OBITS: The Buffalo News Death Notices 8 Jan 2005; Buffalo, Erie co., New York

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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.

Carlson, Donald M.   
Of Elma, NY, January 5, 2005, beloved husband of Jean C. Yehl Carlson; dearest
father of James D. (Deborra A.) Carlson and Linda A. (Joseph) Matyskiela; fond
grandfather of Michael A., Kelly A. and Jennifer E. Friends may call Sunday
2-4 and 7-9 PM at the PAUL A. KLOC BLOSSOM CHAPELS INC., 4680 Clinton St.
(corner of Borden Rd.), West Seneca, (668-5666) and at the GUENTHER FUNERAL
HOME, 1303 E. State St., Olean, NY, Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Funeral Services
will be private.
Published in the Buffalo News from 1/8/2005 - 1/9/2005.

Chlebowski, Marie H.   
(Wojciechowski) January 7, 2005, of Cheektowaga, NY, beloved wife of the late
William Colman Chlebowski; dearest mother of Elaine (Robert) Koszuta; dear
grandmother of Jacqueline (Edward) Sandel, Deborah (Kevin) Pilley, late Tim
Koszuta; great-grandmother of Tim, Kaylee, Brandon Sandel, D.J., Austin and
Brianna Pilley; sister of Chester (Alice), late Robert, Steve and Ted
Wojciechowski; also survived by nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends may
call at the BARRON-MILLER FUNERAL HOME INC., 3025 William St. near Union Rd.,
Cheektowaga, Sunday only 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Mass of Christian Burial Monday at 10
AM in the St. Stephen/St. Jude Shrine Church, 193 Elk St., Buffalo, please
assemble at Church. Flowers gratefully declined.
Published in the Buffalo News from 1/8/2005 - 1/9/2005.

Cott, Chester C.   
Of Orchard Park, NY, January 7, 2005, husband of the late Mary (nee Mazur);
father of Ronald Cott, Patricia (Robert) Tomaka, Beverly (Ernest) Ballard and
Michael (Susan) Cott; brother of the late Thomas Cott, Stella Rogowski,
Michael, Edward and Frank Cott, Helen (Joseph) Mocniak and Theresa Reviello;
also survived by nine grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Funeral form
the DONALD M. DEMMERLEY FUNERAL HOME, INC., 21 Pierce Ave., Hamburg, Monday
morning at 9:30 and from St. Bernadette's Church at 10:00. Friends invited.
Visiting hours Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Mr. Cott was the former Manager of
Hamburg Farmer's Market and a member of American Legion Post #527 and VFW Post
#6247.
Published in the Buffalo News from 1/8/2005 - 1/9/2005.

DellaPenta, Rae M.   
January 6, 2005. Age 89. Sister of George (Josephine) DellaPenta, Ruth
DellaPenta, Marjorie (Charles) Bounds, the late Pasquale DellaPenta, the late
Salvatore DellaPenta, the late Alfanso DellaPenta and the late Helen Faliero;
aunt to many nieces and nephews. Family will be present Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM
at the Urban-AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, 1024 French Rd., (near Borden Rd.),
Cheektowaga, where funeral services will be held Monday 8:15 AM and from
Fourteen Holy Helpers Church at 9 AM. Online register book at www.Amigone.com
Published in the Buffalo News from 1/8/2005 - 1/9/2005.

Desmond, John J.   
January 7, 2005, brother of the late Frank, Margaret Quinn, Robert, William
and Thomas Desmond; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Friends may call
Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Buffalo Chapel) THOMAS H. McCARTHY FUNERAL
HOME, 1975 Seneca St., where funeral will be held Monday morning at 9 and from
St. Teresa's Church at 9:30. Flowers gratefully declined.
Published in the Buffalo News from 1/8/2005 - 1/9/2005.

Dryburgh, Lillian "Jane"   
(nee Mock) Of North Tonawanda, NY; Januar 27, 2005; beloved wife of the late
George 'Turk' Dryburgh; mother of Sharon (Mark) Kindron and the late George T.
Dryburgh; grandmother of Tyler, Steven and Samuel Kindron; dear friend of
Joseph Popovich. Friends received Sunday from 5-8 PM at the GRECO FUNERAL HOME
INC., 2909 Elmwood Ave. (near Sheridan Dr.) and are invited to attend a Mass
of Christian Burial in St. Timothy's Church, East Park and Ensminger Rd.,
Monday morning at 10:45 AM. Please assemble at church. Interment in Mt. Olivet
Cemetery. If desired, memorials may be sent to Niagara Hospice or DeGraff
Hospital.
Published in the Buffalo News from 1/8/2005 - 1/9/2005.

Emmert, John G. "Jack"   
Age 78, of the City of Tonawanda, January 6, 2005, after a long illness.
Husband of 52 years to Maryann (nee Brown) Emmert; father of John B. Emmert,
Maureen (Jay) Adolf, David W. (Kelly) Emmert and Donna M. Emmert; grandfather
of Kate, Sara and Molly; brother of Donald Emmert; half-brother of Brad
(Marie) Hafner and Phyllis (Don) Ketterer; also survived by many dear nieces
and nephews. Friends may call Sunday only from 3-8 PM at JOHN O. ROTH FUNERAL
HOME INC., 25 William St. (between Morgan & Broad Sts.) in the City of
Tonawanda. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Christopher's
R.C. Church, 2660 Niagara Falls Blvd. in the Town of Tonawanda, Monday (Jan.
10) at 9:30 AM. Friends invited. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to
Hospice Buffalo Foundation.
Published in the Buffalo News from 1/8/2005 - 1/9/2005.

Fabin, Helen (Hymiak)   
January 7, 2005, age 87, of Niagara Falls, N.Y. Wife of the late Frank Fabin
Sr.; beloved mother of Frank (Patricia) Fabin Jr., Roger Fabin, Trudy (Paul)
Verciglio, all of Grand Island, N.Y.; sister of William (Freida) Hymiak of
Niagara Falls, N.Y.; also survived by six grandchildren and four
great-grandchildren. Family will be present to receive friends on Sunday from
3-7 PM at the ZAJAC FUNERAL HOME INC., 319 24th Street, Niagara Falls, N.Y.,
where funeral services will be held on Monday at 9:00 AM. Burial in Gate of
Heaven Cemetery, Lewiston N.Y. Contributions may be made to Niagara Hospice
Inc., 4675 Sunset Dr., Lockport N.Y., 14094.
Published in the Buffalo News on 1/8/2005.

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.

Fitzgerald, Mary A.   
January 7, 2005, of the Town of Tonawanda, NY, beloved wife of the late
Charles R. Fitzgerald; loving mother of Charles R. Jr. (Barbara), Michael
(Barbara) and Maureen Fitzgerald and the late Kathleen Stewart; mother-in-law
of Paul Stewart; survived by eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren;
sister of Betty Robson, Patricia Gemerek and the late Florence Anastasia and
Doris Schuster. Friends may call Sunday 2-4 and 7-9, at the LESTER H.
WEDEKINDT FUNERAL HOME, 3290 Delaware Ave., where funeral services will be
held Monday morning at 9. Mass of Christian Burial in St. John the Baptist RC
Church, (Highland and Englewood Aves.), at 9:30. Friends invited. Memorials
may be made to the Alzheimers Assoc. or Hospice Buffalo.
Published in the Buffalo News from 1/8/2005 - 1/9/2005.

Grotz, Richard T.   
January 6, 2005, of Niagara Falls, formerly of Grand island, son of the late
Truman and Maimie Grotz; brother of Donna (Donald) McQuade, Randall Grotz,
Timothy (Mary) Grotz and Elizabeth McDonnell; also survived by several nieces
and nephews. Private services will be held at the convenience of the family.
Memorials may be made to The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.
Published in the Buffalo News on 1/8/2005.

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.

Hoy, J. Warren   
Of West Seneca N.Y., January 7, 2005, beloved husband of Dolores (nee
VonPless); dearest father of Cynthia (David) O'Hare, Mary Ellen (Dennis)
O'Hare and the late Ronald (Alane) Hoy; cherished grandfather of Kelly
(George) Borrello, Tracy (Steven) Batt, David (Carlette) O'Hare, Todd (Louise)
and Adam Hoy, John (Jennifer) and Dennis (Kimberly) O'Hare; also survived by
eight great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Family will be present Sunday
and Monday 2-4 and 7-9 at the HOY FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3855 Seneca St., West
Seneca where prayers will be said Tuesday morning at 10:30 followed by a
Funeral Service at Ebenezer United Church of Christ, 630 Main St., West Seneca
at 11. Friends invited. Memorials to Ebenezer United Church of Christ
Endowment Fund appreciated.
Published in the Buffalo News from 1/8/2005 - 1/10/2005.

Kanowski, Alice T. (Knospe)   
Age 87, January 6, 2005, of Cheektowaga, NY after a four year battle with
Alzheimers; beloved wife of 67 years to Stanley; dearest mother of Arlene
(Arnold) Anger and Robert S. (Christeen) Kanowski; grandmother of Keith
(Sandra) Kanowski and great-grandmother of Jacob and Brett; sister of the late
Arthur, late Joseph (Laura), late William (late Marion), late Henry and the
late Emil (Carrie) Knospe; also survived by nieces and nephews. Family will be
present to receive relatives and friends Sunday 4-8 PM at the MELVIN J.
SLIWINSKI FUNERAL HOME, 85 George Urban Blvd. (west of Harlem Road), where
funeral services will be held on Monday at 9:00 a.m. and from Queen of Martyrs
Church at 9:30 a.m. Interment St. Stanislaus Cemetery. Flowers gratefully
declined.
Published in the Buffalo News from 1/8/2005 - 1/9/2005.

Kolpack, Raymond A.   
Of Orchard Park, NY, January 5, 2005, devoted husband of Dolores (McNiff);
beloved father of Diane (Donald) Dietrich; cherished grandfather of Brian
(Anne), Jeffrey (Jacqueline) and Jennifer Dietrich; loving great-grandpa of
Blake and Griffin Dietrich; brother of David (Margaret) Kolpack;
brother-in-law of Margie (late Edwin) Kolpack and Marion (late Robert)
Cavanaugh; also survived by several nieces and nephews; predeceased by four
sisters and one brother. The family will receive friends Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM
at the F.E. BROWN SONS FUNERAL HOME, INC., E. Quaker St., Orchard Park.
Services from the funeral home Monday 8:45 AM followed by a Mass of Christian
Burial in Nativity of Our Lord Church at 9:30. Friends invited.
Published in the Buffalo News from 1/8/2005 - 1/9/2005.

Levina, Sofia   
January 6, 2005, mother of Galina Livchits and Julia Kiperman; sister of Lilya
Levine; also survived by two granddaughters and three great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held in Wayland, MA. getlogo,me0441
Published in the Buffalo News on 1/8/2005.

Lipomi Jr., Salvatore "Sam"   
January 6, 2005, of Hamburg, NY, beloved husband of Jennie (nee Pecoraro);
cherished father of Barbara (Randy) Derouchie and Richard (Kathleen) Lipomi;
loving grandfather of James and Jennifer Zadul, Alicia and Thomas Lipomi;
brother of the late Sara Vaccaro and Rose Longo. Friends received at the
LAKESIDE MEMORIAL HOME, INC., S-4299 Lakeshore Rd., (corner Camp Rd. and Rte.
5), Hamburg, 627-2919, Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM, where funeral services will be
held Monday at 9:30 AM. Charles A. Castiglia, Director.
Published in the Buffalo News from 1/8/2005 - 1/9/2005.

Loft, Beulah J.   
Of Attica, January 5, 2005; wife of the late William O. Loft; loving mother of
William F. (Darla) Loft; also survived by four grandchildren and five
great-grandchildren. No prior calling. Funeral Service Monday at 11 AM in
MARLEY FUNERAL HOME, 135 Main St., Attica. Memorials to Attica SPCA, Rte. 98,
Attica, NY 14011.
Published in the Buffalo News on 1/8/2005.

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. 
Published in the Buffalo News from 1/7/2005 - 1/9/2005.

Papp, Agustus W.   
Of Hamburg, NY, January 6, 2005; beloved husband of Helen Miklos Papp; dearest
father of Gary (Susan), Brad (Cathy), Deborah (Jim) Donohoe and Glenn
(Gaetana); brother of Zolton (Thelma), Hildegard and Ruth; predeceased by
brothers and sisters; also survived by six grandchildren and four
great-grandchildren. Friends may call Saturday 7-9 PM and Sunday 2-4 and 7-9
PM at LOOMIS, OFFERS & LOOMIS INC., Hamburg Chapel, 207 Main St. A Funeral
service will be held at The Hamburg Presbyterian Church (177 Main St.), Monday
at 11:00 AM. Mr. Papp was a member of Lackawanna Lodge #887 F&AM. Flowers
gratefully declined. Memorials to Hamburg Presbyterian Church or Lackawanna
Lodge.
Published in the Buffalo News from 1/8/2005 - 1/9/2005.

Pawlaczyk, Henry   
January 7, 2005 of Buffalo, NY, beloved husband of the late Genevieve F.
(Dunkowski) Pawlaczyk; dearest father of Kathryn (Clayton) Giannelli, Carolyn
(Gary) Pletscher, Elizabeth (Thomas) Kelly, John (Jacqueline) Pawlaczyk; dear
grandfather of Lisa (Jeffrey) Johnson, Melissa (Brian) Nizinsky, Jennifer
(Timothy) Miess, Michelle (Michael) Lostracco, Dr. Alissa Pletscher, Kimberly
Giannelli, David Pawlaczyk, Kristin Giannelli; great-grandfather of Devin
Johnson, Nathan Nizinsky, Jacob Henry Pawlaczyk; brother of Mary (late
Stanley) Bicz, late Chester (Ida), late Joseph (late Eleanor) Pawlaczyk; also
survived by nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a
memorial Mass of Christian Burial Saturday, January 15, 2005 at 9 AM, in the
Most Holy Redeemer Church, (Genesee and Avery Pl., Cheektowaga). No prior
visitation. Mr. Pawlaczyk was a WW II veteran in the Sub-Marine Corp of the
Navy. A lead machinist for 34 years at the Curtis Screw Co. Arrangements by
the BARRON-MILLER FUNERAL HOME, INC.
Published in the Buffalo News from 1/8/2005 - 1/9/2005.

Romanczyk, Walter J.   
January 7, 2005, of Buffalo, NY; beloved husband of the late Dorothy
Romanczyk; father of Sandra Skeide, Patrica (Richard) LaDuca of NV, Christine
(Joseph) Hantz & the late George; survived by 8 grandchildren and ten
great-grandchildren; brother of Ceil Lorenz & Emily (Ronald) Berman. Friends
may call Saturday 7-9 PM at the LESTER H. WEDEKINDT FUNERAL HOME INC., 3290
Delaware Ave. where private funeral services will be held at the convenience
of the family. Memorial may be made to Hospice Foundation
Published in the Buffalo News on 1/8/2005.

Ruszczyk, Leon F. "Hutch"   
January 7, 2005. Beloved husband of the late Marlene L. (nee Greene); dear
father of Sharon (Joseph) Garrigan and David (Jill) Ruszczyk; grandfather of
Lindsey, Michael and Ashley; brother of Suzanne (Ronald) LeBlanc and Julie
(late Steven) McCullough; also survived by several nieces and nephews. The
family will be present to receive friends on Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the
Urban-AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, 3645 Genesee St. (two blocks east of Union Rd.),
where funeral services will be held Monday at 10:15 AM and from Queen of
Martyrs Church at 11:00 AM. Online register at www.Amigone.com
Published in the Buffalo News from 1/8/2005 - 1/9/2005.

Schupp-Nistler, Nora (King)   
January 6, 2005, beloved wife of the late George Nistler and the late George
Schupp; dearest mother of Robert (late Marilyn) Nistler and Claudine (Anthony)
Frank; stepmother of the late George (Martha) Schupp; sister of Mildred
Brandt, late Melvin King and the late Ruth Kelley; also survived by
grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Family will be present
to receive relatives and friends Sunday 2-6 PM at the MELVIN J. SLIWINSKI
FUNERAL HOME, 85 George Urban Blvd. (west of Harlem Rd.). Mass of Christian
Burial Monday at 9 AM at St. Leo the Great Church, 885 Sweethome Rd. (please
assemble at Church). Flowers gratefully declined.
Published in the Buffalo News from 1/8/2005 - 1/9/2005.

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.

Stoness, Margaret C. (O'Donnell)   
January 7, 2005 of Williamsville N.Y. Beloved wife of Robert W.; dear mother
of Patrick (Sue), Robert B. (Kristie) and Michael T. (Jeanne); grandmother of
Madeline, Makayla, Jamison and Alexandria; sister of Patricia (Joseph) Pula,
Paul (Tina) and Michael (Dawn) O'Donnell; also survived by nieces and nephews.
Friends may call Sunday only 7-9 PM at the DENGLER FUNERAL HOME, 2070 Eggert
Rd., Amherst (between N. Bailey & Niagara Falls Blvd.), where prayers will be
offered Monday morning at 9:15 followed by a Mass of Christian Burial from
Blessed Trinity Church at 10 AM. Online tributes may be sent to www.mem.com
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Published in the Buffalo News from 1/8/2005 - 1/9/2005.

Szymczyk, Norbert J.   
In Buffalo, NY, December 17, 2004, son of the late Anthony J. and Josephine
Szymczyk; beloved father of Clare Szymczyk; step-father of Harald Lohe of
Melbourne, Australia; brother of Patricia Szymczyk and the late Florence
Theresa Szymczyk, Helen A. Kotas and Richard A. and Edward F. Szymczyk. No
prior visitation. Friend invited to a Mass of Christian Burial Tuesday,
January 11, 9:30 AM at Christ the King R.C. Church, Main and Lamarck,
Williamsville, NY. Burial will be at US Military Academy at West Point, NY.
Published in the Buffalo News from 1/8/2005 - 1/9/2005.

Viggiano, Phyllis R.   
On Thursday evening January 6, 2005 the Death Angel visited Orchard Park Baker
Manor and took away one of it's beloved residents. Mrs. Phyllis (Pegnia)
Viggiano was born in Buffalo, NY on February 3, 1922. On July 1st, 1950 she
became the companion of Joseph Viggiano who predeceased her to that happy
place called Heaven on May 1st, 2003. Phyllis was the loving mother of two
children Patricia (Pascale) Steele and Richard (Charity) Viggiano. Memories
will fade away with the passing of time but the spirit of Phyllis will live on
and her lifes work will be a contribution to the development of her
grandchildren Gina Marie Pascale, Whitney Rose, Richard and Andrea Viggiano.
Phyllis is the sister of Jenny Guzzo, August (Marilyn) Pegnia, Anthony Pegnia,
Rose Zweigle of Cincinnati, OH and the late Joseph (Jenny) Pegnia; also
survived by many nieces, nephews and loving friends. Relatives and friends may
visit the LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (Southtowns Chapel) 3060 Abbott Rd. near Lake
Ave. on Saturday from 7-9 PM and Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM where the funeral
will be held on Monday morning at 11:15 o'clock and a Mass of Christian Burial
will be celebrated in Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Church at 12 Noon.
Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Her friendly personality made her an asset
to Body Tan Etc and Club Park Avenue in Hamburg, NY where she devoted 15 years
of her life. A special thank you goes to Father Baker Manor. getlogo,lo0240a
Published in the Buffalo News on 1/8/2005.

Young-Lefeuer, Lois   
Age 85, in Longwood at Oakmont, formerly of St. Louis, MO, Wednesday, January
5, 2005, born June 20, 1919 in Buffalo, NY; daughter of the late Earle A.
LeFever and Ethel Broomfield; wife of the late Commander Richard C. Young,
retired USNR; mother of Emy Young Boag, of O'Hara Twp. and John Brewster
Young, of St. Charles, MO; grandmother of Caroline Boag Maddux, Emily M. Boag,
William Andrew Boag II and Richard C. Boag; sister-in-law of Constance Young
Andrews, Marjorie Young Wolfe and Nigel L. Andrews; also survived by four
grand-nieces, grand-nephew and one great-grand niece. In addition to being a
homemaker, she had a private practice as an Educational Consultant and
Learning Specialist. She also developed a thriving hand crafts business
supplying original boutique and jewelry items to Bloomingdale's Department
Store of New York City. She was loved by all that knew her gentle smile, rapid
wit and generous spirit. She was active in the 'Helmmates' which is the
Women's Auxiliary of the US Power Squadron, St. Louis, MO Chapter; she was
president of the Speakers Club of St. Louis; she belonged to various civic
groups and support service organizations; she received the 'Senior
Appreciation Award' from the St. Louis Area Agency on Aging for her years of
work with senior citizens through the Arch Diocese of St. Louis Catholic
Charities; she received an Undergraduate Degree from Vassar College in Early
Childhood Education and Child Psychology and she earned a double Masters
Degree from Webster University in Special Education and Art Therapy. She also
worked with the Crippled Childrens Guild of Buffalo, NY and developed a
'Latchkey Program' for children durning WW II. A Memorial Service celebrating
her life will be held Saturday, January 22, at 10 AM, at the Fox Chapel
Presbyterian Church, 384 Fox Chapel Road, Fox Chapel, PA. In lieu of flowers
the family respectfully suggests memorial contributions to the Red Cloud
Indian School, 100 Mission Dr., Pine Ridge, SD 57770 or St. Labra Indian
School, Tongue Rd., Ashland, MT 59004. Arrangements by the THOMAS M. SMITH
FUNERAL HOME and CREMATORY, Blawnox, PA.
Published in the Buffalo News on 1/8/2005.