OBITS: The Buffalo News Death Notices 10 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 Aldridge Sr., Roderick M. January 5, 2005, of Buffalo, NY, beloved husband of Valeria (nee Wiggins); devoted father of Roderick Jr., Alycia, Chardae, Neil, Takara and Maya; cherished brother of Anita, Jarvis, Loma and Lena; loving grandfather of Pharaoh and Ryne. Friends are invited to attend a Funeral Service, Tuesday 11:30 AM at Sword of the Spirit Ministries (300 Kensington). Arrangements by LINK-FOX & LUKA FUNERAL HOME (885-1709). Published in the Buffalo News on 1/10/2005. Arseneau, Ruth M. (Manhart) January 9, 2005, loving wife of the late Mathew J. Arseneau, Jr.; mother of Joyce Frost, Thomas (Rita) and Paul R. (Edith) Arseneau; grandmother of April M. Dietrich, Katherine and Kristen Arseneau; great-grandmother of Catherine Hannah; sister of Richard Manhart, Betty (William) McCarthy, Donald Manhart, Gerry Trifilo and the late Dorothy Taylor, James E. Manhart, Sr. and Irene Boeck. Friends are invited to attend a Memorial Mass in All Saints R.C. Church (Esser Ave.) Wednesday, January 12 at 10 AM. No prior visitation. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to The Schofield Residence, 3333 Elmwood Ave., Kenmore, NY 14217. Arrangements by the STEPHAN-BURNS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 266 East St. at Austin. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/10/2005 - 1/11/2005. 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. Baldwin, Virginia E. (Miller) Of Tonawanda, January 8, 2005, after a long illness, wife of the late Robert W. Baldwin; mother of Bonnie (Paul) Fitzsimmons and Douglas (Janice) Baldwin; sister of the late Harold W. Miller; grandmother of Susan (Jon) McEldowney, Tracy (John) Efthemis, Jennifer (Chad) Tarantino and Karyn Baldwin; also survived by five great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends after 1 PM Tuesday at the HAMP FUNERAL HOME, INC., Adam & Seymour Sts., Tonawanda where services will be held at 2 PM Tuesday. Friends invited. If desired, memorials to Salem United Church of Christ are preferred. Complete obituary, condolences and directions at www.hampfuneral.com Published in the Buffalo News on 1/10/2005. Barrow, Albert T. January 9, 2005, of East Aurora, NY, formerly of Holland, NY, at age 93, beloved husband of the late Doris Doster Barrow; dearest father of Donna F. Reinhardt and Barbara Mack (late Carl); father-in-law of George D. Reinhardt; brother of Jeanette Crain of Texas and the late Ralph (late Antoinette), Richard (late Faye) and Helen Eszak; also survived by nieces and nephews. Family present to receive friends and relatives on Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the WOOD FUNERAL HOME, 784 Main St., East Aurora, NY where services will be held on Wednesday at 11:00 AM. Private Interment in Holland Cemetery. Flowers gratefully declined. If desired, sentiments may be expressed through a contribution to The Holland Fire Dept. Rescue Squad. Mr. Barrow was a retiree of Buffalo Forge Co. and a Past Master of Masonic Lodge #419 F & AM, Arcade, NY under whose auspices services will be held Tuesday at 8:00 PM. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/10/2005 - 1/11/2005. 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. Blackley, Delores R. "DeeDee" (nee Sorrentino) January 9, 2005, beloved wife of Dean E. Blackley; dear mother of Dean E. Jr., Chad D. Blackley, Vickie Zoeller and Kenneth J. Smith; mother-in-law of Andy Laskey; grandmother of Megan and Tyler; daughter of Essie J. and the late William P. Sorrentino; sister of Sandra (James) Dennis, Mary (Angelo) Lauricella, Ralph (Karen) Sorrentino, Dorothy (Jeff) Greis and the late William Sorrentino, Jr.; also survived by several nieces and nephews. The family will be present to receive friends Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Lancaster-Depew Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 6050 Transit Rd. where funeral services will be held Wednesday at 11 AM. Flowers gratefully declined. If desired, contributions may be made in DeeDee's memory to Hospice Foundation or Roswell Park Alliance Foundation. Online register at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 1/10/2005 - 1/11/2005. Caplick, Anna M. (Raiser) Of Alden, NY, January 8, 2005, beloved wife of the late Robert L. Caplick, Sr.; dear mother of John J. Caplick, Susan A. (David) Lauck, Sandra M. (Gary) Kumro, Robert L. Jr., Jacob H. (Julie) of Virginia and Wayne R. Caplick; also survived by 11 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren; daughter of the late Jacob H. and Minnie M. (Kurtzweg) Raiser; sister of Lenore (Michael) Wasko, Doris (late William) Gudd of North Carolina, Marlene, Jacob (Judy) Raiser, Madeline (Richard) Atwood, Sharon Tillman and the late Arlene (Gene) Buchholz and Alice (Norbert) Schroeder; also survived by nieces and nephews. No prior visitation. Family and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service at Grace Fellowship Church, 5660 Clinton St., Elma, NY, Saturday, January 15, 2005 at 3 PM. Memorials to Hospice Buffalo, Inc. Flowers gratefully declined. Adult reception to immediately follow Service. Arrangements by ERIE COUNTY CREMATION SERVICE, 824-6435. Published in the Buffalo News on 1/10/2005. Chowaniec, Stephen January 8, 2005, dear son of Edna (nee Babicz) and the late Stanislaw; brother of Robert (Marianne) and Richard Chowaniec; also survived by aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Funeral from the PACER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2275 George Urban Blvd. (two blocks east of Dick Rd.) Wednesday 9:15 and Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Church 9:30. Visitation Tuesday 4-8 PM. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/10/2005 - 1/11/2005. Colosimo, Nellie (Cardamone) January 9, 2005, wife of the late Serafino Colosimo; devoted mother of Angelo (Patricia) Colosimo, Rosalie (Joseph) DiRosa, Frank (Sandra), Richard (Judy) Colosimo; also survived by 13 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; daughter of the late Basilio and Rosina (Fuco) Cardamone; dear sister of Anthony (late Jennie), Joseph (late Grace) Cardamone and the late Mario (Eleanor) Cardamone; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the JOSEPH SPANO & SONS FUNERAL HOME INC., 473 Niagara St. where funeral will be held Wednesday at 8:45 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in Nativity of B.V.M. Church at 9:30. Family present Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9. Flowers gratefully declined. INterment Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/10/2005 - 1/11/2005. Cully, Bernice (Vaughn) January 5, 2005, wife of the late Robert C. Cully; dearest mother of James R., Gerald G. and Michael R. Cully; fond grandmother of four grandchildren; sister of Kenneth J. (Rosemary) and the late Allen (late Barbara) Vaughn; also survived by nieces and nephews. Visitation from the D. LAWRENCE GINNANE FUNERAL HOME, 3215 Delaware Ave. 4-8 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Tuesday 8:45 at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, 381 Edison St. Please assemble at church. Published in the Buffalo News on 1/10/2005. Dabrowski, Thomas A. January 9, 2005. Beloved husband of Regina (Kochanska) Dabrowski. Dear brother of Joseph (Carrie) Dabrowski and Celia (late Walter) Kowalski. Dear uncle of Anthony (late Wanda) Margarucci. Also survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral services at the BUSZKA FUNERAL HOME INC, 2005 Clinton St (corner South Ogden) Wednesday at 11:30 AM and at Fourteen Holy Helpers Church at 12 Noon. Visitation Tuesday from 5-9 PM. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/10/2005 - 1/11/2005. Domblisky, Warren D. January 8, 2005, beloved son of Leona (Phillips) and the late Robert Domblisky; loving brother of Sharon (Warren) Kubiak, Betty (Alan) Jones and Robert D. Domblisky; also survived by a niece and nephews. Family and friends are invited to attend a memorial service Wednesday, 11 AM, at LOOMIS OFFERS & LOOMIS, INC. MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 1820 Seneca St. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials in Warrens' name, made to the Renaissance House, 920 Harlem Rd., West Seneca 14224. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/10/2005 - 1/11/2005. Grabenstatter, Harold E. January 7, 2005, husband of the late Margaret M. Grabenstatter; father of John (Susan) Grabenstatter, Gary (Donna) Grabenstatter; grandfather of Katherine and Mary Grabenstatter; brother of the late Ralph Grabenstatter and Marian Hesse. No prior visitation. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:30 AM Tuesday from St. Anthony's R.C. Church, Farnham, NY. Arrangements by KENNETH HOWE FUNERAL HOME. Published in the Buffalo News on 1/10/2005. Hayden, Wayne M. January 9, 2005 beloved husband of Christine A. nee Ladowski Hayden; dearest father of Tracy L. Ward and Jason W. Hayden; grandfather of Timothy Ward; dear brother of Donna Harris, Dennis Hayden, Ricky Knaier and Brian Knaier. Family will be present on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 at the URBAN-AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, 3645 Genesee St. (2 blocks east of Union Rd.) where funeral services will be held on Wednesday at 10 AM. Online register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 1/10/2005 - 1/11/2005. 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. 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. Jellinek, Irene R. (Rosenberg) Died peacefully, January 8, 2005 at the age of 84, succumbing to pancreatic cancer. Irene, was the beloved wife and partner, for 61 years, of Frank Jellinek, Sr. of La Jolla, CA, and loving mother of Frank Jr. (Judith), John (Jane) Jellinek. She was an inspirational grandmother to Lauren (Sam), Peter (Susie), Jill (Howard), James (Emily); sister to H. James Rosenberg (Marcy); mother-in-law to Frank Hallowell; great-grandmother to Hayden, Lily and Jacob. Irene was predeceased by her parents, Max and Minnie Rosenberg and her daughter, Patricia Jellinek Hallowell. She was a devoted patron of the arts and a prominent painter. Her parents were founders of Erie Scientific Co. of Buffalo, NY. A celebration of Irene's life will be held at a later date at the Museum of Contemporary Art, San Diego, in La Jolla, CA in the Irene R. Jellinek Education Room at the Museum. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Jellinek Family Fund at the museum 700 prospect St., La Jolla, CA 92037. For further information, contact Cynthia Molina at 619-325-1621. Her bright and sparkling light will shine forever. Published in the Buffalo News on 1/10/2005. Kasinski, Carol A. Of Eden, NY, January 8, 2005, lifetime companion of Frank C. Dentinger; daughter of the late Tadeusz and Anna Kasinski; sister of Joseph (Joyce) Kasinski and Antoinette Gillissen; also survived by nieces. Memorial Services will be held at a later date. No prior visitation. Arrangements by the LAING FUNERAL HOME, INC. Published in the Buffalo News on 1/10/2005. Kinderman, Rita (Smith) January 9, 2005, beloved wife of the late Frank W. Kinderman; dearest mother of Kenneth (Jean) Kinderman; grandmother of Kim (Robert) Patterson, Kenneth Jr. (Kristine), Glen (Kelly) Kinderman; great-grandmother of Bob, James and Chelsea Patterson, Patrick, Jeffrey, Jake and Gabby Kinderman. Private Funeral Services held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements by the BARRON-MILLER FUNERAL HOME, INC. Published in the Buffalo News on 1/10/2005. 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. Luksch, Kenneth January 9, 2005, beloved husband of Marian (nee Compise); dear father of Anthony (Kimberly) and Shannon (Joseph) Dommer; grandfather of AJ, Alex, Austin and Zachary; brother of Jack (Linda) Luksch and Betty (Pete) Lorrens; also survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral services from the PACER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2275 George Urban Blvd. (two blocks east of Dick Rd.) Wednesday at 9 AM. Family present Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Mr. Luksch was an Officer of The Cheektowaga Rod and Gun Club. Published in the Buffalo News on 1/10/2005. MacDonald, Katherine Louise Age 90, died Tuesday, December 21, 2004 at Bertrand Chaffee Hospital in Springville, NY. She was a resident of North St., Buffalo for the majority of her life. She was born July 13, 1914 in East Otto, NY, the daughter of the late Lucius A. and Edna M. (Myers) Lincoln. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, January 15, 2005 at 2:00 PM at East Otto United Methodist Church. Rev. Irwin W. Reist, Pastor will be officiating. Family suggests memorials to the East Otto United Methodist Church. Published in the Buffalo News on 1/10/2005. 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. Matthews, Daniel M. December 6, 2004. Visitation at the BUSZKA FUNERAL HOME INC., 2005 Clinton St., (corner South Ogden 825-7777), Tuesday from 4-8 PM to be immediately followed by funeral services. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/10/2005 - 1/11/2005. Mears, Frederick W. Suddenly, January 8, 2005, of Springville, NY, beloved husband of Sandra J. (nee Roe) Mears; dearest father of Jason Ross (Janeen Salhia) Mears; son of the late Wilbur William and Ethel Mae (McCliment) Mears; brother of Janet L. Biddlecom; cherished uncle of William (Robin) Biddlecom, Lynn Braman, Vicky (Richard) Sickau, Sherry (Michael) Robinson, Robin, Glenn (Becky), Alfred (Karen) Biddlecom and 16 great-nieces and nephews. Friends may call Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the SMITH-WEISMANTEL FUNERAL HOME, INC., 271 E. Main St., Springville, NY. Memorial Service will be held Wednesday afternoon from The First Presbyterian Church, Springville, NY at 3 PM. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the family of Frederick Mears for a plaque in his honor for Springville Griffith Institute. Published in the Buffalo News on 1/10/2005. Morgante, Anthony Of Elma, NY, January 9, 2005, beloved husband of the late Vesta V. Bell Morgante; dearest father of Richard T. (Deborah) Morgante and Diana (William) Mogavero; fond grandfather of Lesley (Timothy) Rados and Nicole Morgante; great-grandfather of Ian Rados; brother of the late Pascal, Frank, John (late Katherine), Richard, Marian and Prosper (Rosalie 'Pat') Morgante. Friends may call Tuesday only 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 Wednesday morning at 9:15 AM and from St. Vincent's Church (Springbrook) at 10 o'clock. Mr. Morgante was a member of The Elma Memorial V.F.W. Post #5861, Elma Senior Citizens and past Fireman with The Springbrook Fire Company. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/10/2005 - 1/11/2005. Muffoletto, Louise L. (Alessandra) January 8, 2005, of Brant, NY, wife of the late James Muffoletto; loving mother of RoseAnn (Jerry) Sutter, MaryAnn (Howard) Toy, James L., Michael (Marcy) Muffoletto, Kathy (Bernie) Sheppard and Lucille (Chris) Militello; sister of Rose Muffoletto, Jack Alessandra and the late James and Leonard Alessandra; also survived by 11 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Friends may call on Monday from 7-9 PM and Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the ADDISON FUNERAL HOME, INC., 262 North Main St., Angola where prayers will be held Wednesday at 9:15 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 AM in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The Right to Life Foundation or Hospice Buffalo, Inc. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/10/2005 - 1/11/2005. 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. Pinto, Mary (D'Amico) January 8, 2005, beloved wife of the late Joseph A. Pinto; dearest mother of Anna (Russell) Grisanti, Joseph A. Pinto and Judith A. (Joseph A.) Masters; grandmother of seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; predeceased by several brothers; also survived by many nieces and nephews. The family will be present to receive friends Monday from 4-8 PM at the (Amherst Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 5200 Sheridan Dr. (corner of Hopkins Rd.) where funeral services will be held Tuesday at 10 AM and from St. Gregory the Great Church at 10:45 AM. Flowers gratefully declined. If desired, contributions may be made in Mary's memory to Camp Good Days and Special Times. Online register at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News on 1/10/2005. Pletscher, Myron A. Of Cheektowaga, NY, January 9, 2005, beloved husband of Dorothy A. (nee Strasser); dearest father of Gary (Carolyn) Pletscher, Linda (Bruno) Racco, Nancy and Joanne Pletscher; cherished grandfather of Frank (Lucy) Racco, Melissa (Brian) Nizinsky, Jennifer (Timothy) Miess, Dr. Alissa Pletscher and Paul (Leah) Racco; great-grandfather of Nathan Nizinsky, Dylan, Matthew and Jason Racco; brother of the late Gerald (Vi and the late Ruth) Pletscher. Family will be present Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 at the HOY FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3855 Seneca St., West Seneca where prayers will be said Wednesday morning at 8:30 followed by a Mass of Christian Burial from Fourteen Holy Helpers Church at 9. Friends invited. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials to Fourteen Holy Helpers Church appreciated. Mr. Pletscher was a member of South Line Fire Co., Fourteen Holy Helpers Church Holy Name Society and a disabled WWII veteran. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/10/2005 - 1/11/2005. Reiman, Renate M. (Holz) January 7, 2005, dear wife of the late John P. Reiman; beloved mother of Marguerite (F. Mark) D'Annolfo; sister of Wolfgang Holz and Irmgard Deutsch; cherished grandmother of Christine and Andrew D'Annolfo; also survived by loving nieces and nephews. The family will be present to receive friends Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 at BEACH-TUYN FUNERAL HOME, INC., 5541 Main St. (at Cayuga Rd.), Williamsville where prayers will be offered Wednesday morning at 8:45 followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 in SS. Peter & Paul Church. Memorials may be made to The American Diabetes Assn. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/10/2005 - 1/11/2005. 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. Schumann, Franklin P. January 9, 2005, beloved husband of Rita (nee Hull) Schumann (Scharlock) and the late Mary Ellen (nee Corcoran) Schumann; dear brother of Doris (Howard) Barth; Franklin was the Patriarch of the Corcoran Family; survived by loving nieces, nephews, six step-children and their families. Family will be present Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Amherst Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 5200 Sheridan Dr. (corner Hopkins Rd.), where funeral services will be held Wednesday at 10 AM and from SS. Peter & Paul Church (Williamsville) at 10:45 AM. Friends invited. Online register at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 1/10/2005 - 1/11/2005. Sciarrino, Kathleen E. (Sutter) Of Angola, NY, January 9, 2005, beloved wife of Robert J. Sciarrino; dearest mother of Robin (Frank) Gelster and Patrick Sciarrino; stepmother of Joleen (Gil) Rodgers; sister of Ronald (Mona) Canfield, Jerry (RoseAnn) Sutter and the late David (RaeAnn) Sutter and Patricia Rodgers; survived by seven grandchildren. Friends may call Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-8:30 PM at the ADDISON FUNERAL HOME, INC., 262 Main St., Angola. Services will follow visitation at 8:45 PM. Published in the Buffalo News on 1/10/2005. 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. Spatola, Santo J. January 8, 2005, beloved son of the late Louis and Carrie (Scibetta) Spatola; loving brother of Connie (late Joseph) Parisi and the late Josie (Frank) Tripi; beloved uncle of Valerie (Gregory) Tortorello, Elena (Stephen) Metschl, Juliette Parisi, Frank Parisi and Frank (Tonya) Tripi; beloved great-uncle of Nicholas, Juliette and Frankie. The family will be present Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the PERNA-PELLEGRINO FUNERAL HOME, 1306 Hertel Ave. (near Colvin) where funeral services will be held Wednesday at 8:30 AM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated from Holy Angels Church at 9:30 AM. Interment Mt. Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice Buffalo, Inc., 225 Como Park Blvd., Cheektowaga, NY 14227. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/10/2005 - 1/11/2005. 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. Tschaepe, Joseph M. In Williamsville, NY, January 8, 2005, husband of the late Rosemary Tschaepe; son of the late Eugene and Mary Tschaepe; brother of Gertrude Hauck, Elizabeth Besch and the late Frank, Anna Tschaepe and Mary Huenefeld; survived by many nieces and nephews. Friends may call Tuesday and Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the DIETRICH FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2480 Kensington Ave., Amherst, NY where prayers will be offered Thursday at 8:15 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial from Fourteen Holy Helpers R.C. Church at 9 AM. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Fourteen Holy Helpers Church, 1345 Indian Church Rd., West Seneca, NY 14224. Mr. Tschaepe was a member of Fourteen Holy Helpers R.C. Church, The Knights of St. John, Catholic Kolping Society, Carpenters Local #355, Holy Name Society of St. Mary of Sorrow and Senior Citizens of Mother of Divine Grace Church. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/10/2005 - 1/11/2005. Weber, Richard T. Of Amherst, NY; entered into rest January 7, 2005; beloved husband of Helen M. (nee Griffin) Weber; devoted father of Penny (Eugene) Klemenz, Franklin (Carolyne) and Thomas A. (Kathleen) Weber; cherished grandfather of Darrin, Hayley, Peter and Savannah; loving son of the late Franklin J. Sr. and Frances A. (nee Forant) Weber; dear brother of Franklin J. Jr. (Dorothy), Kenneth (Susan), James (Sandy) and Donald Weber. No prior visitation. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Funeral Service at the LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME, (Northtowns Chapel) 885 Niagara Falls Blvd. (near Eggert/Sheridan Drive) on Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock. getlogo,lo0240 Published in the Buffalo News on 1/10/2005. Weigley, Marie E. (Bahr) January 9, 2005, beloved wife of the late Clyde Weigley; loving friend of the Keller Family; godmother to seven godsons. Friends may call Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the DIETRICH FUNERAL HOME INC. , 2480 Kensington where services will be held on Wednesday at 10 AM. Flowers declined. Memorials made to Epiphany UCC, 205 Genesee St BUffalo, 14211. Marie retired from Westinghouse after many years of dedicated service. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/10/2005 - 1/11/2005. Wieczorek, Alfreda C. (Wojcik) January 9, 2005, of West Seneca, NY, beloved wife of the late John; mother of Barbara (Arthur) Fulle; beloved grandmother of Kathleen Fulle, Deborah (Robert) Maltby and Arthur (Nadine) Fulle; beloved great-grandmother of Naomi, Christian, Alexis, Bryce, McKenzie and Noell; sister of the late Henry and the late Zenobia Wojcik. Family present Monday 7-9 and Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 at the HOY FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3855 Seneca St., West Seneca where prayers will be said Wednesday morning at 9:30 followed by a Mass of Christian Burial from St. Bonaventure Church at 10. Friends invited. Mrs. Wieczorek was a member of St. Bonaventure Senior Citizens, Holy Rosary Society and The Happy Crafters. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/10/2005 - 1/11/2005. Wrobel, Ann (Sawicki) January 8, 2005, age 89, wife of the late Edward; dear mother of Richard (Lorraine) Roble, Delores Jankowiak, Gene (Mary) and Jerry (Joni) Wrobel; grandmother of nine grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Funeral from the PACER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1949 Clinton St. (three blocks west of S. Ogden St.) Tuesday 9:15 and St. Bernard's Church 9:30. Friends invited. Family present Monday 5-9 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The American Heart Association. Published in the Buffalo News on 1/10/2005.