OBITS: The Buffalo News Death Notices 18 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 Arcuri, Genevieve L. February 16, 2005, beloved wife of Joseph T. Arcuri; dearest stepmother of Jim and Rita; loved by Alex, Renee, Nicole, B.G., Bruce-Todd, Corky, and Juliette. Friends may call on Friday, 2-4 and 7-8:30 PM, at the MELVIN J. SLIWINSKI FUNERAL HOME, 85 George Urban Blvd. (west of Harlem Road), where a prayer service will follow at 8:30 PM. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/17/2005 - 2/18/2005. Aughtry, Larry Wayne February 14, 2005; of Buffalo, NY, beloved husband of Patricia; father of Troy, Damon, Malcolm (Laura), Denivre & Tiffany all of Buffalo; grandchildren Tyshawn, Tysheen, Melina, Vanessa, Calvin, Candice, Michael, Angel and Justin, brother Charles, niece Amber; nephew Charles Jr. 'Chaz'; aunts Dorothy Hunter, Tino, Wofford, Ruth Harris; uncles Frank (Charlotte) and Edward Lewis; brother-in-laws Michael Fossett & Walter (Carol Cole); a host of family & friends. Wake at the Lognen Memorial AME Zion Church, 210 Southampton St, February 19 at 10 AM to 11 AM. Funeral services at 11 AM. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/17/2005 - 2/18/2005. Austin, Lee R. Of Ransomville, NY, February 16, 2005, age 32. Son of Paul R. and Ann (Carter) Austin; brother of Lynn (James) Suszczynski, Paula (James) Stopa and Marianne (Thomas) Snopkowski; uncle of Steven and Skylar Snopkowski, Alyssa, Alexa and James Stopa; grandson of Ramona Carter and the late Kenneth Carter and the late Lawrence and Beulah Austin; also survived by several aunts, uncles and cousins. Friends may call at the HARDISON FUNERAL HOMES, INC., 3648 Ransomville Rd., Ransomville, NY Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Services will be held Monday at 10 AM from the funeral home. Flowers are gratefully declined. Memorials to the Ransomville Volunteer Fire Co. Ambulance Fund, PO Box 239, Ransomville, NY 14131 or Ransomville Free Methodist Church, 3924 Ransomville Rd., Ransomville, NY 14131. Published in the Buffalo News on 2/18/2005. Barten, John C. Of Hamburg, NY, February 16, 2005; beloved husband of the late Shirley L. (nee Ott) Barten; loving mother of John F. (Linn), Barbara DiOrio and Allen (Deanna); brother of the late Fred and Clifford Barten; also survived by nine grandchildren, three great-grandchildren. Family will be present to receive friends Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Hamburg Chapel) JOHN J. KACZOR FUNERAL HOME, INC., 5453 Southwestern Blvd. (corner of Rogers Rd., 646-5555), where Funeral services will be celebrated Saturday morning at 10 AM. Friends invited. Flowers gratefully declined. If so desired memorials may be made to Big Tree Volunteer Fire Co. Published in the Buffalo News on 2/18/2005. Biniewski, Peter J. Of West Seneca, NY, February 16, 2005, beloved husband of Ruth M. Rombkowski Biniewski; dearest father of Linda (James) Thibault and the late Peter and John (Paula) Biniewski; fond grandfather of 11 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren; brother of Frank (Marge) and the late Jean (late Raymond) Woods and Violet (late Jack) Sim. Friends may call Thursday 7-9 PM and Friday 2-4 & 7-9 PM at the PAUL A. KLOC BLOSSOM CHAPELS INC., 4680 Clinton St. (corner of Borden Rd.) West Seneca (668-5666) where funeral will be held Saturday at 8:15 AM and from Fourteen Holy Helpers Church at 9 o'clock. Friends are invited. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/17/2005 - 2/18/2005. Bloom-Schoellkopf, Toby February 15, 2005; dearest wife of Fred J. 'Rick' Schoellkopf; loving mother of Leah J. and Karen Anne Schoellkopf; sister of Seth Bloom of Maryland and Donna (Steven) Schukal of Oakdale, NY; also survived by one aunt, nieces, nephews and cousins. The family will be present Friday 7-9 PM and Saturday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Tonawanda Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2600 Sheridan Dr. (at Parker) where funeral services will be held Sunday at 10 AM. Friends invited. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Multiple Sclerosis Society, WNY Chapter. Online register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 2/17/2005 - 2/18/2005. Bruss, George F. Of Clermont, FL and Murphy, NC, formerly of Kenmore, NY, February 8, 2005, beloved husband of Florence (Weiss) and the late Ann Pauline (Vaverchak) Bruss; devoted father of George F. (Mary Beth) Bruss Jr. of Mount Dora, FL, Gregory (Mary Jean) Bruss of Roswell, GA, Beatrice (Jack) Slick of Williamsville, NY; loving grandfather of Adam (Holly) Slick, Carrie (Ben) Ansell, John Paul (Tara) and Mary Ann Bruss; great-grandfather of Ethan Slick and Lilly Ansell; brother of the late Margaret, Marion, Katherine and Robert. Funeral Services were held in Florida. Burial in Mount Olivet Cemetery, Tonawanda, NY. Memorials may be made to 'Back on Track,' St. Vincent DePaul Society, 1298 Main St., Buffalo, NY 14209. Published in the Buffalo News on 2/18/2005. Calderone, Virginia M. Died January 16, 2005 at Ridgeview Manor Nursing Home, after a short illness, orginally from DuBois, Pa. Westinghouse employee for 40 years. Daughter of the late Theresa Murdicai and Dominic Calderone. Funeral Mass at Blessed Sacrement Church, 1029 Delaware Ave, Bflo on Sat, 2/19 at 11:00 AM. In her memory donations can be made to Ridgeview Manor Nursing Home, 300 Dorrance Ave, Bflo, 14220 Published in the Buffalo News on 2/18/2005. Cercone, Mary R. (Bavaro) February 17, 2005, beloved wife of the late Giulio Cercone; dearest mother of Carol (Wayne) Richau, James (Donna) Cercone, Ronald (Michelle) Cercone and Mark (Susan) Cercone; dear grandmother of James (Lynn) Kubiak, James (Gretchen) Cercone, Justin (Caroline) Cercone, Anthony Cercone, Matthew Cercone, Chelsea Cercone, Connor Cercone and great-grandmother of Anna, Mitchel, Heather, Julian, Angelina and Joseph; sister of Angela Bavaro and the late Grace (late America) Belli and Joseph (late Victoria) Bavaro. Family will be present on Saturday and Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Cleveland Hill Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME INC., 569 Cleveland Dr., where funeral services will be held on Monday at 9:45 AM and from Infant of Prague Church at 10:30 AM. Friends invited. If desired, contributions may be made to the Alzheimers Assoc. of WNY, Inc., 2805 Wehrle Drive, Suite 6, Williamsville, NY 14221-7380 or Hospice Buffalo, Inc. Online register book at www.Amigone.com. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/18/2005 - 2/20/2005. Damico Jr., John J. Of Orchard Park, NY, entered into rest February 16, 2005, beloved husband of the late Joyce M. (nee Bieter) Damico; devoted father of Valerie Damico and John J. III (Phyllis) Damico; cherished grandfather of 3 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild; loving son of the late John J. Sr and Anna (nee Bianco) Damico; dear brother of Marie (Matt) Troidl; beloved companion of Jean Anderson; also survived by relatives and friends. Relatives and friends may visit the LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (Southtowns Chapel) 3060 Abbott Rd. near Lake Ave. on Thursday from 7-9 PM and Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM where the funeral will be held on Saturday morning at 8:15 o'clock and a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Church at 9 o'clock. Interment Hillcrest Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/17/2005 - 2/18/2005. Doyle, Agnes Bretchko February 15, 2005, wife of the late Vincent E. Doyle; mother of Thomas (Kimberly) and Donald (Marsha) Doyle; grandmother of Evan, Andrew and Erik Doyle; sister of Mary Bretchko, Ann Goodman, Helen Payavis and the late Francis and Elizabeth Spencer. Funeral service from CARLTON A. ULLRICH FUNERAL HOME INC., 855 Englewood Ave., Saturday at 8:45 AM, and Saint John the Baptist Church (Neumann Chapel) at 9:30 AM. Family present Friday, 5-9 PM. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/17/2005 - 2/18/2005. Duell III, William A. "Bill" February 10, 2005, of Buffalo, NY. Friends may call Saturday February 19, 2005, 10 AM visitation, with funeral services following at 11 at St. John's Baptist Church, 184 Goodell St. Internment Forest Lawn Cemetery Published in the Buffalo News on 2/18/2005. Earle, Becky (Stahl) Entered into rest, February 16, 2005; loving daughter of Arnold and Janet (Schleef) Stahl; dear wife of James E.; mother of Casey and the late Marianne A. Earl; sister of Loretta (Lee) Criswell, Lisa (Brian) VanBuren, Denise Stahl and Peggy (Ken) Lovewell; granddaughter of Ted and Dorothy Schleef and Viola (late Fred) Stahl; daughter-in-law of Edward and Beverly Earl; also survived by several nieces and nephews and many aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral service will be held on Friday at 11 AM in Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, 6369 Wolcottsville Rd., Akron. Entombment in St. Joseph's Mausoleum Batavia. Memorials may be made to the Church. Arrangements by CHILDS FUNERAL HOME, 542-8888. Published in the Buffalo News on 2/18/2005. Fitzgibbons, Theresa I. Of Buffalo, NY, February 14, 2005; beloved daughter of the late Michael and Agnes Fitzgibbons; predeceased by two brothers and three sisters; dear aunt of Rev. Michael D. O'Hara of Franklinville, NY, Mary A. (Theodore) Fisher, Patricia Fitzgibbons and Burton L. Collin. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Mass in St. Christopher's Church, 2660 Niagara Falls Blvd., Saturday morning at 11 AM. Flowers gratefully declined. No prior visitation. Arrangements by the GRECO FUNERAL HOME, INC. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/17/2005 - 2/18/2005. Gabner, Arlene Age 82 of Newnan, GA, formerly of Spring Hill, FL and Buffalo, NY, passed away Friday, February 11, 2005. Mrs. Gabner was born to the late Mary and Clarence Vickery in Buffalo, NY and was a retired nurse. She was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Joseph and a son, Richard; she is survived by sons and daughters-in-law, Raymond and Maureen of Newnan, GA, Robin and Barbara of Pembroke Pines, FL, Joe and Jean of Buffalo, NY, seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. A Memorial Mass will be held on March 5, 2005 for Arlene and Joseph at St. James Catholic Church in Depew, NY at 9 AM. Published in the Buffalo News on 2/18/2005. Gilmore Jr., Thomas R. February 16, 2005, of Grand Island, husband of 51 years of Shirley F. Gilmore; father of Donald F. (Teresa), Susan J. (Rusty) Spaulding, T. Russell (Kerrie), Paul A. (Abby) and Kathryn J. (Bill Godwin) Gilmore; also survived by 8 grandchildren; brother of Ann (Patrick) Spurgeon; son of the late Clara A. and Thomas R. Gilmore Sr. Memorials may be made to Island Presbyterian Church, Grand Island, where memorial services will be held Sunday at 7:30 PM. Published in the Buffalo News on 2/18/2005. Goetz, Alberta "Bertie" February 16, 2005, daughter of the late Simon and Regina (Lambertus) Goetz; sister of Natalie Goetz and the late Abbie Kennedy, Carrie Goetz, Henrietta Grubb, Herbert, Winnie, Humiltas, Clemens, John and Marie Goetz; also survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral from the JAMES W. CANNAN FUNERAL HOME INC. (Buffalo Chapel), 2397 Seneca St. Saturday at 9:30 AM and from St. John the Evangelist Church at 10 AM. Friends may call Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Bertie was a Major in the US Army in WW II. She was also an RN at several local hospitals. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/17/2005 - 2/18/2005. 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. Hogan, Margaret (Sparks) February 15, 2005; wife of James Hogan; mother of Margaret (Paul) Drees of Tonawanda, Timothy, Dennis (Judy), Peter (Pamela), Daniel (Jennifer) and Molly Hogan, all of North Tonawanda and Margaret (Thomas) Nelson of Varysburg, the late David and Patrick Hogan; predeceased by two sisters and one brother; also surviving are several nieces and nephews. Friends may call Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the WATTENGEL FUNERAL HOME, 307 Oliver St., N. Tonawanda, where funeral services will be held Saturday at 10 AM. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/17/2005 - 2/18/2005. Jamalkowski, Annette C. "Annie" Of Attica, NY, February 16, 2005; loving wife of Leo Jamalkowski; mother of Richard 'Rick' (Brenda) Jamalkowski, Lisa Cuttitta and Jodi Forrest; sister of David E. (Nancy) Wehner and the late Donald, Paul and Louis Wehner; sister-in-law of Mary and Georgianna Wehner; also survived by seven grandchildren. Calling hours Saturday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at MARLEY FUNERAL HOME, 135 Main St., Attica, where funeral service will be held Sunday at 1:30 PM. Memorials to Attica Rescue Squad and GWCC School. Published in the Buffalo News on 2/18/2005. Julian, Samuel W. Of Wheatfield, NY, February 16, 2005, beloved husband of Rose (nee Sieta) Julian; father of Cynthia and Salvatore Julian; also survived by six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; brother of Charles Julian of Florida and Terry LaTorre. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Mass in St. Christopher's Church, 2660 Niagara Falls Blvd., Saturday morning at 9:30. No prior visitation. Mr. Julian was a veteran of WW-II, a member of American Legion Henry Mosher Post No. 638 and Knights of Columbus Kenmore Council No. 3076. Arrangements by GRECO FUNERAL HOME INC. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/17/2005 - 2/18/2005. Kenney, Leona Catharine Suddely at the Douglas Memorial Hospital in Fort Erie on Wednesday, February 16, 2005 in her 70th year. Loving mother to Laurie Reaman, of Fort Erie and Phillip Kenney, of Phoenix, Arizona; cherished grandmother of Rachel Raeman, Natalie Raeman, David Brand and Darren Anderson; also survived by one sister and one brother; predeceased by one son, James Kenney. BENNER FUNERAL SERVICES, 1105 Benner Ave., Fort Erie, Ontario, entrusted with arrangements. The family will receive friends on Friday evening from 6 PM until service time in the Benner Funeral Chapel at 7:30. If so desired, donations to the Fort Erie SPCA would be appreciated by the family. Published in the Buffalo News on 2/18/2005. Kurzepa, Jan Of Hamburg, NY; February 14, 2005; husband of the late Margarete Kurzepa; son of the late Thomas and Annie Kurzepa of Poland. Friends received at the LAKESIDE MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME INC., S-4199 LAKESHORE Rd., (corner of Camp Rd. & Rt. 5) Hamburg 627-2919 Thursday and Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM where funeral service will be held Saturday at 9:15 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Marys of the Lake Church at 10 AM. Charles a Castiglia Director Published in the Buffalo News from 2/17/2005 - 2/18/2005. Landahl, Clayton E. Of Tonawanda, NY, entered into rest February 17, 2005, beloved husband of the late Marion L. (nee Butler) Landahl; devoted father of Sharon Hess, Robert (Gail) Landahl and Marilyn Leach; cherished grandfather of Jennifer, Paul, Christopher, Joseph, and Molly; great-grandfather of six great-grandchildren; dear brother of Frank (late Betty) Landahl, Charlotte Carnes and Ben (Ann) Henry; special friend of Mildred Florence. A rememberance gathering will be held at the LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (Northtowns Chapel), 885 Niagara Falls Blvd (near Eggert/Sheridan Dr.), on Saturday afternoon from 3-6 PM, where the Memorial Service will immediately follow. Mr. Landahl was a decorated Army veteran of WWII and a retired Electrician of the IBEW Local 41. getlogo,lo0240 Published in the Buffalo News from 2/18/2005 - 2/19/2005. Lehman, Paul W. February 8, 2005, formerly of Tonawanda, NY. See todays Obituary page. Published in the Buffalo News on 2/18/2005. Levan, Wilbur L. February 16, 2005 of the Town of Tonawanda, NY; beloved husband of Elizabeth LeVan; loving father of Stephen (Patricia), Mark (Natalie) and Kay (Vincent) Escuyer; dearest grandfather of Matthew (Elizabeth), Eric, Paul (Katrina), Catherine LeVan, Paul and William Escuyer; brother of Robert and Eugene (Delores) LeVan. Friends may call Friday 2-4 and 7-9 at the LESTER H. WEDEKINDT, INC., FUNERAL HOME, 3290 Delaware Ave., where Funeral services will be held Saturday morning at 11. Friends invited. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/17/2005 - 2/18/2005. McDonald, Charline L. (Eckert) Of Orchard Park, NY, passed away peacefully on February 17, 2005, beloved wife of Richard P. McDonald; devoted mother of Bruce (Donna), Dianne (Dan) Hanna, Karen Krupski, Barbara (Victor) Ott, James (Peggi), Thomas (Kathleen) and the late Colleen DeWolf; cherished grandmother of 21 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; loving daughter of the late Charles and Viola (nee Wasmer) Eckert; also survived by relatives and friends. Relatives and friends may visit the LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (Southtowns Chapel), 3060 Abbott Rd near Lake Ave on Saturday from 4-8 PM, where the funeral service will immediately follow. The family would like to specially thank the Ridgeview Manor Staff. Published in the Buffalo News on 2/18/2005. Merkel, Diana L. (Wells) February 16, 2005, of South Wales, NY, beloved wife of Albert L. Merkel; mother of Sean Merkel of South Wales; sister of Robert (Sue) Wells of Johnsonberg, PA; daughter of Robert and Margaret Conrad Wells of Winter Haven, FL. No prior visitation. Private funeral services and interment in PA. Arrangements by WOOD FUNERAL HOME, East Aurora. Published in the Buffalo News on 2/18/2005. Miller, Esther G. February 16, 2005, daughter of the late Thomas and Anna Miller; sister of the late Thomas, Florence Smith and Daniel Miller; dear sister-in-law of Rita Miller; dearest aunt of James (Annmarie), John (Sue) Miller, Daniel (Terry), Frank (Donna) Miller and Mary Elaine (Dick) Sicienski; also survived by many great-nieces and nephews. Friends may call Friday 6-9 PM at the REDDINGTON FUNERAL HOME, 657 Abbott Rd. (corner Red Jacket Pkwy.) where services will be held Saturday at 10 AM and St. Thomas Aquinas Church at 10:30 AM. Friends invited. Esther was retired from New York Telephone Co. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/17/2005 - 2/18/2005. Mills Sr., Edgar C. February 15, 2005. Public visitation will be Friday from 1-6 PM at UNITED MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, 3272 Bailey Ave. Wake services will be held on Saturday at 10 o'clock followed by an 11 AM Funeral Service at Zion Missionary Baptist Church, 179 East Ferry. Interment Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News on 2/18/2005. Mitchell, Charles F. February 16, 2005, Of Buffalo, NY; son of the late William and Helen Mitchell; beloved father of Dawn, Joseph (Mary), Lisa (Chuck), Mary Rush, and Helen (Richard) Mitchell, and the late Ruth Mitchell; brother of Raymond (Ellie) Mitchell and the late William (Kathy) Mitchell; also survived by 18 grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services Saturday at 11:00 AM from the Old First Ward Chapel of The PETER K. LESLIE FUNERAL HOME, 580 South Park Ave. (corner of Hamburg St., 855-1411) Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Family will be present Friday 2-9 PM. Charlie worked for Heinz & Weber for 52 years. Interment in Holy Cross Cemtery. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/17/2005 - 2/18/2005. Moritz, DeWayne E. Of Springville, NY, February 16, 2005, husband of Dolores (nee Ranlett) Moritz; father of Diane E. (Daniel) Snyder, Larry J. (Kathy) Moritz and Bruce T. (Julie) Moritz; grandfather of Danielle Johnson, Denise Skeels, Brandi Sutherland and Eron Moritz; step-grandfather of Ann and Michael Peluse; great-grandfather of Anthony and Andrew Johnson, Nathan and Lyndsey Skeels, Madelynn Sutherland and Ashley Peluse. Friends may call Saturday evening 7-9 PM and Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the SMITH-WEISMANTEL FUNERAL HOME INC., 271 E. Main St., Springville, where a prayer service will be held Monday morning at 10, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 from St. Aloysius Church, Springville. Published in the Buffalo News on 2/18/2005. Olewniczak, Lisa M. (Sturniolo) February 15, 2005, of Cheektowaga, NY. Daughter of the late Anthony and Josephine Sturniolo; beloved wife of Carl; dear mother of Eric and Sarah Olewniczak; sister of Lorine Sturniolo and Lynne (Rick) Greiner; daughter-in-law of Joan (late Charles) Olewniczak; also survived by brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Funeral services Saturday at 9 AM from the SIECK & MAST FUNERAL HOME, 250 Orchard Park Rd., West Seneca, 815-5205, and in St. Catherine of Siena Church at 9:30 AM. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Family present Thursday 7-9 and Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Flowers gratefully declined. Interment in Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/17/2005 - 2/18/2005. Pearson, Norman E. February 14, 2005, beloved husband of Barbara K. (nee Blake) Pearson; dearest father of Cynthia C. Pearson, Deborah K. (Robert) Millican, Duane P. (Kimberly) Pearson, and SSG David F. (Carla) Pearson; devoted grandfather of Ryan and Tyler Glynn, Kelly Pearson, Ashley and Chelsea Sullivan; brother of James F. (Marian) Pearson. The family will be present to receive friends Saturday from 1-3:30 PM at the (Tonawanda Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME INC., 2600 Sheridan Dr. (corner Parker Blvd.), where a Memorial Service will follow at 3:30 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Boy Scouts of America, 401 Maryvale Dr., Cheektowaga, NY 14225. Online guest register at www.Amigone.com. Published in the Buffalo News on 2/18/2005. Polvinale, Josette M. (Ferrara) Suddenly, February 16, 2005. Age 42. Beloved wife of the late Jeffrey M; dear mother of Alyssa, and Leah; beloved daughter of John and Carmella (nee Russo) Ferrara; sister of Lory Ferrara; sister-in-law of Georgina Ferrara; also survived by several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins. Family will receive friends Friday from 3-5 and 7-9 PM at the Urban-AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, 1024 French Rd., Cheektowaga, (near Borden Rd.) where funeral service will be held Saturday at 11:00 AM. Online register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News on 2/18/2005. Przybyl, Wanda M. (Waligorski) February 16, 2005 in Ithaca, NY, formerly of Buffalo, NY. Beloved wife of the late Casimer Przybyl; dearest mother of Richard (Florence) Przybyl of Ithaca, NY; loving grandmother of Lynn (Al) Filippini of NJ, Richard T. (Donna) of Ithaca, NY, Dr. Mark (Eileen) Przybyl of Pittsburg, PA and eight great-granddaughters. Flowers are gratefully declined. If desired, memorials may be made to Hospice East Kings Road, Ithaca, NY 14850. Online register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News on 2/18/2005. Schneider, David Elton Of West Orange, NJ; died suddenly on Tuesday February 15, 2005; beloved husband of Nubia Schneider (nee Aljure); devoted father of Steven; loving son of Joann and the late Elton Schneider; loving brother of Donald, Daniel and Rae Ann. Services from 'The Family Owned' DANGLER FUNERAL HOME of West Orange, 340 Main St., West Orange on Saturday February 19, 2005 at 8:30 AM. Then to Our Lady of Lourdes Church, 1 Eagle Rock Ave., West Orange for the Funeral Mass at 9:30 AM. Internment will be private. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to West Orange Elks National Foundation c/o West Orange Elks, 424 Main St., West Orange, NJ 07052. Letter of condolence may be sent to DANGwo@aol.com. For more information visit danglerfuneralhome.com. Visiting will be Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Published in the Buffalo News on 2/18/2005. Schuh, George A. Suddenly February 16, 2005; Age 40; son of the late Gerard V. and the late Carol A. (nee Keller); brother of Gerard (Jari Jean), Charlene (Brian) Orwat and John (Jen); uncle to four nieces, three nephews, and a grand niece; also survived by aunts, uncles, and cousins. Family will receive friends Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at Sauer-Lynett-AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, 1933 Kensington Ave., (near Harlem), where funeral services will be held Monday at 10 AM. Online register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 2/18/2005 - 2/20/2005. Shaw, George W. February 17, 2005, of Grand Island, husband of Patricia A. Shaw; father of Sherry L. (John) Watkins of Brighton, MI. and Scott W. (Patricia D.) Shaw of Grand Island; grandfather of Jennifer Watkins, Evan, and Ben Shaw; brother of Clara (Joe) Miller, Ruthann Agualera, Bonnie Sue (Duanne Thomas) Crabtree and Meril Gray; son of the late George and Virginia Shaw; step-son of the late Eleanor Shaw Roraff; also survived by nieces, nephews, and many good friends. Friends may call Sunday only 1-4 PM and 7-9 PM at the KAISER FUNERAL HOME, 1950 Whitehaven Rd., Grand Island, where funeral services will be held Monday at 11:00 AM. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to the George W. Shaw Memorial Scholarship Fund, C/O M & T Bank, 2381 Grand Island Blvd., Grand Island, NY 14072. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/18/2005 - 2/20/2005. Smaldone, Michael A. Of Clarence, NY, entered into rest February 17, 2005, beloved husband of Dorothy (nee Schott) Smaldone; devoted father of JoAnne (Donald) Minderler and Nancy LaTona; cherished grandfather of Stephen, Amie, Renee, Nicholas and great-grandfather of Anthony; loving son of the late Gaetano and Marietta (nee Marchese) Smaldone; dear brother of the late Nicholas (Angeline) Smaldone, Angeline (Peter) Thomas, Julia Smaldone-Rine, Paul (Mary) Smaldone, PFC Joseph Smaldone of the US Army, Concetta Smaldone and Helen (Anthony) Fatta; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends may visit The LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME 885 Niagara Falls Blvd. (near Eggert/Sheridan Dr.) on Friday from 4-8 PM where the funeral service will be held on Saturday morning at 11 o'clock. Interment United German and French Cemetery. Mr. Smaldone was an Army Veteran of WW II. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/17/2005 - 2/18/2005. Szydlowski, Genevieve (Prinzbach) February 16, 2005, beloved wife of the late Casimir Szydlowski; dear mother of the late Richard Szydlowski; sister of the late Florence Fenske, Josephine Ratajczak and Frederick Prinzbach; survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral service form The BARRON-MILLER FUNERAL HOME INC., 3025 William St. near Union Rd, Cheektowaga, Saturday at 8:45 AM and in St. Josaphat Church at 9:30 AM. Family present Friday 2-8 PM. Published in the Buffalo News on 2/18/2005. Tirone, Libby H. (Vaccarella) Of Buffalo, NY, February 16, 2005, beloved wife of the late Gasper Tirone; sister of Andrew (Mary) Vaccarella of Silver Springs, MD and Jennie (late Russell) Tripi; aunt of Jennifer (James) McMahon; great-aunt of Melissa (Gerald) Krajewski and Denise (James) Woodin; great-great-aunt of Johnathan, Jordan, Ciara, Gabrielle and Jared. Friends received Friday from 7-9 PM at the GRECO FUNERAL HOME INC., 2909 Elmwood Ave., (near Sheridan Dr.), where Funeral Services will be held Saturday morning at 8:45 and in St. Paul's RC Church at 9:15. Interment in Mount Calvary Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/17/2005 - 2/18/2005. Tollefson Ph.D., Donald L. February 16, 2005. Professor of Psychology at Canisius College. Son of the late Lloyd Tollefson and Marie Whetzel. Friends may call at the JOHN E. ROBERTS FUNERAL HOME, 1357 Hertel Ave., (West Chapel) Friday 4-8 PM, where funeral service will be held Saturday at 8:45 followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St Margaret's Church, 1395 Hertel Avenue at 9:30 AM. Entombment, Forest Lawn Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Luke's Mission of Mercy, PO Box 448, Buffalo, NY 14215. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/17/2005 - 2/18/2005. Williamson, Willie February 16, 2005. Family will receive relatives and friends Saturday, 4 PM at EXODUS GARDENS FUNERAL HOME, INC. 605 Masten Ave. Flowers gratefully declined. Published in the Buffalo News on 2/18/2005. Wilson, Mary (Murphy) February 13, 2005. Formerly of Potsdam, NY. Friends may call Thursday 7-9 PM and Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the ADDISON FUNERAL HOME INC, 262 Main St, Angola, where services will be held Saturday at 10 AM and at Most Precious Blood Church at 11 AM. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Our Loving Arms, PO Box 310, Buffalo, NY 14215. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/17/2005 - 2/18/2005. Yox, Elvira C. (Schutz) February 15, 2005 of Cheektowaga, NY, wife of the late Calvin A.; dearest mother of Cherlyn (Dr. Edgar) Calvelo, Pamela (Gary) Kraft and the late Diane (Dale) Bundt and Janet (George) Koster; sister of Clifford M. (Magda) Schutz and the late Charles (Evelyn) Schutz Jr.; also survived by seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service Saturday, February 19, 2005 at Cleveland Hill Lutheran Church, 261 Cleveland Dr., Cheektowaga at 10 AM. Those desiring may send memorials to Cleveland Hill Lutheran Church or the American Heart Association. Elvira was very active at Cleveland Hill Lutheran Church and the Home Bureau. Interment in Woodlawn Cemetery. Arrangements by SIECK & MAST FUNERAL HOME, 825-5205 Published in the Buffalo News from 2/17/2005 - 2/18/2005. Zyglis, Irene C. (Luczak) February 15, 2005, beloved wife of Stanley; loving mother of Judith and Paul (Susan); cherished grandmother of Aaron, Adam and Elliot Zyglis. Funeral Services Private. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/17/2005 - 2/18/2005.