OBITS: The Buffalo News Death Notices 17 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 Ashton, Charles S. July 15, 2005, suddenly, at age 55. Beloved son of June Ashton (nee Stafford); loving brother of Linda (Larry) Bumgardner and Christine (Dale) Wittig; uncle of Timothy (Denise) Wittig; great-uncle of Gillian and Molly Wittig. The family will be present on Tuesday from 2-4 and 6-8 PM at (Amherst Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 5200 Sheridan Dr. (corner of Hopkins Rd.), where a Memorial Service will immediately follow at 8 PM. Friends invited. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to American Heart Association. Online register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 7/17/2005 - 7/19/2005. Belk, Amos July 12, 2005, beloved husband of Doretha (nee Sanders); dearest father of Dwayne Belk, Ida Belk Williams, Carmella Belk, Trina Belk, Reginald, Roland (Judy), Anthony and Andre (Verna) Sanders; brother-in-law of Robert Sanders; also survived by 13 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and other relatives. The family will receive friends Monday 11 AM at St. Luke AME Zion Church, 314 East Ferry St., where Funeral Services will follow 12 noon. Rev. Darius G. Pridgeon officiating. Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery. Arrangements by THOMAS T. EDWARDS FUNERAL HOME, INC. Published in the Buffalo News on 7/17/2005. Bell, Aileen (Dargavel) July 14, 2005, wife of the late William J.; dear mother of W. Larry (Lisa) Bell and Sharon Sauderson; sister of Maxine (Stu); also survived by grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mark's Church, Woodward at Amherst St., Monday August 1, 10 AM. Please assemble at church. No prior visitation. Arrangements by the PACER FUNERAL HOME, INC. Published in the Buffalo News on 7/17/2005. Bengert, Lottie A. (Michalek) Of Buffalo, NY, July 16, 2005, beloved wife of the late Harold Bengert; loving mother of Harold 'Chubby' (Sondra) and Kenneth (Linda) Bengert; sister of Rose (late John) Pienta, Steffie (John) Weber, Anthony (late Lottie) Michalek and the late Josephine (late Walter) Urbanczyk, Sue (late John) Mroczkowski, Mary (late Roman) Krzemien; also survived by eight grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Private Funeral Services will be held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements by JOHN J. KACZOR FUNERAL HOME, INC. Published in the Buffalo News on 7/17/2005. Bilkey, Joseph W. Age 33, July 15, 2005 of Kenmore, NY; beloved son of George H. Jr. (Patricia Rott) Bilkey; brother of Jacquelyn (Donald) Lindsey, George H. Bilkey III, Susanne (Richard) Zelawski, Darlene (Timothy) LaGue, Maureen (Richard) Schlitt, Mary Williams and Teresa (Michael) Luksch; also survived by many beloved nieces, nephews and care givers. Friends are invited to a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Timothy's RC Church Tuesday morning at 10. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to People, Inc. or the Batavia School for the Blind. Published in the Buffalo News on 7/17/2005. Blasz, Alfred July 15, 2005 of North Collins, NY at the age of 84; beloved husband of Sophie (Janik) Blasz; loving father of Sharon (James) Kulach; grandfather of Alison Kulach; brother of Estelle (late Joseph) Kobiolka, Bernice (Lloyd) Pfarner, Genevieve (Edward) Krycia, Adele (late Anthony) Maglio, Richard (Mary) Blasz and the late Charlotte May, Vincent, Edward, Stephen and Felix Blasz. Friends may call Saturday Evening from 7-9 PM and Sunday 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 Monday morning at 9:30 followed by a 10 AM Mass of Christian Burial from Holy Spirit Church, North Collins. Flowers are gratefully declined. Published in the Buffalo News from 7/16/2005 - 7/17/2005. Bressette Sr., David D. Age 63 of Bliss, NY July 16, 2005; husband of Karen (Fox) Bressette; father of Shirley (James) Vassar and David Bressette, Jr.; son of Edith (Williams) and the late Clarence Bressette; brother of Betty Elliott, Shirley (Pat) Cirbus, Clarence (Susan) Bressette and the late Alice Lucca; also survived by five grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. Friends may call 1-4 PM Tuesday at the W.S. DAVIS FUNERAL HOME, INC., Arcade followed by a graveside Funeral Service at 5 PM at the Eagle Cemetery. Memorials to the Home Care and Hospice, Perry, NY or the Bliss Fire Department. Published in the Buffalo News on 7/17/2005. Buczkowski, Genevieve C. July 15, 2005 of Dunkirk, NY; wife of the late Alphonso P. Buczkowski; mother of Barbara Polasik of Eden, NY; sister of Dorothy Andrews of Baytown, TX; seven grandchildren, many great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews also survive. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial to be held Monday, July 18, 2005 at 10 AM in St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, Washington Ave & 3rd St., Dunkirk, NY. Private interment will be in St. Mary's Cemetery. There will be no prior visitation. Arrangements by the NEWMAN FUNERAL HOME, INC., Dunkirk, NY. Published in the Buffalo News on 7/17/2005. Bylbie, Earl W. Of Springville, NY. July 15, 2005. Beloved husband of the late Kathleen T. (Dittenhofer) Bylbie; dear father of Richard, Peggy (Fran Sr.) Goran, Daniel (Brenda), Susan (Charles) Kavanagh and Kathy (Daniel) Ciesla; also survived by eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; brother of the late William and Dean Bylbie. No prior visitation. Mr Bylbie was a Marine Tech. Sergeant in WWII and a member of Buffalo Sheet Metal Workers Local 71. Memorials made to Hospice Buffalo, Inc. Arrangements by CHARLES MEYER FUNERAL HOME, INC. Published in the Buffalo News on 7/17/2005. Cahlstadt, Richard H. July 16, 2005. Beloved husband of Joan (nee Sculley); dear father of Richard (Cheryl), Paul, Timothy (Maria) Cahlstadt; grandfather of Rachel, Peter and Sarah Cahlstadt; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Funeral from the SHEPARD BROS. FUNERAL HOME, 10690 Main St, Clarence, Tuesday 9:00 AM and Our Lady of Peace Church at 9:30. Friends invited. Family present Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Mr. Cahlstadt was a proud 56 year member of Local #638 United Association of Plumbers and Pipefitters, NYC. In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Jude Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN, 38105 Published in the Buffalo News from 7/17/2005 - 7/18/2005. Condon, Esther July 9, 2005 of Buffalo, NY. Daughter of the late Dennis and Elizabeth (Woods) Condon; sister of the late Edward (late Catherine) Woods and Estelle (late Ward) Miller; aunt of Owen Miller and Edward Woods. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Mass of Christian Burial, Monday July 18, 2005 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, 115 O'Connell Ave at 10:00 AM. Interment in Holy Cross Cemetery. Arrangements by the Old First Ward Chapel of the PETER K. LESLIE FUNERAL HOME (855-1411) Published in the Buffalo News on 7/17/2005. Cristofanilli, Mary A. (DiVito) Of Buffalo, NY, entered into rest July 12, 2005, beloved mother of Joseph (Patricia), Frank (Cherie) and Vincann; predeceased by brother Vito (Shirley) DiVito and sisters Dolores (Frank) Zanghi, Donna (Dale) Manfredo and the late Genevieve (Joe) Pachillo and Grace (Sam) Dublino; dearest aunt to many nieces and nephews. No prior visitation. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a memorial service to be held at Lucarelli's Banquet Facilty, 1830 Abbott Rd. Lackawanna on Saturday July 23 at 10 AM. Arrangements by LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME. Published in the Buffalo News on 7/17/2005. Davis, Charles "Sug" Departed this life July 12, 2005; beloved husband of Jacqueline M. (nee Bagby); dearest father of Karen R., Claudette, Adrian, Charles J., Andre and Calen; step-father of Sonya L. and Yolanda; also survived by four sisters, five brothers, a host of other relatives and friends. The family will receive friends Monday 6-9 PM at True Bethel Baptist Church 907 East Ferry St., where Funeral Services will be conducted Tuesday at 11 AM. Committal Service and Military Honors Forest Lawn Cemetery. Mr. Davis was past potentate of Hadji Temple #61 AEAONMS, a member of Bison Consistory #29 AASRPHA, Companion Chapter #35 RAM, Past Patron of Paramount Chapter #57 OESPHA and Past Master of Master Craftsman Lodge #110 F&H under whose auspices Masonic Services will be conducted Monday at 7 PM. Final arrangements entrusted to THOMAS T. EDWARDS FUNERAL HOME, INC. Published in the Buffalo News on 7/17/2005. Dixon, Vera I. Of Niagara Falls, NY, July 16, 2005; wife of the late Vincent J. Schmidt; mother of Barbara (Simon) Shakarjian of Lewiston and William (Bonnie) Dixon of Niagara Falls; sister of Irene Johnson of Bradenton, FL and Norman (Sonja) Mirrington of Sarasota, FL; also survived by three granddaughters and two great grandchildren. Friends may call 2-8 PM Sunday in the LANE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 8622 Buffalo Ave., Niagara Falls. Funeral Services will be held Monday at 11 AM in St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 400 Ridge Rd., Lewiston. Burial in Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News on 7/17/2005. Dudek-O'Brien, Ruth M. (Murphy) July 15, 2005, wife of the late Matthew Dudek and John E. O'Brien; mother of John W. O'Brien, Annette (Robert L.) Bitner, Susan (James) Saccomando and George W. O'Brien; mother-in-law of Jacqueline O'Brien; also survived by eight grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews; sister of Leo J. Murphy. Funeral services from the CARLTON A. ULLRICH FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3000 Delaware Ave. (same location as DENGLER- ROBERTS FUNERAL HOME), Tuesday at 8:45 AM and at Blessed Sacrament Church (Tonawanda, NY) at 9:30 AM. Friends are invited. Family present Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Published in the Buffalo News from 7/17/2005 - 7/18/2005. Gauthier, Judith A. (Bognar) July 15, 2005. Wife of Joseph R.; beloved daughter of the late James E. and Mary (Kolody) Bognar; dear sister of Mary M. (Robert) Davenport and Christine S. Bognar; survived by aunts, uncles, nieces and cousins. Friends may call at the JAMES E. GRACE FUNERAL HOME INC., 335 Ontario St., Sunday and Monday from 5-8 PM, where funeral services will be held Tuesday at 10:00 AM and a Mass of Christian Burial in All Saints Church, 205 Esser Ave., at 10:30. Memorials may be made to the S.P.C.A. Published in the Buffalo News from 7/16/2005 - 7/17/2005. Gibbons, Carol F. (Ryan) July 15, 2005; beloved wife of the late James E. Gibbons; dearest mother of Richard, Dennis (Elaine), Mark, Patrick (Lisa) Gibbons and the late James Michael Gibbons; grandmother of six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; sister of Virginia Wetstone, Mary Louise White, Leo J. Ryan and the late Ruth White, Marion Gethoefer, and Jean Kertzie; also survived by many nieces and nephews. No prior visitation. Family and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Tuesday at 9:30 AM in Queen of Martyrs Church, 180 George Urban Blvd., Cheektowaga, NY. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to Mount St. Joseph Academy. Arrangements by the AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC. Online register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 7/17/2005 - 7/18/2005. Giordano, Rose (Repec) Age 68, passed away on Monday, July 11, 2005, in the Hospice Unit of Citrus Memorial Hospital in Inverness, FL in the loving company of her family. Rose was born in Buffalo, NY on June 10, 1937 to Frank and Anna Repec. She was a resident of Hernando, FL for the past six years and formerly of Boston, NY for 26 years. Rose is survived by her loving husband Sam of 48 years and her three children: daughter Cheryl and her husband Gearoid Dolan of New York, NY; son Mark and his wife Kimberly of Hamburg, NY; son Matthew and his fiancee Jeanna Yeargan of Rogers, AR; sister and brother-in-law Christine and Raymond Jarzyna of Hernando, FL; her twin brother Joseph Repec and his wife Mary Jane of Buffalo, NY; and sister Mary Ann Benjamin of Buffalo, NY. Rose was preceded in death by her sister Jennifer Repec and brother Charles Repec, both of Buffalo, NY. The care and compassion from everyone associated with Hospice deeply touched Rose and her family. In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations in memory of Rose be made to Hospice of Citrus County, PO Box 641270, Beverly Hills, FL 34464. In accordance with Rose's wishes a private cremation will take place under the direction of HEINZ FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION, Inverness, FL. Published in the Buffalo News on 7/17/2005. Gratkowski, Genevieve Age 87, July 14, 2005 of North Tonawanda, NY; aunt of Barbara (George) Leisck; great-aunt of Paul (Karen) Nicpon and great-great aunt of Jason and Joey. Friends may call Sunday Only from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the COLUCCI FUNERAL HOME, 652 Oliver St., North Tonawanda, NY where funeral services will be held Monday at 9 AM and in Our Lady of Czestochowa RC Church 9:30 AM. Entombment Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News on 7/17/2005. Grzankowski, Victoria (Nowakowski) July 16, 2005 of Cheektowaga, NY; beloved wife of the late Edwin A. Grzankowski; dear mother of Dr. Edwin (Mary Ann), James (Arlene) Grzankowski, Elaine Galey (late Paul) Miller, late Gregory (Suzanne) Grzankowski, Vivian (John) Demers-Jagoda, Doreen (Martin) Adelman; grandmother of Currene (David) Michlewski, Andrea Galey, Linette Gawrys, Justynn Cormany, Scott Grzankowski, Kelly (Jeffrey) Szczesek, Kristen Grzankowski, Colleen, Allison Demers, Nichole, Max Adelman; also survived by ten great grandchildren; sister of Jean (Leonard) Garr, late Stanley (Mary), late Peter Nowakowski, late Bertha Kubiak-Knox, late Irene (late Frank) Janukonis; survived by nieces and nephews, brothers and sisters-in-law. Funeral service from the BARRON-MILLER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3025 William St., near Union Rd., Cheektowaga Tuesday at 8:45 AM and in St. Josaphat's Church at 9:30 AM. Interment St. Matthews Cemetery. Family present Sunday & Monday from 2-4 & 7-9 PM. Published in the Buffalo News from 7/17/2005 - 7/18/2005. Grzeskowiak, Anna F. "Doc" (nee Pietrowski) July 16, 2005 of West Seneca, NY. Our beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend. Wife of the late Felix E.; beloved mother of Philip S., Henry G. and the late James (Ruth) Grzeskowiak; predeceased by brothers and sisters; also survived by thirteen grandchildren, many great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services Tuesday at 10 AM from the SIECK & MAST FUNERAL HOME, 250 Orchard Park Rd., West Seneca 825-5205. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Family will be present Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Doc was an avid Bingo player and enjoyed baking for her family and friends. Donations may be made to Mercy Hospital SNF. Interment in Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News from 7/17/2005 - 7/18/2005. Kane, Joseph S. "Mickey" Age 62 of Pennington, NY passed away on Friday, July 15, 2005 at Compassionate Care Hospice at St. Francis in Trenton after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Buffalo, NY he resided in the Mercer County area for most of his life. Son of the late Charles and Elizabeth Stone Everhardt; brother of the late Barbara Walsh and David Everhardt; he is survived by his long-time companion Lynette Darling with whom he resided; one brother and sister-in-law John and Betty Everhardt of Elma, NY; one nephew, one niece and many special friends. Funeral will be held on Tuesday at 8:15 AM at the M. WILLIAM MURPHY FUNERAL HOME, INC., 935 Parkway Ave. in Ewing, NJ. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 9:30 AM at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church in West Trenton. Burial will be in Ewing Church Cemetery. Calling hours will be Monday from 1-3 and 6-9 PM at the funeral home. Published in the Buffalo News on 7/17/2005. Keem, August H. Of East Aurora, NY, July 14, 2005; husband of Ruth A. Corah-Keem (nee Streif); father of Jack H. (Holly) Keem and Lawrence W. (Hayley) Corah; grandfather of Ronald and Daneil Corah, Jesica Lloyd and Noel and Casey Keem; also survived by three great-grandchildren; brother of Faye (Joseph) Ciesinski and the late June Draper. No prior visitation. Graveside services will be held privately at the convenience of the family. Memorial donations may be made to a charity of choice. Arrangements by KENNETH HOWE FUNERAL HOME. Published in the Buffalo News on 7/17/2005. Lis, Richard J. July 16, 2005, of Cheektowaga, NY, beloved son of the late Vincent and Cecelia (nee Szelagowski); dearest brother of Alice (late Edward Sr.) Voigt and Henry (Leanne); uncle of Edward Voigt, Jr., Thomas (Denise), Ann Bruhn, Janice (William) McDonell, Donna Lea (Neil) Jones and several great-nieces and great-nephews. Family will be present to receive relatives and friends 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 Tuesday at 9:30 AM and from St. John Gualbert Church at 10 AM. Interment St. Stanislaus Cemetery. Mr. Lis was a Navy veteran of WWII. Published in the Buffalo News from 7/17/2005 - 7/18/2005. Lonkey, Elizabeth M. "Betty" July 15, 2005 of Tonawanda, NY, beloved wife of the late Gerald W. Lonkey; mother of Sarah (Scott) Hurtley, Gerryann (Wayne Jr.) Appleton; grandmother of Dawn, Wayne G. and Dolina; sister of Anne (Edward) Hargreaves, Una Sinnott, Kathleen Doherty, Sara Yeager and Donna Montgomery. Friends may call Sunday and Monday 2-4 and 7-9 at the LESTER H. WEDEKINDT INC., FUNERAL HOME, 3290 Delaware Ave. Friends are invited to attend services in University Presbyterian Church, 3330 Main St., Buffalo 14214 Wednesday at 11 AM. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials to University Presbyterian Church. Published in the Buffalo News from 7/16/2005 - 7/17/2005. Mitchell, Helen D. Entered into rest July 13, 2005, beloved daughter of Edwin O. and Darlene (nee Smith) Mitchell; devoted sister of Edwind Jr. (Candace) Mitchell and the late Troy J. Mitchell; fond aunt of Marcus and Myles. Relatives and friends may visit the LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (City Chapel), 102 Linwood Ave. at Summer on Monday from 12-1 PM where funeral services will immediately follow. Interment Williamsville Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News on 7/17/2005. Montclare, Catherine Elora Francis On Wednesday, June 8 at 11:50 AM MDT, passed away quietly at her home in Riverton, Utah. She was 84 years old and died after a year-long battle with colon and renal cancer. Catherine, or Nana as she was known by her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, many of whom she shared her home with here in Riverton, was beloved by all who knew her. She was an accomplished author, artist, entrepreneur, photographer and businesswoman. She was most often revered for her intelligence, pragmatism and simple sense of living that her friends and family admired, and that those of us who were lucky enough to be nurtured by her in our upbringing use to live better, more successful lives every day. Nana lost her husband Donald A. Montclare in 1994. They shared a home in Milford, New Hampshire, and were married for some 25 years before grandpa died. Since that time, Nana has spent her time working as a teacher, Internet entrepreneur and internationally published digital photographer. She also worked closely with her only son, Fred, on many Internet based projects until he passed away in July of 2004. She loved her son deeply, and when he died suddenly from diabetes at the age of 62, this took a heavy toll on Nana. For any age, Nana was extraordinarily adept at using modern technologies, and followers of her work as both a photographer and embroidery artisan span the globe. Nana accomplished so many things in her lifetime, they are impossible to catalog and give each of them proper recognition. She will be most remembered for the incredibly positive impact she had upon her entire family, and particularly her progeny. We owe the successes we have achieved, and the quality of our lives to her gentle teachings, incredible example and loving ways. We will do our best to make you proud, Nana. Catherine Montclare is survived by her two brothers: George and Irving and their wives, Patty and Dorothy; her grandchildren: Ami and Fred; and her great-grandchildren: Deandra, Michael, Randi and Kaye Dee Lee, as well as many other nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family. Nana was particularly close to my wife, Kari, who she loved like a daughter, and who cared for her during her bout with cancer. She will be greatly missed. Published in the Buffalo News on 7/17/2005. Moriarty, John J. July 13, 2005, beloved husband of Anna Lena (Nesbitt) Moriarty; dearest father of Margaret (Pierce) McGrath, Maurice (Peggy) Moriarty, Anne (David) Coffey, Philomena (Sam Trumbore) Moriarty and the late Sheila and Michael Moriarty; loving grandfather of Kathleen (Lou) Jaquin, Barbara (David Gaugel) McGrath, Dermot McGrath, Brian (Estelle) Moriarty, Claire (Nigel) Clerkin, Kevin (Marie) Moriarty, Colin (Deborah) Moriarty, Michael Moriarty, Elizabeth Coffey, Mary Bridget (Brian) Garvey, Annmarie Moriarty, Sean Michael (Melissa) Moriarty and Andrew Trumbore; great-grandfather of Briana Garvey, Katie, Laura, Emma Clerkin and Michael Moriarty; dear brother of Catherine Casey, Teresa O'Shea, Sheila Murphy and the late Thomas, Mary McGuire, Anna Barrett, Michael, Nell Kennedy and Maurice Moriarty. Friends may call Saturday and Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the REDDINGTON FUNERAL HOME, 657 Abbott Rd., (corner Red Jacket Pkwy.), where services will be held Monday at 9 AM and at St. Ambrose R.C. Church at 9:30 AM. Flowers are gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to the Society of St. Columban of Silver Creek, NY. Published in the Buffalo News from 7/16/2005 - 7/17/2005. Moscato, Lorraine I. (Baar) July 15, 2005; mother of Marilyn Gallivan; grandmother of Kathleen, Laurie and Robert (Lynda) Gallivan; great grandmother of Cameron and Chloe Gallivan; sister of the late Norma Baar and Edward Zeams. No prior visitation. Funeral services will be private. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice Buffalo in memory of Lorraine's Sister, Norma Baar. Arrangements by the DENGLER & ROBERTS FUNERAL HOME. Published in the Buffalo News on 7/17/2005. Nendza, Thaddeus W. Of Lakeview, NY, July 15, 2005, beloved husband of Josephine E. Bidney; dearest father of Joseph T. (Christine), Mark D. Nendza and the late Mary Nendza; grandfather of Joseph and Craig Nendza; great-grandfather of Raven Lee and Ryan Scott Nendza; brother of the late Edna Denga, Frank, Leo and John Nendza; also survived by many nieces and nephews. No prior visitation. Funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family. Mr. Nendza was a veteran of WWII, serving in the U.S. Navy. Arrangements by ADDISON FUNERAL HOME, INC. Published in the Buffalo News on 7/17/2005. Ness, Kathleen (Batt) July 13, 2005. Age 91 of Wilson after a brief illness. Wife of the late Arthur J. Ness; daughter of the late Raymond and May (nee Hartnett) Batt; sister of the late Mary Helen Feeley, Marilyn Niland and Marjorie Batt; surviving are several nieces and a nephew. No visitation. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 AM Tuesday at Our Lady of the Rosary R.C. Church, 359 Lake St., Wilson. Friends invited. If desired, memorials to the Wilson Free Library are preferred. Arrangements by the HAMP FUNERAL HOME, INC., Tonawanda. Complete obituary and condolences at www.hampfuneral.com. Published in the Buffalo News on 7/17/2005. Noah, Amelia "Bunny" (Kieffer) July 6, 2005 of Tavernier, FL. Beloved wife of the late Thomas E. Noah; dear mother of Walter (Margie) Noah, Sylvia (Bill) Gerich, Pauline (Herb) Seiler and Deborah (Vance) Frisby; sister of Anna Hannon, the late Al Kieffer, late Jerry Tielman and the late Edna Schlatterer; also survived by eight grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, one great-great-granddaughter, nieces and nephews. A Memorial Service will be held July 20 at 10 AM at SHEPARD BROS. FUNERAL HOME, 10690 Main St., Clarence NY. Flowers gratefully declined. Published in the Buffalo News on 7/17/2005. O'Connell, Eugene G. Of Lackawanna, NY, July 14, 2005. Loving son of the late Kenneth V. and Betty (Schall) O'Connell; dearest brother of Audrey (late Carmen) Rizzo, Ronald (Frances), James (Karen) and Daniel O'Connell and the late Dolores (Salvatore) Cordaro, Kenneth (Corine) and Robert (Jacqueline) O'Connell. No prior visitation. Arrangements by CASTIGLIA FUNERAL HOME INC., 824-6435 Published in the Buffalo News on 7/17/2005. Obletz, Lila (Schoenbrun) July 12, 2005, wife of the late Benjamin E. Obletz M.D.; dear mother of Robert Obletz of Buffalo and Paul (Susan) Obletz of Cortez, CO., loving grandmother of Travis and Meredith. Friends are invited to attend a memorial service 12 noon Tuesday, July 19, at Coventry Hall of Canterbury Woods, 705 Renaissance Dr., Williamsville. If desired memorials in Mrs. Obletz memory may be made to the United Jewish Fund, 787 Delaware Ave., Buffalo, NY 14209. Arrangements ETKIN-SCHLAGER FUNERAL HOME. Published in the Buffalo News on 7/17/2005. Ott, Sofie F. (Hirtreiter) July 16, 2005, beloved wife of the late Henri Ott; dearest mother of Rainer (Margery) Ott and the late Holger Ott; devoted grandmother of Kimberley (Shane) Ott and Kelly (Fritz) Dolmanet; great-grandmother of Joshua and Courtney Ott and Rainer Dolmanet; sister of Paula Casper; also survived by nieces and nephews. The family will be present Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-8:30 PM at the (Cleveland Hill Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 569 Cleveland Dr. where Funeral Services will follow at 8:30 PM. Online register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 7/17/2005 - 7/18/2005. Pegler, Harriet M. (Wahl) July 15, 2005. Beloved wife of the late Gordon D. Pegler and Henry J.J. Ess, Jr.; dearest mother of Joan M. Ess, Robert H. (Joan) Ess and Henry 'Bud' (Linda) Ess, III; dear grandmother of Robert, Kevin, Xandra, Steven, Henry IV, Christopher, Patrick, Kelly and 18 great-grandchildren; sister of the late Allan (Rita) and Charles (Ruth) Wahl. Family will be present on Sunday from 4-8 PM at the (Harris Hill Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME INC., 8440 Main St., where funeral services will be held on Monday at 8:45 AM and from SS Peter and Paul Church (Williamsville) at 9:30 AM. Flowers gratefully declined. If desired, contributions may be made to Hospice Buffalo Inc, 225 Como Park Blvd, Cheektowaga 14227. Published in the Buffalo News from 7/16/2005 - 7/17/2005. Pound, Mary A. (Plandowski) Of Hamburg, NY, July 15, 2005, wife of the late Charles Pound; mother of Frances (Judd) Wright an David Pound; sister of Frances Swick, Veronica Sciandra, Dorothy Polito, Katherine Dlugopolski and Alfred (Connie) Plandowski; grandmother of Christopher Wright. Funeral from the DONALD M. DEMMERLEY FUNERAL HOME, INC.,, 21 Pierce Ave., Hamburg, Monday morning at 9:30 and from SS Peter & Paul Church at 10 AM. Friends invited. Visiting hours on Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Mrs. Pound was a member of CD of A, Court St. Agnes 817, Hamburg and Wanakah Senior Citizens. Published in the Buffalo News from 7/16/2005 - 7/17/2005. Rusinek, Michalina (Starczewski) July 16, 2005, of Depew, beloved wife of the late Michael; devoted mother of Michael (Susan), late Mary Ann and the late Leonard Rusinek; sister of Angie (late Henry) Podsiadlo, Stella (Arthur) Lerczak, late Stanley (Eloise) Stark, late Celia (late Henry) Geleszinski and the late John (Lorraine) Stark; also survived by three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Visitation with the family Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the EDWARD J. CICHON FUNERAL HOME, 4929 Broadway where services will be held Wednesday at 9:30 and at SS. Peter and Paul Church at 10 AM. Published in the Buffalo News from 7/17/2005 - 7/18/2005. Santiago, Rose Of Snyder, NY, July 16, 2005; daughter of the late Camillo and Thomasina (nee Sperduti) Santiago; sister of Alfred (Ann) and the late Luke, Connie Carlson, Adelaide, Anthony, Marie and Sam Santiago; also survived by several nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial in Christ the King Church, Main St. at Lamarck Dr., on Tuesday morning at 9:30 AM. No prior visitation. Flowers gratefully declined. Entombment in Forest Lawn Cemetery. Arrangements by the GRECO FUNERAL HOME, INC. (874-4400) Published in the Buffalo News from 7/17/2005 - 7/18/2005. Schnell, Dorothy Joan Age 73, of Port St. Lucie, FL., died Thursday, July 14, 2005 at her home. She was born in Buffalo, N.Y. and had been a resident of Port St. Lucie and Vero Beach, FL. for the past 28 years. She was a registered nurse at various hospitals in New York and Florida, and also did private duty nursing. She enjoyed making greeting cards. Survivors include her sons, Mark Barnes and Frederick Zimmerman, both of Port St. Lucie, FL., daughters, Cynthia (Stephen) Bustin of Fort Pierce, FL. and Lynn (Vincent) O'Neil-Cerrato of Port St. Lucie, FL.; five grandchildren, Jessie, Jennifer and Sean O'Neil, all of Port St. Lucie, FL. and James and Jason Boskey, both of Fort Pierce, FL., two great-grandchildren, Cameron and Alyssa O'Neil, both of Port St. Lucie, FL. and her canine companion, Tasha. Graveside services will be held on Wednesday, July 20th at 3 PM at Fernhill Memorial Gardens with a Hospice Chaplain officiating. AYCOCK FUNERAL HOME in Port St. Lucie, FL. is in charge of arrangements. Published in the Buffalo News on 7/17/2005. Schroeder, Mae (Hayday) Of Pendleton, NY, July 14, 2005. Beloved wife of Clifford Schroeder; loving mother of Clay (Jan) Schroeder; dearest grandmother of Kristin and Casey; loving aunt of Daniel J. and Robert J. (Edna) Harmony. Funeral service Monday at 10:30 AM from the URBAN BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 6685 Transit Rd., East Amherst (3 miles north of Maple). Visitation Saturday and Sunday from 1-4 PM only. Interment in Acacia Park Cemetery, Pendleton, NY. Clifford and Mae celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary May 7, 2005. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Rapids Volunteer Fire Company or Mercy Flight. Published in the Buffalo News from 7/15/2005 - 7/17/2005. Spencer, John Edward 65, of Richmond, VA, July 7, 2005, husband of Shirley; father of Elizabeth and Scott Spencer; grandfather of Regan and Ryan Spencer; uncle of Dawn Panfil, Sue Szymecki and Roy Shreve of Cheektowaga, NY. A gathering of family and friends will be held Thursday, July 28, 6-8 PM at BENNETT FUNERAL HOME, 11020 West Broad St., Glen Allen, VA. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 4240 Park Place Ct., Glen Allen, VA 23060. Published in the Buffalo News on 7/17/2005. Stockman, Patricia A. (Munzert) July 14, 2005, of Lakeview, NY, wife of the late Albert V. Stockman Jr.; beloved mother of Barbara (Mark) Manley, Mark (Kelly), Kathryn (John) Ryan, Paul (Jane), Albert III (Becky), Michael (Victoria) and John (Angela) Stockman; daughter of the late Alfred and Mary Munzert; loving sister of Maureen (Jerauld) LaBarber, Richard (Maureen) Munzert; proud grandmother of 17 grandchildren; also survived by nieces and nephews. Friends received at LAKESIDE MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, INC., S-4199 Lakeshore Rd., (corner Camp Rd. and Route 5) Hamburg, 627-2919 Sunday 7-9 PM, Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM where funeral services will be held Tuesday at 9:15 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, Lakeview at 10 AM. Charles A. Castiglia, Director. Published in the Buffalo News from 7/17/2005 - 7/18/2005. Travis, James J. July 13, 2005. Beloved husband of the late Mildred (Crane) Travis; dearest father of Ann (Bruce) Ersing, Kathleen Cloos, James C. Travis, Marynell (Gary) Zieziula, John J. (Mary Beth) Travis and the late Mildred 'Cissy' (Robert) Jordan; dearest brother of the late Thomas Travis, William Travis, Grace Niedziela, Helen Murphy and John Travis; loving grandfather of 22 and great-grandfather of 11. The family will be present to receive friends Saturday and Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the THOMAS J. KELLEHER FUNERAL HOME, 192 Abbott Rd. (same location as Joseph K. Quinn Funeral Home Inc.), where services will be held Monday at 8:45 and followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Thomas Aquinas Church at 9:30. Mr. Travis was a WW II Army veteran. Entombment Holy Cross Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News from 7/15/2005 - 7/17/2005. Tychulski-Russo, Helen B. Of Angola, NY, July 16, 2005. Wife of the late Richard S. Tychulski and Joseph Russo; beloved mother of Jo Ann (George) Salim; also survived by grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Friends may call Tuesday from 7-9 at the ADDISON FUNERAL HOME, INC., 262 N. Main St., Angola, NY where funeral services will be held at 9 PM. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to Hospice Buffalo. Published in the Buffalo News from 7/17/2005 - 7/18/2005. Virgilio, Samuel J. "Sam" Of Lackawanna, NY, entered into rest July 15, 2005, beloved husband of Theresa (nee Machjewski) Virgilio; devoted father of David (Darlene) Virgilio, Donald (Debra) Virgilio, Sam Jr. (Phyllis) Virgilio, Rose (Ray) Ortega, Debra (Larry) Lombardo, Larry (Debra) Howell and the late Mark and Judith Ann Virgilio and Mark Howell; cherished grandfather of twelve grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; loving son of the late Nick and Faustina (nee DiTuillo) Virgilio; dear brother of the late Olivia Salemi and Antoinette Virgilio. Relatives and friends may visit the LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (Southtowns Chapel), 3060 Abbott Rd. near Lake Ave. on Monday and Tuesday from 4-8 PM where the funeral will be held on Wednesday morning at 8:30 o'clock and a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Our Lady of Victory Basilica at 9:30 o'clock. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News from 7/17/2005 - 7/18/2005. Walker, Meadow Marie July 13, 2005; loving infant daughter of Andrew and Adrienne (nee Turri) Walker; beloved sister of Bryce C. Turri; dearest granddaughter of JoAnn (Henry) Dutson, late Roger Walker and Jerel and Yvonne Turri; also survived by numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Friends may call Monday 10 AM-12 NOON followed by a funeral service from LOOMIS OFFERS & LOOMIS INC., Hamburg Chapel, 207 Main St. Memorial contributions to Children's Hospital (Neo-Nato Unit). Interment Forest Hill Cemetery, Fredonia, NY. Published in the Buffalo News on 7/17/2005. Wargin, Aletta C. (Terhaar) July 14, 2005, wife of the late Edwin F.; mother of Ronald (Susan) and the late Carol; grandmother of Matthew and Jennifer; sister of Nelson (Una) Terhaar, Irene (late Gerald) Becker, Catherine (late Carl) David and Ann (late Louis) Del Prince; survived by several nieces and nephews. Family will receive friends Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Lancaster-Depew Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 6050 Transit Rd. where funeral services will be held Monday at 8:45 AM with a Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated in St. James Church, 496 Terrace Blvd., Depew at 9:30 AM. Online register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 7/16/2005 - 7/17/2005. Young, Ruby July 12, 2005. The family will receive friends Tuesday, 11 AM, at Friendship Baptist Church, 402 Clinton St., where Funeral Services will follow at 12 noon. Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery. Arrangements by THOMAS T. EDWARDS FUNERAL HOME INC. Published in the Buffalo News on 7/17/2005. Zariczny, Paul July 8, 2005, Age 89, formerly of Buffalo, NY; husband of Mary (Calo); brother of Alice O. (late Charles) McGowan; son of the late Gabriel and Anna (Patronek) Zariczny; predeceased by one brother, John; survived by several nieces and nephews. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, August 20 at 10:30 AM at the Snyder Funeral Home Chapel, S. Main St., Mt. Vernon, OH. Published in the Buffalo News on 7/17/2005. Zulewski, Constantine J. July 15, 2005, of Cheektowaga, NY, beloved husband of Lorraine (nee Siegel); dearest father of William (Mary), Thomas (Antoinette) and the late Donald Zulewski; survived by four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; brother of Edward Zulewski, Celia Zawierucha, Raymond (Jean) Zulewski, Henry (Irene) Zulewski and Dorothy (Michael) Forster; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Funeral services commencing at the DANIEL R. SMOLAREK FUNERAL HOME, 2510 Union Rd., Cheektowaga (two blocks south of William St.) Monday at 9:30 and at Resurrection R.C. Church at 10 AM. Entombment in St. Stanislaus Cemetery. Family present Sunday only 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Published in the Buffalo News from 7/16/2005 - 7/17/2005.