OBITS: The Buffalo News Death Notices 21 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 Allen, Robert W. Of Angola, NY June 20, 2005, beloved husband of Katherine M. (nee Ehmke) Allen and the late Jean M. (nee George) Allen; dearest father of Dennis L. (Marlene A.) and the late David R. (Linda J.) Allen; loving grandfather of Michael R., Kimberly J., Scott V. (Lisa) and Marcus A. Allen; brother of Rodney C. (Glenda) Allen and Virginia (Joseph) Palmerton. Friends may call Tuesday 7-9 PM and Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the ADDISON FUNERAL HOME, INC., 262 Main St., Angola, NY. Funeral services Thursday at 10:30 AM in the First Congregational United Church of Christ, Angola, NY. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The First Congregational U.C.C. Memorial Fund or the Evans Center Volunteer Fire Co. Published in the Buffalo News from 6/21/2005 - 6/22/2005. Andrzejak, Stella (Drynkowski) June 18, 2005. Wife of the late Joseph; mother of the late Sigmund and Thaddeus; sister of the late Rose Kiszka; also survived by six grandchildren, fourteen great-grandchildren and predeceased by one grandchild and nieces and nephews. Funeral Services will be private. Arrangements by the DONALD J. SIWEK FUNERAL HOME, 3000 Delaware Ave, Kenmore. Published in the Buffalo News on 6/21/2005. Barber, Earl L. June 19, 2005, of East Aurora, NY, beloved husband of Marian Carlson Barber; devoted father of Lester (Susan) Barber of Bowling Green, OH and Nancy Dolbow of Strykersville, NY; brother of the late Clarence (survived by Ruth) Barber of Arcade, NY and the late Glenn (late Laura) Barber of Holland, NY; also survived by four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. No prior visitation. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service on Saturday at 11:00 AM at the First Baptist Church, 591 Porterville Road, East Aurora, NY. Mr. Barber was a member, paster Master and Treasurer of Mt. Vernon Lodge #263 F & AM. Donations in Earl's memory can be made to the First Baptist Church. Arrangements by WOOD FUNERAL HOME, East Aurora. Published in the Buffalo News from 6/21/2005 - 6/22/2005. Cadorette, Roland June 19, 2005; Of Amherst, NY, formerly of Quebec City, Quebec; beloved husband of the late Jeannette (nee Patry); dearest father of Pierre (Louise) Cadorette and Louise (William) Berry; loving grandfather of Wendy (Anthony) Zielinski, Jason Berry and Sebastian Cadorette; great grandfather of William and Brian; brother of Yvonne and Andre; companion of Rita Labbe. The family will be present Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Amherst Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 5200 Sheridan Dr. (at Hopkins) where funeral services will be held Wednesday at 10 AM and a Mass of Christian Burial from SS Peter and Paul Church at 10:45 AM. Friends invited. Online register at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News on 6/21/2005. Clarke, Ronald C. Age 75, of Delevan, June 18, 2005, beloved father of Daniel Clarke, Dawn (John) Pannell, Brenda (Larry) Middaugh, James Clarke and the late Scott Clarke; brother of William and Ralph Clarke and the late Fredrick, Robert and Alan Clarke; also survived by several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Friends may call Monday, June 27 from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at W.S. DAVIS FUNERAL HOME INC., 358 W. Main St., Arcade. Graveside services will be held Tuesday, June 28 at 11 AM in the Yorkshire Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News on 6/21/2005. Cunningham, Peter T. Of Kenmore NY, June 20,2005; beloved father of John B. (Janet) of Sarasota, FL, Deirdre (Richard) Weatherbee of Strykersville, NY, Patrick (Jeannie) of Corona, CA, Bernadette (Mark) Brown, of Lambertville, MI and the late Daniel J. Cunningham. also survived by nine grandchildren; brother of Roisin (Cathel) McGarrigle of Belfast, Ireland, and the late Maureen Lavery, Theresa McGuinness and Patrick Cunningham. Friends may call at D. LAWRENCE GINNANE FUNERAL HOME, 3215 Delaware Ave, Kenmore, Tuesday 7-9, Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. where funeral will be held Thursday at 8:45. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Paul's RC Church at 9:15 AM. Interment in Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Memorial Contributions to Kids Escaping Drugs, PO Box 643, Buffalo, NY 14224 are preferred. Published in the Buffalo News from 6/21/2005 - 6/22/2005. Delaney, Charles M. Of Tonawanda Twp, November 12, 2004, husband of the late Doris M. Dickinson Delaney; dear father of Jean L. (George Kingston) Delaney of East Longmeadow, MA and Margaret L. (Jack Mallory) Delaney of Santa Cruz, CA; grandfather of Devlin and Riley Mallory; brother of Margaret (late Theodore) Johnson of Lake Hopatcong, NJ; predeceased by four brothers. Friends are invited to a memorial service at Church of the Nativity U.C. of C., 1530 Colvin Blvd, at Thorncliff, Kenmore, NY, Friday at 3 PM. Memorial contributions to the Town of Tonawanda SPCA, 205 Ensminger Rd, Tonawanda, NY 14150 are preferred. Arrangements by the D. LAWRENCE GINNANE FUNERAL HOME, Kenmore, NY. Published in the Buffalo News from 6/21/2005 - 6/22/2005. Frederick, Rose M. (Kanick) Of Buffalo, NY, June 18, 2005, beloved wife of William H. 'Red' Frederick; loving mother of Kathleen Carey, Marie T. (Michael) Owczarczak and William T. (Mair) Frederick; 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 Frederick. 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. Frederick 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 6/21/2005. Galioto, Joseph I. "Joe" 74, of Indian Trail, NC, died peacefully at home with his family on Sunday 'Father's Day', June 19, 2005. Joe was born on October 20, 1930 in Buffalo, NY, son of the late Joseph and Jenny Galioto. A Funeral service to celebrate his life will be at 12:00pm on Wednesday, June 22, 2005 at Heritage Funeral Home with the Rev. Arthur Johnson at St. John Neumann Catholic Church officiating. The entombment will take place following the service at Forest Lawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends Wednesday, June 22, 2005 from 11:00am - 12:00pm at Heritage Funeral Home, 3700 Forest Lawn Dr. In addition to his parents, Joe is preceded in death by his loving wife of 52 years Frances Galioto; brothers and sisters, Rosie, Jimmy, Biagio, Jenny, Sam and Tom. Joe served his country as a member of the U.S. Army and owned and operated 'Joe's Delicatessen' in South Buffalo, a beloved place to gather and socialize. He later worked and retired from Bufkor Jewelry. Joe and his wife Fran moved to Charlotte six years ago to be closer to their children and especially their grandchildren. Joe always said that 'the grandchildren' was what life was all about. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather and we will all miss him greatly, but we know that he is not longer in pain and in a better place with our Lord. Thank you Dad and Papa for all the love and laughter you brought to all our lives. Joe is survived by his daughter, Linda Riedel and husband Richard; son, Joseph and wife Marie. He was a loving Papa to his grandchildren Renee', Nicole and husband Kyle, Michael, Courtney, Stephanie, Julianna and great-grandson Carson; sister, Josephine, brother-in-law Tony and sister-in-laws Stella and Josephine; and several nieces and nephews. The family wishes to express their love and gratitude to Joey and Marie for caring for their Dad and also a heartfelt appreciation to Hospice of Charlotte for all of their special care and support. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Hospice of Charlotte, 1420 7th Street, Charlotte, NC 28204. Arrangements are in the care of the HERITAGE FUNERAL AND CREMATION SERVICE, Indian Trail/Weddington. An on-line guestbook is available at Heritagefuneral.com Published in the Buffalo News on 6/21/2005. Glinski, Robert P. June 20, 2005, beloved husband of Irene Lewandowski; dear father of Michael (Lori) Glinski and Paula (Bryan) Domros; dearest grandfather of Adam and Andrew Domros, Jeremy and Sean Glinski; brother of Dorothy Kania, Brother Richard Glinski and predeceased by brothers and sisters. A Memorial Mass will be held at a later date and time to be announced. Arrangements by the MICHAEL A. DiVINCENZO FUNERAL HOME, Published in the Buffalo News on 6/21/2005. Gwan, Professor John F. June 18, 2005. Age 60. Born in Cameroon, West Africa, he has resided in Buffalo since 1970. Beloved husband of Eveline (nee Nga); father of Churchill (Irene), Mario (Deja), Sophie, Johnyka and Jinor; grandfather of seven; also survived by several brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews and cousins. Family will receive friends Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM and Saturday 1-2 PM at the (Delaware Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1132 Delaware Ave. (near W. Ferry) where funeral services will be held at 2 PM Saturday. Contributions may be made to Presbyterian Primary School of Guzang, Cameroon. Online register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 6/21/2005 - 6/22/2005. Hale, Jonathan M. June 18, 2005; suddenly, following an accident; husband of Anna M. (Starzec) Hale; father of Heather (Daniel) Szumla and Charmagne (Ryan) Chi; grandfather of Ashley and Alex Szumla; brother of Martha (Rick) Martin, Terry (Sandi) Hale and the late Judy Ames. No prior visitation. Friends are invited to attend a celebration of life Saturday from 1-4 at the Clarence Grill, 10250 Main St., Clarence, NY. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorial donations in Jon's name may be made to The Buffalo Bills Youth Foundation, One Bills Dr., Orchard Park, NY 14127. Arrangements by BEACH-TUYN FUNERAL HOME, INC. Published in the Buffalo News from 6/21/2005 - 6/22/2005. Halligan, John F. Of Lackawanna, June 19, 2005; husband of Gloria J. (Rogers) Halligan; father of Kathleen (John) Popp, William and Rosemary (David) Delecki; brother of Gerald (Dorothy) and the late Rosemary (late Nelson) Murphy, Edward (Nancy) and Thomas Halligan; also survived by 8 grandchildren. Visitation Tuesday 7-9 pm and Wednesday 2-4 & 7-9 PM at the NORMAN E. GANNON & SONS, INC. FUNERAL HOME, 1075 Ridge Rd.; Lackawanna ( 824-4000). Friends are invited to join the family for The Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of Victory Basilica Thursday at 10:30 AM. Private Burial at Holy Cross Cemetery. Mr. Halligan was a WWII Army Veteran earning the Combat Infantry Badge and two Bronze Service Stars and was a member of the Father Baker Council #2243, Knights of Columbus. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Buffalo. Published in the Buffalo News from 6/21/2005 - 6/22/2005. Hanslick, John T. June 20, 2005, husband of the late Helen (Nikiel); dear father of Cynthia (Peter) Emens, David, Linda (Victor) Cribb and Nancy (George) Marlinski; loving grandfather of Jessica (Leonard) Danielewicz, Sarah (Colin) Drabert, Victoria Cribb, Jonathan, Courtney and Daniel Marlinski; great-grandfather of Cody James & Isabelle. Mass of Christian Burial at Queen of Heaven Church, 4220 Seneca St, W. Seneca, Wednesday 9 AM. No prior visitation. Arrangements by PACER FUNERAL HOME Published in the Buffalo News on 6/21/2005. Howaniec, Daniel A. June 20, 2005, beloved husband of Helene (nee Nawrocki); dear father of Daniel (Deborah) and Kenneth (Carol) Howaniec; grandfather of Lindsay, Jonathan, Paul and Adam; brother of Dorothy (late Harry) Eron, Richard (late Patricia) Howaniec, Eleanor (late Edward) Hughes, Lorraine (late Emil) Krawczyk and the late Alice (late Joseph) Langiewicz, Florence (late Harry) Langiewicz and Alfred Howaniec; also survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral from the PACER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2275 George Urban Blvd. (2 blocks east of Dick Rd.) Thursday at 9:30 AM and at St. Philip the Apostle Church at 10 AM. Visitation Tuesday 7-9 PM and Wednesday, 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Mr. Howaniec was a member of the Knights of Columbus. In lieu of flowers, donations to Buffalo Hospice, Inc. Published in the Buffalo News from 6/21/2005 - 6/22/2005. Hrycych, Joseph J. Of Buffalo, NY June 20, 2005; beloved husband of Nora (nee O'Brien) Hrycych; father of Joseph T. Hrycych; son of the late Joseph and Agnes Hrycych; brother of Gary (Diane) Hrycych and Lorraine Monteleone; also survived by nieces and nephews. Friends received Tuesday from 6-8 PM and Wednesday 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 8:45 and in St. Margaret's Church at 9:30. Flowers gratefully declined. Mr. Hrycych was a US Army Veteran. Published in the Buffalo News from 6/21/2005 - 6/22/2005. Keller, Stephen W. Age 40, of Buffalo, NY. Formerly of Malvern, PA. Died June 17, 2005. Mr. Keller was a graduate of Great Valley High School in 1983. He received his undergraduate and Master's Degree from Indiana University of Pennsylvania. He also received an additional Master's Degree from SUNY of Buffalo. He was involved in Community outreach programs, fund-raising and grant writing for the city of Buffalo. He was most recently employed by Literacy Volunteers. Father of Louis Marley DiThomas Keller of Buffalo, NY; son of Robert W. Keller and the late Jane J. Keller; brother Robert, David, Debbie and Suzanne Keller; special nephew of Lillian Shahade and many other relatives. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Funeral Service on Friday, June 24 at 11 AM at The Church of the Good Samaritan, 212 W. Lancaster Ave., Paoli, PA. Viewing Thursday, June 23 at 7-9 PM at ALLEVA FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1724 E. Lancaster Ave., Paoli, PA. Interment private. In lieu of flowers donations to: Louis DiThomas Keller Attn. Wachovia Bank, 24 E. Lancaster Ave., Paoli, PA 19301. Published in the Buffalo News on 6/21/2005. Krzyzanowski, Emil Suddenly June 20, 2005; beloved husband of Beverly A.; dear father of Nadine (Gary) Shepard, John (Nancy) and Brenda (Mike) Lekanka; grandfather of Jason, Kristin, Samantha and Michael; brother of Mary Ann (Robert) Larivey. Friends may call Wednesday 7-9 and Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the DENGLER & ROBERTS FUNERAL HOME, 2070 Eggert Rd., Amherst (between N. Bailey and Niagara Falls Blvd.), where prayers will be offered Friday at 8:30, followed by a Mass of Christian burial from St. Paul's Church, Kenmore at 9:15. Friends invited. On-line tributes may be sent to www.mem.com Published in the Buffalo News from 6/21/2005 - 6/22/2005. Long, Estelle T. (Barry) June 18, 2005, formerly of Venice, FL, wife of the late George P. Long; mother of Thomas L. (Andrea) Long, Patricia A. (Dr. J. Richard) Rees and Mary K. Florence; also survived by 11 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. All services private, interment St Mary's Cemetery, Dewitt, NY at a later date. Arrangements by the F. E. BROWN SONS FUNERAL HOME, INC. Published in the Buffalo News on 6/21/2005. Lyons, Anne Rita (O'Donnell) June 19, 2005, wife of the late Charles J. A. Lyons, DDS; mother of Thomas (Barbara) of Brighton, NY, Ellen A. (late Richard) Moulder of Provo, UT, Kathleen M., Rosemary K., and Marie Lyons; survived by nine grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren; sister of the late Madeline Peek. Memorial Services will be held Monday, June 27, 10 AM, at Buffalo State College Newman Center. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Lung Association. Arrangements by GEORGE J. ROBERTS & SONS. Published in the Buffalo News from 6/21/2005 - 6/26/2005. Moritz, James A. Age 72, of the Town of Wheatfield, June 19, 2005 at his home after a brief illness; beloved husband of Marilyn (nee Ribbeck) Moritz; father of Sharon Moritz of Arizona, Karen Wagner of Wheatfield, Gail (Steven) Gutka of Nevada and Robert (Paulene) Moritz of Mississippi; grandfather of Andrew, Raechel, Charity, Megan, Katelyn and Robert; brother of Beverly Deer of Wheatfield; uncle of several nieces and nephews. He was U.S. Army veteran and served in Korea and was a member of the V.F.W. Post 7545. He was employed for 28 years at Chevrolet, Town of Tonawanda, retiring in 1996, he also owned and operated Jim's Liquors from 1980-1983. He was a member of St. Matthew Lutheran Church, a member and past president of Shawnee Fire Co. and a member of the Relaxers. Friends may call at the FRETTHOLD FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1241 Oliver St. at Ward Rd., N. Tonawanda on Tuesday & Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Funeral services will be held at the funeral home on Thursday at 10 AM. Interment in St. Matthew Lutheran Cemetery. If so desired, memorials may be made to St. Matthew Lutheran Church or Niagara Hospice. Published in the Buffalo News on 6/21/2005. Raab, Verna M. (Harrington) June 19, 2005, wife of the late Ralph Raab; sister of Sister Margaret Rose Harrington, SSJ; also survived nieces, nephews and cousins. Calls may be made Wednesday 4-7 PM at the Sisters of Saint Joseph Clarence Residence, 4975 Strickler Rd, Clarence, NY where a Mass of Christian Burial will follow Wednesday at 7:30 PM. Arrangements by DENGLER & ROBERTS FUNERAL HOME. Published in the Buffalo News from 6/21/2005 - 6/22/2005. Rich, J. Donald June 19, 2005, husband of the late Anne Brazer Rich; father of Ronald W. (Judith) Rich; grandfather of Lynn and David Rich; brother of Virginia Welton, the late Wallace, Joseph (Rita) and Vernon Rich. The family will be present to receive friends Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at BEACH-TUYN FUNERAL HOME INC., 5541 Main St., (at Cayuga Rd.), Williamsville. Friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Gregory the Great Church Thursday morning at 9:30. Please assemble at church. Memorial contributions may be made to the Williamsville Lions Club, PO Box 91, Williamsville, NY 14231. Mr. Rich was a life member of Williamsville Lions Club and a retired Assistant Manager from HSBC Bank. Published in the Buffalo News from 6/21/2005 - 6/22/2005. Rumsey, R. Douglas June 19, 2005, husband of Elizabeth S. (Smith) Rumsey; father of Margot R. (Robert) Banta, Nicholas P. (Monica), Theodore B. Rumsey and the late R. Douglas Rumsey Jr; brother of Margot Rumsey Mugler, the late Dexter P. Rumsey III and Donald S. Rumsey; also survived by four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at Trinity Episcopal Church, 371 Delaware Ave., Friday at 4:00 PM. Friends invited. Arrangements by JOHN E. ROBERTS FUNERAL HOME. Published in the Buffalo News from 6/21/2005 - 6/22/2005. 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. Slade, Betty Passed away June 18, 2005 at her home in Las Vegas after a long courageous battle with ovarian cancer. Wife of Ron Slade of Las Vegas; mother of Scott (Darlene) Slade of Aliso Viejo, CA, Holly (Lee) Bommer, Mark Chris (Diana) Slade; fondly known as 'Grandma Tootsie' to her three grandchildren Summer, Meadow and Ryan; sister of Richard (Joan) Dux and Frank (Rita) Dux; also survived by: sister-in-law Helen (Edward) Bezuszko, Aunt Jeanne Wachowska, Uncle Henry Wachowski, numerous dear cousins, nieces and nephews, dearest friends Bernie and Anthony Misita (daughter Angela), and her many friends in the Buffalo/Cheektowaga area who are too numerous to mention. Born and raised in Buffalo, Betty and Ron moved to Las Vegas in 1995. Her funeral and Mass will be held on June 22, 2005 at St. Joseph Husband of Mary RC Church in Las Vegas. Her remains will be brought back to Buffalo at a future date to be interred at St. Adalbert's Cemetery in Lancaster, NY. She will be deeply missed by all. Thank you all for your loving prayers and support. Published in the Buffalo News on 6/21/2005. Steger, Cheryl L. Age 48, 2757 Lebanon Rd, died at 5:39 AM Monday, June 20, 2005 as the result of an automobile accident in the town of Coldspring. She was born September 26, 1956 in Buffalo the daughter of Edward R. Steger and the late Florence Rhode Steger. She was a 1975 graduate of South Park High School in Buffalo. She was currently working at the Seneca-Allegany Casino in Salamanca as a dealer. She was a member and E.M.T. with the Coldspring Volunteer Fire Company. She is survived by her father of Buffalo, a son Jason Steger of Randolph and a sister Pamela Steger of Angola. She was preceded in death by her mother on May 18, 1981. Funeral services and visitation will not be observed. Arrangements by the VanRENSSELAER & SON FUNERAL HOME, 14 Church St., Randolph. E-condolences may be sent to vanrensselaer@Alltel.net. Memorials may be sent to the Coldspring Fire Dept. Published in the Buffalo News on 6/21/2005. Warden, Roberta (Richards) June 18, 2005; beloved wife of the late John Warden; devoted mother of Dawn (Timothy) Szczechowiak, Michael (Sue), Marlene ( Michael)) Roth, Tina Bender, and John (Kathryn); loving grandmother of eight grandchildren and one great grandson; dear sister of four sisters and one brother. Survived by nieces and nephews. Visitation with family in the EDWARD J. CICHON FUNERAL HOME, 4929 Broadway, Depew, Wednesday 2-4 and 6-8 PM, where a funeral service will be held at 8 PM immediately following visitation. Relatives and friends are invited. Mrs. Warden was the former secretary and member of Fellowship of the Disabled. Published in the Buffalo News from 6/21/2005 - 6/22/2005. Wright, Margarete (Oswald) Age 77, of Delevan, June 18, 2005, beloved mother of Traudy Wright, John (Rose) Wright, Ted (Mary Catherine) Wright and Lawrence Wright; sister of Klara Yohnk and Albert Oswald; very special friend of Samuel LaScala; also survived by six grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at W.S. DAVIS FUNERAL HOME INC., 358 West Main St., Arcade. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 11 AM in the Delevan United Methodist Church. Interment will be in Sardinia Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News on 6/21/2005. Yaw, Augusta C. Of West Falls, NY, June 20, 2005, daughter of the late Theodore C. and Ida E. (Haffover) Yaw; sister of Flora (late John) Sleeper and the late Floyd (Marjorie) and Norman (Thelma) Yaw; also survived by nieces and nephews. No prior visitation. Private cremation services. Arrangements by ERIE COUNTY CREMATION SERVICE, 824-6435. Published in the Buffalo News on 6/21/2005.