OBITS: The Buffalo News Death Notices 6 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 Adams, Frances C. (Symington) June 5, 2005, of East Aurora, NY, beloved wife of the late Herbert M. Adams and Stuwart T. Weber; devoted mother of Sharon (Keith) Ressler, Marilyn (late Donald) Young and Judith (Kenneth) Boyer; loving grandmother of David (Tracy) and Paul Ressler, Bethany (Val) Speek, Eric Hedin, Ryan (Meredith) Ressler, Sarah Cannon, Anna and Tracey Boyer; great-grandmother of Kevin, Kory, Brittany, Travis, Casey, Jakeb, Benjamin and Rory; sister of Norman (Lillian) and the late William (late Audrey), late Stuwart (survived by Shirley) and the late Donald (late Myrna) Symington; also survived by many nieces, nephews and dear friends. Friends may call Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the WOOD FUNERAL HOME, 784 Main St., East Aurora where funeral services will be held Wednesday at 11:00 AM. Private interment in Hillcrest Cemetery. Flowers accepted. Memorials can be made to The East Aurora Volunteer Fire Dept. Published in the Buffalo News from 6/6/2005 - 6/7/2005. Bennett, Ann T. (McNulty) Suddenly, June 4, 2005, wife of Maxwell Bennett; mother of Paul A., Daniel O. and Christopher D. Bennett; sister of William, Carol and Barbara McNulty and Mary Adamczak. Friends may call Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the ROBERTS & DENGLER FUNERAL HOME, 8630 Transit Rd., East Amherst where prayers will be offered Thursday morning at 9:15 followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Pius X Church at 10 AM. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Niagara Aerospace Museum, PO Box 935, Niagara Falls, NY 14303. Online tributes may be made to www.mem.com Published in the Buffalo News from 6/6/2005 - 6/8/2005. Blum, James W. June 3, 2005, of Grand Island, NY; husband of Diane Blum; father of Shannon (Lisa) Newton, Joseph (Sherry White) and Patrick Blum; grandfather of Keira and Maia; brother of Betty (David) Clayton; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Friends may call Monday only 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the KAISER FUNERAL HOME, 1950 Whitehaven Rd., Grand Island. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to Trinity United Methodist Church, Grand Island, where Funeral Services will be held Tuesday at 11 AM. Published in the Buffalo News from 6/5/2005 - 6/6/2005. Brick, Rose Marie May 31, 2005, daughter of the late Herbert and Catherine Shannahan Brick; sister of the late Raphael Brick, S.S.J. No prior visitation. A Memorial Mass will be offered at The Sisters of Saint Joseph Clarence Residence, Tuesday evening at 7:30 PM. Arrangements by the DENGLER FUNERAL HOME. Published in the Buffalo News from 6/5/2005 - 6/6/2005. Bryan, Paul James On June 3, 2005, Paul passed away peacefully at the age of 81, loving husband of Lillian Jones-Bryan; beloved father of Bonnie (John Cady) of Ellicottville, NY, Dr. Michael (Casey) of California and Sally Bryan Giese of Wisconsin; stepfather of Randy Jones, Laura Jones (Lewis), all of Niagara Falls and Marg (Jason Patrick) of Georgetown. Paul will be sadly missed by his grandchildren, Denise, Jay, Colleen, Joel, Gina, Christopher, Joseph, Patty, Jenne and Sara and Sean, Ryan, Alexis, Maddison, Troy, Taylor and Cameron and by his great-granddaughter, Meaghan. Paul will also be fondly remembered by his brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Ralph and Gisele. Paul was predeceased by his first wife, Joanne Churchill Bryan. Paul retired as Vice President and a Board Member of Burnham Boilers Corporation, New York, NY and was the General Manager of the Zanesville, Ohio plant. Private family services will be held. In memory of Paul, those who wish may make a memorial contribution to The Greater Niagara General Hospital Foundation through the MORSE & SON CHAPEL of the MORGAN FUNERAL HOMES, 5917 Main Street, 905-356-3550. Online guest register at www.morganfuneral.com Published in the Buffalo News on 6/6/2005. Bugno, Edward F. Of Town of Tonawanda, NY, June 4, 2005, beloved son of the late Stephen and Mary (nee Cal) Bugno; brother of Helen (Richard) Mosgeller, Stanley (Cecilia) Bugno, Jeannine (Victor) Wiktorowski, Richard and Robert (Kathleen) Bugno; also survived by several nieces and nephews. Friends received Monday and Tuesday from 5-8 PM at the GRECO FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2909 Elmwood Ave. (near Sheridan Dr.) and are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Andrew's Church, Elmwood Ave. at Sheridan Dr., Wednesday morning at 9:30. Please assemble at church. Mr. Bugno was a U.S. Army veteran, a retired employee of General Motors Powertrain, a member of The Grand Island Rod & Gun Club and The Niagara River Station Fishing Club. Published in the Buffalo News from 6/6/2005 - 6/7/2005. Burst, Adelaide (Kruszynski) June 3, 2005, beloved wife of the late Anthony; dearest sister of Joseph (Helen) Kruszynski, late Emily (John) Mazurowski, late Alfreda (late Charles) Torgalski, late John (late Helen) Kruszynski, late Anthony (late Marge) Kruszynski, late Dorothy (Ted) Franzek and the late Stephanie (late Ted) May; also survived by nieces and nephews. Family will be present to receive relatives and friends Monday 4-8 PM at the MELVIN J. SLIWINSKI FUNERAL HOME, 85 George Urban Blvd. (west of Harlem Rd.). Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday at 9 AM in Fourteen Holy Helpers Church, 1345 Indian Church Rd. (please assemble at church). Interment Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to Hospice Foundation, 225 Como Park Blvd., Cheektowaga, NY 14227. Published in the Buffalo News from 6/5/2005 - 6/6/2005. Carden, Bernard "Bernie" June 4, 2005, beloved husband of the late Kathleen (O'Hara); son of the late John Joseph and Marie (McCann) Carden; brother of Joseph Jr. (Mary Louise) Carden. Friends may call Monday from 7-9 PM and Tuesday 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 Wednesday at 9:30 AM at Our Lady of Victory Basilica (please assemble at church). Interment at Holy Cross Cemetery. Bernie was a member of The Buffalo Firefighters Retirees Club, The Matthew Glab Post and B.F.D. Local #282 and The Canisius College Alumni. Published in the Buffalo News from 6/6/2005 - 6/7/2005. Carr, James E. Of Cheektowaga, NY, June 5, 2005, beloved husband of Bridget Carr (DeSantis); loving father of David (Heidi) and Patrick (Maureen) Carr; dear brother of William (Enid) Carr, Shirley (late Don) Follett, Margaret (Robert) Armstrong and the late Richard (Winifred) Carr; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Family will be present to receive friends on Monday from 7-9 and Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 at the O'CONNELL-MURPHY FUNERAL HOME, 2286 South Park Ave. where funeral will be held Wednesday at 8:45 followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Ambrose Church at 9:30. Mr. Carr was a member of the Knights of Columbus Nash Council and a U.S. Army veteran. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.oconnellfh.net Published in the Buffalo News from 6/6/2005 - 6/7/2005. Carsello, Angeline M. (Camuglia) June 4, 2005, beloved wife of the late Charles J. Carsello Sr.; loving mother of Charles J. Jr., Diana (Hugh) Caimi, Mildred (Carl) Ellement and the late Walter Wright Jr.; dearest sister of Roselie (Charles) Russo; also survived by five grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at LOOMIS OFFERS & LOOMIS INC. MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 1820 Seneca St., where Funeral will be held Tuesday 9:00 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial from St. Thomas Aquinas Church at 9:30. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorial contributions may be made to the family. Published in the Buffalo News from 6/5/2005 - 6/6/2005. Dietrich, Anna (Hinkel) June 5, 2005, beloved wife of the late Frank J. Dietrich; dear mother of Gerald H. Dietrich and Linda D. (Frank) Graham; grandmother of Jeremy A. and Justin C. Dietrich; sister of Helen C. Hinkel; aunt of many nieces and nephews. The family will be present to receive friends Tuesday from 4-8 PM at the (Tonawanda Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME INC., 2600 Sheridan Dr., (at Parker Blvd.), where funeral services will be held Wednesday at 8:30 AM and a Mass of Christian Burial from St. Amelia's Church at 9 AM. Flowers gratefully declined. If desired, contributions may be made in Mrs. Dietrich's memory to St. Amelia's Outreach Program, C/O Judith Reitz, 210 St. Amelia's Dr., Tonawanda, 14150 or Town of Tonawanda Paramedic's Corp., 1835 Sheridan Dr., Tonawanda, NY 14223. Online register book at www.amigonefuneral.com Published in the Buffalo News from 6/6/2005 - 6/7/2005. Evingham, Carolyn C. (Crook) June 4, 2005, beloved wife of the late Floyd S.; beloved mother of Victoria (Russell) Sciabarrasi and Tamara (R. Mitchell) Friscia; dear nana of Ashleigh, Joshua, Russell Jr., Aaron and Carolyn; beloved daughter of the late Thomas Crook, Ruby Fournier and step-daughter of the late Earl Fournier. A Memorial Service will be held on June 11, 2005 at 10 AM at the Church of the Advent, 54 Delaware Rd., Kenmore. Friends invited. Arrangements by the (Tonawanda Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC. Carolyn was a retired employee of Verizon Tel. Flowers gratefully declined. If desired, donations may be made in Carolyn's name to The Hospice Memorial Walkway Fund. Online register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 6/5/2005 - 6/10/2005. Fitzgerald, Irene M. (Snell) June 3, 2005, wife of the late James J.; dear mother of Mary Lou (David) Wilkinson, Joseph J. (Patricia), John and Irene (Paul) Ziarnowski; survived by eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Family will be present to receive friends at a Memorial Gathering on Monday from 3-8 PM at the NIGHTENGALE FUNERAL HOME, 1884 South Park Ave. (near Tifft) and are invited to attend a Memorial Mass at The Church of the Holy Family, 1885 South Park Ave. on Tuesday at 9:30 AM. Mrs. Fitzgerald was a member of the Rosary & Altar Society and was an avid bridge player. In lieu of flowers, contributions to Hospice Buffalo appreciated. Published in the Buffalo News from 6/5/2005 - 6/6/2005. Gangloff, Mary Amelia June 6, 2005, sister of William (late Victoria) Gangloff and the late Aloysius (late Florence), Anthony (late Ruth) and Otto (late Viola) Gangloff; aunt of Donald (Jane) Gangloff, Arlene (Norman) Davis, Alice (Jack) Schulz, Sister Fran Gangloff O.S.F., Sister Joanne Gangloff O.S.F., John (Roey) Gangloff and George (Judy) Gangloff; also survived by 13 great-nieces and nephews and 19 great-great-nieces and nephews. The family will be present to receive friends Tuesday, 4-7 PM, at BEACH-TUYN FUNERAL HOME INC., 5541 Main St. (at Cayuga Rd.), Williamsville. Friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial Wednesday at 9:30 AM in Our Lady Help of Christians Chapel, 4125 Union Rd., Cheektowaga. Please assemble at church. Published in the Buffalo News from 6/6/2005 - 6/7/2005. Getsy, Nancy (Please see Torres notice) Published in the Buffalo News from 6/6/2005 - 6/8/2005. Gull, Dixie Lee (Cobado) June 3, 2005; beloved wife of Henry 'Hank' Gull; beloved mother of Richard (Lynne), Timothy (Lori), Jonathan Gull and two grandchildren; sister to Peggy Lyon, Nancy Kyriakakis, Donna Morgan, Connie, Karl, Ronald, Kent, Wayne, Hale, Deloris, Roger, Bruce Cobado; many nieces and nephews. Friends will be received on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the BABBIT & EASTON FUNERAL HOME, 7 N. Main St., Franklinville, NY. Funeral Services June 8, 2005, ay 10:30 AM in the Presbyterian Church, 25 S. Main St., Franklinville. Burial in Mr. Prospect Cemetery. Memorials to Hospice of Buffalo, 225 Como Park Blvd., Cheektowaga, NY 14227-1480. Published in the Buffalo News from 6/5/2005 - 6/6/2005. Heussler, Betsey Case Formerly of East Aurora, NY, June 4, 2005. She is survived by her children, Davis R. (Nancy) of East Aurora and Betsey H. (Douglas) Emerson of Lockport, eight grandchildren and a brother, Dana Case. A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, June 9 at 4:00 PM at The First Presbyterian Church of East Aurora. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The Bristol Home, 1500 Main St., Buffalo, NY 14209 or the charity of one's choice. Arrangements by LANGE FUNERAL HOME, INC. Published in the Buffalo News on 6/6/2005. Inman, Charles H. June 3, 2005, husband of the late Geralda (Sanders) Inman; mother of Gerald (Marie), James (Pamela), William (Patricia) and Richard (Linda) Inman; survived by 12 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren; brother of Thelma Tomasko, Naiomi (Bud) Shaw, the late Howard and James (Virginia) Inman. Friends may call Monday 4-8 PM at the DENGLER & ROBERTS FUNERAL HOME, 3000 Delaware Ave., Kenmore, where prayers will be offered 9:15 AM Tuesday followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Edmund Church at 10 o'clock. Published in the Buffalo News from 6/5/2005 - 6/6/2005. Karn, Catherine P. Born November 16, 1919; died August 22, 2004. Friends and family are invited to a graveside burial service for Catherine at Acacia Park Memorial Gardens on June 8 at 2 PM. The Rev. Bruce McKay will be officiating. Catherine is the beloved mother of Gary Karn (Flora), loving grandmother of Michael Karn and Kimberly Cox (James). Published in the Buffalo News from 6/5/2005 - 6/6/2005. Kinsey, M. Frances June 3, 2005, of Tonawanda, NY, beloved wife of Lee Kinsey; mother of Bruce (Helaine) and the late Donald L. Kinsey; mother-in-law of Lucille Kinsey; sister of Dorothy (late Kenneth) DeWitt; grandmother of Donald B. (Jessica), Daniel Kinsey and Michael Vindici; great-grandmother of Timothy and Gavin; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Friends may call Wednesday 2-4 and 6-8 at the LESTER H. WEDEKINDT, INC. FUNERAL HOME, 3290 Delaware Ave. Friends are invited to attend services in Kenmore Presbyterian Church, 2771 Delaware Ave., Kenmore 14217, Thursday morning at 10. Memorials may be made to Kenmore Presbyterian Church. Published in the Buffalo News from 6/6/2005 - 6/7/2005. Kolb, Arlene E. June 3, 2005. Of Williamsville, NY. Wife of the late Robert F. Kolb; mother of Mary Lou Korpanty (Richard), David Kolb (Gail) and the late Eileen Schmidt and Lois Owczarzak (Richard); sister of Geraldine Blackmon; also survived by 13 grandchildren, many great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Friends may call Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the HARRY A. WEDEKINDT FUNERAL HOME, INC., 280 Grover Cleveland Hwy. at N. Bailey. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 10 AM from Amherst Lutheran Church, 5125 Main St., Williamsville, NY. Friends invited. Published in the Buffalo News from 6/5/2005 - 6/6/2005. Kowalski, Michael C. June 2, 2005, of Cheektowaga, NY, beloved son of Carl and Diane (nee Costantino); dearest brother of Kelly Ann; godchild of Bernie Grandits and Don Kowalski. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Tuesday morning at 10:00 AM at St. Philip the Apostle Church at 10 (please assemble at church). Interment in St. Matthews Cemetery. Family present Sunday and Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the DANIEL R. SMOLAREK FUNERAL HOME, 2510 Union Rd., Cheektowaga. (2 blocks south of William St.). In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Camp Good Days & Special Times. Camp Good Days & Special Times was a special part of Michael's extended family. Published in the Buffalo News from 6/5/2005 - 6/6/2005. Kwasniewski, Nicholas A. Of Lancaster, NY June 5, 2005, dearest son of Leon and Kathryn Kwasniewski; brother of Michele (Bruce) Diamond, Renee (Scott) Rambach; grandson of Robert and Shirley Bergum. Funeral from the funeral home of WENDEL & LOECHER INC., 27 Aurora St., Lancaster Wednesday at 9 AM and at St. Mary's R.C. Church at 9:30 AM. Family present Tuesday only, 2-4 and 7-9 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Upstate Transplant Services, 165 Genesee St., Buffalo 14203. Published in the Buffalo News from 6/6/2005 - 6/7/2005. Lakomy, Steven May 29, 2005; husband of the late Grace (nee D'Amato); father of Diane (David) Cress, Steven Lakomy (Cheryl Lyles) and the late Andrew; brother of Mary Kettleborough, Edwin (Lottie) and Stella Popiela; grandfather of Evan (Tara) Houck and Adrienne Cress. Family and friends are invited to a Memorial Service to be held Saturday June 11 at 11:00 AM at the American Legion Post #1041, Amherst & Reservation Sts. Arrangements by the DONALD J. SIWEK FUNERAL HOME, 610 Hertel Ave. Published in the Buffalo News from 6/5/2005 - 6/10/2005. Lalama, Giuseppe "Joe" June 4, 2005, age 66, beloved husband of Emma (nee Ciccarelli); loving father of Mary Ann (Steven) LaForte, Teresa Metzger (Peter Campana) and Joseph Lalama; loving papa of Jenna LaForte, Deanna and Taylor Metzger; brother of Elio (Teresa) and Palmina (Benito) Brandimarti of Australia; brother-in-law of Nick (Elisa) Ciccarelli, Josephine (Luigi) Carbone and Jan (late Tony) Ciccarelli and Maria (Loreto) Riccardi; uncle to several nieces and nephews. Family will receive friends Monday 7-9 PM and Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Lancaster-Depew Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 6050 Transit Rd., Depew where funeral services will be held on Wednesday at 8:45 AM with a Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Church at 9:30, 10 French Rd., Depew. Online register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 6/6/2005 - 6/7/2005. Michalski, Bernard June 5, 2005, beloved husband of the late Victoria (Krzemien) Michalski; devoted father of Barbara Gajewski, Geraldine (Arthur) Wypior, Elizabeth (John) Lauria and Kathleen (Lawrence) Ratajczak; loving grandfather of six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; dear brother of Matthew (Jean), Raymond (late Mary) Michalski and the late Edward Michalski and the late Celia (Edward) Szyklinski; also survived by nieces and nephews. Mr. Michalski was a retiree of General Motors Corporation. Family and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Casimir Church, Wednesday at 9:30 AM. No prior visitation. Arrangements by BUSZKA FUNERAL HOME, INC. (825-7777). Published in the Buffalo News from 6/6/2005 - 6/7/2005. Misiak, Matthew J. June 5, 2005, beloved husband of the late Helen Rose (Kilian) and the late Florence (Plucinski) Misiak; dearest dad of Dr. Matthew Misiak and the late Michael (Annette) Misiak; devoted step-dad of Mary Ann (Dr. Edwin) Grzankowski; brother of Joseph (Francis), Eleanor (late Richard) Lipa, Dorothy Augustyn, late Edward (late Carrie), late Florence (late Paul) Duszynski, late Jean (late Steve) Nowicki; brother-in-law of the late Joseph Kilian; proud grandfather of Dr. Michael (Dr. Lisa) Misiak, Marislyn (Thomas) McNamara, Ann Marie (Scott) Nowak, Matthew Misiak, III and Zachary Misiak; survived by seven great-grandchildren. Funeral service from the BARRON-MILLER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3025 William St. near Union Rd., Cheektowaga, Tuesday at 10 AM and in St. John Kanty Church at 10:45 AM. Family present Monday 2-4 and 7-9. Published in the Buffalo News on 6/6/2005. Murray, Nancy (Please see Torres notice) Published in the Buffalo News from 6/6/2005 - 6/8/2005. Para, Adrian J. Suddenly, June 5, 2005, dearest son of Esther (nee Zdrojewski) and the late Arthur Para; beloved brother of Gerard 'Gary' (Joan) Para; special uncle of Emily and Steven. Funeral services from the PACER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2275 George Urban Blvd. (two blocks east of Dick Rd.) Thursday at 11 AM. Visitation Tuesday and Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Mr. Para was a member of Christ Temple Assembly. Published in the Buffalo News from 6/6/2005 - 6/8/2005. Pruett, Robert R. Of Eden, NY, June 5, 2005, beloved husband of Bonnie (Jewel); loving father of Darlene (Bryan) Skarupski, Robert (Linda) Pruett and Dawn (John) McCarthy; brother of David (Judy) Pruett; also survived by four grandchildren. Friends are invited to a Memorial Visitation Saturday 3-7 PM at LAING FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2724 West Church St., Eden. Flowers welcome or memorials may be made to Hospice Foundation. Mr. Pruett was a past President and life member of The Eden-North Collins Gun Club and served in the U.S. Naval Reserves. Published in the Buffalo News from 6/6/2005 - 6/9/2005. Schultz, Milagros "Midge" June 4, 2005, at her daughters home in Boston, NY, formerly of Kenmore, NY; beloved wife of the late Leon M. Schultz; loving mother of Hilda 'Poochie' (John Mihok) Hartman, and the late Richard L. Schultz; devoted grandmother of Danette Marie Dippert of CO, Holly (Peter) Brosch, Dr. Kevin Dippert of VA and John (Tiffany) Dippert of NC, Richard and Brent Schultz of FL; great-grandmother of Raeanne and Whitney Jakubus, Riley and Avery Dippert. Friends may call Monday 7-9 and Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the LESTER H. WEDEKINDT FUNERAL HOME INC., 3290 Delaware Ave., where Funeral Service will be held Wednesday morning at 8:45. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Christopher's R.C. Church at 9:30. Mrs. Schultz was a member of the Lasalle Yacht Club and the Kenmore Women's Club. Published in the Buffalo News from 6/5/2005 - 6/6/2005. Sikorski, Joseph W. Of Lackawanna, NY, June 1, 2005. Beloved husband of the late Irene (nee Stulak) Sikorski; dearest father of Joseph (late Christine), Marlene Granda, James (Sandra), Thomas (Jean), Patricia (Luke) DelPrincipe, Richard (Germaine), Deborah (Pat) Russo, and Robert (Laurie); survived by many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; brother of Bill (Lucy) and Chester (Sandra) Sikorski; predeceased by brothers and sisters. Family will be present to receive friends Monday from 7-9 and Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 at the (Blasdell/Lackawanna Chapel) JOHN J. KACZOR FUNERAL HOME INC., 3450 South Park Ave, where prayers will be said Wednesday morning at 8:15 followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Barbara's Church at 9 o'clock. Interment in Holy Cross Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News from 6/5/2005 - 6/6/2005. Skomski, Irene (Nowaczewski) June 3, 2005, wife of the late Florian 'Larry' Skomski; dearest mother of Donald (Norma) of Florida and the late Florian R. (Kathleen) and the late James Skomski; dear sister of Henry (Esther) Nowaczewski and the late Dorothy (William) Garbarino; also survived by four grandchildren, one great-grandson, Derek, and several nieces and nephews. Services Tuesday at 8:45 AM from the KAZMIERCZAK FUNERAL HOME INC, 3640 Clinton St (one block east of Union Rd) and in St. Ann R.C. Church at 9:30. The family will be present on Sunday and Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Published in the Buffalo News from 6/5/2005 - 6/6/2005. Timby, Maude E. Age 102, June 3, 2005, of Kenmore, NY; beloved wife of the late William E.; mother of Wayne (Mary), Lois (late Joseph) Morog, Donald and the late William D.; mother-in-law of Mary Timby; Mrs. Timby had 13 grandchidlren and survived by 26 great-grandchildren and 5 great-great-grandchildren; sister of Grace Lee. Friends may call Friday from 10-11 at the LESTER H. WEDEKINDT FUNERAL HOME, 3290 Delaware Ave., followed by Funeral Services at 11. Friends invited. Mrs. Timby was a life-long member of Knox Presbyterian Church and very active in Roosevelt Elementary School PTA, Republican Party and Entre Nous. Published in the Buffalo News from 6/6/2005 - 6/7/2005. Tobia, Darcel T. (Sargente) Of West Valley, NY, suddenly June 2, 2005. Beloved wife of David M. Tobia Jr.; loving daughter of Carol (nee Brogan) and the late Thomas J. Sargente; dear sister of Thomas (Michelle) Sargente, Evie (Paul) Osborne, Ann Marie (Dale) Acker, and Sharon (Lawrence) Borkowski; daughter-in-law of David (Carol) Tobia Sr. and Evelyn (Joseph) Harcrow; also survived by a large loving family and many dear friends. Family will be present to receive friends Monday 7-9 and Tuesday 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 Wednesday morning at 9:15 followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Thomas Aquinas Church at 10 AM. Interment will follow in Holy Cross Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News from 6/5/2005 - 6/6/2005. Tomczak, Loretta R. (Zuber) June 4, 2005, of Cheektowaga, NY, beloved wife of the late Leo M. Tomczak; devoted mother of Louise, Lawrence (Linda Kurtz), Daniel and Geraldine; fond grandmother of Jeffrey and Lindsey Tomczak; dear sister of Jessie (late Joseph) Polniaszek, Raymond (late Florence) Zuber, Joseph (Eleanor) Zuber, Dolores (Paul) Fitzgibbons, late Frank (late Harriet) Zuber and the late Irene (late Joseph) Gill; also survived by nieces and nephews. Family will be present to receive relatives and friends Sunday and Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the MELVIN J. SLIWINSKI FUNERAL HOME, 85 George Urban Blvd. (west of Harlem Rd.) where funeral services will be held Tuesday at 9:15 AM and from Infant of Prague Church at 10 AM. Interment Mt. Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice Foundation or Sisters Hospital Foundation. Published in the Buffalo News from 6/5/2005 - 6/6/2005. Torres, Nancy Age 46, suddenly, June 4, 2005, dear mother of David J. Murray; beloved daughter of the late John (Hilda) Getsy; dear sister of John R. (Lesley) Getsy. Friends may call at the JAMES E. GRACE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 335 Ontario St., Wednesday 4-8 PM, where services will immediately follow. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Dent Neurosciences Research Center, 3980 Sheridan Dr., Ste. 600, Amherst, NY 14226. Published in the Buffalo News from 6/6/2005 - 6/8/2005. Ung, Leng June 4, 2005, age 60, husband of Dhini (nee Hem); father of Leap, Leng 'Titi' and Kettheany; uncle to Khim (Richard) Dean. Family will receive friends Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Amherst Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 5200 Sheridan Dr. (corner of Hopkins) where funeral services will be held Friday at 11 AM. Flowers gratefully declined. Contributions may be made to Brick by Brick Church, Williamsville. Online register at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 6/6/2005 - 6/7/2005. Walters Sr., Ralph J. Of Angola, NY, June 3, 2005, husband of the late Susan E. (Van Dusen); beloved father of Jacob (Laura) Walters and Jill (Robert) Barrett; grandfather of Leah and Christopher Walters, Robert and Victoria Barrett; brother of the late Henry, Paul, Carl Walters and Marion Galanis and Louise Morris. Friends may call Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the ADDISON FUNERAL HOME, INC., 262 North Main St., Angola, NY where prayers will be said Tuesday at 8:45 AM followed by Funeral Services at 9:30 AM in St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Angola. Mr. Walters was active in several Masonic organizations, The Angola Volunteer Fire Company and The Evans Township Lions Club. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The Angola Volunteer Fire Company. Published in the Buffalo News from 6/5/2005 - 6/6/2005. Wojtusiak, Genevieve (Lipiarz) June 4, 2005, beloved wife of the late Casimer; dearest mother of Francis (Darlene) Wojtusiak; sister of Joseph (late Gertrude), Edward (Marge), late Stanley (Anne) and the late John (late Annette) Lipiarz; also survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral Services commencing at the DANIEL R. SMOLAREK FUNERAL HOME, 2047 Broadway, Cheektowaga-Buffalo City Line, Tuesday morning at 9 and at St. John Kanty's Church at 9:30 AM. Interment in St. Stanislaus Cemetery. Family present Monday only 2-4 and 7-9 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. John Kanty's Church. Published in the Buffalo News from 6/5/2005 - 6/6/2005.