OBITS: The Buffalo News Death Notices 1 Jan 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 Argetsinger, Genevieve C. (Slater) Of East Aurora, NY, December 30, 2004, wife of the late Phillip R.; mother of Kathleen (James) Kluytman; grandmother of Scott J. Kluytman; sister of the late Florence Waddle, Christine Woodarek, Joseph Slater, Raymond Slater and Ruth Wdowiaz; also survived by several nieces and nephews. Friends may call Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the KENNETH HOWE FUNERAL HOME, 64 Maple St., East Aurora. Mass of Christian Burial will be held 9:30 AM Tuesday from Immaculate Conception R.C. Church, 520 Oakwood Ave., East Aurora (please assemble at church). Memorial contributions may be made to The Alzheimer's Assn. of WNY. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/1/2005 - 1/2/2005. Balling, Anna Mae (Canty) December 30, 2004; age 87; formerly of North Tonawanda, after a long illness. Wife of the late Leonard T. Balling; mother of Lenore Thompson, Jean (Charles) Ryan, Joan (Gregory) Post, William, Kenneth (Maryann), Deborah and the late Bernard and Thomas Balling; also survived by many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Friends may call on Sunday only from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the HAMP FUNERAL HOME, INC., Adam and Seymour Sts, Tonawanda. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 AM Monday at Ascension R.C. Church, in N. Tonawanda. Friends invited. If desired, memorials to the Wende Guild at the Erie County Home are preferred. Obituary, condolences and directions at www.hampfuneral.com Published in the Buffalo News on 1/1/2005. Berninger, Mariea C. December 31, 2004, beloved wife of Dr. Clifford F. Berninger; mother of Mark (Cathy), Ann (Thomas) Unterberg, Donald (Susan) and Robert (Angela); sister of the late Paul Johansen; sister-in-law of Jacqueline Johansen; grandmother of Marie, Matthew, Michelle, Kyle, Meredith, Jordan, Troy and Trevor Berninger; also survived by several nieces and nephews. Friends may call Monday from 4-7 PM at ROBERTS & DENGLER FUNERAL HOME, 8630 Transit Rd., East Amherst (one mile north of Maple, just past Klein). Family and friends are requested to assemble at St. Mary's Church on Transit Rd., Swormville for a Mass of Christian Burial Tuesday at 10:00 AM. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/1/2005 - 1/3/2005. Burgon, Walter December 30, 2004, of Lackawanna, NY, beloved husband of the late Anne M. (nee Salvin); son of the late Prokop and Anna (nee Romanchuk) Burgon; brother of Helen Ebling and William (late Eileen) and the late John (Dorothy); also survived by nieces and nephews. Chapel Service from THE COLONIAL MEMORIAL CHAPELS, INC., 3003 South Park Ave., Lackawanna, NY, Monday morning at 11. Mr. Burgon was a member of Matthew Glab Post #1477 and Col. Weber VFW Post #898. Visitation Saturday 7-9 PM and Sunday 2-8 PM. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/1/2005 - 1/2/2005. Burton, Dorothy A. (Hennessey) December 29, 2004, beloved wife of the late John B. Burton; dear sister of the late Margaret Murphy, Mary Hanlon, Richard Hennessey, Helen Rauls, Lillian Haley and Reverend James J. Hennessey S.J.; dear aunt of Helen (Vincent) Miranda. Relatives and friends may call at the BARRON-MILLER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3025 William St. (near Union Rd.) Cheektowaga Sunday only 4-8 PM. Mass of Christian Burial Monday at 9:30 AM in St. Martin's Church, 1140 Abbott Rd., Buffalo. Please assemble at church. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/1/2005 - 1/2/2005. Cody, Mareta A. "Rita" December 28, 2004; wife of the late John F. Cody; mother of Richard T. (Jeanne) of Saratoga, NY, Donald H. (Janice) and the late John F. (Patricia) Cody; survived by 10 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren; sister of the late Josephine, Charles, Henry (Helen) Rogner and Madeline Brennan. Friends may call Sunday 4-8 at the DENGLER & ROBERTS FUNERAL HOME, 3000 Delaware Ave., Kenmore, where prayers will be offered Monday 8:45 AM, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Paul's R.C. Church, 9:15 AM. Memorials to Niagara Hospice, 4675 Sunset Dr., Lockport, NY 14094. getlogo,mc0540 Published in the Buffalo News from 1/1/2005 - 1/2/2005. Colin, Ronald F. December 30, 2004, of Sloan, NY, after a lengthy illness, beloved of Sandra (nee Clerc); devoted father and best friend of Ronald R. Colin; son of Mary (Arthur) Hasenstab; brother of Mary Moore, Joy (Charles) Altemoos, Daniel Colin, Melody Gervasi, Kelly (Andrew) Sandekian and Vincent Capone; also survived by many nieces, nephews and friends. A Prayer Service will be held at the DANIEL R. SMOLAREK FUNERAL HOME, 2047 Broadway, Cheektowaga-Buffalo city line, Monday at 11 AM. Interment in St. Matthew's Cemetery. Family present Saturday 7-9 PM and Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Flowers gratefully declined. Contributions may be made to The Juvenile Diabetes Assn. or The National Kidney Foundation. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/1/2005 - 1/2/2005. Cross, Rose M. December 29, 2004, beloved wife of the late William J. Cross; dear mother of Norma Bisignano of Basel, Switzerland, three grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. The family will be present on Sunday from 2-4 at the (Tonawanda Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME INC., 2600 Sheridan Dr., (corner of Parker) where funeral services will be held on Monday at 1:00 PM. Friends invited. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a favorite charity. On line register book at www.Amigone.Com Published in the Buffalo News from 12/31/2004 - 1/1/2005. Culver, Alice C. (Palmeter) Of Woodlawn, NY, December 30, 2004, beloved wife of the late Roy C. Culver; dearest mother of Roy (late Yolanda), Patrick (Barbara), Calvin (Joy), Christine (late Thomas) Sroda, Lester (Rhonda), Richard (Eileen), Sue Ann Hahn and the late Marjorie Winslow and Alice Culver; sister of William (Pearl) Palmeter and the late Elizabeth (late Howard) Croakman and Gertrude (late James) Juran; also survived by 18 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren and many other loving family members. Funeral services Monday morning at 10 AM at the (Hamburg Chapel) JOHN J. KACZOR FUNERAL HOME, INC., 5453 Southwestern Blvd. (corner of Rogers Rd., 646-5555). Interment will follow in Lakeside Cemetery. Friends invited. Mrs. Culver was a member of the Woodlawn Volunteer Fire Co. Ladies Auxiliary. Flowers graciously declined. Memorials may be made to the Woodlawn Church of Christ, 3691 Fourth St., Woodlawn, NY 14219. Family present Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/1/2005 - 1/2/2005. Danakas, Freda (Panteleakis) December 31, 2004, age 79, beloved wife of the late Theodore G.; dear mother of George T. (Maria Corigliano, M.D.) Danakas, M.D., Mary Danakas and Connie (Peter) Hofert; dear grandmother of Rose A. and Alexandra M.; dear sister of Louis A. (Pauline) and Andrew A. Panteleakis. The family will be present on Sunday from 5-9 PM at the (Amherst Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 5200 Sheridan Dr. (at Hopkins Rd.) where funeral services will be held on Monday at 9:00 AM and from The Hellenic Orthodox Church of the Annunciation, (Delaware & Utica) at 10:00 AM. A Trisagion Service will be held on Sunday at 7:00 PM. Flowers gratefully declined. Donations may be made to The Hellenic Orthodox Church Women's Philoptochos Committee, 146 W. Utica, Buffalo, NY 14222. Online register at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 1/1/2005 - 1/2/2005. Dunn, Timothy Randy December 30, 2004, of Jamestown, NY, formerly of Buffalo, NY, beloved husband of Patricia A. Dunn; son of William T. Dunn, Sr. and the late June A. Dunn; brother of Debbie, William T. Jr. (Janet), Amy (Harry), Michael (Bonnie), Susan (Arthur), Roy (Marie) and Robin; also survived by 55 nieces and nephews. Friends may call Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the HARRY A. WEDEKINDT FUNERAL HOME, INC., 280 Grover Cleveland Hwy. at N. Bailey where services will be held Monday at 11 AM. Friends invited. Published in the Buffalo News on 1/1/2005. Durlak, Helen (Kosinski) December 29, 2004; wife of the late Marion; dear mother of Mark (Lorrie) Durlak and Andrea (David) Nasoff; grandmother of Caeleb, Sierra and Kyra; sister of Stella Netzel, Bertha Kaczmarek, Cecelia (Hank) Wlordarczyk, Frances (Frank) Nowicki, Elinor (Frank) Buczek, Chester, Brownie (Lorraine), Stanley (Arlene), Frank (Marion) and the late Edward and John Kosinski. Funeral from the PACER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1949 Clinton St. (3 blocks west of S. Ogden St.) Monday 9 AM and St. Casimir's Church 9:30. Family present Saturday & Sunday 2-4 & 7-9. Published in the Buffalo News from 12/31/2004 - 1/2/2005. Elmer, Thomas R. December 30, 2004, beloved husband of Elizabeth 'Betty' C. (Schwabl) Elmer; loving father of Thomas R. Elmer, M.D. and Robert M. (Kara) Elmer; grandfather of Grace and Luke Elmer; devoted son of Marion (Short) Elmer and the late F. Robert Elmer; brother of Janet (Michael) Bishop and the late Frank Elmer; brother-in-law of Patricia (Wahler) Elmer. Friends may call Saturday from 7-9 and Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 at the DIETRICH FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2480 Kensington Ave., Amherst. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday at 10 AM at St. Pius X Church. Burial will be privately held at Holy Name of Mary Cemetery, Ellicottville, NY. Flowers are gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, 2221 Rosecrans, Suite 131, El Segundo, CA 90245 or The Moreau Seminary Holy Cross Associates, PO Box 668, Notre Dame, IN 46556-0668. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/1/2005 - 1/2/2005. Esau-Kaufman, Erin December 30, 2004, at age 30, beloved daughter of Susyn (nee Trafford) and Paul M. Kaufman; dear sister of John F. Esau; granddaughter of Isabelle and the late Allan Trafford and Helen and the late Leo Kaufman; also survived by many aunts, uncles and cousins. The family will be present on Sunday 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 Monday at 8:45 AM and from St. Gregory the Great Church at 9:30 AM. Friends invited. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Southeast Works, Inc., 181 Lincoln St., Depew, NY 14043. Online register at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 1/1/2005 - 1/2/2005. Forgione, Eileen E. (Barron) Suddenly, December 28, 2004, of Amsterdam, NY, formerly of Snyder, NY; beloved wife of Vincent M. Forgione; dearest mother of Joseph S. Forgione; daughter of Joan McKenna Barron and the late Leo J. Barron; sister of Mary Kay Walczak (James), Patricia M. Barron (Nathan Berolzheimer) of Chapel Hill, NC, John L., James B. and Kevin D. Barron (Cathy); also survived by many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Friends may call Sunday 3-7 PM at the DENGLER FUNERAL HOME, 2070 Eggert Rd., Amherst (between N. Bailey and Niagara Falls Blvd.), where prayers will be offered Monday morning at 10:15, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at Christ the King Church (Main St. at Lamarck Dr.) at 11 AM. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorial contributions may be made to Eileen Forgione Memorial Scholarship Fund, make checks payable to William E. Lorman, Esq., IOLA Acct, c/o the Riley Mortuary Inc., 110 Division St., Amsterdam, NY 12010. On-line tributes may be made to www.mem.com getlogo,mc0540 Published in the Buffalo News from 12/31/2004 - 1/2/2005. Gleason, Claire (Padykula) December 25, 2004, of Cheektowaga, NY, Beloved sister of the late Agnes (late Felix) Kucinski, late Helen Padykula, late Alice (late Stephen) Scarfone, late Adele (late Edward) Glinski and the late Walter (late Florence) Padykula; survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral Services commencing at the DANIEL R. SMOLAREK FUNERAL HOME, 2510 Union Rd., Cheektowaga (two blocks south of William St.) Monday at 9:30 AM and at St. Andrew's Church at 10 AM. Interment in St. Adalbert's Cemetery, Lancaster. Family present Sunday only 4-8 PM. Published in the Buffalo News from 12/31/2004 - 1/1/2005. Helbig, Lois M. (Troidl) Suddenly, December 31, 2004, beloved wife of Fred J. Helbig and the late Edwin C. Marschke; dear mother of Karen (Arthur) Tobier, Roger (Elizabeth), Gary (My) Marschke and Fred (Mary) and Sharyn Helbig; sister of Clara Gately, Alice (Frank) Zwick, John (Suzanne) and the late Roy (Jane) Troidl; also survived by grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Funeral Service from the PACER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2275 George Urban Blvd. (two blocks east of Dick Rd.) Tuesday at 11 AM. Friends invited. Family present Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Lois was a member of The Schiller Park Senior Center. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Lois Helbig Dance for Health Fund, c/o Schiller Park Senior Center. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/1/2005 - 1/2/2005. Hepp, Mary M. (Klein) December 27, 2004. Beloved wife of the late William H.; mother of Terry Hepp of Chicago, IL. and Timothy (Elizabeth) Hepp of Denver, CO.; grandmother of Bill Hepp of Fort Collins, CO.; cousin of Jane Garver of Tonawanda, N.Y. No prior visitation. A Memorial Service will be held on Monday, January 3rd, at the Blessed Sacrament Church, 1029 Delaware Ave., Buffalo, at 10:00 AM. Arrangements by the (Delaware Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME INC. Online guest register at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 12/31/2004 - 1/2/2005. Horton, Thomas W. December 30, 2004. Suddenly at age 50. Beloved husband of Patricia (nee Ackley) Horton; son of Marie T. (nee Noe) and the late James W. Horton; dear brother of Patricia (Dr. Leonard) Marabella, Mary Lou (Dr. Daniel) Eustace, Geralyn (Charles) Whetstone and Janet (Thomas) Ahearn and the late Kenneth Horton; brother-in-law of Sandra Horton; also survived by beloved nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. The family will be present to receive friends on Saturday from 7-9 PM and Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Lancaster-Depew Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME INC., 6050 Transit Rd., where funeral services will be held on Monday at 8:45 AM, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 AM from Our Lady Help of Christians Chapel. Friends invited. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Variety Club of Buffalo. Online register www.Amigone.com getlogo,am0580 Published in the Buffalo News from 12/31/2004 - 1/2/2005. Jambor, Cecelia M. (Beiter) Of Blasdell, NY, December 30, 2004, beloved wife of the late John J. Jambor; guardian of Stephanie Palmer and Margaret Jambor; pre deceased by 6 sisters and 5 brothers; also survived by many dear nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Family will be present to receive friends Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Blasdell/Lackawanna Chapel) JOHN J. KACZOR FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3450 South Park Ave. where prayers will be said Monday morning at 11:15 followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at Our Mother of Good Counsel Church at 11:45. Entombment in Holy Cross Cemetery. Friends invited. Flowers graciously declined. Memorials may be made to Hospice Buffalo, Inc. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/1/2005 - 1/2/2005. Jay, Anne (Stejbach) December 30, 2004, beloved wife of Joseph Jay; devoted mother of Martin (Suzanne), Michael (Susan), Mark (Lynn), Joseph Jr. (Judith) Jay and Mary (Andrew) Reistetter; fond grandmother of Kimberly (Seth) Rowland, Kristin (Jonathan) Earle, Sarah, Peter, Steven and Daniel Jay and Joseph and Timothy Reistetter; great-grandmother of Joshua and Kristin Rowland; predeceased by two sisters; also survived by nieces and nephews. Visitation at BUSZKA FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2005 Clinton St. (corner of South Ogden) Sunday 4-8 PM. Mass of Christian Burial at St. James Church, 496 Terrace Blvd., Depew, NY, Monday at 9:30 AM (please assemble at church). Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials in Mrs. Jay's name may be made to The Alzheimer's Association. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/1/2005 - 1/2/2005. Kasniak, Donna M. (Young) Of Cheektowaga, December 29, 2004, beloved wife of the late Leonard H. Kasniak; devoted mother of Jennifer (Dominic) Patterson, Sue, Leonard, Mark and Jason; loving grandmother of David, Jacob and Ethan; daughter-in-law of Irene and the late Casimer Kasniak. Visitation with family in the EDWARD J. CICHON FUNERAL HOME, 4929 Broadway, Depew Saturday 2-4 and 7-9 PM (no visitation on Sunday) where prayers will be held Monday at 9:15 AM and in St. Augustine Church at 10 AM. Relatives and friends are invited. Flowers gratefully declined. Those wishing may make memorials to Hospice Buffalo Inc., 225 Como Park Blvd. Cheektowaga, NY 14227. Published in the Buffalo News from 12/31/2004 - 1/1/2005. Kramer II, David December 30, 2004, beloved son of Debra (nee Gugliuzza) and David Kramer; brother of Jonathan Kramer; grandson of Isabelle Kramer, Frank Gugliuzza and the late Walter Kramer and Dora Gugliuzza; also survived by several aunts, uncles and cousins; dear friend of Christina LaPorta. The family will be present to receive friends Sunday and Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Tonawanda Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2600 Sheridan Dr. (at Parker Blvd.) where funeral services will be held Tuesday at 8:30 AM and from St. Paul's Church (Kenmore) at 9:15 AM. Flowers gratefully declined. Online register at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 1/1/2005 - 1/3/2005. Kromer, Ronald M. Of Town of Wheatfield, December 29, 2004, beloved husband of Valerie (nee Stockdale) Kromer; dearest father of Kerry Lynn Kromer and Ronald Kromer, Christopher, Roxanne, Shannon, Ward and Nicole; dearest son of Violet (nee Ward) and the late Melvin 'Hank Kromer; dear brother of Sherrill (David) Tipton, Raymond (Maryanne), Deborah Darraugh, Teddi, Susan (Kenneth) Whipple and Lori (Gregory) Witchen; also survived by several aunts, an uncle, many nieces, nephews and cousins; son-in-law of Marjorie Stockdale. Family present Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the SABER FUNERAL HOME, 549 Oliver St., N. Tonawanda ( 692-0271) where prayers will be said Monday at 11 AM with Rev. James O'Connor officiating. Published in the Buffalo News on 1/1/2005. Lewandowski, Josephine (nee Majewski) December 31, 2004, beloved wife of 58 years to Henry; devoted mother of Jerome (late Colleen Ann) and Raymond; dearest grandmother of Lisa (Frank, Jr.) Svara, Mark, Nicholas, Grace and Keneth Lewandowski; loving great-grandmother of Alena Colleen Svara; sister of Charlotte (late Peter) Ginter, Edward (Dolores) Majewski, Jennie (late Casey) Wardak and predeceased by sisters and brothers; also survived by nieces and nephews. Family will be present Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the ORLOWSKI-PIETSZAK FUNERAL HOME, 2400 William St. (897-2400) where services will be held Monday at 11:30 AM and at St. Josaphat Church at 12 Noon. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/1/2005 - 1/2/2005. Marschke, Lois M. (Troidl) (Please see Helbig notice) Published in the Buffalo News from 1/1/2005 - 1/2/2005. Flowers Charities McNeill, Charles J. December 29, 2004, loving husband of Beatrice B. (nee Barter) McNeill; dearest father of Patricia (late Bob) Curtin, Eileen (Michael) Murphy, Mary Ellen, John and the late Frances and Michael McNeill; father-in-law of Mary Ellen McNeill; dear grandfather of 10 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren; brother of John J. McNeill and the late Thomas, Francis and Sr. Mary Sheila OSF; brother-in-law of Mary Jane McNeill; also survived by several nieces and nephews. The family will be present Sunday 2-6 PM at the (Tonawanda Chapel) AMIGONE GUNERAL HOME, INC., 2600 Sheridan Dr. (at Parker) where funeral services will be held Monday at 8:45 AM and a Mass of Christian Burial from Blessed Sacrament Church (Kenmore, NY) at 9:30 AM. Friends invited. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to Blessed Sacrament Church. Online register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 1/1/2005 - 1/2/2005. Minella, John C. "Red" December 29, 2004, of Amherst, NY, beloved husband of Janet (Pierce) Minella; loving father of Nancy (Patrick) Miller, Lynn (Steve) Ingraham and John Minella; dear poppy of Carey (Andrew) Maines, Eric Miller, Casey, Christina Ingraham and Jakayli Minella; great-grandpa of Ethan, Eva and Auguste Maines; beloved brother of Mildred (Charles) Alba, Beatrice (late Lou) Alba and Nick Minella. Friends may call Monday 3-8:30 at the LESTER H. WEDEKINDT, INC. FUNERAL HOME, 3290 Delaware Ave. where funeral services will be held Tuesday morning at 8:30. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Leo the Great R.C. Church at 9:15. Friends invited. Flowers are gratefully declined. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/1/2005 - 1/2/2005. Palermo, Carmine "Charlie" Of Orchard Park, NY, entered into rest December 29, 2004, beloved husband of Emilia (nee Mangone) Palermo; devoted father of Marlene (Edward) Egan and Charles A. Palermo; cherished grandfather of three grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; loving son of the late Serafino and Maria (nee Battista) Palermo; dear brother of Theresa Caldiero and the late Felicia LoGalbo; also survived by relatives and friends. Relatives and friends may visit the LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (Southtowns Chapel), 3060 Abbott Rd near Lake Ave. on Sunday from 4-8 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. John Vianney Church, 1 St. John Vianney Court, Orchard Park on Monday morning at 10 o'clock. Interment Hillcrest Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News on 1/1/2005. Palmateer, Sanford David "Sandy" Age 20, of Delevan, died December 30, 2004, he had fought a courageous battle with cancer, beloved son of Scott and Suzanne (nee Lewis) Palmateer; brother of Nick, Samantha, Joseph and Daniel Palmateer; grandson of Suzanne (late David) Lewis and Janet (late Sanford) Palmateer; also survived by several aunts, uncles and cousins. Friends may call Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at W.S. DAVIS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 358 W. Main St., Arcade. Prayers at 10:15 AM Tuesday at the funeral home will precede a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 AM in Blessed Sacrament Church, Delevan. Interment in Delevan Cemetery. Sandy was an Assistant Scoutmaster with Troop #628 in Machias and was a volunteer at the Response for Love Center in Buffalo. Published in the Buffalo News on 1/1/2005. Paluch, Joseph S. Of Orchard Park, NY, December 31, 2004, son of the late John and Josephine (nee Palka) Paluch; dear brother of the late William B. Paluch. Family will be present to receive friends Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Blasdell/Lackawanna Chapel) JOHN J. KACZOR FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3450 South Park Ave. where prayers will be said Tuesday morning at 9:30 followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Barbara's Church at 10:15 AM. Interment will follow in Holy Cross Cemetery. Friends invited. Mr. Paluch was a member of The American Legion Matthew Glab Post #1477. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/1/2005 - 1/2/2005. Paveljack, Irene M. (Jaworski) December 30, 2004, of Lackawanna, NY, beloved wife of the late George; loving mother of Daniel (Shirlee), Christine Coppola and Eugene (Jane); special grammie of Christopher, Emily, Jacob, Nicholas, Benjamin and the late Mattew; daughter of the late Walter and Angeline Jaworski; dearest sister of Lottie (late John) Piatko, Stella (Frank) Barnashuk and the late Thaddeus, William, Vincent, Julian, Jane and Victor; also survived by nieces and nephews. Services from THE COLONIAL MEMORIAL CHAPELS, INC., 3003 South Park Ave., Lackawanna, NY, Monday morning at 9 and from St. Hyacinth's Church at 9:30. Mrs. Paveljack was a member of The Mothers Club, honorary member of Polish Home Ladies Auxiliary and retired Supervisor of Janitorial Services for Bethlehem Steel. Visitation Saturday and Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/1/2005 - 1/2/2005. Pentz, John A. Of Blasdell, NY, December 28, 2004, beloved husband of Mary C. (nee Ritter) Pentz; loving father of Ronald, Thomas (Kathy), Catherine (Greg) Schnurle and Joanie (Dean) Becker; dearest grandfather of Monica Schnurle, Nicole Becker, Lindsay Becker, Scott Becker, Meryll Pentz and Nicholas Pentz; pre-deceased by brothers and sisters in Johnstown, PA. Family will be present to receive friends Saturday 7-9 and Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM, at the, (Blasdell/Lackawanna Chapel), of the JOHN J. KACZOR FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3450 South Park Ave., where prayers will be said Monday morning at 9 AM, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at Our Mother of Good Counsel Church at 9:30. Entombment will follow in Holy Cross Cemetery. Friends invited. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimers Association. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/1/2005 - 1/2/2005. Rautenstrauch, Ellen (Gerrity) Of Buffalo, NY, December 30, 2004, beloved wife of the late George J. Rautenstrauch; loving mother of George (Ana) Rautenstrauch and Cheryl (Bob) Olszewski; dear sister of Alice (Russell) Castilone, Lillian (late Harold) Wilkins, William (late Jane) Gerrity, Mary (Edward) Tomczak and the late Tom and Rose Gerrity and Margie and Joe Riberia; cherished grandmother of Sean (Jillian), Jacqueline, Christine and Gina (Derick). The family will be present to receive friends on Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the O'CONNELL-MURPHY FUNERAL HOME, 2286 South Park Ave. where the funeral will be held Monday at 8:45 followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Ambrose Church at 9:30. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.oconnellfh.com Published in the Buffalo News on 1/1/2005. Remington, Earl December 29, 2004 of Lawtons, NY, at the age of 86 years. Husband of the late Eloise (Thompson) Remington and Mary Schultz; beloved father of Dale (Doris), Terry (Charlotte) Remington and the late Jan Jordan; father in law of Neil Jordan; grandfather of eight grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren; brother of Nelson Remington, Rita Smith, Irene Wanner and the late Marian, Clair Remington and Minnie Wood. Friends may call Sunday from 1-4 PM at the WENTLAND FUNERAL HOME, 10634 Main St, (Rt 62) North Collins, NY, where the funeral service will be held Monday morning at 11 AM. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/1/2005 - 1/2/2005. Salinardo, Mary R. (Pecoraro) Age 91, departed this life December 29, 2004, wife of the late Pasquale Salinardo; mother of Joseph J. Salinardo; grandmother of Sue Ann (Dr. David) Paul and Roger (Marsha) Salinardo; great-grandmother of nine great-grandchildren and seven great-great-grandchildren; sister of Jennie (Sam) Lipomi. Mrs. Salinardo was predeceased by two brothers and one sister. The family will be present to receive friends Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the Urban-AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, 3645 Genesee St. where Funeral Services will be held Monday morning at 10:00 AM. Friends invited. Online guest register at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 1/1/2005 - 1/2/2005. Scheffer Jr., Clarence A. Of Angola, N.Y., December 22, 2004. Beloved husband of Lisa (Farey); loving father of Victoria and Jami; dear son of Clarence A Sr. and Lorraine R. Scheffer; brother of David (Lisa), Brenda (John) Sciarrino, Glenn, Elizabeth and Jerry (Tracy) Scheffer; survived by many nieces and nephews. Friends may call Sunday from 6-9 PM at the ADDISON FUNERAL HOME INC., 262 Main St., Angola N.Y. Published in the Buffalo News from 12/31/2004 - 1/1/2005. Schmitz, Gerald J. "Snap" Of Lewiston, NY, at the age of 93, husband of the late Irma (Smith) Schmitz and Margaret Schmitz; father of David (Carol) Schmitz, Barbara (Charles) McGill; grandfather of nine grandchildren and many great-grandchildren; brother of Delores Armbruster and the late Elma Pitts, Charles M., Joseph Schmitz and Marie Ballard. Friends may call Sunday from 1-4 PM at WENTLAND FUNERAL HOME, 10634 Main St. (Rte. 62), North Collins, NY where the funeral service will be held Monday morning at 9:30 AM followed by a 10 AM Mass of Christian Burial from St. Martin's Church, Langford. Published in the Buffalo News on 1/1/2005. Sidote, Eva M. (Pierpaoli) December 30, 2004, age 85. Beloved wife of the late Ernest Sidote; dear mother of David (Edna) Factor of Chesapeake, VA. and Ernie (fiancee' Deborah Curry) Sidote and the late Anthony Sidote; step-mother of Richard Sidote; mother-in-law of the late Brenda Sidote; dear grandmother of eight grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren; dear sister of the late Americo and Eugene Pierpaoli. The family will be present Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Tonawanda Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME INC., 2600 Sheridan Dr. (at Parker Blvd.), where funeral services will be held Monday at 8:15 AM and from Blessed Trinity Church at 9:00 AM. Friends invited. Flowers gratefully declined. If desired, memorials may be made to Niagara Hospice. Online guest register at www.Amigone.com. getlogo,am0580 Published in the Buffalo News from 1/1/2005 - 1/2/2005. Szymonek, Colleen K. (Regan) December 31, 2004, beloved wife of David T. Szymonek, II; dear mother of Christine, Sarah and Rebecca Szymonek; loving daughter of Jack and Janis (Spoon) Regan; sister of Sean (Carolynn) Regan, Gregory (Lisa) Regan and Carole Lauber; daughter-in-law of David T. and Patricia (Suflita) Szymonek, Sr.; sister-in-law of Lynn (Timothy) Krzemien. Friends may call Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the JAMES W. CANNAN FUNERAL HOME, INC. (Buffalo Chapel), 2397 Seneca St. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Tuesday at 9:30 AM at St. John Evangelist Church (please assemble at church). In lieu of flowers, donations may be given to her childrens education fund. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/1/2005 - 1/2/2005. Virgilio, Theresa M. (nee Machajewski) December 30, 2004, wife of Samuel Sr.; devoted mother of David (Darlene), Donald (Debra), Samuel Jr. (Phyllis) and the late Judith Ann and Mark; sister of Veronica (Gerald) Szalasny. Gerald (Mary) Machajewski and the late Mary (late Gerald) Kormanski; also survived by ten grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Family present Saturday 6-9 and Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the ORLOWSKI-PIETSZAK FUNERAL HOME, 2400 William St. ( 897-2400) where services will be held Monday at 8:30 AM and at St. Josaphat's Church at 9 AM. Published in the Buffalo News from 12/31/2004 - 1/1/2005. Wagner, Marylou (Ferber) December 30, 2004, loving mother of Frank (Tina), Karen, Ron (Rosanne) Wagner, Janice (Peter) Fuhrey, Joyce Whiddon and Laurie (Scott) Price; grandmother of 16 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; sister of Edward, Joan and Rose; also survived by nieces and nephews. Friends may call Sunday from 7-9 PM and Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the STEPHAN-BURNS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 266 East St. at Austin where Funeral Services will be held Tuesday at 9 AM. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to Roswell Park Cancer Institute. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/1/2005 - 1/2/2005.