OBITS: The Buffalo News Death Notices 25 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 III, Frederick E. June 22, 2005; husband of Mary; father of James (Beth), Beverly, Darlene (David) Schuppenhauer, Jerry, Danny (Mary Ann) and Robert (Sue); brother of Evelyn Meyers, Vera (Duke) Sechrist, Mary (Boyd) Titsworth, Bernice Dillon, Virginia (Louis) Elliott and Cheryl Hall; also survived by grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Visitation Sunday from 4-7 PM at the DONALD J. SIWEK FUNERAL HOME, 3000 Delaware Ave., Kenmore, where services will be held Monday at 10:00 AM. Donations to Hospice of Buffalo. Published in the Buffalo News from 6/25/2005 - 6/26/2005. Andrews, Lee G. Suddenly, June 24, 2005, husband of Nancy (Henderson) Andrews; father of Linda (Joe) Becht and Thomas (Megan); grandfather of Stephanie, John and Scott Becht, Patricia, Sean and Eric Andrews; brother of Jack (Sharon) and Don (Sharon) Andrews; also survived by nieces and nephews. Friends may call Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 at the DANZER, DENGLER & ROBERTS FUNERAL HOME, 5363 Genesee St., Bowmansville. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at Sacred Heart Church, Bowmansville, Tuesday at 10 AM. Memorials may be made to Carolann K. Andrews Charitable Foundation, 25 Woodcrest Dr., Batavia, NY 14020. Published in the Buffalo News from 6/25/2005 - 6/26/2005. Bentinck-Smith, Marjory E. Age 75, of 5 Horizon Dr., Ithaca, NY, died Tuesday, June 21, 2005 at her cottage on Cayuga Lake. She was predeceased by her husband, Dr. John Bentinck-Smith, DVM who died May 12, 2005. Born November 8, 1929 at Pontiac, MI, she was the daughter of the late Donald and Evelyn Cassel Ellis. Passionate about her family and friends, Marjory is survived by a daughter, Laura Bentinck-Smith of St. Petersburg, FL, son, Alan Bentinck-Smith of Syracuse, NY, son, Roger Bentinck-Smith of Starkville, MS, son, James (Suzi Jackson) Bentinck-Smith of Valparaiso, IN; grandchildren, Tyler Jackson Bentinck-Smith and Davis Jackson Bentinck-Smith of Valparaiso, IN; sister, Beverly Klepp of Poughkeepsie, NY; a brother, Donald (Dee) Ellis of Framingham, MA. Marjory was raised in Buffalo, NY and was a graduate of Buffalo State University. Her first teaching job was in Ripley, NY after which she became a Home Extension and 4-H Agent in Ithaca, NY, retiring from these positions upon her marriage on July 15, 1961. Dr. and Mrs. Bentinck-Smith resided in Ithaca and later moved to Starkville, MS where they still maintain a residence. She enjoyed traveling, playing bridge, reading, spending time at the lake and being with her family and friends. Friends are invited to call from 6-8 PM Friday at the PERKINS FUNERAL HOME, 55 West Main St., Dryden. Private services for the immediate family will be held in East Lawn Cemetery, Ithaca, NY with Rev. Dr. James R. Henery officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to a charity of one's choice or to The Marjory & John Bentinck-Smith Memorial Scholarship, c/o Mr. Don Stewart, Tompkins Trust Co., PO Box 6437, Ithaca, NY 14851 to be used for scholarships at Mississippi State University and Cornell University for clinical pathology in veterinary medicine. www.perkinsfuneralhome.com Published in the Buffalo News on 6/25/2005. Bilancini, Dorothy (Hopps) June 24, 2005; beloved wife of Guy Bilancini; dear mother of Gary (Margaret) and Ken (Karen) Bilancini; grandmother of Kayla; sister of the late George, Myron, Larry and Harold. The family will be present to receive friends Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Cleveland Hill Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 569 Cleveland Dr., where funeral services will be held on Monday at 11 AM. Flowers gratefully declined. If desired, contributions may be made in Mrs. Bilancini's memory to the American Lung Assn. of WNY. On line register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 6/25/2005 - 6/26/2005. Dzendzel, Julius A. Of Fort Erie, Canada, June 22, 2005 age 80, dearest husband of the late Helen (nee Gang) Dzendzel; beloved father of Edward (Lynn) Dzendzel of Virginia Beach, VA., Gary (Donna) Dzendzel of Margate, FL and Dawn (Primo) Marotto; grandfather of Richard, Nicholas, Anthony, Dominic and Danielle; brother of Helen (Al) Hurly of Welland, Ont., Betty Sniadach of E. Moline, IL and James Dzendzel of Welland, Ont.; also survived by nephews. The family will be present to receive friends Monday 1-3 PM and 6-8 PM at the (Lancaster-Depew Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 6050 Transit Rd. where funeral services will be held Monday afternoon at 3 PM. Flowers gratefully declined. Sympathy cards are welcome. Online register book at www.Amigone.com. Published in the Buffalo News from 6/25/2005 - 6/26/2005. Falcone, Salvatore P. Of Kenmore, NY, June 23, 2005, beloved husband of the late Concetta 'Tina' (nee Genovese) Falcone; father of Debbie (Horst) Schypulla, Becky (Gary) Booker, Beverly (Steve) Cotter and Salvatore 'Sam' (Joanne) Falcone, Jr.; also survived by nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; brother of Rose (Samuel) Crocco, Ida DeFrancesco and the late Bessie Peters. Friends received Saturday and Sunday, 2-4 and 6-8 PM, at the GRECO FUNERAL HOME INC., 2909 Elmwood Ave. (near Sheridan Dr.), and are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Buial in St. John the Baptist Church, Englewood Ave., Monday morning at 9:30. Please assemble at Church. Flowers gratefully declined. Mr. Falcone was a Veteran of WW II and an employee of the Ken-Ton School District. Published in the Buffalo News from 6/25/2005 - 6/26/2005. Gastel, Joseph P. June 23, 2005, beloved husband of Sophie B. Gastel; dear father of Barbara of College Station, TX, David of Circleville, Oh and Joyce Michel of Hopkinton, MA; loving grandfather of four grandchildren. Funeral services from the AMHERST MEMORIAL CHAPEL, INC., 281 Dodge Rd., Sunday at 1:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations to United Jewish Appeal or WNED-TV. A period of mourning will be observed at his late residence Sunday till 9 PM and Monday and Tuesday 7-9 PM. Published in the Buffalo News from 6/25/2005 - 6/26/2005. Gordon, Kevin T. Formerly of Hamburg, NY, in Hawthorne, CA, May 2, 2005, father of Kevin Gordon II and Tara White; son of Leona (nee Koester) and the late Howard Gordon; brother of Dennis, David (Sunja), John (Donna) and Paul Gordon; also survived by two grandchildren. Friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial at SS Peter and Paul Church, Hamburg, Monday at 10 AM. No prior visitation. Memorials may be made to SS Peter and Paul Church Building Fund. Arrangements by DONALD M. DEMMERLEY FUNERAL HOME INC., Hamburg. Published in the Buffalo News from 6/24/2005 - 6/26/2005. Gorny, Daniel June 23, 2005, of Depew, NY, beloved husband of the late Lucille (nee Zink) Gorny; dearest father of Catherine (John) Rizun, Daneen Gorny and Cheryl (Timothy) Kubiak; dear grandfather of Ashlee, Austin and Alexander; son of the late Adam and Catherine (nee Jaszcz) Gorny; brother of the late Henry, late Stephen, late Theodore (late Bess), late Norbert, late Raymond (late Nellie), late Arthur (Evelyn), late Sophie Gorny, late Wanda (late Stephen) Stawicki and the late Emily (late Edward) Lasik; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Family will be present to receive relatives and friends on Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the MELVIN J. SLIWINSKI FUNERAL HOME, 85 George Urban Blvd., (west of Harlem Rd.), where funeral services will be held on Monday at 8:30 AM and from Mother of Divine Grace Church at 9 AM. Internment St. Stanislaus Cemetery. Mr. Gorny was a Army Veteran of the Korean War. If desired, contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association. Published in the Buffalo News from 6/25/2005 - 6/26/2005. Guglielmo, Angelo June 23, 2005. Husband of the late Marcia M. (Spada) Guglielmo. Father of Marcia Ann (Paul) McGee and Donald Guglielmo. Grandfather of Patrick and Michael McGee. Son of the late Domenico and Rose Marie (Vungaro) Guglielmo. Brother of Margaret (late Henry) Scime, Salvatore (Rose), Mary Ann Guglielmo and the late Catherine (late Nick) DiGiacomo, Vincent (late Viola) Guglielmo, Marie (Louis) Acquisto, Millie Guglielmo, Agnes (Sam) Incorvia. Also survived by nieces and nephews. Family present Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the PERNA-PELLEGRINO FUNERAL HOME, 1306 Hertel Ave. (near Colvin Ave.) where services will be held Monday at 9 AM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated from Holy Angels Church (Porter Ave.) 10 AM. Entombment Mt Calvary Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News from 6/25/2005 - 6/26/2005. Halpert, Leonard W. June 23, 2005; husband of the late Shirley (nee Small) Halpert; father of Melinda (Geoffrey Aronow) Halpert; grandfather of Zachary and Adam Aronow of Washington, D.C.; brother of Rita (Andre) Mencz; uncle of Paul (Sharon) Leff, Kenneth Mencz, Jonathan and Elliott Small and the late Ronald Mencz; dear friend of Francine Kurtz. Funeral services will be held from AMHERST MEMORIAL CHAPEL, INC., 281 Dodge Rd., Sunday at 11:00 AM. No prior visitations. In lieu of flowers donations in his memory may be made to Hospice Foundation of Buffalo or the charity of your choice. Published in the Buffalo News from 6/24/2005 - 6/26/2005. Hayes, Dillard J. June 23, 2005. Beloved husband of Marilyn J. (nee Kuhl) Hayes; father of Kent G. (Ida) Hayes, Diane L. (Carter) Hollis and Randy J. (Jill) Hayes; loving grandfather of Jason, Branden, Ryan, Meghan, Mackenzie, Garret and Taylor; brother of Patricia Phillips. The family will be present on Monday from 2-4 and 6-8 PM at (Elma Chapel) Urban-AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, 7540 Clinton St. (corner of Girdle Rd.), where a Memorial Service will immediately follow at 8 PM. Friends invited. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice-Buffalo Inc. Online register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 6/25/2005 - 6/26/2005. Hutchinson, Donald R. June 23, 2005 of the Town of Wales, NY. Beloved husband of Pauline Waxham Hutchinson; devoted father of Sharon (Michael) Sicignano, Donna (John) Zelli, Sandra (Stephen) Dygert, Kenneth (Kim) Hutchinson and Beverly (Paul) Fehringer; foster father of Dennis (Denise) Wiehe; brother of Doris Harrison and the late Robert (survived by Marilyn) Hutcinson; also survived by 14 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Friends may call Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the WOOD FUNERAL HOME, 784 Main St., East Aurora. Funeral services at the Wesleyan Church of East Aurora, 364 Main and Maple St., Monday at 11 AM. Interment in Evergreen Cemetery, Wales Center. Published in the Buffalo News from 6/24/2005 - 6/25/2005. Kinmartin, Jordan Patrick June 17 - 23, 2005; beloved infant son of Patrick Kinmartin and Amanda Ellis. Friends may call Monday from 7-9 PM at W.S. DAVIS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 358 W. Main St., Arcade, where Funeral Services will be held Tuesday at 2 PM. Interment in Arcade Rural Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News from 6/25/2005 - 6/26/2005. Kizelewicz, Alma (Suto) KIZELEWICZ----Alma (nee Suto) Of Lakeview, NY, June 22, 2005; beloved wife of the late Joseph F. Kizelewicz; dearest mother of Mary (Ronald) Gibb, Joseph Florian, David (Natalie) Kizelewicz, Becky (Mick), Russell and Sarah 'Sari' (Rick Iglesias) Hunt; grandmother of Heather (Chris) Dunegan, Amy (Marty) Bauerlein, Robert Gibb, Jody (Jayne) Kizelewicz, Zachary (Becky) Kizelewicz, Bonnie (Jay) Kahn, Calib (Christina) Kizelewicz, Rebecca Kizelewicz, Hannah Nooshin and Michael (Heather) Hunt; sister of Rose (late John 'Jiggs') Wright and the late John (late Betty) Suto, Joseph (late Virginia), Kearney (Margaret) Suto; also survived by seven great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Family will be present to receive friends Saturday and Sunday 2-6 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 Monday morning at 9:15 followed by a Mass of Christian burial at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church at 10 AM. Interment will follow in St. Vincent Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News from 6/25/2005 - 6/26/2005. Kleparek, Regina (Szafran) June 23, 2005, beloved wife of the late Henry; dear mother of Marlene (Thomas) Kwiatkowski of Jefferson Hills, PA; fond grandmother of Lynn (Craig) Jones, Sherry (Bob) Lingg and Holly (Paul) Falkenstein and five great-grandchildren; dear sister of Sophie (Norman) Wasiewicz, Blanche (late Chester) Sturman and the late Felix (late Christine), Frank (late Florence), Edward (Eleanor) and Michael Szafran; also survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral from the KOLANO FUNERAL HOME, 396 Amherst St., (near Grant) Monday 9 AM and Assumption Church at 9:30. Friends invited. Family present Sunday 4-8 PM. Donations to the Assumption Church Preservation Fund are preferred. Entombment Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News from 6/25/2005 - 6/26/2005. Krotje, Paul G. June 23, 2005; beloved husband of Janice (nee Blossom); loving father to Shane (Anne), Carter (Brenda), Tami, Amber Krojte, 2 grand children; brother to Bernard (Ethy), Henry (Dorothy), Krotje Jennie (Jon) Mix and Elizabeth Krebs. Friends will be received Monday from 2-4 & 7-9 PM at the BABBITT & EASTON FUNERAL HOME, 7 N. Main St., Franklinville, where funeral services will be held on Tuesday at 11 Am. Burial in Siloam Cemetery. Memorials to Paul Krotje Memorial at BOCES, c/co Community Bank, 13 Park Square, Franklinville, NY 14737 Published in the Buffalo News on 6/25/2005. Kruszka, Casimer June 23, 2005, of Angola formerly of Orchard Park, NY, beloved husband of Susan Kruszka; dear father of Casey, Clancy, DeMaris and Patrick (Jennifer) Kruszka; grandfather of William and Hannah Kruszka; survived by four brothers and two sisters; predeceased by three brothers. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated today at Most Precious Blood Church, 22 Prospect St., Angola, NY at 11 AM. Arrangements by SCHIAVONE FUNERAL HOME, INC. Published in the Buffalo News on 6/25/2005. Lackemeyer, Irene (Jezierski) June 24, 2005, wife of the late Clayton; dear mother of Arlene (Stanley) Jankowski, James (Beverly) Krawczyk and Judith Roy; sister of Richard (Florence) Jezierski and Clara Wisniewski; also survived by grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Funeral from the PACER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 428 Penora St. Monday 9:45 and St. Augustine's Church 10 AM. Friends invited. Family present Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Published in the Buffalo News from 6/25/2005 - 6/26/2005. Leone, Eva (Inzinna) Age 84, June 19, 2005. Born in Buffalo, NY. Wife of the late Michael Leone; daughter of the late Thomas and Concheta Inzinna; mother of Dianna (Robert) Murphy of Camden, SC and the late Rusty Pillitteri; grandmother of Paul (Robin) Christofaro of Reading, PA and Thomas (Lindsay) Christofaro of Camden, SC; great-grandmother of six great-grandchildren; sister of Josephine Marinelli, Louie (Betty) Inzinna, both of Buffalo, and the late Tresa Carauna and Laura Wisienski. Mass services will be held on Monday, June 27, 2005 at 9:15 AM in St. Leo's The Great Catholic Church with inurnment to follow in Holy Septure at a later date in Buffalo, NY. Memorials may be made to Alzheimer's Disease Research, 15825 Shady Grove Rd., Suite 140, Rockville, MD 20850. Published in the Buffalo News from 6/25/2005 - 6/26/2005. Luzer, Golda F. June 23, 2005, wife of the late Adolph F. Luzer; beloved mother of David C. (Patricia) and Richard J. (Nancy) Luzer; grandmother of Ellen M. (Warren) Krueger, Mary E. , Daniel E. and Matthew R. Luzer; great-grandmother of William M. and Jack D. Krueger. Friends may call Sunday 4-7 at the DENGLER & ROBERTS FUNERAL HOME, 8630 Transit Rd., E. Amherst (1 mile north of Maple Rd.), where prayers will be offered Monday at 9 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial from St. Gregory The Great Church at 9:30 AM. Published in the Buffalo News from 6/25/2005 - 6/26/2005. 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. Marcella, Lee B. June 23, 2005 Cheektowaga, NY. Sister of Jennie (late John) Gentile and Victor (late Mary). Predeceased by Phyllis, Vito, Florence, Sara and Grace. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Funeral services at the DANIEL R. SMOLAREK FUNERAL HOME, 2510 Union Rd, Cheektowaga (2 blocks south of William St) Monday morning at 8:15 and at Fourteen Holy Helpers Church at 9. Interment in Mt Calvary Cemetery. Family present Sunday only, 4-8 PM. Flowers gratefully declined. Published in the Buffalo News from 6/25/2005 - 6/26/2005. Marchione, Ann J. (Santa Lucia) June 23, 2005, wife of the late Alfred Marchione; dear mother of David (Barbara) and Alan (Dorothy), Marchione; loving grandmother of Stephanie, David Jr., Jennifer, Gregory, Alan Jr., Alicia, Renata, Christopher and the late Michael and Jason; fond great-grandmother of ten; dear sister of Samuel (the late Agnes) Santa Lucia, predeceased by bothers and sisters; also survived by several nieces and nephews. Services Monday at 8:30 AM from the KAZMIERCZAK FUNERAL HOME INC., 3640 Clinton St., (1 block east of Union) and in St. Anthony of Padua R.C. Church (Court St.), at 9:30. Family will be present Sunday only from 2-9 PM. Published in the Buffalo News from 6/25/2005 - 6/26/2005. Moscato, Jennie (Picone) Of Buffalo, NY, June 23, 2005, beloved wife of the late Joseph Moscato, mother of Ida Doherty Maltbie, John J. Moscato and Joseph I. (Judy) Moscato; also survived by eight grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, many nieces and nephews; pre-deceased by six sisters and two brothers. Friends received Sunday from 5-8 PM at the GRECO FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2909 Elmwood Ave., (near Sheridan Dr.), where funeral services will be held Monday morning at 8:45 and in St. Paul's RC Church at 9:15. Flowers gratefully declined. Interment in Mount Olivet Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News from 6/25/2005 - 6/26/2005. O'Dell, Alice (Elliot) Age 87, June 21, 2005, wife of the late Hewlitt O'Dell; mother of Joyce (Daniel) Kane, Thomas O'Dell, Janet (James) Sharp and Nancy (Henry Jr.) Osika. A memorial service will be held at Acacia Park Cemetery Chapel on Monday, June 27, at 10:30 AM, 4215 N. Tonawanda Creek Road, N. Tonawanda. Published in the Buffalo News from 6/25/2005 - 6/26/2005. Pace, Cecelia G. Of Buffalo, NY, entered into rest June 22, 2005, devoted mother of the late Mary Ann Balistreri; cherished grandmother of Corey, Mark and Kate Balistreri; dear sister of Anna Goetz, Joseph Rossi, the late Lucy, Louie, Casper, Frankie, and Johnny; also survived by relatives and friends. The Wake will be held at the LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (City Chapel), 102 Linwood Ave at Summer near Delaware Ave on Sunday from 3-7 PM where the funeral will be held on Monday morning at 8:30 o'clock and a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Margaret's Church at 9:30 o'clock. Published in the Buffalo News on 6/25/2005. Pendleton, Alberta L. "Birdie" June 19, 2005, beloved daughter of the late Ivan and Florence; dear sister of Lillian (John) Serra, Robert, Cecil (late Doris) Pendleton, Eleanor (Terry) Thomas, Linda (late William) Fenlon and the late Barbara Pendleton; survived by nieces and nephews; dear friend of George Shipley. Friends may call at the JAMES E. GRACE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 335 Ontario St., Sunday 2-4 PM where funeral services will immediately follow. Alberta was a member of Betsy Ross Lavant Chapter #695 whose auspices will conduct a Prayer Service at 3 PM. Flowers gratefully declined. Interment in Scio, NY. Published in the Buffalo News on 6/25/2005. Pokorski, Frances (Kwiatkowski) June 24, 2005. Beloved wife of Raymond; dearest mother of Steve (Lynne), Carol (James) Cwiklinski; survived by 9 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Funeral services commencing at the DANIEL R. SMOLAREK FUNERAL HOME, 2047 Broadway, Cheektowaga/Buffalo city line, Monday morning at 9:30 and at Resurrection Church at 10:00 AM. Interment in St. Stanislaus Cemetery. Family present Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Flowers gratefully declined. Published in the Buffalo News from 6/25/2005 - 6/26/2005. Poppenberg, Joseph W. Of Hamburg, NY, June 23, 2005, husband of Mary Ann (Blatner) Poppenberg; father of Joyce (Leigh) Hackford, James (Marylin) and Janet (Howard) Eimiller; brother of Albert (Dorothy) Poppenberg; also survived by six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Friends may call Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 at LOOMIS, OFFERS & LOOMIS INC., Hamburg Chapel, 207 Main St. where funeral will be held Monday at 9:30 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mary's RC Church, East Eden at 10 AM. Mr. Poppenberg was a member of Hamburg American Legion Post #527. Memorials to Hamburg Fire Dept. Published in the Buffalo News from 6/25/2005 - 6/26/2005. Robinson, Mary A. (Scanlon) June 24, 2005. Wife of the late Gerald J. Robinson; dearest mother of Deborah M. (Kirk) Everett, Dennis (Diane), Daniel (Cheryl) and Julie (Rich) Stebbins; sister of the late William (Ruth) Scanlon; dearest friend of Toni Kruger ; also survived by 8 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Friends received Sunday only from 4-9 PM at the CURTIN FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1340 Union Road, West Seneca where a prayer service will be held Monday at 10:30 AM. Published in the Buffalo News on 6/25/2005. Schmitt, Doreen (Eichhorn) June 23, 2005, beloved wife of the late Harold J.; dear mother of Marie (Edward) Albrecht, Joseph (Cindy) Schmitt, Kenneth (Dorothy Rizzo) Schmitt and Thomas (Lyn) Schmitt; grandmother of Nancy, Julianne Albrecht, Karen (Jason) Fahmer, Derrick (Michelle), Brandon (Lisa) and Alyssa Schmitt; great-grandmother of three grandsons; sister of Janice (Gordon) McDonald, Joseph (Carole) Eichhorn and the late Lois (late Joseph) Sander. Friends may call at the JAMES E. GRACE FUNERAL HOME INC. 335 Ontario St. Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Family will gather for a Mass of Christian Burial in All Saints Church, 205 Esser Ave. Saturday at 12 Noon. Published in the Buffalo News from 6/24/2005 - 6/25/2005. Such, Helen (Kuslik) June 24, 2005, Age 85, of North Tonawanda, formerly of Grand Island; mother of Robert Such; also survived by Paco, and many nieces and nephews. Friends may call from 1-4 PM on Sunday only at the HAMP FUNERAL HOME, INC., Adam & Seymour Sts., Tonawanda. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 AM Monday at St. Joseph R.C. Church on Payne Ave., in North Tonawanda. Friends invited. Complete obituary, condolences and directions at www.hampfuneral.com Published in the Buffalo News from 6/25/2005 - 6/26/2005. Youakim, Helen M. (Haeick) Of West Amherst, NY, entered into rest June 23, 2005, beloved wife of the late Joseph F. Youakim; devoted mother of Lauren Uzarowski, Deborah Youakim (Michael McLaughlin), Michele Youakim (Jeffrey Whitney), Janice (Joseph) DiFiore, Katherine (Kenneth) Sfeir, Joette Iannone, Cheryl (Paul) Marranco, Helene (Kirk) Sweet, Karen Lebel, and Tami Jo Youakim (Tim Andrews); cherished grandmother of 26 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; loving daughter of the late Peter and Katherine (nee Joseph) Haeick; dear sister of Jeannette (Gus) Cicatello, Alice (late Vincent) Sortino, Joseph (late Gene) Haeick, Pauline (Daniel) Lenahan, Veronica (John) Killian, Marina (Donald) Kozak, Marlene (Karl) Englert, Anthony (Donna) Haeick, David (Virginia) Haeick and the late Josephine (late Thomas) Joseph and Paul (late Nan) Haeick; also survived by relatives and many friends. Relatives and friends may visit the LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (Northtowns Chapel), 885 Niagara Falls Blvd. near Eggert/Sheridan Dr. on Sunday from 4-8 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Gabriel's Church, 5271 Clinton St, Elma on Monday morning at 9:30 o'clock. (Please assemble at church). Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News from 6/25/2005 - 6/26/2005. Zaffram, Louis February 14, 2005, in West Palm Beach, FL, formerly of Buffalo, NY, husband of Betty of Florida; father of Dennis Zaffram, Marilyn (late Mark) Hall, Nancy (Steve) Hall, Robert (Helen) Zaffram, Carol Zaffram and Paul (Gretchen) Zaffram; also survived by eleven grandchildren; brother of Josephine Teresi. Family and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service on Monday, June 27, at 9:30 AM, at St. Christopher's R.C. Church, 2660 Niagara Falls Blvd., Tonawanda. Published in the Buffalo News from 6/24/2005 - 6/26/2005. Zamrok, Virginia A. (Wojtkowski) June 24, 2005, beloved wife of John Zamrok; dear mother of Sharon (Frederick) Bartz; dearest grandmother of Douglas Schneider and Lea Bartz; great-grandmother of Cassidy Schneider. Friends received at the MICHAEL A. DiVINCENZO FUNERAL HOME, 1122 E. Lovejoy St., Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM where the funeral services will be held Monday morning at 9:30. Interment St. Matthew's Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News from 6/25/2005 - 6/26/2005.