OBITS: The Buffalo News Death Notices 4 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. Bevilacqua, Michelina "Madge" (nee Colosimo) Of Lackawanna, NY, June 2, 2005, beloved wife of the late Samuel Bevilacqua; loving mother of Henry (Lynn), Rosemary (Daniel) Kowalik and Linda (Paul) Massimi; dear grandmother of Julie Walsh, James and Jolene Bevilacqua, Jamie (Eric) Paluch, Gregg (Sarah) Kowalik, Melissa (Todd) Taylor, Paul (Melissa) Massimi; cherished great-grandmother of nine; sister of Antoinette (late Alex) Filipetti, James (late Rita) Colosimo, Joseph Colosimo, Rosemary (late Silvio) FIlipetti and the late Antoinette Colosimo and Domenick (Lorraine) Colosimo; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Family will be present to receive friends Saturday and Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Blasdell/Lackawanna Chapel) JOHN J. KACZOR FUNERAL HOME INC., 3450 South Park Ave where prayers will be said Monday morning at 8:15, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Church at 9 AM. Interment will follow in Holy Cross Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News from 6/4/2005 - 6/5/2005. Boyarski, Stella S. "Kitty" (nee Komendera) Of West Seneca, NY. June 1, 2005. Beloved wife of Edward J. Boyarski; loving mother of Cheryl (Richard) Robinson, Renee' (Gary) Askins; cherished grandmother of Richard III, Robert and Emmaline Robinson and Jessica Askins; sister of Theresa (late Bernard) Gemza; Family will be present to receive friends Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Blasdell/Lackawanna Chapel) JOHN J. KACZOR FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3450 South Park Ave., where prayers will be said Monday morning at 9:30 followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at Queen of Heaven Church at 10:15. Interment will follow in Holy Cross Cemetery. Mrs. Boyarski was a member of Queen of Heaven Ladies Sodality and Ladies Auxiliary of VFW Post #8113. Published in the Buffalo News from 6/4/2005 - 6/5/2005. Brown, Phillip Age 73 of Sheboygagn, WI; June 2, 2005; husband of Lorrene 'Lori' (Ross) Stangel and the late Beverly (Swift) and the late Frances (Phalen); father of Craig D. Brown and Christine F. Brown-Brezina; step-father of Darlene D. (Marc) Stangel; grandfather of three grandchildren; brother of Barbara (Bud) Edwards; also survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Sunday in Sheboygan. Interment in Garden Terrace Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Immanuel Lutheran Church, 1634 Illinois Ave., Sheboygan, WI 53081. Arrangements by the NOVAK-RAMM-ZIEGLER FUNERAL HOME, Sheboygan, WI ( (920) 452-7711). Mr. Brown was a former employee of Bausch and Lomb, and R.T. French & Marine Midland Banks. Published in the Buffalo News on 6/4/2005. 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. Curcio, Frank June 1, 2005, beloved husband of the late Violet (Mabey) Curcio; devoted father of James (Janet) Curcio and Janine (David) Mondry; loving grandfather of eight grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren; also survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral services at the BUSZKA FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2005 Clinton St., (corner of S. Ogden), Monday at 10 AM. Mr. Curcio was an Army veteran of WW II. Memorials in Mr. Curcio's name, may be made to Hospice Buffalo, Inc. Visitation Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Flowers gratefully declined. Published in the Buffalo News from 6/4/2005 - 6/5/2005. Ford, Howard T. Of Orchard Park, NY. June 2, 2005. Beloved husband of Georgiana M. (Crotty); loving father of Thomas H. (Linda), Patrick J. (Kim), Georgiana 'Gigi' G. Ford, Kathryn M. Ford, Elizabeth 'Betsy' A. (Michael) Fitzgibbons, Christopher M. (Valerie), Margaret 'Meg' M. Ford and Mary K. (Robert) McIntyre; cherished grandfather of Melissa G., Monica, Michael, Erin, Galen, Meaghan, Danu, Nick, Emma, Ilyssa, Jake, Thomas and Georgiana; son of the late Howard T. and Florence G. (Melbrod); also survived by nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends Saturday 7-9 PM and Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the F.E. BROWN SONS FUNERAL HOME INC, E. Quaker St, Orchard Park (1.25 miles east of Rte 219). Services from the funeral home Monday 8:45 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in Nativity of Our Lord Church at 9:30. Friends invited. Memorials made to Mercy Hospital Foundation in Howard T. Ford's name or to Hospice Buffalo, Inc. Published in the Buffalo News from 6/4/2005 - 6/5/2005. Gunsauley, Theresa M. (Franco) Of Hamburg, NY. Suddenly June 2, 2005. Wife of the late James Gunsauley; mother of James, Theresa (Bruce) Brown, Dennis (Elvia), Michael and John Gunsauley and Cindy Betterley; sister of Mary Mola, Tina Stanton and the late Ida Iscro; also survived by seventeen grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren. Friends may call at the DONALD M. DEMMERLEY FUNERAL HOME INC, 21 Pierce Ave, Hamburg Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM where a funeral service will be held Tuesday at 10 AM. Friends invited. Published in the Buffalo News from 6/3/2005 - 6/5/2005. Hakes, Albert E. June 2, 2005. Beloved husband of Mary (nee Hudson) Hakes. Devoted father of Patricia (Kevin) Spoth, Donna Aman, Ronald (Susan) Hakes, Jaynie (Larry) Meadows and Thomas Totoris; Loving grandfather of Lisa, Sean, Jason, Michelle, Kristy, Ryan and Brandon; brother of James Hakes. The family will be present on Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at (Tonawanda Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME INC. 2600 Sheridan Dr. (corner of Parker Blvd.) where funeral services will be held on Monday at 11:30 AM. Friends invited. Online register at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 6/4/2005 - 6/5/2005. Hartman, Dorothy R. (Hans) June 3, 2005; beloved wife of the late Anthony J. Hartman; daughter of the late Eugene P. and Mary E. (Boyd) Hans; dear sister of Edward D. (Clare), late Philip H. (late Edith), late Eugene P. (Hazel) and the late Marie J., Virginia L. Hans; survived by many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends may call at the BARRON-MILLER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3025 Williams St., near Union Rd. Sunday only from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Mass of Christian Burial Monday at 10:30 AM in Holy Name of Jesus Church, 1947 Bailey Ave. Please assemble at Church. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials Hospice Buffalo. Published in the Buffalo News on 6/4/2005. Hesse, Joseph James July 1st, 2004 - June 2nd, 2005 Baby Joseph's spirit was received by God on June 2nd, 2005. He passed away at home in Fort Erie in the loving arms of his mom and dad, Jim and Sherrie Hesse. He was a brave little warrior of love and innocence. He is a miracle and we are all so blessed to have had a chance to love him. He will be greatly missed by his mom, dad, great grandparents, grandparents, George and Darla Hesse of Fort Erie, Larry and Cheryl Jerome of Elma, NY; aunts, uncles, cousins, friends and especially by his big brother Andrew Carr who could always make 'Joe Joe' smile. BENNER FUNERAL SERVICES, 1105 Benner Ave., Fort Erie, Ontario are entrusted to with the arrangements. The family will receive friends on Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Michael's Roman Catholic Church on Monday at a 11 AM. In lieu of flowers, donations to Help a Child Smile, Bravery Bead Program at McMaster University Medical Centre, Hamilton, or the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family. Information and cards available through the funeral home, 905-871-0444 or visit www.bennerfuneralservices.com. Published in the Buffalo News from 6/3/2005 - 6/4/2005. Honoria, Sister Mary (Cecikia Marie Banaszewski) June 1, 2005, loving daughter of the late John and the late Antoinette (nee Fajok) Banaszewski; dearest of the late Estelle (Stephen) Rayoke, Joseph (Pauline), Marie (George) Benser, Sophie (John) Marciniak, Frank (Ella) Bennett, Andrew Bennett, Benedict Bennett; also survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral service Monday June 6, 9:30 AM from the the Immaculate Conception Convent Chapel, 5286 South Park Ave. Hamburg, NY, where visiting hours will take place Sunday 2-4 and 6-8 PM. Interment in St. Stanislaus Cemetery, Cheektowaga. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Funeral arrangements by the URBAN BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME INC., 6685 Transit Rd, East Amherst, NY. Published in the Buffalo News from 6/3/2005 - 6/5/2005. Kershaw, Oleth L. Of North Evans, NY, June 3, 2005, daughter of the late Violet and Frank Smith; dearest mother of Karen K. (Robert R.) Snyder and Irene E. Kershaw; also survived by grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Friends may call Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the at the ADDISON FUNERAL HOME INC., 262 Main St., Angola, NY where memorial services will be held Wednesday at 11 AM. Ms. Kershaw was a life member of the North Evans VFD Ladies Auxiliary and the Beulah Chapter #176 O.E.S. Published in the Buffalo News on 6/4/2005. Lehman, Raymond R. June 2, 2005, of Orchard Park, NY, loving father of Darren and Joy; grandfather of McKyla; son of Raymond and Rita Lehman; brother of Suzanne (late Bud) Gaston and Deborah (Joseph) Glinsky; survived by nieces and nephews and great-nieces and nephews. Family present Saturday and Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 at the HOY FUNERAL HOME INC., 3855 Seneca St., West Seneca, where prayers will be said Monday morning at 8:30 followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at Queen of Heaven Church at 9 AM. Friends invited. Ray was a retired RN/Administrator at the West Seneca Developmental Center after 37 years of work. Published in the Buffalo News from 6/4/2005 - 6/5/2005. MacDonald, Nell (Wieleba) Of Lackawanna, NY, June 2, 2005, beloved wife of the late John A. MacDonald Sr.; loving mother of Dolores (Roy) Handy, John A. (Judith) MacDonald; dear grandmother of John A. Jr., Scott A. (Gail), Brian A. (Deanne) and Christopher R. (Colleen) MacDonald; sister of Helen Wieleba and the late Jenny and Ted Wieleba; special aunt of Marie Nowak. Family will be present to receive friends Sunday 1-6 PM at the (Blasdell/Lackawanna Chapel) JOHN J. KACZOR FUNERAL HOME INC., 3450 S. Park Ave. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday morning at 9:30 at St. Martin of Tours Church (please assemble at church). Interment will follow in Holy Cross Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News from 6/4/2005 - 6/5/2005. Mazur, Eleanor L. (Niedziela) June 3, 2005. Wife of the late Harry F.; dearest mother of Paul (Patricia) and Kenneth (Theresa) Mazur; fond grandmother of Dr. Christopher (Jill), Dr. Marc (fiance Dr. Rachel Endres) and Gloria Mazur; great-grandmother of Brayden Christopher Mazur; sister of Richard Niedziela; special friend of Corrine Ostrowski; also survived by nieces and nephews. Family will be present Saturday 7-9 PM and Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the ORLOWSKI PIETSZAK FUNERAL HOME, 2400 William St (3 blocks east of Harlem Rd). Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Adalbert Basilica Monday 9:30 AM. Please assemble at church. Deceased was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of Adam Plewacki Post #799, Buffalo Civic Innkeepers Association, Bison City Rod and Gun Club and GLF. Published in the Buffalo News from 6/4/2005 - 6/5/2005. Murphy, Charles T. June 2, 2005; beloved husband of Shirley M. (nee Stinson) Murphy; dear father of Donna (Gary) Kingsley, Joanne Thompson, Nancy Rohe and Patricia (Paul) Brown-Lippert; son of the late Douglas and Mary (nee Dowling) Murphy; loving grandfather of Daryl Kingsley, Melissa, Gretchen and Heather Rohe, Kasey and Arikka Eslick and Charles Harris and Patrick and Amanda Brown; great-grandfather of two great-grandchildren. The family will be present on Saturday and Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at (Harris Hill Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME INC., 8440 Main St. (near Harris Hill Rd.) where funeral services will be held on Monday at 9:30 AM and from Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church at 10 AM. Friends invited. Mr. Murphy served in the U.S. Marine Corp., was past commander of Amvets Post # 324, member of Geo. F. Lamm Post # 622 and retired from Ford Motor Co., Buffalo Stamping Plant in 1982. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to NYS Veterans Home, 220 Richmond Ave., Batavia, NY. Online register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 6/4/2005 - 6/5/2005. Nuwer Sr., James T. Of Hamburg, NY. Suddenly June 3, 2005. Husband of Cathi (nee Ebert); father of James Nuwer Jr. and Kristine (Scott) Lockwood; stepfather of Hans Ebert; brother of Rosemary (Howard) Beale and Joanne (Edward) Minch; grandfather of Scott Weed, Connor, Dawson and Jillian Lockwood. Friends may call at the DONALD M. DEMMERLEY FUNERAL HOME INC., 21 Pierce Ave, Hamburg, Saturday 7-9 PM and Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM where a funeral service will be held Monday at 10 AM. Friends invited. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to Hamburg or Lake View Volunteer Fire Dept. Jim was a member of East Aurora Moose Lodge and Southern Tier Hog. Published in the Buffalo News from 6/4/2005 - 6/5/2005. Owczarzak, Lois R. (Kolb) June 1, 2005, beloved wife of 53 years of Richard E. Owczarzak; dearest mother of Michael (Joan) Owczarzak, Linda (Clifton) Chadwell, Kenneth (Jeanni) and David (Mary Ellen) Owczarzak; loving grandmother of Richard (Melissa), Mary Beth, Dawn, Adam, Kristin, Craig Chadwell, Collin, Alexandra, Courtney, Joshua, Hannah, the late Katie Lynn and Rachel Owczarzak; dearest daughter of the late Catherine (nee Wittmer) (Freddie) Roesser and Robert (Arlene) Kolb; sister of Mary Lou (Richard) Korpanty, David (Gail) Kolb, and the late Eileen (Donald) Schmidt; also survived by nieces and nephews. The family will be present on Friday from 7-9 PM, Saturday and Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the Urban-AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME., 3645 Genesee St., where Funeral Services will be held on Monday at 9:15 AM and a Mass of Christian Burial celebrated from St. Barnabas Church at 10 AM. Friends invited. On-line register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 6/3/2005 - 6/5/2005. Ploetz, Eleanor M. (Felton) Of West Valley, NY, June 2, 2005, wife of Edgar A. Ploetz; mother of David J. (Ann), Larry E. (Cheryl) Ploetz, Christine M. (Donald) Sinn and Karen L. (Michael) Schiefer; also survived by 8 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren; sister of the late Frank Felton. Friends may call Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the SMITH-WEISMANTEL FUNERAL HOME INC., 271 E. Main St., Springville, NY. Funeral services will be held Monday from St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Ellicottville, at 11:00. Expressions of sympathy may be made to St. Paul's Lutheran Church Building Fund, Ellicottville, NY. Published in the Buffalo News on 6/4/2005. Pratt, June V. (Burch) Of Angola, NY, June 1, 2005, wife of the late Ellsworth O. Pratt; dearest mother of Sharon Ann (Steve) Clark and Barry O. (Mary Ellen) Pratt; sister of William Burch and the late Thelma Vogt-Tyrrell; grandmother of Thomas and Mark Martin, and Robyn Haskins; great-grandmother of Max DeNisco, Ryan and Justin Martin, Reanna, Cassidy and Katrina Haskins. Friends may call Saturday from 7-9 PM and Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the ADDISON FUNERAL HOME INC., 262 Main St., Angola. Funeral services will be held Monday at 11 AM in the First Congregational United Church of Christ, Angola, NY. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the First Congregational UCC. Published in the Buffalo News from 6/4/2005 - 6/5/2005. Rappold, Raymond June 2, 2005, husband of the late Lorraine Kasprzyk; dearest father of Robert (Anne) and Mark (Judy) Rappold; grandfather of Michael (Jennie), David, Amy, Christopher and Kurt; great-grandfather of Joe and Anthony; brother of the late Art (Grace) and Milton (Helen) Rappold. Friends received Saturday and Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the CURTIN FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1340 Union Road, West Seneca, where the funeral will be held Monday at 10:30 AM. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to Disabled American Veterans. Directions and condolences at www.curtinfuneralhome.com. Published in the Buffalo News from 6/4/2005 - 6/5/2005. Ryder, Helen (Solomon) June 2, 2005, of Tonawanda, NY. Wife of the late Henry A. Ryder; mother of Beverly (Peter) Rasch and Gary (Setsuko) Ryder; sister of Julia Lindaman, Sue Ann (Donald) Gardner, Michael (Irene) and Sam Solomon, and the late George Solomon and Anne Beers; also survived by five grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews. Friends may call from 7-9 PM Saturday and 2-4 and 7-9 PM Sunday at the HAMP FUNERAL HOME INC, Adam and Seymour, Tonawanda, where funeral services will be held at 11 AM Monday. Friends invited. If desired, memorials may be made to the Church at Shawnee Landing or to the DeGraff Hospital Foundation. Complete obituary, condolences, and directions at www.hampfuneral.com Published in the Buffalo News from 6/4/2005 - 6/5/2005. Saleh, Donald T. June 2, 2005. Dear husband of Joan (Labaki); dear father of Thomas (Nora), Dolores (Douglas) Funke, Donald (Florence), George, David (Elizabeth), Barbara (Daniel) White, Mary (Richard) Newbold, Charles (Karen), Margaret, Gloria (Scot) Giambalvo, Edward (Carol) and James (Isabelle); also survived by 33 grandchildren; son of the late Anthony and Frances; brother of the late Thomas and Marian. Friends may call Sunday only, 3-7 at the DENGLER & ROBERTS FUNERAL HOME, 3000 Delaware Ave, Kenmore. Friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial from Holy Spirit RC Church Monday at 10:00. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Autism Society of America, WNY Chapter, 19 Limestone Dr, Suite 1, Buffalo, NY 14221. Published in the Buffalo News from 6/3/2005 - 6/5/2005. Schultz, Thelma June 2, 2005, of West Seneca, NY; sister of Donna (Ronald) Smith and the late June (late Robert) Waldraff; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Family present on Saturday and Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the HOY FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3855 Seneca St., West Seneca where a funeral service will be held on Monday at 11 AM. Friends invited. Donations to Roswell Park Memorial Institute Appreciated. Miss Schultz was a lifetime member of St. Peter's United Church of Christ. Published in the Buffalo News from 6/4/2005 - 6/5/2005. Sharick, Wilbur N. June 3, 2005, husband of the late Pauline C. (nee Metka) Sharick; father of William (Miriam) Sharick, Robert (Barbara) Sharick and Diane (Roger) Nowatzki; grandfather of Michael, Sara, Shawn, Nicole and David; brother of Mildred Whittaker; brother-in-law of Joseph (Rose) Machowski, Francis Dougan, Carlo Carbone and Stella Mitka; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Friends may call Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the DANZER & DENGLER FUNERAL HOME, 5363 Genesee St., Bowmansville. Graveside Services will be held at St. Adalbert's Cemetery, Monday at 10 AM. Memorial donations may be made to The Juvenile Diabetes Association or The American Kidney Foundation. Published in the Buffalo News from 6/4/2005 - 6/5/2005. Slocum, Becky Ann (Wagoner) June 2, 2005, dearest companion of Richard Augugliaro; widow of the late Robert C.; beloved mother of Martin (Denise) O'Keefe, Tina (Edward) Gurbacki, Ronald Overturf, Teri (Paul) Gunsher and Tammy Overturf; cherished Nana of Kyle, Karlee, Carissa, Courtney, Shayne, Trent and Briana; youngest sister of the '5 B's,' Barbara (Thomas) Snelson, Bonnie Latimer, Beverly Capodicasa and Bernadine (Robert) Pollanz; dearest daughter of the late Raymond (Mary Ellen) Wagoner; survived by numerous nieces and nephews in the U.S. and Canada; fond niece of Patricia and Kenneth Jurek. Friends may call at the JAMES E. GRACE FUNERAL HOME INC., Sunday, 4-8 PM. Family and friends will gather for a celebration of life Monday at 10 AM in St. Edmund's Church, 530 Ellicott Creek Rd., Tonawanda. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials to Roswell, Hospice or Haven House. Published in the Buffalo News from 6/3/2005 - 6/4/2005. Smith, Elizabeth "Betty" (Richert) Passed May 28, 2005 in Florida. Formerly of Tonawanda. Beloved wife of late Howard 'Bud'; mother of William (Sharon), Michael (Alice) of Florida, Lawrence (Mary) of North Carolina and late Mark S.; grandmother of Katie, Jacquie, Tim, Chrissy, Kristi, Sarah and Zack. Daughter of late Joseph and Eleanor (Tehan) Richert; sister of Jane Walsh and late John Richert. Memorial Mass to be celebrated June 18, 2005, 11:00 AM at St. Mary's Church, 6919 Transit Rd., Swormville, NY. Memorials may be sent to Hospice Buffalo, Inc. Published in the Buffalo News from 6/4/2005 - 6/5/2005. Suwinski, Edmund S. June 3, 2005, beloved husband of the late Clementine (Ganczewski) Suwinski; dear father of Edmund Jr. (Jennie), Norbert (Muriel) and the late Richard and Ronald; survived by five grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren; brother of John (Helen) Suwinski and Angeline Mamot. Funeral service from the BARRON-MILLER FUNERAL HOME INC., 3025 William St. near Union Rd., Monday 9 AM. Family present Saturday 6-8 PM and Sunday 1-5 PM. Published in the Buffalo News on 6/4/2005. Wargula, Henry June 2, 2005, of Angola, NY, loving husband of the late Wanda (Niedzielski); father of Henry (Mary Ann), Robert (Mary Ann) Wargula and Robert (Sandra) Lammerhirt; brother of the late Pearl (Joe) Orlowski, Florence (Henry) Wdowik and Irene (Joe) Hudy; grandfather of Mark, Cynthia, Frank, Christopher Wargula, Mark and Victoria Lammerhirt; great-grandfather of Katherine and Michael Whyttle; great-great-grandfather of Jordan Whyttle. Friends may call Sunday from 2-4 and 6-9 PM at the ADDISON FUNERAL HOME INC., 262 North Main St., Angola, NY, where funeral services will be held Monday at 9 AM, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 AM in Most Precious Blood Church. Mr. Wargula was a 37 year member of the Adam Plewacki American Legion Post #799. Published in the Buffalo News from 6/4/2005 - 6/5/2005. Waris, Jean T. (Palka) Of West Seneca, NY. Entered into rest June 2, 2005. Beloved wife of Alexander Waris; devoted mother of Robert (Ann) Waris and Marsha (Robert) Pukalo; cherished grandmother of Jeffrey (Denice), Justin Waris, Kevin (Nicole), Jeremy (Jennifer) Pukalo and two great-grandchildren; loving daughter of the late Floryin and Mary (nee Sledz) Palka; dear sister of Marie (late Frank) Zielinski, late Ann (late Stanley ) Kozak, and the late Frank (late Ann) Palka; also survived by relatives and friends. Relatives and friends may visit the LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (Southtowns Chapel), 3060 Abbott Rd. (near Lake Ave.) on Sunday from 4-8 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Our Lady of Victory Basilica Church, 751 Ridge Rd., Lackawanna on Monday morning at 9:30 o'clock (please assemble at church). Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to The American Heart Association, PO Box 3049, Syracuse, NY 13220 in Jean's name. Published in the Buffalo News from 6/4/2005 - 6/5/2005. Weiglein, Robert F. Of Orchard Park, NY, June 2, 2005; beloved son of Dorothy E. Rieman (late Franklin) Weiglein; dearest brother of Nancy Culliton, Millicent Ann (Edward) Heintz of Tuscon, AZ, Joseph (Diane) Weiglein and the late Dorothy Masterson and Martin (Lois Hendricks) Weiglein of Springfield, MO; also survived by aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Friends may call Saturday and Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the PAUL A. KLOC BLOSSOM CHAPELS INC., 4680 Clinton St., (corner of Borden Rd.) West Seneca (668-5666) where funeral will be held Monday morning at 9:15 AM and from St. Vincent dePaul Church at 10 o'clock. Friends are invited. Robert was an avid golfer, bowler and a proud Marine. Published in the Buffalo News from 6/4/2005 - 6/5/2005. Zgoda, Eugene J. June 2, 2005, beloved husband of Barbara (nee Hoffman); dear father of Elizabeth (Floyd) Karolowski and James (Deborah) Zgoda; dearest Papa of Natalie, Andrew and Jeremy; brother of Elleonore Schwarzott and the late Leonard (Helen), Denis (Louise) Zgoda; brother-in-law of Lorraine and Kenneth (Teresa) Hoffman. Funeral from the PACER FUNERAL HOME INC., 2275 George Urban Blvd. (2 blocks east of Dick Rd.), Tuesday 10 AM and St. Barnabas Church 10:30. Visitation Sunday and Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Mr. Zgoda was a member of Knights of St. John Commandery 204. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to St. Barnabas Parish Outreach. Published in the Buffalo News from 6/4/2005 - 6/5/2005.