OBITS: The Buffalo News Death Notices 17 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. Barden, Leo J. January 16, 2005, beloved husband of the late Theresa; dear father of David (Karen), Thomas (Sandy), Michael (Patty), Robert (Robin), William (late Theresa) Barden, Terri (Don) Hans, James (Gail) Bebber and Ronald Bebber; grandfather of 13; great-grandfather of 14; brother of Bill, Joe, Blanche and several predeceased brothers and sisters. Friends may call at the JAMES E. GRACE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 335 Ontario St., Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM where funeral services will be held Wednesday at 9:30 AM and in All Saints Church, 205 Esser Ave. at 10:00 AM. In lieu of flowers, memorials to American Diabetes Assn. or American Cancer Society. Mr. Barden faithfully served his country in the United States Marine Corps from 1942-1952 and retired from Sealtest after 37 years. Published in the Buffalo News on 1/17/2005. Battaglia, Mario S. January 16, 2005, of West Seneca, NY, beloved husband of the late Irene E. (nee Gebler); loving father of Donna (Robert) Guest, Arlene (Leo) Kogler, Shirley (Gerald) McCormick and the late infant, Charles Battaglia; brother of the late Anna Hinton, Celia Telesco, Albert, Joseph, Charles and John Battaglia; also survived by 12 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren and four step-great-grandchildren. Family will be present Monday 7-9 and Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 at the HOY FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3855 Seneca St., West Seneca where prayers will be said Wednesday morning at 9:30 followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St Williams Church at 10. Friends invited. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/17/2005 - 1/18/2005. Bryski, Francis J. January 13, 2005, of Depew, NY, beloved husband of Dolores J. (Pelczynski) Bryski; dearest father of Bruce G. Bryski. The family wishes to have a private funeral. Arrangements by the BARRON-MILLER FUNERAL HOME INC. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/16/2005 - 1/17/2005. Dahlman, Jeffrey January 16, 2005, beloved son of Robert J. and Gail (Liskiewicz) Dahlman; dear brother of Michael, Elizabeth and Eric Dahlman; loving grandson of Marion (late Robert J. Sr.) Dahlman and the late Harry (Regina) Liskiewicz; survived by aunts, uncles and cousins. Friends may call at the URBAN BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME, 6685 Transit Rd., East Amherst (three miles north of Maple Rd.) Tuesday and Wednesday 2-4 and 6-9 PM. Friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial Thursday at 10 AM in St. Mary's Church, Transit Rd., Swormville (north of North French). Memorials may be made to Make-A-Wish Foundation, 5554 Main St., Williamsville, NY 14221. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/17/2005 - 1/19/2005. Deyot, Grace M. (Deuel) January 16, 2005, wife of the late Howard Deyot; mother of Joan (Peter) Yuskevich, Gerald, David (Ann Marie), Bruce (Carmen) and Linda Felschow; sister of the late Ruth Magyary; also survived by 13 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren. Friends may call Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 at LOOMIS, OFFERS & LOOMIS, INC., Memorial Chapel, 1820 Seneca St. where funeral will be held Wednesday at 11 AM. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials to American Cancer Society or American Diabetes Association. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/17/2005 - 1/18/2005. Donnellan, Lillian A. (Strasser) Of Angola, NY, January 13, 2005, wife of the late James W. Donnellan; dearest mother of Beverly A. (Angelo) Cozzo, Marilyn C. (Edward) Hino, Cynthia L. (Carmen) Provenzo and Richard N. Donnellan; also survived by 12 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Services to be held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements by ADDISON FUNERAL HOME, INC. Published in the Buffalo News on 1/17/2005. Frazier, Dorothy January 11, 2005, survived by several nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the DENGLER FUNERAL HOME, 2070 Eggert Rd., Amherst, NY, Tuesday 12 PM followed by Funeral Services at 1 PM. getlogo,mc0540 Published in the Buffalo News on 1/17/2005. Fusani, Clara L. (Pierro) January 15, 2005, beloved wife of the late Reno P. Fusani, Sr.; dear mother of Reno P. (Linda) Fusani, Jr., David S. (Julianne) Fusani and Pamela (Ronald) DeRanieri; cherished grandmother of Alicia, Claire and David Fusani, Dina (Michael) Nichols, Vittoria and Alexandra DeRanieri; loving sister of Felicia (late Carmen) Amatrano and predeceased by 10 brothers and sisters. The family will be present to receive friends Monday 3-7 at BEACH-TUYN FUNERAL HOME, INC., 5541 Main St. (at Cayuga Rd.), Williamsville where a Funeral Service will be held Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to The American Heart Association. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/16/2005 - 1/17/2005. Harter, David B. Of Hamburg, NY, January 13, 2005, beloved husband of the late Elizabeth K. (Sloan) Harter; dear father of David L. (Sarah) Harter and Linda A. (Frank) Turello; grandfather of Brooks Harter, Anthony (Michelle) Turello, Dawn Harter, Rebecca (Daniel) Chapman, Melissa Turello and Tiffany (Jonathan) Nice; great-grandfather of seven; brother of Carl (Genevieve) Harter and the late Arthur, Robert, Fred, Marcus and George Harter, Alice Steins and Noreen Jandreznak; also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Friends may call Sunday 7-9, Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the DENGLER & ROBERTS FUNERAL HOME, 3000 Delaware Ave., at Tremont, Kenmore, where Funeral Services will be held Tuesday at 9:30 AM. Mr. Harter was a member of the Hamburg American Legion Post No. 527. Memorial contributions may be made to the Hamburg Legion Post, 2 Memorial Dr., Hamburg, NY 14075. Online tributes may be to www.mem.com Published in the Buffalo News from 1/15/2005 - 1/17/2005. Hora, Arletta M. (Lamm) January 14, 2005, of Cheektowaga, NY, beloved wife of the late Michael Hora, Sr.; dearest mother of Suzanne (James) Glawatz, Michael Jr. (Linda) and Bruce (Sally); loving grandmother of Timothy, Michelle, Stephen, Gregory, Michael III, Julia, Nicholas, Sarah, Kaitlyn, Lauren, Megan, late Victoria, Frank, Anthony and Angela; sister of the late Arlene Lamm and the late Arnold (Joanne) Lamm; also survived by brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews. Family will be present to receive relatives and friends Sunday and Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the MELVIN J. SLIWINSKI FUNERAL HOME, 85 George Urban Blvd. (west of Harlem Rd.) where funeral services will be held Tuesday at 9:30 AM and from Holy Name of Jesus Church (1947 Bailey Ave.) at 10 AM. Interment Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/16/2005 - 1/17/2005. Janiszewski, Rita R. (Filipski) January 16, 2005, beloved wife of the late Ted Janiszewski; devoted mother of Cynthia (Carlos) Rentas and John (Suzanne) Janiszewski; loving grandmother of Dawn Marie and Scott Begier and Tracy, Nicholas and Matthew; predeceased by 12 brothers and sisters; also survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral services at the BUSZKA FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2005 Clinton St. (corner S. Ogden), Wednesday at 9 AM and at Precious Blood Church at 9:30 AM. Mrs. Janiszewski was a member of the parish Altar & Rosary Society. Visitation Tuesday 2-4 & 7-9. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/17/2005 - 1/18/2005. Jaworski, Edward J. "Joe" January 15, 2005, age 91, husband of the late Rita F. (nee Burkard); father of Beth Ann (Donald) Beilein and Ruth Ann Bentley; grandfather of David and Michelle Beilein and Miles Bentley; brother of Edgar (Veronica) and predeceased by a sister and brothers; uncle to several nieces and nephews. Family will be present Monday 2-5 and 7-9 PM at the (Lancaster/Depew Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 6050 Transit Rd., Depew where funeral services will be held Tuesday at 8:45 AM with a Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 9:30 AM at Our Lady of Pompeii Church, 158 Laverack St., Lancaster. Online register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News on 1/17/2005. 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. Kowalyk, Rosalia (Slywchak) January 15, 2005, of Cheektowaga, NY, beloved wife of the late Petro Kowalyk; dear mother of Petro (Maria) of Ukraine, Walter (Donna), Roman 'Ray' (Christine) and Andrew (Linda) Kowalyk; grandmother of Adam, Ashley, Nick, Sherry and Natalie and grandchildren, great-grandchildren and family in Ukraine. Funeral service from the BARRON- MILLER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3025 William St. near Union Rd., Cheektowaga, Tuesday at 9:15 AM and in St. Nicholas Ukrainian Church at 10 AM. Family present Monday only 4-8 PM. Panachyda Service Monday at 7:45 PM. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/16/2005 - 1/17/2005. Krywyj, Anna (Bornicki) January 15, 2005, of Lackawanna, NY, beloved wife of the late Andrew; dearest mother of Gloria (Paul) Julyan, Stephen and John; grandmother of Jeffrey (Erika), Michael and Jeremy Julyan; and great-grandmother of five; daughter of the late Daniel and Mary (nee Fuchs) Bornicki; sister of Olga and predeceased by brothers and sisters; also survived by nieces and nephews. Services from THE COLONIAL MEMORIAL CHAPELS INC., 3003 South Park Ave., Lackawanna, NY Wednesday morning at 9:30 and from Our Lady of Perpetual Help Ukranian Church at 10. Visitation Monday and Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM with Panakyda Tuesday 7 PM. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/16/2005 - 1/17/2005. Kurtz, Robert F. January 16, 2005, beloved husband of Irene (Schwab) Kurtz; devoted father of Karole (Donald) Palmer, Kenneth (Beth) Kurtz, Karen (Greg) Banach, Keith (Debbie) Kurtz, Karl (Robin) Kurtz and Klyde (Cathy) Kurtz; grandfather of 15 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; brother of Arlene (Ricardo) Ramirez, Norman (Adele) Kurtz, Raymond (Margaret) Kurtz and the late Donald Kurtz. Friends are welcome to attend a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Joseph's University Church, 3269 Main St., on Wednesday at 1 PM. Flowers are gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to Hospice Buffalo Inc., 225 Como Park Blvd, Cheektowaga, NY 14227 or The Lymphoma Leukemia Assn., 4053 Maple Rd, Amherst, NY 14226. Arrangements by the DIETRICH FUNERAL HOME, INC. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/17/2005 - 1/18/2005. Majewicz, Ruth H. (Anderson) Formerly of Marilla, NY, January 15, 2005, beloved wife of the late Leo L. Majewicz and William Turner; mother of Michael (Helen) Turner, Jean (William) Clifford and the late Carol (Thomas) Weston; also survived by many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; sister of Dorothy (late Arthur) Varga and the late Hazel Haas and Kenneth Anderson. The family will receive friends Tuesday 6:30-8:30 PM at the F.E. BROWN SONS FUNERAL HOME, INC., E. Quaker St., Orchard Park. Services from the funeral home Wednesday 10 AM. Friends invited. Memorials made to Roswell Park Alliance. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/17/2005 - 1/18/2005. Marasco, Margaret (George) January 16, 2005, wife of the late Pasquale Marasco; mother of Sery (Agatha) Marasco, Camille Perla; grandmother of Lisa (Stephen) Schwartz, Cynthia (Russell) Alessi, Jeffrey Marasco, Christopher (Lori) Marasco; sister of Lucy (late Joseph) Nardozzi and the late Peter (late Sarah), Daniel (late Jenny) George, Beatrice (late Joseph) Vilardo, Angela (late Daniel) Mecca, Joseph (late Pearl) George; also survived by nieces and nephews. Family present to receive friends Tuesday only 4-8 PM at the PERNA-PELLEGRINO FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1671 Maple Rd. (between Youngs & Hopkins) where funeral services will be held Wednesday at 8:45 AM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated from St. Gregory the Great Church at 9:30 AM. Interment Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/17/2005 - 1/18/2005. Michaela, Mary (Jeanette Dziewguc) January 14, 2005, loving daughter of the late Joseph and the late Mary (nee Turla) Dziewguc; dearest sister of the late Catherine (Patrick) Barry, Mary (William) Greenlaw, Josephine (Alfred) Jutkiewicz, Joseph (Margaret) Dayton, Francis (Jean) Dayton, Apolinarius (Mildred) Dayton; also survived by nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial Tuesday, January 18, 2005 at 9 AM at the Immaculate Conception Convent Chapel, 5286 South Park Ave., Hamburg, NY where visiting hours will take place on Monday from 2-4 and 6-8 PM. Interment in St. Stanislaus Cemetery, Cheektowaga, NY. Funeral arrangements by URBAN BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 6685 Transit Rd., East Amherst, NY. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/16/2005 - 1/17/2005. Molik, Frederick J. January 6, 2005, of Sarasota, FL, formerly of Elma, NY, beloved husband of Alicia Molik and the late Dorothy Molik; son of the late Chris and Vera Molik; father of Nancy Gozdziak, Hope Oleksy and the late Thomas Molik; stepfather of Michele Kuchta, Scott Pytlak, Evemarie Schlehr and Michael Pytlak; brother of Edward, Daniel and John Molik and Christine Gill; grandfather of seven. A Memorial Mass will be held Saturday, January 22 at 10 AM in Annunciation Church, Elma. Family and friends invited. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/16/2005 - 1/20/2005. Nasal, Marion F. Of Blasdell, NY, suddenly January 14, 2005; beloved daughter of the late Michael and Genevieve (nee Romanowski) Nasal; loving sister of Connie (Raymond) Frank, Michael (Carol) Nasal and Betty (John) Birks; dear aunt of Mark Nasal, Michael S. (Kris) Nasal; great-aunt of Ashley, Emily and Rhianna. Family will be present to receive friends Monday and Tuesday from 4-8 PM at the (Blasdell/Lackawanna Chapel) JOHN J. KACZOR FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3450 South Park Ave., where prayers will be said Wednesday morning at 9 AM, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at Our Mother of Good Counsel Church at 9:30. Interment in Hillcrest Cemetery. Friends invited. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/16/2005 - 1/17/2005. Nicholson, Catherine J. "Kitty" (Amplement) Of Buffalo, NY, January 15, 2005, beloved wife of the late Thomas J. Nicholson; loving mother of Kathleen (Thomas) Karnath, Robert (Ann) and Thomas Nicholson; dear sister of Eleanor (Edwin) Kantowski, Jr., George (Barbara) Amplement and the late Thomas Amplement, Mary (Raymond) Swannie and Eugene Amplement; cherished grandmother of Jennifer (John) Oleski, Colleen Karnath, Morgan and Erica Nicholson. The family will be present to receive friends on Tuesday from 2-4 and 6-9 PM at the O'CONNELL-MURPHY FUNERAL HOME, 2286 South Park Ave. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Wednesday in Our Lady of Victory Basilica at 9:30 (please assemble at church). Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.oconnellfh.com Published in the Buffalo News from 1/17/2005 - 1/18/2005. Parnitzke, Helen (Bracikowski) Entered into eternal rest January 14, 2005, wife of the late Harold Parnitzke and the late Joseph Maselka; dearest mother of Ronald (Jessie) Maselka, Judy Maselka and loving mother of Corrine Parnitzke; dear sister of Lucy (late Chester) Kinecki; dear aunt of S.M. Lucette Kinecki, CSSF; beloved grandmother of six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation at the BUSZKA FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2005 Clinton St. (corner South Ogden) Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Mass of Christian Burial at Fourteen Holy Helpers Church, Tuesday at 9:30 AM (please assemble at church). Interment in Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to Roswell Park Cancer Institute. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/16/2005 - 1/17/2005. Phillips, Orlean M. Russell "Ollie" Of West Seneca, NY, January 14, 2005, beloved wife of the late Frederick W. Phillips; dearest mother of Sharon (late George) Fromm, Linda (John) Kwiatkowski and James E. Phillips; sister of Doris (late Donald) Stock, Sylvia (late Francis) Daumen, Joan (Kenneth) Burger, and the late John Russell; also survived by many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Friends may call Sunday 7-9, Monday 2-4 and 7-9 at LOOMIS, OFFERS & LOOMIS, INC. MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 1820 Seneca, where funeral will be held Tuesday at 10 AM. Mrs. Phillips was past matron of Beulah Chapter 176 OES and was retired from AM&As. Flowers gratefully declined. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/16/2005 - 1/17/2005. Prince, Rose (Toth) Of West Seneca, NY; January 13, 2005; wife of the late Donald and Edwin Prince; dearest mother of Norman (Sondra), Robert (Carol), Donna (Jim) Murawski, Howard (Kathy) and the late John (late Patricia) Prince; sister of William (Julia) Toth; also survived by grandchildren; great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Friends received Monday only from 2-4 and 7-9 at the CURTIN FUNERAL HOME INC. 1340 Union Rd, West Seneca where funeral will be held Tuesday 10:30 AM Published in the Buffalo News from 1/16/2005 - 1/17/2005. Quinn, Michael D. January 16, 2005, husband of the late Julia M. (Murphy) Quinn; father of Margaret (Chester) Popiolkowski, Michael Kevin (Mary Colleen), David T. (Mary Jo) and Brian F. (Ann Marie) Quinn; grandfather of Betsy, Timothy, Joseph, Amanda, Kevin, Emily Ann and Michael John; brother of Mary (John) Shine, Thomas (Dorothy), William (late Marlene) and the late John (Joan), Jean Taylor and James (Mary Rita) Quinn. Friends may call Monday and Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (West Seneca Chapel) THOMAS H. McCARTHY FUNERAL HOME, 250 Orchard Park Rd. (same location as Sieck & Mast Funeral Home) where funeral will be held Wednesday at St. Thomas Aquinas Church at 10:30 and from St Thomas Aquinas Church at 11 Published in the Buffalo News from 1/17/2005 - 1/18/2005. Roman, Robert J. January 15, 2005, husband of the late Carol (Weber) Roman; dearest father of Robert J., Jr. (Joyce) Roman; loving grandfather of Krista, Robert III and Nicholas Roman; also survived by his longtime companion and friend, Helen Lawandus. Friends may call Monday 7-9 PM and Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the REDDINGTON FUNERAL HOME, 657 Abbott Rd. (corner Red Jacket Pkwy.) where services will be held Wednesday at 9:00 AM and at St. Thomas Aquinas Church at 9:30. Friends are invited. Flowers are gratefully declined. Bob was a retired City of Buffalo Building Inspector. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/17/2005 - 1/18/2005. Schmitt Sr., Peter C. Age 91, January 15, 2005, beloved husband of Elfriede 'Fritzi' (Munstermann) and the late Estelle 'Willie' (Weigel) Schmitt; dearest father of Carl J. (Anne) Schmitt, M.D., the late Peter C. (Maureen) Schmitt, Jr. and the late William (late Penelope) Schmitt; brother of the late Kathryn (late Edward) Barrett; loving grandfather of Peter III (Joan), Deborah, Paul (Pamela), Daniel, Mark, Carl Jr. (Kristi), William II, Nicholas, Annaca, the late William Jr. and Heidi Schmitt; great-grandfather of Tricia, Peter IV and Paul Schmitt, Jr. The family will be present at the JOHN E. ROBERTS FUNERAL HOME (West Chapel), 1357 Hertel Ave. (near Colvin) Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Benedict Church (Main St. at Eggert Rd.), Wednesday at 9:30 AM. Friends invited. Please assemble at church. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorial contributions may be made to Canisius High School, 1180 Delaware Ave., Buffalo, NY 14209. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/17/2005 - 1/18/2005. Shettler, Hildegarde M. (Bolender) December 20, 2004, beloved wife of the late Marvin. Memorial Mass January 22 at 11 AM, St. Mary's Church, Lancaster. Published in the Buffalo News on 1/17/2005. Taube, Robert E. January 10, 2005, beloved husband of Florence (nee Schupp) Taube; devoted father of Margaret (Ronald) Szprygada, Mary (Robert) DelRoy, Robert G. (Brenda) and Michael (Sharon) Taube; loving grandfather of Amy, Jason, Kristy, Brian, Andrew, Aaron and Bradley; brother of the late Dorothy Neumann and James Taube; also survived by several nieces and nephews. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, January 22, 2005 at 11 AM at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, 381 Edison St., Buffalo. Friends invited. Arrangements by AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC. Contributions may be made to Hospice Buffalo Inc. Online register at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 1/15/2005 - 1/21/2005. Washenko, George January 15, 2005, husband of the late Gertrude Washenko; father of Monica (Stephen) Perna, Claudia (Walter) Samulski; grandfather of Laura, Jacob, Matthew Samulski, Stephen (Nicole), Jason (Rachel) Perna and one great-grandchild. Family present to receive friends Monday only 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the PERNA-PELLEGRINO FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1671 Maple Rd., Williamsville (between Youngs & Hopkins). Relatives and friends are invited to assemble at St. John Lutheran Church, 55 Pleasant Ave., Lancaster where a Funeral Service will be held Tuesday at 1 PM. Interment Lancaster Rural Cemetery. Flowers are gratefully declined. Published in the Buffalo News on 1/17/2005. Winkelsas, Joel January 11, 2005, Suddenly Age 44; Beloved son of the late Helen (Eckhert) and Leroy; dear brother of John (Wendy) James (Michele) Winkelsas, Julie (Timothy) Terrana and Jayne (Paul) Antonio; survived by aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins; dear friend of the Brennan and Osorio families of NYC. Friends may call at the JAMES E. GRACE FUNERAL HOME INC., 335 Ontario St., Sunday and Monday 2-5 and 7-9 PM, where Services will be held Tuesday at 9:15 and at All Saints Church, 205 Esser Ave. at 9:45. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Joel Winkelsas Scholarship Fund. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/15/2005 - 1/17/2005. Zagst, Josephine (Capodicasa) January 15, 2005, wife of the late Frank Zagst; mother of Marietta (Ron) Wells, Louis (Hope) Zagst; grandmother of Michelle (Michael) Garrigan, Mary, Scott, Lara Zagst; great-grandmother of Jessica, Matthew, Joshua, Lia, MaryAnna. Family present to receive friends Tuesday only 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the PERNA-PELLEGRINO FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1671 Maple Rd. (between Youngs & Hopkins) where funeral services will be held Wednesday at 10 AM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated from St. Gregory the Great Church at 10:45 AM. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/17/2005 - 1/18/2005. Zalewski, Edward F. Of Kenmore, January 16, 2005, beloved husband of Rita Longo Zalewski and the late Julia Randazzo Zalewski; dear father of Linda (Stephen) Parada and Edward F. 'Skip' (Sandra) Zalewski of Pittsford, NY; grandfather of Timothy E. and Cara Sue Zalewski, Christopher and Cynthia Parada; predeceased by four brothers and three sisters; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Friends may call at D. LAWRENCE GINNANE FUNERAL HOME, 3215 Delaware Ave., Kenmore, Tuesday 2-5 and 7-9 PM where funeral will be held Wednesday at 8:45. Mass of Christian Burial from St. Paul's R.C. Church at 9:15 AM. Interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Memorials to Hospice Foundation of WNY, 225 Como Park Blvd., Cheektowaga 14227 are preferred. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/17/2005 - 1/18/2005. Zawierucha, Stephen M. January 15, 2005, of Cheektowaga, NY, beloved husband of Ceil (nee Zulewski) and the late Emily (nee Iglewski); dearest father of Kathy (Charles) Biedron, Gregory (Linda), Paul, Elaine (Roger) Orszulak and Linda (James) Mazgajewski; grandfather of Kim, Nikki, Greg and Michael; great-grandfather of Katelyn, Kylie and Ronald; predeceased by nine brothers; also survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral services commencing at the DANIEL R. SMOLAREK FUNERAL HOME, 2510 Union Rd., Cheektowaga (two blocks south of William St.) Tuesday at 9 AM and at St. Josaphat's Church at 9:30 AM. Interment in St. Stanislaus Cemetery. Family present Sunday and Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Stephen was a retired WWII veteran - Staff Sergeant U.S. Army Infantry 28th Division and a member of the Pvt. Leonard Post Jr. VFW Post #6251, Knights of Columbus Father Justin Council #5670, William Street Taxpayer's Assn., Cheektowaga Patriotic Commission, The Manhattan Club and the parish Seniors, Ushers Society and Holy Name Society (Monday 7 PM). Published in the Buffalo News from 1/16/2005 - 1/17/2005.