OBITS: The Buffalo News Death Notices 28 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 Antonucci, Marguerite A. (Gerace) June 25, 2005, beloved wife of the late Anthony P. Antonucci, Sr.; mother of Maria Antonucci, Anthony Jr. (Marie Sperrazza), Paul (Debra), Ralph (Nora), James (Evelyn), Michael and Rosemary (William Cullen) Antonucci; grandmother of seven grandchildren; sister of Frank (Joan) Gerace. Family will be present on Tuesday from 4-8 PM at the (Amherst Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 5200 Sheridan Dr. (at Hopkins) where services will be held on Wednesday at 8:45 and from St. Peter & Paul church at 9:30. Friends invited. Donations may be made in Mrs. Antonucci's memory to Hospice Buffalo, Inc., 225 Como Park Blvd., Cheektowaga, NY 14227. Online register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 6/27/2005 - 6/28/2005. Aughtry, Edward Lewis Of Buffalo, NY, entered into rest on Saturday, June 25, 2005, beloved husband of Estella Butler Aughtry; devoted father of Nichelle Aughtry (Kalish) Belinski; cherished grandfather of Alexis Belinski. Edward is survived by a host of friends and relatives. A Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday, 6/29/05 at 11 AM at Buffalo Memorial Chapel, 69 E. Utica St., Buffalo, NY 14208. Published in the Buffalo News from 6/28/2005 - 6/29/2005. Bartolomeo, Nancy (Ann Marie Thomas) Of Blasdell, N.Y.; born June 27, 1941, died June 27, 2005. Beloved wife of Frank M. Bartolomeo; dearest mother of Maureen (Larry) Miklos, Frank (Amy), Dina (Tom) Coyne and Michael Bartolomeo; daughter of the late Frank and Margaret Thomas; sister of the late Donna Pilla and Maureen Thomas; grandmother of Adam, Alex, Matthew, Kelsie, Michael and Tommy. Friends received 7-9 PM Wednesday only at the CURTIN FUNERAL HOME INC., 1340 Union Rd., West Seneca. Friends are invited to attend a Memorial Mass on Thursday at 9:30 AM in Our Mother of Good Counsel Church. Please assemble at church. Arrangements by William O'Rourke. Published in the Buffalo News on 6/28/2005. Bedard, Marie M. (Rougeaux) June 25, 2005, beloved wife of James M. Bedard, Jr.; dearest mother of Dona (Joseph) Buszka, Susan K. (Bill Nye) Bedard, Ginger A. (Keith LoSota) Bedard and James M. (Carol) Bedard, III; loving grandmother of Craig J., Jeffrey M. (Amy), Kerrie E. (Mark Boynton) Buszka, Michael J., Mark D. and James T. Bedard. Mrs. Bedard was predeceased by three brothers and three sisters and is survived by nieces and nephews. The family will be present on Tuesday from 3-5 and 7-9 PM at the (Harris Hill Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 8440 Main St. (near Harris Hill Rd.). A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday at 10:00 AM at Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church. Friends invited. If desired, memorials may be made to Hospice Buffalo, Inc. or Niagara University. Online register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 6/27/2005 - 6/28/2005. Berger, Katie June 27, 2005, wife of the late Willard 'Willie' Berger; mother of Sharon (Richard) Wexler and Richard (Kathy) Berger of San Anselmo, CA.; grandmother of Jacquie B. Wexler, Shawn W. Berger and the late Michelle B. Wexler; sister of Jack (Jeannie) Treger and the late Tillie (Dave) Feinman, Harold (Rose), Joseph (Lena), Samuel and Irving (Mary Jo) Treger; sister-in-law of Sophie Treger; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be held at North Park Society Cemetery (Pine Ridge Road) Tuesday at 11:00 AM. No prior visitation. In lieu of flowers donations in her memory may be made to the Michelle Wexler Rememberance Fund, C/O, Yad B' Yad. Arrangements by AMHERST MEMORIAL CHAPEL INC. The family will be observing a period of mourning through Wednesday at the residence of Sharon and Dick Wexler. Published in the Buffalo News from 6/27/2005 - 6/28/2005. Buffamanti, Fred T. June 26, 2005, beloved husband of Carrie F. (nee Chiaramonte) Buffamanti; dearest father of Donna M. (David) Henning, Thomas F. and Gary F. Buffamanti; loving grandfather of Beth (John) Welton, Krista (Todd) Bushorr, Cara (Carl) Comardo, Sara Buffamanti and eight great-grandchildren; brother of Bertha Carnevale and the late Charles Buffamanti. The family will be present on Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Amherst Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME INC., 5200 Sheridan Dr., (corner Hopkins Rd.), where funeral services will be held on Thursday at 8:45 AM and a Mass of Christian Burial celebrated from St. Gregory The Great Church at 9:30. Friends invited. Flowers are gratefully declined. If desired, memorials may be made to the National Kidney Foundation Of WNY. Online register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 6/28/2005 - 6/29/2005. Cassaro, Josephine L. (DiBlasi) June 22, 2005, at age 81, beloved wife of the late Joseph A. Cassaro; dearest mother of Josephine 'Jae Jae' (Brian) Jefferys, Angelo A. (Nancy), Joseph M. (Linda) Cassaro and Rosanna (John D. Burke) Cassaro, all of Las Vegas; dear grandmother of six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; sister of Mary Carrolan and Mary Striegal. A Memorial Service will be held Wednesday at 11:00 AM at the (Tonawanda Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2600 Sheridan Dr. (corner Parker Blvd.). Online register at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 6/27/2005 - 6/28/2005. Ceppaglia, Anthony F. Of Marilla, NY, June 26, 2005, beloved husband of Norine (Rexicker); loving father of Michael (Cynthia) and Paul (Wendy); grandfather of Matthew, Nicole, Jake, Mariah, Nicholas, Violet and the late Emma; brother of Carmella (Andrew) Nestico and the late Francis (Angela), late Margaret, Isabelle and Vincenza; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Funeral from the FUNERAL HOME OF WENDEL & LOECHER, INC., 27 Aurora St., Lancaster, Wednesday morning at 9 AM and at Our Lady of Pompeii Church at 9:30. Family present Tuesday only 2-4 and 7-9. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Roswell Park Cancer Institute. Published in the Buffalo News from 6/27/2005 - 6/28/2005. Colicchia, Anthony F. "Tony" Of Buffalo, NY, June 27, 2005, beloved husband of the late Helen (nee Genova) Colicchia; father of Rosalyn (Dennis Szuder) Killinger and Sandra (John) Kowalczyk; grandfather of Jennifer, R.J., Anthony, Jonathan, Jocelyn and Jordan; brother of Horace Colicchia. Friends received Tuesday, 2-4 and 6-8 PM, at The GRECO FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2909 Elmwood Ave. (near Sheridan Dr.), where funeral services will be held Wednesday morning at 8:45 and in St. Margaret's Church at 9:30. Mr. Colicchia was a retired employee of the New York Telephone Co., a member of St. Margaret's Seniors, and Kenmore Lanes Seniors. Published in the Buffalo News from 6/27/2005 - 6/28/2005. DeBiew, Deborah Lynn (Davies) June 25, 2005, mother of Hailey and Joseph DeBiew; daughter of Reggie and Tim Davies; sister of Heather (Aaron) Lagowski and Rhian Jochum; granddaughter of Josephine and Joseph Rinaldo; also survived by aunts, uncles and cousins. Family present Wednesday from 5-8 PM at the PERNA-PELLEGRINO FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1671 Maple Rd. (between Youngs & Hopkins Rds.), Amherst. Relatives and friends are invited to assemble at St. Amelia's R.C. Church, 2999 Eggert Rd., where a Memorial Mass will be celebrated, Friday, July 1st at 9 AM. Published in the Buffalo News from 6/28/2005 - 6/29/2005. DiNunzio, Francis J. June 27, 2005, beloved husband of Betty Ann 'Becky' (nee Becker); dear father of Thomas M. (Sandra) DiNunzio, Suzanne M. (Allen) DiNunzio-Greene; grandfather of Alexander T. and Rachel A. DiNunzio; brother of Joan M. Moore and Robert (Doris) DiNunzio. The family will be present to receive friends Wednesday from 4-8 PM at the (Amherst Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 5200 Sheridan Dr., (corner of Hopkins Rd) where funeral services will be held Thursday at 8:15 AM and from St. Leo the Great Church at 9 AM. Flowers gratefully declined. If desired, contributions may be made in Mr. DiNunzio's memory to the American Heart Assoc. Online register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 6/28/2005 - 6/29/2005. Downing, Allen Lee June 26, 2005, of Buffalo, NY, loving son of Lester S. and the late Paula J. Downing; loving fiance of Erica Schafer; dear brother of Lisa, Virgil, Marcus and Diane. Friends may call Friday 3-5 and 7-9 at the LESTER H. WEDEKINDT INC. FUNERAL HOME, 3290 Delaware Ave. Funeral service to follow in Salem United Church of Christ, 114 Morgan St., Tonawanda, NY Saturday morning at 9:00. Those wishing may make memorials to Heritage Centers, 101 Oak St., Buffalo, NY 14203. Published in the Buffalo News on 6/28/2005. Duch, Renee (Papiernik) June 27, 2005, beloved wife of Howard; dear mother of Michelle (Scott) Murray and Karen (Benjamin) Harp; grandmother of Sean, Collin, and Garrett; sister of Pamela (late Gregory) Calveric and Nancy (William) Kelsey); aunt of Keith, Mark and Katie. Visitation Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 from the PACER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2275 George Urban Blvd. (two blocks east of Dick Rd.) where a service will be held at 8:45 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice Buffalo, Inc. Published in the Buffalo News from 6/28/2005 - 6/29/2005. Duquin, Richard A. June 27, 2005; Age 87; beloved husband of Glenna (nee Haier); dear father of Richard A. (Lorie) Duquin Jr. and Dennis E. Duquin; grandfather of five grandchildren; brother of William G. (Susan) Duquin, Florence (late Jack) Mooney and the late Elmer Duquin and Doris Adams. The family will be present to receive friends Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Tonawanda Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME INC., 2600 Sheridan Dr. (at Parker Blvd.) where funeral services will be held Thursday at 9 AM. Flowers gratefully declined. If desired, contributions may be made, in Mr. Duquin's memory, to Curtiss Park Presbyterian Church. Online register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 6/28/2005 - 6/29/2005. Egleston-Kowalski, Carrie C. (nee Gawel) June 27, 2005, of Cheektowaga, NY; beloved wife of the late Charles Egleston and the late Stanley Kowalski; predeceased by brothers and sisters; loving aunt of the late Eleanor (Daniel) Bienko and Raymond (late Bunny) Pijanowski; survived by great-nieces and nephews. Funeral services held at the convenience of the family. No prior visitation. Arrangements by the DANIEL R. SMOLAREK FUNERAL HOME. Published in the Buffalo News on 6/28/2005. Filarecki, Edmund J. June 24, 2005 in Omaha, NE of West Seneca, NY. Age 101, beloved husband of the late Pearl (nee Kaminski) Filarecki; dearest father of Richard E. (Dorothy), Eugene J. (Theresa) both of Omaha, NE and the late Edmund J. Filarecki, Jr.; dear grandfather of 11 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren; brother of Alfreda (late Leo) Zielinski and predeceased by brothers and sisters; also survived by nieces and nephews. Family will be present to receive relatives and friends on Wednesday 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 Thursday at 8:45 AM and from St. William Church at 9:30 AM. Interment St. Stanislaus Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News from 6/28/2005 - 6/29/2005. Grandy, Gary J. June 25, 2005, beloved husband of Mary L. (Scanlon) Grandy; dear father of Gary J. Grandy; grandfather of Gary J. Grandy; son of the late Leo A. and Leona M. (Gallivan) Grandy; brother of Geraldine (late William) Butler, Jacquelyn (late Bob) O'Connell, Maureen (David) Mann, Gerard (Carol) Grandy and the late Leo (Eleanor) and Terrence (Helen) Grandy; former father-in-law of Jean Grandy; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Funeral services Wednesday at 9 AM from the PETER K. LESLIE FUNERAL HOME, 580 South Park Ave. (855-1411) followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Stephen's R.C. Church at 9:30 AM. Family will be present Tuesday 2-8 PM. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. Gary was a retired member of Local #1286. Published in the Buffalo News from 6/27/2005 - 6/28/2005. Green, Marjorie D. (Driscoll) June 27, 2005. Beloved wife of James M. Green; dear mother of James D. (Rosalyn) of Sudbury, MA, Kevin P. (Jacqueline) of Fairport, NY and Susan A. Green; grandmother of James V., Julia A., Sean P. and Erin R. Green The family will receive friends at the C. MERTZ & SON FUNERAL HOME, INC., 911 Englewood Ave., Tuesday from 7-9 PM and Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM, where funeral services will be held Thursday at 8:15 AM and a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Amelia's Church (Eggert Rd.) at 9 AM. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Levi Hayden Legion Memorial Scholarship Fund in Hays, KS. Published in the Buffalo News from 6/28/2005 - 6/29/2005. Hankin, Katherine (Denne) June 26, 2005, beloved wife of Roy; dear mother of Lynne (Thomas) Butts, Kent (Mary), Walter and the late Dale (Linda) Hankin; grandmother of Scott, Derek, Mary Margaret and Alexander; great-grandmother of Sydney and Samantha; sister of Ruth Harvey and the late Marge (Ed) Sauer and Jake (Gerri) Denne; also survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral services from the PACER FUNERAL HOME INC., 2275 George Urban Blvd. (2 blocks east of Dick Rd.) Wednesday at 10:00. Friends invited. Family present Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice Buffalo, Inc. Published in the Buffalo News from 6/27/2005 - 6/28/2005. Heintz, Edwin A. June 25, 2005, of Buffalo, NY, age 90, beloved husband of Ruth Heintz (nee Euller); father of Martha R. Hornung (David), of Buffalo and Greta M. Heintz (Richard Stocker), of Walnut Creek, CA; son of the late Adolph and Martha Heintz (nee Janzen); brother of Earl (Carol) Heintz, of Conway, MO; uncle of Arlene Heintz, of Arlington, TX, Todd Heintz, of Conway, MO and Roald (Karen) Euller, of Washington, DC. The deceased was a retired Buffalo Public School Teacher and a member of the Unitarian Universalist Church of Buffalo. A private memorial service will be held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements by the Frank Rubino Mortuary. Published in the Buffalo News from 6/28/2005 - 7/3/2005. Kaleta, Faye (Polinski) June 27, 2005, wife of the late Daniel; dear mother of James (Betty) and Duane Kaleta; grandmother of Jennifer and Catherine; sister of Geraldine (late Richard) Kotecki; also survived by nieces and nephews. Visitation Wednesday, 7-9 and Thursday, 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the PACER FUNERAL HOME INC., 2275 George Urban Blvd. (2 blocks east of Dick Rd.) Services Friday, 9:30 AM, at the Tabernacle Church, 3210 Southwestern Blvd. at Union Rd. Please assemble at church. Published in the Buffalo News from 6/28/2005 - 6/29/2005. Kastoff, Hyman June 26, 2005, husband of the late Sylvia S. (Frey) Kastoff and the late Helen (Breskin) Kastoff; father of Jonathan (Sheryl) Kastoff of New York, Judith (Michael) Sears of California, Dennis Frey of Oregon, Stephen (Robyn) Frey of Connecticut, Eileen (late Peter) Wulkan of Florida and Janice (Moshe) Frey-Angel of Maryland; brother of Martha (Alexander) Doskow of Connecticut and the late Dr. David (Gertrude) Kastoff of Connecticut and the late Pauline (late Harry) Winkler of California; grandfather of 13 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Funeral Services will be held Wednesday at 12:30 PM from the AMHERST MEMORIAL CHAPEL, INC., 281 Dodge Rd. No prior visitations. Entombment will take place in Cedar Park Cemetery, New Jersey at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Weinberg Campus or The American Heart Association. Published in the Buffalo News from 6/27/2005 - 6/28/2005. Kohn II, Lance J. June 26, 2005, of Hollywood, FL, formerly of Grand Island and The Town of Tonawanda, dear friend of Jill Bliven; son of Lance J. Sr. and the late Mary Susan (Martin) Kohn; brother of Kenneth (Dee) Kohn and Kristina Montague; loving uncle of Joshua, Allen, Susan, Deanna and Morgan; grandson of Mary Martin; also survived by many aunts, uncles and cousins. Friends may call Wednesday and Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the KAISER FUNERAL HOME, 1950 Whitehaven Rd., Grand Island. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday at 10 AM at St. Stephen's Church. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to The Leukemia Society. Published in the Buffalo News from 6/27/2005 - 6/29/2005. Kowalski, Carrie C. (See Egleston notice) Published in the Buffalo News on 6/28/2005. Krakowski, George T. June 25, 2005, husband of Sharon; son of Shirley and the late John Krakowski; brother of Margaret (Norman) Beiger and the late David; brother-in-law of Lynn and Ed DeWald; also survived by nieces and nephews. Visitation Tuesday from 6-8 PM at the DONALD J. SIWEK FUNERAL HOME, 3000 Delaware Ave., Kenmore. Family and friends are asked to assemble Wednesday for a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Florian Church at 9:30 AM. Published in the Buffalo News from 6/27/2005 - 6/28/2005. 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. Liffiton, Jack K. June 26, 2005. Beloved husband of the late Mary Jane (nee King) Liffiton; dearest father of Jack (Kay), Timothy Liffiton and Stacey Bailey; dear grandfather of Timothy, Sarah, Jonathan, Jeffrey, Aubrey, Amanda and Lincoln; great-grandfather of Madeline, Emma, Thomas, Alison, Maxwell and Isabelle. Family and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service for Jack and his wife Mary Jane (July 17, 2001) at the (Harris Hill Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 8440 Main St., Saturday at 10 AM. Jack was a member of The Clarence Senior Citizens. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to The Clarence Senior Center. Online register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News on 6/28/2005. Manley, Winifred Jane (Pfeiffer) Of Orchard Park, NY, June 26, 2005, beloved wife of the late John J. Manley; dearest mother of John J. III (Ruth) Manley and Beckey J. (James) Widlicka; grandmother of five; sister of Doris Klopp, Carl Pfeiffer, Shirley Bapst, William Pfeiffer, Audrey Rome and the late Norman Pfeiffer and Ivy Kawalec. Family will be present Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 at the HOY FUNERAL HOME INC., 3855 Seneca St., West Seneca. A memorial service will be held Wednesday morning at 10:30 at The Chapel at CrossPoint, 500 CrossPoint Pkwy, Getzville, NY. Friends invited. Published in the Buffalo News on 6/28/2005. Marion, Francis J. June 26, 2005. Loving husband of Mary M. (nee Nolan); father of Michael (Debra Cole) Marion, Colleen (Douglas) Schlam, Sharon (Larry) Knight, Kevin Marion, Mary E. (Paul) Kraft and Peter (Susan) Marion; grandfather of 14 grandchildren and one great-grandchild; survived by sisters, Virginia Manning and Georgiana (Jerome) Gavin; also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. The family will be present to receive friends on Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Delaware Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME INC., 1132 Delaware Ave. (near West Ferry St.). A celebration of life will take place at a later date. Flowers gratefully declined. Contributions may be made in his memory to Leukemia Research Fund, Roswell Park Cancer Institute or a charity of you choice. Online register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News on 6/28/2005. Mauro, Nicholas A. June 22, 2005, dear father of Charles A. and Marie C. Mauro; dear brother of Anthony C. Mauro and the late Marie Aronica; also survived by many nieces and nephews. The family will be present to receive friends Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Amherst Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 5200 Sheridan Dr. (corner of Hopkins Rd.) where funeral services will be held Thursday at 8:45 AM and from Christ the King Church at 9:30 AM. Flowers gratefully declined. Online register at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News on 6/28/2005. Oleksak, Thaddeus "Ted" Of N. Tonawanda, June 24, 2005, son of the late Joseph and Cecelia (nee Krzeminski) Oleksak; dear brother of Julia (Anthony) Sukiennik, Edward (Shirley) Oleksak, Francis (Marleen) Oleksak, Irene (Robert) Tremble and the late Jennie Koepsell; also survived by several nieces, nephews and cousins. No prior visitation. Services will be held privately at the convenience of the family. Ted was an Army veteran of WW II. Arrangements by the SABER FUNERAL HOME, ( 692-0271). Published in the Buffalo News on 6/28/2005. Pampalona, Angeline R. (nee Gulino) June 27, 2005; beloved wife of the late Leonard P. Pampalona; dearest mother of Leonard S. Pampolona, Mary Ann (late Albert) Faso and Elaine T. (Gerald J.) Bartkowiak PhD; mother-in-law of Jo Sue Martin; dear grandmother of Leonard (Julie) Pampalona, Susanne Pampalona, Christopher Faso, Dennis (Patricia) Bartkowiak, D.C., Laura (Joseph) Donovan, David (Mary Lou) Bartkowiak, Dawn Faso and the late Robert Faso; great-grandmother of Anthony and Jonathan Faso, Abigail and Audrey Bartkowiak. Family will be present Tuesday and Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Lancaster-Depew Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 6050 Transit Rd., where funeral services will be held Thursday at 9:15 AM and from St. Philip the Apostle Church at 10:00 AM. Friends invited. Online register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 6/28/2005 - 6/29/2005. Popielinski, Sophie J. (Borowicz) Of Orchard Park, N.Y., June 25, 2005. Beloved wife of the late Leonard Popielinski; loving mother of Barbara A. (Philip) Schneider, Leonard Jr. (Susan), Diane (Leonard) Wittmeyer, Dennis (Mary), Karen (Walter) Polonkiewicz, Patricia (Chuck) Scheckler and Anthony (Karl) Popielinski; also survived by 14 grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews; sister of Helen Borowicz; pre-deceased by four brothers and three sisters. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the F. E. BROWN SONS FUNERAL HOME INC., E. Quaker St., Orchard Park, where services will be held Thursday at 8:45 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in Nativity of Our Lord Church at 9:30 AM. Friends invited. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association. Published in the Buffalo News from 6/28/2005 - 6/29/2005. 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. Sanders, Anna Marie (Prisco) June 25, 2005, wife of the late John Pezzino and Jerry P. Sanders Sr.; mother of Mary (Chester) Bialkowski, John (Kathleen) Pezzino, Jerry P. (Judy) Sanders Jr. and the late John Ignatius Pezzino; grandmother of Stan (Jamie), Raymond (Karen), John (Tina) Bialkowski, Lori (Gary) Maranto, John (Jill) and Scot Pezzino; great-grandmother of 17 great-grandchildren; daughter of the late Ignatius and Marie Antoinette Prisco; sister of the late Elizabeth (late Joseph) Rosetta, James (late Barbara) Prisco, Rose (late Jack) Oddi, Samuel (late Lucy) Prisco, Michael (late Leona) Prisco. Family present to receive friends Wednesday 4-8 PM at The PERNA-PELLEGRINO FUNERAL HOME INC., 1671 Maple Rd. (between Youngs and Hopkins Rds, Amherst) where funeral services will be held Thursday at 8:30 AM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated from Queen of Martyrs Church (George Urban Blvd.) at 9:30 AM. Interment St. Stanislaus Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News from 6/28/2005 - 6/29/2005. Schmidt, Margaret A. Pickle Of Tonawanda Twp, June 27, 2005, wife of the late Lawrence E. Schmidt; dear mother of Wayne (Sandra), Lawrence E. Jr., Douglas (April), Dennis J., John (Charlene) and Ronald (late Patricia) Schmidt of Las Vegas, NV; also survived by six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; sister of John Pickle and the late Gertrude Carey, Catherine Gerace, Mary Dick, Eleanor Anderson, Anna Gaglia and Edward Pickle. Friends may call at D. LAWRENCE GINNANE FUNERAL HOME, 3215 Delaware Ave, Kenmore, Wednesday 4-8 PM. All are invited to a Mass of Christian Burial from St. Edmund's R.C. Church, 530 Ellicott Creek Rd, Tonawanda, Thursday at 9:30 AM. Please assemble at church. Memorials to the American Diabetes Assoc. of WNY, 315 Alberta, Amherst 14226 are preferred. Published in the Buffalo News from 6/28/2005 - 6/29/2005. Schwab, Ruth G. (Ziemann) June 26, 2005, beloved wife of the late Marvin C. Schwab; cherished mother of David M. Schwab; dear sister of Belva (Robert) Howell; also survived by nieces and nephews. The family will be present on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the Urban-AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, 3645 Genesee St. where funeral services will be held on Wednesday at 10:00 AM. Flowers gratefully declined. If desired, contributions may be made to the St. Luke's Lutheran Church Building Fund. Online guest register at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 6/27/2005 - 6/28/2005. Sia, Frances G. Of Kenmore. June 26, 2005. Wife of the late Walter J. Sia; beloved mother of Deborah (Edward) Hoyt and Walter J. Jr. (Elizabeth); grandmother of William Bukowski Jr.; sister of Arline (John) Sia. Friends may call Wednesday 7-9 PM at the BURY & ROBERTS FUNERAL HOME, 3070 Delaware Ave. Graveside services will be held Thursday in Mt. Olivet Cemetery at 10 AM. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the American Cancer Society. Published in the Buffalo News from 6/28/2005 - 6/29/2005. Simone, Betty A. (Seaman) June 26, 2005; Age 91; beloved wife of the late Louis Simone; also survived by many brothers, sisters, nieces and nephews. Family present Tuesday 7-9 PM at the (Delaware Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME INC., 1132 Delaware Ave., where funeral services will be held Wednesday 9:00 AM and from Blessed Sacrament Church (Delaware Ave.) at 9:30 AM. Friends invited. On-line guest register at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News on 6/28/2005. Stilwell, Lawrence G. Of Williamsville, NY, June 25, 2005, beloved husband of Barbara (Roth) Stilwell; dearest father of Dwayne (Debbie), Cindy McNerney, Trina, Jeanne Marcella and James (Diane) Schlabig; brother of Mary (Sam) Lovetro, Anita Fordham, Kenneth (Lorraine), Pamela (John) Machniak and the late June Falise and Ronald E. Stilwell; also survived by nine grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Friends received Monday and Tuesday from 4-8 PM at the CURTIN FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1340 Union Rd., West Seneca where the funeral will be held Wednesday at 10 AM. Flowers gratefully declined. Arrangements by William O'Rourke, Funeral Director. Published in the Buffalo News from 6/27/2005 - 6/28/2005. Swiriduk, Ann J. (Anderson) June 26, 2005, beloved wife of the late Richard; devoted mother of Richard A. Swiriduk and Teresa (Thomas) Janiszeski; loving grandmother of Ryan and Joseph; sister of the late Catherine Barnick, Stella Richardson, Bertha McCloskey and Michael Suzon; also survived by nieces and nephews. Family and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Josaphat Church (William at Peoria Sts.) Friday, July 1 at 9:30 AM. No prior visitation. Arrangements by the ORLOWSKI- PIETSZAK FUNERAL HOME. Published in the Buffalo News from 6/28/2005 - 6/29/2005. Thomas, Julia E. (Lemke) June 24, 2005, beloved wife of the late Robert C. 'Cliff Thomas; devoted mother of Lois Hartzell of California and the late Jean Thomas and Clifford Thomas; sister of Edith Thomas; survived by seven grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. Friends received on Thursday from 1-3 PM at the NIGHTENGALE FUNERAL HOME, 1884 South Park Ave. (near Tifft) where services will follow at 3 PM. Friends invited. Pastor Carl W. Crate officiating. Private interment in Acacia Park Cemetery. If desired, memorials to Cazenovia Baptist Church appreciated. Published in the Buffalo News from 6/28/2005 - 6/29/2005. Turnbull, Viola A. (Reinhardt) June 19, 2005, beloved mother of Viola (George) Nicholls, Carol (late Melvin) Walbesser, Arthur (Linda) Turnbull and Robert (Janice) Turnbull; loving sister of Lorraine Mueller; survived by 13 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, July 9 at 3:00 PM at Temple Baptist Church, 333 Cleveland Dr., Cheektowaga, NY. Relatives and friends invited. Published in the Buffalo News from 6/28/2005 - 6/29/2005. Wagner, Ronald A. June 24, 2005 of Derby, NY; husband of the late Joan (Harvey) Wagner and Erzsebet (Kovacs) Wagner; devoted father of Jacqueline Mount, Larry (Jennifer), James (April Januel) Wagner and step-father of Jennifer Long; brother of Donna Staley; dear son of Elizabeth Staley (the late Arthur Wagner). Friends may call Wednesday from 7-9 PM and Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the ADDISON FUNERAL HOME INC., 262 N. Main St., Angola. Funeral services will be held Friday at 10:00 AM in the Faith Bible Baptist Church, Eden, NY. Please assemble at church. Published in the Buffalo News from 6/28/2005 - 6/29/2005. Wierzbicki, Ethel Age 88, June 13, 2005; formerly of Buffalo, lived in Florida for the last 2 years; wife of the late Frank Wierzbicki; survived by daughter Carol Nagel, and son in law Frank from Florida, four grandchildren, and eight great grandchildren . Memorial service at Trinity United Church of Christ, 115 Gold St., Buffalo, on June 30, at 9:30 AM. Interment service immediately after at St. Matthews Cemetery Published in the Buffalo News on 6/28/2005. Wiltse, Mildred M. (Spence) June 25, 2005, of Marilla, NY, beloved wife of the late Robert B. Wiltse; dearest mother of Carol N. Thomas of Ellicottville, NY and the late Connie Zakes; also survived by seven grandchildren, Deborah (Paul) Pignatora, Nancy (Jim) Napierala, Linda (Dennis) Nellany, Kathy (Joe) Franjoine, Dr. Matthew (Natalie) Moog, Brett Moog and Allison Thomas; also survived by six great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandson. Family will receive friends on Tuesday 6-8 PM only at the WOOD FUNERAL HOME, 784 Main St., East Aurora where services will be held on Wednesday at 10:00 AM. Interment in Marilla Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News from 6/27/2005 - 6/28/2005. Zdrojewski, Zygmund J. June 27, 2005 of Cheektowaga, NY, beloved husband of the late Florence (nee Kitowski) Zdrojewski; dearest father of Sigmund (Helen) and Arlene Zdrojewski; survived by grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; predeceased by one brother and two sisters; Also survived by nieces and nephews. Family will be present to receive relatives and friends Tuesday 7-9 PM and Wednesday 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 Thursday at 9:00 AM and from Our Lady Help of Christians Chapel at 9:30 AM. Entombment St. Stanislaus Cemetery. Mr. Zdrojewski was an Army veteran of WWII and a member of Adam Plewacki Post No. 799. Published in the Buffalo News from 6/28/2005 - 6/29/2005. Zemrak, Loretta C. (Pokszywka) June 26, 2005 of Cheektowaga, NY; beloved husband of the late Bernard Zemrak; dear mother of Robert (Antoinette) Zemrak, Laurette (Joseph) Andrews, Bernard Jr. (Jane) Zemrak; also survived by many grandchildren and several great-grandchildren; predeceased by brothers and sisters; survived by nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian burial Wednesday, June 29 at 10 AM at Queen of Martyr's Church, 180 George Urban Blvd. Please assemble at Church. No prior visitation. Flowers gratefully declined. Mrs. Zemrak was a past National President of the Marine Corp. League Auxiliary. Arrangements by The BARRON-MILLER FUNERAL HOME, INC. Published in the Buffalo News on 6/28/2005.