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Alejandro, Luz Maria            
Of Lackawanna, NY, June 21, 2005, wife of the late Santos Rodriquez; mother of
Olga (late Rafael A. Ramos) Alejandro, Miguel Rodriquez, Jose' Castillo and
the late Abraham Alejandro and Angel Manuel; sister of America, Frances and
Rena Elisabel Alejandro; also survived by nine grandchildren. Visitation
Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the NORMAN E. GANNON & SONS INC. FUNERAL HOME, 1075
Ridge Rd., Lackawanna (824-4000), where services will be held Monday at 11:30
AM. Burial in Holy Cross Cemetery.

Published in the Buffalo News on 6/26/2005.

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.

Balogh, Emma R. (Ratz)          
June 22, 2005. Beloved wife of the late Michael Balogh. A Mass of Christian
Burial will be celebrated at St. Elizabeth's Church, 986 Grant St. (Grant &
Amherst Sts.) Thursday at 10:00 AM. Please assemble at church. Interment in
Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Friends invited. Memorial contributions may be made to
St. Elizabeth Church. Arrangements by JOHN E. ROBERTS FUNERAL HOME.

Published in the Buffalo News on 6/26/2005.

Belscher, Raymond J.            
Of Springville, NY. June 24, 2005. Dear friend of Dorothy L. Hebdon; brother
of James H. (Betty) Belscher, Shirley M. (Gerard) Gregoire, Gordon F. (Aileen)
Belscher, Lorraine A. (Larry) Dunn, Richard A. (Barbara), Kenneth J.
(Patricia), Joan A. Belscher, Carol J. (Mark) Rathbun, Sharon E. (Kenneth)
Bauer and the late Mary Noal; brother-in-law of Robert Noal; nephew of
Marjorie and George Milks; also survived by many nieces and nephews,
great-nieces and nephews, and great-great-nieces and nephews. Friends may call
Monday evening from 7-9 PM and Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the SMITH-
WEISMANTEL FUNERAL HOME, INC., 271 E. Main St., Springville, where a prayer
service will be held Wednesday morning at 10:30 followed by a Mass of
Christian Burial from St. Aloysius Church, Springville at 11:00.

Published in the Buffalo News from 6/26/2005 - 6/27/2005.

Bement, Gloria L. (Geisendorfer)          
June 22, 2005, beloved wife of Justin; dearest mother of Justine (Patrick)
Auer, Nancy Anne (John) Boucher and Daniel; survived by four grandchildren;
daughter of Clara (late Frank) Geisendorfer; sister of Ron (Joan)
Geisendorfer, Gordon (Diana) Geisendorfer and Mary (Isdore) Demarco. Funeral
services commencing at the DANIEL R. SMOLAREK FUNERAL HOME, 2510 Union Rd.,
Cheektowaga, (two blocks south of William St.), Monday morning at 9:30 and at
St. Phillip the Apostle Church at 10. Interment in Fourteen Holy Helpers
Cemetery. Family present Saturday and Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM.

Published in the Buffalo News on 6/26/2005.

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.

Billings, Russell R.            
June 24, 2005, beloved husband of the late Elizabeth (Nelson) Billings and
Joyce Billings; loving father of Barbara B. (John C.) Howe and James R.
(Karin) Billings; also survived by Barbara W. Billings; grandfather of Stephen
N. Buckley, Philip H. (Christine) Buckley, Elizabeth B. (Nathan) Wright and
James W. (Kelly) Billings; great-grandfather of six grandchildren. A
celebration of life will be celebrated at a date and time to be announced.
Memorials made to Hospice, Roswell Park Cancer Institute Foundation,
Attention: Donation Dept. or a charity of your choice. Arrangements by the
DIETRICH FUNERAL HOME INC.

Published in the Buffalo News on 6/26/2005.

Bove, Josephine T. (D'Auria)         
June 25, 2005 of East Aurora, NY. Beloved wife of the late 'Kelly' Bove;
dearest mother of Irene 'Dolly' (late Donald) Yoerk, Anthony Charles Bove and
Robert E. (Agnes 'Teddy') Bove; also survived by seven grandchildren, 12
great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren, nephews and a niece;
sister of the late Mary Lombardo and Bertha Bouchard. No prior visitation.
Mass of Christian Burial on Tuesday at 9:30 AM at the Immaculate Conception RC
Church, 520 Oakwood Ave., East Aurora. Friends invited. Private interment in
Oakwood Cemetery. Memorials to the East Aurora Senior Citizens Center would be
appreciated. Arrangements by WOOD FUNERAL HOME, East Aurora.

Published in the Buffalo News from 6/26/2005 - 6/27/2005.

Bucolo, Mary (Piazza)           
Suddenly, June 20, 2005, Boynton Beach, FL. Beloved wife of James and dear
mother of James (Theresa), Josephine (James) Urbelis, Thomas, Carrie (Ralph)
Chowning; grandmother of seven grandchildren. Daughter of the late Joseph and
Carrie Piazza. Also survived by three sisters and a brother, Grace Delmonte,
Carrie Burgio, Charles Piazza, Josephine Morano, many nieces and nephews.
Formerly of Buffalo area, has been residing in Florida for many years.
Services were held in Florida.

Published in the Buffalo News on 6/26/2005.

Byrne Sr., Kenneth V.           
Age 91, June 19, 2005, in Upland, CA, born in Buffalo, on February 2, 1914,
attended South Park High School was a graduate of Canisius College in 1932.
Ken worked in the Mutuels Dept. at Buffalo Raceway and was an usher and ticket
taker at the Old Offerman Stadium and Memorial Aud with Local 235. He moved to
Montclair, CA in 1957. He was a Finance Manager for Household Finance in
Buffalo and Montclair for over 34 years. He is survived by his wife of 65
years Gladys (Williams), his daughter Patricia Byrne of Montclair, CA, son
Kenneth (Emily) Byrne Jr. of Upland, CA, six grandchildren, 12
great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews; predeceased by one granddaughter.
Funeral services were held in Montclair.

Published in the Buffalo News on 6/26/2005.

Cole, Ward W.         
June 25, 2005, beloved husband of Lucille J. (nee Haefner) Cole; dearest
father of Richard (Susan), Colleen (Robert) Reid, Valerie (James) Brizius,
Cindy Dronckowski and the late Daniel Cole; loving grandfather of nine
grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. There will be no prior
visitation. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday at Our
Lady of Blessed Sacrament Church in Depew at 9:30 AM. Friends invited.
Arrangements by the (Cleveland Hill Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC. Online
register book at www.Amigone.com

Published in the Buffalo News from 6/26/2005 - 6/27/2005.

Coughenour, George E.           
June 20, 2005 of Colden, NY, husband of Teresa (nee Martin) Buck-Coughenour
and the late Margaret (Adamski) Coughenour; step-father of Kevin Thomas and
Aaron James Buck; step-grandfather to Cory, Jacqueline and Caroline Buck; also
survived by many loving nieces, nephews and great-nieces and nephews and his
beloved puppy Misty. No prior visitation. Flowers gratefully declined. The
family is setting up a memorial fund. Memorial service to be held July 8, 7:30
PM at the WURTZ FUNERAL HOME, 9287 Boston State Rd, Boston, NY.

Published in the Buffalo News on 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.

Felong, Joseph H.          
Of Bonita Springs, FL, April 28, 2005; beloved husband of Colleen (nee Kane);
father of Joseph (Mary) and Gary (Ann Marie) Felong, Kathy (Mark) Pietrusinski
of Erie, PA, Diane (Jim) Ferguson of Batavia, IL, and Bill (Jennifer) Felong
of Syracuse; brother of Ann Flaherty. Mr. Felong is also survived by 14
grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents Frank Sr. and Leona
(nee Kopacz) and a brother, Frank Jr. A memorial service will be held
Saturday, July 2, at 9:30 AM at St. Ambrose Church, 65 Ridgewood Ave.

Published in the Buffalo News on 6/26/2005.

Franke, Rev. Paul H.            
June 24, 2005. Of Kenmore, NY. Beloved husband of the late Ruth Franke; father
of Roxanna (Earl) Yaeger, John (LuAnn) and the late Patricia Franke;
grandfather of Jonathan Snider; great-grandfather of Joshua; beloved uncle to
numerous nieces and nephews; brother of the late Florence, Robert Jr.,
Frederick Franke and Grace Geisler. Friends may call Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 at
the LESTER H. WEDEKINDT INC., FUNERAL HOME, 3290 Delaware Ave. Friends are
invited to attend services in Kenmore United Methodist Church (Delaware and
Landers Rds.) Wednesday morning at 11. Memorials may be made to Kenmore United
Methodist Church.

Published in the Buffalo News on 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.

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.

Hansen, Lloyd G.           
Of Lancaster, NY; June 24, 2005; beloved husband of Clara (Fritsch) Hansen;
dear father of Gary (Donna Machnica) Hansen; grandfather of Robert (Carey)
Hansen and the late Kim Francis; pre-deceased by eight brothers and sisters.
No visitation. Arrangements by the CHARLES MEYER FUNERAL HOME INC.

Published in the Buffalo News on 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.

Hessenthaler, Helen V.          
(nee Wierzbinski) Of Cheektowaga, NY; June 23, 2005; beloved wife of Harold J.
Hessenthaler; dearest mother of Harold F. (Susan) Hessenthaler, Jeri Lynn
(Herbert) Linderman and Roy Hes; grandmother of Dina and Rachel; sister of the
late Matthew J. (Dawn) Wierzbinski; also survived by nieces. No prior
visitation. Private services will be held at the convenience of the family.
Arrangements by ERIE COUNTY CREMATION SERVICE, 824-6435.

Published in the Buffalo News on 6/26/2005.

Hopper, John "Max"         
June 25, 2005 of Grand Island. Husband of the late Leona M. (Froebel) Hopper;
father of Jay (Leanne) Hopper and Janel (Nate) Slotiuk; grandfather of Traci
Lynn (Christopher) Rothwell, Ryan Hopper, Erin (Russell) Mesmer and Alexa
Slotiuk; great-grandfather of Sean Maxwell Mesmer; brother of Dorothy (late
Anthony) Macro. Friends may call Monday only 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the KAISER
FUNERAL HOME, 1950 Whitehaven Rd., Grand Island. Funeral services will be held
Tuesday at 2 PM at Trinity United Methodist Church. Flowers gratefully
declined. Memorials may be made to Hospice Buffalo.

Published in the Buffalo News on 6/26/2005.

Hutton, Michael W.       
Of Wilson, NY June 23, 2005, age 50; son of Joyce (Luce) Hutton-Gear and the
late Floyd Hutton; husband of Lucinda 'Cindy' (Marmet) Hutton; step-father of
Louise (Richard) Hoose and Al Sabey; step-grandfather of Christopher Hoose;
brother of Floyd Hutton Jr. and John Hutton; also survived by several aunts,
uncles and cousins. Friends may call at the HARDISON FUNERAL HOMES, INC., 3648
Ransomville Rd., Ransomville, NY Monday from 6-9 PM. Funeral service will be
held Tuesday at 10 AM from the funeral home. Memorials to Opportunities
Unlimited of Niagara Foundation or to the American Heart Association.

Published in the Buffalo News on 6/26/2005.

Ingersoll, Mary (Yamarino)           
Of Hamburg, NY, June 24, 2005, beloved wife of Hunter S. Ingersoll; also
survived by many loving cousins. No prior visitation. Friends are invited to
attend Funeral Services, Tuesday at 10 AM in The First Church of Evans, Rte. 5
& Sturgeon Point Rd., Derby, NY. Interment will be in Forest Avenue Cemetery,
Angola, NY. Arrangements by the ADDISON FUNERAL HOME, INC., Angola, NY.

Published in the Buffalo News from 6/26/2005 - 6/27/2005.

Kaufman, Rhea O.           
June 24, 2005. Dear wife of the late William; loving mother of Judith K.
Summer and Carol K. Karton of Northbrook, IL; sister of Janet Chodorow, Esther
Serwitz and the late Morris Olodort; loving grandmother of Deborah L., Gary S.
(Alissa) and Jeffrey A. (Rachel) Karton; great-grandmother of Jake and Brody
Karton. A graveside service will be held Monday 11 AM from Forest Lawn
Cemetery, Delaware and Delavan Gate. Memorials may be made to Hospice Buffalo,
Inc., 225 Como Park Blvd., Cheektowaga 14227. A period of mourning will be
observed at her daughter's residence Monday and Tuesday evenings. For online
tributes, go to www.mesnekoff.com. Arrangements by MESNEKOFF FUNERAL HOME,
INC.

Published in the Buffalo News from 6/26/2005 - 6/27/2005.

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.

Koester, Wilbur C.         
June 24, 2005. Husband of the late Dorothy M. (Will); dear father of Nancy
(George) Albrecht; grandfather of Karin (Derek) Hortman; great-grandfather of
Chelsie, Cameron and Christian. Funeral private. Memorials may be made to St.
John's Lutheran Church, 2131 Woodard Rd., Elma, NY 14059. Arrangements by
SIECK & MAST FUNERAL HOME.

Published in the Buffalo News on 6/26/2005.

Krause, Henry T.           
(See Krauzowicz)

Published in the Buffalo News from 6/26/2005 - 7/1/2005.
Krauzowicz, Henry T. (Krause)             
June 25, 2005. Beloved husband of Helen (nee Rzewuski); survived by nieces and
nephews; predeceased by several brothers and sisters. He was a retiree of UAW
Local 774. No prior visitation. Family and friends may attend a Memorial Mass
Saturday, July 2, 9:30 AM at Assumption R.C. Church, 435 Amherst St.
Arrangements by KOLANO FUNERAL HOME.

Published in the Buffalo News from 6/26/2005 - 7/1/2005.

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.

Madden, Norma M.           
June 21, 2005, of Hamburg, NY, daughter of the late Norman and Ida Madden;
sister of Betty (late Myron) Maybach and the late Edward (late Corrine)
Madden; also survived by nieces and nephews. No prior visitation. Services
held at the convenience of the family. Burial Hillcrest Cemetery. Norma was a
life member of St. James United Church of Christ and Armor Senior Citizens.
Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to the Scholarship Fund St
James UCC, 76 Main St, Hamburg, or charity of your choice. Arrangements by
WURTZ FUNERAL HOME

Published in the Buffalo News on 6/26/2005.

Mally, Raymond N.          
Of Orchard Park, NY, June 24, 2005, beloved husband of Laura (nee Paige);
dearest father of Sandra and Richard (Karyn) Mally; brother of Mary and
Frederick (Joan) Mally and the late George Mally; also survived by four
grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Family will be present Monday 12
Noon-4 PM at the HOY FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3855 Seneca St., West Seneca where a
Funeral Service will be held Monday at 4 PM following visitation. Friends
invited. Flowers gratefully declined. Mr. Mally was a retiree of American
Airlines, a member of Buffalo Vanguards, Orchard Park Senior Citizens and
Covenant United Methodist Church.

Published in the Buffalo News on 6/26/2005.

Mangus, Grace (Polito)          
Lifetime resident of North Collins, died on June 24, 2005, wife of the late
Joseph Mangus who died in 1973; survived by her daughter, Vivian (Salvatore)
Acquisto and children, Anthony, Elena (Eric) Treaster, Miriam (Timothy)
Scioli, Christina and Vincenzo, Nadine (Brian) Stroud, Sierra and Leah; also
survived by Pat (Karl) Troidl and children, Phyllis (Al) Mitzo and children;
daughter of the late Cosmo and Margaret Polito; sister of the late Josephine,
Marion, Samuel, Russell and Jenny; survived by her niece, Rose Sessame and
Sally Giglia, many other nieces and nephews. Grace belonged to the North
Collins Volunteer Fire Dept. Auxiliary, Bishops Committee, Altar & Rosary
Society and one of the original members of the Senior Citizens Group. Her
lifetime was spent with many foster children (29 in all) caring for them who
needed homes. Friends may call at the WENTLAND FUNERAL HOME, 10634 Main St.,
North Collins, NY, Sunday and Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM where the funeral
services will be held Tuesday morning at 9:30 followed by a 10 AM Mass of
Christian Burial from Holy Spirit Church, North Collins.

Published in the Buffalo News on 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.

McGregor, Robert C.             
Of East Aurora, NY; June 21, 2005; son of the late Charles T. and Ida Belle
(Cubbison) McGregor; brother of Charles H. (Virginia) and Russell T. (Roxanne)
McGregor. No prior visitation. Private services and interment will be held at
the convenience of the family. Flowers gratefully declined. Arrangements by
ERIE COUNTY CREMATION SERVICE, 824-6435.

Published in the Buffalo News on 6/26/2005.

Menza, Carl J. "Capt."          
Age 92, passed away June 12, 2005 in Spring Hill, FL. Husband of the late Rose
A. Menza; survivors include two daughters Arlene (Gene) Thrower, Audrey
(Richard) Bernard; grandfather of seven grandchildren and three
great-grandchildren; one brother Louis Menza; several nieces and nephews.
Retired from General Motors and past member of Knights of Columbus and Small
Boat Harbor.

Published in the Buffalo News on 6/26/2005.

Miano, Rose (Polimeni)          
(Scarfone) Age 95, on Friday, June 24, 2005, beloved wife of the late Vincent
Scarfone and Salvatore Miano; mother of Josephine (the late Anthony) La
Barbera of North Tonawanda and the late Stephen and Rocco Scarfone; dear
sister of Rose D'Agostino of Syracuse; daughter-in-law of Jean Derian of
Wheatfield; grandmother of James (Mari) LaBarbera, Paul (Laura) LaBarbera,
Daniel (Lisa) LaBarbera, Susan (Michael) Zobrist, Sharon (Kenneth) Mills,
James, Shelley, Richard (Debbie) Scarfone and Lori (Brian) Carroll;
great-grandmother 19 and the late Jamie LaBarbera. A Memorial Mass will be
held on Wednesday (June 29, 2005) at 10:30 AM at Ascension R.C. Church, 168
Robinson Street, North Tonawanda. Arrangements by the BRUNNER FUNERAL HOME
(692-3841).

Published in the Buffalo News on 6/26/2005.

Montgomery Jr., M.D., Warren R.           
June 23, 2005, lifelong resident of Buffalo, NY, husband of the late Ina
(Tate) Montgomery; father of Warren R. Montgomery III of Guilford, VT; brother
of the late Robert L. Montgomery, DDS; uncle of Robert L. Montgomery Jr. of
Lakeview, NY and uncle of the late Linda M. Dillenbeck; survived by many other
loving family members and friends. Flowers gratefully declined. Contributions
may be made to a charity of one's choice. Memorial arrangements pending for
late July.

Published in the Buffalo News on 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.

O'Donnell, Matilda M. "Tillie"            
(Molnar) June 24, 2005. Beloved mother of Robert (Adrienne) of Connecticut and
Dennis O'Donnell; grandmother of Keith O'Donnell and Laureen (Henry) Nimchek;
great-grandmother of Trever. Memorial to be announced at a later date. JAMES
E. GRACE FUNERAL HOME.

Published in the Buffalo News on 6/26/2005.

Osborn, Patricia A. (Tiffany)             
June 19, 2005, formerly of East Aurora, wife of Terry Osborn; mother of
Michael, Jennifer and Matthew Osborn; grandmother of Brycen; daughter of Irene
and Orra Tiffany; sister of Donna (Jacob) Mast, Delores (Art) Kelly, Phyllis
Eckenrode and the late Dennis Tiffany. A Memorial Service in Edmonds, WA will
be held on July 5 and at Griffins Mills Cemetery on August 2 at 11 AM.

Published in the Buffalo News on 6/26/2005.

Palmatier, Elizabeth A.         
Of Ransomville, NY June 24, 2005, age 79; sister of Phyllis P. Lambert,
twin-sister Esther Nadeau; aunt of Elizabeth Kashurba, Paul, Douglas and David
Nadeau. No prior visitation. Private services at the convenience of the
family. Memorials to Camp Good Days and Special Times, 2440 Sheridan Dr.,
Tonawanda, NY 14150. Arrangements by HARDISON FUNERAL HOMES, INC. Ransomville,
NY.

Published in the Buffalo News on 6/26/2005.

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.

Rossetti, Helen M. (Pacini)          
June 25, 2005, age 68, beloved wife of Judge Mario J. Rossetti; dear mother of
Michael G. (Liz) Rossetti, Thomas (Lori) Rossetti, Ann M. Rossetti, Barbara A.
(David) Thompson, David R. Rossetti and Renee M. (Thomas) Prisaznuk; dear
grandmother of 10 grandchildren; dear sister of Lucy Jane (James) Guttuso;
also survived by nieces and nephews. The family will be present Sunday from
7-9 PM and Monday from 4-9 PM at the (Amherst Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME,
INC., 5200 Sheridan Dr. (at Hopkins Rd.) where funeral services will be held
Tuesday at 10:00 AM and from St. Gregory the Great Church at 10:45 AM. In lieu
of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice Buffalo or St. Luke's
Mission-Voices of Mercy. Online register at www.Amigone.com

Published in the Buffalo News from 6/26/2005 - 6/28/2005.

Sasiadek, Rosemary L.           
(nee Zawistowski) Of Lackawanna, NY, after a short illness, June 22, 2005,
loving daughter of the late Louis Sr. and Jane (nee Krasinski) Zawistowski;
dear sister of Louis Jr. (Alice) Zawistowski , Frances (Richard) Maj and the
late Alice (Leonard) May; also survived by aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and
cousins. No prior visitation. Family and friends are invited to attend a
Memorial Mass Saturday, July 2 at 11 AM, at Our Lady of Grace Church,
Woodlawn, NY. Arrangements by JOHN J. KACZOR FUNERAL HOME, INC.

Published in the Buffalo News on 6/26/2005.

Scheffler, Diana P. (Janca)          
Of Springville, NY, June 24, 2005, wife of the late Ronald C. Scheffler, Sr.;
mother of Ronald C. (Tracy) Scheffler, Jr., Diana P. Scheffler and Matthew R.
(Amy) Scheffler; also survived by six grandchildren; sister of Arlene
(Bernard) Janca, Lorraine (Ronald) Larson, Stanley (Collette) Janca and the
late Joseph T. Janca. Friends may call Wednesday afternoon from 12:30-1:30 at
the SMITH-WEISMANTEL FUNERAL HOME, INC., 271 E. Main St., Springville where a
Prayer Service will be held at 1:30 followed by a Mass of Christian Burial
from St. Aloysius Church, Springville at 2 PM.

Published in the Buffalo News on 6/26/2005.

Scozzaro, Louis J.         
June 25, 2005 of Grand Island. Beloved husband of Marilyn (Collins) Scozzaro;
devoted father of Bernard (Molly McMahon) Scozzaro, 2nd Lt. Brian (Sarah)
Scozzaro and his faithful friend Blaise; brother of Eva (late Frank) Guevara,
Dr. Philip (Marion) Scozzaro, Carmella Pattacciato, Mary Ann Scozzaro and the
late Santina Scozzaro; son of the late Bernard and Josephine (Infinna)
Scozzaro; brother-in-law of Bill (Sheila Jagodzinski) Collins; also survived
by Felix Doherty, Daniel Doherty, Nancy (Doherty) Crawford and many loving
nieces, nephews and friends. Friends may call Tuesday only 5-9 PM at the
KAISER FUNERAL HOME, 1950 Whitehaven Rd., Grand Island. A Mass of Christian
Burial will be celebrated Wednesday at 10 AM at St. Stephen's Church. Flowers
gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to Hospice Buffalo.

Published in the Buffalo News from 6/26/2005 - 6/27/2005.

Smith, Anne Marie (McMahon)          
Of Hamburg, NY. Entered into rest June 24, 2005. Beloved wife of the late
Arthur E. Smith; devoted mother of Patricia M. Smith and Arthur J. (Eileen)
Smith; cherished grandmother of Michael P. Smith, Sharon A. (John) Vinett,
Madonna M. (Kevin) Crane, Thomas A. Smith and Gregory J. (Tricia) Smith; fond
great-grandmother of Dennis, Colleen, Lauren, Andrea, Vincent, Katie and
Maria; loving daughter of the late Patrick and Bridget (nee Greene) McMahon;
dear sister of the late Rt. Rev. Msgr John J. McMahon, Mary (late Sam)
Frucella, Andrew McMahon and Emily (late Harold) Siepel; also survived by
relatives and friends. Relatives and friends may visit the LOMBARDO FUNERAL
HOME (Southtowns Chapel), 3060 Abbott Rd. near Lake Ave., on Monday from 7-9
PM and Tuesday from 4-8 PM where the funeral will be held on Wednesday morning
at 8:15 o'clock and a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Our Lady
of the Sacred Heart Church at 9 o'clock. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery.

Published in the Buffalo News from 6/26/2005 - 6/27/2005.

Stiles, Robert W.          
Of East Aurora, NY. June 24, 2005. Husband of Audrey (Frantz) Stiles; father
of Mitchell (Marisusan) Stiles, Matthew and Michelle Stiles; brother of Rose
McCombie, Joyce (Robert) Farish and Ann (John) Cichy; also survived by nieces
and nephews. Friends may call Monday 3-5 & 7-9 PM at KENNETH HOWE FUNERAL
HOME, 64 Maple St., East Aurora, where funeral services will be held Tuesday
at 9 AM. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice of Buffalo.

Published in the Buffalo News from 6/26/2005 - 6/27/2005.

Strzelczyk, Angeline E.         
(nee Czachorowska) June 25, 2005. Beloved wife of the late Matthew J.
Strzelczyk; dearest mother of William (Linda) Strzelczyk, Joan (late Jack)
Moore and Robert (Patricia) Strzelczyk; dear grandmother of eight
grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; sister of Freda (late John)
Netzel and Joseph (Irene) Czachorowska. Family will be present on Monday 2-4
and 7-9 PM at the (Tonawanda Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2600 Sheridan
Dr. (at Parker Blvd.). A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on
Tuesday at St. Amelia's Church at 9 AM. Flowers gratefully declined. If
desired contributions may be made in Angeline's memory to St. Amelia Church.
On line register book at www.Amigone.com

Published in the Buffalo News from 6/26/2005 - 6/27/2005.

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.

Sulowski, Lottie "Charlotte"         
(nee Bycina) June 25, 2005 of Cheektowaga, NY. Beloved wife of Stanley J.
Sulowski; dearest mother of Ronald (Joyce Maracle) Sulowski; sister of Helen
(late Walter) Luchowski, Anna (Teddy) Kososki and predeceased by three
brothers; also survived by nieces and nephews. The family will be present to
receive relatives and friends on Monday 2-4 & 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 Tuesday at 9:00 AM and from Our Lady Help of
Christians Chapel at 9:30 AM. Interment St. Stanislaus Cemetery.

Published in the Buffalo News from 6/26/2005 - 6/27/2005.

Templeton, Mary R.         
June 17, 2005; of Amherst, NY. Sister of the late Jean Morgan Templeton of
Amherst, NY and Richard H. Templeton La Jolla, CA. Aunt of Lynne Templeton
Brickley, Cori Field and Richard H. Templeton III. A memorial service will be
held Tuesday June 28 at 2 PM in St Pauls Episcopal Cathedral, Pearl & Church
Sts. Buffalo, NY. Friends invited. Flowers gratefully declined. If desired,
memorials to St Pauls Episcopal Cathedral would be appreciated. Arrangements
by HARRY A. WEDEKINDT FUNERAL HOME INC.

Published in the Buffalo News on 6/26/2005.

Weinstein, Doris Bartz          
June 17, 2005, wife of the late Manuel Weinstein; mother of Stuart M.
(Kristina) Weinstein of Henderson, NV; aunt of Marshall (Myrna) Harnick of
Nevada and Joel Slepian. Private services were held at the convenience of the
family. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements by
BEACH-TUYN FUNERAL HOME INC.

Published in the Buffalo News on 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.

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.