OBITS: The Buffalo News Death Notices 16 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 Barberio, Orlando V. February 15, 2005, son of the late Victor and Lena (Giovino) Barberio; brother of Rose (late Norman) Friedman, Gilbert J. (Mary Ann) Barberio and the late Connie Orlando and Josephine Griffo; also survived by several nieces, nephews and great-nieces and nephews. The family will be present to receive friends Thursday, 2-4 and 7-9 PM at BEACH-TUYN FUNERAL HOME, INC., 5541 Main St., (at Cayuga Rd.) where a funeral service will be held Friday morning at 10 o'clock. Friends are invited. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/16/2005 - 2/17/2005. Bickford, Allan M. February 14, 2005, of East Aurora, NY, beloved husband of Frances Slocum Bickford; loving father of Jane (Timothy) Keohane of East Aurora, John Allan Bickford of Alden; dearest grandfather of Joanna Keohane, Timothy (Theresa) Keohane and Allan Keohane; brother of Norman (Robina) and the late Roger and Paul; also survived by nieces and nephews. Family will receive friends on Wednesday 6-8 PM and Thursday 1-3 and 6-8 PM at the WOOD FUNERAL HOME, 784 Main Street, East Aurora where services will be held on Friday at 10:00 AM. In lieu of flowers, memorials to a church or charity of your choice would be appreciated. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/16/2005 - 2/17/2005. Boje, Jeanne F. In Cheektowaga, NY, February 14, 2005; beloved wife of Paul W. Boje; dearest mother of Cindy (David) Barr; grandmother of Jason Barr and Jamie Barr; sister of the late Bertrum Soule; sister-in-law of Norman (Carol Anne) Boje and Ruth (William) Kolovat; survived by several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Friends may call Tuesday and Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the RAPIN FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2480 Kensington Ave., Amherst, NY, where Funeral Services will be held following visiting hours Wednesday at 9 PM. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to Epiphany United Church of Christ or Hospice Buffalo. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/15/2005 - 2/16/2005. Brawn, Clarence F. February 11, 2005, of Los Angeles, CA, formerly of Buffalo, son of the late George W. Sr. and Bertha (nee Bless) Brawn; brother of the late Georgianna Hoage, George W. Jr. and Phillip Brawn; survived by many nieces, nephews and great-nieces and nephews. The family will be present on Wednesday from 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 11 AM. Friends invited. Mr. Brawn was an Air Force veteran of WWII and a POW for 11 months. Online register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 2/15/2005 - 2/16/2005. Burgstahler, Bernice A. (nee Wetzler) February 14, 2005, beloved wife of Kenneth; devoted mother of Denise (Kevin) Zielinski and Janice (Chris) Machowski; loving nana of Ashley Ann, Daniel and Lena Lee; sister of David (Betty), Jerry (Carol), Tim (Joyce) and the late James and late Kenneth (Sharon) Wetzler; also survived by sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces and nephews. Family will be present Tuesday 7-9 and Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the ORLOWSKI-PIETSZAK FUNERAL HOME, 2400 William St ( 897-2400) where services will be held Thursday at 8:30 AM and at Precious Blood Church at 9:15 AM. Bernice was a member of the 82nd Airborne Auxiliary. Donations in her name may be made to Hospice Buffalo, Inc., 225 Como Park Blvd. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/15/2005 - 2/16/2005. Cecero, Dominic R. Age 84, of Batavia, NY, entered into rest February 14, 2005, beloved husband of Eleanore (Mancuso) Cecero of Batavia, NY; loving father of David (Margie) Cecero of Southlake, TX and Diane (Mark Whelan) Cecero of Pittsford, NY; devoted brother of Rose Marchese of Batavia, NY and the late Anthony, Michael, John, Mary and Theresa Cecero; his grandchildren Caroline and Stephen Whelan of Pittsford, NY, Jonathan, Michael and Lindsay Cecero of Southlake, TX along with many nieces, nephews and cousins. Family and friends may call from 4-8 PM Wednesday, February 16 at the GILMARTIN FUNERAL HOME, INC., 329 W. Main St., Batavia, NY 14020 where prayers 9:30 AM Thursday, February 17 will be followed by a 10:00 AM Mass of Christian Burial at St. Anthony's R.C. Church. Entombment in the Father T. Bernard Kelly Mausoleum at St. Joseph's Cemetery. Memorials suggested to New York State Veterans Home at Batavia, 220 Richmond Ave.; St. Anthony's Church or School, 122 Liberty St. or Notre Dame High School, 73 Union St., Batavia, NY 14020. An online memorial and guest list registry is available at www.gilmartinfuneralhome.com Published in the Buffalo News on 2/16/2005. Clabeaux, Evelyn B. Kornprobst) Of Elma, NY, February 13, 2005, beloved wife of Edmund H. Clabeaux; dearest mother of James (Lois R.) Clabeaux of Syracuse, NY and Ann (late Henry) Fintak; fond grandmother of John and Nicole Clabeaux; sister of Geraldine (late Kenneth) Potter; also survived by nieces. Friends may call Tuesday, 7-9 PM and Wednesday, 2-4 and 7-9 PM, at the PAUL A. KLOC BLOSSOM CHAPELS INC., 4680 Clinton St. (corner Borden Rd) West Seneca ( 668-5666), where funeral will be held Thursday morning at 9:15 AM, and from Annunciation Church at 10:00. Friends are invited. Mrs. Clabeaux was an honorary member of the East Aurora Country Club. Sentiment may be expressed through a contribution to the Arthritis or Alzheimer's Association in memory of Evelyn B. Clabeaux. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/15/2005 - 2/16/2005. Colangelo, Joseph T. February 13, 2005, beloved husband of Mary Pontoriero; dear father of Lucy Paolini and the late Thomas J. Colangelo; dearest grandfather of Dana (Dennis) Delano and Andrea Paolini; great-grandfather of Dominic J. Delano. Friends received at the MICHAEL A. DiVINCENZO FUNERAL HOME, 1122 E. Lovejoy St. Tuesday evening 7-9 PM and Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM where prayers will be said Thursday morning at 9 followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Francis of Assisi Church at 9:30. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/15/2005 - 2/16/2005. Cole, Willard L. "Billy" Of Cheektowaga, NY, February 14, 2005; beloved husband of Jacqueline G. Stachowiak Cole; dearest father of Willard (Jody) Cole, Jr., Patricia (David) Owen, Sherry Osmin and Cathy (late Earle) Houghtaling; fond grandfather of 20 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren and 5 stepgrandchildren; also survived by nieces and nephews. Friends may call Wednesday 7-9 PM and Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the PAUL A. KLOC BLOSSOM CHAPELS, INC., 4680 Clinton St. (corner Borden Rd.), West Seneca (668-5666), where Funeral will be held Friday morning at 8:45 AM and from St. Mary's on the Hill Church at 9:30 O'Clock. Friends are invited. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/16/2005 - 2/17/2005. Colella, James A. Age 55, died from a heart attack Saturday, February 5, 2005, in his home in Winder, GA. The Tonawanda native attended Kenmore East High School. A Vietnam veteran, he served in the Marine Corps. from 1967 to 1973, and was decorated for his service. He was married to Loretta Drechsel of Cheektowaga, mother of his three children, for 18 years. Survivors include three daughters, Natalie, Jill and Elizabeth, a granddaughter, his mother, five sisters and one brother. He was preceded in death by Gayle Dougherty Colella, his wife of five years. Services will be held at 11:00 AM Thursday, February 17, at Elmlawn Cemetery, 3939 Delaware Ave., Kenmore. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/15/2005 - 2/16/2005. 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. Dolski, Darlene (Murphy) Of Buffalo, February 13, 2005, beloved mother of Cheri (Steven) Schiavone, Darlene (Garth) Truckenbrod and Edward (Rosemary) Dolski; dear grandmother of Heather, Noelle and Cassandra; loving sister of Sharon (late Dominic) Ferrentino; dear aunt of Deanna and Patrick. No prior visitation. Family and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Mass at St. Michael's Church (651 Washington St.) Thursday at 10 AM. Arrangements by PERNA-PELLEGRINO FUNERAL HOME. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/15/2005 - 2/16/2005. Dziak, Sophie D. "Dorothy" (nee Polkoski) Of Lackawanna, N.Y., February 15, 2005. Beloved wife of 66 years of Joseph J. Dziak; dearest mother of James D. (Linda) Dziak, Kenneth (Lynn) Dziak and Kathleen Rogers; loving grandmother of Nadine, Colleen, Nicole, Jannine, Blair, KJ and Keith; great-grandmother of three; sister of Gertrude (Lester) Miller, Henry (Shirley) Nowak and the late Alice (late Steve) Dombrowski, Helen (late Frank) Dziak, Josephine (late Joseph) Kelly and Stanley (Fayme) Nowak; also survived by nieces and nephews. Family will be present to receive friends Thursday 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 Friday morning at 8:45 followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of Victory Basilica at 9:30. Entombment in Holy Cross Cemetery Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Cause for the Canonization of Father Baker. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/16/2005 - 2/17/2005. Fraize, William F. February 12, 2005, suddenly, dearest father of Bridget, Natalie and Julian Fraize; former husband of Sylvia Fraize; brother of Rinaldo (Carol), Nancy and Jonathan Fraize; survived by nieces and nephews. No prior visitation. A Memorial Mass will be held on Friday at Queen of Martyrs Church, 180 George Urban Blvd at 11:00 AM. Arrangements by MELVIN J. SLIWINSKI FUNERAL HOME. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/16/2005 - 2/17/2005. Fritz, Mary A. (Seifert) Of East Aurora, NY, February 14, 2005, wife of the late Harold W. Fritz; mother of Thomas (Martha) Fritz and Susan (Robert) Geiger; survived by five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; sister of Myrna Seifert, Ray (Elizabeth) Seifert and the late Roy (survived by Phyllis) Seifert. No prior visitation. Memorial services will be held privately. Arrangements by KENNETH HOWE FUNERAL HOME. Published in the Buffalo News on 2/16/2005. Galley, John R. Of Orchard Park, NY, entered into rest February 14, 2005, beloved husband of Julie F. (nee Fitzpatrick) Galley; devoted father of Ryan, Jonah, Amanda, Seth, Sarah, and Katie; loving son of Richard and Jean (nee Anderson) Galley; dear brother of Suzanne (Paul) Robel; also survived by relatives and many friends. Relatives and friends may visit the LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (Southtowns Chapel), 3060 Abbott Rd. near Lake Ave. on Tuesday from 7-9 PM and 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 Our Lady of Victory Basilica at 9:30 o'clock. Interment Fourteen Holy Helpers Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/15/2005 - 2/16/2005. Gattie, Ruth (Byrnes) February 15, 2005 of West Seneca, NY, wife of the late Clarence; mother of Gregory (Maureen), Kenneth (Linda), Dennis, Barbara, Joseph, Douglas and Jeffrey (Kathleen) Gattie; sister of Hazel Fuhrey and the late Mary Snell and Lorraine Szewczyk; sister-in-law of John Schieber; also survived by 13 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Family present Wednesday 7-9 PM and Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the HOY FUNERAL HOME INC., 3855 Seneca St., West Seneca, where prayers will be said Friday morning at 8:30 followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at Fourteen Holy Helpers Church at 9 AM. Friends invited. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/16/2005 - 2/17/2005. Gawel, Stan "Heimy" Of Collins, N.Y., passed away, January 30, 2005. Friends are invited to attend a Memorial Mass at Assumption Church, 435 Amherst St., Buffalo, on Saturday, February 19th at 11:00 AM. Published in the Buffalo News on 2/16/2005. 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. Grannell, Leo Thomas February 14, 2005, beloved husband of Mary (Kinsella); dear father of Thomas (Kathleen), Gary, Maureen (Wayne) Walgate and John (Carolyn) Grannell; loving grandfather of Timothy, Laura, Melanie, Kathryn and John; brother of Helen (Edward) Helmbrecht. Funeral from the JAMES W. CANNAN FUNERAL HOME INC., (Southtowns Chapel), 3155 Orchard Park Rd., Friday at 8:30 AM and from Queen of Heaven Church at 9 AM. Friends may call Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Leo was a retiree of General Mills Maintenance Dept. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/16/2005 - 2/17/2005. Green, Anice R. Of Alden, NY February 14. 2005; wife of the late Warren Green; dear mother of Howard (Betty), Robert (Patricia) and Jeanette (Raymond) Mahiques; also survived by nine grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren and seven great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at the CHARLES MEYER FUNERAL HOME INC., 13228 Broadway, Alden, NY Thursday at 11 AM. Family will be present Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Lancaster Community Church. Published in the Buffalo News on 2/16/2005. Greene, Verne A. (Sidder) February 13, 2005, age 92, beloved wife of the late Henry J. Greene; dear mother of the late Marlene (Leon) Ruszczyk; grandmother of David (Jill) Ruszczyk and Sharon (Joseph) Garrigan; great-grandmother of Lindsey, Ashley and Michael. The family will be present Friday from 8 AM to 8:45 AM in the URBAN-AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, 3645 Genesee Street where prayers will be said at 8:45 AM and followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 AM in Queen of Martyrs Church. Online guest register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News on 2/16/2005. Gutowski, Norbert Of Buffalo, NY February 15, 2005, loving son of the late Felix and Mary (Coffey) Gutowski; loving brother of Margaret Madej, Daniel, Raymond (late Ruth) Gutowski, Barbara (Robert) Thomson, David (Donna), Ronald (Madeleine) Gutowski, Christine (Charles) Morris, the late Dorothy (Peter) Arida and Elizabeth (Robert) Rautenstrauch; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Family will be present Thursday 2-4 and 7-8:30 at the O'CONNELL-MURPHY FUNERAL HOME, 2286 South Park Ave. where funeral services will be held at 8:30 PM. Flowers gratefully declined. Donations to Aspire of WNY, 2356 North Forest, Getzville, NY 14068. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.oconnell.com Published in the Buffalo News on 2/16/2005. Hagerdon, Ruth Ann Savoy Age 42, of Tamarack FL., formerly of Centerville N.Y., died suddenly, February 12, 2005. Beloved daughter of Marion (nee Caesar) and the late Robert Hagerdon; loving mother of Logan; sister of Kathy Hagerdon, Helen (Doug) Morgan, Mary VonNiederhausern, Paul Hagerdon and Diane Hagerdon; also survived by nieces and nephews. Friends may call Friday 7-9 and Saturday from 2-4 at W. S. DAVIS FUNERAL HOME INC., 358 W. Main St., Arcade, where funeral services will follow at 4 PM. Interment will be in Markham Cemetery, South Dayton. Published in the Buffalo News on 2/16/2005. Hale, Raymond E. Of Grand Island, NY, February 13, 2005, beloved son of Isabelle (nee Montero) Hale; brother of Dennis (Linda), Michael and Claude (Linda) Hale; uncle of Casey James Hale; dear beloved friend of Patricia and Crystal Robins. Friends received Wednesday 7-9 and Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the GRECO FUNERAL HOME INC., 2909 Elmwood Ave., (near Sheridan Dr.), where Funeral Services will be held Friday morning at 8:30 and in St. Anthony of Padua Church at 9:30. Flowers gratefully declined. Ray was an accomplished blues guitarist, an avid outdoorsman, a retired employee of General Motors Tonawanda Plant and a member of the UAW. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/16/2005 - 2/17/2005. Hamm, Charles K. February 15, 2005, beloved husband of the late Olga (nee Small); dear father of Kathy (Ralph) Russo, Kenneth (Carol), Keith (Nancy) and Kevin (Kim) Hamm; grandfather of six grandchildren; brother of the late Wesley and Edward Hamm. The family will be present to receive friends Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Tonawanda Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2600 Sheridan Dr. (at Parker Blvd.) where funeral services will be held Friday at 10:45 AM and from St. Amelia Church at 11:30 AM. Flowers gratefully declined. If desired, contributions may be made in Mr. Hamm's memory to Hospice Foundation. On line register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 2/16/2005 - 2/17/2005. Howell, Berdell R. Of Eden, NY, February 15, 2005, husband of the late Jacqueline M. (Annand); loving father of Linda (Joseph) DiMario, Richard (Shirley) and John (Tammy); brother of the late Shirley Howell; also survived by 8 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday 10 AM from Immaculate Conception Church, Eden. Visitation Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the LAING FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2724 W. Church St., Eden. Mr. Howell was retired after 30 years with the Erie County Sheriff's Department as a Sergeant/Shift Captain and a Navy Veteran of WWII. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/16/2005 - 2/17/2005. Johnson, Andrew G. Of Pendleton, NY, entered into rest February 14, 2005, son of the late George and Barbara (nee Gregoric) Johnson; dear friend of Carol Frew; father of Catherine 'Gretchen Burbee, Thomas 'Joe (Gail) Johnson-Jancetic, Patricia (late Charles) Butera, Andrew 'Bob (Gail) Johnson Jr., Lori (Joseph) Dunbar and Daniel (Ronnie) Johnson; brother of Catherine (late George) Wik, Mary Wehrmeyer, Anna Bess-Dankoff, Louise Stopa and Caroline (Dick) Dye; also survived by 15 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by four brothers and his grandchildren Marc Jancetic and Peggy Jo Butera. Friends may call Thursday from 7-9 PM and Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at GAUL FUNERAL HOME, 263 East Ave., Lockport. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial in Good Shepherd Church, 5442 Tonawanda Creek Rd., on Saturday at 10 AM. Gump was a member of the Wendelville Vol. Fire Co. for 52 years. Published in the Buffalo News on 2/16/2005. Kaminski, Leonard S. Of Leicester, NC, formerly of Lackawanna, NY, February 12, 2005; dearest father of Lloyd; son of the late Simon and Stephania Kaminski; brother of Irene (late John) Wisz, Helen (Norbert) Sledzieski, Michael (Arlene) and the late Valentine, Matthew (late Dora), Joseph (late Lottie), Brownie (Gertrude), Edward (Ann Marie) and Anthony (late Teresa) Kaminski; also survived by nieces and nephews. Family present Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the JOS. M. LITWIN FUNERAL HOME, 1629 Electric Ave., Lackawanna. Friends invited. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Michael The Archangel Church, Thursday at 9:30 AM. Please assemble at Church. Published in the Buffalo News on 2/16/2005. Kazmierczak, Gerald J. February 13, 2005 at age 55 after a lengthy illness, beloved son of Rose A. (Zientek) (late Edward) Kazmierczak; dear brother of Lawrence E. (Sally), Ronald E. (Christine) and Harry E. (Kathleen); fond nephew of Irene (Leonard) Sinicki; also survived by aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Services Thursday at 10:45 AM from the KAZMIERCZAK FUNERAL HOME, 3640 Clinton St. (1 block east of Union), West Seneca and in St. John Gualbert R.C. Church at 11:30 AM. Family will be present Tuesday 7-9 and Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Gerald was an avid fisherman. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/15/2005 - 2/16/2005. King Sr., Eldon M. "Pee Wee" Age 83, of Elton, died February 15, 2005, beloved husband of Eva June (nee Whittaker) King; loving father of Joyce A. Hoover, Dennis G. King and Eldon M. (Mary Jane) King, Jr.; brother of Katherine McCommack and Hallie Toler; grandfather of Debbie (Donald) Frazier, Patty (Joe) Brooker, Angela (Sheldon) Pratt, Jason Hamilton, Nicole King, Eldon M. (Wendy) King III, Jesse Wolfer and Melissa Wolfer; great-grandfather of Bobby, Jason, Bobby, Rebecca, Micheal, Samantha, David, Tiffany, and Britten; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Friends may call Thursday, 2-4 and 7-9 PM, at W.S. DAVIS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 358 W. Main St., Arcade. Funeral services will be held Friday at 11 AM in Elton Baptist Church. Interment will be in Elton Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Elton Baptist Church or HomeCare and Hospice. Published in the Buffalo News on 2/16/2005. Kosiak, Evelyn C. February 14, 2005, dear daughter of Regina and the late Frank Kosiak; dear sister of Teresa (Joseph) Malkinski, Michael (Arlene) Kosiak and Adrienne (Anthony) Durkin; also survived by nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the KOLANO FUNERAL HOME, 396 Amherst St., (near Grant) Wednesday 5-8 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Assumption Church, 435 Amherst St., Thursday 9:30 AM. Please assemble at church. Donations may be made to the Assumption Church Preservation Fund. Interment St. Stanislaus. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/15/2005 - 2/16/2005. Krzemien, Catherine (Maroone) February 11, 2005, beloved wife of the late Victor J. Krzemien; devoted mother of Linda Krzemien-Drabek, David Krzemien and Christopher (Karen) Krzemien; loving grandmother of Dean Drabek, Wayne, Scott, Jessica and Emily Krzemien; great-grandmother of Taylor and Connor Drabek; predeceased by three sisters and one brother; also survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral services at the BUSZKA FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2005 Clinton St. (corner South Ogden) Thursday at 9 AM and at St. Bernard Church at 9:30 AM. Mrs. Krzemien was a member of the parish Rosary Society. Memorials in Mrs. Krzemien's name may be made to The American Diabetes Association. Visitation Wednesday 2-9 PM. Flowers gratefully declined. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/15/2005 - 2/16/2005. Lattanzio, Italia (D'Ascano) February 15, 2005; of Elma, NY. Beloved wife of the late Giuseppe; loving mother of Angelo (Grace), Dominic (Peggy), Maria (Philip) LaRosa, Gabriel (Nolene), Frank (late Dolores), Yvonne (late Morris) Arcara, Lucy (Tom) Nunciato; also survived by 23 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren. Family present Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 at the HOY FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3855 Seneca St., West Seneca, where prayers will be said Friday morning at 9:45 followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at Queen of Heaven Church at 10:15. Friends invited. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/16/2005 - 2/17/2005. Lawson, Richard "Dick" February 15, 2005, beloved husband of the late Ruth (Collins); dear father of Robert, David (Bonnie), Karen (Richard) Ryan, Theodore (Janice) and James (Theresa) Lawson; loving grandfather of 10 grandchildren; brother of Margaret (Jack) Garvin and the late Bob (Janet) Lawson; dear friend of Marge. Friends may call Wednesday and Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the JAMES W. CANNAN FUNERAL HOME, INC. (Southtowns Chapel), 3155 Orchard Park Rd. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday at 9:30 AM at St. Martin's Church. (Please assemble at Church). Donations may be sent to the American Cancer Society West Seneca Relay for Life, c/o D. Owczarczak, 11 Pine Tree Lane, West Seneca, NY 14224. Dick was retired from the Great Lakes Towing Co., Globe International Chief Engineer, Engineer at Buffalo School #69, West Seneca Recreation Commission Board member and a youth baseball coach for over 20 years, a U.S. Army Sgt. WWII Pacific Theatre, a member of the Harvey D. Morin Post and a Bills' season ticket holder since 1961. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/16/2005 - 2/17/2005. Lipka, Dorothy A. (Rozniak) February 14, 2005 of Cheektowaga, N.Y. Beloved wife of the late Leonard F. Lipka; dearest mother of Michael (Tricia) Lipka, Patricia Lipka, Paul Lipka, Joan (Wayne) Woronowski and Daniel (Mary) Lipka; dear grandmother of 10 grandchildren; sister of Betty (Richard) Czerwinski and the late John (Irene) Rozniak and Thomas Rozniak. Family will be present to receive relatives and friends on Thursday and Friday 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 Saturday at 9:00 AM and from Queen of Martyrs Church at 9:30 AM. Interment St. Adalbert Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/16/2005 - 2/17/2005. Lotz Jr., Raymond E. Suddenly, February 14, 2005; of Elma, NY. Former husband of Jacqueline Surowiercki Lotz; devoted father of Kristin, Jennifer (Christopher) Hutchinson, Raymond E. III and Joseph; loving grandfather of Tristian; brother of Audrey (Gordon) Fisher, Susan Green, Carl (Karen) and the late Christopher; also survived by nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends Friday 2-4 and 6-8 PM at the WOOD FUNERAL HOME, 784 Main St., East Aurora, where funeral services will be held Saturday at 10:00 AM. Mr. Lotz was an employee of American Axle and a Navy Veteran. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/16/2005 - 2/17/2005. Love, Estelle Formerly of Buffalo, NY. Friends may call Thursday 12 noon at Elim Christian Fellowship, 20-25 Central Park. Funeral service immediately following. Arrangements entrusted to MEMORIAL CHAPELS OF BUFFALO, 66 East Utica St. friends invited. Interment, Forest Lawn. Published in the Buffalo News on 2/16/2005. Manno, Repaldina L. (Turchiarelli) February 14, 2005; wife of James C. Manno of North Tonawanda; mother of James (Kathy), Raymond (Patricia) and the late Victor Manno; sister of the late Millie Presicci, Minnie Dinnocenzio, Martha (Thomas) McCarthy, Salvator, Victor, Onofrio, Primo and Emilio Turchiarelli; grandmother of Jay, Rachel, Natalie, Halina and Michael Manno; great-grandmother of Alex and Jack Manno; also survived by several nieces and nephews. Friends may call Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the WATTENGEL FUNERAL HOME, 307 Oliver St., North Tonawanda, NY, where prayers will be offered Thursday at 8:45 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at Ascension R.C. Church at 9:30 AM. Interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Niagara Hospice or Camp Good Days. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/15/2005 - 2/16/2005. McLaughlin, Audrey "Irish" Of Buffalo, NY, entered into rest February 14, 2005, beloved mother of Marylou N. (Richard) Sicignano and Thomas Nola (Judy LaBuzzetta); cherished grandmother of seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren; loving daughter of the late Raymond and Gertrude (nee Behring) McLaughlin; dear sister of Irene (late John) Hierl and the late Leroy McLaughlin; fond mother-in-law of Kathy Nola; predeceased by her dear friends Bernie Roy, Lois Ballard and Jay Graw; survived by relatives and friends. Relatives and friends may visit The LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (City Chapel), 102 Linwood Ave. at Summer near Delaware Ave. on Wednesday from 6-9 PM and Thursday from 2-7 PM where the funeral will be held on Friday morning at 8:15 o'clock and a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Blessed Sacrament Church at 9 o'clock. Flowers gratefully declined. getlogo,lo0240 Published in the Buffalo News from 2/16/2005 - 2/17/2005. Mecca, Mae (Grieco) February 14, 2005. Beloved wife of the late Peter J. Mecca. Dear mother of Paul P. (Marsha) Mecca. Sister of John A. Grieco and the late Pasquale, Angelo, Peter (Deborah), Joseph (late Mary) Grieco. Family present to receive friends Thursday 5-8 PM at the PERNA-PELLEGRINO FUNERAL HOME, 1306 Hertel Avenue, (near Colvin Avenue) where funeral services will be held on Friday at 9:30 AM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated from Holy Angels Church (348 Porter Avenue) at 10:30 AM. Interment, United German and French Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/16/2005 - 2/17/2005. Nieman, Viola A. Formerly of Orchard Park, NY, February 15, 2005, beloved wife of the late Edwin Reitz and Henry Nieman; mother of Robert (Jean) Reitz, Mariann (Fred) Nieman, Gordon (late Sandy) Reitz, Alfred (Fran) Reitz, Ray (late Bernice) Nieman; and Al (late Pearl) Kaefer; also survived by 17 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren; sister of Lauretta Prior and Edward Haller and the late Elmer and Arthur Haller and Rosemarie Sullivan. Private visitation and burial services. Memorial service will be held Friday 10:30 AM in the Wesleyan Church of Orchard Park, 7295 Ellicott Rd. (Rt 240). Friends invited. Memorials made to Hospice Buffalo Inc. Arrangements by the F.E. BROWN SONS FUNERAL HOME INC. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/16/2005 - 2/17/2005. O'Connor, Amelia "Emily" (Kudla) February 15, 2005; wife of the late John B.; dear mother of John 'Jack' (Mary), Jeanne (Charles) Collins, Fraancis, Patricia (Donald) Williams; sister of Robert Cromp; also survived by many grandchildren; great-grandchildren; great-great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial at St. Barnabas R.C. Church, 2049 George Urban Blvd., Friday at 10:00 AM. Please assemble at Church. No prior visitation. Arrangements by the PACER FUNERAL HOME, INC. Published in the Buffalo News on 2/16/2005. Palamuso, Mildred E. (D'Anna) February 15, 2005, wife of the late Angelo D. Palamuso; mother of Angelo (Rosalie) Palamuso and Thomas J. (Carol) Palamuso; grandmother of Jennifer (Daniel) Golinski, James (Lura), Mark (Kelly), Michael Palamuso; great-grandmother of Angela, Christopher, Daniel Golinski, Jennifer, Tiffani, Jasmine, Justin, Trevor, Katelyn Palamuso; sister of Mary (Albert) Strianese and the late Michael (Thelma) D'Anna; also survived by nieces and nephews. Family present Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the PERNA-PELLEGRINO FUNERAL HOME, 1306 Hertel Ave. (near Colvin Ave.) where funeral services will be held Friday at 8:30 AM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated from Annunciation Church (Lafayette Ave.) at 9:30 AM. Interment Mt. Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to Niagara Lutheran Home, 64 Hager St., Buffalo, 14208. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/16/2005 - 2/17/2005. Patterson Jr., Norman Ray Age 48, of the Town of Wheatfield, suddenly, Sunday, February 13, 2005, he is survived by his wife of 20 years, Beverly Patterson; father of Pamela (Mark) Kozlowski, Marcia (Donald) Roberts and Chanse Spencer Patterson and the mother of Chanse, Mary Lynn Farell; grandfather of Ashley Rea and James Vinovrski, Jacob, Paul and Michelle Kozlowski; beloved son of Norman Patterson and the late Judith (Evans) Patterson; brother of Jim and Randy Patterson and Debra Blendowski; uncle of several nieces and nephews. Norm was an employee of General Motors since 1975. He loved people, children, golf, bowling, and Harley's. He was loved and admired by many, and is now, and always will be terribly missed by all. Friends may call at the FRETTHOLD FUNERAL HOME INC., 1241 Oliver St. at Ward Rd. in North Tonawanda, on Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Funeral services will be held at the funeral home on Thursday at 11 AM, interment in Acacia Park Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News on 2/16/2005. Pritchard, Emma A. February 14, 2005, wife of the late Arthur J. Pritchard; mother of Howard Pritchard of Afton, NY, Paul Pritchard of Penfield, NY and John (Catherine) Pritchard of Cattaraugus; also survived by two grand-daughters, Jessica and Jody Pritchard. Friends are invited to call Friday, February 18, 2005, from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at MENTLEY FUNERAL HOME INC., 105 East Main St., Gowanda, NY. Funeral service will be held Saturday at 11 AM from the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the East Leon Wesleyan Church, Mosher Hollow Rd., Cattaraugus NY 14719 Published in the Buffalo News on 2/16/2005. Rossitto, Mary Ann (Judkiewicz) February 14, 2005; dear sister of Clara (John) Mrowinski, Joseph A. (late Mary) Judkiewicz and Irene (Norman) Ratajczak and the late Frances Loguidice and the late Florence Gerber; also survived by several nieces and nephews. Services Thursday at 8:45 AM from the KAZMIERCZAK FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3640 Clinton St. (1 block east of Union), West Seneca and in St. Gabriel's R.C. Church at 9:30 AM. Family will be present Tuesday 7-9 PM and Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/15/2005 - 2/16/2005. Safar M.D., Josef February 15, 2005 of Silver Creek, N.Y. Beloved husband of Zdenka K. Safar, M.D.; father of Joseph C. (Tara L.) of Pittsburgh, PA. and Claudine C. Safar (husband, Douglas Madara) of North Conway, N.H.; brother of Anna Mateova and Maria Fialkova, both of Czech Republic; grandfather of Evelyn Safar of Pittsburgh. The family will be present at the HOLE-PARKER FUNERAL CHAPEL in Silver Creek, from 6-9 PM on Thursday, February 17th. Friends are invited. Memorial Services will be held at a later date in the National Czech Chapel at the Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, Washington, D.C. The family requests expressions of sympathy be made to Hospice of Chautauqua County, 4840 West Lake Rd., Mayville N.Y., 14757. Published in the Buffalo News on 2/16/2005. Schlehr, Paul R. 79, of Tonawanda, NY, February 14, 2005, after a long illness, beloved husband of Marion E. (Thompson) Schlehr; dear father of Kenneth (Roberta) Schlehr, Robert (Marilyn) Schlehr, Kathleen (Robert) Brown, Andrew (Cindy) Schlehr and Diane (Michael) DiTonto; brother of Phyllis (Edward) Schilling, Janice Merrick and Patricia Frizelle; grandfather of 12 grandchildren; also survived by several nieces and nephews. Friends received by the family Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the BRUNNER FUNERAL HOME, 156 Robinson St., North Tonawanda. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday at 9:30 AM at St. Christopher's RC Church, Niagara Falls Blvd. Interment will be private. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Association. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/15/2005 - 2/16/2005. Schultz, Edward N. February 13, 2005; beloved husband of Elaine C. (nee Liebert) Schultz; dearest father of Edward A. (Pattie) Schultz and Ellen (Martin K., Sr.) Hall; loving grandfather of Travis, Amber, Jason and Jessica; brother of Wesley Schultz. Family will be present on Tuesday and Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Tonawanda Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2600 Sheridan Dr. (corner Parker Blvd.), where Funeral Services will be held on Thursday at 10:00 AM. Friends invited. On-line register: www.Amigone.com. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/15/2005 - 2/16/2005. Slowik, Mary T. (Borkowski) February 14, 2005. Beloved wife of the late Harry J.; dear mother of David (Charlene) Slowik and Susan (Joseph) D'Anthony; grandmother of Jennifer, Jaime, David and Matthew; sister of the late Jean (Richard) Stegmaier. Funeral from the PACER FUNERAL HOME INC., 2275 George Urban Blvd. (2 blocks east of Dick Rd.), Thursday 9 AM and Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Church 9:30. Friends invited. Family present Tuesday 7-9 and Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/15/2005 - 2/16/2005. Smith, Rhea (Lalande) February 13, 2005, wife of the late Thomas; beloved mother of Daniel (Lydia), Linda, Robert Smith and Joanne Mueller; loving grandmother of Heather Martel, Sarah, Jessica and Carmelo. Visitation Thursday 2-4 and 7-8 PM at the PACER FUNERAL HOME INC., 1949 Clinton St (3 blocks west of S. Ogden St.) followed by a service at 8 PM. A Memorial Mass will be held Saturday April 2nd, 9:15 AM at St. Casimir's RC Church, corner Casimir & Weimer Sts. Rhea was a volunteer at Brothers of Mercy. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/15/2005 - 2/16/2005. Smith, Sylvia K. (Cracknell) February 14, 2005, of Buffalo, NY. Dearly beloved wife of the late Perce H. Smith; loving mother of Patricia (John) Elliott and Janet Wolfe; cherished grandmother of Steven Elliott, Laurie (Robert) Fullone and Fay (Mark) Norys; sister of Betty Watson and the Cyril Cracknell; also survived by seven great-grandchildren and 12 great-great-grandchildren; devoted companion of Dominick Barile. Memorial service will be held Thursday, 11 AM, at the West Avenue Presbyterian Church. Arrangements by LINK-FOX & LUKA FUNERAL HOME. ( 885-1709). Published in the Buffalo News on 2/16/2005. Sobocinski, Geraldine R. (Reczek) Of Hamburg, NY February 13, 2005, beloved wife of Daniel M. Sobocinski; loving mother of Adrian (Maureen), Daniel (late Charmaine), Mary Ann (Scott) MacDowell; sister of Eleanor (late William) Nowicki, Patricia (late Bernard) Zasada and the late Ralph (Sandra) Reczek; also survived by four grandchildren, two great-grandsons, nieces and nephews. Family will be present to receive friends Tuesday and Wednesday, 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 prayers will be said Thursday morning at 8:45 followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Francis of Assisi Church at 9:30 AM. Interment will follow in Lakeside Memorial Cemetery. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to The Muscular Dystrophy Assn., Ste. 343, 5500 Main St., Buffalo, NY 14221. Mrs. Sobocinski was a member of the St. Francis of Assisi Altar & Rosary Society. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/15/2005 - 2/16/2005. Sojka, Bernice R. (Benbenek) February 13, 2005, in Arlington,VA, formerly of Cheektowaga, NY, wife of the late Leon J.; mother of Gary Sojka of Springfield, VA; grandmother of Ben, Kim, Pam and Jan; sister of Ann (Rudolph) Jablonicky; sister-in-law of Anthony and John Sojka; also survived by nieces and nephews. Family will be present Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 at the ORLOWSKI-PIETSZAK FUNERAL HOME, 2400 William St (897-2400) where services will be held Friday, 9 AM and at St Josephat's Church, 9:30 AM Published in the Buffalo News from 2/16/2005 - 2/17/2005. Szymczuk, Mary C. (Lewandowski) February 14, 2005 of Cheektowaga, NY; beloved wife of Stanislaw Szymczuk; dearest mother of Karol and Krystyna Szymczuk. Relatives and friends may call at the BARRON-MILLER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3025 William St. near Union Rd., Cheektowaga Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9. Mass of Christian Burial Thursday at 10:45 in St. Josaphat's Church, William and Peoria St., Cheektowaga. Assemble at church. Published in the Buffalo News on 2/16/2005. Taylor, Norman J. Entered into rest February 13, 2005, beloved son of Grace McClain; loving father of Pamela (Melvin) Taylor; grandfather of eight; great-grandfather of four; brother of Erma Gilmore, Esther Hawkins, Elaine (Dillard) Mays, Kathy McClain, Felicia McClain, Sonya (Majid) Hakeem, Carolyn Ertie James and Jean Harris. Wake Thursday 11 AM at Bethesda World Harvest Church, 1365 Main St., funeral 12 noon. Entombment Rosewood Mausoleum at Forest Lawn Cemetery. Arrangements by THOMAS T. EDWARDS FUNERAL HOME, INC. Published in the Buffalo News on 2/16/2005. Vogel, Robert A. February 14, 2005, age 83, of Kenmore, formerly of Buffalo, after a long illness; husband of the late Marjorie (nee Schuh) Vogel; father of Robert (Cathy), Jay (Ellen) and Faith Vogel; also survived by four grandchildren. Friends may call on Thursday only from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the HAMP FUNERAL HOME, INC., Adam and Seymour Sts., Tonawanda, where services will be held at 10:30 AM Friday. Friends invited. Mr. Vogel was a Navy veteran of WW II and operated Bob Vogel Hydraulic Sales and Service, before retiring in 1995. Complete obituary, condolences and directions at www.hampfuneral.com Published in the Buffalo News on 2/16/2005. Wagner, Florence C. (Faith) February 13, 2005, of West Seneca, NY, wife of the late Joseph C.; loving mother of Paul (Sylvia), Priscilla (Gerald) Skrzeczkowski and Faith (David) Gwin; grandmother of eight; great-grandmother of 12; predeceased by many brothers and sisters. Family present Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the HOY FUNERAL HOME INC., 3855 Seneca St., West Seneca, where prayers will be said Thursday morning at 8:45, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Vincent de Paul Church (Springbrook) at 9:30. Friends invited. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/15/2005 - 2/16/2005. Williams, Frederick J. February 15, 2005; beloved husband of the late Jane C. (nee Diebold) Williams; dearest father of Douglas F. (Barbara) Williams, Katharine L. (Randy) Ruminski, the late Jeffrey G. Williams and Alicia J. Swanick; loving grandfather of five grandchildren; brother of Loretta Ippiltto, Thomas (Gina) and Richard (Betty) Williams. The family will be present on Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Harris Hill Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME INC., 8440 Main St. (near Harris Hill Rd.) where funeral services will he held on Friday at 11:00 AM. Friends invited. Online register www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News on 2/16/2005. Woods, Mary Elizabeth February 13, 2005, age 84, formerly of Williamsville, NY; born in Oil City, PA on August 7, 1920, daughter of the late Albert and Mabel Flynn Beighley; mother of Bernard (Barbara) Woods Jr., of Rochester, NY, Bruce (Dale) Woods, of Youngstown, NY, Brian (Linda) Woods, of Rochester, NY, Bradley (Nancy) Woods, of Penfield, NY and Bridget (Jeffrey) Vandermaster, of Wilson, NY; also survived by 16 grandchildren. Friends may call Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at HAMILTON & CLARK, INC. FUNERAL HOME, 270 Young St., Wilson, NY, where funeral services will be held Friday at 12 PM. Burial will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Memorials to the Catholic Charities, gratefully accepted. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/16/2005 - 2/17/2005. Zak, Richard J. "Chick" Born to Helen and John Zak on February 18, 1927 in Buffalo, NY; Richard went to join his beloved wife of 53 years, Theresa in paradise on February 15, 2005. Richard is survived by his four loving daughters, Geri (Mike) Zolnowski, Barbara (late David) Witulski, Carol (Dennis) Budniewski and Kim (Mike) Judd; his loving eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren remember him fondly and dearest sisters and brothers Celia (Gene) Wojciechowksi, Eleanore Persichini, Chester Zak, John (Pat) Zak and many nieces and nephews survive him. Family will be present Thursday 2-8 PM at the ORLOWSKI-PIETSZAK FUNERAL HOME, 2400 William St. (897-2400) where services will be held Friday at 9:15 AM and at St. John Kanty Church at 10 AM. Donations in Richard's memory may be made to Hospice Buffalo Inc., 225 Como Park Blvd. Published in the Buffalo News on 2/16/2005.