OBITS: The Buffalo News Death Notices 14 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. Bartel, Edward R. Of Depew, June 13, 2005. Beloved husband of Nancy (nee Nagel) Bartel; devoted father of Linda (John) Ryznar, Sandra (James) Brewster, Edward, Robert (Melissa), and Richard (Debbie); loving grandfather of ten grandchildren and one great-grandson; brother-in-law of Lorraine Donohue; predeceased by four brothers and three sisters; survived by nieces and nephews. Visitation with family in the EDWARD J. CICHON FUNERAL HOME, 4929 Broadway, Depew, Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Relatives and friends are invited to a funeral service in St. John Lutheran Church, 67 Litchfield Ave., Depew, Thursday at 10 AM (please assemble at church). Flowers gratefully declined. Published in the Buffalo News from 6/14/2005 - 6/15/2005. Beck, Marjorie H. (Nash) Of East Aurora, NY, June 12, 2005, wife of the Gerald C. Beck; sister of Margaret Nash. No prior visitation. Graveside services will be held 2 PM Thursday at Oakwood Cemetery, East Aurora, NY. Mrs. Beck was a past Matron of the Eastern Star. Arrangements by KENNETH HOWE FUNERAL HOME. Published in the Buffalo News on 6/14/2005. Bell, Richard J. June 13, 2005, of Hamburg, NY, beloved father of Dawn (Stephen) Ciccone, Darren (Dina) and Derek (Jennifer) Sullivan Bell; cherished grandfather of Michael, Trent and Alexis; loving brother of May (James) Hewson, Howard Bell, Coraline (Bernard) Esch and JoAnne (late Charles) Unsworth; also survived by nieces and nephews; friends received at the LAKESIDE MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME INC., S-4199 Lakeshore Rd. (corner Camp Rd. and Rt. 5), Hamburg 627-2919, Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM where funeral services will be held Thursday at 9:30 AM at Wayside Presbyterian Church at 10:00 AM. Charles A. Castiglia Director. Published in the Buffalo News on 6/14/2005. 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. Block Sr., Carl A. "Junior" June 11, 2005. Beloved husband of Yvonne (nee Hahn); dear father of Carl Jr. (Kathy), Dean, Ginger (George) Smierciak, Kelly (Scott) Finkney and the late Amanda Hahn; grandfather of Misty, Brandi, Amanda, Michael, Heather, Maxwell, Madison, and the late Shawn; brother of Judy (Heinz) Schoen, Jimmie (Gayle), Jackie (Leslie) Wright, Ronnie (Gina), Carole (late Les) Imler, Cindy Barnum and the late Janet (Bob) Sebring; son-in-law of Gregory and Anna Hahn; also survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral from the PACER FUNERAL HOME INC., 2275 George Urban Blvd. (2 blocks east of Dick Rd.), Friday, 11:30, and St. Barnabas Church, 12:00. Visitation Wednesday and Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Mr. Block was a member of the Eagles, Southtowns Walleye Association, and the Badge and Shield Club. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart Assn. or American Cancer Society. Published in the Buffalo News from 6/14/2005 - 6/15/2005. Borsuk, Josephine Adele "Blondie" (nee Gorecki) Of Wales Center, NY, June 13, 2005, beloved wife of Floyd Peter Borsuk; dearest mother of Christine (Ronald) Wright of North Port, FL., James (Diane), Peter A. (Karen) and Mark J. (Holly) Borsuk; fond grandmother of Amanda, Alex, Lauren and Max; sister of Walter (Helen), Helen (late Walter) Krycia and the late Genevieve (late Stanley) Mackowiak, Alexander (late Laura), Joseph (Dorothy) and John Gorecki. Friends may call Wednesday only 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the PAUL A. KLOC BLOSSOM CHAPELS INC., 4680 Clinton St. (Corner Borden Rd.) West Seneca, ( 668-5666) where Funeral will be held Thursday morning at 8:45 AM and from St. Gabriel's Church at 9:30 o'clock. Friends are invited. Sentiment may be expressed through a contribution to Hospice Buffalo, Inc. in memory of Josephine Adele Borsuk. Published in the Buffalo News from 6/14/2005 - 6/15/2005. Bowen, Lee C. Of Tonawanda, entered into rest Sunday, June 12, 2005, devoted husband of Doreen J. (nee Bronson); loving father of Scott, of New York City and Michael (Millie), of Charlotte, NC; brother of Wesley (Rosemarie), of FL.; brother-in-law of Donna (companion Harry Oates) Heiss and uncle of Ronald (Susan) Heiss. Relatives and friends may call today from 4-8 PM at the HILLARD-CREASEY FUNERAL HOME, INC., 147 Delaware St., Tonawanda, NY. A funeral service will be held Wednesday, 10:30 AM, at Salem United Church pf Christ, (Main & Morgan Sts.), Tonawanda, NY. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Salem U.C.C. or American Heart Assoc. would be appreciated. Published in the Buffalo News on 6/14/2005. Chernowski, Edna M. (Lentz) Of West Seneca, NY, June 12, 2005; beloved wife of the late John E. Chernowski; dearest mother of Anita (James) Smith, George (Mary Ann), Mark (Dora) and the late John (Jan) Chernowski; also survived by seven grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, two sisters and one brother. No prior visitation. Relatives and friends are invited to a Memorial Mass Thursday afternoon at 2:30 PM at Nativity of Our Lord Church, Orchard Park, NY. Memorials may be made to Nativity Life Teen Papal Pilgrimage, 26 Thorn Ave., Orchard Park, NY 14127. Arrangements by HOY FUNERAL HOME INC. Published in the Buffalo News from 6/14/2005 - 6/15/2005. 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. Cina, Rose M. (Mascari) June 12, 2005. Wife of the late Salvatore M. 'Sam' Cina; mother of Vincy (Enea) DiVito and Thomas Cina; grandmother of Michael, Robert DiVito, Thomas S. (Debbie) Cina and Kim Tidmore; great-grandmother of Ryan Tidmore, Scott, Marina, Samantha Rose, Peter and Christina Cina; sister of the late Maria Grace (late Samuel) Maglione, Joseph (Dorothy) Mascari, Josephine (late Charles) Vacanti, Frank (late Lucy) Mascari and Russell Mascari. Family present Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the PERNA-PELLEGRINO FUNERAL HOME, 1306 Hertel Ave. (near Colvin Ave.), where funeral services will be held Thursday at 8:30 AM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated from St. Rose of Lima Church (Parker & Parkside Ave.) at 9:30 AM. Entombment Elmlawn Cemetery. Flowers are gratefully declined. Published in the Buffalo News from 6/14/2005 - 6/15/2005. 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. 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. Drews, Lorraine M. (Wolniewicz) Of Buffalo, NY, June 12, 2005; beloved wife of the late Arthur J. Drews; loving mother of Alan (Patricia) and Maureen Drews of Charlotte, NC; dear daughter of the late John and Caroline Wolniewicz; dear sister of Dorothy (Joseph) Ruchalski and Florence (late David) Merkle; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Family will be present to receive friends on Tuesday and Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the O'CONNELL-MURPHY FUNERAL HOME, 2286 South Park Ave., where Funeral will be held Thursday at 8:45 followed by a Mass of Christian burial in St. Ambrose Church at 9:30. Flowers gratefully declined. Donations may be made to the SPCA. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. On-line condolences may be sent to the family at www.oconnellfh.net Published in the Buffalo News from 6/14/2005 - 6/15/2005. Fish Jr., Preston June 12, 2005. Beloved husband of Dolores (Buchman) Fish. Devoted father of Betty (Dennis) Romanowski and the late Preston N. Fish III. Loving grandfather of Cheryl Kaemke and Philip Romanowski. Great grandfather of Michael Jr and Sebastian Kaemke. Also survived by brothers, sisters, nieces and nephews. Mr Fish was an Army Veteran of WW II. No prior visitation. Arrangements by BUSZKA FUNERAL HOME INC, (825-7777) Published in the Buffalo News from 6/14/2005 - 6/15/2005. Franczak, Patricia Ann (Jurek) Of Akron, 51 years old, June 11, 2005; beloved wife of Rickey R. Franczak; loving mother of Meghann Marie Franczak and Eric Raymond Franczak, both at home, dear sister of Paul (Maryellen) Jurek of Alden, Pauline (Ronald) Doktor of Akron; daughter-in-law of Korleen Franczak. Visitation Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the J. LEONARD McANDREW FUNERAL HOME, 32 John St., Akron. Prayers Thursday 9:15 AM at the funeral home followed by a Mass of Christian Burial 10 AM, St. Francis of Assisi R.C. Church in Corfu. Memorials may be made in the form of Mass offerings. Burial St. Patrick's Cemetery in Crittenden. Published in the Buffalo News on 6/14/2005. Gorski, Joyce M. (Dombrowski) June 13, 2005. Beloved wife of Conrad A.; loving mother of Deborah (Andrew) Krebuszewski, Drew, Darryl, Deannine (David) Miller; grandmother of Adam, Drew, Brett, Haley, Emily, Erik; sister of Donna Dombrowski. Family will receive friends 5-9 PM Tuesday at (Harris Hill Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, 8440 Main St, (near Harris Hill), where funeral services will be held Wednesday 9:15 AM, with a Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated 10:00 AM at Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church, 8500 Main St., Clarence. Online register book at www.AMIGONE.com Published in the Buffalo News on 6/14/2005. Gugino, Alfred A. Of Amherst, NY, June 13, 2005, beloved husband of Doris J. (Eimiller) Gugino; father of Jeanne Ellen Gugino, Patricia A. (Leonard) Pepe and Paul W. Gugino; survived by five grand and five great-grandchildren; brother of the late Edwin Gugino and Arlene Weidner; also survived by several nieces and nephews. Friends may call Wednesday 7-9 PM and Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the DIETRICH FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2480 Kensington Ave., Amherst, NY. Mass of Christian Burial from St. Gregory the Great Church Friday at 10:45 AM (please assemble at church). In lieu of flowers, memorials to Hospice Buffalo or the West Side Rowing Club. Published in the Buffalo News from 6/14/2005 - 6/16/2005. 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. Henderson, Johanna O. (Ziemann) of Depew, NY; June 13, 2005. Wife of the late Edward Henderson. Dearest mother of Carol (late Chester) Tomczak, and the late Edward (late Elaine) Henderson. Fond grandmother of eight grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. Pre-deceased by nine brothers and sisters. Friends may call Wednesday only, 5-8 PM at the PAUL A. KLOC BLOSSOM CHAPELS INC, 4680 Clinton St. (corner Borden Rd), West Seneca (668-5666) where funeral services will be held following visitation at 8 PM. Friends are invited. Mrs Henderson was a member of Modestia Rebekah Lodge 66 I.O.O.F., Walhalla-Millrose Rebekah Lodge 177, District Deputy President for the Rebekah District of Erie No 3 and Eastern Star. Published in the Buffalo News from 6/14/2005 - 6/15/2005. 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. Jefferlone, Carlo June 12, 2005 of Cheektowaga, NY; son of the late Anthony and Bertha (Roller) Jefferlone; stepson of the late Regina 'Sis' (Raab) Jefferlone; husband of the late Annette (nee Barbour) and Anna Lee (nee Nebgen) Jefferlone; dear father of David Jefferlone of VA and the late Faye Jefferlone; dear brother of Mary (Walter) Janczak, Ronald, Shirley (Armondo) Cristoferro, Bonnie (Jerry) Sullivan, Joseph (Sally) Peiffer and the late Joseph, Anthony, Sara Morganti, Michael, Ann and Donald Jefferlone; stepfather of Joseph Guthridge, Mary (John) Cepuchowski, Donald (Nadia), Evelyn, Florence, Robert, Pam and the late John Guthridge; also survived by 12 grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Wednesday evening at 8:30 PM from the SIECK & MAST FUNERAL HOME, 250 Orchard Park Rd., West Seneca, 825-5205. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Family will be present 7-9 PM. Interment in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News from 6/14/2005 - 6/15/2005. 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. Jourdanais Sr., Edward W. "Kelly" June 10, 2005, of Dunkirk, NY. Member of the Painters and Glass Workers Local 660 of Buffalo. Husband of Patricia (Rose) Jourdanais. Funeral services will be held Thursday morning at 10:45 from the McGRAW-KOWAL FUNERAL HOME, 736 Central Ave., Dunkirk, NY, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:30 in Holy Trinity Church, 1032 Central Ave., Dunkirk. Calling hours Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9. Published in the Buffalo News on 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. Long, Rev. Lewis D. Pastor of Thankful Baptist Church; departed this life on Sunday June 12, after a brief illness. Reverend Long retired from General Motors in 1999 after thirty years of service. He pastored at Thankful Baptist Church for 20 years. He leaves to cherish his memory his loving wife Sally Long, four children, eight grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends. Pastor Long will lie in state from 12:00 noon to 9:00 PM on Wednesday at Thankful Baptist Church, 197 Sumner Pl. Family will be present from 6-9 PM when memorial services will be held. Funeral services will be held Thursday 11:00 AM at Prince of Peace Temple, 669 Kensington Ave. Arrangements by BRIAN K. LEWIS FUNERAL HOMES. Published in the Buffalo News on 6/14/2005. Lus, Robert H. June 12, 2005. Beloved husband of Joan P. (Slifierski); devoted father of Darrell, Cheryl (Robert) Winegar, Denise (Donald) Hoag and Timothy; grandfather of Melissa (Fiance Brian Stewart), Carrie and Robert Winegar Jr., Jonathan and Christopher Hoag, Kevin (fiancee Rachel Maddigan) and Tracey Lus; brother of Harold (Rita) Lus, Phyllis (Ronald) Wisor, Betty Jean (Elmo) Serafini, Florence Lash and the late Dale (Joan) Lus. Family present Tuesday 7-9 and Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the ORLOWSKI-PIETSZAK FUNERAL HOME, 2400 William St. (3 blocks east of Harlem). Relatives and friends invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, 2052 Lakeview Rd., Lakeview, NY, Thursday at 9:30 AM. Robert was a member of Travel with Sally Travel Club. Published in the Buffalo News from 6/14/2005 - 6/15/2005. Marinelli, Salvatore T. "Sam" June 12, 2005, of Hamburg, NY, formerly of Lackawanna, NY, beloved husband of Rose (nee Nalewajek) Piwko Marinelli and the late Mildred; dearest father of Patricia (Frederick) Brady, Donald (late Sandra), Debra (Scott) Hackett and the late Rosemary (Clyde) Newark; stepfather of Beverly and Dennis Wright; grandfather of eight grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandson; son of the late Antonio and Maria (nee Risio) Marinelli; also survived by two brothers and two sisters. Funeral from THE COLONIAL MEMORIAL CHAPELS INC., 3003 South Park Ave., Lackawanna, NY Thursday morning at 11:15 and from Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church (Lake View, NY) at 12 Noon. Mr. Marinelli was a life member of The DAV. Visitation Wednesday, 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Published in the Buffalo News on 6/14/2005. Melendez, Jorge Luis Of Buffalo, NY, entered into rest suddenly, June 10, 2005, beloved husband of Olga Melendez; devoted father of Jorge Ivan Melendez; cherished grandfather of Amanda, Adriana and Angela; loving son of Benigno and the late Rosa Maria (nee Burgos) Melendez; dear brother of Teresita (Robert), Carmen (Robert), Crucita (Joseph), Dino (Nancy), Zaida (Jose), Migdaia (Felix) and Jose; also survived by many relatives and friends. Relatives and friends may visit the LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (City Chapel), 102 Linwood Ave. at Summer near Delaware Ave. on Wednesday from 5-9 PM and on Thursday from Holy Cross Church, Maryland and 7th St., Buffalo from 2-9 PM where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Holy Cross Church on Friday morning at 9:30 o'clock. Entombment Holy Cross Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News on 6/14/2005. Miller, Keith S. Of East Aurora, NY June 12, 2005, father of Jarod K. Miller; son of Margie L. (late James B.) Miller; brother of Donald Miller, Marcia Valvo and Lynn C. Miller. No prior visitation. Memorial Services will be held privately at the convenience of the family. Memorial donations may be made to a charity of your choice. Arrangements by the KENNETH HOWE FUNERAL HOME. Published in the Buffalo News on 6/14/2005. 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. Penko, Angela A. (Debelak) Age 88, formerly of Akron, died June 11, in Hopedale, MA; widow of John W. Penko and beloved mother of J. Michael Penko of Upton MA; also leaves two sisters. Funeral services in Mt. Olivet Cemetery, 4000 Elmwood Ave, Kenmore at 10:00 AM Thursday June 16. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society. Published in the Buffalo News on 6/14/2005. Flowers Charities Pinski, Irene K. (Rypysc) June 13, 2005, of Angola, NY, wife of the late John Pinski; loving mother of James (Elaine) Pinski; sister of Edward (Pearl) Rypysc, Vera (late William) Cwiklinski, Alfrieda (Walter) Janiak and Jennie Covalle; predeceased by several brothers and sisters; grandmother of Amanda and Jonathan Pinski; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Friends may call Wednesday, 2-8 PM, at ADDISON FUNERAL HOME, INC., 262 N. Main St., Angola, NY. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday at 9:30 AM in Most Precious Blood Church. Please assemble at church. Published in the Buffalo News from 6/14/2005 - 6/15/2005. 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. Redman, David P. June 12, 2005. He is survived by his wife and best friend, Sandra Redman; son Christopher Redman of Seligman, MO; sister Paula (James) Gleason; nephew Ryan Bream of Lockport, and niece Shauna (Timothy Schiesel) Bream of Nantucket, MA., as well as aunts, an uncle and several cousins. Predeceased by his brother Gene Mead. Friends may call Wednesday 2-8 PM at PRUDDEN & KANDT FUNERAL HOME, 242 Genesee St., Lockport where funeral services will be held Thursday at 10 AM. In lieu of flowers donations to Niagara Hospice, 4675 Sunset Drive, Lockport, NY 14094 would be appreciated by the family. Published in the Buffalo News on 6/14/2005. Rowswell, Theodore W. June 13, 2005. Beloved husband of Sue (Cramer) Rowswell; devoted father of Alyssa Rowswell; brother of David (late Annette) and the late Alfred Rowswell. Friends may call 4-9 PM Wednesday at the JAMES W. CANNAN FUNERAL HOME (Southtowns Chapel), 3155 Orchard Park Rd., where funeral services will be held Thursday morning at 10 o' clock. Flowers gratefully declined. Published in the Buffalo News from 6/14/2005 - 6/15/2005. 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. Smith, Wayne R. Age 59, of Chaffee, formerly of Springville, died on June 11, 2005. Beloved son of Doris E. Kibler (late Raymond L.) Smith; husband of Linda (nee Tesch) Smith; father of Michael (Melissa) Smith; grandfather of Kellen Michael Smith; brother of Paul S. (Karen) Smith; also survived by a special niece, Marcie Buchanon, and several nieces and nephews. There is no prior visitation. A graveside service will be held Thursday, June 23, at 4 PM in Sardinia Cemetery, Route 39, Sardinia. Memorials may be made to the Chaffee-Sardinia Fire Department. Arrangements were completed by W.S. DAVIS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 358 W. Main St., Arcade. Published in the Buffalo News on 6/14/2005. 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. Twarog, Harriet (Kolerski) June 13, 2005. Beloved wife of the late Boleslaus Twarog; dearest mother of Andrea (William) Kraliz, Christine (Howard) Chipp, Kathleen (Edgar) Sadberry and Judy (James) Elias; survived by ten grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; sister of Steve, Philip, Charlotte Fliss, Henry, Helen Conrad and the late Estelle Krempa and Marvin Kolerski; also survived by many nieces and nephews; fond friend of Ray Sudak. Funeral service commencing at the DANIEL R. SMOLAREK FUNERAL HOME, 2047 Broadway, Cheektowaga-Buffalo City line, Thursday at 9 AM and at Corpus Christi Church at 9:30 AM. Entombment in St. Stanislaus Cemetery. Family present Wednesday only from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Harriet was an active member of Corpus Christi Parish. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Leukemia Society. Published in the Buffalo News from 6/14/2005 - 6/15/2005. 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. Zanghi, Libby (Abato) Of Buffalo, N.Y., June 12, 2005, beloved wife of the late John N. Zanghi; dear mother of Joseph (Karen) and James (Deborah) Zanghi; loving grandmother of Michael Zanghi, Angela (John) Schuck and Stephanie (Charles) Shaw; great-grandmother of Brianna and Nathan; sister of Ann (late Ray) Bielinski, Joseph (late Ruth) Abato and the late Pauline (late Sam) Telesco, Anthony (Angeline) Abato, Catherine (late Louis) Christopher and Rose (late Joseph) Incorvaia; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Friends received Tuesday from 6-8 PM and Wednesday from 2-4 and 6-8 PM at the GRECO FUNERAL HOME INC., 2909 Elmwood Ave. (near Sheridan Dr.), where funeral services will be held Thursday morning at 8 and in St. Joseph's University Church at 9. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be sent to Hospice Buffalo Inc. Published in the Buffalo News from 6/14/2005 - 6/15/2005.