OBITS: The Buffalo News Death Notices 18 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. Barish, Samuel A. In Coral Springs, FL, July 16, 2005, beloved husband of Phyllis; son of the late Moses and Miriam Barish; loving father of Michael and Amy Barish, both of Coral Springs, FL; brother of Don (Helene) Barish and the late Fred Barish. Funeral Services will be held in Florida. Memorials may be made to Hospice by the Sea, 1531 W. Palmetto Park Rd., Boca Raton, FL 33486. Arrangements by MESNEKOFF FUNERAL HOME, INC. For online tributes go to www.mesnekoff.com Published in the Buffalo News on 7/18/2005. Becker, Donald W. July 17, 2005, beloved husband of the late Elaine P. (nee Colangelo); dear father of Mark (Laurie), Brian (Yudit), Elaine (Donald) Lewis, James (Billie) and William (Linda); also survived by nine grandchildren; son-in-law of Rachel (late James) Colangelo; brother of Dorothy (William) Grass. Friends may call Monday 7-9 and Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the DENGLER & ROBERTS FUNERAL HOME, 8630 Transit Rd., East Amherst (one mile north of Maple). A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at St. Christopher's Church, 2660 Niagara Falls Blvd., Tonawanda, NY, Wednesday at 9:30 AM (please assemble at church). Flowers gratefully declined. Memorial contributions may be made to The American Cancer Society. Online tributes may be made to www.mem.com Published in the Buffalo News from 7/18/2005 - 7/19/2005. 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. Dell, Shirley M. (Kirbis) July 16, 2005, beloved wife of the late Myrle W. Dell; devoted mother of Myrle (Phyllis), Martha Dell, Elaine (Stephen) Cravak and Karen Dell; loving grandmother of eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild; sister of Earl (Rose) Kirbis and the late Robert Kirbis; also survived by nieces and nephews. The family will be present on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Tonawanda Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2600 Sheridan Dr. (corner of Parker Blvd.) where funeral services will be held on Wednesday at 9:30 AM and a Mass of Christian Burial celebrated at 10:30 AM from All Saints Church, Buffalo. Friends invited. Flowers gratefully declined. Online register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News on 7/18/2005. 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. 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. Gleason, Jay Patrick Of Springville, NY, July 16, 2005, at the age of 41, beloved husband of Jane M. (nee Blatner); dearest father of Bridget, Mollie and Jay Patrick, Jr.; loving son of George and Jane Gleason; son-in-law of Dorothy and Emil Laco; brother of John and Joel Gleason. Family will receive friends Tuesday 7-9 and Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the WURTZ FUNERAL HOME, 9287 Boston State Rd., Boston, NY. Family and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial, Thursday at 10 AM from St. Mary's R.C. Church, 5107 Langford Rd., North Collins, NY. Jay was a member of Local #17 of International Union of Operating Engineers. Published in the Buffalo News from 7/18/2005 - 7/19/2005. Gordon, Angeline (Bobb) Age 96, of Clarence, NY, entered into rest July 16, 2005, wife of the late John H. Gordon; loving mother of John H. Gordon, Jr. of Amherst, NY and Jo Anne (Peter) Jackson of Clarence, NY; grandmother of Jeanine, Andrew and Catherine; sister of the late Amelia Garas. No prior calling hours. Family and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of Peace R.C. Church, 10950 Main St., Clarence, NY on Tuesday, July 19 at 11 AM. Burial in Our Lady of Good Counsel Cemetery, Darien Center, NY. Mrs. Gordon was a member of Our Lady of Peace R.C. Church, The Amherst Quota Club and former member of Transit Valley Country Club. She was a graduate of Syracuse University and a Registered Nurse with Genesee County Health Dept. Arrangements by BERNHARDT FUNERAL HOME, Akron. Published in the Buffalo News on 7/18/2005. 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. Kasper, Victoria J. (Drabik) Of the Town of Tonawanda, N.Y., July 17, 2005. Beloved wife of the late Joseph L. Kasper; dearest mother of Alan (Susan) of Washington, D.C., James (Linda) of Mill Valley CA. and Michael (Elizabeth) Tomball TX.; cherished grandmother of Lauren, Evan, Peter, Michael and Daniel; sister of the late Helen Wachowiak, Bernice Pytlak, Alois, Anthony, Peggy, Ceclia Drabik; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Friends received Tuesday from 6-8 PM at the GRECO FUNERAL HOME INC., 2909 Elmwood Ave. (near Sheridan Dr.) and are invited to attend a Memorial Mass of Christian Burial in St. Andrew's Church, Elmwood Ave. at Sheridan Dr., Wednesday morning at 9:30. Please assemble at church. Flowers gratefully declined. Interment in Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Hospice Buffalo, Inc. Published in the Buffalo News from 7/18/2005 - 7/19/2005. Kendzierski, Robert A. July 17, 2005, beloved husband of Phyllis M. (nee Kantor) Kendzierski; dearest father of Susan (Jonathan) Neumeister, Colleen Kendzierski, Timothy Kendzierski, Maria Kendzierski and Kimberly (Gregory) Guasteferro; grandfather of five grandchildren; brother of Dorothy (late Charles) Achtyl and the late Florian Kendzierski; also survived by nieces and nephews. The family will be present Monday 7-9 PM and Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the Urban-AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, 3645 Genesee St. (two blocks east of Union Rd.) where funeral services will be held Wednesday at 8:45 AM and from Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Church at 9:30 AM. If so desired, donations may be made to The Roswell Alliance Foundation or Hospice Buffalo, Inc. Online register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 7/18/2005 - 7/19/2005. Kochmanski, Joseph J. July 17, 2005, of Buffalo, NY, beloved husband of Clara (Zebraski) Kochmanski; dearest father of David J. (Sharon), Joseph A. (Diane) Kochmanski, Marlene A. (Russell) Gullo and Paul G. Kochmanski; dear grandfather of Russell, Anthony, Elizabeth Gullo, Theresa, Rachel, Luke Kochmanski and Daniel Stenclik; great-grandfather of Krysten and Alexandria; brother of Jean (Joseph) Jakielaszek, Alfred (Sophia), Henry (Eleanore), Richard (Theresa), late John (Sylvia) and the late Walter Kochmanski; also survived by nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends may call at the BARRON- MILLER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3025 William St. near Union Rd., Cheektowaga, Tuesday 3-7 PM. Mass of Christian Burial, Wednesday at 9 AM in Holy Name of Jesus Church, 1947 Bailey Ave. Please assemble at church. Mr. Kochmanski was a chartered member of The Niagara Frontier Bicycle Club and a WWII Marine veteran. Published in the Buffalo News on 7/18/2005. 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. Lowe, Dorothy M. (Moritz) July 16, 2005, age 73, beloved wife of the late Norton R.; dearest mother of Anne (Edward) Bloomberg and Norton (Beth); grandmother of Ted, Jonathan, Matthew and Catherine Bloomberg, Megan and Joshua Lowe and the late Christopher Bloomberg; sister of Jack (late Edna) Moritz, Dale (Norma) Moritz, Lyle (Doris) Moritz, Carol (Rodney) Block, Doris (Paul) Nason, the late Robert Moritz and the late Catherine Moritz; sister-in-law of Margaret Ireland, William (June) Lowe and Richard (Barbara) Lowe; also survived by several nieces and nephews. Family will receive friends Tuesday 7-9 PM and Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Amherst Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 5200 Sheridan Dr. (at Hopkins Rd.). Funeral services will be held Thursday at 10:45 AM from St. S.S. Peter & Paul Church (Williamsville). In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Kenmore Mercy Foundation or Canisius College Scholarship Fund. Online register at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 7/18/2005 - 7/19/2005. Massaro, Robert A. "Shorty" Entered into rest July 15, 2005, of Akron, NY, dear husband of Donna (Dunn) and the late Gertrude (Stanley) Massaro; loving father of Robert A. (Suzanne) Massaro; grandfather of Matthew D. (Kristi), Adam R. (Allison) and Robert A. III Massaro; great-grandfather of Makenzie; brother of Dominic (Mary), Americo M. (Ada L.) and Anthony (Audrey) Massaro; also survived by several nieces and nephews. Funeral Services will be held on Thursday at 10 AM in the CHILDS FUNERAL HOME, 10 Eckerson Ave., Akron. Family will receive friends on Tuesday from 7-9 and Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Burial in Clarence Center Cemetery. Memorials to The VA Hospital Buffalo, Hospice Wing. Published in the Buffalo News on 7/18/2005. Mikac, Zora (Kolenko) Of Woodlawn, NY, July 17, 2005, wife of the late Stephen J. Mikac, Sr.; loving mother of John (Betty) Mason and the late Stephen J. (Veronica) Mikac, Jr.; also survived by seven grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Family and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial, Thursday morning at 9:30 at Our Lady of Grace Church, Woodlawn, NY. Interment will follow in Lakeside Memorial Cemetery. No prior visitation. Arrangements by the JOHN J. KACZOR FUNERAL HOME, INC. Published in the Buffalo News from 7/18/2005 - 7/19/2005. Nelson, Rose Ann (McCormick) July 16, 2005, of Buffalo, NY, beloved wife of the late Joseph P.; dearest mother of George (Ann) Prenatt, Robert (May) Pernatt, Joseph (Shirley) Nelson, Brian (Carol) Nelson, Dennis Nelson and the late James (late Betty May) Prenatt, William Nelson and John (late Marline) Nelson; grandmother of many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; daughter of the late Michael and Mary (nee Ward) McCormick; sister of the late John, Joseph, Michael, Vincent, Margaret Kenyon, Cathleen Cramer and Eleanor Sloan; also survived by nieces and nephews. Services from THE COLONIAL MEMORIAL CHAPELS, INC., 3003 South Park Ave., Lackawanna, NY, Wednesday morning at 10 and from Our Lady of Victory Basilica at 10:30. Visitation Tuesday only 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Published in the Buffalo News on 7/18/2005. Nieman, Dennis J. "Nemo" Formerly of Cheektowaga, NY, a retired Supervisor from American Airlines, passed away July 16, 2005 in Watauga, TX, after a courageous battle with cancer. Dennis was born December 18, 1941 in Buffalo, NY to James and Helen Nieman. He is survived by his wife of 23 years, Marsha; daughters, Dawn (Robert) Tighe and Tonya (Shane) McCullough; sisters, Diane (Wayne) Kless and Kathy (Peter) Riester; four grandchildren, Robie, Nicky, Cooper and Cade. Visitation Monday, July 18, 2005 from 6-8 PM at SHANNON RUFE SNOW FUNERAL CHAPEL, Fort Worth, TX. Funeral Tuesday, July 19, 2005 at 10:00 AM at the funeral chapel. In lieu of flowers, family suggests donations be made to Mary Crowley Cancer Research Center at Baylor Hospital, 3500 Gaston Ave., Dallas, TX 75246 or Vitas Hospice, 2501 Parkview Dr., Fort Worth, TX 76102. After serving in the Navy, Dennis began working for American Airlines and retired after 37 years of service. His passions included God, family, friends and his Harley. He attended Anchor Church in Keller, TX. Published in the Buffalo News on 7/18/2005. Notarius, Alyce July 17, 2005, beloved wife of the late Zellman Notarius; devoted mother of Burt (Patricia), David, Edward (Patricia) and Michael (Nancy) Notarius; loving grandmother of Mark, Jonathan, Shai, Jessica, Ethan, Nicholas and Brett Notarius; sister of Betty Ament; predeceased by one sister and four brothers. Funeral Services will be held from AMHERST MEMORIAL CHAPEL, INC., 281 Dodge Rd., Tuesday at 11:00 AM. No prior visitations. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to The American Heart Association or Hospice Foundation of Buffalo. Published in the Buffalo News on 7/18/2005. 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. Roll, Roy C. Of Akron, NY, entered into rest July 17, 2005, of Akron, NY, husband of the late Geraldine (Torpy); loving father of Janice Roll, Lynne (James) Witkowski, Neal (Karen) Roll and Erin (Thomas) Swiatowy; grandfather of seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; brother of Hazel (late Russell) Gipple and Ethel (late Robert) Delaney and the late Gladys (Ralph) McIntyre; dear friend of Marie Youngman. Funeral services will be held at 11 AM Wednesday in the CHARLES MEYER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 13228 Broadway, Alden. Family will receive friends on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Burial in Lancaster Rural Cemetery. Memorials to St. John's Lutheran Church, 168 Main St., Akron. Arrangements by PARIS J. CHILDS. Published in the Buffalo News on 7/18/2005. Rosenberg Jr., Richard Robert Of Darien, NY, July 17, 2005, son of Richard and Katrina Brahmer Rosenberg, Sr.; brother of Jennifer Lynn (Joseph) Elmore; uncle of Michael Joseph and Ashley Essa Elmore; grandson of Willys Wesley Rosenberg and Agnes Urtel; also survived by aunts, uncles and cousins. Friends may call Wednesday from 4-8 PM at the C.B. BEACH & SON MORTUARY, INC., corner of Rts. 33 & 77, Corfu, NY. Funeral Services to follow at 8 PM. Memorials to The Darien Fire Company. Published in the Buffalo News on 7/18/2005. 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. Sprague, Billie C. (Baker) June 29, 2005, of Colden, NY, wife of the late Clarence E. Sprague; mother of Mary Lou (Stuart) Andrews, James (Marilyn) and Robert (Gayle) Sprague; survived by eight grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren; sister of the late Robert (Jean) and Edward (Iris) Kita. No prior visitation. Family and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service, Saturday, July 23 at 10 AM at Redeemer Lutheran Church, Colden, NY. Memorials to the Redeemer Lutheran Church Memorial Fund. Arrangements by WURTZ FUNERAL HOME. Published in the Buffalo News from 7/18/2005 - 7/19/2005. 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. Sworen, Martin T. July 16, 2005, of Lackawanna, NY, son of the late John and Julia (nee Vargovich) Sworen; brother of Joane and John. Visitation Tuesday morning 8-9 AM from THE COLONIAL MEMORIAL CHAPELS, INC., 3003 South Park Ave., Lackawanna, NY and from Our Lady of Bistrica Church at 9:30 AM. Published in the Buffalo News on 7/18/2005. Thomas, Clara July 14, 2005. The family will receive friends Wednesday 11 AM at The Everlasting Life C.O.G.I.C., 629 East Delevan Ave. where Funeral Services will follow at 12 Noon. Interment St. Matthew's Cemetery. Arrangements by THOMAS T. EDWARDS FUNERAL HOME, INC. Published in the Buffalo News from 7/18/2005 - 7/19/2005. 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.