OBITS: The Buffalo News Death Notices 22 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. Angielczyk, Daniel C. June 20, 2005, beloved husband of Marie (nee Witkowski); dear father of Tom (Debbie) Angielczyk and Nancy (Jude) Gordon; grandfather of Ashley, Amber, Autumn, Jessica, Michael and Jason; brother of Esther (Cyril) Alessi, Ronald (Christine), Christine (late Jerry) Zylinski, Alberta and the late Richard (Jean), Margaret and Albert; also survived by brothers and sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews. Visitation Wednesday 4-8 PM at the PACER FUNERAL HOME INC., 2275 George Urban Blvd., (2 blocks east of Dick Rd.) Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Church, 10 French Rd., Thursday at 11 AM. (Please assemble at Church). Dan was retired from the U.S. Naval Reserves. Flowers gratefully declined. Published in the Buffalo News on 6/22/2005. 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. Caradori, Rose V. (Long) June 21, 2005; beloved wife of the late Leo Caradori; devoted mother of James (Judith) Caradori and the late John Caradori; mother-in-law of Lorraine Caradori; loving grandmother of 11 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren; sister of the late Joseph Long. The family will be present on Thursday from 7-9 PM and Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at (Elma Chapel) Urban-AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, 7540 Clinton St. (corner of Girdle Rd). A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Our Lady of Pompeii Church, Lancaster at 9 AM Saturday (please assemble at church). Friends invited. Online register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 6/22/2005 - 6/23/2005. Chapin, Helen M. (Nicklas) Of N. Tonawanda, June 19, 2005, wife of the late Chester E. Chapin; dearest mother of Annette (Eugene) Darlak, Janet (late Frank) Piskor and Merle (Irene) Chapin; proud grandmother of 16 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren, three great-great-grandchildren and predeceased by her granddaughter Denise Silvernail; dear sister of James (Janet) Nicklas; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Family present Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the SABER FUNERAL HOME, 549 Oliver St., N. Tonawanda ( 692-0271). Relatives and friends are asked to gather at Ascension R. C. Church, (Robinson St.) for a Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated Friday at 9:30 AM. Helen was a retired employee of Sierra Research. Published in the Buffalo News on 6/22/2005. 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. Donaldson Sr., Jackie E. Of Hamburg, NY, entered into rest June 19, 2005, beloved husband of Mary K. (nee Heinze) Donaldson; devoted father of Mary (Wayne) Brown, John Donaldson I, Debra Donaldson, Peggy Commerford, Jeffrey (Deborah) Donaldson, Roberta Schultz and the late Jackie E. Donaldson Jr.; cherished grandfather of 15 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; loving son of the late John T. Sr. and Mildred A. (nee Tichenor) Donaldson; dear brother of Shirley (Austin) Richmond, Ronald E., Donald, Richard (late Gladys), Charles (Jeannine), and the late Leonard, William, DeForest, John and Raymond Donaldson; also survived by relatives and many friends. Relatives and friends may visit the LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (Southtowns Chapel, 3060 Abbott Rd, near Lake Ave. on Thursday from 4-8 PM where funeral services will immediately follow. Interment Hillcrest Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News on 6/22/2005. Ericson, Russell E. June 21, 2005 of Snyder, NY. Born in DuBois, PA. Beloved husband of the late Jean Louise Ericson. Father of Keith R. Ericson (Alison). Grandfather of Susan Swanson of Sioux City, Iowa, and Matthew W. Ericson of Parker, CO. Brother of the late John (Jane), D. Martin (Lena) and Robert (Nadine). Friends may call Thursday from 7-9 PM at the HARRY A. WEDEKINDT FUNERAL HOME, INC., 280 Grover Cleveland Hwy at N. Bailey. Funeral services will be held Friday at 10 AM at St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 4007 Main St. Eggertsville, NY. Friends invited. Please assemble at Church. If desired memorials to the above Church or St. John's Home for Children would be appreciated. Mr. Ericson was a member & past Master of Amherst Lodge No. 981 F & AM, under whose auspices a Memorial service will be held Thursday evening. Published in the Buffalo News from 6/22/2005 - 6/23/2005. Ertell, Wilfred D. June 20, 2005, husband of the late Margaret A. Perdue Ertell; father of William J. Ertell; brother of the late George P. Ertell of Benson, AZ; beloved companion of the late Geraldine Cetin. Mr. Ertell was a member of DeMolay Lodge #498 F&AM Buffalo Consistery SPRS and Ismailia Temple, AAONMS. A private graveside service was held in Forest Lawn Cemetery under the direction of CARLTON A. ULLRICH FUNERAL HOME INC. Published in the Buffalo News on 6/22/2005. Felder, Mary W. (Stein) Of the Town of Tonawanda, NY, June 21, 2005, dearest mother of Jerilynn Beutner, Colleen (late Vincent) Pierino, Denise (Richard) Platek, George (Joann) Felder and the late Thomas Felder; grandmother of 9; great-grandmother of 2. Friends received Thursday from 2-8 PM at the GRECO FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2909 Elmwood Ave. (near Sheridan Dr.) where funeral services will be held Friday morning at 8:45 AM and in Blessed Sacrament Church (Claremont Ave.) at 9:30. Published in the Buffalo News from 6/22/2005 - 6/23/2005. Fischer, Robert J. "Bibs" June 21, 2005; beloved friend of Ann Marie Hines; son of the late Albert J. Sr. and Mary C. (Codd) Fischer; brother of John F. (Donna) Fischer of Morris Township, NJ, Hildegarde H. (John) Rauh of Lakewood, NY and the late Albert J. (Joan) Jr., Raymond J. (Margaret), Victor J. (late Maryann) Fischer and Mary C. (Donald) Meek; also survived by 32 nieces and nephews. The family will be present to receive friends Thursday 7-9 and Friday 2-4 & 7-9 PM at BEACH-TUYN FUNERAL HOME, INC. 5541 Main St. (at Cayuga Rd.) Wlmsvl. Friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial Saturday morning at 9 o'clock in SS Peter and Paul Church, Wlmsvl. (Please assemble at Church.) Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association. Published in the Buffalo News from 6/22/2005 - 6/23/2005. Gottler, Elizabeth (Passman) June 21, 2005. Beloved wife of the late John Gottler; mother of Betty (late Carl) McGuire; grandmother of June D. Lehman and Paul J. Lehman; daughter of the late Ignatius and Elizabeth Passman; sister of the late Peter (Elizabeth), Ignatius (Elizabeth), Henry (Elizabeth), Joseph (Mildred) Passman and Anna (John) Schiller. Friends may call Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the STEPHAN-BURNS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 266 East St. at Austin. Mass of Christian Burial in All Saints RC Church Saturday at 10 AM. Please assemble at church. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to the Hospice Foundation. Elizabeth was a member of the Creekside Social Club. Published in the Buffalo News from 6/22/2005 - 6/23/2005. Greck, Roger A. June 21, 2005, of Kenmore, NY, beloved son of Olga (Pohorecki) and the late John Greck; dear brother of Catherine (Jeff) Fitzner, Gerald (Val), Dennis (Claudia), Nancy (Michael) Munley and Michael (Bill) Greck; also survived by many cousins, nieces and nephews. Friends may call Friday 2-9 PM at the LESTER H. WEDEKINDT INC. FUNERAL HOME, 3290 Delaware Ave., where funeral services will be held Saturday at 10 AM. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society of WNY. Published in the Buffalo News from 6/22/2005 - 6/23/2005. 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. Hore, Amelia M. (Penque) Of Orchard Park, NY; entered into rest June 20, 2005; beloved wife of the late George T. Hore; devoted mother of Amy (John) Manfredo, Thomas (Josephine) Hore and the late Lawrence (Porry) Hore and Joan (Warren) Ristine; cherished grandmother of six grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren; loving daughter of the late Loreto and Vencencino (nee Fusco) Penque; dear sister of Philomena Magnano, Joseph (Jean) Penque, Peter (Mary) Penque and the late Angeline Dorazio, Josephine Nutter, Jerry, Patsy, Louis and Angelo Penque; also survived by relatives and friends. Relatives and friends may visit the LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (Southtowns Chapel), 3060 Abbott Rd. near Lake Avenue on Wednesday and Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM where the funeral will be held on Friday morning at 8:30 o'clock and a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Our Mother of Good Counsel Church at 9:30 o'clock, Interment Lakeside Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News from 6/22/2005 - 6/23/2005. 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. Kish, Joseph Age 89 of the Town of Tonawanda, formerly of North Tonawanda on Tuesday, June 21, 2005; husband of the late Kathleen (nee Sullivan) Kish and Martha (nee Sloan) Kish; father of James (Mary Ann) Kish of Wheatfield and William (Doreen) Kish of North Tonawanda; grandfather of five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; step-father of two step-children and four step-grandchildren. Friends received on Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the BRUNNER FUNERAL HOME ( 692-3841), 156 Robinson St., North Tonawanda. Interment will be at Acacia Park Cemetery. Private family services will be held at a later date. Memorials may be made to Erie County Hospice, Inc. Joseph retired from Sylvania Electric in Buffalo. During WWII he was a Civil Defense Warden for the City of North Tonawanda. He was a former member of the North Tonawanda Auxiliary Police. Published in the Buffalo News on 6/22/2005. Kowalik, Walter J. June 19, 2005. Born in Lackawanna and retired in Florida. Brother of Henry (Laura) and Anna; predeceased by brothers and sisters; also survived by nieces and nephews. Services from THE COLONIAL MEMORIAL CHAPELS INC, 3003 South Park Ave, Lackawanna NY Friday morning at 10:00 and from Our Lady of Victory Basilica at 10:30 AM. Visitation Wednesday and Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Published in the Buffalo News on 6/22/2005. 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. Leslie, Lizzie M. (Lamar) Departed this life June 18, 2005. Beloved mother of Marilyn A. Folmar and James T. Leslie Jr.; also survived by 12 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, one great great-grandchild, a host of other relatives and friends. The family receive friends Friday 11 AM at New Zion Baptist Church, 318 High St., where funeral services will follow 12 noon. Entombment Rosewood Atrium Mausoleum, Forest Lawn Cemetery. Arrangements by THOMAS T. EDWARDS FUNERAL HOME, INC. Published in the Buffalo News on 6/22/2005. Lipczynski, Debbie (Paliwodzinski) June 20, 2005, beloved wife of Francis Lipczynski; dear mother of Jennifer (Christopher) Redlein, Joel, Nicole and Brenda Lipczynski; dearest grandmother of Alexis and Dominic; daughter of Florence and the late Stanley Paliwodzinski; also survived by two sisters and three brothers. Friends received at the MICHAEL A. DiVINCENZO FUNERAL HOME, 1122 East Lovejoy St., Thursday 2-5 and 7-9 PM, where prayers will be said Friday morning at 8:45, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Agnes Church at 9:15. Published in the Buffalo News from 6/22/2005 - 6/23/2005. 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. Maslo, Kathryn (Maxim) Of Kenmore, NY, June 21, 2005, beloved wife of the late John Maslo; daughter of the late Louis and Anna (nee Kost) Maxim; sister of Mary (late Arthur) Jordan and the late Anna (late Joseph) Bakalik, John (late Lorraine) Maxim and Pauline Maxim; cousin of Peter and Helen Maxim; also survived by nieces and nephews. Friends received Thursday 2-4, 7-9 PM at the GRECO FUNERAL HOME INC, 2909 Elmwood Ave, (near Sheridan Dr) where Funeral Services will be held Friday morning at 10 and in St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church at 10:30. Flowers gratefully declined. Panachyda Service Thursday evening at 7 PM. Entombment Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News from 6/22/2005 - 6/23/2005. Oswald, Edward C. Of Buffalo, NY, entered into rest June 16, 2005, beloved son of the late Edward and Ruth H. (nee Hand) Oswald; survived by several friends. Friends may visit the LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (City Chapel), 102 Linwood Ave. at Summer on Wednesday from 2-4 PM. Interment Mt. Hope Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News on 6/22/2005. Peacock, Joseph Suddenly, June 18, 2005; beloved husband of Valetta G. (nee Martin); father of Shonte Peacock; step-father of Sharonda Martin and Roger Crowley III; brother of Jonas (Lucinda) Peacock; also survived by three grandchildren, a host of other relatives and friends. The family will receive friends Wednesday 5-7 PM at THOMAS T. EDWARDS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 995 Genesee St., where Funeral Services will be conducted Thursday 1 PM. Interment St. Matthew's Cemetery, West Seneca, NY. Published in the Buffalo News on 6/22/2005. 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. Rogalski Sr., Tobias J. "Toby" June 20, 2005 of Boston, NY; beloved husband of Carol (nee Kiel); dear father of Shelly (David) Laboy and T.J. (Dorene) Rogalski; brother of Melvin (Beverly) Rogalski; dear Papa of five grandchildren; son of the late Joseph and Helen Rogalski; son-in-law of Margaret and the late Edward Kiel; brother-in-law of Susan (Edward) Minorczyk and Elizabeth Renick; also survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral services Friday at 9:15 AM from the SIECK AND MAST FUNERAL HOME, 250 Orchard Park Rd., West Seneca, 825-5205 and in the Wesleyan Church of Hamburg, 4999 McKinley Pkwy at 10 AM. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Family will be present Wednesday 7-9 PM and Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Toby was a retired Boilermaker from local #7. Memorials may be made to Hospice Buffalo, Inc. Published in the Buffalo News from 6/22/2005 - 6/23/2005. 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. Skwarzynski, Helen E. (Greger) 83, of Lewiston, NY. Formerly of Niagara Falls, NY. Tuesday June 21, 2005. Wife of the late Henry C. (Hank) Skwarzynski; mother of Nancy (Ken) Kenney, Lewiston, NY., Mary K. (John) Yaworski, Rochester, NY, and the late Richard Skwarzynski; also survived by 4 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. Friends may call Thursday 4-8 PM at ZAJAC FUNERAL HOME, INC. 319-24th St. corner Welch Ave., Niagara Falls, NY where funeral services will be held Friday at 9:30 AM. Mass of Christian Burial 10:00 AM, at Our Lady of the Rosary Church, 22nd & Niagara St., NF. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Lewiston, NY. In lieu of flowers contributions to National Kidney Foundation 3871 Harlem Rd., Buffalo, NY, 14215 Published in the Buffalo News from 6/22/2005 - 6/23/2005. Travis, John S. "Bud" June 20, 2005, of West Seneca, NY, beloved husband of the late Dorothy C. (Robinson) Travis; loving father of John (Nancy) Travis, Margaret (William) Riter, Michael (Susan) Travis and the late Patrick Michael; brother of James and the late Thomas and William Travis, Grace Niedziela and Helen Murphy; dearest grandfather of William, Michael (Debra), Daniel (Lisa), David (Jayme) Riter, John (Kim), Kathy Travis, Kelly (Matthew) Heath, Gayle (Joseph) Slattery and Stacy Travis; great-grandfather of 14; also survived by his special friend, Norma Flynn. The family will be present to receive friends Wednesday and Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 at the THOMAS J. KELLEHER FUNERAL HOME, 192 Abbott Rd. (same location as Joseph K. Quinn Funeral Home Inc.), where services will be held Friday at 8:45, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial from St. William's Church at 9:30. Mr. Travis was a WW II veteran. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made in John's memory to the American Diabetes Assn. or the American Kidney Fund. Interment, St. Matthew's Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News from 6/22/2005 - 6/23/2005. Unger, Joseph J. Of Lancaster N.Y., June 20, 2005. Beloved husband of Ruth L. (Geblein); loving father of Christine (Donald) Heintz and Brian (Melissa) of Arizona; devoted grandfather of Heather (Shawn) Woods, Eric J. (Molly) Unger, Brad (Tara) Heintz, Kyle Unger and Katie Heintz; great-grandfather of three grand-daughters; also pre-deceased by brothers and sisters. A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Mary's R.C. Church, Lancaster, Friday morning at 10:30. No prior visitation. Joseph was a member of the Knights of St. John Commandery #292 for over 50 years. Donations may be made in Joseph's name to the St. Mary's Building Fund. Arrangements by WENDEL & LOECHER INC. Published in the Buffalo News on 6/22/2005. 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. Willson, Amelia C. (Cichocki) June 20, 2005, of Elma, NY; beloved wife of the late William C. Willson; mother of Paul (Cindy), Barbara (Daniel) Wilkoscz, William (Taryann), John (Maryann), David (Lori), Helen, Janet (Brian) Nolan and the late Patricia Corning; sister of the late Helen and Frank; also survived by grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. No prior visitation. Private interment Nativity Cemetery in Orchard Park. Memorials to Hospice Buffalo, Inc., 225 Como Park Blvd., Cheektowaga, NY 14225 would be appreciated. Arrangements by WOOD FUNERAL HOME, East Aurora. Published in the Buffalo News on 6/22/2005.