OBITS: The Buffalo News Death Notices 27 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. Anzalone, Carol Ann January 26, 2005; Age 65; beloved daughter of the late Anthony and Josephine Anzalone; sister of Francine (Salvatore) Albert and the late John Anzalone; dearest aunt of Dr. Michael (Melissa) Albert, Cori Anne (Robert) Gambini, Salvatore (Roxanne) Albert, Rondi, Dawn, John and Dana Anzalone; also survived by eleven great-nieces and great-nephews. The family will be present Thursday 4-8 PM and Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Delaware Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME INC., 1132 Delaware Ave. (near W. Ferry St.) where funeral services will be held Saturday at 8:45 AM and from St. Margaret's Church at 9:30 AM. Online register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 1/27/2005 - 1/28/2005. Baier, Paul R. January 26, 2005, loving husband of Patricia G. (nee Manley) Baier; dearest father of Paul R. Jr. (Darlene), Michael J. (Maureen), Mary E. (Andrew) Boser, Peter K. and Jennifer M. Baier; dear grandfather of Meaghan, Zachary, Matthew, Nicole, Alexander and Thomas; brother of Richard F. Baier; special cousin of Timothy J. Davis. The famly will be present 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 10 AM. Friends invited. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Assoc. of WNY. Online register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 1/27/2005 - 1/28/2005. Banaszak, Alfred January 16, 2005; father of Alfred Randy; son of the late Lawrence and Mary; brother of the late Walter, Jan and Stanley L.; uncle of Carolyn (William) Corrigall, Linda (John) Tedesco, Ted (Maureen) and Lisa (David) Heinzmann; also survived by cousins and great-great nieces and great-great nephews. Family and friends may call Thursday from 5-8 PM at the DONALD J. SIWEK FUNERAL HOME, 610 Hertel Ave., where services will be held Friday at 9:00 AM followed by a mass at St. Florian Church at 9:30 AM. Mr. Banaszak was a WWII Airforce veteran and a retiree of the J.H. Williams Co. Published in the Buffalo News on 1/27/2005. Bass, Joseph G. January 25, 2005, of the Town of Tonawanda, NY, beloved husband of Evelyn (Klein) Bass; dear father of John (Molly) and David (Ly) Bass; grandfather of Ashley, Jake, Joe and Jackie; great-grandfather of Park and Cameron; brother of Anastatia Yohannes. 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 AM. Mr. Bass was a veteran of WWII and a life member of American Legion George F. Lamm Post and DAV Roll of Honor #120, Kenmore, NY. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to the Veterans Medical Center. Published in the Buffalo News on 1/27/2005. Bauer, Lorayn E. "Molly" January 25, 2005, daughter of the late Peter 'David' and Anna Bauer; sister of the late Norman (Rita), Bernice (Ira) Folger, Harold and Kenneth Bauer; sister-in-law of Ann Bauer; survived by nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday at 9:30 AM at Margaret's Church, 1395 Hertel Ave. Flowers declined. Arrangement by DIETRICH FUNERAL HOME. Published in the Buffalo News on 1/27/2005. Beale, Thomas A. Of Hamburg, NY, January 26, 2005, husband of the late Isabel J. Beale; step-father of Gary Trembone; brother of the late Leslie (late Edith), Floyd, Dorothy, Ralph (Mary) and Robert Beale; uncle, great-uncle and great-great-uncle to many nieces and nephews. Friends may call Friday 2-9 PM at LOOMIS OFFERS & LOOMIS, INC. MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 1820 Seneca St. A memorial service will be held at St. Judes' Episcopal Church, Dash and Macamley Sts., Saturday at 11 AM. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/27/2005 - 1/28/2005. 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. 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. Condren, Robert G. January 25, 2005, beloved husband of Patricia L. (nee Lynd); dear father of James L. (Cathleen) and John R. (Nancy) Condren; grandfather of Daniel, Meredith, Katie and Brendan; brother of Carol (Richard) Curtin, Daniel (Elizabeth) Brent. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday from St. Rose of Lima Church, Parkside and Parker Ave. Buffalo at 9:30 AM. If desired, contributions may be made in Mr. Condren's memory to the American Heart Assoc. Online register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News on 1/27/2005. Corcoran, Peter F. December 29, 2004, husband of Frances (Shanahan) Corcoran; father of Daneen (Douglas) Schultz, Peter (Diane) Corcoran, Maureen (Martin) Baker, Colleen Corcoran, Daniel P. Corcoran and Erin (James) Terzian; survived by six grandchildren; brother of Gloria Topper, Joan Rieman, Michael Corcoran and James Corcoran. Family and friends are invited to attend an Memorial Service Saturday, January 29 at 10:15 AM at Queen of Heaven Church, 4220 Seneca St., W. Seneca. Published in the Buffalo News on 1/27/2005. Crohn, Frances (Harrison) January 22, 2005; wife of Dr. Edward B. Crohn; mother of Dr. Tad (Terry) Crohn of Barrie, Ont. and Andrea (Tim) Crohn Francis of South Wales; grandmother of Bartholomew and Justine Nadherny and Alexander Crohn; sister and dear aunt of Lillian George and family of Vancouver, Canada. A memorial gathering will be held at the SCHLAGER FUNERAL HOME INC., 4614 Main St., Snyder, beginning at 2:00 PM Saturday, January 29, and ending at 4:00 PM. All are welcome. Those who wish to prepare a few words would be invited to speak. If desired, memorials, in Fran's memory, may be made to the City Animal Shelter, N. Oak St., Buffalo, NY; PETA or the Defenders of the Wild Life. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/27/2005 - 1/28/2005. Daigler, Annette E. (Weber) Of Swormville, NY, January 25, 2005, Age 100; beloved wife of the late Anthony; loving mother of Eleanor, Harold (Janice), Alan (Patricia), Rita, Charles (Margaret), David, Thomas (Gloria) and the late Norma and late Bernard; also survived by grandchildren and great-grandchildren; dearest friend of Mary Teresa Gugliemelli. Funeral Services Saturday at 9:30 AM from the URBAN BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 6685 Transit Rd., East Amherst (3 mi. north of Maple) and in St. Mary's Church, Swormville at 10 AM. Visitation Thursday and Friday from 2-4 and 7-9. Mrs. Daigler was a member of the Swormville Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary and the St. Ann's Society of St. Mary's Church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Mary's Church. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/27/2005 - 1/28/2005. Degain, John E. "Jack" January 25, 2005, beloved husband of Rita (nee Zimmerman); dear father of Edward (Linda) DeGain, Kathleen Petrik and Susan Holden; dear grandfather of Fonda Dawn (David) Kubiak, Christopher (Sabrina), Andrea, and Jennifer DeGain, Tyler and the late Brett Petrik; great-grandfather of Jonathan Kubiak, Hailey Petrik and Lauren Kubiak; dear brother of the late William DeGain and Mary Cutting. Family will be present to receive friends at the (Tonawanda Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME INC., 2600 Sheridan Dr. (corner Parker Blvd.), Thursday 7-9 and Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM, where Funeral Services will be held Saturday at 10:45 and from St. Amelia's Church at 11:30. On-line register book at Amigone.com. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/27/2005 - 1/28/2005. Dennee, Walter J. "Wally" January 25, 2005, suddenly, beloved husband of Kathleen (nee Geelan) Dennee; dear father of Laura (Russell Jr.) Bickert, Michael and Steven Dennee; loving grandfather of Megan Bickert, Tyler Dennee and Brooke Bickert; brother of Patricia (Dennis) Bartnik, Denise Dennee and the late John Dennee; brother-in-law of Maxine Dennee; also survived by many nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends at the C. MERTZ AND SON FUNERAL HOME INC., 911 Englewood Ave, Friday from 4-8 PM, where funeral services will be held Saturday at 9 AM and a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Benedict's Church at 10 AM. In lieu of flowers, donations to American Heart Association of WNY. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/27/2005 - 1/28/2005. Diehl, Rose Agnes (Trobert) Age 96; January 25, 2005; beloved wife of the late George John Diehl; daughter of the late Bertha (nee Readling) and Frank Trobert; sister of the late Florence Wurl, Marion Gilbert, Joseph Trobert, and Ida Schultz; sister-in-law of Edward (late Vera) Diehl; aunt of Vera Higbee, Jane Steel, Carol Bundy, Edward Diehl, Jr., Annette Caron, Walter Gilbert and the late Roger Gilbert, MaryAnn Murray and Richard Schultz. No prior visitation. Funeral services were held privately. On-line register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 1/27/2005 - 1/28/2005. Dziubala, Adam January 26, 2005 of Depew, NY, beloved husband of Sophie nee Mulica; dearest father of Christine (Chuck) Schadley, Ted, Irene (Gerry) Doyle, and Joe; survived by four grandchildren; also survived by relatives in Poland. A funeral service will be Saturday morning at 11 AM at the DANIEL R. SMOLAREK FUNERAL HOME, 2510 Union Rd, Cheektowaga (2 blocks south of William St.). Interment in St. Adalbert Cemetery, Lancaster. Family present Friday only 2-4 and 7-9 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the SPCA. www.smolarekfuneralhome.com Published in the Buffalo News on 1/27/2005. Engler, Richard A. In Amherst, NY, January 23, 2005; beloved husband of Rosemary (Wild) Engler; father of Patricia (Gerald) Neuner and Mary (Alfred) Sherry; survived by six grandchildren and several brothers and sisters. No prior visitation. Memorial Service will be held Friday 10:30 AM at Elderwood at Glenwood Senior Care, 5271 Main St., Williamsville, NY 14221. Arrangements by DIETRICH FUNERAL HOME, INC. Published in the Buffalo News on 1/27/2005. Fink, Robert G. age 77 of Holiday, FL, formerly of Buffalo, January 25, 2005, at his residence. He was born in Buffalo and moved to Florida in 1972 from Cheektowaga, NY. Mr Fink was a licensed funeral director in both New York State and Florida. While a resident of Buffalo he was employed by Amigone Funeral Homes and the Sauer Lynett Funeral Home. Most recently employed by North/Meadowlawn Funeral Home in New Port Richey, FL. He was a graduate of Seneca Vocational High School in Buffalo and Simmons School of Mortuary Science of Syracuse. Mr Fink was an army veteran serving during WW II and the Korean conflict. He was a member of the Pearl of the West F&AM Lodge 46 of New Port Richey. Husband of Gloria (Sue) Fink of Holiday, FL. Father of Lynn Roza (Michael), Barbara A. Halle (Earl) both of New Port Richey and Betsy A. Messier (Walter) of Holiday. Brother of Donald Fink of Cheektowaga, NY and George Fink of Akron, NY. Deceased is also survived by grandchildren Tommy Riley, Michael Roza, Matthew Roza and Michaela Messier; one great grandchild Tierra Riley and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held on Friday, January 28 at 11 AM at NORTH/MEADOWLAWN FUNERAL HOME, in New Port Richey, FL 34653. Interment will take place in Meadowlawn Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society in Mr Fink's name c/o North/Meadowlawn Funeral Home, 4222 Madison St, New Port Richey, FL 34652 (727) 849-9281 Published in the Buffalo News on 1/27/2005. Georgeff, Valerie A. (Sherry) January 21, 2005, sister of Suzanne (Richard) Gawron and Stanley Sherry; aunt of Michael and Mark (Jamie) Gawron. Mass of Christian Burial Friday 9:30 AM at St. Adalbert Basilica. Family and friends invited. No prior visitation. Arrangements ORLOWSKI SUCHOCKI FUNERAL HOME 893-3024 Published in the Buffalo News on 1/27/2005. 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. Hewson Sr., John W. "Jack" January 25, 2005, husband of Deanna D. (Dean) Hewson; father of John W. (Amy) Jr., Reed (Maggie) and Dean Hewson; grandfather of Megan Hewson; brother of Frank L. Hewson. No prior visitation. Friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service Saturday morning at 10:30 in Williamsville United Methodist Church, 5681 Main St. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to American Lung Assoc. of WNY or Hospice Buffalo, Inc. Arrangements by BEACH-TUYN FUNERAL HOME INC. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/27/2005 - 1/28/2005. Hollfelder, Marjorie A. (Weast) January 26, 2005, beloved wife of Donald M. Hollfelder; loving mother of Donald L. (Lynne), Dennis C. (Karen, Daneen Hollfelder and the late Dianne Williams; devoted grandmother of Dawn (James) Bertsch, Jeffrey (Sandra), Donna, Brian Hollfelder; great-grandmother of Briana, Nicole and Brandon Hollfelder and Jonathan Bertsch. The family will receive friends at the C. MERTZ & SON FUNERAL HOME, INC., 911 Englewood Ave. Friday from 3-5 and 7-9 PM, where funeral services will be held Saturday at 1:00 PM. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/27/2005 - 1/28/2005. Horrigan, Gloria R. (Hertel) January 25, 2005, beloved wife of the late Joseph P. Horrigan; dearest mother of Stephen (Le Lanh) Ballistrea, Thomas (Barbra), Ballistrea, Valerie (James)Minervino, Michael (Susan) Horrigan, Judith (Ron) Horrigan, Marilyn 'Lynn' Piskorz and Maralee 'Lee' (Peter) Denz; sister of Jerome (Kay) Hertel, Susan (Ray) Beltz, Donna Eckert and the late Shirley Barone, Clarence and Frank Hertel; dearest grandmother of 19 and great-grandmother of eight. Family will be present to receive friends Friday, 2-4 and 7-9 PM, 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. Mrs. Horrigan was retired from The West Seneca Developmental Center. Memorials may be made to Hospice Foundation. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/27/2005 - 1/28/2005. 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. Kamberaj, Celeste (DeMicheli) Of Blasdell, NY, January 23, 2005; beloved wife of the late Faik Kamberaj; dearest mother of Vincenzia (Lawrence) Kurek, Gemma (Robert) Zotara, Frances (Alex) Domokos, Anthony (Roxanne), Frank (Susan), James (Kristen) and Joseph; loving grandmother of Mark (Anne Marie), Matthew (Janice), Chandra (Elliot), Thomas, Brooke, Lindsey, Ryan, Emily (Mark), Daniel (Alyssa) and Maya; great-grandmother of Mackenzie, Mithcell and Aaron; survived by brothers, sisters and extended family in Italy. Family and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service Saturday, January 29 at 4PM at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 6897 Milestrip Rd., Orchard Park, NY 14127. No prior visitation. Flowers gratefully declined. Arrangements by JOHN J. KACZOR FUNERAL HOME, INC. Published in the Buffalo News on 1/27/2005. Kaminski, Daniel J. January 23, 2005, beloved husband of Rita (nee Owsian); dear father of David (Lisa), Susan (Michael) Vaccaro and Paul (Cheryle); fond grandfather of Danielle, Andrew, Laura and Rachael; brother of Stanley (Rosemarie), Irene (late Stanley) Ptak, Joseph (Sandra), Sylvia (Dick) Ernst, James (Joann) and the late Norbert (Penny); also survived by many nieces and nephews. Family and friends may attend a Memorial Mass Saturday, 10 AM at St. John Kanty Church. Arrangements by ST. JOHN FUNERAL HOME. ( 892-4600). Published in the Buffalo News on 1/27/2005. Knoop, Joyce A. January 24, 2005, age 70, dearest companion of Jan Reigelman; daughter of the late Marshal and Isabel Knoop; sister of the late Richard, John and Mary Ann Knoop; niece of Mary Crehan; also survived by cousins, nieces and nephews. A Memorial Service will be held at the DENGLER FUNERAL HOME, 2070 Eggert Rd., Eggertsville Saturday morning at 10:30 AM. Memorial contributions may be made to The Arthritis Foundation, WNY Chapter, 55 Pineview Dr., Suite 200, Amherst, NY 14228. getlogo,mc0540 Published in the Buffalo News on 1/27/2005. Koerner, Catherine C. Ebert "Kay" January 24, 2005, beloved wife of the late Edward J. Koerner; loving mother of Edward C. 'Chip' (Barbara) Koerner and Marianne (Jessee Jr.) Hipkiss; cherished grandmother of Jamie and Michael Hipkiss and Kevin Koerner; sister of Charles L. (Marie) Ebert and Shirley (Richard) Grochow; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the CARLTON A. ULLRICH FUNERAL HOME, INC., 855 Englewood Ave. Friday, 2-4 and 7-9 PM, and are invited to attend funeral services at St. Stephen's Bethlehem U.C.C., 750 Wehrle Dr. Saturday at 10 AM. Flowers gratefully declined. Gifts made to her church are appreciated. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/27/2005 - 1/28/2005. 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. 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. Littlejohn, Willie January 22, 2005, of Buffalo, NY. Friends may call Friday 11:00 AM visitation. 12 noon Funeral Service will follow at New Mount Araratt Baptist Church, 971 Jefferson Ave. Interment St. Matthew's Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to MEMORIAL CHAPELS OF BUFFALO, 66 East Utica St. Published in the Buffalo News on 1/27/2005. Loepere, Winifred (Grusnick) January 16, 2005; beloved wife of the late Edward Loepere; dearest mother of Keith and the late James Loepere; grandmother of Genevieve, Gabrielle and Gwendolyn; sister of Richard Grusnick. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, January 29 at 1 PM at Emmanuel Baptist Church, 5353 Goodrich Rd., Clarence, NY. Arrangements by DIETRICH FUNERAL HOME, INC. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/27/2005 - 1/28/2005. 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. 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. Moore, Steven J. January 23, 2005, beloved son of the late James and Elizabeth Moore; dear brother of James and Erica, Pauline (David) Thom, Michael Moore, Patrick (Jane) Moore; loving boyfriend of Julie Milone; uncle of Lauren Jeanae, Philip, Ryan, Julia, Emily and Marisa. The family will receive friends at the C. MERTZ & SON FUNERAL HOME INC., 911 Englewood Ave., Friday at 12:00 noon and where a funeral service will follow at 1:00 PM. In lieu of flowers donations in his memory to the American Diabetes Association. Published in the Buffalo News on 1/27/2005. Muka, Rachel (Caboot) Of Eden, NY; January 25, 2005; wife of the late Thomas L.; mother of Thomas M. (Juli Van Woert), John (Lindy Kay), Rosemary (Alan) Hawley, George (Debbie), David (Valerie) Muka and Mark Baker; sister of Nick Caboot; also survived by seven grandchildren. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday at 10:00 AM from Immaculate Conception Church, Eden (please assemble at church). Visitation on Friday from 5-9 PM at the LAING FUNERAL HOME INC., 2724 W. Church St., Eden. Flowers are gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Assn. Mrs. Muka was a foster parent for many years and a retiree of The Franciscans Sisters of St. Joseph Convent where she worked as a cook. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/27/2005 - 1/28/2005. Muscato, Russell J. January 25, 2005 of Angola, NY, beloved father of Diane, Paula, Linda (John Brennan) and the late Russell J. Muscato Jr.; dear grandfather of Todd, Tonia, Justin and Curtis Schraft; great-grandfather of four; brother of Mary (late Samuel) Cureo; predeceased by four brothers and one sister. Friends may call Thursday 7-9 PM and Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at SCHIAVONE FUNERAL HOME INC., 8434 N. Main St., Angola, NY, where prayers will be said Saturday at 10:15 AM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Most Precious Blood Church at 11:00 AM, where Mr. Muscato was a member of the Holy Name Society and a former Usher. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials to the Alzheimers Assn. appreciated. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/27/2005 - 1/28/2005. Rademacher, Margery L. Age 87 of East Aurora, January 24, 2005 in North Gate Manor Nursing Home. She was the daughter of the late John and Frances Robertson and wife of the late F. Willard Rademacher; beloved mother of Janet Rush of North Carolina; grandmother of Tammy (Michael) Anderson and Michael Greene; great-grandmother of Jessica and Nicole Anderson; sister of Jean Kilkenny and the late David Robertson and Alice Sparks; aunt of many nieces and nephews. No prior visitation. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday at 3 PM from FRETTHOLD FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1241 Oliver St. at Ward Rd., North Tonawanda. The Rev. Paul Doellinger will officiate. If so desired, memorial contributions may be made to The American Diabetes Assn. Published in the Buffalo News on 1/27/2005. Ralph, Dorothy (Bidwell) January 26, 2005, Wife of the late Gerald; beloved mother of Jerry, Robert (Mary), Michael Ralph; dear grandmother of Kevin and Bryan Ralph. The family will be present Friday 5-7 PM at the PERNA-PELLEGRINO FUNERAL HOME, 1306 Hertel Ave. (near Colvin), where Funeral services will immediately follow visitation at 7 PM. Published in the Buffalo News on 1/27/2005. Rosengrant, Larry E. January 22, 2005 of Lusby, MD, beloved husband of Diana Rosengrant; devoted father of Jessica and Nathaniel Rosengrant; brother of Susan Rosengrant; nephew of Doris Sando; uncle of John. Friends may call at the RAUSCH FUNERAL HOME, P.A., 4405 Broomes Island Rd., Port Republic, MD on Friday, January 28, 2005 from 7-9 PM, where services will be held on Saturday, January 29, 2005 at 11 AM. Interment private. Memorial contributions should be made to the charity of your choice. Published in the Buffalo News on 1/27/2005. Rossney, James E. January 26, 2005, beloved husband of the late LaVerne (MacArthur) Rossney; dear father of Candace (James) Broman and the late Kevin J. Rossney; grandfather of James (Jill) Jones, Elizabeth (Jamison) Reagan and Julia Broman; great-grandfather of Tess Marianna Jones; brother of the late Betty Hoefert; brother-in-law of Carl Hoefert; also survived by nieces and nephews. Flowers declined. Friends are welcome to attend a Memorial Service at Trinity United Methodist Church, 2100 Whitehaven Rd., Grand Island, on Friday at 7 PM. Arrangements by DIETRICH FUNERAL HOME INC. Published in the Buffalo News on 1/27/2005. Sambrotto, Mildred A. Of Lackawanna, suddenly January 25, 2005, dear daughter of the late Samuel and Columbia (Spagnola) Sambrotto; loving niece of the late Camillo and Maria Russo; dearest sister of Mary (late Charles) Smaldino and the late Jennie Sambrotto; loving aunt of Charles Jr. and Thomas (Sandy) Smaldino, James and Richard Ross, Patricia Thompson and Judy Rukavina; also survived by several great nieces and great nephews. Visitation Friday 1-8 PM at the NORMAN E. GANNON & SONS, INC. FUNERAL HOME, 1075 Ridge Road, Lackawanna ( 824-4000) where services will be held Saturday at 9:15 AM and at St. Anthony's Church at 10:00 AM. Burial to follow at Holy Cross Cemetery. Flowers gratefully declined. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/27/2005 - 1/28/2005. Sandor, Elizabeth January 26, 2005, beloved sister of the late Margaret (Russell) Madison, Anne (Frank) Varga and Barbara 'Bertha Sandor; aunt of Russetta (Jack) Canavan, Dolores (Paul) Daniels, Nancy (Dave) Elkin, James and Jean Madison; survived by great and great-great nieces and nephews dearest friend of Vera (late John) Gutka. Friends may call at the JAMES E. GRACE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 335 Ontario St., Friday 2-4 and 6-8 PM. Friends will gather for a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Elizabeth's Church, 986 Grant St., Saturday at 9:30. In lieu of flowers, memorials to St. Elizabeth's Church. Published in the Buffalo News on 1/27/2005. Schukraft, Roy E. January 25, 2005, husband of the late Vinnie Duncan Schukraft; companion of Anna Baber; father of Betty (Berto) Flores, Diane (Anthony) Klima, Joyce (Patrick) Christopher of Nevada, Roy J. (Deborah) and Larry (Geraldine); stepfather of Brenda Mason; brother of Gloria Wornicki and the late Florence Allen, Beatrice Swift and Laurence; also survived by 14 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Friends may call Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at LOOMIS, OFFERS & LOOMIS INC. MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 1820 Seneca St. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Roy was a member of DAV No. 188, American Legion Post No. 721 and the Seneca-Babcock Community Association. Published in the Buffalo News on 1/27/2005. Serravalle, Guilia Age 90; January 26, 2005; beloved wife of the late Eugenio Serravalle; dearest mother of Gennaro (MaryJane) Serravalle and the late Lucia Serravalle; dearest grandmother of Maryann (Anthony) Chirico, Julia (Timothy) Rice, Eugene (Maria) Serravalle, Julia (Charles) DiPiazza and Charles (Anne) Serravalle; also survived by 13 great-grandchildren, 4 great-great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. The family will be present Thursday 7-9 PM and Friday 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 Saturday at 9:15 AM and from Coronation of the BVM Church, 364 Dewitt Street, Buffalo, NY at 10 AM. Flowers graciously declined. Donations may be made to the Roswell Park Alliance Foundation, PO Box 631, Buffalo, NY 14240-0631. Online guest register at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 1/27/2005 - 1/28/2005. Stackowicz, Frances P. Age 78, of Durham Way, Granger, Indiana, passed away at 9:44 AM, Saturday, January 22, 2005 in Las Vegas, Nevada. She was born on September 18, 1926 in North Tonawanda, NY to the late Honorata (Bochenek) and Anthony Paluch. Mrs. Stackowicz was also preceded in death by three brothers, Henry, Matthew and Ted Paluch, two sisters-in-law, Mary Brcik and Helen Zink and three brothers-in-law, Edward, Walter and Stephen Stackowicz. On April 30, 1949 in Buffalo, NY, she married Joseph F. Stackowicz who survives. Mrs. Stackowicz is also survived by a daughter, Norine (Robert C.) Baloun of Granger, Indiana, a son John J. (Millie A.) Stackowicz, also of Granger, eight grandchildren, Michelle (Jeffrey) Brown, Christopher (Mary Ann) Stackowicz, Jamie (John) Toussaint, Matthew Stackowicz, Nicholas Brown, Phillip, Jennifer and Daniel Stackowicz, two great-grandchildren, Grace and Jacob Brown, two sisters, Blanche Sulik of Cheektowaga, New York and Theresa Quinn of Buffalo, New York and by a sister-in-law, Lillian Lee of Bloomingdale, Illinois and a brother-in-law, Chester Stackowicz of Westmont, Illinois. Mrs. Stackowicz was a homemaker. She was a member of St. Pius X Catholic Church, Granger, and the Lady of the Moose. She was a Past President of the Deerfield, Illinois American Legion kPost 738 Auxiliary. Services for Mrs. Stackowicz will be at 2 PM Saturday, January 29, in St. Pius X Catholic Church, Granger. Rev. William Schooler, Pastor of the church will conduct the services. Friends may call from 2-8 PM Friday, January 28, in the WELSHEIMER FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 17033 Cleveland Rd., South Bend, and one hour prior to services Saturday in the church. Burial will be in St. Joseph Valley Memorial Park, Granger. The family has requested that memorial contributions be made to the St. Pius X Building Fund, 52553 Fir Rd., Granger, Indiana 46530 or the American Heart Association, Midwest Affiliate, Memorial and Tributes Program, Dept. 77-3968, Chicago, Illinois, 60678-3968 Published in the Buffalo News on 1/27/2005. Stahl, Norman O. January 26, 2005; age 82 of Tonawanda after a long illness; husband of the late Bertha (nee Westra) Stahl; father of Margaret A. Mittelstaedt, Lawrence (Lynn) and The Rev. Michael (Wende) Stahl; brother of LaVerne (Judy) Stahl; also survived by eight grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Friends may call from 2-4 and 7-9 PM on Friday only at the HAMP FUNERAL HOME INC., Adam and Seymour Sts., Tonawanda, where funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM Saturday. Friends invited. If desired, memorials to Immanuel Lutheran Church in Tonawanda are preferred. Mr. Stahl was a member of the American Legion Tonawandas Post No. 264, who will conduct a memorial service at 7:30 PM Friday. Complete obituary, condolences and directions at www.hampfuneral.com Published in the Buffalo News on 1/27/2005. Stone, Jean (Riley) January 25, 2005 of Lackawanna, NY; wife of the late Thomas Stone, beloved mother of Thomas (fiancee, Michelle) and Donna (Andrew) Mills; dear sister of Kathleen (late Richard) Neudeck, Pauline (Jack) McCarthy, Carol (Richard) Sirianni-Whitmore; predeceased by three sisters and two brothers; sister-in-law of Carol (late William) Stone; also survived by six grandchildren, two future great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services Saturday at 11:00 AM from the SIECK & MAST FUNERAL HOME, 250 Orchard Park Rd., West Seneca, ( 825-5205). Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Family present Thursday 7-9 PM and Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Jean was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Matthew Glab Post No. 1477 of the American Legion. Donations may be made to the American Heart Assn. Interment St. Matthew's Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/27/2005 - 1/28/2005. Stumpf, Ruth L. (Blacker) January 25, 2005, wife of the late Gordon A. Stumpf; mother of Susan Saur and Nancy Margerum; grandmother of Kim Saur, Benjamin (Alyson) Margerum and Sarah Margerum. No prior visitation. Friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service Saturday, February 5, at 2 PM, in Coventry Hall, Trafalgar Village at Canterbury Woods, 705 Renaissance Dr., Williamsville. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to Holy Trinity Lutheran Church Memorial Fund, 1080 Main St., Buffalo, NY 14209 or Hospice Buffalo, Inc., 225 Como Park Blvd, Cheektowaga, NY 14227. Arrangements by BEACH-TUYN FUNERAL HOME INC. Published in the Buffalo News on 1/27/2005. Surman, Pauline S. (Swiatek) January 25, 2005 of West Seneca, beloved wife of the late John S. Surman; dearest mother of Gary (Alejandra), Jay and David Surman; dear grandmother of Stephanie, Eric and Matthew; sister of the late Helen (late Chester) Stypczynski, late Leona (late Art) Jaszka, late Eugene (Rosemarie), late Joseph, late Irene, late Aloysius (late Renee), late Stephen Swiatek; also survived by several nieces and nephews. Private service and burial at the request of the family. No prior visitation. Arrangements by The BARRON- MILLER FUNERAL HOME INC. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/27/2005 - 1/28/2005. Tighe Sr., Michael G. Of Blasdell, NY, January 26, 2005, beloved husband of Eleanor (nee Aldrich) Tighe; dearest father of Michael G. Jr. (Lisa), Joseph P. (Eileen) and Thomas P. (Diane); loving grandfather of Colleen, Jennifer, Patrick, Amy and Heather Tighe; son of the late Michael and Clare (nee Foose) Tighe; brother of the late Joseph, Loretta McNulty, Leo, Linus, Mary Murphy and Clare Carney; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Family will be present to receive friends Friday 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 Saturday morning at 9:30 at Our Mother of Good Counsel Church (Please assemble at church). Interment will follow in Hillcrest Cemetery. Friends invited. Mr. Tighe was a retiree of Bethlehem Steel. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/27/2005 - 1/28/2005. 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. 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. White, Donald G. In Amherst, NY, January 25, 2005, loving husband of Patricia (Tressy) White; dearest father of Alex White, Amy (Kirk) Rowland, Geoffrey (Kristie) White; beloved grandfather of Heather, Alex John, Jacob, Susanna, Patrick, Thomas and Emily; brother of Charles (Joan) White, Ronald (Mary) White, William (Gloria) White and the late Alice Klimchuk; brother-in-law of Emil Klimchuk; survived by many nieces and nephews; best pal of his dog 'Harry'. Friends may call Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the DIETRICH FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2480 Kensington Ave., Amherst, NY. Mass of Christian Burial Saturday 9:30 AM at Christ the King R.C. Church (Please assemble at church). Memorials may be made to a charity of choice. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/27/2005 - 1/28/2005. Wojciechowski, Jess C. January 26, 2005, beloved husband of Dona Kozak; devoted father of Douglas (Marilyn) and Christie Wojciechowski; dear grandfather of Quinton, Sophie and Thaddeaus; brother of Gerald P. (Linda) and Michael (Mary Jane) Wojciechowski. Family will be present Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the ORLOWSKI-PIETSZAK FUNERAL HOME, 2400 William St. ( 897-2400) where services will be held Saturday at 9 AM and St. Josaphat Church at 9:30. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/27/2005 - 1/28/2005. 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.