OBITS: The Buffalo News Death Notices 14 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 Anderson, Florence E. (Miller) Of Morristown, NJ, February 12, 2005, beloved wife of the late Stanley P. Anderson; mother of Marcia A. Rauch and JoAnn (Larry) Dare; grandmother of Bradley (Krissie Bonin) Rauch, Mark (Jeannine) Rauch, Tom and Jon (Nini) Olson; also survived by seven great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends Tuesday 7-9 PM at the F.E. BROWN SONS FUNERAL HOME, INC., E. Quaker St., Orchard Park. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Wednesday 9:30 AM in Nativity of Our Lord Church. Friends invited. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/14/2005 - 2/15/2005. Bird, Margaret A. (Erikson) February 12, 2005, wife of the late William A. Bird; mother of Arthur R. Bird, Thomas N. (Arlene) Bird and Janet (Cornelius) Starks; sister of Ruth Benson, Ethel Brost and the late Roy Erikson and Doris Gervasio; also survived by 10 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. The family will be present to receive friends Tuesday 2-4 and 6-8 at BEACH-TUYN FUNERAL HOME, INC., 5541 Main St. (at Cayuga Rd.), Williamsville where a Funeral Service will be held Wednesday at 10 o'clock. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials to a charity of choice. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/14/2005 - 2/15/2005. Bloom, Marceline F. (Barone) February 12, 2005, of Hamburg, NY, formerly of Fredonia, NY, beloved wife of Charles Bloom; mother of David C., Marianne L. Jasen (Christopher) and Chief Master Sergeant Michael A. Bloom, U.S. Air Force (Kerry); loving grandmother of Elizabeth Anne Marceline and Rebecca Anne Marceline Jasen and Mariesa Marie and Jenell Julia Bloom; friend of Kiki. Friends may call Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the DENGLER FUNERAL HOME, 2070 Eggert Rd., Amherst (between Niagara Falls Blvd. and North Bailey). A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at The Newman Center at SUNY Buffalo North Campus, Frontier Rd., Wednesday morning at 9:15 AM. Mrs. Bloom was a Eucharistic Minister, Lecturer and Teacher at SS. Peter & Paul Elementary School in Hamburg and also taught at Christ the King School in Snyder and St. Agatha's School in South Buffalo. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/14/2005 - 2/15/2005. 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. Cianciosi, Madeline (Viapiano) February 12, 2005, beloved wife of Angelo Cianciosi; dear mother of Angelo (Janice) and Joseph (BarbaraAnn) Cianciosi; also survived by five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; sister of Theresa (late Theodore) DiCillo, Lucy (Robert) Cianciosi, the late Joseph (Roseann), Anthony (Rosalie) and Philomena Viapiano. The family will be present at the MICHAEL A. DIVINCENZO FUNERAL HOME, 1122 E. Lovejoy St., Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Francis of Assisi Church, 135 N. Ogden St., Tuesday morning at 9:30. Please assemble at Church. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/13/2005 - 2/14/2005. Curcio, Violet M. (Mabey) February 12, 2005, beloved wife of Frank Curcio; devoted mother of James (Janet) Curcio and Janine (David) Mondry; loving grandmother of eight grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren; dearest sister of June (Jerry) Wozniak; predeceased by one brother and two sisters; also survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral Services at the BUSZKA FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2005 Clinton St. (corner S. Ogden), Tuesday at 10 AM. Rev. Fred Beyer officiating. Memorials in Mrs. Curcio's name may be made to Hospice Buffalo Inc. Visitation Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Flowers gratefully declined. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/13/2005 - 2/14/2005. Darlak, Viola E. (Kumro) February 12, 2005, beloved wife of the late Leonard Darlak; dearest mother of Joan (Stanley) Mutka, Kenneth Darlak and the late Beverly Darlak; dearest Nana of Dawn (Robert) Piskorz, Marc (Robin), Jodi, Scott (Jodie) Mutka, Robin, Rene and Danielle; great-Nana of Keith (Marci) Piskorz, Shawn, Jason, Jennifer, Rachel, Jessica, Jordan, Jared and Amanda; predeceased by four brothers and one sister; also survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral services at the BUSZKA FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2005 Clinton St. (corner South Ogden) Wednesday at 10 AM. Rev. Gloria Hewson officiating. Memorials in Mrs. Darlak's name may be made to Christ United Church of Christ. Visitation Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Flowers gratefully declined. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/14/2005 - 2/15/2005. Deskiewicz, Casimer J. "Casey" February 12, 2005, of Buffalo, NY, beloved and loving husband of Frances (Volk) Deskiewicz; cherished father of Lawrence, Linda (Albert) Malczewski, Wayne (Ann), William (Cheryl) and John Edward; adoring Bopa of Jonathan, Joey (fiancee Sarah), Stefanni and Eric; son of the late Michael and Mary Deskiewicz; son-in-law of the late Louis and Dorothy Volk; brother of Mary (late Michael) Mentel, the late Stephania Deskiewicz, Reggie (late John) Wojcik; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Funeral service from the BARRON-MILLER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3025 William St. near Union Rd., Cheektowaga, Thursday at 10:30 AM. Family will be present Tuesday and Wednesday 2-9 PM. Mr. Deskiewicz was a WWII veteran, a member of the AMVETS Hank Nowak Post #45, George F. Lamm Post, K of C Third and Fourth Degree of The Father Justin Council, a member of The Senior Knights and an usher of Our Lady of Czestochowa Church. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/14/2005 - 2/16/2005. Dougherty, Donna M. (Innes) Of Angola, NY, February 12, 2005, beloved wife of James T. Dougherty; mother of 32 foster children of which nine were adopted, Michael, Richard, Robert, Trina, Sean, Tammy, Terri, Nicole and the late Barbara; daughter of the late Allistair and Kathryn Kleinschmidt Innes; sister of Robert F. (Laura) Innes and the late Sharon Innes; also survived by 20 grandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins. Friends may call Monday and Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the ADDISON FUNERAL HOME, INC., 262 Main St., Angola, where prayers will be said Wednesday at 9:15 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 AM in St. Anthony's Church, Farnham, NY. Mrs. Dougherty was a member of the Lake Erie Beach Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary. Memorials may be made to the Fire Company. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/13/2005 - 2/14/2005. Felski Jr., Henry February 12, 2005, of West Seneca, NY, beloved husband of Linda (nee Krystyniak); dearest father of Tanya; son of Henry Sr. and Tessie; brother of Carol (Walter) Matyjasik; uncle of June and Wayne Matyjasik; nephew to many aunts and uncles. Funeral services commencing at the DANIEL R. SMOLAREK FUNERAL HOME, 2510 Union Rd., Cheektowaga (two blocks south of William St.) Wednesday at 9:45 AM and at St. Bonaventure R.C. Church at 10:30 AM. Entombment in St. Stanislaus Cemetery. Family present Monday 7-9 PM and Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Mr. Felski was a retired Sergeant Security Officer from The Buffalo Psychiatric Center. Flowers gratefully declined. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/14/2005 - 2/15/2005. Galloway, Bernadine J. (Meyer) February 11, 2005, age 77, wife of the late A. Daniel; mother of Murry D.; sister of Lorraine Sutton, Bernard (Edith) Meyer, Jean Stone and the late Arlene Meyer; aunt to several nieces, nephews, grand-nieces and grand-nephews. Family will receive friends 2-4 and 7-9 PM Monday and Tuesday at ZURBRICK-AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, 5615 Broadway, Lancaster where funeral services will be held 10 AM Wednesday. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Buffalo, 225 Como Park Blvd., Cheektowaga 14227. Online register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 2/13/2005 - 2/14/2005. Gondree, Bertha Deane February 11, 2005; beloved wife of the late Howard E. Gondree; mother of Howard F. (Lillian) Gondree; grandmother of Kathryn Elisabeth Rand, Eric D. and Mark A. Gondree; survived by two great-grandchildren. Memorial Services will be held Monday, February 21 at 10 AM at Canterbury Woods Coventry Hall. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials to a charity of your choice or the Benevolent Fund of Canterbury Woods, 705 Renaissance Drive, Williamsville 14221. Arrangements by GEORGE J. ROBERTS & SONS. getlogo,mc0540 Published in the Buffalo News from 2/13/2005 - 2/20/2005. Grelewicz, Irene M. (Ruda) February 11, 2005, in Woodstock, CT, wife of Richard E.; mother of Richard M. (Julie), Sandra (James) Mulligan, Michael (Lisa) and Gary Grelewicz; grandmother of Christina (Christopher) Morgan, Jason Mulligan, Theresa, Michael Jr., Andrea and Kathleen Grelewicz; great-grandmother of Alexis; sister of Dolores (Walter) Drzewiecki, Alice (late Leonard) Kozlowski and the late Don (Virginia) Ruda. Family will be present Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the ORLOWSKI-PIETSZAK FUNERAL HOME, 2400 William St. (897-2400) where services will be held Wednesday at 8:15 AM and at Fourteen Holy Helpers Church at 9 AM. Published in the Buffalo News on 2/14/2005. Grzybowski, Alexius "Al" February 13, 2005, husband of the late Frances (nee Szpylman); brother of Jennie Simon; predeceased by many other brothers and sisters; survived by nieces, nephews, great-nieces, nephews and great-great-nieces and nephews. Funeral from the PACER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2275 George Urban Blvd. (two blocks east of Dick Rd.) Thursday 9:30 and SS. Peter & Paul Church 10 AM. Friends invited. Family present Tuesday 7-9 and Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Al was a member of The Polish Falcons and parish Holy Name. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/14/2005 - 2/15/2005. Helwig, Gerald G. February 9, 2005, suddenly at age 43. Beloved husband of Julie (nee Cooper) Helwig of Richmond, KY; devoted father of Carrie and Abbie Helwig, both of Richmond, KY; son of Mary Ellen (Richard) Schilling of Lancaster; brother of Christopher (Colleen) Helwig of Alden, NY and Sue (Phillip) Mongiovi of Cheektowaga, NY; also survived by several nieces and nephews. The family will be present on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at (Lancaster Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME INC., 6050 Transit Rd where funeral will be held on Wednesday at 10:30 AM. Friends invited. Online register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 2/13/2005 - 2/14/2005. Herr Jr., Edwin R. Of Hamburg, NY, February 13, 2005, beloved husband of Joan (nee Savannah) Herr; dearest father of Susan McDonnell, John (Elizabeth), Michael (Mary), William and Sandra (Brian) Bleistein, all of Hamburg, NY; loving grandfather to 12 grandchildren and one great-grandson; son of the late Edwin, Sr. and Anna (nee Cronin) Herr; brother of Richard (Mary Ann) and the late Charles Herr. Family will be present to receive friends Tuesday, 2-4 and 7-9 PM, at the (Hamburg Chapel) JOHN J. KACZOR FUNERAL HOME INC., 5453 Southwestern Blvd. (corner Rogers Rd., 646-5555), where funeral services will be held Wednesday morning at 9:15, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mary of the Lake Church at 10 AM. Mr. Herr was a Navy veteran of WW II. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/14/2005 - 2/15/2005. Kalinski, June J. (Hejna) February 12, 2005, formerly of Riverside, wife of the late Walter S. Kalinski; mother of Dennis W. (Jean) Kalinski, Audrey P. (Richard) Lewinski, Virginia Melbourne and the late Wendy Kalinski; also survived by four grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews; sister of Sevarin (Fe) and Stephen (Linda) Hejna; predeceased by five brothers and sisters. Friends may call Tuesday only 2-4 PM followed by Funeral Services Tuesday at 4 PM at the KAISER FUNERAL HOME, 1950 Whitehaven Rd., Grand Island. Flowers gratefully declined. Published in the Buffalo News on 2/14/2005. Lisowski, Dolores J. Of Lackawanna, NY, February 12, 2005, beloved wife of the late Eugene E. Lisowski; dearest mother of Denise Klink, Lynne (Kevin) Brun and Pamela (Edward) Otremba; loving grandmother of Gregory Klink, Jr., Matthew and Patrick Brun, Megan and Melissa Otremba and the late Daniel Otremba; daughter of the late Leo and Nellie (nee Pajak) Jazemback; sister of the late Geraldine Selice; also survived by a large loving family and many dear friends. Funeral services Wednesday morning at 9:00 from the (Blasdell/Lackawanna Chapel) JOHN J. KACZOR FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3450 South Park Ave. and at St. Michael the Archangel Church at 9:30. Interment will follow in Holy Cross Cemetery. Friends are invited. Family will be present to receive friends Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/14/2005 - 2/15/2005. Meister Jr., Joseph E. February 12, 2005, of The Town of Tonawanda, NY, beloved husband of Margaret Meister; father of Susan Meister; brother of the late Jack and Jim Meister; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Friends may call Sunday 7-9 PM and Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the HARRY A. WEDEKINDT FUNERAL HOME INC., 280 Grover Cleveland Hwy., at N. Bailey, where Services will be held Tuesday at 8:45 AM and a Mass of Christian Burial from St. Andrew R.C. Church, Kenmore, NY at 9:30 AM. Friends invited. If desired, memorials to the American Heart Assn. would be appreciated. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/13/2005 - 2/14/2005. Mosgeller, William A. February 4, 2005, at age 96, husband of the late Mary (nee Kelemen); beloved cousin to Betty Lou (late Clarence) Young and Florence (late Stanley) Johnson; uncle of Sandra Schultz; dearest friend of the Cosimano and the Kopinski families and also many, many more. Funeral Service will be held Tuesday morning at 11 AM at the DANIEL R. SMOLAREK FUNERAL HOME, 2510 Union Rd., Cheektowaga (two blocks south of William St.). Interment in St. John's Cemetery. Family will be present Sunday 4-9 PM and Monday 2-9 PM. Donations to be made to Hospice of Buffalo. Mr. Mosgeller was a member of the Masons Paris United #292 and The Shrine (assemble 7 PM Sunday). Published in the Buffalo News from 2/13/2005 - 2/14/2005. Newell Jr., Arthur A. Of Angola, NY, February 12, 2005, husband of the late Mary E. (Ryan); dearest father of Judith Newell and Paul (Karen) Newell; beloved brother of Donald Newell of Naperville, IL and the late Clarence Newell; grandfather of Ashley and Katelynn Newell. Friends may call Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-8 PM at the ADDISON FUNERAL HOME, INC., 262 Main St., Angola where services will follow visitation at 8 PM. Memorials may be made to The American Heart Association. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/14/2005 - 2/15/2005. Nuss, Margaret M. In Hospice, Cheektowaga, NY, February 12, 2005, beloved wife of Edward G. Nuss; stepmother of Jo Anne (Douglas) Aldred and Kathryn Louise Chadwick; survived by grandchildren and great-grandchildren; sister of the late Paul and Andrew Schmitt. Friends may call Tuesday 7-9 PM at the DIETRICH FUNERAL HOME INC., 2480 Kensington Ave., Amherst, NY. Mass of Christian Burial Wednesday 9:30 AM at S.S. Peter and Paul R.C Church, Williamsville, NY (please assemble at Church). Mrs. Nuss was a retired registered nurse and worked with the American Red Cross Blood Bank Team in WNY. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/14/2005 - 2/15/2005. Palmisano, Grace M. (Murphy) February 13, 2005, age 79, beloved wife of James V. Palmisano; dear mother of Linda (Monty) Bartholomew, Vincent (Judith) Palmisano and the late Anthony Palmisano; loving grandmother of four grandchildren, Jennifer, James, Sara, Kevin and two step-grandchildren, Scott and Craig; sister of Richard Clark and Jerry Clark; also survived by several nieces and nephews. The family will be present on Tuesday 4-8:30 PM at the (Tonawanda Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2600 Sheridan Dr. (corner of Parker Blvd.) where Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday at 9:15 AM. Friends invited. Flowers gratefully declined. If desired, memorials may be made to The American Lung Association. Online guest register at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 2/14/2005 - 2/15/2005. Pingrey, Marjorie J. (Eggert) Formerly of East Aurora, NY, February 12, 2005, beloved wife of the late Donald W. Pingrey; loving mother of Suzanne A. (Dave Ivanetich) Hughes, James P. Pingrey, Joni L. (Dr. Kenneth) Murray and Ronald S. (Birdie) Pingrey; cherished grandmother of Jill, Laura, Kaitlyn, Kelsey, Jenna, Joey, Mitchel and Shane; sister of Peggy (late Keith) Richardson and Thomas Eggert. The family will receive friends Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the F.E. BROWN SONS FUNERAL HOME, INC., E. Quaker St., Orchard Park. Private Memorial to be held at a later date. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials made to Hospice Buffalo, Inc. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/14/2005 - 2/15/2005. Pyle, Ellen F. (Bowe) Age 95, died suddenly, February 12, 2005, devoted wife of the late J. Lloyd; beloved mother of James (Carol), Thomas and Robert (Jo Ann); dear mother-in-law of Eileen Pyle; loving grandmother of Christopher, Darren, Daniel, Molly (Michael) Barrett, Nicole (Robert) Shelton, Robert and Kristin; dear sister of the late Julia Herr, Stephen Vincent, Regina and Margaret Bowe; sister-in-law of Arlene Livengood and Norman Pyle; also survived by nieces and nephews. Friends may call Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the DENGLER FUNERAL HOME, 2070 Eggert Rd., Amherst (between North Bailey & Niagara Falls Blvd.) where prayers will be offered Wednesday morning at 8:45 followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Leo the Great Church at 9:15 AM. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Ladies of Charity, 1122 Broadway, Buffalo, NY 14212. Ellen was a member of St. Leo's Rosary & Altar Society and St. James Ladies Sodality and The Ladies of Charity. Online tributes may be made to www.mem.com Published in the Buffalo News from 2/14/2005 - 2/15/2005. Reichlin, Elizabeth L. February 11, 2005, wife of the late Joseph A. Reichlin; mother of DiAnn M. (Ty) Smith and the late W.O. Joseph A. Reichlin, Jr. U.S. Army; grandmother of Ty Jr. (Kirsten) and Marcy Wiggle (Glenn); great-grandmother of Alexa Smith, Lilly and Emma Wiggle; also survived by nieces and nephews. No prior visitation. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at St. Benedict's Church, Main St. at Eggert Rd., Eggertsville, Tuesday morning at 10 AM. A Memorial Service will be held at the Eggertsville Hose Company Club Room, 1880 Eggert Rd., Saturday at 10 AM. Friends and family invited. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorial contributions may be made to The Holy Family Home, 410 Mill St., Williamsville, NY 14221. Mrs. Reichlin was a member of St. Benedict's Rosary & Altar Society and Buffalo Hospital Sisters of Charity Nurses Alumnae and Mount Mercy Alumnae. Online tributes may be made to www.mem.com. Arrangements by the DENGLER FUNERAL HOME. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/13/2005 - 2/14/2005. Ross, Barbara K. (Madeja) February 12, 2005, of Hamburg, NY, dearest mother of Marcia, Mark (Tammy), James, Jeffrey and Gregory (Dina); grandmother of Mark, Michael, Matthew and Brett; daughter of the late Walter and Helen (nee Sowa) Madeja; sister of the late Geraldine 'Babe' (Jim) Susi; special aunt of Vern (Kari) Gray, Shelley (Ron) Breier and Anthony (Stacey) Susi; former wife of James Ross; special niece of Dorothy Melnyk. Services from THE COLONIAL MEMORIAL CHAPELS, INC., 3003 South Park Ave., Lackawanna, NY, Tuesday morning at 9 AM and from St. Michael the Archangel Church at 9:30 AM. Mrs. Ross was a member of The Sunday Night Fine Arts Club. Flowers gratefully declined. Visitation Sunday and Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/13/2005 - 2/14/2005. Schofield, Roselynn February 12, 2005, beloved daughter of Lyman (late Rosemary Smith) Schofield; loving sister of Catherine (David) Mocniak and Christine (Dennis) Wilkolaski; aunt of Terrence Schofield; also survived by numerous friends from the Coolidge Residence. Friends may call Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at LOOMIS, OFFERS & LOOMIS INC. MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 1820 Seneca St. Funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/13/2005 - 2/14/2005. Selan, Dolores M. Age 78, of Dunkirk, February 12, 2005, wife of James F. Selan; sister of Diane Stempkowski of Dunkirk; several nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral Services will be held Tuesday morning, February 15, 2005 at 10:00 in St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, 328 Washington Ave., Dunkirk. Entombment will be in The Resurrection Mausoleum of St. Mary's Cemetery, Dunkirk. There will be no calling hours. Memorials may be made to The American Cancer Society or St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church. Arrangements by the McGRAW-KOWAL FUNERAL HOME, Dunkirk. Published in the Buffalo News on 2/14/2005. Sellari, Benedict "Benie" Of Kenmore, NY, February 13, 2005, son of the late Antonio and Josephine Sellari; brother of Angeline (late Frank) Navaro, Anthony (Maria), Lucy (Daniel) Larotonda, Marie (Salvatore) Tabone and the late Antoinette (late Frank) Panepinto; also survived by many nieces and nephews; beloved fiance of Joan Manhardt. Friends received Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the GRECO FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2909 Elmwood Ave. (near Sheridan Dr.) where funeral services will be held Wednesday morning at 9:45 and in St. Paul's R.C. Church at 10:15. Flowers gratefully declined. Interment in St. Anthony's Cemetery, Fredonia, NY. Mr. Sellari was active in The WNY Blind Association. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/14/2005 - 2/15/2005. Shields, William M. February 11, 2005, beloved son of Dolores (late Michael) Shields; dearest brother of Melany Shields; also survived by cousins. Visitation Sunday 7-9 PM and Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the ORLOWSKI-PIETSZAK FUNERAL HOME, 2400 William St. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Tuesday 10 AM at St. John Gualbert Church, 83 Gualbert Ave. Family and friends please assemble at church. Deceased was a volunteer for Meals-On-Wheels and Channel 17 Auction. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Juvenile Diabetes Association in Bill's memory. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/13/2005 - 2/14/2005. Stanford, Gary M. Age 49, February 10, 2005 after a lengthy illness; loving father of precious Maggie; dear son of the late Dr. Edgar 'Bud' (Ruth Murray) Stanford; beloved husband of Pauline T. (Stawarski) Stanford; brother of Dr. Timothy (Karen), Martin (Suzette) and the late Deborah Aldridge; also survived by aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Family will be present at the GUENTHER FUNERAL HOME, 1303 East State St, Olean, NY on Sunday from 2-4 and 6-8. Mass of Christian Burial Monday at Transfiguration Church (Olean, NY) at 4 PM. Translation to The KAZMIERCZAK FUNERAL HOME, 3640 Clinton St, (1 block east of Union Rd) on Tuesday with visitation from 10 AM-12 Noon. Funeral services to follow at 12 Noon. Interment Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/13/2005 - 2/14/2005. Staufenberger, Florence M. (Connolly) February 11, 2005, beloved wife of the late Thomas C. Sr.; dear mother of Sharon (James) Garnham, Thomas, Darlene (Charles) Kruk, Marshall, Dawn (Donald) Senko, Donald (Karen), Ronald (Lorri) Staufenberger, and the late Daniel W. Bowen Sr.; also survived by 19 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; sister of Dorothy (late Bill) Cray, James (Gladys) Boody, late Charlotte (late Kenneth) Fisher, late Charles (late Bau), late Arthur Connolly; survived by nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends may call at the BARRON-MILLER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3025 William St. near Union Rd., Cheektowaga, Sunday 4-8, Monday 2-4 and 7-8 at which time services will be held Monday evening at 8 PM. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials to Hospice. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/13/2005 - 2/14/2005. Tatko, Eugene February 12, 2005, of Williamsville, NY, beloved husband of the late Melania 'Molly' (nee Sobieszkoda); loving father of Paul (Paula) Tatko, Judith (Michael) Holbok, Debra (Gregory) Catalano, Laurie (James) Augustynek, Doreen (Jeffrey) Borders and Michelle Tatko; grandfather of 14 and great-grandfather of one; loving brother of Delphine (John) Burgio, Arlene (Daniel) Mack, Christine (Ben) Groscup, late Jean Osuch and the late Winnie Metcalf; also survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral service Wednesday at 9:30 AM from the URBAN BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 6685 Transit Rd., East Amherst (three miles north of Maple) and a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Joseph University Church, 3269 Main St. at 10:30 AM. Visitation Monday 7-9 and Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9. Flowers gratefully declined. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/14/2005 - 2/15/2005. Vogel, Robert J. February 11, 2005; beloved husband of the late Dorothy (nee Burton) Hobbs-Vogel; dear step-father of JoCleta Weiss and Colin Hobbs; cousin of Virginia Stoops; survived by step-grandchildren and several cousins; dear cousin and friend of Norinne Fiegl. The family will be present on Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Tonawanda Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2600 Sheridan Dr. where funeral services will be held on Tuesday at 10:45 AM and from St. Amelia Church at 11:30 AM. If desired, donations to Roswell Park Cancer Institute. Online register at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 2/13/2005 - 2/14/2005. Williams, Roberta M. (Kimp) February 11, 2005 at age 64; beloved wife of Anderson Williams; devoted mother of Tracey L. (Richard) Brown and Robert A. (Pamela) Williams; daughter of Irene and the late Robert B. Kimp; loving grandmother of Bianca Gonzalez, Taylor Brown, Rashard Brown, Chimere and Michael Williams; sister of the late Jean Broadus; also survived by nieces, nephews and a host of friends. The family will be present on Wednesday from 10-11 AM at Bright Morning Star Baptist Church, 292 Glenwood Ave. (at Jefferson Ave.) where Funeral Services will immediately follow at 11 AM. Friends invited. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to American Cancer Society, 101 John James Audobon Pkwy, Amherst, NY 14228. Arrangements by AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC. Online register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 2/13/2005 - 2/15/2005. Wittmeyer, Walter February 12, 2005, of Springville, NY, at the age of 91, beloved husband of the late Lorraine (Gamel) Wittmeyer; dearest father of Robert (Calista) Wittmeyer, Marjorie (Tom) Neubauer, Jerome (Pat), Richard (Candy), Edward (Elane) Wittmeyer, Sharon (Larry) Heim, George (Sally) Wittmeyer and the late Leo and Eugene Wittmeyer; grandfather of 33 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren; brother of Ralph Wittmeyer and Marcella Emerling and the late Sylvester, Carl Wittmeyer, Henrietta Spengler, Adaline Winkelman and Florence Preischel. Friends may call Monday evening from 6-9 PM and Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the WENTLAND FUNERAL HOME, 10634 Main St. (Rte. 62), North Collins, NY where the Funeral Services will be held Wednesday morning at 9:45 followed by a 10:30 Mass of Christian Burial from St. Mary's Church, New Oregon. Mr. Wittmeyer was a life member of The Langford New Oregon V.F.D. Published in the Buffalo News on 2/14/2005. Wnek, Tony Richard Age 76, of Holland, died February 13, 2005, beloved father of Michael (Valerie) Wnek, Thomas (Marge Wiedemann) Wnek, Susan (Kevin) Kirsch, Sally (Ron) Niedzwiecki and David (Patience) Wnek; brother of Julie Veitch and the late Walter, Frank and Jack Wnek, Virginia Filipiak, Genevieve Schroeder and Rose Bouchen; also survived by nine grandchildren, a great-granddaughter and many nieces and nephews. Friends may call Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at W.S. DAVIS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 358 W. Main St., Arcade. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Thursday at 1 PM in SS. Peter and Paul Church, Arcade. Interment will be in St. Joseph's Cemetery, Holland. Memorials may be made to Buffalo Hospice, Inc., 225 Como Park Blvd., Cheektowaga 14227-1480. Published in the Buffalo News on 2/14/2005. Zielenieski, Mary A. (Kozlowski) Age 86, of Arcade, died February 12, 2005, beloved wife of the late Stanley W. Zielenieski, Sr.; mother of Daniel (Vicki) Zielenieski, Patricia (Kenneth) Volk, Dolores Alexander, Christine (Victor) Perkins, Maryann (Cory) Almeter and the late Stanley Zielenieski, Jr.; mother-in-law of Mary Ann Seales; sister of Peter Kaszynski, Carrie Green and the late Ida Tucholski, Sophie Suba and Stanley Kozlowski; also survived by 17 grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Friends may call Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at W.S. DAVIS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 358 W. Main St., Arcade. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Thursday at 11 AM in SS. Peter and Paul Church, Arcade. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Memorials may be made to The Arcade Rescue Squad. Published in the Buffalo News on 2/14/2005.