OBITS: The Buffalo News Death Notices 21 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 Ashquabe, Debra (Jones) January 20, 2005. Beloved wife of Terry; cherished mother of Melissa Ashquabe; dear daughter of Naomi and the late Kenneth Jones; sister of Patty (Kenny Walkowiak) Welker; aunt of Shawn (Lisa), Stacy, Shane (Jamie) Welker, Justin Walkowiak, Sabrina and Joshua Welker. Visitation Friday 4:00 to 8:00 PM at the PACER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2275 George Urban Blvd. (two blocks east of Dick Rd.). Published in the Buffalo News on 1/21/2005. 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. 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. 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. Clar, Harry M. Of Rochester, NY, January 18, 2005; survived by wife DeVera; sons Lonnie (Suzanne), of Loudonville, NY and Robert (Joan), of Pittsford, NY; pre-deceased by daughter Janus; brother of Rose (Irving) Levin and the late Fannette (Grant) Schwartz; survived by loving nieces and nephews. Burial in Rochester, NY. Published in the Buffalo News on 1/21/2005. Conroy, Nancy M. January 20, 2005, formerly of Amherst, NY. Friends may call Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM from the O'ROURKE FUNERAL HOME, 411 Rock City St., Little Valley, NY. A Mass of Christian Burial will be said Monday at 10 AM in the Holy Name of Mary R.C. Church, Ellicottville, NY. Burial in Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News on 1/21/2005. 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. Czerw, Arthur Of Lackawanna N.Y., January 19, 2005. Son of the late Joseph (late Mary) Czerw; brother of Leona (late Henry) Rogacki and the late Lawrence, Joseph and Walter (Helen) Czerw; also survived by nephew, Ronald Rogacki and niece, late Sharon (David) Antonik. Funeral from the JOS. M. LITWIN FUNERAL HOME, 1629 Electric Ave., Monday at 9:15 and at St. Michael the Archangel Church at 9:30. Friends invited. Family present Saturday and Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Mr. Czerw was a member of the Matthew Glab Post #1477. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/21/2005 - 1/23/2005. 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. Debo, Robert J. Of Orchard Park, NY, January 20, 2005, beloved husband of the late Kathryn (nee Kester) Debo; beloved father of Janet (Herbert) Perdock and Donald (Nancy) Debo; cherished grandfather of Dawn (Micah) Portney, David (Stephanie), Dennis, and Melissa Debo, and Andy Perdock; loving great-grandfather of Austin Portney, Lyndsay and Derek Debo. No prior visitation. Private Memorial Service Saturday at 10:00 AM at KENNETH HOWE FUNERAL HOME, 64 Maple St., East Aurora. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may made to The American Cancer Society. deathart,mc0540 Published in the Buffalo News from 1/21/2005 - 1/22/2005. 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. getlogo,mc0540 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. 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. Gasse, Gary F. Of Lewiston, NY, January 20, 2005, age 68. Husband of Marianne 'Mimi' (Tourbin) Gasse; father of Deborah (Peter) Costello, Christopher (Alexandra) Gasse, Garth (Beverly) Gasse and Gregory (Connie); Stephanie Madeleine Cardillo, Alexander William Cardillo, Gary Joseph Gasse, Grant Washburn Gasse, Elisabeth Marianne Gasse, Christopher Gasse, Bernadette Marie Gasse, Bridget Madeleine Gasse, Maddison Arlyn Gasse, Julia Audrey Gasse and Kylee Rose Gasse; brother of the late Arthur 'Artie' Gasse. Friends may call at the HARDISON FUNERAL HOMES, INC., North Fourth & Ridge Sts., Lewiston, Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Monday at 10:30 AM from Immaculate Conception RC Church, 4671 Townline Rd., Ransomville. Burial in Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Memorials to the Lewiston Volunteer Fire Co., #1 Ambulance Fund, 145 N. Sixth St., PO Box 748, Lewiston, NY 14092. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/21/2005 - 1/22/2005. Gilewski, Edward January 19, 2005, of Amherst, NY, beloved husband of the late Genevieve; father of Bruce (Karen); grandfather of Nick (Bridget) and Edward M. (Jenny); great-grandfather of Brenden and Chandler Gilewski. Friends may call Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the LESTER H. WEDEKINDT INC. FUNERAL HOME, 3290 Delaware Ave., where Funeral Services will be held Saturday morning at 10:30. Friends invited. Published in the Buffalo News on 1/21/2005. 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. Kociencki, Edna R. January 16, 2005; beloved wife of the late Roman; dear mother of Sien (Patrick) Pastwick, Renee (Jack) Flesher, James (Deborah), and Dennis (Lori); dear grandmother of Andrew, Jason, Keith, Robert, Tara, Theresa, John, and Evan; great-grandmother of Tyler; sister of Margaret (Ron) Kamronski and the late Elizabeth (late Joseph) Kurzdorfer; also survived by several nieces and nephews; dear friend of Doreen Binkowski, Ingrid Fields, Deborah Hall-Kociencki and Ann Maleskias. No visitation. The family will hold private services at a later date. Her remains were donated to the University of Buffalo, Department of Science. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/21/2005 - 1/23/2005. Koegl, Florence L. (Ohlson) January 20, 2005, devoted mother of Carl (Beverly), Ken (Sandra), Mike and Terry Koegl; loving grandmother of 5 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild; also survived by sisters and brothers. Visitation with family in the EDWARD J. CICHON FUNERAL HOME, 4929 Broadway, Depew Sunday 3-6 PM where a funeral service will be held at 6 PM immediately following visitation. Relatives and friends are invited. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/21/2005 - 1/22/2005. 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. 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. 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. Munson, June H. January 20, 2005, of North Collins, NY, age 101, wife of the late Ray Benjamin Munson; beloved mother of Irene (late Rev. Florn) Johnson, Esther (Rev. Harry) Tripp, Marie Glezen, Rhea (Dr. James) Markello, Grace (Dr. Ross) Markello, Dr. Albert (Jean) Munson, Beulah (Eugene) Wing, Dr. Benjamin (late Carol) Munson, Dr. Richard (Karen) Munson, Dr. Paul (Karen) Munson and June (Dr. Samuel) Markello; grandmother of 30; great-grandmother of 40; great-great-grandmother of two. Friends may call Saturday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the WENTLAND FUNERAL HOME, 10634 Main St., (Route 62), North Collins. Funeral Services will be held Sunday afternoon at 3 PM from the First Congregational Church, North Collins. Mrs. Munson was a member of the Gowanda Assembly of God Church for many years. Memorials may be made to the Gowanda Christian Academy, 78 Allen St., Gowanda, NY 14070. Published in the Buffalo News on 1/21/2005. Nienhaus, Joseph B. January 19, 2005. Beloved husband of 64 years to Rita M. (nee Lankes) Nienhaus; loving father of Mary Lou (J. Joseph) Long and Geraldine Ann (F. David) Geesler; dearest grandfather of J. Michael (Danielle) Long, Patrick J. (Maria) Long, F. David IV (Maria) Geesler, Gretchen (Greg) Vaccaro, Kimberly Ann, Gregory Joseph (Julie) and Laura Louise Geesler; great-grandfather of 14 great-grandchildren; brother of the late Bernard, Margaret Littlefield, Edward and Anna Sanders; also survived by several nieces and nephews. The family will be present on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the Urban-AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, 3645 Genesee St. Friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Saturday at 10 AM from Our Lady Help of Christians Chapel. Online register at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News on 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. Pawlik, Edward Of Lancaster, NY, January 20, 2005, beloved husband of the late Clara (Skrabski) Pawlik; loving father of Diane (Stanley) Szymanski, David (Michele), Donna (David) Reilly; grandfather of Kevin (Lisa Deuschle), Randy (Kelly), David, Sarah, Matthew, Jennifer and Ashley; great-grandfather of Erika, Alexis and Brooke; brother of Stella (late Alfred) Lewandowski. Funeral from the funeral home of WENDEL AND LOECHER INC., 27 Aurora St., Lancaster, Saturday at 12 and at St. Mary's R.C. Church, Lancaster at 12:30. Family will receive relatives and friends Friday 2-4 and 7-9 and Saturday 10:30-12 Noon. Published in the Buffalo News on 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. 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. deathart,mc0540 Published in the Buffalo News from 1/20/2005 - 1/21/2005. 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. Rusch, Elsie M. Klenke January 18, 2005, of Irving, NY, wife of the late Thomas M. Rusch; mother of Mary (Peter) Mueller; grandmother of Thomas (Susan) Mueller; also survived by 6 great-grandchildren. Friends are invited to attend a memorial service at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Church St., Farnham, NY Saturday at 2 PM. Interment private. Flowers gratefully declined. Gifts made to her church are appreciated. Arrangements CARLTON A. ULLRICH FUNERAL HOME, INC. Published in the Buffalo News on 1/21/2005. 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. Smith, George P. January 20, 2005 of Amherst, NY. Beloved husband of 61 years of the late Rita D. Smith; loving father of Mary V. Gagliardo (Joseph); Paul D. (Patricia), Michael J., Christine M. Braungart (John), David F. (June Ellen), Catherine M. Smith and George L. (Ann); grandfather of Mary (James) Rydzynski, Joanne Cooper, Paul (Melissa) Smith, Peter Smith, John and Elizabeth Braungart, Amanda and Richard Cleesattel, Kirsten and George Smith; also survived by nine great-grandchildren; brother of Ruth Martin and the late Robert Smith; brother-in-law of Katherine Smith. Friends may call Saturday and Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the HARRY A. WEDEKINDT FUNERAL HOME, INC., 280 Grover Cleveland Hwy. at N. Bailey where services will be held Monday at 9:20 AM and a Mass of Christian Burial from Blessed Sacrament Church (Kenmore) at 10:00 AM. Friends invited. Mr. Smith was a past member of the Buffalo Turn Verein, The Knights of St. John and St. Boniface RC Church, a gifted landscape painter in oils and acrylics and a WWII Veteran. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/21/2005 - 1/22/2005. 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. Vassallo, Lucy Marie (Piede) Of Tonawanda, January 19, 2005, beloved wife of the late Matthew Vassallo; dearest mother of the late Richard T. and Matthew Vassallo Jr.; sister of Thomas (Christine) Piede, Lena (Albert) Ceccato, Louis (Geraldine) Piede, Marie (Richard) Brooks, Virginia (Jay) Chapman and the late Frank and Sam (Sal) Piede, Frances (Charles) Lazarony and Casmie Lancione; also survived by two grandchildren. Friends may call Friday 4-8 PM at LOOMIS, OFFERS & LOOMIS, INC. Hamburg Chapel, 207 Main St. where funeral will be held Saturday at 9:30 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Bernadette R.C. Church at 10 AM. Published in the Buffalo News on 1/21/2005. 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. Wilczak, Eugene S. January 19, 2005, beloved husband of Joan (Andolina) Wilczak; loving father of Thomas (Cheryl), Eugene (Patricia), Diane (Steve) Dennehy, Cathy (Russell) Folaron and Carol Ann Fullex; cherished grandfather of 11 grandchildren, two great-grandchildren; also survived by nieces and nephews; brother of Richard (Shirley), Gloria Curto and the late Mary (Robert) Grudzien. Services Saturday at 8:30 AM from the KAZMIERCZAK FUNERAL HOME INC., 3640 Clinton St., (1 block east of Union Rd.) and in Fourteen Holy Helpers R.C. Church at 9 AM, chapel hours Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Gene was the Head Usher of the Usher's Society and an officer and member of the Holy Name Society and Player-Coach of the West Seneca Church Softball League and also a retiree of General Mills. Published in the Buffalo News on 1/21/2005.