OBITS: The Buffalo News Death Notices 13 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 Anderson, Philip V. "Andy" June 11, 2005, of Kenmore, NY, beloved husband of Gladys (Roos); dear father of John (Karen), Vickie Anderson and Dale (Greg) Bieser; grandfather of John, Dawn and Jennifer (Scott) Eckerman; great-grandfather of Nicole and Emily. Friends may call Tuesday and Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 at the LESTER H. WEDEKINDT, INC. FUNERAL HOME, 3290 Delaware Ave. Relatives and friends are invited to attend Funeral Services Thursday morning at 11 in Augustana Lutheran Church, 3143 Eggert Rd. Interment in Forest Lawn Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News from 6/13/2005 - 6/14/2005. 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. 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. 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. Churchill, Sara C. "Cubby" (nee Van Dyke) June 12, 2005, dear mother of Lisa (Jeffrey) Spitzberg, Robert Churchill; grandmother of John, Jeanette and Jeremy; sister of the late William (Linda) Van Dyke, late Charlotte (Jack) Aber and the late Joan (late Bill) Riley. Relatives and friends may call at the BARRON-MILLER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3025 William St. near Union Rd., Cheektowaga, Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 and Wednesday 9-11 at which time services will be held. Mrs. Churchill was part owner of the Lougus Restaurant on Genesee St., Buffalo. Published in the Buffalo News from 6/13/2005 - 6/14/2005. 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. Crowe, Terrence K. June 7, 2005, of Grand Island, beloved father of Jeremiah J. and Clara Louise Crowe; son of Col. George F. and Mary Ann (Kumro) Crowe; brother of Kate (Matt) Olin, Peggy (Randy) White, Dan (Michelle) Crowe and Molly (CJ) Grace; also survived by several nieces and nephews. Friends may call Wednesday only 3-8 PM at the KAISER FUNERAL HOME, 1950 Whitehaven Rd., Grand Island. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday at 10 AM at St. Stephen's Church. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials to The LTC Terrence K. Crowe Memorial Scholarship Fund, N.U. Office of Advancement Services, PO Box 2008, Niagara University, NY 14109 or Canisius College, Alumni Advancement-Annual Giving, 2001 Main St., Buffalo, NY 14208. Published in the Buffalo News from 6/13/2005 - 6/14/2005. 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. Deptula, Carol M. (Schrowe) June 11, 2005, beloved wife of Stanley A. Deptula; dearest mother of Michael D. (Debra), Christopher A. (Nickole) and the late Mark D. Deptula; loving grandmother of Leah Mae, David M., Andrew Joseph Deptula and Kayli Pelc; sister of Patricia (Richard) Weiler, Marianne (Howard) Holmes and the late Donna Jean Simpson. The family will be present on Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the ZURBRICK-AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, 5615 Broadway in Lancaster. Funeral Services will be held on Thursday at 10:30 AM from the Resurrection Life Fellowship Church, 2145 Old Union Rd. in Cheektowaga. Friends invited. Online register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 6/13/2005 - 6/14/2005. Dion-Buffalo, Dr. Yvonne June 11, 2005, formerly of the Cattaraugus Indian Reservation, recently of Buffalo, a Samson Cree Band member, born in Wetaskiwin, Alberta, Canada, beloved wife of John Mohawk; beloved mother of Lisa Marie (Daniel) Spivak; grandmother of Connor; daughter of the late George and Monica Gladeau; sister of Doreen Todd, Gina Dion-Buffalo, D'Arcy Norwest Dion-Buffalo, Cindy Castelletti, Tamara Gladeau, Dominic Gladeau and the late Kenneth Dion-Buffalo, Janett Gladeau, Jeffrey Gladeau and Roger Wahlund. Friends may call Tuesday from 7-9 PM and Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the WENTLAND FUNERAL HOME, 10634 Main St. (Rte. 62), North Collins, NY where Funeral Services will be held Thursday morning at 11 AM. Dr. Dion-Buffalo was a visiting Assistant Professor of American Studies for the University of Buffalo. Published in the Buffalo News on 6/13/2005. Gagliardo, James Of Niagara Falls, a Vietnam and Gulf War veteran, died June 11, 2005 in Mount St. Mary's Hospital after a long courageous battle with cancer. James was the precious husband of Patricia (Ebbole) for 35 years; the loving father of Tricia (Mark) Bleecher of the Town of Wheatfield, Gina (Thomas) Jacob and James (Cyndi) Gagliardo, Jr., both of Niagara Falls; dearest grandfather of Kennedy, Reagan, Nadine and Angelina; brother of Joseph (Donna) Gagliardo of East Aurora; son of Mary (Koliada) Gagliardo of East Aurora and the late James Gagliardo; also survived by several nieces and nephews. Visitation Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM in the LANE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 8622 Buffalo Ave., Niagara Falls where prayers will be said Wednesday 9:30 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 AM in Prince of Peace R.C. Church. Interment will be in St. Joseph's Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to The Lance Armstrong Foundation, www.laf.com Published in the Buffalo News on 6/13/2005. 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. 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. Hillman Sr., Carl R. Of Lewiston, NY, June 11, 2005, age 72, husband of Patricia (DeRosha) Hillman; father of Carl (Dana) Hillman, Jr. and Michael Hillman; brother of Delores (Jack) Pocock and Janet Hillman; grandfather of Christopher, Catherine and Virginia Hillman; cousin of Max and Gordon Hillman as well as several other cousins in Niagara County. Friends may call at the HARDISON FUNERAL HOMES, INC., North Fourth & Ridge Sts., Lewiston, Tuesday 7-9 PM and Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Services Thursday, June 16 at 10 AM from the funeral home. Memorials to The Disabled American Veterans, c/o Martin F. Nolan Chapter #50, 450 Sweeney St., North Tonawanda, NY 14120 or The Loyal Order of Moose Lower Niagara Lodge #584, 112 South Water St., Lewiston, NY 14092. Published in the Buffalo News on 6/13/2005. 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. Hughes, Elizabeth A. Of Ransomville, NY, Saturday, June 11, 2005, wife of George F. Hughes, Jr. of Ransomville, NY; mother of Deborah (Joe) Siegert of Ransomville, NY, David (Robin) of Athens, GA and Michael Hughes of Amherst, NY; sister of Suzanne (William) Rodler; also surviving are 12 grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. Friends may call Tuesday from 7-9 PM and Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the WATTENGEL FUNERAL HOME, 307 Oliver St., North Tonawanda, NY where Funeral Services will be held Thursday at 10 AM. Published in the Buffalo News from 6/13/2005 - 6/15/2005. 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. Jeffery, John F. "Jack" June 12, 2005, beloved husband of Mary Ann (Wopperer); dear father of Martin (Chris), John (Fran), Jeanne (Tom) Pezone, Ann (Geoffrey) Wehner and Mary (Curt) Moehlau; also survived by 17 grandchildren. Friends may call Monday 7-9 PM and Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the ROBERTS & DENGLER FUNERAL HOME, 8630 Transit Rd., East Amherst (one mile north of Maple just past Klein). Friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial Wednesday from St. Gregory the Great R.C. Church at 10:45. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice Buffalo, Inc., 225 Como Park Blvd., Cheektowaga, NY 14227. Online movie may be viewed at www.mem.com Published in the Buffalo News from 6/13/2005 - 6/14/2005. Juchnowski, Rev. Msgr. Francis B. June 12, 2005, Pastor Emeritus of St. Bernard Church, Buffalo, beloved son of the late Florence (nee Frydychowski) and Frank Juchnowski; dear nephew of aunt Mary; also survived by cousins, family and friends. Monsignor will lie in state in St. Bernard Church, 1990 Clinton St. at South Ogden, Monday 6-9 PM and Tuesday 2-7 PM where a parish Mass will be celebrated at 7 PM. A Concelebrated Mass of Christian Burial will be offered Wednesday at 10 AM. The Most Reverend Edward Kmiec officiating. Flowers gratefully declined. At Monsignor's request, those wishing may make memorials to St. Bernard School. Arrangements by EDWARD J. CICHON FUNERAL HOME. Published in the Buffalo News from 6/13/2005 - 6/14/2005. Kane, Kathleen (Jordan) June 12, 2005, wife of Kevin J. Kane; mother of Caitlin Marie and Courtney Ann Kane; daughter of Ruth (William) Kessler and the late James L. Jordan; sister of Barbara S. (Lee) Hoffman and Patricia L. (Michael) Milbrand; also survived by several nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the CHAS. F. McMAHON FUNERAL HOME, INC., 982 Abbott Rd., Tuesday from 3-9 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Mary's of the Lake R.C. Church, Wednesday at 11 AM (please assemble at church). Published in the Buffalo News from 6/13/2005 - 6/14/2005. 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. 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. Leonard, Eugene R. June 8, 2005, beloved husband of Rebecca. Family will receive friends on Monday 2-4 and 7-9 at the PROVIDENCE MEMORIAL CHAPELS, 1275 Sycamore, 892-1081. Published in the Buffalo News on 6/13/2005. Maw, Ruth D. (Danforth) Age 93, formerly of Rushford, NY, June 11, 2005, wife of the late Glenn L. Maw. Friends may call Wednesday from 10-11 AM at the Rushford Baptist Church where a Funeral Service will follow at 11 AM. Arrangements by the W.S. DAVIS FUNERAL HOME, INC. Published in the Buffalo News on 6/13/2005. Mullins, Lillian (Clementson) June 11, 2005, wife of the late Edward V. Mullins Sr.; mother of Edward V. Jr. (Jeanne) and Joseph (Carol); grandmother of Mark, Colleen, Kim, Kevin and the late Timothy; sister of the late Russell, Sid Clementson and Mable Muffley; life-long friend of Eileen Dykstra; also survived by three great-grandchildren. Funeral from the CHAS. F. McMAHON FUNERAL HOME, INC., 982 Abbott Rd., Wednesday at 9 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Martin of Tours R.C. Church at 9:30 AM. Friends may call Tuesday 4-8 PM. Published in the Buffalo News from 6/13/2005 - 6/14/2005. 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. Nowicki, Janette R. (Radominski) June 11, 2005, beloved wife of the late Joseph E. Nowicki; dear mother of James Nowicki, Barry Nowicki (Marilynn) and Cheryl Nowicki; loving grandmother of Heather (Richard) Burke and Brent Nowicki; daughter of the late Max and the late Sophia Radominski; sister of Virginia (late Alexander) Bolewicki, Marie (late Jerome) Zembrzycki, Joseph Radominski, Stephen (Virginia) Radominski and the late Myron (Florence) Radominski, late Barry (Elma) Rogers and the late John (Dorothy) Radd; also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Friends may call Monday from 3-8 PM at the BUSZKA FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2005 Clinton St. (corner South Ogden). A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Tuesday at St. Casimir's Church at 9:30 AM. Please assemble at church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Hospice of Buffalo. Published in the Buffalo News on 6/13/2005. 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. Pierce Jr., Charles V. In Cheektowaga, NY, June 11, 2005, beloved husband of Joan (Boltz) Pierce; father of Charles V. Pierce, III and Michael D. Pierce; son of the late Charles V. and Irene B. Pierce; brother of Robert J. (Kathy) Pierce, Sherry (Ronald) Ladowicz, Nancy Pierce and Kevin Pierce and the late Herbert C. Pierce; brother-in-law of Dolores Pierce; survived by many nieces and nephews. Friends may call Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the DIETRICH FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2480 Kensington Ave., Amherst, NY where Funeral Services will be held Tuesday at 9:30 AM. Mr. Pierce was a member of The Patriots Club of Lackawanna, NY. Published in the Buffalo News on 6/13/2005. Precopio, Joseph W. June 11, 2005, of Cheektowaga, NY, beloved husband of Marie A. (nee DeFabio) Precopio; dearest father of Patrick C. (Monica) Precopio and the late Joseph M. Precopio; dear grandfather of Nicholas; also survived by nieces and nephews. Family will be present to receive relatives and friends on Tuesday 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 Wednesday at 9:00 AM and from St. Gerard's Church at 9:30 AM. Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery. Flowers gratefully declined. Mr. Precopio was a Navy veteran of WWII and a member of the Pvt. Leonard Post, Jr. VFW Post #6251. Published in the Buffalo News from 6/13/2005 - 6/14/2005. s Scheelar, Esther A. "Bebe" (nee Domras) June 12, 2005, of Hamburg, NY, wife of the late Earl C. Scheelar; beloved mother of Earl A. (Ann) Scheelar; cherished grandmother of Thomas (Diane) Scheelar and Jeanne (Richard) Schumacher; loving sister of Lillian (late Arthur) Jerge and the late Walter (late Doreen), Robert (late Lorraine) Domras, Mary (late Carl) Metzger and Katherine (late Edward) Dietz; also survived by eight great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild, 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 Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM where funeral services will be held Wednesday at 10 AM. Flowers declined. Charles A. Castiglia, Director. Published in the Buffalo News on 6/13/2005. Schmidt, Mary L. (Mendy) June 11, 2005, wife of the late Edward; dear mother of Robert (late Polly), Joseph (late Mary), Joan (Robert) Cranston, Mary (Bill) Pettit and the late Patricia (late Jack) Rigby; survived by several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Friends received on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-8 PM at the NIGHTENGALE FUNERAL HOME, 1884 South Park Ave. (near Tifft) where services will follow at 8 PM. Friends invited. Rev. Kenneth Babcock officiating. Flowers gratefully declined. Published in the Buffalo News from 6/13/2005 - 6/14/2005. Schwartz, Lillian (Saftler) June 12, 2005, beloved wife of the late Leonard Schwartz; dear mother of Joyce Wigler of Danbury, CT and Robert S. (Estelle Brickner) Schwartz; loving grandmother of Lori Wigler, Eric Schwartz and Jordan Schwartz; aunt of Sheldon Goldberg, Hal Panchansky and Rona Resnick. Funeral Services from the AMHERST MEMORIAL CHAPEL, INC., 281 Dodge Rd., Tuesday at 10:00 AM. In lieu of flowers, donations to American Cancer Society and The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. Burial will take place in Long Island, NY. Published in the Buffalo News on 6/13/2005. Sellers, Marci P. June 12, 2005, wife of Jeffrey Sellers; mother of Scott Sellers; sister of Erica Forte of Cheshire, CT and Nancy Rosenfelt of Los Angeles, CA; also survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral Services will be held from AMHERST MEMORIAL CHAPEL, INC., 281 Dodge Rd., Tuesday at 1:00 PM. No prior visitations. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to Hospice Foundation of Buffalo. Published in the Buffalo News on 6/13/2005. 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. 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. Szpara, Agnes C. (Rybak) Of Lackawanna, NY, June 12, 2005, beloved wife of the late Andrew Szpara; dearest mother of Richard (Rita), Arthur (Eleanor), Raymond (late Joan), Daniel (Patricia) and Thaddeus (Shelly); loving grandmother to eight grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren; predeceased by brothers and sisters. Family will be present to receive friends Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Blasdell/Lackawanna Chapel) JOHN J. KACZOR FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3450 South Park Ave. where prayers will be said Wednesday morning at 8:45 followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Barbara's Church at 9:30. Interment in Hillcrest Cemetery. Mrs. Szpara was a member of the Altar & Rosary Society and was the last of the Cinderella Girls. Flowers gratefully declined. Published in the Buffalo News from 6/13/2005 - 6/14/2005. 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. Weigel, Margaret (Farkas) June 10, 2005, beloved wife of the late Brigadier General Joseph A. Weigel; dear mother of Paula (William) Hemmings and Donna (Robert) Schick; grandmother of Peter, Emily Schick and Hilary Hemmings; sister of Paul (Marie) and Richard (Nancy) Farkas; survived by nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the JAMES E. GRACE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 335 Ontario St., Tuesday 9 AM where services will be held at 10 AM and a Mass of Christian Burial in All Saints Church, 205 Esser Ave. at 10:30 AM. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Beverwyck Elderfund, 40 Autumn Dr., Slingerlands, NY 12159. Published in the Buffalo News on 6/13/2005. Weinstein, Francis J. Of Lancaster, NY, June 12, 2005, beloved husband of Laura (Blacharski); loving father of Eugene and Thomas (Patti); also survived by grandchildren and great-grandchildren; brother of Ida (late Pat) Cirillo, Elaine (late Steve) Trimper, Rita (late Robert) and Norman (Irene); also predeceased by many other brothers and sisters. Family will receive relatives and friends at the WENDEL & LOECHER, INC. FUNERAL HOME, 27 Aurora St., Lancaster, Tuesday evening 7-9 only. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Mary's R.C. Church, Lancaster, Wednesday morning at 9:30 (please assemble at church). Francis was a WWII veteran. Published in the Buffalo News on 6/13/2005. 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. Zaklikowski, Verna Of Gates, NY, formerly of Tonawanda, June 10, 2005, predeceased by husband, Bernard; one brother, George Kundracik; survived by two sons and one daughter, Michael, John (Linda) and Bernadette (John) Kester; five grandchildren, Anna, Ben, Sophia, Leonardo and Jocelyn (Dan); great-granddaughter, Casey; two brothers, Michael (Beverly) and Robert Kundracik; one sister, Ann Kundracik; nieces and nephews. Memorial Service Wednesday 11 AM at the RICHARD H. KEENAN FUNERAL HOME, 7501 Pittsford-Palmyra Rd., Fairport (Egypt location). Donations may be made to The American Heart Association. Published in the Buffalo News on 6/13/2005.