OBITS: The Buffalo News Death Notices 26 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 Andrzejewski, Gertrude (nee Budzinski) January 24, 2005 of Clearwater, FL. Beloved wife of the late Harry; daughter of the late Michael and Josephine (nee Wisniewski); sister of the late Stella Wierzycki, Helen Kwiatkowski, Viola Lyczynski, Bertha DeCecelia, Laura Owczarczak, Mary Jankowiak, Rose Drzyzga, Angeline Niedbalski, Celia Pokora, John and Max Budzinski; survived by many nieces and nephews. Funeral services commencing at the DANIEL R. SMOLAREK FUNERAL HOME, 2510 Union Rd., Cheektowaga (two blocks south of William St.) Friday at 8:30 AM and at St. Josaphat's Church at 9 AM. Interment in St. Stanislaus Cemetery. Family present Thursday only 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Gertrude was a Sears retiree. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/26/2005 - 1/27/2005. Batsford, Millard F. "Lefty" Age 69 of Big Flats and formerly of Cheektowaga, NY, January, 25, 2005, husband of Hilda; father of Pamela (Ronald) Battilana of Beaver Falls, PA, David (Pamela) Batsford of Elma, NY; son of Corena Cramer of Cortland, NY; also survived by two grandchildren. Mr. Batsford was a retired engineer with Dresser Rand in Corning where he was relocated from Worthington Pump in Buffalo. Friends are invited to call at the BARBER FUNERAL HOME, 413 S. Main St., Horseheads, NY, on Thursday, from 3-7 PM. Services in Summerhill Baptist Church, 525 Lake Como Rd., Cortland, NY, 13045 on Friday at 11 AM. Expressions of sympathy to the Summerhill Baptist Church appreciated. Published in the Buffalo News on 1/26/2005. Bazinet, Leonard A. of Lockport, entered into rest January 24, 2005. Beloved father of Kenneth (Karen) of Vail, AZ; James (Jean) of Lockport; Charles (Laurie Ann) of Cambria; David (Katey) of Sanborn; Gary and Ronald (Anne) of Tonawanda and the late Thomas. Brother of Rosemary (Otis) Radley of Cape Vincent, NY; also surviving are six granddaughters, 4 grandsons, 2 great-granddaughters, many nieces and nephews, 6 step-daughters, 2 step-sons and and many step grandchildren. Husband of the late Rita Martineau and Glenna Lorenz Lasher. Relatives and friends may call Wednesday and Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the HILLIARD-CREASEY FUNERAL HOME, INC, 147 Delaware St, Tonawanda where prayers will be Friday at 9:15 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial 10 AM at St Francis of Assisi Chapel, Adam St. Tonawanda. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Alzheimer's Association or the American heart Assoc. would be appreciated. Published in the Buffalo News on 1/26/2005. Beyer, Donald E. January 24, 2005, of West Seneca, NY, beloved husband of the late Margaret (DuFrane) Beyer; dear father of Thomas (Denise), Teresa (Vic) Schiller, Laurie (Robert) Miller, Richard (Nickiann), Louise, Donald (Jamie) Beyer; also survived by 13 grandchildren; dear brother of Alice L. Beyer, Doris (late John) Ross, late Florence (late John) Favero, late Walter (Clara) Beyer; also survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral Service from the BARRON-MILLER FUNERAL HOME INC., 3025 William St., near Union Rd., Cheektowaga, Thursday at 8:45 AM and in St. Josaphat's Church at 9:30 AM. Family present Tuesday 7-9, Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Flowers gratefully declined Published in the Buffalo News from 1/25/2005 - 1/26/2005. Black, Dorothy F. January 24, 2005; wife of the late William D. Black; mother of David (Maryann) and Walter (Nancy) Black; also survived by five grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements by JOHN E. ROBERTS FUNERAL HOME. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/25/2005 - 1/26/2005. Bomba, Elizabeth M. (McGuire) Of Buffalo, January 22, 2005, wife of the late Edmund Dailey and the late John Bomba; mother of Shawn Dailey; sister of Charles (late Angela) McGuire, Dorothy (Cy) O'Reilly, Kathleen (George) Strack, Rosealice McGuire and the late Mary Franey, Patricia Kirker, Raymond, Joseph and Francis McGuire. Visitation Tuesday 6-8 PM and Wednesday 4-8 PM at the NORMAN E. GANNON & SONS, INC. FUNERAL HOME, 1075 Ridge Rd., Lackawanna (824-4000) where services will be held Thursday at 8:45 AM and at St. Ambrose Church at 9:30 AM. Burial to follow at Holy Cross Cemetery. Mrs. Bomba was a member of the New York State and the Lackawanna Retired Teachers Association. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/24/2005 - 1/26/2005. Brown, Doris (Mang) January 24, 2005 at the age of 70; beloved wife of the late Richard F. 'Dick' Brown; dearest mother of Michael (April), of Seattle, WA, Paul (Judy) Brown, Renee (Michael) Savio, Jacqueline (William Connell) Brown of Scottsville, VA, Claudia (Carlos) Torres, Jennifer (Albert) Baker, Richard (Maureen) Brown and Rachel (Brian) Colegrove; loving grandmother of 27 grandchildren and one great-grandchild; sister of Edward Mang, Janet (John) Carver, Charles (Doris) Mang, Mary Ann (William) Barcik, and Michael Mang; sister-in-law of Theresa Mang; also survived by many nieces and nephews. The family will be present on Thursday and Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Tonawanda Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME INC., 2600 Sheridan Dr. (at Parker Blvd.) A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday at 9:30 AM at St. Christopher's Church. Friends invited. Flowers are gratefully declined. If desired memorials may be made to Harvest House, 1782 Seneca St., Buffalo NY 14210. Online register at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 1/26/2005 - 1/27/2005. Brundage, Olive G. (Schaefer) Of West Seneca, NY, January 24, 2005, beloved wife of the late Glenn W. Brundage; dearest mother of Lee Charles, Donald James (Lorraine), Ronald Howard and the late Sharon Smith; grandmother of Glenn and Donald James Jr. (Jennifer) Brundage; great-grandmother of Kaylie Marie; sister of the late Howard Schaefer. Family present Wednesday from 7-9 PM at the HOY FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3855 Seneca St., West Seneca where family will gather Thursday afternoon at 1 PM to process to Acacia Park Cemetery. Friends invited. Published in the Buffalo News on 1/26/2005. Burton, Harry January 24, 2005; husband of Betty Parsell; father of Betty (Pasquale) Tolli and the late Frank (Joanne Bateman) Burton; grandfather of six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; brother to five sisters and one brother. Friends will be received on Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the BABBITT & EASTON FUNERAL HOME, 7 North Main St., Franklinville where services will be held on Thursday at 1 PM. Memorials to the Franklinville Presbyterian Church, 25 South Main St., Franklinville NY 14737. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/25/2005 - 1/26/2005. Caito, Rose M. (Sardina) January 23, 2005, wife of the late Michael F. Caito; mother of Vincent (Theresa) Caito, Joseph (Rosemarie) Caito, Ann (Donald) Guerra, Michael (Sue) Caito Jr., and the late Anthony (Lancine) Caito; grandmother of 10; great-grandmother of eight; sister of Mary (late Donald) Gross, Nettie (Larry) Orazi, late Grace (late Peter) Balisteri, Anthony (late Fanny) Sardina, Josephine (Angelo) Bucino and Ignatius (Rose) Sardina; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Family present to receive friends Tuesday and Wednesday 4-8 PM at the PERNA-PELLEGRINO FUNERAL HOME, 1306 Hertel Ave., (near Colvin Ave.). Relatives and friends are asked to assemble for a Mass of Christian Burial at Holy Spirit Church, Dakota Ave., Thursday at 10:30 AM. Flowers gratefully declined. Interment in Mount Calvary Cemetery. Rose was a member of the Holy Spirit Senior. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/25/2005 - 1/26/2005. Chojnacki, Annette M. (Filipski) January 24, 2005, beloved wife of David J.; loving mother of Shaun, Brian and Sierra; dearest daughter of Constance and Chester Filipski; dear sister of Michael, David (Jane) and Rodney (Yvonne) Filipski. Friends may call Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the REDDNGTON FUNERAL HOME, 657 Abbott Rd. (corner Red Jacket Pkwy.) where services will be held Thursday at 9 AM and at St. Thomas Aquinas Church at 9:30. Friends invited. Published in the Buffalo News on 1/26/2005. Clark, James L. January 24, 2005 of West Seneca. Husband of Geraldine R. (Hunter) Clark; father of Donald W. (Mary Ann) and Dennis J. (Jill) Clark. Grandfather of Lauren and Erin Clark. Brother of Merle (Kelly) Wohlabaugh, Karen (James) Meyers, Arthur V. (Marge) Wohlabaugh and Joyce (Thomas) Brown. Funeral from the CHAS. F. McMAHON FUNERAL HOME INC, 982 Abbott Road, Friday at 10:15 AM and at First Evangelical Lutheran Church, 66 Arthur St, Blasdell, at 11 AM. Friends may call 2-4 and 7-9 Wednesday and Thursday. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/26/2005 - 1/27/2005. Dailey, Elizabeth M. (McGuire) (Please see Bomba notice) Published in the Buffalo News from 1/24/2005 - 1/26/2005. Detras, Evelyn A. (Bleck) January 21, 2005, of West Seneca, NY; beloved wife of Steve; dearest mother of Thomas (Ellen), Carol (Gerald) Brown and Steven; grandmother of Lynda Sullivan, Traver, Amy and Matthew Detras; great-grandmother of Jesse and Cole Sullivan; daughter of the late Edward and Anna (nee Lasek) Bleck; sister of the late Ferdinand, Leonard and Lester Bleck; also survived by nieces and nephews. Services from The COLONIAL MEMORIAL CHAPELS INC., 3003 South Park Ave., Lackawanna, NY, Friday morning at 9:30 and from St. Bonaventure Church at 10:00. Mrs. Detras was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary and Knights of St. John. Visitation Thursday only 2-4 and 7-9 PM Published in the Buffalo News on 1/26/2005. Eich, Darvin A. Beloved husband of the late Maria (Baek) Eich. Dear father of Andrew (Linda) Eich, Bonnie (Jim) Caruso and Darlene (Bob) Minor. Survived by eight grandchildren and 11 Great grandchildren. Brother of Norman, Renee Dillsworth and the late Nelson 'Babe' Eich and Marcia Gruttolori. Friends are invited to attend a Memorial Mass at St Agatha's Church, Saturday at 10 AM. No prior visitation. In lieu of flowers, donations to the American Cancer Society appreciated. Mr Eich was retired from the Buffalo Board of Education and was a ticket taker for many years at Buffalo Memorial Auditorium. Arrangements by the NIGHTENGALE FUNERAL HOME. (822-4371) Published in the Buffalo News on 1/26/2005. Farquharson, Dorothy Jill January 24, 2005 of Grand Island, wife of the late Rex C. Farquharson; mother of Jay C. (Dawn) of Grand Island; and Jon M. Farquharson of Philadelphia; grandmother of Kaitlyn; sister of the late Jean Walters, Jane Howe and Marion Anderson; daughter of the late Gus and Margaret Anderson. Friends may call Thursday only 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the KAISER FUNERAL HOME, 1950 White Haven Rd. Grand Island. Memorials may be made to St. Martin-in-the-Fields Episcopal Church, Grand Island where funeral services will be held Friday at 10 AM. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/25/2005 - 1/26/2005. Grabski, Peter Thomas January 22, 2005. Beloved infant son of Michael and Judith (nee Knopka) Grabski; dearest brother of Danelle, Madelaine, Lydia and Jonathan; cherished grandson of George and Patricia Knopka and Edwin and Barbara Grabski; great-grandson of Mary Piasecki; also survived by many aunts, uncles and cousins. Family will be present Thursday 7-9 PM at the HOY FUNERAL HOME INC., 3855 Seneca St., West Seneca. A Mass of Christian Burial will be said Friday morning at 11:30 at St. John Vianney Church, S-2590 Southwestern Blvd., Orchard Park N.Y. Friends invited. Flowers gratefully declined. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/26/2005 - 1/27/2005. Green, Larry J. January 22, 2005 (Professor of Orthodontic Dentistry SUNYAB), beloved husband of the late Rachel (Chaffin) Green; devoted father of Nancy (Fred) Oey, Patricia Green and Cecilia (Bryan) Harned; grandfather of Justin and Logan Harned; brother of Bobbie G. Turner, Kenneth Green, Yvonne G. Wilson, Ross Edward Green and Jolene Green; survived by many nieces and nephews. Friends are welcome to attend a memorial service Saturday at 10 AM at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 4275 Harris Hill Rd., Clarence, NY. Flowers are gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to the Parkinson Foundation or the Amherst Symphony Orchestra. Arrangements by the DIETRICH FUNERAL HOME INC. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/26/2005 - 1/28/2005. Handzlick, Rose A. (nee Jankowski) January 24, 2005, of Cheektowaga, NY, beloved wife of the late Frank A. Handzlick; dearest sister of Angeline (late Marion) Zawadzki and the late Sr. Mary Bonavita C.S.S.F., Clara Popadowski, Stella Jozwiak, Stephen, Edward and Casimer Jankowski; also survived by nieces and nephews. Family will be present to receive relatives and friends on Thursday 3-8 PM at the MELVIN J. SLIWINSKI FUNERAL HOME, 85 George Urban Blvd. (west of Harlem Rd.) where funeral services will be held on Friday at 9:00 AM and from Queen of Martyrs Church at 9:30 AM. Interment St. Stanislaus Cemetery. Mrs. Handzlick was a retiree of E.J. Meyer Memorial Hospital and a member of Most Holy Redeemer Senior Citizens, Queen of Martyrs Golden Agers, St. Joseph Hospital Women's Guild and the Adam Plewacki Post #799 American Legion Ladies Auxiliary. Flowers gratefully declined. If desired, contributions may be made to St. Joseph Hospital Foundation, 2605 Harlem Road, Cheektowaga, NY 14225. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/26/2005 - 1/27/2005. Harvey, William J. January 24, 2005. Husband of the late Angeline R. (Hamilton) Harvey. Father of Donna (William) Stevens, David (Cheddy), Douglas Harvey, Patricia (Carl) Boyd, Mark (Pam) Harvey and Joan (John) Boneberg. Brother of Madeline Becker, Teresa Weiss and the late Harold Harvey. Also survived by 10 grandchildren, nieces and nephews. No prior visitation. Friends are invited to attend a Memorial Mass Friday morning at 9:30 in SS Peter & Paul Church (Williamsville). Memorials may be made to the St. Vincent de Paul Society, 1298 Main Street, Buffalo, NY 14209. MR Harvey was a former WW II Prisoner of War. Arrangements by BEACH-TUYN FUNERAL HOME INC. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/26/2005 - 1/27/2005. Haug, DeLores (Burgasser) January 23, 2005, beloved wife of the late Edwin C. Haug, Sr.; dear mother of Dorothy Haug, Sharon (Ron) Plew, Corleen (Joseph) Carluzzo, Paulette Jordan, Faith Haug, Don (Elizabeth) Haug and the late Edwin Haug, Jr.; loving grandmother of 10 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren. Friends and family may call Wednesday from 7-9 PM and Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the JAMES W. CANNAN FUNERAL HOME, INC. (Buffalo Chapel), 2397 Seneca St. A Funeral Service will be held Friday at 11:00 AM at The Cazenovia Park Baptist Church (please assemble at church). In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to The Cazenovia Park Baptist Church, 520 N. Legion Dr., Buffalo, NY 14210. Interment at St. Matthew's Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/25/2005 - 1/26/2005. Hundt, Sister Kathleen Marie OSF (Marcella Elizabeth Hundt) January 24, 2005; daughter of the late August and Catherine (nee Burbach) Hundt; sister of Russel Hundt and the late Helen Schrader, Eugene and Walter Hundt; survived also by nieces and nephews. Friends may call Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at St Mary of the Angels Convent, 201 Reist Street, Williamsville, NY. Funeral and Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St Mary of the Angels Convent on Thursday at 9:30 AM. Memorial contributions may be made to the Sisters of St Francis. Arrangements by AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC, online register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News on 1/26/2005. Hynes, Daniel D. January 22, 2005; father of Sarah C. (Michael) Bertei and Martha A. Hynes; grandfather of Zachary Bertei and Chad Hynes; brother of Dr. Robert (Kathleen), William (Lee) Hynes and the late James and Jerome Hynes. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Thursday 11 AM at St. Margaret's RC Church. Memorials to Chad Hynes and Zachary Bertei Scholarship Fund, C/O Sarah Bertei, 12309 McAllister Park Dr., Charlotte, NC 28277. Arrangements by GEORGE J. ROBERTS & SONS. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/25/2005 - 1/26/2005. Janson, Andrew P. January 19, 2005; of Buffalo, NY. Memorial services will be held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements by ERIE COUNTY CREMATION SERVICE, 824-6435 Published in the Buffalo News on 1/26/2005. Johnson, Anastasia "Stacia" (Marshall) January 25, 2005; beloved wife of the late Walter J.; dear mother of Claire, Amy, Joel (Patricia) and the late Paul (survived by Katherine) Johnson; grandmother of Lynn (Dale) Harvey, David (Lynn), Daniel (Wendy), Brian and Patrick Johnson; great-grandmother of April and Kristen Harvey, Nathan, Matthew and Isaac Johnson; sister of Elizabeth 'Bettie' (Charles) Cipullo and late Francis, Milton, Marguerite, John, Patrick, William and Wren; survived by nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the JAMES E. GRACE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 335 Ontario St., Wednesday 5-8 PM and Thursday 1-3 and 5-8 PM where services will be held Friday at 9 AM and a Mass of Christian Burial in St. John the Baptist Church, 60 Hertel, Buffalo at 9:30. Memorials may be made to OLV Homes of Charity, 780 Ridge Rd., Lackawanna 14218. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/26/2005 - 1/27/2005. Katz, Ruth Age 80 of the Pines, at Glenwood, died at 3:00 PM, Sunday, January 23, 2005, at Harmer Place in Marietta, Ohio. She was born August 17, 1924 in Buffalo, NY to Charles and Bertha Berkun Kaplan. She had received her undergraduate and doctorate degree from the State University of New York at Buffalo. Ruth was a member of Hadassah, a Jewish women's charitable fund raising organization. She was an avid bridge player and enjoyed reading. She is survived by her daughter, Judy Baker (Joe) of Marietta, a son, Paul E. Katz (Brandi) of Berkley, CA and four grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Irwin Katz, in May of 1999, they had been married on June 15, 1946, also by a brother, Eugene Kaplan. Funeral services will be held on Friday, February 4, 2005 at 1:30 PM at Boca Raton Mausoleum in Boca Raton, FL. The family requests no flowers. Contributions may be made to Glenwood Retirement Community, 200 Timberline Dr., Marietta, OH 45750 or to Strecker Cancer Center, c/o Marietta Community Foundation, P.O. Box 77, Marietta OH 45750. CAWLEY & PEOPLES FUNERAL HOME, 408 Front St., Marietta, OH is handling her arrangements. Published in the Buffalo News on 1/26/2005. Kawka, Leo N. Of West Seneca, NY; January 23, 2005; beloved husband of Constance C. (nee Stepnick); dearest father of Cheryl, Pamela (Rodger) Meredyk and Michael (Suzanne) Kawka; grandfather of April Lynn and Michael W. Kawka. No prior visitation. A memorial service will be held on Friday evening at 6:30 PM from HOY FUNERAL HOME INC., 3855 Seneca St., West Seneca. Friends are invited. Flowers are gratefully declined. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/25/2005 - 1/26/2005. Kucera, Donald W. Of West Seneca, NY; suddenly January 23, 2005; beloved husband of Diana M.; dearest father of Deonne (James) Sieroslawski and Dawn (David W.) Polak; beloved Papa of Austin James and Juliana Nicole; nephew of Sr. Mary Louise Gattes; brother-in-law of Theresa (late Daniel) Potempa; uncle of Noreen (Joe) Gonter, Karen and Brian (Jenny) Potempa; also friend of Bill W. Family present Wednesday 7-9 PM and Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the HOY FUNERAL HOME INC., 3855 Seneca St., West Seneca, where prayers will be said Friday morning at 9:15 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial from St. Philip the Apostle Church at 10:00 AM. Friends invited. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/25/2005 - 1/27/2005. Kurtz, Martin L. January 21, 2005 of Buffalo, NY, beloved son of Melvin and the late Joanne (nee Manzik) Kurtz; loving brother of Gary (Carol) Kurtz, Tracy (Victor) Nachar and Shelee Kurtz-Basile; also survived by nieces and nephews. Friends received at the LAKESIDE MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOM,E INC., S-4199 Lakeshore Rd. (corner Camp Rd. and Route 5) Hamburg, 627-2919 Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM where funeral services will be held Friday at 1 PM. Charles A. Castiglia, Director. Published in the Buffalo News on 1/26/2005. Lenahan, Ann M. Age 78; of Collins Center; January 25, 2005; daughter of the late James and Helena Redmond; wife of John M. (Jack) Lenahan; also survived by nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the SCHINDLER FUNERAL HOME, 44 Center St., Gowanda, from 7-9 PM this evening and 2-4 and 7-9 PM on Thursday where funeral services will be held on Friday at 11 AM. Interment in the Collins Center Cemetery. Memorials to Hospice of Buffalo. Published in the Buffalo News on 1/26/2005. Lenihan, Anna Rose (Zagarrigo) January 23, 2005 of White Settlement, TX formerly of Lockport, NY, mother of Kathleen (Raymond) Webster, Patricia Lenihan, Teresa (Chris) Diez, William (Dana) Lenihan, Franklin (Yolinda) Lenihan and Charles (Kelly) Lenihan; daughter of the late Salvatore and Grace Qualiano Zagarrigo; sister of Salvator, Charles and Vincent Zagarrigo, Sara Flaig, Marie (Jerry) Gorski, Connie (John) Cassata, Lucy Tuzzolino, Rose Bova and Carol (Robert) Belstadt; survived by 14 grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. Private Memorial Services will be held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements by the RUTLAND-CORWIN FUNERAL HOME INC. (716)-778-7022. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/26/2005 - 1/30/2005. Lopus, Walter E. January 20, 2005, of Orchard Park, NY, beloved husband of Anne S. (Shanahan) Lopus; dearest father of Walter E. (Jennifer) Lopus Jr. of Scottsdale, AZ, Peter J. (Millie) Lopus of Orchard Park, Mary E. (Phil) Evans of St. Louis, MO, and Mark T. Lopus of Bangkok, Thailand; brother of Paul Lopus of Florida, Joe Lopuszynski of Florida, Tom Lopuszynski of Ohio, Marion Holliday of Rochester, NY; predeceased by other brothers and sisters; loving grandfather of Chelsea, Whitney, Matthew, Haley, Andrew and Emma Lopus, Ganon and Brady Evans; son-in-law of Mary E. and the late James 'Spike' Shanahan. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Mass from Nativity of Our Lord Church, South Buffalo St. and Thorn Ave., Orchard Park, Saturday, January 29 at 11 AM. Memorials may be made to the Hospice Foundation. Interment Arlington National Cemetery. Arrangements by JOSEPH K. QUINN FUNERAL HOME. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/23/2005 - 1/27/2005. May, Frank J. Of Orchard Park, NY, January 23, 2005, beloved husband of the late Natalie D. (nee Kotula) May; loving father of Ronald (Nancy), Joan, John (Kathy) May and Marjorie (Andrew) Mantione; dear grandfather of Ken and Jeffrey May and Melissa and Andreas Mantione and the late Renee May; brother of Leonard (late Alice), Loretta Snashell, Jean (late Michael) Kulikowski and the late Joseph (late Sophie), Pearl, Bronie (Adele), William (late Rita), Matthew (late Olga) and Richard May; also survived by nieces, nephews and other loving family members. Family will be present to receive friends Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 at the (Blasdell/Lackawanna Chapel) JOHN J. KACZOR FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3450 South Park Avenue, where prayers will be said Thursday morning at 9:45, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Church at 10:30. Interment will follow in Holy Cross Cemetery. Mr. May was a member of K of C Father Baker Council #2243 and a member of the Bethlehem Management Club. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/25/2005 - 1/26/2005. McAllister, Patricia Taylor January 24, 2005, in Rochester, NY, formerly of Hamburg, NY; passed peacefully at age 88; pre-deceased by her husband Franklin Cornell; she is survived by daughters Susan (Edward) Kurz, of Rochester, Ann (Gordon) Minier, of Hamburg, NY and Mary (Richard) Robson of Scottsdale, AZ; grandmother of Steven (Maureen) Kurz, Patricia (Andrew) Crossed, Andrew (Christine) Minier, Matthew (Cristina) Robson and Adam Robson; great-grandmother of six; survived by loving American and Canadian nieces and nephews. She was active in the Hamburg Red Cross Unit and Literacy Volunteers of America. A Memorial Service will be held in Hamburg, NY. Contributions in her memory may be made to the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund, 50 Prince Street, Rochester, NY 14607. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/25/2005 - 1/26/2005. Michalek, Lottie (Zrodlowski) Of Lackawanna, NY, January 24, 2005, loving wife of Anthony Michalek; wonderful mother of Mehrl (Trish), Donna, Patty and the late Joyce Ann; mother-in-law of Linda; grandmother of Scott Zrodlowski, Dianna (Eric) Olmedo and Michael (Ashley) Zrodlowski; great-grandmother of Emily and Alyssa Olmedo; sister of Jane Zrodlowski, Irene (late Clarence) Crabtree, John (Joan) Zrodlowski and the late Sophie (late Thomas) Filipink, Felicia (late Currie) Campbell and Stanley (Alice) Zrodlowski; also survived by nieces and nephews. Family will be present to receive friends Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Blasdell/Lackawanna Chapel) JOHN J. KACZOR FUNERAL HOME INC. 3450 South Park Ave. where prayers will be said Friday at 9:15 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Barbara Church at 10. Interment in Holy Cross Cemetery. Flowers graciously declined. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/26/2005 - 1/27/2005. Mirando, Dominic S. "Nick" Of Orchard Park, NY, entered into rest January 23, 2005, beloved husband of Elaine K. (nee Richards) Mirando; devoted father of Dominic G., Jason B. and Kathryn E. Mirando; loving son of Thomas and Lois (nee Stewart) Mirando; dear brother of the late Gary Lee Mirando; fond son in law of Agnes and the late Leonard Richards; also survived by many relatives and friends. Relatives and friend may visit the LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (Southtowns Chapel), 3060 Abbott Rd. near Lake Ave. on Tuesday from 6-9 PM and Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Church, 3148 Abbott Rd, Orchard Park on Thursday morning at 9 o'clock. (Please assemble at church). Interment Hillcrest Cemetery. Nick was a Fourth Degree member of the Knights of Columbus, a volunteer Fireman, 3rd Vice President of the Lions Club and a member of Our Lady of The Sacred Heart Holy Name and Usher Society. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/25/2005 - 1/26/2005. Moore, Robert January 21, 2005; beloved husband of Margaret N. (nee Siplin). the family will be present Friday 11 AM at St. John Baptist Church, 184 Goodell St. where funeral service will begin at 12 Noon. Interment private. Mr. Moore was a retiree of General Motors. Arrangements by BRIAN K. LEWIS FUNERAL HOMES, 347 Peckham, 845-5545 Published in the Buffalo News on 1/26/2005. Nowak, Sophie R. (Sokolowski) January 24, 2005, of Cheektowaga, NY, beloved wife of the late Leon Nowak; dearest mother of Leon (Rita), Ronald (Teri) and the late Joann (late Arthur) Sobczynski; loving grandmother of Denise, Cheryl, Karen, Kenny, Dale and Michael; loving great-grandmother of Lindsay, Christopher, Sarah, Adam, Kelly, Jessica, Todd, Dawn, Sarah and David; pre-deceased by brothers and sisters; survived by many nieces and nephews. Family present to receive friends at the DANIEL R. SMOLAREK FUNERAL HOME, 2510 Union Rd., Cheektowaga, (2 blocks south of William St.), Wednesday only 2-4 and 7-9 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday at 10 AM at Reserection R.C. Church, corner of Union and Como Park Blvd. Please assemble at church. Interment in St. Stanislaus Cemetery. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to the Hospice Foundation or a charity of your choice. Sophie was a member of the Reserection Seniors. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/25/2005 - 1/26/2005. Nowak, Thaddeus W. January 25, 2005 of the Town of Tonawanda, N.Y. Beloved husband of Peggy Ann (Boyer) Nowak; father of Terrance (JoAnne) and Scott (Amy) Nowak; grandfather of Bradley, Zachary Barringer, Scott and Casey Nowak; brother of Rita (Walter) Cich and the late Frances (Victor) Lewandowski; also survived by one niece and five nephews; son of the late Walter and Anna Nowak. Friends may call Thursday 4-8 PM at the LESTER H. WEDEKINDT INC. FUNERAL HOME, 3290 Delaware Ave., where funeral services will be held Friday morning at 11:30. Friends invited. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to Hospice Foundation. Published in the Buffalo News on 1/26/2005. Page, Gloria M. (Pollina) January 25, 2005 at age 63, beloved wife of the late David S. Page; dear mother of Karen (Joe) Coffta; dearest grandmother of Kym (David) Ryan, Jennifer and Joseph Jr.; sister of Vincent (Bernadette) Pollina and Richard (Sheila) Pollina and Lucille Pollina and the late John (Rose) Pollina; survived by nieces and nephews. Family will be present at the MATTHEW C. OKONIEWSKI FUNERAL HOME INC., 1168 Walden Ave., Thursday 4-8:30 PM at which time a prayer service will be held. Gloria will be sadly missed by her family and friends. Published in the Buffalo News on 1/26/2005. Pellici, Waldo January 24, 2005, husband of Lucille A. (nee Kastner); father of Nancy A. Roberts and Kathleen P. Akins of Peach Tree City, GA.; grandfather of Robin E. (Richard) Mullins, Jennifer L. Graf and Adam R. Roberts; survived by five great-grandchildren; brother of Dorothy and Joseph (Marion) Pellici. Friends may call Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 at the DENGLER & ROBERTS FUNERAL HOME, 3000 Delaware Ave., where prayers will be offered Thursday 8:45 followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Paul's R.C. Church 9:15 AM. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials to American Red Cross Tsunami Relief, 786 Delaware Ave., Buffalo, NY 14209. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/25/2005 - 1/26/2005. Pernick, Joseph E. January 22, 2005 suddenly in Willard, OH. Dear father of Joseph Michael Pernick; beloved son of William F. Jr. and Barbara Pernick; brother of David J., Steven B. (Jennifer) and Jamie C. (Julie) Pernick; grandson of Frances Pernick (late William F. Sr.) and the late John and Mable MacLauchlan. Friends may Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the VANDERCHER & DICK FUNERAL HOME, 2549 Main St. The family invites you join them for a Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated from St. Amelia's Church on Thursday at 9:00 AM. Interment in Mt. Olivet Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Joe's name to St. Amelia's Church. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/25/2005 - 1/26/2005. Quinn, Rosemary M. (Nero) January 24, 2005, beloved wife of the late Maurice F. Quinn; beloved daughter of late Otto (Rose) Nero; sister of Frank R. Nero and the late Jess M. (Rose) Nero; niece of Marguerite DiGiacomo and Dorothy Picone; also survived by three nieces and three nephews, ten great-nieces and one great-nephew. The family will be present on Tuesday from 7-9 and Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Cleveland Hill Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 569 Cleveland Drive where Funeral Services will be held on Thursday at 9:30 AM and from Infant of Prague Church at 10:00 AM. Online register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 1/25/2005 - 1/26/2005. Schrock, Barbara (Erb) Formerly of Marilla, NY, January 24, 2005, wife of the late Gideon Schrock; dear mother of Barbara (James) Roggie, Ruth (Leonard) Roth, David Schrock and Carolyn (Richard) Ferguson; also survived by 12 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren; sister of Ezra (Barbara) Erb and Joseph (Virginia) Erb; predeceased by brothers and sisters. Family will be present at the Alden Mennonite Church, 923 Two Rod Rd., Alden, NY, Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM, where services will be held Friday at 2 PM. Arrangements by the CHARLES MEYER FUNERAL HOME INC. Published in the Buffalo News on 1/26/2005. Serra, William F. "Willie" January 24, 2005, beloved husband of Jeanette 'Jean' Davis; dear father of William (Judith), Joseph (Diane), Donna (James) Elsaesser and James (Cynthia) Serra; also survived by 12 grand- children, 17 great-grandchildren, two brothers and one sister; predeceased by three brothers and three sisters. Friends received at MICHAEL A. DiVINCENZO FUNERAL HOME, 1122 E. Lovejoy St. Wednesday, 2-4 and 7-9 PM, where prayers will be said Thursday morning at 9:00 followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Francis of Assisi Church at 9:30 AM. Flowers gratefully declined. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/25/2005 - 1/26/2005. Short, Kathleen Elizabeth (Crean) Of Brandon, VT, formerly of Buffalo, NY, died on January 22, 2005 in Rutland, VT; beloved mother of Susan Short, Sally Short, Carol Nunes, Robert Short and William Short; beloved grandmother of Ryan, Elizabeth, Rory, Rebecca, Laura, Casey and Haley. Funeral Services will be held on January 29, 2005 in Brandon, VT, with memorial Services and burial in Santa Rosa, CA on February 5, 2005. Arrangements by MILLER & KETCHAM FUNERAL HOME, Brandon VT (802-247-5704). Published in the Buffalo News on 1/26/2005. Strickland, Thomas N. Janaury 18, 2005, of Buffalo, NY. Private services. Arrangements ERIE COUNTY CREMATION SERVICE, 824-6435. Published in the Buffalo News on 1/26/2005. Thomas, Marguerite A. January 22, 2005, sister of Sebastian Thomas and Lucy Thomas; dear aunt of Kathleen Shero, Roseanne Thomas, Noreen Thomas and the late Victor Thomas; great aunt of James and Jerome; dear friend of Diana, Sharon, Josephine and Junie. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Barnabas RC Church, 2069 George Urban Blvd., Saturday at 11:00 AM. Arrangements by the PACER FUNERAL HOME, INC. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/25/2005 - 1/26/2005. Ulrich, Dolores F. (Nosky) January 23, 2005, beloved wife of Thomas R. 'John' Ulrich; loving mother of Phillip, Bruce, Patty (Paul) Biedny, Kevin (Patty) and Jeff (Violet) Ulrich; grandmother of 10 loving grandchildren; sister of James (Josephine) Nosky, Bernice (Robert) Kelly, Robert (Carol) Nosky and the late Jeanne Joachimi and Donald; sister-in-law of Hans (Elaine) Joachimi and Carolyn Nosky; also survived by nieces and nephews. Friends may call Wednesday from 7-9 and Thursday 1-4 and 7-9 at the DIETRICH FUNERAL HOME INC. 2480 Kensington Ave. Amherst. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday at Sacred Heart RC Church, 5337 Genesee St. Bowmansville at 10 AM. Flowers gratefully declined. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/25/2005 - 1/27/2005. Van Auken, Rose Marie (Cromwell) January 23, 2005. Beloved wife of Donald M. Van Auken; dear mother of Michael D. (Lori), Rev. Jerry T. (Robin) and Linda D. Stark. Loving grandmother of Michael, Jessica, Bryan, Jason, Aaron, Andrew Joel and the late Christine. Sister of Myra (late Henry) Bowman and Duane (Verna) Cromwell. Also survived by nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends at the C. MERTZ & SON FUNERAL HOME, INC., 911 Englewood Ave, Wednesday from 2-5 and 7-9 PM where funeral services will be Thursday at 10:30 AM. In lieu of flowers, donations to Self Help for the Hard of Hearing, 750 Wehrle, Buffalo, 14225 or the American Cancer Society. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/25/2005 - 1/26/2005. Wattengel, Martin Ellis Of Hamburg and Cape Coral, FL., peacefully on January 22, 2005, beloved husband of the late Dorothy Kleis Wattengel; father of James (Becky) Wattengel, Jean Zurovskis of Rochester and Rick (Patti) Wattengel; grandfather of Lija, Erin and Bethany; also survived by close extended family and many friends. Family and friends may call Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at LAKESIDE MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, 4199 Lakeshore Rd., Hamburg, where funeral services will be held Friday at 10 AM. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/25/2005 - 1/26/2005. Weaver, Charles N. January 24, 2005, husband of Cheryl Tebo Weaver and the late MaryLyn Mieth Weaver; father of Cassie, Crissy (Todd) Lemke, Tanya (Danny) Soler, Jody Scott, Barney Scott and Tammy Tebo; brother of Kenneth (Lois), Rose (David) Bulera, Chris (Bill) Hoffman, Dolly (Ronald) Hirsch and the late Snooks Stewart; also survived by six grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Friends may call Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 at LOOMIS OFFERS & LOOMIS INC. MEMORIAL CHAPELS, 1820 Seneca St., where funeral will be held Thursday at 10:30 AM. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/25/2005 - 1/26/2005. Weaver, Susan M. (Minkel) Of Orchard Park, NY, January 22, 2005; former wife of Joseph H. Weaver; dearest mother of Bryan J. and Jeremy C. Weaver; daughter of the late Charles and Betty Jane (Cottrell) Minkel; sister of Charles (Audrey) Minkel; aunt of Andrew and Sarah Minkel. Family and friends are invited to attend a Memorial gathering Saturday morning from 9-10 AM at the CASTIGLIA FUNERAL HOME, INC., 873 Abbott Rd., Buffalo where a memorial service will be held at 10:00 AM. Published in the Buffalo News on 1/26/2005. Weller, Ruth E. (Schafer) January 24, 2005, of Hamburg, NY, beloved wife of Boyd N. Weller; cherished mother of Earl (Sandra) and Paul (Sandra) Weller; loving grandmother of Bryan (Callie), Lyndsay (Steven) Harmon and Kevin Weller. Friends received at the LAKESIDE MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME INC., S-4199 Lakeshore Rd. (corner Camp Rd. and Rt. 5 Hamburg), 627-2919 Thursday and Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM where funeral service will be held Saturday at 11:00 AM. Charles A. Castiglia Directory. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/26/2005 - 1/27/2005. Wells, Sherry A. Of Miami, FL, formerly of Buffalo, NY, January 22, 2005, age 52, after a heroic 17 month battle with brain cancer; beloved daughter of the late Paul E. and Shirley G. (Armbruster) Wells; cherished sister of Paul T. (Judith) Wells and Susan D. (Joseph Eicheldinger) Wells; adored aunt of Justin P. Wells; dear niece of Beverly J. Naylor and dear cousin of Gloria Hayward, Kevin Naylor and Nancy Smith. The family will be present to receive friends Friday from 4-8 PM at the, (Tonawanda Chapel), AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 260O Sheridan Dr., (corner Parker). Funeral Services will be held Saturday at 10 AM from Church of the Nativity, 1530 Colvin Blvd. Memorials may be made to Catholic Hospice, 14875 NW 77th Ave., Suite 100, Miami Lake, FL 33104. On line guest register at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 1/26/2005 - 1/28/2005. Wilson, Lyndon January 16, 2005, Of Wheeling, WV, formerly of Eden, NY; Husband of Emily (Gleason); father of Lyndon 'Tuck' Wilson, Jr., Henry Cave (Michelle) Wilson, Jane 'Dede' (William) Carpenter, Caroline W. (Drew) Tate and Mary H.C. Wilson; brother of Shepherd Wilson and the late Ashley and Erwin Wilson; also survived by eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Funeral Services private. Memorials may be made to The Eden Community Foundation, Inc., P.O. Box 96, Eden, NY 14057. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/23/2005 - 1/26/2005. Younkins, Josephine "Jo" (Buchanan) January 25, 2005; beloved wife of the late Emory Younkins Jr.; dear mother of Emory C. (Kathy Evans), Joseph E. (Judy) and Karen (Richard Battaglia) Schiedel; loving grandmother of Rose, Katie Jo, Christopher, Andrew and Nicholas and great-grandmother of Jaliliah and Tarif; sister of Veronica 'Tootie' Buchanan and the late James Buchanan, late Charles Buchanan, late Catherine (late Carl) Fruck, late John (late Winnie) Buchanan, late Mary (late John) Sexton, late William (Jane), late Adeline 'Addie' (late Edwin) Seifert. Friends may call Wednesday from 7-9 PM and Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the JAMES W. CANNAN FUNERAL HOME, INC. (Southtowns Chapel), 3155 Orchard Park Rd. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday at 9:30 AM at St. Vincent DePaul Church in Evans, NY. (Please assemble at Church). In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the Highland Hose Ladies Auxiliary, PO Box 856, Derby, NY 14087. Jo was a charter member of the Highland Hose Auxiliary and active in the St. Paul High School Guild. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/26/2005 - 1/27/2005.