OBITS: The Buffalo News Death Notices 26 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 Beu, Harry J. Lt. Commander U.S. Navy Retired February 24, 2005, of Pompono Beach, FL; son of the late William and Meta Dahl Beu; survived by several cousins. Relatives and friends may call at the CARLTON A. ULLRICH FUNERAL HOME, INC., 855 Englewood Ave., Tuesday 10-11 AM, where a funeral service will follow at 11. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/26/2005 - 2/28/2005. 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. Brueser, Phyllis Mae Age 72, of Sandusky, died February 25, 2005. Beloved wife of the late Jack Brueser; mother of Jacquelyn (Murry) Dimon, Gary (Sue) Brueser and Cheryl (Dennis) Anderson; sister of Thelma M. Smart and the late Nelson, Wayne, Leonard, Robert, Bernard, Donald and Ester Roblee and Ida June Bleistien, also survived by five grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. Friends may call Saturday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at W.S. DAVIS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 358 W. Main St., Arcade where funeral services will be held Sunday at 3:00 PM. Interment will be in Sandusky Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Arcade Fire Department or Wyoming County Office for the Aging. Published in the Buffalo News on 2/26/2005. Buscaglia, Jennie P. Of Amherst, NY, February 25, 2005; daughter of the late Joseph and Josephine Buscaglia; sister of Frances (late Joseph) Festoso of Stratford Ontario, and the late Angeline (late Angelo) Giuliana, Margaret (late Anthony) Bellanti and Charles (late Rosalie) Buscaglia; also survived by nieces and nephews. Friends received Sunday from 2-5 PM at The GRECO FUNERAL HOME INC., 2909 Elmwood Ave. (near Sheridan Dr.) where funeral services will be held Monday morning at 8:30 and in St. Leo the Great Church at 9:15 AM. Interment in Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/26/2005 - 2/27/2005. Caffee, Alice February 22, 2005. The family will receive friends Monday 10:00 AM; funeral to follow at 11:00 from New Mount Ararat Temple of Prayer, 973 Jefferson Ave. Arrangements by the BRIAN K. LEWIS FUNERAL HOME. Published in the Buffalo News on 2/26/2005. Catherwood, Shelby L. (Livingston) (nee Livingston) February 25, 2005, of Hamburg, NY; wife of the late Robert; beloved mother of R. Glen, Bruce Catherwood and Lynn (Raymond) Schiedel; also survived by 10 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Friends received at the LAKESIDE MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME INC., S-4199 Lakeshore Rd. (corner Camp Rd. and Rt. 5 Hamburg, 627-2919) Sunday 4-7 PM. A Funeral Mass will be held at the Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion, Lakeview Monday at 11:00 AM. Please assemble at church. Charles A. Castiglia, Director. Published in the Buffalo News on 2/26/2005. DiCenso Sr., Donald J. February 24, 2005, beloved husband of Audrey (nee Smith) DiCenso; dear father of Douglas (Nancy), of Minneapolis, MN, Daniel (Anne) DiCenso and the late Capt. Donald J. DiCenso Jr.; loving grandfather of Kimberly Pennington, Meaghan, Stacy and the late Sean P. DiCenso and 3 great-grandchildren; step-grandfather of of four; brother of Edward (Josephine) DiCenso. The family will receive friends at the C. MERTZ AND SON FUNERAL HOME, INC., 911 Englewood Ave., Saturday from 7-9 PM and Sunday from 2-6 PM. Friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial at St. John the Baptist Church, (Englewood Ave.), Monday at 9:30 AM. In lieu of flowers donations to Kenmore Mercy Hospital (Hospice Room). Published in the Buffalo News from 2/26/2005 - 2/27/2005. 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. Ferrantini, Salvatore February 25, 2005; of Buffalo, NY; dear husband of Rose M. (nee Breidenstein) Ferrantini; father of Kathryn Hocking, James (Linda Wrazen) and Guy (Margaret Lawing); grandfather of Benjamin Hocking and Joseph Ferrantini; brother of Minney Ferrantini, Josephine Faber and Anne Senchoway; also survived by nieces and nephews. Services were private. Memorials may be made to the Harris Hill Nursing Home. Arrangements by SHEPARD BROS. FUNERAL HOME Published in the Buffalo News from 2/26/2005 - 2/27/2005. Gatti, Gary A. "Gates" Of Kenmore, entered into rest February 23, 2005, beloved husband of Susan C. (nee Brock) Gatti; devoted father of Gary (Tina) Gatti, Michael Gatti (Alissa Ganci), Timberle Swaydis, Tamara (Robert) Holtz and Robert Swaydis; cherished grandfather of 10 grandchildren; loving son of the late Joseph and Rose Gatti; dear brother of Frances, Serafino, Jane, Dominic, Joseph, Roseanne and the late Frank, Sam; also survived by relatives and friends. Relatives and friends may visit the LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME, (City Chapel) 102 Linwood Ave at Summer on Sunday from 4-8 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church, 20 Herkimer St Buffalo on Monday morning at 9:30 o'clock. Flowers gratefully declined. getlogo,lo0240 Published in the Buffalo News from 2/26/2005 - 2/27/2005. Gauthier, Gilbert E. "Bud" Of Elma, NY, February 22, 2005, beloved husband of Betty Lois Schroeder Gauthier; dearest father of Mary E. (Michael) Teeling, JoAnn R. (Christopher) Wiatrowski, Thomas (Maureen), Margaret 'Peggy' (Herbert) Jahn, Edward (Renee) Gauthier and Catherine (Bryant) Zilke; fond grandfather of 10 grandchildren; brother of Norene (late J. Victor) Seibert, Patricia (Michael) Neary, Janice (late William) McMahon, Joseph (Diane), Dolores (James) Krupski, James (Lois), Carolyn (Lawrence) Krug and Daniel (Kathleen) Gauthier. Friends may call Saturday 7-9 and Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the PAUL A. KLOC BLOSSOM CHAPELS, INC., 4680 Clinton St. (corner Borden Rd.), West Seneca (668-5666) where funeral will be held Monday morning at 8:45 and from St. Gabriel's Church at 9:30 o'clock. Friends are invited. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/26/2005 - 2/27/2005. Gentner, Maurice H. Of West Valley, NY, February 24, 2005, father of Marc M. (Cheryl) Gentner and Angela (Jeremy) Schadt; brother of Ursula E. Neff-VerNooy, Millard C. Gentner, Nevella A. (Wayne) McNeil, Henrietta F. (Robert) Schoen and the late Orson D. Gentner; also survived by six grandchildren. Friends may call Saturday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the SMITH-WEISMANTEL FUNERAL HOME, 271 E. Main St., Springville, NY. Funeral Service will be held Sunday afternoon at 3:00 from the West Valley Volunteer Hose Company Memorial Hall, 9091 Route 240, West Valley. Published in the Buffalo News on 2/26/2005. 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. Gorski, David J. February 23, 2005, beloved son of Daniel C. and Elaine L. (nee Lojacono) Gorski; dearest brother of Daniel and Paul Gorski; grandson of Rose and Carl Lojacono and the late Sue Gorski. The family will be present Sunday 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 Monday at 8:45 AM and from St. Gregory the Great Church at 9:30 AM. Flowers gratefully declined. Online register at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 2/26/2005 - 2/27/2005. Grieser, Robert A. February 24, 2005; beloved husband of Ruth (MacDonald) Grieser; dear father of Pamela (Paul) Kozlikowski, John (Susan), Lynette (Paul) Hornbuckle and Kathryn (Daniel) Reddin; grandfather of 12 grandchildren; brother of Shirley (late George) Blaser, Ellen (Robert) Johnston, Sharon (Harold) Smith and the late Raymond Grieser. Friends may call 7-9 PM Saturday and 2-4 and 7-9 PM Sunday at the VANDERCHER & DICK FUNERAL HOME, 2549 Main St. Funeral services Monday at 10:00 AM in Central Presbyterian Church (Main and Jewett Pkwy). In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association of WNY. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/26/2005 - 2/27/2005. Harding, Marguerite E. (McKenna) February 21, 2005. Wife of the late Joseph B. Harding. Mother of the late M. Pat (late Harold C. Jr) Christiansen, grandmother of Nancy Christiansen, Harold (Marion) Christiansen, III; Sally (Robert) Santoni and Jennifer (Kevin) White. Also survived by five great grandchildren. The family will be present to receive friends Sunday 2-4 and 5-7 at BEACH-TUYN FUNERAL HOME, INC, 5541 Main St (at Cayuga Road) Williamsville. Friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial Monday morning at 9:30 in SS Peter & Paul Church (Williamsville). Please assemble at church. Memorials to the SPCA. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/26/2005 - 2/27/2005. 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. Herec, Chester February 24, 2005; beloved husband of the late Irene (nee Zarebski) Herec; loving father of Christine M. (William) Allgeier, Alfreda (George) Majcher and Theresa (Mike) Staggs; loving grandfather of five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; brother-in-law of Theresa (late Eugene) Przybyciel; also survived by nieces and nephews. the family will be present Saturday and Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the Urban-AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, 3645 Genesee St., Cheektowaga, NY. Family and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial Monday at 9:30 AM from Corpus Christi Church. On-line register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 2/26/2005 - 2/27/2005. Hudson, Viola M. (Hauber) Of South Wales, NY, February 25, 2005, wife of the late Loren S. Hudson; mother of Joan Dawley-Donnelly, Ronald (Thelma) Hudson, Sally (John) Kye, Joyce Hudson and Loren (Charlotte) Hudson; survived by 11 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren; sister of Henry (Jean) Hauber, Virginia (late Edward) Ganas, Nancy (Robert) Holmes and the late Marcella, Edgar (survived by Mary) and Arnold Hauber; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Friends may call Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the KENNETH HOWE FUNERAL HOME, 64 Maple St., East Aurora. Funeral services will be held 2 PM Monday at the Wales Hollow Community Lutheran Church, 5445 East Creek Rd., South Wales, NY. (Please assemble at church). In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Buffalo. getlogo,mc0540 Published in the Buffalo News from 2/26/2005 - 2/27/2005. 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. Krug, Laura (Lord) February 25, 2005, beloved wife of the late Joseph F. Krug; dear mother of Joseph R. (Maggie) and Robert (Linda) Krug; loving grandmother of Kelly, Lynn, Bob and the late Brian Krug; great-grandmother of Maggie and Marc; predeceased by six brothers and sisters; also survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral from the JAMES W. CANNAN FUNERAL HOME, INC. (Buffalo Chapel), 2397 Seneca St., Monday 9 AM and S.S. Rita and Patrick Church 9:30. Friends may call Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Bishop Timon-St. Jude High School in loving memory of Brian Joseph Krug. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/26/2005 - 2/27/2005. Long, Ruth V. Of Hamburg, NY, entered into rest February 25, 2005, beloved wife of the late Glenn E. Long; devoted mother of the late Shirley (Ralph) Braasch; cherished grandmother of Jeffry, Kim, and Todd Braasch, nine great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren; dear sister of William Henniger; also survived by relatives and friends. No prior visitation. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a memorial service at The LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (Southtowns Chapel), 3060 Abbott Rd near Lake Ave on Sunday at 6 o'clock. getlogo,lo0240 Published in the Buffalo News on 2/26/2005. Newton, Julia (Stawski) Age 103, formerly of Orchard Park, NY, February 23, 2005, beloved wife of the late Marion H. Newton; loving mother of Judith (William) Collishaw and Eleanor (Richard) Loughlin; grandmother of Julie, James, Jennifer, Pamela and Michael; also survived by seven great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends Sunday 7-9 PM at the F.E. BROWN SONS FUNERAL HOME, INC., E. Quaker St., Orchard Park. Memorial Mass Monday, 9 AM, in Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Church, Abbott Rd., near Lake Ave., Orchard Park, NY. Entombment services, Holy Cross Cemetery will be private. Memorials may be made to Newton Abbott Fire Company. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/26/2005 - 2/27/2005. 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. Oaks, Jacqueline February 21, 2005. Beloved wife of Marvin Oaks; loving mother of Tamica Oaks and Michael Meadows; daughter of the late William and Irene Good; sister of Carnelle (Jerry) Smith; god-sister of Vickie Meadows, Michelle Williams, Kevin Cardwell and Michael Gibbons Sr.; godmother of Issac Applewhite Jr., Jazmin Ferguson and Monica Stitt; also survived by aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and a host of relatives and friends. Friends may call Monday from 11 AM to 12 PM at the Cedar Grace Missionary Baptist Church, 878 Humboldt Parkway where funeral services will follow at 12 PM. Online register book at www.Amigone.com. Arrangements by AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC. Published in the Buffalo News on 2/26/2005. Pfitzinger, Paullette M. Of Alden, NY, February 24, 2005, beloved wife of Burt A. Pfitzinger; dear mother of Timothy A. (Bethany Wieand) Pfitzinger; daughter of Delores Pitcher and the late Art Knight; step daughter of Curtis Pitcher; daughter-in-law of George and Arlene Pfitzinger and the late Bernice Pfitzinger; close aunt of Shaun (Deronda) Pitcher; sister of John (Joanne) Pitcher, Pamela (Keith) Borden and Michael Pitcher; sister-in-law of Kathy Kendzierski; also survived by several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at Millgrove Bible Church, Alden, NY Monday at 11 AM. Family will be present at CHARLES MEYER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 13228 Broadway, Alden, NY Saturday 7-9 PM and Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Published in the Buffalo News on 2/26/2005. Radford, Mary (Quinn) Of Orchard Heights, formerly of West Senca, NY, February 24, 2005, wife of the late Thomas R. Radford; dearest mother of Kathleen (David) Frey, Thomas Michael, James (Deborah) and the late Maureen Radford; grandmother of Nicole (Michael) Maw, Catherine, Thomas M. Jr., Jamie and Benjamin Radford. Friends received Sunday only from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the CURTIN FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1340 Union Rd., West Seneca where funeral will be held Monday at 9 AM. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/26/2005 - 2/27/2005. 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. Schmidt, Agnes C. (Hearn) Of West Seneca, NY, February 25, 2005, wife of the late Edward W. Schmidt; dearest mother of Michael E. (Michelle) and the late Sharon and William (Lori) Schmidt; grandmother of Eric, Lindsey, Michael, Cody and Chesney Schmidt; great-grandmother of Alyssa Schmidt and Preston Kalinka. Friends received Sunday only from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the CURTIN FUNERAL HOME INC., 1340 Union Rd., West Seneca, where funeral will be held Monday at 11:30 AM and from St. John the Evangelist RC Church at 12:15 AM. Flowers grateflly declined, if desired, Memorials to Hospice appreciated. On-line condolences at www.curtin funeralhome.com. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/26/2005 - 2/27/2005. Schulze, Helen I. Kuritzky February 25, 2005, wife of the late Jack Kuritzky and William Schulze; mother of Dr. Paul (Dr. Sharon) and Dr. Alan (Kathleen) Kuritzky; grandmother of Joshua, Gavriel Meyer, Jack, Ben and Sam Kuritzky; sister of the late Sidney Cohen; sister-in-law of Sandra Cohen. Funeral Services will be held from AMHERST MEMORIAL CHAPEL, INC., 281 Dodge Rd., Sunday at 12:00 Noon. No prior visitations. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to the Jewish Federation of Greater Buffalo or Kehillat Ohr Tzion. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/26/2005 - 2/27/2005. Swier, Eugene C. February 24, 2005, age 79, husband of Helen M. (nee Janvari); father of Carol Cranston, Michael (Margaret), Brian (Peggy) and Connie (Jim) Cunliffe; grandfather of David, Amanda, Erica, Rebecca, Mia, Matthew, Benjamin and Danielle; brother of Chet (Donnalyn) Swier, Lorraine (Anthony) Penska and the late Edward Swierczynski; brother-in-law of Stephania Swierczynski; uncle to several nieces and nephews. Family will receive friends Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Amherst Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 5200 Sheridan Dr., (corner of Hopkins), where funeral services will be held Monday at 10:15 AM with a Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 10:45 AM from St. Gregory the Great Church, 200 St. Gregory Court, Williamsville. Contributions may be made to Hospice of Buffalo, 225 Como Park Blvd., Cheektowaga, 14227. Online register book at: www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 2/26/2005 - 2/27/2005. Valentine, Eleanor J. Age 83, February 24, 2005, of Gloversville, NY formerly of Buffalo, beloved wife of the late Edward L. Valentine, M.D.; dearest mother of Jane (Dr. Rodney, D.D.S.) Burdette, Mary Jo (Guy) Bingham, Anne Valentine (Pat Carruthers), Edward L. Valentine, M.D., Robert J. (Gail) Valentine, Kathleen (George) Depuy, Richard P. (Susan) Valentine, Eleanor Valentine and the late Margaret Preston; sister of Virginia Stosits and A. Paul Mielcarski; survived by 15 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. Family will be present to receive friends Monday (only) 2-4 and 7-9 at the South Buffalo Chapel of the JOSEPH K. QUINN FUNERAL HOME, INC., 192 Abbott Rd. (near Southside Pkwy). Friends and relatives are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Marks RC Church Tuesday morning at 10. (Please assemble at church). Entombment will take place on Wednesday morning at Whitehaven Memorial Park, Pittsford, NY. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/26/2005 - 2/28/2005. Vogt, Doris J. (Vossler) Age 74, of Lockport, NY, formerly of Buffalo and the Town of Tonawanda, entered into rest on Wednesday, February 23, 2005, at Odd Fellow and Rebekah Health Care Facility. Born April 24, 1930 in Buffalo, she was the daughter of the late Oliver Christian and Amelia (nee Alline) Vossler. Doris was married to the late Robert Allen Vogt; he died November 30, 1997. Doris retired from Keller Technology Inc. in Tonawanda where she was a secretary. Mother of Chery (Dennis) Dean of Middleport, Brian (Kathleen) Vogt of Rochester and Paul (Margaret) Vogt of Grand Junction, CO; she is also survived by two grandchildren Sara Lynn Dean and Joshua Brian Vogt; Doris was predeceased by a sister Janet Supples and a brother Oliver J. Vossler. A private funeral service will be held at the convenience of the family Memorial may be made to Holy Cross Lutheran Church, PO Box 128, Middleport, NY 14105-0128. Arrangements entrusted to SHERRIE-BREAM FUNERAL HOME, Gasport, NY. Published in the Buffalo News on 2/26/2005. 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.