERAL HOME, South Windsor has care of arrangements. In lieu of flowers the family has requested that memorial donations be sent to Amherst Community Church, 77 Washington Highway, Buffalo, NY 14226. Please visit us for online condolences at www.carmonfuneralhome.com Published in the Buffalo News on 2/8/2005. 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. Kingston, Bettie M. (Simons) See Bettie M. Gates notice. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/8/2005 - 2/9/2005. Koszuta, Daniel T. "Dan" February 6, 2005, of Alden, NY; devoted husband of Florence R. (Zalemski) Koszuta; loving father of Danette (Robert) Flynn of Wilmington, DE, dearest papa of Bobby and Jack; brother of Ronald (Christine), Robert Gluc, late Edward (late Jane), late Leonard (Helen) Koszuta; brother-in-law of Marion (Warren) Wolff, Arlene Zalemski; survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral service from the BARRON -MILLER FUNERAL HOME INC., 3025 William St., near Union Rd., Cheektowaga, Thursday at 9:00 AM and in St. John the Baptist Church, Alden, NY at 10:00 AM. Family present Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Mr. Koszuta was a Korean Veteran, a member of the Adam Plewacki Post #799. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/8/2005 - 2/9/2005. Kreinheder, Marion B. February 7, 2005, of Buffalo, NY, wife of the late Allan J.; beloved mother of Paul (Cora) and Gary (Bonnie) Kreinheder and the late Deborah Metzger; also survived by five grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Funeral Services will be held at the convenience of the family. Interment in Elmlawn Cemetery. Arrangements by SIECK & MAST FUNERAL HOME, 825-5205. Published in the Buffalo News on 2/8/2005. Kril, Maria (Novyj) Of N. Tonawanda, February 6, 2005, wife of the late John Kril; dearest mother of Joanne Kuntz, Marcia (Eugene) Lowe, John Kril, and Michael (Robin) Kril; proud grandmother of ten grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; also survived by a brother living in the Ukraine, nieces and nephews. Family present Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the SABER FUNERAL HOME, 549 Oliver St., N. Tonawanda ( 692-0271) where prayers will be said Wednesday at 9:15 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church (3275 Elmwood Ave., Kenmore) at 10 AM. Panakhyda services will be held Tuesday at 7 PM. Mrs. Kril was a retired employee of Kenmore Mercy Hospital. Published in the Buffalo News on 2/8/2005. Makolinski, Dolores M. (Komrek) Suddenly, February 6, 2005, beloved wife of Melvin Makolinski; dearest mother of Kathleen (William Benfanti) Makolinski; dear sister of Irene (Jerome) Yoerg, Robert (Mary Ann) and the late Richard Komrek; also survived by nieces and nephews. Services Wednesday at 10:15 AM from the KAZMIERCZAK FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3640 Clinton St. (one block east of Union) and in Infant of Prague R.C. Church at 11:15. Chapel hours on Monday from 7-9 PM, Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations to Feral Cat Focus, Box 404, E. Aurora, NY 14052. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/7/2005 - 2/8/2005. Maryniewski, Catherine Of Lancaster, NY, February 5, 2005, beloved wife of the late Stanley; loving mother of Lorraine (Richard) Penksa, Jerome (Merrill), Patricia (Ralph) Folino; grandmother of 13; great-grandmother of 26; great great-grandmother of one; sister of Victoria Ratka; also predeceased by three sisters and one brother. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Our Lady of Pompeii Church Thursday at 9:30 AM. No prior visitation. Arrangements by WENDEL & LOECHER FUNERAL HOME INC. Published in the Buffalo News on 2/8/2005. McDaniels, Gladys L. February 5, 2005, loving mother of Kathryn (Richard) Wojciechowski; grandmother of Alyssa, Christopher, Kristine and John; dearest sister of Richard (Jo) McDaniels, Nancy (Daniel) Kogo, Sandra (John) MacAdams and Nelda (Jim) Vaccaro; also survived by many nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held 4 PM Thursday afternoon at Akron First United Methodist Church, 7 Church St. Arrangements by SCHLAGER FUNERAL HOME. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/8/2005 - 2/9/2005. Moore, F. Douglas Of Williamsville, NY, entered into rest February 7, 2005, beloved husband of Joan M. (nee DiNunzio) Moore; devoted father of Ann Marie (John) Wrobel and Michael (Carol) Moore; cherished grandfather of Mark (Danielle), Matthew, Andrea, Miranda, Linda and Lindsay Tomaka; loving son of the late George W. and Eva E. (nee Bowman) Moore; dear brother of George M. 'Don' (Dixie) Moore; also survived by relatives and friends. Relatives and friends may visit the LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (Northtowns Chapel) 885 Niagara Falls Blvd, (near Eggert/Sheridan Dr.) on Wednesday from 4-8 PM where the funeral will be held on Thursday morning at 8:30 o'clock and a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Leo the Great Church at 9:15 o'clock. Interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Mr. Moore was an Army Veteran of the Korean War. getlogo,lo0240 Published in the Buffalo News from 2/8/2005 - 2/9/2005. 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. Murphy, Michael J. Of N. Tonawanda, February 4, 2005, beloved husband of Barbara J. (nee Ruggiero) Murphy; dearest father of Michael (Cathy) Murphy Jr., Laurie (Henry) Arsenault and Dennis Murphy; proud grandfather of five grandchildren; dear brother of David (Carol), James (Martha) and the late Theresa Murphy; also survived by many nieces and nephews; son-in-law of John Ruggiero; brother-in-law of Ronald (Sandra) Gugliuzza. Family present Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the SABER FUNERAL HOME, 549 Oliver St., N. Tonawanda ( 692-0271) where prayers will be said Thursday at 9:15 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Joseph's R.C. Church (Payne Ave.) at 10 AM. Mike was a former salesman at Sheridan Chrysler Plymouth. Published in the Buffalo News on 2/8/2005. Murphy, Richard C. Of Orchard Park, NY, February 6, 2005, devoted husband of 52 years to the late Norma (Dirrigl); loving father of Charles G. (Genevieve), Elizabeth A. (William) Slifka, Richard C. (Michele), James P. (Carol), John M. and Mary M. (James) Russell; also survived by 11 grandchildren. The family will receive friends Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the F.E. BROWN SONS FUNERAL HOME INC., E. Quaker St. (Rte 20A, 1-1/4 miles east of Rte 219). Services from the funeral home Thursday 8:45 AM, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in Nativity of Our Lord Church at 9:30 AM. Friends invited. Mr. Murphy was an Insurance Underwriter for I.N.A., he retired in 1984. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/8/2005 - 2/9/2005. Nati, Josephine Ann (Mancuso) Of Alden, NY, entered into rest February 7, 2005; beloved wife of the late Andrew J. Nati, Sr.; devoted mother of David A. Nati, Donna M. (James Jr.) Mazzariello, Andrew J. Nati, Jr. and the late Dennis C. Nati; cherished grandmother of eight grandchildren; loving daughter of the late Russell and Carrie (nee Copley) Mancuso; dear sister of the late Charles Mancuso; also survived by relatives and friends. Relatives and friends may visit the LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (Southtowns Chapel), 3060 Abbott Rd., near Lake Ave. on Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM, where the Funeral will be held on Thursday morning at 8:30 O'Clock and a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Louis Church at 9:30 O'Clock. Interment Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Flowers gratefully declined. getlogo,lo0240 Published in the Buffalo News on 2/8/2005. O'Keefe, Rose E. (Gaudioso) See Houseman-Dormer notice. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/8/2005 - 2/9/2005. Owens, Michael F. Age 51 of North Creek, NY, February 6, 2005, born in Buffalo, he was the son of Audrey (Kretzmon) Owens of Cheektowaga and the late Leo J. Owens; husband of Trudy Owens; father of four children; brother of Craig and David Owens, both of Cheektowaga, Gail Smith of Pottersville, NY and Judith Mueller-Paddock of Orchard Park; survived by three grandchildren and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and many good friends. Memorial Services Wednesday, February 9 at 3 PM at Christ Church, Pottersville. There will be no prior visitation. Arrangements by ALEXANDER-BAKER FUNERAL HOME, INC., Warrensburg. Published in the Buffalo News on 2/8/2005. Pachut, Eleanor February 3, 2005, dear daughter of the late Michael and Carrie (Zolawska) Pachut; dear sister of the late Sophie (Van) Balmas; loving aunt of Sandra (late Ralph) Reczek, Suzan (Howard) Majewski and Carl (Chris) Balmas; great-aunt of Michele (Tim) Fletch, Dawn (Charles) Donofrio, Justin (Christie) Majewski and Courtney Majewski; great-great-aunt of Danielle and Brandon Becker, Nicole and Claire Donofrio. Family and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Casimir's Church on Wednesday at 9:15 AM. Arrangements by the BUSZKA FUNERAL HOME, INC., 825-7777. Published in the Buffalo News on 2/8/2005. Parker, Gene February 1, 2005, of Buffalo, NY. A visual for Mr. Parker will begin Wednesday at 12 Noon. Memorials and Eulogy will follow at 4 PM from MEMORIAL CHAPELS OF BUFFALO, 66 E. Utica St. Friends are invited. Interment Thursday at Forest Lawn Cemetery at 11 AM. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/8/2005 - 2/9/2005. Pawlowski, Walter F. February 5, 2005 at age 89, beloved husband of Adele B. (nee Bujnicki) Pawlowski; dearest father of Susanne Lee of Blue Ridge, GA, Walter 'Herb' (Mary Jane) Pawlowski, David (Catherine) Paul of Escondido, CA, Faye (Thomas) Eichenseer; loving grandfather of Adele, Joshua, Blake, and four great-grandchildren. The family will be present Wednesday 7-9 PM and Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Amherst Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 5200 Sheridan Dr. (corner of Hopkins Rd.), where funeral services will be held Friday at 8:30 AM and a Mass of Christian Burial celebrated from St. Leo the Great Church at 9:15 AM. Friends invited. Online register book at www.Amigone.com. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/8/2005 - 2/9/2005. Payton, James W. February 3, 2005, in Batavia, NY; loving husband of Lottie M. (nee Dickens); brother of Arie Woods of St. Petersburg, FL; also survived by a host of other relatives and friends. The family will receive friends Thursday, 11 AM at THOMAS T. EDWARDS FUNERAL HOME INC, 995 Genesee St., where funeral services will follow at 12 noon. Interment, Forest Lawn Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/8/2005 - 2/9/2005. Perryman, Delores February 7, 2005, daughter of Dorothy and the late James T. Cooper Sr.; mother of Daphne (Thomas) Jefferies, Wanda and Stephanie Henry; sister of Ali, James Cooper Jr. and Shirley Hester; also survived by eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. JOHN E. ROBERTS FUNERAL HOME. Published in the Buffalo News on 2/8/2005. Renna, Betty A. (Echols) February 6, 2005. Loving wife of 58 years to Anthony C. Renna; mother of John (Barbara) Renna, Diane Gentzke, JoAnn (Gregory) Zuefle, Charles (Karen) Renna and Karen (Emanuel) Ferrilli; sister of Mary Hodges of Georgia; also survived by seven grandchildren. The family will be present to receive friends Wednesday 2-4 and 6-8 PM at BEACH-TUYN FUNERAL HOME INC., 5541 Main St., at Cayuga Rd., Williamsville, where prayers will be offered Thursday morning at 9 o'clock, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Pius X Church at 10 AM. Flowers gratefully declined. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/8/2005 - 2/9/2005. Ricigliano, James M. February 5, 2005. Son of the late James and Josephine (Mendola) Ricigliano; brother of Michael (Gloria) Ricigliano and Sister Peter Marie; nephew of Mildred (late Philip) Mendola, Nancy (late Anthony) Muffoletto, Katherine (late Charles) Polino, the late Mary (late Jack) Costello and Philomena (Anthony) Scarano; also survived by cousins, nieces and nephews. Family will be present to receive friends on Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the PERNA-PELLEGRINO FUNERAL HOME, 1306 Hertel Ave. (near Colvin Ave.), where funeral services will be held Thursday at 8:15 AM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated from Holy Spirit Church (Dakota Ave.) at 9 AM. Interment Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Flowers gratefully declined. Published in the Buffalo News on 2/8/2005. Ristine, Joan E. Of Boston, NY, formerly of Blasdell, NY, beloved wife of Warren G. Ristine Sr.; loving mother of Warren G. Jr. (Katherine) and Darren Ristine; dear grandmother of Jennifer, Daniel, Kaylee and Natalie; daughter of Amelia and the late George; sister of Thomas (Josephine), Amy (John) and the late Lawrence (Porry); also survived by nieces, nephews and other loving family members. Family will be present to receive friends Tuesday and Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Blasdell/Lackawanna Chapel) JOHN J. KACZOR FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3450 South Park Ave. where prayers will be said Thursday morning at 9:00 followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at Our Mother of Good Counsel Church at 9:30. Entombment will follow in Lakeside Memorial Cemetery. If so desired, memorials may be made to Hospice Buffalo, Inc. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/8/2005 - 2/9/2005. Robinson Jr., Earl T. February 5, 2005, beloved husband of Isabelle; dear father of David, Earl III, Elaine Robinson and William and Ronald Weiss; also survived by brothers and sisters. Funeral services at the convenience of the family. Earl was a WW II veteran and a member of the Eighth Air Force and Masonic Lodge #981. Published in the Buffalo News on 2/8/2005. 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. Skillicorn, Inez M. (Cimador) Of Arlington Heights, IL, formerly of Buffalo, NY, February 5, 2005, beloved wife of George; dear mother of Roy (Beth); loving grandmother of Nathan and Jessica; fond daughter of the late Andrew and Clelia Cimador. Visitation Thursday 9 AM until time of service 11 AM at the Lutheran Home, 800 West Oakton St., Arlington Heights, IL. Entombment All Saints Mausoleum. Longtime member of St. Andrew's Church Choir. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to The Alzheimer's Association, 4709 Golf Rd., Skokie, IL 60076. Arrangements by MEADOWS FUNERAL HOME, (847) 253-0224. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/7/2005 - 2/8/2005. Stupp, Leo A. February 5, 2005, at age 91, beloved husband of the late Rena (nee Root) Stupp; devoted father of Carol (Robert) Holdraker of Webster, NY, Richard Stupp of Boynton Beach, FL and Judy (Rudolph) Nutz; loving grandfather of Scott, Maureen Holdraker, Larry (Adrienne) Neutz, Lauren (Daniel) Fields, Randall (Amy) Nutz and five great-grandchildren; brother of the late Edward Stupp. There will be no prior visitation. Private Funeral Services will be held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements by the (Amherst Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC. Online register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News on 2/8/2005. Tulumello, Joseph M. Of West Seneca, NY, February 6, 2005, beloved husband of Delores (nee Widzinski) Tulumello; father of Salvatore (Lynn), Brenda (Dennis) Incorvaia, Pamela (Jeffrey) Rogers and Joseph Tulumello, Jr.; grandfather of Ann Marie and Charles Incorvaia, Angela and Brianne Tulumello; son of the late Salvatore and Connie (nee Arnone) Tulumello; brother of Connie (Andy) Viens, Clara, Santo (Jan), Salvatore (Edie) and the late Angelo Tulumello. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service in Winchester Community Church, 909 Harlem Rd., West Seneca, Thursday morning at 11 AM. Memorials may be sent to The Hospice Foundation of WNY. Mr. Tulumello was a veteran of the Korean War. Arrangements by the GRECO FUNERAL HOME, INC. Published in the Buffalo News on 2/8/2005. 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. Walczyk, Frank February 7, 2005, beloved husband of Joyce (nee Peters); devoted father of James Walczyk, Jodie (Joseph) Frick, Wendy (Michael) Powers, Wayne, Chip (Tina), Kevin (Stacy Piscitello) and Michael (Michele) Sutton; proud grandfather of 21 grandchildren. Family will be present Thursday from 9 to 11 AM at St. Lawrence Church, 1520 East Delavan Ave., where a Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11 AM. Arrangements by ORLOWSKI-PIETSZAK FUNERAL HOME. Published in the Buffalo News on 2/8/2005. Wendling, Richard F. February 5, 2005, husband of Dolores Lechner Wendling; stepfather of Lisa (Kevin) Embree of Austin, TX; brother of Donald (Betty), Paul (late Ruth) Wendling and the late Edward (Shirley) Wendling; also survived by seven step-grandchildren and 10 nieces and nephews. The family will be present to receive friends Tuesday 2-4 and 6-8 PM at BEACH-TUYN FUNERAL HOME, INC., 5541 Main St. at Cayuga Rd., Williamsville where services will be held Wednesday morning at 8:45 followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in SS. Peter & Paul Church at 9:30. Friends are invited. Memorial contributions may be made to The Heart Assn. of WNY. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/7/2005 - 2/8/2005. Wilson, Julia "Jewel" (Dotzey) February 7, 2005; beloved wife of the late Norman P.; dear mother of Norman (Barbara Kornecki) Wilson and Sandra (David) Kellogg; grandmother of six; great-grandmother of nine; sister of the late Gizella Simon, John Dotzey, Katherine Reiller, Caroline Partica, James and Steven Dotzey; sister-in-law of Jennie Creighton; survived by nieces and nephews. No prior visitation. Funeral mass Thursday at 9:30 AM in St. Christopher's Church, 2660 Niagara Falls Blvd, Tonawanda. In lieu of flowers memorials to Ellicott Creek Volunteer Fire Dept. JAMES. E. GRACE FUNERAL HOME. Published in the Buffalo News on 2/8/2005. Zajac, Paul J. February 7, 2005, dearest husband of Gert Wayman Zajac; loving father of Debbie (Ed) Burr, Richard and the late John Zajac; loving grandpa of Nicholas and Jessica; son of Stella and the late Mike Zajac; brother of Dick (Betty), Jimmy (Margie), John (Fran) and the late Fred and Carolyn; brother-in-law of Don (Donna) Giemno, Diane Schouppe and Kathy (John) Grabowski; cousin of Chala Spaulding and Jimmy Slattery; companion of Roxie; also survived by nieces and nephews. Friends may call Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 at LOOMIS, OFFERS & LOOMIS INC., MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 1820 Seneca St., where funeral will be held Wednesday at 9 AM. Published in the Buffalo News on 2/8/2005.