OBITS: The Buffalo News Death Notices 25 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 Bistoff, Marjorie J. (Burdick) Of Akron, NY, entered into rest, February 21, 2005, wife of the late Claude F. Bistoff; loving mother of Gerald (Joan) Bistoff of Akron, NY, Kathleen (James) Jones Jr. of Akron, NY, Mary (Franklin) McCarty of Darlington, SC, John (Sharon) Bistoff of Depew, NY and James Bistoff of Lancaster, NY; sister of Marguarite (Wilfred) Aderman of Florida; also survived by 14 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. No prior calling hours. In lieu of flowers, the family suggested memorials to the charity of the donors choice. Services will be held at the convenience of the family. Burial will be in Pioneer Cemetery, Akron, NY. Mrs. Bistoff was the Manager of several Colonial House Restaurant in the Buffalo area and in later years managed the Charlie Brown's Restaurant in Clarence, NY until her retirement. Arrangements completed by the BERNHARDT FUNERAL HOME, Akron, 542-9522. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/23/2005 - 2/27/2005. Boinski, Helen (Pawlowski) Of Lackawanna, NY, February 23, 2005, dearest mother of Henry; grandmother of John (Jennie) and Anne Pawlowski great grandmother of Jaiden and Jianna; sister of the late Edward, Joseph (late Dolores), Mary (late Robert) Magiera and John. Funeral from the JOS. LITWIN FUNERAL HOME, 1629 Electric Ave., Saturday at 9:15 and at St. Michael the Archangel Church at 9:30. Friends invited. Family present Friday only 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/24/2005 - 2/25/2005. Cervellera Jr., Angelo R. February 23, 2005, beloved husband of Marion W. (Makey) Cervellera; dearest father of Joanne (Michael) Shanahan, Mary Ellen (George) Calabrese, David (Theresa), Paul (Mary) and Jean Marie Cervellera; loving grandfather of nine grandchildren; dear brother of Francis 'Joe' (Alice) Cervellera, Carmella (Nicholas) Zona, Loretta Schepis and the late Stephen, Albert and Andrew 'Bob' (late Mary Ann) Cervellera; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Friends may call Thursday 7-9 PM, Friday 2-4, 7-9 PM at the REDDINGTON FUNERAL HOME, 657 Abbott Rd. (corner Red Jacket Pkwy) where services will be held Saturday at 10 AM and at St. Thomas Aquanis Church at 10:30. Friends invited. Mr. Cervellera was a member of Knights of Columbus Msgr. Nash Council and a WWII Navy Veteran. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/24/2005 - 2/25/2005. Coppola, Rose L. (Stefano) February 23, 2005, dearest wife of the late Louis S. Coppola; mother of Louise (John) Andrews and Anthony (Margaret) Coppola; grandmother of six grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren; sister of Margaret (late Joseph) Scarpello, Josephine (late Joseph) Vizzi and the late Philomena (Joseph) Canali, John (Carmela) Stefano and James (Josephine) Stefano; also survived by nieces and nephews. The family will be present Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Lancaster-Depew Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 6050 Transit Road where funeral services will be held Saturday at 8:15 AM and from St. Gabriel's Church at 9:00 AM. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be made in Mrs. Copploa's memory to St. Gabriel's Parish Renovation Fund, 5271 Clinton Street, Elma, NY 14059. Online register at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 2/24/2005 - 2/25/2005. Cox, Philip R. February 23, 2005, of West Seneca, NY, beloved husband of Ellen (nee Dean); father of Michele (Anthony) Yarussi, Mark, and Kristin (Todd) Littler; son of John and Marian (nee Wittmeyer) Cox; brother of Jack (Lynn) and the late Bruce; also survived by 6 grandchildren. Family present Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the HOY FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3855 Seneca St., West Seneca where prayers will be said Saturday morning at 8:30 followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at Queen of Heaven Church at 9 AM. Friends invited. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials to Hospice Buffalo, Inc. appreciated. Mr. Cox was a member of Local #4 of Asbestos Workers. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/24/2005 - 2/25/2005. DiVincenzo, Viola R. (Felicetta) February 23, 2005; beloved wife of the late Mariano 'Andy' DiVincenzo; dear mother of Donna (Honorable Joseph) Fiorella, Frank and the late Andrew P. 'Chef Andy' (Eleanor) DiVincenzo; dearest grandmother of Joseph and Sarah Fiorella, Tara, Andriana and Frank DiVincenzo; sister of the late Mary Mangola, Frank N. Felicetta, Teresa Maess, Vincent Felicetta, Angeline Abate and Anthony Felicetta; also survived by many nieces and, nephews and extended family of Billy Ogden's Restaurant. The family will be present at MICHAEL A. DIVINCENZO FUNERAL HOME, 1122 E. Lovejoy St., Saturday and Sunday from 4-8 PM. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Francis of Assisi Church, 135 N. Ogden St., Monday morning at 9:30. Please assemble at Church. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Charity of your choice. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/25/2005 - 2/27/2005. Fabin, Christine A. (Parrish) February 23, 2005, dear mother of Michael, William and the late Scott VonStein; beloved daughter of Elizabeth 'Betty' and the late John 'Jack' Parrish; sister of Robert (Darlene) and the late Richard Parrish; loving friends of Wanda, Retta, Marj and Bev 'The Big Five'. Private memorial will be held. Arrangements by JAMES E. GRACE FUNERAL HOME; Chris was a 1962 Graduate of Riverside High School and a 1987 Nursing School Graduate. Published in the Buffalo News on 2/25/2005. Flay, Georgette M. February 22, 2005 of Lewiston, NY, wife of the late David M. Flay; dear mother of Richard (Sara) Flay and Dolly (John) Kremers. Friends are invited to attend a Memorial Mass of Christian Burial in Shrine Chapel of St. John Neumann, 1085 Englewood Ave., Saturday morning at 9:30. Published in the Buffalo News on 2/25/2005. Giambra, Michael C. February 24, 2005, husband of the late Vera A. (Bonda) Giambra; father of Lucy (Charles) Rosenow, Josephine (Robert) Freeman; grandfather of Michael (Debbie), Matthew (Denise) Rosenow, Jackie Fatta (Dan Snyder), Joseph Fatta and eight great-grandchildren; brother of Joseph (Marlene), Charles (Judy) Giambra and the late Josephine (late William) Burkhart, Frank (Loretta), Peter (Ruth), Anthony (Jackie), William (Fran) Giambra; also survived by nieces and nephews. Family present to receive friends Saturday 7-9 PM and Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at The PERNA-PELLEGRINO FUNERAL HOME INC., 1671 Maple Rd. Amherst (between Youngs and Hopkins Rds) where funeral service will be held Monday at 9 AM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated from Sacred Heart Church (Bowmansville) at 10 AM. Interment Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Mr. Giambra was a member of the Francis Donovan American Legion Post #1626. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/25/2005 - 2/27/2005. Grochowiak, William A. February 23, 2005, Of Lancaster, NY; beloved husband of Charlotte K. (Grzywacz) Grochowiak; dearest father of Caren (Rick) Wilson; dear grandfather of Kaylee and Bradon; brother of the late Jean (late Michael) Kosowski; survived by many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends may call at the BARRON-MILLER FUNERAL HOME INC., 3025 William St., near Union Rd, Cheektowaga, Friday only 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Mass of Christian Burial Saturday at 9:30 AM in the Holy Mother of the Rosary Cathedral, 6298 Broadway, Lancaster. Please assemble at Church at 8:45 AM. Mr. Grochowiak was a member of the Charles W. Cushman Lodge #879 whose services will be at 7:00 PM Friday, a member of the Eastern Star Amherst Chapter #555, and Conrad F. Kania Marine Corp. League, service at 7:30 PM Friday. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/24/2005 - 2/25/2005. Hapka, Regina February 22, 2005, Age 80 of Bath, NY. She was born in Buffalo, NY, June 7, 1924, the daughter of the late Valentine and Agnes Wozniak Wachowiak. She was a Homemaker. She is survived by two daughters, Judith Yarrison of Bath, NY and Joyce (Ron) Barrett of Buffalo, NY; two sons, Stanley Jr. (Darlene) Hapka of Buffalo, NY and Robert (Amy) Hapka of Altamonte Springs, FL, step daughter, Betty Bojanowski of Buffalo, NY; two brothers, Henry (Jane) Wachowiak of Buffalo, NY and Edward (Helen) Wachowiak of Buffalo, NY; 14 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. Regina would have been a great-great-grandmother in June. She was predeceased by her brothers, Steven and Walter Wachowiak; sisters, Clara Swiantek and Helen Wachowiak, husband, Stanley and dearest friend Bill Wieszala. A Memorial Service will be held in Buffalo at a time to be announced. FAGAN FUNERAL HOME of Bath in charge of arrangements. Published in the Buffalo News on 2/25/2005. Hattinger, Sister Miriam (Catherine Hattinger) February 24, 2005; daughter of the late Adam and Sylvia (Hartman) Hattinger; sister of the late Leonard, Joseph, William, Henry, Gerard, Margaret Hattinger, Mary Christ and Elizabeth Pierce; survived by nieces and nephews. Friends may call Saturday 7-9 PM and Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at St. Mary of the Angels Convent, 201 Reist St., Williamsville. A Funeral and Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday at 9:30 AM. Memorial contributions may be made to the Sisters of St. Francis. Arrangements by AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC. Online register book at Amigone.com. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/25/2005 - 2/27/2005. Henderson, Robert F. February 20, 2005, beloved husband of Marilyn (Schneider) Henderson; dear father of Susan (Jeffrey) Friend, William (Sandra), Eric (Tracy) and Scott (Julie) Henderson; grandfather of nine grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at the DIETRICH FUNERAL HOME INC., 2480 Kensington on Friday at 4:00 PM. Flowers declined. Memorials made to the American Veterans Association. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/24/2005 - 2/25/2005. Herring, Lucretia HERRING----Lucretia Entered into peaceful rest February 21, 2005, beloved of wife of the late George D. Herring Sr.; loving mother of Elder George D. Herring (Lula), Patricia A. (Clarence) Marsh, Maxine Y. Hall, Janet M. (Lonnie) Hamm, Paul D. (Cynthia) Herring; grandmother of 13; great-grandmother of nine; sister of Cornelia B. Lewis; preceded by four siblings; survived by loving, caring extended family and friends. Wake 6-8 PM Sunday, February 27 at Prince of Peace Temple C.O.G.I.C., 669 Kensington Ave. Funeral 11 AM Monday. Internment at Forest Lawn Cemetery. Arrangements by the THOMAS T. EDWARDS FUNERAL HOME. Published in the Buffalo News on 2/25/2005. Hesson, Ralph W. February 21, 2005, of Clarksville, TN. Friends may call Friday at MEMORIAL CHAPELS OF BUFFALO, 66 E. Utica St. for a Vigil. Family present 7-9 PM. Funeral service Saturday 11 AM from Agape A.M.E. Zion Church, Northland at Lawnsdale St. Friends invited. Interment private. Published in the Buffalo News on 2/25/2005. Hull, Donald B. Of Hamburg, NY, February 23, 2005, husband of Mary (nee McCarthy); father of Donald J. (Maureen), of Mundelein, IL and Christopher (Lori) Hull, of Hamburg; brother of Jeanne (late Martin) Belscher, Robert F. (Gertrude) and the late Kenneth W. Hull; grandfather of Kathleen, Donnie, Caitlin, Rita, Claire, Mary, Teresa, Aileen, Grace, Maeve and Bridget. Friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial at SS. Peter & Paul Church, Saturday at 10 AM. Visitation at the DONALD M. DEMMERLEY FUNERAL HOME, INC., 21 Pierce Ave., Hamburg, Friday 3-8 PM. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials to Hospice Foundation. Mr. Hull was a past Grand Knight and member of Hamburg Council #2220, Msgr. Toomey Assembly 4th Degree Ancient Order of Hibernians and life member of Hamburg Township Post #1419 VFW. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/24/2005 - 2/25/2005. Irvine, Helen J. (Kline) February 24, 2005, wife oft he late Arthur; mother of Arthur W. (Carol) Irvine, M. Diane (Richard) Valvo-Summers; grandmother of Arthur W. Jr., Thomas, Irvine, and Mark (Kimberly) Valvo; daughter of the late Harry A. (Mildred) Kline; sister of G. William (Gertrude), Harry A. (Patricia) Kline; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Visitation Sunday 2-4 and 7-8 PM at the JAMES W. CANNAN FUNERAL HOME (Buffalo Chapel), 2397 Seneca St. Services to follow at 8 PM. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/25/2005 - 2/26/2005. Jedrzejewski Jr., Robert February 23, 2005, suddenly at age 33, beloved husband of Kelly (Vallon); dear father of Ashlee; step father of Rebecca and Eric; son of Suzanne and the late Robert; grandson of Anna and the late Anthony; nephew of Rita and Rev. Richard. There are no prior visitations. Friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service at the KOLANO FUNERAL HOME, 396 Amherst St. Saturday at 11 AM. Flowers gratefully declined. Published in the Buffalo News on 2/25/2005. Kohrn, Edward J. February 23, 2005, beloved husband of the late Elaine M. (nee Pascal) Kohrn; dear father of Larry A. (Pamela) and S. Bruce (Diane Gordon) Kohrn; loving grandfather of Rachael, Aaron, Sarah and Benjamin; brother of the late Robert Kohrn; dear friend of Suzie Brown. Funeral services from The AMHERST MEMORIAL CHAPEL, INC., 281 Dodge Rd., Friday at 10:30 AM. In lieu of flowers, donations to Roswell Park Alliance. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/24/2005 - 2/25/2005. Kozanecki, Louise (Stoklosa) February 24, 2005 of Depew, NY, beloved wife of the late Casimer; loving mother of Antoinette (Vincent) Piasecki, Louise (late Anthony) Mastrangelo, Casimer Kozanecki and Victor Kozanecki; cherished grandmother of seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren; dear sister of Eugene (late Wanda) Stoklosa, Helen (Ralph) Witkowski, late Adam (Millie) Stoklosa and late Joe (Nellie) Stock; also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Funeral services commencing at the DANIEL R. SMOLAREK FUNERAL HOME, 2510 Union Rd, Cheektowaga (2 blocks south of William St.) Saturday morning at 12 o'clock and at St. Augustine Church at 12:45 PM. Interment St. Augustine Cemetery. Family present Friday only 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Flowers gratefully declined. Published in the Buffalo News on 2/25/2005. Krawczak, James L. Suddenly, February 24, 2005, husband of Mary Ellen Militello; father of Mary Lynn (Angelo) Iglesias, James G. and Kile J. Krawczak; grandfather of Giuliana and Angelo Iglesias. Friends may call at JOHN E. ROBERTS FUNERAL HOME (West Chapel), 1357 Hertel Ave. (near Colvin) Friday 2-8 PM where funeral services will be held Saturday at 9:15 followed by a Mass of Christian Burial from Annunciation Church, Greenwood and Lafayette Sts. at 10 AM. Friends are invited. Flowers gratefully declined. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/24/2005 - 2/25/2005. Kuerzdoerfer, Donald J. Suddenly, February 21, 2005; beloved husband of the late Jane E. (Pitass) Kuerzdoerfer; devoted father of Mark (Ann Marie), Wayne (Lisa), Alan (Deborah) and the late Cheryl Kuerzdoerfer; loving friend of Nancy Wangler; grandfather of Jayme (Pete) Cellitioci, Timothy, Justin and Cherylee-Jane Kuerzdoerfer; brother of Kathleen (Walter) Sturmer and Willard (Patricia) Kuerzdoerfer. Friends may call Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at The DIETRICH FUNERAL HOME, 2480 Kensington. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday at 9 AM at St. Barnabas Church, 3049 George Urban Blvd, Depew. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials to the American Cancer Society or the American Heart Association. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/23/2005 - 2/25/2005. Kurk, Irene (Levan) February 22, 2005, beloved wife of the late Theodore F. Kurk; devoted mother of Greg (Wende) and Cynthia Kurk; loving grandmother of Kelly, Kevin, Timothy, Alicia and Alexandra; dear sister of Henry (Florence) Levan; also survived by niece and nephews. Family and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Josaphat's Church, Saturday morning at 9:30 AM. Visitation Friday from 7-9 PM at the BUSZKA FUNERAL HOME, 2005 Clinton St. (corner S. Ogden). Published in the Buffalo News from 2/24/2005 - 2/25/2005. Mazerolle, Nancy J. (nee Bloodgood) February 22, 2005; daughter of the late Hazel M. and Clifton E. Bloodgood. Friends will be present Saturday from 9:00-10:00 AM at the Sauer-Lynett-AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, 1933 Kensington Ave. where a funeral service will be held on Saturday at 10 AM. Burial will be in Acacia Park Resthaven Cemetery. Ms. Mazerolle was a retired employee of the Hayes Fish Company. Online register at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News on 2/25/2005. McFarland, Glenn J. February 24, 2005, husband of Ethel (nee Marsh) McFarland; loving husband of the late Eleanor (nee Heusinger) McFarland; loving father of Kathleen A. (Robert) Noah and Mary Carol (Vinny) Goodwin; dearest grandfather of Robert J. (Kelly) Noah, Amy (Richard) Blake, Michael G. Noah and Brent L. (Eve) Goodwin; great-grandfather of Jackson, Griffin, Brandon, Connor and Ryan; also survived by nieces and nephews. The family will be present Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM, at the Urban-AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, 3645 Genesee St., where funeral services will be held Saturday at 9 AM and from Our Lady Help of Christians Church at 9:30 AM. Friends invited. If desired, memorials may be made to the Hospice Foundation. On line register at www.amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News on 2/25/2005. Miller, Robert F. of Lackawanna, NY, February 20, 2005. Husband of the late Clare P. (Gannon) Miller; father of Robert J. (Lorrie), Jeanne (James) Ring; June (Jeremiah) Donovan and John P. (Wendy Leech) Miller. Brother of Sister Mary Carmel, OCD, Gertrude (late Joseph) Pittman and the late Rev. Francis N. Miller, William J. (Frances) Miller, Charles (Arlene) Miller, Marie Ambrose and Ruth Miller; also survived by nine grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Visitation Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at THE NORMAN E. GANNON & SONS, INC. FUNERAL HOME, 1075 Ridge Rd., Lackawanna (824-4000) where services will be held Saturday at 10 AM and at Our Lady of Victory Basilica at 10:30 AM. Burial to follow at Holy Cross Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Our Lady of Victory Infant Home and/or the Carmelite Nuns. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/24/2005 - 2/25/2005. Molisse, Thomas February 22, 2005, beloved husband of the late Mary (Guarniere) Molisse; devoted father of Anthony (Wilma) Molisse, Connie (Douglas) Giambrone and Camille Cherven; brother of Phyllis Rogers, Carmella Campofelice and the late Frank Molisse; also survived by two grandchildren. Friends may call Friday, 2-4 and 7-9 PM, at the (Amherst Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 5200 Sheridan Dr. (at Hopkins), where funeral services will be held Saturday at 9 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial celebrated at St. Gregory the Great Church at 9:30 AM. Flowers gratefully declined. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/24/2005 - 2/25/2005. Neary, Michael J. February 22, 2005, dear son of Timothy and Mary Beth (Cantillon) Neary; grandson of Dorothy Beecher of Syracuse and Betty Cantillon; nephew of Carol Cantillon, Catherine (Michael) Lowther, Elizabeth Giovanozzi, Sarah, Jonathan, Philip Neary; also survived by cousins. Family present to receive friends Friday only 3-8 PM at PERNA-PELLEGRINO FUNERAL HOME, 1306 Hertel Ave. (near Colvin Ave.). Relatives and friends are asked to assemble at St. Rose of Lima Church (Parker and Parkside Ave.) where a celebration of Michael's life will be held Saturday at 10:00 AM. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/24/2005 - 2/25/2005. Nowicki, Jean V. "Jennie" (Klein) February 24, 2005; beloved wife of the late Edward L. Nowicki; dear mother of Mae (late Edward) Olehnik, Robert (late Edith) and Richard (Geraldine) Nowicki; survived by five grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and eight great-great-grandchildren; sister of Eleanor (late Fred) Ignasiak. Mass of Christian Burial in St. John Gualbert Church, Saturday at 9:30 AM. Please assemble at Church. Family present at The MATTHEW C. OKONIEWSKI FUNERAL HOME INC., 1168 Walden Ave at Gualbert, Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. If desired memorials may be made to Hospice. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/24/2005 - 2/26/2005. Nugent, Margaret M. (Dejac) February 22, 2005, of Angola, NY, beloved wife of Jerry J. Nugent; dear mother of Jerry J. Jr., Dolly (Darren) Covert, Tammy (Jack) McDonald, Margaret (John) Dunlap and Grace (Kevin) Burley; grandmother of John Jr., Christine, Mandy, Nick, Lyndsay, Missy, Robbie, Cortney, Laura, Kyle, Cameryn, Erin and Brooke; sister of Shirley Bryant, Jack (Barb) DeJac, Grace (Mike) Brown and the late Pat O'Dierno; survived by nieces and nephews. Friends may call Thursday and Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM, at the SCHIAVONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 8434 N. Main St., Angola, NY, where prayers will be said Saturday at 8:45 AM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Most Precious Church at 9:30 AM. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/24/2005 - 2/25/2005. Opal, Irene (Powell) February 22, 2005, wife of the late Stanley; mother of Ronald (Roslyn) and Norman (Sheila) Opal; also survived by grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Friends may call Friday 6-8 PM at the JOHN E. ROBERTS FUNERAL HOME, (East Chapel), 1361 Hertel Ave., (near Colvin), where Funeral Services will be held Saturday at 9 AM, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Margaret's Church, 1395 Hertel Ave., at 9:30 AM. Friends invited. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/24/2005 - 2/25/2005. Peluso, Victor J. Of Buffalo, NY, February 23, 2005, beloved husband of Carrie (nee Falletta) Peluso; father of Lillian (Phillipe) Croise, Carol (Charles J.) Bonda and Victor (Anna Marie) Peluso; also survived by eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; brother of Richard Peluso and the late Maryann Potter, Salvatore, Frank and Charles Peluso. Friends received Friday from 5-8 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 Mount Calvary Cemetery. Mr. Peluso was a veteran of WW-II. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/24/2005 - 2/25/2005. Piccolo, William J. February 23, 2005; Age 84 of Twinsburg, OH; beloved husband for 59 years of Mary (nee Laudico); dear father of Dorothy (Dan) Meyers, Patty (Jim) Farrell and Bill (Grace) Piccolo; grandfather of nine grandchildren and one great-grandchild; brother of Joseph (Lenice) Piccolo and the late James and Sam Piccolo. William Piccolo was a 1945 Graduate of Canisius College in Buffalo, NY and retired from Ford Motor Company after 32 years. He also played football for three years for the New York Giants of the NFL. Family will be present to receive friends at the (Amherst Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME INC., 5200 Sheridan Dr. (corner Hopkins) on Friday from 6-9 PM, where prayers will be said Saturday at 8:45 AM and from St. Benedict Church at 9:30 AM. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Robinson Memorial Hospital Hospice, 6847 North Chestnut St., Ravenna, OH 44266. Online guest register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 2/24/2005 - 2/25/2005. Pritchard, William Francis Was called to be with the Lord unexpectedly Wednesday, February 23, 2005. He was the beloved husband of Clara (Barone) Pritchard of Lockport; loving father of Colleen Pritchard of Elkridge, MD, Shawna (late Jeff) Stolzenburg and Claire Pritchard both of Lockport; loving grandfather of Christine, Amanda and Cassondra Stolzenburg all of Lockport; brother of Robert C. Pritchard of Clarence. Relatives and friends may call Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at PRUDDEN AND KANDT FUNERAL HOME, 242 Genesee St., Lockport. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday 12 noon in St. Patrick's Roman Catholic Church, 76 Church St., Lockport. Interment will be in St. Patrick's Cemetery at a later date. memorials to the National Kidney Foundation, 3871 Harlem Rd., Buffalo, NY 14215 would be appreciated by the family. Published in the Buffalo News on 2/25/2005. 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. Sandy, John W. February 23, 2005, beloved husband of Evelyn (nee Schmitt) Sandy; dear brother of the late Glen (late Carrie) Sandy, Ada (late Carleton) Masepohl and Lucille (late Richard) Simions; brother-in-law of Richard (Grace) Schmitt and the late Marshall (Midred) and Donald (Mildred) Schmitt; also survived by nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, and great-great-nieces and nephews. No prior visitation. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday at the Urban-AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, 3645 Genesee St. (two blocks east of Union Rd.) at 11 AM. Friends invited. Flowers gratefully declined. John was a WWII veteran and a member of the Cheektowaga Senior Citizens. Online register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 2/24/2005 - 2/25/2005. Schmittendorf Sr., Earl R. Of Eden, NY; February 18, 2005; beloved husband of Carol (Crook) and the late Kathleen (Baker); father of David (Susanne), Terry (Kim), Marcy Neumann, Nancy, Paul (Carolyn), Randy (Tricia), Steve (Susan), and Earl Jr. 'Tiger' (Laurie); step-father of Kenneth (Evelyn), Kevin (Nadia) Mead and Kimberly (Douglas) Krentz; brother of Noreen Swem, Harold and the late Edward, Irma Cornell and Gerald; also survived by thirty-one grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held on March 19 at 11 AM from the Eden United Methodist Church. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Eden, NY. Mr. Schmittendorf was a veteran of WW II and a member of Eden Memorial Post #8265 VFW and Newell Faulkner Post #880 American Legion. Arrangements by LAING FUNERAL HOME INC. Published in the Buffalo News on 2/25/2005. Schubauer, Harold C. Of Lockport, NY, February 22, 2005, Beloved husband of 56 years of Mary Margaret (nee Ostermeier); dearest father of Anna Louise (Christopher) Wozniak, Christine MacGregor, Anthony (Linda), Edward (Rosanne) and Mary Beth (Karen); grandfather of Patrick and Jennifer Wozniak, Edward, Taylor, Amber, Karl and Kathryn Schubauer and Zackary Kinsman; brother of Charles (Jane), Frank, Leo, Joe (Carol) and the late Magdalene Freund-Gerber, late Rita Haenel and the late Rose (Charles) Gerber; also survived by nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends may call Friday from 3-8 PM at the URBAN BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME INC., 6685 Transit Rd., East Amherst, NY. Mass of Christian Burial Saturday morning at 9 AM from St. Leo The Great Church (Please assemble at Church). Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials to St. Leo's Church. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/24/2005 - 2/25/2005. Schwert, Mary F. (Measer) February 22, 2005; wife of the late Francis P. Schwert; mother of Margaret M. (Philip) Jenkins, Patricia A. Schwert, James P. (Donna), Robert J. (Kelly) and Paul S. (Ellen) Schwert; grandmother of Laura and Rachel Jenkins; brother of Rev. Donald L. Measer; also survived by a niece and a nephew. Friends may call Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the DENGLER FUNERAL HOME, 2070 Eggert Rd., Eggertsville, where prayers will be offered Saturday morning at 9 o'clock, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Amelia's Church at 9:30 AM. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Assn. Mrs. Schwert was a member of the American Legion Post #880 Ladies' Auxiliary, Eden, NY. On-line tributes may be made to www.mem.com. getlogo,mc0540 Published in the Buffalo News from 2/23/2005 - 2/25/2005. Smith, Gertrude H. (White) February 22, 2005, age 79, wife of the late Edward A.; mother of Michael (Kathleen), Timothy (Janet), Gary (Jean), Cynthia Smith, Lisa (Thomas) Debbins; grandmother of 12; great-grandmother of three. Family will receive friends Thursday 7-9 PM and Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Lancaster-Depew Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME INC., 6050 Transit Rd. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday, 9 AM, at Sacred Heart Church, 5337 Genesee St., Bowmansville. (Please assemble at church). On-line register book at www.Amigone.com. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/24/2005 - 2/25/2005. Smith Sr., Luther Porter 'Luther P.' 'Smitty' January 27, 1920 - February 22, 2005. Luther P. Smith; entered into rest on Monday at Millard Fillmore Hospital after a lengthy illness at the age of 85. Born in Mullins, South Carolina Luther P. moved to Buffalo in the 1940's. He worked 38 years and 4 months for the Dunlop Tire Corp., retiring in 1983. He leaves to cherish his memory a daughter Chandra, three sons, Luther Jr., Derrick, and Dwayne; three sisters; Daisy Bell Gibson of Somerville, NJ, Roxy Johnson and Dora Phillips of Tampa, FL and one brother Willie Smith of Eastern, PA; also survived by thirteen grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Family present Saturday 11 AM, Funeral immediately following at 12 Noon from PROVIDENCE MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 1275 Sycamore St., at Oberlin. 845-5545 Published in the Buffalo News on 2/25/2005. Staten-Hawkins Sr., Letelle R. In the year of our Lord and Savior, Jesus, The Christ, 1994, in the month of May. Beloved father of Letelle R. Staten Jr; cherished son of Florence Staten-Hawkins and James Chaney; stepson of Gerard Hawkins; brother of Vaughn Hawkins, all of Buffalo; grandson of Olla Dickson of Lockport. Life celebration services to be held Saturday 11 AM from the True Bethel Baptist Church, 907 East Ferry St. Arrangements by BRIAN K. LEWIS FUNERAL HOME, 347 Peckham St, 845-5545 Published in the Buffalo News on 2/25/2005. Vonstein, Christine A. (see Fabin notice) Published in the Buffalo News on 2/25/2005. Westlake Jr., Edgar G. February 23, 2005; age 84, of the Town of Tonawanda, after a brief illness. Husband of the late Gertrude 'Virginia' Westlake. Father of Joan (Robert) Hamilton, Barbara (Dave) Metzger, Ronald (Beth), James (Roseann), William (Mary) and the late Edgar Westlake III. Father-in-law of Jennie Westlake; brother of Dorothy Mason and Jeanette Rose. Also survived by 24 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Friends may call on Friday only from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the HAMP FUNERAL HOME, INC, Adam and Seymour Sts, Tonawanda, where funeral services will be held at 10 AM Saturday; friends invited. If desired, memorials to Hospice, Buffalo are preferred. Mr Westlake was a supervisor for Holler Brothers Construction before retiring and was a life member of Sheridan Park Volunteer Fire Company where he had served as both Chief and Fire Commissioner for the department. Complete obituary, condolences and directions at www.hampfuneral.com Published in the Buffalo News on 2/25/2005. Westphall, Ruth M. (Mohr) February 22, 2005; of Cheektowaga, NY; wife of the late Edwin; sister of the late Dorothy (late William) Krenz; also survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral services Saturday at 11 AM from the SIECK & MAST FUNERAL HOME, 4614 Main St., Snyder, 839-5990 (same location as Schlager Funeral Home). Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Family will be present Thursday 7-9 PM and Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Memorials may be made to St. Luke's Church Building Fund. Interment in Acacia Park Cemetery Published in the Buffalo News from 2/24/2005 - 2/25/2005. Wightman, Alice H. Of Williamsville, NY; February 22, 2005; Age 97; sister of George and John Wightman and the late Gladys Rice, Lucy Wightman and Mabel Daly; also survived by six nieces and six nephews. Funeral services will be held Monday at 10 AM from the First Baptist Church of Eden. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to the Beechwood Nursing Home, 2235 Millersport Hwy., Getzville, NY 14068. Miss Wightman was a member of Christ United Methodist Church in Amherst. Arrangements by LAING FUNERAL HOME INC. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/25/2005 - 2/27/2005.