OBITS: The Buffalo News Death Notices 7 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. Agle, Otto D. February 18, 2005, in Sun City Center, FL, formerly of Eden and Angola, NY, beloved husband of Lois (nee Bley); loving father of Ronald (JoAnne) and Sandra (Michael) Sendor; grandfather of Gregory; dear brother of Milton (late Doris) and the late Elmer (late Ruth), Herman (late Katrina), Loretta (late Amos) Zittle and Evelyn (late Wilfred) Saar. Mr. Agle was an Army Veteran of WWII. A Memorial Service will be held at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Sisson Highway, Eden, NY at 10:30 AM on Saturday, June 11, 2005 (luncheon to follow). Published in the Buffalo News from 6/7/2005 - 6/8/2005. Barone, Salvatore W. Of Town of Tonawanda, NY, June 5, 2005, beloved husband of the late Marie (nee Valente) Barone; father of Lisa (Dan) Phillips, Dr. Mark A. Barone of New York City and Anne T. Barone; grandfather of Michelle, Brian and Emily Phillips; brother of the late Anthony Barone and Thelma (late William) Shenk. 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 9:15 and in St. Edmunds Church at 10 AM. Flowers gratefully declined. Mr. Barone was a Veteran of WW II and a retired Williamsville South High School Teacher. Published in the Buffalo News from 6/7/2005 - 6/8/2005. 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. Benway, LeRoy June 4, 2005, survived by Loretta (Smith) Benway; father of Wayne, Michael, Carl, Brian, Carolyn and the late LeRoy Benway; survived by grandchildren; brother of Jean Bowmea and John Benway; dear friend of Barbara Murphy, Mary Good and the late Little Murphy. Friends may call at the JAMES E. GRACE FUNERAL HOME INC., 335 Ontario St., Thursday 6-8 PM. Funeral services immediately following. Published in the Buffalo News on 6/7/2005. Biber, Jessie M. (Ormond) June 5, 2005, of Buffalo, beloved wife of the late Henry A. Biber; dearest mother of Nancy (Arthur) Pulinski, John C. (Angela) Biber Sr., Richard H. (Sharon) Biber, Lois Cimicato, Mary (Eugene) Sturman and Susan (Ronald) Witkowski; beloved friend of William A. Spoor; sister of Alice (late William) Tennant, Marian (Robert) Charnock and the late Edward (late Dolores), George (late Gertrude), John (Marian 'Mame'), Ralph (Jean) and Loretta Ormond; also survived by 18 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren; step-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren. The family will be present to receive friends on Wednesday from 7-9 PM and Thursday, 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the South Buffalo Chapel of the JOSEPH K. QUINN FUNERAL HOME INC., 192 Abbott Rd. (near Southside Pkwy), where funeral services will be held on Friday morning at 8:45 followed by a Mass of Christian Burial from St. Agatha's Church at 9:30. Friends invited. Mrs. Biber was a member of the Scranton Club of WNY, the West Seneca Foster Grandparents Program and the Altar & Rosary Society of St. Agatha's, and a former resident of Bethel Estates. Flowers gratefully declined. If desired, memorials to the Chaffee-Sardinia Volunteer Fire Co. or Hospice Buffalo, Inc. Interment in Saint Matthew's Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News from 6/7/2005 - 6/8/2005. Brewer, Marion L. Entered into rest June 3, 2005, loving father of Lillian O. (Bobby) Warren; grandfather of two; great-grandfather of two; great-great-grandfather of 15; great-great-great-grandfather of two; also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Viewing Wednesday at 11 AM with Funeral at 12 noon at True Bethel Baptist Church, 907 East Ferry St. Arrangements by THOMAS T. EDWARDS FUNERAL HOME. Published in the Buffalo News on 6/7/2005. 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. 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. Colson Ph.D., James G. June 6, 2005, beloved husband of Mary Theresa A. 'Terri' (nee Furfari) Colson; dearest father of Kathleen Ann (Shawn Cowe), Michael Joseph (Mary Shannon), Thomas Joseph (Nina) Colson, Karen Ann (Kevin Kelly), and David Joseph Colson; loving grandfather of 15 grandchildren; brother of Jean (Gerald) Farmer. The family will be present on Tuesday from 7-9 PM and on Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Amherst Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME INC., 5200 Sheridan Dr. (corner of Hopkins Rd). A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated from Ss Peter and Paul R.C. Church on Thursday at 9:30 AM. All are invited to assemble at the Church. Flowers are gratefully declined. If desired, memorials may be made to the 'Children's Hearts Fund', 936 Delaware Ave, Buffalo, NY 14209. On-line register book at www.Amigonefuneral.com Published in the Buffalo News from 6/7/2005 - 6/8/2005. Darmstedter, Richard M. Of Lackawanna, NY, June 5, 2005, beloved husband of Ethel (nee Keppler) Darmstedter; loving father of Richard Jr. (Stephanie), Joseph (Karen) and Anna (Tony) Falbo; brother of Alice (Raymond) Wroblewski, James (Lorraine), Eugene (Mary), Michael Jr. (Patricia) and the late Robert Darmstedter; also survived by 10 grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Family will be present to receive friends Wednesday and Thursday 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 Friday morning at 9:00 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of Bistrica Church at 9:30 AM. Entombment will follow in Holy Cross Cemetery. Mr. Darmstedter was a member of AMVETS Post #8113. Published in the Buffalo News from 6/7/2005 - 6/8/2005. 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. 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. Gore, Henrietta M. (Krajewski) June 6, 2005, wife of the late William Gore; mother of Marie (Terri) Krehbiel, David, Kenneth, Sandra (Thomas) Porter, Dennis, Linda (Rick) King, Diane (Joe) Krasinski, Gerry (Gloria), Deborah Gore and the late William; sister of the late John and Ed Krajewski; also survived by grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. No prior visitation. Funeral Service private. Arrangements by LOOMIS, OFFERS & LOOMIS. Published in the Buffalo News on 6/7/2005. Harrigan, Daniel G. June 5, 2005, beloved son of Jean M. 'Gigi' (nee Downey) Greene and the late Joseph D. Harrigan; dearest brother of Maureen (Craig Hunt), George (Sheila O'Malley) and the late Timothy Harrigan; stepson of the late William Greene; stepbrother of Sean (Annette), Shannon (Tom), Erin (Don), Bridget (Bob), Tim (Laura), Kelly (Dan), Liam (Debbie) and the late Colleen (Don) and Moira Greene; grandson of the late George Downey and the late Clare Harrigan. Friends may call Tuesday and Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the REDDINGTON FUNERAL HOME, 657 Abbott Rd., (corner of Red Jacket Pkwy.), where services will be held Thursday at 9:30 AM and at St. Bonaventure RC Church at 10 AM. Friends are invited. Published in the Buffalo News from 6/7/2005 - 6/8/2005. Horan, Paul Gabriel Age 73, of Dunwoody, GA. Died Thursday, June 2, 2005. He was the beloved husband of Sally Ann Horan, and father of John Joseph, Paul Andrew and Kathlyn Collins. Paul was born in Buffalo, NY, son of Esther Christ Horan and John Joseph Horan, where he attended St. Joseph's Collegiate Institute and St. Bonaventure University. He was the sixth in a family of 10 children. He is survived by John J. Horan, Sister Barbara Horan, SSJ, Anne M. O'Connor, Aileen M. Townsell, Esther M. Rae, Patricia M. Creighton, Michael P. Horan, David C. Horan and predeceased by Mary F. Roach. His career was in the food service industry, and in his retirement he enjoyed working for Enterprise Rent-A-Car in Atlanta. A long-time member of All Saints Church in Dunwoody, he also loved attending Mass at Our Lady of Lourdes in Atlanta. He was a soccer enthusiast, lover of Mozart and avid fisherman who enjoyed spending time at his coastal retreat in Pine Harbor, GA. The Horan family will treasure the fond memories of summer adventures in Sanibel Island, FL and camping around the southeast. Paul was known for his whimsical and often dry sense of humor. He was a kind and gentle man who had a wide circle of friends. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, June 9 at 11 AM at All Saints Catholic Church, 2443 Mt. Vernon Rd., Dunwoody, GA 30338, 770-393-3255. There will be a light reception in the church social hall immediately following. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1-800-ACS-2345 (www.cancer.org). H.M. PATTERSON & SON OGLETHORPE HILL, 4550 Peachtree Rd., Atlanta, GA 30319 (404-261-3510). Published in the Buffalo News on 6/7/2005. Kaplewicz, Ted J. Age 73, of Mechanicsburg, PA, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 5, 2005, at the Claremont Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Carlisle, PA. Tes was born October 17, 1931 in Buffalo, NY, the son of the late Joseph and Mary Kaplewicz. Ted has been employed with Xerox Corporation in a variety of sales and service roles, prior to his retirement over ten years ago. He was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Mechanicsburg. Ted received his degree from Canisius College in Buffalo, NY, and later joined the Army, where he served for three years, including overseas duty. Ted was always known for his sense of humor, and enjoyed spending time with family and friends. He was an accomplished musician, and enjoyed the outdoors, particularly fishing and hunting. He also had a passion for collecting, including cameras, electronics and musical instruments. Occasionally, some of them even worked. Ted is survived by his loving wife, Ellie, who he was married to for 52 years. Also surviving are five children, Ron of Oswego, NY, Kathy Maloney and husband Leo of Media, PA, Deb Hanks and husband Dave of Filmore, NY, Joe and wife Tammy of Mechanicsburg, PA, and Dave, also of Mechanicsburg, PA; 12 grandchildren, James, Nicholas, Karen, Kristen, Alex and Jonathan Kaplewicz; Maegan and Maryella Maloney; Brent and Ashley Hanks; Katie and Kristin Kaplewicz. Memorial Service and Burial will be private at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Claremont Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Carlisle, PA. Published in the Buffalo News on 6/7/2005. Kelly, Carmen June 5, 2005. Family will receive friends Thursday 10 AM at Elim Christian Fellowship, 20-25 Central Park Plaza, where funeral service will follow at 11 AM. Interment in Lakeside Cemetery. Arrangement by H. ALFRED LEWIS MORTUARY INC., 968 Jefferson Ave. Published in the Buffalo News on 6/7/2005. 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. 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. Masiello, Daniel J. June 6, 2005, Age 91; beloved husband of Bridget (nee DeGeorge); dear son of the late Antonio and Mary (Sisti) Masiello; dear father of Anthony (Kathleen), Vito, Daniel (Laura), Michael (Tracy), John, Lisa and Maria (Raymond) Miller; dear grandfather of Kimberly, Stephanie, Melanie, Louis, Daniel, Roxanne, Raechel, Christopher, Ariel, Madeline, Bridget, Nicholas, Michael and the late Brigida; dear great grandfather of Matthew, Brandon, David, Makayla and Rose; dear brother of late Nellie, Dominic, Sebastian, Anthony and Rose Miranda; also survived by many nieces and nephews. The family will be present Tuesday from 6-9 PM and Wednesday from 4-8 PM at the (Delaware Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC. 1132 Delaware Ave. (near W. Ferry St.) where funeral services will be held Thursday at 11:30 AM and from Coronation of B.V.M. Church at 12:30 PM. If desired, memorials may be made to the Buffalo PAL-Uniform Fund. Online register book at www.Amigone.com. Published in the Buffalo News from 6/7/2005 - 6/8/2005. 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. Miller, Yvonne A. (Clemons) Entered into rest June 3, 2005; mother of the late Wanda Y. (Joe H.) Burton and Audrey Lewis; cherished grandmother of Constance L. Belton, Nicole (Melvin) Powell, Abina A. Lewis of Los Angeles, CA, Terrance A. (Esther) Burton, Stephano Lewis and Robert Lewis; also survived by five great-grandchildren, a host of other relatives and friends. The family will receive friends Thursday 11:00 AM at St. John the Baptist Church, 184 Goodell St., where Funeral Services will follow at 12 noon. Interment Forest Lawn Cemtery. Arrangements by THOMAS T. EDWARDS FUNERAL HOME INC. Published in the Buffalo News on 6/7/2005. Murray, Nancy (Please see Torres notice) Published in the Buffalo News from 6/6/2005 - 6/8/2005. Nisio, Cecilia Of North Collins, NY, June 6, 2005 at the age of 90; wife of the late Chester Nisio and Frank Lech; mother of John (Genevieve) Lech. Friends may call Tuesday, 7-9 PM and Wednesday, 2-4 and 7-9 PM, at the WENTLAND FUNERAL HOME, 10634 Main St. (Rt 62), North Collins, where funeral services will be held Thursday at 9:30 and 10 AM Mass of Christian Burial from Holy Spirit Church, North Collins. Published in the Buffalo News on 6/7/2005. 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. Pinnataro, Ralph D. June 4, 2005, beloved husband of Judith (Reid) Pinnataro; son of the late John and Mary (Sodaro) Pinnataro; brother of John (Cena) Pinnataro and Francine (David) Lee; also survived by nieces and nephews. Family present to receive friends Wednesday, 5-8 PM, at the PERNA-PELLEGRINO FUNERAL HOME INC., 1671 Maple Rd. (between Youngs and Hopkins Rd.), Amherst, where funeral services will be held Thursday at 9 AM. Interment Pine Lawn Cemetery. Flowers gratefully declined. Published in the Buffalo News from 6/7/2005 - 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. Robbins, Annette June 6, 2005. Wife of Irving Robbins; mother of Susan (Daniel) Mango and Steven Robbins; grandmother of Nicholas Mango. Funeral services will be held from the AMHERST MEMORIAL CHAPEL, INC., 281 Dodge Rd., Thursday at 12:30 PM. No prior visitations. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to the American Heart Association. Published in the Buffalo News from 6/7/2005 - 6/8/2005. Rogalski, Genevieve M. (Gluc) June 5, 2005, wife of the late Max Rogalski; mother of Joanne Rogalski and Marie Trotsky; grandmother of Julie (Brad) Wilcox, Joseph (Julie) Trotsky, Kristin (James) Nemec and Richard Trotsky; sister of Michael (Dorothy), William (late Eleanor) Gluc; sister-in-law of Leona (Late Joseph) Gluc, Barney (late Helen) Hoffman, Theodore (late Alfreda) Rogalski. No prior visitation. Family and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial at Christ the King RC Church, Main St, Snyder, NY Wednesday June 8, 2005 at 9:30 AM. Arrangements by SINICKI FUNERAL HOME, 716- 892-8160 Published in the Buffalo News on 6/7/2005. Romanowski, Helen A. (Gach) June 3, 2005, of Elma, NY, beloved wife of the late Joseph M. Romanowski; dearest mother of Joseph (Ruth) and Ronald (Maryann) Romanowski; loving grandmother of Ronald, Nicholas and Jason (Kati); sister of the late Walter (Annette) Gach; survived by family in Poland. Funeral services commencing at the DANIEL R. SMOLAREK FUNERAL HOME, 2510 Union Rd., Cheektowaga (two blocks south of William St.) Thursday at 8:45 AM and at St. Gabriel's R.C. Church at 9:30 AM. Entombment in St. Stanislaus Cemetery. Family present Tuesday 7-9 and Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Helen was a member of the St. Gabriel's Seniors. Published in the Buffalo News from 6/7/2005 - 6/8/2005. Ruppert, Marjorie C. Age 83, of Hyattsville, MD., formerly of Cheektowaga, NY, died in Silver Spring, MD. on Saturday June 4, 2005, widow of the late Kenneth E. Ruppert; loving mother of James K. Ruppert, Fairbanks. AK., Gail Ruppert Houle, Hyattsville, MD., Kenneth L. Ruppert, West Seneca, NY and the late Gary J. Ruppert; also survived by eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Family will receive friends and family Thursday, June 9, 2005 at the GASCH'S FUNERAL HOME, P.A., 4739 Baltimore, Ave., Hyattsville, MD., from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Services will be private. Published in the Buffalo News on 6/7/2005. Sillmon, Lester June 4, 2005; Relatives and friends may visit THOMAS T. EDWARDS FUNERAL HOME, 995 Genesee St., Wednesday 12 noon- 5 PM where funeral service will be conducted Thursday at 10 AM. Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery. Mr Sillmon was a retiree of General Motors Corp. Published in the Buffalo News from 6/7/2005 - 6/8/2005. Szaras, Helen R. (Stenclik) June 4, 2005; beloved wife of the late Edmund T. Szaras; beloved mother of Jerome (Theresa) Szaras, Suzanne (Gerald) Krug and the late Darlene Gushue; grandmother of Jonathan, Ashley, and Courtney; survived by nieces and nephews. Friends may call Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at The DIETRICH FUNERAL HOME INC., 2480 Kensington Ave., where services will be held on Thursday at 9:15 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church at 10:00 AM. Published in the Buffalo News from 6/7/2005 - 6/8/2005. 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. Toner, Henry L. Of Lockport, NY, June 5, 2005, beloved husband of Velma (nee Kalgren) Toner; loving father of Brenda (Curtis) Larson, Scott and Edward Toner; cherished grandfather of Charles, Crispin, Brooke, Daniel, Carl, Kerston, David, Joslyn; brother of David and Donald Toner; also survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral Service Thursday at 10 AM from the URBAN BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME INC., 6685 Transit Rd., East Amherst (three miles north of Maple). Visitation Wednesday 3-7 PM only. Published in the Buffalo News from 6/7/2005 - 6/8/2005. 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. Voye, Judith A. June 5, 2005, of Cheektowaga, NY. Beloved daughter of the late Regis and Eileen (Nelson) Voye; dear sister of Regis Jr. (Sherry) Voye, Eileen (late Norman) McNamara, James A. (Linda) Voye, Mary Lynn (John) Stiker, Daniel (Donna) and the late Kathleen Voye; also survived by nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-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 Wednesday 7-9, Thursday 2-4 and 7-9. Mass of Christian Burial Friday at 10 AM in the Resurrection Church, Union at Como Park Blvd. Please assemble at church. Judith was a member of AFSCME Local 1095. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials to Hospice Buffalo, Inc. Published in the Buffalo News from 6/7/2005 - 6/8/2005. Wildey, Geraldine (Schrantz) June 4, 2005 with great sorrow and heavy hearts we announce the passing of our beloved wife, mom, grandma and friend Gerry passed away peacefully with her family after a short illness. She leaves behind her devoted husband and best friend of 55 years, Miner. First and foremost in Gerry's life were her children, Miner Michael, Thomas (Lauren) and Ann (Robert) Baxter. She loved dearly her four grandchildren, James, Matthew, Graig and Jessica. Forever she will be etched in our hearts. Mom is predeceased by her parents John & Victoria Schrantz and her brother James Schrantz. She will be missed by her loving brothers and sisters, Richard Schrantz of Fredonia, NY, Rita Mazurek of FL, Marcella (Matthew) Siembieda of SC, Mary Lou (Herbert) Smith of SC, Virginia (James) Lennertz of Gowanda, NY, Margaret Teclaw of Frewsburg, NY, John (Marion) Schrantz of Dunkirk, NY; brother-in-law Robert (Norma) Wildey of Buffalo, NY and many nieces and nephews. There will be no prior calling hours, rather we ask to spend time with a loved one. We invite you to celebrate Mom's life on June 10, 10:00 AM at St. Christopher's Church, 3350 Union St., North Chili, NY, 14514. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to: Ronald McDonald House @ Strong Memorial Hospital, 601 Elmwood Ave., Rochester, NY 14642 or St. Christopher's Church (noted above) Arrangements by the LEO M. BEAN AND SONS FUNERAL HOME. Published in the Buffalo News on 6/7/2005.