OBITS: The Buffalo News Death Notices 11 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 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, Warren B. Of Rushford, on January 9, 2005; son of Velma C. Baker and the late John R. Baker; father of Tracy (Curtis) Pastorius of Rushford and 3 sons; sister of Donna (Francis) Gluck of Cuba, Nancy (Jerome) George of Arcade; grandfather of 3 granddaughters, 1 grandson and uncle of 7 nieces and nephews. Friends received 2-4 and 7-9 PM, Wednesday at KOPLER-WILLIAMS FUNERAL HOME, Fillmore. Funeral service there January 13, 2005 at 1 PM. Burial Pine Grove Cemetery, Fillmore. Memorials: Rushford Fire Dept., Rushford Rescue Squad or American Cancer Society. Published in the Buffalo News on 1/11/2005. Barrea, Lucy Ann "LuAnn" January 10, 2005, Age 51. Beloved daughter of Victor and Frances (Velocci) Barrea; dearest sister of Glenn (Andrea), Bruce (Heidi) and the later Victor Barrea; loving aunt of Alaine, Marianne,Christopher and Natalie Barrea; also survived by aunts, uncles and cousins. The family will be present at the MICHAEL A. DiVINCENZO FUNERAL HOME, 1122 E. Lovejoy St. on Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Francis of Assisi Church, 135 N. Ogden St., Thursday morning at 9:30. Please assemble at church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the W.N.Y. Multiple Sclerosis Society, 4245 Union Rd., Cheektowaga N.Y., 14225. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/11/2005 - 1/12/2005. 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. Barthelemy, Mary (Felton) January 9, 2005, wife of the late Joseph Sr.; dear mother of Joseph Jr. (Roseann), Ronald (Kathleen) and Glenn (Sherri Hil) Barthelemy; grandmother of Tom, Kristin, Jillian, Joanna and Lindsay. Funeral from the PACER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2275 George Urban Blvd. (two blocks east of Dick Rd.) Thursday 9:30 and Resurrection Church 10 AM. Friends invited. Family present Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/11/2005 - 1/12/2005. 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. Bracco, Mary T. (Christopher) Of Kenmore NY; January 9, 2005; beloved wife of the late Anthony C. Bracco Sr.; dearest mother of Anthony C. (Debbie) Bracco Jr., Lenora (Thomas) Moore and the late Michael (Eileen) Bracco; loving grandmother of Mitchell, Melissa, Kalina, Alexander and Emily; sister of Fanny (Frank) Curtis, Tony (Becky) Christopher, Sunny (Edwin) McEntee, Eleanor (Ken) Curthoys, Robert (Marge) Christopher, the late Della (Scotty) Hallifax, Carl, Leonard and Donald (Sadie) Christopher; also survived by many nieces, nephews and dear friends. Friends received Tuesday and Wednesday 5-8 PM at the GRECO FUNERAL HOME INC., 2909 Elmwood Ave. (near Sheridan Dr.), where funeral services will be held Thursday at 8:30 AM and in St. Paul's RC Church at 9:15. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/11/2005 - 1/12/2005. Brenner, Bernice C. (Baschmann) January 10, 2005, beloved wife of the late Richard C. Brenner; dear daughter of the late Peter P. and Magdalen M. (nee Gebhard) Baschmann; dear sister of Magdalen D. (late Edward) Mikolin, Robert E. (Patricia) Baschmann and the late Irene K., Anson T. and Peter Baschmann; sister-in-law of Harriet Baschmann; also survived by nieces and nephews. The family will be present to receive friends on Tuesday 3-8 PM at the (Amherst Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME INC., 5200 Sheridan Dr. (at Hopkins Rd.) where funeral service will be held on Wednesday at 8:30 AM and a Mass of Christian Burial celebrated from St. Leo the Great Church at 9:15 AM. Online register at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News on 1/11/2005. Burley, Charles E. January 6, 2005, father of Keith, Randall and Michael Burley; brother of Ann Pruesich and Kathleen Gross; also survived by grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews. Memorial Services will be held at a later date. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/11/2005 - 1/12/2005. Butcher, Ruby January 8, 2005; dear mother of Leon Butcher Jr., L. Jean Adams and Connie Butcher; also survived by six grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, two step great-grandchildren and four great great-grandchildren. Family will receive friends Thursday at 12:00 Noon at Walls Memorial A.M.E.Z. Church, Glenwood/Wohlers, where funeral service will follow at 1:00 PM. Interment in Forest Lawn Cemetery. Arrangements by H. ALFRED LEWIS MORTUARY INC., 968 Jefferson. Published in the Buffalo News on 1/11/2005. Chisholm-Hardwick, Shirley A. The Honorable Entombment Tuesday 12:00 Noon at the Birchwood Mausoleum at Forest Lawn Cemetery. Arrangements are entrusted to MEMORIAL CHAPELS OF BUFFALO, 66 E. Utica St. Published in the Buffalo News on 1/11/2005. 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. 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. Dziuba, John January 8, 2005, of Williamsville, NY, beloved husband of Florence S. (Stelmaszyk) Dziuba; dearest father of Diane Nowalski of Sacramento, CA; brother of Sofia (late Howard) Hill, Frances (Leonard) Krol, Benjamin (Louanne), Felix (late Jane) Dziuba, Barbara (Robert) Mislevy, late Andrew (late Jean) Dziuba, late Mary (late Arden) Learn, late Paul (Carol), late Frank (Theresa) Dziuba; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends may call at the BARRON-MILLER FUNERAL HOME INC., 3025 William St. near Union Rd., Cheektowaga, Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Mass of Christian Burial Thursday at 9:30 AM in the Holy Mother of the Rosary Cathedral, 6298 Broadway, Lancaster, please assemble at Church from 8:45 AM. Mr. Dziuba was a WW II Veteran, member of Adam Plewacki Post No. 799, Associate Locksmith's of America, a Mason and Shriner and the former owner of the Door Equipment Company and A Lock and Alarm Company of Kenmore, NY. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/11/2005 - 1/12/2005. Feaster, Agnes January 7, 2005. Friends may call Wednesday 10 AM at Humboldt Parkway Baptist Church, 790 Humboldt Pkwy. where Funeral Services will be conducted at 11 AM. Arrangements by H. ALFRED LEWIS MORTUARY, INC. Published in the Buffalo News on 1/11/2005. Ferlisi, Pauline Age 99, passed away January 5, 2005, after a brief illness. She was born in Sicily, Italy and immigrated to the United States at age 15. She met and married Mark Ferlisi in Buffalo, NY and had three children, Mary Dilion (Francis) of West Hartford, CT, Joseph Ferlisi (Kathryn) of Montgomery, AL and Lucy Ayers (George) of Avondale, AZ. Mark and Pauline moved to Phoenix in 1962. Pauline loved to crochet and spend time with her family and friends. She is survived by her three children; nephews, Sam Mancuso of Buffalo, NY and Jim and Paul Montalto of Wellsville, OH; 12 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Visitation will be held from 6-8 PM Monday, January 10, 2005 at GREEN ACRES MORTUARY, 5830 W. Missouri Ave. Funeral Mass Tuesday 10 AM at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, 3140 N. 51st Ave. Interment will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery, 99th Ave. and Thomas Rd. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Pauline's name to Hospice of the Valley, 1510 E. Flower St., Phoenix, AZ 85014 or St. Vincent de Paul Society, 420 W. Watkins St., Phoenix, AZ 85003. Published in the Buffalo News on 1/11/2005. Fluellen, Ruby L. January 8, 2005. Friends may call Thursday 10 AM-5 PM at H. ALFRED LEWIS MORTUARY INC., 968 Jefferson. Family will receive friends Friday 11 AM at Walls Memorial A.M.E.Z. Church, Glenwood/Wohlers, where funeral service will follow at 12. Interment in Forest Lawn Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/11/2005 - 1/13/2005. Goodberry, Dorothy N. (Fried) January 10, 2005. Beloved wife of the late Claud A. Goodberry; dearest mother of Susanne (James) Muffoletto; cherished grandmother of James C. Jr., Vincent J. II (Rebecca), Anthony C. (Kerisa) and Elizabeth A. Muffoletto; loving great-grandmother of Nya Lynn Muffoletto; sister of Geraldine (Richard) Kisker, Ronald (late Jean) Fried and the late Lt. Harry G. Fried U.S.A.F., Jeanne (John) Nusbaum and Robert Fried; sister-in-law of Jane Fried; also survived by many nieces and nephews. The family will be present on Tuesday and Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Amherst Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME INC., 5200 Sheridan Dr. (corner of Hopkins Rd.), where funeral services will be held on Thursday at 11:00 AM. Friends invited. Online register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 1/11/2005 - 1/12/2005. Grossi, Domenico M. Of Lockport, NY; formerly of Alabama, NY; entered into rest Monday, January 10, 2005; son of the late Salvatore and Concetta (nee Gatta) Grossi; husband of the late Laudina (nee Ortiz) Grossi; father of Gina (Kenneth) Grossi-Roeser, Laura (Daniel Smith) Grossi and Lydia (Timothy) Grossi-Young; grandfather of Michael and Jared Godlove; brother of John (Paula) Grossi and the late Ecolino Grossi; also survived by several nieces and nephews. Friends may call on Tuesday 7-9 PM and Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at GAUL FUNERAL HOME, 263 East Ave., Lockport. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Thursday at St. Patrick's Church, Knowlesville and Lewiston Roads, Alabama, NY at 1:30 PM. Interment in Alabama Cemetery Published in the Buffalo News from 1/11/2005 - 1/12/2005. 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. Hirsch, Randy January 9, 2005, of Atlanta, GA, cherished and beloved son of Pamela M. (nee Barnes) and Craig A. Hirsch; dearest brother of Olivia Hirsch; dear grandson of Norma (late Harry) Barnes and Rose (late Paul) Hirsch; special nephew and godson of Patti Barnes; nephew of Tom Barnes, Gary (Patti) Barnes, William (Joanne) Hirsch and Ron (Nanette) Hirsch; also survived by many cousins and his best friend Charles Griffin. Family will be present to receive relatives and friends on Wednesday 2-9 PM at the MELVIN J. SLIWINSKI FUNERAL HOME, 85 George Urban Blvd. (west of Harlem Rd.) where funeral services will be held on Thursday at 11:00 AM. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/11/2005 - 1/12/2005. Knauber, Lorraine M. (Vogt) Of Lancaster, NY, January 9, 2005, beloved wife of the late Anthony 'Tony' Knauber; loving mother of John (Joanne), Ronald (Shirley); great-grandmother of eight; great-great-grandmother of three; sister of Dolores (late Buddy) Miller; also pre-deceased by brothers and sisters. No prior visitation. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at St. Mary's R.C. Church, Lancaster, Thursday, January 20, at 11 AM.Arrangements by WENDEL & LOECHER. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/11/2005 - 1/18/2005. Kotecki, Leo T. January 10, 2005, beloved husband of late Helen (Piontkowski); dear father of Arlene (Leonard R.) Uzar, Leo J. (Julie) Kotecki, Barbara (Donald) Golibersuch; loving grandfather of 8 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild; brother of Adele (late Floyd) Zgoda, Henry (late Adele), Hattie (late Frank) Zima and predeceased by several brothers and sisters; also survived by his sister-in-law Geraldine Kotecki. Friends may call Wednesday 6-9 PM at the JAMES W. CANNAN FUNERAL HOME, INC. (Southtowns Chapel), 3155 Orchard Park Rd. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Thursday at 10:00 AM at Queen of Heaven Church (please assemble at church). Published in the Buffalo News from 1/11/2005 - 1/12/2005. Lillard, George G. January 5, 2005. Friends may call Wednesday from 10 AM-5 PM at H. ALFRED LEWIS MORTUARY INC., 968 Jefferson Ave., where Funeral Service will be conducted on Thursday at 12 Noon. Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News on 1/11/2005. Malowicki-Zygmunt, B. Age 83, formerly of Buffalo, NY, January 8, 2005 at the Presbyterian Home for Central New York where he resided. Mr. Malowicki was a crane operator at American Standard and retired as a machine operator from the American Battenfeld Co. in Buffalo. He was a member of Our Lady of Czestochowa R.C. Church and the Polish Veterans of WW II-SPK. He delighted in creating beautiful gardens and woodworking at his home. Mr. Malowicki is survived by his wife Tessie, his daughter and son-in-law Terry and Jim Lonczak of Detroit, MI, son and daughter-in-law, Zygmunt and Ruth Malowicki of New Hartford, three granddaughters, Sarah Malowicki, Mary Win, and Elizabeth Malowicki, his sister Henryka Jaworski and his brothers Tadeusz and Stanislaw Malowicki and many nieces, nephew and cousins primarily in Stargard, Poland. He is predeceased by his brothers Bronislaw and Stefan of Poland. Funeral Wednesday at 9:00 AM at FRIEDEL, WILLIAMS, CORIALE & EDMUNDS FUNERAL HOME, 13 Oxford Rd., New Hartford, NY. Interment will be in St. Stanislaus Cemetery, Cheektowaga Wednesday at 2 PM. Calling hours Tuesday evening, 6-8 PM at the funeral home. In memory of Mr. Malowicki, those who wish may make contributions to the Polish Veterans of WW II-SPK. Published in the Buffalo News on 1/11/2005. 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. Miller, Patricia At the Episcopal Church Nursing Home in Buffalo, NY on January 1, 2005. Patricia is predeceased by her sisters Helen Mills, and Grace Sutton and her brother James Elsie; she is survived by several nieces and nephews. Private arrangements, with interment at Oakwood Cemetery, Wainfleet, were entrusted to THE WILLIAMS FUNERAL HOME. Published in the Buffalo News on 1/11/2005. Mitri, Shirley I. (Schneider) Of Depew, NY, suddenly January 9, 2005; beloved wife of John E. Mitri; dear mother of Linda (Donald) Jasen, Richard J. (fiancee Kathi), Mark E. Mitri; loving grandmother of Melissa Jasen, Gretchen (Lawrence) Hoffman, Christine and Janelle Mitri; sister of the late Norma Pfeil; also survived by nieces and nephews. Friends may call at D. LAWRENCE GINNANE FUNERAL HOME, 3215 Delaware Ave., Kenmore, Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9. All are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament R.C. Church, 10 French Rd. (at George Urban Blvd.), Depew, Thursday at 9:30 AM. Please assemble at Church. Interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/11/2005 - 1/12/2005. 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, Dorothy N. See Goodberry Notice. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/11/2005 - 1/12/2005. 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. Pleasant, Anthony January 3, 2005, of Atlanta, GA. Friends may call Wednesday 10 AM Visitation, 11 AM funeral service will follow at White Rock Baptist Church, 480 East Utica St. Interment St. Matthew's Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to MEMORIAL CHAPELS OF BUFFALO, 66 East Utica St. Published in the Buffalo News on 1/11/2005. 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. Praetzel, Eleanor L. (Lavelle) January 8, 2005, beloved wife of the late Henry; dear mother of Maureen (Mark) Grande, Megan (Gerald) Eberl, H. Mark (Karen) Praetzel, Mercedes (Frank) Elardo, Margaret (Kenneth) Armstrong and Monica (Gregory) Fox; grandmother of 10 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; pre-deceased by three sisters and two brothers. The family will be present to receive friends on Wednesday 1-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Amherst Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME INC., 5200 Sheridan Dr. (at Hopkins) where funeral services will be held on Thursday at 9 AM and from SS. Peter & Paul Church in Williamsville at 9:30 AM. Friends invited. Flowers gratefully declined. If desired, donations may be made in her name to the Upstate New York Transplant Services. On line register at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 1/11/2005 - 1/12/2005. Przybylski, Susan M. (Obenauer) Of Hamburg, NY, January 8, 2005, loving wife of Gerald; daughter of the late Roy and Madelon (nee Setlock) Obenauer; sister of Roy Jr., Richard and Michael Obenauer and the late Joan Paige and Don Obenauer; sister-in-law of Dolores Nahn and Joseph Przybylski. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday afternoon at 4 PM at St. Francis of Assisi Church, N. Ogden St., Buffalo, NY (between Broadway and William). Friends invited. No prior visitation. Arrangements by JOHN J. KACZOR FUNERAL HOME, INC. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/11/2005 - 1/12/2005. 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. Funeral home info Flowers Charities 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. Schroeder, Gertrude C. (Clark) Age 103, January 9, 2005, of Springville, NY; wife of the late Carl F. Schroeder; mother of Carol G. (William G.) Bannister, Barbara M. (Slavko) Lavtar and the late Richard C. Schroeder; grandmother of Suzanne (late Dennis) Anderson, William C. (Karen) Bannister, Kimberly A. Bannister, Heather (Mark II) Kneis, Heidi (Peter) Quimby and Karl Lavtar; great-grandmother of Michael, Brian, Joseph, Mark III, Kieran, John and Paige. Friends may call Wednesday from 3-7 PM at the SMITH-WEISMANTEL FUNERAL HOME INC, 271 E. Main St., Springville, where a prayer service will be held Thursday morning at 10:00 and a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 from St. Aloysius Church, Springville. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the Jennie B. Richmond Nursing Home. Published in the Buffalo News on 1/11/2005. 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. Seitz, Herbert Age 89 of North Tonawanda; entered into rest January 9, 2005; beloved husband of Monica (nee Joachim) for 65 years; father of Kenneth (Carol) of Woburn, MA, Kathryn Ann (Russell) Baumbach of Burton, MI; father-in-law of Linda (late Leroy) of Chesaning, MI; brother of Walter (Joan) of New Jersey; grandfather of Dana, Kendra, Lisa Marie, Erica, Aaron, Jeremy (Rickie) and Robin. Relatives and friends may call Wednesday and Thursday only from 6-9 PM at the HILLIARD-CREASEY FUNERAL HOME INC., 147 Delaware St., Tonawanda, where a funeral service will be held Friday at 11:00 AM. Published in the Buffalo News on 1/11/2005. 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. Sutherland, James McIntyre January 10, 2005 of Grand Island, NY; beloved husband of Rose Marie Sutherland; dear father of Scott (Gail) Sutherland, Anne (Kenneth) Jaffe of Boulder, CO and Lynne Bolles; grandfather of Ian, Julia, Jeremy, David, Daniel, Michael and Ryan; brother of Effie Jane Logan. Friends may call Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the LESTER H. WEDEKINDT INC. FUNERAL HOME, 3290 Delaware Ave. Friends are invited to attend a Celebration of Life in Kenmore Presbyterian Church, Thursday 10:30 AM. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to Kenmore Rotary Club Found. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/11/2005 - 1/12/2005. Taylor, Louis W. Niagara Falls, NY, Restauranteur, January 8, 2005, beloved husband of Marie C. (Zoladz) Taylor; adoring father of Deborah A. Spencer, Donna M. Taylor, Lisa A. Rafe, all of Grand Island, NY, David W. Taylor (Cynthia Cutonilli) of Nashville, TN, Amy Lou Taylor of Grand Island, NY; loving grandfather of James L. Spencer, Joseph L. Rafe, Louis M. Rafe, Christina M. Anderson; loving brother of Norma M. Wedlake of the Town of Tonawanda, NY and the late Elayne J. Taylor; also survived by nieces Suzanne (Svien) Hagen, Paula Cronin; brother-in-law of Stephen R. Zoladz and several great-nieces and great-nephews. Visitation Tuesday 3-8 PM at M.J. COLUCCI & SON NIAGARA FUNERAL CHAPEL, 2730 Military Rd, Niagara Falls, NY, where funeral services will be held Wednesday, January 12, at 11 AM. Entombment in St. Stanislaus R.C. Cemetery, Cheektowaga. Flowers declined, memorials to Stella Niagara Educational Park, 4421 Lower River Rd, Stella Niagara, NY 14144. Published in the Buffalo News on 1/11/2005. Trembath, Marion E. (Frick) Of Derby, NY, January 2, 2005, wife of the late George Trembath; dearest mother of Thomas (Karen), Marion (Donald) Hagen, James (Sharon), George (Judy), Paul (Chris), Joseph (Dolores), Robert (Debbie), Lillian (Scott) McKeown, Jacqueline (Jere) Hoisington and Diane (Mike) Conlon; sister of the late Olive Kumpf, James Frick, Harold Frick and Arlette Allein; survived by 28 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren. Friends may call Wednesday from 2-8 PM at the ADDISON FUNERAL HOME, INC., 262 Main St., Angola. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Thursday at 9:30 AM in St. Vincent de Paul Church, North Evans. Memorials may be made to The Arthritis Foundation or Hospice Buffalo, Inc. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/11/2005 - 1/12/2005. 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. Tucker, Christian R. Age 38, unexpectedly January 9, 2005; dear father of Erica; dearest son of Corky (Roberta) and Joan (Don) Kabel; beloved brother of Elizabeth (Derek) Merrell-Gross, Carl (Donna), Clay (Mindy) and Sarah (Doug) Bless; stepbrother of Becky (Doug) Kopp; also survived by nieces and nephews. Friends may call Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 at LOOMIS OFFERS & LOOMIS, INC., Hamburg Chapel, 207 Main St., where Funeral will be held Thursday at 10 AM. Christian was known for his wit, love of outdoors, intelligence, delightful conversation and love of movies. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/11/2005 - 1/12/2005. Tymm, Marissa Elizabeth Of Concord, MA, January 8, 2005 at age 5, daughter of Michael J. and Deborah (Gagnon) Tymm; sister of Carly C. Tymm and twin sister of Sarah A. Tymm, all of Concord, MA; maternal granddaughter of Ann Gagnon of Glastonbury, CT and Lee Gagnon of Farmington, CT; paternal granddaughter of Alfred F. Tymm of Buffalo, NY and the late Margaret Ann Tymm; niece of Robin and Dr. Wayne Maben of Hudson, NY, Terry and James Driscoll of Chelmsford, MA, Michael and Teresa Gagnon of Shelton, CT and Stephen Gagnon of Corvallis, OR; also survived by 11 cousins. Visiting hours Tuesday, January 11 in the JOSEPH DEE & SON FUNERAL HOME, 27 Bedford St., Concord Center from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Funeral Mass on Wednesday, January 12 at 10 AM in Holy Family Parish, Monument Square, Concord Center. Contributions in Marissa's memory may be made to Franciscan Children's Hospital, c/o Development Office, 30 Warren Street, Boston, MA 02135 or to Children's Hospital Boston, c/o Development Office, 300 Longwood Avenue, Boston, MA 02115. For directions, obituary or to share a remembrance in the family guest book please visit www.deefuneralhome.com Published in the Buffalo News on 1/11/2005. 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. Whieldon, John G. "Jack" of Orchard Park, NY; January 9, 2005 Beloved son of Thomas and Kathleen (nee Denecke). Brother of Claire Whieldon. Grandson of Muriel and the late John K. Whieldon and Patricia and the late Gerald Denecke. Also survived by aunts, uncles and cousins. Family will be present Wednesday, 2-4 and 6-9 PM at the HOY FUNERAL HOME INC, 3855 Seneca St, West Seneca, where prayers will be said Thursday morning at 8:45 followed by a Mass of Christian Burial from Nativity of Our Lord Church at 9:30. Friends invited; memorials to the Muscular Dystrophy Association appreciated. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/11/2005 - 1/12/2005. 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.