OBITS: The Buffalo News Death Notices 22 Jan 2005; Buffalo, Erie co., New York

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Baker, Esther M. Bamberg   
January 17, 2005, age 97, of Cheektowaga, NY, beloved wife of the late
Clarence J. 'Clem' Baker; loving mother of Ronald (Shirley) Baker; beloved
grandmother of Wendy (Paul) McMenamin, Lynne, Kimberly (David) Chatwood and
Sharon (Michael) Bolognese; great-grandmother of Daniel and Ryan McMenamin,
Hailey and Bryce Bolognese; sister of the late Mildred (late Howard) Warnica,
late Earl (Ann) Bamberg and Roy Bamberg; also survived by nieces and nephews.
Family will receive friends at the CARLTON A. ULLRICH FUNERAL HOME INC., 855
Englewood Ave., Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM, where Funeral Service will be held
Monday at 11 AM. Interment private. Flowers gratefully declined.
Published in the Buffalo News from 1/22/2005 - 1/23/2005.

Barone, Mae G. (Gugino)   
January 21, 2005. Beloved wife of the late Charles A. Barone; loving mother of
Antonio (Suzanne) Barone and the late Delores Trabucco and Charles A. Barone;
dearest grandmother of six grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and four
great-great-grandchildren. The family will be present Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9
PM at the (Amherst Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 5200 Sheridan Dr. (at
Hopkins) where funeral services will be held Monday at 8:45 AM and a Mass of
Christian Burial from St. Rose of Lima Church at 9:30 AM. Friends invited.
Online register book at www.Amigone.com
Published in the Buffalo News on 1/22/2005.

Bencini, Giovanna "Sonia"   
(nee Lucchesi) January 21, 2005; wife of the late Sergio P. Bencini; mother of
Morris (Michelle), Robert (Rita), Richard (Lisa) and Michael (Teresa) Bencini;
grandmother of Alexander, Danielle, Marissa, Isabella, Gianna and Christopher
Bencini. The family will be present to receive friends Sunday only from 5-8 at
the PERNA-PELLEGRINO FUNERAL HOME INC., 1671 Maple Rd., Williamsville (between
Hopkins and Youngs Rds.) where funeral services will be held Monday at 8:45
AM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated from St. Gregory the Great
Church at 9:30 AM. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Sonia's memory may be
made to Roswell Park Cancer Institute.
Published in the Buffalo News from 1/22/2005 - 1/23/2005.

Brooks, Isabel F. (Cobb)   
Of East Aurora, NY; January 19, 2005; wife of the late Kinyon H. Brooks;
mother of Kinyon E. Brooks and the late William E. (survived by Mary Anne)
Brooks; grandmother of nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren;
sister of Clarence E. (Carol) Cobb and Charles D. (Marguerite) Cobb; also
survived by nieces and nephews. No prior visitation. Memorial services will be
held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the
American Cancer Society. Arrangements KENNETH HOWE FUNERAL HOME. 
Published in the Buffalo News on 1/22/2005.

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.

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.

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.

Granville, Ann Marie   
(nee Smereka) Of East Amherst, NY, entered into rest January 21, 2005, beloved
wife of Thomas G. Granville; devoted mother of Thomas (Stefanie) Granville,
Ann Marie (John) Brinker, Elizabeth (Michael) Clough and Suzanne (Mark)
Blokzyl; cherished grandmother of Andrew, Jonathan, Matthew, Emma, Mary
Elizabeth, Erin, Michael James, Andrew and Ryan; loving daughter of the late
Michael and Ann (nee Bognar) Smereka; dear sister of Elizabeth (Michael) Grys
and Margaret (Ted) Skelton; also survived by relatives and friends. Relatives
and friends may visit the LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (Northtowns Chapel), 885
Niagara Falls Blvd (near Eggert/Sheridan Dr.) on Sunday from 2-8 PM. Friends
and family will gather for prayers at the Funeral Home on Monday morning at
9:45 AM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:45 AM at St.
Gregory the Great Church. Entombment Holy Cross Cemetery. In lieu of flowers,
donations may be made to St. Gregory the Great Church, 100 St. Gregory Ct.,
Amherst in Mrs. Granville's name.
Published in the Buffalo News from 1/22/2005 - 1/23/2005.

Hannel, Earle Y.   
January 20, 2005; beloved husband of Mae W. (nee Greene); dear father of Jed
H. (Christa B.) Hannel, Jody E. Hannel and E. Todd (Patricia) Hannel;
grandfather of six grandchildren; brother of Henry K. Hannel. A Memorial
Service will be held Saturday, February 12 from The Church of the Advent, 54
Delaware Rd., Kenmore, NY at 2:00 PM. Flowers gratefully declined. If desired
contributions may be made in Earle's memory to Sister's Hospital Foundation,
Holy Angels Academy or St. Joseph's Hospital Foundation. On line register at
www.Amigone.com
Published in the Buffalo News from 1/22/2005 - 1/23/2005.

Hein, Thomas F.   
Age 52, of North Tonawanda, unexpectedly, January 19, 2005; husband of 22
years of Deborah (nee Schmeichel) Hein; father of Matthew, Andrew and Sarah
Hein; son of Gladys B. (nee Wrege) Hein and the late Frederick W. Hein and
brother of Diane Bader and Pamela Eisenhauer; also survived by aunts, uncles,
nieces, nephews and cousins. The family will receive relatives and friends on
Sunday 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. A Memorial Service
will be held at St. Matthew Lutheran Church, 875 Eggert Dr. in North
Tonawanda, Monday at 2 PM. Friends invited. In lieu of flowers, memorials may
be made to St. Matthew Lutheran Church or to the Heart Assn. of WNY.
Published in the Buffalo News from 1/22/2005 - 1/23/2005.

Hough, James M. "Hoffa"   
January 21, 2005; beloved husband of Agnes 'Aggie'; dear father of Cherrl
(Terry) Boone; grandfather of Sean and Rheanne; brother of Mina (Dick) Potts.
Friends may call at the JAMES E. GRACE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 335 Ontario St.,
Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM and Monday 9 AM - 11 AM. Funeral immediately following.
Jim 'Hoffa' was a retiree of GM and volunteered at ECMC for 17 years. Flowers
gratefully declined.
Published in the Buffalo News from 1/22/2005 - 1/23/2005.

Kauffman, Helen A. (Grant)   
January 21, 2005, of West Seneca, NY, beloved wife of the late Albert
Kaufmann; sister of the late Marie Schwan; sister-in-law of Margaret (late
Frank) Stonitsch; dearest aunt of Michael (Patricia), Frank (Robin) Stonitsch
and Helen Hill; great-aunt of David, Karen (Jeffrey) Federico, Cory, Kristen
and Lucas Stonitsch. Family will be present Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 at the HOY
FUNERAL HOME NIC., where prayers will be said Monday morning at 8:30 AM
followed by a Mass of Christian Burial from Fourteen Holy Helpers at 9:00 AM.
Friends invited. Helen was a past president of the Fourteen Holy Helpers
Ladies Sodality.
Published in the Buffalo News from 1/22/2005 - 1/23/2005.

Knab, Mary M.   
Of Cowlesville, NY, January 21, 2005, loving wife of Raymond P. Knab; mother
of Russell, Scott (Andrea), Dale (Peggy) and Paul Knab; grandmother of Theresa
and Daniel Knab; daughter of Evelyn Biggins Glor and the late William P. Glor;
sister of the late Jackie Hendershott, William and Mark Glor. Calling hours
Monday 2-4 and 7-9 at MARLEY FUNERAL HOME, 135 Main St., Attica. Mass of
Christian Burial on Tuesday 11 AM in Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, Bennington.
Memorials to Bennington Rescue Squad.
Published in the Buffalo News on 1/22/2005.

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.

Kopera, Ruth R. (Orlowski)   
Of West Seneca, NY, passed peacefully on January 21, 2005, beloved wife of
Edmund J. Kopera for 60 years; dearest mother of Susan (Dr. Raymond) Malamet
of Frederick, MD and Mark Kopera of Glastonbury, CT; fond grandmother of
Christopher, Peter, Andrew, Matthew and Melissa; sister of Edward (Dolores),
Daniel (Marie) Orlowski and the late Eleanor (late Stanley) Linkowski. Friends
and relatives may call Sunday 2-7 PM at the PAUL A. KLOC BLOSSOM CHAPELS INC.,
4680 Clinton St (corner Borden Rd.) West Seneca (668-5666) where funeral
services will follow visitation. Sentiment may be expressed through a
contribution to the SPCA in memory of Ruth R. Kopera.
Published in the Buffalo News from 1/22/2005 - 1/23/2005.

Kosowski, Michael S.   
Of Blasdell, NY, suddenly, January 20, 2005, beloved husband of 57 years of
Anna M. (nee Biniszkiewicz) Kosowski; loving father of Linda (Ed) Cronin;
dearest grandfather of David and Jason Bell and the late Brian Bell; son of
the late Peter and Frances (nee Sanak) Kosowski; brother of Helen (late
William) Katra and the late Bertha and Henry (Helen) Kosowski; brother-in-law
of Patricia (Stanley) Motyka and Rev. Msgr. Leonard Biniszkiewicz. Family will
be present to receive friends Sunday, 2-4 and 7-9 PM, at the,
(Blasdell/Lackawanna Chapel), JOHN J. KACZOR FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3450 South
Park Ave. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday morning at 9:30
at Our Mother of Good Counsel Church, (please assemble at church). Friends
invited.
Published in the Buffalo News from 1/22/2005 - 1/23/2005.

Kwiatkowski, Marie (Malone)   
January 21, 2005, wife of the late Frank J. Kwiatkowski; mother of Frank
(Marsha), Anna Perini, John (Laura), Mary Louise Molenda, Elizabeth (William)
Tross and the late Joseph and Teresa Kwiatkowski; grandmother of 10
grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Friends may call Sunday 2-4 and
7-9 PM at the DENGLER FUNERAL HOME, 2070 Eggert Rd., Amherst, where prayers
will be offered Monday morning at 9:30 followed by a Mass of Christian Burial
at St. Benedict's Church at 10 AM. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions
may be made to Caring Connection Adult Day Care Center, 330 Windsor Ave.,
Windsor, CT 06095. Mrs. Kwiatkowski was a Life Member of the St. Benedict's
Rosary & Altar Society. getlogo,mc0540
Published in the Buffalo News from 1/22/2005 - 1/23/2005.

Mayback, Joann (Baker)   
January 18, 2005, dearest mother of Elaine (Kim) Koehler of Boca Raton, FL.
and George M. (Laurie) Neenos of E. Amherst, NY, grandmother of Tara (James)
Jamieson, Chandra Koehler, Chantel and Nicolette Neenos; loving companion of
John Tiebor. The family will be present on Saturday from 7-9 PM and Sunday
from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Harris Hill Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME INC.,
8440 Main St., where funeral services will be held on Monday at 11:00 AM.
Friends invited. On line register at www.Amigone.com
Published in the Buffalo News from 1/22/2005 - 1/23/2005.

Mele, Salvatore J. "Sam"   
January 19, 2005, beloved husband of Maureen (Boland) Mele; dear father of
Salvatore Jr., Lisa Woltz, Scott Mele; grandfather of Michelle and Jacob;
brother of Carmela (Casper) LoBuglio and Santa (Alfred) Scime; predeceased by
brothers Julio, Vincent and Anthony Mele; brother-in-law of Joan Mele; also
survived by nieces and nephews. Friends may call Saturday 3-8 PM and Sunday
2-4 and 7-9 PM at the DIETRICH FUNERAL HOME INC., 2480 Kensington Ave., where
services will be held Monday at 9 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at
Christ the King Church at 9:30 AM. Flowers declined.
Published in the Buffalo News from 1/22/2005 - 1/23/2005.

Olund, Carl C.   
Age 89, of Arcade, died January 20, 2005. Beloved husband of the late Pauline
Wilhour Olund and Elsie Ignatz Olund; father of Sandra (Richard) Higley and
Joellyn (Clifford) Mackey; half-brother of Anne Heckman, Ruth Parker, Goldie
(Clair) Wickwire, Curtis (Barbara) Johnson, William Johnson and the late
Everett Johnson; also survived by nieces and nephews. There are no calling
hours. A graveside service will be held in the spring in Arcade Rural
Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association.
Arrangements were completed by W.S. DAVIS FUNERAL HOME INC., 358 W. Main St.,
Arcade. Mr. Olund was retired from the Stamping Division of the Ford Motor Co.
in Buffalo.
Published in the Buffalo News on 1/22/2005.

Patterson, Mildred A. (Anello)   
Of Huntington Beach, CA, formerly of West Seneca, NY, January 20, 2005,
beloved wife of the late Lawrence B. Patterson of Huntington Beach, CA; dear
mother of Burnel, Michela (Russell) Engle, Dominic (Jennifer) and Paula (Nic)
Bryant; loving grandmother to Nathanael, Nicole, Danielle, Stephanie, Garrett
and Ethan; also survived by many nieces and nephews. The family will receive
friends Sunday 3-6 PM at Harbor Lawn Mount Olive Cemetery Chapel, 1625 Gisler
Ave., Costa Mesa, CA 92626 where funeral will be held Monday at 11 AM. Flowers
gratefully declined.
Published in the Buffalo News from 1/22/2005 - 1/23/2005.

Schmitz, Theresa A.   
January 21, 2005, of Langford, NY, age 54, beloved of Paul Baker; sister of
Donald, Ronald (Ellen) Schmitz, Linda (Frank) Gamble, Catherine Phinney; also
survived by several nieces and nephews. Friends may call Sunday from 2-4 and
7-9 PM, at the WENTLAND FUNERAL HOME, 10634 Main St., (Route 62), North
Collins, NY, where the funeral service will be held Monday morning at 9:15,
followed by a 10 AM Mass of Christian Burial from St. Mary's Church, New
Oregon. If desired, memorials may be made to L.N.O.V.F.D., Langford, NY.
Published in the Buffalo News from 1/22/2005 - 1/23/2005.

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.

Spider, Robert F.   
January 19, 2005, beloved husband of 55 years to Helen J. (nee Rosati) Spider;
dearest father of Michael (Susan) Spider; devoted grandfather of Sara and Adam
Spider; predeceased by two brothers and two sisters; survived by many nieces
and nephews. No prior visitation. Family and friends are invited to attend a
Mass of Christian Burial Monday at 9:30 AM in St. Francis of Assisi Church,
135 North Ogden Street, Buffalo. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to
the American Heart Assn. On line guest register at www.Amigone.com.
Published in the Buffalo News from 1/22/2005 - 1/23/2005.

Stella, Vito   
January 20, 2005, beloved husband of Cruciana (Lucca) Stella; dear father of
Vito (Gail), Michael (JoAnne) Stella, Cruciana (James) Parker, Diane (Charles)
Eberwein, Donna Stella; grandfather of 10 grandchildren; son of the late
Cosimo and Maria (Piraino) Stella; brother of Joseph (Rose) Stella, Vincenzina
(James) Whittemore. Family present to receive friends Sunday only 2-4 and 7-9
PM at the PERNA-PELLEGRINO FUNERAL HOME INC., 1671 Maple Rd. (between Youngs &
Hopkins) where funeral service will be held Monday at 9:00 AM. A Mass of
Christian Burial will be celebrated from Our Lady of Peace Church at 10:00 AM.
Interment Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Mr. Stella was a member of various church and
civil organizations.
Published in the Buffalo News from 1/22/2005 - 1/23/2005.

Vesper, Mark C.   
Suddenly, January 20, 2005; beloved husband of Tammy (nee Frazer); dear father
of Amanda Grace and Nicole Lee; son of Charles and the late Grace Vesper;
son-in-law of Dolores Frazer; brother of Charles III (Suzanne), Eric (Kim),
Kim (Mark) Banish and Jon (Janet) Vesper; brother-in-law of Jo Ann (Paul)
Choinski, Deborah (Roger) Gregson, Laurie (Michael) Linton, Robert (Barbara)
Frazer and Joseph (Gale) Frazer; also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Funeral from the PACER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2275 George Urban Blvd. (2 blocks
east of Dick Rd.) Monday 9:30 and Our Lady Help of Christians Chapel 10 AM.
Visitation Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to
the Vesper Children's Fund.
Published in the Buffalo News from 1/22/2005 - 1/23/2005.

Williams, Elaine M. (Dipasquale)   
January 20, 2005, beloved wife of the late Thomas S. Williams Sr.; devoted
mother of Laura (Brian Sr.) Meahl, Sheila Williams, Valerie (Ronald)
Michalski, Lisa Williams, Thomas (Ruth) Williams, Jr.; loving grandmother of
Jennifer (Michael) Burke, Brian (Alycia) Meahl, Jr., Denae Michalski, Brandy,
Erica and Steven Strong; sister of Shirley (Gerald) Walsh and the late Betty
Neal; also survived by six nieces. The family will be present on Sunday 2-4
and 7-9 PM at the (Tonawanda Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME INC., 2600 Sheridan
Dr. (corner Parker Blvd.), where funeral services will be held on Monday at 11
AM. Friends invited. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to
Hospice Buffalo Inc. Online register book at www.Amigone.com
Published in the Buffalo News from 1/22/2005 - 1/23/2005.

Zwolak, Richard   
January 20, 2005 of Kenmore, NY. Beloved father of Jessica; dearest son of
Chester and Wanda; brother of Eve, Ann and Celeste; dearest friend of Susan
Owens; former husband of Kathy Zwolak. Family present to receive friends at
the DANIEL R. SMOLAREK FUNERAL HOME, 2510 Union Rd., Cheektowaga (2 blocks
South of William St.) Sunday only 2-4 and 7-9 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial
will be held on Monday at 10:00 AM at S.S. Peter and Paul R.C. Church, 86
Burlington Ave., Depew (please assemble at church).
Published in the Buffalo News on 1/22/2005.