OBITS: The Buffalo News Death Notices 12 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 Ansel, Marilyn J. January 11, 2005, of the Town of Tonawanda, NY; beloved wife of the late Dominic; mother of Mark (Joyce) and KimMarie (Ron); nana of Corey Ansel; sister of Ignatius (Audrey) Grimaldi, Rosalie (Frank) Schostick, Penny Grimaldi, Sandra Rodriguez, Wayne Grimaldi and the late Anna Marie Grimaldi, Teresa Wilson and Jeanette Prebis; daughter of the late Santo and Constance Grimaldi; sister-in-law of Joseph Ansel; also survived by many nieces, nephews and friends. Friends may call Wednesday 7-9 and Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 at the LESTER H. WEDEKINDT FUNERAL HOME, 3290 Delaware Ave., where Funeral Services will be held Friday morning at 8:15. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Amelia's R.C. Church at 9. Friends invited. Mrs. Ansel was an usher at St. Amelia's and a member of the Outreach program and helped teach religion. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/12/2005 - 1/13/2005. 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. 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. Baumgarden, Suzanne G. (Eldred) January 9, 2005. beloved wife of Larry; dear mother of Peter (JoAnn), Timothy Baumgarden and Kimberly (Thomas) Michalski, loving grandmother of Hanna, Bailey, and Erica; sister of Barton (Cindy) Eldred. Also survived by nieces and nephews. A memorial service will take place at the First Baptist Church of Akron, 122 Main St, Akron, Friday at 1 PM. Donations may be made to the American Kidney Fund. Published in the Buffalo News on 1/12/2005. 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. Brown, Evelyn M. (Blundy) January 11, 2005 of Lancaster, NY; beloved wife of the late Francis H.; dearest mother of Francis (Nancy), Diane (David) Kolb, John (Michelle), Dennis (Sharon), William (Jackie), Margie Smith, Joseph (Kelly); survived by 28 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren; sister of the late William Blundy; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Funeral Services commencing at the DANIEL R. SMOLAREK FUNERAL HOME, 2510 Union Rd., Cheektowaga (2 blocks South of William St.), Friday morning at 9:30 and at St. Philip the Apostle Church at 10 AM. Interment in Elmlawn Cemetery. Family present Wednesday 7-9 and Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Hospice of Buffalo. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/12/2005 - 1/14/2005. 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. Cook, Robert January 6, 2005, Family present Thursday 11 o'clock AM, Funeral to follow at 12 noon from Greater New Hope Church, 407 Jefferson Ave. Arrangements by BRIAN K. LEWIS FUNERAL HOMES, 347 Peckham, 845-5545. Published in the Buffalo News on 1/12/2005. Czapla, Matthew V. January 11, 2005; beloved husband of Gladys A. Czapla; dear father of Margaret A. (Walter) Dziwulski and the late Robert W. Czapla; loving grandfather of Matthew R. and Christopher R. Dziwulski; brother of Jane Czapla and the late Steffi Mroszczak and Jean Misener. The family will receive friends at the C. MERTZ FUNERAL HOME, INC., 911 Englewood Ave., Wednesday from 4-8 PM where funeral services will be held Thursday at 9 AM and a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at the Shrine of St. John Neumann Chapel (Englewood & Belmont Ave.) at 9:30 AM. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Olmsted Center for the Visually Impaired. Published in the Buffalo News on 1/12/2005. 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. 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. Foster, Lucille Marie January 10, 2005, age 70, wife of the late Michael; daughter of the late Edward and Eugenie Bergner; loving mother of Aimee Porter, Annette (Robert) Puhr, Jeanne (Lee) Keefer, Michael (Shannon), Steven, Jeffrey, David (Nina) Foster and the late Matthew Porter; grandmother of Elisa Porter, Robert Puhr, Rayce Puhr and Clarissa, Ian and Chloe Keefer; sister of the late Edward Bergner. Funeral Mass 10 AM Friday, January 14 at St. Albert the Great Catholic Church, Annapolis at Parker, Dearborn Heights, Michigan. Instate in church at 9:30 AM. Visitation at the Dearborn Chapel af the HOWE-PETERSON FUNERAL HOME, 22546 Michigan Ave., Dearborn, Michigan, 7-9 PM Wednesday and 1-5 and 7-9 PM Thursday. Scripture Service 7 PM Thursday. Published in the Buffalo News on 1/12/2005. Gill Sr., George L. January 11, 2005, of Buffalo, NY, beloved husband of Mara (Conti) Gill; dear father of George L. Gill Jr.; grandfather of Kelsie; brother of James (Barbara) Gill, Gloria (Richard) Calhoun, Alice (Harold) Smeal, Robert Gill, Carol (Raymond) Bumbarger, Genevieve (John) McGonigal, Willis Gill, Joyce (Thomas) Hugar and the late Marvin (Natalie) Gill and Marjorie Shaffner. Friends may call Thursday 2-7 PM at the LESTER H. WEDEKINDT FUNERAL HOME INC., 3290 Delaware Ave., where Funeral Services will be held Friday at 11 AM. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorial contributions will be made to Buffalo Hospice Foundation. Published in the Buffalo News on 1/12/2005. 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. Green, Erna January 10, 2005. Of Middlesex, MA; formerly of the Cattaraugus Indian Reservation. Beloved sister of Rebecca Bodish and the late Worthington Green, Elbertine, Gurney and Edwin; beloved cousin of Martha Goose. Friends may call Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the WENTLAND FUNERAL HOME, 10634 Main Street (RTE 62) North Collins, NY, where the funeral service will be held Friday morning at 11 o'clock. Erna served in the US Air Force for 35 years, was a flight nurse and a retired colonel in the US Air Force. Erna attended Russell Sage College, Columbia University and was a retired professor for Kent State University. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/12/2005 - 1/13/2005. 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. Haley, Kathleen A. December 31, 2004, daughter of the late Dr. Edward E. and Rita Strauss Haley; sister of Edward E. Haley, Jr. (Karen), Dr. Kevin R. (Donna), Brian M. (Mary) and Ruth E. Haley; aunt of Meghan, Sean, Caitlin, Ryan, Kristen, Justin, Arianna and Cassandra Haley. No prior visitation. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at St. Michael's Church, 651 Washington St., Buffalo, NY, Saturday, January 15 at 10 AM. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorial contributions may be made to The Hospice Foundation in Kathleen's memory. Arrangements by GEORGE J. ROBERTS & SONS. getlogo,mc0540 Published in the Buffalo News from 1/12/2005 - 1/13/2005. Hartman, Sally (Zaremba) January 10, 2005, of Cheektowaga, NY, beloved wife of the late Roy; sister of the late Mary (Edward) Jedraejczak, the late Jenny (late Casey) Dunkowski; also survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral Services commencing at the DANIEL R. SMOLAREK FUNERAL HOME, 2047 Broadway, Cheektowaga-Buffalo city line, Saturday morning at 10:15 and Queen of Martyr's Church at 11:00 AM. Interment in St. Stanislaus Cemetery. Family present Thursday and Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/12/2005 - 1/13/2005. Hatch, George J. January 11, 2005, beloved husband of the late Marion and Helen Hatch; dear father of Mary Kay (Julius) DiPaolo and Karen E. (Ronald) Sorgi; step-father of Carol Ann Sinclair; loving grandfather of Mark and Kristin Sorgi; brother of Sister Agnes Clare S.S.J. and the late Cy 'Francis,' Clare, Herbert and Rev. Walter Hatch; uncle of James Hatch and Rosemary Kucharski. The family will receive friends at the C. MERTZ AND SON FUNERAL HOME INC., 911 Englewood Ave. Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM where Funeral Services will be held Friday at 10:15 AM and a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at the Shine of St. John Neumann Chapel (Belmont and Englewood Aves.) at 10:45 AM. In lieu of flowers, donations in George's memory may be made to the Red Cross Tsunami Relief Fund. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/12/2005 - 1/13/2005. Helenbrook-Brydges, Genevieve (nee Doeing) January 11, 2005, beloved wife of the late Howard Helenbrook and Walter Brydges; dearest mother of James (Lorraine) Helenbrook and the late George Helenbrook; loving grandmother of 7 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren; mother-in-law of Doris Helenbrook; sister of Richard Doeing. No prior visitation. A memorial mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, January 19, 2005 at the St. John Neumann Chapel of St. John the Baptist Church, Englewood & Belmot Avenues at 9:30 AM. Friends invited. Flowers gratefully declined. If desired, contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements by (Tonawanda Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC. On-line register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 1/12/2005 - 1/13/2005. 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. Husul, Helen (Popovich) Suddenly, January 11, 2005, of North Collins, NY, at the age of 79. Wife of the late Murray T. 'Smokey' Husul; beloved mother of Sharon Morrow, Thomas (Mary), Michael (Barbara), Robert Husul and Cindy Arcese. Grandmother of 11 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Daughter of the late Michael and Theresa Popovich. Sister of Ann Jowett, Alice Pelino, Dorothy Sanche, Mildred Baiton and the late Elsie Picard. Friends may call Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the WENTLAND FUNERAL HOME, 10634 Main St (Route 62) North Collins, NY, where the funeral service will be held Friday morning at 9:30 followed by a 10 AM Mass of Christian Burial from Holy Spirit Church, North Collins. Helen was an avid gardener and Buffalo Bills fan and loved her birds. Published in the Buffalo News on 1/12/2005. Janis, Joseph Of Cheektowaga, January 11, 2005. Husband of the late Nancy R. (Pepe) Janis; dear father of Richard (Elaine) Janis; grandfather of Richard (Nora) and Stephen (Becky Jo) Janis; also survived by four great-grandchildren; brother of Frances (Eugene) Rogacki and the late Ceil Stevens, Laura Jenson, Theodore, Matthew Janis and Helen Nightengale. All are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Paul's R.C. Church, Delaware Ave. at Victoria Blvd., Kenmore, Saturday at 9:15 AM. Please assemble at church. Arrangements by the D. LAWRENCE GINNANE FUNERAL HOME, Kenmore N.Y. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/12/2005 - 1/13/2005. Jennings, Terry Alice January 10, 2005. Mother of Joseph (Mary) Rozmus; Nancy (James) Tortorice and Robert (Melissa Dechert) Jennings; also survived by five grandchildren and one great grandson. Family and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Mass of Christian Burial at Holy Apostles SS Peter and Paul Church (Clinton at Smith St) Saturday, 10:30 AM. No prior visitation. Arrangements, PIETSZAK FUNERAL HOME. Published in the Buffalo News on 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. Knowlton, Wayne C. Age 74, of Arcade, January 10, 2005, beloved father of Suzanne Knowlton, Richard Knowlton, Tina (Donald) Gebauer and Robert (Kathleen) Knowlton; grandfather of Jenessa, Seth and Brett Ferington, Carly and Robert Knowlton II; great-grandfather of Skyler Ferington; brother of the late Frederick Knowlton and Betty Fox; also survived by several nieces and nephews. Friends may call Friday, 2-4 and 7-9 PM, at W. S. DAVIS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 358 W. Main St., Arcade, where funeral services will be held Saturday at 11 AM. Interment in Arcade Rural Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News on 1/12/2005. 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. MacVittie, Grace E. Oberstadt Age 92, of Sun City, AZ., born in Hersher, IL on May 22, 1912, went to be with our Lord and Savior January 1, 2005. Our 'Amazing Grace' was born to the Rev. Paul C. Engelbert and Elizabeth Schutes Engelbert. Grace was raised in Buffalo, NY. In 1939 Grace and her husband went to the Canal Zone, Panama R. de P., and served with Army Corps. of Engineers and the Panama Canal Company, retiring in 1970 they moved to Sun City, Arizona. Grace is preceded in death by her husband of 59 years. Col Edmund MacVittie, bothers Nathaniel and Richard, sisters Dorothy (Grabau), Betty (Geyer) and Maxine (Nicholson). Thankful to our Lord for sharing in her life are nices Barbara Loomis and (Frank) of Phoenix, AZ. Grace is also survived by Dorothy's children, Dona Manley, Lowell Grabau (Peggy) and Gretchen Grabau. Betty's children, Sue Aleen Klingenschmitt (Carl), Robert Geyer (Laura), Paul Geyer (Mariday), and Maxine's children Deane Kline (Ray), Paul Nicholson (Roberta) and Lynn Weil (John). Grace was also blessed by a very large community of her husband Edmund's immediate family. On March 22, 2002, Grace married her dear and faithful friend and neighbor, William B. Oberstadt. Bill's devotion, care and love fulfilled God's plan for our Beautiful 'Amazing Grace', may she dwell in the kingdom of our Lord in everlasting peace. A memorial service, presided by Pastor James Fredette and Grace's nephew Rev. Paul Nicholson, will be held in the chapel at United Church of Sun City, 11250 North 107th Avenue, Sun City, AZ. 85351 on January 10, 2005 at 1 PM. A family interment service will be held at Sunland Memorial Park, Sun City, AZ. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions in Grace's name to United Church of Sun City Memorial Fund. Log on to legacy.com to sign Grace's guest book. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/12/2005 - 1/14/2005. Malinowski, Frank J. Of N. Tonawanda, January 9, 2005, husband of the late Louise (nee Suchecki) Malinowski; dearest father of Susan Whaley, David (Robin) and Richard; proud grandfather of five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; dear brother of Janette (John) Suchecki, Joseph (Sylvia) Malinowski and predeceased by two sisters and one brother; survived by many nieces and nephews. Family present Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the SABER FUNERAL HOME, 549 Oliver St., N. Tonawanda ( 692-0271) where prayers will be said Friday at 9 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of Czestochowa Church at 9:30 AM. Frank was a retired employee of G.M. Powertrain (River Rd) Tonawanda, a Navy veteran of WW II. Published in the Buffalo News on 1/12/2005. 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. McCoppin, Martha W. January 5, 2005, resident of Anderson, SC; beloved sister of Mary J. Hanns (George) of Buffalo, Louis Wilson of Anderson, SC, and King Jr., Rubin, Lester and Joel of Cincinnati, OH. Family present Thursday for 10 o'clock AM wake and 11 o'clock AM funeral at PROVIDENCE MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 1275 Sycamore at Oberlin. Published in the Buffalo News on 1/12/2005. 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. Morris, Joanna M. (Moretta) January 10, 2005, age 55, wife of the late William; fiancee of Joseph Naccarato; dear mother of Sherry Morris and Michelle (Jason) Koepf; grandmother of Taylor and Andrew; sister of the late Louis Jr. (Linda) Moretta. Funeral services from the PACER FUNERAL HOME INC., 2275 George Urban Blvd., (2 blocks east of Dick Rd.), Saturday at 11 AM. Friends invited, family present Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/12/2005 - 1/13/2005. Muffoletto, Dorothy N. See Goodberry Notice. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/11/2005 - 1/12/2005. 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. Randall, Douglas H. Of Alden, NY, January 10, 2005, dear father of Jessica and Christina Randall; beloved son of Howard 'Tiny' and Joan (Hornung) Randall; brother of Deborah (Kenneth) King and Michael D. (Diane) Randall; uncle of Megan, Derek, Steven, Lindsey and Courtney. No prior visitation. A memorial service will be held at Townline Lutheran Church, Alden, NY Friday at 11 AM. Memorials may be made to Roswell Park or Townline Lutheran Church. Arrangements by the CHARLES MEYER FUNERAL HOME INC. Published in the Buffalo News on 1/12/2005. Rossitto, Dominic A. Suddenly, of Buffalo, NY, January 10, 2005, beloved husband of Delores (Puma); loving father of Diane (David) Cielinski, Donna (Philip) Cordia, Denise (Horacio) Gavilan; Papa of Timothy, Jonathan Cielinski, Philip, Sara Cordia, Samuel Gavilan; brother of Santina (late Michael) Valenti, Josephine (late Anthony) Spano, late Vincent J. (late Pauline) Rossitto Sr., late Connie (late Lee) Lepsch, late Carmelo 'Carmen' (Millie) Rossitto, late John J. (Linda) Rossitto. The family will be present Wednesday and Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM, at the PERNA-PELLEGRINO FUNERAL HOME, 1306 Hertel Ave. (near Colvin), where funeral services will be held Friday at 8:45 AM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated from Holy Spirit Church at 9:30 AM. Entombment Mount Olivet Cemetery. Flowers gratefully declined. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/12/2005 - 1/13/2005. 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. Schepperly, Jean Marie Conway January 11, 2005; beloved wife of the late Frank C. Schepperly; dear mother of Thomas J., Catherine 'Kitty' (Joseph) LoVullo, Joseph A., Frank C. Jr., William R., Norman F. (Michelle), Paul E. (Judy), Mark S., Jennifer M. (Joseph) Saraceno and the late Donald J. Schepperly; grandmother of 15 grandchildren; sister of Helen Fernan, Francis (Marcella) Conway, Kathryn (William) Puehn, Thomas (Rosemary) Conway, Maureen Goat and the late John Conway and Martha Shanks. Friends may call Thursday and Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at The DENGLER FUNERAL HOME , 2070 Eggert Rd., Amherst (between Niagara Falls Blvd. and N. Bailey) where prayers will be offered Saturday morning at 8:45 followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Benedicts Church at 9:30. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice Buffalo. getlogo,mc0540 Published in the Buffalo News from 1/12/2005 - 1/14/2005. Scherff, Marie F. (Mosgeller) December 18, 2004, of West Seneca, NY, wife of Elmer; mother of Larry (Carol) Scherff and Lynette Chelebian; grandmother of Alex, Simon and Charles. No prior visitation. Relatives and friends are invited to a Memorial Service in St. John's Lutheran Church, Clinton St., and Union Rd., West Seneca, Friday evening at 7 PM. Arrangements by HOY FUNERAL HOME INC. Published in the Buffalo News on 1/12/2005. Sofia, Carl A. January 10, 2005, beloved husband of Kalyna (nee Belmega); devoted father of Andrea and Michael; dear brother of Peter J. (Rita) Sofia; Son-in-law of Olga and Michael Belmega; also survived by sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces and nephews. Family present at the ORLOWSKI-PIETSZAK FUNERAL HOME, 2400 William Street (897-2400) Thursday from 4-8 PM. Panachyda Service Thursday at 7 PM. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Funeral Liturgy at St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church (Fillmore at Oneida St.) Friday at 11:30 AM. Please assemble at the Church. Published in the Buffalo News on 1/12/2005. 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. Tavenner, Eleanor S. (Harlach) January 9, 2005; beloved wife of the late James Tavenner; devoted mother of Lynn (Scott) Heckler and Raymond Tavenner; loving grandmother of Jamie and Lacey Heckler; dear sister of Joyce (Rick) Bulera, Margie Izydorczak, Norine and the late Joey, Bobby and Evelyn Harlach. Visitation with family in The EDWARD J. CICHON FUNERAL HOME, 4929 Broadway, Depew, Thursday 2-4 and 6-8 PM, where a Funeral Service will be held at 8:00 PM immediately following visitation. Relatives and friends are invited. Published in the Buffalo News on 1/12/2005. 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. 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. Veres, Ilona "Helen" Age 88, of Rocky River, Ohio, formerly of Buffalo; beloved wife of Joseph; dear mother of Gusztav, Laszlo of MD, Joseph Paul (Anita) and Ilona Veres-Kreeger; grandmother of Eric, Lili and Julia; sister of Julianna 'Luli' (Ferenc) Koczan and the late Janos Banos of Hungary. Arrangements entrusted to BODNAR-MAHONEY FUNERAL HOME, Cleveland, Ohio (216) 631-3075. Interment Sunset Memorial Park, North Olmstead, Ohio. www.bodnar-mahoney.com Published in the Buffalo News on 1/12/2005. Vogt Sr., Robert C. Age 67, of North Tonawanda, January 11, 2005, at his home; he was the son of the late Waldimar and Elizabeth Vogt; beloved husband of 45 years to Patricia (nee Silverwood) Vogt; dear father of Lori (Robert Jr.) Brockelhurst, Robert Vogt Jr., Daniel (Laura) Vogt and Beth (Donald Sr.) Lauzon, all of North Tonawanda; grandfather of Robert III, Michael and Joshua Brockelhurst, Robert Vogt III, Kaitlyn and Elizabeth Vogt, Donald Jr. and Dale Lauzon; also survived by two step-grandchildren Steven Richards and Christina Campbell and a step-great-grandchild Mya Campbell; brother of the late Carl Vogt. Mr. Vogt was a U.S. Navy veteran and a former Millwright at the General Motors, Town of Tonawanda plant, retiring in 2003. He was a member of St. Mark Lutheran Church. He enjoyed riding his Harley motorcycles and was a member of H.O.G. Friends may call at the FRETHOLD FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1241 Oliver St. at Ward Rd., in North Tonawanda on Wednesday from 7-9 PM and Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Funeral services will be held on Friday at 10:30 AM from St. Mark Lutheran Church. The Rev. Paul Doellinger will officiate. Interment in Acacia Park Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/12/2005 - 1/13/2005. 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. Wissing, Ralph K. January 11, 2005; beloved husband of Nancy (Clabo) Wissing; dear father of Ralph Jr. (Kathryn), Marcia, Richard (Lisa) and Lisa Kretz; grandfather of nine grandchildren; brother of Ruth (late James) Stack; also survived by nieces and nephews. Friends may call Wednesday 7-9 PM and Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the DIETRICH FUNERAL HOME INC., 2480 Kensington, where services will be held on Friday at 10:00 AM. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/12/2005 - 1/13/2005.