OBITS: The Buffalo News Death Notices 7 Jan 2005; Buffalo, Erie co., New York

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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.

Campiere, Grace G. (Muscarella)   
Of Buffalo, NY, January 6, 2005, beloved wife of Joseph P. Campiere; dearest
mother of Mary Ellen Campiere, Nancy (Dominic) Savarino, JoAnn (Andy) Barbasch
and Anthony Campiere; grandmother of John and Nicholas Savarino, Lisa and
Michael Barbasch; sister of the late Frank (Nina), Joseph and Frances
Muscarella; also survived by nieces and nephews. Friends received Saturday 7-9
PM and Sunday 2-5 PM at the GRECO FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2909 Elmwood Ave. (near
Sheridan Dr.) where funeral services will be held Monday morning at 8:45 and
in St. Margaret's Church at 9:30. Interment in Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Grace was
a member of St. Margaret's and Holy Spirit Seniors.
Published in the Buffalo News from 1/7/2005 - 1/9/2005.

Carroll, Jean M. (O'Dea)   
December 30, 2004, of Alaska, formerly of Lackawanna, NY, beloved wife of the
late Hon. Robert J. Carroll; dearest mother of Robert (Susan), Buck (Theresa),
Kevin and Rosemary Carroll, all of Alaska, and the late Sean (Claire) Carroll;
sister of Betty (Ernie) Henner and Moira (John) DeCesare; cherished
grandmother of Jason Sintek, Keenan and Robert Coltin Carroll, Liam Carroll
Andrus, John and Wyatt Kenyon. Family will be present Saturday only from 4-8
PM at the HOY FUNERAL HOME INC., 3855 Seneca St., West Seneca.
Published in the Buffalo News on 1/7/2005.

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.

Fedak, Mary Gloria (Kirk)   
January 5, 2005, beloved wife of John Fedak; dear mother of Sean (Karyn)
Fedak, Mary Ellen (Molly) (Philip) Nelson, Elizabeth (Michael Gethin) Fedak,
Eileen (Timothy) McCarthy, David and Kathleen Fedak, Margaret (Richard)
Scherer and Monica (Joseph) Sweeney; grandmother of 15 grandchildren; sister
of Mary Susan (Joseph) Roberts and the late Theodore P. Miller Jr. Friends may
call Sunday from 4-8 PM at DIETRICH FUNERAL HOME INC., 2480 Kensington Ave.,
Amherst. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday at 9:30 AM at
St. Rose of Lima Church. Flowers are gratefully declined. Memorials may be
made to Hospice of WNY or the Sisters of St. Joseph Mother House.
Published in the Buffalo News from 1/7/2005 - 1/9/2005.

Feltz, Wilbert E.   
January 5, 2005, of Boston, NY, husband of Marjorie (nee Rucker) Feltz; father
of Res. Maj. Sally (Keith) Johnson, Bert, Eric C.W.4, Ret. (Michelle), Max
(Patty) Feltz and Ella (Edward) Mye; grandfather of 12 grandchildren and two
great-grandchildren; brother of Marie Sharpe and the late Albert, Ruth,
Walter, Elmer, Gert, Adaline, Lillian and Norman Feltz. Family will receive
friends Saturday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the WURTZ FUNERAL HOME, 9287 Boston State
Rd, Boston, NY. Funeral services private. Flowers gratefully declined.
Memorials may be made to Hospice Buffalo. Mr. Feltz proudly served as a Marine
in WWII.
Published in the Buffalo News on 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.

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.

Hess, Judith A. (Pudlewski)   
January 6, 2005, loving mother of John Hess and Deborah (Vincent) Leslie;
dearest grandmother of James; also survived by aunts, uncles and cousins. The
family will be present Saturday 2-4 and 7-9 PM and Sunday 2-4 PM (only) at the
Urban-AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, 3645 Genesee St., where Funeral Services will be
held Monday at 9:30 AM and from Our Lady Help of Christians Chapel at 10 AM.
Friends invited. On-line register book at www.amigone.com.
Published in the Buffalo News from 1/7/2005 - 1/8/2005.

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.

Kelly, Jeanette F.   
January 4, 2005; wife of the late Donald J. Kelly; mother of Jeanne Hoy, Dawn
Kelly, Donald (Barbara) Kelly and Sean (Sue) Kelly; also survived by seven
grandchildren and several great-grandchildren; predeceased by a brother Henry
Weed. A Scripture Service will be held Saturday at Noon in the BABBITT &
EASTON FUNERAL HOME, 7 North Main St., Franklinville. Burial in Mt. Hope
Cemetery in West Valley, NY.
Published in the Buffalo News on 1/7/2005.

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.

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.

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.

McQuestion, Anne D. (Deacon)   
January 6, 2004, beloved wife of Harold W. McQuestion; devoted mother of
Kathleen (Timothy) O'Connell, Harold W. (Jean) McQuestion Jr., Mark (Eileen)
McQuestion and Aileen (Frank) Carter; mother-in-law of Meghan McDonnell;
loving grandmother of Casey, Sandy, Kiersten, Ian and Catherine; sister of the
late Francis Deacon; also survived by nieces and nephews. The family will be
present on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Amherst Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL
HOME INC., 5200 Sheridan Dr. (at Hopkins Rd.) where funeral services will be
held on Saturday at 9 AM and from St. Gregory the Great Church at 9:30 AM.
Friends invited. On line register at www.Amigone.com
Published in the Buffalo News on 1/7/2005.

Mejia, Jean M. (Durett)
Of Blasdell, entered into rest January 5, 2005, beloved wife of Steven J.
Mejia; devoted mother of Ashley, Brittany and Heather; loving daughter of
Betty M. (William) Bleem and the late Ronald G. Durett (Helen Bell); cherished
granddaughter of the late John, Virginia Nicholson, William H. (Mary) Bleem
and Albert (Arlene) Durett; dear sister of Arlene (Kevin) Hambly, Vicky
(Scott) Zipp, Michele (Rob) Browning, Steven (Corinne) Durett, Collin and
Derrick Bleem; dearest daughter-in-law of Anna Schumacher and Tino Mejia; fond
sister-in-law of Karen (Mark) Jenkins ; dearest aunt of nine nieces and
nephews; also survived by relatives and many friends. Relatives and friends
may visit the LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (Southtowns Chapel), 3060 Abbott near Lake
Ave on Saturday and Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 where the funeral will be held on
Monday morning at 8:15 o'clock and a Mass of Christian Burial will be
celebrated in Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Church at 9 o'clock. Interment
Lakeside Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Lakeshore
Savings Bank, 3111 Union Rd Orchard Park, NY 14127 in Jean's name.
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Published in the Buffalo News from 1/7/2005 - 1/9/2005.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Riester, William C.   
December 26, 2004, beloved husband of the late Carol E. (Whynot) Riester; dear
father of Thomas (Edie), Roger (late Diane), Keith, Nancy (John) Wesolowski
and William G. (Nancy) Riester; grandfather of nine grandchildren and one
great-grandchild; brother-in-law of Mary Riester; also survived by nieces and
nephews. A memorial service will be held at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 4275
Harris Hill Rd. on Saturday, January 8 at 6:30 PM. Arrangements by the
DIETRICH FUNERAL HOME INC.
Published in the Buffalo News on 1/7/2005.

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.

Shred, George F.   
June 20, 1924 - January 2, 2005 at age 80, formerly of North Collins passed
away at his home in Newport Richey, FL. He was born in Niagara on the Lake,
Ontario, Canada and moved to Florida from North Collins. He was a long
distance truck driver and a member of the teamsters union. He was Episcopalian
and a World War II Army Veteran, member of the Military Order of the Purple
Heart Seven Springs Chapter # 1980, American Legion Post # 1640 in North
Collins, life member of VFW Post #10167 in Holiday. Survivors include 3 sons;
George of North Collins, Eugene of Newport Richey and Timothy of Hudson, FL.;
3 daughters; Sharon Evans of Holiday, FL. and Linda Roth and Susan Coolidge
both of New Port Richey, a brother John of Lockport, NY, 10 grandchildren and
twenty-five great-grandchildren. The funeral service will be held Friday at 10
AM at the funeral home. MORGAN FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, 6025 Trouble
Creek Road, New Port Richey, FL. (727) 847-3999
Published in the Buffalo News on 1/7/2005.

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.

Stillwell, Rev. Msgr. William J.   
January 6, 2005 age 64, Pastor Emeritus of St. Mary of the Cataract Church,
Niagara Falls, NY; beloved son of the late James and Cecilia T. (nee Miller)
Stillwell; survived by several cousins. Friends may call Sunday, 2-4 and 7-9
PM, at the SPALLINO-AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, 1300 Pine Ave., Niagara Falls. Msgr.
Stillwell will lie in state Monday, 8:30-10:30 AM, at St. Mary of the Cataract
Church, 259 Fourth St., Niagara Falls, where a Mass of Christian Burial will
be celebrated at 10:30 AM. Most Rev. Edward U. Kmiec, D.D., Bishop of Buffalo
will be principal celebrant. Burial will be in SS. Peter & Paul Cemetery,
Williamsville, NY. On line guest register www.Amigone.com.
Published in the Buffalo News from 1/7/2005 - 1/9/2005.

Tawil, Lydia (Kerber)   
January 5, 2005 of Grand Island, wife of the late Assad Tawil; sister of the
late Maria Molnar and Henry Kerber; aunt of Sig Molnar, Maria Kleesz, Edith
Brkitsch and Monika Lehmann. Friends may call Saturday, 10-11 AM followed by
funeral services Saturday at 11 AM at the KAISER FUNERAL HOME, 1950 Whitehaven
Rd., Grand Island. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to
Whitehaven Road Baptist Church.
Published in the Buffalo News on 1/7/2005.

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.

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.