OBITS: The Buffalo News Death Notices 6 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 Agro, Ignatius "Iggy" July 5, 2005; son of the late Thomas and Maria (Macaluso) Agro; brother of Salvatore and the late Charles (Catherine), Marie Agro; uncle of Mary Ann (John) Improta, Thomas (Linda), Terry and Michael Agro; and many great and great-great-nieces and nephews. Family present to receive friends Thursday only 5-8 PM at The PERNA-PELLEGRINO FUNERAL HOME, 1306 Hertel Ave (near Colvin Ave) where funeral services will be held Friday at 9:00 AM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated from Holy Angels Church (Porter Ave) at 10:00 AM. Interment Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Flowers gratefully declined. Published in the Buffalo News from 7/6/2005 - 7/7/2005. 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. Carlin, Thomas P. Of Eden, NY, suddenly, July 2, 2005, husband of the late Carol J. Daly-Carlin; dearest father of Christa (Eric) Suto, Patrick (Diana) Carlin, Michael (Victoria) Carlin and Shannon (Joel) Carlin-Menter; grandfather of Eric and Amanda Suto, Samantha Carlin and Maxwell and Elizabeth Carlin; brother of Joseph (Arthura) Carlin, Dorothy (late Richard) Weigel, James (Helen) Carlin, Margaret Saunders, Marie (late Gerald) Buck, Rita (late Henry) Powhat and the late John Carlin, Helen (late James) Cummings, Anne (late Warren) Schmidt and Therese (late Emerson) Smith; survived by many 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 morning at 8:45 followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at Our Mother of Good Counsel Church at 9:30. Mr. Carlin was a retired Eden Junior/Senior High School Teacher and a member of the Blasdell Volunteer Fire Company Exempts. Published in the Buffalo News from 7/5/2005 - 7/6/2005. Coppola, Lucy V. (Limeri) Of Buffalo, NY, entered into rest July 4, 2005, beloved wife of the late Samuel Coppola; devoted mother of William J. (Sylvia A.) Coppola and Alfred T. (Carol M.) Coppola; cherished grandmother of Shane, Courtney and Kierstin; fond great-grandmother of eight great-grandchildren; loving daughter of the late Gaetano and Vincenza (nee Puma) Limeri; dear sister of Joseph (Millicent) Limeri; predeceased by nine brothers and sisters; survived by relatives and friends. Relatives and friends may visit the LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (City Chapel), 102 Linwood Ave. at Summer near Delaware Ave. on Wednesday from 6-9 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Blessed Sacrament Church, 1029 Delaware Ave. near West Utica (Buffalo) on Thursday morning at 9:30 o'clock. (Please assemble at church). Interment Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News on 7/6/2005. Evenhouse, Paul E. Suddenly in Phoenix, AZ April 17, 2005. Dearest father of Daniel and Jacqueline Evenhouse; son of the late David and Betty Evenhouse; brother of David Michael, Peter and Robin; also survived by nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at 10:00 AM, Saturday, July 9 at Eden Methodist Church and burial in Eden Evergreen Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News on 7/6/2005. Farstad, Margaret Of Minneapolis, MN, formerly of Williamsville, NY; July 2, 2005; wife of the late Dan Farstad; dear mother of Diane (Joseph) Manuel of Orchard Park, NY, Thomas (Norma) of Absecon, NJ, Joan (Rev. Maureen Doherty) of Cedar Falls, Iowa, Beth (Gary) Golembiewski of Grand Island, NY, James (Kathy) and Peter (Paul Mellblom) Farstad of Minneapolis, MN; also survived by 15 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren, her sister Elizabeth (late Lyle) Iken of Fargo, North Dakota and sister-in-law Erva Carlson of Amery, Wisconsin. Preceded in death by nine brothers and sisters and one grandson. The family will receive friends on Friday, July 8 from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at BEACH-TUYN FUNERAL HOME, INC., 5541 Main St. (at Cayuga Rd.), Williamsville, NY. Services at the funeral home 10 AM Saturday, July 9 followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 AM from SS Peter and Paul Church, Main Street, Williamsville. Special thanks for the loving care of the staff of the Alzheimers Village and for the loving care of faithful friend Meg Tanaka. Memorials may be made in Mrs. Farstad's name to Walker Methodist Health Center, Alzheimers Village, 3737 Bryant Avenue S., Minneapolis, MN 55409 or The Alzheimers Association of Minnesota, 4550 West 77th Street, Edina, MN 55435. Burial will be in Mount Olivet Cemetery, Town of Tonawanda. Published in the Buffalo News from 7/6/2005 - 7/8/2005. Fath, Marion M. (Bolger) July 4, 2005. Beloved wife of the late Elmer 'Tiny' Fath; dearest mother of Carol Ann Swatling and James (Suzanne) Bolger; cherished grandmother of Carl Bolger, Derek and the late Darren Swatling and great-grandmother of four; dear sister of the late Elizabeth (Bolger) Dill. The family will be present on Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the Urban-AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, 3645 Genesee St. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated from Our Lady Help of Christians Chapel at 9:30 AM on Friday. Friends please assemble at church. Flowers gratefully declined. Online guest register at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 7/6/2005 - 7/7/2005. Fleischman, Joseph H. July 4, 2005, of the Town of Tonawanda, NY, beloved husband of Alberta Fleischman; uncle of John (Cathy) Reitz, Joseph Duke, Gene and Richard (Linda) Markle; great-uncle of Nicole Dommell, Jennifer, Moyer, Richard Markle Jr. and Kerry Jankowski. Friends may call Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 at the LESTER H. WEDEDKINDT INC. FUNERAL HOME, 3290 Delaware Ave. Friends are invited to attend funeral services in St. Bartholomew Episcopal Church (Brighton and Fries Rd.) Thursday morning at 11 AM. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to Muscular Dystrophy Assoc., 5500 Main St., Suite 343, Buffalo, NY 14221. Published in the Buffalo News from 7/5/2005 - 7/6/2005. Gromacki, Mary H. In Buffalo, NY, July 4, 2005, wife of the late Alexander Gromacki; beloved mother of Dennis (Rose Ann) Gromacki and the late Lawrence Gromacki; sister of the late Arthur Garr, Camille Janczak and Molly Noto; survived by nieces and nephews. Friends may call Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the DIETRICH FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2480 Kensington Ave., Amherst, NY where prayers will be offered Friday at 9 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial from Most Holy Redeemer Church at 9:30 AM. Published in the Buffalo News from 7/6/2005 - 7/7/2005. Grzybowski, Bernard R. Of Blasdell, NY, July 2, 2005, beloved husband of Jane I. (nee Oszust) Grzybowski; loving father of Kathleen (Michael) Chartier, Sheree (Denis) Lates and Jeanne (Jack) Craig; dear grandfather of Jason (Gretchen), Joshua (Sarah) and Jilliana Craig and Deanna, Denis and Darcie Lates; great-grandfather of Hannah, Samuel, Skylar, Maria, Noah and Jacob. Family will be present to receive friends Wednesday 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 Thursday morning at 9:00 followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at Our Mother of Good Counsel Church at 9:30. Entombment in Holy Cross Cemetery. Flowers gratefully declined. Published in the Buffalo News from 7/5/2005 - 7/6/2005. Heiermann, Russell E. Of Town of Tonawanda. Entered into rest July 5, 2005. Beloved husband of Olive R. (nee Harbison) Heiermann; devoted father of Wayne R. (Audrey) Heiermann, Gail (Patrick) Janiga, and Dawn (John) Dygulski; cherished grandfather of five grandchildren; loving son of the late Wilbur and Edna (nee Spaeth) Heiermann; dear brother of the late Ruth (Frank) Neureuter; also survived by relatives and friends. Relatives and friends may visit the LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (Northtowns Chapel), 885 Niagara Falls Blvd near Eggert/Sheridan Dr., on Thursday from 4-8 PM where the funeral services will be held on Friday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock. Interment Acacia Park Cemetery. Flowers gratefully declined. Russell was an Army veteran of WWII. Published in the Buffalo News on 7/6/2005. Jarmusz, Amelia (Rohloff) July 5, 2005, of Cheektowaga, NY; beloved wife of Arthur S. Jarmusz; dearest mother of Christine (Henry) Roskwitalski, Paul (Lynda) Jarmusz; survived by six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; sister of Alice (John) Freitag, late Chester (late Helen) Rohloff; survived by nieces and nephews. Family will be present Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the BARRON-MILLER FUNERAL HOME INC., 3025 William St. (near Union Rd.) Mass of Christian Burial Friday at 9:30 AM. in the Holy Mother of the Rosary Cathedral, 6298 Broadway, Lancaster. Please assemble at Church at 9 AM. Published in the Buffalo News from 7/6/2005 - 7/7/2005. Jordan, Suzanne C. (Murray) July 4, 2005. Beloved wife of Joseph E. Jordan; dear mother of Christopher P. (Kathleen), Barbara A. (David) Weber, Timothy M. (Carrie) and Emily C. (John Rice) Jordan; grandmother of Bridget, Erin, Maggie, Gavin and Drew; also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins. Friends may call Wednesday and Thursday from 4-8 PM at the DENGLER & ROBERTS FUNERAL HOME, 2070 Eggert Rd., Amherst (between N. Bailey & Niagara Falls Blvd.), where prayers will be offered Friday at 9:15 AM, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial from St. Rose of Lima Church (Parker & Parkside Aves.) at 10 AM. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials in Sue's memory may be made to Holy Angels Academy, 24 Shoshone Dr., Buffalo N.Y., 14214. Published in the Buffalo News from 7/6/2005 - 7/7/2005. Josik, Genevieve B. (Baginski) July 4, 2005, beloved wife and best friend of the late Vincent F. Josik; proud mother of the eldest, Vincent Edward, twins, Jennifer (and her wonderful husband, Robert Sinclair) and her twin brother, James Walter and the youngest, Nancy (and her wonderful husband, John Earnest) of Carmel, IN; loving grandmother of Vincent Lloyd Josik, Violet Ann Josik and Brad Allen Earnest. Private Funeral Services will be held at the convenience of the family. If desired, memorials may be made to Hospice Buffalo, Inc. Arrangements by the (Amherst Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC. Online register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 7/5/2005 - 7/6/2005. Kasperek, Catherine C. (nee Musciwujewska) July 4, 2005 of Blasdell, NY, wife of the late Stanley 'Pecky' Kasperek; beloved sister of Josephine (late Edward) Gorney, Dorothy (Steve) Chlebowski; and the late Peter, Harry (late Lottie), Stanley Musciwujewska, Joan (late Joseph) Zojackowski and Celia Plaza; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Friends received at the LAKESIDE MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME INC., S-4199 Lakeshore Rd. (corner Camp Rd. and Route 5) Hamburg, 627-2919. Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM where funeral service will be held Thursday at 9:30 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of Victory Basilica at 10:30 AM. Charles A. Castiglia, Director. Published in the Buffalo News on 7/6/2005. King, Mary Jean (Hunter) At the Hotel Dieu Hospital on Sunday, July 3, 2005, wife of the late Robert King (1991); daughter of the late Julia (Sheehan) and David Hunter; survived by sister, Margaret Hunter; brother, David (Ruth) Hunter; step-children, Karen Babcock and James King; cousins, Mary Ann McCleary and Nancy Collard; grandnieces, Candace Collard, DDS and Maureen McCleary and grandnephew, Michael Collard, DDS. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated in St. George's Catholic Church on Thursday morning at 11 o'clock. Interment Ridgeway Memorial Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to THE WILLIAMS FUNERAL HOME. Memorial donations would be appreciated to St. George's Catholic Church, Crystal Beach. Published in the Buffalo News from 7/5/2005 - 7/6/2005. Kumm, Leon L. July 4, 2005, of Williamsville, NY at the age of 87; husband of the late Marie (Khoury) Kumm; father of Ronald (Christine), Cheryl, Patrick and Glenn (Colleen); brother of Clifford Kumm, Faith Johnson and the late Lawrence, Richard, Lloyd, Violet Granville, Clayton and Berley; also survived by 10 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. Friends may call Thursday 7-8:30 PM at the HARRY A. WEDEKINDT FUNERAL HOME, INC., 280 Grover Cleveland Hwy at N. Bailey, where services will be held Thursday at 8:30 PM. Friends invited. Burial Services will be held Friday at 10:30 AM. Published in the Buffalo News from 7/6/2005 - 7/7/2005. Kuroski, Mary Ann (Morabito) Of West Seneca, NY, July 1, 2005, beloved wife of Robert Kuroski; dearest mother of Erica (Daniel) Morabito, Julia and Laura Kuroski; grandmother of Amber and Jenna. Family present Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 at the HOY FUNERAL HOME INC., 3855 Seneca St. West Seneca, where prayers will be said Thursday morning at 8:30 followed by Mass of Christian Burial at Queen of Heaven Church at 9 AM. Friends invited. Published in the Buffalo News from 7/5/2005 - 7/6/2005. Kuzniarski, Theodore July 3, 2005, of Boston, NY; beloved companion of Rita Zawistowski; dearest friend of Felicia (Dale) Stein and Gene Zawistowski; adopted grandfather of nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; brother of the late Rose, Lottie and John Kuzniarski. No prior visitation. Flowers gratefully declined. Family and friends are invited to a Memorial Service Thursday at 11:30 AM from St. Casimir's R.C. Church, Buffalo, NY. Arrangements by WURTZ FUNERAL HOME. Published in the Buffalo News on 7/6/2005. Lamendola, Josette A. Of Cheektowaga, NY. July 4, 2005. Beloved daughter of Angelene (nee Brucklier) and the late Samuel Lamendola; sister of Leanne (Dr. Ronald) Laux; beloved partner of Jacki Miller. Private funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements GRECO FUNERAL HOME, INC. Published in the Buffalo News on 7/6/2005. Lindsay, Lafayette July 1, 2005. Beloved husband of Paulette; loving father of Cheryl Lindsay, Katherine (Gary) Chatmon and Tracy (Marcy) Lindsay; brother of Charles. Memorial services held Thursday 12:00 noon from the St. Martin DePorres RCC, 555 Northampton. Arrangements by BRIAN K. LEWIS FUNERAL HOMES, 347 Peckham. Published in the Buffalo News on 7/6/2005. Lipinski, Ann J. (Sardina) July 4, 2005 at age 82. Beloved wife of the late Michael Lipinski; devoted mother of Joseph Lipinski, Francine (Frank) Klenk, Michael Lipinski, Ann Marie Lipinski and Jean Marie Weglein; loving grandmother of Michael, Joe, Kari Ann, Joni and Shawn; sister of Mary (Christopher) Gugluzza, Josephine D'Anvanzato, Lena Ciaccio, Theresa Shelp and the late Michael, Frank, Anthony and John Sardina; also survived by several nieces and nephews. The family will be present on Wednesday and Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at (Genesee Chapel) Urban-AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, 3645 Genesee St. (2 blocks East of Union Rd.) where funeral services will be held on Friday at 8:15 AM and a Mass of Christian Burial celebrated from Mother of Divine Grace Church at 9:00 AM. Friends invited. Online register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 7/6/2005 - 7/7/2005. Long, David C. Of Elma, NY. July 5, 2005. Beloved husband of Helen M. (nee Vereb); dearest father of Rene' (John) Polcyn, Daniel, Donald and Jeffrey (Pam) Long; cherished grandfather of David, Ryan and Cailyn Long; son-in-law of Mary Vereb; brother of the late Perry Long. Family will be present Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 at the HOY FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3855 Seneca St., West Seneca, where funeral services will be held Friday morning at 10:30. Friends invited. Flowers gratefully declined. Mr. Long was a Korea veteran, a member of Harvey D. Morin VFW Post #2940, life member of Vigilant Fire Company, member of East Aurora and Hamburg Gun Club and a retiree of Mobil Oil Company. Published in the Buffalo News from 7/6/2005 - 7/7/2005. Mancuso, Susan A. (Pinelli) July 4, 2005, age 54, beloved wife of Raymond Mancuso; dear mother of Julie A. Mancuso and Raymond J. (Lisa) Mancuso; loving grandmother of Karly, Victoria and Gianna; dear daughter of Michael and Marjorie (nee Shantler) Pinelli; sister of Sharon (Jerome) Botticelli, Lynn Chaffee, Michael (Debra) Pinelli, Tammy Simonian and the late John Pinelli; also survived by many nieces and nephews. The family will be present to receive friends Wednesday and Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Amherst Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 5200 Sheridan Dr. (corner Hopkins) where funeral services will be said Friday morning at 8:30 AM and at Our Lady of Loretto Church at 9:30. Friends invited. Online guest register at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 7/5/2005 - 7/7/2005. McCabe, Paul Richard "Otis" Unexpectedly, July 4, 2005. Fiance of Jenny Kipler; father of Paul, Kelly, and Brittany; grandfather of Ryan, Trevor, and Emma; brother of Patricia (late Thomas) Diehl, Carol Marshman, William (Nancy), John, and James (Judy) McCabe. Friends may call at the JAMES E. GRACE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 335 Ontario St., Thursday and Friday 5-8 PM. Funeral services Friday 7:45 PM. Otis was a 24-year employee for City of Buffalo Water Dept. Published in the Buffalo News from 7/6/2005 - 7/7/2005. McGee, Alice M. (Ferrell) July 4, 2005 at age 90; beloved wife of Louis Earl McGee; daughter of the late Ada and Rolland Ferrell; sister of Margaret Ward of Ohio and the late Joseph Ferrell; also survived by several nieces and nephews. The family will be present on Wednesday from 7-9 PM and Thursday from 4-7 PM at (Harris Hill Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME INC., 8440 Main St. (near Harris Hill Rd.) An Eastern Star service will be held at 7 PM and funeral services will immediately follow at 7:30 PM. Friends invited. Online register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 7/6/2005 - 7/7/2005. McNutt, Paul D. Of Alexander, NY. July 4, 2005. Father of Michelle P. (Cliff) Black and Amy L. (fiance' Gary Black) McNutt; grandfather of Eugene, Wayne, Paul and Brandon; also survived by three brother Floyd (Molly), Fred (Nellie) and Thomas McNutt and a sister Diane (Richard) Schie, one brother-in-law Bob (late June McNutt) Dippold, and his former wife Diane Stalica McNutt. Friends may call at the C. B. BEACH & SON MORTUARY, INC., corner of Rts. 33 & 77, Corfu, on Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Services will be Friday at 10 AM at the mortuary. Published in the Buffalo News on 7/6/2005. Merrill, Ruth L. Of Buffalo, NY July 3, 2005. Mother of Elizabeth, Bonita and Raymond McNair; also survived by 6 grandchildren, 1 sister and 1 brother. No prior visitation. Private cremation services. Arrangements by ERIE COUNTY CREMATION SERVICE, 824-6435. Published in the Buffalo News on 7/6/2005. Piret, Edith L. "Cindy" July 4, 2005, beloved wife of the late Paul L. Piret; dear mother of Julie (Joseph) Spina, Janine (Saul) Elkin, Mark (Josephine) and Michael Piret; grandmother of seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; sister of the late Ruth Lengelsen. The family will be present to receive friends on Wednesday from 2-8 PM at the (Tonawanda Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2600 Sheridan Dr. (at Parker Blvd.). Funeral Services will be held Thursday at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, 3105 Main St., Buffalo, NY 14214 at 11:00 AM. If desired, contributions may be made in Mrs. Piret's memory to St. Andrew's Episcopal Church or to Hospice Buffalo. Interment in Highland Memorial Cemetery, Mt. Carmel, IL. Online register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 7/5/2005 - 7/6/2005. Pollack, Marjorie N. (Pollack-Berg) On July 2, 2005, beloved wife of J. Raymond Berg; mother of Craig Pollack; grandmother of Scott Pollack, Jeff Pollack and Drew Pollack; aunt of Marjorie Sciolino and Christine Grady. There will be a private interment followed by a memorial service at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 724 Delaware Ave at 2:00 PM Saturday July 9, 2005. Published in the Buffalo News from 7/6/2005 - 7/7/2005. Quis, Anita Lee Of Penn Yann, NY; July 2, 2005; mother of Kaitlyn and Kevin Quis; sister of Tina Marie, Rajan Andrew and Jay Curtis; daughter of Dr. Anand P. and Barbara L. Chaudhry; cousin of Sonia Chaudhry. No prior visitation. Memorial service will be held in Penn Yann, NY at a later date. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Buffalo, Inc., 225 Como Park Blvd., Cheektowaga, NY. Arrangements by DANZER, DENGLER & ROBERTS FUNERAL HOME. Published in the Buffalo News on 7/6/2005. Rust Sr., John W. "Jack" July 5, 2005. Beloved husband of Carrol (Harris); dear father of John W. Jr. (Helen) Rust, Suzanne (Ed) Page, Jeanne (Ray) Lopez; grandfather of Heather and Joe; great-grandfather of Lillian Teal; brother of Rosalie Larthe, Richard (Jo) Rust and the late James (survived by Mary Frances) Rust; brother-in-law of Robert (Margaret) Harris; survived by nieces, nephews and cousins. Friends are invited to a memorial visitation Friday 2-5 PM at the JAMES E. GRACE FUNERAL HOME INC., 335 Ontario St. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 11 AM in Nazareth Lutheran Church, 269 Skillen. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Nazareth Lutheran Church. Published in the Buffalo News from 7/6/2005 - 7/7/2005. 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. Sapecky, Francis E. "Frank" June 29, 2005, age 95, in Woodbury, MN, formerly of Buffalo; beloved husband of 65 years of the late Nadine (Perry) Sapecky; beloved father of Donald (Patricia) Sapecky of Indiana, Kathleen (Dennis) Fabozzi of Minnesota and the late James (Linda) Sapecky of Georgia; loving grandfather of 13 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to assemble at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, 4000 Elmwood Ave., Tonawanda, for a committal service to be held Saturday at 11:30 AM. Please gather in the parking area at the cemetery office by 11:20 AM. Mr. Sapecky had retired from General Motors after 40 years and moved to Woodbury, MN in 1998. Local arrangements by PERNA-PELLEGRINO FUNERAL HOME, (874-1010). Published in the Buffalo News from 7/6/2005 - 7/7/2005. Schmidt, Dale E. Suddenly in Cheektowaga, NY, July 3, 2005, beloved husband of Darlene (McCourt) Schmidt; dearest father of Michael, Jason and Matthew Schmidt; son of the late Milton W. and Doris E. Schmidt; brother of David A. (Kathleen) Schmidt; dear brother in law of Pat (Stu) Kelsey and Dan Sutton; also survived by nieces and nephews. Friends may call Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the DIETRICH FUNERAL HOME INC, 2480 Kensington Ave. Amherst, NY where funeral services will be held Thursday at 11 AM. Published in the Buffalo News from 7/5/2005 - 7/6/2005. Schoenl Sr., Clarence J. July 3, 2005, of Elma, NY, beloved husband of the late Evelyn G. (nee Blaser); father of Clarence J. (Marion) Schoenl Jr.; brother of the late Florence Walbesser. Private funeral services with burial at Mount Calvary Cemetery held by family. Arrangements by HOY FUNERAL HOME, INC. Published in the Buffalo News from 7/6/2005 - 7/7/2005. Sheldon, Florence Of Williamsville, N.Y., July 3, 2005. Wife of Nicholas J. Sheldon; mother of Honorable Sara S. Sperrazza, Niagara County Court Judge, Susan M. (Lale) Lewis of Cheektowaga; also survived by three grandchildren; extended family, four grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, many nieces, nephews and cousins; pre-deceased by one sister and brother. Friends may call Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the M. J. COLUCCI & SON NIAGARA FUNERAL CHAPEL, 2730 Military Rd., Niagara Falls, N.Y. Funeral services will begin Thursday, July 7th at 9:45 AM and at 10:30 AM in St. Joseph's Church, 1413 Pine Ave., Niagara Falls, N.Y. Entombment in St. Joseph's Cemetery, Niagara Falls, N.Y. Flowers declined. Memorials to Niagara Frontier Hospice, 4675 Sunset Dr., Lockport N.Y., 14094 or to Hospice Buffalo, 225 Como Park Blvd., Cheektowaga N.Y., 14227. Published in the Buffalo News on 7/6/2005. Skowronski, Dolores K. (nee Bandish) Of Lackawanna, NY, entered into rest July 5, 2005, beloved wife of Henry A. Skowronski; devoted mother of Dawn Skowronski and Tracey (Michael) Buntich; cherished grandmother of Lindsay, Michelle and Karly; loving daughter of the late Victor and Julia (nee Moskal) Bandish; dear sister of Victor (Joan), Robert (Sandie) and the late Ralph Bandish; also survived by relatives and friends. Relatives and friends may visit the LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (Southtowns Chapel), 3060 Abbott Rd, near Lake Ave on Thursday from 4-8 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Anthony Church, 306 Ingham Ave. Lackawanna on Friday morning at 10 o'clock. (Please assemble at church). Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News on 7/6/2005. Smith, James B. "Jim" June 30 2005. Formerly of Kimberly Lane, Lackawanna. Beloved husband of the late Margaret; dearest father of Robert (Suzanne) Smith of Denton, TX; also survived by 3 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday morning at St. Michael's RC Church with burial to follow in St. Michael's Cemetery, both in Clarence, PA. Arrangements by the JOSEPH K. QUINN FUNERAL HOME, INC. (825-7050). Mr Smith was a retiree from Bethlehem Steel and a veteran of WWII. Published in the Buffalo News on 7/6/2005. Stonish, RSM, Sister Mary Charlene July 4, 2005. Daughter of the late Charles and Marie (Mayerly) Stonish; sister of Katherine (Ted) Barnes, Charles (Pat) Stonish and the late Donald (Grace) and Mary (Robert) Wilkinson. No prior visitation. Friends are invited to a Mass of Christian Burial celebrated at Mercy Center Chapel, 625 Abbott Rd., Friday at 7 PM. Memorials may be made to the Sisters of Mercy. Arrangements by VICTORIAN PARK. Published in the Buffalo News from 7/6/2005 - 7/7/2005. Szprygada, Dale July 3, 2005. Of West Seneca, NY. Son of Geraldine Zakrzewski and the late Stanley Szprygada; brother of Denise (Michael) Breckenridge, Kenneth, Darrell (Debora), Laurie (Michael) Borowiak, Brenda (David) Grieshaber and Kevin (Cindy Rosetti) Szprygada; survived by nieces and nephews. Family present Wednesday 7-9 and Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 at the HOY FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3855 Seneca St., West Seneca, where prayers will be said Friday morning at 8:30 followed by a Mass of Christian Burial from Queen of Heaven Church at 9. Friends invited. Published in the Buffalo News from 7/6/2005 - 7/7/2005. Turton, Helen "Bette" (Rickert) July 3, 2005, age 78; beloved wife of Leroy 'Lee' Turton; dear mother of the late Roy Turton; dear mother-in-law of Anita Turton; grandmother of David (Lauren) and Jeffrey (Colleen) Turton; great-grandmother of Emily and Bryan Turton; daughter of the late Beatrice Rickert Barner. The family will be present Wednesday from 4-8 PM at The Urban-AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, 1024 French Rd., where a funeral service will be held Wednesday at 7:45 PM. Interment will be private. www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 7/5/2005 - 7/6/2005. Valtin, John L. "The Owl" July 4, 2005, son of the late John and Catherine; brother of Audrey (Robert) Tschamber, Richard (Bernice) Valtin and the late Kathleen (Howard) Schau; dear friend of Janet Simmeth; also survived by many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Barnabas Church, 2049 George Urban Blvd., Friday morning at 10 AM. Family will gather at church just prior at 9:30. John was a member of The WNY Softball Hall of Fame. Arrangements by the PACER FUNERAL HOME, INC. Published in the Buffalo News from 7/5/2005 - 7/6/2005. Walsh Jr., Russell J. Of Orchard Park, NY, suddenly July 2, 2005, beloved son of Russell J. and the late Jean (Maynard); brother of Susan W. (Mark) Hanssel, Carol J. Walsh, Joan M. Huber, Ann M. (Rich) Walsh and the late Beth Heavysides; dear friend of Catherine Cook; also survived by many nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the F.E. BROWN SONS FUNERAL HOME, INC., E. Quaker St., Orchard Park. Services from the funeral home Friday 8:30 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in Immaculate Conception Church, Oakwood Ave., East Aurora, at 9:30. Friends invited. Memorials made to Hospice Buffalo Inc. Published in the Buffalo News from 7/6/2005 - 7/7/2005. Walty, Raymond J. Of Buffalo, NY, July 5, 2005. Beloved husband of Loretta M. (nee Reardon); dearest father of Ray (Sharon), Betty (late James) Nash, and the late Martha (George) Ferguson; also survived by six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; predeceased by brothers and sisters. Family present Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 at the HOY FUNERAL HOME INC., 355 Seneca St., West Seneca. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Church, 3144 Abbott Rd., Orchard Park, NY, 14127 on Friday morning at 9:30 AM. Friends invited. Published in the Buffalo News on 7/6/2005. Weaver, Mabel V. (Hill) July 3, 2005, age 99, beloved wife of the late Marvin G. Weaver; dear mother of JoAnne (William C.) McClurg and Suzanne R. Luksch; dear grandmother of David (Sheryl) Luksch, Jarrett (Kim) McClurg and Sarah (Steve) Grolnic McClurg; great-grandmother of Christopher Marvin Luksch, Maggie McClurg and Jack McClurg; sister of Vera Reichheld, Thelma Cohoe and the late Garfield Hill, Clifford Hill, Helen Dayboll, Betty Hill and Willard Hill; also survived by many nieces and nephews. The family will be present to receive friends Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Genesee Chapel) Urban-AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, 3645 Genesee St. where Funeral Services will be held Friday afternoon at 1:00 PM. Friends invited. Flowers gratefully declined. If desired, memorials may be made to Hospice Buffalo, Inc., 225 Como Park Blvd., Cheektowaga, NY 14227 or Resurrection Lutheran Church, 3 Doat St., Buffalo, NY 14211. Online guest register at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 7/6/2005 - 7/7/2005. Wiglusz, Walter Of Town of Tonawanda, NY, July 4, 2005, beloved husband of Jeanne Wiglusz; father of Paul (Halina) and David Wiglusz; brother of Peggy Pellegrino, Anne Urbanski, Sue Kent, Frances Pendrys, Frank Wiglusz and the late Stella Hopcia, Katherine Lastowski and Stanley Wiglusz. Friends received Thursday from 5-8 PM at the GRECO FUNERAL HOME INC., 2909 Elmwood Ave., (near Sheridan Dr.), where Funeral Services will be held Friday morning at 9 and in St. Andrew's Church at 9:30. Flowers gratefully declined. Interment in Mount Olivet Cemetery. Mr. Wiglusz was a veteran of WWII and a retired employee of Chevrolet-Tonawanda Plant. Published in the Buffalo News on 7/6/2005.