OBITS: The Buffalo News Death Notices 5 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 Beaune, Rose M. (Obrochta) January 4, 2005. Beloved wife of Paul Beaune; dear mother of Ann Marie (Paul) Becker and Rosalie (Patrick) McCarthy; loving grandmother of Katherine 'Kathy', Patrick 'Bud' and Lindsey McCarthy; sister of Alexander 'Al' Obrochta and the late Frank Obrochta, Blanche Parafinski, Olive Stromecki, Joe Obrochta, Walter Obrochta, John Obrochta, Leo Obrochta and Florence Obrochta; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Funeral from the JAMES W. CANNAN FUNERAL HOME INC., (Southtowns Chapel), 3155 Orchard Park Rd., Friday at 9 o'clock and from the Nativity of Our Lord Church at 9:30. Friends may call Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/5/2005 - 1/6/2005. Begley, Andrew W. Formerly of Lockport; passed away suddenly on January 2, 2005; he is survived by his parents Charles and Lois (Leacy) Begley; a brother Stephen A. (Rachel) Begley; one niece Arden Begley and his grandparents William and Bernadette Leacy; also survived by several aunts, uncles and cousins. Friends may call Thursday evening 7 to 9 PM and Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at PRUDDEN & KANDT FUNERAL HOME, 242 Genesee St., Lockport. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday at 11 AM in St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church, 168 Chestnut St., Lockport. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Hamilton College Alumni Memorial Scholarship Fund, 198 College Hill Rd., Clinton, NY 13323 would be appreciated by the family. Published in the Buffalo News on 1/5/2005. Beyer, Eloise B. (Goliber) January 2, 2005, beloved wife of the late Roy H. Beyer; dear mother of Kathleen M. (Ted) Kensy, Daniel R. (Chuffer) Beyer and Betty Jean (Eric) Reinagel; grandmother of Jennifer D. Kensy, Gregory, Steven and Joseph Beyer, Nicholas, Kimberly, Katharyn and Kristina Reinagel; sister of the late Paul (Vi) and the late Earl (Ruth) Goliber. The family will be present to receive friends on Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Amherst Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL INC., 5200 Sheridan Dr., (corner of Hopkins Rd.) where services will be held on Thursday at 10 AM and from St. Gregory The Great Church at 10:45 AM. Flowers gratefully declined. If desired, contributions may be made to a charity of your choice. Eloise was active in the Women's Auxiliary at Main/Transit Fire Co. and also a volunteer at Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital. On line register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 1/4/2005 - 1/5/2005. Chilton, Margaret M. (Valentine) January 3, 2005; of Canterbury Woods, Age 88 after a long illness; loving wife of Lewis W.; beloved mother of Cathleen, Mark and Carol (John) Karnath; step-mother of Bruce and Gary (Barb) Chilton; also survived by six grandchildren and many nieces and nephews; sister of Anna, Irene and the late Joseph Valentine. Friends may call Friday 2-4 at the LESTER H. WEDEKINDT FUNERAL HOME, 3290 Delaware Ave. where private funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimers Assoc. of WNY. Published in the Buffalo News on 1/5/2005. Chur, Neil McCall Of East Aurora, NY, suddenly, January 2, 2005 at age 60. Husband of Barbara (Beebe) Chur; father of Elisabeth (Michael) Tehan and Neil McCall (Marni) Chur Jr.; grandfather of Cody, Keifer, Brady and Sawyer Tehan and Peyton, Tyson and Cooper Chur; brother of Robert M. (Carol) Chur. No prior visitation. Funeral services will be held 10:30 AM Friday at The First Presbyterian Church of East Aurora, 9 Paine St., East Aurora. In lieu of flowers, donations in Neil's memory may be made to The Trinity University Scholarship Fund, Office of Development, Trinity University, 1 Trinity Place, San Antonio, Texas, 78212. Arrangements by the KENNETH HOWE FUNERAL HOME. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/5/2005 - 1/6/2005. Cormack, Marian (Spencer) December 30, 2004, wife of the late James A. Cormack; mother of Dr. Peter (Karen) Cormack of Pittsford, NY and Caren Gibson of Whitesville, NY; also survived by four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Friends are invited to attend a memorial service at the Amherst Community Church, 77 Washington Highway, Amherst, NY on Thursday at 11:00 AM. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice Foundation of Buffalo. Arrangements by VANDERCHER & DICK FUNERAL HOME. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/4/2005 - 1/5/2005. Cunninghan, Hazel M. (Smith) December 26, 2004, of Buffalo, NY, beloved mother of Antionette Ford; also survived by seven grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and a host of family and friends. Prior services were held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements by LINK-FOX & LUKA FUNERAL HOME ( 885-1709). Published in the Buffalo News on 1/5/2005. Daly, John B. "Jack" Of Buffalo, NY, January 4, 2005, beloved husband of Lorraine C. (Rudler) Daly; father of Christine Metzger (Kevin Noltee); grandfather of Erik and Shelby; son of the late John and Myrtle (Hilbert) Daly; brother of Robert Daly of California; brother-in-law of Robert (late Mary) Rudler; also survived by several nieces and a nephew. No prior visitation. Private services will be held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements by ERIE COUNTY CREMATION SERVICE 824-6435. Published in the Buffalo News on 1/5/2005. Derose, Charles F. December 30, 2004, Oceanside, CA, formerly of Buffalo, NY; beloved husband of Mary; father of Carl (Pam), Caroline; brother of Fran Leone; stepfather of Scott and Joann Shaddix and Steve; grandfather of six and two great grandchildren. Mr. DeRose was a construction supervisor in the California area; also a World War II Navy veteran. Donations can be be sent to Hospice. Services will be held Friday 2 PM at Mission San Luis Rey, 4050 Mission Rd., Oceanside, CA 92057. in the Buffalo News on 1/5/2005. 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. DiLapo, Evelyn Mary At the Gilmore Lodge, Fort Erie on Monday, January 3, 2005, Evelyn DiLapo, wife of the late Michael (1963). Evelyn is survived by her daughter Diane (Donald) Arthur, her son Mike (Marg) DiLapo, grandchildren Michael (Susan) Arthur, Donald (Suzanne) Arthur, Bradley Arthur, Susan Lee Arthur, Dianne (Dale Chauvin) and Michael (Kelly) DiLapo; also survived by her 6 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted in the chapel of the WILLIAMS FUNERAL HOME, 722 Ridge Rd. North, Ridgeway on Thursday morning at 10 o'clock. Interment Mount Calvary Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News on 1/5/2005. Dobiesz, Ann Louise (Smith) January 1, 2005, wife of the late Stanley; dear mother of Michael (Rita), Beverly (William) Mancini and Bob (Robin); loving grandmother of Eric, Mark, Matthew, Mike, Sara, Kristin, Rebecca, Jennifer and Melissa; sister of William (Peggy) Smith, Gerry Hutchinson and the late Joyce Rittner; also survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral services from the PACER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2275 George Urban Blvd. (two blocks east of Dick Rd.) Thursday at 11 AM. Family present to receive friends just prior from 9-11 AM. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/4/2005 - 1/5/2005. Donofrio, Frances M. (Rossi) January 4, 2005, beloved wife of the late Thomas G. Donofrio; dear mother of Thomas Jr. (Maryanne), Joseph, Anthony (Marie), Mary (Thomas) Hodiak and the late Frank Donofrio; grandmother of Thomas, Melissa, Paul, James and Lori and four great-grandchildren; sister of Pasquale (Sandy), Vito (Dorothy), Angela (Chester) Kopacz and the late Lawrence, Angelo, Anthony, Joseph and Daniel Rossi; also survived by many nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends at the C. MERTZ AND SON FUNERAL HOME INC., 911 Englewood Ave. Wednesday from 2-8 PM where funeral services will be held Thursday at 8:15 AM and a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Amelia Church (2999 Eggert Rd.), Town of Tonawanda, at 9:00 AM. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/4/2005 - 1/5/2005. Downey, Vivian L. (Lombard) January 2, 2005, wife of the late Martin J. Downey, Jr., M.D.; mother of Mary Jo (Robert) Goldstein, Suzanne M. (Robert) Keller, Melinda M. (Robin) Schimminger, Martin J. Downey and the late Brigid M. Downey; grandmother of Jennifer Goldstein, Lauren Julicher and Adam F. Keller; great-grandmother of Cole K. Julicher; sister of Ann (Leo) Newcombe of Chicago, IL and the late Mary Jo (William) Walsh and Robert M. Lombard. Friends may call Wednesday 4-8 at the DENGLER & ROBERTS FUNERAL HOME, 3000 Delaware Ave., Kenmore. Memorial Mass will be offered Thursday at 4 PM at St. Mark's R.C. Church. Memorials to Doctors Without Borders USA, PO Box 1856, Merrifield, VA 22116-8056. Arrangements by GEORGE J. ROBERTS. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/4/2005 - 1/5/2005. Duggan, Beverly V. (Mohn) January 3, 2005, beloved wife of Thomas; dear mother of Ellen (Robert) Spangenthal, Julie (Frank) Serazio, Michael (Miranda) and Andrew; grandmother of Claire, Laura and Elizabeth Spangenthal and Jenna and Trey Serazio; sister of Janice M. (James) Nowak; also survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral from the PACER FUNERAL HOME INC., 2275 George Urban Blvd. (2 blocks east of Dick Rd., Thursday 8:30 and St. Agnes Church 9:15. Friends invited. Family present Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. In lieu of flowers donations to Hospice Buffalo, Inc. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/4/2005 - 1/5/2005. Ejnik, Celia (Dymna) January 4, 2005, wife of the late John; dear mother of Norman Ejnik and Christine (Jeffrey) Mathes; grandmother of Kevin (Trudy) and Sean Mathes (Jill); great-grandmother of Caitlyn and Hunter; sister of Jeanette Stasinski and Carol Josefik. Funeral from the PACER FUNERAL HOME INC., 2275 George Urban Blvd. (2 blocks east of Dick Rd.), Saturday, 9 AM and Corpus Christi Church, 9:30. Friends invited. Family present Friday, 7-9 PM only. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/5/2005 - 1/6/2005. Fagan, Kathleen Hester (Caple) Of Kenmore, December 22, 2004, wife of the late H. Chesley Fagan; dear mother of Phyllis (Ernest 'Scotty') Gibb of Cleveland, TN, James (Nancy) Fagan, Carol (late Carl) Knight of Glendale, AZ, Terrence (Eleanor) Fagan of Georgetown, TX and the late Joyce (Richard) Hurley; also survived by 16 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren; sister of Margaret (late Joseph) Saulter and Charles (Shirley) Caple. Relatives and friends are invited to a Memorial Service at Ken-Ton Presbyterian Village Apartments, 3735 Delaware Ave., Kenmore, Friday at 2 PM. Memorials to The Salvation Army are preferred. Arrangements by D. LAWRENCE GINNANE FUNERAL HOME. Published in the Buffalo News on 1/5/2005. Fitzgerald, Mary (Kroth) January 4, 2005, age 46, beloved wife of John P. Fitzgerald; devoted mother of Maura, Kathryn and Peter Fitzgerald; daughter of Canisius and Alice Kroth; daughter-in-law of Dolores Fitzgerald; granddaughter of Ann Maciejewski and Grace Kroth; dear sister of Tammy (Karl) Spencer, Joanne (Michael) Kersten and Paul (Terri) Kroth; also survived by nieces and nephews. The family will be present Thursday 7-9 and Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Elma Chapel) Urban-AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME INC., 7540 Clinton St., (corner of Girdle Rd.), where Funeral Services will be held Saturday at 8:30 AM and from Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church at 9 AM. Friends invited. On-line register at www.Amigone.com. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/5/2005 - 1/7/2005. Jamieson, Joanna Mae December 30, 2004, of Buffalo, NY, mother of Darrell (Kim); daughter of Verna and the late Loris; sister of Charles (Marge), Linda (Kevin), Shirley (Tom) and Arnie; also survived by uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Friends are invite to attend a memorial service Thursday 7:00 PM at the LINK-FOX & LUKA FUNERAL HOME (355 Grant St). Published in the Buffalo News on 1/5/2005. Jankowiak, Stella (Mazurek) January 2, 2005. Beloved wife of the late John; Dearest mother of Thomas (Connie), Richard (Patricia), Jennie (Raymond) Mink, Marion Brinkman and Jerry (Theresa) Jankowiak. Also survived by 14 grandchildren, seven great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Services Thursday at 8:45 AM from the KAZMIERCZAK FUNERAL HOME INC, 3640 Clinton St (one block east of Union) and in Our Lady Help of Christians Church (Chapel) at 9:30. Visitations on Tuesday from 7-9 PM and Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Erie County SPCA will be appreciated. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/4/2005 - 1/5/2005. Kocialski, Bernice A. Of Lancaster, January 2, 2005; beloved wife of the late Arthur Kocialski; devoted mother of Donald (Maria), Edward (Patricia), Gloria and Cynthia (Joseph) Harwood; loving grandmother of Richard, Melissa, Arthur and Reagan Elizabeth; dear sister of Marcella Dulber; predeceased by a sister and brothers. Visitation with family in the EDWARD J. CICHON FUNERAL HOME, 4929 Broadway, Depew, Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Relatives and friends are invited to a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Augustine Church, 425 Penora St., Depew, Thursday at 10:00 AM (assemble at Church.) Mrs. Kocialski was a member of the Red Cross during WW II. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/4/2005 - 1/5/2005. Koenig, Catherine C. (Catanzaro) Entered into rest on December 31, 2004, beloved mother of Karen (David) Knepler) Koenig, Becky (George) Koenig Emery and David (Donna); sister of Jeanette Colangelo, Gasper, Rose C. Mancuso and the late Grace Jablonski, Josephine and Antoinette Catanzaro; also surviving are six grandchildren. Mrs. Koenig was a Prominent Buffalo Artist whose works are represented in numerous collections. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Buffalo Hospice, Hallwalls Contemporary Art Center, the Burchfield Center or other non-profit arts organizations would be appreciated. Arrangements by the HILLIARD-CREASEY FUNERAL HOME, INC. ( 692-2708) Published in the Buffalo News on 1/5/2005. Koscielniak, Edwin M. Of Lancaster, NY, January 4, 2005, beloved husband of Alice (Jaskowiak) Koscielniak; loving father of Paul (Cynthia), Gary (Donna) and Kim Marie (Donald) Trostle; grandfather of Christopher, Sean, Laura, Eric, Megan, Alex, Kaitlyn, Zachary and Kailey; brother of Mary Ann (late Eugene) Stamates and the late Matthew, Steve and Wally; brother-in-law of Mary (Edward) Rybus, Stella (Jerome) Kuzniarek, Bernard (Eleanor), Michael (Peggy), Eleanor (Daniel) Mackowski, Anne (Anthony) Polaszewski, Chester (late Mary Jane) and the late Richard (Irene) and late Sophie (late Stanley) Rydzinski; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Family will receive relatives and friends at the WENDEL & LOECHER, INC. FUNERAL HOME, 27 Aurora St., Lancaster Wednesday 7-9 and Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Mary's R.C. Church Friday morning at 10:30 (please assemble at church). Flowers gratefully declined. Ed was a member of the Knights of Columbus. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/5/2005 - 1/6/2005. MacKay, Stuart A. January 4, 2005, of the Town of Tonawanda, NY, beloved husband of A. Joyce (Hazelton) MacKay; father of Eileen (Dave) Lawrence, Kenneth (Monica) MacKay and Marjorie (John) Nau; grandfather of Parker, Emily, Stuart MacKay, Lisa, and Julia Nau; brother of Virginia Clark and Mary Jane (Daniel) McCarthy. Friends may call Thursday 7-9 and Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the LESTER H. WEDEKINDT FUNERAL HOME, 3290 Delaware Ave., where Funeral Services will be held Saturday morning at 10. Friends invited. Mr. MacKay was a member of Millennium Lodge No. 1179, F&AM, under whose auspices a service will be held Friday evening at 7:30. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to Schofield Residence. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/5/2005 - 1/6/2005. Maryniak, Irene (Zolnowski) January 3, 2005, beloved wife for 62 years of the late Benedict A. Maryniak; dear mother of Benedict R. (Cathy Curley) Maryniak; grandmother of Kendra Baumgartner; sister of Leon Zolnowski and Florence Ignasiak of Elma; survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral service from the MATTHEW C. OKONIEWSKI FUNERAL HOME INC., 1168 Walden Ave. at Gualbert, Friday at 11:30 AM and in St. John Gualbert Church at 12 Noon. Family present Thursday, 4-8 PM. If desired, memorials may be made to American Heart Assn. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/5/2005 - 1/6/2005. Mendola, Rose Marie (DiFebbo) Of Buffalo, January 2, 2005, beloved wife of the late Diego 'Nick' Mendola; mother of the late Charles Mendola; sister of Angeline (late Charles) Sedita, the late Susan (late Dominic) Catalano, late Mildred (late Isadore) Umbaldini; cousin of Millie Palermo; also survived by several nieces, nephews; great-nieces and nephews; great-great-nieces and nephews. Friends may call at D. LAWRENCE GINNANE FUNERAL HOME, 3215 Delaware Ave., Kenmore Wednesday 4-8 PM. Mass of Christian Burial from St. Margaret RC Church, 1395 Hertel Ave., Buffalo Thursday at 9:30 AM. Please assemble at church. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/4/2005 - 1/5/2005. 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. Nagel, Christine A. December 31, 2004, dear daughter of the late Catherine and John Nagel; dear sister of Dr. Richard (Florence) and Robert (Elizabeth) Nagel; dear aunt of Nancy (Wayne) Nichols, Richard (Gloria), Dr. David (Mary), Gregory, Jeffrey (Liz), Susan, Anthony Nagel, Julie (Joseph) Roedel, Janine (Larry) Marcotte and the late Kenneth Nagel; great-aunt of Geoffrey Nichols, Linda Beth (Jason) Flack, Michelle and Laura Nichols, Mike, Brian, Jenna Marie, Tom, Andrew, Eryn Elizabeth, Elise, Devon Ashley Nagel, Jacob and Justin Roedel. Funeral services at the BUSZKA FUNERAL HOME, 2005 Clinton St. (corner of South Ogden) Saturday at 9 AM and at St. Casimir Church at 9:30 AM. Donations in Miss Nagel's name may be made to The City Mission, 100 E. Tupper St., Buffalo, NY 14203. Visitation Friday 2-4 & 7-9 PM. Flowers gratefully declined. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/5/2005 - 1/6/2005. 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. Palumbo, Michael "Mickey" Of Hamburg, NY, January 4, 2005, beloved husband of Joanne (nee Hillman) Palumbo; loving father of Susan (Jeff) Evancho; dearest Papa of Paige and Michael; dear brother of Maria (Harry) Susmarski and Antoinette Palumbo; also survived by a large, loving family and many dear friends. Family will be present to receive friends Wednesday 7-9, and Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 at the (Hamburg Chapel) JOHN J. KACZOR FUNERAL HOME INC., 5453 Southwestern Blvd. (corner of Rogers Rd., 646-5555), where prayers will be said Friday morning at 10:00, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Francis of Assisi Church, Athol Springs, NY, at 10:45. Entombment in Holy Cross Cemetery Mausoleum. Mr. Palumbo was a member of the South Shore Rotary Club and the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Roswell Park Alliance Foundation. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/5/2005 - 1/6/2005. Pinizzotto, Angeline (Micali) Of Blasdell, NY January 3, 2005, beloved wife of Michael Pinizzotto; loving mother of Joanne (Frank) Pawlicki, Paul (Mary) Pinizzotto; dear grandmother of Penny (Michael) Albert, Jodi DeAngelis, Todd (Carol) Gemberling; great-grandmother of April, Michael, Helen, Nolan and Gavin; sister of Rose Crimaldi, Mary Crimaldi, Santa Crimaldi, Josephine Maciejewski, Carmen Micali and the late Lena Carrara, Antonia Birillant, Connie Kuskosky and Mildred Janik; also survived by nieces and nephews. Family will be present to receive friends Thursday and Friday 2-4 and 7-9 at the (Blasdell/Lackawanna Chapel) JOHN J. KACZOR FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3450 South Park Ave., where prayers will be said Saturday morning at 8:45 followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at Our Mother of Good Counsel Church at 9:30. Interment will follow in Holy Cross Cemetery. Friends invited. Flowers gratefully declined. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/5/2005 - 1/6/2005. Puliafito, Santo "Sam" Age 69, January 3, 2005, beloved son of the late Salvatora (Trifilo) and Carmelo Puliafito; dear brother of Dominic (Marie) Puliafito; dear uncle of Dr. Carmen (Dr. Janet) Puliafito of Miami, FL, Sally (Dr. Edward) Legarreta and Kathleen (Connie) Colao of Irvine, CA; also survived by five great-nieces and five great-nephews. The family will be present to receive friends Wednesday and Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Amherst Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 5200 Sheridan Dr. (corner Hopkins) where Funeral Services will be held Friday at 9:15 AM and at St. Aloysius Gonzaga Church at 10:00 AM. Friends invited. Online guest register at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 1/5/2005 - 1/6/2005. Reed, Michael December 30, 2004, of Buffalo, NY. Friends may call Thursday, 11:00 AM visitation. 12:00 noon Funeral Service will follow at Jordan Grove Baptist Church, 1264 Kensington Ave. Interment St. Matthew's Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to MEMORIAL CHAPELS OF BUFFALO, 66 East Utica St. Published in the Buffalo News on 1/5/2005. Reitenbaugh, Ruth T. (Tenzer) December 30, 2004, of Buffalo, NY, formerly of Glen Cove, NY, beloved wife of John R. Reitenbaugh; dear mother of Carol Vanini; grandmother of Chelsea and Marina Vanini. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service, Thursday, January 6, 2005 at The Church of the Good Shepherd, 96 Jewett Pkwy., Buffalo, NY at 10 AM. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Ephphatha Church of the Deaf, 96 Jewett Pkwy, Buffalo, NY 14214. Arrangements by BUFFALO NIAGARA CREMATION SERVICE, 855-1311. Published in the Buffalo News on 1/5/2005. Renzi, Mildred M. (Jann) January 4, 2005, of Woodlawn, NY, wife of the late Wiliam V. Renzi; beloved mother of James (Sandra) and William (Karen) Renzi, Leo (Melody) Obad; loving sister of Edward and the late William and Louis Jann; also survived by grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Friends received at the LAKESIDE MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, INC., S-4199 Lakeshore Rd., (corner Camp Rd. and Rte. 5), Hamburg, 627-2919, Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM, where funeral services will be held Friday at 9 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Francis of Assisi Church, Athol Springs at 9:30 AM. Charles A. Castiglia, Director. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/5/2005 - 1/6/2005. Roeder, John A. December 18, 2004. Husband of the late Betty Schutrum Roeder; father of Wendy D. Sciolino (the late Jack), John D. 'Jay' (Amy) and Beth L. (Tracy) Sigrist; grandfather of John, Douglas, and David Sciolino, Lori Grabenstatter, Lisa Scherrer, Ashley Fisgus and Trevor Sigrist; great-grandfather of nine great-grandchildren. Friends may call Friday, January 7, 2005 from 2-3 PM at the ROBERTS & DENGLER FUNERAL HOME, 8630 Transit Rd., East Amherst (1 mile north of Maple), where a Memorial Service will be held immediately following at 3 PM. Flowers are gratefully declined. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice Buffalo or the American Cancer Society. Dr. Roeder was a Professor of Vocational Education at Buffalo State College. getlogo,mc0540 Published in the Buffalo News from 1/4/2005 - 1/5/2005. Sanford, Irene F. January 4, 2005 of Kenmore, N.Y. Beloved wife of 66 years to Eugene Sr.; mother of Eugene Jr. (Eileen); grandmother of Molly, Daniel (Gemini), Kelly (Bruce) Colwell, Emily and Sarah Sanford; great-grandmother of Thomas, Matthew, Keira, Juliana, Moira, Aidan and Tobin; loving mother-in-law of Mary Sanford; beloved aunt of June Hilbert and Audrey (George) Miner. Friends may call Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the LESTER H. WEDEKINDT INC. FUNERAL HOME, 3290 Delaware Ave., where funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at 1:30. Friends invited. Mrs. Sanford was a member of Kenmore Baptist Church. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/5/2005 - 1/6/2005. Simpson, Nancy H. (Henderson) January 3, 2005. Beloved wife of James W.; mother of Rebecca (James) Stryker, Susan Lynn Simpson, Donald (Cynthia) Simpson, Holly Ann (Kevin) Geary; grandmother of six grandchildren; sister of Roberta (Richard) Barlow and M. Elaine Robbins. No prior visitation. Family will greet visitors on Friday from 10:30-11 AM at the First Presbyterian Church of Clarence, 9675 Main Street, followed by a Memorial Service at 11 AM. Flowers gratefully declined. Arrangements by AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC. Donations may be made to the Clarence Afghanistan School Project c/o the Clarence Rotary Foundation, 9675 Main St, Clarence, NY 14031. Online register at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 1/4/2005 - 1/6/2005. Snethen, Mary E. "Betty" (nee King) Of Springville, NY, January 4, 2005, wife of Richard M. Snethen; mother of Pamela J. Bartkowski (Patricia Oxenholm), Donna L. Snethen, Letty A. Snethen (David McIntosh), Mary J. Snethen (Dick Hegarty) and Perry W. Snethen II (Charlotte Frisbee); also survived by two grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. Friends may call Friday, January 14 from 4-8 PM at the SMITH-WEISMANTEL FUNERAL HOME INC., 271 E. Main St., Springville, NY. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, January 15 at 11 o'clock from St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 591 E. Main St., Springville, NY. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/5/2005 - 1/9/2005. Stevens, Arvilla Catherine Tuite Of Kenmore, January 4, 2005, wife of the late Walter G. Stevens; sister of the late John, Clifford, and Raymond Tuite; aunt of Michael C. Tuite. All are invited to a Mass of Christian Burial at St. John the Baptist R.C. Church, 1085 Englewood Ave. at Highland Pkwy., Kenmore on Friday at 9:30 AM. Entombment Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Mrs. Stevens was a 40 year member and volunteer with Kenmore Mercy Hospital Guild, The Ladies of Charity and the Neumann Guild of St. John's Church. Arrangements by the D. LAWRENCE GINNANE FUNERAL HOME, Kenmore. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/5/2005 - 1/6/2005. Strozewski, Jean (Kapinos) January 3, 2005; of Sloan, NY; beloved wife of the late Walter; dearest mother of Robert. Funeral services commencing at the DANIEL R. SMOLAREK FUNERAL HOME, 2047 Broadway, Cheektowaga-Buffalo City Line, Thursday at 9:30 AM and at St. Andrew's Church at 10 AM. Interment in Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Family present Wednesday only 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Published in the Buffalo News on 1/5/2005. Thier, Ruth D. (Pfeiffer) December 31, 2004; wife of the late Herbert Thier and the late Arthur Ray; dear mother of Jeffrey C. and Richard H.; grandmother of Jason and Tiffany Thier; sister of Lillian Peckoff and the late Edwin Pfeiffer and James Benjamin. Friends are invited to attend Funeral Services 1 O'Clock Thursday afternoon at The Forest Lawn Chapel. Mrs. Thier was a member of Temple Beth Zion. If desired Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association of WNY. Arrangements by ETKIN-SCHLAGER FUNERAL HOME. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/4/2005 - 1/5/2005. Tiburzi, Gesia C. (Ciminelli) January 3, 2005 at age 79; beloved wife of the late Paul S. Tiburzi; dearest mother of Paula (Edwin Thompson III) and John (Jenifer) Tiburzi; loving grandmother of Melissa Ann Tiburzi; sister of Eva Ezdinli of CA; sister-in-law of Ferdinand Tiburzi of Alden. The family will be present Tuesday 7-9 PM and Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Amherst Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 5200 Sheridan Drive (corner Hopkins Rd.), where Funeral Services will be held Thursday at 9:00 AM and from St. Gregory the Great Church at 9:30 AM. On-line guest register at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 1/4/2005 - 1/5/2005. Ulanowicz, Helen Suddenly January 4, 2005, dearest sister of Florence (Theodore) Mytnik, Theodore (Gertrude) Ulanowicz, Dolores (Theodore) Marcha; also survived by nieces and nephews. Mass of Christian Burial Thursday 9:30 at St. Adalbert Basilica. No prior visitation. Arrangements by ORLOWSKI SUCHOCKI FUNERAL HOME, 893-3024. Published in the Buffalo News on 1/5/2005. Vanderlip, Mary Alice (Walsh) January 4, 2005, beloved wife of Jack Vanderlip; dear mother of Vincent (Colleen) Vanderlip and Colleen Vanderlip; daughter of Irene (Dowd) Skowronski and the late John Walsh; loving grandmother of Madison, Grace and Conor; sister of Jack (Dorothy) Walsh. Funeral from the JAMES W. CANNAN FUNERAL HOME INC. (Buffalo Chapel) 2397 Seneca St., Saturday at 9:00 AM and form Our Lady of Victory Basilica at 9:30. Friends may call Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations be sent to Hospice Buffalo Inc. Mary was a member of the New York Telephone Pioneers. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/5/2005 - 1/6/2005. Weisbeck, Betty E. (Reis) December 30, 2004, Wife of the late Gordon J. Weisbeck; mother of Sally Hunn, Neil (Johanna) Weisbeck and Judy Feine; sister of Lucille Fancey and the late Fred Reis; grandmother of seven and great-grandmother of 14. No prior visitation. Friends are invited to a memorial service at BEACH-TUYN FUNERAL HOME, 5541 Main St. at Cayuga Rd, Williamsville, Saturday at 12 Noon. Memorials to Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America, WNY Chapter, PO Box 224, Williamsville, NY 14231. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/4/2005 - 1/6/2005. Whelan, Jane L. (Campbell) Of Hamburg, January 4, 2005, Beloved wife of Robert 'Duke' Whelan; loving mother of Sandra Lee, Robert, Steven, Kevin, Brian and the late Maureen Salisbury; sister of Theodore Campbell and the late Robert Campbell; also survived by 19 grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Friends may call Wednesday 7-9 PM, Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 at LOOMIS OFFERS & LOOMIS INC., Hamburg Chapel, 207 Main St., Hamburg, where Funeral will be held Friday at 9:30 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at S.S. Peter & Paul Church at 10 AM. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/5/2005 - 1/6/2005. Wolff, Johanna W. (Weitzner) January 4, 2005, beloved wife of the late Robert Wolff, dear mother of Clifford F. Jr. (Nancy) Joyes, Julie A. Joyes and June R. (John) Kondal; stepmother of Robert (Lorraine) Wolff and the late William (survived by Janet) Wolff; survived by many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; sister of Louise C. (late Ralph) Mertz and the late Jennie (late Earl) Guthermuth; aunt of Linda Mertz. Friends may call at the JAMES E. GRACE FUNERAL HOME INC., 335 Ontario St., Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM where funeral services will be held Friday at 10 AM. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/5/2005 - 1/6/2005. Zinbardi, Christina M. (U'Ren) Formerly of Niagara Falls, of Killbuck, NY in Women's and Children's Hospital, January 3, 2005. Wife of Ryan Zimbardi; daughter of Richard and Marilyn (Rutherford) U'Ren; sister of Richard and Samantha U'Ren and Randy DeMonico all of Niagara Falls; granddaughter of Dorothy and John Brading of Largo, FL, Marylou and Leonard Bochynski of Sebastian, FL, Carmella Weber of Niagara Falls and the late Richard B. U'Ren, Ruthanne and Edward Beeles of Killbuck, NY; daughter-in-law of Anne and Larry Zimbardi of Killbuck, several aunts, uncles and cousins. Family present Thursday 7-9 PM and Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM in the LANE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 8622 Buffalo Avenue, Niagara Falls, where Funeral Services will be held Saturday at 9:30. Interment in Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the ASPCA Published in the Buffalo News from 1/5/2005 - 1/6/2005.