OBITS: The Buffalo News Death Notices 31 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 Amrozowicz, Mary (Janik) July 18, 2005, formerly of Lackawanna, NY; beloved mother of Ruthanne Blair and Elaine (James) Storey; dearest grandmother of Andrew Storey; sister of Irene Resetar, Alice Sobolewski, Helen Janik, Amy Janik, Ted Janik and Stevie Klas. Private service was held. Memorials may be made to San Diego Hospice, 4311 3rd Ave., San Diego, CA 92103. Published in the Buffalo News on 7/31/2005. Bak, Florence L. (Buszka) July 30, 2005. Beloved wife of the late Walter J. Bak; devoted mother of Barbara (William) Park and Clare Frank; loving grandmother of Therese Greco, Suzanne (Thomas) Covington, Elizabeth, Julie (Robert) Totorici, Daniel (Maureen) Frank, Jennifer (Eric) Missland, Nathan (Kari) Frank, Alexander (Dana) Frank and Katherine (Matthew) McDonald and twelve great-grandchildren; predeceased by six sisters and four brothers; also survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral services at the BUSZKA FUNERAL HOME INC., 2005 Clinton St (corner South Ogden) Wednesday at 9:00 AM and Our Lady of Czestochowa Church at 9:30 AM. Mrs. Bak was a member of Our Lady of Czestochowa Rosary Society and Mothers' Club. Visitation Monday and Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Published in the Buffalo News from 7/31/2005 - 8/1/2005. Beverage, John H. July 25, 2005 of Clarence, NY, beloved husband of Liliose Beverage; father of Nancy (Gordon) Crafts and Deborah (Greg) Czechowicz; grandfather of Jessica (Brian) Ferguson; also survived by three great-grandchildren. Private services at the convenience of the family. Published in the Buffalo News on 7/31/2005. Bieniak, Luann Marie July 27, 2005. Beloved daughter of the late Edward and Marian (nee Spaudling) Bieniak; dearest sister of Sheryl (Terry) Berrigan and Edward (Barbara) Bieniak; dear aunt of 8 nieces and nephews. The family will be present Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Tonawanda Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2600 Sheridan Dr. (at Parker). Family and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial Tuesday at 11 AM from St. Augustine's Church, 425 Penora St., Depew, NY. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to The Buffalo Club of the Deaf Inc. Online register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 7/31/2005 - 8/1/2005. Blasche, Herbert E. "Herbie" July 25, 2005 of West Seneca at age 66. Father of Candice L. (Boulos) Elias; grandfather of Diana M. Elias; former son-in-law of Grace Kellogg all of West Amherst. God bless a man who had intelligence that was never ending, numerous funny 'antics' and was a Christian missionary who was always helping others. We love you Dad, God Bless. Published in the Buffalo News from 7/30/2005 - 7/31/2005. Borgosz, Dolores M. (Springer) Of Cheektowaga; July 29, 2005; beloved wife of Eugene H.; devoted mother of Eugene H. Jr. (Janice), Gary (Susan) and Gregory (Cindy); loving grandmother of Katie, Kortney, Justin, Kristin, Nicholas, Christopher and Aaron; dear daughter of Frances (nee Ziolkowski) and the late Henry Springer; sister of Josephine (Eugene) Kociemski, Paul (Marcianne), James (Marilyn), the late Richard and David Springer; also survived by aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Family present Sunday 7-9 PM and Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the ORLOWSKI PIETSZAK FUNERAL HOME, 2400 William St. (three blocks east of Harlem Rd.) where prayers will be held Tuesday at 9:00 AM and in St. Josaphat Church at 9:30 AM. Flowers gratefully declined. Published in the Buffalo News from 7/31/2005 - 8/1/2005. Bridger, Shirley A. (Kramer) July 26, 2005, of Tonawanda, NY, loving companion of Victor Gnozzo; beloved mother of Gregg T. Bridger and Lisa A. (Keith Weaver) Bridger; loving daughter of Eugene and the late Constance Kramer; dear sister of Mark ('Buff') Kramer, Karen (Jack) Higgins and the late Diane (Richard) Reinig; dearest aunt of Matthew, John, Amanda, Mark, Kristopher and Lyndsay. Funeral services were held at the convenience of the family. Memorials may be sent to the SPCA. Arrangements by the GRECO FUNERAL HOME INC. Published in the Buffalo News on 7/31/2005. Buttitta, Joseph S. Of Town of Tonawanda, NY July 29, 2005. Beloved husband of Jeanne (nee Marotta) Buttitta; brother of Frances Laytart and Katherine Novino; predeceased by 3 brothers and 3 sisters and survived by many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Mass in St. Andrew's Church, Elmwood Ave. at Sheridan Dr., Tuesday morning at 9:30 AM. Mr. Buttitta was a veteran of WWII and a retired barber of over 50 years. Arrangements by THE GRECO FUNERAL HOME, INC. (874-4400) Published in the Buffalo News from 7/31/2005 - 8/1/2005. Carpenter, Nancy Dwyer July 29, 2005. Wife of Harold R. Carpenter; mother of Donna (Raymond) Schiebel and Donald (Doris) Starner; sister of Joan (Thomas) Miranda, Richard (late Georgianne) Dwyer and the late Robert (Alice) Dwyer; grandmother of Brian, Kimberly, Megan, and Daniel. No prior visitation. Friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service in Chapel of the Elms at Elmlawn Cemetery Wednesday morning at 11 o'clock. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorial contributions may be made to Buffalo Hospice, Inc. or Family Hospice, Pittsburg, PA. Arrangements by BEACH-TUYN FUNERAL HOME, INC. Published in the Buffalo News on 7/31/2005. Catalano, Katharine Kay (Fricano) July 28 2005; of North Collins, NY; dearest wife of the late Joseph ' Smokey' Catalano; beloved mother of Sharon Loretto and Deborah (Joel) Lomanto; adored Nana of Nina, Dianna and Laura Lomanto; sister of Jeanette (Eugene) Geiger; Josephine, (Francis) Noecker and the late Marion Fricano. Friends may call Saturday evening from 7-9 PM and Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the WENTLAND FUNERAL HOME, 10634 Main Ave. (Rte 62) North Collins, NY, where the funeral service will be held Monday morning at 10:30 followed by a 11 AM Mass of Christian Burial from Holy Spirit Church, North Collins. Kay was a retired employee of the US Postal Service for 33 years. If desired memorials may be made to the Roswell Park Cancer Institution. Published in the Buffalo News from 7/30/2005 - 7/31/2005. Chiavetta, Edward July 28, 2005, Beloved husband of JoAnn (Pieri) Chiavetta; devoted father of Louis N. Chiavetta II and RoseAnn (Thomas) DeFranco; loving grandfather of Christianna, Elizabeth and Louis III Chiavetta, Thomas and Alyssa DeFranco; son of late Clara (Cirasa) and Louis Chiavetta; loving brother of Nicholas (Angela) Chiavetta, James (Kathleen) Chiavetta; brother-in-law of Sandie (Robert) Bandish, Darlene (Kenneth) Hajduk, Toni (Burt) Sibley; nephew of Rita (late Joseph) Colicchia; cousin of Rita Ann; uncle of Carolyn Borczuch, Louis M. Chiavetta, Lisa Marie Brinson, Michelle Nicholson, Julieanne Lowerre, Robbie and Brandon Bandish, Jason and Kristen Hajduk, Michael Spang and Michelle and Kelley Sibley; beloved companion of late Lucky Pierre. Family present to receive friends Sunday from 4-8 PM at the PERNA-PELLEGRINO FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1671 Maple Rd. Amherst (between Hopkins Rd & Youngs), where Funeral services will be Monday at 8:30 AM. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated from St. Gregory the Great Church at 9:30 AM. Interment Mt. Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to Hospice Buffalo. Published in the Buffalo News from 7/30/2005 - 7/31/2005. Conaway, Carol A. (Mejak) July 28, 2005, beloved wife of John C. Conaway; loving mother of Thomas (Jennifer) Mozdziak, late Sandra Mozdziak, stepmother of Gina (Frank) Sillett, Janelle (Gerald) Hansen and John B. Conaway; cherished grandmother of Alysha Douglas, step-grandmother of Teagen Gregorski, Gerald Hansen, Carly Hansen and Robert Hansen; sister of Joseph (Jeanette) Mejak, Mary Ann Danahy, the late Stephen, the late Robert (Geraldine) Mejak, and the late Kenneth M. (Patricia) Mejak; also survived by nieces and nephews. All are cordially invited to attend a Memorial Mass of Christian Burial on Monday, August 1, at St. Gabriel RC Church, 5271 Clinton St., Elma at 9:30 AM. Carol enjoyed gardening, the outdoors and was a caretaker of St. Stanislaus School for many years. Donations to Hospice of Buffalo, 225 Como Park Blvd., Cheektowaga, NY 14227 appreciated. Arrangements by KAZMIERCZAK FUNERAL HOME, INC. Published in the Buffalo News on 7/31/2005. 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. Cunningham, Suzanne (Wessel) July 30, 2005. Wife of the late Grant Cunningham; mother of Grant (Maaike) Cunningham, Maria (Helmut) Turbanisch, Carol (Craig) McGuire, and Beth Cunningham; grandmother of Andra and Kim Cunningham, Donald Turbanisch, Steven Folmar, Anthony Evans, and Haley McGuire; sister of Sandra (Wayne) Baumgartner, Shirley Wessel, and Gary (Sue) Wessel. Family present to receive friends Monday and Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the PERNA-PELLEGRINO FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1671 Maple Rd., Amherst (between Hopkins Rd. & Youngs), where funeral services will be Wednesday at 9 AM. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated from St. Pius X Church at 10 AM. Interment at White Chapel Memorial Park. In lieu fo flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice, Buffalo. Published in the Buffalo News from 7/31/2005 - 8/1/2005. Evans, Paul Snowden Of Akron, NY, July 28, 2005. Beloved husband of Dorothy T. (nee Hauck); dearest father of Deborah Janis (Michael Klier), Paul (Pam), Scott (Cathy), Jacqueline (David) Schiersing; cherished grandfather of Tegan, Paul Jr., Chelsea, Christopher, Douglas, Nicolette, David Jr., Courtney, and the late Megan; brother of Anna Jane (late Joseph) Donnelly and Alice (Robert) Knauber; survived by nieces, nephews, and cousins. Family present to receive relatives and friends 2-4 and 7-9 on Sunday at PACER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2275 George Urban Blvd. (2 blocks east of Dick Rd.), where funeral services with military honors will be held Monday at 10 AM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to L.L. Tillman Post #900 American Legion. Published in the Buffalo News from 7/30/2005 - 7/31/2005. Fedele, Lorraine M. July 18, 2005. Dear mother of Thomas (DawnMarie), Joseph (Patty) Fedele, Susan (Scott) Baillie and Linda (Brian) McKenna; grandmother of 8, great-grandmother of 2. Funeral private. JAMES E. GRACE FUNERAL HOME. Published in the Buffalo News on 7/31/2005. Gietzen, Joseph M. July 29, 2005; beloved husband of Helen I. Gietzen; loving father of Thomas J. (Kathleen), Judith M. (Lee) Takats, Susan L. (David) Christie, Virginia A. Gietzen of Eugene, OR and the late Robert M. Gietzen; treasured Grandpa of Maya, Chiara, Pir, Danny, Emma and J.P. and great grandfather of Jack, Grace and Matthew; dear brother of Arlene (Ray) Blim and the late Marie and Eugene Gietzen. He will be greatly missed by his family and four legged friends. The family will receive friends at the C. MERTZ AND SON FUNERAL HOME INC., 911 Englewood Ave., Sunday from 2-6 PM. Where funeral services will be held Monday at 9:15 AM and a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Joseph University Church at 10 AM. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Thomas Fund (S.P.C.A.) 205 Ensminger Rd., Tonawanda, NY 14150 Published in the Buffalo News from 7/30/2005 - 7/31/2005. Golda, Marion C. 70 of Buffalo, NY. Died July 8, 2005 at Mease Hospital Countryside in Safety Harbor, Florida. There will be a Funeral Mass at SS. Rita & Patrick Catholic Church, 190 Fillmore Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14210 on Friday, August 5, 2005 at 9:30 A.M. Arrangements by Moss Feaster Funeral Home Published in the Buffalo News on 7/31/2005. Harkins, James J. July 24, 2005 in San Fransisco, CA, formerly of Buffalo; age 51, son of Helen and the late James Harkins; brother of Mary (Tim) Shaw and Karen Harkins; husband of Julie; father of Hilary and Mackenzie Harkins; uncle of five; also survived by many relatives and friends. A Memorial Service will be held August 21st at The Nichols School, 1250 Amherst St, Buffalo at 10 AM. Flowers gratefully declined, donations may be made to a cancer charity of your choice. Published in the Buffalo News on 7/31/2005. King, William F. July 27, 2005, beloved husband of Sylvia (Bistany) King; dear father of Michelle (Chris) Campbell and the late Linda King; grandfather of Christopher, Matthew, Emily and Sarah; predeceased by a sister; survived by nieces and nephews. A Memorial Service will be held on Monday at 10:30 at Kenmore Presbyterian Church, 2771 Delaware Ave. Arrangements by the DIETRICH FUNERAL HOME INC. Published in the Buffalo News from 7/30/2005 - 7/31/2005. Koteras, James E. July 28, 2005. Beloved husband of Diane C. Koteras (nee Pietraszak); father of Stephen Koteras and Stacy (Steven) Karanas; grandfather of Melissa, Thomas, Caroline, Alexander, Rachel and Sarah; brother of the late John B. (Ann) Koteras. Friends may call Monday and Tuesday 3-8 PM at the DENGLER & ROBERTS FUNERAL HOME, 8630 Transit Rd., East Amherst (one mile north of Maple, just past Klein), where a celebration of life will be held Tuesday at 8 PM. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to Flora Baird Foundation, 11 Summer St., Buffalo, NY 14209 toward a concert series in memory of James. Published in the Buffalo News from 7/31/2005 - 8/2/2005. Kramer, David W. July 27, 2004; beloved husband of Debra (nee Gugliuzza); dear father of Jonathan and the late David Kramer; son of Isabelle and the late Walter Kramer; brother of Keith (Susan) and Barry (Carol) Kramer. The family will be present to receive friends Monday from 10:30-11:30 AM at the (Tonawanda Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME INC., 2600 Sheridan Dr. (at Parker Blvd.) where funeral services will follow at 11:30 AM. Online register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 7/30/2005 - 7/31/2005. Kromke, Dorothy E. (Reardon) Of Hamburg, NY, July 30, 2005. Beloved wife of the late Michael A. Kromke; dearest mother of Michael (Cheryl) and Ronald (Gloria) Kromke; Loving grandmother of Matthew (Heidi), Brian (Joyce), Paige (Ian) Wilson, Michael, Lauren and Philip; great-grandmother of Grace and Madison; sister of Anna 'Sis' Harrington, Loretta Walty, Kathleen Broadbent, Theresa (Mike) Brown and the late Marie Juszkiewicz, Helen Pristach, William (Rita) Reardon, Thomas (Marie) Reardon and Shirley Szpaicher; sister of Marie Hughes; dear friend of the late Henry Corbran; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Family will be present to receive friends Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 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 Monday morning at 8:45 followed by A Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mary of the Lake Church at 9:30. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice Buffalo Inc. Published in the Buffalo News on 7/31/2005. 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. Kubala, Lottie (Skalbania) July 23, 2005; wife of the late John Kubala; mother of John (Diane) Kubala; grandmother of Julie, Kelly, Christain (Brenda) and Norvyn; GG of Trevor; sister of the late Frank (Ginny); friend of Ron Link; companion of Harley; also survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral services private. Arrangements KOLANO FUNERAL HOME. Published in the Buffalo News on 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. Mandel, Seymour M. July 28, 2005, husband of the late Karen F. Mandel; devoted father of Julie (Aaron) Sukert and Jill Mandel; son of the late Joseph and Rose Mandel; brother of Shirley S. (Leonard) Halper and the late Esther (late Daniel) Milich. Funeral Services will be held Sunday at 2 PM from MESNEKOFF FUNERAL HOME INC., 8630 Transit Rd., East Amherst, (one mile north of Maple, just past Klein). Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to Kadimah School of Buffalo, 2640 North Forest Rd., Getzville, NY 14068. Shiva will be observed at 82 Leonore Rd., Amherst, Sunday-Thursday with services at 7 PM. Online tributes: www.mesnekoff.com. Published in the Buffalo News from 7/30/2005 - 7/31/2005. McCool Jr., Joseph J. July 28, 2005 of Buffalo, NY. Beloved son of Gertrude and the late Joseph J. McCool; dear father of Taihara McCool; grandfather of Jose'; dear brother of Ruth, Raymond, John, Anna Marie (Terry) Anscombe, Michael (Carol), Thomas (Marianne) and Nancy Lee McCool; also survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral services Tuesday at 9:30 AM from the Old First Ward Chapel of the PETER K. LESLIE FUNERAL HOME, 580 South Park Ave (corner of Hamburg St, 855-1411) and in Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church at 10:00 AM. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Family will present Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Joe was a 1974 graduate of South Park High School. Published in the Buffalo News on 7/31/2005. Meier, Gertrude M. (nee Schneggenburger) Of Derby, NY, July 27, 2005; beloved wife of the late Joseph C. Meier; loving mother of Mary Catherine Meier and Jeanne (James) Curry; dearest grandmother of Shannon, Jon and Tim Curry; sister of Jacob (Alice), Paul (Mary Jane) Schneggenburger and the late Gerard (late Frances), John (Clara), Bernard Schneggenburger, Agnes (late Al) Beamer, Sister M. Camilla SSJ, Blanche (late Mario) Gian; also survived by many nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday, August 6 at 9:30 AM at St. Vincent De Paul Church, North Evans, NY. Interment will follow in St. Vincent's Cemetery. No prior visitation. Memorials may be made to the St. Vincent De Paul Church Restoration Fund. Arrangements by JOHN J. KACZOR FUNERAL HOME INC. Published in the Buffalo News from 7/31/2005 - 8/4/2005. Monaghan, Betty M. (Miller) July 30, 2005; wife of the late Owen D.; dear mother of Daniel (Joanna) Monaghan and Joanne M. (Edward) Draper; survived by five grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews; sister of the late Dorothy Stolarek, Eileen Hunt, Arthur and Norman Miller. Friends received on Monday from 2-4 & 7-9 PM at the NIGHTENGALE FUNERAL HOME, 1884 South Park Ave. (near Tifft) where services will be held on Tuesday at 8:45 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial from Our Mother of Good Counsel Church at 9:30 AM. Friends invited. Flowers gratefully declined. Mrs. Monaghan was a member of the Catholic Daughters of America Court Msgr. Baker and the Daughters of Erin. Interment in Holy Cross Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News on 7/31/2005. Nowicki, Karen A. July 25, 2005, beloved daughter of the late Dorothy (Paulisczak) and the late Frank J.; sister of Frank (Kathleen); aunt of Melissa, Nicole and Frank J.; also survived by aunts, uncles and cousins. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Mass of Christian Burial at St. Andrew's Church (Crocker at Reiman Sts.) Tuesday at 10 AM. Arrangements by ORLOWSKI-PIETSZAK FUNERAL HOME. Published in the Buffalo News on 7/31/2005. Pawlick, Marie F. July 18, 2005, beloved daughter of the late Anna (Hausler) and John; sister of the late Anna (John) Kassel, Arthur C., Loretta (Albert) Baumler, Albert (Helen), Henry (Mary), Charles (Anna); dear friend of Alice Wanat; survived by many nieces nephews. Memorial Service to be announced. Published in the Buffalo News on 7/31/2005. Przepiora Sr., Henry S. "Willie" July 29, 2005 of Cheektowaga, NY; beloved husband of the late Irene (nee Dukat); dearest father of Camille (Daniel Sr.) Pawlowski, Henry Jr. (Mary Lou) and Joyce (fiance Ed Osika) Przepiora; loving grandfather of Daniel Jr. (Danette) Pawlowski, Jill Pawlowski, Krista (Jason) Stevens, Shannon (Brian) Tyszka, Amy and Lisa Przepiora; brother of the late Vincent (Jean) Przepiora, late Joseph (Marian) Przepiora and late Sophie (late Steven) Pajak; also survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral Services commencing at the DANIEL R. SMOLAREK FUNERAL HOME, 2510 Union Rd., Cheektowaga (two blocks south of Williams St.) Tuesday at 10:!5 AM and at St. Josaphats RC Church at 10:45 AM. Interment in St. Matthews Cemetery. Family present Sunday and Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Henry retired after 42 years from NYC Railroad, Penn Central and Conrail and was a member of the Doyle Hose #1 Vol. Fire Co., Southwestern Vol. Fireman's Assoc., Cheektowaga Exempts, Western Vol. Fireman Assoc., Bison Booster Club and the Parish Holy Name Society (Monday 7PM). Published in the Buffalo News from 7/31/2005 - 8/1/2005. Rosen, Walter M. July 28, 2005; Suddenly; beloved husband of Brenda A. Rosen; dear father of Renee S. (Scott) Herman and Adam J. (Jennifer Katz, fiance) Rosen; loving grandfather of Charles Meyer and Aaron Laurence Herman; dear brother of Fran Solecki and Gordon (Gail) Rosen. Graveside services will be held Sunday in Babylon, NY. Shivah will be held starting Wednesday through Sunday evening at the family resident. Memorials in his memory may be made to the American Heart Association or Kadimah School of Buffalo. Arrangements by the AMHERST MEMORIAL CHAPEL, INC. Published in the Buffalo News from 7/30/2005 - 7/31/2005. Saunders, Alberta (Brown) Age 85 of Bonita Springs, FL formerly of South Dayton, Horseheads and Holland, NY; passed away on July 17, 2005, beloved wife of 57 years of John 'Jack Saunders Jr.; she was an avid golfer, swimmer, bridge player and the 7th female licensed glider pilot in the US. She also enjoyed sewing, bicycling, rug hooking and was a member of Delta Kappa Gamma. Alberta was a former member of the Holland Methodist Church and was a present member of the First Presbyterian Church of Bonita Springs. A Home Economics Education graduate of Buffalo State College, she taught in Yorkshire, NY and later at Pioneer Central schools retiring to Bonita Springs, FL in 1981. Also survived by daughters, Jane (Gabriel) Gutierrez of Dale City, VA, Sara (David) Hrizak of Lackawanna, Mary (Thomas) Stevens of Bristol, NY, son John (Mary Ellen) Saunders III of Gernee, IL, 15 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren as well as sisters Elizabeth Blankenship of Texas, Janet (late Clarence) Grace of California and brothers Robert (June) Brown of South Dayton, NY and Howard (Sally) Brown of Forestville, NY. Her brothers Louis (Ruth) Brown of Jamestown, NY, Ralph (surviving spouse Edna) Brown of South Dayton, NY and sister Evelyn (Carlton) Wood of Ithaca, NY predeceased her. A Memorial Service will be held August 13, 2005 at 10 AM at The First Presbyterian Church in Bonita Springs, FL. Memorials may be made to First Presbyterian Church of Bonita Springs, 9751 Bonita Beach Rd., PO Box 2168, Bonita Springs, FL 34133. Published in the Buffalo News on 7/31/2005. Schiener, Jessie Of Clarence, NY, age 83, April 22, 2005, predeceased by her mother Elizabeth Dietrich Schiener and her father Edward and many nieces and nephews. Published in the Buffalo News from 7/30/2005 - 7/31/2005. Sheldon, Donald E. July 12, 2005, son of Mildred and the late James R. Sheldon; brother of Sandra (Edward) Gianni, James R. (Nancy) Sheldon Jr. and Thomas (Susan) Miller; also survived by several nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at the JOHN E. ROBERTS FUNERAL HOME, 1357 Hertel Ave, Buffalo, Thursday August 4 at 7:00 PM. Friends invited. Flowers gratefully declined. Published in the Buffalo News on 7/31/2005. Sisson, Norbert W. "Bud" Of Ellicottville, NY, formerly of Elma, NY, July 28, 2005; beloved husband of Eleanor M. (nee Rynkowski); beloved father of Joanna (Richard) Sharples, Janice (Kenneth) Miller and Patricia (William) Fintak; cherished grandfather of Jacob Fintak, Jessica Miller, Richard and Jennifer Sharples, Kenneth Miller Jr. and Kelly Vickery; also survived by four great-grandchildren; brother of Alvin, Roy, Arthur, Lester and Wayne Sisson and the late Gloria Tieful, William and Earl Sisson. Family will be present Saturday 2-4 and 7-9 and Sunday 2-4 PM at the HOY FUNERAL HOME INC., 3855 Seneca St., West Seneca, where Funeral Services will be held Sunday at 4:30 PM. Friends invited. Flowers gratefully declined. Published in the Buffalo News from 7/30/2005 - 7/31/2005. Soda, Dominic Martin July 27, 2005. Beloved son of Christine Eagan and Donald Soda; loving brother of Haley Soda; cherished grandson of Catherine Eagan and the late Timothy Eagan and Mary and William Soda; dearest great-grandson of Teresa Cogswell. Dominic will be sadly missed by Virginia Eagan and many other aunts and uncles. 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. Friends are invited. Published in the Buffalo News from 7/30/2005 - 7/31/2005. Stopa, Frances W. July 30, 2005; mother of Nancy A. Holly, Carol F. Murrell, Virginia (Gene) Pickles, Lorraine (Carl) Wiltburger and Joseph F. (Helen) Stopa. Also survived by fifteen grandchildren, seventeen great-grandchildren and was sister of Ruth Morris and the late Madalene Waters. Friends may call Sunday evening 7-9 and Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at PRUDDEN AND KANDT FUNERAL HOME, 242 Genesee Street, Lockport, NY where prayers will be offered Tuesday morning at 9:30 followed by a Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 10 o'clock in St. Patrick's Church. Through Frances's volunteer work with Niagara Hospice, memorials to Niagara Hospice, 4675 Sunset Drive, Lockport, NY 14094 would be appreciated by the family. Published in the Buffalo News on 7/31/2005. Styn, Madeline F. (Schillroth) July 28, 2005; beloved wife of the late William H. Styn; cherished mother of Ruth Ann (Edward) Landsman, Nancy L. (Michael) Closser, William G. (Susan) Styn and Mary J. (Bo) Ruggiero; grandmother of Robbin (Mark), Alison (Mark), Brian, Kelly (Jeff), Jason (Amy), Michel and Kerri; great grandmother of Brett, Victoria, Cole, Grace and Payton Rose. Friends may call Monday 2-4 and 6-8 at DENGLER & ROBERTS FUNERAL HOME, 2070 Eggert Rd., Amherst (between N. Bailey and Niagara Falls Blvd.) Flowers gratefully declined. If desired, contributions may be made in Madeline's memory to Roswell Park Cancer Institute. Madeline's joy was to donate her homemade dolls to the children at Roswell. Published in the Buffalo News from 7/30/2005 - 7/31/2005. Tank, Mary (Brown) July 30, 2005; wife of the late John H. Tank Jr.; mother of John J. (Erica) Tank; grandmother of John H. Tank III and Brian C. Tank. Friends may call Monday 7-9 and Tuesday 2-4 & 7-9 PM at the (Buffalo Chapel) THOMAS H. MCCARTHY FUNERAL HOME, 1975 Seneca St. where funeral will be held Wednesday morning at 9 and from St. Teresa's Church at 9:30. Published in the Buffalo News from 7/31/2005 - 8/2/2005. Tunney, Michael J. Age 47, Suddenly July 25, 2005 in Lake Stevens, WA. Father or Jessica, grandfather of 2; son of the late John M. and Mary Ann (Romance) Tunney, and brother of Maureen (Walter) Siekierski, Rev. Patricia (Paul) Hofert and Patrick (Donna) Tunney Published in the Buffalo News from 7/30/2005 - 7/31/2005. Ujvari Sr., Michael July 1, 2005, in Pace, FL. Survived by his wife Irma (Balogh); children, Michael Jr. (Gayle) of Wheatfield, NY, Peter (Carol), Robert (Linda), and Maria (Rob); grandchildren, Melissa, Jillian, Jessica, Jamie and Robert; and a sister Margaret Gergy of Budapest. Family and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service August 2 at 7 PM at St. Amelia's Church, Tonawanda, NY. Published in the Buffalo News on 7/31/2005. Wallace, Belle R. July 30, 2005, age 103 of Gowanda, NY. Wife of the late Charles Wallace; beloved mother of Allan S. Wallace; sister of Irving Levin and the late Louis, Harry, Sidney and Milton Levin, Shirley Shapiro, Kate Brownstein, Lillian Glockner, Mae Elsner and Dorothy Leibson. Funeral services will be held Monday 11:00 AM from MESNEKOFF FUNERAL HOME, INC. 8630 Transit Rd, East Amherst (1 mi. N. of Maple, just past Klein). Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to Tri-County Memorial Hospital, 100 Memorial Dr, Gowanda, NY 14070. For online tributes visit www.mesnekoff.com Published in the Buffalo News on 7/31/2005. Wheeler, Mark S. Age 50, July 29, 2005. Father of Allyson Wheeler of Attica, Hannah Wheeler of Attica; Son of Darwin Wheeler of Attica; brother of David (Sandy) Wheeler of Attica, James Wheeler of Attica and Linda Keller of Attica; also survived by several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews; predeceased by brother John Wheeler. Friends may call Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 at ROBINSON & HACKEMER FUNERAL HOME, 246 North Main St, Warsaw. A service will be held Wednesday 11:00 AM at St. Paul's United Church of Christ, 11 Washington St, Attica. Interment Forest Hill Cemetery, Attica. Memorials to the Mark S. Wheeler Fund c/o Wyoming County Bank, 26 Main St, Attica, 14011 Published in the Buffalo News on 7/31/2005. Williams, Olga F. (Leskiw) July 29, 2005. Beloved wife of the late William S. Williams; dearest mother of Michael (Beverly) Williams; dear grandmother of Christopher and Pamela; predeceased by brothers and sisters; survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral service from the BARRON- MILLER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3025 William St., near Union Rd., Cheektowaga, Monday 9:00 AM and in Precious Blood CHurch at 10:00 AM. Family present Sunday 2-4 and 7-9. Published in the Buffalo News on 7/31/2005. Wolf, Marie E. (Wurtenberger) July 28, 2005, wife of the late Alvin H. Wolf Sr.; mother of Alvin Wolf Jr. and Mrs. William (Betty) Sass; also survived by nine grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren. Calls may be made at Grace Parkridge Community Church, 75 Hewitt Ave., Buffalo, Tuesday 11-1 PM, at which time a funeral service will take place, folled with interment. Gifts in Mrs. Wolf's memory , made to the church appreciated. Arrangements by the CARLTON A. ULLRICH FUNERAL HOME, INC. Published in the Buffalo News from 7/31/2005 - 8/1/2005. Woods, Mary R. (Boris) Of West Seneca, NY, July 28, 2005; wife of the late Jerome Woods; beloved mother of James J. (Margaret), Dr. Ronald B. (Bernice), Suzanne (Joseph) Barr and the lat John D. (Bobbie) Woods; sister of Rita (Tom) Thompson and the late Leon John Boris; also survived by 17 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. Friends received Sunday only from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the CURTIN FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1340 Union Road, West Seneca. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated from St. Thomas Aquanis Church, Monday at 9:30 AM. Please assemble at church. Published in the Buffalo News from 7/30/2005 - 7/31/2005. Zawadzki, Emily "Lee" (Hark) July 29, 2005 of Hamburg, NY; beloved wife of Kenneth; dearest mother of Kimberly, Kenneth R. 'Whitey' (Kate), Kittylee (Dan) Cecala and Korey (Christine); grandmother of Kyle, Ashlee, Ken, Courtney, Gage, Alexis, Caitlyn, Kristina and Matthew; also survived by sisters, nieces and nephews. Family will be present to receive relatives and friends Wednesday from 2-4 and 6-9 PM at the MELVIN J. SLIWINSKI FUNERAL HOME, 85 George Urban Blvd. (west of Harlem Rd.) where funeral services will be held Thursday at 9:30 AM and from St. John Gualbert Church at 10 AM. Entombment St. Stanislaus Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Roswell Park Cancer Institute. Published in the Buffalo News from 7/31/2005 - 8/2/2005. Zink, Evelyn M. (Lichtenthal) Of Cheektowaga, NY, entered into rest July 20, 2005, beloved wife of the late Harry L. Zink; devoted mother of Harry (Velma) Zink; cherished grandmother of Michael (Sherri) Zink, Michelle (Bert) Dunn, Randy Zink and five great-grandchildren; loving daughter of the late Herbert and Cecilia (nee Stoeckl) Lichtenthal; dear sister of Ruth (Raymond) Schuessler, Herbert (Eva), John (late Mavis) and Thomas (Carolyn) Lichtenthal; also survived by relatives and friends. No prior visitation. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a memorial service at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 2311 George Urban Blvd., Depew on Monday evening at 7:00 PM. Interment St. John's Cemetery (West Seneca). Published in the Buffalo News on 7/31/2005. Zuk Jr., John July 29, 2005. Loving companion of Carol Redman; dearest father of Wendy (Scott) Quackenbush, Robin (Ernest) Sierant, Cynthia (Larry) Carroll and John (Fiancee Cris Schnaufer) Zuk; also survived by 10 grandchildren. Family present at the PIETSZAK FUNERAL HOME, 806 Clinton Street (3 blocks west of Fillmore) Monday 2-4 and 7-9 and Tuesday 2-4 and 6:30-7 PM where funeral services will follow visitation at 7:00 PM. Donations in John's Memory may be made to Buffalo Hospice, Inc. Published in the Buffalo News on 7/31/2005.