OBITS: The Buffalo News Death Notices 19 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. Ballachino, Louise E. (Regula) Of Buffalo, NY, entered into rest January 17, 2005, beloved wife of the late Andrew Ballachino; devoted mother of Timothy (Rena) Little, Kim Little, Barbara A. Little, Richard Little, Samuel and Jennie Ballachino; cherished grandmother of 11 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; loving daughter of the late John and Mary T. (nee Magierski) Regula; dear sister of Patricia Regula; also survived by relatives and friends. Relatives and friends may visit the LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME, (City Chapel) 102 Linwood Ave. at Summer near Delaware Ave. on Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM where funeral and services will be held on Friday morning at 10 o'clock. Entombment Forest Lawn Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News on 1/19/2005. Bessey, Albert T. Of Kenmore, NY; January 18, 2005; beloved husband of Sarah (nee LaRusso) Bessey; brother of Marjorie Szkopi, the late Margaret Lyman and Rosemary Bessey; also survived by nieces and nephews. Friends received Thursday from 4-8 PM at the GRECO FUNERAL HOME INC., 2909 Elmwood Ave. (near Sheridan Dr.) where funeral services will be held Friday morning at 8:45 and in St. Paul's R.C. Church at 9:15. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be sent to the American Heart Assoc. Mr. Bessey was a 4th Degree Knight of Columbus, a member of Our Lady of Hope Council #3076 and the First Friday Club and past president of the Buffalo Lions Club Published in the Buffalo News from 1/19/2005 - 1/20/2005. Biersbach, Rosemarie C. "Roe" (nee Zappo) January 18, 2005; of Hamburg, NY; beloved wife of Thomas A.; dearest mother of Janine (Arthur) Giannicchi and Scott (Cindy); grandmother of Erica and Julia Giannicchi and Bryn and Connor Biersbach; daughter of Archangel (nee Piccillo) and the late Angelo Zappo; sister of Cynthia (Richard) Saunders and Joseph; also survived by nieces and nephews. Visitation at the COLONIAL MEMORIAL CHAPELS, INC., 3003 South Park Ave., Lackawanna, NY Thursday and Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM with a funeral mass from Our Lady of Victory Basilica Saturday at 9:30 AM. Please assemble at church. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/19/2005 - 1/20/2005. Bonuito, Elizabeth L. (Caldarella) January 18, 2005, beloved wife of the late Louis Bonuito; dear mother of Vito Bonuito, Betty Ann (late Paul) Scheib; grandmother of Paul (Mary), Jeff (Lisa) Scheib; great-grandmother of Amanda, Alyssa, Jessica, Matthew; predeceased by brothers and sisters. Family present to receive friends Thursday and Friday 5-8 PM at the PERNA-PELLEGRINO FUNERAL HOME, 1306 Hertel Ave. (near Colvin Ave.) where funeral services will be held Saturday at 8:45 AM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated from Holy Spirit Church (Dakota Ave.) at 9:30 AM. Interment Mount Calvary Cemetery. Mrs. Bonuito was an avid bingo player. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/19/2005 - 1/20/2005. 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. 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. Camiolo, Sarah M. In Kenmore, NY, January 16, 2005, daughter of the late Stephen and Mary Camiolo; sister of the late Mary, Ignatius and Francis Camiolo; survived by several nieces and nephews; dearest friend of Linda Jasen and Debbie Hilliker. Friends may call Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the DIETRICH FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2480 Kensington Ave., Amherst, NY. Mass of Christian Burial from St. Gregory the Great R.C. Church Friday at 9:30 AM (please assemble at church). Published in the Buffalo News on 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. 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. Dominiak, Mary B. (Buchalski) January 17, 2005, of Lancaster, NY, beloved wife of the late Alfred; dearest mother of Michael (Barbara), MaryAnn (David) Janicki; grandmother of Carolyn and Brian; sister of Genevieve (Jerome) Nowicki, Thaddeus (Dorothy) Buchalski, Dorothy (Eugene) Kuczka, Bernadette (her late twin brother Joseph) Buchalski; also predeceased by 3 brothers and 2 sisters; survived by nieces and nephews. A Funeral Mass will be held Saturday at 9 AM at St. Mary's of the Assumption Church (1 St. Mary's Hill, Lancaster). No prior visitation. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/19/2005 - 1/20/2005. Doyle, Peter K. January 18, 2005, beloved husband of Joan Z. Doyle; dear father of Kevin M. (Lynne) Doyle and Michele D. (Todd) Friedman; grandfather of Colleen M. and Caitlin E. Doyle and Talia F. and Liam D. Friedman; brother of Margaret Mason and the late Kathleen Yerger. Friends may call Thursday 7-9 PM and Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at ROBERTS & DENGLER FUNERAL HOME, 8630 Transit Rd., E. Amherst (1 mi. north of Maple Rd.), where prayers will be offered Saturday at 8:45 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Gregory the Great Church at 9:30 AM. Memorials in Dr. Doyle's memory to Robert Packard Center for ALS Research at Johns Hopkins, 100 N. Charles St., Suite 400, Baltimore, MD 21201. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/19/2005 - 1/21/2005. Emmons, Vivian E. January 15, 2005. Beloved daughter of George and Dorsie Emmons; loving mother of Carmelita (Karim Bashir) Scott, Marcus Scott, Darreleya Woods and Darrel Woods Jr. all of Buffalo; grandmother of three. The family will be present Thursday 10 AM, funeral to follow at 11 AM from the PROVIDENCE MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 1275 Sycamore. Published in the Buffalo News on 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. Ferry, Richard J. January 15, 2005. Husband of Jeanne C. Ferry; father of Linda M. Ferry, Kimberly A. (Jonathan DePlanche) Ferry and Amy E. Ferry; brother of Robert (Jean) Ferry. Private funeral services were held at the wishes of the family. Visit www.rhoneyfuneralhome.com for guest register. Published in the Buffalo News on 1/19/2005. 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. Harris, Dorothy Entered into rest January 14, 2005 after a lengthy illness. Loving mother of Esthlia (William) Hunt, Michele (Eddie) Williams of Shelby, NC and Carmella (Timothy) Mitchell. Grandmother of eight; great grandmother of one. Beloved sister of Jeannette Gore. Survived by a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends. She served as a member of the Deaconess Board, Missionary Society, Superintendent of Children's Dept, a Lifetime member of St Luke AME Zion Church, 314 East Ferry St, where the wake will be held Thursday 12 noon and the funeral; 1 PM. Interment, Mt Calvary Cemetery. Arrangements by THOMAS T. EDWARDS FUNERAL HOME. Published in the Buffalo News on 1/19/2005. 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. Higgins, Thomas F. January 17, 2005, age 74; beloved husband of the late Barbara J. (nee Burns); dear father of Thomas F. Jr., Barbara A., Mary Ann and William (Maggie) Higgins and Anne Ackerman; dear grandfather of Jordan and Haley Ackerman. The family will be present Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Amherst Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 5200 Sheridan Dr. (at Hopkins Rd) where funeral services will be held Friday at 10:00 AM and from St. Gregory the Great Church at 10:45 AM. If desired, memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Assoc. of WNY. Online register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 1/19/2005 - 1/20/2005. Hubbard, Dorothea E. (nee Stackler) January 16, 2005; beloved wife of the late Donald H. Hubbard; dearest mother of Donald J. (Roberta) Hubbard and Judith (William) Leezer; grandmother of Lisa Guyette, Cheryl (Vincent) Pascoe, William (Gretchen) Leezer Jr., Karen (Douglas) Miller and Brendan Leezer; great-grandmother of Courtney Miller, Ian Carter, Heidi Miller, Katelyun Pascoe, Christina Pascoe and Devon Carter; predeceased by three sisters and two brothers; also survived by nieces and nep0hews. Dorothea has joined her 'little one' Dorothy Linnan in Heaven. No prior visitation. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a memorial service Saturday at 11:30 AM from the (Cleveland Hill Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME INC., 569 Cleveland Dr. Private burial in Acacia Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Hospice Foundation. On line register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News on 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. 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. Jones, Louise January 14, 2005, of Buffalo, NY. Friends may call Thursday 11 AM visitation, 12 noon funeral service will follow at New Mt. Ararat Baptist Church, 983 Jefferson Ave. Interment Forest Lawn. Arrangements entrusted to MEMORIAL CHAPELS OF BUFFALO, 66 E. Utica St. Published in the Buffalo News on 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. 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. Lanier Jr., Benjamin January 17, 2005, beloved father of Tanya Lanier-Bishop and Kesha Lanier; dearest grandfather of Loren and Chelsea Bishop and Jasmine Foster; beloved son of the late Benjamin and Elizabeth Lanier Sr.; dear brother of Queen Esther Watson, John Gilbert (Deborah) Lanier, Barbara Jean (Ricky) Lanier-Miles, Mary Ann Lanier and the late Lee Douglas (Cora Lee) Watson and Carolyn Lanier; also survived by many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews, a host of devoted family members and friends and many loving brothers and sisters in Christ. The family will be present on Friday from 10-11 AM at the Linwood Church of Christ, 2523 Main St., Buffalo, where funeral services will follow at 11 AM. Flowers gratefully declined. Online register at www.Amigone.com. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/19/2005 - 1/20/2005. Lisk, George F. Age 90, of Amherst NY and formerly of Buffalo; January 18, 2005 at Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital; husband of the late Erma B. (nee Myers) Lisk, father of William G. (Patricia) Lisk of Amherst; brother of Paul J. (Isabelle) Lisk of Auburn, MA; son of the late George F. and Anna (nee Johnson) Lisk; also survived by several nieces and nephews. Friends may call Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at JOHN O. ROTH FUNERAL HOME, INC.,25 William St. (between Morgan & Broad Sts.) in the City of Tonawanda, where services will be held Friday at 10 AM. Friends invited. A private burial will be in Cedar Hill Cemetery in Mill Hall, PA. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Salvation Army, Buffalo, NY. Mr. Lisk had been employed by Allied Chemical in Buffalo as a research chemist in 1937 rising to Manager of Research at the time of his retirement in 1979. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/19/2005 - 1/20/2005. MacDonald, David J. January 9, 2005, after a long and wonderful life, of Elma, NY, formerly of Sydney, Nova Scotia, adoring husband of 62 years of Margaret Mayer MacDonald; loving father of Bruce (Sharon) of Wilbraham, MA, Paul (Janet) of Closter, NJ, Susan (Ray) of Webster, NY, Martha (Michael) of Bedford, NY and the late Laurie; son of the late James R. MacDonald and Charlotte Summers MacDonald; grandfather of 14: Brian, Andrew, Justin, Gregg, Kyle, David, Nathan, Elisha, Chelsea, Caitlin, Meredith, Brianne, Conor and Aidan. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, January 22 at 3 PM in Grace Lutheran Church, South Buffalo, NY. Visiting for family/friends will be 2-3 PM at the church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Memorial Fund at Grace Lutheran Church and/or Regional Hospice of Western Connecticut, 405 Main St., Danbury, CT 06810. Burial will be at Arlington National Cemetery May 16, 2005. Mr. MacDonald was a graduate of South Park High School, a WW-II veteran, a captain in the 3198th Service Battalion serving in China, Burma and India. He worked as a Communications Consultant for NY Telephone in Buffalo for 36 years and was a long-standing, active member of Grace Lutheran Church as well as a charter member and past president of the Elma Kiwanis Club, and a district commissioner of the Buffalo Area Council of the Boy Scouts of America. He was also active in the Elma Republican Club, the Elma Red Cross and the Historical Society of Elma. Published in the Buffalo News on 1/19/2005. Matyjasik, Edward R. Of Elma, NY, January 18, 2005, beloved husband of the late Mildred V. Boczarski Matyjasik; dear father of Thomas W., Peter B. (Kelly) Matyjasik of Lake Worth, FL. and Carol Ann (Gary) Nottingham; fond grandfather of five grandchildren and one great-grandchild; brother of Archie (Lorraine), John (Lilla) and the late Hattie (late Edward) Dzierzanowski, Ignatius (June), Henry and Leonard (Marie) Matyjasik. Friends may call Wednesday and Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the PAUL A. KLOC BLOSSOM CHAPELS INC., 4680 Clinton St. (corner of Borden Rd.) West Seneca (668-5666) where funeral will be held Friday morning at 9:15 AM and from St. Vincent Church (Springbrook) at 10:00 o'clock. Friends are invited. Edward was a member of the Parish Holy Name Society and the St. Vincent DePaul Society. Sentiment may be expressed through a contribution to the St. Vincent DePaul Society in memory of Edward R. Matyjasik Published in the Buffalo News from 1/19/2005 - 1/20/2005. 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. Orlando, Dominic A. January 17, 2005, of Elma NY, beloved husband of Carrie A. (nee DiRienzo) Orlando; father of Daniel D. and Mark A. Orlando; brother of Marge Zarcone and the late Mary D'Amaro, Grace Santa Lucia, Sarah, Samuel and Joseph Orlando; also survived by nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Mass in St. Vincent de Paul RC Church, 6441 Seneca St., Elma, Saturday morning at 10 AM. If desired, memorials may be sent to Hospice Buffalo, 225 Como Park Blvd., Cheektowaga, NY 14227. Dominic was a vet- eran of WW II, a well known jeweler for over 60 years and a former member of Ismailia Shrine Temple. Arrangements by the GRECO FUNERAL HOME INC. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/19/2005 - 1/21/2005. 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. Pendolino Sr., Sam J. January 17, 2005; beloved husband of Ann (nee Bovo); loving father of Sam J. Jr. (Paula), Joseph (Darlene), Thomas (Sophie) and Mary Ann (Donald Jr.) Ciezki; brother of the late Joseph (Helen) Pendolino and Mary Lou Marra; also survived by nine grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Funeral from the PACER FUNERAL HOME INC., 2275 George Urban Blvd. (2 blocks east of Dick Rd.) Friday 9:30 AM and St. Barnabas Church 10:00 AM. Friends invited. Family present Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Sam was a former member of Buffalo/Tonawanda Musicians Union. Flowers gratefully declined. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/19/2005 - 1/20/2005. 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. Rey, William J. Of Hamburg, NY, January 18, 2005, beloved husband of Dorothy J. (Rignall) Rey; dear father of Frank W., Mark S. (Katherine) Rey, Wendy L. (Thomas) Harbison, Kathy L. (Peter) Baker; also survived by nine grandchildren. No prior visitation. Services will be held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements by ERIE COUNTY CREMATION SERVICE. 824-6435. Published in the Buffalo News on 1/19/2005. Shanahan, Gertrude E. Of Amherst, formerly of Sonyea, January 18, 2005, at age 90, she is survived by her two nieces Carol Rico and Margaret Fischer both of Williamsville, two nephews Edward Jenkins of FL and Daniel Jenkins of Snyder; she was predeceased by her parents Dr. William T. and Bridget Shanahan, three brothers, Rev. James J. William and Daniel Shanahan; four sisters Margaret Jenkins, Catherine, Mary and Ann Shanahan. No prior calling. Prayers will be said Thursday at 9:30 AM at the JOHN W. MARTIN FUNERAL HOME, 37 Chaple St. (Rt. 408), Mt. Morris followed by her funeral mass at St. Patrick's Church at 10 AM. Burial St. Patrick's Cemetery, Mt. Morris, NY. Memorials may be made to St. Patrick's Church Memorial Fund, Stanley St., Mt. Morris, NY 14510. Condolences may be emailed to JohnWMartinFH@aol.com Published in the Buffalo News on 1/19/2005. 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. Stark, John David Suddenly, January 17, 2005, of Grand Island, NY, beloved son of Paul Stark and Ericka French-Seibold; brother of Michael Paul Stark; grandson of Joseph and Dorothy Stark. Friends are invited to attend a memorial service Thursday, January 20 at 1:30 PM at the Kenmore Alliance Church, 175 Bonnett Ave., Tonawanda, NY. Arrangements by SMITH-WEISMANTEL FUNERAL HOME INC. Published in the Buffalo News on 1/19/2005. 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. Waterhouse, Garnet P. Of Wheatfield, entered into rest on January 18, 2005, beloved husband of Elizabeth (nee O'Donnell); father of John (Teresa), David, Mary (Kevin) Kley, Catherine (Scott) Gallagher and Elizabeth (Rodney) Bradley; grandfather of eight; brother of Norman (Dorothy), Robert )Delores), Ann (Ralph) Perillo and the late Margaret and Marion. A Memorial Service will be held Friday 10:00 AM at St. Francis of Assisi Chapel, Adam St., Tonawanda. Inurnment St. Francis of Assisi Columbarium. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Niagara Hospice would be appreciated. Arrangements by the HILLIARD-CREASEY FUNERAL HOME, INC. ( 692-2708) Published in the Buffalo News on 1/19/2005. 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. Wojtaszczyk, Theresa Victoria 'Terry' (nee Kaminski) Age 77, of Arcade, died January 16, 2005; beloved wife of Edward Wojtaszczyk; mother of Thomas (Shelley) Wojtaszczyk; Patricia (Charles) Heimerl; John (Sandra) Wojtaszczyk and David Wojtaszczyk; also survived by seven grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. She was great-grandmother of the late Travis Wojtaszczyk. Friends may call Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at W.S. DAVIS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 358 W. Main St., Arcade. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday at 11 AM in St. Mary's Church, East Arcade. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Roswell Park Alliance Foundation, PO Box 631, Buffalo 14240. Published in the Buffalo News on 1/19/2005. 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.