OBITS: The Buffalo News Death Notices 9 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 Bauer, Anthony C. "Tony" June 8, 2005; husband of the late Ethel M. (Snyder); father of Patricia (late James) Genco, Thomas (Mary Ann), Paul (Charlene), James (Barbara), Michael (Phyllis) and Barbara Hanny Graziano; also survived by nineteen grandchildren and thirty great-grandchildren; brother of the late Mary and Barbara Bauer. Friends may call Friday only 6-9 PM at the DENGLER & ROBERTS FUNERAL HOME, 2070 Eggert Rd., Amherst (between N. Bailey and Niagara Falls Blvd.) where prayers will be offered Saturday at 8:45 followed by a Mass of Christian Burial from the Christ the King R.C. CHurch at 9:30. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Hospice Buffalo Inc. On-line movie may be viewed at www.mem.com. Published in the Buffalo News from 6/9/2005 - 6/10/2005. Benzing, Richard L. February 9, 2005, of Leesburg, FL and Springville, NY; beloved husband of Marie (nee Glasner) Benzing; loving father of Kimberly (Peter) DeGlopper and Michelle (Peter) Sharman; dear grandfather of Chelsea, Bailey and Morgan. Friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service on Saturday June 11 at 1:00 PM from SMITH-WEISMANTEL FUNERAL HOME INC., 271 E. Main St., Springville, NY, followed by a reception at the Springville Fire Dept. Community Center. Expressions of sympathy may be made to Hospice Foundation, Buffalo, NY. Published in the Buffalo News on 6/9/2005. Blake, Geraldine (Oberle) June 8, 2005. Wife of the late William R. Blake; dearest mother of Terence, Patricia (Gene) Overdorf, William (Trish) Blake, Kathleen (Peter) Appler, Michael (Nancy) Blake and Elizabeth (Robert) Heidinger; loving grandmother of Ben, Sean and Billy Appler, Patrick, Margaret, Caitlin, Brendan and Sean Overdorf, Liam, Aidan Blake, Grace Heidinger, Catherine Blake and the late William Overdorf; dear sister of Lorraine (Walter) Nowak and Winifred (John) Wozier. Friends may call Friday 2-4, 7-9 PM at REDDINGTON FUNERAL HOME, 657 Abbott Rd. (corner Red Jacket Pkwy), where services will be held Saturday at 9 AM and at St. Thomas Aquinas Church at 9:30 AM. Friends invited. Published in the Buffalo News from 6/9/2005 - 6/10/2005. Breidenstein, Elmer J. Age 87 of Orchard Park, NY, June 7, 2005; beloved husband of Dorothy C. (nee Jonas); dearest father of Maryann (David) Fruehauf, Dorothy 'Dorie' (David) Meyer, Margaret 'Peggy' (Raymond) Napierala and Joseph (Elaine) Breidenstein; Pa-Pa of Karl (Robin) Fruehauf, Sandra (Benjamin) Beal, Diane Cuirle, Daryl (Lisa) Meyer, Dawn (Christopher) Dixon, Daniel Meyer, Kim (Mark) Becker, Karen (Andrew) Schweitzer, Michelle Napierala, Jessica, Melissa, Amanda and Joelle Breidenstein and the late David Meyer Jr.; also survived by eleven great grandchildren; brother of the late Peter, Andrew and Leo. The family will be present Thursday & Friday 2-4 and 7-9 at the HOY FUNERAL HOME INC., 3855 Seneca St., West Seneca, where prayers will be said Saturday morning at 8:45 followed by a Mass of Christian Burial from St. Martin of Tours RC Church at 9:30. Friends invited. Published in the Buffalo News from 6/8/2005 - 6/10/2005. Brown, Jean M. (Betz) June 8, 2005, cherished wife of the late Ralph Sr.; dear mother of Ralph 'Skip', Robert, Kerin Brown and Irene 'Renee' (Paul N. Jr.) Bernhard; sister of the late Gerald (Mary) Betz; sister-in-law of Ronald (Loretta) Brown; also survived by nieces, nephews, and her beloved dog Molly. Funeral from the PACER FUNERAL HOME INC., 2275 George Urban Blvd., (2 blocks east of Dick Rd.) Saturday 8:45 and St. Barnabas Church 9 AM. Family present Thursday 7-9 and Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Mrs. Brown was a member of the Schiller Park Seniors. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Hospice Buffalo, Inc. Published in the Buffalo News from 6/9/2005 - 6/10/2005. Burczynski, Raymond J. June 8, 2005, of Cheektowaga, NY, beloved husband of the late Marian L. (nee Cave) Burczynski; dearest father of Janice Filipiak and James (Rosalie) Burczynski; dear grandfather of David (Pam) Fullone, Maria (Matthew) Rudick, Frances Burczynski and great-grandfather of Jessica Rae and Brooke Rose; brother of the late Florence (late Lee) Churchill and Richard Burczynski; also survived by nieces and nephews. Family will be present to receive relatives and friends on Friday 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 on Saturday at 9:30 AM and from St. Lawrence Church at 10:00 AM. Interment, St. Stanislaus Cemetery. Mr. Burczynski was a Coast Guard veteran of WW II, a lifetime member of the Buffalo Golf Club, member of the Leonard Post VFW 6251 and a retiree of Dunlop Tire with 42 years of service. Flowers gratefully declined. If desired, contributions may be made to St. Lawrence Church. Published in the Buffalo News from 6/9/2005 - 6/10/2005. Buscaglia, Mollie J. (Ciocca) Of Kenmore, NY, entered into rest June 8, 2005, beloved wife of the late George A. Buscaglia; devoted mother of Angela M. (Paul) Marranca and The Hon. Russell P. (Sue Royal) Buscaglia; cherished grandmother of Russell G. (Erika), Paul J. Jr. and Lindsey A. Marranca; fond great-grandmother of Bailey Lynn Marranca; loving daughter of the late Arturo and Marietta (nee Marfoglia) Ciocca; dear sister of the late Louisa (late Anthony) Cipriano, late Edward (late Irene) Conrad and late Frank (Rosemary) (late Dorothy) Ciocca; also survived by relatives and friends. No prior visitation. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Paul's Church, Delaware Ave at Victoria Blvd. Kenmore on Friday morning at 10 o'clock. Please assemble at church. Interment Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Arrangements by LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME. Published in the Buffalo News on 6/9/2005. Campanella, Santo S. June 8, 2005, former husband of Michaelle Campanella; father of Mario and Julia Campanella; son of Mario and Maria (Milazzo) Campanella; brother of Gina Campanella, Carol (Michael) Brown, Rosemary (John) Pecoraro and Nicholas (Lori) Campanella; survived by many nieces and nephews. Family present to receive friends Thursday and Friday 2-4 and 7-9 at the PERNA- PELLEGRINO FUNERAL HOME, 1671 Maple Rd. (between Hopkins and Youngs) Amherst, where funeral services will be held Saturday at 9:45 AM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated from St. Gregory the Great Church at 10:45 AM. Entombment in Forest Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News from 6/9/2005 - 6/10/2005. Case, Richard J. June 8, 2005; loving father of Linda (Sam), Janel, Richard J. Case II (Kim), Genelle and Michael Kinderman; cherished grandfather of seven grandchildren; former husband of Patti Case and Kathy Case; adored companion of Maggie. Visitation with the family on Friday Only from 2-4 & 6-8 PM at the KAZMIERCZAK FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3640 Clinton St. (1 block East of Union) where prayer services will be held at 8 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations to Janel Case in care of the Funeral Home for a much needed lung transplant. Richard was a US Navy Veteran. Published in the Buffalo News from 6/9/2005 - 6/10/2005. Connolly, Thomas E. June 3, 2005, husband of the late Dorothy A. (Mahoney) Connolly; father of Meghan A. (Paul) Johnson and Maureen C. (Peter) Johnson; grandfather of Kaitland, Abigail and Brendan; dear friend of Jeanne Finn Nist; brother of Joanne (late William) Conroy, Sheila (Ronald) Reynolds and the late Jack Connolly. Family will be present to receive friends Wednesday from 7-9 and Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 at the BEACH-TUYN FUNERAL HOME INC., 5541 Main St. (at Cayuga Rd.) Williamsville. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday morning at 9 AM at S.S. Peter and Paul Church, 5480 Main St., Williamsville, (please assemble at church). Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to Niagara University, PO Box 2008, Niagara University, NY, 14109. Published in the Buffalo News from 6/8/2005 - 6/9/2005. 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. Gati, Salvatore June 7, 2005, husband of the late Francesca (Morreale) Gati; father of Josephine Fendt, Samuel and Frank (Marsha) Gati; grandfather of Samantha Fendt and Crystal Harvey; brother of Domenico Gati, of Italy and the late Joseph Gati. Private services were held at the convenience of the family. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements by BEACH-TUYN FUNERAL HOME, INC. Published in the Buffalo News on 6/9/2005. Geist, Karl W. Of Orchard Park, NY, June 7, 2005, beloved husband of the late Regina (Duffey); father of Karl W. Jr. (Karen), Christina (Anthony) Szarzanowicz, Andrew (Cathleen) and Peter (Sheila) Geist; grandfather of Erika, Kristopher, Richard, Benjamin; brother-in-law of Donald (Charlotte) Duffey, Mary (Joseph) Metz and the late Francis (June) Duffey. The family will receive friends Thursday 7-9 PM and Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the F.E. BROWN SONS FUNERAL HOME, INC., E. Quaker St., Orchard Park. Services from the funeral home Saturday at 11:30 AM. Friends invited. Memorials made to Canisius College or Hospice Buffalo, Inc. Published in the Buffalo News from 6/9/2005 - 6/10/2005. Gould, Dorothy (Spencer) Of Hamburg, NY, June 5, 2005. Wife of the late Royal Gould; mother of Byron Gould; sister of Byron Spencer Jr.; aunt of Sister Patricia Hughes and Bernie Hughes. No prior visitation. Memorial service will be held at St. Matthew's U.C.C., 5289 McKinley Pkwy, Hamburg, Friday at 11 AM. Mrs. Gould was a member of the Hamburg Grange and Buffalo Art Society. Arrangements by LOOMIS OFFERS & LOOMIS INC., Hamburg Chapel. Published in the Buffalo News on 6/9/2005. Grainy, Dominick N. June 7, 2005; beloved husband of Dorothy M. (nee Nebel) Grainy; dearest father of John, Dominic (LuAnn) Grainy, Donna (Albert) Sodaro, Luanne (Douglas) Maggione; dear grandfather of eight grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. The family will be present on Thursday from 7-9 PM and Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 5200 Sheridan Dr. (at Hopkins) where funeral services will be held on Saturday at 8:45 AM and a Mass of Christian Burial celebrated from Saint Gregory the Great Church at 9:30 AM. Friends invited. Online register book at www.amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 6/8/2005 - 6/10/2005. Guancial, Robert L. Of East Amherst, NY, June 5, 2005, beloved husband of Barbara A. (nee Bonoffski); dearest father of Elizabeth A. and Sarah N.; son of Edward and the late Ida (nee DiFusco); brother of Edward (Sandra) of Texas, Mark of Florida, and Richard (Deborah) of Syracuse, NY; son in law of Edna and the late John Bonoffski; also survived by nieces and nephews. Services from the URBAN BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME INC., 6685 Transit Rd., East Amherst, NY, Friday morning at 9:30 AM and from St. Mary's Church, Swormville, at 10 AM. Visitation Wednesday and Thursday from 4-8 PM. Published in the Buffalo News from 6/8/2005 - 6/9/2005. Harden, Geneva A. (Thompson) June 6, 2005, age 80, beloved wife of the late Harold N. Harden, Sr.; dear mother of Nora Jean (James) Szymanski, Harold N. (Andrea) Harden, Jr. and Kathleen M. (Louis) Cercone; grandmother of Andrew, Natalie and Nathanael; sister of the late George H. Thompson, III, Sidney Thompson, Betty Tilford and Gwendolyn Molson; also survived by nieces and nephews. The family will be present to receive friends Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM, at the (Delaware Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1132 Delaware Ave. (near W. Ferry), where funeral services will be held Saturday at 8:45 AM and St. Michael Church at 9:30 AM. If desired, contributions may be made in Mrs. Harden's memory to SS. Columba and Brigid Church Rebuilding Fund. On line register book at www.Amigone.com. Published in the Buffalo News from 6/9/2005 - 6/10/2005. Hart, Patricia J. Vogt June 7, 2005; beloved wife of L. Richard Hart; mother of Jeffrey (Mary) Hart, Mrs. Susan (Kenneth) Hunt and David (Janice) Hart; grandmother of Thomas, Michael, Brian, Kristin and Lindsey Hunt, Jessica and Kaitlyn Hart; sister of Peter A. Vogt. Friends are invited to attend a Funeral Service at First Trinity Lutheran Church, 1570 Niagara Falls Blvd, Friday 10:30 AM. Calls may be made at The CARLTON A. ULLRICH FUNERAL HOME INC., 855 Englewood Ave, Tonawanda, Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 Published in the Buffalo News from 6/8/2005 - 6/9/2005. Hood, Patricia A. (Taaffe) Age 70. Loving mother, grandmother, sister and friend, passed away peacefully at Kobacker House, June 6, 2005. Beloved wife of the late Charles G. Hood. She is survived by her adoring children, Judy (John) Ross, Jack, Sue, Terry (Gary) Sankey, Linda (Frank) Randazzio, Tammy (Mick) Pennington; 9 wonderful grandchildren, Maria, Brianna, Ali, Erin, Johnny, Julia, Jacob, Paige and Joey. Pat was an active member of the Our Lady of Peace St. Vincent DePaul Society. Born and raised in Buffalo, NY, she graduated from Lafayette High School in 1952 where she developed many cherished friendships. Friends may call Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the NOVAK FUNERAL HOME, 4476 N. High St., Columbus Ohio, (two blocks north of Henderson Rd.) 268-8811 where a wake service will be at 3:30. Her Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday 10:00 AM at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church, 20 E. Dominion Blvd., Msgr. Kenneth Grimes celebrant. Interment St. Joseph Cemetery. Contributions may be made to the Our Lady of Peace St. Vincent DePaul Society, 20 E. Dominion Blvd., Columbus Ohio, 43214. Published in the Buffalo News from 6/8/2005 - 6/9/2005. Klier, Kenneth R. June 7, 2005; dear son of the late Raymond and Mildred Klier; dear brother of Gerald Klier and the late Joan Mrozinski; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Family will receive friends at the KOLANO FUNERAL HOME, 396 Amherst St., (near Grant) Thursday only 4-8 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. James Church, 3021 Bailey Ave. (near Kensington Ave.) Friday at 11 AM. Please assemble at church. Published in the Buffalo News from 6/8/2005 - 6/9/2005. Koenig M.D., Peter W. June 8, 2005. Husband of Hilda Schoene Koenig; father of Frieda Koenig of Rochester, NY, Andrew P. (Ann) Koenig, and the late Audrey Green; grandfather of Chad (Elizabeth), Troy (Melissa), and Andrew M. Koenig; also survived by four great-grandchildren. The family will be present to receive friends Friday 6-8 PM at BEACH-TUYN FUNERAL HOME INC., 5541 Main St. at Cayuga Rd., Williamsville. Funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family. FLowers gratefully declined. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice Buffalo Inc. Published in the Buffalo News from 6/9/2005 - 6/10/2005. 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. Maloney, Rose Mary (Moran) June 6, 2005, beloved wife of Eugene Maloney; dear mother of Daniel (Patricia), Suzanne and the late Edward Maloney; grandmother of Sean and Bradley Maloney; sister of Joseph (June) Moran, Matthew Moran and the late Helen McGuire; sister-in-law of George McGuire; also survived by nieces and nephews. Friends may call Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the DIETRICH FUNERAL HOME INC., 2480 Kensington Ave. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday at 11:30 AM at St. Mary's Church, 6919 Transit Rd., Swormville. Published in the Buffalo News from 6/8/2005 - 6/9/2005. Marlin, Charles W. June 7, 2005 of Grand Island; husband of the late Barbara (Gross) Marlin; father of Deborah M. (William) Hays and Donna M. (Stuart) Lavallee both of Grand Island; grandfather of Matthew and Brianna Hays, Timothy, Charles and Julianne Lavallee; son of the late Charles G. and Esther Marlin; brother of the late Edwin Marlin. Friends may call Friday only 4-8 PM at the KAISER FUNERAL HOME., 1950 Whitehaven Rd., Grand Island. Funeral service will be held Saturday at 11:30 AM at Trinity United Methodist Church. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials to the American Cancer Society. Published in the Buffalo News from 6/8/2005 - 6/9/2005. Mulkin, Edna (Frost) June 8, 2005, beloved mother of James (Mary Ann), Christine (Steven) Christensen, Carolyn (Daniel) Scoppa and Diane (Richard) Carlo; grandmother of 11 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; sister of the late Jane (Jack) Covert; sister-in-law of the late Maryann (Francis) Barrett; survived by nieces and nephews; loving cousin of Elizabeth 'Betty' Hughes. Friends may call Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM, at the DIETRICH FUNERAL FUNERAL HOME, 2480 Kensington Ave., where services will be held on Saturday at 9:30 AM, followed by a service at Calvary Episcopal Church, 20 Milton St., at 10 AM. Memorials made to the American Lung Association. Published in the Buffalo News from 6/9/2005 - 6/10/2005. Pecora, Norman J. September 10, 1906-May 27,2005; Buffalo lost a wonderful lawyer and 1931 graduate of UB Law School. In 1939 he married Henrietta Steinman, a love for eternity. She died in 1980. He survived by a sister Norma Haberstroh, from El Paso now in Austin, TX and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, Grace and Joseph Pecora, a brother Frank, and sisters Marie Marshall and Florence Hoth. He worked in private law firm, US Dept of Justice Immigration and Naturalization Service, then the law firm of Judge Michael J. Montesero until 1958. With his own general law practice, he was associated with Cohen & Lombardo. He also served a short time as a Judge. Terrific ballroom dancer, he was honored to dance with Eleanor Roosevelt. At 75 he began competitive ballroom dancing earning numerous awards. Mr. Pecora was committed to the 'Norman J. Pecora Judges Chamber' located in the Leto Court Room at UB, where he established the Norman J. and Henrietta A. Pecora Fund. Friends may call Thursday 4-8 PM at AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC, 5200 Sheridan Dr., (cor. Hopkins) where prayers will be said Friday morning at 9:45 and at SS Peter & Paul Church (Williamsville) at 10:30 AM. Friends invited. Memorials may be made to UB Law School (Norman & Henrietta Pecora Fund) 408 O'Brian, Buffalo, NY 14206. Online guest register at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 6/8/2005 - 6/9/2005. 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. Redeye, Elaine Eileen June 7, 2005 of The Cattaraugus Indian Reservation; beloved sister of Lura Stevenson, Charlotte Pappan and the late Thelma LaForme, Eleanor Mohawk, Elliott Mohawk, Lucielle Brooks and Geraldine Sundown; also predeceased by good friend Raymond Sundown; survived by many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. Friends may call Friday evening from 6-9 PM at the WENTLAND FUNERAL HOME, 10634 Main St. (Rte. 62) North Collins, NY where the funeral services will be held Saturday morning at 10 AM. Published in the Buffalo News on 6/9/2005. Rodkey, Mildred J. June 8, 2005; daughter of the late Joseph and Magdalene Rodkey; dearest sister of Catherine (late Leo) Wickenhiser, Joseph Rodkey, Sally (late Robert) Johnson, Helen (late Robert) Scholz and the late John (late Elenor) Rodkey, Mary (late Michael) Putich and Alma (late James) McNamara; also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Friends may call on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the REDDINGTON FUNERAL HOME, 657 Abbott Rd. (Corner Redjacket Pkwy) where services will be held on Saturday at a time to be announced. Friends are invited. Published in the Buffalo News on 6/9/2005. Saraf, Richard S. Age 70; June 7, 2005; beloved husband of 44 years of Margaret (Tracy) Saraf; father of Richard T. (Dianna) Saraf, Marla Lucille (Daniel) Sparks, Jeffrey W. Saraf, Gregory J. (Sharon) Saraf; grandfather of six beautiful grandchildren; brother of John (Peggy) Saraf, Robert Saraf and Cynthia Kick; brother-in-law of Maureen Saraf, Mary Ellen and Robert Storrs; also survived by several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. John the Baptist Church, 168 Chestnut St., Lockport, NY, Monday at 10:00 AM. No prior visitation. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, 331 Alberta Dr., Suite 106, Amherst, NY 14226. Published in the Buffalo News on 6/9/2005. Schlesinger, Harold "Slats" June 3, 2005, husband of Norma L. (Betz); father of Neal J. (Ruth) Schlesinger and Diane (Terry) Dick; grandfather of Kathleen (Mark) Jegierski, Andrew, Douglas and Mark (Jennifer) Schlesinger; great-grandfather of Anna and Paige Jegierski. Memorial Services will be held Saturday 11 AM at St. Luke Lutheran Church, 900 Maryvale Drive, Cheektowaga. Memorials to St. Luke Lutheran Church or the Alzheimer's Assn. Arrangements by DENGLER & ROBERTS FUNERAL HOME. Published in the Buffalo News on 6/9/2005. Scott, Robert V. Of Lackawanna, NY, entered into rest suddenly June 7, 2005, loving son of Virginia A. (nee Minor) and Richard J. Swartz and the late James J. Scott; cherished brother of Susan (Lewis) Scarsella and the late James J. Scott II; devoted uncle of James J. III, Jason, Jeffrey, Jamie Scott and Justin, Kyle Scarsella; also survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Visitation at LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME, 3060 Abbott Rd. near Lake Ave on Thursday from 7-9 and Friday from 4-8 PM where the funeral will be held on Saturday morning at 8:45 o'clock and a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Our Lady of Victory Basilica at 9:30 o'clock. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News on 6/9/2005. Sowinski, Rev. Richard E. June 7, 2005, son of the late Edward and Lottie Bittner Sowinski; brother of Dorothy Andrisani and Trudy Chmiel; uncle of Timothy Andrisani and Darlene (Ken) Barone; great uncle of Selina Barone; dear friend of Janet Murphy, his care giver. Friends may call at the BURY & ROBERTS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3070 Delaware Ave., where the family will be present Friday from 7-9 and Saturday 1-4 and 7-9. Rev. Sowinski will lie in state at St. Paul's RC Church, (corner of Victoria), on Sunday from 3-5 and 7-9 PM. A Concelebrated Mass of Christian Burial will be held Monday morning at 10 o'clock. Bishop of Edward Kmiec will be the main celebrant. Friends are invited to attend. Published in the Buffalo News from 6/9/2005 - 6/12/2005. Spilsbury Sr., Peter W. June 7, 2005 of West Seneca, NY; beloved husband of Mary T. (nee Griffin); dear father of Peter (Pamela) Jr. and Mary (Clayton) Brigham; brother of Frederick (Helen), Andrew (Carol) of California, George (Nan), Gweneth (John) Schultz and the late Ethel (late Malcolm) Lowell and Franc (Evelyn) Spilsbury; dear grandfather of Ashley Spilsbury, Clayton Brigham III, Adam Spilsbury and Christian Brigham; great-grandfather of Liam Lyons; also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services on Friday at 10 AM from the SIECK AND MAST FUNERAL HOME, 250 Orchard Park Rd., West Seneca; 825-0205. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Family will be present on Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Peter was an honorary member of Seneca Hose Fire Company, a former Scout Master with Troop #517 and a member of American Legion Post #735, a retiree of S.M. Flickinger Co. after 35 years of service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Bonaventure Church or Seneca Hose Co. Interment in Holy Cross Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News from 6/8/2005 - 6/9/2005. Springer, Rev. Andras Czecze June 6, 2005, beloved husband of Ilona Czecze Springer; devoted father of Agnas (John) Haas and Andrew Springer; loving grandfather of Kyle and Jason Haas. No prior visitation. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Service of Rememberance to be celebrated Sunday, June 19 at 2 PM at the Westside Hungarian Reformed Church in Buffalo. Arrangements by the PERNA-PELLEGRINO FUNERAL HOME INC., 632-8200. Published in the Buffalo News on 6/9/2005. Taylor, Brenda L. June 6, 2005. Beloved daughter of Sally and the late Orton Taylor; dearest sister of Douglas, Gregory, James Taylor, Katherine Lambert and Patti Jo Carver; also survived by many nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. John Vianney Church, 2950 Southwestern Blvd., Orchard Park, Saturday at 10:00 AM. Friends invited. Arrangements by JOHN E. ROBERTS FUNERAL HOME. Published in the Buffalo News on 6/9/2005. Watso, Florence A. (Gantzer) June 7, 2005. Loving mother of Dennis (Betty) Madigan, Deborah Madigan and Bonnie (Mark Sr.) Porter; stepmother of Lori Becker; loving close grandmother of Mark Jr., Jason, Raymond, Jacob Porter and Anthony Cappello; also survived by seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. The family will be present Thursday 6-9 PM at the (Delaware Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME INC. 1132 Delaware (near West Ferry) where funeral services will be held Friday at 10:00 AM. Friends invited. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to The Hospice Foundation. Online register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News on 6/9/2005.