OBITS: The Buffalo News Death Notices 4 Jul 2005; Buffalo, Erie co., New York text-formatted by W. David Samuelsen for The USGenWeb Archives Project *********************************************************************** 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 Abrams, Mary (Horwitz) July 1, 2005; Age 91 at home in Springville, NY; formerly of Margate, FL; beloved wife of the late Bennett E. Abrams; survived by her daughter, Linda R. Hoffman (Dr. Martin T.) of Springville, NY; grandmother of Eric Hoffman (Darcy) of Plymouth, NH, Barry Hoffman (Bethany) of Steamboat Springs, CO and David Hoffman (Amy Moe) of Longmont, CO; great-grandmother of Jerrett, Leah and Claire; aunt of Beverly Nadelman of Brooklyn, NY and Steve Zimbler (Patt Greishammer) of Mahopac, NY; also survived by many cousins and innumerable friends. Burial will be at the convenience of the family. A period of mourning will be observed at her daughter's home Wednesday and Thursday evening. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Bertrand Chaffee Hospital, Springville, NY 14141; Hospice Buffalo Inc., 225 Como Park Blvd., Cheektowaga, NY 14227 or a charity of your choice. Arrangements by the MESNEKOFF FUNERAL HOME INC. For on-line tributes go to www.mesnekoff.com Published in the Buffalo News from 7/3/2005 - 7/4/2005. Bedell, Christina A. "Tina" BEDELL----Christina A. 'Tina' (nee Sukiennik) Age 61 of Rushford, NY and formerly of North Tonawanda and the Town of Tonawanda, June 30, 2005 at her residence, Wife of the late Daniel E,. Bedell, devoted mother of Cynthia A. (John) Skliutas, Christopher S. (Jennifer) Bushover, Candace A. (Wayne) Hawley and Shawn Bedell, dearest grandmother of Rachael, Sarah and Jenna Skliutas, Jacklin & Trevor Hawley, Dominique & Becca Bedell, beloved daughter of Charlotte R. Sukiennik and the late Frank Sukiennik, loving sister of Sandra (Warren) DeGlopper and Frank J. Sukiennik, II. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. There will be no prior visitation. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at OLC RC Church, corner of Oliver St. and Center Ave. in North Tonawanda, Wednesday July 6th at 11 AM. Friends invited. A private interment will be in Mt. Olivet Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Home Care & Hospice, 118 N. Main St., Wellsville, NY 14895. Arrangements by JOHN O. ROTH FUNERAL HOME INC., Tonawanda NY Published in the Buffalo News from 7/3/2005 - 7/5/2005. Berent, Adam A. Of West Seneca, NY, entered into rest July 2, 2005; beloved husband of Rosemarie (nee Wasner) Berent; devoted father of Deborah (Fred) Morgan, Susan (Warren) Bouchane, James (Nancy) Berent, Joanne Berent, Jennifer (Jason) McGraw and Robert Berent (Lynn Insalaco); cherished grandfather of eight grandchildren; loving son of the late Adam and Helen (nee Kolek) Berent; dear brother of Edward (Eleanor) Berent, Ann (late Walter) Ciszewski, Helen (Edward) Pacer and the late Joseph (Florence) Berent; also survived by relatives and friends. Relatives and friends may visit THE LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (Southtowns Chapel) 3060 Abbott Rd. near Lake Ave. on Tuesday from 7-9 PM and Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Church, S. 3148 Abbott Rd., Orchard Park on Thursday morning at 9 o'clock. Please assemble at church. Interment St. Matthew's Cemetery. Mr. Berent was an Army Veteran. Published in the Buffalo News from 7/4/2005 - 7/5/2005. Breidenstein, Herbert A. July 1, 2005 of West Seneca, NY; husband of Elsie (nee Platt); father of Donald (Lucy), Robert (Kathy), Donna (Anthony) Andriaccio, Patricia Schmitt, Norman (Mary), Charles (Linda), Charlene (Leonard) Martinez, Gail (Stanley) Cymbrowski and Linda Zablonski; survived by 16 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren; predeceased by brothers and sisters. Family present Tuesday 7-9 and Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 at the HOY FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3855 Seneca St., West Seneca, where Funeral services will be held Thursday morning at 11:30. Friends invited. Published in the Buffalo News from 7/3/2005 - 7/6/2005. Carberry, Veronica M. June 30, 2005; beloved wife of the late Eugene J. Carberry; dear mother of E. Constance (Fenwick) Horn of Harford, PA and Joann Spence of Port Colborne, Ontario and the late E.J. Carberry; grandmother of four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; aunt of many nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends at the C. MERTZ AND SON FUNERAL HOME, INC., 911 Englewood Ave., Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christain Burial at the Shrine of St. John Neumann Chapel (Belmont and Englewood Ave.) Wednesday at 9:30 AM. Donations in her memory to St. John the Baptist Church. Published in the Buffalo News from 7/3/2005 - 7/4/2005. Carpenter, Judith A. (Bieber) Formerly Grimaldi, July 2, 2005, of Angola, NY, beloved wife of Donald Carpenter; cherished mother of Kelly Grimaldi; loving grandmother of Karah Glinski; dearest daughter of the late Norman, Dorothy (nee Rosten) and Yvonne (nee LaPress); dearest sister of Gail (Greg) LaPaz, Gary Bieber and the late Norman (Charlene Dudczak), Thomas and Robert Bieber; aunt of Dale, Kimberly, Cory, Jeremy and Jack; great-aunt of Salvatore; dearest friend of Marilyn Clauss. Private services were held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements by LAKESIDE MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, INC., 627-2919. Charles A. Castiglia, Director. Published in the Buffalo News on 7/4/2005. Chmiel, Joseph W. July 2, 2005, of Buffalo, beloved husband of Janet M. (Wolpa); dearest father of Joseph W. and Jacqueline (Patrick) McKillen; brother of Rose (August) Voss, Richard Chmiel, Lillian Broughton and the late Marion Wolfe and Jean Zadon; grandfather of Courtney and Chelsea McKillen; also survived by nieces and nephews. Family will be present to receive friends on Tuesday from 7-9 and Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 at the South Buffalo Chapel of the JOSEPH K. QUINN FUNERAL HOME, INC., 192 Abbott Rd. (near Southside Pkwy.) where funeral services will be held on Thursday morning at 8:45 followed by a Mass of Christian Burial from St. Ambrose Church at 9:30. Friends invited. Mr. Chmiel was a member of The Hamburg Moose Lodge #992 and a retiree of The Boilermakers Union #7 and a member of St. Ambrose Ushers. Flowers gratefully declined. If desired, memorials to the Hospice Foundation. Entombment in Holy Cross Cemetery Mausoleum. Published in the Buffalo News from 7/4/2005 - 7/5/2005. Cole, Mary C. (Keane) July 3, 2005, beloved wife of the late Brian R. Cole; dear mother of William J. (Elaine) and Brian Cole, Jr.; loving grandmother of Mary E. and Julia J. Cole; sister of the late John (Jane) Keane and the late Thomas J. (Dianne) Keane. Funeral from the JAMES W. CANNAN FUNERAL HOME, INC. (Buffalo Chapel), 2397 Seneca St., Thursday at 10:00 AM and from St. John Evangelist Church at 10:30 AM. Friends may call Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to The Lupus Foundation. Published in the Buffalo News from 7/4/2005 - 7/5/2005. Cordova, Ronald A. July 2, 2005, son of Samuel (late Josephine) Cordova; brother of Joanne Cordova. Member of Aspire and People, Inc. Family present to receive friends Tuesday from 5-8 PM at the PERNA-PELLEGRINO FUNERAL HOME, 1306 Hertel Ave. (near Colvin Ave.) where Funeral Services will immediately follow at 8 PM. Entombment at Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News on 7/4/2005. DiChristina, Thomas July 2, 2005 of Grand Island, NY; husband of the late Rosalia DiChristina; father of Samuel (Michele), Richard (Elizabeth), Maria (Joseph) Bouchard and Robert (Darlene) DiChristina; grandfather of Gioia, Graham (Karen), Dawn, Emily and Randy. Friends and family may call Tuesday 6-9 PM at the KAISER FUNERAL HOME, 1950 Whitehaven Rd., Grand Island. Funeral services private. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society. Published in the Buffalo News from 7/3/2005 - 7/5/2005. Donovan, Agnes M. (Hennigan) July 1, 2005, age 86; beloved wife of the late William P. Donovan; dear mother of Frances Mary Donovan, Thomas P. Donovan and Peggie Plosa; sister of the late Amelia McCann, Helen Hennigan and Thomas (Gloria) Hennigan. The family will be present to receive friends Tuesday from 4-8 PM at the (Amherst Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 5200 Sheridan Dr. (cor. Hopkins) Williamsville. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial at SS. Peter & Paul Church (Williamsville) Wednesday at 9:30 AM. Friends invited. (Please assemble at Church). If desired, memorials may be made to Hospice Buffalo, Inc., 225 Como Park Blvd. Cheektowaga, NY 14227. Online register at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 7/3/2005 - 7/5/2005. Fralick, Irene R. (Flick) July 2, 2005 of Hamburg, NY; beloved mother of Joan (Norman) Belleisle, Summer (Thomas) Filipiak, Robert (Dawn) Fralick, Judith (Robert) Williams and the late James Fralick; loving sister of Willard (Joyce), Janice (Jerry) Papierz and the late June (late James) Haugh and Clyde (late Eileen) Flick; also survived by eight grandchildren, seven great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Friends are invited to attend a Funeral Service at the LAKESIDE MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME INC., S-4199 Lakeshore Rd., (corner Camp Rd. and Rte. 5) Hamburg, 627-2919 Tuesday at 1 PM. No prior visitation. Flowers gratefully declined. Charles A. Castiglia, Director. Published in the Buffalo News from 7/3/2005 - 7/4/2005. Kazmierczak, Dorothy M. (nee Zandrowicz) July 3, 2005, of Sloan, NY, beloved wife of Harry Kazmierczak and the late Stanley Rajewski; dearest mother of Edwin (Marcia) and the late David Rajewski; grandmother of Geralyn (Robert) Iannaccone, Milissa (Michael) Graczyk, Judilyn (Carl) Winzenried and Cynthia Rajewski; great-grandmother of Samantha and Alexander Winzenried, Matthew and Haley Graczyk; daughter of the late Leonard and Elizabeth Zandrowicz; sister of Vincent (late Helen) Zandrowicz and the late Daniel (Rita) Zandrowicz; sister-in-law of Josephine Lachowski, Alice Kryszak, Richard Kazmierczak and the late Jean Cwiklinski; also survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral services commencing at the DANIEL R. SMOLAREK FUNERAL HOME, 2047 Broadway, Cheektowaga-Buffalo city line, Wednesday at 9:30 AM and at St. Andrew's R.C. Church at 10 AM. Interment in St. Stanislaus Cemetery. Family present Monday 7-9 PM and Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Felician Sisters, 600 Doat St., Buffalo, NY 14211. Published in the Buffalo News from 7/4/2005 - 7/5/2005. Kennedy, Mildred S.T. July 2, 2005, daughter of the late Sabina (Riley) and Martin Kennedy; sister of the late Sr. Martin Marie (Margaret) OSF, Sr. Mary Helen (Anna) OSF, George A. (late DeChantal), James (late Victorine), Joseph (late Mary) and Mary Kennedy; dear aunt of Mary Ann (Cornelius) O'Connell, Martin (Mary) Kennedy, Katherine (Albert) Zalocha, James (Carol) Kennedy and Joseph V.P. 'Buzzy' (Peggy) Kennedy; also survived by many grand-nieces and nephews and great-grand-nieces and nephews. Friends may call Tuesday 3-9 PM at the REDDINGTON FUNERAL HOME, 657 Abbott Rd. (corner Red Jacket Pkwy.) where services will be held Wednesday at 9 AM and at St. Thomas Aquinas Church at 9:30 AM. Published in the Buffalo News from 7/4/2005 - 7/5/2005. Kieffer, Norman July 2, 2005, beloved husband of Mildred (Caradori); loving father of Esther Marie Kieffer, Norman Jr. (Donna) and the late Robert B. Kieffer; grandfather of Joseph Kieffer; son of the late Adelaide and Frank; brother of Virginia (Glenn) Ballard, Richard (Ann) and the late Harvey (late Frances), late Frank Jr. (Rosalie); survived by many nieces and nephews.. Family will receive relatives and friends at the WENDEL & LOECHER, INC. FUNERAL HOME, 27 Aurora St., Lancaster, Tuesday from 2-4 only with a Mass of Christian Burial being celebrated at Our Lady of Pompeii Church, Wednesday morning at 11:30. Please assemble at church. Norman was a member of The International Union of Operating Engineers Local #17. Published in the Buffalo News from 7/4/2005 - 7/5/2005. Kondal, Regina (Nowicki) Entered into heaven July 2, 2005, beloved wife of the late Stanley 'Jim'; devoted mother of John; dearest grandmother of Christian and Jessica Kondal; great-grandmother of two; sister of Adeline (late Art) Phelps and twin sister, Mary (late Red) Giertz; also predeceased by a brother and sisters; survived by nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the JAMES E. GRACE FUNERAL HOME, 335 Ontario St., Wednesday 9-11 AM where Funeral Services will immediately follow. Flowers gratefully declined. Published in the Buffalo News from 7/4/2005 - 7/5/2005. Krohn, Howard O. Of Orchard Park, NY, June 30, 2005, husband of Patricia E. Johnson Krohn; father of Ralph (Carol), David (Marianne) and Nancy (James) Annaccone, Marcy (Ronald) Wiese; predeceased by five brothers; also survived by 14 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Friends may call Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 at LOOMIS, OFFERS & LOOMIS INC. MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 1820 Seneca St. A funeral service will be held at St. David's Episcopal Church, West Seneca Wednesday at 10 AM. Mr. Krohn was a member of the Harvey D. Morin VFW Post. Published in the Buffalo News from 7/3/2005 - 7/5/2005. Mangano, Marion (Mosca) July 2, 2005, of Buffalo, NY, beloved wife of the late Jack; loving mother of the late John Mangano; loving stepmother of Carl (Sandy) Marranca; also survived by several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Friends may call Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the LESTER H. WEDEKINDT, INC. FUNERAL HOME, 3290 Delaware Ave. where Funeral Services will be held Tuesday evening at 8:00 PM. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to Buffalo Hospice Foundation. Published in the Buffalo News on 7/4/2005. McCabe, Kathryn L. (Barrow) July 2, 2005, of Marilla, NY, beloved wife of Roger B. McCabe; loving mother of Shawn D. and Aaron C. McCabe; sister of Gary (Carol), Ronald (Frances), Gail (Howard) Wurthner, Dennis (Carol) and Virginia Barrow; daughter of the late Newton and Doris Swartz Barrow; also survived by several nieces and nephews. Family will receive friends Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the WOOD FUNERAL HOME, 784 Main St., East Aurora where services will be held on Wednesday at 11:00 AM. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials to Hospice Buffalo, Inc., 225 Como Park Blvd., Cheektowaga, NY 14225 or The Williston United Methodist Church, 12667 Williston Rd., East Aurora, NY 14052. Interment in Marilla Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News from 7/4/2005 - 7/5/2005. Michalek, Jeremy J. Of East Aurora, NY; July 1, 2005; treasured son of Judith A. (Siwiec) Michalek and James J. Michalek, Sr.; outstanding brother of James J. (Jennifer), Michelle L. Michalek, Mark J. (April), Melissa A. (Joshua) Myers and Jason M. Michalek; grandson of Walter J. (late Genevieve) Siwiec; spiritual partner of Kristen E. Thornton; also survivd by four nephews. The family will receive friends Monday 11-2 PM and Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the F.E. BROWN SONS FUNERAL HOME, INC., E. Quaker St., (Rte. 20-A, 2.5 miles west of Transit Rd). Services Wednesday 11 AM in St. Paul's Lutheran Church, West Falls Rd., West Falls NY. Friends invited. Published in the Buffalo News from 7/3/2005 - 7/5/2005. Miller, Anthony C. July 2, 2005, age 51, beloved husband of Sylvia; son of Donald L. and the late Patricia C.; brother of Nicholas (Sally), Lucia (Graham Chartier) Miller and Frederick 'Ted' (Colleen Cassety); uncle to William, Matthew and Megan. Family will receive friends Saturday, July 9 from 4-7 PM at the (Delaware Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1132 Delaware Ave. (near West Ferry). Flowers gratefully declined. Contributions may be made to the Erie County Chapter of Alliance for the Mentally Ill. Online register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 7/3/2005 - 7/5/2005. Nettina, Carmen E. June 28, 2005; beloved husband of Angela (nee Trigilio); dear father of Dennis (Gail) Nettina, Virginia (Steven) Heller, Louis (Angela) and Michael (Patricia) Nettina; grandfather of eight grandchildren; brother of Robert (Kay) Nettina and the late John, Richard and Phyllis. The family will be present to receive friends Tuesday from 4-8 PM at the (Tonawanda Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2600 Sheridan Dr. (at Parker Blvd.). A funeral service will be held Wednesday at Blessed Sacrament Church at 9:30 AM. Flowers gratefully declined. If desired, contributions may be made to VITAS Hospice, 5420 NW 33rd. Ave, Suite 100, Ft. Lauderale, FL 33309. Mr. Nettina owned and operated pharmacies in Buffalo for over 25 years. Online register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 7/3/2005 - 7/4/2005. Palmberg, Clifford E. July 2, 2005, of Blasdell, NY, beloved husband of Socorro Palmberg; cherished father of Soledad Urena; loving grandfather of David, Sandy and Ofelia Urena; dear great-grandfather of Nora Urena; brother of Duane, David, Bruce Palmberg, Beverly Conway and the late Theodora Stark; also survived by nieces and nephews. Friends received at the LAKESIDE MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, INC., S-4199 Lakeshore Rd. (corner of Camp Rd. & Rte. 5), Hamburg, 627-2919, Tuesday 2-4 and 6-8 PM where Funeral Services will be held Wednesday at 11 AM. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to American Diabetes Assn. Charles A. Castiglia, Director. Published in the Buffalo News on 7/4/2005. Patterson, Morris "Tex" Of Medina, July 3, 2005, husband of Rose; father of Morris (Deborah) of Medina, John (Toni) of Virginia Beach and Cheryl (Ray) Reeves of Harper, IA; nine grandchildren; three-great-grandchildren. Friends may call Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 at the COOPER FUNERAL HOME, 215 W. Center St., Medina where his service will be held Wednesday at 8 PM. Published in the Buffalo News on 7/4/2005. Rajewski, Dorothy M. (Zandrowicz) (Please see Kazmierczak notice) Published in the Buffalo News from 7/4/2005 - 7/5/2005. Rangatore, Rose D. Of Lewiston, NY, July 3, 2005, age 83, wife of Joseph A. Rangatore; mother of Maria (Donald) Niemeyer; grandmother of Mia Rose Niemeyer; sister of Josephine Dangelo and the late Anthony Dangelo. Friends may call at the HARDISON FUNERAL HOMES, INC., North Fourth & Ridge Sts., Lewiston, Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Wednesday, July 6 at 10 AM from St. Peter's R.C. Church, 620 Center St., Lewiston. Memorials to a charity of one's choice. Published in the Buffalo News on 7/4/2005. Roetzer, Gene F. July 2, 2005, age 89; husband of the late Hale (nee Hummel); father of Carol (late William) Dick; grandfather of Bill, Cindy, Laurey, Tiger, and Kelly; great grandfather of D.J., Jesse, Cody, Miles, Haley, Tori, Cade, Mattie, and Emily; brother to the late Jack and late Paul Roetzer; uncle to several nieces and nephews. Family will receive friends Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the Urban-AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, 3645 Genesee St., Cheektowaga, where funeral services will be held on Wednesday at 10 AM. Online register at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 7/3/2005 - 7/4/2005. Rutecki M.D., Vincent L. July 1, 2005, beloved husband of the late Irene (Kovalick) Rutecki; loving father of Maureen (Bill) Kirschhofer, Gregg G. Rutecki, Mark Rutecki and the late Lynne Willard; grandfather of Geoffrey Rutecki, Todd Kirschhofer, Michael Rutecki, Kate Rutecki and Jennifer Willard; great-grandfather of Marilyn and Anne; brother of the late Paul Rutecki, M.D., Felix, Lucian R., M.D., Stanley, Edward, Henry, Florence Jankowski and Joan Wojtkowski; father-in-law of Barry Willard. Friends may call Tuesday and Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the DIETRICH FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2480 Kensington Ave., Amherst. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday at St. Mary of the Assumption Church, Lancaster at 9:30 AM. Flowers are declined. Memorials to Hospice of WNY. Published in the Buffalo News from 7/4/2005 - 7/6/2005. Siska, Ida A. (Bauer) Of Lancaster, NY, July 2, 2005, beloved wife of Henry G. Siska; loving mother of Henry J. (Rosanne), Gary, Douglas, Faye (Alan) Aremburg and Joyce Siska; grandmother of 10; great-grandmother of three; sister of Kathrine (late Elsworth) Radder, Eva (Martin) Bates and the late Joseph Bauer. Funeral from the FUNERAL HOME OF WENDEL & LOECHER, INC., 27 Aurora St., Lancaster, Wednesday morning at 9 AM and at Our Lady of Pompeii Church at 9:30. Family present Tuesday only 2-4 and 7-9. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of choice. Published in the Buffalo News from 7/4/2005 - 7/5/2005. Smith, Richard J. July 2, 2005, beloved husband of Carolyn B. (Ingerl) Smith; loving father of Theresa (Jeff) Burford, Jennifer (Jeff) Doyle and Michael (Kimberly) Smith; grandfather of Jacob, Karli, Matthew and Ryan; brother of Eugene (Maryann) Smith; son of Cecelia Smith and the late Walter Smith. Funeral service from the CARLTON A. ULLRICH FUNERAL HOME, INC., 8630 Transit Rd., East Amherst, Wednesday at 9:15 AM and at St. Pius X Church at 10 AM. Friends are invited. Family present Tuesday 2-9 PM. Published in the Buffalo News from 7/4/2005 - 7/5/2005. Smith, Ronald R. July 1, 2005; beloved husband of Karen E. (Long) Smith; dear father of Deniece (John) Kujawa, Barbara (Carlos) Rodriguez, David and Thomas Smith; also survived by five grandchildren; brother of Marian (John) Kujawa, Evon Kilonsky, Roger and Larry Smith; survived by nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends may call at the BARRON- MILLER FUNERAL HOME, INC. 3025 William St., near Union Rd., Cheektowaga Monday and Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Services Tuesday at 8 PM. Flowers gratefully declined. Published in the Buffalo News from 7/3/2005 - 7/4/2005. Swierski, RoseMarie (Piechowiak) July 3, 2005, of Blasdell, NY, beloved wife of Harry Swierski and the late Ronald Stando; dearest mother of Patricia (Stando) Flaherty, Susan (Stando) Smith (fiance Peter Holdaway) and Robert (Cynthia) Stando; stepmother of Linda (Philip) Senger, Judy (David) Braniecki and Jerome (Leslie) Swierski; cherished grandmother of 10 grandchildren; sister of Florence Bielinski, Joseph (Ann) Piechowiak and the late Leonard Piechowiak; also survived by nieces and nephews. Family will be present to receive relatives and friends Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the MELVIN J. SLIWINSKI FUNERAL HOME, 85 George Urban Blvd. (west of Harlem Rd.) where funeral services will be held Wednesday at 8:15 AM and from Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Church at 9 AM. Interment Lakeside Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News from 7/4/2005 - 7/5/2005. Tollar III, Peter E. "PJ" Suddenly, July 1, 2005 in Altoona, PA, beloved son of Peter E. Jr. and Mildred 'Millie' (Nebelski) Tollar; brother of Rachel and Meaghan Tollar; loving grandson of Peter and Jolan (Hornyak) Tollar and Tina (Boyles) Patterson and the late Raymond Nebelski; also survived by many aunts, uncles and cousins. Friends may call Thursday from 2-4:30 PM where a Prayer Service will be held at 4:30 PM at the JAMES W. CANNAN FUNERAL HOME, INC. (Buffalo Chapel), 2397 Seneca St. PJ was a former student of Bishop Timon and had just completed the eleventh grade at South Park High School. He was a graduate of St. Teresa's Grammar School. PJ loved music, skateboarding, hack-e-sac, paintball, vacations and swimming. He worked at the Wegmans West Seneca Store for two years. Published in the Buffalo News from 7/4/2005 - 7/5/2005. Trost, Dorothy Opal (Falk) July 1, 2005. Born October 17, 1908 in Seattle. Wife of the Hon. J. Douglas Trost; mother of Timothy (Camille), Anthony (Kathleen), Jenifer Ridler (Allen), Gretchen Grochmal (Robert) and the late Julia; grandmother of Kirsten Whittemore (David), Hans Trost, Shane Trost (Tiana), Adam Noto and Andrew Noto; great-grandmother of Cassie and Phoebe Whittemore. Dorothy served as one of the first airline hostesses, having flown for TWA from 1934 to 1937. No visitation. Friends may express condolences by mail to Douglas Trost, 2570 Dodge Rd., East Amherst, NY 14051. Published in the Buffalo News from 7/3/2005 - 7/5/2005. Volo, Carmela "Millie" (Coniglio) July 3, 2005, of North Collins, NY, wife of the late Alfonso Volo; beloved mother of Alfred (Susan) and Michael Volo; grandmother of Ivan, Samuel and Megan Volo; sister of Gaetano, Raymond Coniglio, Mary Sowa, Connie Miller, Anthony, Angelo Coniglio and the late Felice and Leonard Coniglio. Friends may call Tuesday from 9-11 AM at the WENTLAND FUNERAL HOME, 10634 Main St., North Collins, NY where funeral services will be held Tuesday at 11 AM followed by an 11:30 Mass of Christian Burial from Holy Spirit Church, North Collins, NY. Mrs. Volo was a past President and member of The Holy Spirit Altar Rosary Society, a member of The North Collins Senior Citizens Club and an active bowler. Published in the Buffalo News on 7/4/2005. Wojnar, Ronald Age 64, July 3, 2005, son of the late Stanley and Hattie; dear loving father of Kelly and Mark (Cyndi); dear brother of Robert (Carol); longtime companion of Lynn 'Poopsie'; survived by the loving Linda Wojnar; also survived by his loving pets, PJ, Rocky and Junior. Family and friends may call Tuesday 4-8 PM at ST. JOHN'S FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1456 Broadway (892-4600) where services will be held Wednesday at 9:15 and at 9:30 at St. John Kanty Church. Ron worked at Quebecor Printing Buffalo, Inc. Published in the Buffalo News on 7/4/2005. Zoda, Lucille C. (Ciccia) June 30, 2005; of Hamburg, NY; beloved wife of Paul Zoda Sr.; cherished mother of Paul Jr., Peter and John Zoda; loving daughter of John and Agnes (nee Randazzo) Ciccia; dearest sister of Anthony, John (Rosanne), Charles (Lisa), Francine, Frank, Mary Beth (Troy) Dingman and Jennifer Ciccia; also survived by five nieces, three nephews and one great nephew. Friends received at the LAKESIDE MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME INC., S-4199 Lakeshore Rd. (corner of Camp Rd. & Rt. 5) Hamburg 627-2919, Monday 1-4 PM and 6-8 PM where funeral service will be held Tuesday at 9:15 AM followed by a Mass fo Christian Burial at S.S. Peter & Paul Church at 10 AM. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Gilda's Club of WNY. Charles A. Castiglia Director Published in the Buffalo News from 7/3/2005 - 7/4/2005.