OBITS: The Buffalo News Death Notices 6 Jan 2005; Buffalo, Erie co., New York

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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.

Belter, Gerhard B.   
November 24, 2004, beloved husband of the late Claire M. (nee Hall). Friends
are invited to attend a Memorial Service on Saturday at 11 AM at All Saints
Mausoleum at Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Cheektowaga, NY. Arrangements by AMIGONE
FUNERAL HOME INC.
Published in the Buffalo News from 1/6/2005 - 1/7/2005.

Berner, Ruth L. (Levis)   
January 2, 2005, wife of Robert F. Berner; mother of Robert F. (Susan) Berner
Jr., Mary (Donald) Griffin, John (Cathleen) Berner and the late Jean H.
Berner; grandmother of Julie, Steven, Tracey, Abbey, Jennifer, Jocelyn,
Jacqueline and Jillian; also survived by five great-grandchildren and several
nieces and nephews. No prior visitation. Friends are invited to attend a
Memorial Service Saturday morning in Calvary Episcopal Church, (20 Milton St.,
Williamsville), at 10 o'clock. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials to
Calvary Episcopal Church or Canterbury Woods Benevolent Fund. Arrangements by
BEACH-TUYN FUNERAL HOME, INC.
Published in the Buffalo News from 1/6/2005 - 1/7/2005.

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. getlogo,mc0540
Published in the Buffalo News from 1/5/2005 - 1/6/2005.

Cooper, Elizabeth J. "Jane" (Keith)   
January 3, 2005, of North Collins, NY, beloved wife of Gary E. Cooper; dear
daughter of Edward (the late Virginia) Malesczuk; step mother of Gary (Mouse),
Charles (Michele), Douglas, Steven and Penny Cooper; grandmother of eight
grandchildren; survived by two brothers, nine sisters, many nieces, nephews,
grand nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday
at St. Vincent de Paul Church, 2050 South Creek Rd., North Evans, NY at 9:30
AM. Please assemble at church. Arrangements SCHIAVONE FUNERAL HOME, INC.
Published in the Buffalo News on 1/6/2005.

Cornell Sr., Robert R.   
'Bobby Kubas' January 4, 2005, father of Debbie (Dennis) Dustin, Robert R. Jr.
(Frances), Carrie Salisbury, Deanna Isaacs and Rob Patrick (Miranda); also
survived by 16 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Friends may call
Friday 2-9 PM at LOOMIS, OFFERS & LOOMIS, INC. Memorial Chapel, 1820 Seneca
St. where funeral will be held Saturday at 10 AM followed by a Mass of
Christian Burial at St. Teresa's Church at 10:30 AM. Mr. Cornell was a member
of St. Teresa's Holy Name.
Published in the Buffalo News on 1/6/2005.

Crandall, Scott G.   
January 4, 2005, of West Valley, NY, husband of Sheila Crandall (nee Crary);
son of Gordon W. (Barbara) and Myra Crandall; brother of Laura Crandall,
Shirley Brown, Camille (Ray) Buncy, Dawn and Mark Denfrund. A private funeral
service will be held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements by
SMITH-WEISMANTEL FUNERAL HOME, INC.
Published in the Buffalo News on 1/6/2005.

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.

Drabik, Julianna "Julia" (Tyczka)   
January 5, 2005 of Clarence, NY, beloved wife of the late Anthony H. Drabik
Sr.; dearest mother of Gerald (Judith), Diane (Willard) Sieber, Anthony Jr.
(Cynthia); dear grandmother of Michael (Jennifer), Craig, Mark and Kristen;
great-grandmother of Joshua and Abigail Rose; sister of Frank (late Grace)
Nykiel; sister-in-law of Alois (late Alice), Victoria (late Joseph) Kasper;
also survived by nieces and nephews. Friends received Friday, 2-4 and 7-9 PM,
at SHEPARD BROS. FUNERAL HOME, 10690 Main St., Clarence. A Mass of Christian
Burial Saturday at 10 AM at Our Lady of Peace Church, 10950 Main St.,
Clarence. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to St. Joseph
Hospital Palliative Care Unit.
Published in the Buffalo News on 1/6/2005.

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.

Evans, Mary B. (Leo)   
Of Lackawanna, NY January 4, 2005, beloved wife of the late Ralph V. 'Murphy';
dearest mother of Patti (John) Claroni, Peggy (Tim) Clifford, Randy (Sandra)
and Palma (David) Tomasik; grandmother of 11 grandchildren and three
great-grandchildren; sister of Sam 'Chickie' (Rita) Leo and Terry (Joe) Kind;
sister-in-law of Dolores (late Victor) Nahrebeski; predeceased by brothers and
sisters-in-law; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Funeral from the
JOHN J. KACZOR FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3450 South Park Ave., Blasdell Saturday at
10:30 AM and at Our Mother of Good Counsel Church at 11 AM. Friends invited.
Family present Thursday 7-9 PM and Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Flowers gratefully
declined. Memorials may be made to Hospice Buffalo Inc. Mrs. Evans was a
member of The Lackawanna Home Bureau Chapter I and DOB Social Club.
Published in the Buffalo News from 1/6/2005 - 1/7/2005.

Fahey, Patricia E. (Pettitt)   
Of Hamburg, NY, peacefully passed at home with family January 5, 2005, mother
of Deborah Fahey, Margaret Davis, James (Debra) and Kevin (JoAnn) Fahey;
sister of Suzanne Moores; also survived by 14 grandchildren and two
great-grandchildren. Funeral from the DONALD M. DEMMERLEY FUNERAL HOME INC.,
21 Pierce Ave., Hamburg, Saturday morning at 9:30 and from S.S. Peter and Paul
Church at 10:00. Friends invited. Visiting hours Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM.
Published in the Buffalo News from 1/6/2005 - 1/7/2005.

Fink, Robert J.   
Of Lancaster, NY, January 4, 2005, beloved husband of the late Theckla
(Devlin) Fink; loving father of Jerry (Pam), Christopher and Robert;
grandfather of Jamie Fink and Jenny (Liam) Lucey; great-grandfather of Eric,
Aaron King and Conner Lucey; brother of Esther (late J. Richard) VanDusen and
Mildred (late Carl) Kibler. Family will reicie relative and friends at the
WENDEL & LOECHER INC. FUNERAL HOME, 27 Aurora St., Lancaster, Friday from 4-8
PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Mary's R.C. Church,
Lancaster, Saturday morning at 9:30 (please assemble at church). In lieu of
flowers donations may be made to the Hospice Foundation.
Published in the Buffalo News from 1/6/2005 - 1/7/2005.

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.

Frank, Marilyn R. (Rochefort)   
January 4, 2005, survived by her beloved husband, Elmer C. Frank and many
loving neighbors and friends. No prior visitation. Funeral services held
privately. On line register at www.Amigone.com.
Published in the Buffalo News on 1/6/2005.

Germain, Mary M. (Hoelscher)   
January 5, 2005, beloved wife of the late Floyd R. Germain; dear mother of
Richard F. (Cynthia), Robert J. (Lorraine), Michael D. and Marybeth (Michael)
Keller; loving grandmother of six grandchildren; also survived by several
nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends at the C. MERTZ AND SON
FUNERAL HOME, INC., 911 Englewood Ave. Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM where
funeral services will be held Saturday at 8:30 AM and a Mass of Christian
Burial will be celebrated at Our Lady Help of Christian Chapel at 9:30.
Published in the Buffalo News from 1/6/2005 - 1/7/2005.

Golombek, Min-Toy (Ayoung)   
January 5, 2005; wife of the late Jerome; dear mother of Paula (Thomas)
Chmieleski, Kay (David) Chmieleski, James Golombek and the late Paul (Dolores
Webb) Golombek; grandmother of 13 grandchildren; sister of Awing Ayoung and
Chenwin Ayoung. Family present Thursday and Friday 2-4 and 7-9 at PACER
FUNERAL HOME INC., 2275 George Urban Blvd (2 blocks east of Dick Rd.). Mass of
Christian Burial at St. Philip the Apostle Church, Saturday 10 AM. Please
assemble at church. Mrs. Golombek was a member of the Kalina Singing Society.
Published in the Buffalo News from 1/6/2005 - 1/7/2005.

Hammerschlag, Esther (Lasser)   
HAMMERSCHLAG----Esther nee Lasser January 4, 2005, wife of the late Morris
Hammerschlag; mother of William (Francine) Hammerschlag; grandmother of
Elizabeth Paige and twin sister Melissa Faith Hammerschlag; sister of Ida
Spector, Rose Lichtblau and the late Fannie Mintz, Abraham Lasser and Joseph
Lasser; also survived by several nieces and nephews. Funeral services from the
AMHERST MEMORIAL CHAPEL, INC., 281 Dodge Rd. Friday at 2:00 PM. In lieu of
flowers, donations to the WNY Alzheimer's Association.
Published in the Buffalo News on 1/6/2005.

Insalaco, Joseph P.   
Age 67, December 26, 2004, in Melbourne, FL; son of late Concetta Lombardo and
Michael Insalaco; husband for 37 years to Maureen M. Insalaco; father of Sean
Insalaco and Shannon Durant; brother of Theresa Catalano, Josephine Marranco,
Maria Sterlace, Gemma La Monte and Leonard Insalaco. He was preceaded in death
by his brother Sam. No prior visitation. Memorial Services will be held at
Love Joy Gospel Church - Lockport, 5845 Locust St. Ext., Lockport on Sunday,
January 9th at 2 PM. Flowers graciously declined. Arrangements by PALM BAY
FUNERAL HOME 321-724-2224.
Published in the Buffalo News from 1/6/2005 - 1/7/2005.

Janik, Edward F.   
Of Eden, NY, formerly of Lackawanna, NY, January 1, 2005, son of the late
Andrew and Agnes Janik; devoted brother of Stephanie Klas, Mary (late John)
Amrozowicz, Amelia, Thaddeus, Irene (Frank) Resetar, Helen, Alice (Edward Jr.)
Sobolewski and the late John (Louise) and late Chester (late Selma); also
survived by nieces and nephews. No prior visitations. Relatives and friends
are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Monday at 9:30 AM at St.
Michael the Archangel Church, Lackawanna. Arrangements by JOS. M. LITWIN
FUNERAL HOME.
Published in the Buffalo News from 1/6/2005 - 1/7/2005.

Johnson, Clifford L.   
August 12, 2004, husband of Elaine 'Lovely' Jarka Johnson; step-father of
Jeanne Marie (Gerbrane) VanDenboomen and Nancy (John) Burns; step-grandfather
of Jessie and Amanda Burns. Friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service
at BEACH-TUYN FUNERAL HOME, INC., 5541 Main St. (at Cayuga Rd.),
Williamsville, Saturday morning at 10 o'clock.
Published in the Buffalo News from 1/6/2005 - 1/7/2005.

Kaufman, Elmer J.   
December 31, 2004, age 95, beloved husband of the late Clara (nee Wylupski)
Kaufman; dearest father of Leslie J. (Patricia) Kaufman; loving grandfather of
Deborah (Brian) Bennett, Annette (Timothy) DiPasquale and Michael (Diane)
Kaufman; dearest great-grandfather of Christina, Nicholas, Chelsea and
Jessica; also survived by nieces and nephews. Family will receive friends
Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Amherst Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME INC., 5200
Sheridan Dr., (corner of Hopkins), where a Funeral Service will be held on
Saturday at 9:15, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial from St. Pius X
Church at 10 AM. Friends invited. On-line register at www.Amigone.com.
Published in the Buffalo News from 1/6/2005 - 1/7/2005.

King, Anthony D.   
January 1, 2005, of Buffalo, NY. Friends may call Friday 11 AM visitation, 12
noon funeral service will follow at True Bethel Church, East Ferry & Grider
St. Interment St. Matthew's Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to MEMORIAL
CHAPELS OF BUFFALO.
Published in the Buffalo News on 1/6/2005.

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.

Kuczynski, Percilla (Niemann)   
January 5, 2005 at age 96; beloved wife of the late Alfons Kuczynski; devoted
mother of James (Faye) and Alfred (Marjorie) Kuczynski; grandmother of five
grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; sister of Lila Schanne, Velma
Lewis and Bernice Hartman; also survived by nieces and nephews. The family
will be present on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at (Tonawanda Chapel) AMIGONE
FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2600 Sheridan Dr., (corner of Parker Blvd.) where funeral
services will be held on Saturday at 10 AM. Friends invited. Online register
book at www.Amigone.com
Published in the Buffalo News from 1/6/2005 - 1/7/2005.

Lango, James A.   
January 5, 2005, of Springville, NY. Husband of the late Marjorie F. Lango
(nee Flick). Father of Thomas John Lango; Margaret Diane (Russell) Cannizzaro,
Paul James (Myra), Peter Gordon Lango (fiancee Becky Morales) and Louise
Frances (Scott) Cymerman. Also survived by six grandchildren. Brother of
Marcella (late Jack) Oates, Joseph (late Sarah) Lango and the late Mary
Lerden, Hildegard Paquin, Francis Lango, Eleanor Rackl, Annabell Crump and
Edward Lango. Friends may call Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the
SMITH-WEISMANTEL FUNERAL HOME INC, 271 E. Main St, Springville, NY. Funeral
services will be held Saturday morning at 11 o'clock from the First
Presbyterian Church, Springville. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the
Alzheimer's Assoc of WNY.
Published in the Buffalo News from 1/6/2005 - 1/7/2005.

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.

Makarewicz, Aurelia M.   
(nee Ratajczak) January 5, 2005; dearest mother of Michael J. (Carol)
Makarewicz; dear grandmother of Jill (Kevin) Liscavage and Kristin (James)
Hilton; great-grandmother of Adam and Kate Liscavage; dear sister of Virgilia
(late Richard) Deptula; predeceased by Stanley J. Makarewicz M.D.; aunt of
three nieces. The family will be present Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Amherst
Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME INC., 5200 Sheridan Dr. (at Hopkins). Family and
friends are invited to attend a Memorial Mass Saturday at 11:00 AM from St.
Benedict's Church. On line register book at www.Amigone.com
Published in the Buffalo News from 1/6/2005 - 1/7/2005.

Makowski, Florence A. (Wagner)   
Age 82, of Freedom, died January 4, 2005; beloved wife of Chester, mother of
Dale (Jean) Makowski, Linda (Jack) Rush, Mark Makowski and the late Donald
Makowski; sister of the late Marian King, Margaret Riggleman, Myrtle Steadman,
and Norman Wagner; also survived by 13 grandchildren, several
great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Friends may call Thursday
from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at W.S. DAVIS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 358 W. Main St., Arcade,
where funeral services will be held Friday at 11 AM. Interment in Yorkshire
Cemetery.
Published in the Buffalo News on 1/6/2005.

Manos, Katherine E. (Faklaris)   
January 5, 2005, age 75. Beloved wife of the late George J. Manos; dear mother
of Karen (Stephen) Turner, James (Mary Jo) Manos, John (Debra) Manos and Lynne
(William) O'Connell; dear grandmother of Maria (Thomas) McCluskey, Angela
(David) Alessi, Stephen (Robin Knaus) Turner, Dana (Norman) Smith, Elizabeth
Manos, Victoria Manos, Anastasia Manos, Eleni Manos, Kathryn and Daniel
O'Connell; dear great-grandmother of Dominic and David Alessi and Allison
McCluskey; Sister of Angelice (late Peter) Timon and Spero (Violet) Faklaris;
sister-in-law of Hope (James) Vallas, Michael (Audrey) Manos, Hercules
(Margaret) Manos, Cleopatra (Constantine) Eoannou, niece of Basil (Genny)
Taglis. Also survived by nieces, nephews and cousins. The family will be
present to receive friends Thursday and Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the
Sauer-Lynett-AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, 1933 Kensington Ave. (near Harlem Rd.)
where a Trisagion Service will be held Friday at 7:30 PM and where funeral
services will be held Saturday at 9 AM and from the Hellenic Orthodox Church
of the Annunciation at 10 AM. Memorials may be directed to Hellenic Orthodox
Church of the Annunciation, 146 West Utica St., Buffalo, 14222 or Hospice of
Buffalo, 225 Como Park Blvd, Cheektowaga, 14227. Online register book @
www.Amigone.com
Published in the Buffalo News from 1/6/2005 - 1/7/2005.

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.

McCutchen, Winnie   
Jan. 4, 2005; beloved husband of Mercedes; dear father of Donez, Kevin,
Robert, Winnie III; brother of Raymond, Bernard, Robert, Kenney, Carvis,
Bryant, Veatter, Evelyn Owens(Andrew), Leatrice, Juanita, Maxine, Dolores,
Nadine, Denise, Carolyn, Wanda, the late Curtis, Doris Lee and Yvonne; son of
the late Maggie Lee and Winnie Sr; also survived by 22 grandchildren, 34 great
grandchildren and other relatives. Family will receive friends Saturday, 12
noon at Mt. Olive Baptist Church, 66 Wasson Ave; Lackawanna, NY; where Funeral
Service will follow at 1 PM. Interment in Forest Lawn Cemetery. Arrangements
by H. Alfred Lewis Mortuary Inc.; 968 Jefferson.
Published in the Buffalo News on 1/6/2005.

McPoland, Eleanor   
McPOLAND, Eleanor----In loving memory of our wife & mother who passed away one
year ago. Gone is the face we loved so dear. Silent is the voice we loved to
hear. Too far away for sight or speech, but not too far for thought to reach.
Always loved & remembered. HUSBAND, CHILDREN AND GRANDCHILDREN
Published in the Buffalo News on 1/6/2005.

Merrick, Thomas J.   
January 5, 2005, called Home by God; beloved husband of the late Kathleen (nee
McMahon) Merrick; dear father of Thomas P. (Lee), Michael P. (Elizabeth),
Andrew D. (Colleen) Merrick and Mary Ellen (Thomas) Reilly; also survived by
11 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren; brother of Mary (late Eugene)
Partridge and the late Helen (late Terrance) Kaney, William Merrick and
Catherine (late Everett) Holdren. Relatives and friends may call Thursday 7-9
PM and Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the CUSACK FUNERAL HOME, 250 Orchard Park Rd.,
West Seneca (same location as Sieck & Mast), where the funeral will be held
Saturday at 9:45 AM and from Our Lady of Victory Basilica at 10:30 AM. Flowers
are gratefully declined. In lieu of, expressions of sympathy may be made to
the Canonization of Fr. Nelson Baker.
Published in the Buffalo News from 1/6/2005 - 1/7/2005.

Miller, Dorothy Ann   
Of Town of Tonawanda, January 5, 2005, beloved daughter of Elizabeth L.
(Golden) and the late Paul A. Miller, Sr.; loving sister of Jane M. (the late
Harry G.) Brown, Arlene M. (Howard) Wangler, Paul A. (Patricia) Miller, Jr. of
Victor, NY and the late Donald E. Miller; also survived by several nieces and
nephews. Friends may call at the HARRY A. WEDEKINDT FUNERAL HOME, 280 Grover
Cleveland Hwy. at North Bailey, Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. A Mass of Christian
Burial will be held at St. Christopher's Church, 2660 Niagara Falls Blvd.,
Saturday at 9:30 AM. Friends invited. Please assemble at church. Flowers
gratefully declined. Memorial contributions may be given to St. Christopher's
Church, 2660 Niagara Falls Blvd., Tonawanda, NY 14150 or Hospice Buffalo, 225
Como Park Blvd., Cheektowaga, NY 14227.
Published in the Buffalo News from 1/6/2005 - 1/7/2005.

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.

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.

Panaro, Pascal N.   
January 6, 2005; beloved husband of Mary (Zarcone) Panaro; devoted father of
Daniel, Pascal (Sandra) Panaro; loving grandfather of Pascal (Lisa), Frank
(Cynthia), Steven (Lauren), Marc (Claudia) Panaro; cherished great-grandfather
of Christopher, Miranda, Alexa, Jenna, Kaila Panaro; son of the late Donato
and Angeline (Gregorio) Panaro; brother of Mary Pogatchnik and the late
Angeline DiGiacomo, Philomenia Barone, Josephine Migliore, Peter, Joseph,
Carmen, Lawrence, Anthony, Michael, Salvatore Panaro. Family present to
receive friends Friday only 5-8 PM at the PERNA-PELLIGRINO FUNERAL HOME, 1306
Hertel Ave. (near Colvin Ave.), where Funeral Services will be held Saturday
at 10:15 AM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated from St. Margaret's
Church at 11 AM. Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery. Mr. Panaro was a retiree of
Laborer's Local 210.
Published in the Buffalo News from 1/6/2005 - 1/7/2005.

Phelan, Michael   
January 5, 2005, beloved husband of Delores (nee Perfetto); dearest father of
Shaun, Susan, Kara (Ralph) Proulx and Scott (Carinsa); cherished grandfather
of Kaila, Melissa, Collin, Sareynah, David and Makenna; brother of Fay
(Eugene) Kraft, Sally Verzoia and Thomas Phelan; also survived by nieces and
nephews. Funeral from the PACER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2275 George Urban Blvd. (2
blocks east of Dick Rd.) Saturday 9:30 and Resurrection Church 10 AM. Family
present Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM.
Published in the Buffalo News from 1/6/2005 - 1/7/2005.

Pieprzny, Edward "Mr. Pepper"   
January 5, 2005, beloved friend of the late Glenice Kilton; devoted father of
Carol (Joseph) Kosmowski, Sandra (Robert) Orwat; dearest grandfather of
Kimberly (Joseph) Kish, Rev. Gary Kosmowski, Jacquline (Mark) Smith, Robert
(Allison), Stephen and Jeffery Orwat; brother of Helen (late Chester) Gorski,
Mary (late Leo) Kruszka, Renee (late Leo) Adamski, late Walter (late Clara)
Pieprzny, late Ceil (late Joseph) Herko, late John (Laura) and late Frank
Pieprzny; also survived by 5 great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Family
will be present Friday, 2-4 and 7-9 PM, at the PIETSZAK FUNERAL HOME, 806
Clinton St. (852-4499) where services will be held Saturday at 9:30 AM and at
Sts. Rita and Patrick Church at 10:00 AM.
Published in the Buffalo News on 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.

Popiela, Patricia (Rydzynski)   
January 6, 2005, of Sloan, NY, beloved wife of Richard; dearest mother of
Jennifer (Scott) Bialek and Kimberly (Salvatore) Popiela-Saia; sister of
Jerome (Karen) and James (Mary) Rydzynski; daughter of the late Richard and
Helen Rydzynski; daughter-in-law of the late Michael and Mary Popiela;
survived by aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral Services
commencing at the DANIEL R. SMOLAREK FUNERAL HOME, 2047 Broadway,
Cheektowaga-Buffalo City Line, Saturday at 9:30 AM and in St. Andrew Church at
10 AM. Interment St. Matthew's Cemetery. Family present Friday only 2-4 and
7-9 PM. Mrs. Popiela was employed by the Cheektowaga-Sloan Union Free School
District.
Published in the Buffalo News from 1/6/2005 - 1/7/2005.

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.

Rakowski, Boleslaw F. "Bill"   
January 5, 2005, beloved husband of the late Stephanie (nee Cichowicz); dear
father of Hanna Birtz; dearest grandfather of Jason Andrew (Jennifer) Birtz;
also survived by relatives in Poland. Family and friends are invited to attend
a Mass of Christian Burial at Assumption Church, 435 Amherst St. , Friday at
9:30. Please assemble at church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to
the SPCA. Interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Arrangements by the KOLANO FUNERAL
HOME.
Published in the Buffalo News on 1/6/2005.

Reimondo, Gerard A.   
January 3, 2005; husband of Helen (nee Davis) Beck Reimondo and the late
Loretta (nee Dundon) Reimondo; father of David A. and Thomas D. Reimondo; dear
friend and grandfather of David A. (Michele) Reimondo; also survived by five
other grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; father-in-law of Sandrah
(Jerry) Leddick. The family will be present to receive friends Friday from 4-8
at BEACH-TUYN FUNERAL HOME INC., 5541 Main St., (at Cayuga Rd) Williamsville.
Friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial Saturday morning at 9
o'clock in Sacred Heart Church (Bowmansville). Please assemble at Church.
Memorials may be made to the Lackawanna Food Pantry, 697 Ridge Rd.,
Lackawanna, NY, 14218 or St. Michael's Church, 651 Washington, Buffalo
14023-1493
Published in the Buffalo News from 1/6/2005 - 1/7/2005.

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.

Riley, Catherine M. (Anderson)   
December 22, 2004, beloved mother of James (Patricia) Reed, David (Linda) Reed
and the late Maureen (Peter) Aiello; also survived by nine grandchildren, 15
great-grandchildren; dear sister of Nell (Edward) Corcoran, Charles (Patricia)
Anderson and the late Clare (late Howard) Slocum, Margaret (late James)
Sullivan, Virginia (late Jack) Rush; survived by many nieces and nephews. No
prior visitation. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a memorial mass
to be held from St. Amelia's Church on Saturday, January 8 at 9:00 AM.
Arrangements by JOSEPH SPANO & SONS FUNERAL HOME, INC.
Published in the Buffalo News on 1/6/2005.

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.

Seligman, Florence (Grusnick)   
December 26, 2004; beloved wife of the late James Seligman; dear sister of
Richard Grusnick, Winifred Loepere and the late Laura Booth; dear aunt of
Allan and Mary Booth and Keith Loepere; survived by several great-nieces and
nephews. A Memorial Service will be held on January 8, 2005 at 11:00 AM at
Emmanuel Baptist Church, 5353 Goodrich Rd., Clarence, NY. Flowers are
gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Buffalo. Arrangements
by The DIETRICH FUNERAL HOME, INC.
Published in the Buffalo News from 1/6/2005 - 1/7/2005.

Shepard, Lillian (Smith)   
January 4, 2005 beloved wife of James L. Shepard; dear mother of Dallas Joy
(Steve) Buttrom, Portia (Michael) McRath; aunt of Thomas J. (Annie) Smith;
grandmother of Maia and Garan McRath; sister of Opha L. Thompson. The family
will be present to receive friends Friday, 6-9 PM, at the (Delaware Chapel)
AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1132 Delaware Ave. (near West Ferry St.). Funeral
services will be held Saturday at 11:00 AM from the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's
Witnesses, 185 Kensington Ave. On line register at www.Amigone.com
Published in the Buffalo News on 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.

Smith, Rev. Augustus   
Entered into rest January 2, 2005; Beloved husband of Eloise (nee Brown);
loving father of Diane E. (Rev. Royal) Lynch; son of the late Allen Sr. and
Fannie (nee Allen) Smith; cherished brother of Nell V. (George) E. Brown, Gene
R. (Laura) M. Smith Sr., the late Lila W. Cade, Allen Smith Jr., Dorothy Smith
and Naomi S. Saxon; nephew of Janie Jenkins of Detroit, MI; adopted father of
Betty J. Hampton and Racile Ridgeway; godfather of Reginald Williamson; also
survived by four grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, a host of nieces,
nephews, his Church family and friends. Rev. Smith will lie in state at Peace
Baptist Church, 145 Stanton St., Friday 12 Noon-9 PM. Family present 7-9 PM.
Funeral services will be conducted Saturday 11 AM at Friendship Baptist
Church, 402 Clinton St. The Rev. Dr. W. S. Wilson, Jr. officiating. Interment
Buffalo Cemetery. Arrangements by THOMAS T. EDWARDS FUNERAL HOME, INC.
Published in the Buffalo News on 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.

Souliske, Esther   
January 5, 2005, sister of Kenneth (Annette) Souliske, Helen (late Elmer) Leo
and the late Henry Souliske, the late Eleanor Souliske, the late Matilda
Luick, the late Elsie Souliske and the late Mildred Kimball; aunt to several
nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, and great-great-nieces and
nephews. Family will be present Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at (Cleveland Hill
Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME INC., 569 Cleveland Drive, Cheektowaga, where
Funeral Services will be held Saturday at 11 AM. Flowers gratefully declined.
Online register book at www.Amigone.com
Published in the Buffalo News on 1/6/2005.

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.

Szakall, Susan L. (Howard)   
Entered into rest January 4, 2005; beloved mother of Juliana E., Todd and
Peter Scott (Erika) Szakall; cherished grandmother of Kalyn; loving daughter
of the late Overton and Nelle Howard; dear sister of Terry (Kit) Howard; also
survived by relatives and friends. No prior visitation. Relatives and friends
are invited to attend a memorial service at the LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME,
(Southtowns Chapel), 3060 Abbott Rd., near Lake Ave., on Saturday morning at
11 o'clock. Interment Lakeside Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions
made to the American Diabetes Assoc. in Susan's name. getlogo,lo0240
Published in the Buffalo News on 1/6/2005.

Tolsma, George J.   
Suddenly, in Edgewater, FL, of Orchard Park, NY, December 29, 2004, beloved
wife of Katherine P. (Dobbins) Tolsma; loving father of Paul A. (Dianne) and
George Jr. (Leonora) Tolsma; dear brother of Mary C. 'Kay' Tolsma; cherished
grandfather of Nancy K. and George J. III. The family will be present for a
memorial gathering on Friday from 4-8 PM at the O'CONNELL-MURPHY FUNERAL HOME,
2286 South Park Ave. A memorial Mass will be held Saturday at 9:30 AM in
Nativity Church. (Please assemble at church). Interment, Holy Cross Cemetery.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.oconnellfh.com
Published in the Buffalo News from 1/6/2005 - 1/7/2005.

Trawczynski, Leo S.   
January 4, 2005 of Cheektowaga, NY, beloved husband of Irene (nee Kroll);
dearest father of Jerome Travis, Rita (James) Buczek, Marie (Wayne) Dziewa;
grandfather of Brendan, Nicholas, Christopher, Jeremy, Sarah and Patrick;
brother of Chester (Wanda) Trawczynski; predeceased by one brother and one
sister; also survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral services commencing at
the DANIEL R. SMOLAREK FUNERAL HOME, 2510 Union Rd Cheektowaga (2 blocks south
of William St.) Saturday morning at 9 o'clock and at Our Lady of Czestochowa
Church at 9:30 AM. Interment in St. Matthew Cemetery. Family present Friday
only 2-5 and 7-9 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice
Buffalo. Mr. Trawczynski was a Technician Fifth Grade for Air Force & Army and
was a veteran of the Pacific Philippine Liberation and the Japan Occupation;
also retired Teamster #264. www.smolarekfuneralhome.com
Published in the Buffalo News from 1/6/2005 - 1/7/2005.

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.

Zablocka, Laura   
January 4, 2005, dear sister of Aloysius (late Charlotte) Zablocki; and
predeceased by several other brothers and sisters; beloved aunt of Edwin
(Gloria) Tyszka and other nieces and nephews. Services Saturday at 8:45 AM
from the KAZMIERCZAK FUNERAL HOME INC., 3640 Clinton St. (1 block east of
Union) and in Saint Stanislaus Church at 9:30. Visitations on Thursday 7-9 PM,
Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Laura was very active in many organizations at the
parish.
Published in the Buffalo News from 1/6/2005 - 1/7/2005.

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.