OBITS: The Buffalo News Death Notices 20 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. Baumgartner, Shirley (Grinker) January 19, 2005, beloved wife of Donald; dear mother of Leonard (Debbie) and David (Linda) Baumgartner; sister of Nancy McPhee and the late Marilyn (late Myron) Tyler and Howard (late Jane) Grinker; also survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral services from the PACER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2275 George Urban Blvd. (2 blocks east of Dick Rd.), Saturday at 11:30 AM. Friends invited, family present Friday 4:00-8:00 PM. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/20/2005 - 1/21/2005. 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. Broderick, Gerald Francis Of Hamburg, January 18, 2005; dearest husband of Margery E. (Theiss) Broderick; loving father of James (Ellen), Gerald 'Bear' (late Susan) and (dear friend Donna Marie Vaughan), Jeanne (Paul) Bigaj, Kathleen (Joseph) Murphy and Patricia (Pat Taylor) Broderick; brother of the late Michael Joseph Broderick; also survived by 12 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Visitation Thursday 7-9 PM and Friday 2-4, 7-9 PM at the NORMAN E. GANNON & SONS, INC. FUNERAL HOME, 1075 Ridge Rd., Lackawanna (824-4000) Friends invited to join the family for a Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Church, Saturday at 10:30 AM. Burial to follow at Holy Cross Cemetery. Mr. Broderick was a member of Knights of Columbus Father Baker Council# 2243, Knights of Columbus 4th Degree- Msgr. Toomey Assembly, American Legion Post # 721 and the U.S. Customs Retirees Club. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association of WNY or to Mt. Mercy Academy. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/20/2005 - 1/21/2005. Bronowski, Lottie January 19, 2005, daughter of the late Anthony and Pearl Bronowski; sister of Irene Kolis; predeceased by other brothers and sisters; survived by nieces and nephews. Mass of Christian Burial at Our Mother of Good Counsel Church, 3688 S. Park Ave., Blasdell Saturday at 9:30 AM. Please assemble at church. No prior visitation. Arrangements by the PACER FUNERAL HOME, INC. Published in the Buffalo News on 1/20/2005. Brown, Francis W. January 19, 2005, age 88, beloved husband of the late Charlotte (nee Donohue) Brown; dearest father of Rosemary (Art) Hernandez of San Antonio, TX, Monica (Leonard) Kasprzak, Frances (Richard) Augus- tyniak and the late Kathleen Brown; fond grandfather of Mark (Danielle) Augustyniak, Monica (David) Lewandowski, Edward and Jennifer Kasprzak, Renee, Paul, and Aaron Hernandez of San Antonio, TX; dearest Great-Papa of Shanon and Madeline Lewandowski; brother of Ruth Fahey and Irma Vaughn; predeceased by four brothers; brother-in-law of Amy (late William) Donohue. The family will be present Thursday, 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the Urban-AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, 3645 Genesee St. (2 blocks east of Union Rd.). Family and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial Friday at 10 AM in Our Lady Help of Christians Chapel, 4125 Union Rd., Cheektowaga, NY. Flowers gratefully declined. Donations may be made to Hospice Foundation, 225 Como Park Blvd., Cheektowaga, NY 14227. On line register at www.Amigone.com. Published in the Buffalo News on 1/20/2005. Buda, Albert S. January 19, 2005, beloved husband of Mary L. (nee Parascak); dearest father of Albert M. (Pauline), John J. (Jill Bartos) Buda, Kathryn Setter and Stephen R. (Rebecca) Buda; loving grandfather of 8 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren; brother of Mary Sabol, the late Ann Signarovitz, Stephen, Frank Buda, Rose Susko and Joseph Buda; brother-in-law of Alec (Ann) Parascak, Metro Susko and Eva Babich, Julie and Helen Buda. The family will be present to receive friends on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Tonawanda Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2600 Sheridan Dr. (at Parker Blvd.) where funeral services will be held on Saturday at 9:45 AM and a Mass of Christian Burial celebrated from St. Paul's Church (Kenmore) at 10:30 AM. Mr. Buda was an usher and a member of the Holy Name Society at St. Paul's Church. Online register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 1/20/2005 - 1/21/2005. Clark, Norman J. January 17, 2005, age 79. Beloved husband of Georgina I. (nee Larocque) Clark; dear father of Sharon (Joseph) Gentile of Fairlawn, OH.; James Clark of Chicago, IL., Nancy (Michael) Baumann of Ridgewood, N.J., Patrick (Laura) Clark, Kathleen Clark, Diane Clark of Denver, CO. and Carolyn Clark; grandfather of five grandchildren; brother of Lorraine Clark, the late Marion Hertel and John Clark; also survived by one niece and two nephews. There will be no prior visitation. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday at the (Delaware Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME INC., 1132 Delaware Ave. at 12:00 PM. Friends invited. If desired, memorials may be made to Annunciation Church, 7580 Clinton St., Elma N.Y., 14059. Online guest register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News on 1/20/2005. Clinch, Alice L. (Neamon) Age 92, of North Java, NY, formerly of Arcade, NY, January 19, 2005, beloved wife of the late Cornelius H. Clinch; mother of Mary (James) Bookmiller, Anne (Jerry) Jirak, Donna (Daniel) Hyman, Diane (Victor Roberts) Horning, Bonnie (Lawrence) Almeter, Peggy (Frederick) Filock; mother-in-law of the late Gary Horning; sister of Clarence (Teresa) Neamon, Rita (late Robert) Reese and the late Victorine (late George) Bossler; also survived by several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Friends may call Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at W.S. DAVIS FUNERAL HOME INC., 358 West Main St., Arcade. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Monday at 11 AM in St. Patrick's Church, Java Center. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Memorials may be made to the church or the North Java Fire Department. Published in the Buffalo News on 1/20/2005. Cobo, Ceola E. (Stanbro) January 18, 2005, of Springville, NY. Beloved wife of the late Albert H. Cobo. Dear mother of Susan (Andrew) Abraham and the late Ronald Cobo. Sister of Arlene Relyea, Harry (Joyce) Stanbro, Evangline Allen, Onnalee (Lester) Arnold, Martha Hewitt, Joyce (Joseph) Dziekan and the late Durwin Stanbro. Sister-in-law of Charlotte Stanbro. friends may call Friday from 2-4 and 6-8 PM at the SMITH-WEISMANTEL FUNERAL HOME INC, 271 E. Main St, Springville, NY where a funeral service will be held Saturday morning, 11 AM Published in the Buffalo News on 1/20/2005. Coleman, Ida January 18, 2005. Friends may call Thursday 1-5 PM at H. ALFRED LEWIS MORTUARY INC., 968 Jefferson. Family will be present Friday 10 AM at Mount Zion Church of God in Holiness, 32 Oakgrove, where funeral services will follow at 11 AM. Published in the Buffalo News on 1/20/2005. Coloross, Carl L. Age 92, of Arcade, died January 18, 2005, beloved husband of the late Doris E. (nee Jackson) Coloross; father of Sandra (David) Owens and Judith (Michael) Trauscht; brother of Jean Busch and the late Lorence Coloross; survived by four grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. There is no prior visitation. A private memorial service will be held at the convenience of the family. Interment will be in Arcade Rural Cemetery. Memorials are gratefully declined. Arrangements were completed by W.S. DAVIS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 358 W. Main St., Arcade. Published in the Buffalo News on 1/20/2005. Czamara, Amelia (Swaty) Of Alden, NY, January 18, 2005, beloved wife of the late Henry Czamara; dear mother of Paul (Susan), Phillip (Debbie) and George (Ann) Czamara; grandmother of Christine (Ron) Barstys, Michael, Gregory, Stacey, David and Nathan Czamara; sister of Ceil (late Joseph) Cmor and the late Lawrence (Joan) Swaty. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. John's RC Church, Alden, NY Saturday at 10 AM. (Assemble at church). Family will be present at the CHARLES MEYER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 13228 Broadway, Alden, NY Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/20/2005 - 1/21/2005. Czombel, Jean R. (Steller) In Homestead, FL, January 8, 2005, wife of the late Peter M. Czombel Sr.; beloved mother of Peter M. Jr. 'Mike' (Nancy) Czombel, Janet Drout Czombel and the late Terry Czombel; survived by six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; sister of Betty Lyman; also survived by many loving relatives. Friends are invited to a Memorial Service Saturday, January 22 at 10 AM at Brighton Community Baptist Church, 1225 Brighton Rd., Tonawanda, NY 14150, where memorials may be made in lieu of flowers. Arrangements by DIETRICH FUNERAL HOME INC. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/20/2005 - 1/21/2005. 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. Drdul Sr., Joseph R. "Papa Joe" January 19, 2005, beloved husband of the late Adele E. (Helinski); devoted father of Joseph Jr. (Holly) and Ronald (Cathleen); dear grandfather of Craig (Leslie), Michelle (Rob) Keigler and Jacob; great-grandfather of Matthew and Rachel; brother of Bill (Irene), late John (late Florence) and the late Al (Florence and late Florence) and late Vic (Mary Jean) Drdul; also survived by sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces and nephews. Family will be present Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the PIETSZAK FUNERAL HOME, 806 Clinton St (852-4499) where services will be held Saturday at 9:30 AM and at Holy Apostles SS Peter & Paul Church at 9:45 AM. Joe was a member of the parish Holy Name Society, Adam Plewacki Post #799 and SS Peter & Paul Athletic Club. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/20/2005 - 1/21/2005. English, Charles F. January 19, 2005, beloved husband of Ethel (nee Bender) English; devoted father of Charlene (English) Myers and Thomas F. (Susan) English; loving grandfather of Adam T. English; dear brother of John T. English; also survived by several nieces and nephews. The family will be present on Thursday from 7-9 PM and Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at (Cleveland Hill Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 569 Cleveland Dr. where funeral services will be held on Saturday at 8:45 AM and from Infant of Prague Church at 9:15 AM. Friends invited. Flowers gratefully declined. Expressions of sympathy may be given to American Diabetes Assn. 315 Alberta Dr., Amherst, NY 14226 or St. Joseph's Hospital Foundation, 2605 Harlem Rd., Cheektowaga, NY 14225. Online register at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 1/20/2005 - 1/21/2005. Fair, Moses M. January 18, 2005, at age 70. The family will be present Saturday 10 AM. Funeral to begin at 11 at PROVIDENCE MEMORIAL CHAPELS, 1275 Sycamore. Published in the Buffalo News on 1/20/2005. Flynn, Gladys H. (Ernewein) January 18, 2005, wife of the late George Flynn; mother of Shirley (George) Aman; sister of Geraldine (late Donald) Santella and Jane Wells; grandmother of George (Missy) Aman, James (Chris) Aman and Deborah (David) Becker; great-grandmother of five; also survived by several nieces and nephews. The family will be present to receive friends Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 at BEACH-TUYN FUNERAL HOME, INC., 5541 Main St. (at Cayuga Rd.), Williamsville where prayers will be offered Friday morning 9:15 followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 o'clock in St. Aloysius Gonzaga Church. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to The American Heart Assn. Published in the Buffalo News on 1/20/2005. Fuhrman, George Eugene January 18, 2005, of Grand Island, father of Denise Ann and Nicole Marie Fuhrman; son of Nancy G. and the late Eugene George Fuhrman; brother of William J., Christopher J., John P., Eugene S. Fuhrman and Jean Anne Carter; also survived by six cousins, four nieces, five nephews, one great-nephew and two great-nieces. Friends may call Thursday 7-9 and Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the KAISER FUNERAL HOME, 1950 Whitehaven Rd., Grand Island. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday at 9:30 AM at St. Stephen's Church, Grand Island. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/20/2005 - 1/21/2005. Goodman, Donna P. Of Niagara Falls, NY; formerly of Lockport, NY; entered into rest, Wednesday, January 19, 2005; daughter of the late Elias E. and Pearl A. Dershem Goodman; sister of Evelyn I. (late Daniel) Sonnelitter of Lockport and the late Harold Lester Goodman; aunt of Gary (Laurie) Sonnelitter, Lockport. Friends may call on Friday from 7-9 PM at GAUL FUNERAL HOME, 263 East Ave., Lockport, where funeral services will be held on Saturday at 10 AM. Interment in Glenwood Cemetery. The family would like to thank the social workers in Buffalo and the Lockport Sr. Center for being so kind to Donna for many years. Published in the Buffalo News on 1/20/2005. 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 getlogo,mc0540 Published in the Buffalo News from 1/18/2005 - 1/20/2005. 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. Izzio, Alan R. Of Hamburg, NY, January 19, 2005, beloved husband of Ginger (nee Gillette) Izzio; loving father of Andrew and Jillian Izzio; son of Cecelia (nee Mastrangelo) and the late Albert Izzio; brother of David (Tonya), Debbie, Elena (Terry) Christopherson, Jonny Ann Roach and Joseph; son-in-law of Arthur (late Jean) Gillette; brother-in-law of Butch Gillette and John (Melissa) Gillette; also survived by a large loving family and many dear friends. Family will be present to receive friends Friday 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 Funeral Services will be held Saturday morning at 8:15, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Francis of Assisi Church at 9 AM. Interment in Lakeside Memorial Cemetery. If desired, memorials may be made to Hospice Buffalo Inc. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/20/2005 - 1/21/2005. Lanc, Julia H. (Bakowski) January 18, 2005 of Lackawanna, NY, beloved wife of the late Stanley J. 'Brady'; dearest mother of Edward M. (Marilyn) Lanc and the late Paul (late Lorelei) Krasowski; grandmother of Gladys, Lynne, Paula, Eric and Gregory; great-grandmother of Mary, James, Jerilynn, Christopher and Kylie; daughter of the late Adam and Celia (nee Rydecka) Bakowski; sister of the late Peter and Vincent Bakowski. Services from The COLONIAL MEMORIAL CHAPELS INC., 3003 South Park Ave., Lackawanna, Saturday morning at 10:30 and from St. Hyacinth's Church at 11 AM. Visitation Thursday 7-9 PM and Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/20/2005 - 1/21/2005. 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. Loatman, Hazel January 15, 2005, of Buffalo, NY. Friends may call Friday 11 AM visitation, 12 noon funeral service will follow at MEMORIAL CHAPELS OF BUFFALO, 66 E. Utica St. Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News on 1/20/2005. 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. Maxwell, Diane M. (Shaw) Of Buffalo, NY, entered into rest January 18, 2005, beloved mother of Richard G. (Karoline) Maxwell; cherished grandmother of three grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren; loving daughter of the late George A. and Edna (nee Gebhard) Shaw; devoted love of Albert Cote; dear sister of George, Ronald, John, Albert and James Shaw; also survived by nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends may visit the LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (City Chapel), 102 Linwood Ave at Summer near Delaware Ave. on Friday from 4-8 PM. Services will be private. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery. getlogo,lo0240 Published in the Buffalo News on 1/20/2005. McGovern, Mary S. January 18, 2005, of Fairport, survived by husband William; 6 children, William (Janet), Dennis, Richard (Kathy), David (Elaine), Patti (Joe) Istvan, Susan (Steve) Lane; 15 grandchildren; great-grandson Bryan; brothers James, (Nina) Seidleck, Eugene Seidleck; sister Eileen (Robert) Gordon; many nieces and nephews. Calling hours Friday 4-7 at the RICHARD H. KEENAN FUNERAL HOME, village location, 41 South Main St., Fairport. Funeral Mass, Saturday 10 AM at Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Brighton. Interment, Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please consider Fr. Jim Close Mercy Home for Boys & Girls, 1140 W. Jackson Blvd., Chicago, IL. 60607-2980. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/20/2005 - 1/21/2005. Mergenhagen, Robert F. Suddenly, January 19, 2005. Beloved husband of Barbara (nee Brick) Mergenhagen; loving father of Robert, Daniel, Michael and Linda; dear grandfather of Michael and Melissa; brother of John (Patricia) and the late Jean Frank; brother-in-law of Joel Frank, Virginia Brick, Thomas Brick, James (Elizabeth) Brick and the late Jerome Brick; also survived by nieces and nephews. The family will be present on Thursday 7-9 PM and Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Tonawanda Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2600 Sheridan Dr. (at Parker) where funeral services will be held Saturday at 8:15 AM and a Mass of Christian Burial from St. Amelia's Church at 9 AM. Friends invited. Online register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 1/20/2005 - 1/21/2005. Meyer, Erma L. December 16, 2004, of Silver Creek, NY; beloved wife of the late Carl A. Meyer; mother to Paul W. (Karen) Meyer of Silver Creek, Jay C. (Marlene) Meyer of Orchard Park and the late Thomas L. Meyer; sister to Norbert (Ruth) Heichberger of Colden and Robert (Elaine) Heichberger of Gowanda; grandmother to Joshua and Mallory Meyer of Silver Creek, Jonathan and Joseph Meyer of East Concord, Brian Meyer of Buffalo, Kaitlyn, Brianne, and Cody Meyer of Orchard Park. Memorial Services will be held Saturday, January 22 at 11:00 AM from St. Martin's Lutheran Church, Cole Rd., Boston, NY. Arrangements by the HOLE-PARK FUNERAL CHAPEL, Silver Creek. Published in the Buffalo News on 1/20/2005. Miesowicz, Richard J. January 14, 2005, of Sloan, NY, beloved husband of Dorothy (nee Dudka); dearest father of Ronald (Carol), Patrick (Diane), Dennis (Diane) and David (Kathy); survived by five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; also survived by nieces and nephews. A Memorial Mass will be held Saturday morning at 10:00 AM at St. Andrew's Church (no prior visitation). In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Hospice of Buffalo. Arrangements by The DANIEL R. SMOLAREK FUNERAL HOME. Published in the Buffalo News on 1/20/2005. Milch, Esther L. January 19, 2005; beloved wife of the late Dr. Marvin H. Milch; dear mother of Charles E. (Marjorie) and Philip A. (Carri) Milch; loving grandmother of Jason (Gina) and Mindy Milch; sister of the late Edward List. Funeral services from the AMHERST MEMORIAL CHAPEL, INC., 281 Dodge Rd., Friday at 2:30 PM. No prior visitations. In lieu of flowers, donations to Hospice Foundation, Inc. A period of mourning will be observed at 155 Randwood Dr., Getzville, NY Saturday from 7-9 PM and Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Published in the Buffalo News on 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. Mooar, William E. January 18, 2005, beloved husband of Mary (Kehoe) Mooar; dear father of William (Meg), James (Carol), Phillip (Trena), Martha (David) Sabato and Peggy (Rod) Dice; grandfather of 13 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Friends may call Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the DIETRICH FUNERAL HOME INC., 2480 Kensington where services will be held on Saturday at 9 AM followed by Mass of Christian Burial at Christ the King Church at 9:30 AM. In lieu of flowers, memorials made to the Variety Club. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/20/2005 - 1/21/2005. Morlock, Ruth L. (Koepnick) January 19, 2005; beloved wife of Clarence Morlock; daughter of the late Henry and Lillian Koepnick; dear sister of Howard (Carol) Koepnick, David (Betty) Koepnick, June (Ronald) Gaudet, the late Gertrude (Joseph) Blood, Pearl (Andrew) Halen and Genevieve (Raymond) Hartel; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Family will be present to receive friends Thursday 6-8 PM and Friday 2-6 at the South Buffalo Chapel of the JOSEPH K. QUINN FUNERAL HOME, INC., 192 Abbott Rd., (near Southside Pkwy.) where services will be held Saturday at 10 AM. Interment in St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/20/2005 - 1/21/2005. Norman, Albert M. Formerly of Orchard Park, NY; January 19, 2005; beloved husband of Mary E. (Pell); loving father of Lynda A. (Richard) Blank, Janice M. (Raymond) Boy and Thomas A. (Diane) Norman; cherished grandfather of Beth, Robyn, Amy, Brian, Christopher, Kaitlin and the late Liza; great-grandfather of Gabrielle, Rachael, Nicholas and baby Rooth to be expected; also survived by two nephews. The family will receive friends Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the F.E. BROWN SONS FUNERAL HOME INC., E. Quaker St., Orchard Park. Services in the Orchard Park Presbyterian Church, 4369 South Buffalo St., Saturday at 11:00 AM. Friends invited. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/20/2005 - 1/21/2005. 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. Pacioni, Andrew January 19, 2005, of Grand Island, husband of Sarah Pacioni; father of Judith (Rick) Raepple, Daniel (Paulette), Gary (Susan), Kenneth (Lillian) and Thomas (Claudine) Pacioni; grandfather of Jason, Erica and Alexis Raepple, Ty, Andalyn, Joshua, Samantha, Giacomo, Galileo, Zachary and Alexandria Pacioni; brother of Louis (Elizabeth), Alfred and Edward (Sharon) Pacioni. Friends may call Thursday 7-9 and Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the KAISER FUNERAL HOME, 1950 Whitehaven Rd., Grand Island. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday at 11 AM at St. Stephen's Church. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/20/2005 - 1/21/2005. Pelletterie, Nicholas J. January 19, 2005 at age 70, beloved husband of Noreen F. (nee Simmons) Pelletterie; dearest father of Susan M. Pelletterie, Patricia A. (Henry Jr.) Bess, Yvonne K. Pelletterie and Michelle M. (Donald) Surdej; loving Papa of Amanda (Michael) Bennett, Lauren and Kimberly Surdej, Anthony and Patrick Bess; great-grandfather of Phoenix DiGiacomo; brother of Barbara A. Alberti and the late Michael Pelletterie; brother-in-law of Esther Pelletterie and Richard (Mary) Bridenbaker; also survived by his two aunts and many nieces and nephews; dearest friend of Jeffrey (Melissa) Hauser. The family will be present on Thursday and Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Cleveland Hill Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 569 Cleveland Dr. where funeral services will be held on Saturday at 10:15 AM and from Infant of Prague Church at 11:00 AM. Friends invited. Mr. Pelletterie was Commander of Sloan Memorial Post #355, Sloan, NY and member of American Legion Post #735, West Seneca. Online register at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 1/20/2005 - 1/21/2005. 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. Perry, Adele T. (Okonczak) January 18, 2005, of Cheektowaga, NY, beloved wife of Benedict F. Perry; dearest mother of Kathleen (Thomas Piniewski) Perry, Susan (Matthew) Becker and LCDR Michael, MD (Jeannene) Perry; dear grandmother of seven grandchildren; sister of Rosalie (Edward) Traska, Edward (Christine) Okonczak, Marianne (Donald) Neeley and Carol Ann (Timothy) Caya; also survived by nieces and nephews. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Saturday at St. Barnabas Church, 2049 George Urban Blvd. at 9 AM. Flowers gratefully declined. If desired, contributions may be made in Adele's memory to the St. Barnabas Parish Outreach. Arrangements by MELVIN J. SLIWINSKI FUNERAL HOME. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/20/2005 - 1/21/2005. Peters, Bonnie L. Entered into eternal rest January 19, 2005 of the Town of Tonawanda, NY; beloved daughter of Paul and Jane Peters; loving sister of Paul Leslie (Wendy) Peters, Carol (Jerry) Sherman, James (Betty) Peters and Suzanne (Robert) Dobson; also survived by 10 nieces and nephews. Friends may call Friday 4-8 at the LESTER H. WEDEKINDT FUNERAL HOME, 3290 Delaware Ave. where Funeral Services will be held at 7 PM. Friends invited. Memorials may be made to Hospice Foundation or the SPCA. Bonnie retired from Verizon in 2003 after 33 years of service. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/20/2005 - 1/21/2005. Pytlewski, Eugene F. January 18, 2005, beloved husband of the late Florence (nee Wanderlich); dear father of Eugene (Diane) Pytlewski; dearest companion of Mary E. Hitchman; grandfather of Andrew Jon Pytlewski and Jillian (Michael) Rachiele; brother of Rose Marie (Richard) LaRockand and the late Harry Pytlewski. The family will be present to receive friends Thursday and Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the Urban-AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, 1024 French Rd, where funeral services will be held Saturday at 8:45 AM and from Most Holy Redeemer Church at 9:30 AM. Flowers gratefully declined. On line register at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 1/20/2005 - 1/21/2005. Randazzo, Anthony F. Of Buffalo, NY, January 19, 2005, beloved husband of Nancy (nee Christopher) Randazzo; father of Theresa (Joseph) Arcara and Mary Ann (Peter) Thorne of Orlando, FL; also survived by six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; brother of Angeline (Angelo) Foti; predeceased by four brothers and five sisters. Friends received Friday from 6-9 PM at the GRECO FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2909 Elmwood Ave (near Sheridan Dr.) where funeral services will be held Saturday morning at 9:15 and in St. Timothy's Church at 10. Flowers gratefully declined. Entombment in Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Mr. Randazzo was a retired employee of Chevrolet Tonawanda Plant, a member of UAW Local #774 and Knights of Columbus Our Lady of Hope Kenmore Council #3076. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/20/2005 - 1/21/2005. Reisdorf, Rosemarie T. (Totaro) January 17, 2005, wife of Edward V. Reisdorf; mother of Rosemarie Klauk, Rochelle (Anthony Gugino) and Edward R. Reisdorf; grandmother of Michael P., Andrew C. and Katie Klauk; sister of Bernice (Gus) Azamar and the late Frances Urbanski and Eleanor Cicciari. Friends may call Friday 2-4 and 7-9 at the DENGLER & ROBERTS FUNERAL HOME, 3000 Delaware Ave., Kenmore, where prayers will be offered Saturday at 9:15 followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at Annunciation R.C. Church 10:00 AM. Flowers gratefully declined. 0 Published in the Buffalo News from 1/20/2005 - 1/21/2005. Robinson, Harriett January 17, 2005. The family will receive friends Friday 12:30 PM at THOMAS T. EDWARDS FUNERAL HOME INC., 995 Genesee St. where funeral services will follow at 1:30 PM. Interment Mt. Hope Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News on 1/20/2005. Rozbicki, Lorraine T. (nee Wawrzyniak) January 19, 2005, beloved wife of the late Theodor; dearest mother of Theodore and Daniel (Ann); grandmother of Robyn (Keith), Carianne, Danny, Samantha, Tyler, Thaddeus, Ryan and Elie; great-grandmother of Justin; sister of Stanley N. (Valarie) Wawrzyniak and the late Rita (late Eugene) Tomporowski; also survived by nieces and nephews. Family will be present to receive relatives and friends Thursday 7-9 PM and Friday 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 Saturday at 9:15 AM and from St. Philip the Apostle Church at 10 AM. Entombment St. Stanislaus Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/20/2005 - 1/21/2005. Schaefer, Lorraine J. (Tuerk) January 17, 2005 of Cheektowaga N.Y. Wife of the late Albert B. Schaefer; sister of the late Virginia Dawydko; aunt of Virginia Leahy; great-aunt of William Leahy. Funeral Services Saturday at 10 AM from the SIECK & MAST FUNERAL HOME, 4614 Main St., Snyder, 839-5990 (same location as Schlager Funeral Home). Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Family will be present Friday evening 7-9 PM. Flowers gratefully declined. Donations may be made to a charity of your choice. Interment in Buffalo Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News on 1/20/2005. Schipani, Margaret M. "Ginger" (nee Lannon) January 19, 2005; beloved mother of Matthew (Lauren) Schipani, Anthony (Lisa) Schipani and Tara (Michael) Boone; grandmother of six grandchildren. No prior visitation. A Memorial Service will be held Friday at the (Tonawanda Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME INC., 2600 Sheridan Dr., (corner of Parker Blvd.) at 6:00 PM. Friends invited. Online register at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News on 1/20/2005. Sidari, Angeline A. Of Albion, NY, age 85, January 19, 2005, wife of Rocco; mother of Edwin (Cathy) and Rocco (Roslee), all of Albion, and the late Jerome and Frank; also survived by eight grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, a daughter-in-law, Rita Sidari, of Batavia, NY, several nieces, nephews and cousins in this area and also in North Dakota. There are no prior calling hours. Family and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Saturday at 10:30 AM at St. Joseph's Church, Albion. Interment St. Joseph's Cemetery, Albion. In lieu of flowers, memorials to COVA or the charity of one's choice. Arrangements by CHRISTOPHER MITCHELL FUNERAL HOMES INC., 21 West Ave., Albion. Published in the Buffalo News on 1/20/2005. Smario, Bertha January 18, 2005, beloved wife of the late Peter Smario; dearest sister of the late John Truebenbach, Ida (Bud) Anger, Emma (Jack) Wind, Lena (Ed) Grosch; sister-in-law of Ralph (Jessie) Smario, Diana (Joe) Gullo and Gene Truebenbach; also survived by several nieces and nephews. The family will be present Thursday and Friday 2-6 PM, at the, (Amherst Chapel), AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 5200 Sheridan Drive, (corner Hopkins Rd.). Family and friends are invited to a Committal service Saturday at 10:30 AM, in the Chapel of Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, (assemble at gate), 3063 Harlem Road, Cheektowaga, NY. Flowers gratefully declined. Donations may be made to the East Amherst Volunteer Fire Co., 9100 Transit Road, East Amherst, NY 14052-0055. Mrs. Smario was a member of the Buffalo Homing Pigeon Society and a retiree of Trico Products. Online guest register at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 1/20/2005 - 1/21/2005. Szafran, Michael J. Age 29, of North Tonawanda; January 18, 2005; loving son of James and Maryann (nee Kurek) Szafran; beloved brother of Stacey (Albert) Jafarjian; loving uncle of Anna and MaryGrace Jafarjian; beloved nephew of Linda (Miral) Parker, Carol (John) Palesh, Pete and Paul (Karen) Szafran; also survived by many cousins and friends, especially Brigid Hurley. Friends may call from 7-9 PM Thursday and 2-4 and 7-9 PM Friday at the HAMP FUNERAL HOME INC., Adam & Seymour Streets, Tonawanda where prayers will be said at 10 AM Saturday followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:45 AM at St. Christopher R.C. Church on Niagara Falls Blvd. Friends invited. Complete obituary, condolences and directions at www.hampfuneral.com Published in the Buffalo News from 1/20/2005 - 1/21/2005. 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. Trevett, Rosemary (Weiser) January 16, 2005, beloved wife of the late Albert E. Trevett; dear mother of Ronald (Mary), Robert (Dianne), Thomas (Mary) and Anita (Paul) Englert; loving grandmother of 12 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; sister of Teresa (Chester) Dash, Richard (Linda) Weiser, Veronica Weber and the late William (Yvonne) Weiser; sister-in-law of Rosemary Jakel. Friends and family are invited to attend a Funeral Service Friday at 11:00 AM at the JAMES W. CANNAN FUNERAL HOME, INC., (Southtowns Chapel) 3155 Orchard Park Road. Published in the Buffalo News on 1/20/2005. Urbanczyk, John "Pops" Of Lackawanna, NY, January 17, 2005, beloved husband of the late Mary T. (Kaczewicz) Urbanczyk; dearest father of Rose Marie (John) Matthewson; grandfather of Christian (Nancy) Matthewson and Denise M. Rizzo; 'Dzia Dzia' to Cora, Erin and Aubrey; survived by three sisters and one brother, predeceased by two sisters and one brother; also survived by nieces and nephews. No prior visitation. Family and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Mass at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Church, 3148 Abbott Rd., Orchard Park, NY, Saturday morning at 9. Arrangements by ERIE COUNTY CREMATION SERVICE. 824-6435. Published in the Buffalo News on 1/20/2005. Vuich, Gloria E. (Serio) January 19, 2005, beloved wife of the late Anthony; dear mother of Anthony (Jeanne), David (Marissa) Vuich; grandmother of Samantha, Anna, Alexandra and David; loving sister of Anthony (Betty) Serio, Pauline (late Nicholas) Zendano and the late Gussie (Vincent 'Buddy) Phillips; dear sister-in-law of Marilyn 'Mimi (Michael) Nevada and Helen Vuich; also survived by many nieces and nephews. The family will be present Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the PERNA-PELLEGRINO FUNERAL HOME, 1306 Hertel Ave. (near Colvin). A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday at 9 AM at Our Lady of Bistrica Church (1619 Abbott Rd.). Please assemble at church. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/20/2005 - 1/21/2005. Zobrest, Marianne P. (Burton) Suddenly, January 5, 2005 in Fort Myers, Florida, wife of the late Donald Zobrest and Edwin Noeller; dear mother of Linda (Douglas) Gillies, Susan (Patrick) Glascott and David Noeller; grandmother of Andrew and Kathryn Gillies, late Ryan Glascott, Kelsey, Korri and Tristan Noeller. No prior visitation. Memorial Service Saturday, January 22, 2005 at 1 PM at Nativity Lutheran Church, 970 Main St., East Aurora, NY. Friend invited. Interment private. Arrangements by HARVEY- ENGELHARDT-METZ FUNERAL HOME, Fort Myers, Florida. Published in the Buffalo News on 1/20/2005.