OBITS: The Buffalo News Death Notices 14 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 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. Bennett, Martha A. Suddenly passed January 11, 2005, services will be held January 17 at the Greater Refuge Temple, at 10:00 AM Published in the Buffalo News on 1/14/2005. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. Guess Sr., Leonard E. January 12, 2005 at age 72; beloved husband of Esther (nee Sidberry) Guess; devoted father of Alden, Avon, Norman, Leonard Jr., Terrence, Larry, Michael Guess, Kimberly (Thomas) Jackson, Debbie, DeiDre and Mark Guess; loving grandfather of 25 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren; brother of William Roberts Jr., Elizabeth Stewart, Charlene Rivers and Wilma Roberts; nephew of Benjamin Guess; also survived by a host of relatives and friends. The family will be present on Saturday at (Cleveland Hill Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME INC., 569 Cleveland Dr. from 12 Noon-1 PM where a homegoing celebration will be held at 1 PM. Friends invited. Online register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News on 1/14/2005. Gujral, Daljit K. Passed away on January 12, 2005 at age 71. Dearest mother of Dr. Devendera S. Gujral D.D.S. and Manendra S. Gujral; loving grandmother of five grandchildren. Bhog ceremony per Sikh Rites at Gurudwara Sahib, 6569 Main Street, Williamsville from 7-9 PM on Saturday, January 15, 2005. For additional information friends may call 713-8656. Arrangements by the (Tonawanda Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC. Online register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News on 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. Heim, Ruth Walters January 9, 2005, in New Orleans, LA, formerly of Buffalo, NY, 83, beloved wife of the late William L. Heim Sr.; mother of Dale H. Longnecker and William L. Heim Jr.; grandmother of Paul S. Bartell, Adam Bartell and William M. Heim; great-grandmother of Brandon Alexander Bartell; sister of Nelson Walters. Private services and interment will be scheduled at a later date. Arrangements by LAKE LAWN METAIRIE FUNERAL HOME, New Orleans, 504-486-6331. Published in the Buffalo News on 1/14/2005. 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. 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. Lannen, Robert J. January 13, 2005, of the Town of Tonawanda; Beloved husband of the late Helen P. (Shelly) Lannen; dear father of Patricia Rellinger, Robert A. (Maureen), Thomas (Margaret), John (Toni), Mary (George) Brown and Kathleen (Philip) Glaser; loving grandfather of 13 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. The family will receive friends at the C. MERTZ AND SON FUNERAL HOME INC., 911 Englewood Ave., Saturday and Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM where Funeral Services will be held Monday at 9:00 AM and a Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at The Shrine of St. John Neumann Chapel (Englewood & Belmont Aves.) at 9:30 AM. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/14/2005 - 1/15/2005. 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. Muscoreil, Laura J. (Barber) January 13, 2005. Beloved wife of Mariano Muscoreil; dear mother of Kathy (David) Gzyl and Lawrence (Amy) Krajewski; stepmother of Josephine Aliosio, Toni (Dave) Gross and the late Debra Bundy; also survived by 11 grandchildren; sister of Donald (Grace) and Tom (Frances) Barber. The family will be present at the MICHAEL A. DiVINCENZO FUNERAL HOME, 1122 E. Lovejoy St. on Friday from 4-8 PM. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Agnes Church, 194 Ludington St., Saturday morning at 9:45 AM. Please assemble at church. Flowers gratefully declined. Published in the Buffalo News on 1/14/2005. Mustaller, Mary J. (Mrowczynska) MUSTALLER----Mary J.(Mrowczynska) Died suddenly January 8, 2005 at age 85 of Cheektowaga, wife of the late Lawrence J. Mustaller; mother of Lawrence (Elsie), Charles (Patricia) Mustaller, Theresa Cieslik, the late Thadeus Armatys, Ronald Armatys; grandmother of Daunne M. Bruni, the late Axel H. Mustaller, Mary R. Mustaller, Lisa, Brian Armatys, David, Dwayne, Thomas, Gary, Gregory Cieslik and Kelly Zak; sister of Ceil Luterek, Eleanor Kryszczuk, Stella Januchowski; also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and great-grandchildren. Services will be held Sat. January 15, 2005 at 1 PM, at St. Bonaventure Church, Harlem & Seneca, Buffalo, NY. Arrangements by FRANK RUBINO MORTUARY. Published in the Buffalo News on 1/14/2005. Nowicki, Edward F. January 12, 2005, of Sloan, NY, brother of the late Rita Siska; uncle of Darleen (James) Leonard and David Siska; great-uncle of Shane Nelson. Funeral services commencing at the DANIEL R. SMOLAREK FUNERAL HOME, 2047 BROADWAY, Cheektowaga-Buffalo city line, Saturday morning at 9:00 and at St. Andrew's Church at 9:30 AM. Interment in St. Stanislaus Cemetery. Family present Friday only 2-4 and 7-9. Published in the Buffalo News on 1/14/2005. 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. 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. Funeral home info Flowers Charities 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. 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. Schrader, Joyce M. (Hoelzle) December 24, 2004. Beloved mother of Victor (Kate), Kathy (David) Domkoski and Sharon (John) Adler; dearest grandmother of Kierstin, Erika and Christopher. Former wife of Victor A. Schrader Jr. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Most Precious Blood Church, 22 Prospect St., Angola, NY Saturday at 10 AM. Arrangements by SCHIAVONE FUNERAL HOME, INC Published in the Buffalo News on 1/14/2005. Schultz, Marlene A. Of South Wales, NY, December 16, 2004, beloved sister of Wilfred M. Schultz; daughter of the Wilfred E. and Beatrice (Matthews) Schultz. No prior visitation. A Memorial Mass will be held in St. Mary's Church, Strykersville, NY, Saturday, January 15th at 10 AM. Friends invited. Burial services private. Memorials made to SPCA or to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Arrangements by F.E. BROWN SONS FUNERAL HOME INC. Published in the Buffalo News on 1/14/2005. Shea, Todd January 9, 2005, of Grand Island, son of Daniel and Shauna Shea; brother of Ryan, Timothy and Megan Shea; grandson of Arthur and the late Emily Davis, Jack and Irma Shea. Private services were held at the convenience of the family. Published in the Buffalo News on 1/14/2005. Smith, Terence J. January 12, 2005, of Buffalo, NY, loving fiance of Michele Freiert; eldest son of Arthur and Patricia Smith; brother of Michelle (Jerry) Germain, Christopher (Cheryl), Stephen (Beth) and Clayton (Kelly) Smith; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Friends may call Saturday 2-4 and 7-9 at the LESTER H. WEDEKINDT FUNERAL HOME, 3290 Delaware Ave, where private funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/14/2005 - 1/15/2005. 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. Spindler, George A. January 13, 2005; husband of the late Charlotte (Schleifer) Spindler; father of the late Robert N. (Judith) Spindler and the late John G. (Susan) Spindler; grandfather of Kristen (Scott) Benk, Alison (Carl) Olsen and the late Jenean R. Spindler; great grandfather of Seth Olsen, Charlotte and William Benk; also survived by several nieces and nephews. The family will be present to receive friends 10:00-11:00 AM at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 1080 Main St., Buffalo, Saturday followed by a funeral service at 11 o'clock. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials to Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, School 82 Fund. Arrangements by BEACH-TUYN FUNERAL HOME INC. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/14/2005 - 1/15/2005. Tripoli, Ruth (Billings) January 13, 2005; beloved wife of the late Alfred Tripoli; dearest mother of Laura (Donald) Hickey and Linda Tripoli; sister of Ellen Neuman, Jane McClure, Priscilla Billings, Thomas Billings, Carol Neri, and the late Marie Taylor, Virginia Stevens, Dorothy Schearer, and James Billings; also survived by many 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 Drive (corner Hopkins Rd.) where funeral services will be held Saturday at 9:15 AM and from Good Shepherd Church at 10 AM. Online register at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News on 1/14/2005. Williams, Vincent J. January 12, 2005; husband of the late Helen M. (Leary) Williams; father of MaryEllen (Gary) Pfeifer; grandfather of Adam, Jessica and Nicky; brother of Margaret Williams, Sister Marilyn Williams O.P., Kenneth Williams and the late Rose Marie Williams; also survived by nieces and nephews. No prior visitation. Friends are invited to attend a Memorial Mass Saturday at 12 Noon in SS Peter & Paul Church (Williamsville). Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimers Assoc., 311 Arsenal St., Watertown, MA 02472. Arrangements by BEACH-TUYN FUNERAL HOME, INC. Published in the Buffalo News on 1/14/2005. 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.