OBITS: The Buffalo News Death Notices 18 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 Argiro, Mary G. (Minadeo) Of Amherst, NY, entered into rest January 15, 2005, wife of the late Lewis Argiro; devoted mother of Thomas A. (Gwendolyn) Argiro; cherished grandmother of Lewis, Mara, Adam, Jeremy and Alexander; fond great-grandmother of eight great-grandchildren; loving daughter of the late Anthony and Maryann Minadeo; dear sister of Concetta (late Marshall) Percia; predeceased by three sisters and one brother; also survived by relatives and friends. Relatives and friends may visit the LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (Northtowns Chapel), 885 Niagara Falls, Blvd. near Eggert/Sheridan Dr. on Wednesday from 2-6 PM. Funeral Services will immediately follow. Interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News on 1/18/2005. 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. 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. Botticelli, Sophia "Sunny" (Dynderski) Beloved wife of 64 years of the late Joseph; loving mother of Gail (Robert) Schmucker, Joyce, Gloria, Ronald (Carol), Gary (Susan) Botticelli; sister of Mary (late Joseph) Stawiacz, the late John, Joseph, Stanley, William, Jean, Frances, Jane and Genevieve; she is survived by ten grandchildren, Lisa (John), Jamie, Joseph (Julie), Gregory, Roberta, Suzanne (Matt), Jason (Alicia), David, Matthew and Neil; 8 great-grandchildren, Monica, Jonathon and Justin Halas, Joseph and Justin Copella, Shelby Sawyer, Alysa Lowry and her expected namesake Sophia Botticelli. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial from St. Christopher R.C. Catholic Church, 2660 Niagara Falls Blvd., Town of Tonawanda, Saturday, January 22 at 9:30 AM. No prior visitation. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/18/2005 - 1/19/2005. Bunk, John W. January 17, 2005; beloved husband of the late Regina 'Jean' (nee Machowski) Bunk; dearest father of John R. (Patricia) Bunk, Patricia M. (Lawrence) Malecki, and Thomas B. (Jill) Bunk; loving grandfather of Kristopher, Nicholas (Jennifer), and Justin (Lisa) Bunk; great-grandfather of two great-granddaughters, and a great-grandson. The family will be present on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Lancaster-Depew Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME INC., 6050 Transit Rd., where Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday at 8:45 AM and a Mass of Christian Burial celebrated at 9:30 AM from Our Lady of Pompeii Church, 158 Laverack St., Lancaster. Flowers gratefully declined. Contributions may be made to the Alzheimers Assoc. Mr. Bunk was a U.S. Army Veteran of WW II and a member of the Adam Plewacki Post 799, American Legion. On line register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News on 1/18/2005. Bunker, Louis Kent January 17, 2005, at age 75; beloved husband of the late Betty Mae (nee Lochner) Bunker; dearest father of Keith G. (Karen) of Rochester, NY, Craig G. (John Alicea) Bunker of New York City, NY, Marybeth (James) Barton, Nanci (Joyce Davis) of Connecticut, and Eric L. (Amy) Bunker; loving grandfather of Kendra, Kimberly, Kyle, Jimmy, Tommy, Alex, Lauren, Chris, and Jack; brother of Rita (Herb) Ringer. There will be no prior visitation. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday at 11:30 AM at St. Amelia's Church. Friends invited. Flowers are gratefully declined. Arrangements by (Tonawanda Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME INC. Online register book at www.Amigone.com. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/18/2005 - 1/19/2005. Cowley, Kenneth L. January 16, 2005. Husband of the late Ellen N. (McManus) Cowley. Father of James M. (Colleen), Mariellen (Timothy) Jackson, Madonna (Brad) Stairs and the late Patrick J. Grandfather of Erin, Brian, Meghan, Kimberly, Christine and Patrick; great grandfather of Jake, Rielly and Ryan, Dear friend of Bea Graham. Brother of the late Bernard (Naomi) Cowley and Eileen (late Donald) Brown. Friends may call Tuesday 7-9 and Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Buffalo Chapel) THOMAS H. McCARTHY FUNERAL HOME, 1975 Seneca St, where funeral will be held Thursday morning at 9:30 and from St Teresa's Church at 10. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to AIDS Alliance of WNY. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/18/2005 - 1/19/2005. 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. Deppeler Jr., Charles J. January 17, 2005 of West Seneca, NY; husband of the late Janet M. (nee Ernst); beloved father of Sharon (Kenneth) Zeames and Charles (Cheryl Grabp) Deppeler III; dear brother of Irene (Frank) Wojciechowski and John (Frances) Deppeler; grandfather of Kenneth Jr. and Gretchen Zeames; great-grandfather of Kyle Dean; also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services Thursday at 11:00 AM from the SIECK & MAST FUNERAL HOME, 250 Orchard Park Rd., West Seneca (825-5205). Relatives and close friends are invited to attend. Family will be present Thursday morning 9-11 AM. Flowers gratefully declined. Donations, in Charlie's memory, may be made to Roswell Park, Dept. of Hematology and Oncology or Covenant United Methodist Church, 539 Main St., West Seneca, NY 14224. Interment in Union Cemetery, Elma, NY. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/18/2005 - 1/19/2005. Devine, Marie (Petrocy) January 13, 2005 in St. Catharines, Canada; Beloved sister of Paul (Judy) Petrocy; survived by son Matthew and daughter Nancy. Visitation Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 at DARTE FUNERAL HOME, 39 Court St., St. Catharines. Christian Burial on Wednesday at 1 PM at St. Mary's RC Church, 169 St. Paul Crescent, St. Catharines. Published in the Buffalo News on 1/18/2005. 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. Doll, Gordon F. January 15, 2005, of Bay City, MI, formerly of West Seneca, NY, beloved husband of Shirley M. (nee Stevens); brother of Bernice Baumgartner and the late Joseph Doll; brother-in-law of Dr. Floyd (Jean) Stevens and Mary Seifert; also survived by several nieces and nephews. Family and friends may call Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 at the HOY FUNERAL HOME INC., 3855 Seneca St., West Seneca, where funeral services will be held Thursday morning at 9:30. Friends invited. Memorials to Seneca United Methodist Church, 2846 Seneca St., West Seneca, 14224. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/18/2005 - 1/19/2005. Evans, Herbert F. Of South Wales, January 17, 2005, husband of Mary Ann Evans (Pulvino), father of Florence (the late Joseph) Thornbury and the late Ellwood H. Evans; survived by six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; brother of the late Nellie E. Yocum. Friends may call Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the KENNETH HOWE FUNERAL HOME, 64 Maple St., East Aurora where Memorial Services will be held Friday at 10 AM. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/18/2005 - 1/19/2005. Franke, Ronald N. January 16, 2005 in Sarasota, FL; beloved husband of Janet (Schusterbauer); dear father of Robert (Sabrina), David (Elizabeth) and John (Kim); grandfather of six; brother of late Arthur. In lieu of flowers, Memorials to Hospice of Southwest Florida, 5595 Rand Blvd., Sarasota, FL 34238. Published in the Buffalo News on 1/18/2005. Gawron, Daniel J. January 16, 2005, beloved husband of Catherine T. (nee O'Hearn) Gawron and the late Catherine M. (nee Gannon) Gawron; dear father of Glenn (Loretta), Norma Jean (James) Cleary and Mark (Tammy) Gawron and step-father of Paul J. (Mary) and Mark D. Biellak; cherished grandfather of Shannon Cleary, Bridgette Cleary, Laura Gawron, Amanda Gawron and Kimberly Gawron; step-grandfather of Jackieann Biellak, James Schultz, Donnie (Lisa) Schultz and Beth Allison, Caroline Jane and Paul Joel Biellak; great-grandfather of Samantha M. Schultz; brother of Richard (Dorothy) Gawron. Friends may call Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the CUSACK FUNERAL HOME, 250 Orchard Park Rd., West Seneca, NY (same location as Sieck & Mast Funeral Home) where the funeral will be held Thursday at 8:45 AM and at Our Lady of Victory Basilica at 9:30 AM. Mr. Gawron was a member of American Legion Post 527, Royal Order of Moose Lodge 992 and a charter member of Southtowns Walleye Assn. of WNY, Inc. and a 25 year member of the Armor Volunteer Fire Co. Flowers gratefully declined. In lieu of, expressions of sympathy may be given to Hospice. Published in the Buffalo News on 1/18/2005. Haney, Max C. January 16, 2005, husband of the late Ethel Franklin Haney; father of James F. Haney; father-in-law of Roberta Haney; grandfather of Kathy (Ken) Toczyski, Steven M. (Julie) and David J. (Lisa) Haney; great-grandfather of Michael, Pamela, Jenny, MacKenzie, Noah, Robbie and Desiree; brother of Lois Weiss and Fern Cruise. Friends may call Wednesday 7-9, Thursday 2-4 and 7-9, at the ROBERTS & DENGLER FUNERAL HOME, 8630 Transit Rd., East Amherst, (1 mile north of Maple, just past Klein), where funeral services will be held Friday at 10 AM. Memorials to Hospice Foundation, 225 Como Park Blvd., Buffalo, NY 14227 Published in the Buffalo News from 1/18/2005 - 1/20/2005. Hartzfeld, Lee January 15, 2005, beloved husband of Alma Jenean; father of Leanne (Alan) and Brian (Brandi); grandfather of Daniel, Katelynn, Britney, Ryan and Brent; also survived by many brothers, sisters, nieces and nephews. Friends may call Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 at the LESTER H. WEDEKINDT FUNERAL HOME, 3290 Delaware Ave. Private services at the convenience of the family. Flowers gratefully declined. Published in the Buffalo News on 1/18/2005. Harvey, Joseph A. Of Cheektowaga, NY, January 15, 2005. Beloved husband of Pat (Thauer) Harvey; dearest father of Linda, Kathy and Loralee; also survived by seven grandchildren and many great-grandchildren; brother of Lillian Snowdeal and Alice Caverly; Godfather of Robin Vogel. Friends recieved Tuesday only 2-7 PM at the CURTIN FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1340 Union Rd., West Seneca where funeral service will be at 7 PM. Published in the Buffalo News on 1/18/2005. Hausner, Ann (Harrington) Of Cheektowaga, NY, January 14, 2005, beloved wife of Thomas J. Hausner; dearest mother of Debra Mertz and Peter Hausner; grandmother of Shawn Mertz, Cody, Wyatt, Casey and Jenna Hausner; daughter of Anna and the late Thomas Harrington; sister of Patricia (Charles) Haug and the late Thomas (late Sharon) Harrington. No prior visitation. Friends are invited to a Memorial Mass on Wednesday at 10 AM at St. Philip the Apostle Church, 950 Losson Road, Cheektowaga. Arrangements by CURTIN FUNERAL HOME, INC. Published in the Buffalo News on 1/18/2005. Heinen, Jean M. (Hibbard) Please see Pericak notice. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/18/2005 - 1/19/2005. Heupel, Clarence G. January 17, 2005, beloved husband of Kathleen (Maier) Heupel; dear father of Donald, Patricia (Robert) Sims and Robert Heupel; grandfather of Robert, Kaitlan, Matthew and Heather; brother of Roger (Joan), Wayne and Marie (Ernest) Dubert and the late Joanne; also survived by nieces and nephews. Friends may call Wednesday 4-8 PM at the DIETRICH FUNERAL HOME INC., 2480 Kensington Ave., where services will be held Thursday at 9 AM, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at Christ the King Church at 9:30. Flowers declined. Memorials may be made to Catholic Charities. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/18/2005 - 1/19/2005. Humphreys, Fleda E. January 16, 2005; wife of the late Roy Humphreys; devoted mother of Doris Mahoney; grandmother of Peggy (Joseph) Kirby, Marsha (Daniel) Jajkowski, Daniel T. (Cyndi) of Mt. Dora, FL, James B. (Christine) Mahoney and Timothy P. (Carlene) Mahoney; survived by nine great-grandchildren and six great-great grandchildren. Friends may call Wednesday 4-8 PM at The DIETRICH FUNERAL HOME, 2480 Kensington Ave., Amherst. Services of the Eastern Star will be held Wednesday at 7:00 PM, Funeral Service will follow at 8:00 PM. Burial in Altoona, PA. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to the SPCA. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/18/2005 - 1/19/2005. Hurwitz, Matilda L. January 18, 2005, wife of the late Milton W. Hurwitz; mother of Rivona (George R. Levine) Ehrenreich; grandmother of Beth (Richard) Lichtenberg and Mark (Anne) Ehrenreich; great-grandmother of Joshua, Sam, Meg, Jacob and Mia Ehrenreich, Eli, Sara and Hannah Lichtenberg. Graveside services will be held Friday at 1:00 PM from Elmlawn Cemetery (Brighton Gate). No prior visitations. Arrangements by AMHERST MEMORIAL CHAPEL, INC. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of your choice. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/18/2005 - 1/19/2005. 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. Jeffords, Robert G. Town of Tonawanda, NY, entered into rest January 15, 2005, beloved husband of Evelyn (nee Baehre) Jeffords; father of the late Barry and Craig Jeffords; uncle of many loving nieces, nephews and extended family members. A memorial service will be held at St. Marks Lutheran Church, 576 Delaware Rd., Kenmore, NY 14223, Thursday, January 20, 2005 at 2 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice or St. Marks Lutheran Church. Online register at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 1/18/2005 - 1/19/2005. Johncox Jr., Clarence E. January 17, 2005, beloved husband of Irene G. (nee Goodman) Johncox; dearest son of the late Clarence E. Sr. and Margaret (nee Culbertson) Johncox; dear brother of Richard C. (Eleanor), Mabel (Howard) Bateman and Clara Johncox; also survived by many nieces and nephews. The family will be present Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the ZURBRICK-AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, 5615 Broadway, Lancaster, NY. Family and friends are invited to attend funeral services Thursday at 10 AM from Faith United Methodist Church, 5505 Broadway, Lancaster, NY. If desired, memorials may be made to the church. On line register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 1/18/2005 - 1/19/2005. Kalinowski, Thaddeus J. January 17, 2005, beloved husband of Stella (nee Fritz); dear father of David (Maria), Rosemary (John) Eanes and James (Lynn); grandfather of Jessica, Shannon, Jeremy and David; brother of Verna Sugg and the late Mary Brogowski, Clemens and Walter (Florence); also survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral from the PACER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 428 Penora St. Thursday 9:45 and St. Augustine's Church 10 AM. Friends invited. Family present Tuesday 7-9, Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9. Mr. Kalinowski was a member of Twin Village VFW, member of the parish Holy Name Society and a retiree of Dresser Industries. In lieu of flowers, donations to Hospice Buffalo Inc. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/18/2005 - 1/19/2005. Kasprzak, Brent C. January 15, 2005. Beloved husband of Rebecca Christopher Kasprzak; dear son of Marlene Pardy Kittel and the late Joseph Kasprzak; brother of Misty (Stephen) Briggs and the late Joseph Kasprzak; son-in-law of Susan Christopher and James Hinman; also survived by six children and two nieces. Friends may call Wednesday at the LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME, 885 Niagara Falls Blvd. at Eggert, where the family will be present from 4-7 PM where a Memorial Service will immediately follow. Arrangements by SCHLAGER FUNERAL HOME INC. Published in the Buffalo News on 1/18/2005. 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. 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. Kurtz, Theresa (Brydalski) January 16, 2005. Beloved wife of Kenneth 'JK' Kurtz; dear mother of Dawn (Eugene) Overfield, Theresa (Michael) McConnell and Kenneth Kurtz Jr.; daughter of the late Stephen and Susan Brydalski; loving grandmother of Genia, Dawn, William and Peter; great-grandmother of Alexis; sister of Susan (Richard) Suleski and Edward (Lillian) Brydalski; pre-deceased by seven brothers and sisters. Funeral from the JAMES W. CANNAN FUNERAL HOME INC. (Buffalo Chapel), 2397 Seneca St., Thursday at 9 AM and St. John the Evangelist Church at 9:30 AM. Friends may call Tuesday and Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Theresa was a volunteer in many organizations. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/18/2005 - 1/19/2005. 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. McCarthy, William J. January 16, 2005, of the Town of Tonawanda, NY, beloved husband of Patricia McCarthy; father of Molly, Timothy, Brian (Wendy) and Kathleen (Joseph) Brace; grandfather of Cullen, Shannon, Connor and Brennan; brother of Gerald McCarthy. Friends may call Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 at the LESTER H. WEDEKINDT FUNERAL HOME, 3290 Delaware Ave, where funeral services will be held Thursday morning at 9:30. Friends invited. Published in the Buffalo News on 1/18/2005. 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. Musior, Robert F. "Robbie" January 16, 2005, of Buffalo, NY, beloved husband of Lisa (Dobmeier) Musior; loving father of Anthony , Adam and Nicholas; dear son of Bonita and Richard Musior Sr.; brother of Richard Jr., Marele Musior and Roxanne (Kenneth) Durham; son-in-law of Nancy and Jed Dobmeier; brother-in-law of Christine (Michael) Abbey; also survived by 13 nieces and nephews. The family will be present to receive friends Wednesday and Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 at the NIGHTENGALE FUNERAL HOME, 1884 South Park Ave. (near Tifft), where funeral service will be held Friday at 8:45 followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Teresa's Church at 9:30. Arrangements by DANIEL J. LEONARD FUNERAL SERVICE. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/18/2005 - 1/19/2005. 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. Pasternak Sr., Joseph J. January 17, 2005. Beloved husband of Phyllis (nee Nowak). Dear father of Joseph Jr (Deanna), Jeffrey (Lynn), Cheryl (Shawn) Henry, James (Julie) Pasternak. Grandfather of Devon, Hunter, Mackayla, Melissa, Elizabeth, and Baby J. Brother of the late Stanley (late Christine), brother-in-law of Rose Mary (Edward) Blachowski. Also survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral from the PACER FUNERAL HOME INC 2275 George Urban Blvd (2 blocks east of Dick Rd) Thursday 9:30 and from St Barnabas Church 10 AM. Visitation Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/18/2005 - 1/19/2005. Pericak, Jean M. (Hibbard) Of Hamburg, NY, January 17, 2005. Beloved wife of the late Lawrence Pericak and Harold Heinen; loving mother of Paul (Marianne) Heinen and Joel (Robin) Heinen; dearest grandmother of Julianne, Andrew and Jacquelyn Heinen; dear sister of the late J. Emerson, F. Harold, Vincent, Charles and Margaret Hibbard and Elaine Goodman; also survived by nieces and nephews. Family will be present to receive Friends Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Hamburg Chapel) JOHN J. KACZOR FUNERAL HOME, INC. 5453 Southwestern Blvd. (corner of Rogers Rd., 646-5555) where prayers will be said Thursday morning at 8:45 followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mary of the Lake Church at 9:30. Interment Lakeside Memorial Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/18/2005 - 1/19/2005. Porter, Carol A. Of Buffalo, NY, January 16, 2004, daughter of the late MacDonald and Marjorie G. (Johns) Porter; sister or Jean J. and Faye B. and the late Raymond (Leona), Orval 'Brownie' (Norma) and Carman Porter; also survived by nieces and nephews. No prior visitation. Private services. Arrangements by ERIE COUNTY CREMATION SERVICE, 824-6435. Published in the Buffalo News on 1/18/2005. 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. Snyder, Emma E. (Gould) Of West Seneca, NY, January 16, 2005, beloved wife of the late Aaron Snyder; dearest mother of Gary and Douglas (Joan) Snyder, June (Joseph) Woltz and Paul (Michelle) Snyder; predeceased by brothers and sisters; also survived by eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Family will be present Thursday morning from 9:30-11:30 at the HOY FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3855 Seneca St., West Seneca where a funeral service will immediately follow at 11:30 AM. Friends invited. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/18/2005 - 1/19/2005. Soule, Margaret O. (Jarvis) January 18, 2005, age 99, beloved wife of the late Clarence Soule; dearest mother of Margery (late John) Gibson and Nancy Soule; loving grandmother of Mark (Nancy) and Michael Gibson; great-grandmother of Adam, Grant, Bradley Gibson; sister of Aaron (Hallie) Bowser, the late Ronald Bowser, Carl (Camille) Jarvis and James (Eleanor) Jarvis; sister-in-law of Helen Bowser; also survived by many nieces and nephews. The family will be present Wednesday, 2-4 and 7-9 PM, at the (Lancaster-Depew Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME INC., 6050 Transit Rd., where funeral services will be held Thursday at 8:45 AM and a Mass of Christian Burial celebrated from Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Church at 9:30 AM. Friends invited. Flowers gratefully declined. If desired, memorials may be made to Hospice Buffalo, Inc. On line register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 1/18/2005 - 1/19/2005. Szarszewski, Helen Of Ransomville, NY, January 16, 2005, age 89, wife of the late Chester Szarszewski; mother of Thomas A. (Judy) Szarszewski, Richard J. (Lisa) Szarszewski, the late Donald Szarszewski; stepmother of Chester P. Taylor; mother-in-law of Joan Szarszewski; grandmother of Carol Ridenour, Tammy and Michael Szarszewski; also survived by several step-grandchildren, three nieces and three nephews; sister of the late Wanda Jarosz, Roman Wallace, Joseph Wallace and Henry Waclawek. Friends may call at the HARDISON FUNERAL HOMES INC., 3648 Ransomville Rd, Ransomville Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Thursday at 10 AM from Immaculate Conception RC church, 4671 Townline Rd. (Route 429) Ransomville. Memorials to the Ransomville Volunteer Fire Co. Ambulance Fund, PO Box 239 Ransomville, NY 14131. Published in the Buffalo News on 1/18/2005. 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. Wayland, Gertrude E. (Hanel) Of Youngstown, NY, January 16, 2005, age 80, wife of the late James L. Wayland; mother of Sylvia (Donald) Hutchinson and James N. Wayland; grandmother of Kristina (Anthony) Hajzak, Anthony Montana, Kelly, Jennifer and Daniel Wayland; great-grandmother of Brittany Hajzak; sister of Freda and Charlotte. A Memorial Service will be held Wednesday, (January 19), at 4 PM, at the HARDISON FUNERAL HOMES, INC., North Fourth and Ridge Sts., Lewiston. No prior visitation. Memorials to Niagara Hospice, 4675 Sunset Dr., Lockport, NY 14094. Published in the Buffalo News on 1/18/2005. Whalen, Margaret "Peggy" (Herlihy) January 16, 2005, beloved wife of late Thomas 'Whipper' Whalen; dear mother of Michelle Whalen, Mary (Edward) Klavoon, Kelly (Michael) Story, Gerald (Marie), Thomas (Donna), Kevin (Deborah), Patricia (Edward) Walsh; loving grandmother of 18 grandchildren; sister of Maureen (Johnnie) Bailey, Noreen (Jerry) Dyczkowski and the late Patricia (Frank) Ryan; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Friends may call Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the JAMES W. CANNAN FUNERAL HOME INC. (Southtowns Chapel), 3155 Orchard Park Rd. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Thursday at St. Thomas Aquinas Church at 10 AM. . (Please assemble at church). In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the Hospice of Buffalo. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/18/2005 - 1/19/2005. 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. Zamorski, Zofia (Futyma) January 17, 2005; beloved wife of the late Peter Zamorski; dearest sister of Walter (late Helen) Futyma, Helen (late Joseph) Bialek and the late Stanley and Joseph Futyma; also survived by nieces and nephews. Family will be present to receive relatives and friends on Wednesday 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 on Thursday at 9:30 AM and from Holy Name of Jesus Church at 10:00 AM. Interment in St. Stanislaus Cemetery. Flowers gratefully declined. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/18/2005 - 1/19/2005.