OBITS: The Buffalo News Death Notices 1 Jun 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 Alvarez, Nery May 28, 2005, of Lackawanna, NY, Age 89, wife of the late Miguel Alvarez; mother of Michael A., Robert D., Steven J., Gloria, Victoria M. Lindstrom and Linda A. France; 10 grandchildren; and four great grandchildren. A Mass of Christian Burial was offered Tuesday in St. Anthony's Church in Lackawanna. Burial was in Holy Cross Cemetery, Lackawanna. Born in Yauco, Puerto Rico, Mrs. Alvarez was a senior companion at West Seneca Developmental Center for fifteen years. She lived in God's Word in sharing and helping others. Active in her Church, she was a eucharistic minister, a member of the choir and a member of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. She was a sponsor of children in need and a translator for refugees and helped to place them. She was active in the Mexican Club, where her husband was one of the founders. She enjoyed traveling, reading, theater, music and gardening. Published in the Buffalo News from 5/29/2005 - 6/5/2005. Arrigo, Anne M. (Jacobi) May 31, 2005. Beloved wife of the late Michael L. Arrigo; devoted mother of Rosemary (Dr. Emanuel) Gambacorta; loving grandmother of Jonathan and Nicola Gambacorta. The family will be present on Wednesday from 1-3 PM and 7-9 PM at (Harris Hill Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME INC. 8440 Main St. (near Harris Hill Rd) where funeral services will be Thursday at 8:45 AM and a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Gregory the Great Church at 9:30 AM. Friends invited. Flowers gratefully declined. Online register at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News on 6/1/2005. Atwater, Richard L. Age 69, of Arcade, NY, died May 27, beloved husband of Simone (nee Favre); father of the late Henry Atwater; father-in-law of Jacqueline Atwater; grandfather of Janis and Jason; great grandfather of Lucian and Julian; brother of Donald (Jane), Fred (Fran), Roy, Charles Atwater and the late William and James Atwater, Pearl Brown, Mary Hull and Bessie Schmidt. Also survived by special niece and nephew: Ronald (Hope) Atwater and Annie (Jack) Burton; special great-niece and great-nephews: Jeremy (Patty) Atwater and Becky (Dan) Fore; special friends: Bob (Kim) Bockhahn and several nieces and nephews. Friends called Saturday from 5-9 PM at W.S. DAVIS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 358 W. Main St., Arcade, where funeral services were held Sunday at 2 PM. Interment will be in Siloam Cemetery, Freedom. Memorials may be made to the Bliss Fire Department. Published in the Buffalo News on 6/1/2005. Badgley, Thomas J. May 30, 2005, beloved husband of Rita A. (nee Stock) Badgley; dear father of Sharon M. (Michelle), John T. (Christy), Michael G. (Tammy) and James W. (Suzanne) Badgley; loving grandfather of Julia, Madison, Briana, Mackenzie and Wade; devoted son of Gloria and the late Thomas W. Badgley; brother of Susan (Mark) Werner, Penny (Bernie) Armeni and Roger (Barbara) Badgley. The family will receive friends at the C. MERTZ AND SON FUNERAL HOME, INC., 911 Englewood Ave., Tuesday from 4-8 PM and Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM where funeral services will be held Thursday at 9 AM and a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Blessed Sacrament Church (Claremont Ave.) at 9:30 AM. In lieu of flowers, donations to Roswell Park Alliance. Tom was a former Detective of the Town of Tonawanda Police Department and an active Kenilworth Volunteer Fireman. Published in the Buffalo News from 5/31/2005 - 6/1/2005. Baumgart, Virginia (Swaciak) May 29, 2005, in Hamburg, formerly of Cheektowaga, NY, beloved wife of the late Leonard P. Baumgart; dear mother of Dianne (Robert) Misiak, Maureen Anderson, Allan (Melissa) Baumgart and the late Elaine Baran; dear grandmother of Jennifer (Kevin) Manchester, Jill (Patrick) Hartley, William (Laura) Baran, Lucas, Clayton and Gabrielle Baumgart; great-grandmother of Lauren and Natalie Manchester and Jackson Hartley; sister of Frank (Nancy), Robert (late Marianne) Swaciak, Henrietta (Edmund) Wesolowski, Patricia (Robert) Beutler, late Norbert (Julia) Swaciak, late Dorothy (Roger) Bergquist; 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 where family will be present Tuesday and Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9. Mass of Christian Burial Thursday at 9:30 AM in St. Josaphat's Church (please assemble at church). Mrs. Baumgart was a member of The Cheektowaga Home Bureau and The May Bells, Knitting Club for over 47 years. Published in the Buffalo News from 5/31/2005 - 6/1/2005. Brauner, Jane M. (Kotlowski) of Lancaster, NY, May 30, 2005. Wife of the late Anthony M. Mother of Robert (late Diane) and Kenneth (Joan). Grandmother of Kelly, Timothy, Scott, David and Kenneth. Sister of Dorothy (late Roman) Klein, Frances (Edward) Domanowski and Stephen (Marlene) Kotlowski. Also survived by nieces and nephews. Friends may call Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the DANZER & DENGLER FUNERAL HOME, 5363 Genesee St, Bowmansville. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Thursday at 10 AM from St Francis RC Church, 18 W. Main St, Corfu, NY. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Alzheimers Association of WNY. Published in the Buffalo News from 5/31/2005 - 6/1/2005. Brown, Edith E. (Gies) May 29, 2005; of Angola, NY; beloved wife of Richard A. Brown; sister of Gerda Swiader of Angola, NY; Irmgard and Waltraud of Germany; survived by nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements by SCHIAVONE FUNERAL HOME INC, Published in the Buffalo News from 5/31/2005 - 6/1/2005. Case, Marilyn J. (Fuss) Of East Aurora, NY, formerly of Ebenezer, NY, May 31, 2005; wife of the late Robert E. Case; mother of Sharon (Gary) Woods and Marsha (Raymond) Niceforo; grandmother of Alex, Taylor and Patrick Niceforo; aunt of Tracey, Jason, Nathan, David (Barclay) and Stephen (Catherine) Fuss; sister of Robert Fuss and the late Donald F. Fuss. No prior visitation. Memorial Services will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions will be made to Hospice of Buffalo. Arrangements by KENNETH HOWE FUNERAL HOME. Published in the Buffalo News from 6/1/2005 - 6/4/2005. Clark, Dorothy Mae May 28, 2005, wife of Clifton Clark, dearest mother of Jimmie Debose of Springfield, MA; sister of Beulah McGhee; also survived by five grandchildren and other relatives. The family will receive friends Friday 11:00 AM at THOMAS T. EDWARDS FUNERAL HOME INC., 993 Genesee St., where funeral services will follow at 12:00 noon. Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News from 6/1/2005 - 6/2/2005. Czerniak, Stephen C. May 28, 2005, of Colden, NY, husband of Shirley (nee Adams) Czerniak; father of Richard (Barbara) of Kennedy, NY, Georgianna (Paul) McGlinchey of Oakdale, CT, Stephen (Stephanie) of Colden, NY and Andrew (Jennifer Schneider) Czerniak of Colden, NY; grandfather of 10 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; brother of Alfred Czerniak of Colden, NY and the late Richard Czerniak and Alice Hohman. No prior visitation. Family and friends are invited to a Memorial Service on Wednesday at 2:00 PM at the Colden United Methodist Church. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to the Colden United Methodist Church Memorial Fund or the Colden Fire Dept. Arrangements by WURTZ FUNERAL HOME, Boston, NY. Published in the Buffalo News from 5/31/2005 - 6/1/2005. D'Agostino, Marco M. May 31, 2005, beloved husband of Dolores (Virginia) D'Agostino; father of Elizabeth D'Agostino and Mary (Thomas) DuBrule; grandfather of Rochelle and Jason DuBrule; brother of John Giaccio; also survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral service from the CARLTON A. ULLRICH FUNERAL HOME INC., 855 Englewood Ave., Tonawanda, Friday at 11 AM. Family present Thursday 2-4 and 7-9. Published in the Buffalo News from 6/1/2005 - 6/2/2005. Dickman, Concetta M. (Sciolino) May 31, 2005. Dearest wife of David A. Dickman, DDS. Daughter of Carmella 'Millie' (nee George) and the late Russell Sciolino; sister of Charletta, Russell (Cheryl) and Thomas (Kathleen); also survived by nieces and nephews. Friends may call Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the ROBERTS & DENGLER FUNERAL HOME, 8630 Transit Rd, East Amherst, where prayers will be offered Saturday morning at 9:15 followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St Pius X Church, at 10:00 AM. Memorial contributions in Mrs. Dickman's memory may be made to Catholic Charities. Online tributes may be made to www.mem.com Published in the Buffalo News from 6/1/2005 - 6/3/2005. Dinino, Mary Jo Of Swormville, NY, May 29, 2005, loving daughter of the late Vincent and the late Alice Dinino; loving twin sister of Lynn (Howard III) Edbauer; loving sister of Laurie (Michael) Aris, Bonnie (Jerome) Anthon, Donna (Paul) Mahoney, Penny Dinino, Jeri (Kevin Gregoire) Dinino; dearest aunt of Heather (Arthur), Amberleigh, Michael, Vincent, Mercedes and Miles. Funeral service Thursday at 10:00 AM from the URBAN BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 6685 Transit Rd., East Amherst (three miles north of Maple) and a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mary's Church, Swormville at 10:30 AM. Visitation Tuesday and Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Published in the Buffalo News from 5/31/2005 - 6/1/2005. Dinkins, Elease May 23, 2005. In Rochester, NY. The family will receive friends Wednesday 11 AM. Funeral 12 noon from St. John Baptist Church, 184 Goodell St. arrangements by BRIAN K. LEWIS FUNERAL HOME, INC, 347 Peckham St. Published in the Buffalo News from 5/31/2005 - 6/1/2005. Failey, Otis G. "Red" Of Springville, NY, May 31, 2005, husband of Marilyn H. Failey (nee Quick); father of Lynne (Keith) Lunn, Gayle (Ronald) Gominiak, Dennis (Lisa) Failey and Kevin Failey; also survived by eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Private memorial services will be held at the convenience of the family. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the Lupus Foundation. Arrangements by SMITH-WEISMANTEL FUNERAL HOME INC. Published in the Buffalo News on 6/1/2005. Ferreri, Nancy R. (Interdonato) Of Hamburg, NY, May 30, 2005, beloved wife of the late James; dearest mother of Annette (Gordon) Hinckley; loving grandmother of Michael (Marcy) Hinckley, Linda Webber, Diana (John) Krywokulski and Gordon (Krista) Hinckley; survived by seven great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Family will be present to receive friends Thursday from 2-4 and 7-8:30 PM at the (Hamburg Chapel) JOHN J. KACZOR FUNERAL HOME, INC., 5453 Southwestern Blvd. (corner of Rogers Rd., 646-5555) where Funeral Services will be held at 8:30 PM. Flowers gratefully declined. Published in the Buffalo News from 5/31/2005 - 6/1/2005. Geiger, Rose C. (Nabor) Of Boston, NY, May 26, 2005, wife of the late Oren Geiger; mother of John (Patricia) Geiger; grandmother of Timothy Geiger; sister of the late Vincent Nabor and Florence Nabor. No prior visitation. Services held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements by WURTZ FUNERAL HOME. Published in the Buffalo News from 5/31/2005 - 6/1/2005. Gorny, Emily (Fronczak) May 31, 2005. beloved wife of the late Frank X.; devoted mother of Robert F. (Christina) and Janie (Gerald) Trzecki; loving grandmother of Jeffery (Dawn) and Jay (Kelly) Trzecki; great grandmother of Alex, Rebecca, and Katelyn; dear sister of Edward (late Gertrude) Fronczak; predeceased by two brothers and a sister; also survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral services at the BUSZKA FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2005 Clinton St. (Corner S. Ogden) Friday at 9:15 AM and at St. Andrew's Church at 10:00 AM. Visitation on Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Published in the Buffalo News from 6/1/2005 - 6/2/2005. Hanes, Thomas J. Of Clarence Center, NY, May 29, 2005, beloved husband of Jacquline (nee Veros) Hanes; loving father of Deborah (David) Diament, Lisa Hanes, Lori (Eric) Karneth and Thomas Hanes; dearest grandfather of Jeffrey and Daniel Diament; loving brother of Audrey (Norman) Naab, Patricia (William) Farrell and Donald (Corky) Hanes; also survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral service Thursday at 12 Noon from the URBAN BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 6685 Transit Rd., East Amherst (three miles north of Maple) and a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mary's Church, Swormville at 12:30 PM. Visitation Tuesday 7-9 and Wednesday 1-3 and 7-9. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials to Hospice of Buffalo. Published in the Buffalo News from 5/31/2005 - 6/1/2005. Hayes, Antoinette Ellinger "Toni" Of Kenmore, May 31, 2005, wife of the late Chester M. Hayes; dear mother of Kathleen (Leonard R.) Lenihan, Maureen (Paul) Bunting of Nazareth, PA.; grandmother of Caitlin, Emily Lenihan, Ginna, Chester, Jessica and Laura Mae Bunting; sister-in-law of Mary Jeanne Ellinger, Eugene (Catherine C.) Hayes; also survived by nieces and nephews. Friends may call at D. LAWRENCE GINNANE FUNERAL HOME, 3215 Delaware Ave., Kenmore, Thursday 4-8 PM, where funeral will be held Friday at 8:45. Mass of Christian Burial from St. Paul's R.C. Church 9:15 AM. Interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Memorial contributions to Hospice Foundation, Buffalo, 225 Como Park Blvd., Cheektowaga, NY 14227 are preferred. Published in the Buffalo News from 6/1/2005 - 6/2/2005. Hojnacki, Helen V. (Visloskie) Of Buffalo, NY, May 29, 2005, beloved wife of the late Walter F. Hojnacki; mother of Frank (Mary) and Michael (Kathleen) Hojnacki; grandmother of Stephanie and Adam Hojnacki; sister of Pete (late Alice), Walter (late Molly) and the late Mike (late Anne), Eva and Andrew (late June) Visloskie; also survived by several nieces and nephews. Friends received Wednesday 2-4 and 6-8 PM at the GRECO FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2909 Elmwood Ave. (near Sheridan Dr.) where funeral services will be held Thursday morning at 8:45 and in Holy Spirit Church at 9:30. Interment in Elmlawn Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News from 5/31/2005 - 6/1/2005. Hopkins Jr., L. Nelson May 30, 2005, beloved husband of Jane Daggett Hopkins; father of Dr. L. N. 'Nick' (Bonnie) Hopkins III, Robin Hopkins (Richard) Amper of Long Island, NY, Jane Hopkins (John) Carey of Wilmington, DE and the late Jarvis Doane Hopkins; survived by six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; brother of Polly Hopkins (late Kenneth R.) Robinson; step-brother of Joseph Dorrington. Memorial service will be held Friday 5 PM at Westminster Presbyterian Church. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials to Westminster Presbyterian Church, Elizabeth Olmstead Center for Visually Impaired or the Millard Fillmore Health Education and Research Foundation. Arrangements by GEORGE C. ROBERTS & SONS. Published in the Buffalo News from 6/1/2005 - 6/2/2005. Jones, Carol LaVonne (Laman) May 14, 2005; of Grand Island, NY; beloved wife of 48 years to Robert Jones; mother of Timothy, Kim, Gary, Kandice and Shawn; also survived by fourteen grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Funeral Services were held at the Lester H. Wedekindt Funeral Home, 3290 Delaware Ave., Kenmore, NY 14217 on May 18th at 8 PM. Mrs. Jones was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star and the Auxillary Fraternal Order of the Eagles. She was a pilot for the Civil Air patrol during WW II. Published in the Buffalo News on 6/1/2005. Kapturowski, Mary D. (nee Ledzian) May 30, 2005, long time resident of Sloan, NY, beloved wife of the late Raymond; dearest mother of John (Susan), Sandra (Peter) Sywak, Donna, Jerome (Cynthia) and Thomas Kapturowski; loving grandmother of five grandchildren; also survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral services commencing at the DANIEL R. SMOLAREK FUNERAL HOME, 2047 Broadway, Cheektowaga-Buffalo City line, Thursday at 9:30 AM and at St. Andrew's Church at 10 AM. Entombment in St. Stanislaus Cemetery. Family present Wednesday only 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Published in the Buffalo News on 6/1/2005. Kasper, Ann (Klima) of Orchard Park,, NY, May 30, 2005 Beloved wife of the late Joseph R. Kasper. Loving mother of Ronald F. (Shirley) Kasper and Jo Dean A. (Richard) Potter. Cherished grandmother of Korie, Joseph, Holly; sister of Leonard (Adeline) Klima and the late Stephanie Magruder, Viola Skibicki, Josephine Juda, Lillian Osmola, Frances, Chester, and Anthony Klima; Marian Pacholski and Edmund Klima. The family will receive friends, Thursday, 2-4 and 7-9 at the F. E. BROWN SONS FUNERAL HOME, INC, E. Quaker St. (Rte 20A, 1.25 mi east of Rte. 219) Orchard Park. Services from the funeral home Friday 8:45 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in Nativity of Our Lord Church, at 9:30. Friends invited. Flowers gratefully declined; memorials made to Mercy Hospital Foundation in Ann's name Published in the Buffalo News from 6/1/2005 - 6/2/2005. Ketterer, Rita M. (Hausler) May 31, 2005, at age 88, beloved wife of the late Gerald T. Ketterer; dear mother of John (Barbara) Ketterer, Gerald F. Ketterer, Mary Ann Ketterer, Janet (Peter) Grant and Carol Ann (Paul) Koestler; dear grandmother of 14 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren; dear sister of the late Joseph Hausler. The family will be present Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Amherst Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME INC., 5200 Sheridan Dr. (corner of Hopkins Rd.) where funeral service will be held on Friday at 9:15 AM and a Mass of Christian Burial celebrated from St. Mary's Church (Swormville) at 10:00 AM. Friends invited. On line register book @ www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 6/1/2005 - 6/2/2005. Knapp, Oliver D. Of East Aurora, NY, May 29, 2005, husband of Katherine E. (nee Depke); father of Laurie (Rick) Locke and the late Linda Mesel; survived by four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; brother of Edmund (Mildred) Knapp, Thelma (Earl) Klein and the late Lloyd (survived by Elvira) Knapp; also survived by nieces and nephews. No prior visitation. Memorial services will be held 1 PM Friday from Baker Memorial United Methodist Church, Main & Center Streets, East Aurora. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the church. Arrangements by KENNETH HOWE FUNERAL HOME Published in the Buffalo News on 6/1/2005. Knight, Margaret Age 46, passed peacefully at home in Takoma Park, MD. May 25, 2005. Beloved wife of Gregory J. Knight (formerly of Hamburg, NY). A memorial service will be held at Friends Meeting of Washington (FMW), June 25, 2005 at 2 PM. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the FMW, 2111 Florida Ave. N.W., Washington, D.C. 20008. Published in the Buffalo News on 6/1/2005. Krell, Janet (Szylowski) Of Buffalo, NY, May 30, 2005, beloved wife of James L. Krell; loving mother of James M. (Tina), Jason E. and Julie E. Krell; dear daughter of Adele and the late John Szylowski; sister of Matthew (Joanie) Szylowski, Deborah (Bruce) Terry and the late Leonard Szylowski, Theresa Bess and John Szylowski; cherished grandmother of Jeremy J. and Trevor M. Krell. The family will be present to receive friends on Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the O'CONNELL-MURPHY FUNERAL HOME, 2286 South Park Ave. where funeral services will held Friday at 10 AM. Rev. Kenneth Babcock officiating. Flowers gratefully declined. Donations may be made to the Leukemia Society. On-line condolences and on-line registered book may be signed at www.oconnellfh.net Published in the Buffalo News on 6/1/2005. Lexner Jr., Charles Joseph Passed away May 31, 2005, in the Newfane Rehab & Health Care Center; Charles is survived by his children, Jerome (Cheryl) Lexner of Cheektowaga, Barbara (Bill) Mangan of Lockport, Beverly Palmer of Newfane, Charles (Mary) Lexner, III, of West Seneca, NY, Charlene Renczkowski of Newfane and Jeff (Pam) Lexner of Las Vegas, NV; also survived by 17 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Friends may call Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at PRUDDEN & KANDT FUNERAL HOME, 242 Genesee Street, Lockport where prayers will be offered Friday morning at 9:30 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 AM to be celebrated in St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church, 168 Chestnut Street, Lockport. Entombment will be in Mount Olivet Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the American Heart Association, Heart Gifts Processing Center, P.O. Box 3049, Syracuse, NY 13220-3049 or to Breast Cancer Research would be appreciated by the family. Published in the Buffalo News on 6/1/2005. Manka, Lillian R. (Barbic) Of Blasdell, NY, entered into rest May 30, 2005, beloved wife of Leonard J. Manka; devoted mother of Linda L. (Karl) Kovacs; cherished grandmother of Christopher and Stacy Kovacs; loving daughter of the late Peter and Ljuba (nee Cigich) Barbic; dear sister of George (late Caroline) Barbic, Catherine (late Edward) Manka, Helen (Robert) Levulis and pre-deceased by two sisters and three brothers; also survived by relatives and friends. Relatives and friends may visit the LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (Southtowns Chapel) 3060 Abbott Rd near Lake Ave. on Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Our Lady of Bistrica Church, 1619 Abbott Rd. Lackawanna, on Friday morning at 10 o'clock. (Please assemble at Church). Interment Lakeside Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News from 6/1/2005 - 6/2/2005. Marracino, Albert C. May 31, 2005. Beloved husband of Emily (Godani) and the late Eleanora (Paolini); dear father of Paula Giroux of Hamburg and Carla (Roberto) Canossa of Termo, Italy; loving grandfather of Nicole (Eric) Huber, Danielle Giroux, Michele and Davide Canossa; great-grandfather of Julia and Alyssa Giroux; son of the late Angelo and Margaret (Lalli) Marracino; brother of Raymond (Alice), Richard (Diane), Patricia (Libero) Gregoretti and the late Dewey (Yolanda) and the late Linda (Late Jim) Bracci; also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral from the JAMES W. CANNAN FUNERAL HOME, INC. (Southtowns Chapel), 3155 Orchard Park Rd., Saturday at 8:30 AM and from Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Church at 9 AM. Friends may call Friday from 2-4 and 6-9. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Hospice of Buffalo. Mr. Marracino was a retiree of Bethlehem Steel Company and was a WWII Army veteran, Pacific Theatre. Published in the Buffalo News from 6/1/2005 - 6/2/2005. Marrelli, Thomas D. MAY 31, 2005, of Hamburg, NY; beloved husband of Dorothy (nee Fredriksen); cherished father of Thomas, Mark (Debbie), Glenn (Colleen), Cindy (Larry) Wells, Christine Marrelli and Kimberly Williams; dear brother of Marie (Richard) Semonian; also survived by 21 grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Friends received at The LAKESIDE MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME INC., S-4199 Lakeshore Rd. (corner Camp Rd. & Route 5) Hamburg, 627-2919, Thursday 2-4 and 7-8:30 PM, where funeral services will immediately follow at 8:30 PM. Charles A. Castiglia Director. Published in the Buffalo News on 6/1/2005. McCafferty, Rebecca "Ruby" May 31, 2005. Wife of the late Frank McCafferty; mother of Francis (Maureen) McCafferty, Lucy (William) Garcia and Briget Howard; sister of the late Lucy Lawn, Patrick Fannin, Mary Greene, and Sarah McCauley. Also survived by nine grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. Funeral from the CHAS. F. MCMAHON FUNERAL HOME INC, 982 Abbott Rd, Friday at 11:30 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Martin of Tours at 12 noon. Friends may call Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Published in the Buffalo News from 6/1/2005 - 6/2/2005. Mecklenburg, Howard W. May 28, 2005, of Hamburg, NY, beloved husband of Sally (nee Baxter); dear father of Sandra (Kenneth) Padak, Sherry (James) Sciandra, Robert (Susan) and the late Susan Diane Mecklenburg; grandfather of Julie, Sarah, Jason, Lisa, Tyler and Brandon; brother of the late Alvin and Elmer Mecklenburg. Private funeral services will be held. Memorials may be made to Buffalo Hospice Foundation. Published in the Buffalo News from 6/1/2005 - 6/2/2005. O'Toole, Evelyn Lucille April 6, 2005. Memorial Mass for Evelyn Lucille O'Toole, Saturday, June 4, 2005, 11 AM at Our Lady of Lebanon Church, 1120 Niagara St., Niagara Falls, NY. Published in the Buffalo News from 6/1/2005 - 6/2/2005. Ognibene, Ida L. (Nasca) May 29, 2005, beloved wife of the late Charles J. Ognibene; dear mother of Charles (Susan), Joseph (Rosemary) Ognibene and Rosemarie (Peter) Amodeo; grandmother of 10 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; sister of Christine (late Harry) Kostrzycki, Anthony (Shirley) Nasca and the late Vincent (Mary), Cosimo (Angeline), Thomas Nasca and Anna (Joseph) Tutaro; also survived by nieces and nephews. The family will be present to receive friends on Tuesday from 7-9 PM and Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Tonawanda Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2600 Sheridan Dr. (corner Parker Blvd.) where funeral services will be held on Thursday at 8:45 AM and from St. Benedict Church at 9:30 AM. Flowers gratefully declined. Online register at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 5/31/2005 - 6/1/2005. Okun, Josephine A. (Bumbalo) May 31, 2005, long time resident of the West Side of Buffalo, devoted wife of the late David B. Okun; cherished mother of the late Donald Okun and Gerald (Jane) Okun; mother-in-law of Esther Okun; beloved grandmother of Alan (Julie) Okun, Cindy (James) McLaughlin, James (Danielle) Okun and Kevin Okun; great-grandmother of Justin, Kaitlin, Dylan, Olivia, Alexis, Jenna, and Joseph; sister of Mary Diloro and the late Joseph Bumbalo, James Bumbalo, Frances Bumbalo, and Dr. Thomas Bumbalo. Family will be present to receive friends Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 at the DIETRICH FUNERAL HOME INC., 2480 Kensington. Amherst. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday at 9:30 AM at st. Joseph's Cathedral. Flowers are gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to Hospice of WNY or the Salvation Army. Published in the Buffalo News from 6/1/2005 - 6/2/2005. Parry, Josephine A. (Orlando) Of Kenmore, NY, May 30, 2005, beloved wife of Walter A. Parry; mother of Veronica (Leon) Dulski and Marianne Parry; grandmother of Brendan Stubeusz and Christopher Stawiasz; sister of the late Rose Cunningham, Bridget Arena, Marie Godry, John Orlando and Angelo (Nancy) Orlando; also survived by several nieces and nephews. Friends received Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the GRECO FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2909 Elmwood Ave. (near Sheridan Dr.) where funeral services will be held Thursday morning at 8:30 and in St. Paul's R.C. Church at 9:00. Memorials may be sent to Hospice Buffalo, Inc. Interment in Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News from 5/31/2005 - 6/1/2005. Raak, Karl May 9, 2005, formerly of Estonia, of the Town of Tonawanda, NY, beloved husband of the late Terje (Halling) Raak; step-father of Sylvia Halling (late Endel) Ratsep, Helgi Halling (Frank) Mottern and the late Mai Halling Raykoff; also survived by nine step-grandchildren and several step-great grandchildren and relatives in Estonia. Friends are invited to attend services at LETER H. WEDEKINDT FUNERAL HOME, 3290 Delaware Ave., Friday morning at 11:00. Published in the Buffalo News from 6/1/2005 - 6/2/2005. Roszak, Charlotte (Kikta) May 31, 2005; beloved wife of the late Walter Roszak and late Chester Tomczak; predeceased by brothers and sisters; beloved aunt of Adrienne (John) Pasquariello, Ralph (Shirley) Jasinski, Richard (Joan) Gruszecki, Mary Ann (Roger) Robson, Dennis (Evelyn) Gruszecki, Edward Kikta and Daniel (Vicky) Maciejewski and grand nephews and nieces. Funeral from the PACER FUNERAL HOME INC., 2275 George Urban Blvd. (2 blocks East of Dick Rd), Friday 9:30 AM and St. John Gualbert's Church 10:00 AM. Friends invited. Family present Thursday 2-4, 7-9 PM. Published in the Buffalo News from 6/1/2005 - 6/2/2005. Ryan, Bernard J. "Berney" May 30, 2005, beloved husband of Karen (Cooley) Ryan; loving father of B. Jay (Michalina) and Kathleen S. Ryan; dear brother of Alice (late James) Skrzeczkowski and Nelson C. (late Marilyn) Ryan; proud uncle of Eileen, Jim, Dani, Kelly, Sean, Jill, Betta and Megan. Funeral from the CHAS. F. McMAHON FUNERAL HOME, INC., 982 Abbott Rd., Friday at 9:00 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Martin of Tours R.C. Church at 9:30 AM. Friends may call Wednesday and Thursday from 3-8 PM. Memorials may be made to St. Martin's, Bishop Timon or Mount Mercy in lieu of flowers. Published in the Buffalo News from 5/31/2005 - 6/2/2005. Salvia, Carmela T. May 29, 2005, at age 82, beloved daughter of the late Joseph and Carmela (nee Siragusa) Salvia; she is also survived by half-brothers and sisters in Erie, PA, some cousins and many friends. Friends may call on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Harris Hill Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 8440 Main St. (near Harris Hill Rd.) where funeral services will be held on Saturday at 9:15 AM and a Mass of Christian Burial celebrated from Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church at 10:00 AM. A visitation will also be held on Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the Fantauzzi Funeral Home, 82 E. Main St. in Fredonia, NY where prayers will be said on Monday at 10:00 AM followed by a Committal Service at St. Anthony's Cemetery in Fredonia. Online register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News on 6/1/2005. Schlau, Russell H. "Russ" Suddenly, May 30, 2005, age 34, of Depew, NY, beloved husband of Darlene (Zlotek) Schlau; loving son of Joanne (late Norbert) Schlau; dear brother of Lisa (Derek) Sulkowski, Jeffrey Schlau; son-in-law of Butch (Cindy) Betz and Adam 'Sonnie' Zlotek; brother-in-law of Kimberly and Kristin Zlotek; also survived by aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Services Thursday at 8:45 AM from the KAZMIERCZAK FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3640 Clinton St. (one block east of Union Rd.) and in St. Gabriel R.C. Church at 9:30 AM. Family present Tuesday 7-9 and Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9. Russ was an active member of East Aurora Fish & Game Club. Published in the Buffalo News from 5/31/2005 - 6/1/2005. Siegel, Miriam S. Age 90, of Tampa, FL. Died Saturday, May 28, 2005. Mrs. Siegel was an artist, accomplished musician, composer and pianist. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 49 years Samuel, her devoted son Kenneth and seven siblings. Survivors include her daughters and sons-in-law Eileen Siegel (Ronald Johnson) of Lutz and Joan (Joseph) Roetter of Buffalo, NY, and granddaughters Jolie Roetter and Carrie Siegel. Funeral services were held in Delray Beach, FL. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Hospice. SEGAL FUNERAL HOME, Beth David Chapel, Tampa, FL. Published in the Buffalo News on 6/1/2005. Sieman, John Carl May 31, 2005; beloved husband of Emily 'Mickey' (nee Monczynski) Sieman; dearest father of Robert Alan (Jane) Sieman; loving grandfather of Keith and Kelly Sieman; dear brother of Rosalie Owsian, Celestine 'Sally' Szemenciak; pre-deceased by Francis and Raymond Siemankowski; also survived by many nieces and nephews. The family will be present Thursday 1-3 and 6-9 PM at the (Amherst Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 5200 Sheridan Drive (corner Hopkins Rd.) where funeral services will be held Friday at 8:45 AM and from St. Gregory the Great Church at 9:30 AM. Flowers gratefully declined. Donations may be made to Roswell Park Alliance Foundation, Roswell Park Cancer Institute, PO Box 631, Buffalo, NY 14240-0631. Online register book at www.Amigone.com. Published in the Buffalo News from 6/1/2005 - 6/2/2005. Sixt, Margaret "Peggy" (Wirth) May 31, 2005, beloved wife of Jack Sixt; dear mother of John (Karen) Sixt and Michele Sixt; daughter of the late Thomas and Kathryn 'Kitty' (Sullivan) Wirth; sister of Thomas Jr. Wirth, Robert (Cheryl) Wirth, Timothy (Mary) Wirth and Betty (Mike) Heil. Friends may call Wednesday and Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the JAMES W. CANNAN FUNERAL HOME, INC., (Southtowns Chapel) 3155 Orchard Park Rd. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday at 9:30 AM at St. Ambrose Church. (Please assemble at Church.) In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the American Cancer Society. Published in the Buffalo News from 6/1/2005 - 6/2/2005. Swing, David T. Marilla, NY, May 29, 2005, beloved husband of Shirley A. (Reukauf) Swing; dearest father of Dennis J. (Laureen), Kimberly A. O'Leary (Darryl) Cardinal, Diane M. (Tibor) Stotz and Michael D. Swing; loving grandfather of Paul V. O'Leary and Tibor Stotz, Jr.; brother of Paul (Elaine) Swing; also survived by sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews and friends. Friends may call Tuesday and Wednesday 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 services will be held Thursday morning at 11 o'clock. Friends are invited. Published in the Buffalo News from 5/31/2005 - 6/1/2005. Tylec, Rose (Kowalczyk) Of North Tonawanda, May 30, 2005, wife of the late Edward Tylec; dearest mother of Priscilla (David) Ramocki, Joanne (Raymond) Dudak, Alice (Val) Wieclaw, Edward, Gerald (Jill) and Justine Tedesco; proud grandmother of nine grandchildren and the late Michael Dudak; great-grandmother of ten; dear sister of Stanley Jedynak, Sophie Kozuch and the late John (Antoinette), Raymond and Joseph (Bertha) Jedynak; survived by nieces and nephews. Family present Wednesday 7-9 PM and Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the SABER FUNERAL HOME, 549 Oliver St., North Tonawanda (692-0271) where prayers will be said Friday at 9 AM and a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Our Lady of Czestochowa Church at 9:30 AM. Published in the Buffalo News on 6/1/2005. Winn, Sarah H. (Turner) Of Hamburg, NY. Entered into rest May 31, 2005. Beloved wife of the late Edwin E. Winn; devoted mother of Carolyn (Donald) Gillette and the late James H. WInn; cherished grandmother of Diane (Mark) Deinhart, Daniel (Erin) Gillette, James, Lana and Kimberley Winn; loving daughter of the late Robert Bynum and Carolyn E. (nee Turner) Turner; dear sister of the late Tommy (late June), late Alfred, late Frank and late Robert (Martha 'Bodie'); also survived by relatives and friends. Relatives and friends may visit the LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (Southtowns Chapel), 3060 Abbott Rd. near Lake Ave., on Thursday from 4-8 PM, where the funeral service will be held on Friday morning at 11 o'clock. Interment Acacia Park Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News on 6/1/2005. Woltz, Joanne E. May 29, 2005; beloved daughter of Nancy (nee Walski) Woltz and the late Leonard R.; dearest sister of Leonard R. Jr. (Joann); beloved aunt of Raelyn and Hanna; loving niece of Dorothy McClellan and Eleanor R. (Sylvester) Smith; also survived by many loving cousins and friends. Services from the COLONIAL MEMORIAL CHAPELS INC., 3003 South Park Ave, Lackawanna, NY, Friday morning at 10 AM and from Our Lady of Victory Basilica at 10:30 AM. Visitation Thursday 2-9 PM. Flowers gratefully declined. Published in the Buffalo News from 6/1/2005 - 6/2/2005.