OBITS: The Buffalo News Death Notices 28 Jan 2005; Buffalo, Erie co., New York

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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.

Bartosik, Otton "Walter"   
January 27, 2005; beloved husband of the late Genevieve (Ledwon) Bartosik;
devoted father of Joseph (Susan) Bartosik and Jayne (Robert) Wakeman; loving
grandfather of Rob and Lauren Wakeman and Brian and Nora Bartosik; dear
brother of Victoria, late Ted Antos; also survived by nieces and nephews.
Funeral services at the BUSZKA FUNERAL HOME, INC. 2005 Clinton St. (corner of
S. Ogden), Saturday at 9 AM and at St. Casimir Church at 9:30 AM. Mr. Bartosik
was an Army Veteran of WWII, a member of the Adam Plewacki Post #799, St.
Peter & Paul's Athletic Club and a retiree of the U.S. Postal Service.
Visitation Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM.
Published in the Buffalo News on 1/28/2005.

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.

Benkert, William   
January 26, 2005, age 70, dearest brother of Charles Benkert and Evelyn
(Richard) Washburn. Services will be held privately at the convenience of the
family. Arrangements made by the SAUER-LYNETT-AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME. On line
register book at www.Amigone.com
Published in the Buffalo News on 1/28/2005.

Burke, Colin Mathew   
January 18, 2005, dear son of Timothy P. and Jennifer K. (Downey) Burke;
grandson of Michael Downey and Maryann Downey and Timothy P. and Regina Burke.
A Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Saturday at 9:30 AM at St. Amelia's
Church, 2999 Eggert Rd., Tonawanda. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials in
loving memory of Colin to Mt. Sinai Hospital, Attn. Claire Garfield,
Development Office, 1 Gustave Levy Pl., PO Box 10491, New York, NY, 10029.
Arrangements by the DIETRICH FUNERAL HOME INC.
Published in the Buffalo News on 1/28/2005.

Chapman, Iyla J. (Hubbard)   
January 26, 2005, of West Seneca, NY. Beloved wife of Donald B. Chapman;
dearest mother of Douglas and Diane Chapman; daughter of Geneva Skuse; sister
Alvin Skuse and Wanda (Edward) Seifert; also survived by nieces and nephews.
No prior visitation. Arrangements by CURTIN FUNERAL HOME, INC.
Published in the Buffalo News on 1/28/2005.

Chomyn, Olena "Helen"   
(nee Petrowska) January 27, 2005. Beloved wife of the late Stefan; devoted
mother of Maria (late Zenon) Bodnarskyj, Anna (Steven) Chomyn of Connecticut
and Bohdan Chomyn; loving grandmother of Roman (Rachel) Bodnarskyj and Olenka
Bodnarskyj-Gunn; dear great-grandmother of Nina Marie; also survived by family
in Ukraine, Canada and Cleveland, Ohio. Family will be present Friday from 2-4
and 7-9 PM at the ORLOWSKI-PIETSZAK FUNERAL HOME, 2400 William St. (897-2400),
where services will be held Saturday at 10:30 AM, followed by a Funeral
Liturgy at St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church at 11:15 AM. Panachyda
Services Friday at 8:30 PM. Mrs. Chomyn was a member of the Ukrainian National
Womans League of America, the League of Ukrainian Catholics and the St.
Nicholas Church Seniors.
Published in the Buffalo News on 1/28/2005.

Coughlin, Patrick J.
January 26, 2005' beloved husband of the late Sue (Stinchfield) dear father of
Kristin M. and Joseph W. (Heather) Coughlin; beloved son of Catherine (late
William) Coughlin; dear brother of Donna (late John) Coughlin-Soria, Paul
(Pat), Mary Ann Coughlin, Margaret (James) Sontag, William II (Diane) and the
late Joseph Coughlin; survived by nieces and nephews; sister-in-law of Sally
Stinchfield. Friends may call at the JAMES E. GRACE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 335
Ontario St., Saturday 5-7 PM and Sunday 2-4 PM. No visitation Sunday evening.
Friends may gather in St. Stephens Church, 2100 Baseline Rd., Grand Island,
Monday at 11 AM. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials to St. Lukes Mission
of Mercy, 325 Walden Ave., Buffalo 14211
Published in the Buffalo News from 1/28/2005 - 1/30/2005.

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.

De Marco, Marguerite (Guy)   
Of Hamburg, NY, January 27, 2005, wife of the late Thomas De Marco; mother of
Joseph and the late Anthony (Lorraine) De Marco; also survived by one grandson
and two great-grandchildren. Friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian
Burial at SS. Peter & Paul Church on Saturday at 10:00 AM. No prior
visitation. Memorials may be made to Hospice Foundation. Arrangements by
DONALD M. DEMMERLEY FUNERAL HOME, INC., Hamburg, NY.
Published in the Buffalo News from 1/28/2005 - 1/29/2005.

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.

Donahue, Dorothy L.   
Born September 15, 1918 in Buffalo, NY where she lived until very recently.
She moved to Plano, Texas in November 2004, and she passed away there on
January 21, 2005. Dorothy was a member of the Rebecca Lodge. She was preceded
in death by her husband James A. Donahue; parents George Minsterman and Nellie
Steffen and brother George Minsterman. Dorothy is survived by her daughter
Diane Drescher and husband Jim; granddaughters Christine Marie Drescher and
Darcy Lynn Drescher; great-granddaughter Megan Estelle Dullenty; and dear
friend Grace Smith. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, January 29, 2004
at 2:00 PM at TED DICKEY FUNERAL HOME, 2128 18th St., Plano, TX 75074. Rev.
John Stack, officiant. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to Samaritan
Care Hospice, 9535 Forest Lane, Suite 229, Plano, TX 75243.
Published in the Buffalo News from 1/28/2005 - 1/29/2005.

Feltham, Anne Teresa (Abdella)   
Of Castile, January 27, 2005, loving wife of Thomas R. Feltham; dear mother of
Lisa (Gary) Buczkowski of Clarence, Glen (Renee) Feltham, MD of Williamsburg,
VA; beloved grandmother of six; daughter of Anthony Abdella of Stafford, NY;
daughter-in-law of Helen Feltham of Florida; brothers and sisters also
survive. No visitation. Mass of Christian Burial Saturday, January 29, 11 AM,
Immaculate Conception Church, Route 63, East Bethany. Those desiring may make
memorials to Catholic Charities Appeal or Saint Jude's Children's Research
Hospital. Arrangements J. LEONARD McANDREW FUNERAL HOME, 2 Bogue Ave, Batavia.
Published in the Buffalo News on 1/28/2005.

Goergen Jr., Aloysius E.   
In Tonawanda, NY, January 26, 2005, husband of the late Ruth (Schaefer)
Goergen; beloved father of Karen (Tom) Antoniadis and Beth (Jay) Simmance,
Sharon (David) Byrd; grandfather of Kristen, Jeffrey, Teresa and John; brother
of Kathleen (William) Nichols and Anna May Dittman; survived by two nieces.
Friends may call Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the DIETRICH FUNERAL HOME, INC.,
2480 Kensington Ave., Amherst, NY where prayers will be offered Monday at 9 AM
followed by Mass of Christian Burial from Sacred Heart R.C. Church at 10.
Published in the Buffalo News from 1/28/2005 - 1/30/2005.

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.

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.

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.

Latronica, Robert J.   
January 25, 2005. Son of the late Lucia E. and Rocco John Latronica; beloved
husband of 35 years of Teri; brother of Richard (Shirley), Raymond (Crystal),
Thomas, Carol and Donna (Randy) Gugino. Raised on Grand Island, NY. Bob
graduated from Bishop Duffy H.S. in 1965 and moved to Chicago. He lived in
Tampa, FL for the past 13 years. Friends will be received at BLOUNT CURRY
FUNERAL HOME, West Tampa, FL on Friday from 6-9 PM. A celebration of his life
will occur at 2:00 PM Saturday at St. Mark's the Evangelist Church, Tampa.
Published in the Buffalo News on 1/28/2005.

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.

Letina, Robert R.   
Of Buffalo, NY, January 27, 2005; beloved husband of Helen (Bednarz) Letina;
dear father of Robert, Jr. (Gail) and Michael (Margaret) Letina; grand father
of Danielle, Joseph, Molly, Catherine and Michael Letina; brother of Shirley
Brown and Eugene Letina; predeceased by other brothers and sisters. Family
will receive friends Friday, 2-4 and 7-9 PM at O'CONNELL- MURPHY FUNERAL HOME,
2286 South Park Avenue, where funeral will be held Saturday morning at 8:45
followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in The Church of the Holy Family at
9:30 AM. Flowers gratefully declined; memorial contributions to Hospice
Buffalo Inc appreciated. Mr. Letina was a member of K of C Father Baker
Council 2243. Interment in Holy Cross Cemetery. Online condolences may be sent
to the family at www.oconnellfh.com
Published in the Buffalo News on 1/28/2005.

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.

Lunsford, Marylou (Rotella)   
January 26, 2005, of Grand Island, wife of the late Jack Lunsford; beloved
mother of Mark (Ginny) Lunsford; Jackie Shoemaker, Tim (Kitty) Lunsford, Lisa
(Paul) Stoddard, Karen (David) Conboy and Janice (Dave) Ayers; also survived
by 24 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, many nieces and nephews and
beloved friends; sister of Richard (Colleen), Toby and the late Dominic and
Paul Rotella; daughter of the late Dominic and Carm Rotella. Lovingly
remembered by those whose hearts and lives she touched. Friends may call
Saturday 6-9 PM and Sunday 1-4 and 6-9 PM at the KAISER FUNERAL HOME, 1950
Whitehaven Rd., Grand Island. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated
Monday at 10:00 AM at St. Stephen's Church. Memorials may be made to the
MaryLou Lunsford Memorial fund, C/O Karen Conboy, 132 Park Place, Grand
Island, NY 14072.
Published in the Buffalo News from 1/28/2005 - 1/30/2005.

Maturski, Ann M. (Kopacz)   
January 26, 2005, wife of the late William; dear mother of Elaine Wohlfahrt,
Mark (Molly), Scott (Carol) Pyc and the late Sharon Drees and James Pyc;
grandmother of Mark, Michael, Jeremy, Jeffrey, Lindsay, Nicolas, Caitlin,
Garrett and Taylor; great-grandmother of Marissa and Julia; sister of Stella
Baginski, Mary Lachut, Rita Zawistowski and the late Helen, Julia, Stanley,
Michael, John, William and Anthony. Funeral from the PACER FUNERAL HOME, INC.,
2275 George Urban Blvd. (two blocks east of Dick Rd.) Monday 9 AM and Queen of
Peace Church 9:30. Family present Saturday 4-8 PM and Sunday 3-7 PM
Published in the Buffalo News from 1/28/2005 - 1/29/2005.

McCaslin, William H.   
January 21, 2005, former husband of the late Dorothy S.; beloved father of
Roberta, William Jr. (Fran), Joseph (Lorraine) and Dawn; grandfather of seven
grandsons; predeceased by a brother and sister. Memorial Services at the
convenience of the family. Arrangements by SABER FUNERAL HOME, North
Tonawanda, 692-0271
Published in the Buffalo News on 1/28/2005.

Merrill, Edward Wesley   
January 27, 2005 at age 80; beloved husband of Jeannette Fusco Merrill;
dearest father of Mallory Merrill; loving grandfather of Timothy Wesley
Merrill; son of the late Merle and Margaret (Babkirk) Merrill; brother of the
late Edgar Merrill and Evelyn Foley; brother-in-law of Eleanor Merrill of MA,
Michael (Jenny), Donald (Sandy) and Joseph (Frances) Fusco; uncle of James
Foley and Margaret Andrews of Maryland; also survived by many nieces, nephews,
and dear friends. The family will be present on Saturday and on Sunday from
2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Harris Hill Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 8440
Main St. (near Harris Hill Rd.) where funeral services will be held on Monday
at 11:30 AM. Friends invited. Online register book at www.Amigone.com
Published in the Buffalo News from 1/28/2005 - 1/30/2005.

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.

Pompeo, Marian (Ricigliano)   
January 27, 2005 of Las Vegas, NV, formerly of Buffalo, NY; beloved wife of
the late Nicholas F. Pompeo; devoted mother of Diana (Duke) Thorington,
Marietta Clay, Cathy (Dino) Aramini, the late Nicholas Jr. and Anthony Pompeo;
also survived by eight grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren; sister of
the late John and Frank Rich. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a
Memorial Mass at St. Francis of Assisi Church, 135 North Ogden St., Saturday
morning January 29 at 9:30. Donations in Marian's name may be made to
Creekside Hospice, 3626 Pecos McLeod Dr., Suite 15, Las Vegas, NV 89121.
Arrangements by the MICHAEL A. DIVINCENZO FUNERAL HOME.
Published in the Buffalo News on 1/28/2005.

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.

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.

Shaw, Clarence   
January 19, 2005 of Buffalo, NY. Services will be held Saturday 10 AM
visitation, 11 AM funeral service will follow at MEMORIAL CHAPELS OF BUFFALO,
66 East Utica St. Interment St. Matthews Cemetery.
Published in the Buffalo News on 1/28/2005.

Shepherd, Greta P.   
January 22, 2005, beloved mother of Tim, Wade and Owen; grandmother of
Christopher. Private Services were held. JAMES E. GRACE FUNERAL HOME.
Published in the Buffalo News on 1/28/2005.

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.

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.

Wanderlich Sr., Richard P.   
Of Lockport, NY, January 25, 2005; beloved husband of Veronica S. (Kwandras)
Wanderlich; dear father of Richard Jr. (Veronica A.), John L., Sr., Thomas A.
(Cheryl) Wanderlich; grandfather of Army Spec. Terry J. (Elvia), John Jr.,
Steven, Ryan and Cory; brother of Ingnatius (Maryanne), Allen (Maryann),
Arthur Wanderlich and Helen (Brad) Barter; also survived by nieces and
nephews. No prior visitation. Memorial services will be held at a later date.
Memorials to Niagara Hospice. Arrangements by ERIE COUNTY CREMATION SERVICE,
824-6435
Published in the Buffalo News on 1/28/2005.

Weber, Dearl   
January 22, 2005. Father of Dearl, Dale and Jessica. Also survived by brothers
and a sister. Family and friends may attend a service Saturday 2 PM at ST
JOHN'S FUNERAL HOME INC, 1456 Broadway (892-4600)
Published in the Buffalo News on 1/28/2005.

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.

Wilson, Gussie W. (Wilkerson)   
January 24, 2005, beloved wife of Vincent W. Wilson; dearest mother of Vincent
(Domonique) Wilson; loving grandmother of Dominique, Vincent 'T.J.' and Evan
Wilson; sister of Chris (Frank) Addison of Ft. Lauderdale, FL; also survived
by a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives. Family will be present on
Monday from 11 AM to 12 Noon at the New Hope Baptist Church, 543 Richmond Ave.
Funeral Services will follow at 12 Noon. Entombment will be in Forest Lawn
Cemetery. Arrangements by the (Delaware Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME INC.
On-line register at www.Amigone.com
Published in the Buffalo News from 1/28/2005 - 1/30/2005.

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.

Wood, Glyn
Of Lockport, NY; January 26, 2005; Suddenly, beloved husband of Lisa Wood;
loving father of Ciana and Linnea Wood; dearest son of Reginald and Christine
Wood; brother of Dawn (Howard) Bolotsky; uncle of Zachary Bolotsky; son-in-law
of Maurice and Esther Mongeon; nephew of Gilda (late Ray) Smith;
brother-in-law of Jill (Joe) Lane, Chip (Mary) Mongeon and Laura Mongeon;
uncle of Maurice, Emily and Alea Mongeon. Relatives and friends may call
Sunday from 2-4 PM at the White Chapel of the Newman Center, North Campus of
UB (John James Audubon & Frontier Roads) Flowers gratefully declined.
Memorials to a charity of your choice. Funeral arrangements by the URBAN
BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME, 6685 Transit Rd., East Amherst.
Published in the Buffalo News from 1/28/2005 - 1/30/2005.

Yeager, Gordon R.   
January 23, 2005; beloved husband of 54 years to Nancy (nee Kahen) Yaeger;
dearest father of Linda (Andy) Leising, Keith (Nancy) Yaeger, Denise (Larry)
Myers, MaryBeth (Frank) Haase, Gail (Victor) Guerra, Cindy (Tim) O'Mara, Lori
(Dan) Mathien, and Richard Yaeger; grandfather of 15 grandchildren and five
great-grandchildren; brother of Jack (Mary Pat) Yaeger, Shirley (John) Allen
and Marge (Richard) Cole. The family will be present Sunday 1-6 PM at the
(Amherst Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 5200 Sheridan Drive (corner
Hopkins Rd.) Family and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Mass, Monday
at 10:45 AM in St. Gregory the Great Church, 200 St. Gregory Court,
Williamsville, NY. Flowers gratefully declined. Donations may be made to
Hospice Buffalo, Inc., 225 Como Park Blvd., Cheektowaga, NY 14227. On-line
guest register at www.Amigone.com
Published in the Buffalo News from 1/28/2005 - 1/29/2005.