OBITS: The Buffalo News Death Notices 9 Jan 2005; Buffalo, Erie co., New York text-formatted by W. David Samuelsen for USGenWeb Archives *********************************************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.org/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.org/ny/nyfiles.htm *********************************************************************** Source: The Buffalo News http://www.buffalonews.com Baker, Patricia F. (Fisher) January 7, 2005 of East Aurora, NY. Beloved wife of the late Raymond E. Baker; loving mother of Barbara (Jeffrey) Halt of East Aurora; grandmother of Rachel, Stephanie and Brian Halt; great-grandmother of Tyler Halt; sister of Nancy (George) Potter of Sarasota, FL; also survived by nieces and nephews. Family will receive friends at the WOOD FUNERAL HOME, 784 Main St., East AUrora on Sunday 7-9 PM and Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM where services will be held Tuesday at 11 AM. In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Paul's Lutheran Church, West Falls or Roswell Park Cancer Institute would be appreciated. Private interment Oakwood Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/9/2005 - 1/10/2005. Belcer, Mary F. (Lazewski) Of Orchard Park, NY, January 8, 2005, beloved wife of the late Harry A. Belcer; loving mother of Donald H. (Patricia) Belcer and the late Dennis Belcer; grandmother of Brian (Shane), Lisa, James, Ted (Durae) and Leanne Belcer; sister of Norma (Ollis) Wright; also survived by one great-grandchild, nieces and nephews. Friends may call Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at LOOMIS, OFFERS & LOOMIS, INC., Hamburg Chapel, 207 Main St. where Funeral Services will be held Tuesday 1 PM. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/9/2005 - 1/10/2005. Blenski, Dolores M. January 8, 2005, former wife of John Blenski; loving mother of Eileen (late Frank) Wyzykowski, Diane (Abe) Rader, Randy (Peggy), Terry (Wayne) Krollman; grandmother of eight; great-grandmother of five. Family will receive relatives and friends at the WENDEL & LOECHER, INC. FUNERAL HOME, 27 Aurora St., Lancaster, Sunday evening 7-9 only. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Phillip the Apostle Church, 950 Losson Rd., Monday morning at 10 AM (Please assemble at Church). Flowers gratefully declined. Published in the Buffalo News on 1/9/2005. Funeral home info Flowers Charities Brodnicki, Robert January 6, 2005; beloved husband of Rita Hidy Brodnicki; dearest father Robert (Margaret) and Robin (Howard) Merrill; grandfather of Nicholas , Amanda, Trey, and Hidy; brother of Hank, Pete, Patricia Gregor and Martin. Mr. Brodnicki chose to donate his body to The Anatomical Gift Program to SUNYAB. Arrangements by SCHLAGER FUNERAL HOME INC., Published in the Buffalo News on 1/9/2005. Broncato, Sara C. (Battaglia) January 8, 2005; beloved wife of the late Samuel M. Broncato; mother of Leonard (late Eleanor) Broncato and Arlene (late Earl W.) Boyer; grandmother of Lynn, Andrew, Bonnie, Michelle (Alan) and the late Donald; also survived by six great-grandchildren; sister of Louis Battaglia and the late Teresa Wright, Frank, Murph and Russell Battaglia. Friends received Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the GRECO FUNERAL HOME INC., 2909 Elmwood Ave. (near Sheridan Dr.), where funeral services will be held Tuesday at 9:15 and in St. Francis of Assisi Church at 10:00 AM. Published in the Buffalo News on 1/9/2005. Brooks, William J. December 2, 2004, of Coffeeville, MS, formerly of Springville, NY, son of Robert G. and Sharon L. (nee Bingham) Brooks; grandson of Claire Bingham; brother of Robert P. (Kathy Bugenhagen) Brooks, Sherry (Dennis) Westfall, Deanna (Ed) Schiller, Mary Kornacki, David (Dawn) Brooks, Patricia Nagel, Cindy (John) Hebdon, Darryle Brooks, Carol (Jimmy) Elliott and Christine (Steve) Bugary; also survived by numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and a great-niece. Friends may call Saturday, January 15, 7-9 PM, at SMITH-WEISMANTEL FUNERAL HOME INC., 271 E. Main St., Springville, where a Memorial Service will be held Sunday, January 16 at 2 PM. Published in the Buffalo News on 1/9/2005. Buckley, Mabel A. (Willard) January 2, 2005, of Lancaster, NY, mother of Joan M. (Louis) Sweeney, William J. (Jeanette) Buckley, Maryann Buckley, Patricia (Walter) Koneski and John (Lorraine) Catania; grandmother of 16 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; sister of Rosemary Cummings. No prior visitation. A Memorial Service will be held at the DANZER & DENGLER FUNERAL HOME, 5363 Genesee St., Bowmansville in April at a date and time to be announce. Flowers gratefully declined. getlogo,mc0540 Published in the Buffalo News on 1/9/2005. 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. 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. Clark, Claudia B. Of Ransomville, NY, formerly of Buffalo, NY, passed away on December 24, 2004, daughter of the late Fay V. (nee Burhanan) Lane and Albert Clark; mother of Crystal (Twiggs) Seymore, Lisa (John) Lewis, Dianna Coles and Janice Peoples; also survived by several grandchildren. Donations may be made to Heritage Manor of Ransomville. Published in the Buffalo News on 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. 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. Goldpenny, Marvin T. Age 75 of North Tonawanda, on Thursday, January 6, 2005, beloved husband of Eunice J. (Brady) Goldpenny; loving father of Barbara (John) Rott, Diane (David) Tearce and David (Lynda) Goldpenny; grandfather of Valerie, Philip and Michele Rott, Matthew MacNeil and Alyssa Goldpenny. Friends received on Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the BRUNNER FUNERAL HOME, 156 Robinson St., North Tonawanda, where services will be on Monday morning at 11. The family has asked the memorials be made to the Riviera Theater or the Herschell Carousel Factory Museum. Marvin retired from Bell Aerospace where he worked for over 41 years and was a U.S. Army Veteran. Published in the Buffalo News on 1/9/2005. Grace, Alfreda B. Ziemba Of Warner Robins, GA age 79 passed away on Saturday, November 13, 2004 at her residence. Memorial Services were held November 20, 2004 at the Chapel of Robins Air Force Base. Inurnment will take place at St. Augustine Cemetery, Lancaster, NY at a later date. Contributions may be made to Hospice of Houston County, 103 Westridge Drive, Warner Robins, GA 31088. Born December 22, 1924 to the late Peter and Sophie Wicienski, Mrs. Grace worked for the Curtis Wright Corporation during WWII with the 'Rosey the Riveter group. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her two spouses, the Honorable Eugene V. Ziemba, former Mayor of the village of Depew, NY and Norbert B. Grace, retired Vice President of Manufacturing Dresser Corp., Depew, NY. Survivors include, son, Eugene V. Ziemba, Jr., Warner Robins; step children, Joan Clayton, San Antonio, TX, Janice Donanski, Jupiter, FL, Jackie Grace, Alden, NY, Joyce Tredinik, Ansonia, CT and grandson, Eugene V. Ziemba, III, Warner Robins. Go to www.mcculloughfh.com to sign online registry for the family. McCULLOUGH FUNERAL HOME has charge of arrangements. Published in the Buffalo News on 1/9/2005. Haug, Joan January 5, 2005; beloved daughter of the late Raymond and Evelyn Haug; sister of the late Mary Ann Burgio; aunt of Ann Marie (Joe) Tummillo and Julie (Max) Kohuth. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday from Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Church (Depew) at 9:30 AM. Arrangements by AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME INC. Online register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News on 1/9/2005. Herpin, Mary P. (Geary) December 15, 2004, beloved wife of Guenther Herpin; devoted mother of Herbert (Mary), Therese (Norman) Polanski; dearest grandmother of Christopher (Lyneve), Michael, Katherine Herpin, Norman, Philip, Julie Polanski; great-grandmother of Kellie Plumer and Bryce Herpin; sister of Robert (Sharon), Marie (Joseph) Hayes, Donald (Catherine), James (Mary Lou), William (Cathleen), Lois (Edward) Smith and the late Martin (late Margaret) and late Daniel (Janice); sister-in-law of Alfred (Ann) Herpin; also survived by many nieces and nephews. At her request, her remains have been donated to the Anatomical Gifts Program of SUNYAB. Friends are invited to attend a Memorial Mass 7 PM Tuesday January 11, 2005 at St. Francis of Assisi Church, Athol Springs. Arrangements by SCHLAGER FUNERAL HOME INC. Published in the Buffalo News on 1/9/2005. Hibbard, Rita C. (Kost) Of Elma, NY, January 8, 2005; beloved wife of the late Edward R. Hibbard; dearest mother of Edward P. (Jennifer) Hibbard and Claudia (Kenneth) Streeter; fond grandmother of Melissa and Kenneth; sister of Ralph (late Betty) Kost, Martha (Homer) Karnes and the late Harold P. (late Mary) Kost, Alice (Paul) Schrieber, Phyllis and Mary Jane Kost. Friends may call Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the PAUL A. KLOC BLOSSOM CHAPELS, INC., 4680 Clinton St. (corner Borden Rd.) West Seneca (668-5666) where funeral will be held Tuesday morning at 9:15 AM and from St. Vincent's Church (Springbrook) at 10 o'clock. Friends are invited. Rita was a member of the Elma Senior Citizens, Rosary and Altar Society of St. Vincent's and former member of the Ladies Auxiliary of Springbrook Fire Co. Sentiment may be expressed through a contribution to a charity of your choice in the memory of Rita C. Hibbard. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/9/2005 - 1/10/2005. Hosler, Charlotte W. Of Lockport, entered into rest January 8, 2005, beloved mother of Patrick G. Hosler, Jr., Daniel K. Hosler, Linda Leigh (Paul) Sonnenmeier and Cyndie Lee Hosler; cherished grandmother of Timothy W. Hosler, Samuel J. Morrison, Jonathan Roth Morrison, Daniel K. Hosler, Jr., Jennifer Hosler, Melody Hosler and Ben and Stoli; dear sister of Luella (Ronald) Schneider, Mary (Allen) Booth, Tom (Frances) Roth, Donald (Elizabeth) Roth, Bonnie Kinney and H. Michael (Doreen) Roth and the late Deloris Korhst, Albert Hough, Paul Hough and David Hough; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends may call from 1-2 on Wednesday at the TAYLOR & REYNOLDS FUNERAL HOME, corner of Transit & Niagara Sts., Lockport where a Memorial Service will be held at 2 PM. Burial at the convenience of the family. Published in the Buffalo News on 1/9/2005. 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. Ireland, Dorothy O. (Ongman) January 2, 2005, Age 90, of Williamsville, NY; wife of the late Corydon Boyd Ireland M.D. and the late Charles Alverson; sister-in-law of Helen D. Ongman; aunt of John Ward Ongman, both of Great Falls, VA. A Memorial Service at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 4275 Harris Hill Rd., Clarence, will be announced at a later date. Memorials may be made to the Church. Arrangements by SHEPARD BROS. Published in the Buffalo News on 1/9/2005. 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. Karg, James F. January 3, 2005, dear father of Cynthia (Joseph) McGreevy; brother of Lynn (Ronald) Dobala and the late Elizabeth Bukowski. Funeral services private. Arrangements by NIGHTENGALE FUNERAL HOME, ( 822-4371). Published in the Buffalo News on 1/9/2005. Kisiel, Michael T. January 7, 2005; beloved son of Michael S. Kisiel Jr. and the late Barbara Coons Kisiel; dear brother of Paul (Ellen), Ann Marie (Tom) Kromer, Mary (Kevin) Duguay, John (Kathy), Tom (Neta), Joan (Tim) Reilly, Cindy (Mitch) Brokob and the late Joseph Kisiel; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Memorial Mass will be held in Summer Season. Arrangements by SCHLAGER FUNERAL HOME INC., Published in the Buffalo News on 1/9/2005. Klass, Hazel M. (Schroeder) Of Orchard Park, NY, January 8, 2005; beloved wife of the late Russell G. Klass; loving mother of Russell G. (Linda) Jr., Dick L. (Elizabeth), Mary Ann (Fred) McKennon, Jack (Linda), Jim (Patti) and Mike (Linda) Klass; cherished grandmother of 17 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends Sunday 7-9 PM and Monday 3-8 PM at the F.E. BROWN SONS FUNERAL HOME INC., E. Quaker St., (Rte. 20A, 1-1/2 miles east of Rte. 219) Services from the Funeral Home Tuesday 8:45 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in Nativity of Our Lord Church at 9:30 AM. Friends invited. Memorials made to Hospice Buffalo Inc. Special thanks to Pasco Co., FL. and Mercy Hospital Hospice. Hazel was loved and will be missed by all of those whose lives she touched. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/9/2005 - 1/10/2005. 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. Lines, Dorothy M. (Rothenberger) Of Gowanda, NY; January 6, 2005; wife of the late Dr. F. Charles Lines; dear mother of Gary A. and Deborah D. Lines; daughter of the late Royal C. and Mary D. (Sands) Rothenberger; sister of Ralph C. (Patricia) and the late Earl (Grace), Kenneth C. (Marion), Roy L. (Ada) Rothenberger; also survived by nieces and nephews. No prior visitation. Private services will be held at the convenience of the family. Memorials to Animal Birth Control Society of W.N.Y., 3491 Delaware Ave., Rm. 209, Kenmore, NY 14217. Arrangements by ERIE COUNTY CREMATION SERVICE, 824-6435. Published in the Buffalo News on 1/9/2005. 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. Marshall, Viola M. Entered into rest Tuesday, January 4, 2005. Mrs. Marshall is survived by her husband, Mr. Cadozia Marshall, Jr.; her children, Norwood (Claudia) Marshall, Diane Cleary, Linda Holland, Thelma Marshall, Pastor Marlene (Steven) Williams, Katherine (Steven) Grant and Desiree (Martin) Paulk; her siblings, Arthur (Elizabeth) Barber, Hopie (Edward) Planter and Marie (James) Moore; also survived by many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Visitation will be Tuesday, January 11, 2005 from 11 AM - 12 PM at the St. Paul A.M.E. Zion Church, 610 Eagle St., Buffalo, NY 14210 where Funeral Services will follow at 12 Noon. Interment will be in Forest Lawn. Online guest register at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 1/9/2005 - 1/10/2005. Matisz Jr., John A. Suddenly, December 6, 2004 age 52, in Williamstown, NJ; beloved husband of Barbara (Aman); dear father of Catherine (Edward) DeStefano and the late Gregory and Meredith Matisz; son of Margaret and the late John A. Matisz, Sr.; brother of Patricia Matisz (Joann Hoos), Judith (John) Przybyla of Phoenix, AZ; survived by aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Friends are invited to a Memorial Mass Saturday, January 22 at 11 AM in St. Elizabeth Church, 986 Grant St., Buffalo. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Robins Nest Inc., 42 South Delsea Dr., Glassboro, NJ 08028. On-line condolences www.Bell-Hennessy.com. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/9/2005 - 1/16/2005. 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. getlogo,lo0240a Published in the Buffalo News from 1/7/2005 - 1/9/2005. Mullen, Judith P. (Joyce) January 8, 2005, of Springville, NY, beloved wife of James M. Mullen; loving mother of Elana M. Pomponio, Rebecca A. (Philip) Stevenson, Jeremey F. Mullen and the late Ralph Pomponio; grandmother of Luna and Dominick; sister of Mary Strzelczyk, John (Mary Claire) Joyce, Richard (Patricia) Joyce, Estelle (Thomas) Leary, Robert (Donna) Joyce, Ruth (David) Penque and Jane (Vincent) Ciamarra. Friends may call Sunday evening from 7-9 PM and Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the SMITH-WEISMANTEL FUNERAL HOME, INC., 271 E. Main St., Springville, NY where a Prayer Service will be held Tuesday morning at 10:30 and a Mass of Christian Burial from St. Aloysius Church, Springville at 11:00. Published in the Buffalo News on 1/9/2005. Orazio, Jeffrey R. Of Buffalo, NY; entered into rest January 1, 2005; survived by relatives and friends. No prior visitation. Relatives and friends are invited to a memorial Mass at Holy Cross Church (Maryland and Seventh St., Buffalo) on Monday morning at 9:30 o'clock. Arrangements by LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME. getlogo,lo0240a Published in the Buffalo News on 1/9/2005. Otto, Alford G. January 7, 2005; dearest husband of MaryAnn (nee Martin) Otto; dear father of Carol Gural; dear grandfather of Sean (Shannon) Gural. No prior visitation. A memorial service will be held at the Beechwood Nursing Home at a later date. Arrangements by AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME INC. Online guest register at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News on 1/9/2005. Palame III, Salvatore January 7, 2005, Age 35, after a brief illness; Son of Salvatore Jr. and Jeana (nee Agati) Palame; brother of Maria Palame. Family will receive friends Monday 4-8 PM at the (Lancaster-Depew Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, 6050 Transit Rd. (near French), Depew, where Funeral Services will be held Tuesday at 9 AM and from Our Lady of Blessed Sacrament Church, 10 French Rd., Depew at 9:30 AM. Flowers gratefully declined. Donations may be made to the American Diabetes Assn., 315 Alberta Drive, Amherst, NY 14226. Online register at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News on 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. Perry, Lorraine T. Of Pembroke and Akron, January 5, 2005, wife of the late Erford Perry; mother of Robert (Priscilla) Perry of Sunset Beach, Roger (Linda) Perry of Basom and Roy Perry of Akron; also survived by 13 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren; sister of the late Vera and Claude Tylor; half-sister of Joseph Carlo and the late John Carlo and Betty Winkleman; also survived by many nieces and nephews. There will be no visitation. Services will be held at the convenience of the family. Memorials may be made to the donor's choice. Arrangements by ROSS FUNERAL HOME, 117 Main St., Akron, NY. Published in the Buffalo News on 1/9/2005. Pfeil, Lucille C. (Schneider) Of Lancaster, NY, formerly of Alden, January 8, 2005, beloved wife of William E. Pfeil; dear mother of Linda (Thomas) Waleslagle, Kathy (Howard) Hartman, Robin (Pati), Chris (Nancy) and Lori (Jon) Ross; sister of Robert (Margarie) Schneider; also survived by seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial from St. John's R.C. Church, Alden, NY, Tuesday at 10 AM (assemble at church). Family present at the CHARLES MEYER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 13228 Broadway, Alden, NY, Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/9/2005 - 1/10/2005. 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. Sanfilippo, Mary J. (Hibner) January 8, 2005, wife of the late Michael Vacanti and Joseph Sanfilippo; loving mother of Deborah (W. Turner) Hutchison, Charles (Mary Ann) Vacanti, Michael, Victor, Paul (Lucia) Vacanti; beloved grandmother of Charles (Christina) Vacanti, Nicholas, Jazmyne Vacanti and Sarah Hutchison; great-grandmother of Charles Vacanti Jr.; daughter of the late Frank and Blanche Hibner. No prior visitation. Friends and relatives are invited to attend a Memorial Service from St. Margaret's Church Wednesday at 9:30 AM. Arrangements by PERNA-PELLEGRINO FUNERAL HOME. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/9/2005 - 1/10/2005. Santasiero, Mildred (Paul) Of Kenmore, NY December 29, 2004, beloved wife of the late Anthony M. Santasiero; mother of John (Kathleen) Pierino and the late Vincent (Colleen) Pierino; grandmother of Vincent (Cori), Nina and Max Pierino; great-grandmother of Alivia; predeceased by seven brothers and four sisters. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Mass in St. Paul's R.C. Church, Delaware Ave., Kenmore Friday, January 14, at 9:15 AM. Arrangements by the GRECO FUNERAL HOME INC. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/9/2005 - 1/12/2005. Sarach, Albert Joseph December 31, 2004, beloved husband of Isabel Sarach and the late Geraldine Sarach; dear father of Diane (George) Papafagos and Thomas (Judith) Sarach; grandfather of 8 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held privately. Arrangements by the DIETRICH FUNERAL HOMES, INC. Published in the Buffalo News on 1/9/2005. Schillroth, Eunice M. January 6, 2005; daughter of the late Albert and Madeline Schillroth; sister of Mary Schillroth (Paul) Collins and the late of Albert Schillroth; aunt of Mary Beth Collins, Dr. Paul Collins, Mark Collins and Dr. Greg Collins. Friends may attend a Memorial Mass on Saturday, 9 AM, January 22, 2005 at St. Louis Church, 60 S. Main St., Pittsford, NY. Contributions may be made to a charity of choice in her memory. Arrangements ANTHONY FUNERAL & CREMATION CHAPELS, 2305 Monroe Ave., Rochester, NY. ( (585) 244-0770). Published in the Buffalo News on 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. Scinta, Joseph A. January 7, 2005; father of Larry (Janet), Faith Isreal, Charles (Cyndi), Joseph 'Joel', Kathleen and Roseann Scinta and Michelle Ricotta; predeceased by brothers and sisters; also survived by grandchildren; dear friend of Elaine Sullivan. Friends may call Sunday 7-9, Monday 2-4 and 7-9 at LOOMIS OFFERS AND LOOMIS, INC. MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 1820 Seneca St., where funeral will be held Tuesday at 10:30 AM. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/9/2005 - 1/10/2005. See, Lawrence "Animal" Passed on January 3, 2005; survived by two daughters Kristen Spence and Laura See. Published in the Buffalo News on 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. Steiner, Walter W. Of Orchard Park, NY, January 7, 2005, beloved husband of 55 years to Virginia A. (Ehrne); loving father of Gregory W. (Cynthia), Susan J. (David) Tontarski, Sheri L. (Joseph) Peluso, Sally A. (Andrew) Harris and the late Robert E. (Christine) Steiner; cherished grandfather of Gregory Jr., Thomas, Clayton, Joseph, Marc, Robert and Ethan; great-grandfather of Forrest, Rebeka, Zackary, Brooke, Jenna and Laurel; brother of Bettymae (Walter) Sienk, Shirley Steiner, Robert E. (Marjorie) Steiner, Marjorie (Richard) Klisiewicz; also survived by many nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends Sunday 7-9 PM and Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM in St. Matthew's United Church of Christ, 5289 McKinley Pkwy, Hamburg, NY 14075. Services from the church Tuesday 10 AM. Friends invited. Memorials made to St. Matthew's UCC or to Buffalo Hospice Inc. Arrangements by The F.E. BROWN SONS FUNERAL HOME, INC. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/9/2005 - 1/10/2005. 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 getlogo,mc0540 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. Flowers Charities Turchiarelli, Violanda "Connie" January 5, 2005, age 90, beloved wife of the late Louis M.; dear mother of Robert (Carol) of Buffalo, NY, Barbara (Richard) Baldwin, Violet (Peter) Madonia; also survived by many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; sister of Rachel. Services were held in Vega. Published in the Buffalo News on 1/9/2005. Wieszczecinski, Walter S. January 6, 2005 of Cheektowaga, NY; beloved husband of Florence (nee Wozniak); dearest father of Robert (Mary), Kathleen (Charles) Bristol; grandfather of five grandchildren; brother-in-law of Alice (late William) Pawlak; also survived by one niece. Family present to receive friends at the DANIEL R. SMOLAREK FUNERAL HOME, 2047 Broadway, Cheektowaga-Buffalo City Line, Sunday only 6-8 PM (prayer service 8:00 PM). Walter was a member of the Adam Plewacki American Legion Post 799. Published in the Buffalo News on 1/9/2005. Williams, Pearlie January 6, 2005. Friends may call Monday 1-5 PM at H. ALFRED LEWIS MORTUARY, INC., 968 Jefferson. Family will be present Tuesday 10 AM at Mount Olive Baptist Church, 701 East Delevan where Funeral Services will follow at 11 AM. Published in the Buffalo News on 1/9/2005.