OBITS: The Buffalo News Death Notices 31 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 Ackerman, Louise A. (Bricka) January 30, 2005, of Grand Island, beloved wife of Allen W. Ackerman; mother of Ann (Jeffrey) Stewart, Nancy (Michael) Maloney, Allen P. and Thomas (Elizabeth) Ackerman; grandmother of Sarah Stewart, Katherine and Grace Ackerman; sister of Betty (Willard) Goodwin and the late Jean Bricka; daughter of the late Charles and Jeanetta Bricka; also survived by several nieces and nephews. Friends received Tuesday 1-4 and 7-9 PM at the GRECO FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2909 Elmwood Ave. (near Sheridan Dr.). A Memorial Service will be held at St. Timothy Lutheran Church, 1453 Staley Rd., Grand Island, Wednesday at 10:30 AM. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The American Heart Assn. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/31/2005 - 2/1/2005. Aloisio, Carol M. (Domizio) Departed this life January 29, 2005, dear wife of Nicholas Aloisio; mother of Nicholas Aloisio, Debra (William) Copeland, Carol (Carmen) Cibella, Mark Aloisio and Christine (Douglas) O'Shei; survived by nine grandchildren. Family will be present to receive friends at the (Delaware Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1132 Delaware Ave. (near W. Ferry) on Tuesday from 4-8 PM where prayers will be held on Wednesday at 8:45 AM and from Annunciation Church at 9:30 AM. In lieu of flowers, donations to The Heart Association would be appreciated. Burial will be in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Online register at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 1/31/2005 - 2/1/2005. Barry, Mary T. January 28, 2005, of Buffalo, NY; daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Felser) Barry; beloved sister of Dorothy (the late Bill) Goodwin and the late Joseph (Jane), Raymond (Hazel), Norman (Chris), Rita (Earl) Tredinnick, Irene (Elmer) VanScoter and Monica Barry; loving aunt of Mary Oring and several other nieces and nephews; dear friend of Carol Swiatkowski and family. Family will be present to receive friends Monday from 7-9 PM and Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at O'CONNELL- MURPHY FUNERAL HOME, 2286 South Park Ave., where Funeral will be held Wednesday morning at 8:45 followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Williams Church at 9:30. Interment in Holy Cross Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/30/2005 - 1/31/2005. Basarab, Olga (Ivanow) January 30, 2005, wife of the late Walter Basarab; beloved mother of Irene Walker, Walter (Debra) Basarab and Nadia (Thomas) Watson; dear grandmother of Lisa (Jim) Cox, Susan (Blaine) Witt, Kevin W. Basarab; great-grandmother of Owen Walker Witt and Todd Alan Witt. The family will be present Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM and Wednesday 5-7:30 PM at the PERNA-PELLEGRINO FUNERAL HOME, 1306 Hertel Ave. near Colvin where Panachyda Prayer Service will immediately follow visitation at 7:30 PM. Entombment Venice, Florida. Flowers gratefully declined. Donations may be made to The Alzheimer's Association and American Heart Fund. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/31/2005 - 2/1/2005. Bass, Kathryn L. (Lennon) January 26, 2005, wife of the late Roy A. Bass Sr.; mother of Roy A. (Linda) Bass Jr. and Deborah B. Wachs; also survived by six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. No prior visitation. Friends are invited to attend a Memorial Mass Wednesday morning at 9:30 in St. Gregory the Great Church. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials to the Olmsted Center, 1170 Main St., Buffalo, NY 14209. Arrangements by BEACH-TUYN FUNERAL HOME INC. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/31/2005 - 2/1/2005. Baughman, Hazel J. (Warham) Of North Tonawanda, NY, passed away peacefully, January 29, 2005, mother of Gloria (Harry) Schuster, Jacki Kreuger, Gregory and Roger (Carol) Baughman; sister of Ruth Benson; also survived by six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. A Memorial Service will be held at the JOHN E. ROBERTS FUNERAL HOME (East Chapel), 1361 Hertel Ave., Wednesday at 6:30 PM. Friends invited. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/31/2005 - 2/1/2005. Borchert, Florian H. January 30, 2005, of West Seneca, NY, beloved husband of Marion (nee Bauder); dearest father of Janice, Alice (Gregory) Maurer and Clifford (Margaret) Borchert; grandfather of Joanne and David Maurer; brother of Harvey Borchert; predeceased by many brothers and sisters; brother-in-law of David Homjak and Alice Luders; also survived by nieces and nephews. Family present Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the HOY FUNERAL HOME INC., 3855 Seneca St., West Seneca. A Funeral Service will be held Wednesday morning at 11 AM from St. John's Lutheran Church, Clinton St., and Union Rd., West Seneca. Friends invited. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/31/2005 - 2/1/2005. Boswell, Harold F. January 27, 2005 at age 97, beloved husband of Geneva Kay Boswell; devoted father of Walter, Ronald, Roy (Hope) Boswell and Rev. Linda (Rev. Richard) Nasby; loving grandfather of Christopher and Robert Donaldson; dear brother of Muriel Boswell and the late Dorothy Gangloff and Jack Boswell; brother in law of Ruth Boswell. The family will be present on Monday and Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Harris Hill Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME INC., 8440 Main St. where funeral services will be held on Wednesday at 11 AM. Friends invited. Online register at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 1/30/2005 - 1/31/2005. Brodzik, Walter F. Of Lancaster, NY, January 29, 2005, beloved husband of Gladys (Wieczorek) Brodzik; father of Julia (George) Gangloff, Susan Holland, Ted (Debbie), Eddie, Marlene (Tim) Davis, Jennifer and the late Wally M. Brodzik; grandfather of five; great-grandfather of six; brother of Frank; also predeceased by two brothers and two sisters. Family will receive relatives and friends at the WENDEL & LOECHER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 27 Aurora St., Lancaster, Monday only 2-4 and 7-9 with a Mass of Christian burial being celebrated at St. Mary's R.C. Church Tuesday morning at 10 AM. Please assemble at Church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Brothers of Mercy Health and Rehabilitation Center. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/30/2005 - 1/31/2005. Cardarelli, Paschal D. "Pat" January 29, 2005, beloved husband of Caesarina (nee Ciminelli) Cardarelli; devoted father of Carol (James) Fanning and Marcia (Michael Shapiro) Cardarelli; loving grandfather of Marlene Fanning, Brian (Lindsay) Fanning, Rebecca and Benjamin Shapiro; great-grandfather of Owen Fanning; brother of Alice Brockman and the late George Morgan, Anthony, Eugene, August and Nuncio Cardarelli; also survived by several nieces and nephews. The family will be present on Monday and Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Amherst Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 5200 Sheridan Dr. (corner of Hopkins Rd.) where funeral services will be held on Wednesday at 8:45 AM and from SS. Peter & Paul Church at 9:30 AM. Friends invited. Online register at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 1/31/2005 - 2/1/2005. Cardina, Francis T. (Schmitz) January 29, 2005, dear daughter of the late Francis and the late Alice Schmitz; dearest mother of Teresa Ann Cardina, Carol Lynn (Henry) Schmidt, Margaret Mary Cardina, Mary Frances (Keith) Rice, Joseph Francis (Kim) Cardina and Dr. Catherine Elizabeth Cardina (Dr. John Roden); dear sister of Mary Alice Stanley; dear grandmother of nine grandchildren. Family will be present on Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Amherst Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 5200 Sheridan Dr. (at Hopkins) where funeral services will be held on Tuesday at 8:45 AM and at St. Gregory the Great Church at 9:30 AM. Flowers are gratefully declined. Contributions may be made to The Dominican Order, Doat St., Buffalo. Online register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 1/30/2005 - 1/31/2005. Czop, Miriam A. (Stringer) January 28, 2005, age 72, beloved wife of Walter J. Czop; dearest mother of Kathleen (Joel) Palma, John (Annie) Williams, Michael (Sharon) Williams, Walter (Faith) Czop, Richard Czop and June Czop; dear grandmother of 10 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Family will be present on Sunday 7-9 and Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Tonawanda Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2600 Sheridan Dr. (corner of Parker Blvd.) where funeral services will be held on Tuesday morning at 10:00 AM. Friends invited. Flowers gratefully declined. If desired, contributions may be made to the Erie County SPCA, 205 Ensminger Rd., Tonawanda, NY 14150. Online guest register at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 1/30/2005 - 1/31/2005. Daly, Ellen M. (O'Hearn) January 29, 2005, of East Aurora, NY, wife of the late Vincent George and the late James T. Daly; mother of Steven V. (Gail), Laurie (Carl) Goff, Charles D., Colleen M. (late David) West, Kathleen L. (Gary) Smith, Julie A. Reynolds and Susan M. (Eric) Canaski; sister of Robert (Susan) Kulp, Judy (Jack) Humphrey, Sheila (Art) Harding, Kathy O'Hearn, Patricia (Ron) Cameron and the late Paul and Michael O'Hearn; also survived by 16 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Family will receive friends at the WOOD FUNERAL HOME, 784 Main St., East Aurora on Tuesday 7-9 PM and Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Funeral directly from St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Falls Road, West Falls on Thursday at 11:00 AM. Private interment in Oakwood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials to East Aurora American Legion Scholarship Fund would be appreciated. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/31/2005 - 2/1/2005. Davison, Samuel R. "Bob" January 28, 2005, Age 80, Of the Town of Tonawanda, NY; beloved husband of the late Loretta C. Davison; brother of Lorraine D. Kulas; also survived by four nieces and one nephew. Friends may call Monday and Tuesday 4-8 at the LESTER H. WEDEKINDT FUNERAL HOME, 3290 Delaware Ave., where Funeral Services will be held Wednesday morning at 11. Friends invited. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/30/2005 - 1/31/2005. Deegan, Catherine (Brown) (Collins) January 29, 2005, wife of the late Edward Brown and the late Richard Deegan; dearest mother of Sally Thibault, Jean (Jerry) Hauser, Nancy Kelly and Terry (Susan) Brown; loving grandmother of Deborah, Diane, Sean, Jay, Kirsten, Pat, Amy and Julie; great-grandmother of seven great-grandchildren; dear sister of William (late Fedora) Collins, Jr. and the late Joseph (Margaret) Thomas 'Tosh' and Robert 'Gussie' Collins. Friends may call Monday 3-8 PM at the REDDINGTON FUNERAL HOME, 657 Abbott Rd. (corner Red Jacket Pkwy.). Friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Thomas Aquinas Church on Tuesday at 9:30 AM. Please assemble at church. Flowers are gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to Hospice Buffalo. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/30/2005 - 1/31/2005. Dories, Joseph G. January 29, 2005, son of the late Joseph and Anna (Jennings) Dories; brother of Dolores (Charles) Greiner, Mary (Gene) McCarthy, Joanne (Bob) Varney and James (Linda) Dories; also survived by many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Funeral from the JAMES W. CANNAN FUNERAL HOME, INC. (Buffalo Chapel), 2397 Seneca St., Tuesday at 8:50 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church at 9:30 AM. Friends may call Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, 115 O'Connell Ave., Buffalo, NY 14204. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/30/2005 - 1/31/2005. Dotterbock, Audrey Of Palm Harbor, FL formerly of Clarence, NY January 28, 2005, beloved wife of the late Frank Dotterbock and the late Edward J. White; loving mother of Edward (Donna) White of Florida, Geoffrey (Diane) White, Fred (Pat) White of California; stepmother of Eric Dotterbock; grandmother of eight; great-grandmother of Annalee; sister of Gladys Hanaka; also survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral service Tuesday at 10 AM from the URBAN BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME INC., 6685 Transit Rd., East Amherst. Visitation Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/30/2005 - 1/31/2005. France, Sophie B. January 29, 2005, of the Town of Tonawanda, NY, beloved wife of the late Lawrence J. France; mother of Michael (Peggy) France and Karen (James) Stein; grandmother of Natalie France, Kateri (Fernando) Quinonez, Lea, Nathan and Eric Stein; sister of Stanley (Gladys), John (Gloria), Walter (Esther) and Paul (Matty) Bush. Friends may call Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 at the LESTER H. WEDEKINDT, INC. FUNERAL HOME, 3290 Delaware Ave. where funeral services will be held Wednesday morning at 8:45. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Christopher's R.C. Church at 9:30. Friends invited. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to Holy Family Ministries, 2711 Carpenter Rd., Ann Arbor, MI 48108. Published in the Buffalo News on 1/31/2005. Fydrych, Loraine January 30, 2005, beloved daughter of the late Sigmund and Frances (nee Tarapacki) Fydrych; dearest sister of Frances (late Stanley) Rucinski, Joanne (late Gerald) Grant and the late Arthur Fydrych; also survived by nieces and nephews. No prior visitation. Private services were held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements by MELVIN J. SLIWINSKI FUNERAL HOME. Published in the Buffalo News on 1/31/2005. Gabry, Margaret H. (Kovach) Of East Aurora, NY, January 30, 2005, wife of George A. Gabry, Sr.; mother of George A. Gabry, Jr. and Kathy (Anthony) Nigro; grandmother of Tiana and Katrina Nigro; sister of Joseph (late Margaret) Kovach, Ann (late John) Holovics, Julie (Joseph) Kovach and the late John (survived by Theresa) Kovacs; also survived by aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Friends may call Monday 7-9 PM and Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the KENNETH HOWE FUNERAL HOME, 64 Maple St., East Aurora. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 9:30 AM Wednesday from Immaculate Conception R.C. Church, 520 Oakwood Ave., East Aurora (please assemble at church). In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Meals-On-Wheels. Online tributes may be sent to www.mem.com getlogo,mc0540 Published in the Buffalo News on 1/31/2005. Hamilton, Jean H. (Hess) January 30, 2005, beloved wife of Thomas R. Hamilton; dearest mother of Jane (Richard) Gingerich, Nancy (Thomas) Crowe and John (Gail) Hamilton; grandmother of seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; sister of Estelle Marie Sullivan and the late George Hess. The family will be present Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Amherst Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 5200 Sheridan Dr. (corner Hopkins Rd.). Family and friends are invited to attend a Funeral Service, Thursday at 11 AM in Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 1080 Main Street, Buffalo, NY 14209. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Holy Trinity Lutheran Church. Online guest register at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 1/31/2005 - 2/1/2005. Hardick, Linda Ann Unexpectedly, in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, January 28, 2005, formerly of Tonawanda Township, NY, daughter of Francis A. and the late Mary Haffner Hardick; sister of Joseph (Cheryl) of Syracuse, Katy Lowe, William (Gail), Albert (Gina), Gerard (Amy) Hardick and Joan (Patrick) Petrella; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Friends may call at D. LAWRENCE GINNANE FUNERAL HOME, 3215 Delaware Ave., Kenmore, Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM where funeral will be held Wednesday at 9 AM. Mass of Christian Burial from St. John the Baptist R.C. Church at 9:30 AM. Interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/30/2005 - 1/31/2005. Hunt, Darryl Of West Seneca, NY, suddenly, January 30, 2005, beloved husband of Cynthia (nee Trella) Hunt; loving father of Courtney and Lindsay Hunt; dearest grandfather of Tyler Joseph Hunt; dear son of Sydney (nee Patis) Hunt and the late Kenneth Hunt; brother of Valla (Mel) Roy; also survived by a large loving family and many dear friends. Family will be present to receive friends Tuesday from 7-9 PM and Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Blasdell/Lackawanna Chapel) JOHN J. KACZOR FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3450 South Park Ave. where funeral services will be held Thursday morning at 9:15 followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at Queen of Heaven Church at 10:15. Interment in Holy Cross Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/31/2005 - 2/1/2005. Irmina CSSF, Sister Mary Felician Sisters Congregation Hedwig Bogdanowicz January 30, 2005, beloved daughter of the late Ignatius and Antoinette (Gawel) Bogdanowicz; sister of Charles and Stanley Bogdan and the late Joseph and Leo Bogdanowicz, Catherine Linkie, Stephanie Nelson and Tessie Kelly; also survived by nieces and nephews. Felician Sisters and family will be present to receive relatives and friends Monday 7-9 PM and Tuesday 2-5 PM at the Villa Maria Convent. Transfer of Sister from the Convent to the Convent Chapel Tuesday at 5 PM. Mass of Christian Burial Wednesday at 9 AM at Villa Maria Convent Chapel, 600 Doat St. Interment in St. Stanislaus Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Villa Maria Convent. Arrangements by PIETSZAK FUNERAL HOME. Published in the Buffalo News on 1/31/2005. Kevilovski, Andrija January 27, 2005, of Lackawanna, NY, beloved husband of Marica (nee Bogoevska); dearest father of Blagojce; son of the late Lazo and Rosa Kevilovski; brother of Dragan (Nada); also survived by nieces and nephews. Services from COLONIAL MEMORIAL CHAPELS, INC., 3003 South Park Ave., Lackawanna, NY Tuesday at 9:30 AM and at Sts. Cyril & Methody Macedonian Orthodox Church at 10 AM. Visitation Sunday and Monday, 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/30/2005 - 1/31/2005. Kolankowski, Sophie P. (Goral) January 29, 2005, formerly of Sloan, NY, beloved wife of the late Matthew; dearest mother of Thaddeus (Mary) Kolankowski; survived by six grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren; daughter of the late John and Wladyslawa Goral; sister of the late Jane Walczyk, Isabelle Kubiak and John Goral. Funeral services commencing at the DANIEL R. SMOLAREK FUNERAL HOME, 2047 Broadway, Cheektowaga-Buffalo city line, Wednesday morning at 9:30 and at St. Andrew's Church at 10 AM. Interment in St. Adalbert's Cemetery, Cheektowaga. Family present Monday and Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Sophie was a charter member of the parish Rosary Society, B-14 Club and the Bishops Committee. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/30/2005 - 1/31/2005. Kuzara, John January 29, 2005, beloved husband of Rose (nee Kajdan); dearest father of Patricia (Jerome) Grabowski and Arlene (Val) Zuba; fond grandfather of Brian and Gregory (Claudia) Grabowski; great-grandfather of Elizabeth, Jacob and JonMichael; predeceased by several sisters and brothers; survived by several nieces and nephews. Services Wednesday at 9:15 AM from the KAZMIERCZAK FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3640 Clinton St. (one block east of Union) and in Resurrection R.C. Church at 10 AM. Chapel hours on Tuesday only from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/31/2005 - 2/1/2005. Lerch, Loren W. January 29, 2005, husband of the late Edith Mabey Lerch; father of Janet E. (Robert) Monaghan and Robert L. (Patricia) Lerch; grandfather of Kimberly Byrne and Mindy Jo Posa; also survived by three great-grandchildren; brother of George Lerch. Funeral Services will be private. Arrangements by the DENGLER FUNERAL HOME. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/31/2005 - 2/6/2005. LeVine, Jerry C. January 29, 2005, of Lockport, NY, beloved husband of Mary Jo (nee Cancilla); dear father of Jennifer (Debra Fehrman) LeVine and Deborah (Todd) Kofoed; brother of Ronald (Mary) LeVine; also survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral services Wednesday at 10 AM from the SIECK & MAST FUNERAL HOME, 4614 Main St., Snyder, 839-5990 (same location as Schlager Funeral Home). Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Family will be present Monday 7-9 PM and Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Niagara Hospice, 4675 Sunset Dr., Lockport, NY 14094. Interment in Elmlawn Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/30/2005 - 2/1/2005. Mancini, Mary Beatrice (Gay) January 30, 2005, age 94, of Lancaster, NY, beloved wife of the late Lawrence Mancini; devoted mother of Mary Frances (Alfred) Beyer, Jeanine (Bill) Booker and the late Patricia Sutton; loving grandmother of Aaron Beyer, Melissa (Nady) Maouad, Robert, Linda, Donna, Michael, Mary Lou, Pamela, Joanne, Elizabeth, Kathleen and the late James; fond great-grandmother of 22. Family will receive relatives and friends at the WENDEL & LOECHER, INC. FUNERAL HOME, 27 Aurora St., Lancaster, Tuesday only from 2-4 and 7-9. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Our Lady of Pompeii Church, Wednesday morning at 9:30 (please assemble at church). Mary was a member of the Rosary Society and a resident of The Brothers of Mercy Nursing Home. Published in the Buffalo News on 1/31/2005. Merrill, Sandra (Kidd) January 25, 2005 in Michigan, formerly of Amherst, NY; beloved wife of Michael J. Merrill; dear mother of Sarah and Cassandra Merrill; daughter of Edwin A. Kidd and the late Kathleen B. Kidd; beloved sister-in-law of Kathy Panaro (Paul), Robert Merrill (Carol), Patricia Lawrence (Mark), Howard Merrill (Robin) and Thomas Merrill (Mary); daughter-in-law of Ruth Merrill; also survived by nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the HARRY A. WEDEKINDT FUNERAL HOME, INC., 280 Grover Cleveland Hwy. at N. Bailey on Tuesday from 11 AM to 2 PM where Services will be held at 2 PM. Friends invited. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/30/2005 - 1/31/2005. Ortalano, Connie M. (Parisi) January 28, 2005, of Buffalo, NY, beloved wife of Michael T.; dearest mother of Colleen (Ian) Wellsby and Kedra (Mark) Masters; Nana of Keenan Strassheim, Maggie Wellsby and Karly Masters; daughter of the late Joseph and Julia (nee Pasiecznik) Parisi; sister of Joseph (Clara), Charles and Clarice (Larry) DePriest; also survived by nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends may call Monday from 3-8 PM at THE COLONIAL MEMORIAL CHAPELS, INC., 3003 South Park Ave., Lackawanna, NY where a concluding Prayer Service will be be held at 8 PM. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/30/2005 - 1/31/2005. Funeral home info Flowers Charities Puzzella, Vincenza (Smiraglia) January 30, 2005, wife of the late Peter Puzzella; mother of Joseph (Diane) Puzzella, Teresa (Orazio) Mistretta and Carmelo (Deborah) Puzzella; grandmother of Enza (Mark) Eberle, Pietro (Tracy) Puzzella, Vincent (Corinna) Mistretta, Pietro (Lena) Mistretta and Angela Puzzella; great-grandmother of five; sister of the late John (Carrie) Smiraglia, Maria (Dieco) Micceche, Antonia (Carmelo) Micceche and Carmela (Carlo) Micceche. Family present to receive friends Tuesday only from 2-4 and 7-9 at the PERNA-PELLEGRINO FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1671 Maple Rd. (between Youngs & Hopkins) where funeral services will be held Wednesday at 8:30 AM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated from St. Margaret's R.C. Church at 9:30 AM. Entombment Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/31/2005 - 2/1/2005. Rupert, Jane A. (Ernst) January 28, 2005, beloved wife of Dennis W. Rupert; dear mother of Robert (Kathleen) and Chris Haulton; dear grandma of Robert McFail and Christopher Haulton Jr.; dear sister of Debra Ernst-Kumar. Friends received on Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the NIGHTENGALE FUNERAL HOME, 1884 South Park Ave. (near Tifft) where Services will be held on Tuesday at 10 AM. Friends invited. Interment in St. Vincent's Cemetery, North Evans, NY. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/30/2005 - 1/31/2005. Sliwinski, Angela M. Of Burbank, CA, formerly of Hamburg, NY, entered into rest suddenly, January 23, 2005, loving daughter of Barbara Janca Rose (William Rose) and Casey (Patty) Sliwinski; cherished granddaughter of Richard A. (Emily) Janca and Gertrude (late Casimer) Sliwinski; dear stepsister of Maura (James) Fitch, Krysten and Katerina Sliwinski; beloved aunt of Emersen Lee Fitch; also survived by uncles, aunts, cousins, relatives and many dear friends. Relatives and friends may visit the LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (Southtowns Chapel), 3060 Abbott Rd, near Lake Ave, on Monday from 4-8 PM, where the funeral service will be held on Tuesday morning at 8:45 o'clock and a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Church at 9:30 o'clock. Entombment Hillcrest Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/30/2005 - 1/31/2005. Thomas, Beulah January 28, 2005. Friends may call Tuesday 12-5 PM at H. ALFRED LEWIS MORTUARY, INC., 968 Jefferson. Family will be present Wednesday 10 AM at Humboldt Parkway Baptist Church, 790 Humboldt where Funeral Services will follow at 11 AM. Published in the Buffalo News on 1/31/2005. Tracy, Ann B. (Montaldi) January 28, 2005 at age 86; beloved wife of Samuel R. Tracy; daughter of the late Louis and Catherine (nee Telesco) Montaldi; devoted mother of Barbara (Dennis) Henneman, Sharon (Norm) Utech, Richard Tracy; loving grandmother of 12 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren; sister of Lena Ellis, Marie Holcomb, Catherine Purpura, Serafino (Mary) Montaldi, Franklyn (Linda) Montaldi, Lois (Leo) Pierce and the late Dominic Montaldi and Rita Ventola; also survived by several nieces and nephews. The family will be present on Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at (Tonawanda Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2600 Sheridan Drive (Corner of Parker Blvd.) where Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday at 8:45 AM with Mass of Christian Burial celebrated at 9:30 AM from St. Christopher's Church. Friends invited. Online register at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 1/30/2005 - 1/31/2005. Trout, Josephine (Cybulski) January 30, 2005, age 98, of Kenmore, wife of the late Ralph C. Robinson and the late George R. Trout; mother of Helen (late Leon) Bak, Carol Berroth, Henry Robinson, Mary (late Sam) Bellia and the late Ralph C. Robinson, Jr.; sister of Helen Stockberger; also survived by 17 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren, five great-great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Friends may call on Tuesday only from 4-8 PM at the HAMP FUNERAL HOME, INC., Adam & Seymour Sts., Tonawanda. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 AM Wednesday at St. Francis Chapel on Adam St. in Tonawanda. Friends invited. If desired, memorials to The S.P.C.A. are preferred. Complete obituary, condolences and directions at www.hampfuneral.com Published in the Buffalo News on 1/31/2005. Watz, Ronald L. Of Springville, NY, January 29, 2005, son of Robert and Geraldine Watz (nee Miller); brother of Michelle (James) Mitchell, Robert W. Watz, Jr. and David Watz; also survived by two nieces and a nephew; grandson of Jeannette Miller and Irene Watz. Friends may call Tuesday from 4-8 PM at the SMITH-WEISMANTEL FUNERAL HOME, INC., 271 E. Main St., Springville where funeral services will be held at 8 o'clock. Expressions of sympathy may be made to The Mortons Corners Volunteer Fire Co. or to The American Diabetes Assn., 315 Alberta Dr., Amherst, NY. Published in the Buffalo News on 1/31/2005. Welsh, Katherine I. (Joyce) Of Lackawanna, NY January 30, 2005, beloved wife of the late James; dearest mother of James, Kathy Stevens and the late John; grandmother of four grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; sister of Lillian (late John) Randolph and the late Elizabeth (late Edward) Latsch, Eileen (late Michael) Cumbo and Francis; also survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral from the JOS. M. LITWIN FUNERAL HOME, 1629 Electric Ave. Wednesday at 9:15 AM and at St. Michael the Archangel Church at 9:30 AM. Friends invited. Family present Tuesday only 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Mrs. Welsh was a member of The Textile Union Workers. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/31/2005 - 2/1/2005. Westover, Marjorie A. (Gill) Of Springville, NY, January 30, 2005, wife of the late George I. Westover; mother of Ruby A. Bruce; grandmother of Colleen (George) Wiedemann and Yvonne (Joseph) Sciolino; great-grandmother of Alicia and Katelyn Sciolino. Friends may call Tuesday evening from 7-9 PM at the SMITH-WEISMANTEL FUNERAL HOME, INC., 271 E. Main St., Springville, NY. A Memorial Service will be held from The New Life Fellowship Church, 17 Park St., Springville, Saturday, February 5 at 11 o'clock. Published in the Buffalo News on 1/31/2005. White, Audrey See Dotterbock Death Notice Published in the Buffalo News from 1/30/2005 - 1/31/2005. Wilson, Beatrice M. (Hirtz) January 29, 2005, beloved wife of the late William Wilson; dear mother of Jeffrey D., Russell (Annette), Diane (David) Hutchinson, Rosemary Lopez and the late Janet (Gerard 'Jerry') Achterberg and Bruce (Tammy) Wilson; loving grandmother of 21 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; sister of William (Helen) Hirtz, Eleanor (late Chick) Fischer and the late Dolores 'Sis' (Martin) Blum and Joseph Wilson. Friends may call Tuesday and Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the JAMES W. CANNAN FUNERAL HOME INC., (Buffalo Chapel), 2397 Seneca St., where funeral will be held Thursday at 9 AM and from St. John the Evangelist Church at 9:30. Beatrice was a member of St. John the Evangelist Altar and Rosary Society and an avid bingo and slot machine player. Published in the Buffalo News from 1/31/2005 - 2/1/2005.