OBITS: The Buffalo News Death Notices 13 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 Anderson, Earlene M.S. January 8, 2005; beloved wife of Jimmy Anderson; loving mother of Melissa Yvette Sistrunk of Buffalo, NY. The family will be present Friday at 11:00 AM. Funeral to follow at 12:00 Noon from Loguen Memorial A.M.E. Zion Church, 210 Southampton. Burial will be in Duluth, GA. Arrangements by BRIAN K. LEWIS FUNERAL HOMES, 2528 Bailey Ave., 845-5545 Published in the Buffalo News on 1/13/2005. 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. Aures, David M. January 11, 2005, dear companion of James J. Coughlin; beloved son of the late Marvin and Caroline; dear brother of Marvin (Mary Jane) Aures, Sharon (Marvin) Michie and Catherine (Paul) Obarka; survived by nieces and nephews. Friends are invited to a Memorial Service Saturday at 3:00 PM in Kenilworth United Church of Christ, 45 Dal- ton Dr., Town of Tonawanda, NY. In lieu of flowers, memorials to MDA, 5500 Main St., Suite 343, Williamsville, 14221 Published in the Buffalo News from 1/13/2005 - 1/20/2005. Berger, James T. January 11, 2005; brother of Ruth B. Berger, Maria (James) Smith, Beatrice (Walter) Evans and John N. (Carole) Berger; also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. The family will be present to receive friends Friday 2-4 and 6-8 PM at BEACH-TUYN FUNERAL HOME INC., 5541 Main St. (at Cayuga Rd.) Williamsville. Friends are invited to attend A Mass of Christian Burial Saturday morning at 9 o'clock in S.S. Peter & Paul Church, Williamsville (please assemble at Church). Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials to WNY Hospice Foundation. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/13/2005 - 1/14/2005. Blain, Lillian G. Dobbie January 13, 2005. Wife of the late Gordon T. Blain. Mother of Ronald G. (Judy), Donald T. (Janet) and the late Susan and Barry Blain. Mother-in-law of Sally Blain; sister of Ruby Moore of Hamilton, Ontario; also survived by five grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Friends may call at CARLTON A. ULLRICH FUNERAL HOME INC, 855 Englewood Avenue, Saturday 2-4, 6-7:30 followed by funeral service at 7:30 PM. Gifts made to American Cancer Society appreciated. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/13/2005 - 1/14/2005. Bowman, Marion J. (Jones) January 10, 2005, beloved wife of the late Frederick N. Bowman; dearest mother of Priscilla B. (George) Clarke, Frederick (Lois) Bowman, III, and the late Elizabeth Zwierschke; mother in law of Lloyd Zwierschke; grandmother of Catherine (Steve) Hodnett, Christine and Heather Bowman, Eric and Dale Zwierschke; sister of the late Elizabeth. No prior visitation. Family and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service Saturday at 1:00 PM in the (Tonawanda Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2600 Sheridan Dr. (corner Parker Blvd.) In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Niagara Hospice or the chairity of the donor's choice. On line register at www.AmigoneFuneral.com Published in the Buffalo News on 1/13/2005. 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. Caplan, Ruth January 11, 2005, sister of Eva (Stan) Farthing; sister-in-law of Sarah Caplan; also survived by many loving nieces and nephews & many friends. Funeral services will be held in Hartford, CT. Memorials may be made to Weinberg Campus, 2700 N. Forest Rd., Getzville 14068. Published in the Buffalo News on 1/13/2005. Chamberlin, Eleanor M. (nee Daniels) January 10, 2005, beloved wife of the late H. Arthur Chamberlin; dear sister of Edward (Muriel) Daniels, Rita Daniels, Leroy Daniels, Vincent Daniels, Teresa (Edward) Termer, Donald Daniels, Dorothy (Edward) Rupp and the late Robert Daniels. Beloved aunt of many nieces and nephews. Friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial at the Shrine of St. John Neumann Chapel, Englewood and Belmont Aves., Saturday at 9:30 AM. In lieu of flowers, memorials in her memory to St. John the Baptist Building Fund, 1085 Englewood Ave., Buffalo, NY 14223. Arrangements by C. MERTZ & SON FUNERAL HOME INC. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/13/2005 - 1/14/2005. Cloutier, Edmond L. January 12, 2005; beloved husband of Bonnie (Mislin); dear father of Gloria, Joseph, Rita, Peter, Linda, Anita, Richard, and BonBon; grandfather of 21; brother of Gerald and Lorraine. Friends may call at the JAMES E. GRACE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 335 Ontario St., Saturday 12-3 PM. Funeral services at 3 PM. Ed was a retiree from Spaulding Fibre and later worked with the Tonawanda News. Published in the Buffalo News on 1/13/2005. Clum, Mary Alice Oates Of Kenmore, NY, January 12, 2005, wife of the late Raymond D. Clum; dear mother of Robert (Ruth) of Henderson, KY, Dr. Gerard (Cathy) of San Leandro, CA and Mary Clum (Donald) Harris of Atlanta, GA; also survived by seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; sister of the late William F. 'Bud' Oates. Friends may call at D. LAWRENCE GINNANE FUNERAL HOME, 3215 Delaware Ave., Kenmore, Friday 2-5 and 7-9 PM. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered Saturday at 10 AM at St. John the Baptist R.C. Church, 168 Chestnut St., Lockport, NY, please assemble at Church. Internment in Cold Spring Cemetery. Memorials to Hospice Buffalo Inc, 225 Como Park Blvd., Cheektowaga, NY, preferred. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/13/2005 - 1/14/2005. Corbett, William P. Of Akron, January 12, 2005, former co-owner of Corbett Brothers Concrete Building Products; loving husband of Arlene (nee Moscicki); dear father of Nancy Blair of Orlando, FL, Barbara (Ronald) Walker of Depew, Alan (Candice) Corbett of Berea, OH; grandfather of Sarah Blair, Ryan (Jill) Walker, Andrew Walker, Jacqueline and Adam Corbett; great-grandfather of Vanessa Blair; brother of James Corbett, Akron, Jeanette Giesler, Akron, Irene (Chester) Covel, Lockport, Lorraine Cowan, Akron and the late Laverne Corbett, Evelyn Sinsel and Dorothy Groves. Visitation Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the J. LEONARD MCANDREW FUNERAL HOME (716-542-4747), 32 John St., Akron. Mass of Christian Burial (assemble at Church), St. Teresa Church 9 AM. Those desiring may make memorial contributions to St. Teresa Church or Akron Volunteer Fire Co. Mr. Corbett was an Army Veteran, having served during WWII. Published in the Buffalo News on 1/13/2005. Doucet, Rena G. (Whalen) In Franconia, NH, December 13, 2004, wife of the late Lionel Doucet; mother of Kenneth Doucet, Twila (late Gary) Sheels of Poughquag, NY and the late Dudley and Gary Doucet; survived by 13 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren; grandmother of the late Daniel Doucet. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered Friday, January 14 at 9:30 AM at St. John Neumann Chapel (Belmont and Englewood), Kenmore. Arrangements by DENGLER & ROBERTS FUNERAL HOME. Published in the Buffalo News on 1/13/2005. Eugling, Frank W. Of Buffalo, NY, entered into rest December 18, 2004. Friends may visit the LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (City Chapel), 102 Linwood Ave. (at Summer), near Delaware Ave., on Friday morning from 9-12 Noon. Funeral services will immediately follow. Frank was a resident at the Lafayette Hotel for 10 years. Interment Lakeside Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News on 1/13/2005. 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. Fronczak, Gregory V. "Gregg" January 11, 2005, suddenly, age 52, beloved husband of Marjorie (Bakewell); dear son of Bernadine (late Victor) Fronczak; brother of Nancy (Michael) Fessenden and Gary Fronczak; also survived by his dog Gimlet; survived by nieces, nephews and cousins. Friends may call at the JAMES E. GRACE FUNERAL HOME INC., 335 Ontario St., Thursday 2-9 PM (family will be present 2-4 and 7-9). Funeral services will be held Friday at 10:30 AM in Pine Lawn Chapel, 2951 Harlem Rd., Cheektowaga. In lieu of flowers memorials to Erie County SPCA, 205 Ensminger Rd., Tonawanda 14150 or Craig Hospital Spinal Cord Foundation, 3425 South Clarkson St., Englewood, CO 80113. Published in the Buffalo News on 1/13/2005. George, Anthony J. January 11, 2005, dear son of the late Patrick and late Frances (Morrell) George; stepson of the late Catherine (Marino) George; also survived by many cousins. The family will be present to receive friends Friday from 7-9 PM at the SPALLINO-AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, 1300 Pine Ave., Niagara Falls, NY. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday from Our Lady of Lebanon Church at 10 AM. Online register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News on 1/13/2005. 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. Grotke, Howard G. January 11, 2005 of West Seneca, NY; beloved son of the late Edward and Caroline (nee Schultz) Grotke; dear brother of Norma (late Clarence) Klopfer and the late Edward (late Elsie) Grotke of Ohio; dear uncle of Kenneth, Carol, David, James and Gerald, Allen, Cathy and Connie. Howard was a WWII veteran, an active member of Trinity Lutheran Church and retired from the Ferro Corp. after 40 yrs. of service. Family present Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the SIECK & MAST FUNERAL HOME, 250 Orchard Park Rd., West Seneca 825-5205. Funeral services will be held Saturday 10:00 AM from Trinity Lutheran Church, 146 Reserve Rd., West Seneca (please assemble at church). Memorials may be made to Trinity Lutheran Church. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery, Orchard Park. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/13/2005 - 1/14/2005. Hale, Edward J. Of Lakeview, NY, January 10, 2005; beloved husband of Elinor (Smith) Hale; loving father of David (Alice), Carol (Michael) O'Dea and Thomas (Janice) Hale; brother of Anna Straight; grandfather of Andrew, Laura, Brian, Maggie Hale, Daniel and James O'Dea; also survived by nieces and nephews. Friends may call Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at LOOMIS OFFERS & LOOMIS, INC., Hamburg Chapel, 207 Main St. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday 11 AM at the Lakeview Congregational Church, 2043 Lakeview Rd. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials to charities of one's choice. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/13/2005 - 1/14/2005. 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. Holy, Frances A. January 12, 2005, daughter of the late William and Frances (Pawek) Holy; dear friend of Jane and Dick Koron. Friends may call Friday, 2-4 and 7-9 PM, at the DIETRICH FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2480 Kensington. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday at 9 AM at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, 381 Edison St. Flowers gratefully declined. Frances was an employee of Westinghouse for over 30 years. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/13/2005 - 1/14/2005. Howard, Georgia M. January 10, 2005; beloved wife of the late Eugene Howard, Sr.; loving mother of Duane Howard and the late Eugene Howard, Jr.; survived by seven brothers, two sisters, two granddaughters and one grandson. The viewing will be held Friday from 10 AM-7 PM and Saturday morning from 10 AM-11 AM, services at H. ALFRED LEWIS, INC, 968 Jefferson Ave. Burial Forest Lawn Cemetery Published in the Buffalo News on 1/13/2005. James, Christine January 9, 2005; beloved wife of the late McCaul James. Family will be present Saturday at 11:00 AM. Funeral to follow at 12:00 Noon from First Baptist Church, 320 Ingham Ave., Lackawanna. Arrangements by BRIAN K. LEWIS FUNERAL HOMES, 845-5545 Published in the Buffalo News on 1/13/2005. 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. Jarmus, Felicia (Buczkowski) January 12, 2005 of Cheektowaga, NY; beloved wife of Richard Jarmus; dear mother of Rosanne (Ron) Folger, Christopher (Mary) Jarmus; grandmother of Julie and Amy Saeva; sister of Caroline (Bob) Jakubowski, Robert (Joanne), Leon (Carlene) Buczkowski; also survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral service from the BARRON-MILLER FUNERAL HOME INC., 3025 William St., Cheektowaga (near Union Rd.) Friday at 11:00 AM and in St. Philip the Apostle Church at 11:30 AM. Family present Friday only 9:30 AM-11:00 AM. Published in the Buffalo News on 1/13/2005. Jones, David D. January 7, 2005; beloved son of Mary F. Jones. Family will be present Friday 11:00 AM. Funeral to follow at 12:00 Noon from True Praise and Worship Church of God, 578 Walden Ave. (near Bailey Ave.). Arrangements by BRIAN K. LEWIS FUNERAL HOMES. Published in the Buffalo News on 1/13/2005. Kiebzak, Theresa F. (nee Waliszewski) Suddenly, January 7, 2005, wife of the late Michael F. Kiebzak and the late John Crouse; dearest mother of Michael (Cheryl), Stephen (Deborah) Kiebzak and Cathy Crouse; fond grandmother of 10; sister of Chester (late Mary Ann) and Patricia Waliszewski; also survived by nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday, 9:30 AM, at St. Adalbert Basilica. No prior visitation. Please assemble at church. Arrangements: ORLOWSKI SUCHOCKI FUNERAL HOME, 893-3024. Published in the Buffalo News on 1/13/2005. 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. Kott, Helen (Kobus) January 12, 2005; beloved wife of the late Alexander; dear daughter of the late Joseph and Sophie Kobus; dear sister of Josephine (late Jack) Balistreri and the late Leo (late Florence), Genevieve (late Joseph) Polakiewicz, Alice (late Edward) Mazur, Edward, Theodora (Arlan) Heckman, Teddy and Michael; dear sister-in-law of Nancy (Thomas) Todaro; also survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral from the KOLANO FUNERAL HOME, 396 Amherst St. (near Grant) Saturday 9:00 AM and Assumption Church at 9:30 AM. Friends are invited. Family will be present Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/13/2005 - 1/14/2005. Krakowski, Frances (Bosco) January 12, 2005, of Lackawanna, NY. Beloved wife of the late Joseph S.; dearest mother of Thomas (Deborah) and Joanne; grandmother of Mark and Jenine Kumpf; great-grandmother of Jewelee Schauman; daughter of the late Ralph and Rosie (nee Scrgiconco); sister of Antionette, Mary, Josephine and the late Guy and Jean; also survived by nieces and nephews. Services from the COLONIAL MEMORIAL CHAPELS, INC., 3003 South Park Ave., Lackawanna, NY, Saturday morning at 9 and from St. Hyacinth's Church at 9:30. Visitation Friday only 2-4 & 7-9. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/13/2005 - 1/14/2005. Lavin, Michael F. Age 52, December 14, 2004; of Las Vegas, NV; formerly of Tonawanda, NY. Friends and relatives are invited to attend a Memorial Service, Saturday, January 15, 2005, 12 noon at St Francis Chapel, 71 Adam St, Tonawanda, NY. Published in the Buffalo News on 1/13/2005. 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. Marciniak, Helen (Pietrzak) January 12, 2005, beloved wife of the late Sigismund J. 'Ziggy'; loving mother of Joanne (David) Rozeski, Susan (James) Kneeppel, Robert (Nancy), Carol (Gordon) Stansfield and Joseph (Karen) Marciniak; dearest grandmother of nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; dear sister of Rose (late Frank) Snowske, Mary (late Henry) Hoffman, Joseph (Irene) Pietrzak, Laura (late Leon) Hajnosz and the late Anthony Pietrzak and Ann (Joseph) Czop; also survived by nieces and nephews. The family will be present Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM, at the, (Amherst Chapel), AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 5200 Sheridan Dr., (at Hopkins), where funeral services will be held Saturday at 9:15 and a Mass of Christian Burial from St. Pius X Church at 10 AM. Friends invited. Helen was an avid gardener, baker and enjoyed the wildlife around her home. On line register www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 1/13/2005 - 1/14/2005. 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. Miles, Dorothy (McKenney) January 12, 2005; beloved wife of the late Robert M. Miles Jr.; loving mother of Charlene Kohlhagen and Francine Dole; grandmother of Angela, Michele and Wendy; great-grandmother of Skylar; sister of Thomas (late Beulla) McKenney. Family will receive relatives and friends at the WENDEL & LOECHER INC. FUNERAL HOME, 27 Aurora St., Lancaster, Friday only 2-4 and 7-9 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Mary's R.C. Church, Lancaster, Saturday morning at 9:30 (please assemble at Church). Published in the Buffalo News on 1/13/2005. 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. Mycek, Collene R. (Cole) January 11, 2005, beloved wife of Stephen 'Mickey' Mycek; dearest mother of Robert (Lucy) Mycek, Lynn Mycek, Stefanie (Michael) Penvose; cherished grandmother of Julianne (Mark) Aquino, Rob (Michelle) Mycek, Natalie, Zachary Rzepecki, Alexander and Evan Penvose; loving great-grandmother of Taylor, Alexis, Kaitlyn, Alyssa, Madison, Makenzie and Mitchell; sister of Ginny Cole and the late Vada (Raymond) Dilt, Phyllis (Harold) Campbell, Robert (Louise), Paul (Marie) and William Cole; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Friends may call Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the LESTER H. WEDEKINDT INC. FUNERAL HOME, 3290 Delaware Ave. Funeral Services in Knox United Presbyterian Church, (Kinsey and Elmwood Aves.), Kenmore, NY Saturday morning at 10 AM, please assemble at church. Internment will follow at St. Adalbert's Cemetery, Lancaster. Published in the Buffalo News on 1/13/2005. Nunn, Robert A. 79 years old of West Seneca, NY, January 13, 2005, loving husband of Jean (nee Ronan); father of Robert (Gail), Michael (Colleen), David (Sandra), Timothy (Barb) and Paul (Wendy) Nunn; grandfather of 10; great-grandfather of two; brother of the late Dr. James Nunn. Family will be present Saturday 6-9 and Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 at the HOY FUNERAL HOME INC., 3855 Seneca St., West Seneca, where prayers will be said Monday morning at 8:30 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial from Queen of Heaven Church at 9:00 AM. Friends invited. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/13/2005 - 1/14/2005. Pawlak, Joyce M. (Krempa) January 10, 2005, beloved wife of Vincent J.; dearest mother of Susan (Michael) Kowalski, Pamela (Raymond) Zwolinski and Michelle (Paul) Hooftallen Jr.; favorite grandmother of six grandchildren; daughter of Charlotte (late John) Krempa; sister of John (Sandra) Krempa; also survived by a niece and two nephews. Funeral Saturday 8:45 AM from the ORLOWSKI PIETSZAK FUNERAL HOME, 2400 William St., with Mass of Christian burial 9:30 AM at St. Adalbert Basilica. Family present Thursday and Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/13/2005 - 1/14/2005. Pellien, Dorothy S. (Murphy) Of Orchard Park, NY December 27, 2004, beloved wife of the late Robert C. Pellien; loving mother of Wayne (Mary Lou) Pellien, Patricia (Gene) Ingelfinger, Charles Pellien and the late Jacquline (Dave) Flynn; dear sister of Thomas Murphy and the late Robert Murphy, George Glore, Hazel Givens, Ann James, Chastine Wall, Francis Camino and Lena Bradford; cherished grandmother of seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. The family will be present to received friends on Friday 4-8 PM at the O'CONNELL-MURPHY FUNERAL HOME, 2286 South Park Ave. where funeral services will be held Saturday at 9:30. Rev. Kenneth Babcock officiating. Interment Hillcrest Cemetery. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.oconnellfh.com Published in the Buffalo News on 1/13/2005. Pillittere, Irene (Vogt) January 11, 2005, wife of 59 years to the late Lt. Col. Russell M.; precious mother of Russell D. (Donna), Patricia (Todd) Ankeny, Janet (Jeffrey) Gibson, and the late Robert. Grandmother of 11 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Sister of George Vogt and Marie (Walter) Carnall. Mass of Christian Burial, St Barnabas Church, 2069 George Urban Blvd, Friday 11 AM; please assemble at church. No prior visitation. Arrangements by PACER FUNERAL HOME. Published in the Buffalo News on 1/13/2005. Redlinski Jr., Paul Of Hamburg, NY, January 12, 2005, beloved husband of Marie (Pawlica) Redlinski; devoted father of Paula (Gordon) Holbig and Mark (Joan) Redlinski; loving grandfather of Jonathan, Allison and Gregory; dear brother of Emil (Irene), Leonard (Carol) and the late Dan (Lorraine) Redlinski; also survived by sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces and nephews. Visitation with family at the EDWARD J. CICHON FUNERAL HOME, 4929 Broadway, Depew, Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Relatives and friends are invited to a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Francis of Assisi Church, S-4263 St. Francis Dr., Athol Springs, Saturday at 9 AM. Please assemble at church. Flowers declined. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/13/2005 - 1/14/2005. 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. Rubacher, Dennis M. Of Lockport, NY; entered into rest January 7, 2005; beloved husband of Patricia (nee Schieder) Rubacher; father of Wayne; step-father of Julie (Edward) Zelazny and Brian Beals; also survived by five grandchildren, six brothers and one sister. Family and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service on Saturday, January 15 at 1 PM in St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 68 Eagle St., Williamsville, NY. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials to the Church or the Leukemia Society. Family and friends are invited after the services to the Kenmore Volunteer Fire Dept. at Delaware and Nash Rds. for fellowship. Dennis was a member of the N.A.R.F.E. and an exempt member of the Kenmore Volunteer Fire Department. Arrangements BERNARDT FUNERAL HOME, 130 Main St., Akron NY (542-9522) Published in the Buffalo News on 1/13/2005. Sacha, Adam January 10, 2005. Beloved husband of Helen (Connor) Sacha; devoted father of Mark A. (Lynn) Sacha and Stanley (Sally Crowley) Sacha; grandfather of Lauren, Mark, Matthew, and the late Rachel Sacha; Victoria Sacha and Samantha Crowley; brother of John (Mary) Sacha and Stanley (Gloria) Sacha. Friends may call Friday 2-4 and 7-9 at the DIETRICH FUNERAL HOME, INC, 2480 Kensington Ave., Amherst. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday at Queen of Martyrs Church at 9:30 AM. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to Canisius High School. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/13/2005 - 1/14/2005. Sacha, Rachel Madeline Suddenly, January 8, 2005; cherished daughter of Mark and Lynn (Melohusky) Sacha; loving sister of Lauren, Mark and Matthew Sacha; granddaughter of Helen (Connor) Sacha and the late Adam Sacha and Walter and Lillian (Widmer) Melohusky; dear niece of Stanley (Sally Crowley) Sacha, Christopher (Carole) Melohusky, Lori (Richard) Lynch, David Melohusky, Paul Melohusky, Maureen (Jack) Migliore and Alan (Lisa) Melohusky; beloved God-daughter of Marie Redden; survived by ten loving cousins. Friends may call Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the DIETRICH FUNERAL HOME INC., 2480 Kensington Ave., Amherst. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Our Lady of Victory Basilica on Monday at 10:30 AM. Flowers are gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to the Rachel Sacha Fund at the Buffalo Seminary. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/13/2005 - 1/16/2005. Funeral home info Flowers Charities 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. Songin, Christine A. January 11, 2005 of Buffalo N.Y. Daughter of the late John G. and Frances V. (nee Baranski) Songin; dear sister of Casimer (Joan) Songin; dear aunt of Michele (Kevin) Glinski and Edward (Anita) Songin; great-aunt of Ashley, Matthew, Amanda and Thomas Jon; niece of Sr. Christine Songin F.S.S.J. and Margaret Songin; also survived by cousins and friends. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a funeral Mass of Christian Burial, Saturday at 10 AM at St. Valentine's Church, 522 South Park Ave. No prior visitation. Interment in St. Matthew's Cemetery. Arrangements by the Old First Ward Chapel of the PETER K. LESLIE FUNERAL HOME. Published in the Buffalo News on 1/13/2005. Sovinski, Andrew January 12, 2005, beloved husband of Stella (nee Tarabula); dear father of Theresa (Thomas) Luczkowski, Susan and Barbara (Ben) Zarajczyk; fond grandfather of Eric and Vicki Luczkowski and Andrea (Anthony) Buccilli; great-grandfather of Matthew Luczkowski; brother of Betty (late Blaise) Rindone, Stephen (Dorothy), Frank (late Maryann) and predeceased by sisters and a brother. Family and friends may call Friday 2-8 PM at ST. JOHN'S FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1456 Broadway ( 892-4600) where services will be held Saturday 9:45 and at 10 AM at St. John Kanty Church. Andrew worked Bingo and was an usher at the parish and a WW II Army Air Corp veteran. Flowers gratefully declined. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/13/2005 - 1/14/2005. Tard Sr., William D. Entered into peaceful rest January 10, 2005, loving husband of Marie Tard; beloved father of Evetta Hall, William D. Jr., Wallace Tard, Angela (Aldric) Freeman, of Brooklyn, NY; grandfather of 10; great-grandfather of two; brother of Eddie Mae Tard, of Atlanta, GA; also survived by a host of relatives and friends. Viewing, 11 AM Saturday at Gospel Temple Church of God in Christ, 143 Beard Ave. Funeral, 12 noon. Interment in St. Matthew's Cemetery. Arrangements by THOMAS T. EDWARDS FUNERAL HOME, INC. Mr. Tard was a veteran of WW II and a retiree of the Bethlehem Steel Corp. Published in the Buffalo News on 1/13/2005. 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. Willig, Harvey J. January 12, 2005; beloved husband of the late Ann (nee Schwab) Willig; dearest father of the late David Willig; dear friend of Virginia Allen; dear father-in-law of Rita (Norman) Sodus; dear grandfather of Jennifer (Charles Scibetta) Willig, Sara Willig and Elizabeth (Scott) Phillips; also survived by nieces and nephews. Family will be present on Thursday 7-9 PM and Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the Urban-AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, 3645 Genesee St. (2 blocks east of Union Rd.) where funeral services will be held on Saturday at 10:15 AM and from Christ the King Church at 11 AM. Friends invited. Flowers gratefully declined. If desired, contributions may be made to Hospice Buffalo, Inc., 225 Como Park Blvd., Cheektowaga, NY 14227. Online register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 1/13/2005 - 1/14/2005. 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. Wode, Alma January 9, 2005; dear sister of the late Henry (Chris) Lippert, late Kenny (Betty) Lippert and the late Norma (Henry) Nadolny; dear aunt of Ronald and Gerald Nadolny, Patsy (Mike) Griffin, Kathy (Edward) Pitz, Maureen (Frank) Rago and the late Henry Lippert, Jr. A Memorial Service will be held on Friday at 10 AM at the Pine Lawn Cemetery (Chapel), corner of Genesee and Harlem. Friends invited. Arrangements by the AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC. Published in the Buffalo News on 1/13/2005. Zimmerman, Thomas G. Of Cheektowaga, NY, entered into rest January 11, 2005. Beloved husband of Gena M. (nee Cluckey) Zimmerman; devoted father of Carrie and Erica Zimmerman; loving son of William (Angeline) and the late Doris (nee Beimler) Zimmerman; dear brother of Nancy (Henry) Castor, William (Renee) Zimmerman, Gary (Sharon) Zimmerman, Gloria (Larry) Ladner, Joseph (Janice) DiFiore and Kathy (Neil) DiFiore; dearest son-in-law of Eugene and the late Dorothy Cluckey; fond brother-in-law of Karen (Paul) Sondel and William (Amy) Cluckey; also survived by nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends. Relatives and friends may visit the LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (Northtowns Chapel), 885 Niagara Falls Blvd. near Eggert/Sheridan Dr. on Friday from 4-8 PM where the funeral and services will be held on Saturday morning at 10 o'clock. getlogo,lo0240 Published in the Buffalo News on 1/13/2005.