OBITS: The Buffalo News Death Notices 28 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 Barnum, William M. February 26, 2005, of Kenmore, NY. Beloved husband of Hendricka 'Rickie' Barnum. Father of Carey (Scott) Gorski and Shawn (Laura) Barnum. Grandfather of Joshua Gorski and Alyssa Barnum. Brother of John (Zeny), Burdette 'Bud', James (Mary) and the late Edward, Jr (Lucille), Jacqueline (Gene) Shenk and Zelda (Paul) Chelus. Son of the late Edward and Annette Barnum. Friends are invited to a Memorial Service in the Good Shepherd Baptist Church, 187 Southside Pkwy, Buffalo, Wednesday morning at 11; memorials may be made to Kenmore Mercy Foundation. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/28/2005 - 3/1/2005. Bayle, William M. February 24, 2005, husband of Audrey S. Bayle; father of Mary Margaret (Hoyt) Darnell and Beverly Ann (Peter) Brady; grandfather of Claire, Matthew and Brendan Brady. Memorial service will be held Tuesday 11 AM at St. Paul Episcopal Church, 4275 Harris Hill. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association. Arrangements by ROBERTS & DENGLER FUENRAL HOME getlogo,mc0540 Published in the Buffalo News from 2/27/2005 - 2/28/2005. 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. Boruszewski, Irene K. (Krajnik) February 26, 2005, beloved wife of the late Walter Boruszewski; dearest daughter of the late Catherine B. and Joseph Krajnik; dear sister of the late Helen Watorek; survived by nieces and nephews. No prior visitation. Prayers will be said Wednesday at 8:15 AM in the (Cleveland Hill Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 569 Cleveland Drive and followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 9 AM in Mother of Divine Grace Church. Flowers graciously declined. Online register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News on 2/28/2005. Brown, Floyd E. Of Orchard Park, NY, February 26, 2005, beloved husband of Charlotte M. (Thompson) Brown; loving father of Debra (Thomas) Held, Doloras (Thomas) Tugend, Caryla (Daniel) Clement and Colleen (Timothy) Cook; cherished grandfather of Jennifer, David, Leigh, Shaun, Evan, Stephen, Rebecca, Charlene and Breanna; brother of Gregory D. (Jane) Brown and the late Robert F. (Rita) Brown and Beth (late Howard) Fuller; son of the late Floyd E. and Margaret C. (Strassheim) Brown. Family will receive friends Monday 7-9 PM and Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the F.E. BROWN SONS FUNERAL HOME, INC., E. Quaker St., Orchard Park. Services Wednesday 11:30 AM in the Orchard Park Presbyterian Church, 4369 South Buffalo St., Orchard Park. Friends invited. Memorials made to the Church or American Diabetes Assn. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/27/2005 - 3/1/2005. Cammarano, Philomena (Esposito) February 26, 2005, wife of the late Benjamin Cammarano; mother of Maria (Leonardo) Tempestoso, Michael (Mary) Cammarano, Carmela (Dominic) Gallenti and the late Nunzio Cammarano and Anna Alosio; grandmother of 15 grandchildren and 29 great-grandchildren; sister of the late Fred (Rose) Esposito; also survived by nieces and nephews. Friends may call Monday from 7-9 PM and Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (West Seneca Chapel) THOMAS H. McCARTHY FUNERAL HOME, 250 Orchard Park Rd. (same location as the Sieck & Mast Funeral Home) where Funeral will be held Wednesday morning at 9:00 AM and from St. Teresa's Church at 9:30 AM. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/27/2005 - 3/1/2005. Ciciotti Sr., Lino February 28, 2005, beloved husband of Vincenza Ciciotti; dear father of Lino and Daniela Ciciotti; brother of Romolo Ciciotti and Gianna (Ciesidio) Ranieri-D'Ovidio. Friends may call Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at DENGLER FUNERAL HOME, 2070 Eggert Rd., Eggertsville, where prayers will be offered on Wednesday at 9:30 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Benedict's Church at 10:00 AM. getlogo,mc0540 Published in the Buffalo News from 2/28/2005 - 3/1/2005. Comer Sr., Thomas Joseph February 26, 2005, beloved husband of Eileen O'Connor Comer; dear father of Thomas Jr. (Jean), Anne O'Neill (Michael), Melissa Williams (Edward) of Darien, CT and Catherine Helm (Theo) of Winston-Salem, NC; grandfather of 11 grandchildren; brother of Sally Leopold of Toledo, OH, Jack Comer of Iron Mountain, MI and the late H. Peter Comer; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Friends may call Tuesday 4-8 PM at the ROBERTS & DENGLER FUNERAL HOME, 8630 Transit Rd., East Amherst (one mile north of Maple). A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at St. Joseph's University Church, 3269 Main St., Buffalo, Wednesday at 11 AM (please assemble at church). In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Joseph's Collegiate Institute Scholarship Fund, 845 Kenmore Ave, Kenmore, NY 14223. getlogo,mc0540 Published in the Buffalo News from 2/27/2005 - 3/1/2005. Crimi, Joseph F. Of Tonawanda, NY, entered into rest February 26, 2005, beloved husband of Mildred (nee Pignataro) Crimi; devoted father of Fred (Frani) Crimi and Charles (Cheryl) Crimi; cherished grandfather of Fred Jr. (Deanna), Joseph (Debra), Michael (Jacqueline), Jennifer and the late Charles Crimi, Jr.; fond great-grandfather of seven great-grandchildren; loving son of the late Fred and Mary (nee Iraci) Crimi; dear brother of Mary (late Arthur) Keck and the late Charles F. (Mary Jo) Crimi; also survived by relatives and friends. Relatives and friends may visit the LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (Northtowns Chapel), 885 Niagara Falls Blvd. near Eggert/Sheridan Dr. on Tuesday from 4-8 PM where Funeral Services will immediately follow. getlogo,lo0240 Published in the Buffalo News on 2/28/2005. Drennan, Mildred H. Of Youngstown, NY, February 26, 2005, age 78, wife of the late Langdon D. Drennan, Jr.; mother of Kathleen A. (Michael) Flaherty, John P. Drennan, Michael J. (Jacqueline) Drennan, Thomas G. (Michelle) Drennan, Margaret M. (Reeve 'Rusty') Tower, Mary Elizabeth Drennan, Jean F. (Tom) Snyder, Anne Marie (Steve) Willms, Daniel G. Drennan and Patrick G. (Carolyn) Drennan; sister of Arlene Fiegl, Marie J. Phillips and Norman Phillips; also survived by 25 grandchildren and foster mother to 20 foster children. Friends may call at the HARDISON FUNERAL HOMES, INC., North Fourth & Ridge Streets, Lewiston, Tuesday 4-8 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Wednesday, March 2 at 10 AM from St. Bernard's R.C. Church, Second & Hinman Streets, Youngstown, NY (please assemble at church). Memorials to Our Lady of Fatima Shrine, 1023 Swann Rd., Youngstown, NY 14174 or The Youngstown Volunteer Fire Co. Ambulance Fund, PO Box 387, Youngstown, NY 14174. Published in the Buffalo News on 2/28/2005. Ellingham, Alberta (Strom) Of Hollywood, FL, formerly of Buffalo, NY, February 25, 2005, most cherished wife of Dr. Patrick Ellingham; devoted mother to Erin Mykl (Christopher) Ellingham and Christopher Matthew (Patti) Ellingham; dearest sister of John (Marcea) Strom and Carole (Paul) Sciabarrasi; beloved 'Grandma Bert' to Lauren, Ashley and Emily Ellingham; also survived by many special nieces, nephews and cousins; predeceased by her parents, Albert and Clara Strom. Alberta lost her long battle with breast cancer, but showed great courage and strength throughout. She was loved by all that knew her. Friends may call 4-8 PM Wednesday at the VANDERCHER & DICK FUNERAL HOME, 2549 Main St. Prayers Thursday at 9:15 AM and in Blessed Trinity Church at 10 AM. In lieu of flowers, the family would request donations be made in Alberta's name to The American Cancer Society. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/28/2005 - 3/1/2005. Eron, Mary A. (Dengos) February 27, 2005, beloved wife of Norbert Eron for over 67 years; devoted mother of Kathleen (Robert) Valliere of Cranston, RI; grandmother of Carolyn (William) Pazica and William Scott, Jr.; great-grandmother of Isbella, Santino and Sarah Pazica. No prior visitation. Memorial Service will be held at a later date. PIETSZAK FUNERAL HOME. Published in the Buffalo News on 2/28/2005. Facklam Sr., Paul M. February 27, 2005, of Grand Island, husband of Linda (Darby) Facklam; father of Paul M. Jr. (Kelly) of Boston and Kevin G. Facklam of Chicago; brother of Jeanne (Dean) Harper of Rochester, Arnold W. II (Carole) of Hamburg and Norman (Marianne) Facklam of Queensbury, NY; son of the late Arnold W. and Mildred Facklam; also survived by several nieces and nephews. Friends may call Tuesday and Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the KAISER FUNERAL HOME, 1950 Whitehaven Rd., Grand Island where funeral services will be held Thursday at 11 AM. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials to The Melanoma Research Foundation, 24 Old Georgetown Road, Princeton, NJ 08540. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/28/2005 - 3/1/2005. Ferguson Jr., Whitworth February 21, 2005, age 75, beloved husband of Dorothy Ferguson (nee Taylor). Mr. Ferguson died suddenly in Naples, Florida; father of Jayne E. (Mark) Adrian, Mary A. Ferguson, Laura A. Gervase, Whitworth Ferguson III, Ross Kennedy and Clarke Kennedy; grandfather of three grandchildren; brother of Donald (Elfiede) Ferguson and Barbara (Joseph) DiCamillo; dear brother-in-law of William J. Taylor. No prior visitation. A Memorial Service will be held Tuesday, March 1, 2005 at 4 PM at the Westminster Presbyterian Church, 724 Delaware Ave., Buffalo, NY. Friends invited. Flowers gratefully declined. Desired memorials may be made in Mr. Ferguson's memory to the United Way of Buffalo and Erie County, 742 Delaware Ave., Buffalo, NY 14209. Arrangements by the AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC. Online register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 2/27/2005 - 2/28/2005. Gibbs, James R. Of Depew, NY, February 23, 2005, beloved husband of the late Rita Gibbs; loving father of James Gibbs; brother of Karen Marcezin and the late Charles (Sheila) Gibbs Jr. Family will receive relatives and friends at the WENDEL & LOECHER INC. FUNERAL HOME, 27 Aurora St. Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. James R.C. Church, Depew, NY Tuesday morning at 9:30. Please assemble at church. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/27/2005 - 2/28/2005. Gilson, Elma C. (Schock) February 26, 2005, beloved wife of the late Ralph A. Gilson; dearest mother of Ronald L. (Corine A.) Gilson; grandmother of Daniel R. Gilson; sister of the late Dorothy Scheffold, Lester E. Schock and Mary Ellen Schock. The family will be present Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Tonawanda Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2600 Sheridan Dr. (corner of Parker Blvd.) where funeral services will be held Wednesday at 8:30 AM and in St. Leo the Great Church at 9:15 AM. Friends invited. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Leo the Great Church. Online register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 2/28/2005 - 3/1/2005. Girard, Norma J. (Carr) February 27, 2005, of Kenmore, NY, beloved wife of Joseph C. Girard; loving mother of Joseph M. (Terri), John C. (Ann Marie) Girard, Patti (Edward) Melber; grandmother of Kelly, Michael, Christopher, Alicia Girard, Edward, Trisha, Timothy, Grace Melber; sister of Robert (Donna), James (Patricia) Carr, Donna (Daniel) Flaherty, Nancy (Marvin) Smith, late Charles (late Ruth) Carr, late Marion (late Leonard) Thompson; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the D. LAWRENCE GINNANE FUNERAL HOME, 3215 Delaware Ave., Kenmore, Tuesday 1-4 and 6-9 PM where funeral will be held Wednesday 8:45. Mass of Christian Burial from St. Paul's R.C. Church at 9:15 AM. Interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/28/2005 - 3/1/2005. Glaspoll, Ida N. (Robins) February 23, 2005 of Buffalo, NY formerly of Dunnville, OT; wife of the late Alfred G.; beloved mother of Marvin Glaspoll and Myra Dunn; sister of the late Mabel Craig of St. Catharines, OT, dear grandmother of Michael Dunn, Laura (Todd) Thompson and Linda Dunn; great-grandmother of Shannon, Sarah and Stacy Thompson; great-great-grandmother of Alexis Renee Thompson. Funeral services Tuesday at 10 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 Monday from 4-8 PM. Ida was a member of the Guild of MacAlpine Presbyterian Church. Interment in Forest Lawn Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/27/2005 - 2/28/2005. Grice, Robert F. "Bob" February 27, 2005, at age 74, husband of Beverly Hiscutt Grice; father of Susan Schuh, Steven (Lisa) Grice and Jane (Kris) Petote; grandfather of Brian Buckley, Carissa Schuh, Alex and Casey Grice and Jacob Petote; brother of Donald (Naomi) Grice; brother-in-law of Elizabeth Grice and Alice Grice; nieces and nephews also survive. Calling 3-7 PM Tuesday at H.E. TURNER & CO. FUNERAL HOME, 403 E. Main St., Batavia. Services at 9:30 AM Wednesday at St. Joseph's Church, Batavia. Memorials to Roswell Park Cancer Institute, c/o Dr. Myron Czuczman, Elm & Carlton Streets, Buffalo 14263 or The American Heart Association, 2113 Chili Ave., Rochester 14624. Condolences at www.bataviafuneralhomes.com Published in the Buffalo News from 2/28/2005 - 3/1/2005. Hector, Edward G. Of Hamburg, NY, February 26, 2005, age 98, beloved husband of the late Mildred A. (Tross) Hector; loving father of David (Joan) Hector and Louise (late Clifford) Seibold; brother of the late Virginia Hector, Rita Sappelt, Lucille Mager and Ruth Hector; also survived by seven grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Friends may call Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at LOOMIS, OFFERS & LOOMIS, INC., Hamburg Chapel, 207 Main St. where funeral will be held Wednesday 9:30 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial from SS. Peter & Paul R.C. Church, Hamburg 10 AM. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to SS. Peter & Paul Building Fund or to charities of one's choice. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/28/2005 - 3/1/2005. Hutton, John D. February 27, 2005, beloved husband of Irene (Latko); dear father of Mary (Gary) Tomporowski, Nancy (John Rodems) Hutton and W. John Hutton; survived by nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; brother of Agnes Benfanti. Friends received on Tuesday from 2-4 and 6-8 PM at the NIGHTENGALE FUNERAL HOME, 1884 South Park Ave. (near Tifft) where services will follow visitation at 8:00 PM. Rev. Jim Hardy officiating. In lieu of flowers, contributions to South Park United Presbyterian Church appreciated. Mr. Hutton was a veteran of the British Army, a member of the Canadian Legion, a longtime member of South Park United Presbyterian Church, the Blarney Castle and McCarthy Social Clubs and was a retiree of Winfield Industries. Published in the Buffalo News on 2/28/2005. Jedd, Henry H. February 24, 2005; beloved husband of the late Clara (Czaplicki) Jedd; devoted father of Henry 'Gary' (Cynthia) and Dennis (Katherine) Jedd; loving grandfather of Eric (Tracy) Jedd, Debbie (Gerald) Davis, Michael (Sherri) Jedd and Lynn (Lee) Occhino; great-grandfather fo Christopher and Brandon Jedd, Alexis & Ashton Occhino & Savannah Jedd; pre-deceased by six brothers and sisters; also survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral services at BUSZKA FUNERAL HOME INC., 2005 Clinton St. (corner of S. Ogden), Tuesday at 9 AM and at St. Bernard Church at 9:30 AM. Visitation Monday 2-4 & 7-9 PM. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/27/2005 - 2/28/2005. Karas-Alexander, Jude (Please see Wahl notice) Published in the Buffalo News from 2/28/2005 - 3/2/2005. Keem, Henry C. "Jake" February 26, 2005, of Wales Center, NY, husband of the late Marion Feuz Keem; son of the late Henry and Mary Callahan Keem; brother of Vera Schildwaster, Lucy (George) Fischer, Maynard (Noreen), AnnaBelle Sageman (Fran Denson) and the late Sanford, Donald, Mary and Herbert Keem; brother-in-law of Donald Feuz; also survived by several nieces and nephews. Family will receive friends on Tuesday from 3-7 PM only at the WOOD FUNERAL HOME, 784 Main St., East Aurora. Mass of Christian Burial directly from St. Cecilia's R.C. Church, Sheldon, NY on Wednesday at 11 AM. Interment St. John's Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News on 2/28/2005. Klubek, Natalie M. (Bystranowski) Of Lackawanna, NY, February 27, 2005, beloved wife of the late Walter L. Klubek; dearest mother of Susan (Samuel) Puma, Walter Jr. and James (Linda) Klubek; loving grandmother of Wesley, Sandra, Walter III, Elizabeth and Brian; great-grandmother of Bailey; sister of the late Edward (late Sophie) Bystran; also survived by in-laws, nieces and nephews. Funeral services Wednesday morning at 8:45 AM from the (Blasdell/Lackawanna Chapel) JOHN J. KACZOR FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3450 South Park Ave. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Barbara's Church at 9:30. Interment will follow in Holy Cross Cemetery. Mrs. Klubek was a member of the Altar and Rosary Society and the Matthew Glab Post Ladies Auxiliary. Family will be present to receive friends Monday and Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/28/2005 - 3/1/2005. Konrad, Marilyn S. February 21, 2005; of Buffalo, NY; Age 78; wife of the late Andrew Konrad; beloved mother of Kathryn, Anthony (Susan), John, James, Robert (Miriam), Kerry (Melinda) Konrad, Susan Held (Scott), Patricia Sweeney, Kristen Mendoza (Carlos) and the late Mary Judith; also survived by fourteen grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren; daughter of the late Anthony and Marion Schasre; sister of the late James, Robert and Donald Schasre; daughter-in-law of the late Anthony and Bertha Konrad; also survived by nieces; nephews; and cousins. A memorial service will be held at the Holiday Inn, 620 Delaware Ave., Buffalo on Saturday, March 12, 2005 at 11 AM. Friends invited. Memorial contributions may be made to the Urology Clinic at Roswell Park Cancer Institute. Arrangements by FRANK RUBINO MORTUARY. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/27/2005 - 3/6/2005. Kopczynski Sr., John F. February 25, 2005, dearest husband of Alexandra T. 'Alice' (nee Piech) Kopczynski; father of John F. (Carol) Jr. and Deacon Michael R. (Marlene) Kopczynski; loving grandfather of Karen (Ian-John) D'Souza of Nashville, TN, John F. Kopczynski, III of Los Angeles, CA and Kevin (Toffie) Kopczynski of Cambridge, MA; brother of the late Eleanor Spula and Amelia Ziolkowski; also survived by nieces, nephews and cousins. The family will be present on Monday from 2:00 to 8:00 PM at the (Tonawanda Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2600 Sheridan Dr. (at Parker Blvd). A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday from St. Christopher's Church, 2660 Niagara Falls Blvd. at 9:30 AM. Flowers are gratefully declined. If desired, memorials may be made to Brothers of Mercy, the Lions Club of the Tonawandas or Hospice Foundation. Online register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 2/27/2005 - 2/28/2005. Kurowski, Ronald T. Suddenly February 26, 2005, beloved son of Helen (Smolinski) and Richard Kurowski Sr.; dear brother of Richard Jr. (Dawne), Robert (Susan) and Rodney (Molly) Kurowski; uncle of Joseph, Austin, Rebekah, Daniel, Torrie and Brandon. Funeral from the PACER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2275 George Urban Blvd. (Two blocks East of Dick Rd.) Wednesday 9:30 and Our Lady Help of Christians Chapel 10 AM. Friends invited. Family present Monday 7-9 and Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Flowers gratefully declined. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/27/2005 - 2/28/2005. LaFornara, Lucia (Vecchio) Of Buffalo, NY, February 26, 2005, beloved wife of the late Giuseppe LaFornara; mother of Francesca (Antonio) Puglisi, Nick (Mary Ann) and Joseph (Nancy) LaFornara, Jr.; grandmother of Carmelina (Rosario) Carrubba, Lucia (Basam) Azar, Anthony Puglisi, Joseph (Kristine) LaFornara, Paula (John) Betri, Joseph LaFornara, III, Anthony, Melanie and Lisa LaFornara; also survived by five great-grandchildren and one great-great-granddaughter; sister of Carmela (John) Trapanotti, Marie (Emilio) DeStefano, Anna (Chuck) Sodaro and the late Nina (late Carmelo) Baeli. Friends received Monday and Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the GRECO FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2909 Elmwood Ave. (near Sheridan Dr.) where funeral services will be held Wednesday morning at 9:15 and in Annunciation Church at 10 AM. Interment in Forest Lawn Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/28/2005 - 3/1/2005. Langan, Elizabeth M. (Duhan) February 25, 2005, of Buffalo, NY, wife of the late Francis J.; beloved mother of Loretta (Harry) Brzezowski, Francis (Linda) Langan, Mary (Thomas) Breitenstein and Colleen (Steven) Dolina; dear sister of Suzanne (Joseph) Welch, Catherine Feeley, Richard Kiley, twin sister of the late Anne (late Joseph) Quinn; predeceased by nine sisters and five brothers; also survived by 12 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral Services Tuesday at 9 AM from the SIECK & MAST FUNERAL HOME, 250 Orchard Park Rd., West Seneca, 825-5205, and in St. Teresa's Church at 9:30 AM. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Family will be present Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Flowers gratefully declined. Interment in Holy Cross Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/27/2005 - 2/28/2005. Lesswing Sr., James C. Of Snyder, NY entered into rest February 22, 2005, beloved husband of Iris M. (nee Rosen) Lesswing; devoted father of Julia (William) Kaufman, Veronica (David) Griffiths and James Jr. (Elizabeth) Lesswing; cherished grandfather of Matthew, Sean, Mollie, Emily, Zachary, Abigail, Rachel, and Kaitlyn; loving son of the late Frederick J. Danbury and the late Wilson C. and Edna G. (nee Hall) Lesswing; dear brother of Diana Miller and step-brother of Michael Danbury; also survived by relatives and friends. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a remembrance gathering at the LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (Northtowns Chapel), 885 Niagara Falls Blvd (near Eggert/Sheridan Dr.) on Tuesday from 6-8 PM where the funeral service will immediately follow. Mr. Lesswing was a Marine Veteran. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/27/2005 - 2/28/2005. Lipisco, Bridget M. (Kania) Of the Town of Tonawanda, February 27, 2005, beloved wife of the late Walter S. Lipisco; mother of Dorothy (Edward) Myers, Florence (Richard) Tinney, Anna Mae (Ralph) Greco and Walter P. Lipisco; grandmother of nine grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and one great-great-granddaughter; sister of Stella Dalbo, Caroline Verchuk, Frank, Walter and the late Peter Kania, all of Pennsylvania. Friends received Monday from 4-7 PM at the GRECO FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2909 Elmwood Ave. (near Sheridan Dr.) where funeral services will be held Tuesday morning at 9:30 and in St. Timothy's Church at 10 AM. In lieu of flowers, donations to Hospice, Inc. appreciated. Interment Mt. Olivet. Published in the Buffalo News on 2/28/2005. Long, Robert J. February 26, 2005, of Depew, NY; beloved husband of Jean (Miszewski) Long; loving father of Mark (Janie), Keith (Francis) and Craig Long; cherished grandfather of Sydney, Hayley and Craig Jr.; survived by a sister and a brother; also survived by several nieces, nephews and cousins. Services Tuesday at 8:45 AM from the KAZMIERCZAK FUNERAL HOME INC., 3640 Clinton St. (1 block East of Union) and in St. Gabriel R.C. Church at 9:30 AM. Chapel hours on Monday only from 12 noon to 8 PM. Family will be present from 2-4 and 6-8 PM. Bob was a U.S. Army Veteran and a member of the Boiler Makers Union Local #7 for 42 years. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/27/2005 - 2/28/2005. Mackiewicz, Mary A. (Malec) February 25, 2005, age 88, wife of the late Frank; mother of Richard F. (Cheryl A.); grandmother of Anne (Len) Panek, Matthew (Keri), David, Paul, Elizabeth, Sarah and the late Elaina; great-grandmother of Jacob and Kylee Mackiewicz. Family will receive friends 7-9 PM Tuesday at the (Elma Chapel) Urban-AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, 7540 Clinton Street. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 AM Wednesday at St. Vincent DePaul Church, 6441 Seneca Street, Springbrook. Flowers gratefully declined. Contributions may be made to St. Vincent DePaul Church. Online register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News on 2/28/2005. Maulucci, Jean (Cislo) February 26, 2005, beloved wife of the late Daniel Maulucci; dear mother of Beatrice Quinn, Diane (Paul) Gabioud, Barbara Murdough and David (Susan) Maulucci; loving grandmother of 16 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren; sister of Bernice Dobala, Mary LaPenna, Florence Radaminski, Dorothy (Paul) Cockran and June (William) Polchlopek; sister-in-law of Emily Cislo and Joan Cislo. Friends may call Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the JAMES W. CANNAN FUNERAL HOME, INC. (Southtowns Chapel), 3155 Orchard Park Rd. A Funeral Service will be held Wednesday at 11:00 AM at The Resurrection Life Fellowship Church, 2145 Old Union Road in Cheektowaga, NY (please assemble at church). Published in the Buffalo News from 2/28/2005 - 3/1/2005. McAllister, Patricia (Rupp) Suddenly, February 26, 2005; beloved wife of Paul; dear mother of Melissa (Andrew) Esposito and Brad; loving grandmother of Zachary, Taylor, Jordan and Alexis; daughter of Barbara (Michael) Seufert and the late Martin Rupp; daughter-in-law of Violet and the late Paul McAllister Sr.; sister of John (Marie) Rupp, Kathy (Ed) Lockwood, Karen Peters, Diane (William) Enser and the late Michael Rupp; sister-in-law of Linda Burgess; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Funeral services from The PACER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2275 George Urban Blvd. (2 blocks east of Dick Rd) Tuesday at 11:15 AM. Friends invited. Family present Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Flowers gratefully declined. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/27/2005 - 2/28/2005. Miskey, Francis "Achi" (Brzezinski) Age 89, of the City of Tonawanda and formerly of North Tonawanda, February 27, 2005 at the home of her son after several months illness, wife of the late John G. Miskey, Jr.; mother of John G. (Kathleen) Miskey, III and Frances J. (Terrence) Quinn; grandmother of eight cherished grandchildren, John G. Miskey, IV, Jennifer (Paul) DiPirro, Julianne and Kristine Miskey, Andrew, Thomas, Kathryn and Mollyanne Quinn; aunt and Godmother of Joanne (Sheldon) Graham and aunt of William (Betty) Lesser; also survived by three sisters, a brother and many other nieces and nephews. Friends may call Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at JOHN O. ROTH FUNERAL HOME, INC., 25 William St. (between Morgan & Broad Sts.) in the City of Tonawanda. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Francis of Assisi Chapel, 71 Adam St. in the City of Tonawanda, Wednesday at 10 AM. Friends invited. Please assemble at the Chapel. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/28/2005 - 3/1/2005. Murphy, James A. February 26, 2005, beloved husband of Jean L. (nee Hornberger) Murphy; devoted father of James A. Jr. (Huguette) Murphy, Karen M. (Timothy) Sutton, Kevin A. (Debbie) Murphy, Kathleen A. (Mark) Comaratta and Jean F. (Thomas) Engler; loving grandfather of Michael (Julie), Cara, Erin, Marc, Kelly, Kaitlyn, Maria, Meaghan, Brendan, Nicholas and Kevin; brother-in-law of Joan (Albert) Kraus; also survived by many nieces and nephews. The family will be present on Monday from 7-9 PM and Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Amherst Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 5200 Sheridan Dr. (corner of Hopkins Rd.) where funeral services will be held on Wednesday at 10 AM and a Mass of Christian Burial celebrated at St. Gregory the Great Church at 10:45 AM. Friends invited. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Collen Volpe R.N. Fund, Attn: Walter Ludwig at Millard Suburban Hospital, 1540 Maple Rd., Williamsville, NY 14221. Online register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 2/28/2005 - 3/2/2005. Muszynski, Victoria (Wegrzyn) February 27, 2005, wife of the late Stephen V. Muszynski; daughter of the late Peter and Katherine (Rokoczy) Wegrzyn; sister of Frank (Elaine) Wegrzyn and the late Helen Kocinski, Celia, Carrie, Joseph, Henry, Edmund (Alfreda), Mary, Stanley (Alice) Wegrzyn; also survived by nieces and nephews. Family present Tuesday 4-7 PM at the PERNA-PELLEGRINO FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1671 Maple Rd., Amherst (between Youngs and Hopkins Rds.) where funeral services will be held Wednesday at 10 AM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated from St. Leo the Great Church at 11 AM. Interment St. Stanislaus Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials to a charity of one's choice. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/28/2005 - 3/1/2005. Newman, Frances (Richards) Of Lancaster, NY, February 26, 2005, beloved wife of the late Robert Newman; loving mother of Kenneth (Linda); sister of the late Agnes, late Edmund (late Rose), late Matthew (late Bell), late Joseph (late Orillia). Funeral Services will be held at the WENDEL & LOECHER, INC. FUNERAL HOME, 27 Aurora St., Lancaster, Wednesday morning at 10 AM. Family will receive relatives and friends on Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/27/2005 - 2/28/2005. Niespodzinski, Eugenia M. (nee Szablewski) February 26, 2005, beloved wife of the late Raymond C. Niespodzinski; dearest mother of Sandy (Larry) Mayback and the late Jerry Niespodzinski; mother-in-law of Sue Niespodzinski; devoted grandmother of William, Danny, Mark and Kayla Niespodzinski, Troy (Megan) Mayback and Dawn (Tom) Agen; great-grandmother of Madison and Marley Agen and Zoe Mayback; predeceased by five brothers and one sister; she is survived by her devoted companions, Toby and Buffett. The family will be present Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the Urban-AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, 3645 Genesee St. (two blocks east of Union Rd.). Family and friends are invited to celebrate a Mass of Christian Burial, Wednesday at 11:30 AM in Our Lady Help of Christians Chapel, 4125 Union Rd., Cheektowaga, NY. Online register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News on 2/28/2005. Przybylski, Rudy L. February 27, 2005, beloved husband of Alice (nee Nastaga); dear father of Rudy David (Heidi); loving grandfather of Sarah, Ryan, Jacob and Kiersten; brother of Irene Juszczak; also survived by a niece and nephews. Funeral from the PACER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2275 George Urban Blvd. (two blocks east of Dick Rd.) Thursday 9:30 and St. Augustine's Church 10 AM. Friends invited. Family present Tuesday 7-9 and Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Rudy was a Korean War veteran, member of Fraternal Order of Eagles and the Depew Seniors. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/28/2005 - 3/1/2005. Scalice, Eileen M. (Rosso) February 27, 2005, beloved wife of the late Sebastian 'Jerry' Scalice; dearest mother of Donald (Carol) Scalice and Debra (William) Rowe; loving grandmother of Nicholas, Joseph, Christine, Matthew and William; daughter of the late Anthony and Mary (Mikolajezak) Rosso; sister of the late George (Marion) Rosso, Nina (Pat) Sciangula and Dorothy (Nunzio) Imerese. The family will be present to receive friends on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Tonawanda Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2600 Sheridan Dr. (corner of Parker Blvd.) where funeral services will be held on Wednesday at 8:15 AM and from St. Amelia Church at 9:00 AM. Memorials may be made in Mrs. Scalice's memory to Our Lady of Victory Infant Homes. Online register at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 2/28/2005 - 3/1/2005. Scirto, Frances M. (Gervaise) February 25, 2005, beloved wife of the late Anthony; dearest mother of Lena (William) Georger and Mary Ann Scirto; dear grandmother of Mary Jo (Thomas) Wiepert, Jeffrey (Marianne) D'Ambrosia; step-grandmother of William Jr., Frances, Rosemary, Ann and Paul; also survived by 11 great-grandchildren, five great-great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. Family will be present to receive friends on Sunday 4-7 PM and Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Tonawanda Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2600 Sheridan Dr. (corner of Parker Blvd.) where service will be held on Tuesday at 10 AM and from St. John the Baptist Church at 10:45. Friends invited. If desired, contributions can be made to either The Dominican Nuns of the Perpetual Rosary, 335 Doat St., Buffalo, NY 14211 or The American Cancer Society Western District Office, 101 John James Audubon Pkwy., Amherst, NY 14228. Online register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 2/27/2005 - 2/28/2005. Strom, Alberta "Bert" (Please see Ellingham notice) Published in the Buffalo News from 2/28/2005 - 3/1/2005. Turner, Raymond F. February 27, 2005, of Grand Island, husband of Betty (Burke) Turner; father of Mark B. (Lucille), Stephen L. (Karen), Kim F. Turner and Joyce (Michael) George; grandfather of Maria, Angela, Stephen, Charles, Jason, Nicholas, Jessica, Amanda, Colleen, Bridget and Mary; also survived by three grandchildren; brother of Herbert and William Turner, Marilyn Boje, Ann Marie Rook and the late Lorraine Sommer; son of the late Stanley and Elizabeth Turner; sister-in-law of Barbara Missica and Beverly Derner. Friends may call Tuesday only 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the KAISER FUNERAL HOME, 1950 Whitehaven Rd., Grand Island. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Wednesday at 10 AM at St. Stephen's Church. Mr. Turner was a dedicated employee of Conrail Railroad for 41 years. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/28/2005 - 3/1/2005. Valente, Lucy M. (Tronolone) Age 91, of Portland, Maine, formerly of Buffalo, NY, died peacefully at her home, February 25, 2005, beloved wife of the late Frank M. Valente; dear mother of Paula Valente of Portland, Maine and Janet Valente Pape of Wichita, Kansas; predeceased by brothers, Peter and Michael Tronolone and sisters, Filomena Marchese and Mary Gaglione. The family will be present to receive friends Tuesday from 6-9 PM at the (Delaware Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1132 Delaware Ave. where funeral services will be held Wednesday at Blessed Sacrament Church (Delaware Ave.) at 10 AM with burial to follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery (please assemble at church). In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be sent to The Grey Nuns of the Sacred Heart, 1750 Quarry Rd., Yardley, PA 19067. Online register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 2/28/2005 - 3/1/2005. 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. Wahl-Karas, Alexander Jude PFC U.S. Marine Corps Suddenly, February 25, 2005 at age 19, lovingly chosen son of Michael and Josette Wahl; birth son of Brian and Danielle Karas; beloved brother of Jaime (Chris) Husman, U.S.M.C. Sgt. Christopher and Nicholas Wahl; loving grandson of Stan and Jeanne Karas and John and Anita Wahl; proud uncle of Laine and Jaide Husman; nephew of Bob (Lynn), Katie, Paulette (Dale), Joe (Karen), Stan and Jim Karas, Patty (Roger) Shelley and Joe (Marilyn) Wahl, Mary (Craig) Silver and Bob (Terry) Wahl; also survived by 17 cousins and many friends. The family will be present to receive friends on Tuesday and Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Amherst Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 5200 Sheridan Dr. (corner of Hopkins Rd.) where funeral services will be held on Thursday at 9 AM and a Mass of Christian Burial from St. Mary's Church, Swormville at 10 AM. Friends invited. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorial donations may be made to the Holland Fire Company. Online register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 2/28/2005 - 3/2/2005. Wangler, Howard C. Suddenly, February 26, 2005, loving husband of Arlene 'Lee' (Miller); dearest father of Cara (Levi) Hall and Michelle Wangler; brother of Dorothy (Vernon) Frost, Sr. Ruth, OSF, Norman (Gia), Msgr. William Wangler and the late Elnor Goergen; son-in-law of Elizabeth (late Paul A.) Miller; brother-in-law of Dr. Peter Goergen, Jane Brown, Paul Miller, the late Dorothy and Donald Miller; grandfather of Elizabeth and Marcus Hall. Friends may call at the HARRY A. WEDEKINDT FUNERAL HOME, 280 Grover Cleveland Hwy., Monday 7-9 and Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Joseph University Heights Church, 3269 Main St., Wednesday at 9:30 AM. Friends invited. Please assemble at church. Flowers gratefully declined. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/27/2005 - 2/28/2005. Weber, Debra (Buczkowski) February 26, 2005, dear mother of Michael D. (Lisa) and Jason (Gina Ferrio); grandmother of Michael E.; daughter of Edward and Carolyn Buczkowski; sister of Kathleen (Ralph) Villano; niece of Helen Sweeny; aunt of Cindy (Dave) Ray and Robert Moore; great-aunt of Phlycia, Kasidy, Maranda, Noah and Jaiden. Visitation Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the PACER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2275 George Urban Blvd. (two blocks east of Dick Rd.). A Mass of Christian Burial at Queen of Martyrs Church, 180 George Urban Blvd., Wednesday at 9:30 AM. Please assemble at church. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/27/2005 - 2/28/2005. Zabierek, Henry February 25, 2005, beloved husband of the late Julia (nee Dutkiewicz); dearest stepfather of Joseph (Chris) Pietrzak and John (Joyce) Pietrzak; grandfather of three step-grandchildren; survived by four sisters in Poland; uncle of Donuta (Roman) Szyprowski; great-uncle of Daniel C. Szyprowski. Family present to receive friends at the DANIEL R. SMOLAREK FUNERAL HOME, 2510 Union Rd., Cheektowaga (two blocks south of William St.) Monday only 2-4 and 7-9 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial Tuesday at 9:30 AM in The Holy Mother of the Rosary Cathedral, 6298 Broadway, Lancaster. Please assemble at church at 9 AM. Interment will be in the Cathedral Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/27/2005 - 2/28/2005.