OBITS: The Buffalo News Death Notices 12 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 Beckwith, Loren W. June 9, 2005, of Williamsville, NY, beloved husband of Janice (nee Neth) Beckwith; dear father of Ransom Beckwith (Christine) and Denise Perran (Noel); also survived by 9 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. A memorial service will be held at 12 Noon on Tuesday from Christ United Methodist Church, 350 Saratoga Rd. at Harlem Rd., Snyder, NY. Friends invited. If desired, memorials may be made to the above church. Arrangements: HARRY A. WEDEKINDT FUNERAL HOME INC. Published in the Buffalo News from 6/12/2005 - 6/13/2005. Biondolillo, Dorothy R. (Miranda) June 9, 2005, wife of the late Salvatore J. Biondolillo; mother of Elaine (Richard) Janis, Janice (Dan) Stoffell; grand- mother of Richard (Nora), Stephen (Becky) Janis, Shawn and Nicholas Stoffell; great-grandmother of Olivia Marie, Christopher, Colin, Samantha and Richard; sister of Mamie (Jack) Maranto and the late Michael (Mary), John (late Evelyn), Henry (Norma) Miranda, Louise (Mario) Galante, Jean (Peter) Galbo. No prior visitation. Relatives and friends are invited to assemble at St. Paul's Church (Kenmore) for a Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated Tuesday at 9:15 AM. Flowers gratefully declined. Arrangements by the PERNA-PELLEGRINO FUNERAL HOME (874-1010). Published in the Buffalo News on 6/12/2005. Blakeslee III, Rev. H. Dwight June 9, 2005. Husband of the late Madeleine 'Bobby' (Duffield); father of William Letchworth Blakeslee II, John Duffield (Elizabeth Ann) Blakeslee, David Dwight (Dorothy Leung) Blakeslee and Peter Rochester Blakeslee; grandfather of John Philip Blakeslee, Jennifer Anne Blakeslee, Adam Leung Blakeslee, Madeleine Leung Blakeslee and Hannah Blakeslee; brother of Louise Blakeslee (late Arthur) Rich. Memorial Services will be held Saturday at 10 AM on June 18th at Trinity Episcopal Church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may made to the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation, 331 Alberta dr., Amherst N.Y., 14226. Arrangements by GEORGE J. ROBERTS & SONS. Published in the Buffalo News from 6/12/2005 - 6/17/2005. Boris IV, Nicholas P. Of Lakeview, NY, June 6, 2005; son of the late Nicholas P., III and Virginia M. (Raiman) Boris; brother of Judith Ann Boris. Cremation has taken place. Inurnment at Holy Cross Mausoleum will be private. Arrangements by NORMAN E. GANNON & SONS, INC. FUNERAL HOME 1075 Ridge Rd., Lackawanna (824-4000) Published in the Buffalo News on 6/12/2005. Brown, Gerald B. June 10, 2005, beloved husband of June Brown; father of Dennis J. (Judy), Deborah McCarthy and Karen (Dennis) Fisher; grandfather of Amanda, Steven, David, Emily, Christopher and Melissa; also survived by several nieces and nephews. Friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service in Abiding Savior Lutheran Church, 1534 Ruie Rd., Tuesday, June 14 at 6:30 PM. Memorials may be made to West Valley Volunteer Fire Department or Abiding Savior Lutheran Church Building Fund. Published in the Buffalo News from 6/12/2005 - 6/13/2005. Brudecki, Irene June 7, 2005, beloved wife of the late Walter W. Brudecki; dear mother of Antoinette (Raymond) Seiler, Robert W. (Shirley), Leonard J. Sr., James (Katherine) and Walter Jr. (Cheryl) Brudecki; also survived by 10 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Irene was a member of the Salvation Army, Ladies of Charity, Tosh Collins, Downtown VFW Post and the DAV. Private services were held at the convenience of the family. Published in the Buffalo News on 6/12/2005. Butler, Catherine June 11, 2005, daughter of the late James F. and Ellen (Hayden) Butler; sister of the late John P. and Margaret M. Butler. Friends are invited to attend a Memorial Mass on Saturday, June 18, 2005 at 11 AM at The Church of the Holy Family. Arrangements by THOMAS H. McCARTHY FUNERAL HOME. Published in the Buffalo News on 6/12/2005. Canestrari, Dolores R. (nee DeMarco) Of Orchard Park, NY, entered into rest June 10, 2005, beloved wife of Robert S. Canestrari; devoted mother of Robert Jr. (Samantha) Canestrari, Aldo (Carole) Canestrari, Elizabeth Anne (Matthew Hunter); cherished grandmother of Robert Canestrari III; loving daughter of the late Joseph and Ella ( nee Delmonte) DeMarco; dear sister of Albert DeMarco, Joseph DeMarco, Rosemary (Raymond) Pavicich, Gary (Elizabeth) DeMarco, Rudolph (Jannine) DeMarco, Judith Ann (Michael) Pappaceno and late Dean (Maureen) DeMarco; also survived by relatives and many friends. Relatives and friends may visit the LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (Southtowns Chapel), 3060 Abbott Rd near Lake Ave on Saturday from 5-9 PM and Sunday from 2-9 PM where the funeral will be held Monday morning at 8:15 o'clock and a Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated in Our Lady of Sacred Heart Church at 9 o'clock. Entombment Holy Cross Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News from 6/11/2005 - 6/12/2005. Clementson, James E. Graveside memorial service will be held on Saturday, June 18, 2005, at White Chapel Memorial Park, 3210 Niagara Falls Blvd., Amherst, NY at 11 AM. Family and friends invited. Published in the Buffalo News on 6/12/2005. Colvin, Earl W. November 16, 2004 in Lake Park, FL after an illness, predeceased by his first wife Anna Voluse Colvin in 1973 and son Paul in 2001; survivors include his wife, the former Gertrude Roche of Lake Park; two daughter Karin Kelleher of Gilbert, AZ, and Martha Belokon of Fredericksburg, VA; a son James of Sunland, CA; a stepson, Mark Trobert of Jamesville; a stepdaughter, Theresa Keenan of Olean; nine grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Born in Barker, Mr. Colvin was an Army veteran of World War II, worked as an electrician at Chevrolet's Town of Tonawanda, moved to Florida in 1987, but continued to spend summers in the Buffalo area. Was founding member a Faith United Church of Christ in Williamsville, a life member of Alfred J. Jurek Post 1672, and Henry E. Crosby Post 2472. Funeral and internment services will be held 10 AM, Saturday, June 18, 2005 at Faith United Church of Christ, 1300 Maple Rd., Williamsville. Published in the Buffalo News on 6/12/2005. Cotter, Marie A. (Guillod) June 10, 2005, wife of the late William D. Cotter; dear mother of Doreen (Peter) Sorce, Ginger (late Joe) Ridge, Patricia (late Anthony) Calabrese, JoAnn (late Joseph) Miceli, Alvin (Kathy Penders) Zells, Danell (Glenn) Pickering and Muriel (Robert) Matuszewski; loving grandmother of Cayleen Sherk and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; sister of Arthur Roland, Torrie Blenker, Tommy Roland; predeceased by several brothers and sisters. Friends are invited to attend a Funeral Service on Monday at 12 Noon at the NIGHTENGALE FUNERAL HOME, 1884 South Park Ave. (near Tifft). No prior viewing. Rev. William Bigelow officiating. Interment in Holy Cross Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to Hospice Buffalo appreciated. Mrs. Cotter was a member of The Bflo. Fire Dept. Ladies Auxiliary. Published in the Buffalo News from 6/12/2005 - 6/13/2005. Crooks, Stewart B. Age 77, died at his home in Phoenix on Friday, June 3, 2005, he is survived by his wife Janet, son Rick, daughter Peg and 5 grandchildren. A Memorial service was held Friday, June 10 in Mesa, AZ. Donation's in Stewart's honor may be made to the American Lung Assn. Published in the Buffalo News on 6/12/2005. Cumbo, Barbara Rose (Brucklier) Of Buffalo, NY; June 10, 2005 in her 96th year; beloved wife of the late Anthony P. Cumbo; mother of Thomas J. Cumbo M.D. (Anne Marie Gannon); grandmother of Thomas A. Cumbo M.D. (Katherine Wilson), John, Peter, Paul and David Cumbo; sister of Joseph Brucklier and the late Dora Aquilina, Sara Losi, Samuel Brucklier, Carmela Capizzi, Michael Brucklier, Augustine Brucklier and Rose Greco. Visitation Monday 2-8 PM at the NORMAN E. GANNON & SONS INC. FUNERAL HOME, 1075 Ridge Rd., Lackawanna ( 824-4000), where services will be held Tuesday at 10:00 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at Blessed Sacrament Church (Delaware and West Utica) at 11:00 AM. Burial to follow in Mt. Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions, in Mrs. Cumbo's memory, to the Bristol Home or Millard Fillmore Gates Circle Skilled Nursing Facility would be appreciated by the family. Published in the Buffalo News from 6/11/2005 - 6/13/2005. Czajka, Eugene F. June 8, 2005 of Cheektowaga, NY, beloved husband of Lillian (nee Panfil); dearest father of Dennis (Nancy), Kathy and Sandy (Dave) Gross; survived by five grandchildren and one great-grandchild; brother of Loretta Bugaj and Richard (Lorraine) Czajka; also survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral services commencing at the DANIEL R. SMOLAREK FUNERAL HOME, 2510 Union Rd, Cheektowaga (2 blocks South of William St.) Monday morning at 9:30 and at Resurrection Church at 10 AM. Interment St. Matthew's Cemetery. Family present Sunday only 2-4 and 7-9 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice or American Heart Association. Published in the Buffalo News from 6/11/2005 - 6/12/2005. DeGlopper, Hazel (Kaegebein) June 9, 2005. Of Grand Island. Wife of the late Walter L. DeGlopper; mother of Robert W. (Karen) DeGlopper of Grand Island and Barbara J. (John) Butterworth of Tampa, FL; grandmother of Mark (Jerica), Erik (Julie) and Daniel DeGlopper, John Butterworth and Terri (John) Ferrin; great-grandmother of Evan, Emily and Izabella DeGlopper; sister of William (Marion) Kaegebein and the late Ellen Harrington, Wilma Clemenhagen, Elmer and Norma Kaegebein; daughter of the late William and Dora Kaegebein. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials to Trinity United Methodist Church, Grand Island, where memorial services will be held Friday, June 24 at 1 PM. Published in the Buffalo News on 6/12/2005. Finkbeiner, Wanda A. (Synoracki) June 10, 2005, wife of the late Albrecht; dear mother of Lucille (Harold) Frauenhofer, Donald (Theresa) and the late Albrecht Jr. (Judith) Finkbeiner; grandmother of eight grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. Funeral Services from the PACER FUNERAL HOME INC., 2275 George Urban Blvd. (two blocks east of Dick Rd.) Monday at 11 AM. Friends invited. Family present Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice at Sisters Hospital. Published in the Buffalo News on 6/12/2005. Franklin, Jane (Modlin) Of Orchard Park, NY, June 9, 2005, beloved wife of Murray J. Franklin; loving mother of Gail F. (James) Van Dusen and Martha A. Franklin; cherished grandmother of Carl J. (Deborah) and Beth M. Van Dusen; also survived by three nieces, one nephew. No prior visitation. Funeral services will be held Monday 11 AM in The Orchard Park Presbyterian Church, 4369 South Buffalo St., Orchard Park, NY. Arrangements by THE F.E. BROWN SONS FUNERAL HOME INC. Published in the Buffalo News from 6/11/2005 - 6/12/2005. Gaughan, Theresa B. (Damiano) June 10, 2005; beloved wife of the late Lawrence E. Gaughan D.D.S.; dear mother of Mollie Gaughan (Sean Hill), Dr. Ellen C. Gaughan (Kit Emery), Patricia Gaughan DiPalma (Louis), Matthew D. (Mary), Gena DiDomenico Boyden (Johnston) and the late Michael J. and Daniel X. (Evelyn) Gaughan; grandmother of Theresa, Daniel, Michael, Sarah, Madeleine, Bridget, Olivia, Mollie, Nena and Molly; great-grandmother of Margaret and Elizabeth; sister of Frances Barbuto and the late Archbishop Celestine J. Damiano, Mary, Antoinette and Joseph Damiano; also survived by nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at Blessed Sacrament Church (Delaware and West Utica) on Monday morning at 9:30 AM. Arrangements by DENGLER & ROBERTS FUNERAL HOME. Published in the Buffalo News on 6/12/2005. Goode, Leroy P. Of Springville, NY, died June 10, 2005. Friends may call Sunday from 7-9 PM and Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM from MENTLEY FUNERAL HOME, INC., 105 E. Main St., Gowanda, NY. Funeral Services will be held Tuesday, June 14, 2005, at 11 AM from Immanuel Lutheran Church in Otto, NY. Published in the Buffalo News on 6/12/2005. Gostomski, Robert J. June 9, 2005, of Boston, NY, father of Sheri, Bobbi and Kala Gostomski; grandfather of Sabre and Derek Lewis; brother of Esther Charlap and Patricia Szczesniak; ex-husband of Amelia Gostomski. No prior visitation. Memorial to be held at a later date. Arrangements by WURTZ FUNERAL HOME. Published in the Buffalo News on 6/12/2005. Gott, Lucille (Perillo) Of Hamburg, NY, June 11, 2005, dearest mother of Patrick (Susan), Joseph (Sherri), Rosemarie Mack, Anthony (Claudia), Michael (Lynette), Robert (Ellen) and Albert (Judy); loving grandmother of 16 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; sister of the late Victor Perillo and late Michelena Ciccatello. Family and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Sevrice Tuesday afternoon at 1 o'clock at the (Hamburg Chapel) JOHN J. KACZOR FUNERAL HOME INC., 5453 Southwestern Blvd. (corner of Rogers Rd., 646-5555). No prior visitation. Published in the Buffalo News on 6/12/2005. Gronmeyer, Ruth E. (Domres) In Mississippi, June 6, 2005, age 90, beloved wife of the late Willard C. Gronmeyer; mother of Larry K. (Jean) Gronmeyer; grandmother of Larry E. (Jeanna) and James M. (Carrie) Gronmeyer; great-grandmother of Kathryn E. and Samantha M. Gronmeyer, all of Mississippi; sister of the late Jeannette Mannello; also survived by nieces and nephews. No visitation. Funeral services private. Arrangements by the HARRY A. WEDEKINDT FUNERAL HOME, INC. Mrs. Gronmeyer was a long time employee of the William Hengerer Co. Published in the Buffalo News from 6/11/2005 - 6/12/2005. Gulick, Donald E. June 8, 2005, of Town of Tonawanda; husband of the late Margaret (Groth) and Adelle (Carlson) Gulick; beloved father of Deborah (Roger) Grant, John Gulick, Diane (Daniel) Kunz and Nancy (Michael) Babin; step-father of Susan (Michael Croft) Duffy; brother of Robert (Sammi) Gulick; also survived by ten grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Friends may call Tuesday from 4 to 8 PM at the BURY & ROBERTS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3070 Delaware Ave., Kenmore. Memorial Services will be held Wednesday 7 PM from Kenmore Baptist Church (Delaware Rd. and Wardman). Interment Elmlawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Kenmore Baptist Church. Published in the Buffalo News from 6/12/2005 - 6/14/2005. Haeffner, Rosemary H. (Hughes) Of Hamburg, NY, June 10, 2005, wife of the late Joseph A. Haeffner; mother of Anne Chinn of Michigan and the late Michael A. Haeffner of Florida; also survived by six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial at SS. Peter & Paul Church, Monday at 10 AM. Visitation at the DONALD M. DEMMERLEY FUNERAL HOME, INC., 21 Pierce Ave., Hamburg, Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Mrs. Haeffner was a member of the Altar Rosary Society and CD of A Court St. Agnes #817. Memorials may be made to SS. Peter & Paul Church Building Fund, Hamburg. Published in the Buffalo News from 6/11/2005 - 6/12/2005. Hanavan, Ann C. (Newman) Of Buffalo, NY, June 8, 2005. Beloved wife of the late James J. Hanavan; dear mother of Patrick (late Lois) Hanavan and the late Judith M. Keough; grandmother of Kimberly (Howard) Benard, Christopher (Dawn), Jay and the late Roger Keough; great-grandmother of Jaden and Jordan Keough and Jack and Erin Benard. No prior visitation. Memorial services private. Arrangements by ERIE COUNTY CREMATION SERVICE, 824-6435 Published in the Buffalo News on 6/12/2005. Hardy, Conrad June 7, 2005. Friends may call Monday 12-5 PM at H. ALFRED LEWIS MORTUARY, INC., 968 Jefferson. Family will be present Tuesday 11 AM at Mt. Mariah Baptist Church, 400 Northhampton where funeral services will follow at Noon. Published in the Buffalo News from 6/11/2005 - 6/13/2005. Hellinger, Sara M. (Carriero) June 10, 2005; beloved wife of the late George; loving mother of Christine (Joseph) O'Connell, Sara Rose (James) Bucki and George J. (Michele) Hellinger; cherished Grandma of Sara and Joseph O'Connell Jr., James Jr., Kevin, Peter, Thomas and Natalie Bucki, Angela and Danielle Beres. Friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial at the Church of the Holy Family on Monday at 9:00 AM. No prior visitation. Interment in Holy Corss Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions to 'Keep Holy Family Beautiful' Fund or Bishop Timon High School appreciated. Arrangements by the NIGHTENGALE FUNERAL HOME, 1884 South Park Ave. (822-4372). Published in the Buffalo News from 6/11/2005 - 6/12/2005. Hipp, Gladys E. Age 80, of Forsyth, MO. Gladys passed away on Saturday, June 4th at her residence. She was born June 6, 1925 the daughter of Nicholas and Jessie (Needham) May. Mrs. Hipp, a homemaker, moved to Forsyth from Buffalo, NY in 2000. She is survived by her children Gary R. (Irene) Hipp of Maui, HI, and Denise (John) Baker of Forsyth, MO; grandchildren Jessica Rollins, Jennifer and Jeremiah Hipp; great-grandchild Jacob Rollins; two sisters, Florence Drankhan of Boston, NY and Edith Neumann of Cincinnati, OH. She is preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Earl and David May; and sister, Kathryn May. Cremation under the direction of FORSYTH WHELCHEL CHAPEL. Burial will be at a later date at the Maplewood Cemetery in, Boston, NY. Underneath are the Everlasting Arms. Gen. 21:33. Like weary child, who lieth still Within a parent's close embrace; So stay we now ourselves on God, And find in Him a resting-place. Charlotte Murray Published in the Buffalo News on 6/12/2005. Huber, Esther (Hauptman) June 11, 2005, wife of the late Max Huber; dearest companion of Edward Semanscin; daughter of the late John and Catherine (Wegferth); sister of the late Pauline (late Edward) Learman, Mildred (late Harry) Pufpaff, Henry, John, Andrew, Edwin, Theodore and Harold Hauptman; dearest aunt of Doris (late Ross) Hurren; great-aunt of Ross (Maria) Hurren. Visitation Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the PACER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2275 George Urban Blvd. (two blocks east of Dick Rd.) Funeral Services at Grace Parkridge Church, 75 Hewitt Ave., Buffalo, Tuesday 10:30 AM. Please assemble at Church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Grace Parkridge Church. Published in the Buffalo News from 6/12/2005 - 6/13/2005. Hudson, Gladys "Pinkie" (Heim) Age 77, formerly of Lime Lake, died June 10, 2005; wife of the late Bruce F. Heineman and the late Raymond E. Hudson; mother of Holly (Leonard) Almeter and Gary Heineman; sister of Robert Heim and the late Carol Carlson; sister-in-law of Lorraine Dabolt; also survived by five grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. There is no prior visitation. A Memorial Service will be held at the convenience of the family. Interment will be in Maple Grove Cemetery, Machias. Memorials may be made to the Wyoming County SPCA. Arrangements were completed by W.S. DAVIS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 358 W. Main St., Arcade. Published in the Buffalo News on 6/12/2005. Hurley, Jean LaMay June 10, 2005, daughter of the late Joseph and Elizabeth Evans Dunne; dear mother of Mary Hurley of San Francisco, CA, George (Maria) of Tampa, FL, Joe (Kathy) of Amherst, Martha (Daniel Eisenberg) Hurley of New York, NY, Margo (Harrell) Baker of Batesville, AR and Maura (Gautam Basu) Hurley of Kolkata, India; loving grandmother of Shane, Jocie, Chase, Malini, Rahul and Theodore; sister of the late Marjorie LaMay. Friends may call at the SCHLAGER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 4614 Main St., Snyder where the family will be present Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Please assemble Wednesday morning at St. Rose of Lima Church for a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 o'clock. If desired, memorials may be made to St. Rose of Lima Capital Campaign Fund, 500 Parker Ave., Buffalo 14216, Attn: Tina Rogenmoser - Business Manager. Published in the Buffalo News from 6/12/2005 - 6/14/2005. Janca, Joseph P. Of Hamburg, NY, June 10, 2005, beloved husband of the late Irene (nee Tojek) Janca; dearest father of Diana (late Ronald) Scheffler, Arlene (Bernard Gallagher) Janca, Lorraine (Ronald) Larson, Stanley (Collette) Janca and the late Joseph Janca; loving grandfather to 11 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; brother of Frank (Terry) and the late Walter, John, Stanley and Peter. Family will be present to receive friends Tuesday morning from 8:30-9:15 at the (Blasdell/Lackawanna Chapel) JOHN J. KACZOR FUNERAL HOME INC., 3450 South Park Ave., where prayers will be said at 9:15 followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at. St. Bernadette's Church at 10 o'clock. Internment in Hillcrest Cemetery. Mr. Janca was a member of the American Legion Hamburg Post No. 527. Published in the Buffalo News on 6/12/2005. Kelly, Irene M. (Kaczynski) June 10, 2005; beloved wife of the late Vincent Kelly; dear mother of Daniel (Darla), Douglas and the late Kathleen Kelly; fond grandmother of nine grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; dear sister of Sonia (late Truman) vom Scheidt and the late Joseph; also survived by nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the KOLANO FUNERAL HOME, 306 Amherst St. (near Grant), Monday 5-7 PM at which time Funeral services will take place. Donations to the Cerebral Palsy Assn are preferred. Interment Mt. Olivet. Published in the Buffalo News on 6/12/2005. Kelver, Terry A. Of Wales Center, NY, June 10, 2005, father of Stuart L. Kelver; brother of Monica (Richard) Wurts and the late Brenda (survived by John) McDonnell; son of Betty (Richard) Miller and the late Stuart H. Kelver; stepbrother of Vance, George, Tracy and Robert Miller; uncle of Kyle (Norine) Ferguson, Devon (Belinda) Ferguson and Melissa Wurts; great-uncle of Caitlin and Connor Ferguson. Friends may call Monday 7-9 PM and Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the KENNETH HOWE FUNERAL HOME, 64 Maple St., East Aurora, where Funeral Service will be held Wednesday at 110 AM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Wales Center Volunteer Fire Company. Published in the Buffalo News from 6/12/2005 - 6/13/2005. Kester, Robert W. June 7, 2005, of Boston, NY. Beloved husband of Emma (nee Wittmeyer) Kester; father of Donald (Mary) of Aston, PA, Lynette (John) Fagnan of Springville, NY, Dr. Richard (Virginia) of Cambridge Springs, PA, Mary Ann Doyle of Holland Patent, NY, Kathleen of Lanesboro, MA, William (Susan) of Boston, NY, and Larry Kester of Fredericksburg, VA; grandfather of twelve grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; brother of the late Iola Johnston, Ruth Stroud, Doris Hopkins and Charles Lounsberry. Family will receive friends Saturday and Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the WURTZ FUNERAL HOME, 9287 Boston State Rd, Boston, NY. Family and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial from St. John the Baptist RC Church, Boston, NY, Monday at 10 AM. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to St. John's Church or the Boston Fire Co. Mr. Kester was a fifty-year member of the Boston Fire Co. and member of the WNY Snowmobile Club. Published in the Buffalo News from 6/11/2005 - 6/12/2005. Kiddy Jr., Lee R. Suddenly, June 11, 2005, beloved husband of Linda S. (nee Purpura) Kiddy; dear father of Jonathan (Carolyn) and Joshua (Jennifer) Kiddy; grandfather of Joshua Kiddy, Jr.; stepfather of Jeffrey George; grandfather of Kyle Grundner; loving son of Nancy Kiddy-Corsi and the late Lee R. Kiddy, Sr.; brother of Carol (Owen) Ridgeley; brother-in-law of Ann (Bernd), Judy (Dave), Rose and Ellen (Ken). The family will receive friends at the C. MERTZ AND SON FUNERAL HOME, INC., 911 Englewood Ave., Monday from 4-8 PM where Funeral Services will follow at 8:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations to The WNY Heart Association. Published in the Buffalo News from 6/12/2005 - 6/13/2005. Kliber, Patricia A. June 10, 2005, dear mother of the late Anthony Kliber; fond grandmother of Amanda, Ashley and Alexandra; dear sister of Gerald Kliber. Private services were held at Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Donations may be made to Hospice Buffalo, Inc. Arrangements by the KOLANO FUNERAL HOME. Published in the Buffalo News on 6/12/2005. Krawczyk, Bertha (Zabilski) June 10, 2005, of West Seneca, NY, beloved wife of Casimer Krawczyk; dearest mother of Eugene (Judy), Ronald (Cheryl), Joann (Don) Daley and Kenneth (Sandy) Krawczyk; loving grandmother to seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; sister of Jenny Trzepkowski; predeceased by other brothers and sisters; sister-in-law of Mary Zabilski; survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral services commencing at the DANIEL R. SMOLAREK FUNERAL HOME, 2510 Union Rd., Cheektowaga (two blocks south of William St.) Tuesday at 8:30 AM and at Fourteen Holy Helpers R.C. Church at 9 AM. Interment in St. Stanislaus Cemetery. Family present Monday only 2-5 and 7-9 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Fourteen Holy Helpers Church in memory of Bertha. Published in the Buffalo News on 6/12/2005. Laskowski, Mark R. Of Chaffee, NY, June 9, 2005, beloved husband of Christina (White) Laskowski; dearest father of Thomas, Adrienne, Kelly and Robert Laskowski; son of Patricia and the late Robert Laskowski; brother of Glenn Laskowski; also survived by aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Friends received Sunday only 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the CURTIN FUNERAL HOME INC., 1340 Union Rd., West Seneca, where funeral will be held Monday at 10 AM. Flowers declined. Directions and on-line condolences at www.curtinfuneralhome.com. Published in the Buffalo News from 6/11/2005 - 6/12/2005. Lipinski Sr., Casimer E. Of Getzville, NY; June 9, 2005; beloved husband of Louise (nee Cichon) Lipinski; loving father of Casimer E. (Patriica J.) Lipinski Jr.; dearest grandfather of Kim (Keith) Griswold, Karin (Phillip Richard) Lipinski and Casimer E. (Donna) Lipinski III; cherished great-grandfather of Casimer E. Lipinski IV and Keith James Griswold. Funeral service Monday at 9:30 AM from the URBAN-BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME INC., 6685 Transit Rd., East Amherst, NY (3 miles North of Maple) and a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Pius X Church at 10 AM. Visitation Sunday only from 6-8 PM. Interment in St. Stanislaus Cemetery. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to St. Pius X Church. Published in the Buffalo News from 6/11/2005 - 6/12/2005. Long, Earl S. "Sam" June 10, 2005, of Grand Island, husband of Laura L. Long; father of Tom (Marie) Long, Tammy (Steve) Geblein Bresee, Kimberly (Rob) Domagala, Melanie (Russ) Banas and Robin (Jason) Moore; step-father of Ronald (Kim) Wendt, Lynn (Steve) Sadar, Kathleen Gaylor and Robert (Betty) Wendt; also survived by 21 grandchildren; brother of Paul E. Long; uncle of Paul M. Long; son of the late Earl and Pearl Long. Friends may call Monday only 6-9 PM at the KAISER FUNERAL HOME, 1950 Whitehaven Rd., Grand Island. Memorial Services will be held Tuesday at 11 AM at Trinity United Methodist Church. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials to The American Lung Assn. Published in the Buffalo News on 6/12/2005. Long, Larry J. June 9, 2005, father of Melissa (Andrew) Boehmer and Tracy Long; son of John B. Long DC and the late Marjorie (Moss) Long; brother of Linda (late John) Rossitto; uncle of Christina Rossitto. Family present to receive friends Sunday only from 5-8 at the PERNA-PELLEGRINO FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1671 Maple Rd., (between Hopkins & Youngs), where funeral services will be held Monday at 9:30 AM. Interment, White Chapel Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations in Larry's memory may be made to Roswell Park Cancer Institute or Hospice Buffalo, Inc. Published in the Buffalo News from 6/11/2005 - 6/12/2005. Lopez, Eulogia "Logy" (Sarceda) Suddenly, June 9, 2005, of Williamsville; wife of the late Remo; dear mother of Oscar (late Margarita and late Raquel), Jesus (Rochelle), Connie (Jaimie) Cordero, Graciano (Sari) and the late Remo (Linda) Lopez; grandmother of 15 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Visitation Sunday 7-9 and Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM, at the PACER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2275 George Urban Blvd., (2 blocks east of Dick Rd.). Mass of Christian Burial at SS. Peter & Paul Church, 5480 main St., Williamsville, Tuesday, 9:30 AM. Please assemble at church. in lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Aspire Center for Learning, 4635 Union Rd., Cheektowaga 14225. Published in the Buffalo News from 6/11/2005 - 6/12/2005. Maggio, Mildred C. June 10, 2005, sister of the late Carmelo Maggio; beloved aunt of Joan (Daniel) Lougen and William (Carol) Maggio; also survived by several great-nieces and nephews. Friends may call Saturday 7-9 PM and Sunday 3-6 PM at the DENGLER & ROBERTS FUNERAL HOME, 2070 Eggert Rd., Amherst (between N. Bailey and Niagara Falls Blvd.) where prayers will be offered Monday at 8:15 followed by a Mass of Christian Burial from St. Benedict's R.C. Church at 9:00 AM. Mildred was a member of the St. Benedict's Rosary & Alter Society. Published in the Buffalo News from 6/11/2005 - 6/12/2005. Maras, Henry S. Of Hamburg, NY, June 8, 2005, husband of Ruth (nee Ottinger); father of Curt (Beth) Maras and Mindy (Michael) Jablonski; grandfather of Adam and Luke Jablonski, Amelia Maras and Tony Olson. Private funeral services at the convenience of the family. Memorials may be made to Roswell Park. Arrangements by DONALD M. DEMMERLEY FUNERAL HOME, INC. Published in the Buffalo News on 6/12/2005. Martin, Joseph B. Of Orchard Park, NY, entered into rest June 7, 2005, beloved husband of Carrie M. (nee Wagner) Martin; devoted father of Nicole (William) Gallagher, Christie (Thomas) Maryanski, Joseph II, Danielle Martin and step-father of Michael Jay, Cheri L. and Evan W. Wopperer; loving son of the late Fred A. Jr. and Gertrude (nee Luksch) Martin; dear brother of G. Carlene (Ronald) Smith, Katherine (Salvatore) Persico, Margaret (Jeff) Cree and the late Fred III (Patti) Martin; 'dedicated friend of Bill W's' for the last nine years; also survived by relatives and friends. Relatives and friends may visit the LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (Southtowns Chapel), 3060 Abbott Rd, near Lake Ave on Sunday from 4-8 PM and Monday from 4-8 PM where the funeral service will immediately follow. Mr. Martin was a decorated Air Force Veteran of The Vietnam War. Published in the Buffalo News on 6/12/2005. Mazurek, Linda L. June 6, 2005, of Cheektowaga, NY, beloved daughter of May and the late Frank; dear sister of Richard (Roxie), Frank (Janice), Joseph, Cathy (Rick) Kelchlin; also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. No prior visitation. Private funeral services are being held at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice Buffalo Inc. Arrangement by BUFFALO NIAGARA CREMATION SERVICE 855-1311 Published in the Buffalo News on 6/12/2005. McGlen, Lorraine W. (Weidmann) June 10, 2005. Beloved wife of the late Donald McGlen; dearest mother of Donna (Daniel) Cross; predeceased by two brothers and two sisters; daughter of the late Christian (Mary Puff) Weidmann. The family will be present on Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Cleveland Hill Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 569 Cleveland Dr. where funeral services will be held on Monday at 10:45 AM and from Infant of Prague Church at 11:15 AM. Flowers gratefully declined. If desired, contributions may be made to American Diabetes Association, 315 Alberta Dr., Amherst, NY 14226. Online guest register at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 6/11/2005 - 6/12/2005. Meyer, James A. Age 84 of the Town of Tonawanda, June 10, 2005. Beloved husband of 58 years of Jane E. (nee Marohn) Meyer; father of Barbara (Ralph) Huber and Suzanne (former husband John) Ludwig; grandfather of Jessica (Dameion) Cox, Samantha (fiance Chad) Ludwig, Scott Ludwig, Neil (Andrea) Huber, Nicholas (Jillian) Huber and Jonathan Huber; great-grandfather of Arianna Huber; brother of Earl (Marie) Morgan and the late Betty Kohler, Lawrence and Robert Morgan and Marjie Bacca; also survived by nieces and nephews. Friends may call Sunday evening from 7-9 and Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at JOHN O. ROTH FUNERAL HOME, INC., 25 William St. (between Morgan and Broad Sts.) in the City of Tonawanda, where services will be held on Tuesday at 10 AM. Friends invited. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Immanuel Lutheran Church in Tonawanda or to the SPCA in the Town of Tonawanda. Published in the Buffalo News on 6/12/2005. Michalski, Alan J. June 7. 2005, of Buffalo, NY, son of the late Matthew and Mary Ann Michalski; father of Jennifer Lira. Graveside Services will be held Monday at 11 AM at Mt. Hope Cemetery, West Seneca. Arrangements by the SIECK & MAST FUNERAL HOME, 825-5205. Published in the Buffalo News on 6/12/2005. Mitchell, Doris June 9, 2005. Loving daughter of the late Fred and Bertha Mitchell; sister of the late Mildred Mitchell-Malone; aunt of Dennis P. (Jane Liebner) Malone; great-aunt of Elizabeth (Jack) Winter and the late Christopher Malone and great-great-aunt of Ned, Courtney, and Hope Winter. Private funeral arrangements will be held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements by the C. MERTZ AND SON FUNERAL HOME INC. Published in the Buffalo News on 6/12/2005. Mokhiber, Margaret A. Of Niagara Falls, NY, June 10, 2005. Wife of the late Robert Mokhiber, Sr.; mother of Robert (Sheryl) Mokhiber, Jr. and Ronald J. (Shannon) Mokhiber; sister of Norman (Rose) Abdallah, Lillian A. (Raymond S.) Fadel, Katherine (Gerald) Moore and the late Edward Abdallah and Julia Ferris; grandmother of Robert Mokhiber, III, and Laura Mokhiber; aunt of Kathryn Fadel; also survived by many other nieces and nephews. The family will be present at the RHONEY FUNERAL HOME, Cayuga and South Ninth Streets, Lewiston, NY (754-2526) from 2-4 & 7-9 PM Monday, where a prayer service will be held Tuesday at 9:15 AM, followed by funeral services at 10 AM at St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church, 1073 Saunders Settlement Rd, Niagara Falls, NY. Memorials may be made to St. George's Church or to Niagara Hospice. Visit www.rhoneyfuneralhome.com for guest register. Published in the Buffalo News on 6/12/2005. Mosktowski, Edward V. June 10, 2005, husband of the late Sandara (nee Kosmowski); dear father of Shauna (Glen) Campbell and Sarah Mostkowski; brother of Patricia (Daniel) Poland. Visitation Tuesday 2-4 and 7-8 PM followed by Services at 8 PM from the PACER FUNERAL HOME INC, 2275 George Urban Blvd. (2 blocks E. of Dick Rd.) Burial will be in Bath, NY. Published in the Buffalo News on 6/12/2005. Neu, Norbert D. June 9, 2005, age 61, of Lancaster, NY, beloved husband of Patricia (nee Zuliani); loving father of Michael (Heather) and Robert (Pamela); dear grandfather of Sarah, Stephen, Savannah, Matthew and Rebekah; brother of Charles, Cheryl (Walter) Miller and Gary (Pat); son of the late Elmer and Marie; son-in-law of Marian Carbone. Funeral from the PACER FUNERAL HOME INC., 2275 George Urban Blvd. (2 block east of Dick Rd.) Monday at 9:00 AM and St. Mary of the Assumption Church at 9:30. Friends invited. Family present Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. In lieu of flowers donations to Hospice Buffalo Inc, or Roswell Cancer Institute Published in the Buffalo News from 6/11/2005 - 6/12/2005. Newman, Julius June 11, 2005, beloved husband of the late Helen Newman; devoted father of Harry (Phyllis) Newman and Linda (Robert) Milch; loving grandfather of Scott (Mary), Eric Newman, Allison (Desmond Curran) Newman, Melissa (Warren) Klein, Jessica (Sean) Delaney, Heidi (Jeffrey Glodzik) Milch and Michael Milch; great-grandfather of Kevin and Isaac Newman, Ari Klein, Caitlin and Cara Delaney and Sophie and Will Glodzik; brother of the late Ida Reback and Eleanor Newman. Graveside Services will be held at Elmlawn Cemetery (Brighton Rd. Entrance) Sunday at 1 PM. No prior visitation. In lieu of flowers, donations to Temple Shaarey Zedek or Hospice Foundation of Buffalo. Arrangements by AMHERST MEMORIAL CHAPEL, INC. Published in the Buffalo News on 6/12/2005. Nowaczyk, Sophie C. (Switek) Of the Town of Sheridan, NY, June 10, 2005, beloved wife of Raymond E. Nowaczyk; dearest mother of Gail M. (Joseph) Punaro, Roger R. (Marlene) Nowaczyk of Macomb, MI and Cheryl A. (Dale) Wojdyla; fond grandmother of nine grandchildren; sister of Jane (late Joseph) Paske, Gene (Edward) Bulatek, Dora (late Victor) Rydzynski and the late Irene (late Casimer) Banaszak, Florence (late Stanley) Gmerek and Jerry (late Dolores) Switek. Friends may call Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM and Monday 6-8 PM at the PAUL A. KLOC BLOSSOM CHAPELS, INC., 4680 Clinton St. (corner Borden Rd.), West Seneca (668-5666) where funeral will be held Tuesday morning at 9:45 AM and from St. Gabriel's Church at 10:30 o'clock. Friends are invited. Published in the Buffalo News from 6/12/2005 - 6/13/2005. Panzarella, Bonnie Jean (Duncan) June 7, 2005. Wife of the late Thomas J. Panzarella; mother of Mary Louise, Thomas B. Jr. (Carol), Edward and Blaise Panarella; also survived by five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. A private funeral service was held under the direction of CARLTON A. ULLRICH FUNERAL HOME INC. Gifts in Mrs. Panzarella's memory made to Hospice would be appreciated. Published in the Buffalo News on 6/12/2005. Patterson, Rhea (Braun) Reluctantly left this world after a long decline May 26, 2005. Mother of Tera, Fey, Pedderson (Dennis) and Daryl L.; grandmother of L. David Fey and Heidi B. Fey; also survived by family friend Judith Bailey. Memorial service June 14 at 7 PM in Bomansville UMC. Memorials may be made to Bowmansville UMC or Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens Society. Rhea's body has been donated to UB School of Medicine. Published in the Buffalo News from 6/12/2005 - 6/13/2005. Peck, Grace H. (Etherington) June 11, 2005, beloved wife of the late Henry W. Peck; dearest mother of Lawrence H. Peck, Susan J. (Lewis) Archie, Cheryl A. (Michael W. Kochanski) Peck and the late Carolyn L. (Edward) Dannheim; loving grandmother of Jason, Alecia, Laura, Taylor and Brett; great-grandmother of Raven and Sydney. The family will be present to receive friends Sunday and Monday from 2-4 and 6-9 PM at the (Cleveland Hill Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 569 Cleveland Dr. where funeral services will be held Tuesday at 11:00 AM. Interment will follow in Elmlawn Cemetery. Online register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 6/12/2005 - 6/13/2005. Peterson, Pearl E. Formerly of Jamestown, NY, June 9, 2005, beloved wife of the late William Hilding Peterson; mother of Zane W. (Diane) Peterson and Karen (John) Schleifer; grandmother of Zane Jr. and Chad Peterson; great-grandmother of Brooke Peterson. No prior visitation. Graveside services held Wednesday, 11 AM in Lake View Cemetery, Jamestown, NY. Arrangements by the F.E. BROWN SONS FUNERAL HOME, INC. Published in the Buffalo News on 6/12/2005. 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. Pierug, Henry J. Of Buffalo, NY, June 7, 2005, son of the late Joseph and Anna Pierug; brother of Marie (the late John) Lucas and the late Helen Smaczniak, Walter (Emily), Edward (Leona) and Dorothy Pierug; also survived by nieces and nephews. Friends received on Sunday only from 5-8 PM at the CURTIN FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1340 Union Rd., West Seneca. Friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Philip the Apostle Church on Monday at 12:30 PM. Please assemble at church. Arrangements by William O'Rourke, Funeral Director. Published in the Buffalo News on 6/12/2005. Radzwill, Frank J. Of Lancaster, NY, June 11, 2005, beloved husband of Margaret M. (Quermback) Radzwill; dearest father of Karen L. (Robert) Machovoe, Brian F. (Cynthia) Radzwill and Jennifer A. (Arthur) Anstett; also survived by six grandchildren and one great-grandchild. No prior visitation. Memorial services will be held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements by ERIE COUNTY CREMATION SERVICE, 824-6435. Published in the Buffalo News on 6/12/2005. Roty, Frances Eileen (Shea) June 10, 2005, age 93, beloved wife of the late C. Victor Roty; dearest mother of Mary Theresa Roty; sister of the late Paul Shea, Helena Kerr, Elizabeth Dargert, Bernice Smith and Eugene Shea; also survived by many nieces and nephews. The family will be present Sunday from 3-8 PM at the (Cleveland Hill Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 569 Cleveland Drive, where prayers will be said Monday at 9:30 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at the Chapel of Infant of Prague Church at 10:00 AM. Friends invited. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Mrs. Roty's memory to the Division of Geriatrics Rapid Response Program, 3 Gates Circle, Buffalo, NY 14209. Online guest register at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 6/11/2005 - 6/12/2005. Schuetz, Ethel M. (LeVan) Of Elma, NY June 10, 2005. Wife of the late Arnold E.; mother of Christopher (Faith), Gregory (Mary) and Jeffrey (Nita Beck); grandmother of Rebecca, Timothy, Zachary, Hannah, Michael, Kelby and Addy; sister of Marie A. LeVan and Malvern (Lila) LeVan. Friends may call Sunday from 4-7 PM and Monday from 4-6 PM at the KENNETH HOWE FUNERAL HOME, 64 Maple St., East Aurora where funeral services will immediately follow Monday at 6:00 PM. Memorial services will be held at Elma United Methodist Church at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Elma United Methodist Church Mission Fund, c/o Joshua Tsujimoto, 2991 Bowen Rd, Elma NY 14059 or the Elma Public Library, 1860 Bowen Rd. Published in the Buffalo News from 6/11/2005 - 6/12/2005. Sniderhan, William A. Of Buffalo, NY, entered into rest June 10, 2005, beloved husband of Barbara J. (nee Smith) and the late Estelle (nee Kaczmarek) Sniderhan; devoted father of John (Gwen) Sniderhan, William (Diana) Sniderhan and Elaine (John) Cournan; fond step-father of Lawrence LoParco, Laura (David) Giambra and Lynn (Mark) Kulinski; cherished grandfather of many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; dear brother of several brothers and sisters; also survived by nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends may visit the LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (City Chapel), 102 Linwood Ave. at Summer near Delaware Ave. on Sunday from 7-9 PM and Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM, where the Funeral will be held on Tuesday morning at 8:30 o'clock and a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Annunciation Church at 9:30 o'clock. Flowers gratefully declined. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. William was an army veteran of WWII. Published in the Buffalo News on 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. Stockman Jr., Albert V. June 10, 2005, of Lakeview, NY, beloved husband of Patricia (nee Munzert); cherished father of Barbara (Mark) Manley, Mark (Kelly), Kathryn (John) Ryan, Paul (Jane), Albert III (Becky), Michael (Victoria) and John (Angela) Stockman; son of the late Albert Sr. and Beatrice Stockman; loving brother of Joanne (George) Lauber, David (Carol), Gerald (Helen) Stockman and Judith (Frank) Visco; also survived by 17 grandchildren, many nieces and nephews. Friends received at the LAKESIDE MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, INC., S-4199 Lakeshore Rd. (corner Camp Rd. & Rte. 5), Hamburg, 627-2919, Sunday 7-9 PM and Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM where funeral services will be held Tuesday at 9:15 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, Lakeview at 10 AM. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice Buffalo. Charles A. Castiglia, Director. Published in the Buffalo News from 6/12/2005 - 6/13/2005. Storrs, William W. Of Lockport, NY, June 10, 2005, husband of Mary Louise Barry Storrs; father of Cynthia Storrs (Steven) Cotton, William E. (Victoria) Storrs and Emilie W. Storrs; grandfather of three grandchildren; brother of Robert E. (Mary Ellen) Storrs and Molly Storrs (Paul) Bodden. Friends are invited to a Memorial Service at The First Presbyterian Church, 21 Church St., Lockport on Saturday, June 18 at 10:30 AM. Memorials may be made to the church or The American Heart Assn. Arrangements by LANGE FUNERAL HOME, INC. Published in the Buffalo News on 6/12/2005. Szczesniak, Lawrence "Larry" Suddenly, June 10, 2005, beloved husband of Lois M. (nee Schlueter); dearest father of Lucas, Lisa (Charles) Klepfer, Laura and Levi; fond grandfather of Kali; dear brother of Fred and Gregory; also survived by aunts, uncles and cousins. Services Tuesday at 9:45 AM from the KAZMIERCZAK FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3640 Clinton St (one block east of Union Rd) and in St. Stanislaus R.C. Church at 10:30 AM. Family will be present on Sunday from 6-8 PM and Monday from 2-4 and 6-8 PM. Published in the Buffalo News from 6/12/2005 - 6/13/2005. Urbino, Rose (DeFillippo) Jun 10, 2005; wife of the late Anthony P. Urbino; mother of Anthony and Patrick M. Urbino; grandmother of Samantha Urbino; sister of Alex Lewis, Madeline Lauciello, Joseph DeFillippo, Phyllis Pratts, Antoinette Bistany, Dominic DeFillippo and the late Michael DeFillippo; also survived by nieces and nephews. Friends may call Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Buffalo Chapel) THOMAS H. McCARTHY FUNERAL HOME, 1975 Seneca St. where funeral will be held Monday morning at 9 AM and from St. Teresa's Church at 9:30. Published in the Buffalo News from 6/11/2005 - 6/12/2005. VanSteenburgh, Janice E. Of East Aurora, N.Y., June 7, 2005. Wife of the late William Van Steenburgh; loving mother of Timothy (Deborah), Janice VanSteenburgh and Cindy (Patrick) Francis; dear sister of Robert (Carol) Carlson and the late Eric 'Gordie' (Joan) Carlson, Doris (Milton) Schmidt, Betty (George) and Jean (Roy) Weigle; cherished grandmother of Melissa, Vanessa (Edward), Jessica, Cassandra, Brandon and the late Andrew; great-grandmother of Korey; beloved dog Henri. Private funeral services were held at the convenience of the family. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.oconnellfh.net. Arrangements by the O'CONNELL MURPHY FUNERAL HOME. Published in the Buffalo News on 6/12/2005. Walker, Phnisha June 6, 2005. Friends may call Monday 12-5 PM at H. ALFRED LEWIS MORTUARY INC., 968 Jefferson. Family will be present Tuesday 11 AM at True Bethel Baptist Church, East Ferry-Grider St., where funeral services will follow at 12 Noon. Published in the Buffalo News on 6/12/2005. Walsh, Shirley (Chadwick) Of East Aurora, NY, June 10, 2005, wife of Frank J. Walsh; mother of Kenny Walsh, Robin Rackl, Joseph (Christine) Walsh and David (Missy) Walsh; grandmother of Corey, Sean, Robert, Brian and Shae. No prior visitation. Memorial Services will be held 11 AM Thursday at the KENNETH HOWE FUNERAL HOME, 64 Maple St., East Aurora. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The American Heart Association. Mrs. Walsh worked 19 years at The Value Home Center of East Aurora. Published in the Buffalo News from 6/12/2005 - 6/15/2005. Wills, Anthony D. Suddenly, June 8, 2005. Beloved husband of Lisa L.; beloved father of Anthony Jr., Tashi, Breanna, Latoya, Giongaly, and Gregory; beloved grandfather of Taliya; son of Dorian Wills Sr. and the late Shirley Wills; brother of Dorian Jr., Darius, and Monica (Chris Graves); grandson of Laura White; also survived by many aunts and uncles. Friends may call Monday 4-8 PM at the Friendship Baptist Church, 402 Clinton St., corner of Hickory, Buffalo, where funeral services will be held Tuesday at 11 AM. Online movie may be viewed at www.mem.com. Arrangements by DENGLER AND ROBERTS FUNERAL HOME. Published in the Buffalo News from 6/11/2005 - 6/13/2005.