OBITS: The Buffalo News Death Notices 20 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 Agle, Otto D. February 18, 2005 in Sun City Center, FL; formerly of Eden and Angola, NY; beloved husband of Lois (nee Bley); loving father of Ronald (JoAnne) and Sandra (Michael) Sendor; grandfather of Gregory; dear brother of Milton (late Doris) and the late Elmer (late Ruth), Herman (late Katrina), Loretta (late Amos) Zittle and Evelyn (late Wilfred) Saar. Mr. Agle was an Army veteran of WWII. A memorial service will be held in the spring at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Eden, NY. In lieu of flowers, donations to the American Diabetes Assn. or St. Paul's Lutheran Church. Published in the Buffalo News on 2/20/2005. Ahmed, Abdullah T. February 18, 2005, of Lackawanna, NY, beloved husband of Dorothy L. (nee Trowbridge); dearest father of Anisa Raney of Scio, NY, Amenia Privitera of North Collins, Jamelia 'Jay' Horaiba of Belfast and Amria (Dennis) McGillivray of Belmont; grandfather of 17 and great-grandfather of six; son of the late Tabet and Fatima (nee Hamden) Ahmed; brother of the late Abraham of Chicago, IL; also survived by nieces and nephews. Chapel Service from THE COLONIAL MEMORIAL CHAPELS, INC., 3003 South Park Ave., Lackawanna, NY, Tuesday morning at 11. Visitation Monday only 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Published in the Buffalo News on 2/20/2005. Bardak, Chester J. February 18, 2005. Husband of the late Julia (nee Rajca) Bardak; dear father of Judi (Tom) Basinski, Paul J. (Leslie) and Rick (Lisa) of Dunedin, FL.; grandfather of Katie, Alex, Joanna, Kevin, Nathan and Julia; brother of Carol Kalata, Joseph, Barbara, Fred, Gerry, Tom and Jim Bardak and the late Steve Bardak and Elaine Bankoske; also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Friends may call Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the DENGLER FUNERAL HOME, 2070 Eggert Rd., Eggertsville, where prayers will be offered Tuesday morning at 9 o'clock, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Christopher's Church at 9:30. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice Buffalo. Mr. Bardak was an Engineer and long time employee of Bell Aero Space. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/20/2005 - 2/21/2005. Benzula, Calvin C. Of West Seneca, NY, February 17, 2005, son of the late Albert and Louise Benzula Sr.; brother of Edith Hillock, Gladys Saul and Albert Benzula Jr.; uncle of George (Marcia) Hillock Sr., Clara (John) Smith, Gladys (Richard) Filipowicz, Louise Ann (Kenneth) Manista, Joseph (Deborah) Saul and Leo Saul. Friends may call Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at LOOMIS, OFFERS & LOOMIS INC. MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 1820 Seneca St. A Funeral Service will be held Monday at 1 PM at Seneca United Methodist Church, 2846 Seneca St. Please assemble at church. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/19/2005 - 2/20/2005. Berner, Charles R. Of East Aurora, NY, February 17, 2005, beloved husband of Karen (Landwehr) Berner; devoted father of Brandy (Matthew) Pillar, Sherry, Daniel and Dawn Berner; grand 'PA of Austin, Aurora and Shane; beloved son of Mary Jane (Kossin) and the late Charles G. Berner; dear brother of Marie (James) Turner; nephew of Thomas (Ann) Berner; son-in-law of Delores Landwehr; also survived by brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law and several nieces, nephews. Family and friends may call Saturday 7-9 PM and Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the KENNETH HOWE FUNERAL HOME, 64 Maple St., East Aurora. Funeral services will be held 10 AM Monday at Nativity Lutheran Church, 970 East Main St., East Aurora. (Please assemble at church). In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Buffalo or the Southtowns Walleye Associates of WNY. Chuck was a electrician with Outokumpu American Brass, United Steel Worker Local 593 and a US Army veteran. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/19/2005 - 2/20/2005. Brodfurer, Laura Mary (Statz) February 18, 2005, beloved wife of the late Edward E. Brodfurer; dearest mother of Lorna M. (Robert) Heim; devoted grandmother of Joseph, Andrew (Victoria) and Thomas (Rebecca) Heim; great-grandmother of Ethan, Colin and Isabelle; predeceased by 11 brothers and sisters. The family will be present Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Amherst Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 5200 Sheridan Dr. (corner Hopkins Rd.) where funeral services will be held Tuesday at 8:45 AM and from SS. Peter & Paul Church at 9:30 AM. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to The Hospice Foundation. Online register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News on 2/20/2005. Cacciatore, Elaine C. (Please see Wainwright notice) Published in the Buffalo News from 2/20/2005 - 2/21/2005. Calveric, Eva (Novak) February 19, 2005. Beloved wife of the late Joseph; dear mother of Joanne (late Peter) Sorgi, Vivian (Philip) Coletti, David (Maureen) Calveric, Patricia (Dennis) Graham and the late Gregory (Pamela) Calveric; grandmother of Frank (Laura), Joseph (Rachel), Peter (Christina), Jennifer Sorgi and Janet, Linda (Christopher), Amy (William), Andria (Peter) Coletti and Keith (Michelle), Mark (Rachel) Calveric and Joseph (Sarah), Brigette, Kathryn Calveric and Meagan, Sean Graham; great-grandmother of 14 great-grandchildren; sister of Helen (late Anton) Bubniak. Funeral from JAMES W. CANNAN FUNERAL HOME INC. (Southtowns Chapel), 3155 Orchard Park Rd., Orchard Park, N.Y., Tuesday at 9 AM and St. Thomas Aquinas Church at 9:30 AM. Friends may call Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Thomas Aquinas Parish. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/20/2005 - 2/21/2005. Campieri, Elizabeth C. (Saviola) February 19, 2005, beloved wife of the late Joseph M. Campieri; dearest mother of Louis (Joan) Campieri; cherished grandmother of Lisa and Daniel Campieri; dear sister of Daniel (Phyllis) Saviola and the late John, Ray and Edward 'Babe' (Marion) Saviola; also survived by many nieces and nephews. The family will be present on Sunday from 7-9 PM and Monday 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 Tuesday at 8:15 AM and a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated from Holy Spirit Church, Buffalo at 9:00 AM. Online register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 2/20/2005 - 2/21/2005. Canfield, Raymond G. February 18, 2005, beloved husband of Cheryl (nee Lucas); loving father of Raymond G. Jr.; dear son of the late James and Mary Canfield; stepson of Ellen Canfield; son-in-law of Joanne (late Paul) Lucas; brother of James (Cindy), Michael (Patty), Tom Canfield and Mary (James) Webster; brother-in-law of Keith (Lisa) Lucas; step-brother of Judy (David) Durante, Cindy (Joseph) Stadelmeyer; also survived by several nieces and nephews. The family will be present Monday only from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the PERNA-PELLEGRINO FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1671 Maple Rd. (between Hopkins & Youngs) where funeral services will be held Tuesday at 9 AM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated from St. Joseph's University Church (3269 Main St.) at 10 AM. Flowers gratefully declined. Donations may be made to Roswell Park Alliance Foundation, PO Box 631, Buffalo, NY 14240 (please specify for GI/Esophageal Cancer Research) or Hospice Buffalo. Interment Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/19/2005 - 2/20/2005. 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. Cleveland, Frank Ford February 16, 2005, in Melbourne, FL., formerly of Lawtons, NY and North Collins; husband of the late Margaret (Milner) Cleveland; beloved father of Patricia (Eugene) Peterson of Melbourne, FL., Georgina (Dennis) Paul of Perrysburg, NY and Rebecca (Alan) Bennett of Cainbridge, MA.; also survived by five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Funeral services were private. If desired memorials may be made to Hospice or the American Cancer Society. Published in the Buffalo News on 2/20/2005. Consola, Frank A. February 18, 2005, husband of the late Marie (DePeters) Consola; father of Richard F. (Deborah) Consola and the late Donald Consola; grandfather of Maria (Rocky) Magee, Richard J. (Sherri), Sophia, Frank A., Jacqueline, Constance Consola, Kim (Chris) Selva and nine great-grandchildren; brother of the late Anthony (late Vicki) Cangialosi, Joseph (Lucille) Consola; also survived by nieces and nephews. Family present to receive friends Saturday 4-7 PM and Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the PERNA- PELLEGRINO FUNERAL HOME, 1306 Hertel Ave. (near Colvin Ave.) where funeral services will be held Monday at 8:45 AM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated from St. Margaret's Church at 9:30 AM. Entombment Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Mr. Consola was an active member of St. Margaret's and North Buffalo Seniors. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/19/2005 - 2/20/2005. Costilow Ph.D., Ralph N. February 13, 2005 age 82 in Costa Mesa, CA; beloved husband of Mary I. (nee Iovenitti) Costilow; dearest father of James (Pam) Costilow and Susan Dalton; dear grandfather of Jay, Nicholas, and Justin and Maygayle; brother of the late Eugene and Charles Costilow; dear uncle of many nieces and nephews. Family will be present on Monday 6-8 PM at the (Cleveland Drive Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 569 Cleveland Dr. Family and friends are invited to attend a funeral service Tuesday at 11 AM from The Mt. Calvary Cemetery Mausoleum Chapel. Flowers gratefully declined. Online register book at www.amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 2/19/2005 - 2/20/2005. Cronin, Gene "Tom" February 17, 2005, former husband of Margaret M. (Semrau); dearest father of Duane (Donna) and Diane (Frank) Kellar; brother of Doreen DeBonn; grandfather of eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Friends received on Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the NIGHTENGALE FUNERAL HOME, 1884 South Park Ave (near Tifft), where funeral services will be held Tuesday at 10 AM. Friends invited. Mr. Cronin is a retiree of Chevrolet Tonawanda Plant and an army veteran of Korea. Interment in Holy Cross Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/20/2005 - 2/21/2005. DeBenedetti, James February 17, 2005, dear son of Valerie and the late Alfred DeBenedetti; dear brother of Albert (Patricia) DeBenedetti; fond uncle of Summer and Michael. Funeral services were held privately. Family will receive friends at the KOLANO FUNERAL HOME, 396 Amherst St. (near Grant) Sunday 1-4 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Strong Memorial Hospital Liver Transplant Unit, 601 Elmwood Ave., Box 660, Rochester, NY 14642 are preferred. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/19/2005 - 2/20/2005. Dole, Richard J. February 18, 2005 of North Collins, N.Y. Beloved husband of Evelyn (Polzin) Dole; loving father of Rick (Deb) Dole, Donna (Tim) Sheetz, Diane (Carmen) Caruana, Karen (Dave) Rhoten, Ron 'Ernie' (Patti) Dole, Colleen (Dave) Lynch and Kim Dole (friend Shawn); grandfather of Danielle and Ricky Dole, Robert and Karyn Sheetz, Ronny and Andy Dole, Gunnar Dole, David and Ryan Lynch and Alex and Erik Rhoten; brother of Phyllis (late James) Schmitz and the late Arlene Rechter, Doris (Fred) Bodenstedt and Carlton Dole; brother-in-law of Earl Rechter, Josephine Dole. Friends may call Saturday and Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the WENTLAND FUNERAL HOME, 10634 Main St. (Rte. 62), North Collins, N.Y., where the funeral service will be held Monday morning at 9:45 and followed by a 10:30 Mass of Christian Burial from St. Martin's Church, Langford N.Y. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the Langford New Oregon V.F.D. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/19/2005 - 2/20/2005. Doster, Geraldine M. (Penman) February 18, 2005, of Lockport N.Y. Beloved wife of the late Raymond J. Doster; devoted mother of Donna L. (fiance Joe Colucci) Fournier of Patterson, N.Y. and Robert (Elizabeth) Babbitt of Pavillion, N.Y.; step-mother of Richard (Brenda) Doster of Holland, N.Y. and Michael (Kathy) Doster of Arcade, N.Y.; also survived by grandchildren and great-grandchildren; sister-in-law of Gerry Penman. Friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service, Sunday at 3 PM in the chapel of the BURY & ROBERTS FUNERAL HOME INC., 3070 Delaware Ave., Kenmore, N.Y. Published in the Buffalo News on 2/20/2005. Embree, Harold A. February 18, 2005, age 98, of Arcade N.Y. Beloved husband of the late Winnie (nee McKnight); father of John (Jeanne) Embree and Judith Embree; brother of the late Helen Smith and Geneva Taylor; grandfather of Jeffrey and James Embree; also survived by several nieces and nephews. Friends may call Tuesday from 2-4 PM at W. S. DAVIS FUNERAL HOME INC., 358 W. Main St., Arcade NY. Services will be held Wednesday at 11 AM in the First Baptist Church of Arcade. Interment in Williamsville Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News on 2/20/2005. Ezie, Michael Chigozie Of Buffalo, NY, died suddenly on February 16, 2005, born to Chief Edmund O. Ezie (deceased) and Patricia N. (Ubuzoh) Ezie; loving husband of Dr. Leslie Clapp and cherished father of Chinyere, Kelechi, Chisara and Chiemeka; dear brother of Mrs. Fidelia Eze M. Sc. Ed (Dr. Emmanuel), Mrs. Justina Ogbuokiri, Ph.D. (Dr. Godwin), Mrs. Imelda Nwoga, Ph.D. (Dr. Jude), Joseph (Ife), Patrick (Theodora), Mrs. Mary Jo Ekwem (Dr. Fred), Benjamin (deceased), Simon (deceased) and Gloria (deceased). The family will receive friends on Sunday, February 20 from 4-6 PM at Lincoln Memorial United Methodist Church, 641 Masten Ave. corner Main St. The funeral will be held on Monday, February 21 at 11 AM and visitation preceding at 10 AM at St. Martin de Porres, 555 Northampton Ave. near Humboldt Pkwy. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in memory of Michael Ezie to Catholic Relief Services (Sudan Relief), 155 E. Superior St., Chicago, IL 60611. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/19/2005 - 2/20/2005. Fischer Jr., Karl William Age 89 of Naples, FL., died February 15, 2005. Devoted husband for 64 years of the late Edith (Wagner) Fischer, who died August 24, 2004. Born in New York City, N.Y., March 1, 1915, son of the late Karl William Fischer, Sr. and Sybilla Avis. Attended Boston Technical School and Wentworth Institute in Boston MA. Owned and operated Fischer Die & Stamping Co. in Hyde Park, MA. Resident of Hyde Park MA. and West Roxbury MA. before moving to Naples FL. in 1995. Survived by three daughters, Janet Benjamins of Orchard Park N.Y., JoAnne Sullivan of North Eastham MA. and Joyce Heath of Naples FL.; three grandchildren, Maija, Jani and Kristen; a sister, Violet (Fischer) McGrath of Roslindale MA.; several nieces and nephews. A Memorial Service will be held for Karl and Edith at 12 PM, Saturday, April 16, 2005 in Christ Church, Cleary Square, Hyde Park, MA. Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Support Network, 660 Tamiami Trail North, Ste. 21, Naples FL., 34102 or to your favorite charity. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/20/2005 - 2/21/2005. Fisher, Julia K. (Kahn) February 19, 2005. Beloved wife of the late Stanley H. Fisher; devoted mother of Sharon (Ronald) Meer and Dr. Jeffrey (Elizabeth) Fisher; loving grandmother of Jonathan Meer, Elizabeth (Dean) Collins, Brett, Benjamin and Erin Fisher; great-grandmother of Emily and Reid Collins; sister of Bernice (Ralph) Citron. Funeral services will be held from AMHERST MEMORIAL CHAPEL INC., 281 Dodge Rd., Monday at 10:00 AM. No prior visitation. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Temple Beth Zion, Fight Hunger Fund or Buffalo Hospice Inc., 225 Como Park Blvd., Cheektowaga N.Y., 14227. Published in the Buffalo News on 2/20/2005. Folck, Arline A. (Stein) February 18, 2005, beloved wife of the late Robert L. Folck; loving mother of Grace Walters, Robert (late Edith) and Kenneth (Judy) Folck; sister of Neil and the late Raymond Stein; also survived by seven grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Friends may call Monday 2-4 and 7-9 at LOOMIS, OFFERS & LOOMIS INC. MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 1820 Seneca St. where funeral will be held Tuesday 9:30 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial from St. Teresa's Church at 10. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/20/2005 - 2/21/2005. Foresman, Helen C. (Cook) Of Hamburg, NY, February 18, 2005, wife of the late Paul Foresman; mother of Heinz (Jamie) Ruppmann, Marianne (James) Benton, Rachel (John) Hoffmann and the late David (Evelyn) Foresman; sister of Marianne Jung of Mexico; also survived by 14 grandchildren and 28 great-grandchildren. Private funeral services at the convenience of the family. No prior visitation. Arrangements by DONALD M. DEMMERLEY FUNERAL HOME INC. Published in the Buffalo News on 2/20/2005. Gault, John H. February 14, 2005, suddenly. Family will receive relatives and friends Monday. Wake at 10 AM, funeral at 11 AM, at St. John Baptist Church, 184 Goodell St. Arrangements, EXODUS GARDENS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 605 Masten Ave. Published in the Buffalo News on 2/20/2005. Giarve, Terrence J. Unexpectedly in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. February 16, 2005; husband of Diane Giarve; father of Amanda Gomez; son of Mary S. (late Stanley) Giarve; brother of Janice (Keith) Keller and Mark E. (Margaret) Giarve; uncle of Nicole, Danielle and Noelle. Visitation and Mass of Christian Burial will be private. Memorials made to Hospice Buffalo Inc. Arrangements by the F.E. BROWN SONS FUNERAL HOME INC. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/19/2005 - 2/20/2005. Glaz, Stanley J. February 14, 2005, son of the late John and Viola; brother of the late Henry (Anne), Mildred (late henry) Mikolajewski and Edwin (Adel); special uncle of Joey; also survived by nieces, nephews and cousins. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at St. Casimir's RC Church, corner of Weimer and Casimir Sts., Saturday , March 5 at 9:15 AM. Stan was a veteran of WW II, member of UAW local 634 Buffalo Plant Harrison Radiator and enjoyed OTB. Memorials to the SPCA. Arrangements by the PACER FUNERAL HOME, INC. Published in the Buffalo News on 2/20/2005. Glosser, Jeremy Michael Entered into rest unexpectedly Friday, February 18, 2005, cherished son of Robert and Dorothy Glosser; dear brother of Tammy (David) Skidmore, Lisa (David Larken) Glosser and Melanie (Edward) Ublies; also survived by many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends. Relatives and friends may call Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 at the TAYLOR & REYNOLDS FUNERAL HOME, corner of Transit and Niagara Streets, Lockport where prayers will be held on Tuesday at 10:15. The Funeral Service will follow at The Pendleton Center United Methodist Church at 11 AM. Interment in Acacia Park Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News on 2/20/2005. 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. Gonzalez Sr., Carmelo G. Of Buffalo, NY, entered into rest February 18, 2005; beloved husband of Blanche (nee Cain) Gonzalez; devoted father of Carmelo Jr. (Darlene), John (Marlene), Aida (Ivan) Stewart, Ava Gonzalez Dunn, Maria (Alexander) Montalvo and Theresa (David) Rodriguez; cherished grandfather of many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; loving son of the late Concepcion and Rosa Gonzalez; dear brother of nine brothers and sisters; 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 Sunday 7-9 PM, and Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM, where the funeral and services will be held on Tuesday morning at 11:30 o'clock. Interment, Holy Cross Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News on 2/20/2005. Gratz, Josephine E. (Ziolkowski) February 18, 2005. Devoted mother of Edward, 'Jr.' (Carol) Gratz, Susan (Kendall) Crane and the late Ronald Gratz; loving grandmother of Frederick and Crystal Gratz, Elizabeth 'Jo' and Kendall Crane; dear sister of Raymond and Leonard Ziolkowski, Emily (late Gerald) Smith and the late Hank Ziolkowski; also survived by nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services at the BUSZKA FUNERAL HOME INC., 2005 Clinton St. (corner South Ogden), Wednesday at 9:30 AM and at St. Bernard's Church at 10:00 AM. Visitation Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/20/2005 - 2/21/2005. Hartman, Audrey W. (White) February 17, 2005, age 88, wife of the late Harold; mother of Robert, Barbara Summers, Harry and the late William (the late Gail) Summers; grandmother of 14; great-grandmother of 32; great-great grandmother of six; sister of Phyllis (late William) Kessel; predeceased by two brothers and a sister; aunt to several nieces and nephews. Family will receive friends Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the Zurbrick-AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, 5615 Broadway, Lancaster. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 11 AM in Faith United Methodist Church, 5505 Broadway, Lancaster. Flowers gratefully declined. Contributions to Gateway Home, 6350 Main St., Williamsville, 14221. Online register book at: www.amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News on 2/20/2005. Hoegerl, John L. February 10, 2005, of Clarence, NY, son of the late John and Marie Hoegerl; beloved husband of Ann (nee Murphy); dear father of John L. (Kimberly) Jr., Melinda Hoegerl and Sandra Edwards; brother of the late Marion Mayer; grandfather of Aaron and Devon Edwards and John C. and Marissa Hoegerl; also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial Wednesday, February 23, 2005 at Christ The King Church, 30 Lamarck Drive, Snyder at 9:30 AM. No prior visitation. Memorials may be made to the American Lung Association. John grew up in Snyder and attended Manlius Military Academy and the University of Buffalo. He spent four years in the Air Force and worked at Houghton Elevator for 27 years. He enjoyed hobbies as a photographer and working part time for the Amherst Bee. Arrangements by BUFFALO NIAGARA CREMATION SERVICE, 855-1311. Published in the Buffalo News on 2/20/2005. Hulday, Katherine E. (Christen) Of Hamburg, NY, entered into rest February 18, 2005, beloved wife of the late Paul G. Hulday; devoted mother of Joyce (Jerry) Fox, Paul (Geri) Hulday, Suzanne (Frank) Gerard and Maureen (James) Slominski; cherished grandmother of nine grandchildren and six-great grandchildren; loving daughter of the late Julius and Mary (nee Doyle) Christen; dear sister of Joseph (Pauline) Christen, Dorothy (Bill) Wilson, and Paul (Pat) Christen; also survived by nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends may visit The LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (Southtowns Chapel), 3060 Abbott Rd near Lake Ave. on Saturday from 7-9 PM and Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Francis of Assisi Church, St. Francis Dr, Athol Springs on Monday morning at 10 o'clock. (Please assemble at church). Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. Flowers gratefully declined. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/19/2005 - 2/20/2005. Jakubus, Florence M. (Jarosz) Of Orchard Park, N.Y., February 18, 2005. Beloved wife of the late Stanley S. Jakubus; loving mother of Raymond J. (Peggy) Jakubus, Rita (Tom) Kruszka, Joanne Jakubus and the late Stanley E. Jakubus and Florence M. Ralph; also survived by two brothers, a sister, several nieces, nephews and grandchildren including great and great-great. The family will receive friends Sunday from 2-4 and 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 Monday at 9:30 AM in Nativity of Our Lord Church. Friends invited. Please assemble at church. Memorials made to Leukemia Society. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/19/2005 - 2/20/2005. Jankovic, Mary M. (Balen) February 17, 2005, beloved wife of the late Andrew T. Serbach and the late Steve Jankovic; dear mother of the late Katherine Marie (Raymond) Kielich; dearest grandmother of Dr. Andrea M., Christina M. and Paula M. Kielich; sister of the late Anna Stefan and the late Stephen A. Balen; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends may call Sunday 7-9 PM at the CUSACK FUNERAL HOME, 250 Orchard Park Rd., West Seneca (same location as Sieck & Mast F.H.). A Mass will be offered on Monday at 9:30 AM at Our Lady of Bistrica Church. (Please assemble at church). Published in the Buffalo News on 2/20/2005. Kimley, Herbert J. February 10, 2005. Friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service Saturday at 1:30 PM in Beechwood Continuing Care, 10 Stahl Rd., Getzville. Arrangements by BEACH-TUYN FUNERAL HOME, INC. Published in the Buffalo News on 2/20/2005. Kowalczyk, Gloria M. (Stachowski) (nee Stachowski) Formerly of Buffalo, NY, in Chicago, IL, suddenly, February 16, 2005, wife of Frank Kowalczyk; mother of Suzanne (Michael) Hogan and Kimberly (Lawrence) Stiller; sister of Valentine, Carl, Thaddeus, Norbert, Ernest, Sylvia Barwell, Ronald and the late Melvin Stachowski; grandmother of Julia and Claire Hogan and Rudy Stiller. Funeral from the DONALD M. DEMMERLEY FUNERAL HOME INC., 21 Pierce Ave., Hamburg, Monday morning at 9:30 and from SS Peter & Paul Church, 66 East Main St., Hamburg, at 10:00. Friends invited. Visiting hours Sunday, 2-4, 7-9 PM. Mrs. Kowalczyk was a former mem- ber of St Bernard's Church, Buffalo. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/19/2005 - 2/20/2005. Kozlowski, Joseph F. "Jody" of Tonawanda Twp, February 17, 2005. Beloved husband of Margaret Draper Kozlowski. Dear father of Nicole M. and Jodie M Kozlowski. Son-in-law of Dolores (Rocco) Tremutulo. Nephew of Phyllis (Samuel) Sterlace. Also survived by many cousins. Friends may call at D. LAWRENCE GINNANE FUNERAL HOME, 3215 Delaware Ave., Kenmore, Saturday and Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM where funeral will be held Monday at 8:45. Mass of Christian Burial from St Paul's RC Church at 9:15 AM. Interment, Elmlawn Cemetery. Jody was a 36 year employee of Outokumpa Am Brass and a Vietnam Era Veteran. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/19/2005 - 2/20/2005. LaMar, John W. Suddenly, February 19, 2005, beloved husband of Deborah A. (nee Rusinek) LaMar; dearest father of John M. LaMar and Michael J. LaMar; loving son of William G. and the late Mary J. (nee Lichner) LaMar; brother of Eileen A. (Fred) Lathwood and William B. (Kimberlee) LaMar; also survived by nieces and nephews. The family will be present on Monday from 2-5 and 7-9 PM at the (Cleveland Hill Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 569 Cleveland Dr. where funeral services will be held on Tuesday at 11:30 AM and a Mass of Christian Burial celebrated from Infant of Prague Church at 12:00 PM. Friends invited. Flowers are gratefully declined. If desired, memorials may be made to Hospice Buffalo, Inc. Online register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 2/20/2005 - 2/21/2005. Lepkowski, Robert A. Suddenly February 18, 2005; father of Anthony (Judy), Leighanne Lepkowski and Catherine (Dennis) Grace; grandfather of Anthony, Brittany, Allysa, Nina and Jonathon; son of Arline (Roth) and the late Henry Lepkowski; brother of Henry (Peggy), Donald (Judy), Norman, Thomas Lepkowski and Sue (Charles) Cane; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Family present to receive friends Monday only from 2 to 4 and 7 to 8:15 at the PERNA-PELLEGRINO FUNERAL HOME, 1306 Hertel Ave. (near Colvin Ave.) where Funeral Services will immediately follow visitation at 8:15 PM. Flowers gratefully declined. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/20/2005 - 2/21/2005. Luther, Dr. Wesley C. In Charleston, NC formerly of Hamburg, NY; February 18, 2005; beloved husband of the late Annamai (Voisard) Luther; loving father of Ralph (Sharon), Andrew (Toni), Robert (Linda), Thomas (Kathleen) Luther, Paulette (Glenn) LePine and Joanne Varco; also survived by 13 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Family and friends are invited to attend a Gravside Service at Hillcrest Cemetery, Hamburg Thursday 11:00 AM. Dr. Luther was a 4th Degree Member of the Knights of Columbus, former Commander of the Hamburg Power Squardron and past President of the Hamburg Rotary Club. Arrangements by LOOMIS, OFFERS & LOOMIS INC. HAMBURG CHAPEL. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/20/2005 - 2/23/2005. Mammoser, Ethel M. (Hornberger) Of East Eden, February 18, 2005, wife of the late Norbert; loving mother of Gerald (Patricia), Dale (Barbara), Richard (Patti) and Ronald (Jim Feller); sister of Gladys Radigan, Chester, Roy and the late Gordon Hornberger; also survived by seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday at 11:30 AM from St. Mary's Church, East Eden. Visitation Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the LAING FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2724 West Church St., Eden. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association of WNY. Mrs. Mammoser was a member of East Eden Home Bureau, The Eden Senior Citizens and St. Mary's Altar & Rosary Society. Published in the Buffalo News on 2/20/2005. Marotta, Tina Unexpectedly, February 15, 2005, age 42, dear mother of Eric Hodgins; survived by Roger Hodgins; daughter of the late Robert and Barbara; sister of Bobby Marotta, Cher (David) Isham, Lisa (Russell) Tirone and Michelle (Peter) MacLeod; aunt of Anthony, Dylan, Nicholas, Colin, Rosaria, Katilyn, Samantha, Antanella and Salvina; survived by aunts, uncles, and cousins. Friends may call the the JAMES E. GRACE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 335 Ontario St., at a time to be announced. Flowers gratefully declined. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/20/2005 - 2/22/2005. Marsh Sr., Robert E. February 18, 2005, of the Town of Tonawanda, NY, beloved husband of Pauline Marsh; father of Robert Jr. (Robin), Leslie (Burt) Wagner, Lisa Olka, Daniel (Denise) and Kelly Marsh; grandfather of Robert, Brian, Lyndsey, Stephen, Christina, Matthew, Cameron and Hallie; brother of Betsy Braun, Richard (Pauline), JoAnn (Stan) Garrison and Adam (Brenda) Marsh. Friends may call Sunday 7- 9 and Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the LESTER H. WEDEKINDT FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3290 Delaware Ave. where Funeral Services will be held Tuesday morning at 11. Friends invited. Published in the Buffalo News on 2/20/2005. Martin, Barbara February 15, 2005; daughter of Anna Marinoff and the late Leo Martin; sister of Mary Ann Holmes, Rosalie D'Orazio, Karen Scheuneman, Darlene Marinoff and the late Leo James Martin; also survived by many nieces and nephews; close friend of Doreen Barr and Debra Reuter. A private memorial service will be held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements by SCHLAGER FUNERAL HOME INC. Published in the Buffalo News on 2/20/2005. Martin, Edith J. (Burnham) Of North Tonawanda, NY, entered into rest February 13, 2005 after a lengthy illness; loving mother of Martha (Thomas) Small, Scott (Polly) Burnham, Michelle (George) Bancroft, Kelly (Thomas) Skuce and Brian (Cynthia) Burnham and the late Brett Martin; sister of David Burnham; cherished grandmother 'Duda' of 16 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Memorial service at Amherst Baptist Church, 100 Willowridge Dr., Amherst, NY on March 12, 2005 at 4 PM. At that time memorial donations may be made in her name to Niagara Hospice House. Published in the Buffalo News on 2/20/2005. McCool Sr., Ronald J. February 18, 2005; beloved husband of the late Shirley (nee DiFrancesco) McCool; father of Ronald Jr. (Dunja), Cheryl, James (Joell), Sean (Cathy) and Mary (Sam) Gonzalez; also survived by 15 grandchildren and one great-grandson; brother of Betty Donahue and the late Joseph (Gertrude) McCool. Friends received Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the GRECO FUNERAL HOME INC., 2909 Elmwood Ave. (near Sheridan Dr.) where funeral services will be held Tuesday at 9:30 AM. Flowers gratefully declined. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/20/2005 - 2/21/2005. McGuinn, Alfred S. Died at the age of 92 on February 7, 2005 in Batavia, NY. A longtime resident of both Kenmore and Westfield, NY, he served as an Industrial Engineer at Bell Aircraft during WWII and continued at their Wheatfield plant in management positions until he retired as Director of Project Controls in 1974. He was a member of the Aero Club of Buffalo and Moose Lodge 118 of Westfield, and a trustee of the Westfield YWCA. He is survived by his children, Sally (William) Stoddart of Caledonia, NY, Sheri McGuinn of Fairfield, CA, Robert McGuinn of Portland, NY and Lawrence McGuinn of Westfield, NY; eleven grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren. Private Funeral Services were held in Caledonia, NY. Memorial services will be arranged later in Westfield, NY and at the Grand Canyon, AZ. Memorials may be made to the Patterson Library, 40 S. Portage, Westfield, NY 14787. Arrangements ALHART FUNERAL HOME, Caledonia, NY. Published in the Buffalo News on 2/20/2005. McKinley Jr., Donald T. Of Franklin, MA, formerly of Hamburg; February 15, 2005; husband of Judith Radigan McKinley; son of Marie Mileham McKinley of Connecticut and the late Donald T. Sr.; brother of David McKinley and Kathy Minio of Connecticut. Friends may call Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at LOOMIS, OFFERS & LOOMIS, INC., Hamburg Chapel, 207 Main St., where funeral will be held Monday morning at 9:30 AM. Mr. McKinley was a member of The WNY Nurseymen's Association. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/19/2005 - 2/20/2005. Meyer, Marilyn E. Suddenly, December 29, 2004. Beloved daughter of Dorothy E. Meyer of Columbus, OH, and the late Richard D. Meyer; dear sister of Sharon E. Meyer of Nashville, TN; also loved by many other relatives and friends, including Mary, Jennifer, Larry, Eladio, and feline companion Rudy. All are welcome to join in a Buddhist Rememberance Service at The SGI-USA Buffalo Community Center, 531 Virginia St., Buffalo on Tuesday, February 22, at 7 PM. 883-5352 for more information. Published in the Buffalo News on 2/20/2005. Miess, Robert A. February 18, 2005, husband of Martha (Lyons) Miess; father of Robert P. (Marci) Miess, Linda (Jim) Shea, Wesley (Irene) Miess, Suzanne French and Judy (Larry) Crook; brother of Daisy Rowswell, Charles (Viva) Miess, Philip (Mary) Miess and Meta (Dewey) Davis; also survived by nine grandchildren and one great-grandchild. No prior visitation. Friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service Tuesday at 11 o'clock at BEACH-TUYN FUNERAL HOME, INC., 5541 Main St. (at Cayuga Rd.), Williamsville. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/20/2005 - 2/21/2005. Murphy, Michael Of Lake View, NY, February 18, 2005, beloved husband of Cheryl (Kapperman) Murphy; dearest father of Michael, Jessie, Patrick and Julia; loving grandfather of Matthew and Joshua; dear son of Carol and the late John Murphy; brother of Helen (Terry) Myers, John, Daniel (Kathy), Bryan (Dawn) and David Murphy; son-in-law of Charles and the late Shirley Kapperman; brother-in-law of Charles Kapperman and Beverly Kapperman; also survived by a large loving family and many dear friends. Family will be present to receive friends Tuesday 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 prayers will be said Wednesday afternoon at 1:15 followed by Church Services at Southtowns Christian Center at 2 PM. Interment in Hillcrest Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/20/2005 - 2/21/2005. Myrtle, Michael John February 18, 2005, age 58, of Lockport N.Y. Husband of Lori Y. (nee Bricca) Myrtle; son-in-law of Silvin and Yvonne Bricca; brother-in-law of Owen and Melanie Bricca, James and Naomi Parkinson, Heidi Wallace, Vincent 'Buddy' and Rachel Corulli and Frederick and Amy Deer; also survived by several nieces and nephews. Friends received on Tuesday from 3-7 PM at the BRUNNER FUNERAL HOME, 156 Robinson St., North Tonawanda, where services will be held at 7:00 PM. Interment at Acacia Park Cemetery will be private. The family has requested that memorials be made to the American Diabetes Association. Mr. Myrtle was a former employee of Durez and Union President. Published in the Buffalo News on 2/20/2005. Neumann, Helen C. February 18, 2005, beloved daughter of the late William J. and Helen R. Neumann; sister of the late Adelaide, Norman and William Neumann; dear friend of the late Irvin Willert; aunt of Judith (Norman) Getz, Marilyn (James) Kelly and Victor (Arne Andersen) Horvath. The family will be present to receive friends on Monday from 9:30-10:15 AM at the (Delaware Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1132 Delaware Ave. (near W. Ferry St.) where prayers will be said at 10:15 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial celebrated at St. Joseph's Cathedral at 11:00 AM. Flowers gratefully declined. Online register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 2/20/2005 - 2/21/2005. Nobilio, Lawrence V. February 17, 2005, husband of the late Nicolina (Milazzo); dear father of Carol Ann (Richard) Cositore; dear grandfather of Richard F. Cositore Jr., Barbara Cositore and Debra Geiger; also survived by four great-grandchildren; brother of Helen Milazzo, Annette Nobilio, predeceased by three brothers. Funeral services will be conducted in Smithtown, NY. Online tributes may be sent to www.mem.com In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Hospice Foundation of WNY, 225 Como Park Blvd., Buffalo, NY 14227. Arrangements by ROBERTS & DENGLER FUNERAL HOME, East Amherst, NY. getlogo,mc0540 Published in the Buffalo News on 2/20/2005. Nocera, Jack February 19, 2005. Beloved husband of Annette (Ippolito); dear father of Jack (Eileen), Paul and Lisa (Mike) O'Gorman; dear grandfather of Alyssa, C.J., Kelsey, Emily, Michael, Fiona and Connor. Friends may call Monday 7-9 PM and Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the ROBERTS & DENGLER FUNERAL HOME, 8630 Transit Rd., East Amherst (1 mile north of Maple, just past Klein). Friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial Wednesday from St. Mary's R.C. Church, 6919 Transit Rd., East Amherst at 10:00 AM. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice Buffalo. getlogo,mc0540 Published in the Buffalo News from 2/20/2005 - 2/22/2005. O'Connor, Francis J. February 17, 2005, husband of the late Rita (Cush) O'Connor; father of David W., John F. and Michael A. O'Connor; grandfather of Laura, Cindy, Kevin, Andrew and Dave; great-grandfather of Brett, Katie and Robbie; predeceased by brothers and sisters; uncle of Norine, Pat and other nieces and nephews; dear friend of Donna, Michelle and Miggs; father-in-law of Marie. Friends may call Sunday from 6-8 PM at the THOMAS H. McCARTHY FUNERAL HOME (Buffalo Chapel), 1975 Seneca St. Mass of Christian Burial Monday at 12 Noon at St. Martin of Tours Church. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to Aspire of WNY/CIP, 2356 North Forest Rd., Getzville, NY 14068. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/19/2005 - 2/20/2005. Obe, Audrey A. (Hill) September 6, 1922, February 17, 2005, 82 years, of Amherst, NY, beloved wife of the late Stanley F. Obe; dear mother of Richard (Sandy), Steven (Ann), Sue and Michael; sister of Betty Hill Martin and the late Dorothy Jameison and Viola Hill; also survived by seven grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Funeral arrangements through Six Nations Indian Reservation, Ontario, Canada. Published in the Buffalo News on 2/20/2005. Painter, Joann M. (Petersen) February 17, 2005; wife of the late Harold; mother of Timothy (Rose). Private services held by family. Published in the Buffalo News on 2/20/2005. Palmer, Ann (Matsi) February 18, 2005, beloved wife of the late William Palmer; dearest mother of Robert Thomas (Mary Lou) Palmer, Mildred (Roger) Stabler and William (Sue) Palmer; grandmother of 13 grandchildren and 30 great-grandchildren. The family will be present on Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the Urban-AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, 3645 Genesee St. (two blocks east of Union) where funeral services will be held on Monday at 10:45 AM and from The Chapel of Our Lady Help of Christians Church at 11:15 AM. Friends invited. Flowers gratefully declined. If desired, memorials may be made to The Alzheimer's Association of WNY. Mrs. Palmer was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary and Christian Mothers Club of Our Lady Help of Christians. Online register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News on 2/20/2005. Parsons, Jean B. (Hopper) February 15, 2005. Beloved wife of the late James L. Parsons. Dearest mother of Barbara Kavanough, Paul (Judy) and Robert A. Parsons. Loving grandmother of 13 grandchildren. There will be no prior visitation. Private funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements by the AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME INC. On line register book at www.Amigone.com. Published in the Buffalo News on 2/20/2005. Perks, Molly L. (Starkey) Of Buffalo, NY, February 17, 2005, beloved mother of Melissa L. Perks and the late Garry L. Perks Jr.; grandmother of Brittani and Aja; former wife of Garry L. Perks Sr.; daughter of Helen and the late William Starkey; sister of Michelle (Gerry) Krupski, Susan Mitchell, Mark and Kurt (Maureen) Starkey. Private funeral services were held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements by THE GRECO FUNERAL HOME INC. Published in the Buffalo News on 2/20/2005. Pfalzer, Robert William February 17, 2005, beloved husband of Joanne (Lis) Pfalzer; dear father of Bryant, Bernadette (Erik) Heymanowski, Darlene and Robert Pfalzer, Jr.; grandfather of Vanessa Marie; brother of Daniel (Dorothy) and Thomas Pfalzer; God- father of Robert (Karen) Pfalzer; great-uncle of Stephen, Lauren and Nadine; survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral service from BARRON-MILLER FUNERAL HOME INC., 3025 William St., near Union Rd., Cheektowaga Tuesday at 9 AM and in SS. Peter & Paul Church, 66 E. Main St., Hamburg at 10 AM. Family present Sunday 7-9 PM and Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Flowers gratefully declined. If desired, memorials made to Roswell Park Gastrointestinal Research Fund. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/19/2005 - 2/20/2005. Pieper, Emil J. Of Rochester, NY; February 17, 2005. Predeceased by his son, Douglas A. Pieper; he is survived by his wife of 54-1/2 years, Virginia; son E. Jeffrey (Darlyne) of NJ; daughter-in-law, Kelly Pieper; sister, Dolores (Al) Kessler; brother, Peter (Marge) Pieper; grandchildren, Robert, David, Lindsey and Megan Pieper; several nieces, nephews and good friends. Emil served as a Paratrooper attached to the 503rd Company in the South Pacific during WW II. A Memorial Service will be on Monday, 10:00 AM at the funeral chapel (2305 Monroe Ave.). The courtesy of no flowers will be appreciated. The family would like friends to do something nice for somebody in Emil's memory. Contributions may be made to a charity of choice. Arrangements by ANTHONY FUNERAL & CREMATION CHAPELS, 2305 Monroe Ave., Rochester. (585) 244-0770 Published in the Buffalo News on 2/20/2005. Randazzo, Antoinette February 19, 2005. Daughter of the late Carmelo and Catherine (nee DeBella) Randazzo; dear sister of Mamie Lombardo and the late Jennie Amico of Pittston, PA. and Martin S. Randazzo Sr.; also survived by many nieces and nephews. No prior visitation. Family invites relatives and friends to attend a Mass of Christian Burial from Blessed Sacrament Church (1029 Delaware Ave.) on Tuesday, February 22nd at 9:30 AM. Flowers gratefully declined. Arrangements by JOSEPH SPANO & SONS FUNERAL HOME INC. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/20/2005 - 2/21/2005. Reisdorf, David C. February 18, 2005 of Strykersville, N.Y. Beloved husband of Lois (Bush) Reisdorf; father of Joseph (Dawne) and Sandra (Jon) Wilkinson; grampa to seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; son of the late Charles and Mary (Schiller) Reisdorf; brother of Martha (Bill) Erhardt, Teresa Meyer, Regina Reisdorf, Ruth Schumacher, Viola (Norman) George, Eileen Reisdorf, Bernadette (Jim) Montgomery, Carol (Harry) Kruse, Sharon (Peter) Perl and Duane (Mary) Reisdorf and the late Mary Rita Almeter, Eleanor George and Edna Meyer; also survived by many nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends at the WOOD FUNERAL HOME, 784 Main St., East Aurora on Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM, where services will be held on Tuesday at 10:00 AM. Interment in St. John's Cemetery, Sheldon, N.Y. Published in the Buffalo News on 2/20/2005. Reppenhagen, Lola (Bright) Of Kenmore entered into rest on February 18, 2005; beloved wife of Robert; mother of Stephen (Bernice), Robin (Christopher) Boyd and Lucky Reppenhagen; grandmother of six and great-grandmother of ten; also surviving are many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends may call on Sunday 7-9 PM and Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the HILLIARD-CREASEY FUNERAL HOME, INC., 147 Delaware St., Tonawanda. A Funeral service will be held Tuesday at 10:00 AM at Kenilworth United Church of Christ, 45 Dalton Dr., Town of Tonawanda. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Independent Living Center, 3108 Main St., Buffalo, NY 14214 would be appreciated. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/19/2005 - 2/20/2005. Roberts, Daisy (McCulley) February 17, 2005. The family will receive friends Tuesday 10:00 AM at St. John Baptist Church, 184 Goodell St., where funeral services will follow at 11:00 AM. Interment Acacia Park Cemetery. Arrangements by THOMAS T. EDWARDS FUNERAL HOME INC. Published in the Buffalo News on 2/20/2005. Roberts, Margarete (Daniels) February 12, 2005. Resided in Palm Bay, FL. Moved from Buffalo, N.Y. to Redington Beach, FL. in 1981. Formerly married to the late Alfred Roberts; beloved mother of Michael Roberts of Palm Bay, FL., Kim Roberts of Clearwater, FL. and Timothy Roberts of Philadelphia, PA.; loving sister of Carole Daniels of Orchard Park, N.Y. and J. Harold Daniels of East Amherst, N.Y.; survived by six grandchildren. Mrs. Roberts was a Registered Nurse and worked for 40 years in the Emergency Room at Mercy and Millard Fillmore Hospitals. Memorials in Margarete Roberts name to Save the Manatee Organization, c/o Maryjane Keesling, 500 N. Maitland Ave., Maitland FL., 32751. Published in the Buffalo News on 2/20/2005. Robinson, Norman C. Age 86 of the Town of Tonawanda and formerly of Buffalo, February 18, 2005; husband of 59 years of Helen (nee Worthen) Robinson; father of Dr. Donald (Anna) Robinson, Marion (Peter) Miehl, Janet Bajor, Lois (David) Lamich and Paul (Susan) Robinson; grandfather of Amanda, Elizabeth and Meredith Robinson, Ellen, Andrew and Alexander Miehl, Christopher and Sara Bajor, Rebecca and Erin Lamich and Kelsey Ann Robinson, son of the late Elden James and Norma Irene (nee Clark) Robinson; brother of Evelyn (the late Robert) Cook and Donald (Evangeline) Robinson; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service that will be held at Kenmore United Methodist Church, 32 Landers Road (at Delaware Rd.) in Kenmore, Wednesday, March 2nd at 11 AM. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of your choice. Arrangements by JOHN O. ROTH FUNERAL HOME, INC. Tonawanda. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/20/2005 - 2/27/2005. Rogowski, Antoni February 19, 2005, beloved husband of Katherine (nee Herasimenko) Rogowski; devoted father of Irene (Richard) Wisniewski, John (Cheryl) and Toni Kin; loving grandfather of Judy (Lou) Lorenzetti, Cheryl (Rick) Herrmann, Brannon Kin, Nicholas (Myriah) Kin and Johnny Rogowski; great-grandfather of Oliver, Zoie and Ellie. Visitation with family in the EDWARD J. CICHON FUNERAL HOME, 4929 Broadway, Depew, Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM where prayers will be held Tuesday at 8:30 AM and in St. John Kanty Church at 9:30 AM. Relatives and friends are invited. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/20/2005 - 2/21/2005. Rutkowski, Alfred J. February 16, 2005, husband of the late Regina (Zielinski); dearest father of Jack (Helen), Sandra, and the late Michael Rutkowski; grandfather of seven grandchildren; brother of Alice Ratajczak and Florence Ratajczak; predeceased by other brothers and sisters; also survived by nieces and nephews. Visitation Monday 9-11 AM at the PACER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1949 Clinton St., (3 blocks west of S. Ogden) followed by services at 11. Flowers gratefully declined. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/19/2005 - 2/20/2005. Samsing, Alice (Kajdasz) Passed peacefully February 16, 2005; beloved wife of the late Oswald Samsing; dearest mother of Sandra (Fred) Busch, Karen (Jim) Wheaton, Mary A. (Tom) Brunn and Oswald Samsing; predeceased by five brothers and three sisters; survived by Henrietta Wesolowski; loving grandmother to nine grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Private memorial service will be held at the convenience of the family. If desired memorials may be made to the Women's and Children's Hospital of Buffalo Foundation. Arrangements by SCHLAGER FUNERAL HOME, INC. Published in the Buffalo News on 2/20/2005. Savigny Jr., Michael L. "Mikey" February 18, 2005, age 18. Beloved son of Michael and Cheri (nee Elter); dearest brother of Christina Savigny; grandson of Leonard and Eileen Savigny and the late Robert and the late Lorraine Elter; also survived by several aunts, uncles and cousins. The family will receive friends on Sunday from 1-5 PM at the (Elma Chapel), Urban-AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, 7540 Clinton St. (corner of Girdle Rd.). Contributions may be made to ASPIRE, 4635 Union Rd., Cheektowaga N.Y., 14225. Online register book at www.Amigone.com. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/19/2005 - 2/20/2005. Savina Jr., John February 18, 2005, beloved husband of Mary (nee Caffrey) Savina; dearest father of John J. (Tommie Sue) Savina and AnnMarie (Michael) Bartolotta; dear grandfather of Michael (Deborah) Bartolotta, Patrick, Sarah Bartolotta, Jacqueline, Mary, Carolyn and Christine Savina; brother of Dorothy (John) Pagano of New York City, NY and Pauline Levietz of New Jersey. The family will be present to receive friends on Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Cleveland Hill Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 569 Cleveland Dr. where funeral services will be held on Tuesday at 9:15 AM and a Mass of Christian Burial celebrated from Infant of Prague Church at 10:00 AM. Online register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 2/20/2005 - 2/21/2005. Schieder, Adele V. (Jasinski) February 17, 2005. Beloved wife of the late Raymond R. Schieder; dearest sister of Rita Nagowski, Richard (Ann) Jasinski and the late Anna (Henry) Bienek, Sylvia Gosciak, Carl and Walter Jasinski; also survived by nieces and nephews. The family will be present on Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the Urban-AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, 3645 Genesee St., where funeral services will be held Monday at 9 AM and from Our Lady Help of Christians Chapel at 9:30 AM. Friends invited. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to OLHC Church or OLV Homes. Online register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 2/19/2005 - 2/20/2005. 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. Skowronski, Stella M. (Mikida) February 18, 2005 of Lackawanna, NY; beloved wife of the late Matthew S.; daughter of the late Joseph and Susan (nee Kruczek) Mikida; sister of Joseph (Verna) Lofek, Jane (late Chester) Czuba and the late Walter (Anna) Lofek, Zygmund (late Ruth) Mikida and Ralph (Dorothy) Mikida; also survived by loving nieces and nephews. Services from THE COLONIAL MEMORIAL CHAPELS INC., 3003 South Park Ave., Lackawanna, NY, Tuesday morning at 9:00 AM and from St. Hyacinth's Church at 9:30 AM. Visitation Monday only 2-8 PM. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/20/2005 - 2/21/2005. Swain, Virginia M. (Snyder) Of Town of Tonawanda, N.Y., February 19, 2005. Beloved wife of the late Edward H. Swain; mother of Edward J. Swain, Harold (Gloria) Swain and Sandra Barth; also survived by four grandchildren and one great-grandchild; sister of the late Warren Snyder. Friends received on Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the GRECO FUNERAL HOME INC., 2909 Elmwood Ave. (near Sheridan Dr.), where funeral services will be held Tuesday at 11:00 AM. Interment in Marilla Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/20/2005 - 2/21/2005. Szabala, Urszala "Julia" (Chmielewski) (nee Chmielewski) February 18, 2005, beloved wife of Boleslaw 'Bill'; dearest mother of Tadeusz 'Ted', Sonja (Christopher), Sabina (Terrell) and Rick (Millie); loving grandmother of Nicole, Matthew, Andrew, Kiah, Jake, Nicholus, Erik, Elliott and Shaelyn. Prayer service will be held at the DANIEL R. SMOLAREK FUNERAL HOME, 2407 Broadway, Cheektowaga-Buffalo city line, Tuesday at 10:00 AM. Family present to receive friends Sunday only, 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/19/2005 - 2/20/2005. Szymecki, Dorothy A. (Herold) February 16, 2005, age 79, Beloved wife of the late Thaddeus Szymecki; dearest mother of Christine (George) Kuntz and Theodore (Susan) Szymecki; grandmother of Kelly (Renee), Melissa Yaremo, Holly, Dorothy, Thaddeus, Jacob, Rebekah, Nathan, Andrew, Bryan and Arick Szymecki; cousin of Dr. Henry (Margaret) Goller. A Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday from St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 4007 Main St., Eggertsville, NY 14226 at 11:00 AM. Flowers gratefully declined. Contributions to Hospice of Buffalo, 225 Como Park Blvd., Cheektowaga, NY 14227. Online register at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News on 2/20/2005. Thomas, Terry February 16, 2005. Friends may call Sunday 11-3 PM at H. ALFRED LEWIS MORTUARY, INC., 968 Jefferson. Family will be present Monday 10 AM at Humboldt Pkwy. Baptist Church, 790 Humboldt Pkwy., where funeral services will follow at 11 AM. Published in the Buffalo News on 2/20/2005. Tollar, Paul G. February 18, 2005 of Lackawanna, NY; beloved husband of the late Helen (nee Posster); dearest father of Paul (Joan) of Syracuse, Nancy (Richard) Hetey of Syracuse and Thomas (Diane) of Hamburg, NY; grandfather of nine grandchildren and one great-granddaughter; son of the late Alexander and Louise (nee Major) Tollar; brother of the late Grace (late William) Kender and the late Stephen (Elizabeth); also survived by nieces and nephews. Services from THE COLONIAL MEMORIAL CHAPELS INC., 3003 South Park Ave., Lackawanna, NY, Tuesday morning at 9:30 AM and from Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church 10:00 AM. Mr. Tollar was a former member of the Barrewilkes Club and Steel City Seniors. Flowers gratefully declined. Visitation Sunday and Monday 2-4 and 7-9 Published in the Buffalo News from 2/20/2005 - 2/21/2005. Vacanti, Joseph A. February 17, 2005, age 72, of Tonawanda, after a brief illness; beloved husband of Virginia (nee Shampine) Vacanti; loving father of Cynthia (Louis) Dattilo, Joseph (Angela) and Steven (Diane) Vacanti; dear brother of Rose Celano, Charles, Russell (Frances) and the late Frank Vacanti; brother-in-law of Diane (Ralph) Virchau, Shirley (Dave) Trainham and Adeline Vacanti; loving grandfather of Frank, Kayla, Cassandra, Joshua, Joseph and Alexandra Vacanti, and Christopher and Brian Dattilo; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Friends may call on Sunday only, 2-4 and 7-9 PM, at the HAMP FUNERAL HOME INC., Adam and Seymour Streets, Tonawanda. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 AM Monday at St. Francis Chapel on Adam Street in Tonawanda. Friends invited. Mr. Vacanti was a Navy veteran of the Korean War and retired from the Hebeler Corp. in Tonawanda. Complete obituary, condolences and directions at www.hampfuneral.com Published in the Buffalo News from 2/19/2005 - 2/20/2005. Wainwright, Elaine C. (Pochylski) February 17, 2005, of Lakeworth, FL, formerly of Buffalo, NY, beloved wife of Allen Wainwright; daughter of the late Leonard and Laura Pochylski; sister of Joanne (late Donald) Kubik; aunt of Craig (Sandra), Donald (Francine) and Michael (Susan) Kubik; stepmother of Missy (Michael) Hogenmiller, Todd (Kathy) Wainwright and Paula Stover. Family present to receive friends at the DANIEL R. SMOLAREK FUNERAL HOME, 2510 Union Rd., Cheektowaga (two blocks south of William St.) Tuesday only 2-4 and 7-9 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday at 10 AM at Annunciation R.C. Church, 7580 Clinton St., Elma (please assemble at church). Entombment in St. Adalbert Cemetery, Lancaster. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/20/2005 - 2/21/2005. Ward, Eva J. Born in Buffalo, NY, entered into rest January 31, 2005, daughter of the late Harold and Celia Ward; sister of Robert (Gayle) of Erie, PA and the late Barbara, Joseph and David; also survived by nephews, Robert Jr. and his son, Austin, of West Seneca and Kevin (Jennifer) and son, Dylan, of Pittsburgh. No prior visitation. Funeral Service will be private. Arrangements by the DENGLER FUNERAL HOME. getlogo,mc0540 Published in the Buffalo News on 2/20/2005. Zubricky, Andrew B. of West Seneca, NY, February 17, 2005. Husband of the late Dorothy (Komrow) Zubricky; dearest father of Gary (Diane) and the late Andrea J. Zubricky; dearest grandfather of Eric, Jason, Brian and Denice; great-grandfather of Jessica and Jacqueline; brother of Eddie 'Adam' and the late Paul, Wendell, Louie, Bernard, Joe, Bernadine, Anna Scholer and Mary Sweeney; also survived by nieces and nephews. Friends received Saturday 6-9 PM, Sunday 2-4, 7-9 PM at the CURTIN FUNERAL HOME, INC 1340 Union Road, West Seneca, where funeral will be held Monday at 8:30 AM and from 14 Holy Helpers Church at 9 AM. Online condolences at curtinfuneralhome.com Published in the Buffalo News from 2/19/2005 - 2/20/2005. Zyglis, Jean M. (Coleman) February 18, 2005; beloved wife of Ronald R; dearest mother of Jordan and Sarah; stepmother of Jason and Eric; daughter of Ann and David Coleman; daughter-in-law of Dolores Zyglis; sister of Ellen White, Patrick Coleman, Mary Jo Suffaletto, Michael Coleman, Joseph Coleman, Sheila Tabone, Meg Kozak and Julie Greenan. The family will be present on Sunday and Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the Urban-AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, 1024 French Road (near Borden) where funeral services will be held on Tuesday at 8:45 AM and from Our Lady of Victory Basilica Church at 9:30 AM. Contributions may be made to the American Heart Association or the American Lung Association. On line register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 2/19/2005 - 2/20/2005.