OBITS: The Buffalo News Death Notices 30 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 Abbott, Kenenth Entered into rest June 28, 2005, husband of Pamela (Albrecht); loving father of Kenneth C. and Hannah M. Abbott. Friends may call Friday 7-9 PM in the CHILDS FUNERAL HOME, 10 Eckerson Ave., Akron. Funeral services Saturday 11 AM at Clarence Center-Akron Mennonite Church, 11500 Clarence Center Rd., Akron. Burial in the Good Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News on 6/30/2005. Allen, Lauren V. June 28, 2005. Beloved and cherished infant daughter of Jennifer Golden and Willard Allen; loving sister of Brent, Megan, Jorden, and William; beloved granddaughter of Richard and Linda Golden and Sue (Dave Mills) Hoover; survived by many aunts, uncles, and cousins. Friends received on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the NIGHTENGALE FUNERAL HOME, 1884 South Park Ave. (near Tifft) where services will be held on Saturday at 11:30 AM. Friends invited. Rev. Joseph Klos officiating. Published in the Buffalo News on 6/30/2005. Bakowski, Henry J. June 29, 2005, of Cheektowaga, NY, beloved husband of Phyllis (nee Holtz); dearest father of Nanette (Greg) Robinson, Kenneth (Barb) and Melissa (Dan) Kipler; loving grandfather of Andrew, Jason, Andrea, Christopher, Gregory, Jacob, Morgan, Tara and Natalie; brother of Stanley, Mary Kaczmarek, Rose Zangara, Frenchy Baker and the late Dorothy and Tony; also survived by many nieces and nephews. A prayer service will be held at the DANIEL R. SMOLAREK FUNERAL HOME, 2510 Union Rd., Cheektowaga (2 blocks south of William St.) Saturday morning at 11:15 AM. Interment in Lancaster Rural Cemetery. Family present to receive friends Thursday 7-9 PM and Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Mr. Bakowski was a Veteran of WWII. Published in the Buffalo News from 6/30/2005 - 7/1/2005. Berger, Marlene R. (Okun) June 28, 2005, wife of the late Max (Buster) Berger; mother of Steven (Donna) Berger and Gary Berger; daughter of the late Harry and Fannie Okun; sister of Seymour (Betty) Okun, Buddy (Joyce) Okun, Sheila Plotkin; and the late Phil Okun; sister-in-law of Fran Okun and the late Mathias Plotkin; grandmother of Aaron, Corey, Samantha and Katie Berger. A memorial service will be held Friday 11:00 AM from MESNEKOFF FUNERAL HOME, INC., 8630 Transit Rd., East Amherst (1 mi. north of Maple just past Klein). Memorials may be made to a charity of the donors choice. A period of mourning will be observed at 6312 Everwood Court South, E. Amherst Friday afternoon, Saturday evening and Sunday. For online tributes go to www.mesnekoff.com Published in the Buffalo News from 6/29/2005 - 6/30/2005. Bottomley, Marjorie J. (Szen) June 29, 2005, wife of Harold Bottomley; mother of Lynn (Thomas) Bushen, Jeanne Bottomley and the late Michael Bottomley; sister of Doris Szen. Friends may call Friday 2-4 and 7-9 at LOOMIS, OFFERS & LOOMIS INC., HAMBURG CHAPEL, 207 Main St. A Funeral Service will be held at St. Jude's Episcopal Church, Dash & Macamley Sts., Buffalo Saturday at 10 AM. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials to the American Diabetes Association. Published in the Buffalo News from 6/30/2005 - 7/1/2005. Brauer, Joyce D. (Backlas) June 28, 2005. Dearest mother of Dale R. of Centreville, VA, Thomas J. (Cynthia) and Randy S. Brauer; loving grandmother of Jordan and Matthew Brauer; sister of Lorraine Grandits, the late Eleanor Bluhm, Sylvia Jed, Richard Backlas and Daniel Backlas; sister-in-law of Howard Bluhm, Helen Clara and Norma Backlas; She is also survived by nieces, nephews, cousins, and many loving friends. Mrs. Brauer was a lover of animals and leaves behind her beloved dog Benjamin. There will be no prior visitation. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday July 5 at 9:30 AM at St. Aloysius Gonzaga Church. Friends invited. Flowers are gratefully declined. If desired memorials may be made to the S.P.C.A. Online register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 6/30/2005 - 7/1/2005. Brunner, Gloria DiCarlo June 29, 2005. Wife of William J. Brunner; mother of Barbara Snyder, William L. (Lisa) Brunner and Gloria (William) Pilotte; sister of Vincent DeCarlo, Jean (Richard) Bavisotto and Frank (Ina) DiCarlo; also survived by eleven grandchildren and one great-grandchild. The family will be present to receive friends Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at BEACH-TUYN FUNERAL HOME INC, 5541 Main St, at Cayuga Rd, Williamsville where services will be held Saturday morning at 10:15 followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Christopher Church at 11 o'clock. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice Buffalo Inc. Published in the Buffalo News from 6/30/2005 - 7/1/2005. Brzyski, Richard E. June 28, 2005, age 76. Beloved husband of Lorraine (nee Schaefer); dear father of Kenneth (Cheryl), Dawn (Doug) Chanin and Glenn (Kathy); loving grandfather of Kelly, Craig, Kristen and Michael Brzyski; dear brother of Pearl Kubiak, Edward (Charlotte) Brzyski, Edward (Edith) Brzyski and Rita (Edward) Slawinski; uncle to several nieces and nephews. Family will receive friends on Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Cleveland Hill Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME INC., 569 Cleveland Dr., Cheektowaga, where funeral services will be held on Friday at 11 AM. Online guest register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News on 6/30/2005. Caparella, Eileen (Cannan) June 28, 2005, beloved wife of Nicholas J. Caparella; dear mother of William (Bobi-Lynn) of Santa Monica, CA, Kevin of Livonia, MI, Nicole (Josh) Edmonds of Apex, NC and Catherine Caparella of Seattle, WA; loving grandmother of Kyle and Cory Caparella; daughter of Marie (Walsh) Cannan and the late Charles Cannan; sister of Sheila (Ray) Schwabl, Terrance (Joann) Cannan, Charles Cannan, Lawrence (Elizabeth) Cannan and Robert (Karen) Cannan; also survived by nieces, nephews and cousins. Friends may call Wednesday 7-9 PM and Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the JAMES W. CANNAN FUNERAL HOME (Southtowns Chapel), 3155 Orchard Park Rd. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday at 9:30 AM at St. Thomas Aquinas Church. (Please assemble at church). Eileen was a member of the West Seneca Women's Club. Published in the Buffalo News from 6/29/2005 - 6/30/2005. Donohue-Hassett, Ruth (O'Connor) June 30, 2005, dear wife of the late Frank Hassett and the late George Donohue; beloved mother of Richard (Carol) Hassett, Donald (Lolly) Hassett, Jack (Jean) Hassett, Patty (Jim) Hassett, Peggy (Jamie) Schrier and the late Maureen (Ray) Leistner; step-mother of Frankie Hassett, Jerry (Mary Ann) Hassett and the late Bobby, Jimmy and Joe Hassett; loving grandmother of many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; sister of John (Rita) O'Connor and the late Irene O'Connor. Funeral from the JAMES W. CANNAN FUNERAL HOME, INC. (Buffalo Chapel), 2397 Seneca St. Saturday at 8:20 and from St. Stephen's Church at 9 AM. Friends may call Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Hospice of Buffalo. Ruth was a former president of the Old First Ward Center. Published in the Buffalo News from 6/30/2005 - 7/1/2005. Ferris, Sally Of Gainesville, FL, died on June 24, 2005 at E.T. York Hospice Facility after a long illness. She was 79. Mrs. Ferris was born in Brooklyn, NY, she moved to Gainesville in 1988 after living in Buffalo, NY for 35 years. Mrs. Ferris was a realtor, office manager, a mortgage banker and a homemaker. She was a founding member of Temple Beth Am in Williamsville, NY. She was a member of Shir Sholom Synagogue in Gainesville, FL. She was preceded in death by her husband Sam Ferris. Survivors include a brother, Selwyn Mills of Naples, FL; a daughter, Elaine (Mark) Thomas of Fredonia, NY; a son, Bruce (Barbara) Ferris of Gainesville, FL; and grandchildren, Jason Thomas, Brian Thomas, Joshua Ferris and Jeffrey Ferris. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Hospice of Chautauqua County, 4840 West Lake Rd., Mayville, NY 14757. Published in the Buffalo News on 6/30/2005. Franke, Mary Embs June 29, 2005. Wife of the late Norman G. Franke and the late Gerald R. Embs; mother of Marilyn (late David) Houlihan of Corfu N.Y., Paul (late Sandra) Embs of Collins Center N.Y. and Russell D. (Judith) Embs of Fairfax Station, VA.; step-mother of Deanna (James) Lindgren of Jamestown N.Y. and Dennis (Jacque) Franke of British Columbia; sister of the late John (Frances) Jarrett; also survived by 25 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren. The family will be present to receive friends Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at BEACH-TUYN FUNERAL HOME INC., 5541 Main St. at Cayuga Rd., Williamsville. Friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial in SS Peter & Paul Church, Friday morning at 9:30. (Please assemble at church). Mrs. Franke was a member of the St. Ann's Sodality, Telephone Pioneers of America and Williamsville Fire Dept. Ladies Auxiliary. Published in the Buffalo News from 6/29/2005 - 6/30/2005. Glinski, Robert P. June 20, 2005, beloved husband of Irene Lewandowski; dear father of Michael (Lori) Glinski and Paula (Bryan) Domros; dearest grandfather of Adam and Andrew Domros, Jeremy and Sean Glinski; brother of Dorothy Kania; brother Richard Glinski, and predeceased by brothers and sisters. Relatives and friends are invited to attned a Memorial Mass at Visitation Church, 1040 E. Lovejoy St., Saturday morning July 2 at 10 AM. Arrangements by the MICHAEL A. DiVINCENZO FUNERAL HOME. Published in the Buffalo News on 6/30/2005. Gonzalez, Candida (Cordero) Of Buffalo, NY, entered into rest June 29, 2005, beloved wife of Bernaldino; devoted mother of Maggie, Ming, Joe, Rick and Sam; cherished grandmother of 13 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; loving daughter of the late Diego and Francisca (nee Muniz) Cordero; dear sister of six brothers and sisters; also survived by relatives and friends. Relatives and friends may visit the LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME, (City Chapel) 102 Linwood Ave., at Summer, on Thursday and Friday from 4-8 PM where the funeral service will be held on Saturday morning at 9 o'clock. Published in the Buffalo News on 6/30/2005. Gonzalez, Prudencio Of Orchard Park, NY, June 29, 2005, beloved husband of the late Clara E. (nee Happell); also survived by many children; foster children and grandchildren. Family will be present Thursday 2-4 PM only, at the HOY FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3855 Seneca St., West Seneca, where funeral services will be held Thursday evening at 7:30 PM. Friends invited. Published in the Buffalo News on 6/30/2005. Grant, Margaret C. (Englert) June 25, 2005. Beloved wife of Peter A. Grant; mother of Karen (Terry) Coddington and Debbie (Mark) Hartwick; grandmother of Carly, Andrew and Sidney; sister of William Englert, Kathleen (Vincent) Tagliarino, John (Anne) Englert and the late Stephen, Alfred Jr. and Mark C. Englert; also survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral service from the DENGLER ROBERTS FUNERAL HOME, 2070 Eggert Rd., Friday 8:45 AM and at St. Christopher Church at 9:30 AM. Friends are invited. Family present Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Flowers gratefully declined. Gifts in Mrs. Grant's memory made to Lupus Alliance of WNY, 3871 Harlem Rd., Cheektowaga 14215, appreciated. Arrangements by the CARLTON A. ULLRICH FUNERAL HOME, INC. Published in the Buffalo News from 6/29/2005 - 6/30/2005. 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. Herko, Victoria (Fenski) June 29, 2005, wife of the late John E. Sr.; dear mother of Donald (Rosemarie), Patricia and the late John E. Jr. (Sharon) Herko and Geraldine Serwon; grandmother of 12 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren; sister of Theresa Dreslinski; predeceased by other brothers and sisters; survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral from the PACER FUNERAL HOME INC., 2275 George Urban Blvd., (two blocks east of Dick Rd.), Saturday, 9 AM, and Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Church, 9:30. Friends invited. Family present Thursday 7-9, Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Mrs. Herko was a member of Our Lady of Fatima Guild and OLBS Seniors. Published in the Buffalo News from 6/30/2005 - 7/1/2005. Hogan, Michael Joseph 52, June 28, of Andover, formerly of Medford, MA and Buffalo, NY. Beloved husband of 21 years of Nancy (Feldman) Hogan, loving father of Matthew R. and Jeremy D. Hogan of Andover; dear brother of Daniel Hogan and wife Janet of Binghamton, NY, James Hogan and wife Beverly of Boston, NY, Lice Appenheimer and husband Donald of Blasdell, NY, Kathy Volk and husband Donald of Grand Island, NY, Patricia Mager and husband William of Batavia, NY; sister-in-law and her husband Deborah and Bruce Gimbel of Ann Arbor, MI. A Memorial Service will be held Friday July 1 at 11:00 at Temple Emanuel, 7 Haggetts Pond Rd., Andover, MA. A memorial observation at the family's home will be held Saturday 7-9 PM and Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to the MGH Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Dept., 55 Fruit St./Yawkey 8B, Boston, MA 02114. Published in the Buffalo News on 6/30/2005. Kaminski, Rita T. (Ornowski) June 29, 2005; of Cheektowaga, NY: beloved wife of the late Alois R. Kaminski; dear mother of Susan (Joseph) Krieger, Cynthia (Michael) Wexler; grandmother of Janie (Michael) Torgerson, Joseph (Jennifer) Krieger, Mary Beth Pfieffer, Suzanne (Michael) Tuberdyke, Michael (Elizabeth) Klein, Jessica Klein; also survived by eight great-grandchildren; sister of Marie (late Frank) Lorczak, Clara (Walter) Gurowicz; pre-deceased by five sisters; survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral service from the BARRON-MILLER FUNERAL HOME INC., 3025 William St. (near Union Rd.) Cheektowaga, Saturday at 9 AM and in St. Josaphat Church at 9:30 AM. Family present Thursday 7-9 and Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Mrs. Kaminski was a member of the Sacred Heart Society. Published in the Buffalo News from 6/30/2005 - 7/1/2005. Knopka, Norman E. June 26, 2005, husband of the late Marion; father of Mary Naumann of San Rafael, CA, Susan Knopka of Berkley, CA, William N. Knopka of Atlanta, GA and the late Barbara; brother of George and the late Carl and Raymond Knopka; also survived by nine grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Friends may call Thursday 4-7 PM, at the DENGLER & ROBERTS FUNERAL HOME, 2070 Eggert Rd., Amherst (between N. Bailey and Niagara Falls Blvd.) where prayers will be offered Friday at 9 o'clock, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Benedicts RC Church at 9:30. Published in the Buffalo News from 6/29/2005 - 6/30/2005. Kozlowski, Lou Ann Of Amherst, NY. June 28, 2005. Survived by Mark S. Kozlowski; beloved daughter of James E. and Barbara M. Sereno; dear sister of Patricia, James E. Jr. (Melanie), Richard (Rhonda), David (Cynthia), Catherine Sereno and the late Diane Sereno; also survived by seven nieces and nephews. Memorial services will be held in Elkland, PA at a later date. Flowers gratefully declined. Arrangements by DANZER, DENGLER & ROBERTS FUNERAL HOME. Published in the Buffalo News on 6/30/2005. 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. LaManna, Constance L. (nee Reynolds) June 28, 2005. Beloved wife of Ronald A. LaManna; loving mother of David (Melanie) Puerner and Michelle Puerner; stepmother of Gina (Robert) Van Ghle; sister of Joan (James) Chaffin, Bruce Reynolds Jr. and Dennis Reynolds; beloved Gram of Michael and Joshua Puerner; stepgrandmother of Victoria and Robert Van Ghle. Friends received on Thursday 2-4 & 7-9 PM at the NIGHTENGALE FUNERAL HOME, 1884 South Park Ave. (near Tifft), and are invited to attend a Memorial Service on Friday at 10 AM at Grace Lutheran Church, 174 Cazenovia St. 'There are crowns in Heaven for Connie.' Published in the Buffalo News from 6/29/2005 - 6/30/2005. Lee, Ida Brown (Battle) June 29, 2005, after a brief illness, loving aunt of Barbara, Cheryl, Michael, George S., Jonathan, Paul and Christopher Battle; sister-in-law of Della Battle, Ophelia (George) Nicholas and Robbie M. Cooper; also survived by a host of relatives and friends. Wake Friday at 11 AM, funeral at 12 noon at Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church, 655 Michigan Ave. Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery. Arrangements by THOMAS T. EDWARDS FUNERAL HOME. Published in the Buffalo News from 6/30/2005 - 7/1/2005. Lewis Jr., Warren L. "Fat Cat" June 28, 2005. There will be a public visitation Friday from 1-8 PM at State Tabernacle C.O.G.I.C., 234 Glenwood Ave. The wake service will be held Saturday at 9:30 AM, followed by a 10:30 Funeral. Interment Acacia Park Cemetery. Arrangements by UNITED MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME. Published in the Buffalo News on 6/30/2005. Meyer, Theresa Fessard June 30, 2005; wife of the late Norman F. 'Mike' Meyer; mother of Paul N. (Lola) Meyer and Patricia (John) Hartman; sister of Henry Fessard, the late Gladys Bates and Albert Fessard; grandmother of Jeffrey Meyer, Jennifer Schectman, Susan Towell, Katherine Meyer, Michelle Donahue, Sandra (Angelo) Lorenzo, Deborah and Cynthia Hartman; also survived by seven great-grandchildren. The family will be present to receive friends Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at BEACH-TUYN FUNERAL HOME INC., 5541 Main St. at Cayuga Rd, Williamsville. Friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial in S.S. Peter and Paul Church Saturday morning at 10:30 (Please assemble at Church) Flowers gratefully declined. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice Buffalo Inc. Published in the Buffalo News from 6/30/2005 - 7/1/2005. Nowak, Edward A. June 27, 2005; beloved husband of Susan (nee Biedrzycki) Nowak; dearest father of James Nowak and Kerry (fiance Scott Myers) Nowak; grandfather of Kyle Myers; son of Rose (nee Heldman) and the late Art Nowak; dear brother of John (Linda) Nowak, Linda (Sal Zarbo) Ziolo, Sandra Dunning, and Kenneth Nowak. The family will be present Thursday 2-4 & 7-9 PM at the Urban-AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, 3645 Genesee Street (two blocks east of Union Rd.) where funeral services will be held Friday at 8:45 AM and from Our Lady Help of Christians Church at 9:30 AM. Online guest register at www.AMIGONE.com Published in the Buffalo News from 6/29/2005 - 6/30/2005. Pasquarella, Blase J. Peacefully at home June 28, 2005 in Hamburg, NY. Husband of the late Jennie (nee Martucci); beloved father of Lucille (Peter Sr.) DeMarco and Louis Pasquarella; cherished grandfather of Dr. Peter DeMarco Jr.; dear brother of Dominic (late Donna), Theresa (late Stanley) Tomaka and John (late Florence) and the late Michael (late Katherine) Pasquarella; also survived by nieces and nephews. Friends received at the LAKESIDE MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, INC., S-4199 Lakeshore Rd. (corner Camp Rd. & Rt. 5), Hamburg, NY, 627-2919, Wednesday 4-8 PM and Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM, where funeral service will be held Friday at 9:15 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at SS Peter and Paul Church at 10 AM. Entombment at the Hillcrest Cemetery Mausoleum next to his wife. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Erie County Agricultural Society. Charles A. Castiglia, Director. Published in the Buffalo News from 6/29/2005 - 6/30/2005. Pearson, Mary F. June 26, 2005. Beloved mother of Frank Harris; stepmother of Audrey Caroll; dear sister of Cleveland Harris, Carl Harris, Mattie Erving and Inez Zeigler; sister-in-law of Ida M. Harris and Ruth Crawford; also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, family and friends. The family will be present to receive friends on Friday from 7-9 PM at the (Delaware Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, 1132 Delaware Ave. (corner W. Ferry) and at the Antioch Baptist Church, 1327 Fillmore Ave on Saturday from 10-11 AM where funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM. Online guest register at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 6/30/2005 - 7/1/2005. Pencek, Agnes M. (Wincenciak) June 28, 2005 , wife of the late Thaddeus J. Pencek; dear mother of Barbara (Paul) Pencek-Early and David Pencek; grandmother of Amy (William) McCann, Stacy (Brian) Mekelburg and Jeff Pencek; great-grandmother of Noah McCann. Friends received on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at The NIGHTENGALE FUNERAL HOME, 1884 South Park Ave. (near Tifft) where services will be held on Saturday at 9 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial from the Church of the Holy Family at 9:30 AM. Friends invited. Mrs. Pencek was a member of the South Park Community Senior Citizens and the Seneca-Babcock Seniors. Interment in Holy Cross Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News from 6/30/2005 - 7/1/2005. Phillips, Betty "Jane" (Smith) June 29, 2005 of East Otto, NY; loving wife of Robert F. Phillips Jr.; devoted mother of Major Robert J. (Stephanie) and Scott R. (Dr. Rebecca) Phillips; grandmother of Jordan Faith, Christian Isaac, Shanna Grace and Ryan Scott Phillips; sister of Richard Smith, Judy Krautsack and Donna Haffner; sister-in-law of Jock (Deb) Phillips. Family will receive friends Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the WURTZ FUNERAL HOME, 9287 Boston State Rd., Boston, NY. Family and friends are invited to attend the funeral service from Redeemer Lutheran Church, Colden, NY on Saturday at 11:00 AM. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to Redeemer Lutheran Church. Published in the Buffalo News on 6/30/2005. Rhoades, John W. "Dusty" June 28, 2005 of Bellwood PA., formerly of East Aurora N.Y. Husband of Nina Jean Kirkby Rhoades; father of John W. II (Patricia), Christopher (Sharon) and Karen Ann (Gabor) Bertalan; grandfather of Jessica, April, John III, Michael and Elizabeth Rhoades, Jacob and Lauren Bertalan and Billy Shields; son of Dorothy and the late Wendell 'Dusty' Rhoades; brother of Ret. Col. James (Constance) Rhoades and Wendy (Theodore) Kirkby; brother-in-law of David (Ruth) and Gerald Kirkby; also survived by nieces and nephews. Friends may call Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the WOOD FUNERAL HOME, 784 Main St., East Aurora. Funeral services at St. Matthias Episcopal Church, Main & Maple Sts., East Aurora, Friday at 10:00 AM, The Rev. Canon Daniel Weir, officiating. Interment in Oakwood Cemetery. Flowers gratefully declined. Contributions in John's memory may be made to Jaffa Shrine, Shriner's Hospital, P.O. Box 1984, Altoona PA., 16603-1984. Published in the Buffalo News from 6/29/2005 - 6/30/2005. Santa Maria, Phillip June 29, 2005, beloved husband of Linda (nee DeForno); dear father of Michael (Kristin) and Christa Santa Maria; beloved son of Carmela and the late Anthony Santa Maria; dear brother of Michael (Dani) Santa Maria and Jaclyn Santa Maria; also survived by a niece and nephews. The family will be present to receive friends Thursday 7-9 PM and Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Amherst Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 5200 Sheridan Dr., (corner Hopkins), Williamsville, where funeral services will be held on Saturday at 9:45 AM and from St. Gregory the Great Church at 10:45 AM. Friends invited. Flowers gratefully declined. If desired, contributions may be made to the Phil SantaMaria Memorial Fund, Buffalo State College Foundation, 1300 Elmwood, GC 319, Buffalo, NY 14222. Online register at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 6/30/2005 - 7/1/2005. Schulz, George F. and Charlotte L. September 12, 1985 and April 20, 2004 respectively. Beloved parents of Gretchen Anne Schulz of Nashville, TN, Heidi Lea Schimpf of Murfreesboro, TN and William C. Schimpf of Murfreesboro, TN. Friends are invited to attend a graveside committal Service Saturday, July 2, 2005 at 11:00 AM at Elmlawn Cemetery (Delaware Rd. and Brighton Rd.). Please assemble at Cemetery office. Arrangements by AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC. Online guest register at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News on 6/30/2005. Sember, Loretta G. (Bardo, nee Tracy) Avon , NY formerly of Buffalo; June 28, 2005; Age 85, survived by daughter Sheila (Robert) French of Avon, NY; son of Larry (Shirley) Bardo of East Aurora, NY; eight grandchildren, sixteen great-greanchildren, one great-great grandson and several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Sember was pre-deceased by her husbands Stephen J. Sember in 2003 and Frank Bardo in 1951. She was a retired manager at the Dari Freeze in Cheektowaga, NY. Friends are invited to call Friday only 3-8 PM at the STEPHENSON-DOUGHERTY FUNERAL HOME INC., 350 Genesee St., Avon. Her funeral service will be held Saturday at 10 AM at the Zion Episcopal Church, 10 Park Place, Avon. Private Interment in Concordia Cemetery, Buffalo, NY. In lieu of flowers contributions to the Lupus Foundation of America, Genesee Valley Chapter, 500 Helendale Rd., Rochester, NY 14609 Published in the Buffalo News from 6/29/2005 - 6/30/2005. Sixbury, Herbert W. June 27, 2005, loving husband of Jeanette M. Sixbury; dear father of Kenneth (Kim) Sixbury, Kristen (Joe) Vessely, Kimberly (Jose) Troya, Kara (Buck) Smith and Korey (Lauren) Sixbury; cherished grandfather of Ryan, Taylor, Vaughan, Matthew, Joey, Zoe, Lily, Ella and Aidan; also survived by many nieces and nephews. The family will be present on Thursday from 7-9 PM and Friday 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 on Saturday at 8:45 AM and from St. Gregory the Great Church at 9:30 AM. Friends invited. Online register at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 6/29/2005 - 7/1/2005. Stankiewiecz, Arthur J. June 27, 2005, beloved husband of Mei-Chen (nee Chiu) Stankiewicz; dearest father of Denise M. (Eric Stainrook) Stankiewicz; loving grandfather of James A. Stainrook; brother of Loretta Verso, Harold (Joan) and Donna Stankiewicz. There will be no prior visitation. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday at 1 PM at the (Amherst Chapel), AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME INC., 5200 Sheridan Dr. (corner of Hopkins Rd.). Friends invited. Online register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News on 6/30/2005. Tomczak, Henry M. June 29, 2005 of Cheektowaga, NY; beloved husband of the late Michalene (nee Dalka); dearest father of the late Henry Jr.; brother of the late Matthew (Val), late Leonard, late Halina, Jane (late John) Wroblewski, Richard and Stephen (Dorothy) Tomczak; also survived by nieces and nephews. Services were private. Arrangements by the DANIEL R. SMOLAREK FUNERAL HOME. Published in the Buffalo News on 6/30/2005. Toomey, Margaret D. (Reiche) Of Lackawanna, NY, June 29, 2005, beloved wife of William L. Toomey; loving mother of William (fiancee Andrea) Toomey, Jennifer (Dan) Colin and Karen Toomey; dear daughter of Helen (late Lawrence) Reiche; fond sister of Mary Reiche, Judy (Chet) Binga, Theresa (William) Troy and Lawrence Reiche; cherished grandmother of Michael, Katie, Sean and Hannah; also survived by many nieces and nephews. The family will be present to receive friends Thursday 7-9 and Friday 2-4 and 7-9 at the O'CONNELL-MURPHY FUNERAL HOME, 2286 South Park Ave. where funeral will be held Saturday at 8:45 followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in Our Lady of Victory Basilica at 9:30. Flowers gratefully declined. Donations may be made Hospice. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. Online condolences and a video tribute may be seen at www.oconnellfh.net Published in the Buffalo News from 6/30/2005 - 7/1/2005. Volpe, Charlotta M. "Carla" June 27, 2005 of Cheektowaga, NY. Beloved daughter of the late Alfonzo and Alma (nee Cerza) Volpe; dearest sister of Patricia (John) Miller, Annette Volpe Paruta and Anthony (Crystal) Volpe; dear aunt of Michelle (Nicholas) Danner, Nicholas Miller, Nicholas Volpe; great-aunt of Ashley Miller. Family will be present to receive relatives and friends on Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the MELVIN J. SLIWINSKI FUNERAL HOME, 85 George Urban Blvd. (west of Harlem Rd.), where a life celebration and prayer service will be at 8:30 PM. Published in the Buffalo News from 6/29/2005 - 6/30/2005. Weber, Joyce Of Hamburg, NY. June 29, 2005. Wife of Jack Weber; mother of Linda (James) Frisa and Douglas Ruth; survived by four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. No prior visitation. Family will accept friends 1-4 PM Sunday, July 24 at Joyce's residence 54 Pleasant Ave., Hamburg. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Habitat for Humanity. Arrangements FROEHLEY-DENGLER FUNERAL HOME. Published in the Buffalo News on 6/30/2005. Webster, Evelyn R. (Klotz) Formerly of Elma, NY, June 30, 2005, mother of Bonnie L. (Terrance) Campbell; grandmother of Rebecca L. (David) Szuba; friend of Harland Bauder; sister of Kenneth (Susan) Klotz and the late Clifford (late Doris) and William (late Betty) Klotz; also survived by nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the F.E. BROWN SONS FUNERAL HOME, INC., E. Quaker St., Orchard Park, (2.5 miles west of Transit Rd.). Services from the funeral home Saturday, 11 AM. Friends invited. Memorials may be made to Hospice Buffalo Inc. Published in the Buffalo News from 6/30/2005 - 7/1/2005. Wolfe, John C. June 26, 2005 of Wyocena, WI. Husband of the late Rosaline (Sarazen) Wolfe; father of Terry (Doug) Roberson, Michael (Lauri) Wolfe, William (Susan) Wolf and Betty (Richard) Nasett; also survived by ten grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren; brother of Mary Carminati, Bill, Frank and Marty Wolfe. Friends may call Saturday only 9-10 AM at St. Stephen's Church, 2100 Baseline Rd, Grand Island. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 10:00 AM. Published in the Buffalo News on 6/30/2005. Wozniak, Natalie June 29, 2005; daughter of the late Helen and Frank Wozniak; sister of Leocadia Brucz; aunt of Dean (Lynne), Daniel (Deborah) and Darren (Amy) Brucz. Family present Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the PIETSZAK FUNERAL HOME, 806 Clinton St. where services will be Friday 8:45 and at Holy Apostles SS Peter & Paul Church at 9:00 AM. Published in the Buffalo News on 6/30/2005. Yager, Irene (Ryan) June 27, 2005, of Buffalo, NY, dear mother of Michael (Eileen), Donald, Clare and Gregory (Janice) Yager; daughter of the late Clara (McIntosh) Ryan; grandmother of Michael, Amy, Candace, Jonathan and Rachel; great-grandmother of Fisher, Shad, Hunter, Donovan and Brendan. Family will be present to receive friends Wednesday and Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM, at the O'CONNELL-MURPHY FUNERAL HOME, 2286 South Park Ave., where funeral will be held Friday morning at 8:45, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Martins Church at 9:30. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorial contributions to The Alumnae Fund of Mount MERCY ACADEMY. Interment in Holy Cross Cemetery. On line condolences may be sent to the family at: www.oconnell.net. Published in the Buffalo News from 6/29/2005 - 6/30/2005.