OBITS: The Buffalo News Death Notices 12 Feb 2005; Buffalo, Erie co., New York

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Brown, Joseph V.   
In Buffalo, NY, February 11, 2005, husband of the late Mary Gilbert Brown;
father of Joseph Jr., Patty Connor, Timothy (Kim) Brown, and Dennis (Holly)
Brown; grandfather of Patrick, Sean, Andrew, and Alex; brother of Helene
(Travis) Brown; survived by several nieces and nephew. Friends may call Monday
6-8 PM and Tuesday 9-11 AM at the REGER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3135 Main St.,
Buffalo, NY. Mass of Christian Burial Tuesday at St. Joseph's University RC
Church, 3275 Main St., Buffalo, NY at 12 noon. In lieu of flowers, memorials
may be made to the Carmelite Monastery, Attn: Mother Miriam O.C.D., 75 Carmel
Rd., Buffalo, NY 14214.
Published in the Buffalo News from 2/12/2005 - 2/14/2005.

Cafferty Jr., Gerald J.   
February 9, 2005, age 39. Survived by wife Amy; son Daniel; faithful friend
Baxter; son of Gerald Cafferty Sr. (Diane) of Angola and Mae (David) Horth of
Dayton; brother of Debby Cafferty of Dayton; grandson of Alice Ackendorf of
Dayton and Irene Cafferty of Buffalo; son-in-law to Mary (Kevin) Merrell of
Collins. A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, February 17,
2005 at the MENTLEY FUNERAL HOME INC., 105 East Main St., Gowanda. In lieu of
flowers, contributions may be made to the SPCA in Jerry's name.
Published in the Buffalo News on 2/12/2005.

Caruso, Eufemia (Fedele)   
Age 90, of North Tonawanda, February 10, 2005, after a brief illness at
DeGraff memorial Hospital. Eufemia was a member of St. Joseph R.C. Church.
Born in Italy, she has lived in the United States for the last 25 years. Wife
of the late Luigi Caruso; sister of the late Domenico Fedele, Rachela Delfino
and Antonia Amuso; loving mother of Josephine (Sam) Morabito; sister of Luigi
(Fortunata) Fedele, Diego (Francesca) Fedele and Giuseppina Fedele; proud
grandmother of Angela (David) McMaster and Luigi (Maria) Morabito;
great-grandmother of Stephanie and David McMaster and Melina and Justin
Morabito; also survived by several nieces and nephews. Friends received by the
family on Sunday, 2-4 and 7-9 PM, at the BRUNNER FUNERAL HOME, 156 Robinson
Street, North Tonawanda, where services will be held Monday at 9:30 AM
followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 AM. at St. Joseph R.C. Church.
Entombment will follow at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Ascension Chapel Mausoleum.
Published in the Buffalo News on 2/12/2005.

Cozzo, James   
February 10, 2005 age 80, of Independence Ave., Niagara Falls, NY. Beloved
husband of Marie (Finley) Cozzo and the late Nancy (DiRaimondo) Cozzo; dear
father of Joseph (Diane Wolf) of Williamsville, NY; grandfather of Heather
(Peter) Vicoria of West Seneca, NY and Joshua Cozzo of Williamsville, NY;
great-grandfather of Lindsey, Jessica and Steven; son of the late Joseph and
Josephine (Chiappone) Cozzo; brother of Frances Cozzo of Angola, NY, John
Cozzo of Van Nuys, CA, Virginia Cozzo, Angelo (Beverly) Cozzo, Judi (John)
Jeffers, all of Angola, NY and the late Joseph Cozzo, Lena Cozzo, Nancy
(Nelson) Capasso and Sam (Nancy) Cozzo; brother-in-law of Jeannine (Vito)
Fortunate of Niagara Falls, NY and Margaret (Marko) Furjanic of Cheektowaga,
NY; also survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. The
family will be present to receive friends Saturday evening 7-9 PM and Sunday
2-4 and 7-9 PM at the SPALLINO-AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, 1300 Pine Ave., Niagara
Falls. Friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of
Mt. Carmel Church (27th & Independence Ave.) at 9:30 AM. Rev. Duane R. Klizek,
officiating. (Please assemble at church). Entombment in St. Joseph Cemetery. A
Knights of Columbus Wake Service will be held Sunday evening at 7:30 PM. If
desired memorials may be made to Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church or Niagara
Hospice Inc. Online guest register at www.Amigone.com
Published in the Buffalo News on 2/12/2005.

Finkbeiner, Hazel A.   
February 9, 2005; daughter of the late Christian and Caroline Finkbeiner;
sister of the late William, Edward (Marie), Fredderick (Anna), Caroline (Roy)
Nelson, Emma, Robert, George, Helen (Edward) Wollshalger, Daniel (Ceil),
Raymond (Alice), Clarence (Charlotte) and Harriet (Joseph) Schultz; beloved
fiance of the late Lester Pillard; survived by many nieces, nephews and their
families. Family present at the DANIEL R. SMOLAREK FUNERAL HOME, 2510 Union
Rd., Cheektowaga (2 blocks south of William St.) Sunday only, 1:30-7:30 PM
(Prayer Service at 7:30 PM) Flowers gratefully declined.
Published in the Buffalo News from 2/12/2005 - 2/13/2005.

Gappen, Anne M. (Poliseno)   
Entered into rest February 10, 2005; beloved wife of the late Nicholas Gappen;
loving mother of Sharon (Joseph) Caserta, Patricia and Lucille Gappen and
Virginia McNeil; cherished grandmother of Josann (Michael) Zvorsky and Joseph
N. Caserta; great-grandmother of Nicole, Megan and Michael; daughter of the
late Angelo Poliseno and Angelina (nee Matassa) Montinari; sister of Jean
(late John) DeSantis, Dominic (late Bernice) Poliseno, Anita (late Raymond)
Wisher, Raymond (JoAnn) Poliseno, and the late Linda (Bill) Eagan; also
survived by many nieces and nephews. The family will be present Saturday 7-9
PM and Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Tonawanda Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME,
INC., 2600 Sheridan Drive (corner Parker Blvd.). Family and friends are
invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Monday at 9:30 AM in Our Lady
of Victory Basilica, Ridge Road and South Park Avenue, Lackawanna, NY. In lieu
of flowers, donations may be made to the Hospice Foundation, 225 Como Park
Blvd., Cheektowaga, NY 14227. Online guest register at www.Amigone.com
Published in the Buffalo News from 2/12/2005 - 2/13/2005.

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.

Goodsell, Marion C. (Wechter)   
February 10, 2005; beloved wife of Wallace Goodsell, Sr.; dear mother of
Wallace, Jr. (Kathy) of Webster, NY, Roger T. (Dinah) of San Jose, CA and
Barbara Ann (Dr. Richard) Savage of Johnston, IA; grandmother of Kellye,
Julie, Cindi and Pamela; great-grandmother of Cora; sister of Herbert (Teal)
Wechter; also survived by nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends
at the C. MERTZ & SON FUNERAL HOME, INC., 911 Englewood Ave., Sunday from 2-6
PM, where Funeral Services will be held Monday at 9 AM and a Mass of Christian
Burial will be celebrated at St. Andrew's Church (Sheridan & Elmwood) at 9:30
AM. In lieu of flowers donations to St. Andrew's Church.
Published in the Buffalo News from 2/11/2005 - 2/12/2005.

Haas Sr., Norman J.   
February 11, 2005, husband of the late Evelyn (Neuner) and Mildred (Sadler);
dear father of Norman J. Jr. (Barbara), Richard (Lynda), Robert (Francine)
Haas and Diane (Don) Scheffold; loving grandfather of 8 grandchildren and 13
great-grandchildren; brother of Frances Martin; predeceased by six other
brothers and sisters. Funeral from the PACER FUNERAL HOME INC., 2275 George
Urban Blvd. (2 blocks east of Dick Rd.) Tuesday 10:00 AM and St. Barnabas
Church 10:30. Friends invited. Family present Sunday and Monday 2-4 and 7-9
PM. Mr. Haas was a member of Knights of St. John Commandery 13 and the St.
Barnabas Holy Name.
Published in the Buffalo News from 2/12/2005 - 2/13/2005.

Haney, Thomas V.   
February 10, 2005 of Orchard Park, NY; beloved husband of the late Julia
O'Connor Haney; devoted father of David (Pamela), Barbara (Charles) Wythe,
John (Mary Anne), Thomas J. (Dawn) and Daniel (Jennifer); brother of Irene
(late Robert) Stanz; predeceased by 4 brothers; also survived by 14
grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. No visitation. Funeral services
privated. Mr. Haney was a member of Plumbers & Pipefitters Union Local No. 22.
Arrangements by the WOOD FUNERAL HOME, East Aurora.
Published in the Buffalo News from 2/12/2005 - 2/13/2005.

Harris, Glenn R.   
February 7, 2005, beloved husband of Celeste. The family will receive friends
Saturday 11 AM. Funeral to follow at 12 Noon at PROVIDENCE MEMORIAL CHAPEL,
1275 Sycamore at Oberlin.
Published in the Buffalo News on 2/12/2005.

Huenniger, Eleanor Agusta   
Age 91, February 11, 2005 at The Fiddlers Green Nursing Home in Springville,
N.Y. She was born December 16, 1913 in Buffalo N.Y., daughter of the late Fred
and Bertha (Beyer) Koenig. She is survived by nine grandchildren, 14
great-grandchildren and eight great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in
death by husband Raymond Huenniger; her son Donald Huenniger, daughter Jean C.
West; her sister Florence and her brother Fredrick Koenig. Funeral services
will be held on Monday at 11 AM at HILLS FUNERAL CHAPEL, 55 S. Main St.,
Cattaraugus, N.Y. Rev. David C. Piatt of Cattaraugus United Methodist Church
will officiate. Inurnment Elmlawn Cemetery, Buffalo. Visitation will be held
at the Funeral Chapel on Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM.
Published in the Buffalo News on 2/12/2005.

Iavenditti, Mario C.   
Of Buffalo, NY, February 11, 2005, beloved husband of Kathleen (Mantino)
Iavenditti; loving father of Phyllis (Timothy) Konicki, Anthony (Cheryl)
Iavenditti and Mary Rose (Timothy) Muldoon; dear brother of Jenny (Guy)
Coccionitti, Marianna (late Otello) Manna and the late Dominic (Armanda)
Iavenditti; cherished grandfather of seven grandchildren; also survived by
many nieces and nephews. The family will be present to receive friends on
Sunday from 2-8 at the O'CONNELL-MURPHY FUNERAL HOME, 2286 South Park where
funeral will be held Monday at 8:45 followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in
St. Ambrose Church at 9:30. Flowers gratefully declined. Donations may be made
to the St. Ambrose Renovation Fund, 65 Ridgewood Rd., Buffalo. Mr. Iavenditti
was with the Carpenter's Union Local 289 for over 30 years. Interment Holy
Sepulchre Cemetery. Online condolences may be sent to the family at
www.oconnellfh.com
Published in the Buffalo News from 2/12/2005 - 2/13/2005.

Imhof, Sandra L. (Palicki)   
February 10, 2005, beloved wife of Kenneth C. Imhof; dear mother of Kenneth S.
Imhof; dearest daughter of Sandra and the late Steven S. Palicki; also
survived by aunts, uncles and cousins. The family will be present at the
MICHAEL A. DiVINCENZO FUNERAL HOME, 1122 E. Lovejoy St. Sunday from 6-9 PM.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial at St.
Agnes Chuch, 194 Ludington St. Monday morning at 9:15 AM. Please assemble at
Church.
Published in the Buffalo News on 2/12/2005.

Inman, Geralda (Sanders)   
February 10, 2005; wife of Charles H. Inman; mother of Gerald (Marie), James
(Pamela), William (Patricia) and Richard (Linda) Inman; survived by 12
grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren; sister of Alex Sanders and Lucille
Yuegling. Friends may call Sunday 4-8 PM at The DENGLER & ROBERTS FUNERAL
HOME, 3000 Delaware Ave., Kenmore, where prayers will be offered Monday at
9:15 AM, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Edmunds R.C. Church at
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Published in the Buffalo News from 2/12/2005 - 2/13/2005.

Johnson, Paul J.   
February 10, 2005, beloved husband of Kathleen (nee Kreinheder); dear father
of Mark Sr. (Monica), Michael (Jennifer Haentges) and Amy Johnson; grandfather
of Mark Jr.; son of the late Michael and Victoria; son-in-law of Hubert and
Irene Kreinheder; brother of Marion (Joseph) Swanekamp, Michael (Nadine),
Matthew (Jackie), Thomas (Diann) and the late Dorothy (late Raymond) Heitz and
Raymond (Pauline) Johnson; brother-in-law of Terrence (Judy), Daniel, Thomas
and the late J. Kevin Kreinheder; also survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral
from the PACER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2275 George Urban Blvd. (two blocks east of
Dick Rd.) Monday 9 AM and Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Church 9:30.
Visitation Saturday and Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations
can be made to Hospice Buffalo Inc.
Published in the Buffalo News from 2/11/2005 - 2/13/2005.

Kaczmarek, Ronald R.   
February 10, 2005, age 67. Husband of Jacqueline (nee Wawszczyk); father of
Kevin and the late Kathleen (Kevin) Lapp; grandfather of Tyler Kaczmarek,
Kiersten, Brian, Nathan and the late Joshau Lapp; son of the late Edmund and
Emily Kaczmarek; brother of Edmund (Jo), Diane (late Ronald) Gorney, Christine
(late Robert) Brozyna; son-in-law of Viola and the late Thaddeus Wawszczyk;
uncle to several nieces and nephews. Family will receive friends Saturday 7-9
PM and Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at (Depew/Lancaster Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME,
INC., 6050 Transit Rd, Depew. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at
10 AM Monday at Sacred Heart R.C. Church, Genesee St., Bowmansville. Flowers
gratefully declined. Contributions may be made to Hospice Buffalo, Inc., 225
Como Park Blvd, Cheektowaga, 14227. Online register book at www.Amigone.com
Published in the Buffalo News from 2/12/2005 - 2/13/2005.

Krzanak, Emil J.   
February 10, 2005, husband of Stella (Zwierek) Krzanak; father of Betty A.
(late Ronald) Kubik, Diane M. (Paul) Fox and Dennis E. (Arlene) Krzanak; also
survived by grandchildren and great-grandchildren; brother of Matthew Krzanak
and the late Jean Krzykowski. Friends may call Sunday, 2-9 PM, at LOOMIS,
OFFERS & LOOMIS INC. MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 1820 Seneca St. Friends are invited to
attend a Mass of Christian Burial at Precious Blood Church, 140 Lewis St.
Monday at 10 AM. Please assemble at church.
Published in the Buffalo News on 2/12/2005.

Lewandowski, Frank J.   
February 11, 2005; son of the late Frank and Helen; brother of Martha (late
Alfred) Pleban, Helen (late Stephen) Dietrich and the late Emily (late Edward)
Clohessy, late Frances (late Brownie) Kuch; also survived by nieces and
nephews; great-nieces and great-nephews. Funeral from the PACER FUNERAL HOME,
INC., 1949 Clinton St. (three blocks West of S. Ogden St.) Monday at 9:00 AM
and St. Casimir's Church at 9:30. Friends invited. Family present Saturday and
Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Mr. Lewandowski was a member of American Legion Adam
Plewacki Post.
Published in the Buffalo News from 2/12/2005 - 2/13/2005.

Mailloux, Marie (Grine)   
Of Orchard Park, NY, February 9, 2004, beloved wife of the late George A.
Mailloux; sister of Edna M., and the late Emma A., George F. and Ambrose
Grine; also survived by many nieces, nephews and great-nieces and nephews. The
family will receive friends Sunday 3-5 PM at the F.E. Brown Sons Funeral Home,
inc., E. Quaker St., Orchard Park. Services from the funeral home Monday 8:45
AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in Nativity of Our Lord Church at
9:30 AM. Friends invited.
Published in the Buffalo News from 2/12/2005 - 2/13/2005.

Malysza, Margaret C. "Margie"   
(nee Evoy) February 10, 2005, of Buffalo, NY, mother of Donald, John and James
Malysza; dear sister of Roberta (Robert Crawford) and her twin brother Thomas
(Lucille) Evoy; also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services
Monday at 9:30 AM from the Old First Ward Chapel of the PETER K. LESLIE
FUNERAL HOME, 580 South Park Ave (corner of Hamburg St., 855-1411) and in Our
Lady of Perpetual Help Church at 10 AM. Relatives and friends are invited to
attend. Family will be present Sunday 4-8 PM. Margie was an alumni of Bishop
Quigley High School.
Published in the Buffalo News from 2/12/2005 - 2/13/2005.

Masgula, Leo S.   
February 10, 2005; beloved husband of Virginia (nee Pirrone) Masgula; devoted
father of John (Margaret) Masgula, Laura Ann and Leo E. Masgula; loving
grandfather of Anna Marie, Summer, Heaven, Misty Love, John Dylon and Angel;
great-grandfather of Bobbie Jr. and Annie Lea. The family will be present on
Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at Sauer-Lynett-AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME INC., 1933
Kensington Ave., where funeral services will be held on Monday morning at 8:45
AM and from Christ the King Church at 9:30 AM. Friends are invited. Flowers
are gratefully declined. Online register at www.Amigone.com
Published in the Buffalo News from 2/12/2005 - 2/13/2005.

Mellon, Lillian Clark   
Of Tonawanda Twp., February 10, 2005 wife of the late James A. Mellon; dear
mother of James C. (Cathy) of Harker Heights, TX and Patricia A. Mellon of
Williamsville; grandmother of Christopher (Teresa), Scott (Shawna), Dawn
(Matt) Wible, Michael (Alicia), John (Kari), Elizabeth Mellon all of Texas,
John Mellon Elibol of Buffalo; also survived by six great-grandchildren and
many nieces and nephews. All are invited to a Memorial Service at D. LAWRENCE
GINNANE FUNERAL HOME, 3215 Delaware Ave., Kenmore Monday at 11 AM.
Published in the Buffalo News from 2/12/2005 - 2/13/2005.

Minderler, Marilyn (Voyne)   
Of Angola, NY, went home to the Lord with her family by her side February 10,
2005, beloved mother of Darlene (Jeff) Smith, Amy (Doug Tisdale) Duffy and
Diane (Rick) Coomer; sister of Kathleen (Dale) Alguire and the late James
Voyne; grandmother of Michelle, Stephania, Jodi, James (Melissa), Nicholas,
Ricky and Holly; great-grandmother of Alexandria; survived by several nieces
and nephews. Friends may call Sunday 2-4, 7-9 PM at the ADDISON FUNERAL HOME
INC., 262 Main St., Angola, where prayers will be said Monday 8:45 AM,
followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 9:15 AM in Most Precious Blood Church.
Mrs. Minderler was a past member of the MPB Church Altar and Rosary Society
and Evans Center Vol Fire Co Ladies' Auxiliary. Memorials to Hospice
Foundation of WNY.
Published in the Buffalo News from 2/12/2005 - 2/13/2005.

Negron, Andrew A.   
Of Elma, NY, February 9, 2005 after a lengthy illness; beloved husband of
Joyce L. (Gunning) Negron; loving father of Christopher (Mary) Negron, Lisa
Kaiser and Laura Negron; son of Margarita (the late Andres) Negron; brother of
Carmen (James) Bukaty, Margaret Spahn, Charles (Susan) Negron and the late
Edwin Negron; also survived by many loving family members. Friends may call
Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the KENNETH HOWE FUNERAL HOME, 64 Maple St., East
Aurora. Funeral Services will be held at 9 AM Monday at Faith Lutheran Church,
1230 Bowen Rd., Elma, NY. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be
made to the American Diabetes Assn. or the American Kidney Foundation. 
Published in the Buffalo News from 2/11/2005 - 2/12/2005.

Osgood M.D., Raymond W.   
February 10, 2005. Beloved husband of the late Sarina (nee Cipolla) Osgood;
loving father of Ronald (Judy) Osgood, M.D., Susan (Donald) Sherman, Curtis
(Chris), Raymond Osgood, Nancy Osgood-Folman (Chuck), Louis (Lori), William
(Bonnie) and the late Richard Osgood; cherished grandfather of 13
grandchildren; dear brother of Edmund (Marie) Osgood of Mentor, OH.; 2nd
father to Jennifer Terrell (Sal) Ballachino. The family will be present on
Friday from 7-9 PM and Saturday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Amherst Chapel)
AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME INC., 5200 Sheridan Dr. (at Hopkins). Family and friends
are invited to attend a Funeral Service Sunday at 2 PM from The Unitarian
Universalist Church of Amherst, 6320 Main St., Williamsville N.Y., 14221. If
desired, memorials may be made to Mother's Against Drunk Drivers 'MADD', 3959
N. Buffalo Rd., Orchard Park N.Y., 14127. Online register book at
www.Amigone.com
Published in the Buffalo News from 2/11/2005 - 2/12/2005.

Rebmann, Elizabeth C. (Kovach)   
Of Darien Center, NY, February 9, 2005, wife of the late Stephen Rebmann; dear
mother of Donald (Diane), Geraldine (George) Matre, Norman (Claire), Raymond,
Phillip (Cathy), Ann Marie (Joe) Morin, Nancy (James) Allegretto, Sandra
Hinsken and Patricia Begiers; also survived by 32 grandchildren, 57
great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild; sister of Joseph (Julie)
Kovach, Julia Lockwood and the late Eleanor Kovach, Vera Branton, James and
George Kovach. Mass of Christian Burial from Our Lady of Good Counsel Church,
Darien Center, Monday at 10 AM. (Assemble at Church). Family will be present
at the CHARLES MEYER FUNERAL HOME INC., 13228 Broadway, Alden, NY, Saturday
7-9 and Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be
made to the NYS Veterans Home, Batavia, NY.
Published in the Buffalo News from 2/11/2005 - 2/12/2005.

Schrader, Scott J.
Suddenly, February 10, 2005 of East Aurora, NY. Beloved husband of Bethann
Cunningham Schrader; devoted father of Ian Andrew. Dear son of David and
Cheryl Norris Schrader. Son-in-law of Donald and the late Beverlyann Male
Cunningham. Also survived by many aunts, uncles and cousins. Friends may call
Sunday 1-5 PM at the WOOD FUNERAL HOME, 784 Main Street, East Aurora. Mass of
Christian Burial at St. Vincent dePaul RC Church, 6441 Seneca Street,
Springbrook on Tuesday at 10 AM (please assemble at church). Flowers
gratefully declined
Published in the Buffalo News from 2/12/2005 - 2/13/2005.

Siegel Sr., Ronald J.   
February 11, 2005, of the Town of Tonawanda, NY, beloved husband and best
friend of Sandra L. Siegel; father of Debi Allen, Sharon Lukacz, Ronald J. Jr.
(Janice), David (Kathy) and Robert (Ellen); step-father of Debra (Kenneth) and
Carla Siegel; also survived by 14 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren;
brother of June Eakin, William (Janet) Siegel and Betty Ann Somerton. Friends
may call Saturday 7-9 PM and Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the HARRY A. WEDEKINDT
FUNERAL HOME, INC., 280 Grover Cleveland Hwy. (at N. Bailey). Funeral services
will be held Monday at 10:00 AM, from St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 4007 Main
St., near Eggert Rd., Eggertsville, NY. Friends invited. If desired, memorials
may be made to a charity of your choice.
Published in the Buffalo News from 2/12/2005 - 2/13/2005.

Swanekamp, George J.   
Of Hamburg, NY, suddenly February 10, 2005, husband of Marie (nee Zinns);
father of Carol M. Jackson; brother of the late May Zelke, Raymond, William,
Charles and Edward Swanekamp; grandfather of Ronald, Joseph (Sandra) and
Jeffery Jackson; beloved grandpa of Molly and Judy Jackson; also survived by
four great-grandchildren. Friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian
Burial at St. Bernadette's Church Monday at 10 AM. Visitation at the DONALD M.
DEMMERLEY FUNERAL HOME, INC., 21 Pierce Ave., Hamburg, Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM.
Mr. Swanekamp was a member of Hamburg Council 2220 K of C and Hamburg Lions
Club.
Published in the Buffalo News from 2/12/2005 - 2/13/2005.

Szyklinski, Celia (Michalski)   
February 8, 2005, beloved wife of the late Edward Szyklinski; devoted mother
of Francis (Rosalie) Szyklinski and the late Marianne (Paul) Baronich; loving
grandmother of 7 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren; dear sister of
Matthew (Jeanne), Raymond (late Mary) and Bernard (late Victoria) Michalski;
also survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral services at the BUSZKA FUNERAL
HOME, INC., 2005 Clinton St. (corner S. Ogden) Monday at 9 AM and at St.
Bernard's Church at 9:30 AM. Visitation Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM.
Published in the Buffalo News from 2/12/2005 - 2/13/2005.

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.

Wojtowicz, Helen G. (Galenza)   
February 10, 2005. Wife of late Edward J. Wojtowicz; mother of Eugene (Mary)
and Richard (Diane) Wojtowicz; grandmother of Cheryl (Thomas) Paradowski and
David (Sharon) Wojtowicz; sister of Frank (late Angie) Galeza and the late
John Galeza, Genevieve (Joseph) Marzec and Stella (Theodore) Kwaczala; also
survived by many nieces and nephews. Family present to receive friends
Saturday and Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the PERNA-PELLEGRINO FUNERAL HOME INC.,
1671 Maple Rd. (between Youngs & Hopkins), where funeral services will be held
Monday at 8:45 AM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated from St.
Gregory the Great Church at 9:30 AM. Interment Mt. Calvary Cemetery.
Published in the Buffalo News from 2/12/2005 - 2/13/2005.

Zadzilka, Mary F. (Skrabacz)   
Of Blasdell, NY February 10, 2005, beloved wife of the late Edmund J.; dearest
mother of Edmund R., John (Lillian), Mary Ann (Philip) Huber and the late
Ernest and Eugene (Alice); grandmother of Eugene (Joan), Joyce Zadzilka and
Thomas Huber; sister of Phyllis (late Walter) Kasperek, Brownie (Sophie)
Bartus and the late Stephania (late John) Tomaka, Frank (late Mary) Skrabacz,
Viola (late Walter) Paryz, Anthony and Thaddeus (late Bernice) Bartus; also
survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral from the JOS. M. LITWIN FUNERAL HOME,
1629 Electric Ave., Lackawanna Monday at 9:15 AM and at St. Michael the
Archangel Church at 9:30 AM. Friends invited. Family present Saturday and
Sunday, 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Mrs. Zadzilka was a member of the Altar & Rosary
Society, Mothers Club, St. Joseph Mission Club, Frontier Senior Citizens and
Matthew Glab Post #1477 Ladies Auxiliary.
Published in the Buffalo News from 2/11/2005 - 2/13/2005.