OBITS: The Buffalo News Death Notices 29 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 Belcher, Glenn K. July 27, 2005; beloved son of Albert and Sophia (nee Schroeder) Belcher; dear brother of Gerald and Michael Belcher, both of Lyons, NY; uncle of Sandra Shaffer, Valerie belcher, Pamela Lowandi and Danielle Casey. The family will be present on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at (Amherst Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME INC., 5200 Sheridan Dr. (corner of Hopkins Rd.) where Funeral Services will be held on Saturday at 11 AM. Friends invited. Online register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 7/28/2005 - 7/29/2005. Bowser, Edgar W. Of Kenmore, NY, entered into rest July 26, 2005, beloved wife of the late Gladys Pond; devoted father of Gail (William) Hamilton III, Barbara Bowser; cherished grandfather of William Hamilton IV, Robert (fiance Patricia) Hamilton; great-grandfather of Liliana Hamilton; loving son of the late John and Elizabeth (nee Rogers) Bowser; brother of Donald (Eleanor) Bowser; also survived by relatives and friends. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a memorial gathering at LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME, 885 Niagara Falls Blvd. (near Eggert) on Saturday at 10:30 where a funeral service will follow at 11 AM. Published in the Buffalo News on 7/29/2005. Bulluck, Flora July 25, 2005. Friends may call Friday, 12-5 PM at H. ALFRED LEWIS MORTUARY, INC., 968 Jefferson. Family will be present Saturday, 10 AM at Second Baptist Church, 18 Church St., Lackawanna, where funeral services will follow at 11 AM. Published in the Buffalo News on 7/29/2005. Casey, Esther (Gaffy) July 27, 2005, of Buffalo, NY. Beloved wife of the late Patrick W. Casey Sr.; dear mother of Esther (Cloyd) Maund, Patrick (Beverly), Roxanne, Thomas (Kimberly), Tab (Denise), and the late James 'Jay' and Kimberly Casey; grandmother of Robert, Rozanne, Rachel, Melissa, Shane, Katelyn, Roxanne, Jacqulene, Ryan, and Kristi; also survived by three great-grandchildren; sister of the late Mitch (late Dotty) Gaffy. Family will be present to receive friends Thursday 7-9 and Friday 2-4 and 7-9 at the NIGHTENGALE FUNERAL HOME, 1884 South Park Ave., where funeral services will be held Saturday at 8:45 followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church at 9:30. Arrangements by DANIEL J. LEONARD FUNERAL SERVICE. Published in the Buffalo News from 7/28/2005 - 7/29/2005. Cebula, Stanley P. Of West Seneca, NY, July 24, 2005, beloved husband of the late Burnette; dearest father of Paul (Debra), Gary, Sandra Celli, Joyce (Gregory) Barber and the late Barbara (Donald) O'Hara; dear friend of Nanette Eutsler; cherished grandfather of Peter Celli, Hollie Bianchi, Carrie Ann, Clifford, Amy, Michele and Kristy; great-grandfather of 14. Family will be present Friday 2-4 and 7-9 at the HOY FUNERAL HOME INC., 3855 Seneca St. West Seneca where funeral services will be held Saturday morning at 10. Friends invited. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials to Hospice Buffalo Inc. appreciated. Published in the Buffalo News from 7/28/2005 - 7/29/2005. Crehan, Mary I. (McLeod) 101 years of age, July 27, 2005, wife of the late Thomas F. Crehan; beloved mother of Judith M. (John Jr.) Rexinger, Jerrilynn (late William) Braungart and the late Joan (late Cliff) Rugg, John (Victoria) Crehan and Jean (late Norman) Long; grandmother of 11 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Friends may call Saturday and Sunday 2-6 PM at the DENGLER & ROBERTS FUNERAL HOME, 2070 Eggert Rd., Amherst (between N. Bailey and Niagara Falls Blvd.) where prayers will be offered Monday morning at 10:15 followed by a Mass of Christian Burial from the Christ the King R.C. Church at 11 AM. Memorial contributions in Mrs. Crehan's memory may be made to a charity of your choice. Published in the Buffalo News from 7/29/2005 - 7/31/2005. Dixon, Cyrena J. (Ehlers) July 20, 2005, of Grand Island. Wife of the late Clarence R. Dixon; mother of Claire (Jack) Dixon-Lee of Palatine, IL; grandmother of Michele Billbury; great-grandmother of Karlee Billbury; daughter of the late Frederick and Dorothy Ehlers. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 11:00 AM at Trinity United Methodist Church, Grand Island. Memorials may be made to the Grand Island Historical Society, PO Box 135, Grand Island, 14072. Published in the Buffalo News from 7/28/2005 - 7/29/2005. Esposto, Giuseppe July 28, 2005, of Kenmore, NY, beloved husband of Teresa (Guarneri) Esposto; dear father of of Lina Amico, Philip (Maria) Salvia, David (Sara) Volo, Glenn (Tanina) Papp, Rosario (Marci) Esposto and David (Eleonor) Kinal; predeceased by three brothers and one sister; survived by 14 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Friends may call Saturday only 2-4 and 7-9 PM at LESTER H. WEDEKINDT FUNERAL HOME, 3290 Delaware Ave. where funeral services will be held Monday at 9 followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Andrews Church at 9:30. Published in the Buffalo News on 7/29/2005. Fingold, David July 28, 2005, husband of the late Gertrude and Sally; father of Barry Fingold and the late Karen (late Seymour) Mandel; brother of Samuel Fingold and the late Harry and Libby Fingold; grandfather of Kimberly (David) Aston, Richard (Christine), Kevin (Lisa) and Jason (Michelle) Czora, Julie (Aaron) Sukert and Jill Mandel; great-grandfather of Madison, Cameron, Andrew, Sawyer, Emily, Samantha, Evan and Julia. Graveside services will be held Sunday 10 AM from Forest Lawn Cemetery, Delaware and Delavan gate. Memorials may be made to Temple Beth Zion's Fight Hunger Foundation. Arrangements by MESNEKOFF FUNERAL HOME, INC. For online tributes, go to www.mesnekoff.com. Published in the Buffalo News from 7/29/2005 - 7/30/2005. Kohlmeier, Harvey July 27, 2005, of Angola, NY, loving husband of Rita V. Kohlmeier; dear father of Gail (Floyd) Puffer, Eric (Cindy) Kohlmeier, Kristie Hulley, Kris Kohlmeier and the late Judy; grandfather of Sarah, Kristopher, Molly, Nickolas, David J. and Michael. Friends may call Saturday at the ADDISON FUNERAL HOME, INC., 262 N. Main St., Angola from 9-10 AM where funeral services will follow at 10 AM. Mr. Kohlmeier was a veteran of WWII receiving a Purple Heart and Bronze Star and an avid sportsmen being a member of the Hamburg and Hanover Gun Clubs. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice Buffalo, Inc. Published in the Buffalo News on 7/29/2005. Krug, Angeline J. Salerno Of Buffalo, NY, July 28, 2005, wife of the late Robert G. Krug; dear mother of Donna (Leo) Hagerty, Linda Krug, Karen (John) Fritsch, Gail Balch, Robert (Heather) Krug; grandmother of Jennifer Schwartzott, Angela, Lauren, Alanna, Andrea Krug, Michelle, Jon Gulla, Robert, Amy, Christian Carnevale, Brett and Bayley Balch; also survived by three great-grandchildren; sister of Mary Chimera and the late Frances Ippolito. Friends may at D. LAWRENCE GINNANE FUNERAL HOME, 3215 Delaware Ave., Kenmore, Saturday and Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. All are invited to a Mass of Christian Burial at Holy Spirit R.C. Church, 91 Dakota Ave. near Hertel, Buffalo, Monday at 9:30 AM, please assemble at Church. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Memorials to Holy Spirit Church or Hospice Foundation Buffalo are preferred. Published in the Buffalo News from 7/29/2005 - 7/31/2005. Litzenberger, Mary Alice Trout Passed away on July 14th after a prolonged illness. Mary resided on Mariner St. for 37 years. A Service to bury her remains next to her husbands will be held in the Canoga Cemetery near Fayette, NY at 11:00 AM on Saturday, August 6th. Published in the Buffalo News from 7/29/2005 - 7/31/2005. McColgin, Esther Elizabeth Drake Of Hamburg, NY, July 24, 2005, wife of the late J. Raymond McColgin; mother of James T. (Margo), Louise McColgin and Earl R. (late Barbara); grandmother of Kristan, Amy, Elizabeth, Nicholas, Madeline and Alexander; great-grandmother of Logan; also survived by nieces and nephews. No prior visitations. A Memorial Service will be held at the Wesleyan Church Of Orchard Park, 7295 Ellicott Rd., Saturday, July 30 at 11 AM. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials to Hospice Buffalo Inc., 225 Como Park Blvd., 14227. Arrangements by LOOMIS OFFERS & LOOMIS INC., Hamburg Chapel. Published in the Buffalo News from 7/26/2005 - 7/29/2005. McEwen Jr., William J. Of Orchard Park, NY, July 27, 2005, beloved husband of Joyce E. (Frank); father of David J. (Marilyn) McEwen, Susan D. (Mark) Prible and Cynthia L. (Mark) Weinstein; grandfather of Michael, Andrew, Todd, Jason, Marc, Michelle, Amy and Mark Jr.; also survived by five great-grandchildren; brother of Dorothy (late Robert) Kuchenbeisser, Leona (late John) Marilla, Loretta (late Frank) Chiodo, Thelma (late Ray) Fiebelkorn, Arlene (late Arthur) Kulpinski and the late Robert McEwen and Shirley Allen. No prior visitation. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday at 2 PM at the F.E. BROWN SONS FUNERAL HOME INC., E. Quaker St. Orchard Park. Memorials made to Hospice Buffalo Inc. Published in the Buffalo News from 7/28/2005 - 7/29/2005. Miller, Albert H. July 28, 2005. Husband of Ruth Miller; father of Lois (Barry) Weinstein and Ronald (Naomi) Miller; grandfather of Pamela (Andrew) Gewurz, Naomi (Matt) Congleton, Tamara (Brett) Grosko, Alisa Weinstein, Nathan (Annie), Ari and Maya Miller; great-grandfather of Jacob, Rachel and Zachary Gewurz, Addison Congleton and Devin Grosko; brother of Shirley Kloner and the late Bernice Strickberger. Funeral services will be held from AMHERST MEMORIAL CHAPEL, INC., 281 Dodge Rd., Sunday at 1:00 PM. No prior visitations. In lieu of flowers, donations to Buffalo Hadassah or Alzheimer's Association. Published in the Buffalo News from 7/29/2005 - 7/30/2005. Nagowski, Gertrude M. July 23, 2005 in Illinois, formerly of Amherst, NY; beloved wife of the late Henry J. Nagowski; mother of Linda A., Thomas J. (Andrea) and the late Gerald H.; also survived by four grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Friends may call Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the HARRY A. WEDEKINDT FUNERAL HOME, INC., 280 Grover Cleveland Hwy. at N. Bailey. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday at 10:30 AM at St. Benedict's Church. Friends invited. Please assemble at church. Published in the Buffalo News from 7/28/2005 - 7/29/2005. O'Connell, Joseph July 25, 2005; husband of Alice A. (nee Kozak) O'Connell; father of Joesph (Mary) O'Connell, Margaret Lappin, James (Kathryn) O'Connell, Helen Thielke, and the late Maureen Gerber; father-in-law of Gary Gerber and Kevin Lappin; grandfather of Gregory (Kristine) Toppe, Jason (Amy) O'Connell, Jeremy O'Connell, Kevin, Kelly, and Kyle Lappin, Tara and Jeffrey Gerber, Michael and Christopher O'Connell; great grandfather of Jackson and Addyson O'Connell; predeceased by two brothers and two sisters; also survived by five step children and two step grandchildren. No prior visitation. An interment service will be held Saturday at 9:30 AM in Acacia Park Cemetery, Pendleton, NY (assemble at gate). A Memorial service will be held Saturday at 11 AM in the (Tonawanda Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2600 Sheridan Drive (corner Parker Blvd.). In lieu of flowers, donations in Mr. O'Connell's memory may be made to Mt. View Health Care Facility, 5465 Upper Mountain Road, Lockport, NY 14094. Online register book at www.AMIGONE.com Published in the Buffalo News from 7/28/2005 - 7/29/2005. Raichel, Walter S Of Lancaster, NY, July 28, 2005, beloved husband of Lillian T. Urban Raichel; dearest father of Walter D. (Carol), Richard J. (Sharon), of Golden, CO and Daniel J. (Jean) Raichel; fond grandfather of Amy, Aaron, Daniel, Jackie, Derek, Kelly, Rebecca, Mary and Jessica; great-grandfather of Aaron E.; brother of Frances (John) Kruczak, Mary (late Joseph) Kasinski, John (Diane) and the late Julius (Anna), William (late Helen), Bruno (late Arlene) Raichel and Jenny (late Ted) Wolski. Friends may call Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM, at the PAUL A. KLOC BLOSSOM CHAPELS, INC., 4680 Clinton St., (corner Borden rd.), West Seneca, ( 668-5666), where funeral will be held Saturday morning at 8:15 AM and from St. Gabriel's Church at 9 o'clock. Friends are invited. Published in the Buffalo News on 7/29/2005. Rittenhouse, Marilyn (La Rock) July 9, 2005, mother of Kate (James) Olsen and the late Robin Quataert; also survived by seven grandchildren; mother-in-law of Robert Quataert. Friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service at ECMC Chapel, 462 Grider St., Saturday, 10 AM. Gifts in Mrs. Rittenhouse memory made to S.N. F. Activity Dept. of ECMC, appreciated. Arrangements by the CARLTON A. ULRICH FUNERAL HOME, INC. Published in the Buffalo News on 7/29/2005. Schultz, Linda M. (Lidner) July 19, 2005 in Hendersonville, NC; formerly of Buffalo; daughter of the late Ernest and Catrina Lidner; wife of the late Robert A. Schultz (Ret. Lt. Col. USAR); beloved mother of Robert D. Schultz of Tuxedo, NC and John D. Schultz of Snyder, NY. Family will receive relatives and friends Saturday 4-8 PM at SIECK & MAST FUNERAL HOME, 4614 Main St., Snyder, 839-5990, (same location as Schlager Funeral Home). Linda was a retired Art and Language Teacher at Victory Academy and Cardinal O'Hara High School. Published in the Buffalo News from 7/29/2005 - 7/30/2005. Smith, C. Bruce Of San Diego, CA suddenly on May 11, 2005 at age 47. Beloved son of Margaret W. Smith of Lockport, NY and the late Insley B. Smith; he is also survived by a brother R. Blair Smith and a sister Beverly A. Smith of Chatham, NJ, Francis X. Thomas, aunts and uncle, and many cousins. Bruce graduated from Williamsville South High School in 1976 and Ohio University in 1980 with a degree in Communications and Business. As a member of the golf team in high school and college Bruce excelled at his favorite sport. A memorial service will be held at Christ the King Chapel at Canisius College on Saturday, July 30, 2005 at 10:00 AM. Friends invited. Memorials made to Hospice Foundation of WNY, 225 Como Park Blvd, Cheektowaga, NY 14227 are greatly appreciated. Published in the Buffalo News from 7/28/2005 - 7/29/2005. Valint, George W. July 27, 2005; beloved husband of Helen (Zuercher); dear father of Keith (Tina) and the lat Holly Valint; the greatest grandfather to Eric; brother of Paul, Barbara and the late Robert (survived by Marion) Valint; survived by aunts, nieces, nephews and cousins. Friends may call at the JAMES E. GRACE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 335 Ontario St., Friday 5-8 PM, where Funeral services will be held Saturday at 9:30 AM. In lieu of flowers memorials to Hospice Buffalo, Inc., 225 Como Park, Cheektowaga, NY 14227. Published in the Buffalo News from 7/28/2005 - 7/29/2005. Zambito II, Leonard Joseph "Lenny" Age 51, beloved son of Leonard J. and Francesca L. (nee Carozzolo); dearest brother of Michael (Lucinda), Jacquelyn, Dominic (David Martin), and Frank (Beverly); beloved uncle Nicole, (Pfc. Fred) Moorhouse, Krista (Rich) Berg, R. David Fenske III, Michelle Zambito, Stephanie, and Christopher Zambito; great-uncle to Antonio Velez and Dominico Moorhouse; also survived by aunts and uncles. Family will receive friends Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at (Tonawanda Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2600 Sheridan Dr. (corner of Parker). A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday 9 AM at St. Edmunds Church, 530 Ellicott Creek Rd., Tonawanda. (Please assemble at church). Flowers gratefully declined. Contributions may be made to Ellicott Creek Volunteer Fire Dept. Online register at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 7/28/2005 - 7/29/2005.