OBITS: The Buffalo News Death Notices 14 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 Boorman, Harold H. "Bud" July 13, 2005, of Amherst, NY, beloved husband of Charlotte A. Boorman; father of Robert (Mary), Richard (Patty) and the late Susan; step-father of Sabrina (Mike) Kapsiak and Debra (Rick) Speich; also survived by 11 grandchildren; brother of the late Marguerite Gendrou. Friends may call Friday 2-4 and 7-8:30 PM at the HARRY A. WEDEKINDT FUNERAL HOME, INC., 280 Grover Cleveland Hwy. at N. Bailey where services will be held Friday at 8:30 PM. Friends invited. Mr. Boorman was a Band member and Life member and past commander of the American Legion Tonawanda Post #264. If desired, memorials to the Hospice Foundation appreciated. Published in the Buffalo News on 7/14/2005. Bowser, Sandra L. (Luman) Age 58 of the City of Tonawanda and formerly of Buffalo, July 13, 2005. Wife of forty years of Ronald J. Bowser, mother of Ronald J. (Lorrie) Bowser, Jr. and Darlene (Christopher) Licata; grandmother of James Licata, Megan and Kyle Bowser, Christian Licata, Jessica and Matthew Bowser; daughter of the late Mildred Luman; sister of Patricia (Robert) Laur, Marie (Jack) Danner, Eric Luman and the late James and Donald Luman and Carol May; also survived by many nieces and nephews. No prior visitation. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday July 16 at 11 AM in Immanuel Lutheran Church, corner of Scott and Williams Sts., in the City of Tonawanda. Friends invited. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the ALS Assn., www.alsa.org (tel. number 888-949-2577). Arrangements by JOHN O. ROTH FUNERAL HOME, INC., Tonawanda, NY. Published in the Buffalo News on 7/14/2005. Crandall, Patricia Passed away July 12, 2005; daughter of Anita Schnorr Turney Perkins and the late Millard Turney and step-daughter of the late Joseph Perkins; mother of Martin (Beverly) Crandall, Patrick (Carla Kerr) Crandall and Sandra (Gregg Shelvay) Crandall; grandmother of four; sister of Nannette (David) Shlager and Dorothy (Adolf) Wais; also survived by her dear friend Jon Stumpf. Friends may call Thursday evening 7-9 and Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the PRUDDEN & KANDT FUNERAL HOME, 242 Genesee St., Lockport, where funeral services will be held Saturday morning at 10 AM. Interment will be in Charlotte Center Cemetery in Sinclairville, NY. Published in the Buffalo News on 7/14/2005. Cusimano, Andrew P. Of Town of Tonawanda, NY, July 12, 2005, beloved husband and sweetheart of Connie 'Dolly' (nee Tomasello) Cusimano; father of Andrew (Cindi) Lepkowski, Gina (Kevin) Brown and Diana (James) Archie; grandfather of Matthew and Michael Brown; brother of Sandra (late Leonard) Piraino and the late Frank Cusimano. Friends received Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the GRECO FUNERAL HOME INC., 2909 Elmwood Ave. (near Sheridan Dr.) where funeral service will be held Friday morning at 8:45 and in St. John the Baptist Church, Englewood Ave., at 9:30. Interment in Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Mr. Cusimano was a veteran of the Korean War. Published in the Buffalo News from 7/13/2005 - 7/14/2005. Dagonese, Susie (see Pecci notice) Published in the Buffalo News on 7/14/2005. Daigler, Marie C. (Ulrich) Of Pendleton, NY. July 13, 2004. Beloved wife of the late Leo; dearest mother of Mary (Peter) Ernest and James (Linda); grandmother of Tracey and Mary Caroline Ernest; step-grandmother of Kenneth Kraus, Kerry Gmerek and Kyle Kraus. Services from the URBAN BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 6685 Transit Rd., East Amherst, NY, Saturday morning at 9:15 AM and from Good Shepherd Church, Pendleton, at 10 AM. Deceased was a member of Christian Mothers Society, Wendleville Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary, Pendleton Senior Citizens and lifetime member of L.C.B.A. Visitation Thursday 7-9 PM and Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials to Niagara Hospice. Published in the Buffalo News from 7/14/2005 - 7/15/2005. DiVita, Shirley M. (Davis) July 13, 2005. Beloved wife of John T. DiVita; dearest mother of Kimberly (Peter) Ruddock; cherished grandmother of Sophia Rose Ruddock; dear step-mother of Salvatore (Donna) DiVita, John DiVita and Elizabeth (Kevin) Glose; step-grandmother of Renee DiVita; sister of Gerard (Donna) Davis, Roseleen (Marvin) Graue, Richard (Philip Carlson) Davis, Linda (late John) Gerken. The family will be present to receive friends on Thursday from 7-9 PM and Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Cleveland Hill Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 569 Cleveland Dr., where funeral services will be held on Saturday at 8:45 AM and from Christ the King Church at 9:30 AM. Flowers gratefully declined. If desired, contributions may be made to Hospice of Buffalo. Online guest register at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 7/14/2005 - 7/15/2005. Dussault, Irene B. (Borowiak) July 11, 2005, beloved wife of the late Gilbert J. Dussault, Sr.; dearest mother of Gilbert J. (Sandra), Jr. of Alden, NY, David J. of Miami, FL and Richard J. (Cory) Dussault of Strykersville, NY; loving grandmother of Michelle L., Brian J. (June) Dussault, Kristen N. (Ronald) Kavanagh and Kristina Dussault; great-grandmother of Dylan and Anna Dussault, Jared Poe, Kyle and Jenna Kavanagh; dear sister of the late Casimer (Ida) Borowiak, Clara Ciesielski-Lacki, Florence (John) Mach, Virginia (Stanley) Holewinski, Leonard (Alvina), Alfred (Ceola) Borowiak and Adele (Peter) Croce; dear sister-in-law of Alice (late Robert) Pusateri and Betty Jane Carpenter both of Lockport, NY; also survived by many nieces, nephews and friends. The family will be present on Thursday from 1-4 and 7-9 PM at the Zurbrick-AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, 5615 Broadway (Lancaster) where Funeral Services will be held on Friday at 10:30 AM. Friends invited. Flowers gratefully declined. If desired, memorials may be made to St. Francis Home, Attn: K. Demler, 147 Reist St., Williamsville, NY 14221. Online register at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 7/13/2005 - 7/14/2005. Fort, Karl M. July 12, 2005, age 53, beloved husband of Judy (Vanderlinden) Fort; cherished father of Karen (Micheal) Rybicki, Kim (Jason) Bernas, Kristin, Korinne and Karl Fort Jr.; loving papa of Micheal Jr. and Jillian; dear brother of Cindy (Bob) Napieralski; son of the late Daniel and Mary Fort; also survived by many caring relatives and friends. The family will be present at the MICHAEL A. DiVINCENZO FUNERAL HOME, 1122 East Lovejoy St., Thursday and Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM, where prayers will be said Saturday morning at 8:45, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Agnes Church at 9:15. Karl was a Lieutenant in the Knights of St. John Commandery No. 135 of St. Agnes Parish. Published in the Buffalo News from 7/14/2005 - 7/15/2005. Fox Jr., Harry A. Of West Seneca, NY, July 13, 2005. Beloved husband of Jeanne E. (nee Luksch); dearest father of Deborah (late David) Holman, Timothy Fox, Mary Jean (Michael) Michalski, Alison (Paul) Markel, and Pamela Fox; cherished grandfather of Eric Holman, Candice and Robert Brzozowski, Evan and Grant Markel; brother of the late Grace Stanek. Family will be present Friday 2-4 and 7-9 at the HOY FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3855 Seneca St., West Seneca, where prayers will be said Saturday morning at 8:30 followed by a Mass of Christian Burial from Queen of Heaven Church at 9. Friends invited. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society. Published in the Buffalo News from 7/14/2005 - 7/15/2005. Franclemont, Ronald J. Suddenly, July 12, 2005 of Varysburg, NY. Partner of Patty Kibler; father of Amanda, Darci, Benjamin and Matthew, all of Alden, NY; brother of Jim (Kimber), Ken (Veronica), Mary (Ray) Matthews and Nancy Franclemont (Rich Frost); son of the late Joan Thines; also survived by nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Family will receive friends at the WOOD FUNERAL HOME, 784 Main St., East Aurora on Friday evening 7-9 PM. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday at 10:00 AM at The Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church, 7580 Clinton St. (at Girdle Rd.), Elma. Interment will be private. Published in the Buffalo News on 7/14/2005. Germain, Joanne (Smith) July 13, 2005; beloved wife of Thomas 'Red' Germain; dear mother of Jenny and Jason Germain; loving daughter of Irving and Jean (Shea) Smith; sister of James (Loretta) Smith, Jeanne Prine, Thomas (Sharon) Smith and Sharon Smith; beloved aunt of Laurie (Joe) Kessler, James (Melissa) Smith, Jodie Smith, Michael Smith, Lia-Marie Prine and Alex Smith; great aunt of Shelby, Bailey, Benton and Brandon Kessler and Gabriel Smith; a very special cousin to Katie Shea; daughter-in-law of Dorothy (Brown) Germain and the late Raymond Germain; dear sister-in-law of the entire Germain Family. Funeral from the JAMES W. CANNAN FUNERAL HOME, INC., (Southtowns Chapel) 3155 Orchard Park Rd. Saturday at 11:15 AM and from St. Martin's Church at 12 noon. Friends may call Thursday from 7-9 PM and on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the National Kidney Foundation. Published in the Buffalo News from 7/14/2005 - 7/15/2005. Golda, Marion C. Age 70 of Buffalo, NY; passes away July 8, 2005 at Mease Hospital Countryside in Safety Harbor Florida. She is the daughter of the late Albert and Emma (Clark) Moon; also of Buffalo. Marion worked for 9 years as a teachers assistant at Houghton Academy. She is a member of SS. Rita & Patrick Catholic Church. Marion is survived by her loving husband of 52 years Anthony J. Golda Sr.; 3 daughters Rose Marie of Buffalo, Nancy (Domenick) Lettieri of Wheatfield, NY. and Renee (Jeffrey) Golda-Widman of Trinity, FL, 3 sons David (Rose Anne) Golda of West Seneca, NY, Anthony J. (Darcia) Golda Jr. and Michael W. (Linda) Golda both of Buffalo, 2 sisters Diane Metros and Joann Karczanski and one brother Donald Moon all of Buffalo, Marion has 19 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. She is predeceased by her sister Lillian Kaiser and 3 brothers, Albert, James and Roy Moon. The will be a Memorial Mass at SS. Rita & Patrick Catholic Church at a later date. MOSS FEASTER FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY, Palm Harbor, FL. Published in the Buffalo News from 7/12/2005 - 7/15/2005. Gould, Donald July 14, 2005, of Eden, NY, beloved of Mary Lou Fox; son of the late Chester and Irene Gould; brother of David (Betsy) and John (late Jan) Gould; uncle of Mark (Alice), Erik (Rebecca) and Kim (Vasant) Jayasankar; great-uncle of John and Thomas. Friends may call Thursday evening 7-9 PM and Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the WENTLAND FUNERAL HOME, 10634 Main St., (Rte. 62), North Collins, where the funeral service will be held Saturday morning at 11 AM. Flowers gratefully declined. If desired, memorials may be made to the First Congregation United Church of Christ, Angola. Mr. Gould was retiree from National Fuel Gas. Published in the Buffalo News from 7/14/2005 - 7/15/2005. Grosso, Doris M. (Sambuchi) Of Lackawanna, NY, entered into rest July 12, 2005, beloved wife of the late Angelo M. Grosso; devoted mother of Donald (Rosalie) Grosso and Gerard (Elizabeth) Grosso; cherished grandmother of Mark (Lisa) Grosso, Michael (Kristen) Grosso, Melissa (Joseph) Marguccio and Joseph Grosso; fond great-grandmother of five great-grandchildren; loving daughter of the late Daniel and Stella (nee Arceci) Sambuchi; dear sister of Jenny (late Leo) Falsioni, Albert (late Rose) Sambuchi, Gloria (late Joseph) Reuther and the late John (Veronica) Sambuchi; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends may visit the LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (Southtowns Chapel), 3060 Abbott Rd. near Lake Ave. on Thursday and Friday from 4-8 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Anthony's Church, 306 Ingham Ave., Lackawanna on Saturday morning at 9 o'clock. (Please assemble at Church). Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News from 7/13/2005 - 7/15/2005. Hood, Patricia A. (Taaffe) On Friday, July 15, a Memorial Mass will be held for Patricia A. Hood at St. Mary's Chapel in Buffalo (Lafayette Ave. across from Enunciation Church) at 12 noon. All are invited to attend. Published in the Buffalo News on 7/14/2005. Jackowski, Josephine M. (Cichuniec) July 13, 2005 of Orchard Park. Beloved wife of the late Anthony J.; dearest mother of Irene (late Frank) Iacuzzo of Angola and Antoinette (John) Herman of The Villages, FL; sister of Victoria (late Edward) Fox, Edward (late Irene) Cichuniec, Raymond (late Marjorie) Cichuniec and the late Thomas (Sis) Cichuniec; grandmother of Mary Scheffler, Julie Rosen, Gina, Anthony, Rebecca Iacuzzo, Michael and Charles Herman. Also survived by 7 great-grandchildren. Family present to receive friends on Thursday from 5-8 and Friday 2-4 and 6-8 at the Orchard Park Chapel of the JOSEPH K. QUINN FUNERAL HOME INC., 6170 W. Quaker St (Rte 20A). Friends and relatives are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial from Nativity of Our Lord Church Saturday morning at 9:30 (Please assemble at Church). Mrs. Jackowski was a member of the Woman's Auxiliary of the Orchard Park American Legion Post #567. Flowers gratefully declined. If desired, memorials to the Hospice Foundation or the Episcopal Church Home. Published in the Buffalo News from 7/14/2005 - 7/15/2005. Kamrowski, Richard Of Lancaster, NY, July 12, 2005. Beloved husband of the late Eleanor (Stefanski); loving father of Kim (Robert) Light; grandfather of Daniel, Ashley, and the late Robert 'Rob'; brother of Rose Marie (Richard) Pych, Ronald (Marge) and the late Alexander (Barbara), Daniel Kamrowski. Family will receive relatives and friends at the WENDEL & LOECHER, INC. FUNERAL HOME, 27 Aurora St., Lancaster, Friday from 6-9 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Our Lady of Pompeii Church Saturday at 9:30 (please assemble at church). In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the American Heart Association. Published in the Buffalo News on 7/14/2005. 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. Lauchert, Harriet L. Zittel Of Hamburg, NY, July 12, 2005, wife of the late John J. Lauchert; mother of John J. (Mary Lou) of Clinton, NY, Gary W. (late Cindy) and Linda (Michael) Doherty of Texas; sister of Norma (Jim) Stumpf, Carole (late John) Smith and Richard (Connie) Zittel; also survived by 9 grandchildren. Friends may call Thursday 7-9 and Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at LOOMIS, OFFERS & LOOMIS, INC., Hamburg Chapel, 207 Main St. A Funeral service will be held at Hamburg United Methodist Church, 116 Union St., Saturday at 10:00 AM. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to the Hamburg United Methodist Church Building Fund. Published in the Buffalo News from 7/13/2005 - 7/15/2005. Mahoney, Josephine Anne (D'Anna) July 11, 2005; wife of the late Albert P. Mahoney; beloved mother of Albert Mahoney; sister of Richie D'Anna; aunt of Philip Battaglia, Stephanie Sweirsynski and Mamie Miller. Friends may call Saturday 5-6 PM at the JOHN E. ROBERTS FUNERAL HOME, (East Chapel) 1361 Hertel Ave. A Memorial Service will immediately follow at 6 PM. Published in the Buffalo News from 7/12/2005 - 7/14/2005. Majewski, Lucy M. (Blachura) (See Sikorski Notice) Published in the Buffalo News from 7/14/2005 - 7/15/2005. Majkowski, Nicholas A. Of Lancaster, NY, July 12, 2005, beloved husband of Carol Majkowski; loving father of Robin (Robin), Karen (Jason) Phelps; grandfather of Justin Boyd, Michael Shemendera, Amber Hugenschmidt and Cole Phelps; son of Anthony and Joan Majkowski; brother of Cherrie (Steve) Solomon, Michele Rosier, Melanie (Ed) Schurr. Funeral from the Funeral Home of WENDEL & LOECHER INC., 27 Aurora St., Lancaster, Saturday morning at 11. Family present Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Published in the Buffalo News on 7/14/2005. Moyer, Donald A. July 10, 2005; beloved husband of Sophie J. (nee Guadagna) Moyer; dearest father of Elizabeth J. (Andy) Calavano and Donald A. (Linda) Moyer, Jr.; loving grandfather of Kayla, Dustin, Kelly and Dominick; son of Kathryn (Leonard Sell) Moyer Belmonte; also survived by aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and many loving friends. The family will be present on Wednesday and Thursday from 1-4 and 6-9 PM at the (Amherst Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 5200 Sheridan Dr. (Corner of Hopkins Rd., Williamsville) where funeral services will be held on Friday at 11:30 AM. Friends invited. Flowers are gratefully declined. If desired, memorials may be made to the SPCA. Online register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 7/12/2005 - 7/14/2005. Nowakowski, Thomas P. Formerly of Hamburg, NY, in Safety Harbor, FL, July 10, 2005. Father of Katherine (Timothy) Frascella, Michael, Nicholas, Thomas, and Joseph Nowakowski; brother of Donald (Peggy) Nowakowski; grandfather of Gabriel and Claire Frascella. Friends may call at the DONALD M. DEMMERLEY FUNERAL HOME, INC, 21 Pierce Ave., Hamburg, Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM where a funeral service will be held Saturday at 9:30 AM. Friends invited. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials to Hospice of the Florida Suncoast, Largo, FL. Published in the Buffalo News on 7/14/2005. Owen, Verna (Gross) Of Eden, NY. July 12, 2005. Wife of the late Clifford; beloved mother of Ruth (Ronald) Bucki, Clifford (Judy) Jr., Mary (Michael) Cleary, David (Aline) and the late Carol Markham; sister of Clayton (Doris), Richard (Gudrun) and the late William, Woodrow and Pauline; also survived by 13 grandchildren. Services will be held on Monday at 10 AM from the Eden United Methodist Church. Friends may call Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 at the LAING FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2724 W. Church St., Eden. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to the Eden United Methodist Church Building Fund. Published in the Buffalo News from 7/14/2005 - 7/15/2005. Pecci, Susie A. (Bushilla) July 12, 2005; age 96. Loving mother of Virginia (Charles) Dagonese; dearest grandmother of Thomas (Sharon) Dagonese, Diane (Bill) Nalbone, Charles (Maggie) and Anthony (late Jean) Dagonese; dear great-grandmother of Stephanie, Billy and Jennie; pre-deceased by 12 brothers and sisters. Funeral services held privately. Arrangements by AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC. Published in the Buffalo News on 7/14/2005. Perez-Lara, Grace Age 79, formerly of Snyder, NY, on May 11, 2005, in Waco, TX, after a lengthy illness; wife of the late Rafael Perez-Lara, MD; survived by five children and 17 grandchildren. Memorial service will be held at Christ the King Parish, Snyder, on Saturday, July 16 at 11 AM. Published in the Buffalo News from 7/14/2005 - 7/15/2005. Queeno, Cameron L. July 11, 2005, beloved son of Carmen and Marilyn Queeno; brother of Philip (Jeff), Timothy (Karen), Terence and Christopher; husband of Melinda; father of Victoria and Carly; also survived by aunts, uncles, nieces, a nephew, cousins and many loving friends. Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady Help of Christians Chapel, Union Rd. at Genesee St., Saturday at 9:30 AM. Prior visitation will take place in Fitchburg, MA. Arrangements by the PACER FUNERAL HOME, INC. Published in the Buffalo News from 7/14/2005 - 7/15/2005. Ragione Jr., Joseph Alfred Born August 11, 1918 - July 10, 2005 86, of Crimora, formerly of Roanoke, passed away Sunday, July 10, 2005. He is predeceased in death by his parents Joseph Sr. of Italy and Mary DePlato of Buffalo, NY and by his pet 'The Little Dog' Nora. Mr. Ragione served his country faithfully in the U.S. Army at a large military hospital during WWII. He graduated from the University of Buffalo in NY and from Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska. He worked as Regional Medical Director for the Norfolk-Southern Railway from 1969-1983. Mr. Ragione traveled extensively around the U.S. in his RV and had a great love for baseball. He is survived by his wife Vera; son, Joseph A. Ragione III; and sister, Josephine Wiercynski, Dunkirk, NY. Funeral services will be conducted 12 noon Thursday, July 14 from OAKLEY'S NORTH CHAPEL with Father Rene Castillo officiating. Interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 6-8 PM Wednesday at Oakley's North Chapel. Published in the Buffalo News from 7/13/2005 - 7/14/2005. Rhodes, Thomas A. Of 333 Linwood Avenue, Buffalo. Entered into rest June 27, 2005. Friends may visit the LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (City Chapel), 102 Linwood Avenue at Summer on Thursday from 6-9 PM. Interment Bath National Cemetery, Bath, NY. Mr. Rhodes was an Army veteran of WWII. Published in the Buffalo News on 7/14/2005. Robinson, Evelyn V. (Hays) In Bradenton, FL, of Holland, NY, July 11, 2005, wife of the late Robert M. Robinson; mother of Paul Robinson, Patricia Robinson (Michael Cochran), Jane (George) Johnston and Michael (Nancy) Robinson; survived by five grandchildren, one great-grandchild, six step-grandchildren and 14 great-step-grandchildren; sister of the late Herbert Hays. Friends may call Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the KENNETH HOWE FUNERAL, 64 Maple St., East Aurora. Memorial Services will be held 11 AM Saturday from Holland United Methodist Church, Partridge Rd., Holland. Donations may be made to the Church or Holland Meals On Wheels. Published in the Buffalo News from 7/13/2005 - 7/15/2005. Rohauer, Marcelline A. (Spychaj) Of Hamburg, N.Y., July 11, 2005. Beloved wife of the late Robert J. Rohauer; dearest mother of Elizabeth Rohauer, Nancy (Frank) Pluta, Roberta (David) Johnson, Eric Rohauer and Joy (Lenny) Gasiewicz; loving grandmother of Jessica, Cara, Sean and Kaitlyn; daughter of the late Bernard and Angeline (nee Motak) Spychaj; also survived by many other loving family members and dear friends. Family will be present to receive friends Thursday from 4-8 PM at the (Hamburg Chapel) JOHN J. KACZOR FUNERAL HOME INC., 5453 Southwestern Blvd. (corner of Rogers Rd., 646-5555), where prayers will be said Friday morning at 8:45, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mary of the Lake Church at 9:30. Interment in Lakeside Memorial Cemetery. Mrs. Rohauer was a life member of the Lakeshore Volunteer Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary. Published in the Buffalo News from 7/13/2005 - 7/14/2005. Ryan, Rita (Hilbert) Of Orchard Park, NY, July 13, 2005. Beloved wife of the late John Nelson Ryan; loving mother of Mary Jane (late Robert) Van Volkenburg, Margaret A. (Craig) Thrasher, John N. (Jo Anne) Ryan Jr., Rita J. (Ronald) Harvey, and Aileen T. (Thomas) Hall; cherished grandmother of Carolyn, Bethanne, Peter, Aileen, Kate, David, Christian, Sarah, Erin, Matthew, and Molly; great-grandmother of Aaron, Meghan, Victoria, Madison, Gabrielle, Jessica, John Ryan, Quinn, Rory, Colin, Casey, and Stella Grace; daughter of the late Joseph and Margaret Hilbert. The family will receive friends Friday 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 Saturday 10:15 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in Nativity of Our Lord Church at 11 AM. Friends invited. Memorials made to Our Lady of Victory Homes of Charity or Roswell Park Alliance. Published in the Buffalo News from 7/14/2005 - 7/15/2005. Sanders, Walter S. July 13, 2005. Age 86. Beloved husband of Lorraine (nee Decker); dearest father of Christine (Jerome) Bonvissuto, Peter (Sandra), Marianne Koperski, Kathleen (Richard) Cummings, and Michael (Maria); grandfather of eleven. Family will receive friends Thursday 4-8 PM at the SAUER-LYNETT-AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, 1933 Kensington Ave., Cheektowaga, where services will be held Friday at 9:15 AM and a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 AM at Infant of Prague Church. Flowers gratefully declined. Contributions may be made to Hospice Buffalo or Camp Good Days and Special Times. Online register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News on 7/14/2005. Schweitzer, Frederick C. July 12, 2005. Beloved husband of Genevieve Schweitzer (nee Snell); loving father of Karen (Thomas) Hubner, Bonnie (David) Wright, Randy (Christina) Schweitzer and the late Jerry Schweitzer; grandfather of nine grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren; brother of Franklin Schweitzer and the late George and Carlton Schweitzer; also survived by nieces and nephews. The family will be present on Wednesday from 7-9 PM and Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Amherst Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 5200 Sheridan Dr. (Hopkins Rd.), where funeral services will be held on Friday at 10 AM. Friends invited. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Faith United Church of Christ, 1300 Maple Rd., Williamsville, NY 14221. Online register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 7/13/2005 - 7/14/2005. Sikorski, Lucy M. (Blachura) July 12, 2005 of Cheektowaga, NY, beloved wife of Boleslaus F. Sikorski Sr. and the late Joseph R. Majewski; dearest mother of Beverly L. Benintende; sister of Mary Napierala and the late Ceil Kait, Albine Blachura, Sue Kaszubowski and Helen Czachorowski; beloved friend of Joseph Benintende; also survived by nieces and nephews. Family will be present to receive relatives and friends on Thursday 7-9 PM and Friday 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 Saturday at 10:30 AM and from Our Lady Help of Christians Church at 11 AM. Interment, St. Stanislaus Cemetery. Flowers gratefully declined. If desired, contributions may be made to the American Lung Association of Western New York, 210 John Glenn Dr. No. 3, Buffalo, NY 14228. Published in the Buffalo News from 7/14/2005 - 7/15/2005. Sliwinski, Gerald Of Elma, NY, July 9, 2005, beloved husband of Mary Ann Szrama Sliwinski; brother of Ruth Hoey; also survived by nieces and nephews. Friends and relatives are invited to attend a Memorial Mass of Christian Burial from St. Vincent DePaul Church, Seneca St. at Rice Rd., Spring Brook, NY on Friday morning at 10 o'clock. No prior visitation. Arrangements by PAUL A. KLOC BLOSSOM CHAPELS, INC. (668-5666). Published in the Buffalo News from 7/13/2005 - 7/14/2005. Testa, Peter D. Of Buffalo, July 13, 2005, beloved husband of Betty M. Loiacono Testa; dear father of Peter 'Jack, Vincent (Cheryl), Kathleen (Robert) Murphy, Michael (Tracy Miles), Paul (Annette) Testa and the late Steven Testa; also survived by eight grandchildren and one great-granddaughter; brother of the late Arlene (late Frederick) Santillo and Dorthea Testa. Relatives and friends are invited to a Mass of Christian Burial at Holy Spirit RC Church, 91 Dakota Ave. at Delaware Ave., Buffalo Friday at 9 AM. Please assemble at church. Entombment Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Arrangements by D. LAWRENCE GINNANE FUNERAL HOME, Kenmore. Published in the Buffalo News on 7/14/2005. Waters, Thomas M. July 2, 2005, beloved husband of Rosemary (nee Murtha); dear father of Brian T. (Susanne) Waters and Mary C. (Timothy) McDonald; cherished grandfather of Thomas M., Erin M., Caitlin M. and Robert S. Waters, Margaret M. McDonald and the late Brigid E. Waters; son of the late Thomas M. and Hortense Thompson Waters; brother of the late Natalie (late William) Keeley; brother-in-law of Patricia (Robert) Briggs, Daniel (Julie) Murtha and the late Michael (late Mary) Murtha, late Margaret Murtha Nightengale and the late Thomas 'Jay' (late Bernadette) Murtha; also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins and loving friends. No prior visitation. A Memorial Mass celebrating Tom's life will be held at St. Martin of Tours R.C. Church, 1140 Abbott Rd. on Saturday, July 16 at 9:30 AM. Flowers gratefully declined. Donations in Tom's memory may be made to The Mount Mercy Academy Alumnae Fund. Arrangements by NIGHTENGALE FUNERAL HOME, 1884 South Park Ave. (822-4371). Published in the Buffalo News on 7/14/2005. Webb, Bette (Cannon) Formerly of Buffalo, NY, July 12, 2005, beloved wife of the late Edward H. Webb; loving mother of Kathy A. (Dennis) Chamberlain, Lynn (David) Benton, Richard (Teresa) Webb and Jim B. Webb; cherished grandmother of Jamie, Cary, Rob, Kohl, Brandon and Jarrod; great-grandmother of Austen, Jacob and Taylor; sister of Helen (late Louis) Frascella, Richard (Marion) Cannon, Annette (Daniel) Marmion, and the late Harry, George and Robert Cannon; also survived by many nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends Thursday 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 at 9:30. Friends invited. Memorials made to Roswell Park Alliance. Published in the Buffalo News from 7/13/2005 - 7/14/2005.