OBITS: The Buffalo News Death Notices 11 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 Ambrosoli, Victoria D. (Kasza) Of Corfu, NY, July 10, 2005, wife of the late Anthony M. Ambrosoli; mother of the late Anthony J. and James M. Ambrosoli; grandmother of Michelle Ambrosoli, Debbie Ambrosoli, Rene McDaniel, Tina A. Keller and Nichole Haitz; great-grandmother of eight; also survived by two daughters-in-law, Delores Ambrosoli and Carolyn Ambrosoli; two brothers-in-law, Peter Ambrosoli and John Ambrosoli. Friends may call Monday from 7-9 PM at the C.B. BEACH & SON MORTUARY, INC., corner of Rts. 33 & 77, Corfu, NY. Funeral Services Tuesday at 11 AM at the mortuary. Memorials to The Arthritis Foundation. Published in the Buffalo News on 7/11/2005. Beck, Nelson T. July 4, 2005, suddenly, of Angola, NY, beloved husband of the late Emily R. Beck; dear father of Caroline V. (William) Keeler and William Nelson Beck; grandfather of James William and Anna Jane Keeler. Family will receive friends at the SCHIAVONE FUNERAL HOME INC., 8434 North Main St., Angola, Tuesday 7-9 PM. Private Funeral Services will be held. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorial contributions may be made to the SPCA, 1439 Pontiac Rd., Angola, NY 14006, because of Nelson's love for animals. Published in the Buffalo News from 7/10/2005 - 7/11/2005. Brandel, Norma C. (Karl) July 9, 2005. Beloved wife of Russell D. Brandel; dearest mother of Sharon (Robert) Gibson and Susan (Brian) Lew; cherished grandmother of Daniel and Scott Gibson and Kristen and Jennifer Lew; dear sister of Janet (late Thomas) Shea. The family will be present on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the Urban-AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, 3645 Genesee St., where funeral services will be held on Wednesday at 11 AM with Rev. R.J. Hill officiating. Online guest register at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 7/10/2005 - 7/12/2005. Bush, Dorothy (Clemen) July 8, 2005, age 85 of Midwest City, OK, formerly of Tonawanda. Wife of Edward S. Bush; mother of Edward (Judy) Bush and Sarah (Jim) Sarles; also survived by four granddaughters and five great-grandchildren. Friends may call after 9 AM Wednesday at the HAMP FUNERAL HOME, INC., Adam and Seymour Sts., Tonawanda, where funeral services wil be held at 10 AM Wednesday. Friends invited. If desired, memorials to Bethesda Tabernacle in Tonawanda or the American Bible Society (www.bibles.com) are preferred. Mrs. Bush was employed in the offices of Remington Rand Co. and the at the University of Buffalo before retiring. Complete obituary, condolences, and directions at www.hampfuneral.com Published in the Buffalo News from 7/10/2005 - 7/11/2005. Cinski, Leon S. Age 85, entered into eternal rest July 9, 2005 in Amherst, NY, husband of the late Dorothy (Wojtkowiak) Cinski; dearest father of Jane Stephanie Cinski and the late Mary Helen Cinski; survived by nieces and nephews. Friends may call Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the REGER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3135 Main St., Buffalo, NY where prayers will be offered Tuesday at 9:30 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial from St. Benedict R.C. Church at 10 AM. Published in the Buffalo News from 7/11/2005 - 7/12/2005. Colaizzi, William C. Passed away July 9, 2005, father of William A. (JoAnn), Nicholas R. (Gina) and Richard D. (Deborah) Colaizzi; he is also survived by eight grandchildren and several great-grandchildren; brother of John (Zelda) Colaizzi and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at PRUDDEN AND KANDT FUNERAL HOME, 242 Genesee St., Lockport where prayers will be offered Wednesday morning at 9:30 followed by a Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 10 o'clock in St. Joseph's Church, 391 Market St., Lockport. Interment will be in Glenwood Cemetery. Memorials to The American Heart Association, PO Box 3049, Syracuse, NY 13220-3049 or The American Lung Association of WNY, 210 John Glenn Drive #3, Buffalo, NY 14228 would be appreciated. Published in the Buffalo News on 7/11/2005. Cottrell-Mossburg, Brenda Of Orchard Park, NY, died Friday, July 8, 2005 at Mercy Hospital after a brief illness. She was 49. Born May 4, 1956 in Detroit, MI, she spent her formative years in Utica, NY and Webster, NY. She was a graduate of Pottsdam State University and held numerous jobs through the years related to human resources. She is survived by her husband of 23 years, Kurt; and two daughters, Kristen and Kimberly, all of Orchard Park; her mother, Hattie Cottrell; brothers and sisters, Willy (Loretta) Cottrell, Kathleen (Gary) Neels, Calvin (Venise) Cottrell and Harriet Cottrell; grandmother, Rosie Belle Briggins; and a host of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and friends. Friends may call 2-4 and 7-9 Tuesday at the WILLARD H. SCOTT FUNERAL HOME, 12 South Ave., Webster where services will be held 11:00 AM on Wednesday. Interment Webster Union Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to The Education Fund for Kristen and Kimberly, c/o Hattie Cottrell, 1306 Penfield Center Rd., Penfield, NY 14526. Published in the Buffalo News on 7/11/2005. Czeck, Nancy L. (Richter) July 7, 2005, wife of Eugene Czeck; mother of Linda (late Hal) Maunz and Kent (Meg) Richter; grandmother of Brian and Kevin Maunz and J.T. and Bill Richter; also survived by two great-granddaughters. The family will be present to receive friends Sunday 6-8 and Monday 2-4 and 6-8 PM at BEACH-TUYN FUNERAL HOME, INC., 5541 Main St. at Cayuga Rd., Williamsville where Prayers will be offered Tuesday morning at 9:15 followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church (4375 Harris Hill Rd., Clarence) at 10 o'clock. Friends are invited. Published in the Buffalo News from 7/9/2005 - 7/11/2005. Donnelly, Estelle (Mosca) July 9, 2005. Beloved wife of Jack Donnelly; dearest mother of Deborah Redmond, Patricia Mineo and Michelle Redmond; loving grandmother of Desiree Redmond, Catherine Udrea, David Ferrari, Thomas (Holly) Redmond, Monica Mineo and Michael Redmond; great-grandmother of Joshua, Kayla, Sierra and special caregiver to great-granddaughter Melanie; daughter of the late Kathryn (Ashburn) and Frederick Mosca; sister of Patricia (Jack) Panzarella, Edward (Colette) Mosca, Christine (late James) Catanzaro, Judith (Donald) Kolacz, Frederick (Susan) Mosca, Kenneth (Maureen) Ashburn, Catherine (Andrew) Barth, Ann (Isadore) Rapasadi and Cynthia Olden. Friends may call Monday 2-4, 7-9 PM at the REDDINGTON FUNERAL HOME, 657 Abbott Rd. (corner Red Jacket Pkwy), where services will be held Tuesday at 9 AM and at St. Ambrose RC Church at 9:30 AM. Published in the Buffalo News from 7/10/2005 - 7/11/2005. Dzienciol, Arthur R. July 8, 2005, beloved husband of Anne M. (Klemczak); dearest father of Donna Marie (Mark) Fial and Michael P. Dzienciol; fond grandfather of Danielle and Nichole Dzienciol; predeceased by two brothers; also survived by nieces and nephews. Private Funeral Service will be held at the convenience of the family. No prior visitation. Deceased was a Korean War veteran. Arrangements by the ORLOWSKI SUCHOCKI FUNERAL HOME, 893-3024. Published in the Buffalo News on 7/11/2005. Esposito, Anthony S. Of East Amherst, NY, July 8, 2005. Beloved husband of Mary (nee Cappola) Esposito; father of Janet Pfaff, Donald (Eileen) and Terrance (Carol) Esposito; grandfather of Jason, Andrew (Melissa), Sarah, Anthony, Alex, Christopher, Katherine, Matthew, Brent, Ashley, and the late Kristen; great-grandfather of Luke, Dominique, Zack, Taylor, Jordan, and Alexis; brother of John (late Mary) and Joseph (Leona) Esposito. Friends received Sunday 4-7 PM and Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the GRECO FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2909 Elmwood Ave. (near Sheridan Dr.), where funeral services will be held Tuesday morning at 9:15 AM. Entombment in Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Mr. Esposito was a veteran of WWII and retired founder of Escro Transport Ltd. Published in the Buffalo News from 7/10/2005 - 7/11/2005. Gill, Verne W. Of West Seneca, NY, July 9, 2005, beloved husband of the late Louise M. (nee Duschen); dearest father of David (Shirley) and Paul Gill; also survived by grandchildren and great-grandchildren; brother of Lois Kohler. Family will be present Monday and Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 at the HOY FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3855 Seneca St., West Seneca where Funeral Services will be held Wednesday morning at 10:30. Friends invited. Flowers gratefully declined. Published in the Buffalo News from 7/10/2005 - 7/11/2005. Guercio, Nancy (DiPasquale) July 9, 2005, wife of the late Vincenzo Guercio; mother of Salvatore (Thelma) Guercio, Josephine (Anthony) Trigilio, Charles (Beverly), Santina, Gaetano (Antonette), Louis (Lynn) and John Guercio; grandmother of 12 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; daughter of the late Salvatore and Carmela (Calvo) DiPasquale; sister of the late Vincent, Santina and Gaetano DiPasquale. Family present to receive friends Sunday and Monday from 6-9 at the PERNA-PELLEGRINO FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1671 Maple Rd. (between Hopkins & Youngs) where funeral services will be held Tuesday at 8:45 AM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated from St. Gregory the Great Church at 9:30 AM. Interment Mt. Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Nancy's memory may be made to The American Kidney Fund. Published in the Buffalo News from 7/10/2005 - 7/11/2005. Heiermann, Olive R. (Harbison) Of Tonawanda, NY, entered into rest July 10, 2005, beloved wife of the late Russell E. Heiermann; devoted mother of Wayne R. (Audrey) Heiermann, Gail (Patrick) Janiga and Dawn (John) Dygulski; cherished grandmother of five grandchildren; loving daughter of the late John and Annie (nee McFarland) Harbison; dearest sister of George (Noreen) Harbison and the late Vera (late Henry) Paeplow and the late J. Harry (late Ruth) Harbison. Relatives and friends may visit the LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (Northtowns Chapel), 885 Niagara Falls Blvd. near Eggert/Sheridan Dr. on Tuesday from 4-8 PM where funeral services will be held on Wednesday morning at 11 o'clock. Interment Acacia Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to The Alzheimer's Assn. of WNY or Kenmore Presbyterian Church, 2771 Delaware Ave., Kenmore, NY 14217 in Olive's name. Published in the Buffalo News on 7/11/2005. Husband, Sophie S. (Felong) July 8, 2005, beloved wife of the late Joseph Husband and the late Mecislaus Dutkiewicz; dearest mother of Annette A. (late Michael) Misiak (fiancee of Roland Reesor), Matthew (Barbara) Dutkiewicz and David (Cathy) Dutkiewicz; loving grandmother of nine grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren; predeceased by ten brothers & sisters; also survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral services at the BUSZKA FUNERAL HOME INC., 2005 Clinton St., (corner of S. Ogden) Tuesday at 9 AM at St. Bernard Church at 9:30 AM. Interment in St. Stanislaus Cemetery. Family present Monday 2-9 PM. Published in the Buffalo News from 7/10/2005 - 7/11/2005. Ippolito, Loretta A. (Williams) Of Lancaster, NY. July 9, 2005. Beloved wife of the late Philip Ippolito; mother of JoAnn Milsom, Loretta 'Sis' (Robert) Mathewson and Philip (Doris) Ippolito; also survived by nine grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren; sister of Thomas (Gina) Williams, Richard (Betty) Williams and the late Margaret Christopher, Agnes Campagna, Betty, George, William (Genevieve) and Frederick Williams. Friends received Sunday and Monday from 4-8 PM at the GRECO FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2909 Elmwood Ave. (near Sheridan Dr.), where funeral services will be held Tuesday morning at 11 AM. Flowers gratefully declined. Interment in Forest Lawn Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News from 7/10/2005 - 7/11/2005. Jaszka, Helen D. July 10, 2005, of Amherst, NY, beloved wife of the late John Jaszka; mother of Daniel (Sylvia) Jaszka; grandmother of Daniel Jr. (Mary Lou), Michael (Mary) and Eric (Sharon) Jaszka; great-grandmother of Gregory, Lisa, Michael, Keith, Brian, Conner and Taylor; aunt of Mary Jane (John) Wojcik. Friends may call Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the LESTER H. WEDEKINDT FUNERAL HOME, 3290 Delaware Ave. Friends are invited to a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Edmund's R.C. Church., Wednesday morning at 10. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to St. Edmund's R.C. Church. Published in the Buffalo News from 7/11/2005 - 7/12/2005. Koryzna, Alexandra D. (Dulnik-Fallon) July 8, 2005, beloved mother of Ian of Seattle, WA, Morgan, Jeannine and Courtney Fallon; dearest sister of Victor Dulnik of Rochester, NY, Christopher Dulnik of Nashville, TN and her half- sister, Eva Preston. The family will be present on Tuesday from 2-8 PM at the (Delaware Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1132 Delaware Ave. where funeral services will be held on Wednesday at 9:15 AM and a Mass of Christian Burial celebrated from St. Louis Church at 10:00 AM. Flowers are gratefully declined. If desired, memorials may be made to Hospice Buffalo, Inc. or the Roswell Park Alliance Foundation. Online register at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 7/11/2005 - 7/12/2005. Kraus, William A. April 16, 2005, at the age of 80. Beloved husband of Joan Ernst and the late Alice Rachwal; dear father of Joan (Thomas) King, Catherine (Steve) Chorney, Rev. Paul (Julie) Kraus; Christine (Rev. Thomas) Miller, Rev. Raymond (Sherrie) Kraus, Joseph (Trudy) Kraus, Carol (Brent) Moore, Mary (Thomas) Scalzi, Chester (Jo Anne) Ernst Jr., Michael (Susan) Ernst and David (Joanne) Ernst; loving grandfather of thirty-two grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Friends and family are invited to attend a Memorial Service Saturday, July 16 at 10:00 AM at the Full Gospel Tabernacle, 3210 Southwestern Blvd., Orchard Park, NY, 14127. Mr. Kraus was a former resident of Depew, NY, and worked at Scott's Aviation for over thirty years. Recently living in Whisper Lake, Sebring, FL. Arrangements by JAMES W. CANNAN FUNERAL HOME, INC., 675-9027. Published in the Buffalo News from 7/10/2005 - 7/14/2005. Leminger, Lorraine H. (Paprocki) July 6, 2995, beloved wife of Edward P. Leminger; dear mother of Edward A. (Robin) Leminger; grandmother of Candace, Megan, Edward J. and Emily; great-grandmother of Shawn; also survived by nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday at the DIETRICH FUNERAL HOME INC., 2480 Kensington Ave., at 11:00 AM. Published in the Buffalo News from 7/10/2005 - 7/11/2005. Liszka, Lorraine L. (Rozanski) July 10, 2005, of Cheektowaga, NY, beloved wife of Edward J. Liszka; dearest mother of Edward (Diane) Liszka, Cecilia (John) Lyons, late David Liszka, Cheryl (Mike) Vaughn, Daryle (fiancee Kathleen) Liszka, Frederick (Patricia) Zak; also survived by 13 grandchildren; sister of Alice (late Russell) Deery; special aunt of Joyce (Leonard) Czyprynski; sister-in-law of Lorraine Liszka. Relatives and friends may call at the BARRON-MILLER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3025 William St. near Union Rd., Cheektowaga, Monday 7-9 and Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9. Mass of Christian Burial, Wednesday at 9:30 in St. Casimir Church (Weimar & Casimir Sts.). Please assemble at church. Flowers declined. Published in the Buffalo News from 7/11/2005 - 7/12/2005. Malte, Amelia S. (Agle) Of Hamburg, NY, July 10, 2005, wife of the late Rev. Eric C. Malte; mother of Paul (Alfreda) and the late Ruth Lee; sister of Mildred Schacher, Julia Hausladen, Viola Richert, Helen Ackerman and the late Carlton Agle; grandmother of Timothy and Matthew Malte and Gregory, Eric and Jeffrey Mikkelson. Graveside Services will be held Tuesday at 2 PM at St. Paul's Lutheran Church Cemetery, North Boston Rd. & Sisson Hwy., Eden, NY. No prior visitation. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to Lutheran Hour Ministries, 660 Mason Ridge Center, St. Louis, MO 63141. Arrangements by LAING FUNERAL HOME, INC. Published in the Buffalo News on 7/11/2005. Mang, Edward J. July 8, 2005, beloved husband of the late Juanita A. (nee Coleman) Mang; dearest father of Edward J. (Maria) Mang, Raymond C. and Kurt J. Mang; loving grandfather of Carla, Michael, Vanessa, Raymond and Courtney; brother of Charles (Doris), Michael Mang, Janet (John) Carver, Maryann (Wilfred) Barcik and the late Louis Mang and Doris (Richard) Brown; brother-in-law of Theresa Mang; beloved friend of JoAnn Moore; also survived by many nieces and nephews. The family will be present on Monday and Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Tonawanda Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2600 Sheridan Dr. (at Parker Blvd.) where funeral services will be held on Wednesday at 9:15 AM and a Mass of Christian Burial celebrated from St. Timothy's Church at 10:00 AM. Friends invited. Online register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 7/10/2005 - 7/11/2005. Martz, Mary Lou July 11, 2005; sister of Glenn (Marie) Martz, Verla (late Howard) Beebe, Gene (Nell) Martz, Catherine Martz and the late Dean (Margaret) Martz; also survived by several nieces and nephews. Friends may call Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the DENGLER & ROBERTS FUNERAL HOME, 3000 Delaware Ave., at Tremont, Kenmore. A Funeral service will be held in Punxsutawney, PA. Published in the Buffalo News from 7/11/2005 - 7/12/2005. Mokan, Irene M. (Piskorz) July 9, 2005 of Cheektowaga, NY. Beloved wife of the late Leonard J. Mokan; dearest mother of Marcia (John) Russell, Len (Chris) Mokan and Larry (Sally) Mokan; dear grandmother of Joy (Keith), Todd, Steven, Ashley, Rick, J.J. and Jessica; great-grandmother of Mia; sister of Bertha (late Stanley) Lisowski; predeceased by five sisters and five brothers; also survived by nieces and nephews. Family will be present to receive relatives and friends on Monday 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 on Tuesday at 9 AM and from Our Lady Help of Christians Church at 9:30. Interment Our Lady Help of Christians Cemetery. Flowers gratefully declined. If desired, contributions may be made to Hospice Buffalo, Inc., 225 Como Park Blvd., Cheektowaga, NY 14227. Published in the Buffalo News from 7/10/2005 - 7/11/2005. Page, Gail S. July 10, 2005, wife of the late Philip Page; mother of David (Andrea), Daniel Page, Jennifer (Peter) Newberger and Michelle (Dr. Wayne) Zimmer; grandmother of Samuel R. Page, Molly, Michael and Matthew Zimmer; sister of Gary Burke; companion of Don Grande. Funeral Service will be held from AMHERST MEMORIAL CHAPEL, INC., 281 Dodge Rd., Tuesday at 11 AM. No prior visitations. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to Hospice. Published in the Buffalo News on 7/11/2005. Peace, Lawrence J. July 9, 2005, beloved son of Alfreda (Cyran) and the late Elmer Peace; devoted brother of Allen Peace, Gale (Greg) Zatko, Nancy (Tim) Bruce, Lisa Peace and the late Gary J. Peace; also survived by aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Family will be present Tuesday 2-4 and 7-8:30 PM at the ORLOWSKI-PIETSZAK FUNERAL HOME, 2400 William St. (three blocks east of Harlem) where a service follows visitation at 8:30 PM. Published in the Buffalo News on 7/11/2005. Pigeon, Gerald R. Of West Seneca, NY, suddenly, July 9, 2005, beloved husband of Barbara E. (nee Simeone); dearest father of Michelle (Carmen) Gimbrone, Steve Pigeon and Renee Sills; also survived by eight grandchildren, three step-grandchildren and one great-grandchild; brother of Clarence (late Marie), Roland (late Edith) and Andre (June) Pigeon, Irene (late Charles) Isch and the late Roger (Pauline) Pigeon; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Family will be present Monday 7-9 and Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 at the HOY FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3855 Seneca St., West Seneca where prayers will be said Wednesday 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 7/10/2005 - 7/12/2005. Rolak OFM Conv., Fr. Patrick July 9, 2005, son of the late Stanislaus and Wladyslawa (nee Sielawa) Rolak; beloved brother of Rita (Joseph) Bush and the late Charles (Evelyn) Rolak, Irene (late John) Grynkiewicz and Edna (Stanley) Bobrowiecki; also survived by nieces and nephews. Friends received at the St. Francis of Assisi Church, Athol Springs, Tuesday from 6-9 PM, where prayer service will be held Tuesday at 7 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Wednesday at 10 AM. Memorials may be made to the Franciscan Education Fund, Provincial House, 12300 Folly Quarter Rd., Ellicott City, MD 21042-1419. Arrangements by LAKESIDE MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, INC., 627-2919. Charles A. Castiglia, Director. Published in the Buffalo News from 7/11/2005 - 7/12/2005. Rotondi, Andy July 9, 2005, beloved husband of Maureen (nee Inman) Rotondi; dearest father of Christine Fronckowiak, John Rotondi and Kelly Rambally; loving grandfather of Sarah Fronckowiak; son of the late Angelo and Millie Rotondi; brother of Carm (Fred) Reger and Salvatore (Deborah) Rotondi; also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins. The family will be present Monday 7-9 PM and Tuesday 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 Wednesday at 9:15 AM and from Blessed Trinity Church at 10:00 AM. Friends invited. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to The Hospice Foundation. Andy was a 35-year employee of Trico Products and a Vietnam veteran. Online register at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 7/11/2005 - 7/12/2005. Sam, Deborah J. June 28, 2005. Suddenly in Kobe, Japan, formerly of Buffalo, NY; beloved daughter of Vivian (Larry) Newman and Harry (Kathryn) Sam; dear sister of Nicholas (Bernadette) Sam and loving aunt of Nicholas and Elizabeth Sam; also survived by many relatives and friends. Deborah was teaching English at Konan University in Japan at the time of her death. Friends are invited to attend a memorial service at St. John's Grace Episcopal Church, 51 Colonial Circle in Buffalo on Thursday, July 14 at 7 PM. Donations may be made to American Heart Assoc. in her memory. Published in the Buffalo News from 7/10/2005 - 7/12/2005. Scheetz, Beatrice M. (Knoll) July 10, 2005, of Eden, NY, beloved wife of James Scheetz; loving mother of Linda Wigand, Gary (Donna) Scheetz and Jone Steverson; grandmother of Gretchen, Amanda, Emma, Greta, Nicholas and Chloe; predeceased by five brothers and sisters. Friends may call Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the WENTLAND FUNERAL HOME, 10634 Main St. (Rte. 62), North Collins, NY where the funeral service will be held Wednesday morning at 9:15 followed by a 10 AM Mass of Christian Burial from St. Mary's Church, New Oregon. Published in the Buffalo News on 7/11/2005. Stoddard, Josephine M. (Jarcynski) July 7, 2005, wife of the late Claude M. 'Bud' Jr.; devoted mother of James, Janice (Robert) Klinko, Wayne (Maria), Ronald (Pamela) and Cheryl (Wayne) Holland; sister of Ceil (Roman) Lesniak; also survived by 13 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Family present Monday 2-4 and 6-9 PM at the PIETSZAK FUNERAL HOME, 806 Clinton St., where services will be Tuesday at 8:30 and at SS Rita & Patrick Church at 9:00 AM. Mrs. Stoddard was a member of St. Rita's Friday Card Club. Published in the Buffalo News from 7/10/2005 - 7/11/2005. Wasik, Wallace J. July 7, 2005, husband of Carol A. Trala; father of Kathleen, Mikki, Tina, Wallace Jr., Michael, David; stepfather of Melissa and Shaun; brother of Marcella, Lawrence, Thomas and Robert; also survived by nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Family will receive friends Wednesday 7-9 PM at the F.E. BROWN SONS FUNERAL HOME, INC., E. Quaker St., (Rte. 20A, 1.5 miles East of Rte. 219) Orchard Park. Friends invited. Published in the Buffalo News from 7/9/2005 - 7/12/2005.