OBITS: The Buffalo News Death Notices 15 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 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. 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. Bruckman, Anna "Toots" (Austick) June 13, 2005, beloved wife of the late Stanley J. Bruckman; dearest sister of Lillian Masterman and the late William Austick, Harriet Earnst, Elsie Williams and Edna Gombos; loving aunt of the late Thomas Gombos; survived by several other nieces and nephews. Family will be present to receive friends Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the South Buffalo Chapel of the JOSEPH K. QUINN FUNERAL HOME, INC., 192 Abbott Rd. (near Southside Pkwy.) where services will be held Friday at 10 AM. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Make a Wish Foundation. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News from 6/15/2005 - 6/16/2005. Case, Marilyn J. (Fuss) Of East Aurora, NY, formerly of Ebenezer, NY, May 31, 2005; wife of the late Robert E. Case; mother of Sharon (Gary) Woods and Marsha (Raymond) Niceforo; grandmother of Alex, Taylor and Patrick Niceforo; aunt of Tracey, Jason, Nathan, David (Barclay) and Stephen (Catherine) Fuss; sister of Robert Fuss and the late Donald F. Fuss. No prior visitation. Memorial Services will be held 10 AM Friday at the KENNETH HOWE FUNERAL HOME, 64 Maple St., East Aurora, NY. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice Buffalo Inc. Published in the Buffalo News on 6/15/2005. 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. Chestnut, Helen B. (Brugh) June 11, 2005, beloved wife of Albert H. Chestnut; loving mother of Ann (Tim) Holden, Mary, David, James (Ann) Chestnut; grandmother of John and Sarah Holden; sister of Margaret Roggow, Betty Anne (Harold) Glass and the late Sarah Brugh, J. Ollin and Joseph (Mary Byrd) Brugh; also survived by several nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held on Friday June 17, 2 PM at Canterbury Woods, 755 Renaissance Dr., Williamsville, with a reception immediately following. Arrangements by the PERNA-PELLEGRINO FUNERAL HOME, INC. (632-8200) Published in the Buffalo News on 6/15/2005. 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. Conroy, Norma R. (Wolbert) June 3, 2005, beloved wife of the late Francis Conroy; dear mother of Michael (Margaret) Conroy and Gail (Cal) Fechter; dearest grandmother of James (Janet), Michael Conroy, Timothy and Daniel Fechter and two great-granddaughters; sister of of the late Joan (Joseph) Bienko and Ruth Russell; sister-in-law of Robert Russell. The family will be present to receive friends Saturday from 10-11 AM at the Zurbrick-AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, 5615 Broadway, Lancaster, NY, where funeral services will follow at 11 AM. Flowers gratefully declined. Online register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 6/15/2005 - 6/16/2005. Cunningham, William Joseph Age 83, Passed away gracefully on June 6th, 2005; Beloved husband of 54 years to Florence Cunningham, whom he shared many adventures and enjoyed life with; loving father of William E. Cunningham, Catherine H. (Anthony) Mannero, Joseph J. (Resa) Cunningham, Theresa A. Cunningham and Thomas J. (Cat) Cunningham; grandfather of Joseph J. Cunningham Jr., Jacqueline R. Cunningham, Bianca N. Bianchi-Mannero, Chelsea J. Simpson and Kaitlin K. Simpson; brother of John Cunningham, the late Harry Jr., late Patrick, late Edmund and the late Thomas. He was born in the Bronx, New York and later adopted Sun City, Arizona as his home with his beloved wife Florence. Bill served in the navy during World War II on the Battleship, New York, and later served in The Korean War as a Lieutenant on the Essex. Bill received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemistry from Manhattan College and worked as a research chemist for Allied Chemical/Honeywell in Morristown, N.J. and Buffalo, NY, retiring 37 years later. He was a member of the American Chemical Society for 50 years, the Knights of Columbus, and on a cool night with friends and family could be heard singing Irish Ballads that his mother Catherine sang to him as a child. Bill was a dedicated and loving husband, father and grandfather and his family meant the world to him; he never failed to be there for all of us. We will love and honor you forever, Dad. Funeral Services will be held in Arizona. Our family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Saint Vincent De Paul Society. Published in the Buffalo News on 6/15/2005. 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. Goldfarb, Myra F. June 14, 2005, beloved wife of the late Allan Goldfarb; devoted mother of Wayne (Janet) David and Bruce (Gail) David; loving grandmother of Melissa, Michael, Benjamin and Nicholas David. A Memorial Service will be held at the Elmlawn Cemetery Chapel of the Elms, 3939 Delaware Ave., Thursday at 11 AM. No prior visitations. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to the American Lung Association. Arrangements by AMHERST MEMORIAL CHAPEL INC. Published in the Buffalo News on 6/15/2005. 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. Hall, Doris Arline (Cunningham) Age 96, passed away at The Crossings Nursing & Rehabilitation Centre on June 13, 2005. Doris was born in Syracuse N.Y. and resided most of her life in Buffalo N.Y. She retired in 1977 after many successful years as a beautician in the Buffalo and surrounding areas. She was pre-deceased by her husband Donald in 1988. Doris is survived by her son, Richard (Joyce) Hall of Syracuse and a daughter, Darlene (Donald) Trammel of Oceanside CA.; four grandchildren, Brian, Kathleen, Jennifer, Dennis; two great-grandchildren, Peyton and Alexia; two step-grandchildren, Dean and Jason and three step-great-grandchildren, Samantha, Evely and Rebecca. Relatives and friends may call Thursday from 7-9 PM at the URBAN BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME INC., 6685 Transit Rd., East Amherst N.Y. (3 miles north of Maple). Interment in Acacia Park Cemetery, Pendleton N.Y. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, 5878 East Molly Rd., Syracuse N.Y., 13211. Published in the Buffalo News from 6/15/2005 - 6/16/2005. 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. Henley, Edna M. (Claxton) Of Lockport N.Y., June 13, 2005. Beloved wife of the late Edmund Simms, Sr.; loving mother of Sandra L., Edmund Simms, Jr. and Caroline L. Pagano; dearest sister of Lowel Claxton and the late Clarence Claxton. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service, Thursday at 1 PM at the URBAN BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME INC., 6685 Transit Rd., East Amherst (3 miles north of Maple.). No prior visitation. Published in the Buffalo News on 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. 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. Keem, Francis C. June 12, 2005 of Strykersville, NY, beloved husband of Catherine Prevot Keem; devoted father of Evelyn M., Annette M., Marie L. (Diego Diaz), Francis C. II and Caroline E. Keem; brother of the late Leo, Gerald and Robert Keem; brother-in-law of Rita (late Stanley) Kowalik; also survived by eight grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Friends may call Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the WOOD FUNERAL HOME, 784 Main St., East Aurora. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mary Queen of the Rosary R.C. Church, Main St., Strykersville, on Saturday at 10:30 AM (please assemble at Church). Internment in St. Mary's Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News from 6/15/2005 - 6/16/2005. Klauk, Elizabeth A. (Donovan) June 14, 2005, wife of the late Charles E. Klauk; mother of Gregory C. (Patricia) and Michael T. Klauk; grandmother of Gregory M., Erin E., Daniel D. and Becky L., Michael P., Katie A., and Andrew C. Klauk; sister of Jean M. (late George) Roberts and the late Marie, Helen, Thomas (Florence) and John (Jeanette) Donovan. Friends may call Wednesday 7-9 PM and Thursday 4-8 PM at the GEORGE J. ROBERTS & SONS FUNERAL HOME, 3000 Delaware Ave., Kenmore where prayers will be offered Friday at 9:15 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mark's R.C. Church at 10 AM. Memorials to Hospice Foundation, 225 Como Park Blvd., Buffalo, NY 14227. Published in the Buffalo News from 6/15/2005 - 6/16/2005. Kobza, Edward C. Of the Town of Tonawanda, NY, June 14, 2005, beloved husband of Filomena (nee DellaContrada) Kobza; father of Susan (Dennis) Dintino, Thomas (Maura) Kobza and Joan (Richard) Graci; grandfather of Gina (Craig), Anne (Ernesto), Krista, Caitlin, Matthew, Kelsey, Kevin and Alexandra; great-grandfather of Jacob and Nya; brother of Nancy (Richard) Wiktorowski and Richard (Mary) Kobza. Friends received Thursday 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 Friday morning at 8:45 and in Blessed Sacrament Church, Claremont Ave. at 9:30. Mr. Kobza was a veteran of WW II, a retired employee of Buffalo Weaving, where he was President of the Union Local. Published in the Buffalo News from 6/15/2005 - 6/16/2005. Koren Sr., Theodore R. June 14, 2005, beloved husband of the late Mary E. (nee Wehling) Koren; dear father of Suzanne (Gil) Carl, Mary Lou (Bob) Haug, Carol Ann Long, Jacquelyn (Don) Nuttle and Jeanne Koren and the late Theodore R. Koren Jr.; grandfather of Chris (Lisa) Kaiser, Amy Carl, Richie Carl, Laurie Haug, Jesse (Carolyn) Haug, Robby Haug, Michael Nuttle, Katie Nuttle, Tommy Nuttle, Julia Koren, Amanda Koren, Diana Koren and great-grandfather of Sarah and Holly Kaiser. The family will receive friends for memorial visitations at the C. MERTZ & SON FUNERAL HOME, INC., 911 Englewood Ave. Friday from 4-8 PM. A memorial service will be held at Kenmore United Church of Christ, 295 Delaware Rd. (corner of Danbury) Ln.) Saturday at 11 AM. In lieu of flowers, donations to the charity of your choice. Published in the Buffalo News from 6/15/2005 - 6/16/2005. Kosiarski, James J. Of Lancaster, NY formerly of Darien, NY, June 11, 2005. Dear son of Joan (Gabriel) Ciulla and the late Edmund Koziarski; brother of Cynthia Kozara and Eric (Barbara) Koziarski; also survived by step brothers and sisters, nieces and nephews. No prior visitation. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. John's RC Church, Alden, NY Friday at 10 AM. Memorials may be made to Hospice Buffalo Inc. or St. John's Church. Arrangements by the CHARLES MEYER FUNERAL HOME INC. Published in the Buffalo News on 6/15/2005. Kubiak, Mary A. (Bogdanowicz) June 14, 2005. Beloved wife of the late Karl K. Kubiak; devoted mother of Susan (Timothy) Cleary and the late David P. Kubiak; loving grandmother of Kristin Cleary, Kimberly (Russell) Bennett and Megan Cleary; great-grandmother of Jeffrey Brylski; dear sister of Anthony (late Margaret) Bogdanowicz and the late Jean (Joseph) Kwiatkowski, Joseph Bogdanowicz and Helen (Stephen) Dux; also survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral services at the BUSZKA FUNERAL HOME INC., 2005 Clinton St. (corner of South Ogden) Thursday at 9 AM and at St. Casimir Church at 9:30 AM. Visitation Wednesday 4-8 PM. Published in the Buffalo News on 6/15/2005. 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. Mangano-Dewald, Dawn A. June 13, 2005, of Depew, NY, beloved wife of Bart J. Mangano; dear mother of Melissa Mangano; daughter of Sharon (Don) Relation; daughter-in-law of Barbara and the late John Mangano; sister of Laurie Hertenstein and Tracy Relation; sister-in-law of Brett, Carolyn and Tammy; uncle of James DeWald. Relatives and friends may call at BARRON-MILLER FUNERAL HOME INC., 3025 William St., near Union Rd., Cheektowaga Thursday only, 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Flowers declined. Published in the Buffalo News on 6/15/2005. Martino, Generoso C. June 14, 2005, beloved husband of Angeline DiFiore Martino; father of Linda (Charles) Cheavacci, Jerry (Diana), Deacon Anthony (Carole), Geno, and Mary (Jodi) Martino and the late Irene Marrero and Joan Buechi; also survived by 13 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews; brother of Danny Martino; dear friend of Diane Martino. Funeral service from the DENGLER & ROBERTS FUNERAL HOME, 2070 Eggert Rd. on Friday at 8:15 AM and at St. Benedict's Church at 9:00 AM. Friends are invited. Family present Thursday, 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Arrangements by the CARLTON A. ULLRICH FUNERAL HOME, INC. Published in the Buffalo News from 6/15/2005 - 6/16/2005. May, Richard A. June 13, 2005 of Cheektowaga, NY. Son of the late Ignace and Viola (nee Jeziorowski); beloved husband of the late Frances (nee Sendlak); father of Mary Diane Myc, Shirley (William) Woch, Sharon Barnet and Carol (Paul) Blendowski; brother of the late Robert and Norbert; also survived by six grandchildren; dear friend of Hellen Skaza. Friends invited to attend a Memorial Mass Friday 12:30 PM at Queen of Peace R.C. Church (Genesee St.). Mr. May was a former member of Queen of Peace Holy Name Society, Kiwanis Club, a self-taught master watchmaker and past president of the NYS Watchmaker's Association. Arrangements by LINK-FOX & LUKA FUNERAL HOME (885-1709). Published in the Buffalo News on 6/15/2005. Mills, Keith G. Of Westfield, NY, died Sunday at his home, surrounded by his family after a long illness. Surviving is his wife of 49 years, the former Margaret 'Peggy' McBirney, of Westfield, NY, son, Michael K. (Kim) Mills, of Cleveland, TN, Martin 'Marty' S. (Janice) Mills, of Wilson, NY, Kenneth P. 'Ken' (Roseanna) Mills, of Ransomville, NY; his daughter Kristen (Terry) Brolinski, of Lewiston, NY; his nine grandchildren, Amy Mills, Jonathan Mills, James Mills, Nicole Forsyth, Alicia Mills, Christopher Brolinski, Tom Vance, Joshua Mills, Shannon Mills; two great-grandchildren, Maria Rose Vance and Damian Mills; brother Gary A. Mills of Myrtle Beach, SC, and his sister Judith Cyphers of Niagara Falls, NY. The family will be present at the RHONEY FUNERAL HOME, Lewiston, Cayuga and S. Ninth Streets, from 2-4 and 7-9 PM, Wednesday and Thursday. Funeral Services will be held Friday at 11 AM at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Ridge and Fourth Streets, Lewiston, with Rev. Susan C. Keppy, Rector, officiating. Burial will be in the Witmer Cemetery, Town of Niagara, NY. Should desire memorials may be made Hospice of Chautauqua County, 4840 West Lake Rd., Mayville, NY 14757 or Former Trooper Helping, PO Box 105, Lancaster, NY 14086-0105. Visit www.rhoneyfuneralhome.com for guest register. Published in the Buffalo News from 6/15/2005 - 6/16/2005. Neuner, Clarence L. June 13, 2005, beloved husband of Theresa (nee Zwirlein); dear father of Paul, Gregory (Linda), Jerome (Barbara), Jonathan (Sherry), Jeffrey Neuner and Mary (Chris) Giles; grandfather of nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; brother of Albert and John (Ruth) Neuner; predeceased by six other brothers and two sisters; survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral from PACER FUNERAL HOME INC., 2275 George Urban Blvd. (two blocks east of Dick Rd.) Friday 9:30 and St. Barnabas Church at 10 AM. Visitation Wednesday and Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Mr. Neuner was a member of Knights of St. John Comm. 204 and the American Legion Post #1731. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Brothers of Mercy. Published in the Buffalo News from 6/15/2005 - 6/16/2005. Newark, Wayne F. Of West Seneca, NY, June 14, 2005, beloved husband of Angeline Riederer-Newark; dearest father of Steve Newark, Vickie Kosthorst, Charlene Alwine, Darlene Nye, Darrell and Harry Newark; also survived by brothers, sisters and grandchildren. No prior visitation. Funeral was held at the convenience of the family Arrangements by CURTIN FUNERAL HOME, INC. Published in the Buffalo News on 6/15/2005. O'Connor, Maurice J. June 14, 2005, Age 85, of the Town of Lockport, after a brief illness. Husband of Anita (nee Lagasse) O'Connor; father of Maureen Glidden, Jack (Roz) and Kenneth (Elizabeth) O'Connor; brother of Gerald (Lucille) O'Connor; also survived by four grandchildren, a great-grandson, several nieces and nephews. Friends may call from 5-8 PM Wednesday only at the HAMP FUNERAL HOME INC., Adam and Seymour Sts., Tonawanda, where Services will be held at 8 PM Wednesday. Friends invited. If desired, memorials to a veterans charity are preferred. Mr. O'Connor was an army veteran of WWII and was employed at American Optical before retiring in 1985. Complete obituary, condolences and directions at www.hampfuneral.com Published in the Buffalo News on 6/15/2005. Palaszewski, Helen June 13, 2005. Loving sister of Mary (late Bud) Rogers, Frances (late Harold) Thornton, Carl (Ann Marie), the late George (Betty) and the late Bronislaus 'Brownie' Palaszewski; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Friends may call Thursday from 7-9 PM and Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the ADDISON FUNERAL HOME INC., 262 North Main St., Angola, N.Y. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday at 9 AM in Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Church, 3148 Abbott Rd., Orchard Park, N.Y. Miss Palaszewski retired from O'Cello Sponge-General Mills. Published in the Buffalo News from 6/15/2005 - 6/16/2005. Peskir, Nicholas "Nikola" June 13, 2005 of Lackawanna N.Y. Beloved husband of Violet (nee Borkovich); dearest father of Sharon (John) Fennell-Kennedy; Sandra Raskin and Edith Peskir; grandfather of Daniel Nicholas (Linda) Fennell and Molly Peskir Raskin; great-grandfather of Brooke Fennell; son of the late Stojan and Anna (nee Doronga) Peskir; brother of the late Vladmire 'Mickey' (late Alberta) Vilus and late Charles (Ceil) Peskir; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Services from THE COLONIAL MEMORIAL CHAPELS INC., 3003 South Park Ave., Lackawanna N.Y., Thursday morning at 10:30 and from St. Stephen's Serbian Orthodox Church at 11:00. Mr. Peskir was a life member of Post #898 and American Legion Post #63. Visitation Wednesday only from 3-9 PM with Pomen at 8 PM. Published in the Buffalo News on 6/15/2005. 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. Recckio, Katherine Pitillo Age 70, of Conquest Rd, Port Byron died Monday June 13, 2005 at SUNY Upstate Medical Center following an extended illness. Beloved wife of the late Richard Recckio; mother of two daughters and one son; sister of Josephine Bellagamba, Patricia (Alexander) Billi, Margaret (Charles) Mangieri, and Angelo (Marcy) Pitillo; also survived by five grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 11:00 AM in St. Joseph's Cemetery in Weedsport. Friends may visit with her family from 2-4 and 7-9 PM on Thursday at the WHITE CHAPEL FUNERAL HOME, 2719 Erie Dr., Weedsport. Published in the Buffalo News on 6/15/2005. Reger, Oren Joseph Passed away June 14, 2005. Beloved husband of Cecelia Yaeger Reger; loving father of Linda E. (H. Douglas) Conlin, Sharon B. (Gregory) Eckert and Marilyn A. Reger; cherished grandfather of eight grandchildren; brother of the late Lt. Verol L. Reger, USMC. Friends may call Friday 1-4 and 6-9 PM at PRUDDEN & KANDT FUNERAL HOME, 242 Genesee St., Lockport, where prayers will be offered Saturday morning at 9:30 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 AM to be celebrated in St. Mary's RC Church, 5 Saxton St., Lockport. Interment will be in Cold Spring Cemetery. Memorials to Opportunities Unlimited of Niagara, 107 Heath St., Lockport, NY 14094 or to the South Lockport Volunteer Fire Co., Ruhlman Rd. & South Transit Rd., Lockport, NY 14094 would be appreciated by the family. Published in the Buffalo News on 6/15/2005. Remy, Clara (Veres) June 6, 2005; age 69, of Town of Amherst; wife of the late Richard Remy died June 8, 1984; sister of Mrs. Ferencne Karolyi and Zoltan Veres of Miskolc, Hungary; daughter of the late Sigmund and Gizella (nee Varadi) Veres. No prior visitation. Graveside services and burial private. Clara was a former State of New York Auditor and Philatelis. Donations may be made to Roswell Park Memorial Institute. Published in the Buffalo News on 6/15/2005. 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. Short, Christine M. (Luczak) Age 55 of the Town of Pendleton, Thursday, June 9, 2005 at her residence, under the care of her family and Niagara Hospice; wife of 32 years of Terry L. Short; mother of Joel D. Short and the late Kevin M. Short; grandmother of Tyler Michael Chermak, daughter of Irene Luczak and the late Richard Luczak Sr.; sister of Nancy Dobies, Karen (David) Sacilowski and Richard (Janet) Luczak Jr.; also survived by nieces and nephews. There will be no prior visitation. A Memorial Service will be held at JOHN O. ROTH FUNERAL HOME, INC., 25 William St. (between Morgan and Broad Sts.) in the City of Tonawanda, Saturday, June 18 at 10 AM. Friends invited. Flowers gratefully declined, memorials preferred to Niagara Hospice or to the American Cancer Society. Published in the Buffalo News on 6/15/2005. Smith, Catherine Jancinovich June 14, 2005, wife of the late James Smith; mother of Joseph Smith; aunt of John Greene; also survived by 5 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. No prior visitation. Funeral service private. Arrangements by LOOMIS, OFFERS & LOOMIS, INC. Published in the Buffalo News on 6/15/2005. Stonebraker, Richard "Stony" of Bowmansville NY. June 14, 2005. Beloved husband of Terri (Gac). Loving father of David Lee and Dana Lynn. Son of Lois and Millard; brother of Robert; son-in-law of Marian Lauria; brother-in-law of Genie Engels and Catherine Gauchat. Uncle of Amy, Adam and Kenny. A Memorial Service will be held at the Bowmansville United Methodist Church, 5344 Genesee St, Friday morning at 10 AM. No prior visitations. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Hospice Foundation. Arrangements by WENDEL & LOECHER INC. Published in the Buffalo News from 6/15/2005 - 6/16/2005. Szrama, Josephine (Fronczak) June 10, 2005, wife of the late Harry; dear mother of Robert (Lorraine) Szrama and Marcia (Ronald) Chmiel; grandmother of Lawrence (Terri) Szrama; sister of Stella Nowak; also survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral from the PACER FUNERAL HOME INC., 2275 George Urban Blvd., (2 blocks east of Dick Rd.) Saturday, 9:30 and S.S. Peter and Paul Church, Depew, 10:00 AM. Friends invited. Family present Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the American Heart Association. Published in the Buffalo News from 6/15/2005 - 6/16/2005. 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. Wheeler, Alfred C. June 13, 2005, beloved husband of Judith (nee Stowell); dearest father of Amy (Randy) Ribbeck and Julie (Bradley) Knaus; cherished grandfather of Jenna Marie and Jake Daniel Knaus, Kyle Ribbeck and the late Charles Knaus; dear brother of James Wyse and Suzanne (Patrick) O'Brien and the late Ruth Schalk and Dorothy Adymy; survived by many nieces, nephews, sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law. There will be no prior visitation. A memorial service will be held at Maryvale Presbyterian Church, 425 Maryvale Drive on Thursday at 7:00 PM. Friends invited. If desired, contributions may be made to the American Lung Association or American Heart Association. Arrangements by AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC. Online register at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 6/15/2005 - 6/16/2005. Wolski, Henry Of Depew, June 13, 2005; beloved husband of the late Stephania 'Elsie' (nee Jaworski) Wolski; devoted father of Steven (Sally) Wolski and the late Phyllis (Peter) Palicki; loving grandfather of Debbie (John) Guzzo, Joseph Palicki, Jason (Amy) Wolski, Pamela (Matt) Hussey, Tabetha (Ron) Daddario, the late Michael (Sue) Palicki; eight great grandchildren and one great great granddaughter; dear brother of Helen (late Philip) Salvgni, late Stanley (Ann), late Joseph, late Edward (late Helen), late Floyd (Helen) and the late Leo (Genevieve); also survived by nieces and nephews. Visitation with family in The EDWARD J. CICHON FUNERAL HOME, 4929 Broadway, Depew, Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM, where prayers will be held Friday at 9:15 AM and in St. Augustine Church at 10:00 AM. Relatives and friends are invited. Mr. Wolski was a member of The Twin Village VFW Post #463. Published in the Buffalo News on 6/15/2005. Wozniewski, Pauline L. June 13, 2005, beloved wife of Roger; mother of William (Ilene) Wozniewski, of Scio and the late Thomas Myrtle; sister of Charles (Shirley) Miller, of Sanborn; also survived by several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Friends may call Thursday 2-4 and 7-9, at ROBINSON & HACKEMER FUNERAL HOME, 246 North Main St., Warsaw, where a service will be held Friday, 11 AM. Interment, Warsaw Cemetery. Memorials to the Kidney and Urology Foundation, 1250 Broadway, Suite 2001, New York, NY 10001. Published in the Buffalo News on 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.