OBITS: The Buffalo News Death Notices 1 Mar 2005; Buffalo, Erie co., New York text-formatted by W. David Samuelsen for USGenWeb Archives *********************************************************************** 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 Barnum, William M. February 26, 2005, of Kenmore, NY. Beloved husband of Hendricka 'Rickie' Barnum. Father of Carey (Scott) Gorski and Shawn (Laura) Barnum. Grandfather of Joshua Gorski and Alyssa Barnum. Brother of John (Zeny), Burdette 'Bud', James (Mary) and the late Edward, Jr (Lucille), Jacqueline (Gene) Shenk and Zelda (Paul) Chelus. Son of the late Edward and Annette Barnum. Friends are invited to a Memorial Service in the Good Shepherd Baptist Church, 187 Southside Pkwy, Buffalo, Wednesday morning at 11; memorials may be made to Kenmore Mercy Foundation. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/28/2005 - 3/1/2005. Brown, Floyd E. Of Orchard Park, NY, February 26, 2005, beloved husband of Charlotte M. (Thompson) Brown; loving father of Debra (Thomas) Held, Doloras (Thomas) Tugend, Caryla (Daniel) Clement and Colleen (Timothy) Cook; cherished grandfather of Jennifer, David, Leigh, Shaun, Evan, Stephen, Rebecca, Charlene and Breanna; brother of Gregory D. (Jane) Brown and the late Robert F. (Rita) Brown and Beth (late Howard) Fuller; son of the late Floyd E. and Margaret C. (Strassheim) Brown. Family will receive friends Monday 7-9 PM and Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the F.E. BROWN SONS FUNERAL HOME, INC., E. Quaker St., Orchard Park. Services Wednesday 11:30 AM in the Orchard Park Presbyterian Church, 4369 South Buffalo St., Orchard Park. Friends invited. Memorials made to the Church or American Diabetes Assn. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/27/2005 - 3/1/2005. Budniewski, Estelle (Schultz) February 28, 2005. Wife of the late Arthur. Dear mother of Michael (Elizabeth) Budd and Janet (Richard) Leyda. Grandmother of four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Sister of Pauline Swiderski, Alice Bojdo, Theresa Zioli, predeceased by other brothers and sisters. Funeral from the PACER FUNERAL HOME, INC, 2275 George Urban Boulevard (2 blocks east of Dick Road) Friday 9 AM and Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Church 9:30. Family present Thursday 4-9 PM. Published in the Buffalo News from 3/1/2005 - 3/3/2005. Cammarano, Philomena (Esposito) February 26, 2005, wife of the late Benjamin Cammarano; mother of Maria (Leonardo) Tempestoso, Michael (Mary) Cammarano, Carmela (Dominic) Gallenti and the late Nunzio Cammarano and Anna Alosio; grandmother of 15 grandchildren and 29 great-grandchildren; sister of the late Fred (Rose) Esposito; also survived by nieces and nephews. Friends may call Monday from 7-9 PM and Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (West Seneca Chapel) THOMAS H. McCARTHY FUNERAL HOME, 250 Orchard Park Rd. (same location as the Sieck & Mast Funeral Home) where Funeral will be held Wednesday morning at 9:00 AM and from St. Teresa's Church at 9:30 AM. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/27/2005 - 3/1/2005. Caudill, Linda G. Suddenly, February 27, 2005, mother of Donalyn Caudill; daughter of the late Denver and Bertha (Draughn) Caudill; sister of Dolores (Sam) Toscano and the late Nancy Caudill; also survived by nieces and nephews. No prior visitation. Relatives and friends are welcome to attend a Memorial Service Wednesday at 4:30 PM, at the PERNA-PELLEGRINO FUNERAL HOME, 1306 Hertel ave., (near Colvin Ave.). In lieu of flowers, memorials to the SPCA. Published in the Buffalo News on 3/1/2005. Ciciotti Sr., Lino February 28, 2005, beloved husband of Vincenza Ciciotti; dear father of Lino and Daniela Ciciotti; brother of Romolo Ciciotti and Gianna (Ciesidio) Ranieri-D'Ovidio. Friends may call Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at DENGLER FUNERAL HOME, 2070 Eggert Rd., Eggertsville, where prayers will be offered on Wednesday at 9:30 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Benedict's Church at 10:00 AM. getlogo,mc0540 Published in the Buffalo News from 2/28/2005 - 3/1/2005. Comer Sr., Thomas Joseph February 26, 2005, beloved husband of Eileen O'Connor Comer; dear father of Thomas Jr. (Jean), Anne O'Neill (Michael), Melissa Williams (Edward) of Darien, CT and Catherine Helm (Theo) of Winston-Salem, NC; grandfather of 11 grandchildren; brother of Sally Leopold of Toledo, OH, Jack Comer of Iron Mountain, MI and the late H. Peter Comer; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Friends may call Tuesday 4-8 PM at the ROBERTS & DENGLER FUNERAL HOME, 8630 Transit Rd., East Amherst (one mile north of Maple). A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at St. Joseph's University Church, 3269 Main St., Buffalo, Wednesday at 11 AM (please assemble at church). In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Joseph's Collegiate Institute Scholarship Fund, 845 Kenmore Ave, Kenmore, NY 14223. getlogo,mc0540 Published in the Buffalo News from 2/27/2005 - 3/1/2005. Ellingham, Alberta (Strom) Of Hollywood, FL, formerly of Buffalo, NY, February 25, 2005, most cherished wife of Dr. Patrick Ellingham; devoted mother to Erin Mykl (Christopher) Ellingham and Christopher Matthew (Patti) Ellingham; dearest sister of John (Marcea) Strom and Carole (Paul) Sciabarrasi; beloved 'Grandma Bert' to Lauren, Ashley and Emily Ellingham; also survived by many special nieces, nephews and cousins; predeceased by her parents, Albert and Clara Strom. Alberta lost her long battle with breast cancer, but showed great courage and strength throughout. She was loved by all that knew her. Friends may call 4-8 PM Wednesday at the VANDERCHER & DICK FUNERAL HOME, 2549 Main St. Prayers Thursday at 9:15 AM and in Blessed Trinity Church at 10 AM. In lieu of flowers, the family would request donations be made in Alberta's name to The American Cancer Society. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/28/2005 - 3/1/2005. Facklam Sr., Paul M. February 27, 2005, of Grand Island, husband of Linda (Darby) Facklam; father of Paul M. Jr. (Kelly) of Boston and Kevin G. Facklam of Chicago; brother of Jeanne (Dean) Harper of Rochester, Arnold W. II (Carole) of Hamburg and Norman (Marianne) Facklam of Queensbury, NY; son of the late Arnold W. and Mildred Facklam; also survived by several nieces and nephews. Friends may call Tuesday and Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the KAISER FUNERAL HOME, 1950 Whitehaven Rd., Grand Island where funeral services will be held Thursday at 11 AM. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials to The Melanoma Research Foundation, 24 Old Georgetown Road, Princeton, NJ 08540. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/28/2005 - 3/1/2005. Gilson, Elma C. (Schock) February 26, 2005, beloved wife of the late Ralph A. Gilson; dearest mother of Ronald L. (Corine A.) Gilson; grandmother of Daniel R. Gilson; sister of the late Dorothy Scheffold, Lester E. Schock and Mary Ellen Schock. The family will be present Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Tonawanda Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2600 Sheridan Dr. (corner of Parker Blvd.) where funeral services will be held Wednesday at 8:30 AM and in St. Leo the Great Church at 9:15 AM. Friends invited. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Leo the Great Church. Online register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 2/28/2005 - 3/1/2005. Girard, Norma J. (Carr) February 27, 2005, of Kenmore, NY, beloved wife of Joseph C. Girard; loving mother of Joseph M. (Terri), John C. (Ann Marie) Girard, Patti (Edward) Melber; grandmother of Kelly, Michael, Christopher, Alicia Girard, Edward, Trisha, Timothy, Grace Melber; sister of Robert (Donna), James (Patricia) Carr, Donna (Daniel) Flaherty, Nancy (Marvin) Smith, late Charles (late Ruth) Carr, late Marion (late Leonard) Thompson; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the D. LAWRENCE GINNANE FUNERAL HOME, 3215 Delaware Ave., Kenmore, Tuesday 1-4 and 6-9 PM where funeral will be held Wednesday 8:45. Mass of Christian Burial from St. Paul's R.C. Church at 9:15 AM. Interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/28/2005 - 3/1/2005. Grice, Robert F. "Bob" February 27, 2005, at age 74, husband of Beverly Hiscutt Grice; father of Susan Schuh, Steven (Lisa) Grice and Jane (Kris) Petote; grandfather of Brian Buckley, Carissa Schuh, Alex and Casey Grice and Jacob Petote; brother of Donald (Naomi) Grice; brother-in-law of Elizabeth Grice and Alice Grice; nieces and nephews also survive. Calling 3-7 PM Tuesday at H.E. TURNER & CO. FUNERAL HOME, 403 E. Main St., Batavia. Services at 9:30 AM Wednesday at St. Joseph's Church, Batavia. Memorials to Roswell Park Cancer Institute, c/o Dr. Myron Czuczman, Elm & Carlton Streets, Buffalo 14263 or The American Heart Association, 2113 Chili Ave., Rochester 14624. Condolences at www.bataviafuneralhomes.com Published in the Buffalo News from 2/28/2005 - 3/1/2005. Handzlik, Francis B. February 28, 2005. Dear son of the late Walter and Mary (Budnik) Handzlik. Dear brother of Elizabeth (late Henry) Jendrasik, Edward (late Jean) Handzlik, Florence (Stanley) Hojnacki and the late Victoria, Casimir (Helen) Handzlik, Mary (Harry) Lewandowski, Walter, Stanley Handzlik, Margaret (Daniel) Hojnacki and Laura Homka. Dear brother-in-law of Theresa Handzlik and Henry Homka. Also survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral services at the BUSZKA FUNERAL HOME, INC, 2005 Clinton St (corner South Ogden) Thursday at 9 AM and at Our Lady of Czestochowa Church at 9:30 AM. Visitation Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Published in the Buffalo News from 3/1/2005 - 3/2/2005. Hector, Edward G. Of Hamburg, NY, February 26, 2005, age 98, beloved husband of the late Mildred A. (Tross) Hector; loving father of David (Joan) Hector and Louise (late Clifford) Seibold; brother of the late Virginia Hector, Rita Sappelt, Lucille Mager and Ruth Hector; also survived by seven grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Friends may call Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at LOOMIS, OFFERS & LOOMIS, INC., Hamburg Chapel, 207 Main St. where funeral will be held Wednesday 9:30 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial from SS. Peter & Paul R.C. Church, Hamburg 10 AM. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to SS. Peter & Paul Building Fund or to charities of one's choice. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/28/2005 - 3/1/2005. Hryhoroic, Paul S. Age 64 of Buffalo, NY in St. Joseph's Hospital, Cheektowaga, NY; February 26, 2005; son of the late Anthony and Viola (Pezda) Hryhoroic; husband of the late Mary Hryhoroic; brother of Theresa (Philip) Silvestre of Buffalo, NY and Angeline (Raymond) Gomez of Lewiston, NY and the late Helen (late Joseph) McDonald and John Hryhoroic; stepfather of the late Earl Jones; father-in-law of Kathy (Hay) Jones of Buffalo, NY; also survived by several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. No prior visitation. Family and friends are invited to attend a memorial service on Saturday, April 2, 2005 at 10:00 AM in Holy Name of Jesus Church, 1947 Bailey Ave., Buffalo, NY. Memorial donations to the Ronald McDonald House, 780 West Ferry St., Buffalo, NY 14222. Arrangements by M.J. COLUCCI & SON NIAGARA FUNERAL CHAPEL, 2730 Military Rd., Niagara Falls, NY. Published in the Buffalo News on 3/1/2005. Iafallo, Angelo Of Orchard Park, NY, February 27, 2005; beloved husband of Jovita (nee Solar) Iafallo; loving father of Carmen (Bruce) Deyot, Angelo Jr., Daniel (Cynthia) Iafallo; dear grandfather of Lisa (Peter) Epolito, Krista (Robert) Loveless, Carly Ann, Anna Marie and Amanda Lynn Iafallo, Justin and Brandon Nowakowski and the late Angela Marie Iafallo; great-grandfather of Alec Robert and Andrew Robert Loveless; son of the late Dominic and Madeline (nee Grossi) Iafallo; brother of Lena (late John) Sobczyk, Elizabeth (Don) Kable, Laura (late Leonard) Przewlocki and the late Anelio (late Mary), Delphine (late Frank) Modica, Anthony (Frances), John (Virginia), Frank (Jennifer) and Joseph (Loretta) Iafallo; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Mr. Iafallo was a decorated WW II Veteran. No prior visitation. Private funeral services were held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements by JOHN J. KACZOR FUNERAL HOME INC. Published in the Buffalo News on 3/1/2005. Johnson, Elsie J. February 27, 2005 of the Town of Tonawanda, N.Y. Beloved wife of the late Harold W. Johnson; mother of Dale W. (Miriam) and the late Phyllis Elaine Johnson; grandmother of Andrew N., Rachel L. and the late Bryan M. Johnson; sister of Martha Reynolds and the late Helen Wahl. Friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service at the Buffalo Covenant Church, 786 Kenmore Ave., Buffalo NY, 14216, Wednesday evening at 7:00. Memorials may be made to Buffalo Covenant Church. Published in the Buffalo News on 3/1/2005. Karas-Alexander, Jude (Please see Wahl notice) Published in the Buffalo News from 2/28/2005 - 3/2/2005. Kazmierczak, Lottie J. (Sarna) February 28, 2005, of Lackawanna, NY, beloved wife of the late Alfred J.; dearest mother of Gary (Patricia) and the late Robert and Karen; grandmother of Jennifer (Timothy) Spencer, Kristy, Ashley and Robert; daughter of the late John and Mary (nee Maziarz) Sarna; sister of Chester (Rose) and the late Angela (late John) Maciejewski, William (late Stephania), Helen (late Stanley) Maciejewski; also survived by nieces and nephews. Services from THE COLONIAL MEMORIAL CHAPELS INC, 3003 South Park Ave., Lackawanna, NY, Thursday morning at 9:00 and from St. Barbara's Church at 9:30. Mrs. Kazmierczak was a member of Ladies Matthew Glab Post No. 1477, Volunteer for OLV Red Cross, Veterans and Roswell Hospitals, Polish Arts Club of Buffalo and Taxes for Seniors. Flowers gratefully declined. Donations to St. Barbara's Church in Lottie's name. Visitation Wednesday only, 7-9 PM. Published in the Buffalo News on 3/1/2005. Klubek, Natalie M. (Bystranowski) Of Lackawanna, NY, February 27, 2005, beloved wife of the late Walter L. Klubek; dearest mother of Susan (Samuel) Puma, Walter Jr. and James (Linda) Klubek; loving grandmother of Wesley, Sandra, Walter III, Elizabeth and Brian; great-grandmother of Bailey; sister of the late Edward (late Sophie) Bystran; also survived by in-laws, nieces and nephews. Funeral services Wednesday morning at 8:45 AM from the (Blasdell/Lackawanna Chapel) JOHN J. KACZOR FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3450 South Park Ave. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Barbara's Church at 9:30. Interment will follow in Holy Cross Cemetery. Mrs. Klubek was a member of the Altar and Rosary Society and the Matthew Glab Post Ladies Auxiliary. Family will be present to receive friends Monday and Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/28/2005 - 3/1/2005. Konrad, Marilyn S. February 21, 2005; of Buffalo, NY; Age 78; wife of the late Andrew Konrad; beloved mother of Kathryn, Anthony (Susan), John, James, Robert (Miriam), Kerry (Melinda) Konrad, Susan Held (Scott), Patricia Sweeney, Kristen Mendoza (Carlos) and the late Mary Judith; also survived by fourteen grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren; daughter of the late Anthony and Marion Schasre; sister of the late James, Robert and Donald Schasre; daughter-in-law of the late Anthony and Bertha Konrad; also survived by nieces; nephews; and cousins. A memorial service will be held at the Holiday Inn, 620 Delaware Ave., Buffalo on Saturday, March 12, 2005 at 11 AM. Friends invited. Memorial contributions may be made to the Urology Clinic at Roswell Park Cancer Institute. Arrangements by FRANK RUBINO MORTUARY. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/27/2005 - 3/6/2005. LaFornara, Lucia (Vecchio) Of Buffalo, NY, February 26, 2005, beloved wife of the late Giuseppe LaFornara; mother of Francesca (Antonio) Puglisi, Nick (Mary Ann) and Joseph (Nancy) LaFornara, Jr.; grandmother of Carmelina (Rosario) Carrubba, Lucia (Basam) Azar, Anthony Puglisi, Joseph (Kristine) LaFornara, Paula (John) Betri, Joseph LaFornara, III, Anthony, Melanie and Lisa LaFornara; also survived by five great-grandchildren and one great-great-granddaughter; sister of Carmela (John) Trapanotti, Marie (Emilio) DeStefano, Anna (Chuck) Sodaro and the late Nina (late Carmelo) Baeli. Friends received Monday and Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the GRECO FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2909 Elmwood Ave. (near Sheridan Dr.) where funeral services will be held Wednesday morning at 9:15 and in Annunciation Church at 10 AM. Interment in Forest Lawn Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/28/2005 - 3/1/2005. LaMonto, Angelo Age 87 of North Tonawanda, went to be with the Lord, February 28, 2005. Devoted husband of 61 years to Carmela (nee Brancato) LaMonto; beloved father of Joseph (Sue) LaMonto of Amherst, Anita (Kevin) Soltis of Cheektowaga and Dennis LaMonto of North Tonawanda; grandfather of five grandchildren; uncle of several nieces and nephews. Mr. LaMonto was a WW II Army veteran and was a member of the V.F.W. Tonawanda Post 7545 and Catholic War Veterans, Freedom Post 485. He was a former employee of Wickwire Spencer Steel and he retired from Buffalo Pumps in 1984. Friends may call at the FRETTHOLD FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1241 Oliver St. at Ward Rd. in North Tonawanda on Wednesday from 3-9 PM. Prayers will be said at the funeral home on Thursday at 9:30 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 AM from St. Albert the Great R.C. Church. Entombment in Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Flowers gratefully declined. If so desired, memorials may be made to the Niagara Hospice. Published in the Buffalo News on 3/1/2005. LiPuma, Grace (Frazzitta) February 27, 2005, age 104, beloved wife of the late Vincenzo LiPuma; dear mother of Joseph (Antoinette), Charles (Connie), Vincent (Alice) and the late Frank (Lorraine) LiPuma; grandmother of 15 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren; also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins. The family will be present to receive friends Tuesday 7-9 PM 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 10:15 AM and a Concelebrated Mass of Christian Burial from Our Lady of Pompeii Church at 11 AM. Rev. David LiPuma, principle celebrant. Flowers gratefully declined. If desired, contributions may be made in Mrs. LiPuma's memory to Brothers of Mercy Nursing Center or the Diocese of Buffalo's Catholic Charities Appeal. Online register at www.Amigone.com. Published in the Buffalo News from 3/1/2005 - 3/2/2005. Marecki, John February 28, 2005. Dear son of the late Stanislaus and Victoria (Nowak) Marecki; dear brother of Boleslaw (Josephine) Marecki, Lottie (late John) Janus and the late Anna (late Joseph) Ptak; also survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral services at the BUSZKA FUNERAL HOME INC., 2005 Clinton St. (corner South Ogden), Wednesday at 9:30 AM and at St. Bernard Church at 10 AM. Visitation Tuesday from 4-9 PM. Published in the Buffalo News on 3/1/2005. Maulucci, Jean (Cislo) February 26, 2005, beloved wife of the late Daniel Maulucci; dear mother of Beatrice Quinn, Diane (Paul) Gabioud, Barbara Murdough and David (Susan) Maulucci; loving grandmother of 16 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren; sister of Bernice Dobala, Mary LaPenna, Florence Radaminski, Dorothy (Paul) Cockran and June (William) Polchlopek; sister-in-law of Emily Cislo and Joan Cislo. Friends may call Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the JAMES W. CANNAN FUNERAL HOME, INC. (Southtowns Chapel), 3155 Orchard Park Rd. A Funeral Service will be held Wednesday at 11:00 AM at The Resurrection Life Fellowship Church, 2145 Old Union Road in Cheektowaga, NY (please assemble at church). Published in the Buffalo News from 2/28/2005 - 3/1/2005. Meesig, Ronald J. Of Youngstown, NY, February 27, 2005, age 57, husband of Connie Adams-Meesig; son of Rebecca (Dawson) Meesig and the late Robert Meesig; father of Jennifer Meesig, Katherine (John) DeFayette and Rebecca Meesig; brother of Robert (Pyong) Meesig, Barbara Lensing;' grandfather of Taz and Cody Meesig; son-in-law of Edward and Victoria Adams. Friends may call at the HARDISON FUNERAL HOMES, INC., North Forth and Ridge Sts., Lewiston, Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Thursday, March 3 at 11 AM at St. Joseph's RC Church, 6105 Rush-Lima Rd., Rush, NY. Flowers are gratefully declined. Memorials to the Niagara River Anglers Assn., Po Box 203, Niagara Falls, NY 14304. Published in the Buffalo News on 3/1/2005. Meissner, Erna I. February 27, 2005, in Dunkirk, NY, formerly of Buffalo, NY, daughter of the late Hugo and Lydia Meissner; dear sister of Lydia (late Harold) Boldt and the late Robert (late Elsie), Erwin (late Erma), Herbert (late Esther), Victor (Laura) and Bernard Meissner; also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral Services Thursday at 1 PM from the SIECK & MAST FUNERAL HOME, 250 Orchard Park Rd., West Seneca, 825-5205. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Family will be present Thursday 11 AM-1 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Trinity Lutheran Church. Interment in Trinity Church Cemetery, West Seneca. Published in the Buffalo News from 3/1/2005 - 3/2/2005. Miskey, Francis "Achi" (Brzezinski) Age 89, of the City of Tonawanda and formerly of North Tonawanda, February 27, 2005 at the home of her son after several months illness, wife of the late John G. Miskey, Jr.; mother of John G. (Kathleen) Miskey, III and Frances J. (Terrence) Quinn; grandmother of eight cherished grandchildren, John G. Miskey, IV, Jennifer (Paul) DiPirro, Julianne and Kristine Miskey, Andrew, Thomas, Kathryn and Mollyanne Quinn; aunt and Godmother of Joanne (Sheldon) Graham and aunt of William (Betty) Lesser; also survived by three sisters, a brother and many other nieces and nephews. Friends may call Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at JOHN O. ROTH FUNERAL HOME, INC., 25 William St. (between Morgan & Broad Sts.) in the City of Tonawanda. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Francis of Assisi Chapel, 71 Adam St. in the City of Tonawanda, Wednesday at 10 AM. Friends invited. Please assemble at the Chapel. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/28/2005 - 3/1/2005. Murphy, James A. February 26, 2005, beloved husband of Jean L. (nee Hornberger) Murphy; devoted father of James A. Jr. (Huguette) Murphy, Karen M. (Timothy) Sutton, Kevin A. (Debbie) Murphy, Kathleen A. (Mark) Comaratta and Jean F. (Thomas) Engler; loving grandfather of Michael (Julie), Cara, Erin, Marc, Kelly, Kaitlyn, Maria, Meaghan, Brendan, Nicholas and Kevin; brother-in-law of Joan (Albert) Kraus; also survived by many nieces and nephews. The family will be present on Monday from 7-9 PM and Tuesday 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 on Wednesday at 10 AM and a Mass of Christian Burial celebrated at St. Gregory the Great Church at 10:45 AM. Friends invited. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Collen Volpe R.N. Fund, Attn: Walter Ludwig at Millard Suburban Hospital, 1540 Maple Rd., Williamsville, NY 14221. Online register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 2/28/2005 - 3/2/2005. Muszynski, Victoria (Wegrzyn) February 27, 2005, wife of the late Stephen V. Muszynski; daughter of the late Peter and Katherine (Rokoczy) Wegrzyn; sister of Frank (Elaine) Wegrzyn and the late Helen Kocinski, Celia, Carrie, Joseph, Henry, Edmund (Alfreda), Mary, Stanley (Alice) Wegrzyn; also survived by nieces and nephews. Family present Tuesday 4-7 PM at the PERNA-PELLEGRINO FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1671 Maple Rd., Amherst (between Youngs and Hopkins Rds.) where funeral services will be held Wednesday at 10 AM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated from St. Leo the Great Church at 11 AM. Interment St. Stanislaus Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials to a charity of one's choice. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/28/2005 - 3/1/2005. Nailor, Loyd M. 'Ahmed Peacefully, February 24, 2005; husband of Mary 'Lateefah' (nee Bennett); father of Aminah, Karimah W. (Myreon) Roberts, Jamilah A., Ohnedaruth M. (Shannon), Malikah R. (Orlando Jr.) Richardson and Khalifah S. Nailor; also survived by four grand-daughters, two grandsons and a host of other relatives and friends. The family will receive friends Thursday at 11 AM at THOMAS T. EDWARD FUNERAL HOME INC., 995 Genesee St., where funeral services will follow at 12 Noon. Final service and Interment in Fort Mitchell National Cemetery, Fort Mitchell, AL. Published in the Buffalo News from 3/1/2005 - 3/4/2005. Page Sr., Arthur R. February 22, 2005, beloved husband of the late Pearl (Gushue); dear father of Gwen (Robert) Green, Robert (late Paula) and Arthur (Katherine) Page; fond grandfather of four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; dear brother of the late Annie Adair; beloved friend of Peggy Ollinger; also survived by nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the KOLANO FUNERAL HOME, 396 Amherst St. (near Grant) Wednesday 4-7:45 PM at which time funeral services will be held. Mr. Page was a member of Local #17. Interment Acacia Park Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News from 3/1/2005 - 3/2/2005. Pawlowski, Rose Mary (nee Weronski) Of Tampa, FL, formerly of Hamburg, NY; entered into rest February 26, 2005, beloved wife of the late Stanley A.; devoted mother of Vincent, David (Celestine), Rozanna (Daniel) Maltbie, Martha (William) Resavy and Lisa (Bobby) Lockhart; cherished grandmother of nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; loving daughter of the late Francis and Mary (nee Malik) Weronski; dearest sister of Michael (Lee Ping) Weronski, Dorothy (late Adam) Kobus, Frank (Betty) Weronski and predeceased by one sister and three brothers; also survived by relatives and friends. Relatives and friends may visit the LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (Southtowns Chapel), 3060 Abbott Rd. near Lake Ave. on Wednesday from 5-9 PM where the Funeral will be held on Thursday 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 Hillcrest Cemetery. getlogo,lo0240 Published in the Buffalo News on 3/1/2005. Pecyna, Sophie A. (Gancarz) February 28, 2005 at age 82; beloved wife of Stanley F. 'Pat' Pecyna; dear sister of Frank (Lorraine) Gancarz; predeceased by a nine brothers and sisters; also survived by several nieces and nephews. The family will be present on Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Cleveland Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 569 Cleveland Dr., where Funeral services will be Thursday at 9:30 AM and from St. Aloysius Gonzaga Church at 10:15 AM. Online register at www.Amigone.com. Published in the Buffalo News from 3/1/2005 - 3/2/2005. Przybylski, Rudy L. February 27, 2005, beloved husband of Alice (nee Nastaga); dear father of Rudy David (Heidi); loving grandfather of Sarah, Ryan, Jacob and Kiersten; brother of Irene Juszczak; also survived by a niece and nephews. Funeral from the PACER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2275 George Urban Blvd. (two blocks east of Dick Rd.) Thursday 9:30 and St. Augustine's Church 10 AM. Friends invited. Family present Tuesday 7-9 and Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Rudy was a Korean War veteran, member of Fraternal Order of Eagles and the Depew Seniors. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/28/2005 - 3/1/2005. Rich, Lois A. (Starr) February 27, 2005; wife of the late Gaylord J. Rich; mother of Edward G. (Sharon A.) Rich and Laura Hagerman; grandmother of Preston E. Rich and Lauren Hagerman; sister of Elaine (Thomas) O'Donnell; dear friend of Joseph Takash. The family will be present to receive friends Wednesday from 6-8 PM at BEACH-TUYN FUNERAL HOME INC., 5541 Main St. (at Cayuga Rd.) Williamsville. Published in the Buffalo News from 3/1/2005 - 3/2/2005. Ridge, Marian T. (Treble) Of East Amherst, NY, February 27, 2005; beloved wife of Robert H. Jr.; dearest mother of Robert H. III (Patricia) and the late Elizabeth Rawlings; grandmother of Melanie (Charles) O'Connor, Robert H. IV, Jared and Allyson Rawlings, Thomas (Meredith) Saluzzo and Brian Saluzzo; great-grandmother of five; sister of Ruth Devonshire and Charles Treble; also survived by nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends may call Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the URBAN BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME INC., 6685 Transit Rd., East Amherst, NY. Funeral service Thursday afternoon at 1:00 PM from Amherst Alliance Church, 3915 Millersport Hwy. Deceased was a member of Millersport Home Bureau. In lieu of flowers memorials to Amherst Alliance Church. Published in the Buffalo News from 3/1/2005 - 3/2/2005. Ripa, Maria (Paci) Of Lancaster, NY, February 28, 2005; beloved wife of the late Albert Ripa; loving mother of Ennio (Helene), Raymond (Sue Ann), John (Michele) and Roseann LaFratta and the late Eugene (Marilyn); grandmother of 10, great-grandmother of seven; sister of Enis Andreoni and the late Ida, Augusto (Jeanette), all of Italy; sister-in-law of Eugenia (late Antonio) Tombolini. The Family will receive relatives and friends at the WENDEL AND LOECHER INC. FUNERAL HOME, 27 Aurora St., Lancaster, Wednesday only 2-4 and 7-9 PM with a Mass of Christian Burial being celebrated at Our Lady of Pompeii Church, Thursday morning at 9:30. (Please assemble at Church) In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Hospice Foundation. Published in the Buffalo News from 3/1/2005 - 3/2/2005. Ryan-Prygon, Kim M. Of the Town of Tonawanda, entered into rest February 26, 2005, beloved wife of James Prygon; loving daughter of John (Barbara) Ryan and Marie (Richard) Cambrone; dearest sister of Kellie (Andy) Woodcock and Kerry Ryan; beloved aunt of Frank, Alan, Ryan, Andrew and Joshua; stepsister of Kathleen (Ernie) Kalobius, Sharon (Bob) Motz, Gary (Barbara) Metzger, Donna (Bob) Ofhaus, Susan (Ray) Giampoala and James Metzger. Family and friends are invited to a Celebration of Kim's Life on Thursday, March 3 at Classics V Banquet Facility, 2425 Niagara Falls Blvd. in Amherst from 6-10 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice Buffalo, Inc., American Cancer Society or Erie County S.P.C.A. Arrangements by DANIEL R. SMOLAREK FUNERAL HOME. Published in the Buffalo News from 3/1/2005 - 3/2/2005. Scahill, Eleanor B. (Dowd) February 25, 2005, of Lackawanna, NY, wife of the late Robert W. Scahill; mother of Robert J. (Eva), Peggy (Ira) Pfalzgraf, Rosemary Scahill, Kathleen (Gregory) Ferrand, William E. Scahill and Brian Scahill; sister of Irene (late Edward) Skowronski; also survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral services Thursday at 9 AM from the CUSACK FUNERAL HOME, 250 Orchard Park Rd., West Seneca 828-1846 (same location as Sieck & Mast Funeral Home) and in Our Lady of Victory Basilica at 9:30 AM. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Family will be present Wednesday 2-4, 7-9 PM. Eleanor was a member of the Catholic Daughters of America. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News from 3/1/2005 - 3/2/2005. Scalice, Eileen M. (Rosso) February 27, 2005, beloved wife of the late Sebastian 'Jerry' Scalice; dearest mother of Donald (Carol) Scalice and Debra (William) Rowe; loving grandmother of Nicholas, Joseph, Christine, Matthew and William; daughter of the late Anthony and Mary (Mikolajezak) Rosso; sister of the late George (Marion) Rosso, Nina (Pat) Sciangula and Dorothy (Nunzio) Imerese. The family will be present to receive friends on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Tonawanda Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2600 Sheridan Dr. (corner of Parker Blvd.) where funeral services will be held on Wednesday at 8:15 AM and from St. Amelia Church at 9:00 AM. Memorials may be made in Mrs. Scalice's memory to Our Lady of Victory Infant Homes. Online register at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 2/28/2005 - 3/1/2005. Seiwert, Alfred C. Age 94, of Delevan, died February 27, 2005. Beloved husband of Audrey (nee Meyers) and the late Adele (nee Andrews); father of Jim (Jeanette) Walsh, Jerry (Cheryl) Seiwert, Alfred (Connie) Seiwert and Carolyn (Vince) Nowicki; also survived by five grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. There is no prior visitation. Memorial Service will be held at the convenience of the family. Interment will be in Maple Grove Cemetery, Machias. Memorials may be made to the Delevan or Machias Fire Departments. Arrangements were completed by W. S. DAVIS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 358 W. Main St., Arcade Published in the Buffalo News on 3/1/2005. Strom, Alberta "Bert" (Please see Ellingham notice) Published in the Buffalo News from 2/28/2005 - 3/1/2005. Tasevski, Vlado K. "Baker" February 27, 2005, of Lackawanna, NY, beloved husband of 50 years of Rodna (nee Jonovski); dearest father of George Leilee, Sandy (Ron) Legros, Michael (Cheryl) and David (Andrea); grandfather of Christen Lee, Laura Rose and John Alexander Tasevski and Sara Legros; son of the late Kosta and Luba (nee Ilievski) Tasich; brother of Nada (late Zoran) Musarevski, Rosa (Gone) Janevski and Danica (Eli) Stojanovski; also survived by brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews. Services from THE COLONIAL MEMORIAL CHAPELS INC., 3003 South Park Ave, Lackawanna, NY, Wednesday morning at 10 AM and from SS. Cyril & Methody Macedonian Orthodox Church at 10:30 AM. Visitation Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Published in the Buffalo News on 3/1/2005. Tripi, Madeline (Mineo) February 28, 2005, beloved wife of the late Paul Tripi; dear mother of Paul (Phyllis) Tripi and Robert Tripi; dear grandmother of six grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren; dear sister of Lucy Alessi, Anthony (Leona) Mineo, Mildred Davis, Rosemarie (Kenneth) Schenk, Michael (Louise) Mineo and the late Samuel, Frank, Vincent Mineo and Mary Jane LaFaso. The family will be present on Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Cleveland Hill Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 569 Cleveland Drive, where funeral services will be held on Thursday at 9:30 AM and from Infant of Prague Church at 10 AM. Flowers gratefully declined. Online register at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 3/1/2005 - 3/2/2005. Tropea, Ida M. (Giancarlo) March 1, 2005. Beloved wife of the late Lawrence O. Tropea. Loving mother of Connie Ann Szyjka and Lawrence C. (Mary F.) Tropea. Treasured Gram of Julie Ann (Timothy) O'Neill, Jennifer T. (James) Bihl and Kristen A. Tropea. Precious Great Grammie of Alexandria Ida O'Neill. Dearest sister of Joseph (Carmela) Giancarlo, Angeline (James) Loftus and the late Theresa Gross, Guy Giancarlo and Mary Napoli. Sister-in-law of Andrew Gross and Rita Giancarlo. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. 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 9:15 and from St. Timothy Church at 10 AM. If desired, contributions may be made in Ida's memory to St Jude's Childrens Hospital. Online register at www.Amigone.com Donations to St. Jude Children's Hospital, 332 N. Waterdale, Memphis, TN 38105. Published in the Buffalo News from 3/1/2005 - 3/2/2005. Turner, Raymond F. February 27, 2005, of Grand Island, husband of Betty (Burke) Turner; father of Mark B. (Lucille), Stephen L. (Karen), Kim F. Turner and Joyce (Michael) George; grandfather of Maria, Angela, Stephen, Charles, Jason, Nicholas, Jessica, Amanda, Colleen, Bridget and Mary; also survived by three grandchildren; brother of Herbert and William Turner, Marilyn Boje, Ann Marie Rook and the late Lorraine Sommer; son of the late Stanley and Elizabeth Turner; sister-in-law of Barbara Missica and Beverly Derner. Friends may call Tuesday only 2-4 and 7-9 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. Mr. Turner was a dedicated employee of Conrail Railroad for 41 years. Published in the Buffalo News from 2/28/2005 - 3/1/2005. Valente, Lucy M. (Tronolone) Age 91, of Portland, Maine, formerly of Buffalo, NY, died peacefully at her home, February 25, 2005, beloved wife of the late Frank M. Valente; dear mother of Paula Valente of Portland, Maine and Janet Valente Pape of Wichita, Kansas; predeceased by brothers, Peter and Michael Tronolone and sisters, Filomena Marchese and Mary Gaglione. The family will be present to receive friends Tuesday from 6-9 PM at the (Delaware Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1132 Delaware Ave. where funeral services will be held Wednesday at Blessed Sacrament Church (Delaware Ave.) at 10 AM with burial to follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery (please assemble at church). In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be sent to The Grey Nuns of the Sacred Heart, 1750 Quarry Rd., Yardley, PA 19067. Online register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 2/28/2005 - 3/1/2005. Wahl-Karas, Alexander Jude PFC U.S. Marine Corps Suddenly, February 25, 2005 at age 19, lovingly chosen son of Michael and Josette Wahl; birth son of Brian and Danielle Karas; beloved brother of Jaime (Chris) Husman, U.S.M.C. Sgt. Christopher and Nicholas Wahl; loving grandson of Stan and Jeanne Karas and John and Anita Wahl; proud uncle of Laine and Jaide Husman; nephew of Bob (Lynn), Katie, Paulette (Dale), Joe (Karen), Stan and Jim Karas, Patty (Roger) Shelley and Joe (Marilyn) Wahl, Mary (Craig) Silver and Bob (Terry) Wahl; also survived by 17 cousins and many friends. The family will be present to receive friends on Tuesday and 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 on Thursday at 9 AM and a Mass of Christian Burial from St. Mary's Church, Swormville at 10 AM. Friends invited. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorial donations may be made to the Holland Fire Company. Online register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 2/28/2005 - 3/2/2005. Wilk, Leonard J. Of Hamburg, NY, February 26, 2005, son of the late Anthony and Angeline Wilk; brother of the late Annette Krupa, Jean Kozaczka, Mary Magdon and Jane Kusiak; also survived by nieces and nephews. Private funeral services were held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements by the JOHN J. KACZOR FUNERAL HOME INC. Published in the Buffalo News on 3/1/2005. Woods, Leo W. February 26, 2005. Beloved husband of Charlotte (Carrick); dear father of Timothy Woods and Nancy (Joseph) Koebel; grandfather of Kristy, Kelsey and Joseph Koebel; brother of the late John (Bertha) Woods. Friends may call at the JAMES E. GRACE FUNERAL HOME INC., 335 Ontario St., Wednesday 3-6 PM. Funeral services immediately following Published in the Buffalo News on 3/1/2005. Yox, Kenneth D. Of East Aurora, NY, February 27, 2005, beloved husband of LaRue C. (Baubie); loving father of Debra J. (Ed) Narbe and the late David K. Yox; also survived by seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the F.E. BROWN SONS FUNERAL HOME, INC., E. Quaker St., Orchard Park. A Memorial Service will be held Thursday 10:30 AM in The Wesleyan Church of Orchard Park, 7295 Ellicott Rd., Orchard Park, NY 14127. Memorials made to the church Christian Service Brigade. Published in the Buffalo News on 3/1/2005.