OBITS: The Buffalo News Death Notices 3 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 Page 1 of 1 Show 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. Braunscheidel, Raymond W. Of Kenmore, January 2, 2005, beloved husband of Dorothy Herberger Braunscheidel; dear father of Raymond (Dianne) of Akron, OH, Mary (Ross) Schoembs of Geneva, IL, Janet (James) Pellegrino, Carol (Kevin) McQuillen of Burlington, VT, Anne (Robert) Laubisch of Binghamton, NY, Helen (James) Kinderman, Martha (Cameron) Overs of Frederick, MD, Deede (Mark) Gordon and the late Elizabeth (Mark) Belis; also survived by 29 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; brother of Cecelia (late Vincent) Burkard; predeceased by seven brothers and sisters. Friends may call at D. LAWRENCE GINNANE FUNERAL HOME, 3215 Delaware Ave., Kenmore, Tuesday 2-5 and 7-9 PM. All are invited to a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Paul's R.C. Church, Delaware Ave. at Victoria Blvd., Kenmore, Wednesday at 10:30 AM. Please assemble at church. Interment Acacia Park Cemetery. Memorials to Roswell Park Cancer Institute or Hospice Foundation Buffalo are preferred. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/3/2005 - 1/4/2005. Claus, Lillian M. Reyner January 1, 2005, wife of the late Wilfred Claus; mother of Elaine (late Louis) Volo, Janet (John) Cropper, Wayne (Margaret) and the late Donald; sister of Ethel Witaker, Mamie Lemere and the late Burt Reyner; also survived by grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Friends may call Monday 2-4 and 7-9 at LOOMIS, OFFERS & LOOMIS, INC., Memorial Chapel, 1820 Seneca St. A Funeral Service will be held at The Wesleyan Church of Hamburg, Bayview Rd. & McKinley Pkwy., Tuesday at 11 AM. Published in the Buffalo News on 1/3/2005. Cliff, Robert D. January 1, 2005, beloved husband of Audrey Karl Cliff; brother of George H. (Patricia) Cliff; also survived by several nieces and nephews; special friend of Jarrett Zerkowski. Friends may call Monday 7-9, Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 at LOOMIS, OFFERS & LOOMIS, INC., Memorial Chapel, 1820 Seneca St. where funeral will be held Wednesday at 2 PM. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/3/2005 - 1/4/2005. Connor, Josephine M. Of Wilson, died Saturday, January 1, 2005. A lady of great faith, she dedicated her life to serving the sick, elderly and those in need. Mother of Maureen (Michael) Scalzo of Wilson, Sheila (Glenn) Remmert of The Woodlands, TX, Karen E. Connor of Charlestown, MA and an 'adopted' son, Charles J. Choppolla of Wilson, NY; grandmother of Sara, Dr. Michele, Angela, Michael and Lauren Scalzo, Thomas, Brittany, Courtney and Andrea Remmert; sister of Frances Dalessandro of Lackawanna; cousin of Michael Falone of Batavia, NY. Relatives and friends may call at the HAMILTON & CLARK, INC. FUNERAL HOME, 270 Young St., Wilson, Monday and Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Father John Leising at Our Lady of the Rosary R.C. Church, 359 Lake St., Wilson, NY at 10 AM Wednesday. Burial will be in North Ridge Cemetery, Cambria, NY. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Our Lady of Fatima Shrine Building Fund, 1023 Swann Rd., Lewiston, NY 14092, c/o Father Julio gratefully accepted. Published in the Buffalo News on 1/3/2005. Cosmas, George December 30, 2004, age 78, of Dunedin, FL, formerly of Kenmore, NY, beloved husband of the late Stamatia (Stamoultali) Cosmas; dear father of Peter S. Cosmas; grandfather of Abigail Cosmas, Matthew (Valerie) Cosmas and Jacob Cosmas; grandfather of two great-grandchildren; brother of Constantine (Sophia) Cosmas, Eleni Stamoultali, Lambros Cosmas and the late Nicklas Cosmas; also survived by nieces. The family will be present to receive friends Monday 7-9 PM at the (Tonawanda Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2600 Sheridan Dr. (at Parker Blvd.) where funeral services will be held Tuesday morning at 9:00 AM and at The Hellenic Orthodox Church of the Annunciation at 10:00 AM. Friends invited. Trisagion Service will be held Monday evening at 7:30 PM. Online guest register at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 1/2/2005 - 1/3/2005. Culligan, Queenie (Harris) Of West Seneca, NY, December 31, 2004, beloved wife of the late Alfred; dearest mother of Shirley (late Richard) Whiteaker; cherished grandmother of Gary (Debbie) Whiteaker, Cheryl (Tom) Young, Michael (Janet) Whiteaker, Leslie (Richard) Grandits and Keith Whiteaker; also survived by 14 great-grandchildren and 14 great-great-grand- children. Family will be present Monday and Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 at the HOY FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3855 Seneca St., West Seneca where Funeral Services will be held Wednesday morning at 10. Friends invited. Flowers gratefully declined. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/2/2005 - 1/4/2005. Davis, Wilma V. December 31, 2004. Wake services will be held Wednesday at 10 AM followed by an 11 AM funeral service at Faith Baptist Church, 626 Humboldt Pkwy. Interment Ridge Lawn Cemetery. Arrangements by UNITED MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/3/2005 - 1/4/2005. Deth, Gertrude E. (Sheldon) December 30, 2004, beloved wife of the late Clarence Deth; loving mother of Nancy Schultz; dearest sister of Irene M. Tubb and the late Marguerite Seyse and William Sheldon; grandmother of David Schultz; also survived by nieces and nephews. No prior visitation. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Trinity Episcopal Church, 261 East Main St., Hamburg on January 7 at 10 AM. Memorial contributions to the church. Arrangements by LOOMIS, OFFERS & LOOMIS, INC. Hamburg Chapel. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/2/2005 - 1/6/2005. Dick, Elizabeth A. January 2, 2004, at age 54, after a courageous fight with cancer, devoted sister of Catherine (late David) Ball, Thomas H. and Homer H. (Margaret) Dick Jr.; dear friend of Annette Maus; also survived by nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. Friends may call Tuesday and Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the VANDERCHER & DICK FUNERAL HOME, 2549 Main St. The family asks that you join them for a Mass of Christian Burial at Blessed Trinity Church, 317 Leroy Ave, Buffalo, on Thursday at 10 AM. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Roof Fund of Blessed Trinity Church. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/3/2005 - 1/5/2005. Dykas, Eugenia "Jean" (nee Beresniewicz) January 1, 2005, beloved wife of the late Edmund Dykas; stepmother of Evelyn (Richard) Griffiths; step-grandmother of Daniel and David; sister of Grace (Bernard) Hubert, Jr.; dear aunt of Camille (Dale) Bochenek, Bernardine (Sean) Coughlin, Mary Grace (David) Williamson and Bernard (Michele) Hubert, III; niece of Emily (late Hilary) Hubert and Rev. Aurelian Brzezniak; loving friend of Lorraine Lucas; also survived by cousins, nieces and nephews. The family will be present on Tuesday from 4-8 PM at the (Cleveland Hill Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 569 Cleveland Dr. where funeral services will be held on Wednesday at 9:15 AM and from Infant of Prague Church at 10 AM. Friends invited. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Alzheimer's Assn. Online register at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 1/3/2005 - 1/4/2005. Eichberg, Robert E. January 1, 2005, age 82, husband of the late Theresa (nee Kelly); father of Thomas (Janice), Jane (Patrick) Zagon, Judith (Donald) Brenner, Joan (Ralph) Sharp and Julie (Michael) Borowczyk; grandfather of nine; great-grandfather of four; brother of Marian (George) Dodd, Dorothy (Walter) Seth, the late Ruth Wisniewski and the late Alan Eichberg; uncle to several nieces and nephews. Family will receive friends Monday 7-9 PM and Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Cleveland Hill Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 569 Cleveland Dr. where funeral services will be held Wednesday at 8:15 AM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Wednesday 9 AM at Mother of Divine Grace Church, 120 Old Maryvale Dr., Cheektowaga. Flowers gratefully declined. Contributions may be made to Hospice Buffalo, 225 Como Park Blvd., Cheektowaga 14227. Online register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 1/3/2005 - 1/4/2005. Frost, Elsie Ann (Champagne) December 31, 2004, of Sloan, NY, beloved wife of the late Raymond Frost; dearest mother of James (Sherry), Gary (Donna) and Hope (Bob) Sirekis; loving grandmother of Mandy, Robbie, Shawn, Melissa, Meghan, late Timmy and Derek. A Prayer Service will be held at the DANIEL R. SMOLAREK FUNERAL HOME, 2047 Broadway, Cheektowaga-Buffalo city line, Tuesday at 10 AM. Interment in acacia Park Cemetery. Family present Monday only 2-4 and 7-9 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The S.P.C.A. www.smolarekfuneral.com Published in the Buffalo News from 1/2/2005 - 1/3/2005. Giambrone, Catherine C. (Turrito) Of Angola, NY, December 30, 2004, age 100, wife of the late Frank A. Giambrone; mother of the late Anthony Giambrone; dear sister of Rose (late James) Tampio, Janet (late Joseph) Faso, Patricia (late Peter) DeGrace, Leonard (Theresa) Turrito and the late Frances (Lawrence) Melton and Angeline (Charles) Gerace; beloved aunt of Geraldine Jacobs, Zachary (Nancy) Gerace, Rebecca (David) Fancher, Rose (late Ralph) Putt, Rita (Richard) Kozub and the late Peter DeGrace, Jr. Friends may call Tuesday from 3-8 PM at the ADDISON FUNERAL HOME, INC., 262 Main St., Angola where prayers will be said Wednesday at 9:15 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 AM in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, Brant. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/2/2005 - 1/3/2005. Giuliani, Mary N. (Dallessandro) January 1, 2005, of Cheektowaga, NY, beloved wife of Mario; dearest mother of Donna Casselberry; grandmother of Michael, Justin and Jason; predeceased by three sisters and two brothers; also survived by several nieces and nephews. A Funeral Service will be held Wednesday at 9:30 AM at the DANIEL R. SMOLAREK FUNERAL HOME, 2047 Broadway, Cheektowaga-Buffalo city line. Family present Tuesday only 2-4 and 7-9 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Alzheimer's Assn. www.smolarekfuneralhome.com Published in the Buffalo News from 1/3/2005 - 1/4/2005. Hazen, Harold E. January 2, 2005, beloved husband of Vera E. (Hardy) Hazen; dear father of Harold P. (Patricia), Ruth Ann and Robert (Marjorie) Hazen; loving grandfather of Kimberly, Rebecca (Malcolm Allen) Hazen and Peter Hazen; brother of the late Edna LeFauve, Donald Hazen, Helen Downer and Louise Welstead. Friends received on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the NIGHTENGALE FUNERAL HOME, 1884 South Park Ave. (near Tifft) where services will be held on Wednesday at 10 AM. Friends invited. Rev. John Knaack officiating. Interment in Buffalo Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to Nazareth Nursing Home, 291 North St., Bflo. 14201 appreciated. Mr. Hazen was a retiree of Bethlehem Steel Corp. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/3/2005 - 1/4/2005. Hender Jr., Charles E. January 2, 2005, beloved husband of Janet (nee MacDonald) and the late Ruth Meyer; loving father of Charles (Sandra), John (Debra), Barbaralea (Eugene) Smith, Richard (Cindy); dear brother of Dorothy (Harry) Hamelink and Marylou (late Larry) Stevens; also survived by five grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Visitation at the KAZMIERCZAK FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3640 Clinton St. (one block east of Union) on Monday from 7-9 PM and Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Services on Wednesday at 11 AM at St. John's Lutheran Church (Clinton St. & Union Rd.). In lieu of flowers, donations to the church or Hospice Buffalo, Inc. will be appreciated. Charles was a veteran of the U.S. Army and the U.S. Air Force. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/3/2005 - 1/4/2005. Insalaco, Sophie M. (Dipinto) January 1, 2005, beloved wife of the late Samuel J. Insalaco; mother of Thomas (Maria), Nicholas (Grace) and Samuel (Judy) Insalaco and the late Rose (Michael) Barile; also survived by eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; sister of the late Anna (Joseph) Latona. Friends received Monday 7-9 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 at 8:45 AM and in Blessed Sacrament Church, Claremont Ave. at 9:30. Interment Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/3/2005 - 1/4/2005. Jakubczak, Edmund A. December 29, 2004, of Kenmore, NY, beloved husband of Clarice (Abbott); father of Stephanie (William) Pettit and the late Marjorie Krueger; grandfather of Stephanie, Amy, Deborah, Wendy, Allison and the late Dean; great-grandfather of Samuel, Vanessa, Melissa, Clarissa, Brock and Benjamin; brother of Irene Kopec. Private Funeral Services at the convenience of the family. Published in the Buffalo News on 1/3/2005. Juliano, Leona L. (Pawlak) January 1, 2005, beloved wife of the late Thomas R. Juliano; dearest mother of Thomas (Denise), Christopher (Christine), James (Jennifer) and Frank (Paddi) Juliano; loving grandmother of seven grandchildren; dear sister of Rita Mucciaccio, Betty McFadden and the late Arthur Pawlak, Daniel Pawlak and Blanche Avolio; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Friends may call Sunday 7-9 PM and Monday 2-4, 7-9 PM at the REDDINGTON FUNERAL HOME, 657 Abbott Rd. (corner Red Jacket Pkwy.) where services will be held Tuesday at 9 AM and at St. Thomas Aquinas Church at 9:30 AM. Friends are invited. Flowers are gratefully declined. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice Buffalo, Inc. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/2/2005 - 1/3/2005. King, Marguerite R. (Pilarski) Of Lackawanna, originally from Salamanca, NY, January 2, 2005, beloved wife of the late Stephen R. King; loving mother of Carole J. (John) Joyce and John E. (Julie) King; dearest grandmother of Stephen L. and Patrick J. Joyce and Jeffrey D. (Deborah) and James A. (Asuza) King; great-grandmother of Julian H. King. Funeral services Wednesday morning at 11:15 AM at the (Blasdell/Lackawanna Chapel) JOHN J. KACZOR FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3450 South Park Ave. and at Our Mother of Good Counsel Church at 11:45 AM. Flowers gratefully declined. If desired, donations may be made to The Friends of the Lackawanna Public Library, 560 Ridge Rd., Lackawanna, NY 14218. Family will be present to receive friends Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Published in the Buffalo News on 1/3/2005. Kontak, Adele (Choinski) January 1, 2005, wife of the late Richard Kontak; dear mother of Priscilla (Paul) Wilczak and David (Catherine) Kontak; dear grandmother of Sean (Janice) Wilczak, Deidre (Will) McKannay, Naomi Kontak, Kimberly, Sara Wilczak and Caitlin Kontak; sister of Freda Swiatek and the late Arthur Choinski, Esther Grochowiak and Florence Wiesczienski; also survived by six great-grandchildren. Friends may call at the SCHLAGER FUNERAL HOME, 4614 Main St., Snyder, where the family will be present Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM and prayers will be said Wednesday at 9 AM, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 AM in St. Benedict's Church. Friends are invited to attend. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/3/2005 - 1/4/2005. 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. Krautsack, James M. January 1, 2005, of Hamburg, NY, beloved husband of Dorothy L. (nee Winger); dearest father of Michelle (Donald) Spors and Roxanne Scheuer; grandfather of Amanda, Joseph, Stephanie, Jacob and Michael; son of the late Robert and Elizabeth (nee Nagle) Krautsack; brother of Mary Lou (Jack) Seedorf and Richard (Judy) and the late Robert (late Doris); also survived by nieces and nephews. Chapel Service from THE COLONIAL MEMORIAL CHAPELS, INC., 3003 South Park Ave., Lackawanna, NY, Wednesday afternoon at 2. Mr. Krautsack was a member of AMVETS #897. Visitation Monday 7-9 PM and Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Published in the Buffalo News on 1/3/2005. Leary-Leffler, Catherine M. (nee Mullett) January 1, 2005, beloved wife of Paul Leffler and the late Edward Leary; dear mother of Mary Ellen Harding, Kathleen (Gerald) Friedman and James (Rosanne) Leary; grandmother of eight grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. The family will be present to receive friends Monday from 2-5 and 7-9 PM at the (Cleveland Hill Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 569 Cleveland Dr. where funeral services will be held Tuesday at 9:15 AM and from Our Lady Help of Christians Chapel at 10 AM. Flowers gratefully declined. If desired, contributions may be made in Mrs. Leffler's memory to Baker Victory Services, 780 Ridge Rd., Lackawanna, NY 14218. Online register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 1/2/2005 - 1/3/2005. LoTempio, Lucia "Lucy" December 31, 2004, of Kenmore, NY, beloved sister of the late Mary Vara, Samuel (late Rose), Louis (late Connie), Charles (late Rose), Joseph (late Stafane) and Russell LoTempio; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Friends may call Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 at the LESTER H. WEDEKINDT, INC. FUNERAL HOME, 3290 Delaware Ave. where funeral services will be held Wednesday morning at 9. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Andrew's R.C. Church at 9:30. Friends invited. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to The Parkinson's Assn. of WNY. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/2/2005 - 1/3/2005. Malin, Carolle M. December 31, 2004, beloved mother of James D. Malin; beloved partner of Thomas L. Pritchard; dear daughter of Simone (nee Langlois) and the late Gerard Michaud; dearest sister of Michael (Nicole) Michaud of Quebec, Ginette (Sandy) Potter and Louise (Al) Fortier of Ontario; also survived by nieces and nephews. No prior visitation. Family and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated from St. Gregory the Great Church on Wednesday at 10:45 AM. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to The Hospice Foundation. Arrangements by AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC. Online register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 1/3/2005 - 1/4/2005. Marx, Margaret L. (Habermann) December 24, 2004, age 71, dearest mother of Carolyn (David) Snyder, Luann (Michael) Conley, Sandy Saddleson and Stacy (Wendel) Moore; dear grandmother of Christopher, Richard, Andrew, Jennifer, Jennifer, Andrea and Tyler; sister of Bernice Grochocki and the late Betty Gusy. The family will be present Tuesday from 11 AM-1 PM at the (Tonawanda Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2600 Sheridan Dr. (at Parker Blvd.) where a Funeral Service will be held at 1 PM. Flowers gratefully declined. Online register at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 1/2/2005 - 1/3/2005. Michalczak, Stanley J. December 29, 2004, beloved husband of 58 years of Anna (Kura) Michalczak; devoted father of Barbara (Joseph) Dessel of Endicott, NY, Lucille Vergili of New Windsor, NY and Robert (Mary Kay) Michalczak; loving grandfather of Mark Vergili, Kathryn (Kevin) Wilkes, Elizabeth (Steven) Moat, Christopher Vergili, Jonathan Dessel, Robert and Kelly Michalczak; great-grandfather of Zachary Griffiths and Kadence Moat; dear brother of Frank and Bronislaus (Phyllis) Michalczak; predeceased by two brothers and two sisters; also survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral services at the BUSZKA FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2005 Clinton St. (corner of South Ogden) Tuesday at 9 AM and at Our Lady of Czestochowa Church at 9:30 AM. Mr. Michalczak was an Army veteran of WWII, a member of American Legion Matthew Glab Post #1477 and a member of United Steelworkers of America. Visitation Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/2/2005 - 1/3/2005. Moot, Betty I. (Wilcox Farnham) Age 79, of Wilson, entered into rest Saturday, January 1, 2005; predeceased by both husbands; survived by eight children, Charles R. Moot of Fort Worth, TX, Harold A. (Cindy) Farnham of Riverdale, CA, Priscilla J. Moot of Louis Center, OH, Cheryl (Daniel) Kamman of Buffalo, NY, Peter V. (Zada) Moot of Holland Patent, NY, Lucy (Tim) Kraatz of Union, KY, Gerald A. (Darlene) Farnham of Ransomville, NY and Bruce A. Farnham of Cheektowaga, NY; one brother, Arthur H. (Evelyn) Wilcox and one sister, Jean (Wallace) Birdwood, both of California; also survived by 15 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. Friends may call Wednesday 4-8 PM at the HAMILTON & CLARK, INC. FUNERAL HOME, 270 Young St. Funeral Services will be held at 10 AM at St. John's Episcopal Church, 431 Lake St., Wilson, NY with Father Albert Sam officiating. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery, Wilson, NY. Memorials to St. John's Episcopal Church, Wilson Fire Co. #1, The American Cancer Society or to The Town of Tonawanda Paramedics gratefully accepted. Published in the Buffalo News on 1/3/2005. Myers, Mary A. Of West Seneca, NY, age 100, January 1, 2005, wife of the late Charles J. Myers; aunt of Donald (Carol), William (Nancy) Tuttle, Michael P. (Janine), Paul F. (Barbara) and Kathleen A. (Tim Reinhardt) Creagan; great-aunt of Tabatha, Kerry, Adam, Kathleen and Sarah; great-great-aunt of Harrison, Collin, Beau and Makari. No prior visitation. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday at 10 AM in St. Bernadette's Church, South Abbott Rd., Orchard Park. Friends invited. Arrangements by the F.E. BROWN SONS FUNERAL HOME, INC. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/3/2005 - 1/7/2005. O'Connell, Molly "Mary B." December 31, 2004, of N. Tonawanda, NY, daughter of the late William J. and Ruth M. (Becker) O'Connell; beloved sister of Timothy P. (Sally), Patrick M. (Antonina) and Rev. Terrence E. O'Connell, OMI; loving aunt of Timothy S. (Mary Breunig), William T., Jennifer M., Julianne M. O'Connell and Kathrin R. (Eric) Doberstein. The family will be present at the JOHN E. ROBERTS FUNERAL HOME (East Chapel), 1361 Hertel Ave. (near Colvin) Tuesday 7-9 and Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Holy Angels Church, 348 Porter Ave., Thursday at 10:30 AM. Friends invited. Please assemble at church. Memorial contributions may be made to Holy Angels Church or The Oblate Fathers, c/o Holy Angels Church, 348 Porter Ave., Buffalo, NY 14201. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/3/2005 - 1/4/2005. O'Neil, Florence E. (Veira) January 1, 2005, wife of the late John J. O'Neil; loving mother of Carol A. (late John) Eberth and Margaret (Felix) Klimaszewski; dear grandmother of John T. (Beth) Eberth, Jennifer (Wesley) Brown and Mary (Kevin) Suplicki; great-grandmother of Shelby, Emma and Kevin; sister of the late Mary McKeague, Catherine McMahon and Frank Veira. Friends received on Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the NIGHTENGALE FUNERAL HOME, 1884 South Park Ave. (near Tifft) where services will be held on Tuesday at 8:45 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial from Our Mother of Good Counsel Church at 9:30 AM. Friends invited. Interment in Holy Cross Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/2/2005 - 1/3/2005. O'Neill, Dennis A. Suddenly, December 31, 2004, beloved husband of Susan (Buccella); dear father of Lauren O'Neill; son of Mary (Magee) O'Neill and the late James B. O'Neill; brother of Joanne (William) Stanton, Charlie (Diane) O'Neill, Patricia (Leonard) Coppola and Margaret Sullivan; son-in-law of Louis and Rose (Mattina) Buccella; brother-in-law of Donna Wetzel and Louis Buccella; also survived by many aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Friends and family may call Tuesday from 7-9 PM and Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the JAMES W. CANNAN FUNERAL HOME, INC. (Southtowns Chapel), 3155 Orchard Park Rd. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Thursday at 10:00 AM at St. Teresa's Church (please assemble at church). Dennis was a member of The Carpenters Union Local and also worked for Catco Construction Company for many years. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/2/2005 - 1/4/2005. O'Rawe, James December 31, 2004, at age 66, beloved father of James W. (Michele) O'Rawe, Jill A. (Thomas) Mulcahy and Jennifer A. (Jeffrey) Dudek; loving grandfather of Sarah, Brooke and Kaitlynn; dear brother of Patricia (Robert) Fehr and the late William O'Rawe; brother-in-law of Barbara O'Rawe; also survived by nieces and nephews. The family will be present on Tuesday and Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (French Rd. Chapel) Urban-AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, 1024 French Rd. where funeral services will be held on Thursday at 9:15 AM and from St. Philip the Apostle Church at 10 AM. Friends invited. Online register at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 1/3/2005 - 1/5/2005. Peluso, Joseph January 1, 2005, beloved husband of Mil (Resanovich) Peluso; dear father of Kathleen (Larry) Bugman, Joseph F., Steve Peluso and the late Joan (Chris) Pinto; loving grandfather of Chris (Greta), Jeanne and Mark Pinto, Amy (Rob) Edel, Joseph P. and Philip S. Peluso and seven great-grandchildren; predeceased by three brothers and three sisters. Funeral from the JAMES W. CANNAN FUNERAL HOME, INC. (Southtowns Chapel), 3155 Orchard Park Rd., Wednesday at 11:00 AM and from St. John Vianney Church at 11:30 AM. Friends may call Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the charity of your choice. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/3/2005 - 1/4/2005. Pitzonka, Shirley J. (Libell) January 1, 2005, wife of the late Wilbur P. Pitzonka; mother of Linda Jean (Russell) Balsamo, Albert C. (Lisa) Pitzonka, II, Lisa M. (Christopher) Hinca and William P. Pitzonka; grandmother of Gregory J. Dudek, Natalie (C. W.) Middleton and C. J. and Daniel Hinca; sister of William (Georgine) Libell. The family will be present to receive friends Tuesday and Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 at BEACH-TUYN FUNERAL HOME, INC., 5541 Main St. (at Cayuga Rd.), Williamsville where a Funeral Service will be held Thursday morning at 10 o'clock. Friends are invited. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to The American Lung Assn. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/3/2005 - 1/4/2005. Puccio, Gloria (Gordon) January 2, 2005, wife of the late Charles C. Puccio; mother of Carol 'Peach' (Tom) Verrastro, Diane 'Cookie' (Paul) Mitri, Joan (Tom) Polino and Michael Puccio; grandmother of Cameron Verrastro, Katie Martin, Emily Polino and Dana Mitri; sister of Delores Petix; also survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral services from the CARLTON A. ULLRICH FUNERAL HOME, INC., 855 Englewood Ave., Tonawanda on Wednesday at 9 AM and at St. John the Baptist Church at 9:30. Friends are invited. Family present Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9. Flowers gratefully declined. Gifts in Mrs. Puccio's memory made to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/3/2005 - 1/4/2005. Ralyea, Lenore (Yungbluth) January 2, 2005, beloved wife of the late John W. Ralyea, Sr.; dear mother of John W. Jr. (Barbara) of Pittsburgh, PA, Daniel E. Sr. (Susan), Richard C. (Diane), Peter D. (Bonnie) and the late B. William (Sally) Ralyea; loving grandmother of 15 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren; sister of Rita Gibson; sister-in-law of Judge Matthew Jasen; predeceased by three brothers and two sisters. Friends may call Tuesday and Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the JAMES W. CANNAN FUNERAL HOME, INC. (Southtowns Chapel), 3155 Orchard Park Rd. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Thursday at 9:30 AM at St. Benedict's Church (please assemble at church). In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Canisius High School Scholarship Fund. Lenore was the past President of the Mother's Club at Canisius High School. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/3/2005 - 1/4/2005. Recore, Leonard January 1, 2005, beloved husband of Leona Recore; dear father of Lenny Ed (late Lynne), Larry, Lana (Joseph) Kopacz, Susy (Dan) Williams, Anne (Fred) Harders, Mark (Vicky) Recore, Maria Patterson, Denise (Paul) Ellingson and the late Ron (survived by Diane) Recore; grandfather of 19 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; brother of Herbert (Ella) Recore of Plattsburgh, NY. Friends may call Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the STEPHAN-BURNS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 266 East St. at Austin. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Francis Xavier Church, Wednesday at 9:30 AM. Published in the Buffalo News on 1/3/2005. Rogalski, Jane C. (Dentinger) Of West Seneca, NY, December 30, 2004, beloved wife of the late Stanley J. Rogalski; loving daughter of the late Bernard and Catherine Dentinger; dearest mother of John, Jeff, Janie Rogalski, Julie (Darren) Riccio and the late Richard Joseph Rogalski; sister of Diana (Clarence) Geiger; also survived by many dear cousins and family members. Family will receive friends Monday and Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at F.E. BROWN SONS FUNERAL HOME INC., E. Quaker St., Orchard Park. Services from the funeral home Wednesday 9 AM, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. John Vianney Church. Friends invited. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/3/2005 - 1/4/2005. Ruddy, Elizabeth L. (Lowe) Of Akron, NY, entered into rest January 2, 2005, loving mother of Christine R. (D. Howard) Johnt and Paige E. (David R.) Laidig; grandmother of Clayton and Courtney Johnt and Caitlin Laidig; sister of the late James Lowe. The family will be present Tuesday January 4, from 4-8 PM to receive friends at the BERNHARDT FUNERAL HOME,130 Main St., Akron. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Wednesday, January 5, at 10:00 AM in St. Teresa's R.C. Church, 5771 Buell St., Akron. Family and friends invited to attned. Burial in St. Therea's Cemetery, Arkon. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to St. Francis Foundation, or General Federation of Women's Club. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/3/2005 - 1/4/2005. Sauer, Marlene H. (Full) December 31, 2004, age 71, wife of the late Donald D.; mother of Donal (Brenda) and Melissa (Paul) Smith; grandmother of six; sister of Wayne (Norine) Full; aunt to several nieces and nephews. Family will receive friends Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the SAUER- LYNETT-AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, 1933 Kensington Ave., Cheektowaga where Funeral Services will be held Wednesday at 10 AM. Flowers gratefully declined. Contributions may be made to Hospice Buffalo, 225 Como Park Blvd., Cheektowaga 14227 or St. Luke's Lutheran Church, 900 Maryvale Dr., Cheektowaga 14225. Online register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 1/2/2005 - 1/3/2005. Schweitzer, Mildred A. (Kleber) December 31, 2004, beloved wife of the late George F. Schweitzer; dear mother of Robert Schweitzer; grandmother of Lisa Schweitzer, Ellen (Jeff) Hickman and Matthew Schweitzer, U.S. Navy; great-grandmother of Dale and Timothy Hickman; sister of Max (Dorothy) Kleber; sister-in-law of Fritz (Jen) Schweitzer, Franklin Schweitzer and the late Carl (Carol) Schweitzer. The family will be present to receive friends Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the SAUER-LYNETT-AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, 1933 Kensington Ave. (near Harlem Rd.) where Funeral Services will be held Tuesday at 10:00 AM. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to The Epiphany United Church of Christ. Online guest register at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 1/2/2005 - 1/3/2005. Sciandra, Matthew D. "Matt" Of East Amherst, NY, January 1, 2005, beloved son of David C. and Holly A. (nee Starke) Sciandra; dearest brother of Steven; uncle of Nina; grandson of Charlotte (late David R.) Starke and the late Carl A. and the late Emma Sciandra; also survived by aunts, uncles and cousins. Services from THE URBAN BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 6685 Transit Rd., East Amherst, NY, Wednesday morning at 10 AM. Visitation Tuesday only 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/2/2005 - 1/4/2005. Siembida, Edward Of South Wales, NY, January 1, 2005, husband of Florence M. (Nowak); father of Christine and David (Nancy) Siembida; stepfather of Betty (late Kenneth) Petrichrick and John (Rosemarie) Nowak; grandfather of Nathan, Patrick, Christopher, Jeffrey, John and Andrew; great-grandfather of Tommie, Conner and Rebecca. Friends may call Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the KENNETH HOWE FUNERAL HOME, 64 Maple St., East Aurora (please assemble at church). A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11 AM Tuesday from Immaculate Conception R.C. Church, 520 Oakwood Ave., East Aurora. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Buffalo. getlogo,mc0540 Published in the Buffalo News from 1/2/2005 - 1/3/2005. Spinder, Helen S. (Sitarzewski) January 1, 2005, beloved wife of John A.; dear sister of Dorothy (late Stanley) Osinski, Paul Sitarzewski and the late Clara (late Edward) Brysinski; also survived by nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews. Funeral Tuesday 9 AM from the ORLOWSKI SUCHOCKI FUNERAL HOME, 173 Stanislaus corner Sobieski St. with Mass of Christian Burial 9:30 AM at St. Adalbert Basilica. Family present 2-8 PM. Published in the Buffalo News on 1/3/2005. Suits, Lillian E. (Trifelitti) December 31, 2004, beloved wife of John Suits; devoted mother of Robin (Robert) Dare and Sandra Shea; grandmother of Angela (Damon) Maryniak, Pamela (Michael) Ferris, Erinn, Jeremiah and Caitlin; great-grandmother of Brandon and Alyssa; sister of Charles Trifelitti. Friends may call Tuesday 7-9 and Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 at the DIETRICH FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2480 Kensington Ave. where services will be held Thursday at 11 AM. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/2/2005 - 1/4/2005. Szczepanik, Florence M. (Andrzejewski) Of West Seneca, NY December 30, 2004, loving wife of the late Anthony Szczepanik; dearest mother of Judy (Donald) Miller; loving grandmother of Scott (Melissa) and Brandon Miller; great-grandmother of Erin; sister of the late Melanie Stanley. Friends received Tuesday only, 2-4 and 7-9 PM, at the CURTIN FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1340 Union Rd., West Seneca, where funeral will be held Wednesday at 8:30 AM and from Fourteen Holy Helpers Church at 9 AM. Flowers gratefully declined. If desired, memorials appreciated to St. Luke's Mission of Mercy, PO Box 448, Buffalo, NY 14215. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/3/2005 - 1/4/2005. Szelewski, Victoria F. (Wierzcholek) Of Lackawanna, NY, January 1, 2005, beloved wife of the late Alphonse Szelewski; dearest mother of Richard and Gerald Szelewski; loving grandmother of Richard Szelewski, Keith Szelewski and Robin Willard; great-grandmother of Morgan and Michael; sister of the late Sophie Stuczynski, Agnes Prezyna, Catherine Kozakiewicz and Ann, Joseph, Stanley and Bernice Wierzcholek; survived by nieces and nephews. Family will be present to receive friends Tuesday 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 Wednesday morning at 9:00 followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Hyacinth's Church at 9:30. Interment in Holy Cross Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/2/2005 - 1/3/2005. Taberski, Helen T. (Kujawa) Age 86, of North Tonawanda, January 2, 2005 in DeGraff Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. Mrs. Taberski was a member of St. Joseph R.C. Church and Choir. She was the wife of the late Bernard Taberski; devoted mother of Thomas (Mary) Taberski of Hamburg, Thaddeus (Sharon) Taberski of New York City, Sister Catherine Taberski, S.S.M.N. of Buffalo, Dan Taberski of Buffalo, James Taberski of North Tonawanda and the late Benjamin Taberski; grandmother of six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; sister of Arthur Kujawa of Buffalo, Ted Kujawa of Arizona, Florence Barabasz of Buffalo and the late Daniel Kujawa; aunt of many nieces and nephews. No prior visitation. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday at 10 AM from St. Joseph's R.C. Church, 1451 Payne Ave., North Tonawanda. Interment in Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Catholic Relief Services. Published in the Buffalo News on 1/3/2005. Thompson, Sybil A. (Nicks) December 30, 2004, beloved wife of the late Ross Thompson; mother of Barbara (Joseph) Purcell; grandmother of Debra Burkhart and Jill Achard; great-grandmother of Scott, Karen, Justin and Andrew. Private Interment in Forest Lawn Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Camp Good Days. Arrangements by JOHN E. ROBERTS FUNERAL HOME. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/2/2005 - 1/3/2005. Tomaselli, Virginia (Sack) December 31, 2004, wife of the late Joseph Tomaselli; mother of Jeanette (Frank J.) Perna and Carolyn (Samuel) Mancini; grandmother of five grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren; sister of the late Vincent, Andrew LiSacchi and Lawrence Sack. Family present to receive friends Sunday and Monday from 4-8 at the PERNA-PELLEGRINO FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1671 Maple Rd. (between Youngs & Hopkins Rds.) where funeral services will be held Tuesday at 10 AM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated from St. Gregory the Great Church at 10:45 AM. Interment Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/2/2005 - 1/3/2005. Tomasik, Rita (Bampton) Of Orchard Park, NY, December 31, 2004, beloved wife of Leonard Tomasik; dearest mother of Diane Davison, Leonard, David (Palma), Laura (friend, Art) Covert, Clare (Steven) Kryszak and John (Jennie); loving grandmother to 13 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; sister of Helen (late Norm) Stephen, Jane (late Lawrence) Little, Carl (late Terry) Bampton, Constance (late John) Prior, Wendell (Florence) Schultz, Joseph (Veronica) Schultz, Daniel (Terry) Schultz and the late Alfred (late Florence) Bampton; also survived by a large loving family and many dear friends. Family will be present to receive friends Monday from 2-8 PM at the (Blasdell/Lackawanna Chapel) JOHN J. KACZOR FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3450 South Park Ave. where prayers will be said Tuesday morning at 8:15 followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Church at 9:00. Interment in Hillcrest Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/2/2005 - 1/3/2005. Wech, Grace L. Loving Wife, Mother & Grandmother, Clifton Springs, NY, of the Manchester Hopewell T.L. Rd., died December 29, 2004 at Hospeace House in Naples, she was 62. She is survived by her Husband of 40 years Robert Wech; sons Robert F. (Dodie) Wech, Manchester, Dennis (Jenine) Wech, Canandaigua; grandson Spencer & Gage; brothers John Kazmierczak, Texas, Gregory (Aimee) Kazmierczak, Cheektowaga; many cousins & several nieces and nephews and many loving friends. Friends may call Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the FULLER FUNERAL HOME, 190 Buffalo St., Canandaigua. A Prayer service will be held Tuesday 9:30 AM followed by a Funeral Mass at 10 At St. Mary's Church in Canandaigua. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in her name to Hospeace House, County Rd. 33, Naples, NY or Ontario-Yates Hospice, 756 Pre-Emption Rd., Geneva, NY. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/3/2005 - 1/4/2005. Weed, Grace M. (Wickett) Of Hamburg, NY, January 1, 2005, wife of the late Howard Weed; mother of Mary (Raymond) Rubach, Patricia (Barry) Wilkins and James (Donna) Weed; sister of Allene Gaulin, Earl (Jean), Kenneth (Joan), Mary Louise and the late John, William and George (Mary) Wickett; also survived by seven grandchildren. Funeral from the DONALD M. DEMMERLEY FUNERAL HOME, INC., 21 Pierce Ave., Hamburg, Wednesday morning at 9:00 and from St. Francis of Assisi Church, Athol Springs at 9:30. Friends invited. Visiting hours Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/3/2005 - 1/4/2005. Wightman, Lucy December 31, 2004, of Eden, NY, at the age of 99 years and 11 months; sister of George Wightman of Burlington, NC, John of Beavercreek OH and Alice Wightman of Williamsville, NY, the late Gladys Rice of Eden, NY, Mabel Daly of Niagara Falls; also survived by many numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral Services will be held Thursday afternoon at 2 PM at The St. John's United Church of Christ, 2871 East Church St., Eden, NY. Please assemble at church. No prior visitation. Miss Wightman was a member of The U.C.C., Eden, NY, a past Matron of Arcana Chapter #146 O.E.S., North Collins and Beulah Chapter #176 life member, a life member of The Alumnae Buffalo State College, American Association of Retired Persons of NYS Teachers Association and Niagara Falls Retired Teachers and a member of The Eden Historical Society. Arrangements by WENTLAND FUNERAL HOME, North Collins, NY. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/3/2005 - 1/4/2005. Zgoda, Bruce Of Irving, NY, December 31, 2004, husband of Andrea (Albone); father of Ashlyn and Carson; son of Roy and Carol Zgoda; grandson of Ceil (late Frank) Zgoda; brother of Holly (Kris) Olmstead, Lisa (Steven) Johnston, Karen Weatherbee; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Friends may call Tuesday 7-9 and Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the KENNETH HOWE FUNERAL HOME, 64 Maple St., East Aurora where funeral services will be held Thursday at 11 AM. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Upstate New York Transplant Services. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/2/2005 - 1/3/2005.