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Bacardi Ph.D., Denise           
June 18, 2005, wife of Francois Bacardi; mother of Francine (Thomas) Bryant
and Michelle (Eric) Des Soye; grandmother of Daniel Bryant, Benjamin, Gabriel
and Bethany Des Soye; sister of Jean-Paul (Marie-Paul) Gendron, Pierre
(Nicole) Gendron, Simone (Jean-Paul) Nadeau and the late Marcel Gendron;
sister-in-law of Suzanne Gendron. Memorial Mass will be held at St. Aloysius
Church, 157 Cleveland Dr., Thursday at 1 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 from 6/20/2005 - 6/21/2005.

Ciardi, Alfred A.          
Of Buffalo/Manchester, age 54, died June 18, 2005 at Sisters of Charity
Hospital. He was coordinator of Community Services for Buffalo State College.
He is survived by his mother, Mary Ciardi; two sisters, Bernadette Burton and
Catherine Ciardi; nephew, Philip (Jennifer) Burton and niece, Lisa Burton
(John Lombardi); predeceased by his father, Alfred C. Ciardi. Friends may call
on Tuesday, June 21 from 2-4 and 7-9 PM and Wednesday, June 22 from 2-4 and
7-9 PM at HALSTED-PATRICK FUNERAL HOME, 19 North Main St., Manchester, NY. A
Funeral Mass will be held on Thursday, June 23 at 10 AM at St. Dominic Church,
Shortsville, NY. Contributions in Alfred's memory can be made to The American
Cancer Society.

Published in the Buffalo News from 6/20/2005 - 6/21/2005.

Cohen, Shirley             
June 19, 2005, wife of the late Joseph Cohen; mother of Sheila Dunn and the
late Arnold Cohen; sister of Rhoda Kaufman; grandmother of Russell (Jamie)
Dunn, Darryl (Claudette) Dunn and Andrea Dunn; also survived by 11
great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. Graveside Services
will be held Monday 10 AM from Elmlawn Cemetery, Brighton Rd. Entrance.
Memorials may be made to a charity of the donor's choice. For online tributes,
go to www.mesnekoff.com Arrangements by MESNEKOFF FUNERAL HOME, INC.

Published in the Buffalo News on 6/20/2005.

Conti, Frank          
June 20, 2005, of Lackawanna, NY, beloved husband of the late Ange (nee
Longo); dearest father of Sam (Mickey) and Annette (Walter) Gaj; grandfather
of Angela (Daniel) Haug, Andrea (Jamie) Daniels, Jeffrey (Maureen) Gaj and
Jennifer (Jim) Kubiak; great-grandfather of six; brother of Gene, Joseph and
the late Charles, Samuel, Larry, John and Helen Kurnik; also survived by
nieces and nephews. Services from THE COLONIAL MEMORIAL CHAPELS INC, 3003
South Park Avenue, Lackawanna, NY, Wednesday morning at 9 o'clock and from Our
Lady of Victory Basilica at 9:30. Visitation Tuesday, 4-8 PM.

Published in the Buffalo News from 6/20/2005 - 6/21/2005.

Cordes, Alexander C.            
February 15, 2005. The family invites all friends and acquaintances to attend
a memorial service to be held at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 724 Delaware
Ave., Buffalo, at 4:00 PM on Thursday, June 30, 2005. A reception will follow
at the Saturn Club.

Published in the Buffalo News from 6/19/2005 - 6/26/2005.

Cwynar, Gerard R.        
Passed away Saturday, June 18, 2005, survived by his former wife, Karen Hall
Cwynar; his children, Sabrina (Andrew) Miller, Christina Cwynar, Charlina
Cwynar and Zackary Kephart; his parents, Marian Maran and Felix (Muffy)
Cwynar, II; also survived by his brothers, Felix (Robin) Cwynar, III and
Richard (Tina) Cwynar and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call Tuesday
evening 7-9 PM in PRUDDEN & KANDT FUNERAL HOME, 242 Genesee St., Lockport. A
Memorial Mass will be offered Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock AM in St. John
the Baptist R.C. Church, 168 Chestnut St., Lockport. In lieu of flowers,
contributions in memory of Gerard Cwynar can be made to The Huntington's
Disease Society of America, 158 West 29th St., 7th floor, New York, NY
10001-5300 or DeSales Catholic School, 6914 Chestnut Ridge Rd., Lockport, NY
14094.

Published in the Buffalo News on 6/20/2005.

Fiegel, Anonette L. (Drabik)         
Of East Amherst, NY, June 18, 2005, loving wife of John; dearest mother of
Robert (Sharon) Fiegel, Dennis Fiegel, Joe (Terri) Fiegel and the late John
and the late Barbara Fiegel; grandmother of eight and great-grandmother of 13;
dearest sister of Frances Michalak and Louise Rej; also survived by nieces and
nephews. Funeral service Tuesday at 10:30 AM from the URBAN BROTHERS FUNERAL
HOME, INC., 6685 Transit Rd., Swormville (three miles north of Maple) and a
Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mary's Church, Swormville at 11:00 AM.
Visitation Monday from 3-5 PM. Interment in St. Mary's Cemetery. Antonette was
a member of the St. Ann's Society and Picnic Committee of St. Mary's Church.

Published in the Buffalo News from 6/19/2005 - 6/20/2005.

Flury, Catherine           
(formerly Sister Mary Edgar) June 18, 2005, daughter of the late Edward Flury
and Pauline Schlau Flury; sister of the late Charles (late Doris), Eleanor
(late Andrew) Schlierf, Joseph (late Mary) and Edward Flury; survived by many
nieces and nephews. Calls may be made Tuesday 2-7 PM at the Sisters of Saint
Joseph Clarence Residence, 4975 Strickler Rd., Clarence where a Mass of
Christian Burial will follow Tuesday evening at 7:30 PM. Arrangements by the
DENGLER & ROBERTS FUNERAL HOME.

Published in the Buffalo News from 6/20/2005 - 6/21/2005.

Fredrick, Rose M. (Kanick)           
Of Buffalo, NY, June 18, 2005, beloved wife of William H. 'Red' Fredrick;
loving mother of Kathleen Carey, Marie T. (Michael) Owczarczak and William T.
(Mair) Fredrick; daughter of the late Cecilia (Finnerty) and Thomas Kanick;
dear sister of Marie Kanick; cherished grandmother of Rachel Carey, Jennifer,
Stefanie, Michael Owczarczak, Gweneth, Owen and Grace Fredrick. The family
will be present to receive friends on Tuesday from 7-9 and Wednesday from 2-4
and 7-9 at the O'CONNELL-MURPHY FUNERAL HOME, 2286 South Park Ave. where the
funeral will be held Thursday at 10:45 followed by a Mass of Christian Burial
in St. Ambrose Church at 11:30. Mrs. Fredrick was a member of the St. Martin
and St. Ambrose Seniors. Interment in Holy Cross Cemetery. Online condolences
and a video tribute may be seen at www.oconnellfh.net

Published in the Buffalo News on 6/20/2005.

Gomel, Nicholas            
Of Lake View, NY, June 18, 2005, beloved husband of the late Agnes (nee
Malinowski) Gomel; loving father of Michael S. Gomel; brother-in-law of the
late Jeanette (late Benjamin) Tabaczynski, Anthony (Helen) Malinowski, Chester
(Marion) Malinowski and Rita (late Victor) Zajac; also survived by many nieces
and nephews. Family will be present to receive friends Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM
at the (Hamburg Chapel) JOHN J. KACZOR FUNERAL HOME, INC., 5453 Southwestern
Blvd. (corner of Rogers Rd., 646-5555) where prayers will be said Wednesday
morning at 10:15 followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of
Perpetual Help Church at 11:00 AM. Interment will follow in Lakeside Memorial
Cemetery.

Published in the Buffalo News from 6/20/2005 - 6/21/2005.

Grabowski, Emilia          
Of Cheektowaga, NY, June 18, 2005, beloved wife of the late Francis 'Frank' M.
Grabowski; loving mother of Adele T. (Leonard) Sparks; cherished grandmother
of Caroline M. (Jack) Balthasar and Leonard M. Sparks; great-grandmother of
Jack and Bennett; sister of Wanda (Jerry) Siemian; predeceased by three
brothers and one sister; also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Family
will receive friends Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the F.E. BROWN SONS FUNERAL
HOME, INC., E. Quaker St., Orchard Park. Services from the funeral home
Wednesday 8:45 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in Nativity of Our
Lord Church at 9:30. Friends invited.

Published in the Buffalo News from 6/20/2005 - 6/21/2005.

Heeb, Christopher W.            
June 17, 2005, formerly of East Aurora, husband of Ann Marie (Zalar) Heeb;
loving father of Charlie Heeb, Chad Heeb, Rebeca Zalar and William Heeb; also
survived by a granddaughter, his five siblings, Amy (Michael) Carfagna,
Deborah (Richard) Mahiques, Andrew (Sandra) Heeb, Steven Heeb and Allison
(Richard) Fintak, several nieces and nephews. Christopher was a lifetime
member of the AMVETS Club, Legion and V.F.W. Memorial Services will be held at
S/Sgt. Shawn M. Clemens Memorial AMVETS Post #1, Cuba, NY at 2:00 PM,
Saturday, June 25. Cemetery Service will be held June 26 at 11:00 AM in the
Clarence Fillmore Cemetery, Clarence, NY. Arrangements by the McINTOSH FUNERAL
HOME, Cuba, NY.

Published in the Buffalo News on 6/20/2005.

Horvath, Robert W.         
Of Lackawanna, NY June 18, 2005; beloved husband of Margaret A. (nee Minich)
Horvath; dearest father of Ann (Daniel) Sikora, Robert E., Andrew (Dina) and
Steve (Theresa) Horvath; also survived by twelve grandchildren; brother of
Andrew (Barbara) and Paul (Sharon) Horvath. Family will be present to receive
friends Sunday and Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Blasdell/Lackawanna Chapel)
JOHN J. KACZOR FUNERAL HOME, INC. 3450 South Park Ave. where funeral services
will be held Tuesday morning at 10 AM. Interment in Lakeside Memorial
Cemetery. Mr. Horvath was a U.S. Navy Veteran, a member of American Legion
Harry Clifton Post #60, member of the Lackawanna Little Loop Organization and
Y2K Club.

Published in the Buffalo News from 6/19/2005 - 6/20/2005.

Ireland, Loris J. "Bud"         
June 19, 2005, beloved husband of Patricia (Gafus); dear father of Lori (Mark)
Starba and Mark (Christine) Gafus; grandfather of five; son of Mary and the
late Loris; brother of May (Jack) Peters, Russ (Mabel), Louise (Lewis)
Livergood, Donald, Margaret (Dave) Wheatcroft, Clayton (Luann) and Elon
(Sally); brother-in-law of Nancy (Fran) Finger and Daniel Gafus. Friends may
call at the JAMES E. GRACE FUNERAL HOME INC., 335 Ontario St., Wednesday 2-4
and 7-9 PM, where services will be held Thursday at 10:00 AM. Flowers
gratefully declined. Bud was a GM retiree and a member of the UAW Bowling
League.

Published in the Buffalo News from 6/20/2005 - 6/21/2005.

Kaminski, Joseph S.             
June 19, 2005, beloved husband of the late Helen (Kochanski) Kaminski; dearest
father of Joan Poremba, Sharon Stanko and the late James (Christine) Kaminski;
also survived by nine grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; brother of
Anne Tremble of California and the late Helen, Florian and Stanley; survived
by nieces and nephews. Funeral service from the BARRON-MILLER FUNERAL HOME,
INC., 3025 William St. near Union Rd., Cheektowaga, Wednesday at 10 AM. Family
present Tuesday only 2-4 and 6-8. Mr. Kaminski was the owner of Kaminski
Jewelers on Walden Avenue.

Published in the Buffalo News on 6/20/2005.

Kluytman, James J. "Shamus"          
June 17, 2005; beloved husband of Kathleen (nee Argetsinger); dear father of
Scott and the late Kevin; son of Frank and the late Alice; nephew and godson
of Loraine; son-in-law of the late Genevieve and Phillip Argetsinger; brother
of Jane (George) Saeger; uncle of Brian and Matthew. Funeral from the PACER
FUNERAL HOME, INC. 2275 George Urban Blvd. (2 blocks East of Dick Rd.) Tuesday
9:30 and St. Barnabas Church 10 AM. Friends Invited. Family present Monday
from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Published in the Buffalo News from 6/19/2005 - 6/20/2005.

Kobrin, Leili "Lee"             
June 19, 2005, beloved wife of the late Leonard Kobrin; dear mother of Allen
(Jerry) of San Antonio, TX, Marlene (Steven) Wiseman, Malle (Brian) Kasprzyk
of Tewksbury, MA, Ronald (Mary Ann) and Jack Kobrin of Port Huron, MI; loving
grandmother of 10 grandchildren. Graveside Services from Elmlawn Cemetery
(Brighton Road Entrance) Tuesday at 3:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations to
The American Cancer Society. Arrangements by the AMHERST MEMORIAL CHAPEL, INC.

Published in the Buffalo News on 6/20/2005.

Kottas, Joseph E.          
Suddenly, of Buffalo, NY, June 18, 2005; Husband of the late Florence Krzanak
and the late Helen Stawiasz; dearest father of Joseph Jr. (Mary) Kottas, Joan
(Richard) Sowinski, Christine Riley, Robert (Janice) Kottas, Jason (Carrie)
Kottas, Donna Walentynowicz, Michael, and Edward (Deborah) Wojciechowski; also
survived by fourteen grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren; predeceased
by brothers and sisters; survived by several nieces and nephews. The family
will be present on Monday and Tuesday from 2-4 & 7-9 PM at the KAZMIERCZAK
FUNERAL HOME, 3640 Clinton St. (1 block East of Union) where services will be
held Wednesday at 8:45 and in St. Casimir Church at 9:30 AM. Joseph was an
Army Veteran of WWII and very active in the parish and local community.

Published in the Buffalo News from 6/19/2005 - 6/21/2005.

Kubik, Megan B.            
Of Depew, Suddenly, June 17, 2005. Loving daughter of of Michele (nee
Piwowarski) and Thomas Kubik; devoted sister of Michael Kubik; Also survived
by her beloved dog Peanut. Visitation with family in the EDWARD J. CICHON
FUNERAL HOME, 4929 Broadway, Depew Monday 4-8 PM. Relatives and friends are
invited to a Mass of Christian Burial in Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament
Church, 10 French Rd., Depew Tuesday at 9:30 AM (please assemble at Church).
Flowers gratefully declined.

Published in the Buffalo News from 6/19/2005 - 6/20/2005.

Kuzdzal Jr., Joseph J.          
Of Buffalo, NY, entered into rest June 18, 2005, beloved husband of Mary L.
(nee Faircloth) Kuzdzal; devoted father of Lynn M. (Kevin R. Jr.) Connors;
loving son of the late Joseph J. Sr. and Nellie R. (nee Kantorski) Kuzdzal;
dear brother of Adelbert (Ruth), Melvin (Annette), Ronald (late Jean), late
Gerald (Patricia), late Leslie Kuzdzal; also survived by relatives and
friends. Relatives and friends may visit the LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (Northtowns
Chapel), 885 Niagara Falls Blvd. (near Eggert/Sheridan Dr.) on Tuesday and
Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated
in Holy Spirit Church, 91 Dakota Ave., Buffalo on Thursday morning at 9
o'clock. Entombment Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Mr. Kuzdzal was an Army veteran of
WWII.

Published in the Buffalo News from 6/20/2005 - 6/21/2005.

Meyer Sr., Harold W.            
Of Cheektowaga, NY, June 19, 2005, beloved husband of the late Alice F. (nee
Chamberlin); dearest father of Catherine (James) Fuer, Harold Jr. (Diana) and
the late Robert (Margaret) Meyer and the late Janice Humphrey; grandfather of
five; great-grandfather of 12; predeceased by many brothers and sisters; also
survived by many nieces and nephews. Family present Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 at the
HOY FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3855 Seneca St., West Seneca where funeral services
will be held Wednesday at 10 AM. Friends invited. Flowers declined.

Published in the Buffalo News from 6/20/2005 - 6/21/2005.

Morehouse, Elizabeth A.         
June 17, 2005 of Buffalo, NY; daughter of the late Robert and Madeline Arnold;
dear sister of Mary Ann Moss and William (Rozalia) Morehouse; also survived by
nieces and nephews. Funeral services Tuesday at 11 AM from the Old First Ward
Chapel of the PETER K. LESLIE FUNERAL HOME, 580 South Park Ave. (Corner of
Hamburg St. 855-1411) and in St. Stephen's/Shrine of St. Jude Church at 11:30
AM. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Family will be present
Tuesday morning 9-11 AM. Elizabeth was a lifetime member of the Buffalo
Zoological Society. Entombment in Forest Lawn Cemetery.

Published in the Buffalo News on 6/20/2005.

Napora, Virginia A. (Witulski)            
June 19, 2005, of Cheektowaga, NY, beloved wife of the late John L. Napora;
dear mother of Roslyn (William) Bauman, Dennis (Roseann), Mary Louise and the
late Deborah A. Napora; dear grandmother of Jessica (Michael) Spino and
Bradley Williams. Funeral service from the BARRON-MILLER FUNERAL HOME, INC.,
3025 William St. near Union Rd., Cheektowaga, Tuesday at 9:15 AM and in St.
John Gualbert Church at 10 AM. Family present Monday 2-4 and 7-9. Flowers
gratefully declined.

Published in the Buffalo News on 6/20/2005.

Palczynski, Dorothy C. (Bitka)            
June 17, 2005. Beloved wife of the late Peter Palczynski; devoted mother of
Cynthia (Edmund) Hagan and Joseph P. Palczynski; dear daughter of the late
Anthony and Katherine (Palczak) Bitka; dear sister of Adeline (late Sigmund)
Furch, Daniel (Roberta) Bitka and Irene Bitka; dear sister-in-law of Frieda
Mall, Richard Palczynski and Irene Stenclik; also survived by nieces and
nephews. Funeral services at the BUSZKA FUNERAL HOME INC., 2005 Clinton St.
(corner South Ogden) Wednesday at 9:30 AM and at St. Bernard Church at 10 AM.
Mrs. Palczynski was an Army nurse during WW II and an employee of Trico
Products for several years. Visitation Monday and Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9.

Published in the Buffalo News from 6/19/2005 - 6/20/2005.

Redlein, Roy W.            
June 18, 2005, of Cheektowaga, NY, beloved husband of Hilda (nee Sauer);
dearest father of Patricia Miller, late Daniel, Linda Wyatt, Roy (Cheryl),
Joanne Pry, Susan (Harold) Hoffmeier, Debbie Wyatt, Colleen (John) Gebera,
Michael (Desiree) and Robin (Gary) Meller; brother of the late Theo (William)
Mallwitz and the late Mark Redlein; also survived by 25 grandchildren, 25
great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Family will be present to receive
relatives and friends Monday 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 Tuesday at 10 AM. Mr. Redlein was a veteran of WWII, a member of VFW
Post #416 and a member of Carpenters Local Union #9. Flowers gratefully
declined. Memorials may be made to Hospice Foundation, 225 Como Park Blvd.,
Cheektowaga 14227.

Published in the Buffalo News from 6/19/2005 - 6/20/2005.

Reszetucha, Jeffery R.          
June 16, 2005 of Grand Island, son of Jerome and Nancy Reszetucha; father of
Chelsea and the late Jeffery Reszetucha; brother of Jason (Marge) Reszetucha,
Jeffery (Sherry) Crane, Ron (Beth) Crane and the late Jerry Reszetucha; also
survived by three nieces and nephews. A Memorial Mass is being celebrated June
21 at St. Stephen's Church, Grand Island.

Published in the Buffalo News from 6/18/2005 - 6/21/2005.

Roth, Arthur W.            
Of Hamburg, NY, June 16, 2005, husband of Doris (nee Duchman); father of Debra
(Bruce) Wrobewski and Judy (Robert) McNerney; brother of the late Carl (Jean)
Roth and Emily Mulhollan; grandfather of Andrew Wrobewski, Shannon and Suzanne
McNerney. Friends are invited to attend a memorial service at Hillcrest
Cemetery Mausoleum Chapel, Wednesday at 10 AM. No prior visitation.
Arrangements by DONALD M. DEMMERLEY FUNERAL HOME INC.

Published in the Buffalo News from 6/19/2005 - 6/20/2005.

Santiago III, Julio E.          
Of Buffalo, NY, entered into rest suddenly, June 18, 2005, devoted father of
Jocelyn and William; loving son of Jorge and Mary Joan (nee Hriczko) Santiago;
dear brother of Jorge Jr.; cherished boyfriend of Marlene Montes; also
survived by relatives and friends. Relatives and friends may visit the
LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (City Chapel), 102 Linwood Ave. at Summer on Tuesday
from 2-9 PM where the funeral will be held on Wednesday morning at 9 o'clock
and a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Blessed Trinity Church at
10 o'clock.

Published in the Buffalo News on 6/20/2005.

Schmauss, M. Virginia (Riley)           
'Ginger', Died unexpectedly on Friday, June 17, 2005 of East Aurora, NY;
beloved wife of Daniel J. Schmauss; survived by three daughters, Katherine Ann
(Daniel) Grew, Patricia Mary (William) Pendleton, Elizabeth Linn (Brian)
Riemer; and two sons, Joseph George (Merry) Schmauss II and Michael Edward
(Kimberly) Schmauss; also surviving are her loved and cherished grandchildren,
Kevin, Peter, Mary and Elizabeth Grew, Riley and Molly Pendleton and Joshua
and Gretchen Riemer; daughter of the late Edward and Florence (Howe) Riley;
she is survived by her brother Stephen V. (Deborah) Riley and her sister
Katherine Ann (John) Mehigan; predeceased by her brother George (Patricia)
Riley; also survived by nieces and nephews. Family will receive friends Monday
& Tuesday 2-4 & 7-9 PM at the WOOD FUNERAL HOME, 784 Main Street, East Aurora.
Mass of Christian Burial Wednesday at 11 AM at Immaculate Conception RC
Church, 520 Oakwood Ave., East Aurora (please assemble at church). Private
interment in St. Peter & Paul Cemetery, Hamburg.

Published in the Buffalo News from 6/19/2005 - 6/21/2005.

Schmidt Jr., Walter S.          
June 17, 2005 of East Aurora, NY, beloved husband of Jean Pearsall Schmidt;
father of Paul B. (Elise) of Santa Fe, NM, Hugh F. of Madison, WI, Karen
Schmidt and the late Walter S., III; grandfather of Richard P. (Wendy) Sisson,
III and great-grandfather of Liam M. Sisson of Avon, NY. Mr. Schmidt was a
U.S. Army Air Corps Pilot flying B-17's in combat during WWII in the European
Theatre and also a graduate of Cornell University. Funeral services private.

Published in the Buffalo News from 6/19/2005 - 6/20/2005.

Schwindler, Richard J.          
Of Hamburg, NY, June 18, 2005, husband of the late Gladys (nee Emerling);
brother of Thomas, Frank (Patricia) and the late Raymond, Lawrence and Dorothy
Schwindler, Grace Ramaekers and Eileen McGuire; also survived by many nieces
and nephews. Funeral from the DONALD M. DEMMERLEY FUNERAL HOME, INC., 21
Pierce Ave., Hamburg, Tuesday morning at 9:30 and from SS. Peter & Paul Church
at 10:00. Friends invited. Visiting hours Sunday 7-9 PM and Monday 2-4 and 7-9
PM. Mr. Schwindler was a member of Hamburg Council #2220 K of C and Harry H.
Clifton Post #60 American Legion.

Published in the Buffalo News from 6/19/2005 - 6/20/2005.

Shepherd, Leslie W.             
Of Niagara Falls, NY, May 22, 2005, age 71, son of the late George E. and Jean
(Gibson) Shepherd; stepson of Esther Shepherd; father of Julia (Christopher)
Pucci and Mark (Sharron) Shepherd; brother of the late Jean Willis;
stepbrother of Robert (Fran) Burt; grandfather of Sheryl Shepherd, Alicia
Pucci and Adam Shepherd; great-grandfather of Nikohl Shepherd and Rebekka
Burkholder. A Memorial Service will be held Tuesday, June 21 at 11 AM from St.
Paul's Episcopal Church, 400 Ridge St., Lewiston. No prior visitation.
Memorials to The American Diabetes Association, WNY Chapter, 315 Alberta Dr.,
Amherst, NY 14226. Arrangements by HARDISON FUNERAL HOMES, INC., Lewiston, NY.

Published in the Buffalo News on 6/20/2005.

Shropshire, Robert L.           
June 16, 2005, loving husband of Gwendolyn S. (nee Peaks) of Williamsville,
NY; father of Nealean (Wadie) Waheed of New Jersey and the late Deborah
Shropshire; brother of Melzetta Coleman, Virginia Morgan, Laura Green, Marilcy
Harris, Eddie Dixon and Richard Dixon; stepfather of William J. (Kimberly),
Thomas L. (Tanyetta), both of Niagara Falls, NY, Gregory (Barbara) of
Burlington, NC and Alfonso (Debbie) Carter, Sr. of Merrimer, FL; also survived
by four grandchildren and other relatives. The family will receive friends
Wednesday 11 AM at Lincoln Memorial United Methodist Church, 641 Masten Ave.
where Funeral Services will follow 12 Noon. Rev. G. Ewart Morris officiating.
Interment Acacia Park Cemetery. Arrangements by THOMAS T. EDWARDS FUNERAL
HOME, INC.

Published in the Buffalo News on 6/20/2005.

Trietley, Edward J.           
June 19, 2005, husband to Jean (nee Kline); son of Jack Trietley; father of
Joseph, Mallory and Robin Trietley; grandfather of Kendall; brother to Mark
Trietley and Marti Whitmore. Friends may call Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at
the BABBITT & EASTON FUNERAL HOME, 7 North Main St., Franklinville where
funeral services will be held on Wednesday at 11 AM. Burial in Mt. Prospect
Cemetery in Franklinville.

Published in the Buffalo News on 6/20/2005.

Weiskopff Sr., Donald A.             
June 18, 2005, of Cheektowaga, NY, beloved husband of Alice A. (Stickler)
Weiskopff; dear father of Donald Jr. (Ann), Donna (James) Manuszewski, Trudy,
Gloria (Paul) Griese, Sandra, Michael (Laurie) and William (Judi) Weiskopff;
also survived by 10 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren; brother of
Gordon (late Martha) of Georgia, late Isabelle (late Lorenzo) Davis and the
late Gertrude, Sara, Robert and Willis; also survived by nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends may call at the BARRON-MILLER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3025
William St. near Union Rd., Cheektowaga, Tuesday only from 12 Noon - 2 PM at
which time services will be held. Mr. Weiskopff was a member of the D.A.V.
#120 and a POW of WWII.

Published in the Buffalo News on 6/20/2005.