OBITS: The Buffalo News Death Notices 10 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. 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. Bonczkiewicz, Florence Of Attica, NY, June 9, 2005. Sister of the late Stanley Bonakey, Zigmand, Alexander, Leo and Genevieve Bonczkiewicz, Bernice Henson, Stephania Rybarczak and Cecilia Kubala. Calling hours Friday 6-8 PM at MARLEY FUNERAL HOME, 135 Main St, Attica. Mass of Christian Burial Saturday at 1:00 PM in Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, Clinton St, Bennington. Memorials to SPCA and St. Adalbert's Basilica Response to Love Center, 212 Stanislaus St, Buffalo, NY 14212. Published in the Buffalo News on 6/10/2005. Bozer, Amelia May 9, 2005. A Memorial Service for Amelia 'Millie' Bozer of Juno Beach, FL, a long time Buffalo resident, will be held at 10:15 AM Saturday, June 11, in the Chapel at Forest Lawn. Published in the Buffalo News on 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. Butler, Nellie J. Of Chesapeake, VA., June 7, 2005, at her home, at the age of 96. A native of Cortland, VA., she is survived by two daughters, Jessie (Darcy) Williams of Buffalo and Linda (Donald) Brown of Chesapeake, VA.; two sons, Thomas Williams and Leroy (Cathleen) Purdue, both of Buffalo; a sister, Grace McClain of Williamsville; grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. She was pre-deceased by two sons, John Davis and Ronald Stinson. The family will be present Friday 7-9 PM at PROVIDENCE MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 1275 Sycamore at Oberlin. Memorial Service, Saturday 10 AM, followed by funeral at 12 PM at Bethel Tabernacle United Holy Church of America, 668 Clinton St. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery. Arrangements by BRIAN K. LEWIS FUNERAL HOMES, 347 Peckham St. (845-5545) Published in the Buffalo News on 6/10/2005. 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. Caul, Geraldine Stafford June 8, 2005 age 86. Beloved daughter of the late Stafford J. and Geraldine M. (nee Cutting) Caul. Sister of the late John H. Caul, and the late Lawrence D. Caul; sister-in-law of Joyce A. Caul and Helen Caul of Wisconsin. Dearest aunt of Geraldine C. Caul, Joyce M. (Henry) Suraci of Clark Summit, PA, Lawrence W. Caul of Davenport, FL., John P. Caul of Virginia, Stafford J., Andrew, and Elizabeth Caul all of Wisconsin; also survived by several great-nieces and great nephews. The family will be present to receive friends Friday evening 4-9 PM at the (Tonawanda Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME INC. 2600 Sheridan Drive (corner Parker) where funeral services will be held Saturday morning at 9:15 AM and at St. Edmund's Church at 10:00 AM. Friends invited. If desired memorials may be made to a charity of your choice. Online guest register at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News on 6/10/2005. Cumberlander, Grover June 6, 2005, at age 66, beloved husband of Christine (nee Vickers) Cumberlander; devoted father of Dwayne (Vivian) Cumberlander and Diane Cumberlander; loving grandfather of Austin, Nia Diane and Zachery Cumberlander; brother of Aubrey (Mildred) and Gus (Ann) Cumberlander; predeceased by nine brothers and 2 sisters. Visitation will be held on Saturday from 10-11 AM from First Calvary Missionary Baptist Church, 467 William St., Buffalo, where a home going celebration will follow at 11 AM. Interment will be in Buffalo Cemetery. Arrangements by AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME INC., 1132 Delaware Ave. Online register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News on 6/10/2005. 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. 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. 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. Haen, Rose Madeline Age 78, of Riverview, FL., passed away on June 8, 2005. A native of Buffalo N.Y., she had wintered here for 20 years coming from Alden, N.Y. She was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the V.F.W., Avon Park, FL. and is a Catholic. She is survived by her daughter, Ruth Ann Benson; brother and sister-in-law, Paul and Barbara Astri; two sisters, Josephine (Felix) Szymanski and Madeline Enser and granddaughter, Megan Rose Benson. Arrangements by SERENITY MEADOWS FUNERAL HOME, Riverview, FL. (813) 677-9494. www.serenitymeadows.com Published in the Buffalo News on 6/10/2005. 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. 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. 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. Nowicki Jr., Eugene A. June 8, 2005, of Cheektowaga, NY, beloved son of Dolores Nowicki (nee Machnica) and the late Eugene A. Nowicki, Sr.; also survived by cousins. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 9:30 AM at St. Gualbert Church. Please assemble at church (no prior visitation). Interment Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Arrangements by DANIEL R. SMOLAREK FUNERAL HOME. Published in the Buffalo News on 6/10/2005. Pearson, Dr. Lois W. Of Orchard Park, NY, May 11, 2005, daughter of the late Earnest C. and Lily (Johnson) Pearson; sister of the late Elna V. Miller and Norma L. Pearson; dear friend of Dr. Marion Benz; aunt of Ronald P. (Jinny) of Mishawaka, IN and Kenneth P. (Janet) Miller of Warren, MI; also survived by five great-nieces and nephews and nine great-great-nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends Saturday at 1 PM in the North Park Presbyterian Church, 700 Parkside, Buffalo, NY followed by a memorial service in the Church at 2 PM. Friends invited. Friends invited. Memorials made to Alzheimers' Association of WNY. Arrangements by F.E. BROWN SONS FUNERAL HOME INC. Published in the Buffalo News on 6/10/2005. Peuquet, George L. June 8, 2005; Age 94, of Tonawanda, husband of the late Catherine Peuquet; brother of the late Eugene, Jerome and Leon Peuquet; uncle of Margaret (Edward) Lynch; also survived by several cousins and many friends. American Legion Services were held at 7:30 PM Friday. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at 10:00 AM Saturday at St. Francis of Assisi Church on Broad Street in Tonawanda. If desired memorials to St. Frances Church or the Tonawanda Historical Society are preferred. Arrangements by HAMP FUNERAL HOME INC., Tonawanda ( 693-4481). Complete obituary, condolences and directions at www.hampfuneral.com Published in the Buffalo News from 6/10/2005 - 6/12/2005. 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. Stepniewski, Frances (Mierczewski) June 8, 2005, wife of Zygmunt Stepniewski and the late Leonard Mierczewski; mother of the late Leonard (Caroline) and Lee Mierczewski; grandmother of Deborah L. Bender; adopted grandmother of Deborah Asfour; great-grandmother of Stacy L. Bender and Lindsay R. Bender. No prior visitation. Funeral services will be private. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Frances was a long time employee of Trico Products. Arrangements by the DENGLER & ROBERTS FUNERAL HOME. Published in the Buffalo News from 6/10/2005 - 6/11/2005. Tsaconas, Dorothy H. (Bobeck) June 8, 2005, beloved wife of the late James; dearest mother of Sandra Dillon; loving grandmother of James and Elizabeth Dillon; beloved great-grandmother of James Wyckoff. Funeral service private. Memorial contributions may be given to the Hellenic Orthodox Church, 146 West Utica, Buffalo, NY 14222. Published in the Buffalo News on 6/10/2005. Viele-McCooey, Anthony F. June 2, 2005; (born still) Baby Anthony left to be with Jesus; son of Donald Viele and Starr McCooey; brother of Shawn McCooey , Aaron , Alena, and Javen Viele; grandson of John and Donna McCooey; great grandson of Lena Cirino; survived by many family and friends. services held at St. Matthew Cemetery Chapel, June 11, 2005 at 1 PM Published in the Buffalo News on 6/10/2005. Wallace, Clarence June 4, 2004. of Buffalo, NY. Friends may call Saturday at Antioch Baptist Church, 1327 Fillmore at 9 AM visitation, 10 AM Funeral Service immediately following. Arrangements entrusted to MEMORIAL CHAPELS OF BUFFALO, 66 East Utica. Friends are invited. Interment, St Matthews Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News on 6/10/2005.